Four laws to reshape Malaysia's housing sector under new policy
KUALA LUMPUR: The Housing and Local Government Ministry is set to overhaul Malaysia’s housing landscape with four new and amended laws under the newly launched National Housing Policy 2026-2035.
The Housing and Local Government Ministry of Malaysia is set to implement four new and amended laws as part of the National Housing Policy 2026-2035, aiming to modernise the oversight of property development, strata living, and the rental market. The proposed measures include an expanded Property Development Act, a new Building Managers Act, a new Residential Tenancy Act, and amendments to the Strata Management Act 2013.
These changes are necessary to address the limitations of the existing Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966, which does not cover commercial properties or high-rise developments. The new laws will provide a comprehensive legal framework to manage the complexities of high-density living, ensuring long-term stability in Malaysia's housing sector.
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