Stepping into The Pinnacle @ Sunway lobby seems to transport you into a futuristic expanse, yet one that exudes warmth and security within its solid structure.

The Petronas Twin Towers, more popularly known as KLCC, is the pride of our nation, but its symbolic status is not the winning factor. What is impressive is how the building has remained relevant and brand new even after 21 long years.

Sunway Property proves that its tagline as a Master Community Developer is not merely an empty slogan but one founded on substance. In recognition of its enduring efforts in maintaining the sustainability of its buildings, Sunway has been awarded TheEdgeProperty.com Editor’s Choice Awards for The Pinnacle @ Sunway, a visually-commanding office tower in Sunway City, Selangor.

In acknowledgement of its passion and commitment towards community building and management, particularly in the Mont’Kiara enclave, UEM Sunrise has been awarded the TheEdgeProperty.com Editor’s Choice Award.

For more than 20 years since its construction, the status of Petronas Twin Towers as the nation’s pride and joy has been indisputable. The exceptional edifice in the heart of the capital city is so eye-catching that it has inadvertently become a selling point for many-a-high-rise property which offers views of it. 

Properties, regardless if they are big or small, landed or non-landed, a single building or a vast township, residential or commercial, all need tender loving care. And care has been demonstrated in the winning projects of TheEdgeProperty.com Malaysia’s Best Managed Property Awards 2017.

The judges of the TheEdgeProperty.com Malaysia’s Best Managed Property Awards 2017.

Central to enhancing property value would be the quality of its management and maintenance. Ironically, this is one facet of the real estate industry eco-system that has been grossly ignored.

Student accommodation, once considered a niche sector, has emerged as one of the most sought after. Last year, Temasek’s wholly-owned subsidiary Mapletree Investments went on a shopping spree. In May, it snapped up a portfolio of 25 student housing assets with 5,500 beds in the UK for reportedly £417 million (S$731 million). Then, in November, it purchased seven student housing properties in the US — with about 6,000 beds — for US$653.2 million (S$911 million) (RM2891).

Tang Kok Thye, with his family in tow, is a regular visitor at showflats of project launches. He was at the preview of Clement Canopy on Feb 11, and joined a throng of 10,000 at Grandeur Park Residences the following weekend. He intends to be present at the debut weekend of Seaside Residence in April. This is because Tang is an architect and associate partner of ADDP Architects, the firm that designed all three condominium projects. It also designed iNz Residence, the first EC project to be launched this year.