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ional Housing Policy aims to focus on policy and action plan starting LAUNCHING OF NATIONAL COMMUNITY POLICY
from 2018 -2025 by addressing current housing issues. The national
framework strive on the housing development in federal level and National Community Policy which was approved by the Cabinet on 23
states in preparing systematic housing based on demand and needs. November 2018 aims to empower local community to be actively involved
The housing policy alligned with the current needs and necessary in in the management and maintenance of public property. The policy also
municipal development and economically viable conurbation. focuses on building an inclusive community towards the well being of the
people.
The policy’s goal aims as a direction and sector driven by the national
housing which emphasize on planning, development, systematical and The implementation of National Community Policy focuses on 8
efficient housing to generate sustainable habitat, empowering, quality clusters; infrastructure and maintenance;, environment cleanliness and
and inclusive. The strategy and holistic action plans is to fulfill the health, safety, education, and skills, concern towards children, the elderly,
needs and people’s welfare other than nasional housing industry. The persons with disabilities (PWD), women, single mothers and the indigent;
implementation and monitoring towards Housing Policy (2018-2025) entrepreneurships, social services, and sports and recreation.
is important to handle current housing issues and comprehensive for
federal government to achieve sustainable housing industry in the The objectives of implementing National Community Policy includes
future. to empower the community with a sense of belonging, to create a caring
society, to cultivate strategic partnerships between community and the
government, NGOs and private sector as well as to raise more leaders and
volunteers among the social housing community.

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