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Malaysia relaxes bumiputera equity requirement for GLC property purchases
The government has reversed a 50 per cent bumiputera equity mandate for companies seeking to acquire government-linked company property, reverting to a 30 per cent threshold following stakeholder consultations.
LSN Malaysia ·
The threshold for bumiputera equity ownership in transactions involving the purchase of government-linked company (GLC) properties has been restored to 30 per cent, marking a reversal of an earlier 50 per cent requirement.
The decision follows a comprehensive review that included extensive engagement with relevant stakeholders, according to officials. The adjustment is intended to balance bumiputera participation objectives with practical considerations for corporate property acquisitions.
The 30 per cent threshold had previously been the standard requirement for such transactions before the recent increase to 50 per cent. The reversion reflects feedback gathered during consultations with industry participants and other interested parties.
The policy change streamlines requirements for companies looking to purchase GLC properties while maintaining bumiputera equity protections. Officials indicated the revised framework takes into account concerns raised throughout the consultation process regarding implementation and market competitiveness.