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 10th annual PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty.com.my is the most respected and most sought-after real estate industry honours. The event is part of the regional PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards programme 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
No direct entry. Chosen from all Developer categories Winners.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Developer (Central Malaysia)
Must have completed at least 5 residential, commercial, or hospitality developments in Central Malaysia since January 2018.
*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 since January 2018.
*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 since January 2018.
*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 Eastern Malaysia since January 2018.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Boutique Developer
Must have completed at least 2 boutique residential, commercial or hospitality developments in Malaysia since January 2018.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Affordable Homes Developer
Must have completed at least 2 Affordable developments in Malaysia since January 2018.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Lifestyle Developer
Must have completed at least 2 lifestyle developments in Malaysia from 2018 to present. Lifestyle developers offer additional facilities in all their projects for residents to enhance their living experience, such as swimming pools, health and fitness areas, social spaces, children’s playgrounds, convenience stores.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Commercial Developer
Must have completed at least 2 commercial developments in Malaysia from 2018 to present. Commercial developments include office and/or retail projects.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Township Developer
Must have completed at least 2 township developments in Malaysia since January 2018.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Industrial Developer
Must have completed at least 2 industrial developments in Malaysia from 2018 to present. Industrial developments include manufacturing and/or logistics sector projects.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Breakthrough Developer
Must have launched first project between January 2020 and December 2022 and have at least one new project in the pipeline to be launched before the end of 2023.
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Mixed Use Developer
Must have completed at least 2 mixed use developments in Malaysia from 2018 to present. Mixed-Use developments should include a minimum of two interconnected components: residential, retail, office, hospitality, medical, entertainment etc. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Hospitality Developer
Must have completed at least 2 hospitality developments in Malaysia from 2018 to present. Hospitality developments include hotel and resort projects. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
Best Luxury Developer
Must have completed at least 3 luxury residential developments from January 2018. (For Landed Development: an average unit price of min RM 1000 per sqft. For High Rised Development: an average unit price of min RM 1200 per sqft)
*Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.
People's Choice Award - Top 10 Developers
No direct entry. All developers participating developers in development & developer categories will auto qualify.
Development awards
Best Luxury Landed Development (Central)
Open to houses and villas with an average unit price of more than RM 1,000 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best High End Landed Development (Central)
Open to houses and villas with an average unit price of RM 500- RM1,000 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Mass Market Landed Development (Central)
Open to houses and villas with an average unit price of less than RM 500 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Luxury Landed Development (Southern)
Open to houses and villas with an average unit price of more than RM 600 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best High End Landed Development (Southern)
Open to houses and villas with an average unit price of RM 400-RM 600 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Mass Market Landed Development (Southern)
Open to houses and villas with an average unit price of less than RM 400 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Luxury Landed Development (Northern)
Open to houses and villas with an average unit price of more than RM 700 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit, can be physical or virtual.
Best High End Landed Development (Northern)
Open to houses and villas with an average unit price of RM 400- RM 700 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Mass Market Landed Development (Northern)
Open to houses and villas with an average unit price less than RM 400 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Luxury High-Rise Development (Central)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of more than RM 1,200 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best High End High-Rise Development (Central)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of RM 800 - RM1,200 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Mid End 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 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Mass Market 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 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Luxury High-Rise Development (Southern)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of more than RM 800 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best High End 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 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Mid End 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 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Mass Market 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 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Luxury High-Rise Development (Northern)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of more than RM 750 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best High End High-Rise Development (Northern)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of RM 550 - RM 750 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Mid End 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 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Mass Market 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 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Mega Township Development (over 500 acres)
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project with over 500 acres. The development must include landed residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.
Best Mid size Township Development (up to 500 acres)
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project up to 500 acres. The development must include landed residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.
Best Township Development (Central)
Open to township developments in Central Malaysia with at least one completed building in an ongoing projects. The development must include landed residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.
Best Township Development (Southern)
Open to township developments in Southern Malaysia with at least one completed building in an ongoing projects. The development must include landed residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.
Best Township Development (Northern)
Open to township developments in Northern Malaysia with at least one completed building in an ongoing projects. The development must include landed residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.
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. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
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. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Smart Home High-Rise Development
Open to condominiums and apartments that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting, temperature and security. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Smart Home Landed Development
Open to residential projects that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting, temperature and security. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Integrated Work From Home Development
Open to a project with shared and own workspace amenity as part of a housing/apartment/condo project that can be used only by residents/tenants. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
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 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
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 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Wellness Residential Development
Open to residential projects that offer facilities and services such as daily fitness activities, onsite healthcare, wellness lifestyle surroundings and social programmes. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Senior Living Development
Open to residential 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 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Lifestyle High-Rise Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which specify target market & features to support that lifestyle (Millenials/Retirees/families etc). The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Lifestyle Landed Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which specify target market & features to support that lifestyle (Millenials/Retirees/families etc). The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Connectivity High-Rise Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways.The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Connectivity Landed Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways.The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Secure Landed Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with the most practical security design features and showcases.The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Exceptions can be made should show unit is not available due to Covid-19.
Best Secure High-Rise Development
Open to condominiums and apartments with the most practical security design features and showcases. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026.Must have a show unit.
Best Value High-Rise Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which best delivers exceptional value for money to home buyers in terms of architectural design, Interior, sustainbility, security, design innovation and affordability. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Value Landed Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which best delivers exceptional value for money to home buyers in terms of architectural design, Interior, sustainbility, security, design innovation and affordability. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Eco Friendly High-Rise Development
Open to condominiums and apartments 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 2022 and before December 2026. Must have show unit
Best Eco Friendly Landed Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas 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 2022 and before December 2026. Must have show unit
Best Completed High-Rise Development
Open to completed condominiums and apartments project with hand over date between January 2020 to December 2022. Must have show unit.
Best Completed Landed Development
Open to completed developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas, with hand over date between January 2020 to December 2022. Must have show unit.
Best High-Rise Development by Overseas Developer
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 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Landed Development by Overseas Developer
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 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.
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 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit
Best Reconstruction Project Development
Open to projects which have additional reconstruction of more than 20% of the total project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2022.
Best Green Landed Development
Open for Landed residential projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. 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 Green High-Rise Development
Open for High-Rise residential projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. 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 Retail Development
Open to retail developments with more than 20,000 GFA. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.
Best Hotel Development
Open to hotel developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.
Best Mixed Use Development
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 2021 and December 2026.
Best Office Development
Open to office buildings. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
Best Industrial Development
Open to Industrial developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. Industrial developments include manufacturing and/or logistics sector projects.
Best Smart Building Development
Open to Commercial development. The development must be innovative in the use of technology and be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.
Best Commercial Green Development
Open for Commercial Projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. 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 2021 and before December 2026. Must have show unit
Best of the best awards
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.
Design awards
Best High-Rise Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Criteria is applied to the full masterplan design and includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best High-Rise Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Landed Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Criteria is applied to the full masterplan design and includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Landed Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best High-Rise Landscape Design
Open to condiminiums and apartments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Landed Landscape Design
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas.The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Commercial Landscape Design
Open to commercial project.The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Co Working Space
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, space planning, functionality, communal area design, private area design, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Clubhouse Design
Open for project with clubhouse (amenity) design within a housing/apartment/condo complex. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026.
Best Hotel Interior Design
Open to hospitality projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Hotel Architectural Design
Open to hospitality projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Retail Architectural Design
Open to retail projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Office Interior Design
Open to office projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Township Masterplan Design
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project. The development plan must include land, residential units, retail, education and medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. Must have a show unit
Best Mixed Use Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Co Living Development
Open to projects with co living spaces, shared facilities and services. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, space planning, functionality, communal area design, private area design, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Special Recognition awards
Special Recognition in ESG
No direct entry. Multiple winners. All shortlisted developers will be invited to submit details of their ESG activities. There is no direct entry for this category. The criteria used to judge developers’ eligibility for this award includes: Environmental features, systems and technology, Social responsibility and diversity approaches, Corporate governance and employee benefits
Special Recognition in Sustainable Design and Construction
No direct entry. Multiple winners. All shortlisted developers will be invited to submit details of their Sustainable Design activities. There is no direct entry for this category. The criteria used to judge developers’ eligibility for this award includes: Environmentally friendly design features, Low impact materials selection, Design durability and lifecycle assessment.
Special Recognition for CSR
No direct entry. Multiple winners. All shortlisted developers will be invited to submit details of their CSR activities. There is no direct entry for this category. The criteria used to judge developers’ eligibility for this award includes: Charitable donations and activities, Positive social impact, Company funded advocacy.
Publisher's Choice
Real Estate Personality of the Year
No direct entry. Chosen by Editorial team of PropertyGuru Property Report Magazine.
Portal's Choice
Rising Star Award
No direct entry. Chosen by Awards Organizing Committee. This award recognizes outstanding individual in the property developer segment in Malaysia. The rising star is new to the scene and deserves to be kept an eye out for due to their fresh, innovative approaches across his / her work.
Visionary Developer Award
No direct entry. Chosen by Awards Organizing Committee. This award recognizes developer in Malaysia that exhibits inspring visions accompanied with successful track record.
Consumer Game Changer Award
No direct entry. Chosen by Awards Organizing Committee. This award recognizes the game-changing developer that successfully introduced and influenced a shift in consumer patterns.
Judging Panel
Dato’ Sr Lau Wai Seang
Chairperson (Malaysia)
President, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM): 2017-2018
Sr Low Han Hoe
Senior Manager, Investment & Agency, Nawawi Tie Leung Real Estate Consultants Sdn Bhd
Ir. Prof. Dr. Norlida bt Buniyamin
President, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) 2022-2023
The PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty.com.my gala dinner and awards presentation ceremony will be held on Friday, 24 November 2023 at the Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Invites are exclusive for finalists and event partners only. The public can register to view the programme, which will be broadcasted on asiapropertyawards.com/tv-podcast, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Shortlisted developers, sponsors, and partners — comprising of C-level and senior industry figures in real estate development, property consultancy, construction, marketing, property technology, legal, finance, and architecture and design — will be present at the exclusive gala event, with safety measures in place. Select members of the media will also be present to cover the illustrious night.
Consumers and real estate agents from all over the globe are invited to watch the livestream.
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