Housing Conditions of Low-income Settlements in Malaysia: A Conceptual Exploration

The government of Malaysia has been providing low-income settlements to ensure people have access to adequate housing. However, the housing conditions of low-income settlements are deemed inadequate even though basic amenities and facilities are provided, partly due to the lack of knowledge regarding the appropriate indicators for housing conditions of low-income settlements to match the socioeconomic factors of the occupants. Therefore, this paper attempts to explore the housing conditions dimension of low-income settlements. This study revealed that low-income settlements' housing condition is conceptualized as a composite of four dimensions, such as the physical aspect, facilities, location aspect, and social support. This paper provides relevant insight for local authorities and property developers in planning for the future development of low-income settlements in Malaysia