ACC Launches Investigation into Irregularities in Housing Ministry’s Flat Allocation

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated an investigation within the Housing Ministry regarding the allocation of 4,000 flats, out of a pool of 13,000 individuals who met the criteria for the housing scheme.

The release of the permanent list of flat recipients has prompted allegations of an unjust compilation and publication process, resulting in grievances among stakeholders.

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The ACC has intervened by instructing that any activities concerning the signing of agreements and allocation of flats under the scheme should be halted until due consideration is given to the lodged complaints about the allocation of points.

Voices of discontent echoed outside the Housing Ministry as the public expressed concerns about the perceived lack of transparency and fairness in the points allocation for the flats.

Despite the Ministry’s initial decision to unveil the permanent list and deliver documents to the first 4,000 flat recipients before November 17, the ACC has advised against the handover until after due consideration of the complaints.

The social housing scheme witnessed over 20,000 applicants vying for government-built flats. However, the selection of 4,000 individuals regardless of their living conditions has triggered questioning and calls for the government to elucidate the point allocation process in the permanent list of flat recipients. 

Zeeniya Ahmed, Permanent Secretary of the Planning Ministry, clarified that the points were allocated based on the information provided in the application forms.