The Urban Renewal Bill, which is being drafted, is to ensure fair redevelopment that benefits property owners and contributes to economic growth.

Town and Country Planning Department director-general Alias Rameli said the Bill is needed to address the issue of dilapidated buildings, especially in major areas like Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Penang.

“We cannot allow buildings that are more than 30 or 50 years old to...