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CEO’s Note What a night the iDEA awards 2017 turned out to be; An evening where celebration, recognition and adulation took centerstage as we feted the country’s best developers and developments that have changed the way Malaysia experiences property. Throughout the evening, we saw the best property developers and developments in Malaysia get recognised not just for the work they do, but for the ideas and innovation they bring to the property industry in Malaysia. To be judged the best in a highly competitive industry by a jury of your peers is no mean feat. To have done it, with the quality and caliber on offer under the watchful gaze of our balloting partner, PwC is a remarkable achievement. That night, iDEA also celebrated people; Ordinary men and women who have done extraordinary things to break new ground and raise the standards for the property industry in Malaysia. It is because of these often unsung heroes and heroines, Malaysia has been voted the best place to buy a property. (Source: Knight Frank LLP 2017 Global Cities Report) My heartiest congratulations to all the winners of iDEA 2017. For me, it was heartwarming to see camaraderie reign over competition, as fierce competitors set aside commercial rivalry (albeit for a couple of hours) to celebrate each other’s achievements in the company of their peers. The success of iDEA also tell me how far we’ve come and how much we’ve achieved, collectively. iDEA certainly cemented its position as the creme de la creme event for property developers and developments in Malaysia. We have all of you to thank.
HARESH KHOOBCHANDANI Chief Executive Officer REA Group for Singapore & Malaysia
iDEA isn’t the end. It’s the beginning for what’s to come. We are excited about the future and what it promises for us, our customers and partners. All the winners that evening were united by a common theme - Innovation. It also showed us how bright the future is for Malaysia and more specifically, how bright the property industry is in Malaysia. Innovation also drives us at iProperty.com Malaysia to re-think what customers value, what consumers want and how to meet those needs. The winners of iDEA 2017 is testimony to that. On behalf of the team behind iDEA 2017, congratulations once again to all the winners and to everyone who joined us on that eventful night. We are proud to partner with you in your journey to change the way Malaysia experiences property. We hope to welcome you back again at IDEA 2018.
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Development of The Year
Best Affordable Housing Project
SENADA RESIDENCES @ ALYA KUALA LUMPUR SIME DARBY BRUNSFIELD
Best Residential Landed Development
Best Mixed Development
ALBURY 2
TROPICANA METROPARK
UMLAND BERHAD
TROPICANA CORPORATION BERHAD
Best Residential High-Rise Development
Best Luxury Landed Development
RIDGEFIELD RESIDENCES, TROPICANA HEIGHTS
SENADA RESIDENCES @ ALYA KUALA LUMPUR
TROPICANA CORPORATION BERHAD
SIME DARBY BRUNSFIELD
Best Luxury High-Rise Development
Best Northern Development
Best Southern Development
IMPERIAL RESIDENCES
HORIZON HILLS
IDEAL PROPERTY GROUP
GAMUDA LAND
Best Township Development
Best Waterfront Development
Best Value Development
TROPICANA AMAN
TWENTYFIVE.7
IMPERIAL RESIDENCES
TROPICANA CORPORATION BERHAD
GAMUDA LAND
IDEAL PROPERTY GROUP
SENADA RESIDENCES @ ALYA KUALA LUMPUR
SENIBONG COVE WALKER CORPORATION
SIME DARBY BRUNSFIELD
Best Commercial Development
Best International Development
RENCANA ROYALE
SAKURA RESIDENCE
CK EAST DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD
DAIWA SUNWAY DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD
Ingenious Design Award SKY20 KSCH PROPERTY SDN BHD
The Progressive Developer Award MAH SING GROUP BERHAD
Innovative Leader of The Year MR WONG KUEN KONG UMLAND SERI AUSTIN
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2 THE AWARDS
iProperty Development Excellence Awards (iDEA) 2017 The iProperty Development Excellence Awards (iDEA) organized by Malaysia’s No. 1 property site, iProperty.com Malaysia, aims to uplift the real estate industry standards by recognizing the cream of the crop, i.e revolutionary developments, developers and individuals who have redefined Malaysia’s property landscape. iProperty.com Malaysia engaged the expertise of an advisory panel formed by 4 real estate professionals to set the judging criteria and awards concept.
List of Categories 1. Best Residential Landed Development
8. Best Township Development
2. Best Residential High-Rise Development
9. Best Mixed Development
3. Best Luxury Landed Development
10. Best Waterfront Development
4. Best Luxury High-Rise Development
11. Best Value Development
5. Best Northern Development
12. Best Commercial Development
6. Best Southern Development
13. Best Affordable Housing Development
7. Best International Development
14. Development of The Year 15. People’s Choice Award - As voted by consumers
A separate panel of 8 judges, consisting of independent experts in various fields related to the property industry, were then invited to evaluate the merits of all 74 submissions in the first 13 development categories on 26th September 2016. The judging criteria included marketing initiatives, value creation, innovation, concepts, sustainability and many more. These 13 winners then went through another round of judging on the same day, to select the winner of the “Development of the Year” award. This judging process was witnessed and results independently verified by a team from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Malaysia. Meanwhile, the consumer voting campaign for the “People’s Choice Award” was held from 16th to 30th October 2017, for which the top 5 developers with the most votes were selected as winners. Winners and finalists were recognised for their best efforts in brand building and project marketing efforts. This vote counts were also verified by PwC Malaysia. In addition to the 15 iDEA award categories, iProperty.com Malaysia also presented 3 special awards to organisations/individuals that have made significant contributions to the real estate industry – these include The Ingenious Design Award, The Progressive Developer Award and Innovative Leader of the Year.
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3 PANEL OF ADVISORY
Ezumi is an active member of Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM), elected as council member of PAM in 2009, appointed as a member of Council of Architecture Accreditation and Education Malaysia in 2010 and appointed as a board member of the Board of Architects Malaysia in 2013. Ezumi began his career in a small practice in Penang in 1994 before joining Arkitek MAA Sdn.Bhd. in 1997. He led the implementation of several projects, mainly hospitals, hotels and office buildings. His unique exposure in various aspects of design and project implementation had been an added advantage in his day-to-day response to clients’ needs. He was promoted as associate in 2002 and appointed as Director in 2006.
AR EZUMI
Datuk Tan Pei Ing is the founder and principal of PI Architect, a Kuala Lumpur firm that has received accolades for projects including Marriot Hotel in Putrajaya and Le Meridien Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. She consulted with the ABP during the construction of the award-winning Melbourne School of Design building.
DATUK TAN PEI ING
Datuk Tan is a former President of Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM), the first female to be appointed to the role in its 90-year history, and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. She has founded several charitable initiatives including the Malaysian chapter of Architecture for Humanity and the Architects Meet the Public forum. Earlier this year, she was conferred the title of Datuk, the Malaysian government’s highest honour, in recognition of her significant contribution to improving the nation’s built environment. She was also awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award at the 2016 Malaysia Australia Alumni Council Awards in Kuala Lumpur.
Dr. James Tee is the author of the best-selling book Malaysian Real Estate Industry – Value Creation Strategies. He was formerly the Executive Director of UOA Holdings, an award-winning Top 10 largest property group in Malaysia. Dr. Tee, who was a Board Member of UOA Asset Management, previously worked for the Hong Leong Group as Chief Executive Officer and the Setia Awan Group as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to that, he worked with Kurnia Asia Berhad as Group Chief Operating Officer and with McKinsey & Company as a Senior Associate based in ASEAN and the USA.
DR JAMES TEE
Dr. Tee holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Metallurgy from the University of Cambridge. A Commonwealth Scholar, he also has a First Class Honours Degree in Bachelor of Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in Johor. Dr. Tee served as the Honorary Secretary of the Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA) from 2011 to 2015, and has been a member of the Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO) since 2011.
Ar Sarly Andre Sarkum is an architecture futurist, sustainability proponent and design activist. Currently he helms the hybrid architectural design firm [SA]2 or Sarly Adre Sarkum Architecture Sdn. Bhd., which combines cutting edge architectural design solutions with extensive researchbased explorative approach to solve challenging integrated design problems.
AR. SARLY ADRE SARKUM
Sarly is the current President of the Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC) – which is Malaysia’s Green Building Council under the auspices of the World Green Building Council (WGBC), as well as an elected Council Member of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (The Malaysian Institute of Architects); and also sits as one of the five directors of the Green Building Index (GBI) Green Rating Tool.
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Ar Alice Leong Pek Lian is a Manager at Arkitek MAA Sdn. Bhd. She is a professional Architect, a qualified GBI Facilitator and currently the Honorary Secretary of Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM). She is also the Past Honorary Secretary of MGBC and a member of MIID. Ar Alice Leong graduated from University Science of Malaysia with a Bachelor Science HBP (Hons.) Architecture and a Bachelor of Architecture.
AR ALICE LEONG PEK LIAN
Ar Alice Leong has been practising for 14 years as an Architect and is actively involved in creating green and sustainable designs and living spaces. She has vast experience with various type of buildings such as housing projects, as well as high rise commercial buildings, mix-developments etc.
Honorary Secretary, PAM
Daniel Ho, a pioneering entrepreneur, author and public speaker, is the Group Managing Director of IQI and its group of companies. He is responsible for developing and overseeing the execution of group-wide strategies covering products, sales, marketing and development to ensure that the company stays at the forefront of the industry. With his detailed global and regional expertise in real estate, Mr Ho is on the advisory board of a number of publicly listed developers to provide services around concepts and commercialization strategies for new developments. With his wide experience in the industry, financial markets and partnerships, Mr Ho also play a pivotal role in establishing joint ventures and fund syndication for new property developments.
DANIEL HO Group Managing Director, IQI Holdings Bhd
Mr. Ho has over 20 years of experience in the Malaysian corporate and business sector, having previously been a key member of the funding and fundraising board that established a multimilliondollar oleochemical plant in Malaysia, as well as in pioneering the multinational French firm, Legrand’s first foray and successful venture into the Malaysian market, in his early twenties.
Ir Ahmad Izdihar is the President of Malaysia Green Building Confederation for the 2016-2018 term. He is also an invited lecturer, speaker and examiner for Green Building Index. Ir Ahmad Izdihar is a registered professional mechanical engineer with 20 years’ experience as a consultant in the building industry. He is the managing director of Exergy Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., an environmental sustainability design consultancy based in Kuala Lumpur. He is also a registered Green Building Index Facilitator.
IR AHMAD IZDIHAR SUPAAT President, MGBC
Ir Ahmad Izdihar holds a BSc Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, New York. He has extensive experience in the design of building services, with a concentration on ACMV system. He is also currently facilitating sustainable designs for various buildings in Malaysia.
Matthew Gaal is an Associate Principal and Director of Development for Southeast Asia. He is a registered architect with extensive experience, ranging from concept design through to completion on site. Specialising in the management of large-scale, complex projects, he has been involved at a senior level on numerous high profile buildings around the world. Having worked in the United States, Malaysia, Europe, the Middle East and Australia, Matthew brings an international perspective to the projects he works on. Known for his strong leadership and design development skills, Matthew places an emphasis on achieving group established goals and design resolutions.
MATTHEW GAAL Director of Development South East Asia, Woods Bagot
Matthew also holds the position of KL City Representative for the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, continuing to be involved with tower design within the Woods Bagot Global Studio. Spending time on projects around the world, Matthew’s tall building experience is regularly sought by his peers.
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Matthias Loui has over 28 years of experience in real estate valuation services, property development and property management. His expertise includes marketing, leasing and management of prime properties in high rise commercial buildings and high-end gated residential developments.
MATTHIAS LOUI Executive Director, Knight Frank
Dr Foo Chee Hung is a researcher from the Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM); a research arm under the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB). He is currently the Head of Consultancy and Technical Opinion Unit.
DR FOO CHEE HUNG Head of Consultancy & Technical Opinion Unit, CREAM
He obtained both an Environmental Engineering and Masters SHE Engineering degree from the University of Malaya. He then pursued his PhD in Urban Engineering from the University of Tokyo. His research interests are in sustainability, affordable housing, green building, building quality assessment, Industrialized Building Systems (IBS), and urban ecosystems. He is a member of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), the GreenRE Manager, and the MyCREST Qualified Profession.
Ir Kok Yen-Kwan is a practising professional electrical engineer with more than 13 years of experience in the building construction industry. He is currently the Head of Sustainability in an Energy and Green Building firm. Professionally, he is a BEM-registered Professional Engineer, Chartered Engineer (with ECUK), REEM (with Energy Commission of Malaysia) and GBI Facilitator (with GBI Sdn. Bhd.).
IR, KOK YEN-KWAN Chair, GET
Kok Yen-Kwan served as a 5-term board member of the Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC) from 2012 – 2017 and has been on the panel of assessors of the Green Pages Malaysia (GPM) Directory for all four editions published thus far. Yen-Kwan also sits on the Panel of Judges for the Eco Product & Eco Booth Design Awards at the annual ARCHIDEX, jointly organised by Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) & C.I.S. Network Sdn. Bhd.; and whom currently chairs the Green Energy Technology (GET) Committee, as well as being a council member of TEEAM.
Adrian Wee has coached more than 3000 investors in less than two years all across Asia, in countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Singapore, China and Indonesia. He lives and breathes building net worth for the masses and his investor’s communities. Adrian Wee is a serial property entrepreneur, international speaker, business mentor and author of the best-selling book “Die with Massive Debts”. Over the past 17 years, amassing a multi-million-dollar property portfolio and in owning a successful interior design business, he has ID Renovated more than 1,000 properties; specializing in high-end show houses and prominent developers’ sales galleries.
ADRIAN WEE Founder, ID King
Now, through his signature programmes: “Die with Massive Debts & Interior Design Street Smart Programme”, more than 300 million of mortgage loans have been taken by ID KING Students. His motto is: “It’s only by leveraging on debts; one can build great wealth in life”, and has hundreds of successful interior design renovation projects profit from his ‘Buy, Renovate, Rent and Buy, Renovate, Sell’ approach completed within his communities. Adrian is a man with foresight and envisioned a platform for the interior design industry – the “UBER” in interior design. Adrian is now leading his team for public listing of the company on the stock exchange by 2020.
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9 WINNER | DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR BEST LUXURY HIGH-RISE DEVELOPMENT BEST RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Daron Cheah (Managing Director, USG Boral), Dato’ Wan Hashimi Albakri (Chief Transformation Officer of Sime Darby Property) & Mr. Haresh Khoobchandani (CEO OF Singapore & Malaysia - REA Group Asia).
DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR, BEST LUXURY HIGH-RISE DEVELOPMENT, BEST RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE DEVELOPMENT:
PROJECT NAME: Senada Residences @ Alya Kuala Lumpur CITY: Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur PROPERTY TYPE: Mixed development LAND TITLE: Commercial BUILT UP: 700 – 1,900 Sq. Ft. TOTAL UNITS/LOTS: 429 DEVELOPER: Sime Darby Brunsfield PHONE: 03-7843 9898
Senada Residences @ Alya Kuala Lumpur Since its inception, Sime Darby Brunsfield has been continuously building and enhancing their brand through themed, integrated and niche developments. They are constantly innovating and working on differentiating their products, all of which contributed and enabled them to retain their market position as the leading premier community developer. Their project such as the multi-faceted Senada at Alya Kuala Lumpur that comprises residential and commercial promises to lift you to greater heights of elation.
WEBSITE: www.senadakl.com
This premier luxury development is based in Kuala Lumpur’s latest international zone, surrounded by the pristine 245-acre Bukit Kiara Park, whilst one of South East Asia’s premier Golf Courses sits just at your doorstep. Furnished with the wholesome environment of Alya, Senada provides a canvas upon which one can mould their lifestyle to their contentment, complementing work and play to suit all of one’s needs in a resort setting. Senada integrates modern luxury living, space-planning and best-in-class facilities into the natural topography of a verdant, tropical setting, giving its communities the time, space and experiences beneficial to their well-being.
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10 DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR | WINNER BEST LUXURY HIGH-RISE DEVELOPMENT BEST RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE DEVELOPMENT
ALYA Kuala Lumpur
ALYA Kuala Lumpur, formerly known as Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club Resort (KLGCC Resort), spans a total of 360 acres of land inclusive of Bukit Kiara forest reserve and KGPA (Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia). As an international lifestyle community in a tropical setting, a heartbeat away from the city centre – ALYA Kuala Lumpur aims to be the most aspirational integrated living, working and leisure destination in Malaysia. It comprises 8 parcels spanning across 61 acres, covering residential, to commercial, retail & hospitality components. The vision is to integrate modern living, space-planning and facilities into the natural topography and back-drop of ALYA’s unique setting. The first release development within the prestigious ALYA Kuala Lumpur is Senada Residences, which comprises 429 urban resort suite over two towers.
Senada Residences
Nestled elegantly amidst the rich greenery of Bukit Kiara, Senada Kuala Lumpur is a multifaceted development comprising two residential towers and an office tower complete with a retail lifestyle podium – offering world-class facilities and features for an all-encompassing contemporary living experience. The design concept of Senada is derived from its immediate and regional context – as a direct extension of the award-winning golf course, highlighting the contrast between natural and manmade forms – whilst drawing inspiration from shelf mushrooms that grow on the trunks of trees in the Malaysian jungles. Overlooking vast surrounds of natural and manmade green spaces, the landscape concept of a forest in an urban setting brings a breath of fresh air and the good life ahead. The residential towers which consist of Tower A & B, offer sizes ranging between 700 and 1,900 sq ft of 1, 2 and 3+1 bedrooms. Facilities include a swimming pool, wading pool & kids water play area, sun deck, outdoor dining area, children’s playground, outdoor fitness station, meditation deck, jogging deck, chess garden, communal BBQ area, putting green, wet deck, reflexology path, gazebo and outdoor dining area.
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11 WINNER | DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR BEST LUXURY HIGH-RISE DEVELOPMENT BEST RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE DEVELOPMENT
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12 DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR | WINNER BEST LUXURY HIGH-RISE DEVELOPMENT BEST RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE DEVELOPMENT
Elevate your Lifestyle
Surrounded by many affluent neighbourhoods including Damansara Heights, Mont Kiara, Bangsar, TTDI, Sri Hartamas and Bukit Tunku most would agree that Alya is a sought-after location with high value and a good community that can offer great appreciation value. There is a myriad of shopping destinations such as One Utama, Bangsar Village, 1 Mont Kiara Shopping Centre, iKEA, Mid Valley Magamall and Bangsar Shopping Centre available within proximity. There are also international and local educational institutions such as British International School, Garden International School, Australian International School, Help University and University of Malaya. Perfectly placed with mature amenities and excellent connectivity, Alya Kuala Lumpur is also served by major highways and arterial roads such as the Federal Highway, SPRINT, LDP and NKVE. It is only an 8 minutes’ drive from the city centre and 10 minutes to KL Sentral. With fantastic infrastructure, ample facilities and existing ammenities, Alya Kuala Lumpur will be the last development of this nature that can be found in this sort of location within Kuala Lumpur.
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13 WINNER | THE PROGRESSIVE DEVELOPER AWARD
Mr. Haresh Khoobchandani (CEO OF Singapore & Malaysia - REA Group Asia) & Datuk Ho Hon Sang (CEO of Mah Sing Group Berhad).
THE PROGRESSIVE DEVELOPER AWARD:
Mah Sing Group Berhad Since its inception in 1994, Mah Sing Group has made great headway in becoming one of the country’s economic powerhouses in the property industry today. PROJECT NAME: Meridin East CITY: Pasir Gudang, Johor PROPERTY TYPE: Township LAND TITLE: Residential Commercial TENURE: Freehold BUILT UP: 1,595 – 2,333 Sq. Ft. TOTAL UNITS/LOTS: 1092 DEVELOPER: Mah Sing Group PHONE: 07-216 0014 WEBSITE: http://www.meridin-east.com.my/
And the transition from mere plastic product manufacturer to mega property development was a steep and long journey to have made – albeit one joyously filled with many successes and happy returns. Today, the Group has 47 projects (13 completed) spread throughout Malaysia’s property hotspots, namely the Klang Valley and Greater Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru (Iskandar Malaysia), Penang island and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah with a dedicated team of approximately 900 people. Also, in keeping with the times – Mah SIng continues to enhance its strategies and building techniques; perfected over the years – whilst adopting innovative new strategies and a modern culture that defines itself today.
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14 THE PROGRESSIVE DEVELOPER AWARD | WINNER
Developer of Diversity
As only among a handful of fully integrated property developers with high-rise and landed residential integrated commercial centers – as well as niche industrial parks – the diversity of products showcases the skill developing properties with great complexities to suit buyers best.
Group-Wide Transformation
Mah Sing felt it was timely to undergo a group-wide transformation in 2015, and in 2017, launched its new logo and tagline. High expectations were forged through the company’s improved Vision – Inventing future living that enhances the quality of life. Today, Mah Sing continues to enhance its strategies and building techniques, perfected over the years – whilst adopting innovative new strategies and cultures. Of which, lead to the new tagline.
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Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.
As Mah Sing puts on a new look, the Group also rethinks its purpose – ‘Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life’. It is the desire to be a meaningful corporation for now and the future that drive this. Through ‘Reinvent Spaces’ is to mean that the Group aims to raise the bar of future living by recreating living spaces, work spaces, business spaces, social and community spaces with innovative design and functionality. And with all the effort put in to reinventing spaces, Mah Sing will be able to improve and add value to the standard of living of the community, fulfilling the second part of its tagline, to ‘Enhance Life’.
Better Quality of Life
In ensuring design meets functionality, all aspects of the Group’s products such as space planning, interior layout, place making and developing a selfsustaining community are enhanced with the aim to provide a better quality of life for buyers.
15 WINNER | THE PROGRESSIVE DEVELOPER AWARD
POWER
Internally, in order to achieve Mah Sing’s new vision, Mah Sing focuses on empowering its staff towards personal and professional growth. The Group introduced its POWER statement which stands for Performance, Ownership, Well-Being, Empowerment and Resourcefulness; as part of its continuous learning programme.
Driven by Millennials
In order to create a more vibrant environment, Mah Sing renovated its headquarters, now known as MS@Work. The design philosophy features various modern layouts that appeal to millennials such as an open space concept, fun meeting rooms, collaborative breakout areas and colourful pantries to encourage a more innovative mindset and conducive work environment. As a step towards a progressive and highly productive workforce, a Google-like forward-thinking mantra pervades here.
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16 THE PROGRESSIVE DEVELOPER AWARD | WINNER
Product Branding & Differentiation
Moving forward, Mah Sing believes in the power of product branding and differentiation which suits market needs. Currently, the Group maintains its focus on providing affordable homes to the mass market segment, emphasising on projects mainly in the Klang Valley. Besides offering products at an acquirable price range in line with the market demand, Mah Sing strives to differentiate itself by offering a diversified range of properties at various growth locations around the country too. A staunch advocate in enabling everyone to own a home, Mah Sing started developing affordably priced homes since 2014. The ‘Reinvent Affordability’ campaign covers Mah Sing’s recent launches: M Centura, Sentul, M Vertica, Cheras, M Vista, Penang and Fern phase 2 in Meridin East, Johor. And with the best interest of homeowners in mind, Mah Sing plans for its residential products to be affordable – without compromising the quality and facilities to further enhance the life of homebuyers.
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18 BEST LUXURY LANDED DEVELOPMENT | WINNER
PROJECT NAME: Senibong Cove CITY: Masai, Johor PROPERTY TYPE: Mixed Development LAND TITLE: Commercial TENURE: Freehold BUILT UP: 893 Sq. Ft.- 6,695 Sq. Ft. TOTAL UNITS/LOTS: 6,000 DEVELOPER: Walker Corporation PHONE: 07-382 0388 WEBSITE: www.senibongcove.my
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19 WINNER | BEST NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT BEST VALUE DEVELOPMENT
Ms. Avene Lee (Head of Sales - Central Region A, iProperty.com Malaysia) Ms. Kang Pei Koon (Senior Strategic Design Manager, Ideal Property Group).
BEST VALUE DEVELOPMENT & BEST NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT:
Imperial Residences PROJECT NAME: Imperial Residences CITY: Sungai Ara, Penang PROPERTY TYPE: Condominium LAND TITLE: Residential TENURE: Freehold BUILT UP: 1,100 – 1,200 Sq. Ft. TOTAL UNITS/LOTS: 816 DEVELOPER: Ideal Property Group PHONE: 04-641 1969 WEBSITE: www.oneimperial.cc
With an imperial address amidst convenience and tranquillity, Imperial Residences is made for imperial living. Imperial Residences is a freehold condominium ensconced within the placid neighbourhood of Sungai Ara, Penang, and comprises 3 high-rise blocks with 816 units. Catering to the recreational needs of the residents regardless of age, Imperial Residences is complemented with full clubhouse facilities such as swimming pool, island cabana, Jacuzzi, children’s playground, wading pool, splash pool, gymnasium, yoga room, basketball court, jogging track. By presenting an array of alluring facilities, Imperial Residences has indeed lived up to its idea of “A wonderland of indulgence right in the heart of living”.
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20 BEST NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT | WINNER BEST VALUE DEVELOPMENT
Design and concept
Unique in its design, Imperial Residences offers an ideal home that is inspired and styled along bungalow and semi-detached home-layouts. Luxurious space and comfort is further enhanced by the building’s orientation – along north-east and south-west bearings, comfortably secluded from direct sunlight. The project defines quality living by combining outstanding design with technology innovation while embracing key concept of sustainably, integration into waterscape & provision of inspirational residence.
The units are specially designed with their own distinctive features for maximum living comfort and comes with two types of unit layouts – 1100 sq. ft. and 1200 sq. ft that are housed within the 27-storey towers. The 3+1 room unit (Type A) is designed with a large living room and integrated with the dining and kitchen area into one single space. Each room can enjoy view towards the landscape and surrounding. While the layout designed for 3-room (Type B) is incorporated with the extensive use of tempered glass especially at the kitchen, creating a unique transparency not seen in most condominium units. The residents can enjoy view with kitchen extending to the balcony. Residents can experience a resort living unsurpassed surround, while yet still being affordably priced. This Imperial Residences’ concept has drawn much interest from purchasers because residents can spend all their quality time with family members without having to travel far with its alluring facilities, including the Olympic-length 50-metres swimming pool with water seating, Island cabana, jacuzzi, kids adventures’ cabin, children beach zone, bubble zone, wading pool, splash pool, gym room, yoga room, basketball court, jogging track, bicycle trail etc.
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21 WINNER | BEST NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT BEST VALUE DEVELOPMENT
Strategic location
Imperial Residences possess various value creation features with its imperial address amidst convenience and tranquillity. The project is strategically located at a point surrounded by various important and convenient amenities such as dining centres, groceries, finance institutions, hospital, recreation park and shopping complex. On top of that, the project is having more than one access road with the main access road to the project being widened from two carriers to six carriers for a greater logistic convenience. Also, residents of Imperial Residences could enjoy the advantage of proximity to the important highways that connect it to the rest of the island, as well as the main land via the Penang Second Link. As for the ease of air travel, the Penang International Airport is just a short drive away.
The master plan
The development of Imperial Residences has uplifted the quality of life for the community of the area, and with it, has brought further economic growth and progress for the area. This is witnessed by the formation of a sustainable community which complements and enhances the need for the various convenience and amenities offered within the area – from dining, groceries, schools, financial establishments and as well as the market – all within easy reach.
Under the Imperial Residences’ Master Plan, Ideal Property Group had constructed a wet market for the convenience of the residents within the area, with features of green building to minimize usage of electricity by harnessing natural ventilation and light. The market houses 25 hawker stalls, 32 wet market stalls and a multi-purpose hall which accommodates 3 badminton courts. Schools such as SJK(C) Aik Hua and School of Mentally Retarded Children will be located adjacent to Imperial Residences. The unique lifestyle and development concept complemented with as much as 25 types of recreation facilities catered in 5 different zones also contributes to the value of the development. Imperial Residences is designed along the concept of a holiday resort. With the facilities abound, residents are spoilt for choice when come to living it up outdoors, from swimming pools and Jacuzzis to jogging tracks and reflexology path, including purpose-built children’s theme-park-like adventure cove. This one of a kind facility podium had become a leisure park for the residents and hence saving the time and cost to travel to other destination for recreation purpose. Besides, it also serves as a heaven for bonding with family members which creates a priceless value.
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22 BEST NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT | WINNER BEST VALUE DEVELOPMENT
Quality of Project
The project defines quality living by combining outstanding design with technological innovation, whilst embracing key concepts of sustainably, integration into waterscapes, and in the provision of an inspirational residence that rise above the top. And in response to orientation & visual lines of sight, the majority of units face north-east & south-west – limiting frontage to the eastern sun’s travel path. And designed upon bungalow and semi-detached inspired built-ups, residents get to enjoy an enhanced level of privacy that is rarely found in other condominiums.
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23 WINNER | BEST COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Dr. James Tee (Managing Director & CEO of Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd) & Mr. Ng Chong Kiat (Managing Director, CK East Development Sdn Bhd).
BEST COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT:
Rencana Royale
PROJECT NAME: Rencana Royale CITY: Taman Tun Dr Ismail PROPERTY TYPE: SoHo / SoVo / Suite LAND TITLE: Commercial TENURE: Freehold BUILT UP: 472 – 5,780 Sq. Ft. TOTAL UNITS/LOTS: 622 DEVELOPER: CK East Group PHONE: 03-7722 1688
Standing tall amidst the hustle and bustle of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail on a luscious two-acre Malay reserve land, Rencana Royale provides from a satisfying retail experience with podium retail units to an array of varying open plan suites. With sixteen units of uniquely designed corporate suites, private rooftop gardens, and a facilities floor with an infinity pool overlooking beautiful Kuala Lumpur panoramic cityscapes, Rencana Royale is truly an experience to be had. Located only five minutes away from One Utama, The Curve, IKEA, IPC Shopping Centre, Bandar Utama, Mutiara Damansara as well as Mont Kiara, Rencana Royale is designed to compete with modern home office buildings of the highest standards with a convenient commute in mind. It is also easily accessed via major highways such as Lebuhraya Damansara - Puchong (LDP), Sprint Highway, Pencala Link and Duke Highway.
WEBSITE: www.rencanaroyale.my
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24 BEST COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT | WINNER
Twin Towers of Majestic Living
Strategically planned with six lobbies, Rencana Royale provides exclusivity for occupants. As you step foot into the grand lobby situated in Block A, you are greeted by a 3-floor high ceiling retail area, housing 14 retail lots. The ground level of Block B offers the luxury of privacy with an exclusive entrance route that provides access to a private lobby and eight units of 2-storey Garden Suites with three private parking lots each. With a total of 468 studio units and 130 duplex suites alongside semi-private lobbies in each block, Rencana Royale offers the privilege of working in a lavish environment. On level 13, stretched across two blocks, you will find 14 majestic units of the 3-storey Corporate Suites in the Sky, and flanked by two 4-storey units. With either a semi-detached or bungalow design, each corporate suite comes with its own elevator, swimming pool and garden; a workplace ideal for accommodating families so you feel closer to home. There is also a private lift lobby in each block for your complete luxury experience.
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Facilities Floors
The highlight of Rencana Royale are the facilities floors on 12 and 12A of block B. There is an office alongside three meeting rooms and a multipurpose hall, as well as a conference room. You can boost your energy at the juice bar or coffeehouse, before hitting the 2-floor gym equipped with separate bathrooms and spa, yoga room, private swimming pool and whirlpool baths. Additionally, there is also an open-air area for barbecues next to a recreational park for your much needed family time.
25 WINNER | BEST COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Solid Integrity and Easy Access
The quality of this project can be glimpsed from the solid integrity in structural works to the facilitation of easy ingress and egress from the development, assuring the development’s successful operation for many years ahead. The structural system adopted is a robust reinforced concrete structure, comprising of columns, shear walls and lift cores as vertical elements, while beams and slabs play the role of horizontal elements. The solid foundation uses large diameter bored piles adequately socketed into sound granite bedrock. Contiguous bored piles with skin walls and reinforced concrete retaining walls are used for the basement walls. Thick reinforced concrete slabs are specified for the lowest basement levels to provide a water tight structure. The elegant development is also smoothly connected to the existing main road with widening of lanes for turning into and coming out of the development. A set of traffic lights are installed to provide further convenience for residents and visitors. Additionally, the existing road side drains are also upgraded to ensure all surface run off is channelled away quickly.
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26 BEST COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT | WINNER
Contribution to Community
Rencana Royale provides excellent value to the area, and in the employment opportunities the development fosters. Their project contribution encompasses numerous areas that include a series of infrastructure upgrades to ease traffic congestion, helping the Bumiputera community by offering higher discounts for their projects, offering a prime investment property for capital appreciation to all as well as fulfilling a development sector demand for more housing and commercial spaces in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail. The establishment of the development also helped foster employment opportunities during pre-development, construction and post-development operations.
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27 WINNER | INGENIOUS DESIGN AWARD
Mr. Haresh Khoobchandani (CEO OF Singapore & Malaysia - REA Group Asia) & Dato’ Ch’ng Kong San (Executive Chairman, KSCH Property Sdn Bhd).
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KSCH Property Sdn Bhd SKY 20 PROJECT NAME: Sky20 CITY: Ampang, Kuala Lumpur PROPERTY TYPE: Sky Mansions LAND TITLE: Residential TENURE: Freehold BUILT UP: 11,261.84 – 18686.78 Sq. Ft. TOTAL UNITS/LOTS: 20 DEVELOPER: KSCH Property Sdn. Bhd. PHONE: 03-7887 3111 WEBSITE: www.kschgroup.com
Distinctive, opulent, with top-notch security and privacy – no one could offer these exclusivity quite like KSCH Property. Founded by Dato’ Ch’ng Kong San, KSCH Property is the brain behind the 2 1/2-storey bungalows in Bukit Jalil and USJ, as well as its latest endeavour in Country Heights Damansara that comprises 2 1/2-storey bungalows, as well as the prestigious, super luxury condominium, Sky 20. Designed by Pietro Lufi who is known for his work behind many exclusive multi-million dollars residential – in collaboration with Malaysia’s renowned architect firm, Archivocab, the development offers 20 units of super luxury mansion in the sky. Touted as the only super luxury development situated at a prime location in Klang Valley, Sky 20 is unique in its own right. With modern contemporary design, it offers an alternative to a bungalow for the upmarket buyers looking to move to a well-secured prime location. It boasts 18 units of luxury home that spanned the entire floor, and two penthouses that are stretched over two floors, which means each buyer will get to enjoy his/her own floor and a stunning uninterrupted view of Petronas Twin Towers as well as Kuala Lumpur City’s blue skyline.
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28 INGENIOUS DESIGN AWARD | WINNER
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29 WINNER | INGENIOUS DESIGN AWARD
Mansions in the Sky
Living up to its name, Sky Mansion, each unit offers an expansive built-up area of between 11, 261 sq ft and 18, 687 sq ft, and a garden measuring at 3000 sq ft surrounding the entire mansion to imitate bungalows on land. It is the only condominium development in Klang Valley where all the bedrooms have access to their own Sky Garden which opens up to a spectacular 360 degrees view of the city. Each unit also boasts its own 9-metre infinity pool that runs along the balcony where you can unwind and watch the world go by in the privacy of your own home. The condominium is fitted with features such as high ceilings and all round high windows that allow the infiltration of natural light and keep energy consumption to a minimum. Another unique offering of this development is the generous allocation of parking bay; each unit is given three car parks and an additional of two car parks if required. A store room for golf club storage is provided at the carpark for each unit. Designed to deliver aesthetic, comfort and functionality, the building’s facade is fitted with highgrade materials such as double-paned low e-glass which regulates the temperature of the building by reducing the absorption of heat and keeping it isolated it from the noise outside. Fins are also installed to provide shade and further reduce heat gain. The building is also designed to be friendly to the environment with sustainable features such as rain harvesting system that collects rain water for watering plants and car washing.
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30 INGENIOUS DESIGN AWARD | WINNER
Top-notched Facilities and Security
One of its biggest attraction is the unparalleled security that includes a 6-tier integrated access and security system that begin from the parking entrance right up to the front door. An access card is required to gain entry to the private lift lobby for every condo unit with each card designated to a specific floor. There is also an automated security car park shuttle installed to provide top notch security, while CCTV’s installed throughout the development to screen the activities of visitors entering and exiting the building, and to record the movement of strangers that enter the building; separate channels of movement are created for residents and guests to enhance the security and privacy of the residents. Much like everything else about Sky 20, it features top-notch state-of-the-art facilities such as a main swimming pool, jacuzzi, poolside cabana/yoga zone, outdoor tai chi/garden’s gazebo, putting green, dancing room, BBQ area, fitness equipment, sauna/steam room, reading room, meeting room, multifunction hall and the largest Sky Garden in Kuala Lumpur.
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32 BEST TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT | WINNER
Mr. Go Uenoyama (Chief Operating Officer, Kansai Paint Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd), Mr. Peter Cheah (Senior General Manager - Project, Tropicana Corporation Berhad) & Ms. Wong Siew Lai (General Manager - Consumer Marketing, iProperty.com Malaysia).
BEST TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT:
Tropicana Aman PROJECT NAME: Tropicana Aman CITY: Kota Kemuning PROPERTY TYPE: Township LAND TITLE: Residential TENURE: Leasehold DEVELOPER: Tropicana Corporation Berhad PHONE: 1700 - 81 - 8868 WEBSITE: www.tropicanaaman.com.my
Touted as the ultimate walking and biking community in the country, Tropicana Aman is an 863-acre residential haven and one of the most desirable addresses in Kota Kemuning. With more than 50% of the landscape reserved for public spaces & lush greenery – Tropicana Aman redefines green luxury in its truest sense. The development reshapes quality living through harmony and serenity with its 85 acres of Central Park, 7km walking and biking trail, 2,400 trees and 39 bridges, 17 pavilions and 10 link bridges, in addition to 5 landscaped roundabouts which create an inviting environment. Uniquely, homes here feature a dual frontage design, with the front facing tree-lined driveways, whilst the rear opens up to the wide linear park. The residential enclaves within Tropicana Aman are gated and guarded, providing the ultimate peace-of-mind for residents and their families. Within the individual precincts sit a community central park with its own expansive greenery, facilities as well as walking and jogging pathways for recreational activities. The finishing of Tropicana Aman homes echoes timeless elegance, with the goal of providing classy nuances that remains appealing throughout time. Rather than merely following present styles, which may become outdated over time, a more practical approach was taken whereby the finishing not only looks great, but also provides a tangible sense of quality to the home.
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33 WINNER | BEST TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Among Tropicana Aman’s offerings are: Arahsia Residences, an enclave of 432 units of two-storey and three-storey uniquely designed link homes; Bayan Residences that embodies similar attributes as Arahsia and comes with 3.5km jogging track that runs across the residential enclave; Cheria Residences that offers 272 large, semi-detached homes; Dalia Residences that consists of smart semi-dees, zero-lot bungalows and bungalows; and Aman 1 comprising of 766 units of modern apartments housed over four towers.
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34 BEST TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT | WINNER
For an All-Encompassing Experience
Aside from the sprawling residential developments, Tropicana Aman has 198 acres of commercial plots connected to residential enclaves via walkways and bike trails. The development also houses a Recreational Hub which serves as a community focal point – the nucleus for interaction that brings the neighbourhood together. Tropicana Aman is also gated and guarded, providing the ultimate peace-of-mind for residents. Residents can also enjoy an 85-acre central park that can be easily accessed via a myriad of trails and path. Notable amenities include the renowned Tenby International School campus, with a 225,000 sq ft built-up area of facilities and classrooms to accommodate 1800 students.
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35 WINNER | BEST TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Putting Safety and Security First
In providing assurance and peace of mind, Tropicana Aman comes replete with a host of safety features. The 3-metre wide walkways and plenty of cul-de-sacs and speed bumps encourage more pedestrian traffic while ensuring that vehicular traffic travels at a slower pace. The walkways are clearly delineated from vehicular roads. Roll-over kerbs, covered drains and underground utility structures are also a common feature. And while there is plenty of greenery, areas are well lit at night with no hidden corners to ensure the safety of residents. Night lighting extends across all walking and biking trails. Facilities and amenities are put through a thorough and periodic maintenance schedule to ensure that they stay at high levels of operability and safety of use. Additionally, the entire area is also secured by an anti-climb, fenced perimeter with CCTV surveillance at strategic locations that provides 24/7 visibility back to the main guard house. The area is further secured by a single entry and exit point which is monitored at all times while security regularly patrols the area.
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37 WINNER | BEST MIXED DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Loke Wai Leong (Financial Controller, iProperty.com Malaysia), Mr. Hendry Nibong (Area Manager Corporate Sales, Central Region - Klang Valley Office) & Mr. Peter Cheah (Senior General Manager - Project, Tropicana Corporation Berhad).
BEST MIXED DEVELOPMENT :
Tropicana Metropark PROJECT NAME: Tropicana Metropark CITY: Subang Jaya PROPERTY TYPE: Mixed Development LAND TITLE: Commercial TENURE: Freehold DEVELOPER: Tropicana Corporation Berhad PHONE: 03-5636 6888 WEBSITE: www.tropicanametropark.com.my
Tropicana Metropark is an 88-acre recreational oasis crafted with nature and water that offers a living experience in a beautiful green haven. The freehold integrated development offers a comprehensive range of residential, educational, medical and commercial components, along with public infrastructure. At the centre of this urban neighbourhood is the 9.2acre Central Park – the green heart of Tropicana Metropark, inspired by city planning in Melbourne – where parks are placed in the city to encourage a healthy and wholesome lifestyle. The residential phases of Tropicana Metropark known as Pandora, Paloma and Paisley are designed to face the Central Park. This design direction creates a quiet sphere away from the vibrant energy of the commercial phases, allowing residents to enjoy the peaceful tranquillity of the Central Park.
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38 BEST MIXED DEVELOPMENT | WINNER
Commercial Components
The commercial element of Tropicana Metropark is served by a series of proposed retails, business suites, offices, a shopping mall, and a medical centre. Alluringly, the well-defined mix of retail and business establishments take on a breath of fresh air due to its proximity to all greenery in the verdant heart of the development. Future commercial phases will enjoy excellent frontage as it faces the main road. Designed for walkability, you can easily get from one end to the other through a meandering boulevard. The ingenious yet simple curves of the development offer a welcome timeout from the maelstrom of urban life. These lifestyle conveniences and amenities help to instil a greater sense of belonging – whilst also elevating businesses’ operating at the location a greater prestige factor.
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39 WINNER | BEST MIXED DEVELOPMENT
Central Park
Tropicana Metropark offers relaxation in a scenic environment and, encourages a healthy and wholesome lifestyle. The Central Park, a 9.2 acre of prime land in the middle of the development is dedicated for leisure and recreation, where one can live, work and play. It features a man-made lake, 1.3km jogging path, a pleasant pedestrian promenade and an inviting F&B strip for delightful alfresco interludes, all of which are the perfect combination for those looking for recreational activities. Waterside pathways, jogging tracks and scenic bridges meander around and through the park to integrate all components of the township.
GEMS International School
Tropicana Metropark is also home to GEMS International School – the World’s Largest Private Education Provider – known for delivering educational excellence. Situated on a 5-acre plot of land with a built-up area of 210,000 sq ft, the inclusion of an education institution will help keep the development thriving, holistic and integrated in every way. The school campus has started operation.
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40 BEST MIXED DEVELOPMENT | WINNER
Easy Connectivity
Tropicana Metropark is a mere 30-minute ride to Kuala Lumpur’s City Centre, and served by comprehensive transportation infrastructure such as the Federal Highway, the North Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), the Shah Alam Expressway, the Damansara-Puchong Highway and the New Pantai Expressway (NPE). As connectivity is a concern for most development, there are various modes of public transportation availability here which makes it easy for the residents of Tropicana Metropark to move about. The KTM station is located just a stone’s throw away and notably, a direct link bridge will connect the Federal Highway to Tropicana Metropark, thus ensuring a fast and easy commute for residents.
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41 WINNER | BEST RESIDENTIAL LANDED DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Leon Kong (General Manager - Agent Business - iProperty.com Malaysia), Mr. Peter Cheah (Senior General Manager - Project, Tropicana Corporation Berhad), Mr. Peter Ng (Marketing Director, USG Boral).
BEST RESIDENTIAL LANDED DEVELOPMENT:
Ridgefield Residences, Tropicana Heights PROJECT NAME: Ridgefield Residences, Tropicana Heights CITY: Kajang PROPERTY TYPE: Townhouse/Semi-D/ Township LAND TITLE: Residential TENURE: Freehold DEVELOPER: Tropicana Corporation Berhad PHONE: 03 - 7453 2328 WEBSITE: www.tropicanaheights.com
Ridgefield Residences offers 218 units of 3- and 4-storey Park Villas and 3-storey semi-detached homes, set amidst lush landscaped surrounding within the master-planned township of Tropicana Heights by Tropicana Corporation Berhad. Ridgefield Residences is set on approximately 20.18 acres of freehold land located on the north-eastern part of the overall Tropicana Heights master plan. With a total of 31.06% green areas throughout the development, Ridgefield Residences features an 80 feet linear park complete with fitness stations, along with a host of pocket parks and green spaces. All the homes here offer extra-wide, 25ft frontages that incorporate greenery for a luxuriously appealing entranceway. And with plenty of wide-open spaces and cul-de-sac roadways, the planning of the precinct allows for a safer and more efficient layout within.
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42 BEST RESIDENTIAL LANDED DEVELOPMENT | WINNER
3 - and 4-Storey Park Villas
The Park Villas feature layouts with spacious openplan living, dining and breakfast areas. Large expanses of glazed windows allow for brightly lit interiors and natural ventilation, while the incorporation of balconies allow for a good sense of engagement with the external environment. The floor layout is also well-planned, functionally ergonomic and readily adaptable to meet the individual needs of family members.
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3-Storey Semi-Detached Homes
The 3-storey Semi-Detached homes features 5+1 bedrooms in total, with each bedroom boasting ensuite bathrooms. The interior spaces are planned with multi-generational living in mind through the provision of various rooms on all levels. Externally, the Semi-Detached homes are also designed to look like bungalows, with a break in the middle of the facade and a minimum of 10-foot side gardens for landscaping.
43 WINNER | BEST RESIDENTIAL LANDED DEVELOPMENT
Lush Living at Tropicana Heights
What was once the sleepy Kajang Hill Golf Course of yester-year, is now the 199 sprawling acres of the master-planned township development – Tropicana Heights. With its scenic 16-acre Central Park, Tropicana Heights offers the comfort and serenity of lush greeneries that could not be obtained in the heart of the city. Held within this expansive Central Park is the jewel in the crown, a 750-meter Linear Lake. The central park consists of five zones: The Chill Zone, West Lake Zone, Central Zone, East Lake Promenade Zone and the Leisure Zone; and each individual precincts allow the residents to seek active and passive pastimes outdoors. The development sings of the good life of fun in the sun, rest and relaxation.
The Recreational Hub
Overlooking the Central Park from the East Lake Promenade Zone is the spaciously large Recreational Hub offering a plethora of facilities for use. The Recreational Hub forms a seamless integration of active and passive areas to be had from the Central Park, connecting to the Recreational Hub of Tropicana Heights for more. The facilities offered at the Recreational Hub are: Olympic size swimming pool, children’s wading pool, half-court basketball court, multipurpose hall, gymnasium, lounge (indoors), two tennis courts, sauna, children’s playground, pool deck with lounging chairs, poolside BBQ area and Jacuzzi.
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44 BEST RESIDENTIAL LANDED DEVELOPMENT | WINNER
With everything within reach, the Central Park plays an important role in connecting all the other precincts within the development, as well as to give access to the commercial component of the Market Square and to reach the Tropicana Heights Recreational Hub. The interconnectivity and accessibility among the components creates an environment that is perfect for social and communal living, especially for a community township development such as this. To top it all, Tropicana Heights offers great connectivity with transportation hubs, such as MRT, KTM, and Integrated Kajang Main Bus Terminal located within reach.
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46 BEST INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | WINNER
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47 WINNER | BEST INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Charming Futuristic Homes in a Countryside Setting
Oozing contemporary charm complemented by the rustic ambiance of a countryside settings, Sakura Residence features homes with well-defined living spaces and cozy private areas. These homes offer unprecedented living with thermal insulation – the ideal solution for Malaysia’s hot and humid rainforest climate. These homes are also well protected from water leakage, preventing the growth of mould and corrosion, and come with a built-up between 3,190 to 3,903 Sq. Ft. Moreover, residents will enjoy the friendly design which includes insect screens to keep mosquitos and other pests out, good sound insulation, finger-safe doors, and gentle sloping landscapes to ensure easier mobility for the young and elderly. Additionally, the residential development also comes with 24-hour security provided by the Sunway Group, single entry gates and CCTV monitoring year-round.
Residents will enjoy all the modern pleasures of life, including Legoland Malaysia theme park, Puteri Harbour, Poresia Golf and Country Club, Gleneagles Malaysia, Horizon Hills Golf and Country Club, Medini Mall and hotels for entertainment and leisure. And for times when you want the hustle and bustle of the lion city, you can easily cross Singapore’s Second Link, a mere 5km away. Sakura Residence is an elegant and perfectly balanced development located in an exclusive township, surrounded by a myriad of amenities. These unique homes are seamlessly connected to major expressways, such as CHSL highway, and attractions in Iskandar and Singapore. Due to its strategic location, residents can enjoy a full spectrum of education opportunities such as Sunway International School, Educity, Raffles American School, Marlborough College as well as SK Medini.
And whether you’re looking for an activity for yourself, your children, or as a family together – Sakura Residence offers a wealth of facilities to cater to your every need. These include: a multipurpose hall, swimming pool, gym room, BBQ pit, jogging track with thematic four seasons flora & fauna, children’s playground and 3-4 parking spots for each unit.
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48 BEST INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | WINNER
The first of its kind
Sakura Residence is the first luxury prefabricated property that utilizes Japanese technology in Malaysia. The most widely cited benefit of prefabrication is economy of scale, as components or entire homes can be produced in large quantities. But this is not a prerequisite for success as there’s value in faster project schedules, fewer weather delays, and more efficient use of materials – all thanks to optimisation and quality control. One of the primary benefits for the buyer is predictability: Predefined design details and construction processes give the client a degree of surety about the outcome that is often absent in custom projects. This property will act as the catalyst for future developments utilising this construction technology in the country.
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49 WINNER | BEST AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
Ar. Sarly Adre Sarkum (Chief Architecturalist & Managing Director of Sarly Adre Sarkum Architechture Sdn Bhd) & Benjamin Lee (Director, Kia Ace Development Sdn Bhd, Subsidiary of UMLand Berhad).
BEST AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT:
Albury 2 Blissful Serenity with Great Possibilities PROJECT NAME: Albury 2 CITY: Lenggeng PROPERTY TYPE: Terrace/Link House/ Townhouse LAND TITLE: Residential TENURE: Freehold BUILT UP: 1,754 – 2,136 Sq. Ft.
Albury 2 at Mahkota Hills feature double-storey terrace link homes, consisting of 382 units in 52.1 acres of freehold land at Lenggeng Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Residents are guaranteed a wholesome living experience as the township provides a 20-acre central park, playgrounds and a scenic lake to complete the picture. Residents will also enjoy access to the clubhouse and its facilities at Mahkota Hills.
TOTAL UNITS/LOTS: 382 DEVELOPER: United Malayan Land Berhad PHONE: 03-8723 2323 WEBSITE: : www.albury.my
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50 BEST AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT | WINNER
Township with Great Possibilities
Albury @ Mahkota Hills is the first development within Mahkota Hills. Mahkota Hills joins the ranks of United Malayan Land Berhad’s other successful townships such as Seri Putra, Seri Alam and Seri Austin. Tucked away in Semenyih, Negeri Sembilan, Albury @ Mahkota Hills is strategically located within the growth corridor of Southern KL – and poised to enjoy the economic spillover from three upcoming federal mooted projects: Malaysia Vision Valley, KLIA Aeropolis and Cyber City Centre in Cyberjaya.
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Economic Drivers for Mahkota Hills
The Malaysia Vision Valley project was announced by the federal government under the Eleventh Malaysia Plan 2016 to 2020, and located in the western part of Negeri Sembilan, covering Nilai, Seremban and Port Dickson with a proposed area of 108,000 hectares. Covering high tech, logistics, education, health, tourism and sports, this new economic corridor is expected to create some 1.35 million jobs by 2035 and investments of more than RM417.6 billion by 2045. The Cyber City Centre in Cyberjaya will have a GDV of RM5.35 billion. Meanwhile, the KLIA Aeropolis will attract a gross domestic product (GDP) contribution of some RM30 billion up to 2031 respectively. KLIA Aeropolis will create around 56,000 jobs. KLIA Aeropolis will be home to the regional eCommerce and Logistics Hub as part of the Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ) initiative - the first in the world. It will have a GDV of RM286 billion and will create around 60,000 jobs.
51 WINNER | BEST AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
Made for You
With stylish residences made with top quality workmanship, this gated & guarded development comprises built up areas ranging from 1,754 Sq. Ft. to 2,136 Sq. Ft. The double-storey terrace homes come in three design type; with three and four bathrooms respectively. Each home has spacious dining, living and kitchen areas, whilst the car porch is able to accommodate two cars parked side by side. The development is decked-out with fittings and fixtures which include sanitary wares, ceramic and porcelain tiles, as well as ample electrical points.
For a Healthy Lifestyle
Additionally, the township is designed to nurture a walkable community – self-contained with facilities like a 20-acre central park, linear parks, playgrounds, lake, jogging and cycling paths, clubhouse and sports centre – all within reach. The clubhouse offers facilities such as a swimming pool, gymnasium, basketball court, sauna, multipurpose hall, cafeteria and Surau.
Every square inch is about efficiency without compromising aesthetics. Every material about durability and practicality. Every power point maximising utility. And ‘well-connected’ takes on another level inside every home with fibre-optic cables ready for high speed internet access. Residents are guaranteed a wholesome living experience as the township provides a 20-acre central park, playgrounds and a scenic lake. Residents will also enjoy access to the common clubhouse facilities within Mahkota Hills.
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52 BEST AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT | WINNER
Property Education Initiative
A series of educational property talks aimed at young Malaysians were conducted with renowned speakers such as Dr. Daniele Gambero and Khalil Adis at ‘Malaysian Propenomy’ and ‘Property Buying for Gen Y.’ Additionally, educational talks were conducted over various print and online platforms, including iProperty.com and Expos across Malaysia respectively.
Safety
In February 2017, United Malayan Land Berhad and the Royal Malaysia Police (“PDRM”) launched a pilot community policing programme at Albury at Mahkota Hills, aimed at enhancing residents’ safety and well-being. This will foster a strong community spirit and provide positive engagement with local law enforcement in the area.
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53 WINNER | BEST SOUTHERN DEVELOPMENT
Ms. Lorainne Ng (Head of Southern, iProperty.com Malaysia) & Mr. Jim Woon (General Manager, Horizon Hills Development Sdn Bhd).
BEST SOUTHERN DEVELOPMENT:
Horizon Hills The Pride of Iskandar Puteri
A decade on, Horizon Hills continue to deliver sustainable value for the community PROJECT NAME: Horizon Hills CITY: Iskandar Puteri, Johor PROPERTY TYPE: Township LAND TITLE: Residential TENURE: Freehold BUILT UP: 623 – 6,500 Sq. Ft. TOTAL UNITS/LOTS: 6, 300 DEVELOPER: Gamuda Land & UEM Sunrise PHONE: 07-232 3433 WEBSITE: http://gamudaland.com.my/ horizonhills/
As a town-maker, Gamuda Land creates places that people will call home, want to be a part of, grow up and grow old in. This is achieved through a few key development principles that are applied into all of Gamuda Land’s towns and high-rise developments. Conceived in 2008, this distinctive town continues to grow from strength to strength. This low-density, integrated and gated town spans across 1,200-acre of land, featuring semi-detached homes, cluster homes, link homes and condominiums.
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54 BEST SOUTHERN DEVELOPMENT | WINNER
Creating a personality for Horizon Hills
A town has to be about special places, great placemaking. “When we lay out the parks and lakes to open up into each neighbourhood; apply architecture and craft beautiful streetscapes; have an 18-hole par 72 championship golf course and a clubhouse to draw people together, we start to create a personality for the town. So when people move in and live here, they will experience a real difference and want to be a part of it,� said Ngan Chee Meng, Chief Operating Officer of Gamuda Land. Horizon Hills is Iskandar Puteri’s first low-density, gated and guarded residential town. It is wellmaster-planned to deliver a first-of-its-kind lifestyle development in Johor, incorporating its own international standard golf course and providing a unique environment for its residents to be close to the delicate beauty of nature, within a secure community.
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Listening to what the land has to say
Horizon Hills is blessed with rolling terrain, valleys, lakes and streams so the town is created by working closely with nature. Gullies and low-lying areas are transformed into the golf course. The homes are sculpted around the hills and natural contours to overlook the greens of the golf course, allowing each of the homes on the hills to have panoramic view of the greens. Streams, lakes and canals are weaved into the landscapes and neighbourhoods of the town to encourage residents connect with nature. Development of Horizon Hills retained 70% of the natural topography with approximately 45% of the town dedicated to green lungs and water features. This innovative approach not only ensured a much smaller carbon footprint but is also cost effective to manage and energy efficient making the town sustainable in the long term.
55 WINNER | BEST SOUTHERN DEVELOPMENT
Getting the places right, makes the town work
To make the town work, Horizon Hills got the places right. Not only are the homes mindfully designed but the developer also thinks of the work place, play place, shopping place, park place, the learning place. These are thoughtfully placed within the town where they are within easy reach of the community. Sitting on the ridge, guests at the 145,000-sq. ft. clubhouse will have a breath-taking view of both the nine holes of the golf course. This clubhouse features two swimming pools, a ballroom, gymnasium, children’s playroom, a Chinese restaurant, as well as conference and seminar rooms. This clubhouse has effectively become a landmark that elevated the image of the area and has become a place of pride among residents as well as the surrounding community. Today, it has become a destination not only for communities in the neighbouring town but for Singaporeans as well. Learning places such as Chinese national school, international school, kindergarten and child care centre, commercial zones with cafes, grocery store, bakery, fitness studio and a clinic are located just around the corner to serve the needs of the community. Provisions are made within the masterplan to build more primary and secondary schools in the future.
Community is the common ground for people in the town
A town is community where people know one another, live and play together and look out for one another. Gamuda Land’s planning principles, from masterplan to the architectural design will always allow people to interact and connect with one another. Horizon Hills offers 150 acres of themed park and pocket gardens, playground right outside the homes, outdoor gym, amphitheatre and plaza, all sere as gathering places for the community of Horizon Hills. The town also has a 30km jogging and cycling path for the community to indulge in the outdoors. Community events and activities are regularly hosted by the developer during festive periods such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya and Christmas. Occasionally, larger community events such as swimming competition held at the clubhouse, charity cycling events or walkathon and recycling activities are planned to enhance community living so the neighbours will get to know one another.
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Sustainable value of a good town
To Gamuda Land, long-term sustainable value in terms of a lasting good quality of life and good capital growth is derived from towns situated at good locations, well master-planned with great gathering places that bring the community closer together as well as facilities and amenities that meet their needs. It has also won Horizon Hills the title of Iskandar Malaysia’s “Most Liveable Residence” presented by the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) earlier this year. While the benchmark for Construction Quality Assessment System (CONQUAS) for the industry is 70%, Horizon Hills has exceeded the score with a 75% to 85% rating, proving the developer’s commitment to build longlasting homes for its community. The township is managed by Gamuda Land’s experienced in-house township management team, who also manages Madge Mansions and Valencia, both recent winners at this year’s EdgeProp.my Malaysia’s Best Managed Property Award.
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Ar. Ezumi Harzani bin Ismail (Director of Arkitek MAA Sdn Bhd) & Mr. Aw (Project Director, Gamuda Land).
BEST WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT:
twentyfive.7 A Place with Personality PROJECT NAME: twentyfive.7 CITY: Kota Kemuning PROPERTY TYPE: Mixed-development/Link homes/Semi-D TENURE: Leasehold
A town is more than just a location on a map. One of the key criteria in making a successful town is place-making, creating a sense of place with unique qualities and characteristics that lend meaning to the community of the town. At Gamuda Land, good town-making is achieved through strong masterplanning, innovative placemaking and community building.
BUILT UP: 2,120 – 3,667 Sq. Ft. TOTAL UNITS/LOTS: 279 DEVELOPER: Gamuda Land PHONE: 012-257 2527 WEBSITE: http://gamudaland.com.my /twentyfive7/
The same development philosophy is used at twentyfive.7, a 257-acre vibrant town located in Kota Kemuning, Selangor. Gamuda Land masterplans by harmoniously bringing together all the key elements – architecture, how the right facilities and amenities are laid out to cater to the community’s lifestyle needs, how the streets are laid out to encourage walking and biking and how the parks and landscapes sit within the development – to create a personality for the place so people who live there get a feel of it and want to be a part of it. twentyfive.7 is conceptualised as a vibrant community where energy is everywhere with plenty of activities happening. The name twentyfive.7 is derived from always having more in this lively town, living beyond 24 hours a day.
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Getting the places right makes the town work Planning and design of twentyfive.7 not only take into consideration the home place but also the work place, the play place, park place, shopping place and eating place. With mindful planning, these components are brought together thoughtfully. They are organised around a town square, known as the Quayside, a vibrant waterfront retail in the heart of the town, placed by the water to create a nice setting for the community.
The Quayside houses a waterfront promenade with over 100 retail and F&B outlets. Also located at the Quayside is a marketplace with artisanal cafes, bakeries and a grocer; a Designer District for young designers and start-ups; as well as an Event Plaza for arts and music performances. Designed along the eight-acre (3ha) lake is a cycling and running track, a boardwalk and an elevated viewing deck for the community to get together.
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The Home Place
Homes at twentyfive.7 break away from the monotonous, cookie-cutter layouts seen in typical link houses. It features new-to-market multi-faรงade homes and interesting streetscapes. The Flexi House is the a dual key landed homes, designed to accommodate a studio unit on the ground floor while a typical double storey layout sits above. This housing typology facilitates multigenerational living and comes with porch that can accommodate up to six cars. The Light house is designed for daylight maximisation of up to 70% natural lighting and ventilation entering its triple volume living and dining spaces, which feature extra high ceilings. Other designs include the Cubiq House which references Soho-style loft living and is characterised by bright, spacious interiors. Inspired by the minimalist gable-end design in Scandinavian architecture is the Gable House, which incorporates a simple, clean layout with a sleek faรงade. Ridge House is designed with a heightened living room area in a modern, stylish layout.
59 WINNER | BEST WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
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Connectivity
twentyfive.7 is easily accessible via four major highways; Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS), North- South Expressway Central Link (ELITE), South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE), Kemuning-Shah Alam Highway (LKSA) and soon-to-be reader West Coast Expressway (WCE) which connects you to Banting, Selangor and Changkat Jering, Perak. A shuttle bus will also be provided to Putra Heights LRT station easily connecting the non-driving community to all parts of Kuala Lumpur. The good location and appeal of the Quayside as a lifestyle destination will enhance the property value of the homes at twentyfive.7 – making them a worthwhile investment for capital growth.
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WINNER
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Mah Sing Group Berhad
Gamuda Land
Sime Darby Brunsfield
Tropicana Corporation Berhad
UEM Sunrise Berhad
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FINALIST
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Airmas Group of Companies
Astaka Holdings Limited
Berjaya Land Bhd
Bukit Pelali Properties Sdn Bhd
CK East Development Sdn Bhd
Country Garden
Country View Berhad
Daiwa Sunway Development Sdn Bhd
Greenland Holdings
HCK Group Berhad
Ideal Property Group
IOI Properties Group Berhad
LBS Bina Group Berhad
Malaysia Land Properties Sdn Bhd
Matrix Concepts Holdings Berhad
OCR Group of Companies
UMLand Berhad
Walker Corporation
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WINNER
DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR
SENADA RESIDENCES @ ALYA KL Sime Darby Brunsfield
TWENTYFIVE.7 Gamuda Land
TROPICANA METROPARK Tropicana Corporation Berhad
RIDGEFIELD RESIDENCES, TROPICANA HEIGHTS Tropicana Corporation Berhad
TROPICANA AMAN
Tropicana Corporation Berhad
WINNER
BEST RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE DEVELOPMENT
SENADA RESIDENCES @ ALYA KL Sime Darby Brunsfield
Gamuda Land
SKY CONDOMINIUM AT BANDAR PUCHONG JAYA
HAMPTON DAMANSARA
RESIDENSI SOLARIS PARQ
HIGHPARK SUITES
Malaysia Land Properties Sdn Bhd
IOI Properties Group Berhad
UEM Sunrise Berhad
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64 SUMMARY
WINNER
BEST LUXURY HIGH-RISE DEVELOPMENT
SENADA RESIDENCES @ ALYA KL Sime Darby Brunsfield
ISOLA @ KLCC
OCR Group of Companies
DORSETT RESIDENCES BUKIT BINTANG
Malaysia Land Properties Sdn Bhd
TROPICANA THE RESIDENCES Tropicana Corporation Berhad
WINNER
BEST LUXURY LANDED DEVELOPMENT
SENIBONG COVE Walker Corporation
ESTUARI GARDENS UEM Sunrise Sdn Bhd
ASTER 2
UMLand Berhad
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ARIA @ RESIDENSI SIGC
Matrix Concepts Holdings Berhad
65 SUMMARY
WINNER
BEST VALUE DEVELOPMENT
IMPERIAL RESIDENCES Ideal Property Group
MELIA RESIDENCES
D’LAGOON
UEM Sunrise Sdn Bhd
UMLand Berhad
ALBURY 2
HORIZON HILLS
UMLand Berhad
Gamuda Land
WINNER
BEST NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT
IMPERIAL RESIDENCES Ideal Property Group
SEVENTYNINE RESIDENCE
ARTIS3
Airmas Group of Companies
Airmas Group of Companies
SANTUARI COMMERCIAL CENTRE Airmas Group of Companies
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WINNER
BEST COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
RENCANA ROYALE
OASIS 2
CK East Development Sdn Bhd
Tropicana Danga Cove
V-BIZ HUB HCK Group Berhad
SANTUARI COMMERCIAL CENTRE Airmas Group of Companies
WINNER
BEST TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT
TROPICANA AMAN
Tropicana Corporation Berhad
HORIZON HILLS
TROPICANA HEIGHTS
Gamuda Land
Tropicana Corporation Berhad
BANDAR SRI SENDAYAN
BUKIT PELALI @ PENGERANG
Matrix Concepts Holdings Berhad
Bukit Pelali Properties Sdn Bhd
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WINNER
BEST MIXED DEVELOPMENT
TROPICANA METROPARK Tropicana Corporation Berhad
TROPICANA GARDENS
Tropicana Corporation Berhad
THE LINK 2 @ BUKIT JALIL Berjaya Land Bhd
D’SARA SENTRAL
Mah Sing Group Berhad
EDUSENTRAL
HCK Group Berhad
WINNER
BEST RESIDENTIAL LANDED DEVELOPMENT
RIDGEFIELD RESIDENCES, TROPICANA HEIGHTS Tropicana Corporation Berhad
CHERIA RESIDENCES AT TROPICANA AMAN Tropicana Corporation Berhad
KUNDANG ESTATES Gamuda Land
SIERRA 6 IOI Properties Group Berhad
CORALLIA D’ISLAND RESIDENCE LBS Bina Group Berhad
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WINNER
BEST INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SAKURA RESIDENCE
Daiwa Sunway Development Sdn Bhd
JADE PALACE Greenland Holdings
WINNER
BEST WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
TWENTYFIVE.7 Gamuda Land
SENIBONG COVE Walker Corporation
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WINNER
BEST AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
ALBURY 2
ALBURY 1
UMLand Berhad
UMLand Berhad
CENTRAL PARK Country Garden
ONE SENTRAL SERVICED RESIDENCE, NUSA SENTRAL Country View Berhad
WINNER
BEST SOUTHERN DEVELOPMENT
HORIZON HILLS Gamuda Land
THE ASTAKA @ ONE BUKIT SENYUM
MERIDIN EAST
D’LAGOON
ESTUARI GARDENS
Astaka Holdings Limited
UMLand Berhad
Mah Sing Group
UEM Sunrise Sdn Bhd
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