Ni Hong (fourth from right) standing on the SkyBridge of SkyAwani 3 Residences. From left: Malaysia’s Housing and Local Government Ministry (KTKP) deputy secretary general Suhaimi Ali @ Ahmad; KTKP housing planning division secretary, Khalid Mohamed; MOHURD’s department of housing reform and development director general, Wang Shengjun; MOHURD’s department of building energy efficiency and science and technology director general, Chen Shaopeng; SkyWorld’s chief executive officer, Lee Chee Seng; Ni Hong; SkyWorld’s founder and executive chairman Datuk Seri Ng Thien Phing, KTKP secretary general Datuk Wira M Noor Azman Taib, and National Housing Department’s director general Datuk Jayaselan K. Navaratnam.
The visit showcased SkyWorld's FIABCI award-winning development
CITY developer SkyWorld Development Berhad (SkyWorld) recently hosted a distinguished delegation from China's Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD), including its Minister, His Excellency Ni Hong, alongside representatives from Malaysia’s Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) for a tour of the multi award-winning SkyAwani 3 Residences.
The visit provided the delegation with an opportunity to experience firsthand the innovative design and high-quality construction that earned SkyAwani 3 Residences the prestigious world gold award at the FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence Awards 2024.
Highlights of the tour included the renowned SkyBridge, recognised as the “Highest Residential SkyBridge in Malaysia,” as well as an actual residential unit and the development’s extensive facilities.
SkyWorld’s chief executive officer Lee Chee Seng, said the developers were immensely proud to showcase this award-winning residence to MOHURD.
“This visit underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable developments that set new industry benchmarks.
“SkyAwani 3 Residences, being a FIABCI World Gold Award Winner, was chosen by the China delegation for this reason, emphasising our global recognition and excellence," he remarked.
SkyAwani 3 Residences, situated in the dynamic area of SkySanctuary, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, has achieved an impressive QLASSIC score of 79%, the highest in the affordable housing category in 2022.
It features 1,905 units of three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments, each with a built-up area of 800 sq ft, priced at RM300,000. All units were quickly snapped up as soon as they were launched in 2017.
The development offers 22 active and recreational facilities, including a swimming pool with a bubble jet jacuzzi, a games room, a full basketball court, and a gym, catering to the diverse needs of all generations.
From its innovative passive design promoting natural daylighting to its impeccable air ventilation system, SkyAwani 3 Residences is meticulously crafted to ensure a comfortable and healthy living environment for residents.
In addition to SkyAwani 3 Residences’ prestigious gold win at the FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence Awards 2024, the development has garnered several other notable accolades.
These include the 2018 StarProperty Awards for “Best Starter Home Award” and “The Edge Malaysia Affordable Urban Housing Excellence Award 2023”.
The development was also honoured with the “Innovative Design Award” at the Malaysia Outstanding Sustainable Development Awards 2023, organised by Malaysia Urban Planning Awards (MUPA).
