The 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty enters final call with new lead legal advisor

Lim Soh & Goonting supports Malaysia’s premier property awards programme as entries close 29 May and new categories track the nation’s diversifying real estate market

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty is making its final call for submissions ahead of the 29 May 2026 deadline, with an expanded lineup of categories that mirrors a market evolving well beyond its traditional strengths.

This year, the 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty is proud to welcome Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors as the Lead Legal Advisor for the Awards.

As an integral part of the prestigious PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series, which recognises achievers across diverse Asia-Pacific markets, the 2026 PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty will set the highest benchmarks for outstanding achievement in residential, commercial, township, design, and ESG-driven developments.

Lim Soh & Goonting’s support underscores the importance of legal and advisory excellence in an increasingly complex real estate environment that puts governance, compliance, and investor confidence at the forefront of decision-making. The dynamic team of experienced lawyers supports the awards’ consistent commitment to recognising design and development achievement in Malaysian real estate.

The gala dinner and presentation of the 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty will be held Friday, 2 October 2026. This sets the stage for the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in December 2026, during which winners from Malaysia will advance to compete on an international stage.

Key dates for the 2026 edition are:

• 29 May 2026 – Entries Close
• 18-30 June 2026 – People’s Choice Awards voting period
• 30 June – 2 July 2026 – Live Judging Days
• 2 October 2026 – Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• 11 December 2026 – Regional Grand Final Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation in Bangkok, Thailand

Live Judging Days

Entries will be evaluated in a transparent, independent selection process during the Live Judging Days, overseen by a panel of experts including C-suite executives and senior practitioners from Malaysia’s leading professional bodies. This multi-disciplinary representation ensures credibility and a fair assessment of every submission.

Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, chairperson of the PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia judging panel and president of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) 2020–2022, said: “The architecture of property development is being redrawn from the ground up, with ESG compliance coming as standard in anticipation of a national carbon market coming online. We’re excited for a year of better building performance and an industry increasingly treating sustainability as a design discipline rather than a checklist. This shift in mindset is one we’d love to recognise at the awards, and we would encourage practitioners leading this charge to step forward. Our panel is eager to see the visionaries breaking new ground in Malaysian development and design.”

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Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “In Malaysia, we see a market that has held its own against global headwinds and external risks. The momentum has shifted into segments that were not at the forefront of the conversation a few years ago. Malaysia is now a logistics hub, offering supply chain diversification, and the country’s emerging asset classes now form new pillars of demand alongside its steady residential real estate base. Transaction values have edged higher even as volumes have remained measured. This wider scope is setting Malaysia apart as a dependable ASEAN hub for investment, and our Asia Awards programme in Malaysia this year will capture that momentum.”

2026 categories

The 2026 categories introduce new Developer titles such as Best Condo Developer, Best Landed Homes Developer, and Best Master Developer, recognising excellence on both project and portfolio levels. High Rise and Landed segments have been strengthened with Best First Home and Best International categories that address affordability, accessibility, and cross-border appeal. The township segment adds Best Resort Style Township and Best Destination Development for master-planned communities excelling in lifestyle integration while Best Landmark Development now recognises projects that define cityscapes and commercial hubs.

New ESG-focused accolades will honour environmental stewardship and positive community outcomes: Sustainable Living Champion, Responsible Construction Champion, and Community Impact Champion. Complementing the judged categories, the People’s Choice Awards will return, empowering consumers to vote for the Top 10 Developers in Malaysia. The 2025 edition attracted over 20,000 public votes, emphasising its significance among property seekers.

The PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty is supported in 2026 by Lead Legal Advisor Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors; official portal partners PropertyGuru.com.my and iProperty.com; official ESG knowledge partners GreenRE, Green Building Index (GBI), and Malaysia Green Building Council (MGBC); official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; and official supervisor HLB.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.