Penang’s housing and environmental development received a significant boost as the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) approved RM20.98 million for 57 maintenance projects under the 2025 Housing Maintenance Programme (PPP) and the Malaysian Housing Maintenance Fund (TPPM). The projects, targeting both public and private stratified housing, will be carried out by the Penang State Housing Board (LPNPP), Penang Island City Council (MBPP), and Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP).

The announcement was made by YB Dato’ Seri Sundarajoo A/L Somu, Penang’s State EXCO for Housing and Environment, during a press conference attended by key federal and state representatives.

One major focus is the Taman Tun Sardon Flats in the Northeast District, which consist of 1,260 units built over three phases between 1979 and 1995. For 2025, RM900,000 has been allocated for four maintenance projects at the site, including rewiring corridor lighting, replacing stair and corridor railings, roofing repairs, and resurfacing roads. All contracts have been awarded through proper procurement processes, with works scheduled to begin on April 11, 2025, and complete by July 4, 2025.

In a related milestone, LPNPP has received strata title documents for seven lots from the Penang Land and Mines Office. These cover 27 blocks across Phases 1 and 2 of Taman Tun Sardon, enabling eligible residents who have completed their home purchases to apply for official ownership transfer from the Penang State Government.

Residents are required to appoint their own legal firms to handle the transfer applications to ensure that the process aligns with state land laws.

The combined efforts in infrastructure upgrades and legal ownership transfers aim to enhance the quality of life for residents while ensuring secure, individual property rights in accordance with strata regulations.