NEWS & EVENTS

The delegation of Real Estate & Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia Melaka Branch (REHDA Melaka) made a courtesy call on the new director of Jabatan Kerja Raya Melaka Tn Ir Hj Zulkifly A. Ghani on 11 August 2017 at his office. Led by the Branch Chairman Dato’ Sri Ngoh King Hua, the delegation was joined by the Most Recent Past Chairman Datuk Gwee Yew Kiat, Hon Secretary Mr Ngoh Chun How, Hon Advisor Datuk Ir Othman Abdul Rahim and Mr Lau Soon Watt.

The courtesy call was held to convey REHDA Melaka hearty greetings to him on the new appointment as well as to continue foster closer rapport and good working relationship with the JKR Melaka, particularly in addressing issues and challenges concerning road development in the State.

The director thanked REHDA Melaka for the visit and viewed that this kind of engagement will enhance better understanding and ideas sharing between both parties for the benefit of the state. He look forward to continue deliberation on challenges and feedback faced by private developers in next discussion session.

Present during the courtesy call including the head of road unit Pn Zuraini and Pn Zuiraika.

A delegation from Real Estate & Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia Melaka Branch (REHDA Melaka), on 8 August 2017 paid a courtesy call on Tn Zaidi Bin Johari, new director of Land & Mines Department Melaka.

The director welcomed the visit led by the Chairman, Dato’ Sri Ngoh King Hua and the association efforts in fostering good ties between government department and private sectors. Tn Zaidi also informed all that PTG Melaka have an open door policy and always welcome discussion with all industry players on matters of interest or concern related to all. PTG Melaka will assist to extend all necessary cooperation to all industry players within their scope and state policies.

Dato’ Sri Ngoh appreciated the open door policy implied by PTG Melaka and viewed that its will ease industry players to solicit feedback and seek professional counsel on their project development.

The two parties also discussed ideas and possible ways of deepening the collaboration between PTG Melaka and developers, including understanding on processes related to land development, appeal for the release of overhang unsold Bumiputera quota units, property selling price cap, E-Tanah matters, JUPEM2U matters, etc.

In order to ensure all concerns are dealt with effectively, Tn Zaidi hoping REHDA Melaka to make suggestions in writing related to land development in Melaka as enable PTG Melaka to take note on feedback from the industry players and making proper presentation for the review of state government.

On 2 August 2017, Real Estate & Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia Melaka Branch (REHDA Melaka) made a courtesy call on YBhg Hj Ismail Bin Hj Hasim Yang Dipertua of Majlis Perbandaran Alor Gajah, Melaka. The visit was made to foster ties between REHDA Melaka members and MPAG.

YDP Hj Ismail shared his viewpoints on the prospect of development in Alor Gajah with REHDA Melaka delegation. Both parties also discussed and exchange ideas on the challenges related to the housing and property development in Alor Gajah, which include OSC procedural, method of deposit payment to Local Authorities in Melaka, Planning Approval, technical comments during OSC meeting, etc. MPAG acknowledged ideas and problems faced by REHDA Melaka members and will extend their help within scope.

Courtesy call on the new general manager of TNB Melaka was held on 12 January 2017 at TNB Office at Banda Kaba. Aimed to further enhance the good working relationship as well as to discuss matters related to TNB Melaka. Tn Ir Ahmad Rezahan Bin Mohohammad welcomed the REHDA Melaka chairman & committee members for the visit and he is hoping to conduct consistent and proper engagement session between TNB Melaka and REHDA Melaka at least 3 times a year.

REHDA Melaka was represented by Dato’ Sri Ngoh King Hua, Datuk Anthony Cho JP, Mr Chee Siang Oy, Mr Francis Sia, Mr Choon Kean Nang, Mr Tay Sin Wah and Ir Teoh Kok Eng while TNB Officer attended the meeting including Encik Abdos SalamBin Mohd Isa, Encik Hj Ruslam Hussin, Ms Teo Siew Kim, Pn Azwa Binti Abas & Cik Camilla Lee.

Matters discussed: -

i. Size of Pencawang Pembahagian Utama (PPU) sub station
ii. The imposition of LED street lighting condition for project development in Melaka by MBMB.
iii. Service Level Agreement
iv. Standard & quality of works performed by TNB’s contractor

On 9 January 2017, REHDA Melaka paid a courtesy call on the director of Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Negeri Melaka (JPS Melaka) Tn Mohammad Radzi Bin Abdul Talib. The main objective of the courtesy call was to foster closer working relationship between developers and JPS Melaka. Issues discussed:
• Clarification the gradient of revetment
• Acquisition of discharge
• On Site Detention (OSD) & Kawasan Lapang
• River reserve and set back guideline
• Regional retention pond

REHDA Melaka led by the Chairman Dato’ Sri Ngoh King Hua paid a courtesy visit on YDP of Jasin Municipal Council, Tn Shadan Bin Othman on 23 December 2016 at MPJ Office to forge closer relationship between both parties as well as to discuss the future development planning of MPJ.