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Govt considering pay-per-use housing models, says Nga

Govt considering pay-per-use housing models, says Nga

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PETALING JAYA: A 'pay-per-use' system for maintenance fees is being studied, says Nga Kor Ming (pic).
The Housing and Local Govern­ment Minister said the ministry plans to introduce the system in future affordable developments as part of its housing reforms.
He said the proposed system will see residents receiving access cards to track their monthly use of shared facilities.
Nga added that they will be charged accordingly instead of the current flat fee for all.
Nga said the Rumah Bakat Madani initiative led by SkyWorld Pearlmont in Penang featured a pay-per-use clubhouse with an infinity pool, pickleball and badminton courts, children's playground and gyms.
'This will serve as a reference model for future public housing projects, which may also include vertical schools to provide better access to education for vulnerable communities.
'This is aimed at elevating the standards of the real estate industry and promoting more equitable housing access to all Malaysians,' he told reporters at the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Week (KLAW) 2025 event on Sunday.
The Rumah Bakat Madani initiative is the largest affordable housing initiative to date with plans to build a number of 900-square-foot freehold condominiums, with modern features built into each unit and access to shared facilities such as the swimming pool and gym.
Nga also said the ministry aims to involve private industry players in the development of IBS (Industrialised Building System) facilities to encourage wider adoption of modular construction methods, such as Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construc­tion.
He said this would promote more sustainable urban development by reducing construction waste and minimising pollution.
KLAW 2025 is held as a prelude to the Asean Real Estate Confe­rence 2025 and 24th Inter­na­tio­nal Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition 2025.
Both events, which begin this week in Kuala Lumpur, are expected to attract over 50,000 international visitors and generate RM2bil in transactions.
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