NIBONG TEBAL, April 12 -- The Penang state government has provided a total of 172,550 Rumah Mampu Milik (RMM) or affordable homes until March 31, which is equivalent to 78.43 per cent of the target of 220,000 units by 2030, in an effort to help low- and middle-income groups in the state own homes.

State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo said that for the Rent-to-Own scheme, a total of 5,096 units have been built, which is 23.16 per cent of the overall target of 22,000 units. This initiative provides more people with the opportunity to own homes through a more flexible approach.

"Meanwhile, for the Urban Renewal Programme, its achievement has exceeded the target with 6,840 units encompassing six identifi...