NEWS & EVENTS

On 4 September 2020, TNB Melaka hosted a stakeholder courtesy engagement with REHDA Melaka at Wisma TNB, MITC Melaka. REHDA Melaka delegation of 15 delegates led by Branch Chairman Datuk Ng Choon Koon was received warmly by Tn Khairizam Bin Ibrahim. Head of Customer Services Melaka, Retail Division, TNB.   

After the welcome greetings by Tn Khairizam, Datuk Ng took the opportunity to introduce his new Committee Members and Hon Advisors to team of TNB Melaka. He also raised about the feedback from members as follows:
- Slow processing and approval for connection charge, TNB award and TNB works.
- Timeframe for works completion by TNB’s contractor.
- Idea to expedite the processing and approval of connection charge for street lighting.
- Clarification on new requirement of lightning and surge protection system imposed by Suruhanjaya Tenaga.

During the session, TNB also briefed the delegates on the application process for the supply of electricity and Allo’s broadband. Several initiative being taken by TNB to expedite the project completion such as 28 days approval timeframe for issuance of certificate of completion and compliance. TNB also urged developers to notify TNB on any issue related to the TNB works done by their contractors for their immediate attention.

The session adjourned with both parties committed to work together closely especially to accelerate the post-COVID19 economic recovery process of all affected industry. REHDA Melaka’s special thanks to TNB Melaka for hosting a fruitful engagement session!

On 4 August 2020, REHDA Melaka made a courtesy call on Datuk Salhah Binti Salleh Timbalan Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Melaka to foster closer relationship between REHDA Melaka and Melaka State Government. During the 2 hour meeting, Dato’ Sri Ngoh recaptured on the proposal submitted to Majlis Tindakan Ekonomi Negeri Melaka (MTENM) earlier especially on the proposal related to the land development policy in Melaka, such as Bumiputera quota policy, unsold Bumiputera quota units release mechanism, development composition policy, etc. The meeting also discussed on the pre-workshop on land development policy conducted by Pejabat Tanah dan Galian Melaka (PTG) and Lembaga Perumahan Melaka (Melaka). Dato’ Sri Ngoh requested Datuk Salhah to allow REHDA Melaka representative to take part in the pre-workshop or workshop as to provide accurate feedback as industry players.

Datuk Salhah informed the meeting on the major economic generator for Melaka, namely the newly identified site for a Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) station located near the Green City, and between Mukim Durian Tunggal and Mukim Ayer Panas, the Kuala Linggi International Port (KLIP) project in Alor Gajah and the Melaka Port City, Tanjung Bruas Port in Tanjung Kling, which will create new business opportunities for local entrepreneurs and provide more employment opportunities for the locals.

Also present for the meeting include Encik Shaifulfazlee Bin Mohamad, Principal Assistant State Secretary, Mr Ngoh Chun How, Mr Chee Siang Oy, Mr Yeow Hoh Thai, Mr Tay Sin Wah and Mr Joe Cheong.

REHDA Melaka Branch members converged at REHDA Melaka Office on 7 August 2020, 10am for the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Besides receiving reports from Committee Members, this year’s AGM also saw four new faces being elected into the Committee Members for the term 2020 to 2022. Datuk Ng Choon Koon of Wawasan Intact Properties Sdn Bhd elected to helm REHDA Melaka Committee Member for the new term. Attended by 31 ordinary members, 2 subsidiary members, 4 Branch hon. Advisors and branch appointed auditor.

The new lineup of REHDA Melaka Committee Member for term 2020 - 2022 are:

Ex-officio of Melaka Branch Committee: -

The following members were appointed for the Annual Delegates' Conference (ADC) which will be held on 26 September 2020, 10 am at REHDA Malaysia, Wisma REHDA, No. 2 C, Jalan SS5D/6, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Name/Company

1. Datuk Ng Choon Koon, Wawasan Intact Properties Sdn Bhd
2. Mr Ngoh Chun How, NKS Development Sdn Bhd
3. Mr Joe Cheong Joo Khim, Country Villas Resort Sdn Bhd
4. Datin Chong Chin Wei, Fonion Development Sdn Bhd
5. Datuk Tay Chor Han, BJB Heights Sdn Bhd
6. Mr Tay Yuh Chuan, Salient Development Sdn Bhd
7. Ms Jojo Gwee Wei, PDG Property Sdn Bhd
8. Mr Tan Tian Sze, Asia Selatan Realty Sdn Bhd
9. Mr Chan Choon Peng, Malim Jaya (Melaka) Sdn Bhd
10. Mr Vethamuthu. K, Prima Maju Development Sdn Bhd

Dato’ Sri Ngoh King Hua and Datuk Seri Gwee Yew Kiat being National Council Member of the REHDA National Council will also attend the Delegates' Conference.

REHDA Melaka was grateful to pay a courtesy call on Tuan Yang Terutama Yang Di-Pertua of the State of Melaka, Tun Datuk Seri Dr. Hj. Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam on 13 July 2020 at TYT Office.  The courtesy call was led by the Branch Chairman, Dato’ Sri Ngoh King Hua and joined by 6 Committee Members.  The visit aimed to congratulate Tun Datuk Seri Dr. Hj. Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam on the appointment of His Excellency the Yang-Di-Pertua Negeri Melaka.

The 1 hour visit started with a souvenir presentation by the Branch Chairman.  Both parties shared views on potential development and investment opportunities in Melaka for the betterment of Melaka, especially for the benefit of the people of Melaka.

REHDA Melaka sincere thanks to Tun Datuk Seri Dr. Hj. Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam for the warm welcome and kind hospitality extended to REHDA Melaka delegates during the visit.

A delegation from REHDA Melaka paid a courtesy call to Tn Mohd Salleh Bin Hamidom, the Executive Director of Lembaga Perumahan Melaka, on 8 July 2020.

Dato’ Sri Ngoh King Hua congratulated Tn Mohd Salleh on his recent appointment as the Executive Director of Lembaga Perumahan Melaka and believed that with his great experience in the housing industry, Lembaga Perumahan Melaka and REHDA Melaka will continue to cooperate towards the betterment of housing industry in Melaka.

The delegation was led by Dato’ Sri Ngoh King Hua, Chairman of REHDA Melaka. Lembaga Perumahan Melaka Melaka was joined by Pn Ummi Kalthoon Binti Dollah, Tn Mohd Iskandar Zulkanain Bin Talib, Tn Abdul Majid Bin Nasir, Senior Officers of Lembaga Perumahan Melaka.

On 30 June 2020, REHDA Melaka paid a courtesy call on the new Chief Executive Officer of SAMB, Tn Abdul Rashid Bin Ab Rahman with an objective to strengthen both parties’ relationship and cooperation.  Tn Abdul Rashid thanked REHDA Melaka Chairman and Committee Members for this courtesy visit which he believed that it will benefit developers of REHDA Melaka and SAMB.  Tn Abdul Rashid also briefed on the state’s water supply challenges.

Among issues discussed were SAMB new requirement on elevated water tank and suction, tapping point, SAMB registered plumber, and etc.