PR1MA @ Kampar — Federal Affordable Housing in Kampar University Town, Perak

PR1MA @ Kampar is a federal affordable housing residential development positioned within the Kampar district of Perak, developed by PR1MA Corporation Malaysia. The project extends PR1MA's federal affordable housing programme into Kampar — one of Perak's established university towns anchored by the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Kampar campus.

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.

The Kampar University Town Setting

Kampar is one of Perak's established university towns, anchored by the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Kampar campus — UTAR's main campus serving thousands of students. The town is also distinguished by the Westlake Eco Park (a former tin mining lake transformed into a recreational/residential precinct) and the Kampar Mining Heritage.

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

Kampar is served by Federal Route 1 and the North-South Expressway (Kampar interchange), with KTM ETS services at Kampar Railway Station providing rail connectivity to KL Sentral.

Drive Times from Kampar

• UTAR Kampar Campus — within minutes
• Westlake Eco Park — within minutes
• Kampar town — within minutes
• Kampar KTM ETS Station — within minutes
• Ipoh — approximately 45 minutes
• Kuala Lumpur via NSE — approximately 1 hour 45 minutes

Lifestyle and Amenities

Residents enjoy reach to UTAR Kampar Campus, Westlake Eco Park, Kampar town's student-friendly retail and F&B belt, and the broader Perak central corridor. Healthcare is supported by Hospital Kampar.

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 Kampar?

One of Perak's established university towns, in the Kampar district.

What is UTAR?

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman — a private university with its main campus in Kampar.

How far is Kampar from KL?

Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes' drive via the North-South Expressway.

Who developed PR1MA @ Kampar?

PR1MA Corporation Malaysia.