Affordable Housing vs Affordable Houses

Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research, Khazanah Research Institute

09-Jun-17 09:35

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The reality is that house prices are rising quicker than salaries can keep up. The government and Bank Negara Malaysia have been making efforts to cool the situation. What is driving home prices beyong reach? Are the authorities doing enough? Can developers play a role?

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