Stronger housing law to better protect Sabah homebuyers


Local Government and Housing Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.

KOTA KINABALU: Homebuyers in Sabah can now feel more secure about their investments, following amendments to the state’s housing development law aimed at improving protection and transparency in the industry.

The Housing Development (Control and Licensing) (Amendment) Enactment 2023 (Amendment) 2025, tabled and passed in the state assembly on Thursday (April 17), introduces several key changes to ensure housing projects are completed as promised and that developers are held accountable.

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