"Towards Sustainable Development"

Responsive | Respected | Responsible | Relevant

"Towards Sustainable Development"

Responsive | Respected | Responsible | Relevant

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Headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, with branches all over Peninsular Malaysia, the association wasestablished in May 1970 as the Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (HDA).

Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA Malaysia)

Background of REHDA Malaysia &REHDA Institute

ABOUT REHDA INSTITUTE

ABOUT REHDA INSTITUTE

REHDA Institute objectives and activities focuses on the 3 main pillars of:

(1) Training & Events: Providing industry relevant training and events for the real estate and property development industry with the aim to improve productivity, innovate new ideas towards achieving the highest standards of professionalism and advance best practices for the industry.

(2) Research:

(3) Education: Working hand in hand with tertiary institutions, REHDA Institute aspires to work on Executive Programmes for middle and senior management of the industry to groom future leaders of the industry. These Executive Programmes will be industry relevant to improve the value and skillset of those involved in the industry.

Originally spearheaded and supported by REHDA Malaysia, REHDA Institute is a not for profit charitable foundation which acts as the training and research arm of REHDA Malaysia to address the needs of the housing and property industry.

The affairs of REHDA Institute are governed by an independent Board of Trustees led by REHDA Institute Chairman. The Board consists of prominent industry personalities including many past-Presidents of REHDA Malaysia who have contributed significantly to the growth and advancement of the housing and property industry.

In October 2000, HDA was subsequently renamed the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (REHDA). From 13 pioneer members, REHDA has grown from strength to strength to be recognized as a key partner in the building blocks of Malaysia’s socio -economic development. Today, REHDA boasts a membership of over 1,400 corporate members comprising developers across Peninsular Malaysia. Majority of these members represent approximately 80% of the total real estate development in Peninsular Malaysia.

Our members’ property development ranges from traditional landed residential projects to condominiums, township, commercial buildings, retail malls, state-of-the-art golf courses, hospitals, theme parks and industrial estates.

REHDA is highly regarded by both the public and private sectors as the leading representative body of private property developers for its commitment to nation building and betterment of lives through sustainable property development.

Being the voice of the property industry, REHDA plays a pivotal role in ensuring that developers’ views are heard by the relevant authorities and government agencies.

Spearhead industry relevant research to drive improvements on industry’s best practices, researchcontents for members’ consumption and contribute positively to the overall development of Malaysia. This will be achieved through the production of industry relevant research papers, compilation and analysis of research data, publications and analysis of current issues.

The Housing Developers’ Association (HDA) Foundation was the brainchild of four distinguished founding members in 1992. These instrumental individuals are:

Subsequently renamed as REHDA Institute, the foundation was launched by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Abdullah Badawi on 12 July 2004.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dato’ Jeffrey Ng is Patron, Past President of REHDA (2002 - 2006) and Past Chairman of REHDA Wilayah Persekutuan (KL Branch). Currently the Chairman of REHDA Institute, Dato’ Jeffrey sits on various other Boards:

Prior to joining Sunway REIT Management Sdn Bhd, he was the Executive Director of Sunway City Berhad (currently known as Sunway Berhad) and former Managing Director of AP Land Berhad.

Dato’ Jeffrey has more than 30 years of extensive experience in finance, corporate planning and executive management in the property and hotel industry in both Malaysia and Australia. Graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University in Melbourne, he is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants, a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Australia and New Zealand as well as a Fellow member of the Malaysian Institute of Directors.

He has held various positions in non-governmental associations, among which was Director of Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), Vice President and Secretary General of FIABCI Malaysian Chapter (International Real Estate Federation), Vice President of Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners (MAHO), Chapter Chairman of Young Presidents Organisations (YPO) Malaysian Chapter and Vice Chairman of Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC).

Dato’ Jeffrey was awarded “Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (REHDA) Personality of the year 2015” for his contribution to the real estate industry. He was also accorded the “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Malaysia Australia Business Council in 2003.

• CEO & Executive Director of Sunway REIT.• Director, United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad.• Director, Urban Hallmark Properties Sdn Bhd.• Chairman of Malaysian REIT Managers Association.• Panel member of the Appeal Board under the Federal Territory (Planning) Act 1982.• Committee Member, REHDA Wilayah Persekutuan (KL) branch (2016/2018).

Dato’ Je�rey Ng Tiong LipChairman, REHDA InstituteBoard of Trustees

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Tan Sri Datuk Eddy Chen was has been holding the present position as Managing Director of MKH Berhad since 2005. Equipped with a BBS in Marketing from Monash University, Australia, he has more than 32 years’ experience in property development and construction related businesses. He was awarded the “REHDA Personality of the Year 2013 Award” from his active contributions to the property industry.

Tan Sri Datuk Eddy Chen also sits on various government-private sector committees that formulate policies governing the housing and real estate industry, including PEMUDAH national task force on reviving abandon housing and construction permit chaired by Y.Bhg Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Ali Bin Hamsa, Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia.

He is also the advisory council member of housing and local government training institute (I-KPKT), and the advisory committee member of the master in science of housing development and management for University Utara Malaysia. Tan Sri Datuk Eddy Chen was recipient of the CEO OF THE YEAR AWARD on The Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2015 by CIDB Malaysia.

Tan Sri Datuk Eddy Chen is patron and past President of REHDA (1998 - 2002). Immediate past Chairman of REHDA Institute, Tan Sri Datuk Eddy is currently Trustee of REHDA Institute. He also sits in various capacities on other Boards:

• Managing Director of MKH Berhad.

• Chairman of the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPK) (2016/2018).

• Chairman for the Construction and Property Committee in the Association Chinese. Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM).

• President, Building Management Association Malaysia (BMAM) (2016/2018).

• President, Race Walkers Association Malaysia (RWAM).

• Honorary Treasurer of the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation.Tan Sri Datuk Eddy Chen Lok Loi

REHDA Institute Trustee

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Tan Sri Dato’ Teo Chiang Kok is patron, past President of REHDA (1990 - 1994) and past Chairman of REHDA Selangor/Kuala Lumpur Branch (1984-1986). Currently Trustee of REHDA Institute, Tan Sri Dato’ Teo have also contributed significantly in various capacities on other Boards and Associations and continues to do so:

Tan Sri Dato’ Teo Chiang Kok has been in the Property development industry for the past 45 years, having under-taken a multitude of projects including high-rise commercial, office complexes, shopping centre, industrial and housing scheme. Currently the group is developing the much sought after new township Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya in which the very successful 1-Utama Shopping Centre is located in.

Tan Sri Dato’ Teo is a graduate of King’s College, London and M.Sc from Warwick University. For his contributions, he was conferred the President’s Award 2011 (Pertubuhan Architect Malaysia, PAM), IEM Distinguished Member 2013 (The Institute of Engineers Malaysia, IEM). He is also a member of The Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), and also an Industry Advisor to University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR).

• Director Of Companies Within The See Hoy Chan Holding Group’s Business Encompassing Property Development (Including Bandar Utama, One World Hotel), Property Investment, Oil Palm Plantations, Financial Services, Private College Etc.

• Deputy President (Current), Building Management Association Of Malaysia (BMAM).

• Advisor (Current), Malaysia Association For Shopping And High Rise Complex Management (PPK)

• Immediate Past President (2006 - 2010), The International Real Estate Federation Malaysia Chapter (FIABCI).

• Deputy Secretary General (2012 - 2018), The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM).

• Vice President (2012 - 2018), The Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor (KLSCCCI).

Tan Sri Dato’ Teo Chiang KokREHDA Institute Trustee

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Datuk Ng Seing Liong PJN, J.P. is patron, past President of REHDA (2006 - 2010) and has been actively involved in the association in various capacities for the past 25 years. Currently Trustee of REHDA Institute, Datuk Ng also sits on various other capacities on other Boards:

Datuk Ng Seing Liong REHDA Institute Trustee

Datuk Ng Seing Liong is also active in property development through development company Kota Kelang Sdn Bhd, of which he is a Director and major shareholder, focusing on townships, housing and commercial developments in the Klang District of Selangor.

In terms of corporate experience, he also specialises in the fields of audit, tax, business advisory in a variety of industries. He is still actively involved in the field of insolvency, where he has been appointed receivers, managers and liquidators by various financial institutions.

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• Senior Partner of S.L. Ng & Associates.

• Executive Director of S.L. Ng Tax Services Sdn Bhd.

• Executive Director of S.L. Ng Corporate Solutions Sdn Bhd.

• Director, Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) of Malaysia since 2007-2016.

• Major shareholder and Director of Kota Kelang group of companies.•

• Independent Non-Executive Director, Eversendai Corporation Berhad.

Member of various professional bodies including Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM), Member of Institute of Co-operative and Management Auditors Malaysia (AICMA), Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) and Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA).

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Currently Trustee of REHDA Institute, Datuk Haji Muztaza also sits in various other capacities on other Boards:

A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Datuk Haji Muztaza is the founder and Managing Director of the Fairview Group of Companies since 1984.

He is the past President of CIMA, Malaysia Division and was involved with the Member’s Services Committee at CIMA, UK. For his outstanding services and contribution to the advancement of the Institute over the years, Datuk Haji Muztaza was conferred with the CIMA (UK) Institute Award Silver Medal.With a long standing background in the property development industry since 1970s, Datuk Haji Muztaza has more than 35 years of experience building, leading and advising Government, private corporations, associations and co-operatives.

Datuk Haji Muztaza has also served in various capacities in FIABCI (Malaysia), Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Malaysia, Selangor (DPMMS) and Lembaga Perumahan Hartanah Selangor.

Datuk Haji Muztaza BinHaji MohamadREHDA Institute Trustee

• Managing Director, Fairview Group of Companies.

• Director, Green RE Sdn Bhd.

• Member of various professional bodies including CGMA, CA (M) and FCMA, UK. Member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) where he served in both National Council and EXCO of MIA. He has also served in the Professional Accountants in Business Committee (PAIB) in the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).

Datuk Haji Muztaza Bin Haji Mohamad PMW, SSA is currently the National Treasurer of REHDA Malaysia (for the term 2016-2018). He has previously served as Vice President and Secretary General of REHDA Malaysia and past-Chairman of REHDA Selangor.

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Mr. Tiah Toh Twin is one of the members of the Board of Trustee of REHDA Institute. As a successful property developer, he also founded several companies such as:

• Integrated Engineering Sdn Bhd (Building & Civil Engineering Contractors).

• Integrated Development Sdn Bhd (Housing Development).

• Integrated Brickworks Sdn Bhd (Manufacturer of concrete masonry).

• Integrated Realty Sdn Bhd (Wastewater treatment specialist).

• Hidup Cempada Sdn Bhd (Housing Development).

• Advisor, Foochow Association, Malaysia.

• Advisor & Honorary President, Persatuan Foochow Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.

• Advisor & Honorary President, Persatuan Senitulis Malaysia.

• Director, Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall.

• Director, Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies.

Mr. Tiah Toh TwinREHDA Institute Trustee

Mr. Lawrence Chan Kek Tong is past President of REHDA Malaysia (1994 - 1998) and patron of REHDA Malaysia. As a successful property developer, Mr. Lawrence Chan was previously involved in various property developments under his company Susun Jaya Sdn Bhd. Mr. Lawrence Chan is currently a Trustee on the Board of Trustee of REHDA Institute.

Mr. Lawrence Chan Kek TongREHDA Institute Trustee

Mr. Tiah Toh Twin also served in many social causes and other Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) including:

• Advisor & Honorary President, Persatuan Foochow Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.

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EVENT & SEMINAR PHOTOS

EVENT & SEMINAR PHOTOS

Tea Talk on Real Property Gains Tax 2010 Amendments(29 January 2010)

Roundtable Discussion: Housing Affordability,Issues and Challenges (14 August 2012)

Real Estate CEO Forum (19 September 2013) Real Estate CEO Forum (19 September 2013)

Regional Corporate Outlook (3 March 2015) Regional Corporate Outlook (3 March 2015)

EVENT & SEMINAR PHOTOS

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GST Seminar (10 June 2015)Relevancy for Malaysia - Transit Oriented Developmentsin Chinese Cities (18 May 2015)

Strata Management: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly(14 January 2016)

Strata Management: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly(14 January 2016)

Tax Planning & Issues for Property Developers(30 March 2016)

Updates for Mortgage Home Loan Financing for PropertyDevelopers 2016 (20 April 2016)

Critical Real Estate Issues (CREI) Q1 2016 (19 May 2016)

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