Penang families to receive free homes in redevelopment
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In Penang, Malaysia, 174 families from Kampung Manis will receive free homes as part of the Rumah Mutiaraku redevelopment project.
The project is a partnership between the Railway Assets Corporation, the Penang state government, and a private developer, resolving a decades-long wait for improved housing. These new homes will be 850 square feet, larger than the typical 650 square feet allocated for low-cost housing in the area, and are valued at RM350,000 to RM400,000.
An additional 53 families with connections to Kampung Manis, but who no longer reside there full-time, can purchase similar homes through a rent-to-own program for RM150,000. Residents needing to relocate during construction will receive RM700 monthly from the developer to cover rental costs while they find temporary housing. The developer has 24 months from the date of plan approval to finish the project. Officials asked residents to move out quickly to help construction proceed without delays or safety risks.
