PETALING JAYA: The government will enforce a new regulation to ensure that eligible citizens are allowed to buy only one unit under the affordable housing scheme.
The economy ministry said this will ensure there is an adequate supply of affordable homes for those who need it most, Bernama reported.
A housing database will be developed in this regard to enable more accurate cross-qualification screening of ownership information with the relevant agencies, the ministry said in its 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) mid-term review (MTR), released today.
The MTR said land inventory information that integrates all information on waqf land will also be established to identify suitable land for more affordable housing.
“In addition, collaboration with the state religious councils and relevant agencies will accelerate the development of affordable houses on waqf land,” the review added.
According to the review, the “exit policy” regulation will also be enforced on tenants who no longer qualify to stay in a public housing unit. It stated that proper guidelines and procedures will be developed to ensure such tenants are moved to more appropriate housing options.
In addition, the 10-year-old moratorium period on the resale of houses will be expanded to include all public housing, the economy ministry said in the review.
A comprehensive study will be carried out to explore strategies and initiatives in managing affordable housing supply through the secondary market.
The ministry added that it will be guided by the concept of shelter as a basic need and human right instead of ownership. - FMT
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