PUTRAJAYA: The government has withdrawn the Urban Renewal Bill and will table an enhanced version in Parliament after further refinements, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said the Cabinet had agreed in principle that there is a need for a comprehensive law to address urban housing issues, particularly those affecting the urban poor, in a fair and effective manner. However, he said the Cabinet decided that the existing Bill should be withdrawn to allow improvements, including amendments and additional provisions, before being reintroduced in an enhanced form. Fahmi said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming had also informed the Cabinet that a number of proposals had been received from Umno, which would be incorporated into the enhanced Bill. The Urban Renewal Bill was first introduced for its initial reading on Aug 21, 2025, with the second reading scheduled for Aug 28.

Source: The Star January 24, 2026 01:25 UTC