Naim Cendera MD named Property Man of the Year

Petaling Jaya: Naim Cendera Holdings Bhd managing director, Datuk Hasmi Hasnan was named “Property Man of the Year” at the Malaysia Property Award (MPA) 2008 yesterday.

Hasmi received the coveted award from Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin. Naim Cendera’s projects include the Bandar Baru Permy Jaya in Miri, Desa Ilmu and Riveria in Kota Samarahan.

“It is important to note that every single person involved with Naim Cendera, earned this award as well,” Hasmi said, adding the company was committed to affordable mass housing instead of prestige projects.

The award, dubbed the “property oscars” by industry players, also acknowledged 10 property projects.

The winners for the Malaysia Property Award 2008 were Setia Eco Gardens in Johor (Master Plan Development); Lake Edge in Puchong (Residential Development – Low Rise), The Maple Sentul West (Residential Development - High Rise); Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and SPA Penang (Resort Development), Pavilion Kuala Lumpur (Retail Development), 1 Sentral Kuala Lumpur (Office Development), Mercedes Benz workshop - Hap Seng Star, Puchong, Selangor (Industrial Development), G Hotel Penang (Hotel Development), The Royal Bank of Scotland Bhd, Penang (Specialised Project) and Mercedes Benz Autohaus - Hap Seng Star Kuala Lumpur (Specialised Project).

Winners of the Malaysia Property Award in their relevant categories will go on to represent Malaysia the following year at the International Prix d’Excellence.

The International Prix d’Excellence is an annual competition which honours the world’s best property projects. MPA 2008 was organised by the Malaysian chapter of the The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI).

By The Star (by Leong Hung Yee)