Scarcity of land for affordable housing?


RESIDENTIAL land availability has been a critical issue when we discuss affordable housing. I am puzzled why we face such a challenge when we have ample resources.  

When I served as the state executive councillor for the Selangor government in the 70s, I recalled that we practised the acquisition of agricultural land for public development.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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