Sim Kiang Chiok — new Sheda Kuching chairman
KUCHING: Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok has been elected as the new chairman of Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching Branch for a four-year term (2021-2024). Nicholas Wong Pak Kiong is his deputy; secretary is Peter Pau Kiu Sung and treasurer is Alan Wong Kok Wee. They were elected during the branch’s seventh […]
Prime time for property buyers
Demand for houses continues to remain strong despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said the pandemic has posed numerous challenges to the development and construction sector. However, despite the challenges, overall demand for houses continues to be strong […]
Provide assistance if shutdown enforced
KUCHING: The government must assist the public to restore and regenerate their livelihoods if they were to announce a total economic shutdown. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok stated that there is a huge gap between the manageable level of the movement control order (MCO) 1.0 and […]
Wanted — transparency in exit plan to boost investor confidence
KUCHING: Having a transparent and clear exit plan to bring the country back to the old normal in a reasonably scheduled manner will prompt investor confidence, said Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. “The plan should include a timeline on our vaccine inoculation throughout the country, […]
Here’s to a quick economic recovery
KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok’s hope for the upcoming new year is that the natural business cycle will come about soon after the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic. He opined that next year’s economic and business outlook for Sarawak and Malaysia was that there would be […]
Compulsory health tests good move
KUCHING: Compulsory tests for foreign workers in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Sabah, Kuala Lumpur and Labuan as announced by the Federal government has been described as a good move. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok noted that these states are in the middle of a third […]
Current needs not neglected under initiatives
KUCHING: The twelve initiatives planned by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to chart Sarawak’s way forward are comprehensive and far-sighted, yet still supports the immediate need to pump prime resources into the state’s economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang […]
‘DAP making a mountain out of a molehill’
KUCHING: The Democratic Action Party (DAP) is bankrupt of issues, this time, making a mountain out of a molehill regarding the issue of missing Mandarin text on street signs. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan chairman Sim Kiang Chiok said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian was only a senator […]
Recognition good for Malaysia
KUCHING: The recognition of Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) will boost Malaysia’s human capital and diplomatic ties with other countries. In pointing this out, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan branch chief Sim Kiang Chiok said Sarawak recognised UEC because it helped to stop brain drain. “Most international universities recognise UEC and have even given scholarships […]
Re-introduced HOC a smart move
KUCHING: The re-introduction of the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) is a smart move by the government which has started the ball rolling in reviving the property market, said Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Sim Kiang Chiok. He noted that the government was […]
