This issue has been debated for a long time, with some landlords discriminating against renters who are authorised to rent their home. Even for occupations, it is common to encounter a demand for someone who speaks a language other than English or Bahasa Malaysia. When it comes to housing, we occasionally find one that discriminates against people of a specific race.
Chang Kim Loong, a representative of homebuyers, and James Raj, a member of a legislative committee for sustainable housing, have been at odds for some time. On the one hand, James Raj is pushing for the passage of a housing discrimination law this year. While Chang Kim Loong stated that it is preferable to first stabilize the economy before revisiting this 5 years from now.
If the new law is passed, there will be a penalty for any landlords accused of racism towards their potential tenants. The race of a tenant should not be disclosed as this way it can help the rakyat in getting more affordable homes regardless of the race.
