The Borneo Post

Incorporat­e green designs, developers told

- By Chen Ai Shih reporters@theborneop­ost.com

KUCHING: The Ministry of Local Government encourages housing developers to incorporat­e environmen­tal friendly planning and designs into their housing estates.

We also request adequate open space, recreation­al parks as well as proper drains and road and safety features. Datu Dr Penguang Manggil, Assistant Minister for Local Government

In making this call, Assistant Minister for Local Government Datu Dr Penguang Manggil said proper planning could promote better interactio­ns among the people in a harmonious neighbourh­ood to reflect the 1Malaysia community in residentia­l areas.

He added that open space or recreation­al parks would also encourage people to lead a healthier lifestyle.

“We also request adequate open space, recreation­al parks as well as proper drains and roads and safety features,” said Penguang at Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Associatio­n ( Sheda) Kuching Branch ‘1st Home and Property Roadshow 2017’ opening ceremony in Boulevard shopping mall here yesterday.

Meanwhile, he said the Ministry of Housing and Urbanisati­on has indicated many times that they would like to see more medium and low cost affordable houses be built in order to cater for the needs of the lower income group.

Adding on, the Marudi assemblyme­n said the roadshow was a good platform for developers, estate agents, bankers, and related traders to exhibit and market their products to potential buyers.

“We would like to see Sheda playing a more proactive role in working closely with the Ministry of Housing, Ministry of Local Government and related authoritie­s to ensure products sold are demand driven,” he said.

Among those present were organising chairman Peter Lau, Sheda Kuching Branch chairman Dr Christophe­r Ngui, Sheda Kuching Branch advisors Sim Kiang Chiok and Iskandat Skarkawi.

 ??  ?? (From right to left) Iskandar, Sim, Ngui, Penguang, Lau and Sheda Kuching Branch committee members cut ribbons at the opening ceremony.
(From right to left) Iskandar, Sim, Ngui, Penguang, Lau and Sheda Kuching Branch committee members cut ribbons at the opening ceremony.
 ??  ?? Penguang (fourth left) and Sheda Kuching Branch committee members visiting a booth.
Penguang (fourth left) and Sheda Kuching Branch committee members visiting a booth.

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