The government is confident of achieving its target of delivering 500,000 affordable housing units (RMM) by the end of 2025, according to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. As of 31 December 2024, 466,421 units—93.3% of the target—have been completed, are under construction, or are in the planning ... Read More

Penang Development Corporation (PDC) CEO Dato’ Aziz Bakar has announced a major milestone for the Rumah Bakat Baru Madani affordable housing project. The project received planning approval in just 36 days, making it the fastest-approved housing project in Malaysia. Initially aiming for approval within 40 days, PDC successfully secured it four ... Read More

Penang’s affordable housing scheme has been rebranded as Rumah Mutiaraku (RMKu) with enhanced guidelines aimed at fostering a stronger sense of homeownership. The announcement, made by State Housing and Environment Exco Dato’ Seri S. Sundarajoo, aligns with the slogan “Rumahku Syurgaku, Rumah Mutiaraku”. Among the key improvements, Sundarajoo, who is ... Read More

The Penang government, through the One-Stop Centre (OSC) of the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP), has set an ambitious goal to shorten the planning permission approval process to just 40 days. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said MBSP and all technical agencies are actively collaborating to streamline the process. He acknowledged ... Read More

Following the success of the Kampung Manis redevelopment project, Penang has unveiled plans for another transformative initiative—the Ujong Batu redevelopment project. State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu announced that 268 eligible residents of Kampung Ujong Batu would receive free 750 sq ft units, valued up to ... Read More

The Penang state government is advancing its ambitious Penang2030 vision, aiming to deliver 220,000 affordable housing units (RMM) to address the growing demand for quality, affordable homes. As of October 31, 2024, 162,689 units are in various stages of development. These include 51,680 units ready for construction, 22,456 under construction, ... Read More

The ‘Skim Perumahan Sewa Khas’ (SPSK) scheme, aimed at providing housing for youths and singles in Penang, is currently in its initial phase. Once implemented, it is expected to significantly benefit these groups. State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu (PH-Perai) revealed this during the Penang Legislative Assembly ... Read More

A proposed affordable housing development in Teluk Kumbar, located near Jalan Kekabu 5 and accessible via Jalan Batu Maung. It is just a stone's throw away from the upcoming Silicon Island and about a 5-minute drive from the Penang 2nd Bridge and a 10-minute drive to Penang International Airport. Nearby ... Read More

Juru Hills is an affordable condominium development by Harta Intan Group, located in Juru near Bukit Mertajam. Positioned along Jalan Juru, it is just a short drive from Juru Light Industrial Park and Bukit Minyak Light Industrial Park. The surrounding neighborhoods include Taman Bukit Minyak Indah, Taman Sentul, and Juru ... Read More

The Penang government is taking a bold step towards becoming Malaysia’s first state to offer green-certified affordable housing, a move that aligns with its broader mission to enhance environmental sustainability. Penang Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu emphasized that this initiative is designed to promote environmental awareness ... Read More