Policy may propose larger PPR flats
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Community Policy that the Housing and Local Government Ministry will launch in August may propose bigger living quarters for the poor, said its minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.
She said it might be proposed that the flats at the People’s Housing Project (PPR) be at least 900 sq ft in size, instead of 600 sq ft.
“I do not want PPR flats and those for the B40 group to be small like birds’ nests,” she said in an interview with Bernama.
People in the B40 group belong to the bottom 40 per cent of households with a monthly income of RM3,900 and below.
Zuraida said she would propose that provisions be made under the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025).
“The rooms, living room and corridors must be comfortable. There must be facilities, such as recreational areas, surau, hall and library.
“This will allow residents to participate in recreational activities and relax.
“We want them to feel comfortable in their community and communicate with each other.”
Zuraida said the policy would serve as a reference to solve community development issues.
“The policy will outline guidelines, action plans and list programmes for implementation by departments and agencies to shape a civilised society.”
She said the policy was important to build a developed nation based on the mentality of the people, the way they managed their lives and the environment.
The measures in the policy would be implemented first in the housing areas under the jurisdiction of the ministry and then expanded to other agencies and sectors, she added.