MK LAND Holdings Bhd and Perak Mentri Besar Inc (MB Inc) are collaborating to build 1,100 units of affordable homes in Simpang Pulai, Perak, in line with the government’s aspiration to provide one million affordable homes in Malaysia.

The two parties inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) yesterday to develop a 226-acre (91.45ha) parcel of land located in Simpang Pulai, with the development to be undertaken by a joint-venture company between MB Inc and MK Land.

“This MoU is the first step for the Perak state government towards fulfilling the federal government’s promise to provide affordable housing for Malaysians.

IPOH, Aug 9 — Glove company Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd will be building an integrated glove factory in Bidor, Perak soon.

An agreement was signed today between Kossan and State Economic Development Board (SEDC) for the project.

The ceremony, held at Perak state secretariat building, was witnessed by Mentri Besar Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

Kossan group managing director Tan Sri Lim Kuang Sia said once construction is completed, the factory would offer at least 6,000 job opportunities.