By Siti Rohaizah Zainal
KUALA SELANGOR, Sept 11 — Selangor has approved 341 affordable housing development projects involving 204,871 units as of August 31, says state executive councillor for housing Rodziah Ismail.
She said of that number, 23,379 units involving 68 projects had been completed and the keys handed over to the owners.
“Meanwhile, a total of 19,495 units, from 57 projects currently under construction, can be occupied from the end of this year until 2023.
“Through the implementation of the Rumah Selangorku policy, the state government has successfully helped 42,874 buyers, especially first-time home buyers and young couples, to switch from renting to owning their own homes,” she said.
She said this after attending a ceremony to hand over keys to Rumah Selangorku Taman Alam Suria, in Kuala Selangor yesterday.
Meanwhile, Rodziah advised developers whose construction was delayed due to the movement control order (MCO), to immediately hold discussions with the local authorities (PBT) to get an extension of the construction period.
“For example, the project needs to be completed within 36 months but delayed due to the MCO restrictions, the developer can discuss with the PBT on the construction operation timing because it is under the local authorities,” she said.
The Rumah Selangorku policy focuses on improving aspects of ownership, planning and implementation to benefit developers, policy implementers and homeowners.
Rumah Selangorku homes are sold at a price between RM42,000 to RM250,000 and focus on the low-income group.
