RM53mil state aid to build affordable homes for bumis

Centre of attraction: Visitors checking out the model of ‘The Rise’ affordable housing project in Jalan S.P. Chelliah after the groundbreaking ceremony.

THE state government, through its Penang Bumiputera Housing Trust Accounts, will allocate RM52.9mil to build 320 low medium-cost (LMC) homes for bumiputra buyers.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the LMC homes were part of the 2,093 units of a public and affordable housing scheme called ‘The Rise’ in Jalan S.P. Chelliah.