Pahang Subsidizes Affordable Homes, Offering RM255,000 Aid Per Unit

The Pahang state government is making homeownership a priority with its Program Residensi Rakyat (PRR), offering substantial subsidies to low-income families. In Maran, 42 families are set to receive keys to their new homes in Taman Sungai Kemap Indah, with the state covering up to RM255,000 of the RM300,000 construction cost per unit. This means residents pay only RM45,000 for a comfortable and quality home.

Datuk Seri Mohammad Fakhruddin Mohd. Ariff, chairman of the state's Local Government, Housing, Environment, and Green Technology committee, highlighted the significant difference between construction costs and sale prices as proof of the government's commitment. Of the 100 PRR units in Taman Sungai Kemap Indah, 54 have been handed over to the Pahang Housing and Real Estate Board (LPHP). The remaining 46 units are delayed due to slope safety issues requiring repair and stabilization, expected to be completed this year.

Mohd. Fakhruddin clarified that the delay is not due to construction problems but a necessary focus on safety. He also noted that the state has approved 54,069 housing units under the Pahang State Housing Scheme by June 2026, with an estimated development value of RM5.6 billion. To date, 29,759 units have been completed, with a total sales value of RM2.28 billion, though their current market value is estimated at RM5 billion.

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The difference between the construction cost and the price paid by recipients proves the government's commitment to helping low-income groups own comfortable and quality homes.