Application Process For Affordable Homes, Land Matters In Johor Easier Now - MPC

JOHOR BAHRU, May 24 (Bernama) -- The application process for affordable houses and land matters in Johor will now be far easier and more efficient following the implementation of the Bureaucratic Red-Tape Reform (RKB) under the initiative of the MADANI Government.

The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) said in a statement today that the improvement will benefit the people and the business community, in line with the government's commitment to raise the public service efficiency level.

It added that applications for Johor's affordable houses currently require five documents compared to 17 previously, whereby all these documents can also be submitted digitally, without the need for a hard copy and being physically present at the government office.

"Not only can the public save time and energy but the government can also save RM15.3 million in operational expenses annually.

"This is a direct reflection of increased public sector productivity which provides actual benefits to the people,” it added.

For the property and investment sectors, the MPC said that the Serah Balik Kurnia Semula (SBKS) process period has now been shortened to just three-and-a-half months compared to 17 months previously, thus leading to an estimated compliance cost savings of RM290 million a year.

"More importantly, investments can be approved faster, development projects can start earlier and the level of trust towards the government's service delivery system will rise,” it added.

In conjunction with the 2025 MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) held at the Toppen Shopping Centre here, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar was present to present the certificates of appreciation to the Johor Housing Development Corporation (PKPJ) and Johor Land Administration on their success in implementing the improvement.

"When we prioritise the people and facilitate business dealings, we will find ways to speed up the processes, save costs and improve productivity. This is clear proof that the level of efficiency in public service can always be improved,” Shamsul Azri said in the same statement.

Both these initiatives are part of the RKB Programme led by MPC, in line with the Public Service Reform Agenda (ARPA) and the implementation of the Public Administration Efficiency Commitment Act.

-- BERNAMA