Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor (second from left) presents a mock key to a new Rumah Mesra SMJ homeowner, Gaudi Bonti, in Kuala Penyu, Sabah. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA: Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor has hailed the launch of the Rumah Mesra Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) project, which is set to see the construction of 1,500 units of affordable housing in the state each year.