Rehda Welcomes New Tiered Sewerage Charges as Industry- and Buyer-Friendly
- Marcus Liew
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Malaysia has expressed support for the revised Sewerage Capital Contribution (SCC) rates implemented on March 1, describing the move as a positive step for developers and homebuyers alike.
Five-Tier SCC System Introduced
The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) announced a new tiered structure that aligns SCC charges with housing affordability:
RM1,000 for homes priced RM80,000 and below
Up to 1% of the selling price for homes priced RM500,000 and above
This five-tier system aims to ensure greater equity, particularly benefiting lower-income homebuyers.
Rehda's Statement
Rehda president Datuk Ho Hon Sang welcomed the change, noting it reflects the federal government's responsiveness to industry feedback and its commitment to sustainable development.
“We hope the reduction will enable developers to ultimately pass on the savings to homebuyers,” he said.
He also urged the government to review other charges imposed on the industry at federal and state levels to ensure they remain fair and market-aligned.
Implications for Affordability and Sustainability
Rehda highlighted that the SCC revision could ease housing affordability pressures and is a step toward more balanced development costs, making it easier for developers to build cost-effective, sustainable homes.