Participants comprising stakeholders, developers and local council officers at the seminar themed ‘Advancing Strata Development Towards Sustainable Communities’ in Kuala Lumpur.
Exco calls for balance between economic growth, welfare, environment
SUBANG Jaya City Council (MBSJ) is ranked third in Malaysia in terms of strata development project approvals, with the number expected to rise.
Selangor housing and culture committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah revealed this at Malaysian Strata Development Convention MBSJ 2025 themed “Advancing Strata Development Towards Sustainable Communities”.
“Our ability to manage and empower strata communities is crucial in ensuring the well-being of urban residents,” he said during the one-day seminar held at Sime Darby Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
“This year’s theme is highly relevant to both the global and national agenda.
“Transit-oriented development and the environmental, social and governance principles must be integrated into all contemporary developments.
“This is in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals which emphasise a balance between economic progress, social well-being, and environmental sustainability.”
Borhan said the Selangor government consistently supported these principles so that strata communities were not only physically well-planned but also strong socially and economically.
Participants comprising stakeholders, developers and local council officers at the seminar themed ‘Advancing Strata Development Towards Sustainable Communities’ in Kuala Lumpur.
“We must acknowledge that the management of strata properties also faces various legal, administrative and social challenges, including issues involving developers, joint management bodies (JMB), management corporations, and managing agents.”
He said the convention was the ideal platform to discuss such issues holistically and to find collective solutions.
“Through sessions with Housing and Local Government Ministry, Selangor Housing and Property Board (LPHS) and technical agencies, I am confident that participants will gain a deeper insight into the implementation of laws under Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757) and the future direction of strata development in the country,” he elaborated.
Selangor government via LPHS, Borhan said, would continue to strengthen policies and strategies to ensure that the housing and strata development sector continued to grow sustainably.
Such areas should be more than just places of residence, he said, adding: “Strata areas should be harmonious, resilient and sustainable communities built on mutual cooperation, shared responsibility and quality of life.”
Some 100 participants comprising stakeholders, developers and local council officers attended the seminar.
Meanwhile, Subang Jaya mayor Datuk Amirul Azizan Abd Rahim, who also attended, said there were 214,166 strata properties under MBSJ’s purview.
“We understand that land is limited and that this is a constraint when it comes to development.
“Hence, we have more high-rise developments. This modern ecosystem is designed to cater for future needs.
“When properties do not have a JMB or joint management committee, it could lead to issues, and sometimes people will avoid purchasing such properties.”
He added: “Sometimes, people also do not want to be part of the JMB. These are among the challenges we need to address.”
