Real Estate Review: PPR Jalan Sungai, George Town, Penang
PPR Jalan Sungai, which stands for Projek Perumahan Rakyat Jalan Sungai or River Road People's Housing Project is a low-cost flat in George Town, Penang. It has a total of 529 units.
As with many low-cost housing projects, PPR Jalan Sungai is plagued with a multitude of social problems. These range from vandalism, petty crimes and frequent breakdowns of the lifts. Another frequent problem is in the collection of maintenance fees, which over half the households have not settled.
Location
PPR Jalan Sungai, as its name suggests, is on River Road. It is just 1.7 km from Komtar, making it very convenient for those working in George Town.
Traffic
Traffic along River Road is moderate to heavy for much of the day.