He added that the state government’s target for this year is an additional 5,997 units for completion, and 17,229 units to commence construction.

Malah menurutnya, perbelanjaan rakyat juga dijangka meningkat dalam membuat persediaan khususnya yang beragama Islam dalam menyambut kedatangan Ramadan dan Syawal.

The state government, Amirudin said, had established the Selangor Rice and Rice Regulatory Authority (KSPDS) to handle issues related to shortages of stock in shops and markets.

"Namun, hasrat kerajaan negeri ini merupakan pelaksanaan yang membabitkan satu dasar besar dan memerlukan sokongan kewangan daripada kerajaan Persekutuan, selain kelulusan serta kebenaran daripada pemilik tanah berkaitan," katanya.

Amid reports of delays in Selangor over the land acquisition for the project, Amirudin said the matter was under a special committee comprising state and ECRL representatives.