News about housing

There's a lack of synchronisation between new regulations and existing practices, and there is a need to refine the current strata management law, a KPKT official conceded.

This happens because developers either have not settled the land premium payments or have outstanding issues with the land office.

Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi also highlighted that SST on basic construction materials remains at 0%, which ensures that essential supplies remain affordable.

Government valuer Halimatul Saeidah Abd Ghani, 49, said the private valuer had not shown proof that he had failed to obtain permission to inspect or measure the government buildings on the 263.

“In today’s urban landscape especially in city centres, where residential units are often part of mixed developments due to land scarcity, subjecting these units to SST will inevitably lead to increased housing prices, ultimately impacting homebuyers who will have to bear the brunt.

“Without a clear master plan led by the government, redevelopment risks becoming messy, disjointed, and even socially divisive,” said Mohamed Rafick.

“Developers are not the drivers of this process.

“SCEKL25 will serve as a platform for policy to project collaboration, investor engagement, technology showcases, and real-world urban solutions from smart city mobility to predictive energy systems,” said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo at the SCEKL25 launch event at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

The additional NEM 3.

To be held from May 24 to June 22 at UR-MU @ Toffee in Jalan Raja Chulan, MAW 2025 serves to showcase the works of local architects and offer a window into the stories, challenges and triumphs of Malaysian architecture.