The Edge Malaysia Property Excellence Awards (TEPEA) was started in 2003 as an initiative to help the real estate industry recover from the lingering impact of the 1997/98 Asian financial crisis, which had shaken confidence in the sector.

Note from the publisher: Recognising excellence in property development

Gamuda Bhd — Property Division (Gamuda Land) made history at The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards (TPDA) 2023 by clinching the No 1 spot for the first time and taking home the Best in Quantitative Attributes and Best in Qualitative Attributes sub-awards as well. This is the first time a single company has swept all three awards since TDPA’s inception in 2003.

Making history at The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards 2023

The property division of Gamuda Bhd — commonly known as Gamuda Land — has clinched the top spot of The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards (TPDA) 2023 for the first time.

Top Property Developers Awards commentary: The inside story behind Gamuda Land’s historic win

Top Property Developers Awards judges’ comments

The Edge Malaysia-PAM Green Excellence Award 2023 Judges -   Judges’ citation

The Edge Malaysia-PAM Green Excellence Award 2023 Judges - Judges’ citation

The Edge Malaysia-PEPS Value Creation Excellence Award 2023 Judges: Judges’ citation

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For Gamuda Land (Gamuda Bhd — Property Division), placemaking is key to the success of its township and the main differentiator from its peers. This strategy can be seen in SplashMania WaterPark in Gamuda Cove, Dengkil, which has garnered much attention since its unveiling in February.

Placemaking, innovation and digitalisation are key

I first met Datuk Soam Heng Choon when I was just starting out as a writer. My colleague and I were doing a story related to Petaling Jaya, and ran into a roadblock. Someone suggested asking Soam, who was the CEO of IJM Land Bhd at the time, for help owing to his extensive knowledge of the industry and area.

A long, fulfilling career

Datuk Azmir Merican joined Sime Darby Property as group managing director in April 2020. Yes, right at the start of the first Covid-19 lockdown — what a baptism of fire! And despite coming from another industry, he learnt fast, and with discipline and focus, expanded the company from being merely a property developer into a real estate company. This  delivered a strong set of results in 2022, with after-tax profit more than doubling.

Combining strategy and a clear vision

As the doors to the meeting room of the sales gallery in Desa ParkCity swing open, the lake park — which used to be an abandoned mine — comes into view and it has an immediate calming effect. Then in walks Datuk Joseph Lau, group CEO of Perdana ParkCity Sdn Bhd (Park­City Group), dressed in a simple yet stylish outfit that perfectly reflects his casual yet confident demeanour. His smile and enthusiasm are infectious and it is clear that he is someone who takes great pride in his work. Despite his many achievements and accolades, Lau remains down to earth and approachable.

Building townships and creating homes

Sitting in the residents’ lounge in Kapas Heights, a sense of calmness and serenity eases my weariness from the hectic city outside. A gentle breeze fills the empty halls. Before me is a magnificent and uninterrupted view of Kuala Lumpur’s skyline.

Emphasising passive design and community living

Developed by township developer Tropicana Corp Bhd and Iskandar Waterfront Holdings, Tropicana Danga Cove sprawls across 227 acres in Masai in the eastern suburbs of Johor Bahru. Located between Johor Bahru city centre and manufacturing hub Pasir Gudang, it is part of Flagship D of Iskandar Malaysia.

Creating more value through holistic master plan

In today’s highly competitive property market, property developers are required to be innovative and creative, not only in their products but also in their marketing campaigns to stand out from the crowd and capture the attention of potential customers.

Staying focused on quality to create sustainable property value growth

BENGALURU (Oct 1): EU officials are questioning Binance over its use of a legal exemption to continue serving customers in the region despite an order to wind down its business in the bloc, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

EU questions Binance over continued operations despite wind-down order, FT reports

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has stressed that it did not serve an asset declaration notice on the 12-year-old son of former human resources minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.

MACC did not serve asset declaration notice on Saravanan’s 12-year-old son

GDANSK (Oct 1): Sanofi said on Thursday that it would pay US partner Regeneron US$1 billion upfront and up to US$7 billion in milestone payments to bring four new antibodies under the partnership behind their blockbuster eczema drug Dupixent, which sent the French drugmaker's shares 2% higher in early trading.

Sanofi to pay Regeneron up to US$8 bil to add new antibodies under Dupixent partnership

A Federal Court judge has ruled that the decision on whether a preliminary issue raised by the Sarawak government should be heard first can only be made by a full Federal Court bench, and not just one judge.

PETRONAS to submit first over its petition on oil and gas rights in Sarawak, but...

Malaysia and Singapore can collaborate to enhance business connectivity within Asean and boost intra-Asean trade by leveraging their strengths in supply chains, the digital economy, and key industries.

Malaysia, Singapore can work together to boost intra-Asean trade — Johari Ghani

SEOUL (Oct 1): South Korea's exports jumped 83.5% in September from a year earlier to a record US$120.9 billion, government data showed on Thursday, as semiconductor shipments more than tripled on global spending on artificial intelligence.

South Korea's monthly exports top US$120 bil for the first time on record chip sales

KUCHING (Oct 1): Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) has entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) with Höegh Evi, a global leader in maritime energy infrastructure, to develop the Kuching liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal as part of the Kuching Low-Carbon Hub (KLCH).

Petros, Höegh Evi partner to develop Kuching LNG terminal

Australian home prices fell for a sixth straight month in September, on track for the worst downturn in three decades, with persistent inflation pressure leaving little prospect of relief from high interest rates after this week's hike.

Australian home prices fall for sixth month, face worst slump in 30 years

JAKARTA (Oct 1): Indonesia booked a surprisingly large trade surplus of US$3.55 billion in August, official data showed on Thursday, well above market expectations, but some economists doubted the position was sustainable.

Indonesia posts wider-than-expected US$3.55 bil trade surplus in August

Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has completed a RM5.2 billion syndicated Islamic term financing exercise, which it said will strengthen its financial position and support its next phase of growth.

DNB completes RM5.2 bil syndicated Islamic financing ahead of ownership transition

A former chief executive officer of UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd (UHSB) has been charged with criminal breach of trust (CBT) for misappropriating RM37.4 million earmarked for solar power development.

Former UiTM Holdings CEO charged with CBT of misappropriating RM37 mil

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): The three co-founders and executive directors of Main Market-listed MN Holdings Bhd (KL:MNHLDG) have made a combined net gain of nearly RM45 million after converting company warrants into shares at just 20 sen apiece and offloading a chunk of those shares to institutional investors at RM3.91 per share.

MN Holdings founders make windfall from selling 20 sen warrant-converted shares at RM3.91

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Airbus Group to acquire its wholly owned subsidiary, Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE), at an undisclosed value.

Malaysia Aviation Group to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering by 2027

The EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Malaysia awards has shortlisted 12 top nominees across four entrepreneur categories — Emerging, Technology, Woman and Master.

EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Malaysia names its 12 top nominees

PETRONAS said on Thursday the Songkhla export pipeline has been shut down temporarily after finding an issue during a routine inspection.

PETRONAS shuts down Songkhla pipeline temporarily

PT AirAsia Indonesia is considering restructuring some liabilities and selling shares as the low-cost carrier seeks to repair a balance sheet that has kept its shares suspended since July.

AirAsia Indonesia mulls share sales, liability restructuring

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): GB Bond Holdings Bhd (KL:GBBOND) was barely higher in its ACE Market debut on Thursday before the industrial adhesive maker slipped below the listing price.

GB Bond opens barely higher, slips immediately in ACE Market debut

Moody’s Ratings has assigned a first-time A3 issuer rating to PETRONAS International Corporation Ltd (PICL), with a stable outlook, citing its strategic importance to parent Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS).

PETRONAS’ international arm gets first 'A3' rating from Moody’s

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday visited the grave of his wife, Tun Dr Hasmah Mohamad Ali, at Pusara Negara, three days after her death.

Mahathir visits Hasmah's grave

Advertising expenditure pressures at Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (KL:ASTRO) show no sign of easing after the pay-TV operator reported a weaker-than-expected quarter, TA Securities said in its final report on the company before ceasing coverage.

TA Securities says adex pressures at Astro show no sign of easing, keeps ‘sell’ call as it ceases coverage

SINGAPORE (Oct 1): Asian stocks were subdued on Thursday and global bonds remained under pressure after a brutal September as investors weighed a slower-than-expected rise in US inflation in August that lessens the probability of a rate hike later this month.

Asian stocks dip, bonds in focus after torrid September 

WASHINGTON (Sept 30): US President Donald Trump unveiled plans on Wednesday for South Korea to invest some US$200 billion in US projects, but Seoul quickly suggested one key element, a US$54 billion pipeline for an LNG project in Alaska, was not yet set in stone.

Trump unveils US$200 bil South Korean investment in US; Seoul hedges on Alaska pipeline

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) said Bursa Malaysia Securities has approved the listing of its proposed RM7.58 billion IOIPG Malaysia Real Estate Investment Trust (IOIPG REIT) on the Main Market.

IOI Properties gets Bursa Securities approval for RM7.58b REIT listing

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): Malaysia’s manufacturing sector ended the third quarter broadly stable, with softer new orders and output offset by rising employment and easing inflation.

Malaysian manufacturing ends 3Q broadly stable as orders soften, hiring rises, inflation eases — PMI data

Oil prices fell 1% on Thursday as recovering crude exports from the Gulf and a surprise rise in US inventories eased supply concerns, while investors weighed renewed US-Iran diplomatic efforts to end their conflict in the Middle East.

Oil dips as recovering Gulf exports ease supply fears, US-Iran diplomacy in focus

Newly listed GB Bond Holdings Bhd (KL:GBBOND) plans to increase its annual industrial adhesive production capacity by about 35% to 31,971.3 tonnes as it sets up a new factory near its headquarters in Bukit Panchor, Penang.

GB Bond to boost adhesive production capacity by 35% with new Penang factory

German chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG sees the potential to eventually start making semiconductors in Thailand, following an investment of 48 billion baht (US$1.44 billion or RM5.84 billion) to expand its assembly and packaging footprint in the country.

Infineon eyes Thailand as potential semiconductor production hub

Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has completed a RM5.2 billion syndicated Islamic term financing exercise, which it said will strengthen its financial position and support its next phase of growth.

Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

The Edge Property Excellence Awards 2023

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