Galeri: 2014 Sheda’s Annual Dinner cum Excellence Awards

November 10, 2014

Yaw Chee Weng shows his SHEDA Property Man of the Year after receiving it from Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg. Also seen are (from second right) Datuk Abdul Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, SHEDA president Zaidi Ahmad, the annual dinner organising chairman Tony Su and SHEDA Secretary-General Sim Kiang Chiok.

Miri to be most livable resort city – Karim

October 11, 2014

MIRI: It is the people’s right to expect the standard of their city is maintained at all times, if not improved further.

Assistant Minister of Housing Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Miri had to remain dynamic in every aspect of its development as a city in order to, among others, create more employment and other opportunities for its people.

“Miri is the centre of oil and gas industry in Sarawak and it will continue to play prominent role in its (Miri) progress and advancement,” he said at the opening of Sheda Home & Property Road Show at Bintang Megamall here yesterday.

The assistant minister went on to say that apart from being an oil and gas hub Miri had attained a resort city status and was still growing to help transform the economy of Sarawak into a high income state.

“To further enhance its resort city status, the state government and Miri City Council had launched a five-year vision to make Miri the most livable resort city. It is hoped that this new corporate plan will continue to be built with current foundation and create holistic environment for resident as well as tourists alike,” he added.

According to Abdul Karim, there was also a need to upgrade amenities and infrastructure to mitigate the tide of rural-urban migration and balance the demographic pattern in urban and rural areas.

“Thus, there is a need for the government, Miri City Council, private developers and other relevant authorities to find ways to work together to execute the plan to propel Miri to the next level.

Galeri: Opening of SHEDA Property Expo 2014

August 23, 2014



Adenan looking at a property model being displayed at Sheda Property Expo 2014 at BCCK accompanied by (from second left) Zaidi Ahmad, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg and Sim Kiang Chiok.

Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem touring the exhibition booths.

Galeri: SHEDA Annual Dinner & Excellence Awards 2013

July 8, 2013

PEMAJU CEMERLANG: Abang Johari merakam kenangan bersama para penerima anugerah kecemerlangan
SHEDA. Turut kelihatan Wong (dua kiri), Timbalan Menteri Perumahan Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, pemenang
anugerah SHEDA Property Man of the Year 2013 Datuk Sim Swee Yong (empat kanan) dan Presiden SHEDA
Zaidi Ahmad (tiga kanan).

People’s housing affordability needs to be improved -Karim

March 30, 2013

ABDUL Karim (centre), assisted by SHEDA President Haji Zaidi Ahmad (left) and Secretary-General
Sim Kiang Chiok, cutting the ribbon to declare open the SHEDA Home and Property Road Show.

KUCHING: The state’s housing industry needs to improve the housing affordability for all Sarawakians, said Assistant Minister of Housing Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

“This will require policies to increase the supply and diversity of new housing units and to keep pace with population growth and changes.

“In addition, the industry requires specific response to provide assistance to lower-income households to access home ownership and rental opportunities,” he said when officiating at the opening ceremony of Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association’s (SHEDA) Home and Property Road Show Kuching 2013 at the Boulevard Shopping Mall here, yesterday.

Abdul Karim said the state government’s vision was to achieve such goals by building the capacity and working with the private sector to adopt the right housing policies that would spark innovation and meet the needs of the people.

“Our future aim is to create affordable housing and build a capacity that responds to the changing housing needs of the people by providing choices and strengthening community resilience,” he said.

He added that the focus on environmentally sustainable construction of homes would help to reduce living costs and protect the environment as well as the quality of life.

“This extends beyond efficiency of water and energy, and includes construction materials and processes as well as the locations of our homes,” said Abdul Karim.

Kementerian cari jalan stabilkan harga rumah di Bintulu

July 29, 2012 

BINTULU: Kementerian Perumahan akan memantau dan mengenal pasti pendekatan yang boleh diambil untuk menstabilkan harga rumah di Bahagian Bintulu sekali gus meng-elakkannya daripada terus me-ningkat.

Menteri Muda Pembangunan Belia (Bandar) dan Menteri Muda Perumahan, Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah berkata, hakikatnya purata harga rumah dan sewa rumah di Bintulu adalah paling tinggi berban-ding bandar-bandar utama lain seperti Kuching, Miri dan Sibu.

Katanya, terdapat pro dan kontra mengenai harga tersebut, namun kenaikan itu berpunca daripada beberapa sebab, antaranya pembangunan pesat bandar Bintulu sendiri dan pusat bagi pelaksanaan projek-projek Koridor Tenaga Diperbaharui Sarawak (SCORE).

“Daripada sebuah kampung nelayan terpencil, Bintulu seperti apa yang dapat dilihat hari ini menjadi bandar yang sangat pantas membangun di Sarawak,” ujarnya semasa me-rasmikan Jerayawara Perumahan dan Hartanah Persatuan Pemaju Perumahan dan Hartanah Sarawak (SHEDA) di Hotel Parkcity Everly sema-lam. Jerayawara akan berakhir hari ini.

Abdul Karim berkata, pembangunan Bintulu amat pesat, justeru permintaan pasaran rumah turut meningkat.

“Ada pemaju tidak gembira dengan keadaan itu (pengurangan harga rumah), namun begitu di samping membina rumah yang lebih baik, pemaju juga perlu sedar mengenai tanggungjawab mereka kepada masyarakat dengan membina rumah yang mampu dimiliki,” katanya.

Beliau berkata, pemaju perlu melaksanakan lebih banyak program bagi memastikan penduduk mampu memiliki rumah yang lebih baik.

Don’t focus only on profits, developers urged

July 29, 2012

UPCOMING PROJECT: Sheda vice-president and Bintulu branch liaison chairman Troy Yaw (second left) briefing Abdul Karim on the Bintulu Commerce Square project at Parkcity Commercial Centre as Sheda president Zaidi Ahmad (left) and others look on.

BINTULU: Housing developers in the state are urged not to just focus on profit margins but also focus on their social responsibility towards the community.

In saying this, Assistant Minister of Housing Abdul Karim Hamzah added that house developers should construct houses that meet the needs and expectations of consumers.

“Developers are also instrumental in determining the safety of the master plan. I hope they will have good ideas and innovation to build places with a soul,” he said.

He said this when officiating at the opening ceremony of Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Home and Property Roadshow Bintulu 2012 at the ParkCity Everly Hotel yesterday.

He was representing Housing Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg.

The three-day event from Friday till today is said to be the biggest property event held in Bintulu every year.

Abdul Karim also admitted the prices of houses in Bintulu were escalating compared to other developing areas in the state due to the drastic growth of Bintulu division in recent years.

Developers encouraged to adopt Green Building Index

April 1, 2012

ENJOYING THE SHOW: Karim (third right) watching a stage performance by young violinist Nisa Addina during Sheda annual dinner. Also seen (from right) are Housing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, dinner organising chairman Dr Christopher Ngui and Zaidi.

KUCHING: The government encourages more developers to respond positively to the call in adopting Green Building Index (GBI), which focuses on energy efficiency, indoor environment quality, sustainable site planning and management, material and resources efficiency and design innovation.

“The GBI elements in residential planning involve long term energy savings.

“While certain green methods or technology can be a bit more costly to adopt, in the long term it can be worth it for developers in terms of energy savings, sustainable development and better corporate image.

“It is advisable for big projects to consider this,” said Assistant Housing Minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

He pointed out that there is a need for a paradigm shift in housing planning in terms of living environment and design, as buyers nowadays are wiser and more selective in their buying decision.

“It is important to maintain reputation as developers who can provide quality design, attractive pricing, excellent workmanship and good amenities.

“Telecommunications is another must-have technology in a housing area nowadays.