REHDA Malaysia

21/04/2026

As part of REHDA Malaysia's commitment towards creating a safer work environment in Wisma REHDA, the ESG Committee has organised a Fire Drill Briefing and Demonstration on 21 April 2026 at the headquarters. Helming the session was Mr Skein Citbanchong, Safety Professional at 1Utama Shopping Centre, who gave an in-depth rundown of what and what not to do during fire emergencies. The session was attended by the staff of all Wisma REHDA units, namely REHDA Malaysia, its Selangor, WP(KL) and Youth branches, as well as subsidiaries GreenRE Sdn Bhd, ESD GreenTech Sdn Bhd and REHDA Institute.
We thank Mr Skein for his insights, and we hope everyone who attended benefited from the presentation.

21/04/2026

REHDA, represented by Vice President Dato' Edward Chong, participated in an engagement session chaired by the KSU of KPKT Datuk Wira Dr M Noor Azman b Taib on 14 April 2026. The meeting, which was also attended by industry stakeholders including Master Builders Association Malaysia, Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad, PR1MA Corporation Malaysia, Khazanah Research Institute, Association of Banks in Malaysia and the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia, discussed the impact of the ongoing geopolitical developments on the housing sector. Amongst others, the session highlighted the escalating construction costs, project viability constraints and prevailing market uncertainties, as well as critical challenges affecting both ongoing and pipeline developments, including sustained cost pressures, supply chain disruptions and softening demand conditions.
The discussion also stressed the need for greater regulatory flexibility and coordinated government interventions to support project delivery and maintain sector stability. REHDA remains committed to continued engagement with the Government and industry stakeholders to ensure a resilient and sustainable housing sector.

14/04/2026

REHDA Malaysia, together with our Selangor and WP(KL) branches as well as GreenRE Sdn Bhd, held our ‘Meriahnya Aidilfitri bersama REHDA’ open house on 10 April 2026. Thank you to our industry peers and partners, both from the public and private sectors, for attending and making our event much more memorable with your presence.

06/04/2026

On 2 April 2026, REHDA's ESG Committee led by its Chairperson Ms Teo Chui Ping attended an engagement session with Malaysia Carbon Market Association's (MCMA), Dr Renard Siew and his team. The session took place at Yinson Holdings Berhad's office.

The discussion provided valuable insights into the evolving carbon market ecosystem—both at the domestic and ASEAN level, including developments under the ASEAN Common Carbon Framework (ACCF), carbon exchange dynamics and the growing importance of high-integrity carbon credits. Among the highlights is to enhance industry awareness and capacity building on carbon markets, exploring carbon aggregation models for buildings, particularly through retrofitting initiatives, and understanding technical requirements and methodologies to ensure project viability and credibility.

REHDA look forward to strengthening our collaboration with MCMA in the future.

20/03/2026

REHDA wishes you a joyful and blessed Eid filled with love and warmth.

18/03/2026

On Friday 13 March 2026, REHDA Malaysia organised yet another media briefing for its Property Industry Sentiment Survey (PSS) and Property Industry Survey (P*S) for 2H 2025 and Market Outlook for 2026. About 25 media personnel were in attendance.

Helming the session was the President Datuk Ir Ho Hon Sang, while the Immediate Past President Datuk NK Tong and Chairperson of REHDA WP(KL) joined him later for the Q&A session. Various issues were highlighted and addressed, including the possible impact of the ongoing geopolitical conflift on the property industry in Malaysia.

18/03/2026

REHDA Malaysia’s ESG Committee organised a webinar entitled '2026 Compliance Survival Guide: Anti-Corruption, PDPA and Employment Act' on 17 March 2026 to further strengthen members’ awareness and preparedness on key governance and compliance issues. The session featured Mr Sivarasan Kalidawson from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission who spoke on the topic 'Corrupt-Free Corporate Malaysia'; Mr Ong Johnson and Mr Lo Khai Yi from Messrs Halim Hong & Quek (Managing Personal Data Breaches in Malaysia: Legal Obligations and Practical Response); as well as Mr Thoo Yee Huan, also from HHQ (Combating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace).

This webinar is a reflection of REHDA's continuous commitment to advance industry knowledge, this time addressing the Governance (G) pillar of ESG, and to encourage responsible business practices amongst developers. The webinar was well attended with more than 180 members participating online.

27/02/2026

Datuk Ir Ho Hon Sang, President of REHDA Malaysia, shared his views of the property industry in 2025 and the outlook for this year in an interview with Keith Kam of BFM. Have a listen at the link below:

Malaysia’s residential property market proved more resilient than expected in 2025, with prices holding steady despite rising construction costs and tighter financing conditions. Datuk Ho Hon Sang, President of the Real Estate & Housing Developers' Association Malaysia shares his outlook for 2026....

20/02/2026

REHDA participated in a workshop on the National Housing Policy 3.0 (Dasar Perumahan Negara or DRN 3.0) 2026 - 2035, currently being developed by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, on 11 February 2026. Held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre, the workshop was facilitated by consultants from International Islamic University Malaysia and Khazanah Research Institute.

DRN 3.0 is structured around six focus areas:

Focus 1: Anchoring housing development in creating liveable neighbourhoods and cities
Focus 2: Consolidating housing production to population demography, needs and demand
Focus 3: Ensuring good quality housing standards for all
Focus 4: Ensuring secure tenancy for all
Focus 5: Improving financial accessibility and affordability of housing
Focus 6: Strengthening institutional capabilities to deliver DRN

The Association remains committed in our efforts to participate in constructive collaborations with the Government to support a balanced and sustainable housing ecosystem.

16/02/2026

May this Year of the Horse bring an abundance of blessings, success and joy in all your endeavours. Gong Xi Fa Cai!

03/02/2026

REHDA attended the 29th Malaysian Developers’ Council (MDC) meeting, hosted by the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA), which was successfully held on 24 January 2026 at Cove 55 Resort located in Santubong, Sarawak. The meeting was also attended by the Sabah Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (SHAREDA).

Representatives from the three Associations shared updates on key industry matters, including housing policies, recent developments in their respective states, as well as updates on relevant acts and regulations affecting the property development sector. Overall, the session was highly engaging and productive, fostering meaningful exchanges and strengthening collaboration among REHDA, SHEDA and SHAREDA.