In a continued effort to ensure housing affordability and uplift living standards, the Penang State Government yesterday officially handed over offer letters for the Rumah MutiaraKu (RMKu) affordable housing projects to selected recipients during a ceremony held at Auditorium F, Level 5, KOMTAR.

The ceremony was officiated by YB Dato’ Seri Sundarajoo A/L Somu, Penang State EXCO for Housing and Environment, and was attended by senior officials from the Penang State Housing Board (LPNPP), developers JKP Sdn. Bhd. and Palmington Sdn. Bhd., and other key stakeholders.

The event marked the symbolic handover of offer letters for:

• Rumah Pangsa Mutiara Indah Phase 4 (Block D) in Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS),
• Pangsapuri Mutiara Anggun in the Southwest District (DBD), and
• Ceria Residence, located in the Northeast District (DTL).

A total of 40 recipients – including 36 from Mutiara Indah, 3 from Mutiara Anggun, and 1 from Ceria Residence – were invited to receive their letters of offer. These offers were approved during the second meeting of the 2025 Housing Performance and Achievement Committee (HOPE) held on 9 May 2025.

Aligned with the Penang2030 Vision and the state’s Strategic Initiative A1 under the “Service Delivery” agenda, the Penang government continues to make significant strides in three key housing targets:

• 220,000 affordable housing units (RMM) by 2030 – with 167,574 units (76.17%) already delivered.
• 22,000 Rent-to-Own (RTO) units – current achievement stands at 5,066 units (23.16%).
• Urban Renewal (PSB) programme – surpassing the target of 3,000 families, with 6,814 units under six pilot projects (227.13%).

Dato’ Seri Sundarajoo expressed his gratitude to all partners, including Palmington Sdn. Bhd., JKP Sdn. Bhd., and Orientside Development Sdn. Bhd., for their commitment in realizing the state’s housing vision.

He also urged recipients to make their new RMKu homes a foundation for a more comfortable and fulfilling life — not merely a financial asset to be rented out to third parties.

“Let these homes be the start of a better future for your families,” he said.