For the first time in MIEA history, Madam President Julie Wong has decided to hold a real estate convention outside Kuala Lumpur, for the benefit of members from various states as stated in one of her agenda as President 2009/2011.

MIEA Johor Convention 2009 shall be held in Johor Bahru with the followings:-

• Theme: Iskandar Malaysia – The Rise of A New Metropolis
• Date: 31st October & 1st November, 2009 (Saturday and Sunday)
• Venue: The Puteri Pacific Johor Bahru Hotel (Permata Ballroom) Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
• CPD Points: 10 points applied – Board of Valuers, Appraisers & Estate Agents Malaysia
• Fees: RM400 MIEA / IEA ordinary member, affiliate members and CREN, RM500 Non-members, *RM100 (optional) Fellowship Dinner on 31st October, 2009 (Saturday)
• Organisers: MIEA Johor Branch and Institute of Estate Agents Singapore
• Main-sponsors: Johor State Government and Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB)

The objectives of this convention are as follows:

1. To work together with the Federal and Johor State Government in promoting Iskandar malaysia as a strong and sustainable metropolis of international standing.
2. To provide progress updates on the developments taking place in Iskandar Malaysia especially to the target groups, i.e. individuals companies and organizations related in real estate industry.
3. To provide information and platform to clear certain negative perceptions pertaining to Iskandar Malaysia.
4. To provide opportunity for key players/developers from each of the 5 zones to highlight on their current and future developments
5. To provide great business opportunities for all real estate practitioners/investors to get in touch directly with all the key players in Iskandar Malaysia

In view of the above mentioned objectives, the programmes have been arranged as such: During the first day of Convention, speakers representing all the key players in Iskandar Malaysia according to the 5 highlighted zones from Zone A to E are invited to give talks on the progress updates, current and future plans in their respective fields.

On second day, we shall further examine some of the more important property related issues in the context of Johor. Issues to be discussed shall include investment trend and environment, property investment opportunities, Malaysia My Second Home, foreigner property ownership, Integrated Resort in Singapore, Dare To Sell and marketing Malaysia internationally.

Limited seats available, max 300 participants from both Malaysia and Singapore on a first come first serve basis. For enquiries and registration, please visit MIEA website.