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KPKT Plans Major Reforms to End Abandoned Housing Projects

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is taking serious steps to tackle one of Malaysia’s long-standing housing issues — abandoned private projects. On November 20, the ministry will be announcing five new reforms aimed at completely wiping out such projects by 2030. Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming said ... Read More

Pay-per-use model eyed for future affordable housing projects

A new “pay-per-use” system for shared facility maintenance is being studied for future affordable housing developments, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. Speaking at the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Week (KLAW) 2025, Nga said the initiative is part of broader housing reforms aimed at improving equity in public ... Read More

Over 100 developers blacklisted for violations

The Housing and Local Government Ministry has blacklisted 109 developers for various offences, with Minister Nga Kor Ming urging homebuyers to remain vigilant and check developers’ status before committing to purchases. Announced during the 14th Annual Affordable Housing Projects Conference on April 7, Nga revealed that the directors of these ... Read More

Malaysia’s property sales surpass RM100 billion in first half of 2024

Malaysia’s property sector saw over RM100 billion in sales in the first half of 2024, exceeding the government’s full-year target. Housing and Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming announced that the National Property Information Centre (NAPIC) recorded RM100.5 billion in sales from January to June. If the trend continues, ... Read More

KPKT issued temporary labour quarters’ application guidelines

The Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) has formulated accommodation guidelines to ensure workers’ welfare is safeguarded per the law. In a statement today, it said it has come up with the application procedure guidelines for the provision of Temporary Labour Quarters (TLQ) for 2024 to 2026 and planning guidelines for ... Read More

Build-then-sell housing delivery system to heal ‘sick’ projects

The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) plans to implement a build-then-sell (BTS) housing delivery system rather than a sell-then-build (STB) delivery system next year, to reduce the number of “sick” or delayed housing projects. KPKT Minister Nga Kor Ming said the ministry will work together with the Real Estate ... Read More