Before Buying Property in Malaysia: How to Check a Developer and Project Through TEDUH

A practical guide to checking a developer, project status and key housing information before you buy.

Before buying a house or condominium in Malaysia, buyers should look beyond price, location and promotions.

A more important question is:

Can the developer and project information be independently verified?

On 7 September 2026, Malaysia’s Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) advised homebuyers to check developers and housing projects through TEDUH before making a purchase.

TEDUH allows buyers to review important information such as developer licensing, advertising and sales permits, project information and development progress.

The principle is simple:

Check before you buy.

1. What Is TEDUH?

TEDUH stands for:

Transforming & Empowering Data Usage in Housing

It is a housing information platform managed by the National Housing Department, or Jabatan Perumahan Negara (JPN), under KPKT.

For buyers of new residential developments, TEDUH can provide information such as:

• Developer Licence

• Advertising and Sales Permit

• Project Name and Location

• Permit Validity

• Sale and Purchase Agreement Information

• Number of Units

• Project Progress and Status

TEDUH can therefore be a useful first step when verifying a new housing project.

2. Check the Developer Licence and Sales Permit

The first things buyers should check are the:

Developer Licence

and

Advertising and Sales Permit

Under the relevant housing development framework in Peninsular Malaysia, housing developers must hold the appropriate valid licence and permit.

Do not check only whether a licence or permit number exists.

Also check:

Developer Name
Licence Number
Licence Validity
Permit Number
Permit Expiry
Project Name

Then compare this information with the project brochure, sales materials and documents provided by the developer.

3. Check the Project Status

TEDUH also provides project information and, for relevant developments, information on project progress and status.

This is particularly important when buying a property that is still under construction.

One status buyers should understand is:

Projek Sakit

JPN defines a Projek Sakit, or “sick project”, as a project that is delayed by more than 30% compared with its scheduled progress, or one that has exceeded the completion period stated in the Sale and Purchase Agreement.

This does not automatically mean a buyer should reject the project.

However, it is an important:

Warning sign that requires further investigation.

4. Compare TEDUH With the Sales Documents

After checking TEDUH, compare the information with the project’s sales documents.

If the information does not match:

Do not rush to make payment until the discrepancy has been clarified.

A difference does not automatically mean fraud. It may result from a project phase, official project name or updated information.

But it should still be checked.

5. TEDUH Is Important — but It Is Not Full Due Diligence

TEDUH is a useful starting point.

However, finding a project in TEDUH does not guarantee that:

The project has no risk

or

The selling price represents good value

or

The property will be a good investment

Buyers should still check other matters, including:

Freehold / Leasehold Status
Remaining Lease Period
Restrictions in Interest
Encumbrances
SPA
Actual Site Condition
Market Price
Existing and Future Supply

For title and land matters, appropriate checks should also be carried out with the relevant land authority or through a conveyancing lawyer.

6. Schedule G vs Schedule H

Project information may also indicate the type of Sale and Purchase Agreement used.

In general:

Schedule G applies to the sale of land and building, such as certain landed residential properties including terrace houses, semi-detached houses and bungalows.

Schedule H applies to strata properties such as condominiums and apartments.

Buyers should check whether the SPA being used corresponds with the type of property they are purchasing.

7. A Simple Checklist Before Buying

Developer

Is the developer listed and identifiable?
Is the Developer Licence still valid?
Does the developer name match the documents?

Project

Can the project be found in TEDUH?
Is the Advertising and Sales Permit valid?
What is the current project status?
Is construction progressing as expected?

Property

Has the land status been checked?
Is the correct SPA type being used?
Have you visited the actual site?

Investment

Have you compared the selling price with actual market prices?
How much competing supply exists nearby?
Is there proven rental demand?

What If You Cannot Find the Project?

If you cannot find the project in TEDUH, do not immediately assume the developer is operating illegally.

Try searching by:

Developer Name
Official Project Name
Project Phase

Marketing names may differ from the names used in official records.

If the project still cannot be found, ask the developer for:

Developer Licence Number

and

Advertising and Sales Permit Number

and verify the information further with JPN/KPKT before proceeding.

Conclusion: Check Before You Buy

TEDUH is one of the simplest tools available to help buyers verify basic information about new housing developments in Malaysia.

It can help buyers check:

Developer Licence
Advertising and Sales Permit
Project Information
Project Progress
SPA Information

But TEDUH should be:

The first check

not:

The only check

A sensible process is:

Check the Developer
↓
Check the Project
↓
Check the Land and Documents
↓
Check the Market Price
↓
Then Decide

Because a good property purchase should begin with:

Verified information — not just marketing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is TEDUH?

TEDUH is a housing information platform managed by JPN under KPKT that allows the public to review information about housing developers and projects.

2. What can buyers check through TEDUH?

Buyers can review information such as Developer Licence, Advertising and Sales Permit, project details and project progress for developments available in the system.

3. Does being listed on TEDUH mean a project is completely safe?

No. Buyers should still check land status, the SPA, the actual site and market pricing.

4. What is a Projek Sakit?

JPN defines it as a project delayed by more than 30% against its scheduled progress, or one that has exceeded the completion period stated in the SPA.