PETALING JAYA: The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (Rehda) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with United Kingdom (UK)-based Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) to establish linkage and cooperation between both parties, Bernama reported.

       Rehda acting president Datuk N K Tong said that under the terms of the MoU, Rehda and CIOB will work together and maximise the utilisation of its respective resources through mutual sharing of expertise for the benefit of the industry, its clients and society at large, amongst others, according to the national news agency.

       “With the signing of this MoU, we hope it will give us an edge to improve our position in the industry.

       “We look forward to the partnership and the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with such an esteemed and world-renowned professional body,” said Tong during the virtual signing ceremony of the MoU yesterday

       Rehda was represented by Tong, while signing on behalf of CIOB UK was its chief executive officer Caroline Gumble, Bernama reported.

       It was witnessed by Rehda’s most recent past president and also CIOB’s UK senior vice-president Datuk Seri Michael Yam.

       Gumble noted that the collaboration between two organisations with shared goals can do a great deal to improve the built environment for creators and users, drive up standards and promote professional development and educational opportunities.

       Meanwhile, Yam hoped that Rehda members will also seek professional membership of the CIOB to demonstrate their credibility and professionalism, share their expertise and network among members in the United States, Canada, South Africa, the UK, Australia and others.

       He said that CIOB provided career support where members could gain professional qualification and recognition and continuous learning and development through courses and seminars conducted by CIOB.