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In the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the People's Housing Programme (PPR) serves as a significant government subsidy, offering affordable housing options for B40 families. However, recent eviction notices have sparked public concern.
The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, acknowledged the challenge the Madani government faces in ensuring PPR facilities truly reach those in need. The PPR's eligibility criteria are designed to allocate homes to genuinely eligible households, with strict enforcement by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).
To qualify, tenants must be married Malaysian citizens (or widows, widowers, or single parents), have a combined household income not exceeding RM3,000 for low-cost units and RM4,000 for medium-cost units, not own any property or land within a 35-kilometre radius of Kuala Lumpur city centre, and be registered with DBKL. Additionally, tenants must live or work in Kuala Lumpur[1][5].
Out of the 3,379 tenants reviewed, 3,031 tenants (89.7%) remain eligible and can continue renting. Those who failed to meet the criteria, amounting to 348 tenants (10.3%), were evicted due to violations such as high rental arrears, household income exceeding eligibility limits, owning property within 35 km of Kuala Lumpur, non-citizen status of spouses, and not residing in the PPR unit[1].
For tenants facing rental arrears, DBKL is ready to negotiate instalment rates and schedules[2]. Vacant units resulting from the whitening exercise will be reassigned to applicants with the greatest need[4]. The whitening process aims to ensure fairness in the allocation process of PPR homes[4].
The Malaysian government has assured that genuinely eligible B40 households will not be affected by the ongoing PPR whitening exercise[6]. Tenants only need to pledge to comply with the agreed schedule to continue staying in the PPR homes under the agreed-upon terms[7]. Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa responded to the issue of PPR eviction notices, offering a 30-day appeal period for those affected[8].
DBKL has set specific eligibility conditions for PPR tenants, with tenants being notified six months before the end of their lease[9]. The conditions include being a married Malaysian citizen couple, having a household income not exceeding RM3,000 for low-cost units and RM4,000 for medium-cost units. The whitening process is a standard review procedure carried out each time a rental contract expires[9].
Current arrears for PPR and DBKL public housing have reached up to RM70 million[3]. PPR homes, with rental rates as low as RM124 per month, continue to provide a crucial lifeline for many B40 families in Kuala Lumpur.
[1] https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/628052 [2] https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/628054 [3] https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/628056 [4] https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/09/08/vacant-ppr-units-to-be-reassigned-to-applicants-with-greatest-need [5] https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/628052 [6] https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/628054 [7] https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/628056 [8] https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/628054 [9] https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/628052
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