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Lessons from Japan's public housing

Under Japan’s public rental housing schemes, the construction cost is borne jointly by the federal government and local authority, with the latter taking care of the land purchase cost to ensure the affordability level of these homes for low-income earners.

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Housing minister and developers find inspiration in the Far East

The delegation, which comprised Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin, drivers of Malaysia’s top property develop-ment companies and members on the judging panel of EdgeProp Malaysia’s Best Managed Property Awards, gained valuable insights into some of Japan’s latest technologies for sustainable township development as well as smart and wellness home systems and solutions.

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Going green outside and inside

To be self-sustaining is one of the developer’s aims for its developments, hence Ara Sendayan has been planned with sustainability in mind.  Homes are fitted with green features that offer both value and practicality.

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Forging ahead with sustainable TOD living

Vibrant and liveable communities are essential for the country's economic growth, and MKH acknowledges this with its brand of TODs. It is focused on building networks of well-designed urban centres that are clustered around transit hubs, to provide housing options for all segments of society.

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