Celebrating the Nation Builders

THE ALL-STARS AWARD

Best Performing Developers of 2023

Looking at how well the participating developers perform in 2023, taking into consideration both quantitative and qualitative attributes, and ranking them accordingly.    

STARPROPERTY READERS CHOICE AWARD

Most Preferred Architectural Building

This award goes to the developer who has designed the most impressive architectural structure. To win the award, the design has to appeal to StarProperty readers.

READERS’ CHOICE: NEWSMAKER OF THE YEAR

Voted for generating the best story lines

The recipient of this award should have made a significant impact, achieved notable accomplishments or played a pivotal role in shaping and influencing real estate news and events for 2023. It could be for the developer who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation or has been a key figure in driving change and progress within this industry.

STARPROPERTY READERS CHOICE AWARD

Most Preferred Developer

This award goes to the developer who is voted as the most preferred choice by StarProperty readers.

STARPROPERTY READERS CHOICE AWARD

Most Heart-Warming CSR Intiative

This award goes to the developer who is not just contributing to society but pushed the boundaries of CSR activities that their actions have become an inspiration to others.

THE GOVERNMENT-ASSISTED HOMES AWARD

Best National Homeownership Initiative

The award will go to the development which is helping the government achieved its goal of providing quality affordable homes to the B40 and M40.

THE ASSISTED-LIVING HOME AWARD

Best Semi-Retirement Development

The development which looks into and provides amenities and features which are targeted at the older generation will snatch this award. Unlike retirement or nursing homes, such projects cater to older residents who require assistance such as a designated medical assistant or nurse to provide healthcare services or seated shower areas.

THE SUSTAINABILITY VANGUARD AWARD

Best ESG-Conscious Development

This award will be presented to the property that incorporates ESG considerations from inception to completion, coupled with on-going sustainability practices ensuring its continuous maintenance.

THE PLACEMAKER AWARD

Property Development with the Best Placemaking Facilities

Placemakers are transformers. They can change a non-happening space into a vibrant one and add value to a location by using a community's assets more advantageously. This award goes to the development with the best place-making facilities.

THE PINNACLE AWARD

Best High-end High-rise Development

The best high-end high-rise development will snag The Pinnacle Award. The areas to be judged includes the quality of materials and finishings, the spaciousness and elegance of unit design, the brands incorporated as part of the offerings, and facilities provided.

THE LEADING LOW-DENSITY AWARD

Best Low-Density Development

The winning development should house fewer units within a residential block or a lower number of families per acre in a housing estate. This close-knit property should provide a spacious and quiet environment offering lower congestion and good security.

THE EARTH CONSCIOUS AWARD

Best Sustainable Township

This award goes to the township development that has sustainability on its mind. The township showcases environment-friendly elements in its planning, design and construction processes. Beyond that, the township development encourages environment sustainability as a way of life.

THE PROXIMITY AWARD

Best Integrated Transit-Oriented Development

This award will go to the transit-oriented development that epitomizes the ‘Work, Play, Live & Learn’ concept. The development is built with a choice selection of amenities within a neighborhood’s walkability range. As such, the community would have a lower carbon footprint due to the ‘just walk’ factor. It is the result of an integrated, sustainable, and liveable environment that encompasses residential, offices, and commercial components.

THE BORNEO STAR AWARD

Best East Malaysia Development

This award will go to the residential or commercial development in East Malaysia (Labuan, Sabah, and Sarawak) that showcase elegance in its planning, design, and construction processes. This includes the host of diverse amenities that are given to residents and furnishing and fittings are selected to meet buyers’ discerning tastes. An important plus point includes a strategic location that is complemented by a multitude of accessibility options.

THE LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT AWARD

Best Topography Composition

The property that has the best landscaping innovations and aesthetics will take this award. A point to be taken into consideration is how the landscape will benefit the environment and the people.

THE CLOSE-TO-HOME AWARD

Best Development with the Widest Selections of Amenities Walking Distance

The winning development must have as many amenities and conveniences as possible within walking distance for its residents. The criteria for this award is based on the developer’s decision to build the project at its selected location and the rationale in ensuring that residents will be spoilt for choices where shopping, dining, recreation, community, transportation, and other amenities and conveniences are concerned.

THE FULL CIRCLE AWARD

Best Completed Landed Property Development

The development must be completed and ready for vacant possession by December 31st, 2023. The winning entry of this award must have the best attributes that make this landed property the most desirable among the ones vying for this title.

THE SKYLINE AWARD

Best High-rise Residential Development

This award will go to the high-rise residential development that offers comprehensive features for a modern and exciting lifestyle. The project appeals to the homebuyers for its facilities, ambiance, security as well as the uniqueness of the innovative designs.

THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY AWARD

Best Family-Centric Development (High-Rise)

The award will go to the development that puts family first. Recreational facilities and communal activities are created to foster a close bond among the family within a safe and secure environment. This is the perfect place for families to put down their roots while offering space for a growing family to live together comfortably.

THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY AWARD

Best Family-Centric Development (Landed)

The award will go to the development that puts family first. Recreational facilities and communal activities are created to foster a close bond among the family within a safe and secure environment. This is the perfect place for families to put down their roots while offering space for a growing family to live together comfortably.

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD AWARD

Best Comprehensive Township (below 500 acres)

This award will go to the township with the best integration of the crucial five elements: Security, Amenities, Connectivity, Education & Health. All five elements are given due attention, and no effort is spared. This township is designed and planned to deliver a seamless living experience within a short-drive radius. The size of the township is below 500 acres.

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD AWARD

Best Comprehensive Township (500 -2,000 acres)

This award will go to the township with the best integration of the crucial five elements: Security, Amenities, Connectivity, Education & Health. All five elements are given due attention, and no effort is spared. This township is designed and planned to deliver a seamless living experience within a short-drive radius. The size of the township is between 500 – 2,000 acres.

THE POSEIDON AWARD

Best Waterfront Development

This award goes to the development built around water bodies. Taking advantage of the water feature, the project is able to create an environment that is aesthetically appealing. The development must have a frontage with water features such as river, lake or sea.

THE EARTH CONSCIOUS AWARD

Best Sustainable Development

This award goes to the development that has sustainability on its mind. The project showcases environment-friendly elements in its planning, design and construction processes. Beyond that, the development encourages environment sustainability as a way of life.

THE STARTER HOME AWARD

Best Primary Home Development

This award will go to the development targeting first time home buyers. It should be defined as providing the best possible lifestyle and project quality that is priced below RM500,000. This development is a must-own for home buyers with a budget by checking all the right boxes – value for money that does not discount on quality and aesthetics.

THE CREATIVE SPACE AWARD

Best Small Home Development

This award will go to the development that utilises space to seamlessly offer elegant and spacious living. Equipped with state-of-art amenities together with built-in technological infrastructure, the development is ideal for those who prefer a small space home. Maximum development up to 800 sq ft.

THE DISTINCTIVE BUILD AWARD

Best Quality & Finishing Development

This award will go to a boutique development that is diminutive and exudes a distinctive and stylish design concept. The winning development is unique, catering to a particular niche market and taking its offerings to an exemplary level. Size does not matter here, but an enviable combination of modern luxuries and lush landscaping does. The area of the winning development must not exceed five acres.

THE BUSINESS ESTATE AWARD

Best Commercial Development

This award will go to the commercial development that delivers the best of the best for the industry. The owners and tenants are privy to a host of diverse amenities and facilities that are selected to meet their discerning criteria at a strategic location.

THE BUSINESS ESTATE AWARD

Best Industrial Park Development

This award will go to the industrial development that delivers the best of the best for the industry. The manufacturers and tenants are privy to a host of diverse amenities and facilities that are selected to meet their discerning criteria at a strategic location.

THE CORNERSTONE AWARD

Best Landed Development

This goes to development that delivers the best of the best for landed properties. Residents are blessed with a host of diverse amenities, furnishing, and fittings selected to meet buyers’ discerning criteria. An important plus point includes a strategic location that is complemented by a multitude of accessibility options.

THE PROXIMITY AWARD

Best Integrated Development

The award will go to the development that epitomises the ‘Work, Play, Live & Learn’ concept. The development is built with a choice selection of amenities within a neighbourhood’s walkability range. As such, the community would have lower carbon footprint due to the ‘just walk’ factor. It is the result of an integrated, sustainable and liveable environment that encompasses residential, offices and commercial components.

THE LONG LIFE AWARD

Best Health and Wellness Development

This award will go to the development that offers comprehensive health, fitness and rejuvenation facilities. The project is dedicated to providing wellness living and is designed with a holistic approach to provide the residents with a healthy lifestyle.

THE OUTSTANDING AWARD

Property with the Wow Effect

This award will go to the residential or commercial development that is iconic in every way possible. The development exhibits elegance that form the architectural style of homes. Jaw-dropping, eye-opening projects apply here.

THE HOLIDAY HOME AWARD

Best Vacation Property Development

This award goes to the development that offers homebuyers the opportunity to have a resort-like property to serve as vacation homes. At the same time, the property should have the potential to generate income for the owner. The development should have a great location, good recreational facilities and a relaxing space design layout.

THE LUXURY AWARD

Best Luxury Property Development (Detached/Villa/Bungalow)

The high-end homes offer luxurious designs, abundance of amenities, world-class architectural design and top-notch inspired interior design.

THE SOUTHERN STAR AWARD

Best Southern Malaysia Development

This award will go to the residential or commercial development in Southern Malaysia (Malacca and Johor) that showcase elegance in its planning, design and construction processes. This includes the host of diverse amenities that are given to residents, and furnishing and fittings are selected to meet buyers’ discerning tastes. An important plus point includes a strategic location that is complemented by a multitude of accessibility options.

THE BEST RESORT-LIVING HOME

Best Resort Features Development

This award goes to the development displaying all the best attributes of resort-living. The winning project provides for a resort-style community with unique amenities that come with resorts.