Consider This: Madani Housing Blocks (Part 1) — Integrating Affordability
Under the Madani Inclusive Housing initiative, the Prime Minister has mandated that all future housing projects allocate one or two blocks for lower-income groups. This initiative targets major cities like KL, Selangor, and Penang, where the affordability crisis is most acute. But will this bold move provide a sustainable solution for affordable housing in our cities, or are there unintended consequences we haven't yet considered? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Kashif Ansari, Co-Founder and Group CEO of the real estate data company, Juwai IQI.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Madani Housing Blocks (Part 2) — Integrating Affordability
Under the Madani Inclusive Housing initiative, the Prime Minister has mandated that all future housing projects allocate one or two blocks for lower-income groups. This initiative targets major cities like KL, Selangor, and Penang, where the affordability crisis is most acute. But will this bold move provide a sustainable solution for affordable housing in our cities, or are there unintended consequences we haven't yet considered? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ar Sarly Adre Sarkum, Past President of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM). He is also a member of the Panel of Experts for the Ministry of Development and Local Government.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Proposal to use special guarantee fund for sick projects to be submitted to MOF
The fund is proposed to be used for affordable housing projects under RM300,000 and for projects with at least 80% progress status.
Tue Oct 24 2023
Public low, medium cost houses in Penang not allowed to be leased out - Sundarajoo
Datuk Seri S.Sundarajoo said affordable housing units are heavily subsidised and are only meant for those who can't afford expensive homes.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Some Mumbai residents risk safety for affordable, central housing
Some 600 people, mainly middle-class civil servants and their families, live in the government-owned, dilapidated block.
Fri Aug 04 2023
United Nations Habitat Assembly ends with the decision to prioritize housing
Almost all countries are struggling to ensure their citizens have access to affordable and adequate housing.
Fri Jun 09 2023
Rehda: Govt should be responsible for delivery of affordable housing
Developers are currently facing various challenges due to Malaysia's affordable housing requirement, said Datuk NK Tong.
Fri Jun 02 2023
Fadillah to seek federal agencies' assistance in providing affordable housing in Sarawak
Fadillah has assured that he will find a way how the related federal agencies can help ease the burden of the Sarawak government in providing affordable housing for the younger generation.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Housing, education issues critical needs in Tapah - Saravanan
The people of Tapah are currently in need of sufficient affordable housing in line with the increased population in the constituency.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Affordable housing: No discrimination against people with disabilities, elderly - KPKT
Ismail said the ministry was responsible for providing quality, conducive and affordable housing to meet the needs of the target groups.
Tue Aug 16 2022
Corporate figure Mustapha Kamal dies
Tan Sri Mustapha Kamal was responsible for developing more than 12,000 low-cost houses in Selangor and Perak.
Mon Jul 25 2022
KPKT to develop affordable housing price index
KPKT is developing an Affordable Housing Price Index for each location nationwide as a guide for developers, prospective buyers and local authorities.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Affordable housing remain high on Malaysia's agenda
Reezal said that Malaysia's National Affordable Housing Policy will see about 500,000 affordable houses to be built by 2025.
Wed Jun 29 2022
153,712 affordable housing units failed to be developed in Johor over past 25 years
Mohd Jafni said the number was obtained from the Planning Permission and Layout Plan approval data obtained from all local authorities.
Tue Jun 21 2022
5,033 affordable housing units to be built in Johor this year - MB
Over 5,000 affordable housing units will be built in Johor for the (B40) low-income group starting this year, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
Wed May 11 2022