Authorities to ensure housing projects are built properly
26/02/2007 The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Many Malaysians can only afford one house in their lifetime thus the Housing and Local Government Ministry is committed to ensuring that projects are carried out properly.

Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said the Government has to continually improve the delivery system and tighten housing laws to ensure the projects' success.

While some developers were unhappy with the actions, the ministry had to act for the public's interest, he said during the launch of Melati Ehsan Holdings Berhad (MEHB) prospectus in conjunction with the company’s initial public offering.

Ong said the Ministry would continue to streamline existing bureaucratic procedures.

He urged builders to build houses that were up to the expectation of the people.

Under the 9th Malaysia Plan, 709,400 units of new houses will be built and 72.1% will come from the private sector.

Ong said most of the two million-odd houses built in Malaysia in the last 15 years were from the private sector.