Sunway City Iskandar Puteri (SCIP) has won Platinum distinction at the Smart Township Malaysia 2025 Awards organised by PLANMalaysia (Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa) under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan [KPKT]), ranking first among 15 participating townships nationwide.
This milestone marks a historic achievement for Malaysia’s urban development landscape as for the first time, a developer-led township has earned Platinum recognition in a programme traditionally reserved for local councils and government agencies.
The Smart Township Malaysia 2025 Awards operate under the Rangka Kerja Bandar Pintar Malaysia (2019–2025), the national benchmark for smart city implementation aligned with Malaysia’s Smart Nation 2040 vision. PLANMalaysia’s evaluation framework – under the Malaysia Standard ISO 37122:2019 – assesses the performance and level of the townships’ initiatives and implementation against seven key pillars: Smart Government, Smart Economy, Smart People, Smart Living, Smart Mobility, Smart Environment, and Smart Digital Infrastructure.
Chung Soo Kiong, Managing Director of Sunway Property, highlighted that the “This Platinum recognition reaffirms Sunway Property’s leadership in driving Malaysia’s next generation of smart townships. Through Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, we’ve successfully brought to life the seven key pillars set by PLANMalaysia of what a truly integrated, future-ready community is. By harnessing the power of AI, technology, and sustainability, we’re creating connected ecosystems that learn, adapt, and thrive — a model for the smart townships of today and tomorrow.”
Gerard Soosay, Chief Executive Officer of Sunway Property (Southern Region), emphasised that sustainability and innovation has always been at the heart of Sunway’s development philosophy.
“At Sunway, sustainability is embedded into every aspect of how we design and build. As the Master Community Developer, our focus goes beyond infrastructure—it’s about creating smart, connected, and inclusive townships that elevate the quality of life for our community. Sunway City Iskandar Puteri reflects this long-term vision, where smart technologies, digital systems, and sustainable design work hand-in-hand to build resilient communities and a better future for generations to come.”
This Platinum distinction positions Sunway City Iskandar Puteri as the blueprint for Malaysia’s next generation of smart and sustainable townships, showcasing how developer-led innovation can complement national urbanisation goals. The recognition also reinforces Sunway Property’s strategic alignment with Malaysia’s Smart City Malaysia 2.0 and Smart Nation 2040 frameworks, opening new avenues for collaboration with federal agencies and setting the pace for sustainable urban transformation.
