• MRCB Land and boutique developer JKG Land Berhad collect top honours
• Special accolades for Industrial/Logistics Development and Public Facility
• Nearly 30 awards presented at the historic Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia –– 12 April 2019
Malaysia’s finest developers of the year were celebrated at the sixth annual edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Malaysia), presented by global brand Kohler, in a landmark ceremony held on Friday evening (12 April 2019) at the historic Majestic Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
MRCB Land earned its first-ever Best Developer win, besting some of the country’s biggest real estate companies. “A pioneer in transit-oriented development, MRCB Land has time and time again incorporated the best amenities for its projects to drive continuous and sustainable growth. In the last five decades, MRCB Land has also dedicated its resources for various philanthropic, charitable and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to give back to local communities,” said the independent panel of judges.
Aside from receiving the year’s highest award, MRCB Land also earned the gongs for Best Mixed Use Development and Best High End Condo/Apartment Development (Klang Valley) for its 9 Seputeh properties, plus the Special Recognition for Building Communities and in CSR.
JKG Land Berhad was named Best Boutique Developer, earning the accolade mainly for its work on the urban green project The ERA @ Duta North, which won the Best Mid End Condo/Apartment Development (Klang Valley) award.
Among the big winners at the exclusive gala event were township developer Matrix Concepts Group, which collected the Special Recognition for Industrial/Logistic Development; Venus Assets Sdn Bhd, the team behind the mixed-use Four Seasons Place, Kuala Lumpur; and ‘Best of Malaysia’ winners Astaka Padu Sdn Bhd and Gamuda Land. Two former Best Developer titleholders, LBS Bina Group Bhd (2018) and Tropicana Corporation Berhad (2017) also returned to the competition as Development winners.
The black-tie affair presented 28 award categories to honour the Malaysian real estate sector’s most active and fast-growing niche segments, including Industrial/Logistic development. Around 500 senior industry figures and members of the press attended the gala ceremony, which was the biggest yet hosted in Kuala Lumpur by PropertyGuru. Tuan Hizwan, the Political Secretary to the Malaysian Minister of Housing and Local Government, H.E. Zuraida Kamaruddin, attended the gala dinner to support the shortlisted developers.
Hari V. Krishnan, Chief Executive Officer of PropertyGuru Group, said, “Congratulations to the Winners and Highly Commended companies at our biggest and most successful gala event to date in Malaysia. It is our privilege to align with pioneers and industry leaders who are dedicated to building communities and contributing to a more sustainable future for Malaysian real estate consumers.”
Jules Kay, the new business director of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, said, “The property market in Malaysia has become increasingly diverse and dynamic. Developers are quick to adapt to domestic demand – and Malaysia also maintains a welcoming approach to international buyers and investors. Smart investment, intelligent designs and varied multi-sector projects ensure that Malaysia continues to benefit from its stable economy and strategic location in what has become the world’s most prosperous region.”
The country’s most respected real estate honours, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Malaysia) programme is highly regarded for its fair, transparent and credible judging system, which is supervised by the award-winning team of BDO, one of the world’s largest networks of accounting and auditing firms.
An independent judging panel deliberated on eligible nominees and conducted site inspections, chaired by returning head judge Prem Kumar, Executive Director of Jones Lang Wootton. Yang Amat Mulia Tunku Besar Seri Menanti, Tunku Ali Redhauddin ibni Tuanku Muhriz was the Honourary President of the panel.
They were joined on the esteemed panel by respected industry experts: Ar. Mustapha Kamal Zulkarnain, Founder and Principal, Arkitek Mustapha Kamal; Blaine Robert, Creative Director/CEO, Blaine Robert Design Sdn. Bhd. and Blaine Robert Lifesyle Sdn. Bhd; Boon Che Wee, Director, GRA Architects; Chris Tia, Principal, Tia & Noordin; Datuk Ar Hj Saiful Anuar Abdul Aziz, Principal, Arte Axis Design Group; Dr. Daniele Gambero, CEO, REI Group of Companies; Ir. Dr. Zulhkiple A Bakar, Managing Director, Perunding ZNA; Sr Low Han Hoe, Senior Manager, Investment, Nawawi Tie Leung Real Estate Consultants Sdn Bhd; and Tan Hui Yin, Partner of Tan Chap & Associates.
Site inspection judging teams were led in North Malaysia by Miichael Yeoh, CEO & Founder, GM Training Academy PLT; and South Malaysia by Dr. Edward Subramanian A/L Gopalan, Principal, City Appraisal Consultant. The supervising team is led by Rejeesh Balasubramaniam, Partner, Audit, BDO PLT; H’ng Hock Seng, Principal, Audit, BDO PLT; and Lu Yan Fen, Director, Audit, BDO PLT.
The 2019 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Malaysia) was supported by platinum sponsor Kohler; gold sponsor Hitachi Elevators & Escalators; silver sponsor Regus Malaysia; official portal partner PropertyGuru.com.my, Malaysia’s leading property site; official magazine PropertyGuru Property Report; official supplier CornerStone; media partners binaTECH and Top 10 of Malaysia; official supervisor BDO; and associate partner REHDA Institute.
For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com
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THE WINNERS LIST
6th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Malaysia) 2019
DEVELOPER AWARDS
Best Developer
WINNER: MRCB Land
Best Boutique Developer
WINNER: JKG Land Berhad
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Masteron Sdn Bhd
Special Recognition in CSR
WINNER: Mah Sing Group Berhad
WINNER: Matrix Concepts Group
WINNER: MRCB Land
Special Recognition in Sustainable Development
WINNER: Matrix Concepts Group
Special Recognition for Building Communities
WINNER: Matrix Concepts Group
WINNER: MRCB Land
WINNER: UEM Sunrise Berhad
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Best Ultra Luxury Condo/Apartment Development
WINNER: Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur by Venus Assets Sdn. Bhd.
Best Luxury Condo/Apartment Development
WINNER: The Astaka @ One Bukit Senyum by Astaka Padu Sdn Bhd
Best High End Condo/Apartment Development (Klang Valley)
WINNER: TRIA Seputeh in 9 Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur by MRCB Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Residensi Solaris Parq by UEM Sunrise Berhad
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sentral Suites, KL Sentral by MRCB Land
Best Mid End Condo/Apartment Development (Klang Valley)
WINNER: The ERA @ Duta North by JKG Land Berhad
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Greenfield Residence @ Bandar Sunway by CICET Asia Development Sdn Bhd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: M Vertica by Mah Sing Group Berhad
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Residensi Bintang Bukit Jalil by LBS Bina Group Bhd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Trion @ KL by Binastra
Best Mass Market Condo/Apartment Development (Klang Valley)
WINNER: Pavilion Service Apartment by IOI Properties Group Berhad
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Platinum Splendor Residensi Semarak by Platinum Victory
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Residensi Platinum Teratai by Platinum Victory
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Verando Residence by Masteron Sdn Bhd
Best Landed Development (Klang Valley)
WINNER: Ridgefield Residences, Tropicana Heights by Tropicana Sdn Bhd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Kalista Park Homes by MRCB Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Mulia Residences by Emkay Group
Best Condo/Apartment Development (Penang)
WINNER: Vertu Resort by Aspen Group
Best Mass Market Condo/Apartment Development (Penang)
WINNER: I-Santorini by Ideal Property Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED: TRI Pinnacle by Aspen Group
Best Landed Development (Iskandar)
WINNER: Horizon Hills (The Cove Bungalow Homes) by Gamuda Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Ayera Residences, Tropicana Danga Cove by Tropicana Corporation Berhad
Best Mass Market Landed Development
WINNER: Rentak Perdana @ LBS Alam Perdana by LBS Bina Group Berhad
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bukit Pelali @Pengerang by Bukit Pelali Properties Sdn Bhd
Best Retail Development
WINNER: R&F Mall Johor Bahru by R&F Development Sdn. Bhd.
Best Hotel Development
WINNER: Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur by Venus Assets Sdn. Bhd.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: W Kuala Lumpur by Tropicana Corporation Berhad
Best Township Development (Klang Valley)
WINNER: Bandar Sri Sendayan by Matrix Concepts Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED: LBS Alam Perdana by LBS Bina Group Berhad
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Southville City by Mah Sing Group Berhad
Best Township Development (Iskandar)
WINNER: Horizon Hills by Gamuda Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Gerbang Nusajaya by UEM Sunrise Berhad
Best Mixed Use Development
WINNER: 9 Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur by MRCB Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur by Venus Assets Sdn. Bhd.
Best Universal Design Development
WINNER: The Astaka @ One Bukit Senyum by Astaka Padu Sdn Bhd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Horizon Hills by Gamuda Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The ERA @ Duta North by JKG Land Berhad
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Pavilion Service Apartment by IOI Properties Group Berhad
DESIGN AWARDS
Best Condo/Apartment Architectural Design
WINNER: Novum by Eupe Bangsar South
Best Housing Architectural Design
WINNER: The Mulia Residences by Emkay Group
Best Landscape Architectural Design
WINNER: The ERA @ Duta North by JKG Land Berhad
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Parc 3 by Eupe Corporation Berhad
HIGHLY COMMENDED: TRIA Seputeh in 9 Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur by MRCB Land
SPECIAL AWARDS
Special Recognition for Public Facility
WINNER: Chowrasta Market by City Council of Penang Island
WINNER: CIQ Walkway by R&F Group
WINNER: Penang Coastal Cycling Route by City Council of Penang Island
WINNER: Penang Hill Funicular Service by Penang Hill Corporation
WINNER: SUKE by PROLINTAS Group of Companies
Special Recognition for Industrial/Logistic Development
WINNER: Area Logistics Hub @ Ampang, KL by AREA Management Sdn Bhd
*WINNER: i-Park@Indahpura by AME Development Sdn Bhd*
WINNER: Sendayan TechValley by Matrix Concepts Group
BEST OF MALAYSIA AWARDS
Best Condo Development (Malaysia)
WINNER: The Astaka @ One Bukit Senyum by Astaka Padu Sdn Bhd
Best Landed Development (Malaysia)
WINNER: Horizon Hills (The Cove Bungalow Homes) by Gamuda Land
source:
AsiaPropertyAwards.com