NEWS & EVENTS

REHDA Melaka organized a study visit to Setia Alam, Selangor on 25 October 2018.  56 delegates comprising of 27 members, 3 advisors and 26 officers from Jabatan Perancang Bandar & Desa, Lembaga Perumahan Melaka, Majlis Perbandaran Jasin, Majlis Perbandaran Alor Gajah and Majlis Perbandaran Hang Tuah Jaya took part in the tour.

The delegates visited three of Selangor’s prominent and green projects developed by SP Setia:

1. S P Setia Bhd Corp HQ – Green Building Index (GBI) Platinum rating, making it the first private sector corporate office and only the 3rd building in Malaysia to have achieved this accolade.
2. Setia Alam – a township located in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. It is accessible via Setia Alam Highway from the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) since the interchange was opened on 14 July 2006. Setia Alam is also accessible from the Federal Highway and Klang via Jalan Meru.  It is an integrated development spanning over 4,000 acres (16 km2) of land.  It falls under the jurisdiction of the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) which had placed restrictions on the establishment of entertainment outlets such as pubs, discos and lottery business.
3. Setia Eco Park – luxurious living within Nature spread across 791 acres of prime freehold land in Shah Alam, which is located only 40km drive to Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Setia Eco Park is renowned for its scenic landscape.  Some 25% of land area has been allocated for the creation of waterways, lakes, creeks, landscape themed parks, lush walkways, and forest park in this private estate just for the enjoyment of its residents. Delegates were fortunate to have the opportunity to understand better regarding the insights of zero lot bungalow and how the company overcome technical challenges faced.

According to Chairman of REHDA Melaka Dato’ Sri Ngoh King Hua, the study aimed to expose delegates to more green concepts and ideas to Melaka developers in enhancing their project development in Melaka towards sustainable development for the betterment of housing industry in Melaka, and with the opportunity to access to those experts behind these iconic projects developed by SP Setia, definitely can provide REHDA Melaka delegates better understanding about the latest and innovative green projects and in exchanging point of views on challenges faced in project developments.

The tour adjourned with a fellowship lunch hosted by SP Setia Group.  A big thank you to SP Setia Group for the kind hospitality extended to all delegates, especially the Executive Vice President of SP Setia Datuk Tan Hon Lim.