Grs Committed To Legal Reforms To Protect Property Buyers Owners

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GRS deputy secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali says the reforms are expected to be implemented by the end of this year or early 2026.
GRS deputy secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali said the reforms form part of the coalition’s manifesto for the upcoming Sabah state election, which will be unveiled after nomination day. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) government is committed to strengthening the protection of property buyers’ and homeowners’ rights through comprehensive reforms to property-related laws, said GRS deputy secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali
Armizan said the initiative aims to address long-standing issues affecting those who had purchased a home, such as delays in the issuance of titles, slow formation of management corporations, and unresolved maintenance problems in strata developments.
In a statement, he said a review of the existing legal framework has already begun, with the reforms expected to be implemented by the end of this year or early 2026.
Among the measures being considered are amendments to the Land (Subsidiary Title) Enactment 1972, or its replacement with a new enactment, and the introduction of the Building Management Enactment 2025.
He added that the proposed Building Management Enactment 2025 will introduce clearer guidelines for building maintenance and allow for the appointment of a building commissioner to oversee disputes and enforcement.
“These changes are necessary to ensure better protection for buyers and to create a more transparent and accountable property management system,” he said.
Armizan, who is also the Papar MP, said the legal reforms will ensure that property governance in Sabah keeps pace with the state’s growing real estate sector, particularly strata developments.
Armizan said the reforms form part of GRS’s manifesto for the upcoming Sabah state election, which will be unveiled after nomination day.
He also cited the case of owners of commercial units at Century Plaza in Papar, who have waited nearly two decades for their individual ownership titles, as an example of the urgent need for reform.
“These are not isolated challenges. They represent the experiences of many property owners who continue to suffer due to legal and administrative gaps,” he said.
Armizan urged developers and local authorities, including the Papar district council, to take proactive steps to resolve such issues and uphold property owners’ contractual rights.
“The GRS government’s commitment to reform is not only about updating laws on paper but ensuring that real, tangible benefits reach the people,” he added. - FMT

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