Urban development in Malaysia is at the critical crossroads. Rapid urbanisation, high vehicle ownership, inadequate infrastructure networks, and climate changes are straining the nation’s built environment sector. For Datuk Ir. Ho Hon Sang, President of the Real Estate & Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia, bridging the gap between engineering innovation and property development is not just a technical challenge but also a national imperative.
“The built environment is not only about physical structures, “he says. “It is about the integration of systems, people, and policy. Developers, engineers, and governments must work together to ensure that what we design on paper can truly serve the community once these are built. “Central to this effort is the Building Industry President’s Council (BIPC), which Datuk Ho describes as “a bridge between government and developers”. The council, he explains, enables structured dialogue on pressing issues in urban development and ensures that the engineering and property sectors are aligned in purpose and policy. BIPC members comprise of REHDA, the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM), The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), and Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP), Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM), Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM), and the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM).
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