KUALA LUMPUR - The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) allocates nearly RM1 billion annually for various social housing initiatives, aiming to achieve the goal of 'Shelter for All.'
Minister Nga Kor Ming said this year alone, the ministry has allocated RM546 million for the People’s Housing Programme and RM358 million for people-friendly homes.
This effort aligns with KPKT's goal to provide more affordable housing as recommended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to increase the availability of comfortable and affordable housing in urban areas.
"Our commitment extends beyond affordability, we are dedicated to ensuring these homes are of high quality, comfortable and strategically located," he said in a statement here today.
In line with the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK12), the government is committed to delivering 500,000 affordable housing units to all Malaysians, regardless of race or religion.
This initiative is spearheaded by agencies such as Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB) and PR1MA, both of which are dedicated to constructing at least 5,000 units annually.
A 2023 study by the Khazanah Institute, which surveyed 3,800 households across five People’s Housing Programmes (PPRs), found that over 60 per cent of respondents were satisfied with the general comfort levels of these projects.
"This is just the beginning. We are working to rebrand PPR as the People's Residential Programme (PRR) and enhance it to meet international standards, similar to social housing projects in countries like Singapore and Japan," he said
Yesterday, Anwar emphasised that new Madani housing projects must focus on living comfort, green spaces, recreational facilities and amenities, including Madani stalls.
He also highlighted the need for regular progress reports on each project in the federal capital to the Federal Territories Department and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to ensure timely completion. - BERNAMA