Navigating Malaysia's Housing Landscape.

Malaysia's housing landscape is a dynamic and multifaceted domain, reflecting the nation's socio- economic growth and urbanization trends. From traditional kampung houses to modern high-rise condominiums, the diversity in housing options caters to a wide range of socio-economic groups. This presentation will explore the evolution of housing in Malaysia, current market trends, government policies, and the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. By understanding these elements, we can gain insights into the housing market's role in shaping Malaysia's future.

1. Malaysia's Housing
Navigating
Landscape
Department of Planning & Property Development,
School of Government, Universiti Utara Malaysia
Nor Suzylah Sohaimi, PhD

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Table of
Introduction
Malaysia Housing Policies
Focus National Housing Policy
Contents
Case Study

3. INTRODUCTION
Malaysia's housing landscape is a dynamic and
multifaceted domain, reflecting the nation's socio-
economic growth and urbanization trends. From
traditional kampung houses to modern high-rise
condominiums, the diversity in housing options caters to
a wide range of socio-economic groups. This presentation
will explore the evolution of housing in Malaysia, current
market trends, government policies, and the challenges
and opportunities facing the sector. By understanding
these elements, we can gain insights into the housing
market's role in shaping Malaysia's future.

4. Low income group’s
housing issue in
urban areas
Government as key
player in housing
provision especially
low cost
Formation of
squatter & slums
Public-private
partnership in
housing
development
Rapid economic
development, rural
urban migration &
foreign immigration
Public-private
partnership in
housing
development
Affordable housing
for low medium &
medium income
group
Public-private
partnership in
housing
development
Shortage of
affordable housing &
increasing house
price since 2008
Federal & State
gevernemnt as the
key player. Private
sector emphasis on
high cost housing
MALAYSIA HOUSING POLICIES
1 2 3 4 5
Early stage of
Independence
1957-1970
Housing
The Poor
1971-1985
Market Reform
1986-1997
Slums Clearance
1998-2011
State Affordable
Housing
2012- present

5. Housing Focus :
Resettlement of people during communist
insurgencies to the new village
Resettlement of people to FELDA scheme
Provides low cost house in urban areas
Early stage of Independe
(1957-1970)
New Village

6. Happy Scene in the Security of a Resettlement Area’,
In ‘New Villages in Malaya

7. FELDA Settlement

8. Housing
The Poor
(1971-1985)
Slum owners in Kampung Pandan registered the purchase
of low-cost apartments in 1986..
Housing Focus :

Housing for overcoming poverty - Urban housing needs
Housing provision through land development schemes &
regional development authorities.
responsibility in the low cost housing provision below
Public Low Cost Housing Programme (PAKR)
Imposition for Bumiputera quota housing allocation at
minimum 30%
Introducing the new ceiling price of low cost house at
MYR 25,000 in 1982.

9. Market
Reform
(1986-1997)
The Taman Bakti flats in Kampung Pandan to accommodate
squatters were almost completed in 1987
The relocation of slum dwellers in Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur in 1991.
Housing Focus :

Human Settlement Concept for housing
development emphasis on sustainable
development
Ensuring a decent house for all people
regardless the level of income
Securing an permitting framework for action by
people, the private sector & markets
Privatisation Policy inclusive housing provision

10. Slums Clearance
(1998-2011)
Housing Focus :
Urban housing affordability - Highlighting the sustainable
development & sufficient housing for all income groups
Public sector as a key player in low cost house provision
Elimination squatter programme at national level
Affordable housing for low medium & medium income
group

11. State Affordable
Housing
(2012- present)
Housing Focus :
Encourage for providing affordable house for
middle income group
Providing affordable house based on ability to pay
People’s Housing Projects
Affordable House Design

13. ENSURING GOOD QUALITY
HOUSING FOR ALL
FOCUS
NATIONAL
HOUSING
POLICY
IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY AND
AFFORDABILITY OF HOUSING
1
2
ENSURING QUALITY AND
COHESIVE NEIGHBOR HOOD
3
4
5
IMPROVING HOUSING &
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION
FOR BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE
STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONAL
CAPABILITIES TO DELIVER NHP
(2018-2025)

14. Rumah Mampu Milik
Pulau Pinang
Rumah Mampu Milik
Johor
Rumah Selangorku
Rumah Mampu Milik
Melaka
Rumah Perakku
Rumah Mampu Milik
Negeri Sembilan
Projek Rumah Makmur (Pahang)
Rumah Mampu Milik Terengganu
RumahWip

15. Key Housing Programmes:
Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia (PR1MA)
Perumahan Penjawat Awam 1Malaysia (PPA1M)
Skim Perumahan Mampu Milik Swasta (MyHome)
Rumah Transit 1Malaysia

20. Thank You
Nor Suzylah Sohaimi, PhD
[email protected]