KUALA LUMPUR: The government will prioritise affordable housing projects under the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) concept, providing residents with better access to public transport and essential amenities, says Nga Kor Ming.
The Housing and Local Government Minister stated that among these initiatives is the Rumah Belia Madani (RBM) programme, which provides transitional or rental housing to eligible youth, particularly those starting their lives in major cities such as Kuala Lumpur.
The minister stated that the government was still finalising the process for deciding rental eligibility.
He said this in a written reply to Datuk Seri Dr Wee Jeck Seng (BN–Tanjung Piai) on Wednesday (Nov 12). Wee raised concerns that affordable housing for youth was often built far from city centres, workplaces and public transport, forcing young people to rent elsewhere at higher costs.
Nga also pointed out the Perumahan Inklusif Madani (PIM) projects, which feature various housing designs catering to different groups, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, youth, young families, and low-income households (B40).
The pilot PIM project would be implemented in Johor before being expanded to other key areas, including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Penang.
