AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Penang housing discount policy set for review to promote inclusivity
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has instructed state Housing Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo to review the housing discount policy announced for Indian Muslims, with the intention of expanding the initiative to benefit all homebuyers. The directive follows public feedback regarding the recent announcement of a five per ... Read More

Development must uplift the people, not just the wealthy
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a shift in urban development priorities, stressing that government projects must focus on uplifting the general population, not just serving luxury interests. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Rumah Belia Madani and affordable housing project in Kuala Lumpur, Anwar said ... Read More

Groundbreaking for RMM Bakat Baru MADANI scheduled for April 2025
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Rumah Mampu Milik (RMM) Bakat Baru MADANI housing project in Seberang Jaya is scheduled to take place at the end of April 2025. Chief Minister Y.A.B. Tuan Chow Kon Yeow previously announced that the ceremony was initially planned for March 2025 but was postponed due ... Read More

Penang urges developers to speed up affordable housing projects
The Penang state government has issued a strong call for action against developers delaying affordable housing projects. State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu emphasized the urgency of completing these projects to meet the growing demand for affordable homes in the state. Sundarajoo revealed that while over ... Read More

PROPOSED: Mixed development with 634-unit affordable housing in Jelutong
A proposed mixed-use development in Jelutong, situated along the busy Jalan Perak, next to Skyview Residence. The site is within walking distance of Sunshine Jelutong and the newly opened G.O.A.T Pickleball facility, with convenient access to Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Expressway via Jalan Ahmad Nor. The development will feature ... Read More

Government on track to deliver 500,000 affordable homes by year-end
The government is confident of achieving its target of delivering 500,000 affordable housing units (RMM) by the end of 2025, according to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. As of 31 December 2024, 466,421 units—93.3% of the target—have been completed, are under construction, or are in the planning ... Read More

PDC’s Rumah Bakat Baru Madani secures approval in just 36 days
Penang Development Corporation (PDC) CEO Dato’ Aziz Bakar has announced a major milestone for the Rumah Bakat Baru Madani affordable housing project. The project received planning approval in just 36 days, making it the fastest-approved housing project in Malaysia. Initially aiming for approval within 40 days, PDC successfully secured it four ... Read More

Penang’s affordable housing scheme rebranded as Rumah Mutiaraku (RMKu) with new guidelines
Penang’s affordable housing scheme has been rebranded as Rumah Mutiaraku (RMKu) with enhanced guidelines aimed at fostering a stronger sense of homeownership. The announcement, made by State Housing and Environment Exco Dato’ Seri S. Sundarajoo, aligns with the slogan “Rumahku Syurgaku, Rumah Mutiaraku”. Among the key improvements, Sundarajoo, who is ... Read More

Penang aims for 40-day planning approvals for affordable housing
The Penang government, through the One-Stop Centre (OSC) of the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP), has set an ambitious goal to shorten the planning permission approval process to just 40 days. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said MBSP and all technical agencies are actively collaborating to streamline the process. He acknowledged ... Read More

Penang launches Ujong Batu Redevelopment following Kampung Manis success
Following the success of the Kampung Manis redevelopment project, Penang has unveiled plans for another transformative initiative—the Ujong Batu redevelopment project. State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu announced that 268 eligible residents of Kampung Ujong Batu would receive free 750 sq ft units, valued up to ... Read More
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