Sarawak govt to speed up strata titles
KUCHING: The state government will speed up the strata titles for housing developers and homebuyers. This timely assurance came from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abanag Johari Tun Openg who said he had requested the Land and Survey Department to issue strata titles right away after all required processes were completed. “This is to enable […]
Turn to mechanisation, builders told
KUCHING: Mechanisation is a way out for the housing industry instead of being overly dependent on foreign workers, says Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “We have to use technology. For example, in the plantation sector, we cannot rely on foreign labourers alone. Assuming we rely on Indonesia, they are also busy developing […]
Developers look to govt for way out of conundrum
By Gabriel Lihan & Noor Syahhira Hady KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) is banking on the State government to help elevate the property market in Sarawak. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions to all sectors of the economy and the real estate and property market is no exception. However, the State […]
SHEDA reaffirms apolitical stance, amid Kiang Chiok’s push to be election candidate
KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) has reaffirmed its stance as being a non-political, non-governmental organisation (NGO). Its president Augustine Wong Chung Ho said although SHEDA members may be involved in their personal capacity in various political organisations, elections or campaigns, SHEDA itself upholds political neutrality. “Our Association’s primary objectives are […]
Needing help to revitalise property market
KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (SHEDA) seeks help from the state government to further assist in invigorating the property market in Sarawak. SHEDA has urged the state government to decelerate the existing pace of OPR levels until the price of commodities stabilises and the availability of foreign labour returns to normal. Furthermore, […]
SHEDA team visits building exhibition in KL
KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) branch here went on a study tour to Kuala Lumpur. The delegation visited the Archidex (International Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition) 2022 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), recently. The exhibition draws together architects, interior designers, urban planners, engineers, and various related industry […]
Sheda Property Expo at BCCK in September
KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) will be holding the Sheda Property Expo at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching from Sept 30 to Oct 2. All interested exhibitors have been urged to book early to secure their prefered booth locations and early bird discounts are available until June 30. Organising chairman and Sheda […]
Developers hail govt effort to review costs
KUCHING: A government bid to review the cost of housing and real estate developments, as well as re-evaluate suitable locations for affordable housing projects is going down well with developers. The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) said it fully supports the efforts by the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government. […]
MTUC lashes out at myopic employers
KUCHING: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak expressed its “sadness” that business leaders in the country continue to cling on to antiquated policies and myopic views in opposing minimum wage increase. “The Malaysian Employers Association (MEF) claims that minimum wage will derail economic recovery. “We just want to point out that MEF’s persistent fear […]
SHEDA warns of flip side of minimum wage hikes
KUCHING: Increasing the minimum wage without examining the underlining problems and cause of low minimum income will not be a sustainable and viable solution to bring the prices of goods down. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) president Augustine Wong said in a press statement here on Sunday (Feb 6) that this was […]
