KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government’s commitment to developing more humane People’s Housing Project (PPR) can be realised through the maintenance and upgrading allocations announced under Budget 2026.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Faculty of Human Ecology Dean Prof Dr Ahmad Hariza Hashim lauded the move, which reflects continuous government efforts to improve the comfort and quality of life of PPR residents.
He said maintenance works, including the replacement of old lifts, are crucial as many PPR units are aged and worn down, adding that lift breakdowns are not merely an inconvenience but a humanitarian concern.
“For elderly or disabled residents in high-rise flats, a malfunctioning lift means more than discomfort, it is isolation. Our studies show that such mobility failures limit their social participation,” he told Bernama.
He added that government initiatives to strengthen the socioeconomic wellbeing of PPR communities through awareness and healthy lifestyle programmes would also foster stronger social ties among residents.
“This is the essence of humane housing, an environment that not only provides shelter but nurtures a caring and healthy community,” he said.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, when tabling the budget in the Dewan Rakyat on Friday, announced an allocation of RM143 million for the maintenance of low- and medium-cost strata housing, including the replacement of old lifts.
Meanwhile, INCEIF University Centre of Excellence for Islamic Social Finance director Prof Dr Amir Shaharuddin said the focus on providing safe and comfortable PPR homes was timely and should be sustained.
He said the initiative should also include PPRs managed by local authorities (PBT).
“The Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) proactive move to allocate RM300 million for building maintenance, wiring systems and road facilities in PPRs is a holistic step to ensure housing infrastructure remains in good condition.
“This will create a better living environment while addressing recurring housing issues, especially in strata developments,” he said.
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