The Penang State Government is actively addressing delays affecting the affordable housing, also known as Rumah MutiaraKu (RMKu) projects at Quinton and Sri Bayu to safeguard the interests of homebuyers. Since taking office, Penang State EXCO for Housing, Dato Seri Sundarajoo Somu, has received numerous complaints regarding the setbacks faced by these two affordable housing developments. According to a recent Facebook post by Sundarajoo, the state government is taking decisive action to resolve these issues.

The Quinton and Sri Bayu projects, developed by a local property developer, have encountered construction delays due to challenges faced by the developer. These projects collectively offer 625 affordable housing units:

• Quinton Project: 379 RMKu C units, consisting of 41 units of RMKu C2 (750 sqft) and 338 units of RMKu C3 (850 sqft).
• Sri Bayu Project: 246 RMKu A and B units, with 123 units of RMKu A (650 sqft) and 123 units of RMKu B (700 sqft).

Steps Taken by the State Government

Recognizing the urgency of the issue, Dato Seri Sundarajoo Somu convened a meeting on December 21, 2024, with the Penang State Housing Board, the developer, and representatives of affected homebuyers. This meeting aimed to clarify the current status of both projects and explore viable solutions to ensure their completion.

Subsequently, the matter was escalated to the EXCO meeting, where Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow endorsed a comprehensive action plan proposed by Sundarajoo. The plan is designed to address the challenges and expedite the completion of the projects.

Further progress was made on February 24, 2025, when Sundarajoo chaired another meeting with the developer and contractors. The discussions yielded positive outcomes, reinforcing confidence that, with the collective efforts of all stakeholders, the projects can be successfully completed.

Assurance to Homebuyers

Sundarajoo acknowledges the concerns and frustrations of affected homebuyers and urges them to remain patient while the state government continues to work on the best possible resolution. As the EXCO in charge of housing, he reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring transparency and fairness in addressing all housing-related issues.

The Penang State Government will continue to closely monitor both projects to ensure their timely completion, ultimately delivering on its promise to provide quality and affordable homes for the people of Penang.