KUCHING: The Sarawak Government has allocated RM319.35 million in 2027 to implement affordable housing developments, urban renewal projects and new settlements across the state.

Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg said RM106 million has been allocated to the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) to implement 10 physical projects involving 906 affordable housing units in Kuching, Samarahan, Betong, Sibu, Mukah and Limbang.

“These houses will be developed under the Village Extension Scheme (SPK) and Resettlement Scheme (SPS),” he said.

He said this when tabling the Supply (2027) Bill, 2026 for its second reading during the Second Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) on Monday.

Meanwhile, the Sarawak Premier said the Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) will continue driving socioeconomic transformation through urban renewal projects, with an overall allocation ceiling of RM518.4 million for the development of 1,410 housing units.

Elaborating further, Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari said RM213.35 million has been allocated for LCDA projects in Kuching, Samarahan, Betong, Sibu, Kapit, Miri and Lawas in 2027.

Among the projects approved for implementation next year are Rumah Spektra Permata projects in Lundu with an allocation of RM15 million, at Skim Pembesaran Spaoh Baru (RM12 million), at Tabuan Melayu in Kuching (RM11.7 million) and at SPK Sambir in Samarahan (RM10 million).

Other projects receiving allocations include the Darul Hana Redevelopment Project in Kuching (RM25 million), Kemuyang Development Project in Sibu (RM20 million), Pasir Panjang Development in Kuching (RM15 million), Sebuyau New Township (RM18 million) and SPK Long Tuan in Lawas (RM10 million). -UKASnews

Prepared by: Jonnie Kiew
Photos: Hazrin Sunaini & Muhammad Rais Sanusi
Translator: Ryan Lim