Govt spent RM1.1b to upgrade ageing infrastructure at public universities

The Malaysian government has allocated RM800 million in Budget 2027 to upgrade and replace public university hostels, aiming to tackle the issue of accommodation shortages, particularly for students from lower-income families. This move is part of ongoing efforts to improve student welfare, with five new residential colleges planned at public higher education institutions using the public-private partnership model.

From 2021 to 2025, the government spent RM1.1 billion on similar projects, complementing RM225 million spent on repairing and upgrading existing hostels. So far, 15 residential college projects under public-private partnerships have been completed, providing accommodation for approximately 45,000 students. The government is also collaborating with government-linked investment companies to streamline the implementation of these projects.

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