Putrajaya: Calls to increase the number of government quarters in Putrajaya over the past 25 years are set to be finally answered through the development of Kota MADANI in Precinct 19 here, said Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) president Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud. Speaking to Bernama and RTM, he highlighted that government quarters remain in high demand, particularly from support groups who have been renting houses far from their workplaces.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the original master plan in 1998 included plans for these residences. Based on existing demand, there are currently 17,000 applicants from various categories seeking quarters. Requests to build more quarters have been ongoing since 2000, and this year marks the implementation of these developments.

Kota MADANI will span 41.28 hectares and feature 10,000 high-density vertical residential units, capable of accommodating over 3,000 residents. The design will incorporate artificial intelligence technology, efficient digital infrastructure, and a green mobility system.

Fadlun clarified assumptions that the project used public funds, stating that it is being developed through a public-private collaboration by Putrajaya Holdings using the Build-Lease-Maintain-Transfer (BLMT) concept. This approach reduces costs as the government does not provide funding; instead, developers bear the expenses, with the repayment period determined by the Public Private Partnership Unit (UKAS).

The development of Kota MADANI will proceed in stages, with the first phase set to begin in the third quarter of this year. The project is estimated to cost RM4 billion. It represents a long-term strategic investment aimed at shaping Putrajaya’s future as a model city that upholds MADANI values and aligns with the vision of Bandar CHASE-a clean, healthy, advanced, safe, and eco-friendly city.