Another milestone for Rumah Idaman Bukit Jelutong affordable homes

• Rumah Idaman Bukit Jelutong comprises a total of 1,260 units of semi-furnished apartments with a built-up of 1,000 sq ft at RM250,000 each.

SELANGOR (Aug 26): The construction Rumah Idaman Bukit Jelutong affordable homes took another step forward today with a ground-breaking ceremony.

Developed by Gagasan Nadi Cergas in partnership with Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd (PNSB)’s subsidiary PNSB Construction Sdn Bhd as strategic partner, Rumah Idaman Bukit Jelutong comprises a total of 1,260 units of semi-furnished apartments with a built-up of 1,000 sq ft at RM250,000 each.

Rumah Idaman Bukit Jelutong is part of the Selangor government’s initiative to address housing affordability issues in the state, with a target of building 45,760 Rumah Idaman by 2026.

Each Rumah Idaman Bukit Jelutong three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit will be furnished with a television set, refrigerator, kitchen cabinets, closets, water heaters and air conditioners. The apartment features tasteful contemporary modern design and would also be complemented by two car park spaces for each unit, according to a media release by Gagasan Nadi Cergas.

The development will have facilities such as a swimming pool, gym, multipurpose hall, yoga deck, badminton courts, pre-school, reading room, playground, jogging track, rooftop garden, barbecue area and community farm. Also included will be a three-tier security system to ensure residents’ safety.

“The heart of the Selangor State Government is constantly on enhancing the safety and wellbeing of the people, and fostering greater community development activities. The ground-breaking of Idaman Bukit Jelutong is another milestone in the Selangor State Government’s goal of expanding home ownership amongst the M40 and B40 segments,” said Selangor Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, who officiated the event.

“The strategic location of Bukit Jelutong, the affordability of the units, and semi-furnishing in each unit has been a big draw to property buyers. We are confident that this Rumah Idaman Bukit Jelutong will enhance the quality of life of Selangor residents, and be suited to the lives of working-class individuals and young families,” he said.

Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of PNSB, Raja Ahmad Shahrir Iskandar Raja Salim, said “PNSB is mindful of the challenges by B40 and M40 segment in owning their own home, especially a comfortable residence and with public amenities and surrounding nearby facilities”.

“PNSB is committed to make the Rumah Idaman project a reality in strategic and potential locations in Selangor, including in Gombak, Sepang, Kuala Langat, Klang, Petaling, Kuala Selangor and Sabak Bernam districts,” he added.

“We have already received three times more registrations than the units offered since the registration of interest started earlier this year. Clearly, demand for affordable housing is resilient, especially in strategic locations like Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam,” said Group Managing Director, Gagasan Nadi Cergas, Haji Wan Azman Wan Kamal.