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Countries are looking for alternatives to address this pressing issue; and designs that favour walking, cycling and public transport are perceived as effective strategies.

The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) has voiced its intention to have exchange sessions with Singapore’s experts to help solve Malaysia’s affordable housing woes.

In fact, this is not the first time KPKT attempts to study and incorporate the Singapore’s pubic housing model within the local context. Back in 2018 during the Pakatan Harapan’s administration, the then KPKT minister conducted a three-day official visit to Singapore to learn the developments, plans, history and background that drive housing developments there.

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As long as the rate of supply outpaces the rate of demand, there should be no shortage of affordable houses across the state. Instead, what should be of more concern is the overbuilding of price-controlled social houses, with a high number of unsold units, low take-up rates and low marketability.

The efficiency of high-rise constructions, to a large extent, depends on the quality of work flow arrangement and tight schedule control, which are then greatly affected by many other managerial and organisational factors that can hardly be generalised.

As the pandemic continues to rage on, a general “insecure” perception among consumers – linked to business shutdowns, travel restrictions, unemployment and households’ sagging finances – have contributed to a dampened consumer spirit and spending power, thereby leading to a weaker market sentiment in general

Many common features of terraced houses still inherit the design concept prevalent in the 20th century, which, to a certain extent, is rarely suited to the current modern lifestyles, and is often criticised for its poor ventilation, lighting, and thermal comfort that could degrade its liveability

Covid-19 has severely hit nearly every sector of economy across countries. Construction is of no exception as projects have either been suspended or delayed.

While such measures have effectively reduced health risks, they have also come with high economic costs.

A recession will always be followed by a recovery due to its cyclical nature. In general, there are four distinct recession and recovery shapes — V, U, W, and L — depicting the possible trends that could happen to the economy, from the best- to the worst-case scenario.