News about strata

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.

SHAH ALAM (June 11): Malaysia is reviewing Act 757 to ensure strata governance keeps pace with rapid urbanisation and the growing shift towards stratified housing.

This article appeared in the May 12, 2026 issue of the monthly print edition.

This article appeared in the March 12, 2026 issue of the monthly print edition.

On Feb 26, 2026, the Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government, Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu, reportedly stated in the Dewan Rakyat that local councils in Peninsular Malaysia “have no authority to take action against abandoned vehicles within strata-titled properties — unless the Joint Management Body (JMB) or Management Corporation (MC) formally requests it”.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): The High Court has ordered developer Segi Objektif (M) Sdn Bhd to facilitate the issuance of strata titles within 12 months to purchasers and the joint management body (JMB) of Suria Lake Town A and B at Bukit Merah Laketown Resort.

Jamhirah said the court recognised that Icon City is a stratified mixed commercial and residential development comprising 10 distinct components.

The apex court, in allowing the appeal of the 58 purchasers, ruled that this was not a suitable case to be summarily struck off.

Low also underscored the statutory role of the sinking fund under the SMA, cautioning against its misuse, and recommended clearer maintenance schedules such as repainting every six years and waterproofing every 10 years.

The purchasers argue that Wize Platinum and Pujian Development have breached Section 8 of the Strata Title Act, which states the developer is required to apply for the strata titles within six months from the issuance of the certificate of completion and compliance.