KUCHING, Oct 21: The Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) is targeting 1,410 affordable housing units under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), with an estimated construction cost of RM524.9 million and RM213.35 million approved under Budget 2027 for the projects.
Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan said the Sarawak government would bear 50 per cent of the installation costs for solar energy systems to be fitted in 157 of the housing units.
“To date, 402 housing units are under active construction and are expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2027.
“Of these, 157 units will be equipped with solar energy systems, with installation costs amounting to RM4.553 million,” he said when delivering his ministerial winding-up speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUS) sitting today.
