A Fresh Start As We Celebrate 61 Years of Independence, Expectations Are High for a New Malaysia That Is More Progressive and Inclusive
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Headline Wishes for MERDEKA MediaTitle The Edge Date 27 Aug 2018 Color Full Color Section City & Country Circulation 25,785 Page No CC1,CC4TOCC8 Readership 77,355 Language English ArticleSize 5294 cm² Journalist N/A AdValue RM 91,853 Frequency Weekly PR Value RM 275,558 MALAYSIA I AUGUST 27, 20X8 A fresh start As we celebrate 61 years of independence, expectations are high for a new Malaysia that is more progressive and inclusive. Real estate experts and players share their hopes for the country and the property market. Turn to Page 4. i' 'if Headline Wishes for MERDEKA MediaTitle The Edge Date 27 Aug 2018 Color Full Color Section City & Country Circulation 25,785 Page No CC1,CC4TOCC8 Readership 77,355 Language English ArticleSize 5294 cm² Journalist N/A AdValue RM 91,853 Frequency Weekly PR Value RM 275,558 Wishes for It has been an eventful year so far. For many Malaysians, the surprise victory of Pakatan Harapan, led by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, in the 14th general election has ushered in a new era of hope. In conjunction with the country's 61st Independence Day celebrations, we asked property experts and industry players three questions: What is your wish for Malaysia Baru? What are the three most important issues facing the property industry? Which is your favourite historic building in Malaysia, and why? Read on for their replies. See Kok Loong Affordable housing is the most important Director, Metro Homes Sdn Bhd issue currently. There is a need to ensure that every eligible Malaysian can afford to What is your wish for Malaysia Baru? buy a home.The government should have My wish is that the new government will proper planning for each development to focus on safety,education and healthcare. make sure there is real demand so that We need concrete steps to reduce crime and there will be no mismatch. Oversupply make Malaysia one of the safest countries might be disastrous for the economy. to live in. We need to ensure that the The government should also en- standard of public education is sure proper enforcement so as close to the world standard so to avoid having abandoned the next generation can help projects. the country progress further. There is also a need put aside Which is your favour- politics in education and ite historic building in focus on ensuring that all Malaysia, and why? Malaysians get high quality KL Railway Station and education. The government Railway Administration should also ensure high-quality Building are my favourite healthcare for all citizens. buildings.The former was built The first parliamentary session in 1910 and the latter, 1917, by British assured us that institutional reforms colonial architects. Both are well main- will be carried out. I hope the leaders tained. I still remember taking the train are prudent in ensuring that we have a to Singapore from here in the 1980s.The good balance of development progress KL Railway Station has witnessed the and reduction of government debt. progress of KL. Although most people take public transport at KL Sentral now, What are the three most important the old station remains a beautiful piece issues facing the property industry? of history and architecture. Headline Wishes for MERDEKA MediaTitle The Edge Date 27 Aug 2018 Color Full Color Section City & Country Circulation 25,785 Page No CC1,CC4TOCC8 Readership 77,355 Language English ArticleSize 5294 cm² Journalist N/A AdValue RM 91,853 Frequency Weekly PR Value RM 275,558 James Wong ply in the right property sectors Director, VPC Alliance (KL) Sdn Bhd and building more homes in areas where there is de- What is your wish for mand. We also should re- Malaysia Baru? duce property prices by I would like the govern- having clearer planning ment to come up with a * guidelines, reducing red national housing policy so tape and implementing that every person will have the Industrialised Build- a home, an integrated and af- ing System. fordable public transport system for every city and major town and a Which is your favourite historic greener environment with the planting building in Malaysia, and why? of more trees, reducing the use of plastic Kellie's Castle in Batu Gajah,Perak,stands and cutting pollution. out for me. Built in 1915, the six-storey English castle with Scottish, Moorish What are the three most important and Indian architecture was to have a lift issues facing the property industry? and a basement cellar. Scottish planter We need to build more affordable hous- William Kellie Smith built the castle to ing to cater for demand, address the mis- persuade his wife, Agnes, to live in Malaya match between supply, demand, location but unfortunately,he died before he could and property pricing by increasing sup- finish it, in 1926. Headline Wishes for MERDEKA MediaTitle The Edge Date 27 Aug 2018 Color Full Color Section City & Country Circulation 25,785 Page No CC1,CC4TOCC8 Readership 77,355 Language English ArticleSize 5294 cm² Journalist N/A AdValue RM 91,853 Frequency Weekly PR Value RM 275,558 Eddy Wong To resolve the affordable housing is- Managing director, Nawawi Tie Leung sue, we must not only look at the supply and the facilitation of the development What is your wish for Malaysia Baru? of affordable homes, but also the demand With the change in government, we are by raising the income levels of the pop- starting a new chapter, full of hope and ulation. In order to raise income levels, anticipation. we must review the quality of ed- I wish for the country to be ucation in the country. united as one, where we are Education should not be all Malaysians, regardless politicised; only by equip- of race, language or reli- ping the population with gion. Where we can live j the right skills and know- in harmony without fear ledge through education, or favour, where the rule and with improved pro- of law applies equally to ductivity, can we raise in- everyone. Where good gov- come levels and achieve the ernance is not a privilege but home ownership dreams of is to be expected from our lead- our rakyat. ers, and meritocracy is our guiding principle for decisions and policies. Which is your favourite historic build- We need to be relevant and compet- ing in Malaysia, and why? itive in the global arena.This is the only I grew up in Johor Baru and one histor- way to ensure an exciting and prosper- ic building that stands out is Bangunan ous future for each and every one of us. Sultan Ibrahim on BukitTimbalan.The former State Secretariat building's design What are the three most important and architecture reflects a combination of issues facing the property industry? Johor Malay, Islamic and colonial influ- Affordable housing, high household debt ences, which not only gives it its unique- and the oversupply situation in the resi- ness but also a majestic aura. It is certainly dential, office and retail market sectors. an iconic landmark in Johor Baru. Lim Poh Yit purchase a property of their own.The gap Deputy group managing director, between affordable homes and buyers' ex- Titijaya Land Bhd pectations is also an issue; low-cost housing should not necessarily compromise What is your wish for Malay- on quality.Lastly,the process of sia Baru? buying homes is too tedious — I wish for a government that a qualified buyer has to deal places importance on its peo- with various agencies. ple. Racial harmony and high religious tolerance should Which is your favourite be a priority moving forward. historic building in Malay- Only then can the country pro- sia, and why? gress and make an impact on the Panggung Bandaraya DBKL in world stage. Kuala Lumpur. Besides its beautiful architecture,it also plays a significant role What are the three most important in promoting Malaysia's performing arts issues facing the property industry? and culture industry.These historic build- The loan rejection rate is currently very ings need to be preserved for their long and high, so, many people cannot afford to rich cultural heritage. Headline Wishes for MERDEKA MediaTitle The Edge Date 27 Aug 2018 Color Full Color Section City & Country Circulation 25,785 Page No CC1,CC4TOCC8 Readership 77,355 Language English ArticleSize 5294 cm² Journalist N/A AdValue RM 91,853 Frequency Weekly PR Value RM 275,558 Headline Wishes for MERDEKA MediaTitle The Edge Date 27 Aug 2018 Color Full Color Section City & Country Circulation 25,785 Page No CC1,CC4TOCC8 Readership 77,355 Language English ArticleSize 5294 cm² Journalist N/A AdValue RM 91,853 Frequency Weekly PR Value RM 275,558 Samuel Tan within the purchasing power of buyers. Executive director, KGV International Property Increasingly, houses are getting out of Consultants (Johor) Sdn Bhd reach of the average man on the street. Balanced development means ensuring What is your wish for Malaysia Baru? growth is spread to other areas apart I wish for Malaysians to live harmoni- from the growth corridors. There will ously. Each person should be given be opportunities for all to enjoy an equal opportunity to pros the fruits of economic growth. per in this nation. Policies implemented must benefit Which is your favour- the people. Corruption ite historic building must be erased and the in Malaysia, and why? culprits must be caught In Johor, Bangunan and punished. Bukit Timbalan is an outstanding historic What are the three most building that embraces important issues facing the rich past of the state. the property industry? It was used as the State Ad- The three pressing issues are over- ministrative Centre as well as the supply, affordability and balanced devel- command centre during the Japanese opment.