PUTRAJAYA: The home ownership rate in the country will reach 78 percent by 2024, said Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin. He said 19.7 percent of the residences were rented while 2.4 percent were quarters. “Home ownership by ethnicity shows that Bumiputera households recorded 75.0 percent compared to 73.3 percent previously (2022),” he said in a statement regarding the 2024 Malaysian Basic Amenities Survey Report on Wednesday. In terms of access to basic facilities, Mohd Uzir said that treated piped water supply reached 97.2 percent nationally and electricity supply coverage was almost universal at 99.9 percent. “These findings show […]

Minister Mohinder Bhagat directed JDA to ensure essential amenities in approved colonies and took action against developers failing to meet commitments, ensuring public safety.