People have died waiting for their affordable houses to be built, says MP

Published on 25 Oct 2023 10:00:49 PM

A government backbencher fought back tears when he recounted the plight of homeowners who passed away before their homes in affordable housing projects had been completed.

Zahari Hassan (PH-Wangsa Maju) made a reference during the Budget 2024 debate in Parliament on Wednesday (Oct 25) to the Residensi Hektar housing project, and said he hoped the projects can be completed for all involved.

The Wangsa Maju MP also thanked the Local Government and Development Ministry for saving more than 256 sick housing projects as of August 2023, and said that this brings hope to the thousands of individuals affected.

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