Call for more private developers to help build affordable homes

Penang Housing, Town and Country Planning committee chairman Jagdeep Singh (3rd right) with Deputy Chief MInister l, Datuk Rashid Hasnon (left) and Asia Green Group staff at the ground brreaking ceremony for 'The Clover' condominium and Merbah Court low cost house in Sg Ara on 04/09/14

THE state government wants more private developers to come on board to build affordable housing units.

Penang Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said that with 22,500 affordable units to be built over the next 10 years, private developers should grab the opportunity to be part of the ventures.