RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY: 74 HONOURED AT THE NATIONAL REAL ESTATE AWARD 2025
MIEA’s Flagship Awards Spotlight Rising Standards And Professional Excellence Nationwide
Petaling Jaya, 18 August 2025 – With real estate agencies contributing significantly to Malaysia’s RM232.30 billion property market in 2024, the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) honoured 74 exceptional professionals in Malaysia’s real estate market at the 17th National Real Estate Awards (NREA) held at One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya. This year’s event received a record-breaking 108 submissions across 25 streamlined categories, marking unprecedented participation in the awards’ history and reflected the growing dynamism of the real estate industry.
The ceremony was graced by YB Puan Lim Hui Ying, Deputy Minister of Finance as a representative of YB Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Minister of Finance II. “The real estate industry remains a cornerstone of our nation’s economic development, and the achievements we celebrate tonight reflect the professionalism and dedication that drive this vital sector forward. These award recipients exemplify the high standards that position Malaysia’s property market as a key pillar of our economic resilience and growth trajectory.”
Under the 2025 theme of ‘We Celebrate the Juara’, a key highlight of the night was the special recognition Awards – the Lifetime Achievement Award and the coveted Real Estate Agent of the Year title. In addition, 24 outstanding practitioners were inducted into the prestigious MIEA Million Dollar Award (MMDA) — another record-breaking milestone in the award’s history, underscoring the exceptional performance and resilience of Malaysia’s professionals in the real estate market. Notwithstanding, other awards recipients from individuals or firms, either at the National or State levels, all truly deserved winners have significantly set a higher bar in their performance.
MIEA Million Dollar Award (MMDA) winners celebrated on stage, with a record-breaking 24 outstanding practitioners being inducted this year, marking another milestone in the awards' history and showcasing the exceptional performance of Malaysia's real estate professionals.
“What makes this year’s celebration even more special is the unparalleled participation we’ve seen,” said Mr Ahmad Zamzuri Kamarudin, Organising Chairman of NREA 2025. “This remarkable response speaks volumes about our industry’s competitive spirit and its collective relentless pursuit of excellence. It was a very competitive contest, the standard of performance of the participants this year has tremendously outperformed previous years’.”
He added, “This year, NREA proudly unveiled the Hall of Fame’s photo wall showcasing the very first edition of individual winners from 2009 till 2025. To date, a remarkable 547 award recipients have been honoured. This milestone not only celebrates individual achievement, but also strengthens the property industry, elevates the standards of the profession nationwide and inspires others to do well in the real estate industry.”
The judging process was conducted by a distinguished panel of nine judges, led by Chief Judge Datuk Seri Dr. Michael Yam, who dedicated two full days to meticulously review and evaluate each submission. The judges have acknowledged there was tremendous improvement in the quality, clarity and systematic preparation of entries this year, reflecting the profession’s continued evolution.
Mr Erick Kho Ying Tian of IQI Realty Sdn Bhd, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award 2025, expressed his gratitude for the recognition: “It brings great joy to be appreciated for my efforts, to be shown that the journey I’ve walked has been worthwhile.” Reflecting on his journey in the industry, Kho added, “Real Estate is a lifetime marathon journey. Successful practitioners must be persistent, hard-working and have endurance. My tagline: Keep Going, Just Do It.”
Real Estate Agent of the Year – National winner, Mr Teh Young Khean of Knight Frank Malaysia, reflected on his achievement: “This award validates years of hard work and my commitment to always put clients first. I share this recognition with my mentors, colleagues and clients who trusted me, and especially my wife Grace and my mother whose values guide every decision I make.” He added, “I approach real estate with heart – I don’t just close deals, I open doors to possibilities.”
Ms Joyce Low of iSpace Realty Sdn Bhd, winner of Sale of the Year 2025 – Land (National) and the highest MIEA Million Dollar Achievers (MMDA), shared with pride on her dual award win: “Winning this award is truly an honour. It represents the trust our clients have placed in us and the dedication our team puts into every transaction, no matter the size. There is space for everyone in this industry – with patience, consistency and a willingness to keep learning, anyone can grow in this field. Especially for women, do not be afraid to carve your own path. You do not need to be the loudest in the room to make a real difference.”
The event was made possible through support from premier sponsors like United Overseas Bank Malaysia Berhad, PropertyGuru, Triterra Sdn Bhd, Central Spectrum Malaysia Sdn Bhd, PCM Group, and BOVEAP, along with supporting legal firms, banks, MIEA State Branches, and other contributing organizations.
Representing over 9,134 real estate professionals across Malaysia, MIEA has grown from humble beginnings in 1974 to become the oldest and largest association representing professional practitioners of the real estate market in the country. The organization continues to be at the forefront of preparing the real estate community for market transformations through expanded professional development programmes and strengthened advocacy efforts.
MIEA President, Mr Kelvin Yip Kwong Wai emphasised the significance of the awards in recognising the collective spirit of excellence within the industry. “Tonight, we celebrate in light of another remarkable year for Malaysia’s property market. The Juaras we celebrate tonight exemplify the standards we aspire to achieve across our entire sector,” he said. “As MIEA members, you are not just practitioners but ambassadors of our profession. Your commitment to high standards, ethical conduct and continuous learning directly contributes to elevating the real estate field’s standing in society.”
As Malaysia’s real estate sector continues to navigate an era of unprecedented change, from digital transformation to shifting economic dynamics, the NREA 2025 winners represent the industry’s ability to adapt and thrive while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
The Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents looks forward to continuing its mission of supporting the professionals practising in the real estate market and building a sector that Malaysia can be proud of, with NREA 2026 set to welcome even more exceptional stories of achievement and excellence.
For more information on MIEA, visit https://www.miea.com.
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NREA 2025 Award Winners
| Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 | |
| Erick Kho Ying Tian (E1858) | IQI Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1584) |
| Real Estate Agent Of The Year 2025 | |
| Teh Young Khean (E2211, PM0862, V0862) | Knight Frank Real Estate Sdn Bhd (E(1)2112) |
| Real Estate Negotiator Of The Year 2025 | |
| Eva Tan Yee Hwa (REN08416) | Esprit Estate Agent Sdn Bhd (E(1)1448/11) |
| Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 | |
| Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 (301 – 1000 RENs) | Gather Properties Sdn Bhd (E(1)1536) |
| Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 (1001 RENs Or Above) | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800) |
| Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 – Project Marketing | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800) |
| MIEA-PropertyGuru Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 – Residential | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800) |
| MIEA-Triterra Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 – Commercial | Knight Frank Malaysia Sdn Bhd (V(1)0141) |
| MIEA-Central Spectrum Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 – Industrial | Esprit Estate Agent Sdn. Bhd. (E(1)1448) |
| Johor Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800/2) |
| Negeri Sembilan Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 | Firdaus & Associates Real Estate Agency Sdn Bhd (E(1)1989/8) |
| Pahang Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 | Homefield Real Estate Sdn Bhd (E(1)1339/4) |
| Penang Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 | ESP Properties Sdn Bhd (E(1)0572/5) |
| Sabah Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800/3) |
| Selangor Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800) |
| Federal Territory (KL) Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 – Residential | Polygon Properties Sdn Bhd (E(1)1714) |
| Johor Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 – Residential | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800/2) |
| Penang Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 – Residential | InteRealtor Sdn Bhd (E(1)1930) |
| Sabah Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 – Residential | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800/3) |
| Sarawak Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 – Residential | Kozin Real Estate Sdn Bhd (E(1)1576) |
| Selangor Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 – Residential | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800) |
| Johor Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 – Commercial | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800/2) |
| Selangor Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 – Commercial | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800) |
| Johor Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 – Industrial | Pro Team Realty (E(3)1753) |
| Penang Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 – Industrial | Shijie Property (E(3)1941) |
| Selangor Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 – Industrial | CID Realtors Sdn Bhd (E(1)1855/2) |
| Federal Territory (KL) Real Estate Firm Of The Year 2025 | Polygon Properties Sdn Bhd (E(1)1714) |
| Sale Of The Year 2025 | |
| Sale Of The Year 2025 – Industrial | Rachel Chan Shiu Nyeng (REN10862) – Pro Team Realty (E(3)1753) |
| Sale Of The Year 2025 – Land | Joyce Low Hui Fern (E3143) – iSpace Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)2142) |
| Rental Deal Of The Year 2025 | |
| Teh Young Khean (E2211, PM0862, V0862) | Knight Frank Real Estate Sdn Bhd (E(1)2112) |
| MIEA Million Dollar Achievers (MMDA) 2025 | |
| Amos Soo Kein Wah (REN18355) | Spiking Realty (E(3)2102) |
| Andy Teoh Kok Boon (REN49819) | GAP Estate (E(3)2136) |
| Edwin Ong You Quan (REN07942) | Upland Realty (M) Sdn Bhd (E(1)2116) |
| Eva Tan Yee Hwa (REN08416) | Esprit Estate Agent Sdn Bhd (E(1)1448/11) |
| Jason Cho Kah Loon (REN17747) | Polygon Properties Sdn Bhd (E(1)1714) |
| Joyce Low Hui Fern (E3143) | iSpace Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)2142) |
| June Goh Hooi Choon (REN06340) | ESP Properties Sdn Bhd (E(1)0572/5) |
| Kam Kah Sam (PEA2548) | InteRealtor Sdn Bhd (E(1)1930) |
| Karen Tho Lay Hoon (REN11025) | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800) |
| Kelvin Lee Bun Siew (REN09056) | Kozin Real Estate Sdn Bhd (E(1)1576) |
| Ken Soo Kein Eng (REN32021) | Salt & Light Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)2052) |
| Loh Vli (PEA3562) | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800/2) |
| Lucas Wong Piau Pei (REN19047) | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800/2) |
| Mabel Mak P.E (PEA0985) | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800/1) |
| Oscar Yan Heen Kit (REN08414) | Aczeon Properties (E(3)1719) |
| Rachel Chan Shiu Nyeng (REN10862) | Pro Team Realty (E(3)1753) |
| Rita Jiang Hong (REN31575) | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800) |
| Saw Gee Khin (REN28113) | Shijie Property (E(3)1941) |
| Seanz Cham Kok Sian (REN05143) | ESP Properties Sdn Bhd (E(1)0572/5) |
| Shane Khow Jing Guo (REN09703) | CID Realtors Sdn Bhd (E(1)1855) |
| Tony Ong Tien Khai (REN50512) | Reapfield Properties (HQ) Sdn Bhd (E(1)0452) |
| Victor Chia Wei Keat (REN48950) | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800/2) |
| Victor Lim Wee Tat (REN09135) | PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800) |
| Vincent Liaw Teck Fui (PEA3126) | Gather Properties Sdn Bhd (E(1)1536) |
| REN Of The Year 2025 | |
| REN Of The Year 2025 – Residential | Tony Ong Tien Khai (REN50512) – Reapfield Properties (HQ) Sdn Bhd (E(1)0452) |
| REN Of The Year 2025 – Commercial | Jason Cho Kah Loon (REN17747) – Polygon Properties Sdn Bhd (E(1)1714) |
| REN Of The Year 2025 – Industrial | Amos Soo Kein Wah (REN18355) – Spiking Realty (E(3)2102) |
| Federal Territory (KL) REN Of The Year 2025 | Jason Cho Kah Loon (REN17747) – Polygon Properties Sdn Bhd (E(1)1714) |
| Negeri Sembilan REN Of The Year 2025 | Nadzrin Azrai bin Ruslan (REN41067) – Firdaus & Associates Real Estate Agency Sdn Bhd (E(1)1989/8) |
| Pahang REN Of The Year 2025 | Kenny Loo Soon Yen (PEA2338) – IQI Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1584/12) |
| Penang REN Of The Year 2025 | Kam Kah Sam (PEA2548) – InteRealtor Sdn Bhd (E(1)1930) |
| Sabah REN Of The Year 2025 | Vincent Chong Zian How (REN24112) – Property Hub Sdn Bhd (E(1)1283/3) |
| Sarawak REN Of The Year 2025 | Kelvin Lee Bun Siew (REN09056) – Kozin Real Estate Sdn Bhd (E(1)1576) |
| Selangor REN Of The Year 2025 | Andy Teoh Kok Boon (REN49819) – GAP Estate (E(3)2136) |
| Federal Territory (KL) REN Of The Year 2025 – Residential | Mabel Mak P.E (PEA0985) – PropNex Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1800/1) |
| Johor REN Of The Year 2025 – Residential | Izzat Aiman bin Zakaria (REN37483) – ESP Properties Sdn Bhd (E(1)0572/2) |
| Penang REN Of The Year 2025 – Residential | Kam Kah Sam (PEA2548) – InteRealtor Sdn Bhd (E(1)1930) |
| Sarawak REN Of The Year 2025 – Residential | Kelvin Lee Bun Siew (REN09056) – Kozin Real Estate Sdn Bhd (E(1)1576) |
| Selangor REN Of The Year 2025 – Residential | Tony Ong Tien Khai (REN50512) – Reapfield Properties (HQ) Sdn Bhd (E(1)0452) |
| Federal Territory (KL) REN Of The Year 2025 – Commercial | Jason Cho Kah Loon (REN17747) – Polygon Properties Sdn Bhd (E(1)1714) |
| Johor REN Of The Year 2025 – Industrial | Eva Tan Yee Hwa (REN08416) – Esprit Estate Agent Sdn Bhd (E(1)1448/11) |
| Penang REN Of The Year 2025 – Industrial | Saw Gee Khin (REN28113) – Shijie Property (E(3)1941) |
| Sarawak REN Of The Year 2025 – Industrial | Sherene Kok Lee Cheng (REN50365) – Affluence Properties (E(3)1902) |
| Selangor REN Of The Year 2025 – Industrial | Amos Soo Kein Wah (REN18355) – Spiking Realty (E(3)2102) |
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