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26 May 2025 – Executive Dialogue on Urban Renewal – Making it Work
REHDA Institute and Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB) jointly organised the Executive Dialogue on Urban Renewal – Making It Work on 26 May 2025 at Wisma REHDA, Petaling Jaya. The event brought together key government agencies, financial leaders, urban planners, architects, surveyors and industry stakeholders to align strategies in preparation for the upcoming legislation. The session was officiated by Dato’ Jeffrey Ng Tiong Lip, Chairman of REHDA Institute and Encik Mohd Fuad Ahmad, Group Chief Corporate Development Officer of BPMB. The Guest of Honour was YBrs. TPr Md Nazri bin Abdullah, Deputy Director General (Planning) of PLANMalaysia.
8 – 9 April 2025 – International Strata Symposium 2025
The International Strata Symposium gathered over 280 industry players to discuss challenges in Malaysia’s strata property and land governance. YB Nga Kor Ming officiated the event and launched REHDA Institute’s Abandoned Housing Report. A highlight was the expert panel discussion led by Datuk Sr. Charlie Chia, featuring key government agencies and legal experts. The symposium offered in-depth insights into legal, land, and development issues in the strata sector.
11 – 13 March 2025 – Asia Real Estate Leaders (AREL) Study Trip & Housing Dialogue 2025 – State of Victoria, Australia (Melbourne & surrounding cities)
The AREL Study Trip & Housing Dialogue 2025 in Victoria, Australia, brought delegates to major developments like Fisherman’s Bend and government-led affordable housing. Each site visit included guided tours and briefings, offering insights into urban planning and sustainable living. The delegation joined by YB Nga Kor Ming, Minister of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) was also welcomed by The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Nicholas Reece, for a special tea session. The trip concluded with REHDA Institute’s first international forum, the Housing Dialogue (Victoria–Malaysia), officiated by The Hon. Natalie Suleyman MP.
16 January 2025 – CEO Series 2025 : Economy & Business Forum
REHDA Institute’s Economic Outlook Forum 2025 was held on 16 January at Le Méridien Petaling Jaya, attracting over 380 senior decision-makers. Keynote speeches by Deputy Finance Minister YB Puan Lim Hui Ying and MITI Deputy Minister YB Liew Chin Tong outlined Malaysia’s fiscal direction and industrial strategies. Industry leaders from Knight Frank, Affin Group, EUROCHAM, Colliers, and Moody’s shared expert insights on economic trends and opportunities. The forum provided a valuable platform for strategic dialogue, market outlook, and business networking.
12 – 15 November 2024 – Asia Real Estate Leaders (AREL) Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam 2024
The REHDA Institute’s Vietnam Business Delegation Study Tour 2024 was held from 12 to 15 November in Ho Chi Minh City. A total of 38 Malaysian industry leaders took part in this immersive experience. Participants visited key developments including Crescent Mall, Saigon Centre Grade A offices, industrial zones, and affordable housing projects. A major highlight was the Lunch Forum officiated by H.E. Datuk Tan Yang Thai, Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam. The forum featured engagement with local developers and consultants, offering valuable insights and networking opportunities. The tour strengthened regional ties and provided a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s growth potential.
11 October 2024 – Abandoned Housing Report Workshop
REHDA Institute developed the report Abandoned Housing: Challenges, Insights and Solutions, examining the root causes of project abandonment in Malaysia and offering policy recommendations to protect stakeholders and strengthen the housing delivery system. To ensure its relevance and accuracy, a workshop was held with over 30 representatives from key organisations, including the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, local authorities and industry leaders, to review preliminary findings and exchange valuable insights.
23 July 2024 – International Green Build Conference 2024
On 23 July 2024, the International Green Build Conference at One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya gathered industry leaders to explore sustainable building, energy transition and green technologies. Key highlights included a keynote by YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad and expert insights from TNB, NUS, Progressture Solar, Maybank, Bursa Malaysia and others. The conference featured ESG discussions, climate strategies and case studies on innovative green practices across Southeast Asia, fostering collaboration for a more sustainable built environment.
14 May 2024 – Regional Housing Conference 2024
Held on 14 May 2024 at M World Hotel, Petaling Jaya, the Regional Housing Conference 2024 focused on how housing impacts sustainable urban development and city planning. Officiated by YB Tuan Nga Kor Ming, the event featured insights from international experts on housing affordability, social housing and urban resilience. Key discussions explored data-driven planning, affordable housing delivery and sustainable strategies, including the launch of the Affordable Housing II Report. The conference served as a vital platform for regional collaboration on future-ready housing solutions.
5 – 8 March 2024 – Hong Kong & Shenzhen (China) Study Tour 2024
Led by REHDA Institute Board Members, including Chairman Dato’ Jeffrey Ng Tiong Lip and joined by Minister of Housing and Local Government, YB Nga Kor Ming, KPKT senior officials and over 55 delegates, REHDA Institute organised a 4-day study tour to Hong Kong and Shenzhen. The tour included site visits to Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority, Housing Society’s senior living at Tanner Hills and public housing at Hoi Tat Estate. A private dinner enabled engagement with key figures from Our Hong Kong Foundation, Kerry Properties and REDA Hong Kong. The visit provided key insights into innovative housing strategies and fostered cross-border collaboration.
24 January 2024 – Affordable Housing II Report Workshop
REHDA Institute was hosting the Affordable Housing II Report Workshop, bringing together over 90 key stakeholders from government agencies, academia, local authorities and the banking sector. The workshop was forming an integral part of the development process for the research report titled Affordable Housing II – Closing the Gap: A Strategic Approach to Balancing Supply & Demand, developed in collaboration with Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB). The session was aiming to ensure that policy recommendations were aligned with real market needs, reinforcing the report’s relevance and impact ahead of its official launch at the Regional Housing Conference 2024.
7 December 2023 – CEO Series 2023
The CEO Series 2023 welcomed over 400 participants and featured insights from 10 industry experts on Malaysia’s 2024 economic outlook and development. A key highlight was the presence of YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, who shared perspectives on the National Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030. The event also marked the MoU exchange between REHDA Institute and Universiti Malaya, alongside the graduation ceremony for MRED graduates.
1 August 2023 – International Green Build Conference 2023
The International Green Build Conference (IGBC) 2023, jointly organised by GreenRE and REHDA Institute, was officiated by YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change. The event featured 14 distinguished speakers from countries including Australia, Canada and Brunei, who shared global best practices in net-zero building design, embodied carbon frameworks and sustainable development. Discussions covered key topics such as carbon pricing, green financing and innovation in sustainable construction. A major highlight was the launch of GreenRE’s Sustainable Real Estate Book in conjunction with its 10th anniversary, featuring exemplary green building case studies.