FOLLOWING a tradition, the new committee of the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (Rehda) Penang paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow in Komtar today.
The Rehda Penang delegation, led by its chairman Khoo Teck Chong, comprised immediate past chairman Tan Hun Beng, recent past chairman Datuk Toh Chin Leong, deputy chairman Datuk Chan Soo How, assistant secretary Ron Loh, and committee members Datuk Jerry Chan, who is also a former chairman, Datuk Chan Fock Seng and Patrick Khoo.
The developers took the opportunity to raise several issues while Chow listened as well as took notes.
Among the issues were e-Tanah, land title search/application for titles, “syarat nyata” (express condition) in land title, strata title, rezoning, appeals board cases, high compliance costs & cost of doing business, residential policy and affordable homes.
Khoo also requested more engagement sessions with government agencies and local authorities before policies and guidelines are approved, saying that Redha Penang was always ready to partner with the state government.
Chow, who attended the Rehda Penang Fellowship Dinner 2022 on June 24, said he was aware of the challenging times that Rehda Penang is facing and would study their proposals.
Story by K.H. Ong
Pix by Noor Siti Nabilah Noorazis