With effect from 1 January 2019, the Lease Buyback Scheme (LBS) will be extended to all HDB flat types. Previously, the LBS was only available to seniors who own 4-room or smaller flat types.

From 1 January 2019, flat owners applying to rent out their flat or bedroom(s) to non-Malaysian non-citizen tenants will be allowed to rent out to a maximum of 2 years, up from the current 1.5 years.