- Business
- S P Setia Berhad (MYX: 8664) ranks as Malaysia's largest property developer by sales and focuses primarily on property development; it also engages in construction, infrastructure projects, wood-based manufacturing, and trading. The company develops a diverse portfolio encompassing townships, eco-sanctuaries and eco-homes, luxury homes and enclaves, high-rise residences, retail and commercial properties, business parks, integrated mixed-use developments, and urban regeneration initiatives; it pioneered the trademarked LiveLearnWorkPlay concept and ECO philosophy across its projects. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Shah Alam, Selangor, S P Setia operates extensively in Malaysia's key regions including Klang Valley, Johor, Penang, and Sabah, with international presence in Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, China, and Japan. Recent developments include surpassing its FY24 sales target with RM5.02 billion in property sales versus RM4.4 billion targeted; forming a joint venture with Mitsui Fudosan (Asia) Malaysia Sdn Bhd for a 113-acre residential project at Setia EcoHill in Semenyih; signing a memorandum of collaboration with Penang Development Corp for a 350-acre mixed and/or industrial development at Setia Fontaines; disposing of its 50% stake in Retro Highland Sdn Bhd to MMC Land Sdn Bhd for RM56 million gain tied to Taman Ikan Emas redevelopment; proposing RM4 billion sukuk wakalah and Islamic commercial paper programmes for refinancing, working capital, and growth; and planning a RM1.5 billion REIT listing of investment properties including malls within 9-12 months alongside a RM4.8 billion sales target for FY25 anchored by Setia Green Industrial Park, a 307-acre circular eco-industrial project with data centre integration.