HOPE KPKT activated to look at housing ecosystem as a whole

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EDGEPROP. 25TH JANUARY: The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is activating the KPKT Home Ownership Programme (HOPE) in a move to look at the housing ecosystem as a whole, including in terms of housing provision and financing. KPKT Minister, Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican, said HOPE KPKT is the ministry’s focus, among others, […]

Focus on development and wellbeing of the people, says Masidi

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EDGEPROP. 25TH JANUARY: Sabah’s Local Government and Housing Ministry to focus on prioritising the development and wellbeing of the people, according to the Daily Express. “I would like to see that the focus on the development of social aspects and the wellbeing of the people continue to be given priority,” he said at the Ministry’s […]

KPKT focuses on affordable quality housing

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THE MALAYSIAN RESERVE. 24TH JANUARY: The ministry’s mission is to provide 500,000 housing units under the 12th Malaysia Plan, says minister The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is ensuring the provision of adequate and quality affordable housing in the country, which is one of the six focuses of the Livable Malaysia agenda. Minister Datuk Seri Reezal […]

Flood probability study for future PR1MA projects

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EDGEPROP. 17TH JANUARY: PR1MA Corporation Malaysia (PR1MA) will give priority to flood possibility studies at each of its housing project development sites in the future. Its chairman Datuk Dr Fathul Bari Mat Jahya said this was important especially after seeing about 30,000 houses affected in the floods that hit several States recently. “We are thankful that […]

5 risks when investing in Malaysian real estate

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FREE MALAYSIA TODAY. 17TH JANUARY: Investing in property could potentially net high returns. Unlike many other forms of investment, real estate is based on a basic human need for shelter; and an ever-increasing population means prime land is a relatively limited resource with increasing value over time. That said, property investments could be risky if one […]

KPKT appoints 25 experts to help govt implement best housing policies

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THE EDGE MARKETS. 11TH JANUARY: The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has chosen 25 individuals including industry players with vast and in-depth experience in the housing sector in the country to serve on its Panel of Experts (PoE). Its minister, Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said the selection was a strategic initiative of the […]