News about Rehda

PETALING JAYA (July 14): The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Institute will bring together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders and international experts at the Regional Housing Conference 2026 later this month to discuss reforms aimed at building a more equitable and sustainable housing ecosystem, as Malaysia prepares its National Housing Policy 3.

SUBANG JAYA (July 3): On paper, most final-year students already look “ready” for the job market: degrees, internships, co-curriculars and LinkedIn profiles in place.

PETALING JAYA (June 29): The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Malaysia has elected Datuk Zaini Yusoff of S P Setia Bhd as its new president for the 2026–2028 term, following the conclusion of Datuk Ho Hon Sang’s two-year tenure at the helm.

PETALING JAYA (June 27): Rehda Institute has launched the second edition of its Property Development Handbook, an updated industry reference incorporating the latest regulatory, sustainability and digitalisation developments to help developers, consultants, regulators and academics navigate Malaysia's increasingly complex property development landscape.

SUBANG JAYA (June 25): Sustainability matters more than profit, with long-term survival taking priority over short-term gains in business strategy, as companies are pushed to focus on resilience, discipline and continuous value creation over quick wins.

This article appeared in the May 12, 2026 issue of the monthly print edition.

PETALING JAYA (May 22): The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (Rehda) Wilayah Persekutuan (Kuala Lumpur) has elected a new branch committee for the 2026–2028 term following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held yesterday, at Wisma Rehda here.

PETALING JAYA (May 21): The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (Rehda) has expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) for its continued commitment to supporting the housing industry through Inisiatif Simen Rahmah amid rising construction material costs and ongoing global economic pressures.

PETALING JAYA (May 13): The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (Rehda) Malaysia has expressed support for the proposed introduction of an “Option to Purchase” (OTP) clause under the new Real Property Development Act, which is expected to replace the current Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 (Act 118).

PETALING JAYA (April 30): The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Institute Youth Initiative (RIYI) 2026 recently held its first corporate mentorship session, bringing together about 50 students from over 15 universities nationwide to engage directly with industry leaders and gain early exposure to workplace expectations in the built-environment sector.