SkyWorld Development's The Valley Residences at SkySierra won a special mention award for value creation due to passive design, quality, and location, resulting in significant capital appreciation and strong demand from buyers.

Building value through design, quality and location

The 23rd TEPEA highlighted the resilient Malaysian property market, with developers showing strong revenue and profit growth. Awards now recognize sustainable architecture, social inclusivity, conservation, and exceptional individuals in the industry. The Edge Malaysia collaborated with GSPARX and ARTELIA for this successful event.

Note from the publisher: Honouring excellence in a resilient property market

Sime Darby Property secures top spot in 2025's The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards, reaffirming its leadership.

Sime Darby Property clinches No 1 spot again at The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards 2025

Top Malaysian developers are visionary, resilient, and focused on sustainability, as highlighted by The Edge Malaysia Property Excellence Awards 2025. Winners include Sime Darby Property for its dominant performance in the Top Property Developers Awards (TPDA) 2024, showcasing strong brand equity, financial performance, and diversified assets. Other notable projects recognized for excellence include PETRONAS Twin Towers, Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, Desa ParkCity, and IJM Rimbayu, which exemplify enduring design, community integration, and sustainability. The awards also honor outstanding individual developers like Tan Sri Lim Hock San and leaders such as N K Tong for their contributions to the real estate industry.

Commentary: Celebrating Malaysia’s A-list developers

The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Award (TPDA) evaluates developers based on financial health, quality, delivery, innovation, creativity, image, credibility, and management expertise. Established in 2003, it aims to inspire buyer confidence and signify excellence in the industry. The top developer this year was Sime Darby Property Bhd.

Top Property Developers Awards judges’ comments

The MET Corporate Towers in Kuala Lumpur exemplify sustainability through green design, responsible development, and community-focused initiatives, earning recognition for their eco-friendly approach without compromising functionality or appeal.

The Edge Malaysia-PAM Green Excellence Award 2025 Judges - Judges’ citation

Park Place @ ParkCity TownCenter wins The Edge Malaysia-PEPS Value Creation Excellence Award 2025, showcasing superior design and high appreciation despite market uncertainties. Special mention goes to SkyWorld's The Valley Residences @ SkySierra.

The Edge Malaysia-PEPS Value Creation Excellence Award 2025 Judges - Judges’ citation

The Edge Malaysia's 2025 Affordable Urban Housing Excellence Awards recognize three projects—Rumah Bandar Idaman Putra, Residensi Nexus Kajang, and Residensi Matang Premier—for innovative design, functionality, liveability, and accessibility, showcasing that affordable housing can be well-designed, convenient, and loved.

The Edge Malaysia Affordable Urban Housing Excellence Award 2025 Judges - Judges’ citation

Sime Darby Property reported record-high net profit of RM502.2 million in FY2024 (23% growth), driven by property development with strong sales momentum and investment segments contributing to revenue growth. The company launched products worth RM4.2 billion in GDV, exceeding targets. This success highlights the effectiveness of SHIFT25 strategy, with plans for new strategic planning post-SHIFT25. Focus on industrial and high-rise developments continues amid rising demand and favorable conditions.

A strategic shift

Datuk N K Tong

Datuk N K Tong is no stranger to Malaysia’s real estate scene, having been in the industry for over half his life. Son of the legendary Datuk Alan Tong, who is fondly known as the “KL Condo King”, Tong carries not only ...

Doing the right thing

Tan Sri Lim Hock San transformed his family's modest construction business into a listed property developer with a market capitalization over RM700 million, driven by vision, resilience, and responsibility. His journey underscores the importance of foresight, adaptability, and ethical leadership in entrepreneurship.

Legacy of vision, resilience and responsibility

WINNER | Park Place @ ParkCity TownCenter | ParkCity Group

When Malaysia was under lockdown and the property sector was bracing for a downturn during the Covid-19 outbreak in 2020, Perdana ParkCity Sdn Bhd (ParkCity G...

Turning pandemic challenges into lasting value

Rumah Bandar Idaman Putra, an affordable townhouse development in Johor's thriving Bandar Putra Kulai, offers 396 units priced at RM150,000 each. Designed for smaller families and emphasizing community ties, these units feature durable materials, practical layouts, and a sustainable approach with smart and green touches like solar-powered street lights. Recognized as the winner of The Edge Malaysia Affordable Urban Housing Excellence Award in 2025, it highlights IOI Properties' commitment to delivering high-quality affordable housing that meets residents' needs without sacrificing comfort or design.

Living in a thriving township

Residensi Nexus Kajang offers affordable, high-quality apartments in a strategic location with excellent connectivity, amenities, and sustainability features.

Affordable housing that has it all

Public Bank Bhd (KL:PBBANK) has established a RM20 billion Islamic medium-term notes (sukuk murabahah) programme, allowing the bank to issue senior and subordinated sukuk from time to time.

Public Bank sets up RM20 bil 30-year sukuk programme

E5: Google to invest US$15 bil in Malaysia in 2027, 2028

US private payrolls growth increased further in October, the ADP National Employment Report showed on Wednesday.

US private payrolls rise in October, ADP says

Waja Konsortium Bhd (KL:WAJA) has secured a RM190 million contract to undertake the construction of a serviced apartment and affordable townhouse development in Johor Bahru.

Waja Konsortium bags RM190 mil construction contract in Johor Bahru

Global companies said on Wednesday that Democrats' capture of the United States Congress is unlikely to change their near-term outlook, as businesses struggle with higher costs of energy and raw materials and a stretched US consumer.

US Democratic win unlikely to ease firms' cost, tariff woes in near term, executives say

Chinese tech giant Tencent on Wednesday released Hy4, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model it said was designed with limits intended to reduce the risk that it could be used for cyberattacks or harmful biological research.

Tencent rolls out AI model trained with limited cybersecurity data amid hacking fears

Ni Hsin Group Bhd (KL:NIHSIN) has teamed up with Chinese firm Horwin International Inc to manufacture electric motorcycles for exclusive distribution in Malaysia and Türkiye.

Ni Hsin partners China’s Horwin to make electric motorcycles for Malaysia, Türkiye

Paramount Corporation Bhd (KL:PARAMON) said on Wednesday it will jointly develop serviced apartments with Japanese firm Mitsui Fudosan.

Paramount partners Mitsui Fudosan to develop RM1.3 bil residential project, targets 60% take-up in first year

Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been given full mandate to decide on the coalition’s candidates for the 13th Sarawak state election (PRN13).

Abang Johari given full mandate to decide on GPS candidates — Uggah

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde urged Europe on Wednesday to boost climate-related insurance, invest more in power infrastructure and help companies generate their own electricity, saying last summer's extreme heat should serve as a warning.

ECB's Lagarde urges climate resilience drive after scorching summer

Several major roads and areas in Selangor were affected by flash floods following continuous heavy rain since early Wednesday, with a bridge along Jalan Kubu Gajah spanning Sungai Subang in the Petaling district collapsing.

Flash floods affect several Selangor roads, bridge collapses

Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, the lead defence counsel for imprisoned Datuk Seri Najib Razak, said that he has no knowledge of rumours that the former prime minister is expected to pay the RM50 million fine on Wednesday, which would pave the way for Najib to start serving his house arrest.

Shafee says no knowledge Najib to pay RM50m fine today

The group of six Negeri Sembilan deposed Undangs and chieftains will have to answer the committal proceedings at the Seremban High Court.

Negeri Sembilan’s deposed Undangs, chieftains fail to stop committal proceedings

Non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) do not fall under the regulatory framework of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.

LTAT, EPF, KWAP, Socso and Amanah Raya not under SC regulatory framework — MOF

Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd (KL:KOPI) appears unscathed from a public uproar over its menu language, with little impact on revenue and minimal cost, said an analyst.

Business as usual at Oriental Kopi despite menu language uproar — analyst

If Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) implements a surprise overnight policy rate (OPR) hike on Thursday, banks with higher domestic loans and floating-rate loans would be the primary beneficiaries while leaving other banks behind, according to an analyst from BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Alliance Bank and AMMB to benefit most if OPR hiked unexpectedly — BIMB

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested three individuals, including a Datuk, for allegedly offering about RM1 million in bribes to police personnel.

Businessman with 'Datuk' title among three held over alleged RM1m bribes to police

Google will invest US$15 billion (RM61 billion) in Malaysia over the next two years, covering energy efficient data centres, upskilling 800,000 Malaysians, water security and one gigawatt of clean energy.

Google to invest U$15b in Malaysia in 2027 and 2028

IOI Corp Bhd (KL:IOICORP) is looking to lease out more of its plantation land for solar projects as it seeks to diversify its income streams beyond palm oil, said group managing director and CEO Datuk Lee Yeow Chor.

IOI Corp eyes leasing more plantation land for solar projects to diversify income stream

Malaysia’s bond market, highly-convinced of a policy rate hike this week, will be proven wrong once again, according to BIMB Securities.

BIMB Securities: Bond market will be proven wrong on BNM’s rate decision

Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIMEPROP) is laying the groundwork for its future growth, as it explores two primary avenues for expansion, including a potential&nbsp;real estate investment trust (REIT)&nbsp;listing by 2028, according to Maybank Investment Bank.

Sime Darby Property mulls REIT listing by 2028, to bank on heavy industrial parks, says Maybank IB

As court payment counters closed for the day, imprisoned former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has yet to pay the RM50 million fine which would pave the way for him to start serving the remainder of his prison sentence at home.

Najib yet to pay RM50m fine as court payment counters close for the day

The government will disburse RM1.1 billion in Phase 4 of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid programme to 5.4 million recipients, with payments to existing beneficiaries starting on Wednesday (Nov 4).

STR payments from Nov 4: Households to get up to RM500, single seniors RM150

Velesto Energy Bhd (KL:VELESTO) said on Wednesday it has secured a contract for its jack-up drilling rig Naga 3 to serve national oil and gas company PETRONAS.

Velesto gets contract for Naga 3 drilling rig

The Court of Appeal has given the prosecution until February&nbsp;3 to make further efforts to locate Muhammed Yusoff Rawther and serve him a notice to attend the hearing of its appeal against his acquittal on charges of drug trafficking and possession of fake pistols.

Court gives prosecution more time to locate Yusoff Rawther for acquittal appeal, rejects Zoom hearing to avoid setting precedent

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 4): Yes Group Management Bhd is accepting applications for its shares at 18 sen per share for the travel agency’s listing on the ACE Market.

Travel agency Yes Group launches ACE Market IPO at 18 sen per share

The government on Wednesday announced the formation of an independent board to provide leadership, oversight, and monitoring of MediAsas plans moving forward.

Govt forms independent MediAsas board

Paramount Corporation Bhd (KL:PARAMON) said on Wednesday it will jointly develop serviced apartments with Japanese firm Mitsui Fudosan.

Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has secured US$1.3 billion (RM5.3 billion) in green financing for its JH1 campus in Johor.

Princeton Digital Group secures US$1.3b green financing for Johor project

Rakuten Trade has resumed online buy and sell order placement for Bursa Malaysia stocks through its iSPEED.my app.

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