Shortage of affordable housing a rising concern for Penangites

Space shortage: A resident hanging some clothes from the balcony at the low-cost People’s Housing Project flat scheme in River Road, Sungai Pinang, Penang.

WITH property prices soaring in Penang, the shortage of affordable housing remains a huge concern for people in the state.

Despite the move by the state government with the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) to initiate several projects which will deliver more than 22,000 units of affordable housing in the next five to 15 years, there is still a growing worry that this will not meet the demands of prospective buyers.