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The group: Rehda Institute, Rehda Wilayah Persekutuan (Kuala Lumpur) Branch, and GreenRE Sdn Bhd.

REHDA stated that Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming clearly signified the “government’s willingness and readiness to focus on the rakyat’s needs and to take all industry stakeholders’ opinions into consideration, to ensure the property industry remains robust and healthy”.

REHDA however expressed “trepidation pertaining the announcement to increase the stamp duty for foreign residential ownership, from the current 4% to 8%.

Technology, when applied thoughtfully, can enhance human experiences by reimagining heritage, improving accessibility, and enriching cultural expression.

“Without people, there is no reason for businesses to invest, as culture is not just about tourism; it’s about identity and longevity.

The landmarks include Seri Negara, the National Textiles Museum, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, and the old General Post Office in KL.

Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif: Whether you are a developer, professional, academic or simply a resident, WCSC 2025 is a platform to exchange knowledge and best practices, and to address the challenges of managing a growing city like Kuala Lumpur.

Chin Hin Group Property board adviser Ngian Siew Siong: Fancy, elaborate facades may look impressive in brochures, but multi-colour or protruding elements are hard to maintain, repaint, and can increase costs over time.

Tong noted that while the mandatory afforable housing quota is well intended, a blanket requirement often results in a disconnect between supply and demand.

The company is still watching and assessing the potential impact on its new projects, group managing director Datuk Seri Azmir Merican said at a post-earnings briefing.