Sunway City Iskandar Puteri (SCIP), a 2,000-acre township by Sunway Property, has achieved Platinum distinction at the Smart Township Malaysia 2025 Awards by PLANMalaysia, ranking first among 15 townships. This is a historic milestone as it’s the first developer-led township to receive such recognition, highlighting private sector innovation in Malaysia’s urban development.
The award was presented at the Majlis Sambutan Hari Perancangan Bandar Sedunia 2025 by Deputy Prime Minister YAB Datuk Seri Fadillah Haji Yusof. The awards align with the Rangka Kerja Bandar Pintar Malaysia (2019–2025), evaluating townships against seven 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.”
Sunway City Iskandar Puteri is an innovative township in the Iskandar Malaysia corridor that promotes sustainable urban living. It has evolved into a safe and connected community, ideal for various lifestyles. Receiving a Platinum distinction, it serves as a model for future smart and sustainable townships in Malaysia, aligning with national urbanisation initiatives and fostering collaboration with federal agencies for urban transformation.
For more information about Sunway Property and Sunway City Iskandar Puteri please visit www.sunwayproperty.com.