Ta’awun and infaq in sustaining affordable housing among lower income earners in Malaysia

This study explores the influence of ta’awun (strategic cooperation and complementary) and infaq (judicious spending and savings) in sustaining the need for affordable housing among lower income earners in big cities of Malaysia. Affordable housing is no ending issue in the context of open market-ec...

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Main Authors: Ahmad, Anisah, Sarif, Suhaimi Mhd
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2019
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/75813/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/75813/1/75813_TA%E2%80%99AWUN%20AND%20INFAQ%20IN%20SUSTAINING%20AFFORDABLE_complete.pdf
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Summary:This study explores the influence of ta’awun (strategic cooperation and complementary) and infaq (judicious spending and savings) in sustaining the need for affordable housing among lower income earners in big cities of Malaysia. Affordable housing is no ending issue in the context of open market-economy. The study interviewed key stakeholders of affordable housing. Ta’awun and infaq are capable for sustaining the affordability of house buying into design of home, increasing combined income, gaining more respect, and integrated capability.