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HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Institute of Housing ("HKIH") and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors ("RICS") hosted jointly a certificate/diploma presentation ceremony for the successful reciprocal members yesterday.
Since the signing of the Memorandum of Mutual Recognition of Membership in November 2012, 38 members, being the first applicants, have been admitted to HKIH and RICS membership. The reciprocity helps to foster professionalism of real estate talents in Hong Kong, and to develop together on continuous professional trainings and events. The strengthened cooperation between the two organisations will provide the public with higher professional standard on property/facility management
"This ceremony marks an important stage for both the professional bodies," said Ms. Cora Yuen, President of the HKIH. "The mutual recognition of membership is a clear step for HKIH and RICS to work together for the industry and community. In the future, HKIH and RICS will work closely for our members' benefits and careers by enhancing their technical skills and knowledge."
"I am glad to witness the first group of fellows of HKIH acquiring RICS membership," said Mr. Kenneth Kwan, Chairman of RICS Hong Kong. "The closer relationship will allow us to move to the next level in putting forward systematic development of education and professional standards of facility management which will certainly help to build a better living environment for the people in Hong Kong."
About the Hong Kong Institute of Housing
The Hong Kong Institute of Housing was incorporated in Hong Kong on 29 November 1988. As at Jan 2013, the HKIH has over 2,500 members. Together, the HKIH's members are responsible for the management of not less than 70% of all the housing stock in Hong Kong. Members are engaged in the co-ordination and execution of housing services incorporating the design, provision, improvement, rehabilitation, management and administration of all types of housing. Apart from actively expanding local network, the HKIH is forging close links with property management associations and academic institutions in Taiwan, Macau and many parts of mainland China.
About RICS & RICS Asia
RICS is the world's leading qualification when it comes to professional standards in land, property and construction. In a world where more and more people, governments, banks and commercial organisations demand greater certainty of professional standards and ethics, attaining RICS status is the recognised mark of property professionalism.
Over 100,000 property professionals working in the major established and emerging economies of the world have already recognised the importance of securing RICS status by becoming members.
RICS is an independent professional body that since 1868, has been committed to setting and upholding the highest standards of excellence and integrity -- providing impartial, authoritative advice on key issues affecting businesses and society. RICS is a regulator of both its individual members and firms enabling it to maintain the highest standards and providing the basis for unparalleled client confidence in the sector.
The RICS Asia supports a network of over 11,000 individual professionals across the Asia Pacific region with an objective to help develop the property and construction markets in these countries, by introducing professional standards, best practice and international experience. It promotes RICS and its members as the natural advisors on all property matters. It also ensures that services and career development opportunities are provided to members.
The RICS Asia region covers national associations and local groups locating in Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, The People's Republic of China and the SAR Hong Kong. It also has members working across the region such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Laos PDR, Macao, Mongolia, Nepal, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan region, The Maldives, The Philippines, Timor East and Vietnam. For more information, please visit: www.ricsasia.org
