JOHOR BARU: The state is committed to continue addressing the issues of change in land ownership and affordable housing, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

“For instance, in Kampung Melayu Pandan, Kempas and some other areas here, we have assisted in changing the land ownership by acquiring the land from the private companies.

“In the Desa Perwira area, the state has acquired land which will enable 100 residents to receive land titles, while 1,000 units of affordable houses will be offered to squatters,” Mohamed Khalid said after launching the Community Service and Training Programme at Surau Al-Falah in Desa Perwira here.

Also present was Works Ministry Contractor and Entrepreneur Development Division (BPKU) secretary Zuree Zubir.

“We will continue with the effort in other areas for the well-being of the people, whereby in developing Johor, each of its people should have a house or plot of land,” he said.

He also expressed appreciation to the Johor BPKU for carrying out a social responsibility programme by resurfacing Dataran Kejat, the public square at Desa Perwira, and for the repair works done at the surau.

The 40 participants of the Community Service and Training Programme at Surau Al-Falah comprised Johor Bumiputra contractors and the community service activity is an annual affair organised by BPKU.