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
PM to present details on implementing targeted subsidies in Budget 2024
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim assured that any subsidy rationalisation would not burden the middle and lower-income groups.
Tue Sep 19 2023
Budget 2023: A post-election budget for the people?
The re-tabled Budget 2023 prioritises certain reforms and aids for lower-income groups.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Malaysia's Anwar eyes smaller deficit in first budget, tightens spending
Anwar vows to maintain subsidies and other government support for lower-income groups, and broaden the revenue base through taxes.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Payung Rahmah to lower cost of living for B40, hardcore poor
KPDN will be introducing the 'Payung Rahmah' initiative to reduce the cost of living for the lower-income group (B40) and hardcore poor.
Sun Jan 08 2023
A real societal problem behind Squid Game
Squid Game epitomises the grim and harsh reality endured by lower-income groups, especially in relation to indebtedness.
Tue Nov 09 2021
'PRIHATIN' is a comprehensive package by the government - FOMCA
The government's initiative through the announcement of the package reflected the government's effort to help the lower income group.
Sat Mar 28 2020
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
More people's projects for B40 group in Budget 2017
The projects will include the aspects of housing, employment and skills.
Sun Sep 04 2016
Various government programmes achieved through NTP - Ministers
For example, the NTP has succeeded in changing the life of the lower income group to receive lucrative income through various government programmes.
Wed Apr 27 2016
PSD announces new sponsorship model
PSD has implemented a new sponsorship model this year to help more students further their studies, especially those from the lower income group.
Tue Apr 05 2016
More cash aid for low-income group in Singapore
Yesterday, Singapore's government announced special cash assistance to lower income group.
Fri Mar 25 2016
Budget 2016 will have something for everybody, says MOF official
A senior MOF official said there will be something for everybody in the 2016 Budget especially the lower income group.
Thu Oct 22 2015
MCMC welcomes call to reduce prices of communication services
Affordable prices for communication services will ease the burden of the rakyat and ensure lower income group are not left behind.
Mon Feb 16 2015