Property Hunter Magazine Property Hunter Magazine Issue 54 - May 2014 | Page 14

/// East Malaysia Property News EAST MALAYSIA PROPERTY NEWS Keep track of the latest property and real estate news plus reviews in the property market in Sabah and Sarawak The Property Industry, the Third Main Income Generator for Sabah Sejati Walk a project by Wah Mie Group, a reputable developer since 1979 Property development is the key economic drive for Sabah. The property sector currently ranks at number three main earner for Sabah after the oil and gas industry which generated RM 10 billion and the palm oil plantation which generated RM15.3 billion in revenue. Property development is ranked above the tourism industry which generated RM5.6 billion and manufacturing sections which gained RM3.5 billion in revenue. 14 www.PropertyHunter.com.my Property development created the greatest spill-over impact to the Sabah state economy through 164 job and chain sully industries. Thus constant delays of the Development Plan approval by local authorities will undoubtly inhibit the overall economic performance and progress of Sabah. SHAREDA Showcases Properties in the East Coast The Sabah Housing and Real Estate Development Association (SHAREDA) recently joint venture with Property Hunter to host the SHAREDA Property Hunter Expo 2014 in Sandakan. This was SHAREDA’s first effort in showcasing the products of their members in Sandakan. The first time SHAREDA held a property expo in Sandakan was in November 2013 in Lahad Datu. This collaboration was also between the association and Property Hunter. SHAREDA will once again join hands with this leading property expo to showcase more developments to the people of Tawau this month. The SHAREDA Property Hunter Expo will be held on 16 to 18 May from 10:00am to 8:00pm at the Lau Gek Poh Foundation Hall. Public admission is free.