Group Milestones
1991
Construction of Bandar Utama Damansara Residential Development
- 5,626 units comprising of 2-storey and 2.5 storey houses were completed and launched over 6 phases between 1991 to 2007
1995
FIABCI Malaysia Award of Distinction for Best Residential Development – Bandar Utama
1996
Official Opening of Sri Pentas, Bandar Utama – the Group’s first commercial office building
2000
Completion of Plaza First Nationwide – the Group’s first commercial office building in the heart of Chinatown
2002
FIABCI Malaysia Award for Property Man of the Year Awarded to Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Teo Soo Cheng, in recognition of his lifetime achievements
- Seri Utama Damansara landed housing development in Kota Damansara completed between 2002 to 2007 (1,361 2-storey units launched over 4 phases)
- 1 Bukit Utama condominium in Bandar Utama first phase launched in 2002 and completed in 2005 under the ‘sell-then-build’ concept. Featuring 586 freehold units across 5 blocks ranging from low, mid, to high rise blocks.
Establishment of Kolej Bandar Utama
- KBU awarded “Anugerah Khas” by the Ministry of Education for our students’ outstanding academic performance
2005
Ministry of Higher Learning Award to KBU International College for Excellence in Student Internationalization
Completion of Wangsa Jaya Residential Development (105 units of 2-storey houses)
2007
Launch of One World Hotel in Bandar Utama, the Group’s first 5-star hotel
- One World Hotel comprises 452 rooms, 20 event spaces, 3 dining outlets (namely, Cinnamon Coffee House, Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant, and Kura Japanese Restaurant), and is strategically located adjacent to 1 Utama Shopping Centre and the MRT LRT Bandar Utama stations, ideal for business and leisure travellers.
- Since its opening in 2007, One World Hotel has received numerous accolades and awards, both locally and globally such as ‘World’s Leading Meeting & Conference Hotel,’ ‘Asia’s Leading Meeting & Conference Hotel, ‘Best Luxury Hotel Malaysia,’ among others.
- One World Hotel won 2 Golds, 6 Silvers, 15 Bronzes and 16 Diplomas at the 9th Culinaire Malaysia 2007
Completion of 8 First Avenue (KPMG Tower & Plaza IBM) in Bandar Utama
- Recognised as a Grade A and MSC status office building
- Established business destination housing esteemed anchor tenants, international accounting firm KPMG and IBM regional Headquarters
2008
Completion of 1 Tech Park in Bandar Utama
- Previously known as the Sony Building, with MSC Status
Completion of Seri Utama Bungalows (15 exclusive units)
2009
Opening of British International School Kuala Lumpur (BSKL) in the Group’s built-to-suit, state-of-the-art campus in Bandar Utama
- BSKL spans across three campuses – Lower, Junior, and Secondary – featuring world class facilities
2010
Completion of 1 First Avenue in Bandar Utama
- A GBI Accreditation GOLD Award and MSC status Grade A Office Building – another established commercial office building to the Group’s portfolio, housing various esteemed, large MNCs and local businesses.
Launch of 9 Bukit Utama Condomium
- 911 freehold units spanning 3 blocks were completed and launched between 2010 and 2012, featuring unique penthouses with infinity pools and terraces
- Block A consists of 41-storeys and 305 units; Block B consists of 41-storeys and 307 units; Block C consists of 40-storeys and 299 units
2013
KBU International College receives invitation from Ministry of Education to be elevated to First City University College
Completion of The Effingham Bungalows in Bandar Utama
- Featuring 212 freehold units of spacious, gated and guarded villa-style bungalows
2015
Official Launch of First City University College (formerly known as KBU International College)
2017
Completion of Phase II of FCUC campus expansion