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The Kampung Satey Pantai Neighbourhood Watch Area (KRT) here has successfully positioned its activity centre as a community 'one-stop centre' by offering comprehensive facilities, ranging from event spaces and equipment to food preparation and support services, enabling it to generate sustainable income.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the KRT's chairman, Rozali Sharif, 54, stated that the integrated approach allows a wide range of community activities, ceremonies, and programmes to be conducted at a single location without the need to engage external service providers. Rozali emphasized that the KRT activity centre functions as a one-stop centre where residents can rent a venue, use audio equipment, order food through the community kitchen, and access other services in a single package, based on their needs.

The services offered include the rental of function rooms and audio equipment, operation of a community kitchen, clothing orders, a nd breakfast sales, all of which have received encouraging responses from local residents and the surrounding community. The audio equipment, purchased gradually at a cost of about RM5,000, has already recovered its investment due to frequent rentals, including by local members.

Rozali added that the one-stop centre concept is supported by the Ministry of National Unity through a RM60,300 grant for the implementation of a community kitchen, which has generated an income of about RM1,000 per month over the past year. This arrangement ensures that when people rent the premises as a one-stop centre, their food and beverage needs are also met through the community kitchen, tailored to customer requirements.

Facilities at the KRT activity centre continue to be upgraded, with developments such as the construction of a shed funded by the KRT's resources, allocations from the Rukun Tetangga Progresif initiative, and contributions from Yayasan Makmur Batu Pahat. Rozali, who has serv ed as chairman for 22 years, explained that duties among the 21 KRT members are systematically divided to ensure the centre operates smoothly.

Beyond management and welfare responsibilities, the KRT conducts security patrols, provides carpentry services, offers free tuition classes, and organises community awareness programmes, involving more than 2,000 residents of various races. This approach has earned Kampung Satey Pantai KRT recognition as the 2024 Progressive KRT and accolades such as the Best Neighbourhood Management Category title and the overall champion at the 2023 National Premier Rukun Tetangga Awards.

Rozali noted that the one-stop centre concept not only generates income but also strengthens volunteerism, cooperation, and interaction among residents. The KRT's role as the heart of the community is further promoted through a friendly approach and continuous promotion via WhatsApp and banners. Rozali stated that the slogan 'Mesra Sekampung, Rukun Setaman' (Frien dly Neighbours, Harmonious Community) serves as a guiding principle in enhancing the KRT's role as a one-stop centre for the local community.