By Sofia Nasir
GENTING HIGHLANDS, Aug 1 — The state government is urging for the Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757) to be amended, to grant states the authority to make interventions and ensure residents’ well-being.
State executive councillor for housing Borhan Aman Shah lamented that while the issue of strata management has persisted for decades, states currently lack specific jurisdiction to offer assistance.
“I hope Act 757 will be reviewed and enhanced. We are constrained because the state has no jurisdiction. If there are improvements, we can contribute a little to help.”
“This strata issue is a big problem and has lasted decades. It presents a significant challenge for us. I have also been instructed by Menteri Besar (Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari) to focus on strata management,” he said at a press conference.
Earlier, Borhan officiated the 2024 First Class Strata Management Symposium organised by the Kuala Selangor Municipal Council at Resorts World Awana today, which was also attended by council president Mohamad Hanafee Basri.
Over 150 individuals from various agencies across the country participated in the biennial symposium.
The councillor said the management of stratified low-cost housing is one of the biggest challenges for joint management bodies, including those involving social and local issues.
“We want Act 757 to be reviewed. If implemented, we would need an annual budget of RM65 million and I hope we can get cooperation from the Federal government to provide special grants or similar support,” he said.
Previously, on July 17, Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu was reported as saying that the government is reviewing Act 757 to allow functions, duties, and enforcement to be carried out more effectively.
Several engagement sessions with stakeholders have been conducted to gather their views and suggestions pertaining to the Act’s enhancement.
