PETALING JAYA: The government will look into amendments to the Strata Management Act 2013 under the National Housing Policy 2026-2035 to strengthen the accountability, transparency and governance of Joint Management Bodies (JMBs) and Management Corporations (MCs), says Nga Kor Ming.
The Housing and Local Government Minister said the move was aimed at addressing longstanding issues in the management and maintenance of strata communities.
“As we know, Malaysia currently has almost three million strata property units across more than 27,000 schemes.
“Therefore, systematic and well-organised management of strata buildings is critical to ensuring the well-being of residents.
“Issues such as faulty lifts, poor cleanliness, neglected public facilities and inadequate maintenance have a direct impact on the quality of life and property values,” he said in his keynote address at the launch of the National Housing Policy 2026-2035 on Monday (Aug 10).
At a press conference later, Nga said the ministry will also propose three new laws, including the Property Development Act, which is in its final stage, under the new policy.
He said the proposed Act would provide a comprehensive legal framework for property development, including commercial properties which are currently not covered under the Housing Development Act.
“The Housing Development Act is limited to housing, but it does not regulate commercial properties, including shop lots and commercial spaces within developments.
“Therefore, the Property Development Act will be offered as a comprehensive legal framework to take us one step closer towards becoming a developed nation,” he said.
The other two proposed laws are the Building Managers Act, aimed at strengthening the management and maintenance of strata properties, and the Rent Tenancy Act, which would provide a more comprehensive regulatory framework for the rental sector.
“The Building Managers Act is important given the growing number of strata developments in the country, including condominiums and small office home office (SOHO) developments, to ensure that such properties remain safe, conducive and liveable.
“Meanwhile, the Rent Tenancy Act is a more comprehensive regulatory framework to foster a fairer relationship between tenants and landlords, while strengthening confidence in the rental market as a sustainable housing option,” he said.
