Rehda Malaysia marks 50th anniversary today

PETALING JAYA (May 21): The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Malaysia celebrates its 50th anniversary today, signifying half a century of property development representation.

The association held a simple plaque-signing and cake-cutting ceremony here at Wisma Rehda. Among the attendees were its National Council members which consist of Rehda Malaysia president Datuk Soam Heng Choon, Datuk Seri FD Iskandar (immediate past president), Datuk Seri Michael Yam Kong Choy (most recent past president), Datuk Khor Chap Jen (deputy president), Datuk NK Tong (vice president), Datuk Zaini Yusoff (vice president) and several others.

"Throughout the 50 years of our formation, we have played a vital role in the betterment of the property industry and nation, by being a key partner to the government in its various initiatives.

"We have also stood alongside the nation as it goes through many trials and tribulations, including the current Covid-19 global pandemic, and strives to continue supporting the government and industry to ensure the vitality of our economy," said Soam in a media statement.

"We take pride in our achievements and accomplishments thus far, and we are aware that we would not have come this far without our members, as well as other industry players that we work closely with. We take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude for the tremendous amount of support that we have received throughout the years.

"As we move forward as a responsive, respected, responsible and relevant non-governmental organisation (NGO), we endeavour to continue to serve the property industry, the nation and the rakyat. We pledge our commitment to fortify our strength and better improve ourselves in all ways possible. May Rehda Malaysia continue to prosper to its 100th Anniversary and beyond," declared Soam.

Rehda – initially known as Housing Developers’ Association (HDA) - was established May 21, 1970 with only 13 members. Today, the association has over 1,500 members all over Peninsular Malaysia with 11 state branches and a youth wing, which are responsible for a majority of the total real estate built in Malaysia.

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