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KPKT Clarifies Foreigners Cannot Rent Low-Cost or Public Housing

KPKT stated foreign nationals are not permitted to rent low-cost or public housing; residents can complain to their PBT.

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Multi-storey residential housing blocks in a Malaysian township, representing the low-cost and public housing categories covered by KPKT's rental rule.
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  1. Exterior of a multi-storey residential apartment building
    Ringgit2UMoney, explained

    KPKT: foreigners cannot rent low-cost or public housing

    The Ministry of Housing and Local Government clarified the rental rule for foreign nationals in Malaysia.

    01/06Photo: CC0 via Openverse
  2. 02/06

    The rule, in KPKT's words

    KPKT stated that foreign nationals are not permitted to rent low-cost housing or public housing.

  3. 03/06

    What the rule actually covers

    Residents' concern
    Uncomfortable with foreign nationals in low-cost housing
    KPKT's stated rule
    No foreign renters in low-cost or public housing

    The restriction names two specific housing categories, not all rental properties in Malaysia.

  4. 04/06

    Where residents can raise a complaint

    If a resident spots a foreign national renting in these categories, the complaint goes to the local council (PBT).

  5. 05/06

    Who is affected by this rule

    • Foreign nationals renting low-cost housing
    • Foreign nationals renting public housing
    • Residents: can file complaints with PBT

    The clarification targets specific housing types, not all rental properties.

  6. 06/06
    Bottom line

    One thing to remember

    KPKT's clarification covers low-cost and public housing only; other rental categories are not addressed in this statement.

Questions people ask

Can foreigners rent any property in Malaysia?

KPKT's clarification states foreign nationals cannot rent low-cost housing or public housing. Other rental categories are not covered by this specific statement.

Where do residents file a complaint about a foreign tenant in low-cost housing?

Complaints go to the local council (PBT) where the property is located. KPKT confirmed residents can raise the issue directly with their PBT.

Is this a new law or a restatement of an existing rule?

KPKT issued a firm clarification (tegas) on the rule. The ministry did not specify in the statement whether this is a new provision or a restatement of existing policy.

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