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.
NOW
.
30
May 2025
17-29
Jun 2025
1-3
Jul 2025
9
Oct 2025
Developer Awards
Best Developer (Central)
Must have completed at least 5 residential, commercial, or hospitality developments in Central Malaysia before Dec 2024.
Best Developer (Northern)
Must have completed at least 3 residential, commercial, or hospitality developments in Northern Malaysia before Dec 2024
Best Developer (Southern)
Must have completed at least 3 residential, commercial, or hospitality developments in Southern Malaysia before Dec 2024.
Best Developer (East Malaysia)
Must have completed at least 3 residential, commercial, or hospitality developments in East Malaysia before Dec 2024.
Best Boutique Developer
Best Affordable Homes Developer
Must have completed at least 2 Affordable developments in Malaysia before Dec 2024
Best Lifestyle Developer
Must have completed at least 2 high-rise or landed residential developments in Malaysia before Dec 2024. Lifestyle developers offer additional facilities in all their projects for residents to enhance their lifestyle, building homes instead of houses for its buyers.
Best Commercial Developer
Must have completed at least 2 commercial developments in Malaysia before Dec 2024. Commercial developments include office and/or retail projects.
Best Township Developer
Must have completed or in the midst of developing at least 1 township development in Malaysia before Dec 2024.
Best Industrial Developer
Must have completed at least 1 industrial development in Malaysia before Dec 2024. Industrial developments include manufacturing and/or logistics sector projects.
Best Breakthrough Developer
Must have launched first project between January 2020 and December 2024 and have at least one new project in the pipeline to be launched before Dec 2025.
Best Mixed Use Developer
Must have completed at least 2 mixed use developments in Malaysia before Dec 2024. Mixed-Use developments should include a minimum of two interconnected components: residential, retail, office, hospitality, medical, entertainment etc.
Best Hospitality Developer
Must have completed at least 1 hospitality developments (hotel/resort/vacation rentals/service apartments) in Malaysia before Dec 2024.
Best Luxury Developer
Must have completed at least 2 luxury residential developments before December 2024. (For Landed Development: an average unit price of min RM 1000 per sqft. For High Rise Development: an average unit price of min RM 1200 per sqft)
Best Sustainable Developer
Best Community Developer
Property developer who builds communities that are not only physically well-designed but also socially vibrant and inclusive. Must have completed at least 2 developments in Malaysia from 2020 to present.
Best of Malaysia Awards
Best Developer (Malaysia)
No direct entry. Chosen from all Developer categories Winners.
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
Low Carbon Champion
Energy Efficiency Champion
Sustainable Design Champion
Sustainable Construction Champion
Social Impact Champion
Development Awards
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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
Best Mass Market Landed Development (Northern)
Open to houses and villas with an average unit price less than RM400 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
Best Luxury High-Rise Development (Central)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of RM1300 to RM2000 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Luxury High-Rise Development (Northern)
Open to condominiums and apartments with an average unit price of RM700 – RM1000 per sqft. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
Best High End 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 2024 and December 2029.
Best High End 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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
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/high-rise residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities. The completed/on-going development quoted must be completed before December 2029.
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 completed/on-going development quoted must be completed before December 2029.
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 completed/on-going development quoted must be completed before December 2029.
Best Townhouse Development
Open to Townhouse project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. Must have a show unit. Phase of a multiphase developments are also eligible for entry.
Best Completed High-Rise Development
Open to completed condominiums and apartments project with hand over date between January 2022 to December 2024.
Best Completed Landed Development
Open to completed developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas, with hand over date between January 2022 to December 2024.
Best Completed Mixed Use Development
Open to Mixed Use developments with minimum two components, including residential, office, retail, hospitality, medical and entertainment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2024
Best Connectivity High-Rise Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which are located less than 500m from closest transit station (Multi Mode Transport) or major highways, airport and local amenities such as retail, medical facilities, schools. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Connectivity Landed Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which are located less than 500m from closest transit station (Multi Mode Transport) or major highways, airport and local amenities such as retail, medical facilities, schools. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Gated & Guarded 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 2024 and December 2029.
Best Gated & Guarded 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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
Best Oceanview High-Rise Development
Open to condominiums and apartments where 60% of all unit has view of the sea/ocean.The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028.
Best Oceanview Landed Development
Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas where 60% of all unit has view of the sea/ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028.
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 2024 and December 2029.
Best Renovated Residential Development
Open to residential projects which have additional reconstruction of more than 20% of the total project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2024.
Best Renovated Commercial Development
Open to commercial projects which have additional reconstruction of more than 20% of the total project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2024.
Best Serviced Apartment Development
Open to serviced apartment projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2028.
Best Luxury Lifestyle High-Rise Development
Open to High-Rise property priced RM700psf and above with features to support premium lifestyle. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2029.
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 2024 and before December 2029.
Best Lifestyle High-Rise 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 2024 and before December 2029.
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 2024 and before December 2029.
Best Lifestyle Commercial Development
Open to commercial developments which specify target market & features to support that lifestyle. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and before December 2029.
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 2024 and before December 2029.
Best Smart High-Rise 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 2024 and before December 2029. All shortlisted residential developments are eligible.
Best Smart Home 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 2024 and before December 2029.
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 2024 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit
Best Wellness Development
Open to residential projects that include a variety of facilities that cater to residents health and wellness. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2029. Must have a show unit.
Best Investment High-Rise Development
Open to 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 2024 and before December 2029.
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 2024 and before December 2029.
Best Green Landed Development
Open for Landed residential projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. 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 2024 and December 2029. 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 Multigeneration Living High-Rise Development
Best Multigeneration Living Landed Development
Best Value for Money High-Rise Development
Open to condominiums and apartments which best delivers exceptional value for money to home buyers in terms of architectural design, Interior, sustainability, security, design innovation and affordability. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Value for Money 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, sustainability, security, design innovation and affordability. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Township Development
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project up to 500 acres. The development must include landed/high-rise residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities. The completed/on-going development quoted must be completed before December 2029.
Best Mega Township Development
Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project with over 500 acres. The development must include landed/high-rise residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities.The completed/on-going development quoted must be completed before December 2029.
Best Heritage Development
Open to projects which include traditional elements such as original architecture, art, objects, and cultural references. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2029.
Design Awards
Best High-Rise Architectural Design
The condos or apartments must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. Criteria is applied to the full masterplan design and includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Landed Architectural Design
The houses and/or villas must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. Criteria is applied to the full masterplan design and includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Townhouse Architectural Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best High-Rise Interior Design
The condos or apartments must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2029. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Landed Interior Design
The houses and/or villas must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2029. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Townhouse Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Sales Gallery Design
Open to a completed sales gallery of residential or commercial development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2029. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Retail Architectural Design
Open to retail projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024and December 2029. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Retail Interior Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.
Best Office Architectural Design
Open to office developments.The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2029. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Office Interior Design
Open to office projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. 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 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Hotel Interior Design
Open to hospitality projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best High-Rise Landscape Design
Open to condominiums and apartments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. 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 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.
Best Townhouse Landscape Design
The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. 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 2024 and December 2029. 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 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include concept, space planning, functionality, communal area design, private area design, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Best Mixed Use Architectural Design
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 2024 and before December 2029. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, sustainability, 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 completed/on-going development quoted must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029. General criteria include concept, space planning, functionality, communal area design, private area design, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.
Comercial Awards
Best Retail Development
Open to retail developments with more than 20,000 GFA. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Hotel Development
Open to hotel developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
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 2024 and December 2029.
Best Office Development
Open to office buildings. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2029.
Best Industrial Development
Open to Industrial developments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. Industrial developments include manufacturing and/or logistics sector projects.
Best Smart Building Development
Open to commercial development that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of systems, such as lighting, temperature and security. The development must be innovative in the use of technology and be completed in the period between January 2024 and before December 2029.
Best Green Commercial Development
Open for Commercial Projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029. 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 2024 and before December 2029.
Best Integrated Development
Best Commercial Lifestyle Development
Open to commercial developments which specify target market & features to support that lifestyle. The development must be completed in the period between January 2024 and December 2029.
Best Nature Integrated Development
Open to residential 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.
Judging Panel
Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail
Chairperson (Malaysia)
President, Malaysian Institute of Architects: 2020-2022
Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang Choong Luin
President, The Institution of Engineers (IEM) 2024-2025
Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr Nor Atiah Ismail
President, Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) 2024-2026
Sr Subramaniam A/L Arumugam
President, Association of Valuers, Property Managers, Estate Agents and Property Consultants in the Private Sector Malaysia (PEPS)
IDr Tay Ei Ling
Honourary Secretary, Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) 2024-2026
Prof PMgr Dr. Ting Kien Hwa
Deputy President, Malaysian Institute of Property & Facility Managers (MIPFM) 2023-2025
Dato’ Sri Zohari Haji Akob
President, Malaysian Association of Facilities Managers (MAFM) 2023-2025
The PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty.com.my gala dinner and awards presentation ceremony will be held on Thursday, 9 October 2025 at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur.
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.
* Dress Code: Black Tie
PropertyGuru International (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Company Number: 201001036744 (920667-W)