![Rehda: Govt should be responsible for delivery of affordable housing Rehda: Govt should be responsible for delivery of affordable housing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41462166482_Genericphotoofpro.jpg)
Rehda: Govt should be responsible for delivery of affordable housing
Developers are currently facing various challenges due to Malaysia's affordable housing requirement, said Datuk NK Tong.
Fri Jun 02 2023
![Rise in OPR will affect M40 house buyers Rise in OPR will affect M40 house buyers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655289504_generic.jpg)
Rise in OPR will affect M40 house buyers
REHDA's Yeoh Su Guan said many in the M40 and B40 groups are waiting for the Budget 2023 announcement before making any house purchase.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![2021 Budget encourages purchase of first house among B40, M40 2021 Budget encourages purchase of first house among B40, M40](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71445654282_PerumahanBUDGET.jpg)
2021 Budget encourages purchase of first house among B40, M40
Budget 2021 gave more priority to first-time home buyers.
Sat Nov 07 2020
![REHDA views Budget 2021 as comprehensive, inclusive REHDA views Budget 2021 as comprehensive, inclusive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/71476957836_Perumahan.jpg)
REHDA views Budget 2021 as comprehensive, inclusive
REHDA also supported the government's announcement of lowering income tax by one percentage point for the chargeable income band of RM50,001-RM70,000.
Fri Nov 06 2020
![Govt urged to bear cost of COVID-19 screening for construction industry Govt urged to bear cost of COVID-19 screening for construction industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71586432021_UjianSaringan.jpg)
Govt urged to bear cost of COVID-19 screening for construction industry
REHDA Malaysia and MBAM are appealing to the government to bear the full cost of COVID-19 screening for all workers.
Wed May 06 2020
![Dr Lee Ville: Letting REHDA's Green Shoots Bloom Dr Lee Ville: Letting REHDA's Green Shoots Bloom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/51577707446_awani-review.jpg)
Dr Lee Ville: Letting REHDA's Green Shoots Bloom
AWANI Review knocks on the door of its young chairman - Datuk Dr. Seri Dr Lee Ville to learn more.
Wed Oct 24 2018
![Budget 2017: Industry players welcome move to prioritise affordable housing Budget 2017: Industry players welcome move to prioritise affordable housing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/41477066670_rumah.jpg)
Budget 2017: Industry players welcome move to prioritise affordable housing
REHDA welcomes the Governments move in continuing to make affordable housing a priority.
Sat Oct 22 2016
![Rehda expects RM300 mln in sales at MAPEX 2016 next month Rehda expects RM300 mln in sales at MAPEX 2016 next month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/61474974796_DatukNgSeingLion.jpg)
Rehda expects RM300 mln in sales at MAPEX 2016 next month
The last edition of MAPEX 2016 will be held at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre on Oct 21-23.
Tue Sep 27 2016
![H1 property sales fall by 39 pct - REHDA H1 property sales fall by 39 pct - REHDA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81437495338_Perumahan.jpg)
H1 property sales fall by 39 pct - REHDA
Property sales in Malaysia slipped by 39 per cent in the first half of 2016 (H1 2016) when compared to the robust 52 per cent growth a year ago, due to slower demand and end-financing related issues.
Wed Sep 14 2016
![Rehda to work with government to make housing more affordable Rehda to work with government to make housing more affordable](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81437495338_Perumahan.jpg)
Rehda to work with government to make housing more affordable
For starters, the association is encouraging property developers to shift to the industrialised building system.
Thu Mar 03 2016
![House price will not come down, developers will build smaller units - Penang REHDA House price will not come down, developers will build smaller units - Penang REHDA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81437495338_Perumahan.jpg)
House price will not come down, developers will build smaller units - Penang REHDA
Smaller houses will be built because developers have to bear the high cost for development projects.
Wed Nov 04 2015
![Foreign buyers will not displace local housebuyers - REHDA Foreign buyers will not displace local housebuyers - REHDA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81437495338_Perumahan.jpg)
Foreign buyers will not displace local housebuyers - REHDA
The fall in the ringgit may attract foreigners to snap up properties in Malaysia however they are only allowed to buy high-rise units priced at least RM1 million.
Fri Sep 11 2015
![Mapex 2015 attracts young property buyers Mapex 2015 attracts young property buyers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-10/61382405322_295x200.jpg)
Mapex 2015 attracts young property buyers
The Mapex 2015 in Penang, which started Saturday, is attracting many young couples looking for the right property to invest in.
Sun Feb 22 2015
![GST- exemption: REHDA hopes to get positive govt response GST- exemption: REHDA hopes to get positive govt response](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/51377219306_295x200.jpg)
GST- exemption: REHDA hopes to get positive govt response
REHDA had earlier requested the government to put residential properties on the zero-rated list.
Tue Dec 30 2014
![Rehda calls on government not to raise compliance cost Rehda calls on government not to raise compliance cost](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/81392282218_295x200.jpg)
Rehda calls on government not to raise compliance cost
The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association calls upon the government not to raise the compliance cost under Budget 2015.
Thu Oct 09 2014
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025