S'wak wants S'poreans to buy houses in the state

The Star Online, 3 Jan 2009, JACK WONG

KUCHING: Sarawak will go on a roadshow in Singapore this year to promote Malaysia's Second Home programme.

State Housing Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state had built houses worth over RM300,000 each for the ownership of foreigners.

"We will encourage Singaporeans to own houses here. This will also help to promote the state's tourism and stimulate its economic growth," he added at the ministry's media appreciation dinner at Grand Margherita Hotel late Friday.

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