Association: Unjust to penalise housebuyers

Chang says the gatekeepers were caught off guard in this matter.

INNOCENT housebuyers should not be penalised for the inefficiency of state agencies in implementing the bumiputra housing policy, says the National House Buyers Association (HBA).

In a statement to StarMetro, HBA honorary secretary-general Datuk Chang Kim Loong pointed out that since land matters fell under the jurisdiction of the respective state governments, the Selangor Housing and Property Board (LPHS) and related agencies like the land office were responsible for ensuring the sale of bumiputra quota units were above board.