House prices up 30%

Developers: We've no choice due to higher building cost

HOUSE prices need to be raised by 30% due to the hike in building materials and petrol prices, Nanyang Siang Pau reported.

Master builders Association of Malaysia president Patrick Wong said Middle-range house prices had been increased from RM150,000 to RM190,000.

"The developers have no choice but to raise the price as the cost of building the houses has increased. The price of houses was adjusted two weeks ago," he said.

CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT STRUCTURAL DESIGN

Practice of construction without considering safety factor or without endorsement by structural engineer...

The owner only ask for good finishes... they might not consider the strength of the structure.

Ever heard about the whole roof collapse?

Some example that i ever seen...

• Additional 1st floor slab , column, roof beam and roof... sitting on single storey low cost shop 'roof beam'...
• Intermediate lot Steel Structure bolted to neighbor '20 years OLD brick party wall'... not support by foundation/column from ground.
  

Is it cost saving or 'Anti SAFEty'... Both premises are open for public...who shuld be blame?