SHAH ALAM, Aug 22 — The state government remains open to collaborating with the Federal government and private developers in efforts to accelerate the provision of affordable housing, in line with the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).
State executive councillor for housing and culture Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said such strategic cooperation is capable of increasing the supply of affordable, strategic, and quality housing units to meet the people’s needs.
“Every appointed developer is required to comply with all conditions and procedures set by the Selangor Housing and Property Board (LPHS).
“LPHS will also continuously monitor project implementation to ensure the price, quality and location of houses built meet the needs of the people of Selangor,” he told Media Selangor.
Under the implementation of the Rumah Selangorku 3.0 Policy, Borhan said house prices are set between RM114,750 and RM250,000, depending on the type and size of the units offered.
The policy would only be reviewed if there is a pressing need, taking into account public interest as well as project sustainability.
In addition, the state government also provides additional mechanisms like the Smart Sewa scheme and the offering of People’s Housing Programme (PPR) units under LPHS' supervision, with reasonable rental rates for a period of two to five years.
He added that part of the rental payment will be kept as housing savings, and at the end of the tenancy period, 30 per cent of the total accumulated rent will be returned to tenants as a deposit for the purchase of a house.
Previously, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that under MP13, one million affordable housing units will be built between 2026 and 2035.
The initiative would be carried out through various programmes involving cooperation between the Federal government, state governments, and private developers to ensure more people have access to comfortable and safe housing.
