What is Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) program?

29 Nov 2022 • 9:38 AM MYT
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Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) is a program established by SPNB to help those with household income below RM 3,000, who do not have a house or live in dilapidated houses but have land to build their own home.

In Budget 2023, Finance Minister said the RMR program will involve the construction of 4,250 units across Malayaisa with an allocation of RM358 million.

Prices and features of RMR

Here are the prices and features of RMR units provided by SPNB. All types of RMR houses have the same concept which is 1 floor with 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms.

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Applicant eligibility

  • Malaysian nationality.
  • Applicants must be 18 – 65 years of age.
  • Monthly household income must not exceed RM3,000.
  • Applicant and spouse does not own any property/ owns a dilapidated or rundown house.
  • Suitable proposed land must be free from mortgage/burdens/restraint. If the applicant is not the owner of the said land, they must obtain the approval from the owners of the proposed land.
  • Size of land must be no less than 3,000 sqft (depending on the design).
  • Subject to financing budget
  • For West Malaysian applicants above 42 years of age, a second applicant aged between 18-42 is needed.
  • For Sabah, Sarawak and island applicants above the age of 38, a second applicant aged between 18-38 is needed.

RMR design

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You may visit SPNB website for more details and the application process.

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