Members Handbook

REAL ESTATE AND HOUSING DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA

WISMA REHDA
NO.2C, JALAN SS5D/6
KELANA JAYA
47301 PETALING JAYA
Tel: 03-7803 2978
Fax: 03-7803 5285
E-mail: secretariat@rehda.com
Website: www.rehda.com

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First Printing, 2014

Real Estate and Housing Developers Association Malaysia,

Wisma REHDA,
No.2C, Jalan SS5D/6
Kelana Jaya
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

www.rehda.com

Disclaimer:
This handbook serves only as a guide to members of REHDA. Whilst every effort was made to ensure
that the information in this book was correct at printing time, members are advised to refer to the
source of the information stated. The Association shall not be held liable for any loss/damages
incurred due to the use of information provided in this Members Handbook.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD BY PRESIDENT

PART 1

INFORMATION ON THE HOUSING AND PROPERTY INDUSTRY

Acts Governing the Housing and Property Industry
Legal Obligations of a Housing Developer
Licensing
Key Statistics A Quick Guide

PART 2

REHDA MALAYSIA
Past Presidents of REHDA Malaysia
About REHDA Malaysia
Code of Ethics
Organisation Structure
Annual Delegates Conference (ADC)
National Council and Exco
REHDA Branches
REHDA Working Committees & Task Force
REHDA Secretariat
REHDA Youth
REHDA Institute
GreenRE Sdn Bhd
REHDAs Milestone
REHDAs Engagement
REHDA Headquarters Wisma REHDA
REHDAs Yearly General Calendar
REHDAs Policy Statements

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MEMBERSHIP
Types of Membership
Becoming a REHDA Member
Members Benefits
Whats Inside the Membership Package
Exclusive Rates Only for Members
Activities Organised For Members
Future Members Benefits

USEFUL CONTACTS
REHDA Secretariat
REHDA Branches
REHDA Institute
REHDA Youth
GreenRE Sdn Bhd

FOREWORD BY PRESIDENT
Dear REHDA Members,
It is with great pleasure that I present to you our very own REHDA
Members Handbook, a handy guide packed with information that a
member needs to know about the Association and its membership.
As a REHDA member, you are part of an exclusive network of like
minded industry players at the forefront of the real estate and
housing development business. Since its founding in 1970, REHDA has
gone to great lengths to advocate and lobby for and on behalf of its
members while striving to protect and safeguard its rights on an equitable and fair basis. It
also exists to ensure that other stakeholders interests are also taken into account in line
with democratic practices and the principles as enshrined in the Malaysian constitution.
With this Handbook, we hope all members especially the newer ones, will have a better
understanding of the Association which include its organisation structure, benefits of being
a member, our industry presence, REHDAs stand on industry issues and policies, our
activities and our aspiration. In addition, the Handbook also provides important industry
information for members quick referral and acts as a guideline on industry matters. All acts
governing the housing and property industry are also listed for the reference of members.
We hope that this Handbook would provide a comprehensive guide for the benefit of all
REHDA members and while compliance with the various Government legislations and
regulations is imperative, members must adopt best practices and be socially,
environmentally and economically sustainable. We would urge members to continuously
uphold the integrity of the Association and to walk the talk of being a Responsible,
Responsive, Respected and a Relevant NGO.
I would like to place on record my utmost gratitude to the Membership Taskforce, led by
Yang Berbahagia Dato Ricque Liew and the rest of the members, Datuk Hj Muztaza Hj
Mohamad, Datuk NK Tong, Dato Sekarnor Che Omar, Mr Teh Boon Ghee, Dr Lee Ville, Mr
Wong Wen Chet, Mr Ng Boon Chan and the secretariat support staff for their ideas and
contribution, relentless hard work and commitment in making this Handbook a reality for
without them the publication of this Handbook may not have materialised.
Finally I pray that REHDA members would find this Handbook interesting reading and a good
reference as your organisation gets on with enriching peoples lives and the business of
nation building.
With best wishes and salam sejathera.
REAL ESTATE AND HOUSING DEVELOPERS ASSSOCIATION MALAYSIA
Datuk Seri Michael KC Yam, SMW, DSNS
President, 2010 2014

PART 1
INFORMATION ON
THE HOUSING
AND
PROPERTY INDUSTRY

ACTS GOVERNING THE HOUSING AND PROPERTY INDUSTRY

Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government

Federal Territory (Planning) Act 1982 (Act 267)

Housing Development (Control & Licensing) Act 1966 (Act 118)
Housing Development (Control & Licensing) Regulations 1989
Housing Development (Housing Development Account) Regulations 1991
Housing Development (Tribunal for Homebuyers Claims) Regulations 2002
Housing Development (Compounding of Offences) Regulations 2002
Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171)
Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672)
Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation Act 2007 (Act 673)
Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757) replacing Building and Common Property
(Maintenance & Management) Act 2007 (Act 663)
Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (Act 133)
Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172)
Uniform Building By-Laws 1984

Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment

Drainage Works Act 1954 (Act 354)

Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127)
Federal Land Commissioner Act 1957 (Act 349)
Irrigation Areas Act 1953 (Act 386)
Land Acquisition Act 1960 (Act 486)
Land Conservation Act 1960 (Act 385)
Licensed Land Surveyors Act 1958 (Act 458)
National Land Code 1965 (Act 65)
Strata Titles Act 1985 (Act 318)

Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water

Electricity Supply Act 1990 (Act 447)

Energy Commission Act 2001 (Act 610)
Water Services Industry Act (WSIA) 2006 (Act 655)
Water Services Industry (Water Reticulation and Plumbing) Rules 2014
Water Services Industry (Water Services Deposits, Fees and Charges) Regulations
2014

Other Related Legislations

Architects Act 1967 (Act 117)

Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588)
Companies Act 1965 (Act 125)
Construction Industry Development Board Act 1994 (Act 520)

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Contracts Act 1950 (Act 136)

Income Tax Act 1967 (Revised 1971) (Act 53)
Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 (Act 589)
National Land Rehabilitation and Consolidation Authority Act 1997 (Act 570)
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514)
Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 ( Act 169)
Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Act 138)
Stamp Act 1949 (Act 378)
Town Planners Act 1995 (Act 538)
Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents Act 1981 (Act 242)

LEGAL OBLIGATIONS OF A HOUSING DEVELOPER

Housing development in Malaysia is governed by the Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing
and Local Government (KPKT) which is responsible for planning, coordinating, and
implementing comprehensive housing programmes and policies to ensure provision of
adequate affordable housing to the nation in a sustainable manner.

A housing developer is defined as any person, body of persons, company, firm or society
(by whatever name described), who or which engages in or carries on or undertakes or
causes to be undertaken a housing development, and in a case where the housing developer
is under liquidation, includes a person or body appointed by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be the provisional liquidator or liquidator for the housing developer.

A housing development means to develop or construct or cause to be constructed in any

manner whatsoever more than four units of housing accommodation and includes the
collection of moneys or the carrying on of any building operations for the purpose of
erecting housing accommodation in, on, over or under any land; or the sale of more than
four lots of land or building lots with the view of constructing more than four units of
housing accommodation.
[Source: Housing Development (Control And Licensing) Act 1966 (Act 118)]

A housing developer needs to obtain a developers licence from KPKT as provided for under
Section 5 of the Housing Development (Control And Licensing) Act 1966 (Act 118).

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LICENSING
Licensing of Housing Developers
Under Section 6 of the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966, the conditions or
restrictions for the grant of a licence are:
Paid up capital of not less than RM250,000
Deposit of not less than RM200,000 with the Controller (until after the expiry of the defects
liability period).
The Applicant has not been convicted of an offence involving fraud.
The Applicant is not a bankrupt.
The Applicant has not been convicted for an offence under this Act and fined exceeding RM
10,000 or imprisonment.
The Applicant is not a director of a licenced housing developer which has been wound up by a
court.

Business Licensing Electronic Support System (BLESS)

The types of online applications for housing development which can be done through BLESS
include:
(a) Registration of housing developers
(b) Housing developers license
(c) Advertising and sales permit
(d) Renewal of housing developers license
(e) Renewal of advertising and sales permit
(f) Submission of progress report (Form 7F)
All housing developers are required to register with this portal. Registration is only done
once. Each developer is required to have an e-mail to sign-up and register.
Loghttp://www.bless.gov.my and follow the steps below to register with MyGov portal:

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Documents to be Submitted When Applying for Developers License Under Regulation 3 of

the Housing Development (Control And Licensing) Regulations 1989
1. Application Form LR2/2007 (Refer to KPKT online services: www.malaysia.gov.my).
2. Processing fee of RM50.00 made payable to the Housing Controller.
3. Copy of Land Title documents.
4. Official search certificate.
5. Approval for land conversion / surrender and re-alienation / proposed housing scheme.
6. Form 5A/7G of the National Code / Jadual III and complete payment receipts.
7. Approval for sub-division and amalgamation and Form 9A/7D/9C of the National Land
Code.
8. Letter of approval for Planning Permission / Development Order from Local Authority
(LA).
9. Approved site / layout plan.
10. Copy of approved pre-computation plan.
11. Certification from the Board of Surveyors.
12. Joint venture agreement between the landowner (if the land does not belong to the
developer). This agreement must provide for the compliance of Regulation 5(5)(a),
Regulation 10 and Regulation 11 of the Housing Development (Control and Licensing)

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Regulation 1989 or Form 14A of the National Land Code with stamp duty and
assessment duly paid to indicate that the transfer of ownership is in process.
13. Copy of the latest audited accounts or management accounts (for new companies).
14. Statutory declaration in Form L2C with particular reference to para (f) Form L2C can be
downloaded from http://ehome.kpkt.gov.my.
15. Latest Form 49, Companies Act 1965.
16. Form 24, Companies Act 1965 and the latest Form of Annual Return showing paid up
capital in cash is not less than RM250,000.00.
17. Cash flow statement of the project highlight total inflow, total outflow and surplus.
18. Memorandum and Articles of Association or Certificate of Registration of Business or ByLaws of Association (stating the activity as a Housing Developer).
19. Corporate structure which shows the status of the company/subsidiary/holding
company/associate involved in housing development.
Source: Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government
Documents to be Submitted When Applying for Advertisement And Sales Permit Under
Regulations 5 & 6 of the Housing Development (Control And Licensing) Regulations 1989
1. Application Form LR3/2007 (Refer to KPKT online services: www.malaysia.gov.my).
2. Processing fee of RM50.00 made payable to the Housing Controller.
3. Approval letter for building plan from Local Authority (PBT).
4. Valid approved building plan with validity date.
5. Copy of Start Work Notice (Form B) - if building plan is already expired.
6. Three (3) copies of the draft advertisement and other proposed advertisements.
Brochure in Bahasa Malaysia is compulsory.
7. The draft brochure must indicate the typical floor plan as well as the detailed
measurements and specifications in Bahasa Malaysia.
8. The statement ....subject to change... must be omitted from all advertisements.
9. Price list of every unit of housing accommodation according to type.
10. Confirmation of charges on land - whether or not it is charged to any financial
institutions, or free from any charges.
11. Approval letter on the pricing for low cost housing from the State Authority.
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Note:
i.

The drafts of brochure and other proposed advertisements must comply with
Regulation 6 of the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Regulations
1989, clearly stating:a) the housing developers license number and validity date;
b) the advertisement and sale permit number and validity date;
c) the name and address of the licensed housing developer and his
authorized agent, power of attorney holder of project management
company if any, as approved by the Controller;
d) the tenure of the land, if the land is leasehold, its expiry date, restriction
in interest and encumbrances, if any, to which the land is subject;
e) the description of the proposed housing accommodation;
ea) any parking lot which is an accessory parcel to the housing
accommodation in a parcel and which does not form part of the common
property of the accommodation;
f) the name of the housing development, if any;
g) the expected date of completion of the proposed housing development;
h) the selling price of each type of housing accommodation;
ha) where applicable, the minimum and maximum selling price of each type
of housing accommodation;
i) the number of units of each type available; and
j) the name of the Appropriate Authority approving the building plans and
the reference number.

Source: Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government

Note : Information is correct as at the time of printing.
Duties of a Licensed Housing Developer Under Section 7, Housing Development (Control
And Licensing) Act 1966
A licensed housing developer shall:1. Within four weeks of the making of any alterations in or to any of the documents
submitted to the Controller under section 5 (3) furnish to the Controller written
particulars of the alterations;

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2. Exhibit at all times in a conspicuous position in any office and branch office of the
licensed housing developer and at any other place where a sale of housing
accommodation is conducted, a copy of his licence, advertisement and sale permit and a
copy of his last audited balance sheet as soon as the same is available and such
information as the present or former full name, usual residential address, nationality,
nationality of origin (where the present nationality is not of that origin), business or
occupation (if any) of each person who has the control and management of the business
of the licensed housing developer and particulars of any other directorship held by that
person;
3. Keep or cause to be kept in his office in West Malaysia such accounting and other
records as will sufficiently explain the transactions and the financial position of the
licensed housing developer and enable true and fair profit and loss accounts and
balance-sheets and any documents required to be attached thereto to be prepared from
time to time, and shall cause these records to be kept in such manner as to enable them
to be conveniently and properly audited;
4. Every year appoint an auditor or auditors in the manner required under section 9;
5. Within six months after the close of the financial year of the licensed housing developer
in question send to the Controller and also publish in the Gazette a copy of the report of
the auditor prepared under section 9 together with a copy of his balance-sheet and
profit and loss account;
6. Not later than the 21st day of January and the 21st day of July of each year or at such
frequency as may be determined by the Controller from time to time or upon the
request of the Controller, send to the Controller a correct and complete statement in
writing made on oath or affirmation, in such form and containing such information as
the Controller may from time to time determine, on the progress of the housing
development which the housing developer is engaged in, carries on or undertakes or
cause to be undertaken until certificate of completion and compliance have been issued
for all the housing accommodation in that housing development;
7. Where he considers that he is likely to become unable to meet his obligations to the
purchasers at any stage of the housing development before the issuance of the
certificate of completion and compliance, forthwith inform the Controller of such fact;

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8. Undertake the following:i. within twenty-one days from the date of receipt by the housing developer of the
certificate of completion and compliance, submit such certificate to the
Controller; and
ii. within twenty-one days after the date of handing over of vacant possession to
the first purchaser of the housing accommodation in the housing development,
inform the Controller in writing of the handing over;
9. Inform the Controller of any refusal in the issuance of certificate of completion and
compliance;
10. Ensure that the development of the housing accommodation has been carried out in
accordance with any requirements prescribed under any law regulating buildings and
has exercised all such diligence as may be required for the issuance of certificate of
completion and compliance and for the issuance and transfer of the titles to the housing
accommodation to purchasers; and
11. Inform the Controller of the progress in the issuance of separate or strata titles for the
housing accommodation and the transfer of such titles to the purchasers at such
frequency as may be determined by the Controller beginning from the date of the
handing over of vacant possession to the first purchaser of the housing accommodation
in the housing development until separate or strata titles for all the housing
accommodation have been issued.
Source: Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 (Act 118)

One-Stop-Centre for Approval (OSC 3.0)

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APPLICANT

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ENGENEERING PLAN
Engineering Department,
PBT
Structural Plan
Earth Work Plan
Road and Drainage Plan
Street Lighting Plan
Utility Reticulations Plan
Detail Utility Plan

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APPLICANT

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4.1
APPLICANT
Deposit Notification
for Interim Inspection

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5.1

APPLICANT
Submit request for clearances
Testing and commissioning report
submitted

5.11 APPLICANT
Receive clearance
letters CCC

6.1 APPLICANT
Deposit 2 copies CCC &
Form G within 14 days
after CCC issues

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KEY STATISTICS A QUICK GUIDE

MALAYSIA : ECONOMIC & DEMOGRAPHIC
Year

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013 (e)

2014 (f)

Population

27.2

27.9

27.9

28.3

29.0

29.3

29.7

30.1

GDP Growth
Rate
Construction
Sector
Services

6.3%

4.6%

5.9%

7.4%

5.1%

5.6%

4.5 5.0%

7.3%

4.2%

5.8%

11.4%

4.7%

18.1%

10.6%

5.0
5.5%
9.6%

7.4%

10.2%

7.4%

7.4%

7.0%

6.4%

5.5%

5.7%

Notes :

(e)

estimate

(f)

Forecast

Source: Dept of Statistics, EPU

HOUSING STOCK (2007 2013)

Year

No. of Units

2007

4,063,167

2008

4,193,150

2009

4,338,609

2010

4,446,085

2011

4,547,971

2012

4,640,269

2013

4,718,534

4,718,534
4,640,269

No. of Units

4,547,971
4,446,085
4,338,609

4,193,150
4,063,167

2007

2008

2009

2010

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2011

2012

2013

TOTAL VOLUME AND VALUE OF PROPERTIES TRANSACTED BY SUB-SECTOR (2013)

Types

Number of Units

Value (RM
Million)

Residential

246,225

72,060.41

Agricultural

70,698

13,283.43

Commercial

34,298

35,561.94

Industrial

8,418

12,328.57

Development Land

21,455

19,121.53

Total

381,130

152,372.12
Source: NAPIC

VOLUME OF RESIDENTIAL TRANSACTIONS 2003 - 2013

Source: NAPIC

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VALUE OF RESIDENTIAL TRANSACTIONS (RM MILLION) 2003 - 2013

Source: NAPIC

MALAYSIA HOUSE PRICE INDEX 2000 - 2013

Source: NAPIC

EXISTING STOCK, INCOMING SUPPLY AND PLANNED SUPPLY AS AT Q4 2013

Source: NAPIC

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HOUSING APPROVALS AND APPLICATION OF NEW ADVERTISEMENT & SALE PERMITS

Year

Housing
Approval

Housing Sales and Advertising

2006

130464

New Permits
991

2007

115442

1011

1696

2008

93784

820

1476

2009

97716

921

1697

2010

120801

1068

1519

2011

159653

1240

1482

2012

235249

1387

1849

2013

177568

272*

424*

Notes: * Data until March 2013

Renewals
1676

Source: Bank Negara Malaysia

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DIRECTION OF LENDING
Year

Construction
(mil)

Purchase of Residential
Property (mil)

Purchase of NonResidential Property

(mil)

Real Estate
(mil)

Broad Property
Sector (mil)

2006

11,218.8

39,716.5

15,796.7

5,604.0

72,336.0

2007

19,825.8

55,549.8

25,766.4

5,412.0

106,554.0

2008

21,280.3

64,975.5

30,960.5

5,570.1

122,786.4

2009

21,557.8

77,356.0

26,780.5

4,089.9

129,784.2

2010

28,054.6

90,818.6

40,171.3

5,410.9

164,455.4

2011

34,711.9

101,429.8

52,739.5

5,670.2

194,551.4

2012

35,428.2

99,224.9

53,083.2

4,834.3

192,570.6

2013

34,319.1

128,392.7

51,628.6

6,373.7

220,714.1

Source: Bank Negara Malaysia

RM Mil
250,000.0

200,000.0

150,000.0
Broad Property
Sector

100,000.0

50,000.0

0.0
2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Year

RM Mil

140,000.0
120,000.0

Construction

100,000.0
Purchase of
Residential
Property

80,000.0
60,000.0
40,000.0

Purchase of NonResidential
Property

20,000.0

Real Estate

0.0
2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

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2012

2013

Year

PART 2
REHDA MALAYSIA
Responsive. Respected. Responsible. Relevant

PAST PRESIDENTS OF REHDA MALAYSIA

The Late Y Bhg Tan Sri Lee Yan Lian

1970 - 1972
The Late Y Bhg Tan Sri Dato (Dr) Teo Soo Cheng (Deceased)
1972 - 1974
Y Bhg Dato Tan Chin Nam JMN, SPMT
1974 1978
YAM Tunku Tan Sri Dato Osman Ahmad
1978 - 1982
Y Bhg Dato Seri Kee Yong Wee DPNS
1982 - 1986
Mr M K Sen
1986 - 1990
Y Bhg Dato Teo Chiang Kok DSSA
1990 - 1994
Mr Lawrence Chan Kek Tong JMN, KMN, SSA
1994 - 1998
Y Bhg Tan Sri Datuk Eddy Chen LokLoi PJN, DMSM
1998 2002
Y Bhg Dato Jeffrey Ng Tiong Lip DSPN
2002 - 2006
Y Bhg Datuk Ng SeingLiong PJN, JP
2006 - 2010
Y Bhg Datuk Seri Michael KC Yam SMW, DSNS
2010-2014

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ABOUT REHDA MALAYSIA

REHDA Malaysia is an association of real estate and housing developers established on
21May 1970. Formerly known as the Housing Developers Association (HDA), it was later
renamed as the Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (REHDA) in 2000 to reflect
members broad diversified portfolio which include residential, mixed township,
commercial, shopping complexes, golf courses, hotels and other real estate developments.

REHDA has since grown from strength to strength to position itself as a key partner in the
nations socio economic development. From an association of 13 pioneer members, REHDA
boasts a membership of over 1,000 developers today who are responsible for some 80% of
the total real estate built. With 11 branches across the Peninsular Malaysia, REHDA is
recognised as the leading representative body for private property developers at federal,
state and local government levels. Throughout the years, REHDA members have contributed
to the countrys property industry by building more than 4.6 mil housing units to date and
contributed in excess of RM20 billion annually to Malaysias GDP, impacting 140 upstream
and downstream industries.

REHDA Malaysia continuously advocates to its members to adopt best practices in their
business conducts and to adhere to REHDAs 4Rs tagline; to be a Responsive, Respected,
Responsible and Relevant NGO.

Our objectives are to:

promote and coordinate the property development activities with a view towards
contributing effectively to the economic development and improving the housing
delivery system of the country;

promote measures aimed at securing improvements pertaining to the techniques and

methods of development;

study issues and challenges confronting the industry and propose solutions to the
authorities through the relevant ministries, departments and agencies; and

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protect and safeguard the legitimate interests of members, in particular, to dialogue

with the government and its agencies on matters pertaining to policy, finance,
legislation, technical standards and administrative procedures, affecting the
development activities.

Code of Ethics
Members of REHDA shall adhere to the Associations Code of Ethics:
That it shall be known to all men that members of REHDA Malaysia are distinct by their
integrity, reliability and fairness, this Code of Ethics shall serve to guide and inspire all
developers to faithfully honour as well as observe the principles hereinafter stated:
To act in accordance with the rules and constitution of REHDA Malaysia;
To uphold at all times the dignity and reputation of REHDA Malaysia;
To be guided at all times in dealings with clients, fellow developers and others by a
sense of honour, fairness, propriety and mutual respect; and
To strive for excellence in the daily conduct of ones business as well as maintain the
dignity of the real estate and housing industry.
In cognizance and support of the nobility and worthiness of the above mentioned principles
we hereby set our hand in testimony.

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Organisation Structure

Annual Delegates Conference (ADC)

The supreme authority of the Association is vested in the Delegates Conference which is
held once a year, known as the Annual Delegates Conference (ADC). The Associations
activities and financial statement for the past one year is tabled for members information
and discussion at the ADC. Delegates to the ADC comprise the National Council and Branch
delegates, whom are duly elected at the respective Branches Annual General Meetings
(AGM).

National Council and EXCO

The Association is spearheaded by its National Council that comprises an Executive
Committee (EXCO), State Branch Chairmen and elected Council Members. Election of
REHDA National Council is carried out every 2 years at alternate ADC.

The National Council of REHDA is very active in engaging the Federal and State governments
and their relevant agencies in meetings and dialogue sessions to channel members
feedback and promote better policies and problems resolutions in various areas concerning
the industry.

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REHDA Branches
REHDA has 11 branches representing 12 states nationwide. Each Branch is led by a State
Branch Chairman and the Branch affairs are managed by a team of elected committee
members.

REHDA Working Committees and Task Force

Macro Policies and Legislation Committee

Study and provide feedback on proposed/amendments to laws and regulations,

policies and guidelines

Participate in dialogues, consultation and meetings and make representation to the

Government and other agencies/authorities

Interact with other professional and related groups

Economic Affairs Committee

Study the developments in the macro-economic environment, monitor all financial

issues, assess their impact on the property sector and make representation to the
relevant Government agencies
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Infrastructure, Utilities and Environment Committee

Monitor developments in utilities requirements including electricity, water,

telecommunications, drainage, sewerage, and etc

Study and provide feedback on any proposed new and amendments in policies,
legislations, guidelines, standards related to infrastructure, utilities and environment

Planning Policies and Standards Committee

Monitor developments in planning policies and standards

Study and provide feedback on any proposed new and/or amendments to

legislations, policies, guidelines, and standards related to planning

Construction Technology and Labour Committee

Monitor the developments and applications of construction technologies including

Industrialised Building System (IBS), technical standards and labour requirements

Study and provide feedback on any proposed new and/or amendments to

legislations, policies, guidelines, standards related to construction technology,
labour, technical requirements and building materials

Finance and Investment Committee

Formulate and execute investment policy for most effective management of the
Associations assets and funds

Building Committee

Construction and maintenance of Wisma REHDA

Membership, Practice and Discipline Committee

Review and approve REHDA membership applications

Ensure members adhere to good governance, conduct and practice of the property
industry

MAPEX Committee

Organise the Associations bi-annual property exposition, Malaysia Property

Exposition (MAPEX)

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Communications, Public Relations and Publication Committee

Promote and enhanced branding and image of the Association

Participate in media dialogues, discussions and interviews

Communicate REHDAs standpoints on current issues affecting the property industry

Undertake publications of newsletter, directory, management diary and others

Events, Sports and Recreation Committee

Organise social and recreational activities to foster closer relationship amongst

members

and

build

rapport

with

Government

agencies

and

other

associations/industry players

International Affairs Committee

Build rapport with international organisations

Host visiting foreign delegations

Task Force

Accounting and Taxation

Home Insurance Scheme

REHDA Membership Value Proposition

All members are strongly encouraged to be actively involved in any of these working
Committees. We value your contribution and views and you will definitely have a great
experience working with the Committees.

REHDA Secretariat
The operation and administration of the Association is supported by a team of efficient and
able Secretariat based at REHDA Headquarters in Petaling Jaya. REHDA Branches are
supported by the Branch Secretariats of the respective state.
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REHDA Youth
As part of REHDAs succession planning in bringing together future captains of the industry,
the youth wing of REHDA REHDA Youth was established in 2010. With core focus on
promoting green developments and undertaking Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
activities, REHDA Youths active involvement is fast gaining recognition from the industry
and the community.
REHDA Youth membership is open to members aged below 40 years old. Participation in
REHDA Youth provides the younger executives of member companies to network among
their peers and focus on specific agenda as they prepare to be future industry leaders.
Amongst the programmes organised by REHDA Youth for its members are:

International and Malaysias Green Tour

Charity events Movie Nights, A Laugh for Charity and blood donation campaign

Award Winning Development Tour Series

Show + Tell Series

Bowling Tournament

Golf Tournament

Study Tour

For more information on REHDA Youth, please visit www.rehdayouth.com.

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REHDA Institute
Research, training and education initiatives are one of REHDA Malaysias many key
portfolios. With that in mind, REHDA Institute was formed on 12 July 2004 to address the
industrys increased needs for training and research and sharing of knowledge among
members.

As the research and education arm of the Association, REHDA Institute regularly organises
seminars, workshops and conferences of various topics and subject matters for members
and industry players to encourage continued professional development amongst industry
players. Conducted by experts in their respective fields, these sessions are held mostly at
Wisma REHDA. However, regional sessions are also held for key topics affecting members
business operation.

Some of REHDA Institute past topics include:

No

Examples of Key Topics

1.

Strata Titles Acts and Strata Management Act & Regulations

2.

GST Workshops

3.

Structuring Successful Property Joint Ventures

4.

Qlassic: Understanding Implementation and How to Improve Rating

5.

Tribunal on Homebuyer Claims

6.

Green Building Design and Development: The Total Building Approach

7.

Housing Laws

8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Property Market Analysis

Personal Data Protection Act
Optimising Building Designs Using Computer Simulations
Conducting Feasibility for Real Estate Development
Understanding Labour Laws and Issues
Property Market Outlook

14.

Successful Management of Property Development Projects

15.
16.
17.
18.

Real Estate Marketing

Tax Planning
CEO Real Estate Forum
Land Laws

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REHDA Institute undertakes research work and papers on various issues concerning the
industry. Packed with valuable information, proposals and ideas, the research work carried
out forms the basis of REHDAs representation with the Authorities.

The Institute also conducts half-yearly Property Industry Survey, a widely recognised
barometer of the health of the property industry. Findings from the Survey are presented at
a Media Briefing, an event that is much anticipated and well received by the media in
obtaining insight into the current trends and issues of the property industry.

The Institute also disseminates weekly news alerts to all members to keep them abreast of
the latest property related news. In addition, regular Industry Updates are also
communicated to members to notify them of the latest changes in industry policies,
guidelines or practices.

For more information on REHDA Institute and training calendar, log on to

www.rehdainstitute.com

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GreenRE Sdn Bhd

GreenRE is a newly established green rating tool by REHDA, a testimony of the Associations
noble intent to promote sustainable development. Officially launched by YB Tan Sri Peter
Chin Fah Kui, the then Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) on 22
March 2013, GreenRE incorporates internationally recognised best practices to provide the
industry with a more efficient and practical green rating tool. It is aimed at promoting
greater adoption of green practice and technology amongst the industry players and offers
practical and efficient solutions to green certification at affordable costs to the industry.

Assessment Criteria
GreenRE standard tool of assessing a buildings performance is based on the following key
criteria:
a) Energy Efficiency
Focuses on the approach that can be used in the building design and system selection to
optimise the energy efficiency of the buildings.
b) Water Efficiency
Focuses on the selection of water use efficiency during construction and when buildings
are in operation.
c) Environmental Protection
Focuses on the design, practices and selection of materials and resources that would
reduce the environmental impacts of built structures.
d) Indoor Environmental Quality
Focuses on the design strategies that would enhance the indoor environmental quality
which includes air quality, thermal comfort, acoustic control and day lighting.
e) Other Green Features
Focuses on the adoption of green practises and new technologies that are innovative
and have potential environment benefits.
f) Carbon Emission of Development
Focuses on the use of carbon calculator to calculate the carbon emission of the
development.

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Achieving GreenRE Award

In line with promoting green practice in the industry, REHDA members are strongly
encouraged to adopt GreenRE rating tool, an affordable and user friendly standard
developed for stakeholders in the property industry. Achieving GreenREs award rating is
simple. Read on to find out how you can implement GreenRE rating tool in your next
development project.

Credit Allocation

GreenRE Award Rating

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Rating

Score

Platinum

90 and above

Gold

85 to < 90

Silver

75 to < 85

Bronze

50 to < 75

Certification Process

GreenRE Managers Course

Other than providing green rating tool, GreenRE also offers the GreenRE Managers Course,
a certified course to recognise professionals who have attained good foundation and
knowledge, and has the professional ability to give advice in the designing of environmentalfriendly buildings. The certificate envisions a competent professional or technical individual
who possesses the right knowledge and skills to participate in the design process, encourage
an integrated design and facilitate the GreenRE Certification.

For more information on GreenRE, please visit www.greenre.org.

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REHDAS MILESTONES

In response to the Asian Financial Crisis 1997, REHDA played a substantial role in significantly
reducing property overhang via the Home Ownership Campaign I and II.

REHDA was entrusted by the Government to implement the Stamp Duty Waiver on
properties to boost the economy from 1998-2002.

The Government responded positively to REHDAs (then known as HDA) call to rescind the
Sewerage Contribution Charge in 1999, after 4 years of untiring representation.

The National Property Information Centre was formed following calls for its establishment
by REHDA.

Changed its logo color and was renamed the Real Estate and Housing Developers
Association (REHDA) Malaysia in 2000 to better reflect its members diversified portfolio.

REHDA organized the first nationwide annual property show, under the signature of
Malaysia Property Exposition (MAPEX) in year 2000.

Establishment of REHDA Institute in 2004 to address the industrys needs for training and
research and sharing of knowledge among members.

REHDA spearheaded the Service Level Agreement with the national electricity provider to
ensure timely delivery of electricity to development projects.

REHDA Institute was assigned by the Performance Management Delivery Unit (PEMANDU)
of the Prime Ministers Department in 2010 to conduct a Property Development Lab to
improve Malaysias ranking in doing business.

Took part in various discussions to provide feedback to the relevant agencies and ministries
in the establishment/review of pertinent Acts and Legislations, some of which have been
taken heed of.

Responsible for the deferment of the implementation of the International Financial

Reporting Interpretations Committee 15 (IFRIC 15) Agreements for the Construction of Real
Estate.

Spearheaded the establishment of the Asia Real Estate Developers Council (ASREDCO) in
2012.

The completion of its new headquarters, Wisma REHDA in April 2012. The 3 storey office
building is partly funded through fund raising among members and industry partners.

Established an alternative green rating tool, GreenRE in 2013 to promote the development
of a more sustainable and liveable built environment and in response to the growing needs
for green development.

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REHDAS ENGAGEMENT
REHDA has earned much recognition from the industry and the government owing to its
vast contributions in improving the housing delivery system of the country. The REHDA
National Council and its various committees are constantly engaged by various Ministries
and Government agencies in numerous meetings, discussion sessions, workshops, labs, and
etc to discuss, debate and provide feedback on wide industry issues such as:

One-Stop-Centre (OSC)

National Housing Policy

Build-Then-Sell Delivery System

Affordable Housing
Amendments to various Acts pertinent to
the industry
Construction Industry Payment and
Adjudication Act (CIPAA)
Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Abandoned Housing Projects

Low Cost Housing
Construction Industry Development
Board (CIDB) Act
International
Financial
Reporting
Interpretation Committee (IFRIC)

REHDA representation in dialogues with Government panels, committees and related

bodies are as follows:
1. Prime Ministers Department

Economic Planning Unit (EPU)

Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU)

Special Task Force to Facilitate Business (PEMUDAH)

Focus Group on Registering of Property (MPC / PEMUDAH)

2. Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism

PEMANDU NKEA Wholesale & Retail Steering Committee

Annual Dialogue

3. Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA)

Energy Commission (EC)

National Water Services Commission (SPAN)

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Sewerage Services Department (JPP)

Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA)

4. Ministry of Finance

Annual Budget Consultation

Bank Negara Malaysia

National Institute of Valuation (INSPEN)

National Property Information Centre (NAPIC)

Treasury Housing Loan Division

Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB)

Royal Malaysian Customs

5. Ministry of Home Affairs

Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF)

6. Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government

Local Government Department

Federal Department of Town and Country Planning (JPBD)

National Housing Department (JPN):

Labs and Workshops on Amendments to the Housing Development (Control

and Licensing) Act 1966 (Act 118) & Regulations

Labs and Workshops on Strata Management Act& Regulations

Special Task Force to Revive Abandoned Housing Projects:

- Working Group on Rehabilitation, Revival and Monitoring of Abandoned
Housing
- Working Group on Legislation, Enforcement and Monitoring
- Working Group to Review the National Housing Policy and Direction of the
Housing Industry

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Special Task Force for the Implementation of Initiatives by the Property

Development Lab

National Solid Waste Management Department (JBSPN)

National Housing Committee (JPEN)

Focus Group and Technical Working Group on 11 th Malaysia Plan

7. Ministry of Information, Communications, Art and Culture

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission

8. Ministry of Human Resources

Department of Occupational Safety and Health

9. Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)

Annual Dialogue

Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC)

SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp)

10. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

Department of Environment (DoE)

Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS)

Department of Director General of Lands and Mines (JKPTG)

Labs and Workshops on Amendments to Strata Titles Act

Labs and Workshops on Amendments to National Land Code

11. Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations

Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM)

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12. Ministry of Works

Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)

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CIDB Board

Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)

Construction Labour Exchange Centre Bhd (CLAB) Board and Advisory Board

Various CIDB Committees and Working Groups

13. Private Sector Utilities and Infrastructure

Indah Water Consortium (IWK)

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)

TM Berhad (TM)

Water Concessionaries

Others

14. Professional and Regional Bodies

Local :
Building Industry Presidents Council (BIPC)
Building Management Association of Malaysia (BMAM)
Malaysian Developers Council (MDC)
Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC)
Malaysia Property Incorporated

Internationally :
ASEAN Association for Planning and Housing (AAPH)
Eastern Regional Organisation for Planning Human Settlements (EAROPH),
Malaysian Chapter
International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI), Malaysian Chapter
Asia Real Estate and Developers Council (ASREDCO)

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REHDA HEADQUARTERS WISMA REHDA

The successful completion of the new REHDA Headquarters in 2012WismaREHDA bears

testimony to the strength and pride of REHDA. The building has adopted green technologies
and eco-friendly features in its development, in line with REHDAs agenda in spearheading
efforts towards promoting sustainable development. Wisma REHDA is a certified green
building equipped with state of the art facilities that encapsulate REHDAs commitment in
leading a quality, knowledgeable and sustainable industry.

Eco Friendly Features of Wisma REHDA

Ventilation Block Wall a cooling system to the building and protects the building interior
from the scorching tropical heat. It allows cross ventilation and natural lighting into the
building, thereby reducing electricity consumption. The ventilation block wall is also
economical as it does not need painting or plastering.
Photovoltaic (PV) Technology works to generate electricity and designed for the capacity
of 60kW which is equivalent to 20% power supply for the building. It produces neither air
pollution nor hazardous waste to convert sunlight into electricity.

Rain Water Harvesting System to collect rainwater from the roof for watering and cleaning
purposes which helps reduce water consumption.

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Water Feature located at the main entrance to bring a calming and tranquil effect to the
building. The water also helps towards lowering the temperature of the surrounding area.

Landscaping plays an integral part of the building with greenery surrounding the building as
well as a mini roof top garden located on the first floor.

Landscaping

Ventilation Block Wall

Water Feature

Solar Panel & Rain Water

Harvesting System

Facilities of Wisma REHDA

The-state-of-the-art green Wisma REHDA is well equipped with a wide range of facilities
which include an auditorium, seminar/training rooms, resource centre, meeting rooms,
offices, boardroom, a grand atrium, a mini gym, members lounge, ample parking spaces to
facilitate members and industry activities.
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Room Capacity Chart

Rooms
Banquet
Lecture Room 1
60
Lecture Room 2
40
Lecture Room 3
40
Lecture Room 4 /
40
VIP Holding Room
Auditorium
240

Cocktail
55
30
30
30

Theatre
78
60
60
60

Classroom
42
36
36
36

Boardroom
30
20
20
20

U-Shape
24
24
24
24

300

400

200

All members of REHDA are strongly encouraged to make use of these facilities which are
available for rental at very minimal rate. For further enquiries, kindly contact REHDA
Secretariat at 03-7803 2978.

Meeting Room

Atrium

Auditorium

Auditorium

Members Lounge

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REHDAS YEARLY GENERAL CALENDAR

Throughout the year, the Working Committees of REHDA Malaysia actively organise various
interesting programme and events for members, some of which include:
EVENT

MONTH

Annual New Year Open House Dinner

January

Media Briefing

February and September

MAPEX
National Level

April and October

States Level :
Kedah / Perlis
Penang
Perak
Selangor
Negeri Sembilan
Melaka
Johor
Pahang
Kelantan

May / June
1 2 times a year
June
March
April / May
April, July and November
May and November
May and October
May
(Please check with your local branches on MAPEX
held at State level)

Golf Tournament

April

Branch Annual General Meeting

April/May

Annual Delegates Conference (ADC)

June

Annual Dinner and Awards Night

September

Educational Sessions

2-3 times monthly

National Council Meetings

Once every 2 months

EXCO Meetings

Monthly/when necessary

New Members Induction Session

Training Programmes

January, June
Please refer to REHDA Institutes training
calendar available at www.rehdainstitute.com

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REHDAS POLICY STATEMENTS

NO

ISSUE AND REHDAS Stance

Build-Then-Sell (BTS)
Should not be implemented as a single delivery system and if at all needed, should co-exist with
the current Sell Then Build (STB) system.
Will pose major catastrophic impact on the industry and business operations of its players
including:
i.
Price increase
ii.
Shrinkage in supply and players
iii.
Loss of economies of scale
iv.
Compromise of infrastructure, social agenda, etc
Any change in delivery system could derail entire housing industry and cause supply and demand
imbalance and negative impact on the Malaysian economy.
Increased project and financial risks based on BTS will mean higher interest and overall
development cost which will inevitably be passed on to the purchaser in the form of higher
property price, widening affordability gap.
Businesses for professional services will be reduced significantly architectural firms, consulting
engineering firms, quantity surveying firms, land surveying firms, real estate agencies, valuation
firms, town planning firms, law firms.
Long term sustainability of the property industry and the provision of affordable housing will be
impacted.
Any proposed delivery system eventually implemented must be able to strike a delicate balance
between the buyers and business interests.
A lopsided single delivery system will not augur well for the development of the housing industry
and economy.
Ultimately, the social and economic implications to all stakeholders need to be seriously assessed
before implementing the Build-Then-Sell concept.

Low Cost Housing

Provision of low cost housing should be reverted back to the Government and implemented via
its agencies such as Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB) and State Economic
Development Corporations (SEDCs) while private developers be relieved from the role of
providing low cost housing and focus more on market driven products.
The country should also move towards affordable housing provision in line with its agenda to
become a developed nation.

Bumiputera Quota Policy

Review the current Bumiputera quota housing policy for a more transparent guideline and
consistent implementation of the policy and its release mechanism:
The Bumiputera quota housing policy should be standardized across all states and should
not exceed 30%.

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The automatic release of unsold Bumiputera units to the open market shall be given upon
fulfilling the relevant conditions.
Developers should not be penalized with any form of levy or payment to any authorities or
their agencies as a result of these quotas not taken up by the target group.
No imposition of new conditions on titles for Bumiputera units as it will only create
restriction-in-interest on the property and be viewed by the market as unpreferred
property.
Bumiputera quota considered achieved based on sales irrespective of whether the units
sold to Bumiputera were the identified lots or not.
Bumiputera discounts should only be applicable on residential and commercial units up to a
certain threshold and not to high end premium properties.

Imposition of Capital Contribution Charges on Developers

Private utility companies should not be imposing capital contribution charges on developers
(e.g. contributions for sewerage, electricity, water, telecommunications, etc) as developers are
already required to lay infrastructures in their development projects and bring in new
customers to the utility companies.
Private utility companies should revise their own capital to be recovered via tariff based on
consumption through federal funding from general taxation and if necessary revamp such
charges.

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

The introduction of GST will make the current taxation more comprehensive, efficient and
transparent.
GST will increase price of inputs due to disallowance of input tax credits on the exempt supply
of residential property resulting in increased property prices.
The imposition of GST would also result in double taxation for non-residential sector as land and
property transactions are already subjected to stamp duty.
REHDA proposes that property transaction be treated as follows:

Residential

Zero rated or Standard rated

Controlled price houses (low cost)

Zero rated

Non-residential, commercial & industrial

Standard rated

With the implementation of GST, stamp duty on transfer of properties should be abolished to
lower the burden of cost to house buyers.

Foreign Ownership Threshold

The increase in foreign ownership threshold from RM500,000 to RM1 million across the board may
be detrimental to the promotion of property acquisition by foreigners.
Proposes that a 3-tiered pricing threshold be adopted according to state and degree of
urbanization of the related property:
I - Threshold for highly urbanized areas (WP Kuala Lumpur)
II - Threshold for urbanized areas (Selangor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Penang)

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Threshold for less urbanized areas (Perlis, Kedah, Perak, Pahang, Kelantan,
Terengganu, Sabah, Sarawak)

Green Initiatives
In total support of green development. Establishment of REHDAs own green rating tool;
GreenRE, encapsulates REHDAs firm commitment in promoting sustainability.

Industrialised Building System (IBS)

Supports and encourages the adoption of IBS.

Issues of increased costs in adoption of IBS must be addressed through incentives.
Further Incentives for the Adoption of IBS such as :
To have an open system or open supply to ensure that IBS manufacturing sector is not
monopolized by a few big companies. This will result in competitive pricing.
Manufacturers must be able to accommodate various designs in the modules.
To ensure sufficient availability of IBS products to support the construction industry. There
must be adequate IBS component producers located strategically in the North, Centre and
South regions to supply. The Government should provide funds to small and medium
industries to create a ready supply of such materials.
The Government and its agencies to ensure their projects adopt the IBS system and
components thus ensuring economies of scale. The cost of producing the IBS components
can be reduced and at the same time can encourage more manufacturers to set up plant.
The private sector will also benefit from a more reasonable construction cost.
CIDB to lead the IBS initiative by providing comprehensive and systematic training
programme. Incentives to be given to pioneer manufacturers/ installers who venture into
IBS.
Awareness programme for contractors to change negative mindset. Awareness programme
for the public to educate the public on the advantages of IBS and promote buyers
confidence in IBS projects.
Planning, Design and Approval
-

Fast lane approval for IBS projects.

Fast track approval from Bomba and SIRIM on IBS components.
Higher plot ratio/density.
Guidelines and requirements such as planning guidelines, building by-laws, bomba
requirements, etc should facilitate the use of IBS systems and products.
No additional provisions beyond what is required - IWK and JPS current land
requirements are larger than what is needed.

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 Construction and Implementation

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Sales tax exemption for all accredited IBS materials to make them more price
competitive.
Tax relief for IBS trainings.
Double tax allowance for capital expenditure, including all machinery and equipment
incurred by developers in adopting IBS.
Double tax deduction for the increased portion of construction costs due to IBS system
adoption.
GST exemption for IBS constructions.
Reduction of custom duties to encourage adoption of mechanization and automation.
Review of permissible load carrying capacities - higher load required and strength of
bridges to accommodate heavier vehicles - economics of scale.
Government subsidy for affordable housing using IBS construction.
Waiver of low cost housing or increase selling price to meet current construction cost.

Completion (Incentives to purchasers)

-

100% bank loan for house buyers

Stamp duty exemption for house buyers
5-10% price rebate to house buyers

Others
-

Special funding from government to ease IBS construction and development such as to
fund infrastructure cost for IBS projects, low cost house discount, price rebate, training
etc.
Special loans with low interest rates for IBS manufacturers/developers meeting the 50%
mark of IBS in buildings.
Roadmap on IBS for developer stating the continuous stages of IBS development in term
of requirement and incentives.

Increased Development Cost

a. Spiraling Land Costs
Infeasible to build low cost, affordable homes.
Particularly felt in urban centres where the need for affordable housing is eminent.
b. Rising Compliance Costs
High compliance costs of between 15% to 30% of GDV.
Reduced saleable area due to planning requirements and compliance.
Capital contribution towards privatized utilities service providers.
c. High Cross-subsidies
Cross-subsidies for low cost units have gone up to RM150,000 per unit.
Burden shouldered by buyers of other segment within the project pushing prices up further.
Cross-subsidisation of low cost not a sustainable model for the housing industry.
Increased development costs must be urgently and continuously addressed.

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Over Regulation
Highly regulated industry.
High compliance = High cost of doing business.
Most laws governing the industry are prohibitive and not facilitative in nature.
More stringent laws to protect house buyers with some provisions impractical to the industry.
Eg: a. Certain Provisions of the Standard Sale & Purchase Agreements
Vacant possession with Strata Title issued.
Back loading of progress payments.
No sales before issuance of individual title (landed).
b. Strata Management Act
The requirement for certified proposed Strata Plan where no changes shall be made,
criminal offences for non-compliance etc; and many others.

11

Non-facilitative Policies
a. Financing
Review of financing guidelines impact on buyers loan eligibility.
Eg: a. November 2010: The maximum margin of financing of up to 70% for housing loans 3 rd
onwards.
January 2012: The borrower is assessed based on net income rather than gross income.
July 2013: The maximum period for housing loans reduced from 45 years to 35 years.
In line with the concerted efforts to make home ownership more affordable, financing
facilities for the buyers must also be made affordable and adequately available.
Internet rates for end financing should remain low and competitive.
Innovative financing to ease buyers burden especially in the initial years of loan tenure
should be encouraged e.g. tiered payments, etc
b. Developers Interest Bearing Scheme (DIBS)
An innovative scheme that helps buyers purchase with lower initial acquisition costs.
Help first time buyers tremendously.
Total banning of DIBS affects affordability of this market segment.
c. Revised RPGT
Very small speculative elements in the market.
The value of residential transaction in 2012 totalled RM67 billion, of which only about RM17
billion are primary market.
Speculation activities can only be a minority of this amount in pockets of hot spot areas.
Affects genuine buyers and investors who may want to upgrade and / or relocate.
Flip flop policy will deter foreign and local investments.
Counter-productive to on-going efforts to stimulate investments in Malaysian property.

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PART 3
MEMBERSHIP

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
REHDA Membership is categorised into five different categories:
1. Ordinary Member
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Any person, company, firm or corporation who carries on the business of housing
and property development and undertakes such development within 5 years of
membership entry.

A member shall belong to the branch of the Association in which it has principal
housing project.

2. Subsidiary / Related Member

-

An ordinary member who is a company, firm, or corporation who has subsidiaries

or related companies, wishing to join the Association as subsidiary or related
members.

A subsidiary or related member shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.

3. Affiliate Member
-

An ordinary member may apply to be an Affiliate Member of another state.

4. REHDA Youth Member

-

An executive employee of ordinary members, under the age of forty years, is

eligible for REHDA Youth membership of the Association.

The REHDA Youth membership of the Association is limited to a maximum of two

eligible employees for each ordinary member.

5. Associate Member
-

Any person, company, firm or corporation who carries on the business which is
related to the business of housing and property development.

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BECOMING A REHDA MEMBER

Interested parties can apply to be a member via REHDA Branch or Headquarters. Upon
receipt of the application form from applicants, the administration personnel will verify all
the information submitted based on a standard check list and then submit to the relevant
Branch for vetting and recommendation. Once the Branch Committee has approved the
application, it will then be tabled to the National Council for approval. The applicants will be
informed once their applications have been approved. They will then be issued with a
Membership Certificate and an Approval Letter signed by President.

All Ordinary members are also eligible to apply for Subsidiary membership for their
subsidiary/related companies and also REHDA Youth membership for eligible personnel in
their company and benefit from extensive networking and privileges offered by being a
REHDA member.

MEMBERS BENEFITS
REHDA members get the very best information, advocacy, education and networking
opportunities for their membership! When you join the Association as a member, you
automatically become a full member at the branch level. This will benefit you in terms of
your dealing with local issues and practices, as well as in federal controlled matters. REHDA
offers plenty of resources to help each member make the most of this investment and
connect with the benefits they value most.

What's inside the membership package?

REHDA members are kept informed with prompt regulatory and legislative alerts. Updated
News and Information pertinent the industry is being communicated through monthly
bulletins, online publications and special reports. REHDA has been the nation's leading
source for housing industry information, up-to-date information and recognised as the
leading voice of advocacy and governance of the real estate and housing industry.

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REHDAs Voice of Representation provides members with an effective voice before

policymakers. Your elected representatives in the Council focus on lobbying on your behalf
on issues related to housing development, policies and regulations, tax policy, energy
efficiency and sustainable development, transportation and infrastructure as well as
working with broad industry coalitions on a wide range of industry matters.

Invaluable Networking Opportunities with more than 1,000 members, REHDA offers wide
networking opportunities! From local networking receptions and membership meetings to
regional trade shows, national committees and specific taskforce / working group meetings,
REHDA provides hundreds of ways for you to meet and build relationships with fellow
industry professionals, future joint venture partners and suppliers.

Educational Programmes that give you the tools to gain an edge in the industry. In our
competitive marketplace, knowledge is the key to success and REHDA Institute offers
hundreds of educational programmes through conferences, courses, seminars and teach-in
session on a wide range of subject matters.

Exposure to the Latest Building Products and Services through direct contact with industry
vendors. As a REHDA member, you get to attend REHDAs product talks at a special
members price and get a first-hand insight into the latest products, technology services
available in the market.

Professional Recognition through REHDA, members can enhance their professional

credibility and visibility by belonging to one of the nations most highly respected and widely
recognised trade associations.

The Membership Directory is another great way to acquire information and get connected
with fellow REHDA members. Look up in the REHDA Directory to locate a member or find a
joint-venture partner.

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No matter where you are, as REHDA members you will receive Daily News Clipping Alert via
email to keep abreast with the latest corporate and relevant industry news pertaining to the
property and real estate industry.

Industry Updates are also regularly circulated to members, another platform to ensure
REHDA members are well informed on current information and updates related to the
industry.

Members Login in REHDAs website is another exclusive benefit of being a REHDA

member. Loaded with information, members are provided with login ID and password for
access to specified sections of the websites, i.e. Industry Resources, a section with an
extensive list of policies, guidelines, procedures and all that one needs to know related to
the real estate and housing industry. Members will also have access to shared information
subscribed by REHDA.

Enquiries on Industry REHDAs strong Industry Affairs Team at the REHDA Secretariat
provides assistance to members queries on housing and real estate matters. They should be
able to refer you to the appropriate channel in the event answers are not readily available.

Members Lounge, a lounge with members comfort in mind. Members are welcomed to
use the lounge at Wisma REHDA, subject to availability. Facilities available include light
snacks, coffee/tea making facility, ASTRO and complimentary Wi-Fi connection.

Usage of REHDAs Resource Centre where members are strongly encouraged to frequent
and utilise the facility which is fully equipped with journals, guidelines, acts and publication
of government reports on a wide range of topics relevant to the property industry.

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Exclusive Rates Only for Members

As REHDA members, you are entitled to Special Rates offered exclusively for events and
publications made available through the Association.

Educational Programmes special rates applicable to all members who attend industryrelated trainings and seminars organised by REHDA Institute.

Malaysia Property Expo (MAPEX) huge discounts and special exhibition rates for
members who wish to participate in the nations largest property exposition held biannually.

GreenRE Certification members who engage GreenRE to rate their green development
ideas in their projects will be offered a privileged rate.

REHDA Publications a special discounted advertisement rate will be given to members

who advertise in all REHDA publications i.e. monthly Bulletin, Directory and
Management Portfolio.

Rental of Wisma REHDA Facilities members who wish to utilise the facilities in Wisma
REHDA such as conference room, meeting room and auditorium will be entitled to a
special rate. For further enquiries, contact REHDA Secretariat at 03-78032978.

ACTIVITIES ORGANISED FOR MEMBERS

Induction Session an informal session to welcome new REHDA members, where members
have the opportunity to meet and interact with National Council members, know more
about REHDA, the Rules & Constitution of the Association and all they need to know about
being a member.

Annual Open House to usher into the new year with other REHDA members, National
Council, government agencies, industry partners, fellow professionals and members of the
media, a definitely great networking opportunity.

Malaysia Property Exposition (MAPEX) MAPEX is Malaysias premiere and largest

property exhibition that provides a good platform as a convenient one-stop centre for house

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buyers and investors to view the latest and available new launches under one roof. It is held
twice annually at the national level and also held at least once at State/Zone levels. Visit
www.mapex.com for dates of upcoming MAPEX nationwide.

Educational Programmes REHDA Institute offers hundreds of educational programmes

through conferences, courses, workshops, seminars and etc. For listing of upcoming
workshops and seminars, please log on to www.rehdainstitute.com.

Annual Dinner a networking event and an evening of appreciation to all government

agencies, members, industry players, industry partners and members of media for their
support to REHDA.

Annual Golf Tournament a charitable golf tournament where we encourage members to

participate in this joyful event and give back to the society at the same time.

Roundtable Sessions a special session where members discussed and deliberate on

pertinent issues to the industry.

Study Tours take the opportunity and learn from the industrys best practices through
local and international study tours organised for members.

FUTURE MEMBERS BENEFITS

The Association will continuously strive to ensure that members get the most of REHDA
membership. More benefits, including discounts and privileges, access to more information,
etc will be added on to the membership package on a regular basis.

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USEFUL CONTACTS

REHDA MALAYSIA SECRETARIAT

JOHOR BRANCH

REHDA Malaysia
Wisma REHDA
No. 2C, Jalan SS5D/6
Kelana Jaya
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 03-7803 2978 Fax: 03-7803 5285
E-mail: secretariat@rehda.com
Website: www.rehda.com
Facebook: REHDA Malaysia

Branch Secretariat
No. 27-C, Jalan Glasiar
Taman Tasek
80200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Tel: 07-2360930/931 Fax: 07-2360932
Email: rehdajohor@yahoo.com

KEDAH/PERLIS BRANCH

KELANTAN BRANCH

Branch Secretariat
No. 197, Tingkat 1
Susuran Sultan Abdul Hamid 8
Kompleks Perniagaan Sultan Abdul Hamid
Fasa 2, Persiaran Sultan Abdul Hamid
05050 Alor Setar, Kedah
Tel: 04-777 2118/9
Fax: 04-777 2117
Email: rehdakdh@yahoo.com

Branch Secretariat
3180-C, Tingkat 1
Jalan Sultan Ibrahim
15000 Kota Bahru, Kelantan
Tel: 09-7446648 Fax: 09-7477900
Email: rehdakelantan@yahoo.com.my

MELAKA BRANCH

NEGERI SEMBILAN BRANCH

Branch Secretariat
1-1, Blok Mawar 2
Jalan Murni 2, Taman Malim Jaya
75250 Melaka
Tel: 06-337 4288 / 336 5188
Fax: 06-337 5140
Email: secretariat@rehdamelaka.org /
rehdamk@hotmail.com
Website: www.rehdamelaka.org

Branch Secretariat
274-B-1, Tingkat 1
Taman A.S.T, Jalan Sungai Ujong
70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
Tel: 06-762 3317
Fax: 06-7649809
Email: rehdans@yahoo.com

PAHANG BRANCH

PENANG BRANCH

Branch Secretariat
No. 12, Lorong Lengkok Kanan 2
Taman LKNP, Tanah Putih Baru
25150 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 09-5133355 Fax: 09-5165295
Email: rehdaphg@gmail.com

Branch Secretariat
Unit 6, Level 5
Axis Complex
35, Cantonment Road
10350 Penang
Tel: 04-227 6916
Fax: 04-226 9399
Email: secretariat@rehdapenang.com
Website : www.rehdapenang.com

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PERAK BRANCH

SELANGOR BRANCH

Branch Secretariat
33-C (2nd Floor)
Jalan Tun Sambathan
30000 Ipoh, Perak
Tel: 05-253 1472
Fax: 05-254 7677
Email: rehdapk@gmail.com

Branch Secretariat
Wisma REHDA
No. 2C, Jalan SS5D/6, Kelana Jaya
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 03-7806 4853 / 4860 Fax: 03-7880 4685
Email: selangor@rehda.com
Website : www.rehdaselangor.com

TERENGGANU BRANCH

WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR

BRANCH

Branch Secretariat
Unit No 3, Tingkat 1
Bistari Centre, Jalan Hiliran
20300 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
Tel: 09-631 2882 Fax: 09-631 3993
Email: rehdaterengganu@yahoo.com

Branch Secretariat
Wisma REHDA
No. 2C, Jalan SS5D/6
Kelana Jaya
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 03-7803 2978
Fax: 03-7803 0016
Email: kul@rehda.com

REHDA INSTITUTE

REHDA YOUTH SECRETARIAT

Wisma REHDA
No. 2C, Jalan SS5D/6
Kelana Jaya
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 03-7803 6006 Fax: 03-7880 3823
E-mail: karenyeong@rehdainstitute.com
Website: www.rehdainstitute.com

Wisma REHDA
No. 2C, Jalan SS5D/6
Kelana Jaya
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 03-7803 2978
Fax: 03-7803 5285
E-mail: secretariat@rehdayouth.com
Website: www.rehdayouth.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/REHDAYouth

GREENRE SDN BHD

REHDA Malaysia
Wisma REHDA
No. 2C, Jalan SS5D/6
Kelana Jaya
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 03-7803 2978 Fax: 03-7803 5285
E-mail: general@greenre.org
Website: www.greenre.org

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