Use of use abandoned and unused buildings lauded 15 Jul 2021 / 12:00 H. PETALING JAYA: Industry players have lauded an initiative to temporarily use abandoned and unused buildings as welfare hotels and quarantine centres. Association of Valuers, Property Managers, Estate Agents and Property Consultants in the Private Sector Malaysia president Michael Kong commended the government on the idea. “With the pandemic situation growing critical, many city dwellers may be displaced, out of shelter or homes and in dire need of social and welfare assistance.” He said by having a centralised area where people in need can go to for shelter, food and security, the needy can be cared for much more effectively.