The country’s finest developers will be honoured at the awards presentation and gala dinner of the PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty.com.my to celebrate the best projects, designs, and innovation within the industry in the past year.
The PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty.com.my is the most respected and most sought-after real estate industry awards programme. The event is part of the regional PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series established in 2005. With a professionally run and supervised judging system, the Asia Property Awards is the gold standard in real estate.
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Developer Awards
Best Developer (Central Malaysia)
Must have completed at least 5 residential, commercial, or hospitality developments in Central Malaysia before Dec 2025. *Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Developer (Southern Malaysia)
Must have completed at least 3 residential, commercial, or hospitality developments in Southern Malaysia before Dec 2025. *Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Developer (Northern Malaysia)
Must have completed at least 3 residential, commercial, or hospitality developments in Northern Malaysia before Dec 2025. *Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Developer (East Malaysia)
Must have completed at least 3 residential, commercial, or hospitality developments in East Malaysia before Dec 2025. *Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Condo Developer
Best Landed Homes Developer
Best Township Developer
Must have completed or in the midst of developing at least 1 township development in Malaysia before Dec 2025. *Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Boutique Developer
Best Breakthrough Developer
Best Luxury Homes Developer
Best Affordable Homes Developer
Must have completed at least 2 Affordable developments in Malaysia before Dec 2025. *Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Lifestyle Developer
Best Commercial Developer
Must have completed at least 2 commercial developments in Malaysia before Dec 2025. Commercial developments include office and/or retail projects.
Best Industrial Developer
Must have completed at least 1 industrial development in Malaysia before Dec 2025. Industrial developments include manufacturing and/or logistics sector projects.
Best Mixed Use Developer
Best Hospitality Developer
Must have completed at least 1 hospitality developments (hotel/resort/vacation rentals/service apartments) in Malaysia before Dec 2025.
Best Sustainable Developer
Best Master Developer
Development Awards
Best Ultra Luxury Landed Development (Central)
Open to houses and villas with an average selling price of RM5,000,000 and above per unit. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Luxury Landed Development (Central)
Open to houses and villas with an average selling price per unit between RM3,000,000 to RM4,999,999. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Premium Landed Development (Central)
Open to houses and villas with an average selling price per unit between RM1,500,000 to RM2,999,999. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Value-for-Money Landed Development (Central)
Open to houses and villas with an average selling price per unit between RM1,000,000 to RM1,499,999. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Affordable Landed Development (Central)
Open to houses and villas with with an average selling price per unit below RM1,000,000. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Ultra Luxury Landed Development (Southern)
Open to houses and villas with an average selling price of RM5,000,000 and above per unit. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Luxury Landed Development (Southern)
Open to houses and villas with an average selling price per unit between RM2,000,000 to 4,999,999. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Premium Landed Development (Southern)
Open to houses and villas with an average selling price per unit between RM1,200,000 to RM1,999,999. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Value-for-Money Landed Development (Southern)
Open to houses and villas with an average selling price per unit RM900,000 to RM1,199,999. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Affordable Landed Development (Southern)
Open to houses and villas with an average selling price per unit below RM900,000. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Ultra Luxury Landed Development (Northern)
Open to houses and villas an average selling price of RM2,500,000 and above per unit. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Luxury Landed Development (Northern)
Open to houses and villas with an average selling price per unit between RM1,000,000 to RM2,499,999. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Premium Landed Development (Northern)
Open to houses and villas with an average selling price per unit between RM800,000 to RM999,9999. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Value-for-Money Landed Development (Northern)
Open to houses and villas with an average selling price per unit between RM600,000 to RM799,999. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Affordable Landed Development (Northern)
Open to houses and villas with an average selling price per unit below RM600,000 . The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best First-Home Development (Landed)
To recognise developments that genuinely serve first-time homebuyers through affordability, liveability, long-term value, and responsible development practices.
Best Multigeneration Living Landed Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. A multi-generational development is designed to accommodate up to 3 generations living together under one roof on landed development (Grandparents/Parents/Children). It can have shared or separate living areas/entrances but still encourages social connections among family members. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Luxury Lifestyle Landed Development
Open to Landed property with minimum selling price of RM3 million and above with features to support premium lifestyle. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025and before December 2030.
Best Lifestyle Landed Development
Open to Landed property with selling price below RM3 million that specify target market & features to support that lifestyle (Millenials/Retirees/families etc). The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
"Best Certified Green Landed Development
Open to Landed residential projects verified to meet recognised sustainability standards. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030. (For projects WITH recognised green certification)
Best Sustainable Landed Development
Open to landed developments WITHOUT formal green certification, but with credible sustainability intent. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Transit-Integrated Landed Development
Open to landed residential development that is located within a reasonable proximity to a transit hub (up to 3 km) or with direct access to key expressways/highways, that emphasizes ease of mobility, strategic positioning, and transport-oriented value-add such as self-built connected ramps, roads. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Waterfront Landed Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located no further than 1km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean with amenities integrated with said body of water preferred. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Nature Integrated Landed Development
Open to residential landed developments that are designed and built to integrate with their natural surroundings. At least 60% of units must face nature and the project must offer convenient on-and off-site access to green spaces. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Investment Landed Development
Open to housing project with a range of facilities and management services that allow owners to rent out their property to long term tenants or as a holiday home. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best International Landed Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas in Malaysia developed/jointly-developed by overseas developer that best exemplifies a luxurious lifestyle for home buyers in terms of architectural design excellence(inclusive of landscape, urban design, interior, sustainability, security and design innovation) The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Smart-Secure Landed Development
To recognise developments where technology and design work together to enhance residents’ safety & security, convenience, and quality of daily life. This is not about counting gadgets, but about meaningful outcomes that residents experience every day. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Completed Landed Development
Open to completed developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas, with hand over date between January 2023 to December 2025.
Best Townhouse Development
Open to Townhouse project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Best Breakthrough Development (Landed)
Open to High-Rise or Landed residential projects. The developer’s first project must be launched between January 2021 and December 2025. The project must be either fully completed or at least 50% structurally completed at the time of judging. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Ultra Luxury High-Rise Development (Central)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of more than RM2000 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Luxury High-Rise Development (Central)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price more than RM1300 to RM2000 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Premium High-Rise Development (Central)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of RM 800 - RM1,300 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Value-for-Money High-Rise Development (Central)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of RM 500 - RM 800 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Affordable High-Rise Development (Central)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of less than RM 500 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Ultra Luxury High-Rise Development (Southern)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of more than RM1300 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Luxury High-Rise Development (Southern)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of more than RM800-RM1300 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Premium High-Rise Development (Southern)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of RM 600 - RM 800 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Value-for-Money High-Rise Development (Southern)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of RM 400 - RM 600 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Affordable High-Rise Development (Southern)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price less than RM 400 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Ultra Luxury High-Rise Development (Northern)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of more than RM1000 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Luxury High-Rise Development (Northern)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price more than RM700 - RM1000 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Premium High-Rise Development (Northern)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of RM 550 - RM 700 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Value-for-Money High-Rise Development (Northern)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of RM 350 - RM 550 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Affordable High-Rise Development (Northern)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price less than RM 350 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best First-Home Development (High-Rise)
To recognise developments that genuinely serve first-time homebuyers through affordability, liveability, long-term value, and responsible development practices.
Best Multigeneration Living High-Rise Development
"Open to condominiums and apartments. A multi-generational development is designed to accommodate up to 3 generations living together under one roof on high-rise development (Grandparents/Parents/Children). It can have shared or separate living areas/entrances but still encourages social connections among family members. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030."
Best Luxury Lifestyle High-Rise Development
Open to High-Rise property priced between RM1,000psf to RM2,000psf and above with features to support premium lifestyle. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Lifestyle High-Rise Development
Open to High-Rise property priced below RM1,000psf that specify target market & features to support that lifestyle (Millenials/Retirees/families etc). The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Certified Green High-Rise Development
Open to High-Rise residential projects verified to meet recognised sustainability standards. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030. (For projects WITH recognised green certification)
Best Sustainable High-Rise Development
Open to condominiums and apartments WITHOUT formal green certification, but with credible sustainability intent. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
Open to high-rise residential, commercial or mixed-use development that is located within approximately 500 meters of a major transit station (e.g., MRT, LRT, KTM) and prioritizes pedestrian connectivity, last-mile access, and urban amenities to the community. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Waterfront High-Rise Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which located no further than 1km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean with amenities integrated with said body of water preferred. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Nature Integrated High-Rise Development
Open to high-rise residential or commerical or mixed use developments that are designed and built to integrate with their natural surroundings. At least 60% of units must face nature and the project must offer convenient on-and off-site access to green spaces. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Investment High-Rise Development
Open to apartment/condo project with a range of facilities and management services that allow owners to rent out their property to long term tenants or as a holiday home. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best International High-Rise Development
Open to high-rise development in Malaysia developed/jointly-developed by overseas developer that best exemplifies a luxurious lifestyle for home buyers in terms of architectural design excellence(inclusive of landscape, urban design, interior, sustainability, security and design innovation) The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Smart Secure High-Rise Development
To recognise developments where technology and design work together to enhance residents’ safety & security, convenience, and quality of daily life. This is not about counting gadgets, but about meaningful outcomes that residents experience every day. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Completed High-Rise Development
Open to completed condominiums and apartments project with hand over date between January 2023 to December 2025.
Best Serviced Apartment Development
Open to serviced apartment completed in the period between January 2025and December 2030.
Best Breakthrough Development (High-Rise)
Open to High-Rise or Landed residential projects. The developer’s first project must be launched between January 2021 and December 2025. The project must be either fully completed or at least 50% structurally completed at the time of judging. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Branded Residential Development
Open to Residential/ Commercial titled property managed and operated by an International hospitality brand. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Rejuvenated Residential Development
Open to residential projects that have additional reconstruction/renovation of more than 20% of the total project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2025.
Best Golf Course View High-Rise Development
Open to condominiums and apartments where 50% of all unit has view of the golf course. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Township Development (Central)
Open to township developments in Central Malaysia with at least one completed building in an ongoing projects. Focuses on the execution and real-world outcome of a township. Townships will be judged on how well the limited land was maximized with smart planning, lifestyle coherence, attention to detail, and distinct identity.
Best Township Development (Southern)
Open to township developments in Southern Malaysia with at least one completed building in an ongoing projects. Focuses on the execution and real-world outcome of a township. Townships will be judged on how well the limited land was maximized with smart planning, lifestyle coherence, attention to detail, and distinct identity.
Best Township Development (Northern)
Open to township developments in Northern Malaysia with at least one completed building in an ongoing projects. Focuses on the execution and real-world outcome of a township. Townships will be judged on how well the limited land was maximized with smart planning, lifestyle coherence, attention to detail, and distinct identity.
Best Mega Township Development
Open to large-scale, masterplanned township developments with multiple phases, significant land area or population scale, and demonstrable delivery over a long-term development horizon. Scale Qualifiers (Meet at Least ONE): Minimum 1,000 acres Planned or projected population of 50,000 residents or more upon maturity Estimated GDV of RM10 billion or above over full development lifecycle Not eligible: Single integrated developments Transit-oriented precincts without township scale Townships still at concept stage with no completed phases Judges reserve the right to reclassify entries into Best Township Development if the submission does not sufficiently meet mega township scale.
Best Integrated Lifestyle Development
Recognises a thoughtfully planned cluster of developments that integrates residential, commercial and lifestyle components to create a cohesive, high-quality living environment. Eligible entries must comprise multiple buildings or parcels, functioning as an interconnected lifestyle ecosystem rather than a single mixed-use structure. Scale: Total land area generally below 1,000 acres.
Best Connected Township Development
To recognise township developments that excel in physical connectivity, accessibility, and ease of movement, enabling residents to move efficiently within the township and connect seamlessly to the wider city.
Best Destination Development
To recognise a large-scale, master-planned development that successfully creates a destination—not merely a residential or commercial project, but a place people intentionally travel to, live in, and engage with. Eligible Developments: Integrated townships, Waterfront developments, Resort-integrated or lifestyle-led developments, Transit-oriented destination precincts (if lifestyle-led)
Best Resort-Style Township Development
This award recognises township developments masterplanned around leisure, nature, wellness, and lifestyle experiences, where a resort-styled environment is integrated into everyday living rather than offered as a standalone hospitality component. Eligibility Criteria: A project should meet MOST (not all) of the following: A. Township Characteristics B. Resort-Living Intent C. Liveability Beyond Leisure D. Development Maturity
Best Commercial Development (Central)
Open to mixed use developments with two or more components, including residential, office, retail, hospitality, medical and entertainment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Commercial Development (Southern)
Open to mixed use developments with two or more components, including residential, office, retail, hospitality, medical and entertainment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Commercial Development (Northern)
Open to mixed use developments with two or more components, including residential, office, retail, hospitality, medical and entertainment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Retail Development
Open to retail developments with more than 20,000 GFA. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030. It honours visionary concepts, strong retail strategy, and thoughtful design that promise to deliver a vibrant and successful retail experience upon completion.
Best Hotel Development
Open to hotel developments that demonstrates visionary branding, strategic positioning, guest experience excellence, and commercial sustainability to become a leading hospitality destination upon completion. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Office Development
Best Office Development recognises an outstanding office project that delivers exceptional workplace quality, sustainability performance, and long-term value for occupiers and the city — regardless of building height or configuration. Eligibility: Single building or office-led development Standalone or part of a mixed-use scheme (office component must be dominant) The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Industrial Development
Open to Industrial developments that focuses on operational and strategic — ensuring the industrial development works for real-world users. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Smart Building Development
Open to commercial or industrial development that thoughtfully applies smart technologies to improve daily use, promote sustainability, and prepare for future growth, regardless of the scale of implementation. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Certified Sustainable Commercial Development
Open for Commercial Projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030. Open to developments with internationally recognized green certification (granted). The developer must submit relevant documents, images and certifications to support each entry as evidence of: Energy saving systems, Water management systems, Waste management systems and health related features
Best Eco Friendly Commercial Development
Open to Commercial that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Lifestyle Commercial Development
Open to shopping malls, retail boulevards, F&B-centric hubs, and entertainment districts that go beyond just selling — they offer experiences. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Completed Mixed Use Development
Open to completed mixed-use developments with hand over date between January 2023 to December 2025. Emphasizes mixed-use developments that demonstrate excellence in actual delivery of integration, sustainability, and visionary design, offering a cohesive, vibrant lifestyle destination for communities.
Best Completed Office Development
Open to office buildings. Open to completed office development with hand over date between January 2023 to December 2025. Emphasizes office developments that demonstrate excellence in actual delivery of integration, sustainability, and visionary design, offering a cohesive, vibrant working environment.
Best Co Working Space
Open to co-working spaces that excel in design, functionality, community-building, accessibility, innovation, and well-being support to create a vibrant and productive environment for modern professionals. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and December 2030.
Best Wellness Development
Open to projects that offer facilities and services such as daily fitness activities, onsite healthcare, wellness, lifestyle and social programmes. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Senior Living Development
Open to projects that offer facilities and services that especially cater to senior citizens, such as daily fitness activities, onsite healthcare, senior-friendly surroundings and social programmes. The development must be completed in the period between January 2025 and before December 2030.
Best Rejuvenated Commercial Development
Open to commercial projects that have additional reconstruction/renovation of more than 20% of the total project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2025.
Best Landmark Development
To recognise developments that achieve iconic landmark status through architectural distinction, cultural significance, and lasting contribution to the city or nation. Eligibility: Developments of exceptional scale, visibility, or national significance Projects that materially shape skyline, identity, or urban narrative Completed or substantially completed projects preferred
Design Awards
Best High-Rise Architectural Design
Best High-Rise Interior Design
Best High-Rise Landscape Design
Best Landed Architectural Design
Best Landed Interior Design
Best Landed Landscape Design
Best Townhouse Architectural Design
Best Townhouse Interior Design
Best Townhouse Landscape Design
Best Hotel Architectural Design
Best Hotel Interior Design
Best Retail Architectural Design
Best Retail Interior Design
Best Commercial Landscape Design
Best Office Architectural Design
Best Office Interior Design
Best Industrial Architectural Design
Best Mixed Use Architectural Design
Best Township Masterplan Design
Best Sales Gallery Design
Best Clubhouse Design
Best of Malaysia Awards
Best Developer (Malaysia)
Best Landed Development (Malaysia)
No direct entry. Selected from the Winners of all Residential Landed categories.
Best High-Rise Development (Malaysia)
No direct entry. Selected from the Winners of all Residential High-Rise categories.
Best Township Development (Malaysia)
No direct entry. Selected from the Winners of all Township categories.
Best Design Development (Malaysia)
No direct entry. Selected from the Winners of all Design categories.
Best Commercial Development (Malaysia)
No direct entry. Selected from the Winners of all Commercial categories.
ESG Awards
Sustainable Living Champion (Developer)
Responsible Construction Champion (Developer)
Community Impact Champion (Developer)
ESG Leadership Award (Developer)
People's Choice Award
Top 10 Developers
Judging Panel
Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail
Chairperson (Malaysia)
President, Malaysian Institute of Architects: 2020-2022
YBrs Sr Haji Ishak Bin Ismail
President, Malaysian Institute of Property & Facility Managers (MIPFM) 2023-2027
Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang Choong Luin
President, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) 2024-2026
Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr Nor Atiah Ismail
President, Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) 2024-2026
Adj. Prof. IDr Norshafina Ibrahim
President, Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) 2024-2026
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