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Global Trade Alert

Malaysia: Increased enforcement on property acquisition by foreigners

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01 Mar 2014

On 1 March 2014, Malaysia announced the revision of the Guideline on the Acquisition of Properties, as issued by the Economic Planning Unit of Prime Minister's Department. In particular, there is increased enforcement on Malay and aborigine individuals' ("Bumiputera") property acquisitions by foreigners.

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01 Mar 2014

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Updated: 01 Mar 2014
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