“What we heard [from news reports] is that some major building materials such as steel bars, concrete, cement and bricks are exempted from SST, but the components needed to build a house is more than these.”

“At the end of the day, it should work with us as we can provide (the industry's) input. After all, we carry the burden (as developers), we well as that of consultants and bankers too.”

Raja Kamarul said it requires the participation and support from all stakeholders to bring down the housing cost, which is one of the issues the Pakatan Harapan government is facing.

Properties abound, yet are unaffordable to most Malaysians. Unsold units, especially high-rises, pile up every year.

建筑物的共用空间是人们的休闲、办公或停驻歇脚的地方，在实用以外，建筑美学也是必备元素。

'We will assist Fahmi in changing the signage and erecting arches upon finding suitable locations,' said the KL mayor.

They are the 1Malaysia People's Housing Scheme (PR1MA), UDA Holdings Bhd, Syarikat Perumahan Negara Bhd (SPNB), the Federal Territories Affordable Housing (Rumawip), the Housing Programme for the Hardcore Poor (PPRT) and the 1Malaysia Civil Servants Housing (PPA1M)

He said the charges inflated the prices of properties which would be borne by the consumer, “but upon review, is expected to fall”.

He started his career as an engineer involved in the construction of the North-South Expressway.

Datuk Soam Heng Choon is president for 2018/2020 term.