Experts have called on corporate bodies and non-governmental organisations to lend their support in terms of financial means as well as guidance in helping to create a more comfortable and conducive low-cost housing environment.
“However, the efforts may be hampered by the lack of awareness and knowledge among resident as well as financial constraints,” she told Bernama. “Institut Sultan Iskandar UTM is always looking for opportunities to work together with any corporate body and NGO to get support from them in terms of providing funds and skills guidance.
She said residents’ associations should also be more proactive in creating a more conducive residential outdoor environment. “The same goes for repainting, it should be carried out periodically, for example, every two years especially for public housing, because over time, the colours of the paint will fade away making a building looks unattractive,” she said.