Affordable Housing news in Air Tawar

1. Penang defends Taman Manggis PPR evictions, says units needed for genuinely poor

   3 days ago The Sun Taman Manggis PPR, George Town, Penang 9.5 km

   The Penang state government has defended its phased eviction of residents from the Taman Manggis People's Housing Project (PPR) in George Town, saying background checks found some residents owned luxury vehicles and businesses. State housing chairman S. Sundarajoo said 19 units have been acted on so far, with 103 more cases to be processed, and that alternative housing and rent-to-own options were offered.

2. Penang seals 7 more Taman Manggis PPR units, total now 12, residents seek shelter

   5 days ago New Straits Times Taman Manggis, Penang 22.5 km

   Seven more units at the Taman Manggis People's Housing Project in Penang were sealed, bringing the total to 12. Residents' association chairman Pannir Selvam said affected families are scrambling for shelter and questioned the state government's relocation plans to Seberang Prai. Residents claim they were not given adequate notice and are appealing for suitable housing alternatives.