Johor rural areas included in affordable housing scheme

Consequently, prevailing median house prices are beyond the reach of most Malaysians. This is primarily attributable to a gross mismatch between housing supply and demand amid diverging expectations between households and developers.

AYER HITAM: The Johor Affordable Homes programme will be expanded to rural areas to allow everyone a chance to own their own home.

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, who announced this yesterday, said beginning this year those living in rural areas can apply to buy houses under the programme.