Buying an under-construction property comes with certain risks. Unlike a completed property, you are putting your money into something that does not physically exist yet. One of the biggest risks is that the developer may run into financial difficulties, leaving the project delayed or, in the worst-case scenario, abandoned.
I have come across friends and clients who purchased properties in projects that were subsequently stalled due to developers’ financial difficulties or, in some cases, suspected fraud. Recovering your money can be extremely difficult if a project is eventually abandoned.
Fortunately, there is a government website that allows you to check the construction status of housing projects in Malaysia before committing your hard-earned money.
In this article, I will walk you through how to use this tool and what information you should look out for when assessing a property project.
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How to Check the Status of a Housing Project
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1.Visit the TEDUH website
The website is operated by Jabatan Perumahan Negara (National Housing Department), under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT).
Website: https://teduh.kpkt.gov.my/semakan-status-kemajuan
Please note that the website is currently available in Malay. You can use Google Translate to translate the page into English if needed.
One important thing to keep in mind is that the information may not always be updated in real time.
According to the website, the original information on private housing developers and residential projects comes from the Housing Integrated Management System (HIMS). Developers must first update their information in HIMS before the changes are reflected on TEDUH.
As a result, there may be a time lag between the actual project status and the information displayed on the website
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2. Search for the project
Under “Kata Kunci (Nama/Kod Projek atau Pemaju)”, enter the name of the property project or developer and click “Cari” (Search).
For example, let’s search for Pavilion Square.
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3. Check the project status
The search results will appear at the bottom of the page.
| Malay | English | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Lancar | On Track | Construction is progressing according to schedule. |
| Sakit | Sick / Delayed | The project is experiencing construction delays of more than 30% compared with its scheduled progress. |
| Terbengkalai | Abandoned | A housing project that remains incomplete beyond the timeframe stipulated in the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA/PJB), with no construction activity on site for six consecutive months. |
| Siap Dengan CCC | Completed with CCC | The project has obtained its Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC). |
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4. Explore the project details
You can also scroll down to find more information about the developer and the project.
Below is a breakdown of the main sections and what you can find in each one.
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| Malay | English | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Maklumat Pemaju | Developer Information | Contains the developer’s details, including name, address, contact information and developer’s licence. |
| Maklumat Projek | Project Information | Provides details of the project, including area, permit number, permit validity period, total number of units, total number of layout types and project location. |
| Maklumat Perjanjian Jual Beli | Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Information | Shows the permitted period during which the developer is authorised to sell the project. It also indicates the category of the Sale and Purchase Agreement, such as apartment, landed property, etc. |
| Status Terkini Projek | Latest Project Status | Shows the project’s percentage of completion, as well as the highest and lowest selling prices of units sold. |
| Iklan yang Diluluskan | Approved Advertisements | Allows you to view the approved e-brochure for the project. |
| Ringkasan Projek | Project Summary | Provides a summary of all the information listed above in one tab. |
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5. Check the number of sold and unsold units
Another useful feature is the ability to check how many units have already been sold and how many are still available.
Go to Maklumat Projek (Project Information) and click Lihat Terperinci Unit (View Unit Details).
The website will display the individual units and their respective sales status.
Here is how to interpret the colours:
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| Kotak Kuning | Yellow Box | Indicates that the unit has been sold. |
| Kotak Biru | Blue Box | Indicates that the unit is unsold (still available). |
Please note that the sales information may also be subject to updating delays. Therefore, it is advisable to confirm the actual availability of a unit with the developer before making any decisions.
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Case Study 1: Pavilion Square
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Let’s use Pavilion Square as an example.
Pavilion Square is a project by an established Malaysian property developer. According to the information displayed on TEDUH, approximately 80% of its units have been sold.
This gives us two useful pieces of information: the project’s construction status and its sales performance.
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Case Study 2: 8 Conlay β A Sick Project
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Now, let’s look at a project with a less favourable status.
Under TEDUH’s classification, a project is considered “Sakit” (Sick) when its construction progress falls more than 30% behind schedule.
For this example, let’s look at 8 Conlay.
As shown in the search results, the project’s status is labelled “Sakit”.
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According to the information displayed on TEDUH, out of 498 units, only 160 units had been sold, with selling prices ranging from approximately RM2 million to RM5.8 million.
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This is worth paying attention to, particularly if you are considering purchasing a unit in the development.
A project being classified as “Sakit” does not necessarily mean it will eventually be abandoned. However, significant construction delays are a warning sign that potential buyers should investigate further.
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Final Thoughts
Before committing your hard-earned money to an under-construction property, take a few minutes to check its status on TEDUH.
Look at the construction progress, sales performance and developer information. If anything raises concerns, do further research before making a decision.
Remember, even a project labelled “Lancar” is not a guarantee of successful completion, as the information may not be updated in real time.
A little homework today could save you from a costly mistake tomorrow.
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