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The Star
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
M'sian developers bag nine global awards in Lagos
Projects recognised for innovation, sustainability and community impact MALAYSIAN developers achieved significant recognition at the 33rd FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence Awards in Lagos, Nigeria, securing nine accolades – five gold and four silver. These awards celebrate excellence in real estate development, recognising projects that prioritise innovation, sustainability and community impact. This year, Malaysian developers were honoured across various project categories, including affordable housing, office spaces, industrial parks and environmentally focused developments. FIABCI World president Ramon Riera Torroba commended the winners, stating that the awards celebrated developments that went beyond beauty and function. 'These are projects that embody innovation, sustainability and community impact – developments that give back to the environment and society in meaningful and lasting ways,' he said. FIABCI Prix d'Excellence committee president Laszlo Gonczi emphasised the awards' global reach, noting the rise of national competitions inspired by earlier efforts in Brazil, Malaysia and Singapore. 'This is more than a contest. It's a global forum where quality outweighs size and where David can truly defeat Goliath,' he said. He added that developers from countries without national competitions were encouraged to enter directly, many of whom later became the catalyst for the formation of local chapters. The Prix Secretariat secretary Dr Yu Kee Su, praised this year's entries for setting new industry benchmarks. 'Let us reaffirm our shared mission to shape spaces that are not only functional and beautiful, but also sustainable and future-ready,' he said. 'The integration of green building practices and smart technologies has never been more critical, and your work exemplifies the transformative power of these principles.' One of Malaysia's celebrated developers, SP Setia Bhd, stood out with two accolades at this year's ceremony. The group received a Gold Award for Sapphire by The Gardens in Melbourne, Australia (a residential high-rise) and a Silver Award for Amantara at Setia Eco Templer (residential low-rise). 'Let us reaffirm our shared mission to shape spaces that are not only functional and beautiful, but also sustainable and future-ready.' - Dr Yu Kee Su SP Setia president and chief executive officer Datuk Choong Kai Wai, who attended the gala and received the awards, expressed his gratitude. 'We are incredibly honoured to receive this recognition for both of our flagship developments and to be benchmarked by global industry standards. 'Both wins are a testament to our hard work towards creating sustainable communities,' he said. With this achievement, SP Setia now holds the world record for the most FIABCI World Gold Prix d'Excellence Awards – a total of 19 wins, further cementing its position as a leader in global property excellence. At the FIABCI elections for world vice-president (2025–2026), Yu was appointed for the role during the 75th FIABCI World Real Estate Congress in Lagos. 'I am deeply honoured and sincerely grateful for your trust and support,' said Yu, after two rounds of online voting via the FIABCI App. 'This recognition makes my 25-year journey in FIABCI, serving in various roles, all the more meaningful. 'The path was never easy, but your belief in me has made the journey worthwhile,' he said. This appointment comes as FIABCI-Malaysia prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary – a golden jubilee, to be marked by an event on Oct 9, at One World Hotel, Bandar Utama, Selangor. The celebration will highlight five decades of dedication to promoting real estate professionalism, elevating Malaysian developers onto the world stage and fostering strong international ties. The event will also honour Datuk Alan Tong, a past world president (2005–2006), who turns 90 in September, as well as remember the late Michael Geh Thuan Peng and Yeow Thit Sang, two past presidents, whose legacies continue to inspire the FIABCI community in Malaysia and beyond. Yu also extended his thanks to Malaysian delegates who travelled to Lagos to attend the congress. 'Your dedication and sacrifice, overcoming distance, logistical challenges and personal commitments truly reflect the spirit of our Malaysian chapter,' he said. Malaysia's World Gold Winners Affordable Housing: I-Santorini by Ideal Property Group Environmental: Iringan Bayu Wetland Park by OSK Holdings Bhd Industrial: Nouvelle Industrial Park@Kota Puteri by EXSIM Development Sdn Bhd Office: TSLAW Tower by Pedoman Cekap Sdn Bhd Residential Low-Rise: The Light Collection IV by IJM Land Bhd Malaysia's World Silver Winners Hotel: Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu by Hap Seng Land Sdn Bhd Office: Sentul Works by YTL Land & Development Bhd Residential High-Rise: SkyLuxe on the Park Residences by SkyWorld Development Bhd Residential Low-Rise: Setia Eco Templer – Amantara by S P Setia Bhd
Time Out
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Pot Luck Club's Prix Fixe is a winter treat without the wallet freeze
Cape Town is awash with swanky restaurants and fine dining options. This winter, however, The Pot Luck Club Cape Town - the one with the panoramic views and cult-like fan base, is serving up generous prix fixe menus, showing that fine food doesn't have to mean out of reach. With two options to choose from, either the Prix Fixe Lite (six plates) or the Prix Fixe Loaded (eight plates), it serves up beautifully bold small plates designed to be shared- or not, we're not judging. The flavour intensity and flair are also exactly what you'd expect from a Luke Dale Roberts kitchen. Pot Luck Club's winter prix fixe lineup makes room for all the firm favourites - from those plump fish sliders that come with that miso mayo–mojo dressing combo through to the rich, fall-apart situation of the pork Penang belly. And don't sleep on the chickpea, goat's cheese, and parmesan fries, basically a cheesy, crunchy miracle with truffle aioli on the side. But the real headline? That Café au Lait sauce that haunts our food dreams. Honestly, it's the whole deal, whether over mushrooms or a beef fillet. Cape Town's lunch-only Lite' version is R550pp; the 'Loaded' experience - eight decadent plates of culinary magic—is R795pp. This is bite-sized luxury worth braving the cold for. Savour it with someone who deserves a proper treat, like dad, this coming Father's Day. 📍The Pot Luck Club 📅 Prix fixe menus available from until 30 Sept 2025 📲 Booking essential: The Pot Luck Club And if you're in the mood to go full maximalist? Their Sunday Brunch is also back with ten courses, bottomless bubbly, and a DIY Bloody Mary bar. It's adding more bang to Cape Town's brunch scene in a deliciously, unhinged way (@ R1250pp, brunch never looked so boujee).
RTÉ News
01-06-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Ryan Moore guides Camille Pissarro to French Derby success
Camille Pissarro was given a fine ride by Ryan Moore to provide trainer Aidan O'Brien with his second Qatar Prix du Jockey Club. A close-up third behind stablemate Henri Matisse in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains last month, the Ballydoyle inmate was sent off the bookmakers' favourite for the French Derby, his second taste of Classic action in France. From a position on the inside rail, his pilot had to be patient once the race started to unfold up the home straight, but Moore found the gaps at the right time to deliver his mount. Andre Fabre's Cualificar kept on for second ahead of John and Thady Gosden's Detain. The winner's stablemate Trinity College finished fourth after being up with pace alongside the Clarehaven-trained Bowmark for the majority of the contest.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trackside buffet fuels race car drivers for Detroit Grand Prix
Detroit Grand Prix drivers and their crews spend hours at the track. So what do they eat? Many go with food from Scheper Event Group, whose buffet-style mobile restaurant travels with different race series. Kaitlin Scheper, who is overseeing Detroit's operation, said their 11-person crew is feeding 200-400 people for each meal at Detroit Christ Church, located along the race route. This is a small operation relative to some of the company's catering, where it feeds up to 1,500 people a meal, she said. This is Scheper's second year working with their mobile kitchen set up in the church parking lot. Many times, Scheper sets up its dining area in a big tent, but the church provides indoor seating and relief from the elements. The church can usually seat 120 comfortably, the church's associate for communications, Bethann Tesluk, said, but the Schepers crew can get teams in and out quickly throughout meal periods. Scheper said the meal space can be a place for drivers and crews to catch a break from the track and pits as well as to catch up with and banter with former co-workers and opponents they've known for many years. More: Detroit Grand Prix 2025 guide: Free activities, road closures, parking, weather and more More: Detroit Grand Prix: A beginner's guide to IndyCar Series racing 'It is a competition at the end of the day, but it's fun to see everybody come together, take a little lunch break and be chatting and joking and having a good time,' Scheper said. What do they eat? Schepers provides an array of foods, including salads, hot dogs, fried chicken, vegan options and more, but the driver-specific buffet is usually plain pasta or rice, a steamed vegetable and a simple meat, like chicken breast, Scheper said. 'This is a huge positive to the (Prix) series, just having this as an option for the teams because it's one less thing for the teams to have to worry about,' Scheper said. 'They don't have to necessarily worry about where I'm going to go get lunch for my crew when they're in the middle of a race, they know that there's an option on site.' Schepers Event Group coordinates with the race officials, but drivers and their teams pay by meal, with a heads up in advance, if they plan to eat with Schepers. Schepers Event Group is a family business that's been around for 30 years. Scheper said they have expanded and are always looking for new oppressors and feedback at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Trackside buffet fuels race car drivers for Detroit Grand Prix
Powys County Times
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Powys County Times
Scott opts for Sandown with Bay City Roller
George Scott has skipped the Prix du Jockey Club with Bay City Roller who will instead make his seasonal reappearance in the Star Sports Heron Stakes – ground permitting. The unbeaten Champagne Stakes winner was being initially aimed at the Irish 2,000 Guineas before he had his attentions switched to the French Derby. However, with warm weather in France and rain forecast in the UK, Scott feels he has better chance of getting more suitable conditions at Sandown on Thursday evening. 'We've been battling with the weather. Every time we make a plan for him it seems to dry up,' he said. 'We're very keen to run him on good ground at the fastest. So although they water very well in France, it looks a very warm build up to that race and we just thought it was sensible with the rain around to redirect to Sandown. 'We've got the impression that 10 furlongs isn't going to be a problem but where we are at, with the lack of opportunities at this stage of the season, we've had to go where the race is so he'll start off at a mile.' He added: 'I'm very happy with the horse, he's training as well as you could hope and he's in really good shape. He's a horse who has won at the track so we won't be looking for any excuses, put it that way.'
