The groundbreaking ceremony for the Rumah Mampu Milik (RMM) Bakat Baru MADANI housing project in Seberang Jaya is scheduled to take place at the end of April 2025.

Chief Minister Y.A.B. Tuan Chow Kon Yeow previously announced that the ceremony was initially planned for March 2025 but was postponed due to additional requirements that needed to be fulfilled following planning approval.

“The groundbreaking is now scheduled for the end of April and will mark the launch of the project’s first phase in Seberang Jaya,” he said during a press conference yesterday.

This project is part of the government’s initiative to attract more talent to work in Penang by providing affordable housing. The Prime Minister has also expressed hopes that the project can be expedited to meet housing demands.

Over the next 10 years, a total of 38,000 housing units will be developed in phases, starting in Seberang Jaya and later expanding to Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan. The project will also utilize the Industrialized Building System (IBS) to accelerate construction timelines.

Dato’ Aziz Bakar, CEO of the Penang Development Corporation (PDC), highlighted that RMM Bakat Baru MADANI is the first scheme of its kind in Penang, requiring technical adjustments to comply with regulations.

With a gross development value (GDV) of RM13 billion, the project will feature facilities such as a swimming pool, gymnasium, multi-purpose hall, and playground.