Singapore’s public housing model possible in Malaysia only upon structural change
In Malaysia, the affordable housing segment is partly funded by the free-market housing that is priced to cover the outstanding cost of developing the former.
Industry players expect KPKT minister to solve housing woes
Long-term solutions on affordability and high cost issues Law enforcement and local authorities’ function need to be improved While Malaysians are still trying to understand the whole structure of the unity government, it is business as usual for newly-minted Local Government Development minister Nga Kor Ming (pictured).
Budget 2023 wish list – Release government agencies' and GLCs’ surplus land for affordable housing joint ventures
Calls for HOC to be extended to secondary market It is that time of the year again, but with a heightened sense of anticipation this time round.
KPKT sets 23 indicators to improve Malaysia's rating in the Global Liveability Index
iDAM is in line with the measurement and evaluation of the well-being of the residents of a city that is practised at the global level.
Rehda, KPKT and Omnia organise Karnival Jom Beli Rumah to encourage homeownership
PETALING JAYA (July 6): The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Malaysia, together with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) and Media Prima Omnia Bhd (Omnia) have organised Karnival Jom Beli Rumah, which is an initiative by the government to encourage homeownership among the rakyat.
Special task force of 25 experts set up to address housing issues
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 11): The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has appointed 25 members to its Panel of Experts, comprising individuals and industry players with extensive experience in the housing sector.
UOA Development takes top spot at The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards 2021
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 15): UOA Development Bhd took the No 1 spot at this year’s The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards (TPDA), the first time the company has done so.
PR1MA, Sinergi Dayang sign agreement to develop 763 affordable homes in Pahang
PETALING JAYA (Dec 9): The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) through Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia (PR1MA) has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Sinergi Dayang Sdn Bhd (Sinergi Dayang) — an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of WZ Satu Bhd — to develop affordable housing in Pahang.
Panel of experts to review ceiling price of affordable housing, says KPKT
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 7): The government will set up a panel of experts to review the ceiling price of the existing affordable housing, said Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Abd Muttalib.
KPKT minister: A strategic and inclusive budget for all
PUTRAJAYA (Oct 29): The Housing and Local Government (KPKT) minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican described the newly announced Budget 2022 as a strategic plan that covers every aspect, including socioeconomic, strengthening businesses and the health system to facilitate the country moving towards recovery.
