Sarawak’s affordable-housing update sets a 1,410-unit target under the 13th Malaysia Plan, but the nearer completion milestone concerns 402 homes already under construction. Those 402 units are expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2027. Of that group, 157 are to receive solar-energy systems, with the State government bearing half the installation cost, according to the Oct 21 DayakDaily report of the legislative assembly winding-up speech. Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah said the Land Custody and Development Authority’s broader 1,410-unit programme carried an estimated construction cost of RM524.9 million. Budget 2027 approved RM213.35 million for the projects. The total estimate and that budget allocation are different figures, not two additional housing programmes. He put the cost of providing a home under the Village Expansion Scheme and Resettlement Scheme at RM350,000 to RM435,000, against a selling price of RM150,000. A land premium of RM2,500 per lot was also cited. Solar installation for the 157 homes was valued at RM4.553 million in total; the 50 per cent State contribution refers to installation, not half the purchase price of a house. For prospective buyers, this is a programme-and-construction update rather than an announcement that all 1,410 homes are ready. It does not set out individual project locations, application dates or eligibility requirements.

Sarawak housing law amendments remain under legal review, no tabling date set Proposed changes to Sarawak's key housing laws are still with the State Attorney-General's Chambers (SAG), with no firm timeline for their tabling in the State Legislative Assembly. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the proposed amendments to the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Ordinance 2013 (HDO 2013) and the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Regulations 2014 (HDR 2014) are currently undergoing legal review and refinement. Speaking at the SHEDA Property Expo 2026 in Kuching, Dr Sim was responding to SHEDA president Augustine Wong, who sought assurance that the amendments could be tabled before the current assembly term ends. The Deputy Premier said legislative processes can take time, pointing to another state ordinance that took about two years to complete. He reiterated the government's willingness to continue engaging with the industry on regulatory issues. Location: Kuching

A 243-home affordable housing scheme at Teku, Sibu is moving into implementation, with the project site now handed to the Sarawak Housing Development Corporation (HDC). The Teku Village Expansion Scheme is estimated at about RM117 million and is planned for completion within 36 months. An initial RM350,000 has been allocated for site clearing and earthworks under the 13th Malaysia Plan. The 40.2-acre site is planned for detached homes built on stilts, with each lot measuring about 8.3 points. Newly married couples have been proposed as a priority group, but applications remain open to other members of the public who meet the eligibility requirements. No application deadline or final selection details have been announced. Priority for newlyweds should not be read as automatic approval; applicants will still have to meet the scheme’s requirements.

Several Kuching PPR projects are part of Sarawak's low-rent housing safety net for B40 families. [image: 1785287187066-ppr_rentals_20260729.jpg] Source: The Borneo Post Housing Development Corporation Sarawak currently manages 3,715 People's Housing Programme rental units across seven major projects statewide. HDC chief executive officer Fathi Hambali said the PPR rental scheme gives eligible households a temporary place to stay before they are able to own a home. Kuching has a big share The Kuching-linked projects listed include: PPR Taman Dahlia, Kuching: 816 units PPR Batu Gong, Kuching: 500 units PPR Landeh, Kuching: 443 units PPR Demak Laut, Kuching: 256 units PPR Sri Wangi, Kuching: 200 units Monthly rental in Sarawak ranges from RM100 to RM250, including management fees. Eligible tenants include former squatter families, B40 households without home ownership, and persons with disabilities within the B40 income group. Location: Kuching and other Sarawak divisions Details: HDC Sarawak manages 3,715 PPR rental units across seven projects. Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?