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The Effectiveness of the Housing Policy for the Poor People: The People's
Housing Project (PPR) in Hiliran, Kuala Terengganu
Hairul Hashmer bin Yusrin
Supervisor: Prof. Madya Dr. Noreha binti Hashim
Bachelor of Management (Policy and Social Environment)
School of Social and Economic Development
Poverty and homelessness are synonymous because the failure of not owning a house
can lead to those in the low-income groups to be perpetually trapped in poverty. The
effectiveness of the Housing Policy through Peoples’ Housing Policy (PPR/ Projek
Perumahan Rakyat) can be assessed by its ability to meet the needs of the poor
members of the community as well as the way that this policy has been implemented.
Hence, this study evaluates the effectiveness of PPR Hiliran, Kuala Terengganu by
using quantitative survey methods and questionnaires that have been distributed to
141 respondents. Variables examined include physiological needs, safety needs,
belonging needs, self-esteem needs and self-actualization needs. The only significant
relationship that can be verified is between the number of households and the
physiological and safety needs. Hence, it is empirically proven that the PPR Hiliran has
not been able to fulfil the needs of the community there because of flawed policy
implementation. Therefore, it is imperative that future policies on housing for low
income families be effectively implemented so that they can achieve their full
potentials as individuals, and can make positive contributions to the welfare of the
society.
Keywords: Peoples Housing Project (PPR), poverty, implementation weaknesses
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