Another property management law? Fix the gaps, don't duplicate the regulator
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) recently mooted a Building Managers Act to introduce dedicated legislation on property or building management.
Strata Management Act 2013 review considers changes to maintenance charges, voting rights
PETALING JAYA (Sept 10): The ongoing review of the Strata Management Act (SMA) 2013 is considering replacing the existing share-unit system used to determine maintenance charges and voting rights, as the government looks to address growing complexities in strata management.
Reviving abandoned projects: All stakeholders must pay — iPAM president
PETALING JAYA (Sept 10): All stakeholders must play a role in reviving abandoned projects, including contributing financially.
Pricing properties too high may hamper financing approval for developers
PETALING JAYA (Sept 9): Setting a high selling price may lower a developer’s chance in getting financing approvals for its projects.
KPKT urges homebuyers to check developers on TEDUH before buying
PETALING JAYA (Sept 7): The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has urged prospective homebuyers to check developers and housing projects through its TEDUH portal before committing to a purchase.
Sepang industrial property: diverse price tiers show more than location story
PETALING JAYA (Sept 4): Location may be the fundamental strategy in the real estate game, but some recent data on Sepang's industrial market point to another tactical gambit that could turn the tables.
Govt valuer: RM1.39 mil compensation for 'Duta Enclave' in 1956 more than adequate
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 1) : A government valuation officer told the High Court on Tuesday that the RM1,390,602.
Nga: Home Ownership Campaign, EV infrastructure among stakeholders' proposals for Budget 2027
PUTRAJAYA (Aug 24): Improvements to the governance of strata building management, the reintroduction of the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC), and the provision of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure are among initiatives proposed by stakeholders to the Housing and Local Government Ministry for consideration in Budget 2027.
Do auction buyers inherit sellers’ strata arrears?
This article appeared in the Aug 13, 2026 issue of the monthly print edition.
Growing price, performance gap prompt existential dilemma for ageing office buildings
This article appeared in the Aug 13, 2026 issue of the monthly print edition.
