On Feb 26, 2026, a statement in the Dewan Rakyat by Deputy Housing and Local GovernmentMinisterDatuk Aiman Athirah Sabu sparked a nationwide debate among strata dwellers. The deputy minister asserted that local councils in Peninsular Malaysia have no authority to take action against abandoned vehicles within strata-titled properties unless a Joint Management Body (JMB) or Management Corporation (MC) formally requests it.

Source: The Star March 22, 2026 11:04 UTC