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

Iranian flights to Gulf neighbours including travel hub Dubai appeared to have been cancelled on Thursday after a US deadline passed for global firms to halt work with Iran's airlines, a major step in a campaign President Donald Trump calls "economic D-Day".

Iranian flights cancelled as new US 'D-Day' sanctions take effect, Saudis say they shoot down Houthi missiles

New claims for US unemployment benefits hovered near 57-year lows last week, suggesting the labour market was regaining momentum after struggling through much of summer and appeared for now to be weathering headwinds from the Middle East conflict.

US weekly jobless claims near 57-year lows as labour market regains footing

Sales of new US single-family homes surged to an eight-month high in August as buyers took advantage of price cuts and other incentives, but rising mortgage rates stemming from the war in the Middle East remain a drag on the housing market.

US new home sales jump to eight-month high in August

The US midterm elections are turning into a key source of concern for a stock market that is riding high on the artificial intelligence trade.

AI trade a key concern as stock investors map election risks

Wall Street's main indices dropped on Thursday as uncertainty over prospects for a resolution to the Middle East conflict lifted oil prices and Treasury yields, keeping risk appetite in check ahead of a keenly watched US-China summit.

Wall Street slips as Middle East uncertainty lifts oil; Trump-Xi talks in focus

Paramount Skydance said on Thursday it has launched a syndication for a proposed US$7.5 billion (RM30.6 billion) senior secured term loan, part of a broader financing package to fund its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.

Paramount seeks US$7.5b debt raise to fund Warner Bros deal

The shares of cybersecurity companies have soared in recent months on bets that the threats posed by cutting-edge AI models will be a boon for their businesses. But some of the stocks have run up so much that investors are questioning whether they’ve gone too far.

Cybersecurity stocks are so hot, investors question staying power

The sacking of the Negeri Sembilan executive council has been published in the state government gazette, formalising the state ruler's Monday announcement even as the 10-member body and the menteri besar insist removing them is unconstitutional.

Sacking of Negeri Sembilan exco gazetted

Diesel prices outside the US surged relative to American rates as the possibility of the Trump administration introducing an export ban rattled the market.

Europe’s diesel prices race ahead of US on export-ban risks

Steel manufacturer Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (KL:HIAPTEK) reported a 2.25% rise in net profit for the fourth quarter due to better margins even as revenue slipped on lower sales and average steel product prices.

Hiap Teck 4Q net profit edges up 2.3% despite weaker revenue, declares 0.7 sen dividend

DESPITE the terminated deal with Next Lion Ltd on the Philippines venture, Zetrix AI Bhd’s (KL:ZETRIX) ties with the former remain firmly on their interest on the other side of the world — a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) listed on the Nasdaq in the US.

Incorporated in the B...

Cover Story 1:The role of Next Lion in Zetrix AI’s Nasdaq listing

After a blistering rally, investors of SkyeChip Bhd (KL:SKYECHIP) will have to wait and see if the chip design firm’s growth plan pans out in the longer term, an analyst said.

After blistering rally, long-term test for SkyeChip begins — analyst

EGH International Bhd is accepting applications for its shares at 16 sen apiece as the interior fit-out services firm seeks a listing on the ACE Market.

EGH International to list on ACE Market at 16 sen per share

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) is delaying its cash dividend payment to shareholders again, until Sept 28, while dividends linked to nominee accounts claimed by its substantial shareholder will remain on hold until the legal case is fully resolved.

Zetrix AI delays dividend payout again, to Sept 28, as legal dispute over nominee accounts goes to court

Islamic bank Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia) Bhd (KFH) has won its legal battle against railway construction firm Emrail Sdn Bhd, former chief justice Tun Zaki Azmi, and two others, with the High Court dismissing Emrail's suit and awarding the bank RM39.09 million on its counterclaim for outstanding financing.&nbsp;

Kuwait Finance House wins RM39m counterclaim against Emrail, former CJ Tun Zaki in LRT3 financing dispute

ON paper, everything appeared to be finally falling into place for Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX). It had even booked a RM3.7 billion expenditure as development cost to build out its blockchain platform for use beyond the cryptocurrency world.

The development cost stood at RM2.8 billion at t...

Cover Story 1: Questions abound about Zetrix AI

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 24): Malaysia Airlines has inked&nbsp;three memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with Huawei, Weixin Pay, and TravelSky Technology Ltd,&nbsp;strengthening its digital presence in China, while reinforcing Kuala Lumpur’s position as a gateway to Malaysia and the wider region.

Malaysia Airlines inks three MOUs, deepening China market engagement

IOIPG Malaysia REIT is planning to pay out at least 90% of its distributable income on a quarterly basis, as the real estate investment trust seeks listing on the Main Market.

IOIPG Malaysia REIT to pay out quarterly dividends, list with assets worth RM7.66b

The Negeri Sembilan government denies that it or Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim is trying to depose the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, claiming it inherited a problem caused the previous state government's mishandling of the matter.

Negeri Sembilan MB blames previous state govt for crisis, denies trying to dethrone ruler

The Industrial Court earlier this week ordered radio station BFM Media Sdn Bhd to pay former producer and presenter Umapagan Ampikaipakan RM358,400 in compensation and back wages after finding that his 2019 dismissal for purported misconduct was without just cause.

Industrial Court finds BFM dismissal of ex-producer Umapagan without just cause, orders RM358k payout

Sabah Development Bank Bhd (SDB) said it and the private liquidator overseeing the stalled PacifiCity development have received a fresh proposal from an interested party, as efforts to revive the project remain ongoing.

Sabah Development Bank receives fresh proposal to revive stalled PacifiCity development

Thirty-four roads around the capital will be subject to road closures and traffic diversions in stages on Sunday, Sept 27, in conjunction with the Coway Run 2026 at the Merdeka Stadium.

Total of 34 KL roads to be temporarily closed for race on Sunday

The Sessions Court on Thursday heard that former PETRONAS manager Mohd Khairul Akmal Mohd Jasni met informally with a senior official of Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) at the Kuala Lumpur Golf &amp; Country Club (KLGCC), before a formal interview for a position at the company in 2024.

Former PETRONAS manager met Petros official informally before interview — witness

SHAH ALAM (Sept 24 ): Tabung Haji's former chief operating officer Datuk Adi Azuan Abdul Ghani has claimed trial to three charges of accepting over RM300,000 in renovation cost for three properties.&nbsp;

TH ex-COO claims trial to accepting over RM300,000 in home renovation costs

THE back-to-back termination and rehash of Zetrix AI Bhd’s (KL:ZETRIX) deal to increase its effective stake in its Philippines business, MyEG Philippines Inc, raises questions about the rationale for the abrupt change.

Components of the deal remain largely the same. The digital services...

Cover Story 1: Puzzling off-then-on Philippines deal

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) said a calculation error caused the additional delay in paying out its final dividend, as it grapples with the injunction secured by a substantial shareholder to freeze payments to certain disputed accounts.

Zetrix AI says calculation error behind further delay in dividend payout

Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:AJI) shareholders have approved the RM20 per share offer from its parent, Ajinomoto Co Inc, to take the company private via a selective capital reduction (SCR).

Ajinomoto Malaysia shareholders approve parent’s RM20 privatisation offer

Malaysia and China have agreed on&nbsp;the proposed&nbsp;extension of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project from Kota Bharu to Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia, China agree on proposed ECRL extension to Rantau Panjang, says Anwar

Malaysia’s public finances are under rising pressure from elevated commodity prices and political uncertainty even as economic growth holds up, an economist flagged.

Malaysian govt finances under rising pressure even as growth holds up, ANZ flags

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 24): Eco World Development Group Bhd (KL:ECOWLD) is on track for a strong finish to its financial year ending Oct 31, 2026 (FY2026), with sales and earnings expected to hit record highs, after the property developer posted nearly 11% increase in third-quarter net profit.

The Edge Property Excellence Awards 2025

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