NEWS & EVENTS

Courtesy visit to Lembaga Perumahan Melaka (LPM) led by Branch Chairperson Datuk Ngoh Chun How which aimed at fostering closer relationship between REHDA Melaka and LPM was held on 31 May 2024. The meeting was chaired by the Executive Director of Lembaga Perumahan Melaka Datuk Tpr Hj. Murad Bin Hj. Husin. Several topic & idea which include view on Garis Panduan & Piawaian Perancangan Negeri Melaka were discussed during the meeting for the betterment of housing industry in Melaka.

Those attended include Senior Officer of LPM Encik Mohd Salleh Bin Hamidom, Encik Mohd Iskandar Zulkarnain Bin Talib, Encik Muhamad Ikmal Bin Jamaluddin & Encik Hairil Azmi Bin Rabu. REHDA Melaka was represented by Datuk Seri Poh Geok Seng, Dato’ Sri Ngoh King Hua, Datuk Seri Gwee Yew Kiat, Mr Yeow Hoh Thai, Datuk Harold Ong & Mr Yow Song Yoong.

On 11 May 2024, REHDA Melaka successfully held the REHDA Melaka Exclusive Networking & Get-Together Night 2024 which was well attended by 270 members and distinguished guests, which include all past chairmen of REHDA Melaka. This exclusive event, aimed to empower fellow members and all related housing industry players through the exclusive networking sessions. This event was not only a testament to the collective strength as an association but also an opportunity for all to foster closer ties and strengthen working relationship. Participants had the opportunity to connect, collaborate and share experiences, creating a supportive housing community.

The highlight of the event was the installation ceremony of the new lineup of the newly elected REHDA Melaka Committee Members for term 2024 to 2026 under the chairmanship of Datuk Ngoh Chun How, witnessed by YBhg Datuk Kesavan P Krishan, REHDA Melaka Hon Advisor. REHDA Melaka Exemplary Award also being honored to Mr Chee Siang Oy and Mr Tay Sin Wah for their 30 and 40 years of active involvement in REHDA Melaka respectively.

Heartfelt thanks to all attended members, industry players and corporate event sponsors (MHub, Ajiya, Shun Yi, CBRE WTW, Konzept ID, Hager & Feruni). The support and participation played a key role in the success of REHDA Melaka event!

REHDA Melaka Annual General Meeting was held successfully on 10 May 20024 at REHDA Melaka Office. REHDA Melaka names Datuk Ngoh Chun How of NKS Development Sdn Bhd as Branch Chairperson and Datuk Seri Poh Geok Seng of PB Realty Sdn Bhd as Deputy Chairperson for term 2024/2026 on the same day after REHDA Melaka elected its new committee members at the meeting.

The newly elected Chairperson Datuk Ngoh Chun How thanked Datuk Ng Choon Koon, who led the association with utmost dedication towards the betterment of the industry for the past four years and for what he has achieved for REHDA Melaka members and for the industry in spite of the pandemic.

REHDA Melaka New Committee Line-up 2024/2026:
Datuk Ngoh Chun How DPSM
NKS Development Sdn Bhd
Chairperson

Datuk Ng Choon Koon DMSM, DIMP, BKT, PJP, LL.B (HONS.) CLP
Wawasan Intact Properties Sdn Bhd
Immediate Past Chairman / Ex-Officio

Dato’ Sri Ngoh King Hua SSAP, DMSM
Grand City Development Sdn Bhd
Most Recent Past Chairman / Ex-Officio

Datuk Seri Poh Geok Seng DGSM, DPSM
PB Realty Sdn Bhd
Deputy Chairperson

Ms Jojo Gwee Wei
PDG Property Sdn Bhd
Hon Secretary

Mr Yeow Hoh Thai
GJH Development Sdn Bhd
Asst. Secretary

Mr Joe Cheong Joo Khim
Country Villas Resort Sdn Bhd
Treasurer

Datuk Tay Chor Han DPSM
BJB Heights Sdn Bhd
Committee Member

Datuk Ong Tjoei Aik Harold DPSM
Dharmadi Homes Sdn Bhd
Committee Member

Mr Alan Tee Kai Loon
Shang Height Realty Sdn Bhd
Committee Member

Mr Tan Tian Sze
Asia Selatan Realty Sdn Bhd
Committee Member

Mr Nick Ngoh Way Shain
Gene & Quin Realty Sdn Bhd
Committee Member

Mr Jacky Toh Kie Chieh
Parkland Residence Sdn Bhd
Committee Member

Mr Tay Yuh Chuan
Salient Development Sdn Bhd
Committee Member

Mr Yow Song Yoong
Teobros Development Sdn Bhd
Committee Member

An engagement session between TNB Melaka and REHDA Melaka chaired by Tn Khairizam Ibrahim, Head of Customer Services Melaka, Retail Division, TNB was held on 3 April 2024 to discuss on issues related to TNB supply, street lighting application, and etc.

It was an enlightening meeting, and we hope that the meeting will address some of members' issues for the betterment of the state housing and property industry.

A waste management company SWM Environment had paid a courtesy visit to REHDA Melaka to introduce their recycling initiatives to the Branch Committee Members as well to foster closer collaboration between SWM and REHDA Melaka members.

During the discussion, Pn Nurul Liza binti Mohd Najib, the company Manager of Corporate Communications and Government Affairs, briefed attendees on their incentive-based programe called KITARecycle programme for recycling initiative across the three southern states in Malaysia, namely Johor, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan. The proramme is a reward recycling program aims to motivate people to engage in recycling activities and earn reward points, which may then be exchanged for cash via online banking.

SWM is inviting developers in Melaka to collaborate with SWM to become “SWM Strategic Partners” to provide and set up recycling facilities, namely the KITARecycle Drive-Thru Center or rumah KITARecycle in residential areas. With the establishment of recycling facilities, it is expected that the recycling rate of waste materials will significantly increase, reducing the amount of waste entering landfills.

1 December 2023 – The Branch had an engagement session with Syarikat Air Melaka Berhad (SAMB) chaired by SAMB Chief Executive Officer Encik Abdul Rashid Bin Ab Rahman at Wisma Air Melaka. SAMB briefed generally on the new “e-Permohonan SAMB” processes and timeframes. Several issues faced by members were discussed, which including SAMB’s elevated water tank requirement, delay in approval process, cost for pipe laying by developers and etc.

REHDA Melaka representatives also had the opportunity to visit the newly established dashboard system “SAMB Smart Intelligent Command Centre” (SICC) led by Encik Abdul Rashid. The main objective of SICC is to monitor the collection and analysis of various operational data starting from raw water, the distribution of treated water supply across the state as well as consumer complaints, as more accurate data could be received directly to facilitate strategic planning and action by all parties.

It was a fruitful session with the CEO proposing a more precise workshop to obtain industry updates and to discuss challenges faced by SAMB and developers.