Possible mitigation plans for abandoned housing project in Selangor

Abstract

Abandoned housing is a problem that lingers in Malaysia until now. To achieve the government's objectives as set in, voiced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak, the work of recovery of abandoned housing projects should be at the point of emphasis. In 2014 a total of 215 abandoned housing projects in Peninsular Malaysia which has been recorded by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (MHLG) and 30 projects are in Selangor. Therefore, Selangor was selected as the study area that could represent the whole of Peninsular Malaysia. In the restoration work, it involves many parties from the construction. This study will outline the member of construction is a contractor. Studies to identify the causes abandoned on the run in this study using a questionnaire. From the study, the biggest of factors that lead to abandoned housing projects in Selangor have been listed as a percentage of the position. 5 factors were financial problems from developers or owners, higher prices of raw materials, high interest charges in buying a home, the failure of developers to work on schedule, and the last is the improper construction budget. In addition, this study examines whether the criteria can be repaired or not. Therefore, it is appropriate to be used by the contractor as a guide in restoring the abandoned project. In addition, the proposed work plan was able to convince the buyer to the workability of the work plan which will be undertaken by the contractor in saving homes that are purchased.