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Karnival Jom Beli Rumah 2022: Can People Afford RM 300k Houses?

Iskandar Fareez, Communications Director, REFSA

14-Jul-22 14:00

Karnival Jom Beli Rumah 2022: Can People Afford RM 300k Houses?

Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican recently announced ‘Karnival Jom Beli Rumah 2022’, in which 10 000 affordable homes nationwide will be offered, priced at RM 300k and below. But is this a good initiative? And what should constitute affordable housing in the first place? We’re joined by Iskandar Fareez of the Think Tank, REFSA.

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Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan


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