Selangor is strengthening its long-term commitment to improving stratified housing conditions through three major focus areas: resolving strata ownership delays, upgrading essential infrastructure, and enhancing community-based social development initiatives.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the state’s efforts to improve the quality of life for residents—particularly those living in ageing apartments and low-cost flats over 50 years old—are backed by increased funding and more structured intervention programmes.
A key priority, he noted, is addressing the long-standing issue of delayed strata titles, often caused by developers failing to complete their legal obligations.
“By 2026, we expect strata ownership issues in 10 apartment locations to be resolved, and some of these cases are already being processed,” he said during the launch of the 2025 Ceria Scheme Assistance ceremony.
He explained that the absence of strata titles limits residents from fully enjoying property-related benefits and also affects the state’s ability to implement parcel rent effectively. To expedite the process, the state has allocated a dedicated fund to accelerate survey work, legal documentation and approvals through the Selangor Housing and Property Board (LPHS).
To further uplift living conditions, Amirudin announced an increased allocation for the Ceria Scheme—which covers essential infrastructure repairs such as lift replacements, electrical rewiring and sewerage upgrades—from the usual RM3–4 million to RM5 million in 2025. This enhanced funding aims to assist more apartment blocks, especially in densely populated areas like the Subang area and other established urban zones in Selangor.
Beyond physical improvements, the state is also prioritising community well-being through programmes like Rewang Komuniti, library facilities and other social support initiatives. Amirudin stressed that challenges in stratified housing extend beyond faulty lifts and damaged roofs—they also include long-standing social tensions, mental stressors and lack of communal harmony.
“To build a thriving community, we must also strengthen social bonds,” he said.
Looking ahead, Selangor is preparing to undertake redevelopment of older apartments built since the 1970s. This redevelopment initiative—designed to be a balanced and mutually beneficial model for residents—will be piloted by LPHS and local authorities, with the first one or two projects targeted for delivery by 2027.
Amirudin emphasised that these efforts are crucial to ensuring mature neighbourhoods remain liveable and relevant, especially as fast-growing municipalities such as Subang and Klang advance towards full city status.
“This redevelopment process will not be easy—it involves relocation, significant financial commitments and comprehensive planning—but it is necessary to ensure our older communities continue to progress,” he said.
