PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS (MALAYSIA) LAURELS DEVELOPERS, PROJECTS WITH WIDE APPEAL

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 -- The 8th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Malaysia) has named Tropicana Corporation Bhd as Best Developer for the second year in a row.

The company accumulated a total of six gold statuettes and two highly commended citations, including the never-before-presented title of Best Developer (Central Malaysia) as well as the Best High End Landed Development award for Tropicana Aman - Freesia Residences.

The awards, supported by platinum sponsor Kohler, were announced recently in a virtual gala presentation that celebrated the achievements of Malaysia's real estate sector in 25 categories, including special honours and new titles. 

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Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd bagged the Best Township Developer award and received three special honours. Its group managing director Ho Kong Soon accepted the 2021 Malaysia Real Estate Personality of the Year title, an award presented by editors of PropertyGuru Property Report Magazine. 

Other winners in the Developer categories were OCR Group Bhd and Ideal Property Group, named Best Lifestyle Developer and Best Affordable Homes Developer, respectively.

Among others, the 2021 edition of the awards also included honours for developments with mass appeal. 

Ideal Property Group won Best Mass Market Condo/ Apartment Development (Northern) for Havana Beach Residences while Mah Sing Group Bhd won Best Mass Market Condo/ Apartment Development (Central) for M Luna.

Projects by companies under Sime Darby Property Bhd, meanwhile, dominated the Best of Malaysia categories. 

"Our awards programme in Malaysia is an extension of our strong market position and business performance. The eighth edition of the award recognises built spaces with various degrees of opulence and affordability, giving property access to a wide array of income groups across the country. 

"Showcasing a wealth of choices in quality real estate, the awards elevate the achievements of innovative developers across Malaysia," said PropertyGuru group chief executive officer Hari V. Krishnan in a statement. 

PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events managing director Jules Kay, meanwhile, said that the choices on offer in terms of quality real estate in Malaysia have increased significantly, making it one of the region’s most compelling real estate investment destinations. 

"We are delighted to recognise the resilience of developers in these challenging times. The entries feature a variety of condo and housing projects that cater to the different needs and budgets of property buyers," said Kay.

For more information about the awards, contact PropertyGuru via email at awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website at AsiaPropertyAwards.com.

-- BERNAMA