Housing dept to carry out enforcement, monitoring activities on PPR tenancy

The National Housing Department will carry out enforcement and monitoring activities on the tenancy of Public Housing Programme (PPR) flats nationwide soon, with the cooperation of local authorities.

Its director-general, Datuk Mohamad Yusoff Ghazali in a statement today said this followed media reports about some PPR flats being rented out to unqualified tenants or third quarters, including foreigners.

He said the situation had contributed to the increase of social problems and crime cases which also made thing uncomfortable for local residents.

"As such, the department will collaborate with the state government, local authorities and other enforcement agencies across the country to ensure that the problems can be solved soon," he said.

Mohamad Yusoff said state governments had also been asked to update the PPR tenants information in their respective states to ensure smooth running of the enforcement and monitoring activities.

"This includes the issuance of warning notice, reacquisition of house and blacklisting owners who rent out their units to foreigners," he added.