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KUALA LUMPUR (June 26): The Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers (MIPFM) welcomes and commends the government’s decision to exempt service tax on service charges and sinking fund contributions for non-residential buildings effective July 1, 2026, according to a press statement issued on Friday.

PETALING JAYA (June 25): PropNex Malaysia's June open house this weekend (June 27 and 28) will bring you 27 properties in the Klang Valley and Penang.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 24): A study by the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has found no evidence of anti-competitive practices involving housing prices or residential property packages in the housing market, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Wednesday.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) stands firmly aligned with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government on progressive structural reforms that emphasise statutory compliance, digital transformation, and fair remuneration, according to a press statement issued on Monday.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) will undertake a comprehensive review of the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) framework, the wider development approval and certification ecosystem to support sustainable urbanisation and ensure the regulatory framework remains responsive.

PUTRAJAYA (June 19): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recommended amendments to the Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757) to expand the investigative powers of the Commissioner of Buildings (COB) in addressing conflicts of interest and the misuse of management funds in strata properties.

PUTRAJAYA (June 19): The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) will continue to strengthen efforts to improve the quality of life of the people through the efficient and effective delivery of services in addressing the challenges of urbanisation, climate change and technological developments.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 18): Amanah Raya Bhd (AmanahRaya) and the Property Valuation and Services Department (JPPH) have entered into a strategic partnership through the introduction of “JPPH Drive”, an integrated digital platform aimed at accelerating and streamlining the estate administration process.

IPOH (June 14): Buildings constructed without planning permission are illegal and will not be granted water or electricity supplies.

SHAH ALAM (June 12): Malaysia’s growing strata complexity is exposing gaps in governance, prompting calls for clearer rules as mixed-use developments and resident expectations evolve.