This is an English editorial summary of a report published by Nanyang Property. Market figures and observations are attributed to the original report.
Read the original: 房政部大楼获GreenRE金级认证Key figures
- Nanyang Property and EdgeProp: KPKT is the first ministry to receive GreenRE Gold, plus a Gold energy certificate
- The headquarters has 38 storeys and about 117,000 sq m of floor space
- Energy intensity is about 89.9 kWh per sq m per year
- Next goal: GreenRE Platinum, with a dedicated unit to oversee the national green building rating tool
- KPKT to propose tax and financing incentives for green buildings ahead of Budget 2027
News summary
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has been awarded GreenRE Gold green building certification for its headquarters in Putrajaya, making it the first ministry in Malaysia to receive the rating, Nanyang Property and EdgeProp Malaysia reported. The building also received a Gold energy certificate for its energy efficiency.
At a handover on 1 September, GreenRE chairman Datuk Seri FD Iskandar presented the certificate to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. Nga credited ministry staff and said KPKT has long promoted green buildings, sustainable urban development and the circular economy.
The 38-storey building has a total floor area of about 117,000 sq m. Nga said its green features include an efficient cooling system, solar panels, 100% water-saving fittings, smart air quality monitoring in the car park, electric vehicle charging points and recycling systems.
He said the building's energy intensity is about 89.9 kWh per sq m a year. KPKT now aims for the higher GreenRE Platinum rating and plans to set up a dedicated unit to coordinate and regulate the national green building rating tool.
To push more private companies towards sustainability, Nga said KPKT would formally propose tax and financing incentives for green buildings at a Budget 2027 meeting with the Finance Ministry on Thursday, 3 September.
What this means for you
- For developers and building owners: tax and financing incentives tied to green certification would lower the cost of going green, so check the Budget 2027 measures for what was finally approved.
- For homebuyers and tenants: buildings that use less energy and water usually cost less to run, which can mean lower utility bills and maintenance charges over time.
- For investors: a government unit to regulate green rating tools suggests certification will carry more weight, so it is worth checking a project's green rating before you buy.
Source published 2 September 2026. This summary is provided for general information and is not financial or investment advice.