Abstract
The ratio between the increased demand and limited land makes affordable housing in urban areas more difficult to accommodate. Indonesia and Malaysia, as populous countries, face problems related to housing access, especially for low-income earners in urban areas. The research was undertaken for two reasons. First, problems related to housing access for low-income earners in urban areas should be solved as soon as possible. Second, it is necessary to conduct a study in order to analyze and compare these two countries in measuring low-income earners on housing access in urban areas. To this end, the normative legal approach was applied. The materials used in this study were relevant statutes, rules, regulations, journals, articles, thesis, seminar papers, and electronic materials. The result showed that the fulfillment of housing access highly depends on the state’s developmental goals. It is also associated with principles of development that each country adheres to. The government is expected to provide accurate data in measuring low-income earners on housing access. Identification of beneficiaries by combining income classification and ability to housing access may facilitate policymakers with ease when taking affirmative measures. It is necessary to suggest initiative collaboration involving academicians, business sectors, community, and government (ABCG) in Indonesia and Malaysia to provide adequate housing in urban areas.
Highlights
Housing access is pivotal for enhancing life quality, especially for low-income earners in urban areas
The present study attempts to focus more on the problems related to the fulfillment of housing access as a person’s right, especially individuals categorized as low-income earners
The present study aims to identify the problems related to housing access for low-income earners in urban areas and to conduct a study to analyze and compare both Indonesia and Malaysia in measuring the low-income earners in housing access from a legal perspective
Summary
Housing access is pivotal for enhancing life quality, especially for low-income earners in urban areas. The people's low affordability is one of the factors that hinders demands on housing from being properly addressed. The Indonesian government handles this issue through its National Medium-Term Development Plan, while the Malaysian government has The Malaysia Plan (MP) Both programs involve discussions related to the fulfillment of housing access in every development plan every five years. The present study attempts to focus more on the problems related to the fulfillment of housing access as a person’s right, especially individuals categorized as low-income earners. This study is expected to depict the development of the regulation and measuring the low-income earner on housing access, who needs it, what types of programs could be effective, which is associated with the challenges and obstacles met
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