By Olivia Miwil
KOTA KINABALU: The status of short-stay usage in any property development must be made clear from the outset, said (Warisan–Luyang) Loi Kok Liang.
"Whether a building allows short-stay business or not must be clearly determined by the developer from the beginning, before any marketing or promotion is done.
"When the management used the Sales and Purchase (S&P) agreement to prohibit short-stay businesses, the clause was treated as binding.
"But when short-stay businesses were later allowed, it appeared that the same S&P agreement no longer needed to be followed. This is a clear double standard," he said when debating the proposed Building Management Bill 2026 at the state legislative building here.
During the tabling of the bill, Sabah Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Mohd Arifin Arif said the enactment aimed to provide for the proper management and maintenance of buildings and common property, and for other related matters.
Bugaya assemblyman Jamil Hamzah said the Bill is a step towards strengthening building management governance in the state.
In his debate, he said the Commissioner of Buildings is critical as it will serve as the primary regulatory authority.
"However, Bugaya proposes that the powers granted to the Commissioner be accompanied by clear checks and balances to enhance integrity in building management.
"In today's digital era, Bugaya also suggests that the Bill incorporates digitalisation elements, such as an integrated management system, digital records for meetings and financial matters, as well as online access to information for property owners."
The assembly passed the bill.
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