Why prices of condominiums differ from state to state?

Supply and demand determine condo prices KUCHING: There are various reasons for the differences in pricing of condominiums between states and cities in Malaysia, said Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. He said one of the factors affecting the price of residential properties by developers was […]

Devise govt policies to reduce bureaucracy, cost

KUCHING: Planners and administrators are urged to look at devising government policies with the objective to streamline approval processes for various industries in order to reduce the bureaucracy red tapes and reduce the cost of doing businesses in Sarawak. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) president Augustine Wong Chung Ho said this in […]

Extend help to private sector to realise PCDS

KUCHING: The Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS), announced on Thursday (July 22), is an economic plan to recover from the effects of the pandemic while keeping to the original plan of making Sarawak a developed state by 2030, opines Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Kuching Branch chairman explained that […]

Phase 2 of National Recovery Plan highly welcomed by Sarawakians

KUCHING: Sarawak’s shift from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) on Wednesday (July 14) shows that the state’s vaccination rollout is good with over 50,000 doses administered per day, says Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman believed that this entry […]

Association distributes 4,300 lunch sets to the needy

KUCHING: The ‘Sharing is Caring’ free packed lunch campaign has successfully distributed 4,300 lunch sets to needy families in the city. The campaign was organised by the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching Branch in collaboration with Premier Food Republic and Mom’s Laksa from June 18 to 28. Sheda Kuching Branch chairman […]

Joint effort to vaccinate members

KUCHING: The Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) together with members of the Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) fronted by the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) have come together to organise a joint vaccination exercise for its members at The Spring shopping mall vaccination centre (PPV) from July 2 to July 4. […]

Relax lending rules for banks, Bank Negara urged

KUCHING: The National People’s Wellbeing and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih) announced on June 28 will benefit many individuals and economic sectors during the Covid-19 movement control order (MCO) 3.0, said Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman, however, felt that several measures should be implemented along […]

Besides Pemulih, other measures needed as well

KUCHING: The National People’s Wellbeing and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih) will benefit many individuals and economic sectors during the Covid-19 movement control order (MCO) 3.0, says Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda), Kuching chairman opined that several measures must be implemented along with Pemulih in order to restore […]

Give back to community, companies urged

KUCHING: Business entities and corporations are encouraged to do their part in giving back to the community during this difficult time due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Law, State-Federal Relations and Project Monitoring) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali made the call on Sunday (June 27). She lauded the […]

Industrial vaccinations speeding up jab rate

KUCHING: The setting of industrial vaccination centres (PPVs) to vaccinate employees of various sectors will ensure that the economy will be able to operate when the government implements the Covid-19 exit plan, said Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. “The manpower of these sectors will be vaccinated and protected against Covid-19 infection and our country will be […]