Fiabci International appoints Ab Aziz Tengku Mahmud as president of World Council of Developers/Investors

• Ab Aziz will officially assume the position upon an official announcement at the upcoming 74th Fiabci World Real Estate Congress 2024, which will be held May 27-31 in Singapore.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 8): Former Fiabci Malaysia president Tengku Datuk Ab Aziz Tengku Mahmud has been elected president of the World Council of Developers/Investors in Fiabci International for a term of three years, starting June 2024 to May 2027.

According to a press statement issued by Fiabci Malaysia recently, Ab Aziz will officially assume the position upon an official announcement at the upcoming 74th Fiabci World Real Estate Congress 2024, which will be held May 27-31 in Singapore.

Ab Aziz is also CEO of PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Permodalan Nasional Bhd. He is responsible for the development of the Warisan Merdeka project (Merdeka 118), comprising a 118 storey-tower, retail mall, hotels and condominiums. Prior to his appointment as CEO of PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd in April 2010, he was head of property development at Sime Darby Property Bhd and responsible for the property development operations in addition to hospitality, leisure and asset management of the property division.

Other Fiabci Malaysia national committee members who have been elected to international positions include Sally Ng as second vice president of the Asia-Pacific regional committee (June 2024 to May 2026); Victor Huang as second vice president of World Council of Appraisers and Valuers (June 2024 to May 2027); and Julie Wong as second vice-president of World Council of Brokers (June 2024 to May 2027).

“These accomplished individuals not only exemplify the professionalism and dedication of Fiabci Malaysia but also showcase the strength of Malaysia's real estate community on the global stage. Fiabci Malaysia is proud to have such outstanding representation and is confident in the ability of its elected members to contribute significantly to the continued success of Fiabci,” said the association in the press statement.

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