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
National Housing Policy will be reviewed - KPKT
The existing National Housing Policy will be reviewed based on the MADANI framework to align with the vision to create a prosperous nation and balance for all Malaysians.
Mon Jan 23 2023
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
South Korea finance minister loses home as housing policy comes back to haunt
Seoul apartment prices have risen more than 50 per cent since the left-leaning President Moon Jae-in inherited loosened mortgage rules.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Malaysia's stand on humanitarian issues should be respected - DPM
Malaysians should be thankful for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's firmness and concern while being vocal on these issues at the international level.
Sun Sep 24 2017
Big housing developers not required to build affordable houses worth RM80,000 - MB
Housing developers in the state undertaking projects of two hectares or less are not required to build affordable houses worth RM80,000 per unit as stipulated in the Negeri Sembilan housing policy.
Tue Apr 11 2017
Cuepacs wants government to review National Housing Policy
This is to enable civil servants in the lower income category to own houses.
Mon Oct 10 2016
National Housing Policy to be reviewed
The review is necessary to enable the people, especially the middle and lower income group to own their own home.
Sat Sep 10 2016