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Teknologi Malaysia, he was previously a project director at construction and property development company Prinsiptek Corp Bhd. Other key personnel at Kenwingston include executive director Eddie Lim Kim Eng and directors Edward Lim Wei Chuan, Ryan Tang Seng Wai, Jimmy Chia Hue Chian, Lew Kok Sin and Yeoh Boon Lim. Each project will be under the management of an appointed director to make work progress more efficient. TRYING TIMES AHEAD The present economic uncertainty also translates into challenges for Kenwingston. Banks are stricter with loans being issued, making it harder for purchasers to get a loan. Needless to say, they have managed to overcome these challenges with prudent management. “Having a good cash flow, solid finance and strong team,” Dato’ Lovis Lam says, are high on the management’s list of duties. 16 | DECEMBER 2016 www.propertyinsight.com.my
PASSION AND DEDICATION From an outside viewpoint, the role of the principal might seem to be a position of glamour and allure. Dato’ Lovis Lam thinks further that he needs to “ensure Kenwingston is constantly fully aware of the market needs, by conducting market surveys on ground to understand the customer needs.” With good knowledge and strong awareness of customer needs, the developer will then be able to offer the right product at the right price. EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY Dato’ Lovis Lam says his company is well prepared, as they are the only main contractor in Malaysia with eight projects in development that are ahead of schedule. He further explains, “We are ahead for more than one month for each project as we aim to provide excellent quality of service for customers who have purchased their homes with us.” He also stated that
besides providing good workmanship, Kenwingston also aims to introduce Kenwingston Square Garden into Cyberjaya as a lifestyle development at an affordable price. THE BOOMING FACTOR In choosing the location for developing projects, Kenwingston considers populated areas, as well as its return on investment. With infrastructure and upcoming amenities such as MRT connectivity, private hospitals and private colleges, Cyberjaya is a conducive place for development. FUTURE PROJECTS Kenwingston Square Garden is set to be completed in 2019 and meanwhile Dato’ Lovis Lam says the group is looking to launch a five-star hotel suite development on a 10-acre parcel in Port Dickson. The development will be located next to Corus Paradise Resort, and they will offer a 15-