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The Star
19 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
1,171 sick, abandoned housing projects successfully revived
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,171 previously sick and abandoned private housing projects, with a combined gross development value (GDV) of RM113.55bil, have been successfully revived by the Task Force for Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects (TFST), under the Housing and Local Government Ministry. Its Deputy Minister Aiman Athirah Sabu said this achievement involved the revival of 139,848 housing units since TFST's first meeting in 2023. "For this year up to June, TFST successfully revived 244 private housing projects involving 27,101 housing units with a GDV of RM21.07bil. "TFST also completed five abandoned projects involving 887 housing units with a GDV of RM55.74mil," she said at a press conference in Parliament, on Wednesday (Aug 13). Aiman Athirah said the five projects were Taman Meru Makmur and Pangsapuri Impian Meru in Klang, Selangor; Taman Mega 1, Mukim Kerteh, Kemaman, Terengganu; Taman Desa Kempas, Phase 3, Tebrau, Johor; and Taman Megah Edora, Bachok, Kelantan. To date, TFST has detected and is monitoring 233 private housing projects categorised as delayed, 360 as sick, and 109 as abandoned nationwide, she said. On the recovery of the Residensi Hektar Gombak project, Aiman Athirah said the latest developments are very positive, with the new developer and main contractor agreeing on overtime work to expedite the project's completion. "Even when the parliament is ongoing, we still go to the site and on the ground during the weekend," she said.
Malaysiakini
19 hours ago
- Business
- Malaysiakini
RM113b sick, abandoned private housing projects revived
A total of 1,171 private housing projects with a gross development value (GDV) of RM113.55 billion have been revived by the Task Force for Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects under the Housing and Local Government Ministry. Deputy Minister Aiman Athirah Sabu said this involved the revival of 139,848 housing units since the task force's first meeting in 2023. 'For this year alone, up to June, the task force...
The Sun
20 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
RM113 bln sick and abandoned housing projects revived by KPKT
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,171 private housing projects worth RM113.55 billion have been revived by the Task Force for Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects (TFST) under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT). Deputy Minister Aiman Athirah Sabu stated that this achievement involved the revival of 139,848 housing units since TFST's first meeting in 2023. She added that, as of June this year, TFST successfully revived 244 private housing projects covering 27,101 units with a gross development value (GDV) of RM21.07 billion. TFST also completed five abandoned projects involving 887 units worth RM55.74 million by ensuring they obtained the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC). The completed projects include Taman Meru Makmur and Pangsapuri Impian Meru in Klang, Selangor, as well as Taman Mega 1 in Kemaman, Terengganu. Other revived projects are Taman Desa Kempas Phase 3 in Tebrau, Johor, and Taman Megah Edora in Bachok, Kelantan. Aiman Athirah noted that TFST is currently monitoring 233 delayed, 360 sick, and 109 abandoned private housing projects nationwide. Regarding the Residensi Hektar Gombak project, she confirmed positive progress with Bina Permai Sdn Bhd accelerating construction through overtime work. - Bernama
Barnama
20 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
RM113 Bln worth Of Sick, Abandoned Private Housing Projects Revived
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- A total of 1,171 private housing projects with a gross development value (GDV) of RM113.55 billion have been revived by the Task Force for Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects (TFST) under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT). Deputy Minister Aiman Athirah Sabu said this achievement involved the revival of 139,848 housing units since TFST's first meeting in 2023. 'For this year alone, up to June, TFST successfully revived 244 private housing projects involving 27,101 housing units with a GDV of RM21.07 billion.
The Star
18-07-2025
- General
- The Star
Idle buildings, active threats
PETALING JAYA: Abandoned housing projects across Malaysia are raising alarm over health, safety and environmental risks, as experts urge stronger policies and community action to prevent urban decay. Despite government efforts to revive stalled developments, public health specialists and urban planners say more needs to be done to secure and repurpose idle sites, which are increasingly becoming structural hazards and hotspots for crime and pollution. Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia senior lecturer Ar Nasrudin Sharkawi has called for basic safeguards, such as fencing, warning signage and surveillance, to deter trespassing and prevent accidents on abandoned buildings. Proper drainage, vegetation control and rubbish removal are also essential to minimise pest infestations. Where feasible, he suggested temporarily repurposing abandoned sites into community gardens, markets or public spaces. 'Active use and proper lighting can deter criminal activity,' he said when contacted. Authorities, he added, must assess each site's condition and potential. 'Demolition should be considered only when a structure is beyond repair. If restoration is viable and meets housing needs, it should be supported by a willing developer.' To prevent future project failures, he urged stronger enforcement measures – such as legal action against errant developers, blacklisting repeat offenders, and setting legal deadlines to declare a project abandoned. Nasrudin called for mandatory Environmental Risk Assessments for stalled projects near sensitive areas, covering runoff control, pest management and waste disposal – even during suspension. He also urged local authorities to enable public reporting of safety or environmental concerns via mobile apps or online portals, noting that awareness remains low despite existing platforms. Local councils, he said, should establish resident monitoring groups, modelled on Rukun Tetangga, and offer grants or training for clean-up initiatives. Publishing maps of abandoned sites would further promote transparency and civic oversight. Public health expert Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar echoed these concerns, warning that dilapidated structures pose serious physical, biological, and chemical hazards. 'These buildings can harbour disease vectors, pests and even dangerous animals. Structural decay also increases the risk of exposure to harmful substances like mould, asbestos, lead and solvents,' he said. Dr Zainal urged authorities to step up monitoring through regular inspections, the demolition of unsafe buildings and stricter enforcement that requires owners to carry out proper maintenance. In the first two months of this year, the Task Force for Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects monitored 230 delayed, 347 sick, and 116 abandoned housing projects nationwide, representing a gross development value of RM107.04bil. Meanwhile, Piarapakaran Subramaniam, president of the Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia, warned that prolonged exposure to the elements accelerates structural decay and increases the risk of chemical leaching from building materials. 'Abandoned sites inevitably deteriorate. Different materials react in different ways, but where metals are exposed, the leaching can be severe, especially near environmentally sensitive areas.' He also flagged illegal dumping and other unregulated activities at these sites, noting that some individuals burn wires and components to extract valuable metals. 'The fumes are toxic and pose serious risks to air quality. If hazardous waste is left exposed to rain, chemicals may leach into groundwater or surface water,' he cautioned. Despite these risks, Piarapakaran said structurally sound buildings could be salvaged and repurposed. 'In other countries, disused buildings have been successfully transformed into vertical farms. Similar initiatives could be introduced here to enhance local food production and support national food security.' He suggested that the Housing and Local Government Ministry work with the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry to pilot such projects, especially in areas near urban centres where viability is stronger. Employing sustainable, off-grid methods, he added, would further improve environmental and economic outcomes.
