By Chan Wei Chao (REN 39846), Team Leader, Bricksmen Team · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. · Updated 9 November 2026
The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) has moved RM200 million out of its 2026 rural housing programme, the Sejahtera People’s Housing Programme (PPRS), to pay overdue bills on rural road projects. Deputy Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang told the Dewan Rakyat on 5 November 2026 that the money could not be spent this year because of problems on the ground.
The key facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | PPRS (Program Perumahan Rakyat Sejahtera), KKDW’s housing programme for low-income rural households |
| 2026 allocation | RM413 million |
| Amount moved | RM200 million, through a Notice of Change |
| Used for | Paying arrears on rural road projects |
| Why | Disputes among heirs over land ownership, a lack of suitable sites, and overlapping applicant names delayed projects |
| 2027 allocation | RM416.2 million, expected to benefit 12,457 recipients through new houses and home repairs nationwide |
Rubiah said the ministry was not neglecting rural housing and that applications remain very high. Moving the money avoids leaving the year’s allocation unspent while delayed projects are re-examined.
PPRS is not the same as PPR
PPRS is KKDW’s rural programme, usually building or repairing houses for poor families on their own land. It is different from the Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR), the public housing flats run by the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT). This reallocation affects PPRS only.
What it means for buyers
The change does not affect private housing projects or bank loans. It does show a common problem in housing programmes: land title and site issues can hold projects up for years. Buyers in rural and semi-rural parts of Penang have private options too. Some freehold landed projects on the mainland:
| Project | Area | Indicative price | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taman Ara Damai | Tasek Gelugor | From RM389,000 | June 2028 |
| D’Aleena (Phase 2) | Tasek Gelugor | From RM400,000 | Completed |
| Taman Seri Bedu | Tasek Gelugor | From RM508,888.89 | End 2026–Q1 2027 |
| Taman Fajar Permai | Nibong Tebal | RM603,000–RM613,000 | 24 months from SPA |
Frequently asked questions
What is PPRS?
The Sejahtera People’s Housing Programme, run by KKDW to build or repair homes for low-income rural households.
Why was RM200 million moved?
Projects were delayed by land ownership disputes among heirs, a lack of suitable sites and overlapping applicant names, so the money could not be spent in 2026.
Is PPRS getting money in 2027?
Yes. RM416.2 million is allocated, expected to benefit 12,457 recipients.
Looking for an affordable landed home in Penang?
I can send the latest price lists for landed projects on the mainland. WhatsApp or call +60 10-313 9113.
Sources
- Bernama: KKDW diverts RM200 mln from rural housing programme to settle rural road arrears
- New Straits Times: KKDW reallocates RM200mil from rural housing to settle road project arrears
This article is general information based on Dewan Rakyat statements as reported on 5 November 2026. It is not financial advice; project prices are indicative and depend on availability.