Focus on Delivery and Compliance: Industry Experts Tackle Vacant Possession and Strata Title Hurdles in Major Kuala Lumpur Seminar
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – On 13 November 2025, a full-day industry seminar convened stakeholders from the property development sector to examine critical administrative and legal challenges surrounding the delivery of property, from the initial handover of keys to the complex process of obtaining strata titles in phased developments.
Organized by Logic Plus & Chee Hoe & Associates, the programme moved beyond standard procedures to address nuanced questions of compliance, developer liabilities, and the impact of recent legal precedents.
The agenda featured deep-dive sessions led by prominent industry figures:
Key Takeaways from the Sessions
Lai Chee Hoe, Managing Partner of Chee Hoe & Associates, structured the morning sessions around the developer’s journey through delivery and immediate post-possession obligations. Discussions clarified essential pre-VP prerequisites—such as utility readiness and the issuance status of strata titles—and delineated financial handovers, specifying when the obligation shifts from developer to purchaser for items like insurance premiums, quit rent, and maintenance charges.
Farhan Hassan, Deputy Land Administrator and Registrar from the Putrajaya Federal Territories Land and Mine Directors Office, provided key regulatory insights in the afternoon sessions. He detailed best practices for developers aiming to achieve the coveted Vacant Possession Simultaneously with Strata Title (VPST), emphasizing the parallel application process. He also offered essential guidance on navigating the complexities of phased developments, provisional blocks, and the crucial deposit and registration processes managed by the Land Office (PTG).
Lai Chee Hoe, concluded the day by analyzing recent landmark court decisions. His session focused on the legal weight of housing advertisements and whether developers can be held liable for damages if the final product exceeds what was stipulated in the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA), referencing the significant Federal Court decision in the Masteron case.
The seminar provided a vital platform for developers and legal teams to align their practices with current regulatory expectations and legal realities.
