Lessons from Japan's public housing
After World War II, there was a shortage of homes in Japan as many had been destroyed by aerial bombings.
After World War II, there was a shortage of homes in Japan as many had been destroyed by aerial bombings.
It was an eye-opening experience for delegates of the EdgeProp Malaysia Study Tour on Excellent Building Sustainability, Management and Wellness 2019 to Japan recently.
How could a development add value for its residents and the community it is located in? For property developer Mah Sing Group Bhd, the answer lies in adopting sustainability practices that cover social, environmental and economic factors.
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 11): Syarikat Perumahan Negara Bhd (SPNB) has come under attack from opposition party MCA over delayed payments to contractors involved in the Rumah Mesra Rakyat 1Malaysia (RMR1M) projects, reported The Star today.
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): Human Resources Minister M.
There are many lessons Malaysia can learn from Japan, from the latter’s public housing mechanism to its smart wellness and sustainable townships, as it strives to shape a more inclusive and sustainable housing sector.
OSAKA (Oct 5): Malaysia Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin and the Mayor of Izumisano City in Osaka, Hiroyasu Chiyomatsu expect S P Setia Bhd’s upcoming mixed development in Izumisano City to create economic benefits for both countries.
TOKYO (Oct 3): It is time to incorporate smart, sustainable and wellness technologies into public housing in Malaysia to enhance the health and quality of life of their residents, said Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.
PETALING JAYA (Sept 27): Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia, which offers the 1Malaysia People’s Housing Scheme (PR1MA), has succeeded in cutting down its debt exposure from RM24 billion to RM12 billion after undergoing a due diligence process, corporate restructuring and management change process.
PETALING JAYA (Sept 27): The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will engage with the dissatisfied buyers of 1Malaysia People’s Housing Scheme (PR1MA) homes who claim to have incurred losses owing to PR1MA's discounts and rebates of up to 30% offered to new purchasers.