News about housing

Aiman said the bill introduces Subsection 77(B)(1), allowing courts to impose community service orders in addition to fines for littering offences in public places.

The call follows the release of the National Property Information Centre’s market snapshot for the first half of 2025 (1H2025), which highlighted weak absorption of new residential launches and a growing overhang in the high-rise segment.

Napic Property Market Report 2024 shows a strong rebound in both the volume and value of property transactions since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, but increases in property transaction volume and value may not necessarily indicate a good market sentiment.

Deputy Minister of Works Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan; Most of them are existing cracks that have experienced an increase in the number of cracks following the earthquake tremors, while the damage has a small impact and does not affect the integrity of the buildings’ structure.

Unless substantial amendments are made or both legislations are forthwith withdrawn, they risk undermining property rights, community participation, and the democratic governance of the city of KL.

Victims claimed that they had come across advertisements with links promoting the so-called “JBSG Housing Subsidy Program” or “Free Homes Across the Causeway” on the platform, which falsely suggested a collaboration between the governments of Johor and Singapore to provide subsidised housing.

KPKT assured the public that the government remains committed to ensuring the property market stays healthy, sustainable, and is guided by accurate data.

Successful revitalisation combines economic, social and environmental goals, creating inclusive and vibrant communities rather than just focusing on profitability.

Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the task force is responsible for reviewing and refining every aspect of the proposed bill before it is presented at the Urban Malay Convention at the end of September.

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming: Currently, homes measure 500 sq ft, with only one bedroom and one bathroom.