DBKL Launches Affordable Rental Homes for Young Workers and People with Disabilities in KL

Young Malaysians who work in Kuala Lumpur now have another affordable place to stay.

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has introduced a new rental housing project in Taman Ikan Emas called Residensi Belia Cheras, designed specifically for employed bachelors.

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DBKL shared the announcement on its Facebook page and confirmed that applications are now open. The rental rates are kept low to help ease the cost of living. A fully furnished unit costs RM200 per month for able-bodied applicants, while RM130 per month is offered to applicants with disabilities.

According to DBKL, Residensi Belia Cheras is meant to give young workers in the city a clean and modern living space. It comes with comfortable facilities and is located in an area that makes commuting into Kuala Lumpur much easier.

Who Can Apply?

Not everyone qualifies for the units. The project targets young working individuals who meet the following requirements:

• Malaysian citizen

• Single and unmarried

• Aged between 18 and 40

• Currently employed or undergoing industrial training

• Monthly income not more than RM4,000

• Working within the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

• Does not own a home within 35 kilometres of Kuala Lumpur city centre

Anyone who meets the requirements can register for a unit through DBKL’s official website.