State government eases group’s application for affordable units

Quick chat: (From right) Jagdeep, investPenang general manager Loo Lee Lian, exco member Phee Boon Poh, Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce vice-president Datuk Finn Choong and Rehda Penang deputy chairman Datuk Toh Chin Leong sharing a light moment after the press conference.

THE Penang government has finalised the application procedure and criteria for employees with talent and skills in Penang to own affordable housing units in the state.

State Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said investPenang proposed that the Selection Process Enhance-ment Committee waive the requirement that employees from other states had to have a minimum of five years’ working experience in Penang to qualify for affordable housing.