Making homes affordable should be an objective of housing sector, says KRI
“We should not ‘brand’ affordable housing as an effort that only the government can provide,” said Suraya Ismail, Director of Research in Khazanah Research Institute.
Government should be fully responsible for delivery of affordable housing, says Rehda
The association explained that this would “eliminate the current practice of cross-subsidies that raise the costs of regularly priced housing, making it more expensive for the M40 rakyat to afford homes”.
Rehda Institute’s Singapore study trip offers learning opportunity for local industry players
Four-day study tour, which focused on Singapore’s best practices in the industry, was attended by 46 delegates from various sectors.
Mohammed Rashdan to step down as Gamuda deputy group MD
“His departure from the group is to focus his attention, energy and effort on serving his national duty.
MM2H: Rehda ‘encouraged’ by govt’s plan to review strict conditions
“The government’s intent to review the requirements as well as facilitate and expedite the processing of MM2H applications via a one-stop centre is definitely a step in the right direction,” said Datuk NK Tong, president of Rehda.
Rehda Institute and Bank Pembangunan to work on affordable housing research
"This partnership will enhance awareness and knowledge of affordable housing, which is crucial at times like this.
Rehda Institute calls for uniform framework of developer’s financial contribution to social housing
"Passing such housing delivery responsibilities to developers with burdensome imposition of the numerous compliance costs adds to cost of house prices, but not necessarily adding value to the final product.
Rehda applauds revamped budget, expresses concerns over materials price issue
“We reiterate that should the issue be left idle for too long it will have an adverse impact on house prices in the open market.
Kepemilikan rumah sedang bergerak ke arah yang betul, tetapi kemampumilikan boleh ditingkatkan, kata Rehda
Presiden Rehda Datuk NK Tong mencatat bahawa dalam hal memiliki rumah, Malaysia hampir mencapai 77%, yang merupakan salah satu yang tertinggi di dunia.
Homeownership going in the right direction, but affordability can be improved, says Rehda
President of Rehda Datuk NK Tong noted that in terms of homeownership, Malaysia is at almost 77%, which is one of the highest in the world.
