Seremban: A total of 93,555 individuals have benefited from the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme (SJKP) to date, helping them purchase their first home, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said. He stated that the government had allocated RM40 billion under the scheme to assist Malaysians, including gig economy workers such as e-hailing drivers and food delivery riders, in securing housing financing.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, RM18 billion remains available, with loans approved by 17 financial institutions and guaranteed by the government. Nga expressed confidence in achieving the target of 100,000 first-time homebuyers benefiting from the SJKP by year-end. Those purchasing their first home valued at not more than RM500,000 are eligible to apply. This statement was made after Nga attended the offer letter presentation and unit balloting ceremony for the Ladang Tanah Merah People's Housing Programme (PPR), officiated by Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
Nga also mentioned that the ministry (KPKT) plans to build 400 new high-rise People's Residency Programme (PRR) units in Nilai, with an estimated cost of RM117 million. Additionally, the Negri Sembilan state government has approved land for two more PRR projects: one in Jempol worth RM29.2 million, scheduled for completion in 2028, and another in Linggi, Port Dickson, valued at RM30 million, expected to be completed in 2029.
The RM20 million Ladang Tanah Merah PPR consists of 100 single-storey terrace houses with a built-up area of 750 square feet each for the surrounding estate community. Nga noted that all units are offered under the Rent-to-Own Scheme, with monthly rent starting from RM237, inclusive of maintenance fees.
Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin emphasized that the state maintains a record of having no abandoned affordable housing projects or errant developers affecting homebuyers' rights. He assured that the state government will continue to ensure that every development benefits not only developers but also the people.