PPR Lembah Subang gets a stunning makeover, thanks to residents

Viral video shows PPR Lembah Subang residents’ impressive transformation efforts.

NORAFIZA JAAFAR
NORAFIZA JAAFAR
26 Sep 2024 06:11am
Before renovation photo of the lift area (left), after renovation photo of the lift area.
Before renovation photo of the lift area (left), after renovation photo of the lift area.

SUBANG JAYA – Residents of the 10th floor, Block D, People's Housing Project (PPR) Lembah Subang, have creatively transformed their low-cost housing into a space resembling a luxury condominium.

A viral TikTok video by user @hanakamie showcased the remarkable before-and-after transformation, featuring renovations to the corridor, stairs, and lift areas on the floor.

The communal effort by neighbours turned the once dimly lit PPR into a vibrant, condo-like environment.

Before renovation work on the staircase (left), after renovation work on the staircase.
Before renovation work on the staircase (left), after renovation work on the staircase.

"Isn't it fun? Now the Grab driver won't feel scared," the TikTok user joked, sharing photos of the renovation work.

It’s understood that the residents embarked on this initiative as part of the Cleanliness and Cheerfulness Competition at PPR Lembah Subang 1.

Social media users praised the residents' efforts, with one commenting, "From a haunted spot to a hotel lobby... well done."

Before renovation photo of the lift area (left), the renovated lift area, including the installation of tiles, adds an exclusive touch to the floor.
Before renovation photo of the lift area (left), the renovated lift area, including the installation of tiles, adds an exclusive touch to the floor.

The hard work not only improved the aesthetic but also helped challenge the negative perceptions often associated with PPR communities.

"Excellent... this is the mindset we want. Start with one floor, then work on the others.

"Even if you're living in a PPR, you can have the mentality of living in a luxury condo," wrote a TikTok user named Diamoc20.

A resident involved in the effort to renovate the corridor landscape on the 10th floor.
A resident involved in the effort to renovate the corridor landscape on the 10th floor.

Another user admired the creativity and suggested installing a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) to prevent vandalism.

"It’s good to install CCTV. After all the effort to make it look nice, if someone damages it, they can be made to clean it," commented Naniey Sakura09.