KUALA LUMPUR – It is high time the government consolidates all housing entities in the country under one roof to provide affordable housing to the people, said Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (Umno-Bagan Datuk).
The MP said having various entities only makes it difficult for applicants, especially due to bureaucracy.
“I hope under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), the government will consolidate all housing entities whether under the federal or state governments.
“Malaysia is relatively small. There is no reason to compete, and the funds are from the same source. There has to be one scheme, because what is important is that the people should own houses,” he said when debating the 12MP in the Dewan Rakyat today.
He said comfortable housing for military and police officers should also be given attention under the 12MP, especially for those who serve in rural areas.
Meanwhile, Zahid also suggested the use of a single card to access all types of public transport available in the country.
“We have to look into this kind of game-changer in the next five years to bring about drastic change that does not burden the people,” he said. – Bernama, October 4, 2021
