I check with MPKJ already... Cukai Pintu is under residential rate because its applicable under HDA, the shops are under commercial rate. DBKL on the other hand places a different set of requirements for their Cukai Pintu, go check with each Majlis Perbandaran first but as i know under DBKL ones are super expensive for some niche areas.

Property assessment tax or cukai pintu, is imposed by your local authority on every household to finance the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, cleaning services and upgrading works in the area under its jurisdiction. The tax is calculated based on the (estimated) annual rental value of a property (what the property can be reasonably rented for, multiply by 12 months), and then multiplied by a set of rates. This set of rates is determined by local authorities, generally at a rate of 4% for residential units and 10% for commercial property.

If a residential property’s annual rental value amounts to RM12, 000 per annum (RM1, 000 per month), the current 4% rate would amount to a tax of RM480 in a year. Annual rental value of a property varies according to factors such as market rate, location and condition of the property.

More info you can call MPKJ

If you have any questions, please email to btm@mpkj.gov.my or contact:

Name : En. Kamarul Izlan bin Sulaiman
Unit : Corporate Planning and Public Relation Unit
No. Tel : 03-87377899 ext : 7009
Email :izlan@mpkj.gov.my

Superb explanation Xin. I will contact Mr Kamarul for further details if required. Im impressed with the knowledge that you guys had and willingness to share it. No regret to create an accounts here and keep posting.

Thanks again Xin !

thanks for sharing bro. luckily mine already let go at reasonable price too. just my sis in law unit feels a bit wasted. but since this is only 1 year contract, so damage is not high. still can recover in future if the place is still demanding in future.

I don't know how it's calculated for stratified title because quit rent is based on land. But I wouldn't worry though, it's usually helluva lot more cheap compared to assessment.

Been calling for few days and not even a single call been answer by someone from general line and ext. Did anybody actually "working" in MPKJ building? i know its puasa month but come on....pick up the damn phone call!

maybe they busy meeting or campaigning in Sungai Besar with their big boss

I manage to called up and I get a different answer from MPKJ. The person who answered my call is Miss Mahirah from Jabatan Penilaian.

The bad news:
She confirmed that all service apartment will be charge under commercial rate at 8.8% x Nilai Tahunan.
When i ask for example, she mention for YouCity project confirm under commercial rate.

The good news:
The Nilai tahunan are still based on 1980's rate which take YouCity as example; the yearly fees are only around RM 500 ++.
Around RM41.66 per month by using RM 500 per year.

Thanks Newguy2016 for your information.

Finally the truth is out. All the time we have maintained that Service Apartnment like Silk Residence the Cukai Pintu (Assessment) will be based on Commercial Rate and not Residential Rate as Service Apartment Title is Commercial Title. Unfortunately Assessment (Cukai Pintu) based on Commercial is much higher as compared to Residential. Well the 2nd half of 2016 is coming all property owners will soon receive their billings for Assessment and no more guessing of the amount.

The true fact prevail.

Best Wishes.

This post has been edited by Fairview: Jun 29 2016, 09:40 AM

Calm ur ball brah. Wat truth you are talking about?

Unless you are dealing with Majlis people and how developer handling authority, then you will know what's the real truth.

Like i always mentioned to you, better buy one service apartment, owned it, so that you can accurately know what is all about.

Not just relying on some statement throwing here and there.

Btw, attitude is a key to success.

FairView bro.
To be honest, my intention are not to proof who is right or wrong but more for information sharing so that everyone understand and make the best decision on their purchases.

At least we know that its not a blood sucking amount numbering to thousand's per year.

So for me, RM 500 ++ per year are still manageable even though its more expensive by 30 % - 50% compare to residential rate?

Im been looking to invest for project like Landmark, Saville , YouCity, Resident etc. Service apartment type also.....sien nia.

So kan cheong, so terrifying. You are implying like this SIlk Resident is the only Service Apartment being launched and completed in whole Malaysia.

I pity your soul

you intention is good. but we do know what is his or her ultimate ill intention behind.

i think might be missed the ship now regretted did not buy any last time those kind of jelly thing

Hi Peri-peri,

Since you are here, could share with me also the current utility rate for Silk Resident? agak-agak higher by how much?

Thanks in advance.

bills not received yet. Maybe 10% or 15% higher but depends on your total usage by tiers. But ours are BULK meters, might be different calculation.

But rates can be appealed and justify if more than 50% owners submit for review.

Many service apartments in the market are practicing the same.


My recent SOHO unit in Kiara Plaza is under residential rates. If developer willing to pay higher contribution fees, then rates can be adjusted.

Its all depend on developer (before) or owners (after)

TNB, Majlis and Syabas are not blood sucker

BTW, anyone is submitting interest to purchase the extra car park for sale @ CHS?

RM20k with 10% rebate. High or not?

They have yet called me to tender

Hearsay, Hap Seng Land has got a mix development coming up, located opposite of mercedes autohaus.

Just divert the topic abit, last month SA for Landmark@Sg. Long giving extra 2 car park for unit level 28 - 38.

Its from the same developer if not mistaken.

Quite tempting for me to book a unit....but again...its a service apartment.

I received a water bill from CHS. my May water usage was 22 units, as compared to April 6 units.

How is the water charges calculated? I have not move in. Who used the 22m3 for me?

May I kow much is the electricity? Bill based on residential or commercial?

What is the unit rate for water? How much for each M3?