By Anna Farina Abdul Rauf
SHAH ALAM, Oct 21 — Amid the pressures of rising living costs and property prices, Selangor continues to uphold its commitment to providing its people the opportunity to own a home through several new policies and initiatives.
Ahead of the tabling of the 2026 Selangor Budget, the state government will focus on strengthening affordable housing, reviving abandoned projects, and improving housing maintenance schemes.
State executive councillor for housing Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said the state’s housing policy has transitioned to a more flexible phase under Rumah Selangorku 3.0, which prioritises quality over quantity.
He said the policy provides developers with flexibility to undertake projects priced between RM100,000 and RM250,000 per unit, featuring comprehensive facilities including community halls, playgrounds, and recreational areas.
“The government does not aim to build a large number of houses that are uncomfortable to live in. Affordable homes in Selangor must require quality, adequate space, and a conducive living environment,” he said.
To date, 142 Rumah Selangorku projects involving 40,737 housing units have been completed, while another 37 projects with 10,348 units are currently under construction.
At the same time, the Rumah Idaman project, implemented by state government subsidiary Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated), or MBI, had also shown encouraging progress, with 6,079 units completed and 7,755 units under construction.
Additionally, the state’s Smart Sewa Scheme continues to serve as an alternative for B40 and M40 groups who are not yet eligible for housing loans.
“The Smart Sewa Scheme allows young couples to better prepare before purchasing a home. When the rental period ends and they qualify for a loan, their deposit is already in place,” he said.
Saving abandoned projects and old flats
The state government had also given due attention to the issue of abandoned housing projects, which continue to burden thousands of buyers.
Borhan stated that the state’s approach is not to penalise developers, but to find collaborative solutions to ensure the projects can be completed promptly.
This year, Selangor received RM50.41 million in allocations from the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) to revive six abandoned projects, in addition to RM18 million channelled through the State Abandoned Projects Restoration Fund.
“Many buyers are left stranded due to project delays. That is why the state government is acting as an intermediary between developers, banks, and buyers to ensure the completion of these homes,” he said.
At the same time, he said the Ceria Scheme continues to support the maintenance and upgrading of low-cost and ageing flats across the state.
Selangor Housing and Property Board (LPHS) deputy executive director Mohd Hafiz Hassan said that since 2011, more than 399 projects have been carried out, with over RM152 million allocated to repair lifts, fix leaking roofs, and upgrade basic facilities.
“Although small in scale, repairing lifts and water tanks makes a meaningful difference to residents. It’s not just about physical maintenance, but also about restoring confidence in public housing,” he said.
Speeding up strata title issuance
Resolving the long-standing strata title issue involving thousands of high-rise housing units across Selangor remains one of the state administration’s main priorities.
The issue, which persisted for over 30 years, stems from delays in documentation and unresolved land status.
According to Borhan, the state government allocated RM10 million under the Selangor Strata Fund (DSS) to support technical coordination and expedite the process of issuing strata titles.
“Ten strata projects have been identified to receive assistance under this fund, including Bunga Raya Flat in Klang, Desa Serdang in Kajang, and Apartment Flora in Hulu Langat, which are expected to be completed by early 2026,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mohd Hafiz said the strata title issue not only affects homeowners but also impacts local government revenue, as parcel taxes cannot be collected without proper title documentation.
“When strata titles are resolved, the state government can also generate additional revenue through taxes and property valuation. This is not merely a legal issue, but one that influences the overall urban economy,” he said.
