Terima kunci tapi tak boleh
pindah 01/02/2002 HM
ABD HALIM Abd Rahim dari Bukit Sentosa, Rawang, tidak puas hati berikutan
tiada kemudahan asas seperti sekolah, masjid dan taman permainan yang sepatutnya
disediakan pemaju atau Majlis Daerah Hulu Selangor (MDHS). "Saya menerima
kunci rumah pada Jun 2001 tetapi terpaksa menangguhkan perpindahan kerana
tiada apa-apa kemudahan terutama sekolah.
Six-month
exemption to spur housing sector, says NEAC 02/02/2002
The Star By CLARENCE CHUA
PETALING JAYA: The Government will waive stamp duty for the purchase of residential
property build by developers registered with the Real Estate and Housing Developers’
Association of Malaysia (Rehda), the Sabah Housing Developers’ Association
or the Sarawak Housing Developers’ Association between Jan 1 and June 30.
More protection for housebuyers
02/02/2002 The Star By Chelsea L.Y. Ng
KUALA LUMPUR: The gazetted changes to housing laws will allow housebuyers
to enjoy more protection, ranging from having disputes resolved by a tribunal
to enhancement of enforcement up to the stage of issuance of the certificate
of fitness for occupation (CFO) and transfer of titles.
Groups take
dim view of RM60m lighting bill 04/02/2002 The Star
PETALING JAYA: The decision by the Government to allocate RM2mil to each of
the 30 municipal councils for decorative items and lighting to attract tourists
during the festive seasons is deemed “excessive” by various organisations.
House Buyers Association chairman Datuk Zainuddin Bachik said the funds should
be used for more worthwhile projects.
Taking matters in hand
18/05/2002 NST-PROP By Sheila Singam
In the absence of affective enforcement to ensure quality and professionalism
in the different real estate sectors, perhaps players should move towards
self-governance. If you were to ask me to use one phrase to describe the Malaysian
real estate industry, I'd sum it up as a "a bundle of contradictions".
Couple ordered to rebuild
wall 06/02/2002 The Star
PENANG: Renovation work carried out in high-rise building units, which may
cause structural defects, is a risk that should not be taken by anyone, a
High Court judge said yesterday.
Ministry to back Cocobay condo
residents' appeals 07/02/2002 NST
KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister Datuk M.
Kayveas today assured residents of Cocobay Condominum in Port Dickson that
the ministry would support their appeals to several departments to waive the
penalties over unpaid water and electricity bills. After a meeting with condominium
residents and representatives from Port Dickson Municipal Council, Tenaga
Nasional Berhad, Port Dickson Waterworks Department and counsel for the project
developer at his office today, Kayveas advised the residents to write appeal
letters to the departments.
Upah samseng ugut pembeli
07/02/2002 HM
PETALING JAYA: Pemaju yang menjual rumah bermasalah dan tidak seperti diiklankan
sanggup mengupah samseng untuk menutup mulut pembeli yang membuat bantahan
dan mahu membawa masalah berkenaan kepada pihak berkuasa. Pengurus Aduan Persatuan
Pengguna Selangor dan Wilayah Persekutuan, Ismail Aziz, berkata pihaknya ada
menerima aduan mengenai perkara berkenaan daripada pembeli rumah yang membuat
aduan mengenai masalah mereka kepada persatuan
Still no CF for factory
08/02/2002 The Star
MORE than three years ago, I bought a small industrial factory at Nilai Inland
Port. But till today, I have not received the Certificate of Fitness for it.
I am suffering financial losses because of this.
Irresponsible residents cause
five-day water cut 08/02/2002 NST-CITY
ALL 90 households in Block D of Taman Bakti flats in Pandan Jaya suffered
a five-day water cut, which ended last Monday, due to the irresponsibility
of a few residents. Resident Ng Chu Yong said occupants of 13 units had failed
to settle their water bills.
Builder ordered to deliver unit
08/02/2002 The Star
A geophysicist succeeded yesterday in his application in the High Court to
compel a developer to deliver vacant possession of his condominium unit in
Batu Ferringhi.
Making of the Housing Development
Act 09/02/2002 NST-PROP
ONE of the first things Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting did when he became the Minister
of Housing and Local Government was to spearhead his ministry's Steering Committee
on Legislative Drafting to re-look at the provisions of the Housing Developers
(Control and Licensing) Act 1966 (the principal Act) and propose the necessary
amendments to it. The last time the principal Act was amended was in 1988.
It was also amended in 1972, revised in 1973 and further amended in 1977.
The Committee met for the first time on Feb 29 2000, and sat through the next
eight months over a series of meetings to deal with the many amendments proposed
by various parties. Deputy Minister Datuk Peter Chin also chaired a number
of meetings.
Driven by demand
09/02/2002 NST-PROP
BANDAR Alam Perdana's recipe for success is simple but effective. A competitive
pricing structure that offers house buyers value for money and unique architectural
designs in an IT-conducive environment have stirred demand for properties
in the project, which in turn, has been translated into sales. Developed by
Vega Builders Sdn Bhd (VBSB), a member of the Fountain View Group, the 3,500-acre
mixed-development has been experiencing take-up rates that are the envy of
the industry since it was first launched.
Housebuyers can resort to tribunal
10/02/2002 NSUNT
MIRI, Sat. - The Government plans to set up a tribunal for housebuyers soon,
giving fresh hope for justice to be done for thousands of people who had bought
defective units in peninsula Malaysia. The tribunal will hear cases involving
small claims, including cases where housebuyers are claiming for losses arising
from defective or shoddy workmanship on their houses.
Chin: States should have housing
tribunal 11/02/2002 The Star
MIRI: Sabah and Sarawak should have laws allowing them to set up tribunals
for consumers seeking more options to remedy problems relating to housebuying.
Reluctance to repair standby
lift irks resident 11/02/2002 MM
ARVIND of Prima Selayang flats in Selayang Bahagia is unhappy with the management
company of the 10-storey flats for its reluctance to repair a faulty lift
at Block C. "Since one lift broke down, the residents have to depend on the
second lift. What happens when the second lift breaks down too?" asks Arvind,
adding that the lift broke down seven months ago.
New housing law takes effect
12/02/2002 MM
THE cumulative effect of these additional paragraphs in section 7 is to make
the issuance of CF more transparent and to make the developer more accountable.
That, of course, is as far as the theory goes. What will happen in practice
will depend on the effectiveness of the monitoring by the Controller and his
deputies and their seriousness and commitment in enforcing the new law to
its fullest extent. Meanwhile, over 100 residents of Taman Sri Bakau in Kangar
had good news recently when the relevant local authority (Majlis Perbandaran
Kangar, MPK) issued temporary CFs to their completed houses. According to
news reports, they had been waiting for their CFs for as far back as 1999
(see Berita Harian, 4 January 2002).
Still waiting for CF to be
issued 14/02/2002 NST
I BOUGHT a house from the Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNP) in Fasa
1D3 in Bandar Baru Seri Manjung in January 1997. It took PKNP five years to
build the house when the contract stipulated it should be delivered within
2 1/2 years. The house has been ready for six months now but the Certificate
of Fitness has yet to be issued
Projek
jadi belukar 14/02/2002 Harian Metro
KAJANG: Lebih 100 unit rumah kos sederhana di Taman Kantan Permai, di sini,
yang tidak disiapkan pemaju kira-kira 10 tahun lalu kini ditumbuhi semak-samun
dan belukar, menjadi sarang binatang berbisa seperti ular.
For the betterment of the industry
16/02/2002 NST-PROP
HOUSE buyers can rest easier with the gazetting of the Housing Developers
(Control and Licensing) (Amendment) Bill 2001 (the Amending Act) last month.
The Housing Developers (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 (the principal Act)
which is now called the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966
(the Act) will have general application to the industry made up of purchasers
as well as the housing developers. In the past, the principal Act gave the
impression that it was aimed only at housing developers.
Housing Developers (Control
and Licensing) (Amendment) Act 2002 16/02/2002 NST
By *Shamsulbahri bin Ibrahim & Roger Tan Kor Mee
Background One of the first things Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting did when he became
the Minister of Housing and Local Government was to spearhead his ministry’s
Steering Committee on Legislative Drafting (“the Committee”) to re-look at
the provisions of the Housing Developers (Control and Licensing) Act 1966
(“the principal Act”) and propose the necessary amendments to it. .
Hitting where it hurts
16/2/2002 NST
Errant housing developers will be made to pay for breaking the law. The Housing
Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 will see an increase in penalties
for offences against the Act.
Stricter issuance
of licenses 16/02/2002 NST-PROP CHANGES have been made to the law that
would now make it more difficult for housing developers to obtain licenses.
On the whole, the rationale is to only issue licenses to those who have the
financial means to engage in such developments.
Cracking down
16/02/2002 MB By Charles Raj
THE recent amendments to the Housing Development Act 2001 is designed to benefit
both housebuyers and developers. The Ministry of Housing and Local Government
says both parties will enjoy equal protection under the law. The new amendments
will no doubt protect housebuyers and address the numerous problems faced
by them. Last year alone, the Ministry received 1,823 complaints from housebuyers
relating to shoddy and defective work, the lack of Certificates of Fitness
(COF), late delivery, sales and purchase violations, fraud and the lack of
amenities and infrastructure.
Bangunan terbengkalai musnah
terbakar 17/02/2002 BM
KUALA LUMPUR: Dua menara bangunan di tapak projek pembangunan bercampur, Sentul
Raya, yang terbengkalai sejak kira-kira tujuh tahun lalu musnah dalam kebakaran,
malam semalam. Kejadian kira-kira jam 7.30 malam itu memusnahkan binaan di
bangunan separuh siap projek bernilai RM1.3 bilion di Jalan Perhentian, Sentul
dekat sini.
New Act to protect housebuyer
19/02/2002 The Star
A NEW Act to further consolidate housing development and protect housebuyers
was gazetted on Jan 31 after two years of discussions. CLARENCE CHUA looks
at some of the clauses to find out how it will affect housebuyers and developers.
Easier now to sue developers 20/02/02 NST By Carolyn Hong
KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. — Purchasers who have taken a loan to buy an apartment
will soon find it easier to sue the developer for breach of contract.Once
the Housing Development Act comes into force, they would not have to get the
financial institution involved other than getting its written consent to the
suit.
Housebuyers file suit against
new developer 22/02/2002 NST
MALACCA, Thurs. - Five housebuyers from Taman Bukit Tembakau in Umbai have
filed a suit in the High Court against housing developer Jejaka Megah Sdn
Bhd and government-owned Tabung Pemulihan Perumahan Terbengkalai Sdn Bhd (TPPT).
A. Chelvadurai, K. Arajunan, Mahfar Alwee, Redzuan Mohd Said and Hamidah Md
Noor, who is the widow of Ibrahim Amat, the original houseowner, filed the
writ through the firm of Mogan Karupiah and Co.
Six-month exemption to spur
housing sector, says NEAC 22/02/2002 The Star
PETALING JAYA: The Government will waive stamp duty for the purchase of residential
property build by developers registered with the Real Estate and Housing Developers’
Association of Malaysia (Rehda), the Sabah Housing Developers’ Association
or the Sarawak Housing Developers’ Association between Jan 1 and June 30.
Rehda to list eligible properties
23/02/2002 The Star By Sim Leoi Leoi and Clarence Chua
PETALING JAYA: The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association of Malaysia
(Rehda) will carry out a registration exercise of all residential properties
in Peninsular Malaysia that will qualify for the stamp duty exemption
Khidmat guaman pembeli
rumah 25/2/2002 Utusan
MELAKA 24 Feb. - Kerajaan negeri menyediakan perkhidmatan peguam percuma kepada
pembeli rumah yang menjadi mangsa penganiayaan pemaju projek perumahan terbengkalai
di Melaka.
Probe into
missing RM10m progressive payment 25/02/2002 NST By V.
Ramanan
Kuala Lumpur: Sun. - Two former executives of a construction company are alleged
to have siphoned RM10 million last year in "progressive payment" to a subcontractor
carrying out a low-cost housing project. They are alleged to have worked in
tandem with two directors of the sub-contracting firm.
Ministry proposes land cost
subsidy 26/02/2002 BT
THE Housing and Local Government Ministry proposes to subsidise the land cost
for low-cost housing schemes in big towns, Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting
said yesterday. He said he will table a proposal paper on the matter to the
Cabinet soon.
Move to enable poor to buy
homes in urban areas 26/02/2002 NST
KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. - A proposal will be submitted to the Government to subsidise
the cost of land and enable the lower-income group to purchase homes in urban
areas. Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Sri Ong Ka Ting said the
Government was concerned over many low income earners in urban areas who could
not afford low-cost houses.
Problems facing 70 abandoned
projects 27/02/2002 NST
MALACCA, Tues. - Problems have been encountered in reviving about 70 abandoned
housing projects in the country. These include failure to attract new developers,
problem pertaining to the status of the affected land, and house buyers who
could not strike a deal with the new developers.
Seeking end to Belvedere
Condo strata title dispute 27/02/2002
NST-CITY
THE owners and developer of Belvedere Condominium in Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur,
will have to settle their problems with their developers or resort to the
courts for a decision. The dispute over the strata titles arose when the details
in their sales and purchase agreement differed from that of their titles.
Kayveas has his hands full
28/02/2002 MM
FROM a disputed maintenance fee hike to delays in getting strata titles, residents
of three areas brought their grouses to the Housing and Local Government Ministry
yesterday. They came from the Pearl Point condominium, Taman Naga Emas in
Salak Selatan and Sri Petaling Zone `C' walk-up flats in Sri Petaling. Seputeh
MP, Teresa Kok, accompanied them.
`Maintenance fee hike unfair'
28/02/2002 MM
HOUSING and Local Government Deputy Minister, Datuk M. Kayveas, said it is
"unfair" for the Pearl Point Condominium developer to increase the maintenance
fee without a valid reason. "The developer should meet the residents association
and come to an agreement on the amount."
Duty waiver boost for
housing sector 28/2/2002 The Star By V.K. Chin
THE waiving of stamp duty for houses in new projects as proposed by the National
Economic Action Council will certainly help to boost the residential property
sector. As thousands of ringgit could be saved house-buyers should take advantage
of this scheme.
