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Malaysia is leading regional efforts to address urbanisation challenges through the ACMROCH 2026 conference in Ipoh, bringing together ASEAN nations and China to build sustainable cities and inclusive housing.
The government is reviewing amendments to the Land (Group Settlement Areas) Act 1960 to address housing pressures on FELDA settlers' descendants, including proposals to limit heir registrations and allow multiple house units on residential lots.
Malaysia's housing ministry has successfully revived 1,615 stalled projects involving 190,422 units worth RM150.8 billion, using data-driven planning to match supply with actual demand and curb rising prices.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the government will amend the Land (Group Settlement Areas) Act 1960 to permit multiple dwellings on individual FELDA settler lots, addressing housing demands across seven Malaysian states.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has voiced frustration over the slow pace of affordable housing delivery in Johor, as escalating property prices in Johor Bahru increasingly lock out first-time buyers and young families seeking homeownership.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled plans to develop affordable housing for civil servants on underutilised government property. The initiative is already progressing in several states, with Johor leading construction of 1,700 low-cost units.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government's commitment to providing affordable housing for civil servants, announcing that 1,700 units are already under construction in Johor as part of a broader initiative to ease the burden of homeownership.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to tackling the unresolved housing crisis affecting second-generation FELDA settlers, acknowledging the issue requires coordination with state governments over land and infrastructure provision.
The Malaysian government is offering a 10% discount on home purchases during AREC 2026 at MITEC from July 29 to August 1, aimed at easing financial strain on homebuyers as PM Anwar Ibrahim officiates the conference.
Malaysia's Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme has assisted over 93,555 first-time homebuyers to date, with RM18 billion still available. The government aims to reach 100,000 beneficiaries by year-end, including gig economy workers.
Fifty recipients in Terengganu's Kuala Terengganu and Kuala Nerus constituencies received assistance under the Rumah Mesra Rakyat programme, comprising 30 completed homes and 20 construction offers, reflecting the government's commitment to affordable homeownership.