AMONG the hardships faced by urban poor in low-cost flats known as PPRs, some figures stand out: 7% of households earned at least RM5,000 monthly, and 2% above RM7,000 as of September.
This contrasts with the RM4,850 income threshold for Malaysia’s bottom 40% (B40) group. These figures were higher in 2019 before COVID-19.
Rumah ni sebenarnya tak kisah luar mcm apa pun
Tapi kalau ada duit & berseni auto jadiCondo mewah 👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/GrtUsjG2jL
— mhmmdhsm (@mhmmdhsm) December 28, 2024
However, there are debates on owners renovating out their affordable homes to look like the standard luxury homes of today.
Netizens state that if someone were to have a higher income they should find a place more suitable for their new needs.
Some users comment on the behaviors of residents in these areas, suggesting that it might be wiser to move out rather than spend money on renovations.
They note that renovating homes can be quite expensive nowadays.
Others commented on the parking hardships in these areas. There have been several viral videos in the last few years showing residents allegedly fighting others with regards to the parking lots.
Those who have lived in these residential complexes claim that there are times the parking lots are not owned by the residents.
Additionally, users shared their negative experiences living in these places. They add that putting up with litter and certain smells is not worth spending a lot of money on a house.
This is despite the fact that some of these buildings may be located in prime areas.
An X user brought up the point that these residential units are meant for those of a lower income.
But, spending money on renovating their units may show that they’re of an above average income. —Dec 29, 2024
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