OPINON: Developers the real landlords - Seah Chiang Nee

Malaysia Star, 31 Dec 2011
Traditionally, property developers in cities like Singapore and Hong Kong have enjoyed economic power far beyond their numbers.
We were politely reminded of this when Singapore’s developers told the government they were disappointed at not being consulted before it announced recent measures to cool the market.
This was tantamount to a right to be informed in advance of any policy or price affecting their interests. Full story