PUTRAJAYA (Jan 21) — Malaysia’s Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has confirmed its readiness to reintroduce the Urban Renewal Bill 2025 for a second reading in Parliament, pending Cabinet approval. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the bill is a crucial step in resolving long-standing issues faced by occupants of aging and structurally unsafe urban buildings.
According to Nga, the proposed legislation is designed to support sustainable urban redevelopment, particularly in densely populated city centres where older properties no longer meet safety or livability standards. The bill was initially scheduled for debate last August but was deferred following concerns raised by Members of Parliament from Barisan Nasional and PKR. It is now expected to be reconsidered during the current parliamentary sitting, a move that could significantly influence future redevelopment potential for commercial property in KL, as well as office and mixed-use projects across Selangor.
Separately, Nga highlighted early enforcement results of the Community Service Order introduced under the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleaning Act 2007 (Act 672). Since coming into force on January 1 in selected states, more than 340 individuals — including foreign nationals — have been detained for public cleanliness offences within the first two weeks. Offenders are expected to carry out community service duties such as street cleaning and drain maintenance ahead of the Chinese New Year period.
The stricter enforcement, carried out by over 300 SWCorp officers, reflects the government’s broader push to improve urban hygiene standards. This initiative complements ongoing urban planning and redevelopment efforts, particularly in high-activity zones that attract businesses and investors seeking office space in Bukit Jalil, industrial property in the Subang area, and factory developments in Puchong. The policy is currently implemented in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis, Kedah, and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
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Posted by Yao Mu Realty Sdn Bhd on 21 Jan 26
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