Malaysia has a home ownership rate of 72.5%. Compare this with the US, the UK and Australia which have a rate ranging between 66% and 68%. Dr Suraya Ismail, the director of research at Khazanah Research Institute, delves into this issue along with insights contained in its lates report, "The Financialization of our Lives: Values and Trade-Offs", as well as why a build-then-sell concept for new housing developments might be a better option for Malaysia.

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Produced by: Keith Kam

Presented by: Keith Kam

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Categories:  property,  investments,  financial wellness

Tags:  build-then-sell,  home ownership,  housing development,  malaysia property sector,