Block 51 of Taman Ungku Tun Aminah flats has multiple unauthorised building extensions. — THOMAS YONG/The Star
Illegal additions at low-cost flats not only violate strata laws but also pose serious safety risks and can compromise the structural stability of ageing buildings, a property expert warns.
Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Najib Razali, a property economics and finance expert at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), said many modifications were carried out without professional input, thus leading to hidden structural dangers.
Muhammad Najib says education helps residents understand the risks their actions pose to others.
