“Housing is a major challenge, because it is the point of entry for economic, social and cultural inclusion. It must be intrinsically sustainable, which means it must be constructed in such a way as to provide stability and dependable living conditions for the long term. This is a crucial issue, especially for migrants, because access to proper housing is a precondition for their effective integration. So at UN-Habitat, we see the challenge as not only building housing units, but also building the cities of tomorrow for resilient communities in order to provide a better life for everyone. This
The campaign is already paying off, since every Member State must now submit a long-term national renovation strategy for the transformation of its housing stock between now and 2050, with milestone targets for 2030 and 2040. National implementation of this European policy is proving rather slow, with only 13 countries having prepared their strategies to date, but at least we are moving in the right direction.
On 26th January 2017, together with Weber Malaysia, Gyproc Malaysia organised a technical presentation and practical demonstration to 22 architects from the Public Works Department (JKR) at our Training Academy here in Port Klang.
On 2nd February 2017, Gyproc Malaysia conducted a START (Site, Technical And Refurbishment Training) program to the students and lecturers of Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) at our training centre in Port Klang.
On 16th March 2017, Gyproc Malaysia conducted a technical presentation and practical demonstration to 5 quantity surveying students from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). This training acts as part of their academic assignment on technical application and industrial exposure. We appreciate their effort of coming to our training centre in Port Klang and learning from our experts.
As part of the global Habitat corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Malaysian teams from Gyproc, Weber, Sekurit, and Adfors came together for a tree planting activity at the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM).
Gyproc Malaysia participated in the Building Trade Show (BTS) 2017 from 24th to 26th March 2017 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.
BTS 2017 is organised by the Sarawak Chapter of Malaysian Institute of Architects (Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Sarawak Chapter, PAMSC) where exhibitors introduce and display the latest innovations in the building industry, attractive housing and industrial designs and quality construction material.
Gyproc Malaysia was proud to show support for the United Architects of the Philippines - Kuala Lumpur Chapter (UAP-KL) ArkiBadminTour 2017 tournament held at Wisma Chha Yong on 1st April 2017.
