SUBANG Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has imposed fines on three individuals from a joint management body (JMB) for failing to hold an annual general meeting (AGM) last year.
The trio comprise the chairman and two committee members in the JMB of an apartment complex in Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
“MBSJ’s Commissioner of Buildings (COB) received a complaint regarding the JMB’s failure to hold an AGM last year,” MBSJ Corporate and Strategic Management Department said in a media statement.
Following an investigation, the matter was referred to the deputy public prosecutor for further action.
“After the review, a fine was imposed and action was taken under Schedule One, Offences That Can Be Fined, Strata Management Regulation 2019 (Compounding of Offences).
“It was read together with subsection 135(2) of Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757).”
Subsequently, MBSJ issued a compound of RM8,300 to the trio, who were granted a 14-day payment period.
If the fine is not paid within the specified period, prosecution may be initiated.
If convicted, the trio could face a fine of up to RM50,000 or imprisonment for up to three years, or both, in accordance with Subregulation 34(2) of Strata Management Regulation 2015 (Maintenance and Management).
The city council urged all JMBs and management corporations to comply with their statutory obligation of holding AGMs within a stipulated period.
“The AGM is an important platform for owners of strata development units to discuss, make decisions and approve resolutions that ensure management and maintenance of the building are carried out in an orderly, effective and systematic manner.
“It also serves as a medium for resolving arising management issues.
“Failure to comply with these provisions may result in compounds being issued and court prosecution,” concluded the MBSJ statement.
