The council may bring this case to the Court and an offence can be convicted with a fine not more than Ringgit Malaysia fifty thousand (RM50,000.00) or imprisonment for a period not more than three (3) years or both and an additional fine of Ringgit Malaysia One Thousand (RM1,000.00) can be imposed for each offences continue even after the conviction, according to the Section 70 (13), Street, Drainage and Building 1974 (Act 133).

Section 70 (1), Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (Act 133) – Stated that no one can build a structure without written approval from the local authority. All buildings construction or addition /renovation without any approval from the PBT or construction which is not accordance to the approved plan, will be considered as against the Section 70 (Act 133).

The neighbour consent letter is necessary if any damage/disturbances happen to the side building during renovation works when it is carried out. If any damages to the side building (joint) occur during the construction, the building owner is responsible to resolve any complaint or problem arise.

The new wall or original wall with a length not more that 1800mm (6’0”) from the ground level and the structure does not go beyond the owner lot, together with the written agreement from the adjacent neighbour.

No. The construction works can only be started once the application plan is approved by the Council.

Yes. For all new additional or addition / renovation buildings, an application plan must be submitted to MBS through a registered Architect Consultant or Draughtsman.