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80,672 People's Friendly Homes Built Since 2002
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80,672 People's Friendly Homes Built Since 2002

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A total of 80,672 Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) units, valued at approximately RM6 billion, have been built nationwide since 2002.
  • Of these, 79,260 units are completed, with the remainder in various construction stages.
  • Kelantan recorded the highest number of RMR units built.

Malaysia has built 80,672 units of Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR), or People's Friendly Homes, since the program's inception in 2002. The total value of these housing units is approximately RM6 billion. This initiative aims to provide affordable housing across the country.

According to Datuk Dr. M. Noor Azman Taib, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), 79,260 of the planned units have been completed. The remaining units are currently in various stages of construction. The program has seen significant uptake, with Kelantan province recording the highest number of RMR units built, reflecting a strong demand for affordable housing solutions in the state.

The RMR program is a key government initiative designed to assist lower-income households in owning their homes. By offering subsidized housing, the program seeks to improve living standards and reduce the housing deficit in Malaysia.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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