96 House for Rent at PR1MA @ PERMATANG PAUH

PR1MA @ Permatang Pauh — Federal Affordable Housing

PR1MA @ Permatang Pauh is a federal affordable housing residential development developed by PR1MA Corporation Malaysia. The project sits within Permatang Pauh in the Seberang Perai Tengah district of Penang — Permatang Pauh being a recognised parliamentary constituency and established mainland Penang community.

About PR1MA — Federal Affordable Homeownership Programme

Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia (PR1MA) is a federal-government affordable housing programme established under the Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia Act 2012 (Act 739), administered by PR1MA Corporation Malaysia. The programme is designed to plan, develop, construct, and maintain affordable, high-quality homes for middle-income Malaysian households (typically with combined household income between RM2,500 and RM15,000 per month). PR1MA homes are developed in strategic locations across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak, offering 100% homeownership through transparent ballot allocation.

PR1MA Programme Features

• Eligibility: Malaysian citizens aged 21+, individual or combined household income RM2,500-RM15,000/month
• Allocation: Transparent ballot system through pr1ma.my registration
• Subsidy: Below-market pricing (typically 20-50% below market rate for area)
• Tenure restriction: Moratorium typically applies preventing resale within set period (usually 10 years from VP date)
• Format: Apartments, condominiums, terrace houses depending on location

Location and Connectivity

Mainland Penang is served by Federal Route 1, the North-South Expressway, the Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR), and the Penang Bridge. KTM ETS and Komuter services at Butterworth station support rail commuting.

Drive Times from Permatang Pauh

• Bukit Mertajam — approximately 15 minutes
• AEON Bukit Mertajam — approximately 15 minutes
• Sunway Carnival Mall — approximately 15 minutes
• Butterworth — approximately 15 minutes
• Penang Bridge — approximately 20 minutes
• Penang Island (George Town) — approximately 35 minutes

Lifestyle and Amenities

Residents have access to AEON Bukit Mertajam, Sunway Carnival Mall, Design Village Outlet Mall, and the Bukit Mertajam retail belt. Healthcare options include Hospital Bukit Mertajam and Penang Adventist Hospital Mainland.

Developer Profile

Developed by PR1MA Corporation Malaysia — a federal statutory body established under the Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia Act 2012 (Act 739) and operating under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT). PR1MA Corporation has delivered affordable homes across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Permatang Pauh?

Within the Seberang Perai Tengah district of mainland Penang — a recognised parliamentary constituency and established mainland Penang community.

How far is Permatang Pauh from Penang Island?

Approximately 35 minutes' drive via the Penang Bridge.

What is the broader Seberang Perai Tengah area?

The central district of mainland Penang, covering Bukit Mertajam, Perai, and surrounding areas.

Who developed PR1MA @ Permatang Pauh?

PR1MA Corporation Malaysia.