Housing and Local Government Ministry will allocate RM60mil to repair and rebuild homes for thousands of low-income households across Malaysia in 2026.
The RM45.06mil for home repairs and RM14.94mil for new construction will be allocated next year under the 13th Malaysia Plan.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming announced this allocation at Mah Sing Foundation’s 20th anniversary charity dinner, where he was guest of honour.
He said the allocation reflected a steady increase in the Madani government’s support for vulnerable households.
The ministry will also provide RM12mil for the Urban Community Economic Empowerment (PEKB) Programme.
Under this initiative, the ministry will form strategic partnerships with Mah Sing Foundation as well as other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to serve underprivileged communities in high-density urban areas.
“I am particularly encouraged by the foundation’s focus on People’s Housing Project (PPR) communities such as PPR Seri Semarak, where programmes in mental health, literacy support, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment are helping to build stronger and more resilient families,” said Nga.
“The foundation’s holistic approach to community development aligns closely with the ministry’s vision for PPR and People’s Residency Programme (PRR) communities, where progress is not only measured in housing quality but also in health, safety, education and social cohesion.”
The PEKB programme aims to empower B40 urban households through skills training, financial literacy and basic entrepreneurship support.
It will be implemented in partnership with registered NGOs to ensure the training provided is practical, targeted and impactful.
Nga also highlighted the progress of the government’s Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme, which provides housing loan guarantees for first-time buyers who lack fixed income documentation, such as gig workers and the self-employed.
“As of August this year, we have already helped 95,460 homebuyers achieve their home ownership dreams, with total guaranteed loans amounting to RM22.7bil,” he said.
Nga said under the Madani government, the ministry remained committed to strengthening the 4P principle of Public, Private, People and Partnership.
Greater collaboration between government, industry and civil society was essential, he added, to building stronger communities and improving housing outcomes and that such partnerships were already creating tangible impact on the ground.
