PETALING JAYA: The 14th edition of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) National Real Estate Awards recognised 60 top-achieving real estate practitioners and firms during its gala dinner over the weekend.
Held at Le Meridien, Petaling Jaya, the event was graced by Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers (BOVEAP) president Abdul Razak Yusak, who is also the Ministry of Finance's Valuation and Property Services Department director-general.
The awards saw a record number of 107 submissions received for 23 categories despite the challenging times. A record number of 16 agents received the MIEA Million Dollar Achievers (MMDA) Award pins, the largest number ever conferred in a single award ceremony for achieving RM1 million in professional fees earned in 2021 with a cumulated fee earning of RM24,523,000 amongst recipients.
“This goes to prove that building a career in real estate is rewarding and satisfying,” said Norfaizah Abdul Aziz, one of the recipients of the MMDA award when asked about receiving the recognition.
The NREA, which debuted in 2009, has grown to be recognised as one of the nation’s foremost awards for the real estate services sector. The award recognises the top individual achievers and the top firms in the country.
This year, three new categories were introduced - Residential Sale of The Year, Commercial Sale of The Year and Industrial Sale of The Year.
"It is important that we, through our independent judges, have maintained very strict standards in verifying the facts, sales concluded and collection of the fees. In doing so, we have created trust in the NREA Brand, which has resulted in the growing interest by firms and practitioners to participate and to be recognised.
"Real Estate practitioners are seen in the eyes of the public as brokers and earning commissions, but a lot goes into the making of both Real Estate Agents who are registered and Real Estate Negotiators who are certified by BOVEAP. It is a profession recognised by the government and the public is encouraged to engage their services to be protected,” said MIEA president Chan Ai Cheng.
“The NREA awards are our way to provide recognition to a growing profession and give dignity to the work they do and to be appreciated for their level of service and commitment to their clients. We hope the public at large will take into consideration the good work of these agents and seek their services," added organising chairman Aldrin Tan.
As the organiser of the NREA Brand, MIEA is the accredited body representing all Registered Estate Practitioners in the country. Pioneered in 1977, the objective of MIEA is to encourage, elevate and maintain a high level of professionalism amongst real estate practitioners.
MIEA is playing an important role in providing education, training and helping its members to practise with Integrity and helping their clients by building trust.
List of winners
Lifetime Achievement Award 2022
Eric Lim Chin Heng from Hartamas Real Estate (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Real Estate Agent of The Year 2022
Munirah Mohammad from Homefield Real Estate Sdn Bhd
Large Real Estate Firm of The Year 2022 (501 Or More Rens)
IQI Realty Sdn Bhd
Medium-Sized Real Estate Firm of The Year 2022 (51 - 500 Rens)
Esprit Estate Agent Sdn Bhd
Small Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2022 (50 Rens Or Less)
Kozin Real Estate Sdn Bhd
Residential Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2022
Polygon Properties Sdn Bhd
MIEA-Triterra Commercial Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2022
Knight Frank Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Industrial Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2022
Esprit Estate Agent Sdn Bhd
Project Marketing Firm Of The Year 2022
IQI Realty Sdn Bhd
Specialised Project Of The Year 2022
JLL Property Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Real Estate Negotiator Of The Year 2022
Jason Cho Kah Loon from Polygon Properties Sdn Bhd
Rookie Real Estate Negotiator Of The Year 2022
Jennyfer Ong Ai Lian from Cornerstone Xstate Sdn Bhd
Residential Real Estate Negotiator Of The Year 2022
Phoebe Tan Saw Yean from Property Hub Sdn Bhd
Commercial Real Estate Negotiator Of The Year 2022
Jason Cho Kah Loon from Polygon Properties Sdn Bhd
Industrial Real Estate Negotiator Of The Year 2022
Norman Soo Kein Hong from CID Realtors Sdn Bhd
MIEA Million Dollar Achiever (MMDA) 2022
Amos Soo Kein Wah from CID Realtors Sdn Bhd
Andy Teoh Kok Boon from Gather Properties Sdn Bhd
Benjamin Tee Kah Lin from Property Hub Sdn Bhd
Dato' Sivapathy A/L Maruthay from CID Realtors Sdn Bhd
Elaine Kow Yin Ling from Reapfield Properties (Puchong) Sdn Bhd
Francis Patrick Davadass Louis from SK B Real Estate
Hilmi Akmal Abdul Halim from Polygon Properties Sdn Bhd
Jason Cho Kah Loon from Polygon Properties Sdn Bhd
Jimmy Hon Kum Yoong from First Industrial
Kelly Lew Zie Juen from CBD Properties (USJ) Sdn Bhd
Lesley Siang Lay Leng from New Bob Realty Sdn Bhd
Ng Sze Ling from Feliz Realty
Norfaizah Abdul Aziz from Firdaus & Associates Real Estate Agency Sdn Bhd
Norman Soo Kein Hong from CID Realtors Sdn Bhd
Siva Shanker from Rahim & Co International Sdn Bhd
Timothy Toh Wei Min from Reapfield Properties (HQ) Sdn Bhd
Federal Territory Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2022
IQI Realty Sdn Bhd
Johor Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2022
New Bob Realty Sdn Bhd
Melaka Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2022
IQI Realty Sdn Bhd
Pahang Real Estate Firm of The Year 2022
Hebat Realtors
Penang Real Estate Firm of The Year 2022
Interealtor Sdn Bhd
Perak Real Estate Firm of The Year 2022
Deone Properties Sdn Bhd
Sabah Real Estate Firm of The Year 2022
IQI Realty Sdn Bhd
Sarawak Real Estate Firm of The Year 2022
Kozin Real Estate Sdn Bhd
Selangor Real Estate Firm of The Year 2022
Propnex Realty Sdn Bhd
Federal Territory Residential Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2022
Polygon Properties Sdn Bhd
Pahang Residential Real Estate Firm of The Year 2022
Hebat Realtors
Sabah Residential Real Estate Firm of The Year 2022
Propnex Realty Sdn Bhd
Sarawak Residential Real Estate Firm of The Year 2022
Kozin Real Estate Sdn Bhd
Selangor Residential Real Estate Firm of The Year 2022
Propnex Realty Sdn Bhd
Federal Territory Real Estate Negotiator of The Year 2022
Phoebe Tan Saw Yean from Property Hub Sdn Bhd
Johor Real Estate Negotiator of The Year 2022
Lesley Siang Lay Leng from New Bob Realty Sdn Bhd
Melaka Real Estate Negotiator of The Year 2022
Wesley Tan Ying Hong from IQI Realty Sdn Bhd
Sabah Real Estate Negotiator of The Year 2022
Bonnie Hong Lee Fung from Propnex Realty Sdn Bhd
Sarawak Real Estate Negotiator of The Year 2022
Emily Loo Tuan Kiaw from Affluence Properties
Selangor Real Estate Negotiator of The Year 2022
Angie Tan Siew Fong from CID Realtors Sdn Bhd
Federal Territory Residential Real Estate Negotiator of The Year 2022
Phoebe Tan Saw Yean from Property Hub Sdn Bhd
Penang Residential Real Estate Negotiator of The Year 2022
Kam Kah Sam from Interealtor Sdn Bhd
Sarawak Residential Real Estate Negotiator of The Year 2022
Emily Loo Tuan Kiaw from Affluence Properties
Selangor Commercial Real Estate Negotiator of The Year 2022
Andy Teoh Kok Boon from Gather Properties Sdn Bhd
Johor Industrial Real Estate Negotiator of The Year 2022
Lesley Siang Lay Leng from New Bob Realty Sdn Bhd
Selangor Industrial Real Estate Negotiator of The Year 2022
Ken Soo Kein Eng from CID Realtors Sdn Bhd
Residential Sale of The Year 2022
Brandon Lim Kuo Sheng from Reapfield Properties (HQ) Sdn Bhd
Commercial Sale of The Year 2022
Timothy Toh Wei Min from Reapfield Properties (HQ) Sdn Bhd
Industrial Sale of The Year 2022
Jimmy Hon Kum Yoong from First Industrial
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