New rule for en bloc EGMs timely, but could do more to rein in proxy abuse

Amendments to the Land Titles (Strata) Act restrict the number of owners a proxy can represent at general meetings for collective sales. PHOTO: ST FILE
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

SINGAPORE - A new regulation that aims to encourage owners to participate in general meetings for collective sales and minimise the risk of proxy abuse is seen as timely, now that activity is revving up, observers say.

Amendments to the Land Titles (Strata) Act to restrict the number of owners a proxy can represent at general meetings for collective sales came into force on Jan 18.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.