SOME 215 strata developments in Ampang Jaya, Selangor, have yet to obtain individual strata titles, Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) says.
The figure, based on an audit by the local authority, prompted MPAJ to set up an internal committee to identify issues and solutions.
The Strata Title Monitoring and Resolution Sub-Committee (JKPPHS), set up in 2023, aims to facilitate the delivery of strata titles for selected properties.
Among its pilot focus areas are Estana Court in Ukay Perdana and Flat Al-Ridhuan in Taman Al-Ridhuan.
“JKPPHS was established to assist residents at strata developments where the strata register has not yet been started because of various issues.
“For example, Estana Court was selected because its strata register had not been established.
“Through this committee, members will identify the root causes and find solutions to any issues that arise,” MPAJ said in a written reply to StarMetro.
MPAJ said the Estana Court developer was in the process of subdividing the land from one lot into three parcels as part of the necessary steps towards title issuance.
As for Flat Al-Ridhuan, “residents have opted to pursue the title issuance process independently, without JKPPHS involvement,” the statement said.
“The JKPPHS committee has been able to monitor the progress of the processes involved in obtaining strata titles.”
The local council noted that there were several challenges involved in resolving strata title issues, including coordination and cooperation between developers, landowners and liquidators, as well as residents’ financial constraints.
MPAJ added that in cases where developers were no longer operating or had been liquidated, it worked with the Department of Insolvency Malaysia to identify and coordinate with the appointed liquidators.
StarMetro previously reported that at least 30% of strata properties in Ampang Jaya did not have strata titles, with most of these properties being more than 20 years old.
MPAJ confirmed that it planned to expand the pilot project model to other affected developments in Ampang Jaya.
This also follows Selangor government’s announcement of the RM10mil Selangor Strata Fund (DSS), aimed at resolving longstanding issues in apartment complexes lacking formal ownership documentation.
MPAJ stated that it would receive RM1mil from the fund, which would be channelled towards resolving title issues at Taman Saga townhouses, one of the affected areas.
Previously, Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari had said RM100mil would be required to resolve all strata title issues in apartment schemes in Selangor over the next 10 years.
He said the DSS initiative was expected to generate returns for the state within 10 years, as residential units that obtained strata titles would be paying parcel quit rent.
