Stamp Duty

The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (REHDA) Malaysia has expressed the opinion that i-Miliki exemptions should be extended to all Malaysian home purchasers, rather than just first-time homeowners. Datuk NK Tong, president of REHDA, stated that many homeowners who wish to upgrade or have received property as inheritance are unable to benefit from the i-Miliki exemptions. "The incentives...

First-time house buyers will continue to enjoy a 100 per cent stamp duty exemption for purchases not exceeding RM500,000 via the Malaysian Home Ownership Initiative (i-Miliki) as provided for under Budget 2023, said the Finance Ministry (MoF). It said a 75 per cent stamp duty exemption will also be given for first-time home ownership for houses priced at between RM500,000 and RM1 million under the...