12/05/2026
1st-time home buyers in Johor, especially strata developments, you need to know this.
Last week, someone shared with me that he had not paid any assessment tax since moving into his apartment 18 months ago. He had misunderstood after hearing from neighbors that the 'cukai taksiran' was paid by the management office to MBJB on behalf of residents.
⚠️ This actually shows a common misunderstanding
⚠️ While there are some payments, such as cukai tanah (quit rent) for strata properties (especially before strata title is issued), that may be paid through the management, this is often confused with local assessment rates.
💡 Here’s the truth: ✅ Assessment Rates → Owners to pay directly to local council (MBJB, MBIP, etc.). JohorPay/EKhidmat has been an easy way to make payment.
🏠 That’s why this sharing is made.
Because this is often overlooked — not just by non-Malaysians (like Singapore buyers), but also:
👉 First-time home buyers in Malaysia
⚠️ And this is important…
If you don’t know:
❌ You may miss payment deadlines
❌ You may get penalties or fines
❌ Or face unexpected costs later
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