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<p>This study tackles the persistent issue of affordable housing in Malaysia through the lens of institutional theory. It identifies the root causes behind the demand–supply mismatch and examines how diverse actors—including property developers, NGOs, social influencers, and policymakers—collaborate to address these challenges. Using qualitative methods involving thirty interviews and secondary data from unpublished archival sources, the research uncovers how non-governmental stakeholders negotiate with developers and policymakers to create more inclusive housing solutions for low- and middle-income households. The findings reveal three key mechanisms driving institutional change: (1) <i>economic entrepreneurs</i> mobilize financial and market resources to sustain housing initiatives; (2) <i>policy entrepreneurs</i> advocate for innovative policy solutions through social dialogue and public platforms; and (3) <i>political entrepreneurs</i> translate social demands into electoral and policy reforms. Together, these actors co-evolve to realign housing supply and demand through collaborative, bottom-up governance. Theoretically, this study extends institutional entrepreneurship by demonstrating how multi-actor collaborations blur the boundaries between economic, policy, and political roles in emerging market contexts. It highlights how institutional entrepreneurs collectively construct legitimacy, reshape governance structures, and generate social value beyond market transactions. Practically, the study offers insights for policymakers and developers to design more responsive and participatory housing strategies, advancing inclusive and sustainable urban development aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.</p>

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Redefining solutions for affordable urban housing: an institutional perspective

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    2026年3月13日

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  • Chee Wei Cheah

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This study tackles the persistent issue of affordable housing in Malaysia through the lens of institutional theory. It identifies the root causes behind the demand–supply mismatch and examines how diverse actors—including property developers, NGOs, social influencers, and policymakers—collaborate to address these challenges. Using qualitative methods involving thirty interviews and secondary data from unpublished archival sources, the research uncovers how non-governmental stakeholders negotiate with developers and policymakers to create more inclusive housing solutions for low- and middle-income households. The findings reveal three key mechanisms driving institutional change: (1) economic entrepreneurs mobilize financial and market resources to sustain housing initiatives; (2) policy entrepreneurs advocate for innovative policy solutions through social dialogue and public platforms; and (3) political entrepreneurs translate social demands into electoral and policy reforms. Together, these actors co-evolve to realign housing supply and demand through collaborative, bottom-up governance. Theoretically, this study extends institutional entrepreneurship by demonstrating how multi-actor collaborations blur the boundaries between economic, policy, and political roles in emerging market contexts. It highlights how institutional entrepreneurs collectively construct legitimacy, reshape governance structures, and generate social value beyond market transactions. Practically, the study offers insights for policymakers and developers to design more responsive and participatory housing strategies, advancing inclusive and sustainable urban development aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.