Weak Foundations In Housing Policy For Urban Poor

Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research, Khazanah Research Institute

24-Mar-23 08:30

Weak Foundations In Housing Policy For Urban Poor

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There are serious gaps in the government’s housing policy for the urban poor, as revealed in the latest study by Khazanah Research Institute. We speak to Dr. Suraya Ismail on the main findings of the study and policy recommendations to consider.

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Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Philip See

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Categories: government

Tags: subsidised housing, social housing programs, private sector homes, ppr,

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