Affordable Housing news in The Waterfront Hotel Kuching

1. Sarawak deputy premier warns of housing surplus as birth rate declines

   5 days ago Sarawak Tribune Voco Kuching, Kuching, Sarawak 6.3 km

   At the SHEDA Property Expo 2026 in Kuching, Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian said Sarawak's declining birth rate will reshape its housing market, with over 700,000 homes against roughly 600,000 households. He urged industry stakeholders to adapt to demographic realities and cautioned against mass immigration as a solution.

2. Sarawak to mandate 10pc green space in new developments, says Premier

   5 days ago Borneo Post voco Kuching by IHG, Kuching, Sarawak 6.3 km

   Sarawak Premier Abang Johari announced that new developments in the state must set aside at least 10 percent of their area for green spaces. The policy, part of the Sarawak Sustainability Blueprint, also includes greener standards for government projects, such as using BIM for projects over RM10 million and targeting 70 percent IBS utilisation. The announcement was made at the Sheda Property Expo 2026 in Kuching.