KUCHING: Integrated planning at the early stages of residential design is crucial to ensure homes in Sarawak are secure, intelligent and future-ready, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian.
He said that modern residential development must go beyond the traditional concept of building houses with basic walls and roofs, instead incorporating smarter systems, stronger security and sustainable design from the start.
“Architects and planners today must consider a wide range of elements, including perimeter protection, smart home technologies, digital infrastructure, façade systems and sustainable design approaches.
“When these components are coordinated early in the design process, we can avoid costly modifications later and ensure that residential developments are more efficient and future ready,” he said.
He said this in his speech read by Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng during the officiating ceremony of the NRC Future-Ready Sarawak Landed Homes Talk 2026 at Chemsain auditorium hall here today (Mar 14).
Dr Sim also welcomed the collaboration among industry players, noting that the programme brought together professionals from across the built environment sector to exchange ideas and expertise.
He noted that the session featured a distinguished architect from Kuala Lumpur who shared valuable design perspectives and experiences relevant to Sarawak.
According to him, initiatives such as the talk organised by NRC Borneo Resource Centre provide an important platform for architects, developers, engineers, technology providers and industry partners to connect and share best practices.
“When the industry works hand in hand and shares its expertise, we can collectively raise the overall standard of housing development in Sarawak.
“Every well-planned neighbourhood and every thoughtfully designed home contributes meaningfully to the greater journey of Sarawak Nation Building,” said Dr Sim.
The programme was organised by NRC Electric Fence Sdn Bhd (NRC Borneo) with the support of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Sarawak Chapter (PAMSC), bringing together architects, consultants, developers and other industry stakeholders to discuss holistic residential planning, with emphasis on the early integration of security systems, smart living technologies and digital infrastructure in future-ready home design.
“Architects and planners today must consider a wide range of elements, including perimeter protection, smart home technologies, digital infrastructure, façade systems and sustainable design approaches.
“When these components are coordinated early in the design process, we can avoid costly modifications later and ensure that residential developments are more efficient and future ready,” he said.
He said this in his speech read by Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng during the officiating ceremony of the NRC Future-Ready Sarawak Landed Homes Talk 2026 at Chemsain auditorium hall here today (Mar 14).
Dr Sim also welcomed the collaboration among industry players, noting that the programme brought together professionals from across the built environment sector to exchange ideas and expertise.
He noted that the session featured a distinguished architect from Kuala Lumpur who shared valuable design perspectives and experiences relevant to Sarawak.
According to him, initiatives such as the talk organised by NRC Borneo Resource Centre provide an important platform for architects, developers, engineers, technology providers and industry partners to connect and share best practices.
“When the industry works hand in hand and shares its expertise, we can collectively raise the overall standard of housing development in Sarawak.
“Every well-planned neighbourhood and every thoughtfully designed home contributes meaningfully to the greater journey of Sarawak Nation Building,” said Dr Sim.
The programme was organised by NRC Electric Fence Sdn Bhd (NRC Borneo) with the support of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Sarawak Chapter (PAMSC), bringing together architects, consultants, developers and other industry stakeholders to discuss holistic residential planning, with emphasis on the early integration of security systems, smart living technologies and digital infrastructure in future-ready home design.