Melaka, Perlis and Putrajaya achieve zero abandoned housing projects as recovery efforts gain traction

PETALING JAYA (April 2): Ministry of Housing and Local Government Malaysia (KPKT) reported continued progress in addressing problematic private housing developments, with Melaka, Perlis and the Federal Territory of Putrajaya recording zero abandoned projects as at end-February 2026.

The update follows the Task Force on Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects (TFST) Meeting No. 2/2026, chaired by Deputy Minister Aiman Athirah Sabu (pictured) on Tuesday (March 31).

Recovery momentum builds across Malaysia

Since the formation of TFST in 2023, a total of:

*1,501 projects have been successfully revived
*176,687 housing units delivered
*RM140.87 billion GDV unlocked

Breakdown of outcomes:

*121 projects restored from sick to active status
*1,345 projects completed with CCC (Certificate of completion and compliance) obtained
*35 abandoned projects resolved via completion or buyer settlements

Current project pipeline remains under control

As at Feb 28, 2026, KPKT recorded:

*145 delayed projects
*309 sick projects
*99 abandoned projects

The ministry noted that these remain under active monitoring, supported by targeted interventions and coordinated execution under TFST.

Zero-abandonment milestone signals policy traction

The achievement by Melaka, Perlis and Putrajaya highlights:

*Effectiveness of intervention frameworks
*Execution alignment across stakeholders
*Improved recovery timelines

“This reflects that Malaysia is on track towards achieving zero abandoned housing projects by 2030,” said Aiman Athirah.

Execution focus: monitoring, coordination and site progress

KPKT emphasised a proactive, ground-level approach, including:

*Regular site visits to verify actual progress
*Ongoing monitoring of projects such as Residensi Hektar Gombak
*Close coordination with local authorities, technical agencies and utilities

Approval by Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur for extended working hours (three months from March 11, 2026) is expected to accelerate construction progress.

Outlook

With continued coordination and monitoring, TFST expects selected projects under intervention to be completed by 1Q next year, with delivery contingent on achieving CCC.

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