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Joint management bodies (JMB) and management committees (MC) of strata schemes can enact a bylaw to prevent short-term accommodations under Section 70(2) of the Strata Management Act 2013 (SMA), Penang state local government committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo (pictured) reminded all stakeholders, The Star reported.

“We hope people are aware of this. We have had complaints from owners of residential buildings about homestays in their areas.

“We understand that some unit owners may want to earn additional income through short-term stays or homestay businesses but this is not acceptable. If unit owners want to rent their units out to short-term guests or turn them into homestay units, 75% of the residents there must first agree to it.

“An annual general meeting (AGM) must be chaired by the JMC or MC and three quarter of residents in that particular building must be agreeable to the idea. Otherwise unit owners are not allowed to turn their units into homestay units,” Jagdeep told the media after a spot check at a condominium along Karpal Singh Drive here yesterday.

Jagdeep added that JMBs or MCs can issue a compound to the owner if he or she insists on continuing the homestay even after residents do not allow it.

“Under the Strata Management Act, 2013, the JMB and MC can enact their own bylaw to compound the owner RM200 for each time the unit was rented out for a short-term stay.

“If the JMB and MC has issued compounds to the unit owner and the compounds are not paid or if there are further disputes, the issue can be referred to a tribunal,” Jagdeep said.

“If the majority are not agreeable to the idea, unit owners must not continue with the short-term stay business.

“But if the majority is agreeable, go ahead. At the end of the day, we just do not want any social issues.

“This is because short-term stay businesses may endanger the local community, as they would not know who entered the premises.”

Jagdeep also revealed that landed properties such as terraced homes and bungalows also faced “similar problems and we will look into them soon”.

“We are studying other property types as well but we are sure landed home owners would not allow homestays as well.”

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Ferringhi Residence 2 is a freehold prestigious residential development by Mah Sing Group. Located just a few minutes away from the famous tourist belt of Batu Ferringhi beach, it comprises low-rise condo villas and high-end condos with built-up area ranging from 1,208 to 1,565 sq ft.

There are 3 choices of floor plan layout to choose from and each unit is designed to have good natural ventilation and lighting with most living spaces having 16ft wide opening towards outdoor. The living, dining and kitchen have an open-plan layout to enhance spaciousness with a resort feel. It also features the largest resort-style facilities deck in Penang, fostering a harmonious, communal and family spirit amongst closely-knit residents.

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About Urban Suites

A commercial property development by Aspen Vintage Sdn. Bhd. (Cosmopolitan Homes) in the established township of Jelutong.  It is easily accessible via Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway and surrounded by abundance of amenities. Urban Suites comprises two 42- storey towers, featuring 596 units of commercial suites.

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A newly proposed affordable housing development by Zantalite Enterprise (M) Sdn. Bhd. at Air Itam. Located off Jalan Khoo Hye Keat, less than 5 minutes drive from Penang Hill Lower Station. This is probably the first affordable housing project proposed for the established township of Air Itam.

The proposed development will see the demolition of the existing buildings, for the construction of a 34-storey condominium. It will feature 596 affordable residential units, with 6 levels of car parking podium. Facilities will be located at the 7th floor and top floor.

This project is in its planning stage. More details to be available upon official launch.

READ MORE ABOUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING:

• Eligibility and the requirement of buying affordable housing
• Full list of affordable housing in Penang

Property Project : (to be confirmed)
Location : Air Itam, Penang
Property Type : Affordable housing
Total Units: 596
Built-up Area: (to be confirmed)
Indicative Price: RM300,000 (affordable housing price)
Developer : Zantalite Enterprise (M) Sdn. Bhd. (OHM Group)
Last Updated: Oct 2021

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Following the successful sales of The Zen affordable housing scheme and Zen 6, Asia Green Group will be launching yet another mixed development within the same vicinity at Bayan Mutiara soon. It is strategically along Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Expressway, near the exit of Penang Bridge’s Bayan Lepas exit on the Island. It is known as Zen 9.

The proposed development comprises 38-storey skyscraper with two residential towers, featuring a total of 934 serviced residence units with 64 retail shop lots at level 1 and 2. There will be 7 levels of car parking podium.

The project is still pending approval. More details will be available upon official launch.

Property Name: Zen 9
Location : Bayan Mutiara, Penang
Property Type : Mixed development
Total Units : 934 (serviced residence), 64 (shop lot)
Land Tenure : (to be confirmed)
Indicative Price : (to be confirmed)
Developer : Asia Green Construction Sdn. Bhd. (Asia Green Group)

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DISCLAIMER: This article is solely based on research done using publicly available data. This is not an advertisement. Any claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a project or service should be verified with the developer, provider or party in question.