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REHDA represents 1,000 property development companies and is involved in governance and advocacy for the delivery of housing and real estate to the nation, working with the Government and other stakeholders to enhance the wellbeing and housing of the nation. Our aim is to be responsive, respected, responsible and relevant in partnering the Government in its national and state policies.
Retirement Home & Lifestyle: The Australian Experience
by Dato' Michael Yam
President, REHDA
BUDGET CONSULTATION 2011
THEME: TOGETHER, STRIVING TOWARDS A HIGH-INCOME ECONOMY
With due cognizance of the budget theme ‘Together, Striving Towards a High Income Economy’ and the aspirations of the Nation as expounded in the Government Transformation Plan, the New Economic Model and the Tenth Malaysia Plan, REHDA Malaysia would wish to submit the below listed for due consideration of implementation for Budget 2011.
Malaysia Property Market: Booming?
by Dato' Michael Yam
President, REHDA
Property Development Trend
by Tuan Haji Muztaza
Vice President, REHDA
MAPEX 2010: Fulfilling Higher Expectations
The Malaysia Property Exposition (MAPEX) by REHDA is being held for the second time this year from 16 to 18 July 2010 at the Midvalley Exhibition Centre, MidValley. Opening hours are 10am to 9pm daily.
Bulletin, May 2010
- 40 Years of Housing the Nation
- The Formation of the Housing Industry in Malaysia
- REHDA Headquarters Previous Addresses
- MAPEX - The Malaysia Property Expo
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REHDA MALAYSIA ELECTS NEW COUNCIL FOR THE TERM 2010/2012
The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia held its Annual Delegates’ Conference on Saturday, 19th June 2010 at Cititel Hotel, Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur. The Conference was attended by 102 voting delegates from its branches nationwide.
Housing Industry: Opportunities and Challenges
12th International Surveyor's Congress
by Dato' Michael Yam
Deputy President, REHDA
REHDA Comments on the 10th Malaysia Plan
REHDA congratulates the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Datuk Seri Najib Razak, for laying down the fourth pillar of the Government administration—the 10th Malaysia Plan, which is the final leg out of three others, namely the 1 Malaysia ideal, the Government Transformation Programme and the Economic Transformation Programme. The 10th Malaysia plan is premised on the main goals of high-income, inclusivity and sustainability for the next five years.
REHDA Studying the Implications of IFRIC 15
Recent media reports and articles have highlighted the concerns of the investment and business community on Malaysia’s adoption of the interpretation issued by the International Financial
Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) 15 to account for property development income,
which is scheduled to take effect on 1 July 2010.
REHDA Look Forward To Working With New Minister of Housing and Local Government
REHDA welcomes the appointment of YB Datuk Chor Chee Heung as the Minister of Ministry of Housing and Local Government. We are confident that the Minister will continue the adoption
of an open-door consultation approach towards the housing industry and we look forward to
working with him in ensuring continued growth of the housing and property industry.
Bulletin, April 2010
- Compulsory Broadband Needs Thorough Study
- IFRIC
- Going Green
- Incentives for the Green Building Index (GBI)
- The New REHDA Building - The Centre of Progress
- Announcements
- Property Registration: Down to 2 Days
- Industry Matters
- Property Market Statistics, Q4 2009 and 2009
- The Malaysian Economy 2009
- Branch News
- MAPEX Negeri Sembilan 2010
- Courtesy Call on the Newly Appointed
Director of Corridor & Infrastructure Division,
Melaka's Chief Minister Department (BKI)
- MAPEX Melaka I 2010
- REHDA Institute
- REHDA Property Leader Forum
- Minister of Housing and Local Government
Speaks on Housing Development
- REHDA Diary
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REHDA 2010 - 2012 Branch Committee members
REHDA congratulates the new Branch Committee members for the term 2010-2012 and wishes them all the best in their future undertakings. The best is yet to come!
Outrageous: Low Cost Flats for the Rich
REHDA condemns the bold acts of governing officials as reported in the Sun today in purchasing low-cost housing meant for the low-income group. Such acts undermine the spirit of the low-cost housing system and make a mockery out of developers’ efforts in fulfilling our social obligations as imposed upon by the Government.
Levies for Foreign Constructions Workers Should be Reasonable
REHDA notes the intent of the Government to reduce the nation’s dependency on foreign labour by raising the levies beginning next year, as announced by the Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Foreign Labour and Illegal Foreign Workers Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Bulletin, March 2010
- MAPEX 2010: "Time to Own a Home"
- REHDA Institute
- Postponement - Green Solutions Property Conference 2010
- 2-day REHDA Property Leader Forum 2010
- Legal Matters
- Homebuyers vs Developers - Some Key Court Decisions
- Industry Watch
- MAPEX 2010 Pulls in the Crowd
- REHDA LEnds Expertise to Transform Public Delivery System
- Improve the Industry, but Keep Costs Down
- 12th MDC Meeting
- Branch News
- Kelantan: REHDA Kelantan Hosts MDC and Inter-Branch Golf
- Kelantan: MAPEX Kelantan 2010
- Announcements
- REHDA Directory 2010
- www.rehda.com - The Online Reference Point for Malaysian Property
- REHDA Diary
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SPEECH : REHDA President, Datuk Ng Seing Liong, J.P. At The Official Opening Ceremony Of MAPEX 2010 At MVEC On 19 MARCH 2010
"MAPEX is a testimony of REHDA’s commitment towards promoting the housing and property investment and home ownership amongst the Malaysian public. Held over the last 12 years to drive investment and ownership based on the “under one roof” concept, MAPEX has proven to be very relevant to the industry, both in good and trying times. We at REHDA will ensure that developers and buyers alike will continue to benefit from the organizing of MAPEX which has remained the only nationwide property exposition in the country."
Bulletin, February 2010
- New FIC Guidelines on Property Acquisition
- REHDA Open House 2010
- New Currency Declaration Requirement
- 3-Tiered Approach for FIC Guidelines
- Upcoming Malaysia Property Expo 2010
- Malaysia Pushes Green Sector with Soft Loans
- REHDA Submits Feedback on the
New Proposed Strata Title Issuance
- Amendment to the Scope
of Certified Agency by SPAN
- Planning Design Policy on Compact Substation of 500kVA
- Tea Talk on Real Property Gains Tax 2010 Amendments
- Conference on Green Solutions 2010
- 2-Day REHDA Property Leader Forum
- REHDA Diary
- REHDA Directory 2010
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Malaysian Developers' Council (MDC) Keen to Move the Property Industry Forward
MDC at its 12th Malaysian Developers’ Council Meeting held on 13.03.2010 in Kota Bharu and comprising of EXCO members of REHDA, SHAREDA and SHEDA.
REHDA Urges Government to Reconsider Compulsory Broadband Facilities
Referring to the recent announcement made by the Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to amend the existing law under the Uniform Building By – Law 1984 requiring the provision of broadband facilities at all new commercial and residential areas, the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (REHDA) lauds the government’s decision as the move will help tremendously in the advancement of IT.
Members' Launches
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Property Developers' Perspective: Professional Qualification and Certification of Construction and Project Development Personnel
This paper was presented at the Forum on Professional Certification and Internationalisation of Construction Personnel for Project Excellence on 28 January 2010. The paper covers REHDA's viewpoint of the current state of the industry, the country's aspirations and how best to place our step to become more competitive on an international level.
Bulletin, January 2010
- Registering Property Made Faster
- MAPEX 2010 Klang Valley
- Towards Sustainable Development
- Evacuated Tube Solar Collector and Solar Air Conditioning System – A Green Initiative
- Hillside Development Guidelines Revised
- Implementation Mechanism – Hillside Development
- Melaka
- Courtesy Call on the Newly Appointed Chief Police Officer of Melaka
- Negeri Sembilan
- Study Trip on Green Concept for Sustainable Development
- REHDA Diary
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The Property Development Process in Malaysia
A detailed flowchart on the process of property development in Malaysia, from land purchase application to construction to delivery of the property to purchasers.
Foreign Investment Guidelines 2010
The latest FIC Guidelines is effective from 1 January 2010, raising the threshold of non-Malaysian ownership of residential property to those priced at RM500,000 and above, among other matters.
Read REHDA's stand on the matter here. REHDA is currently appealing to the Government for the ruling to be revisited.
An Update on the Malaysian Property Market (2009)
This paper was presented to the media in mid-December detailing the 2009 property scenario using recent statistics by REHDA Institute in collaboration with REHDA Malaysia.
The Malaysian Property Market (August 2009)
This paper was presented at the Malaysian National Real Estate Convention on 11 August 2009 and covers the following areas:
- Malaysia Property Development: The History
- Malaysia Property Development: The Current Scenario
- Malaysia Property Development: Outlook
- Malaysia Property Development:: Issues and Challenges
- Malaysia Property Development: REHDA's Proposal
Government to Review the Threshold for Foreign Property Acquisition
Following the announcement made by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) on the new FIC guideline which came into effect on 1 January 2010, President of REHDA Malaysia, Datuk Ng Seing Liong, JP expressed his concern that the new FIC Guideline which have increased the minimum price for residential property acquisition by foreigners to RM500,000 and above will only deter foreign investment into the country.
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