TPr. Stanley Chong is currently working as the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Housing, His portfolios include overseeing the Planning and Development Division of the ministry, which focuses on the preparation and updating of planning and development policies, rules, and regulations to overcome challenges and boost the administrative performance of local authorities in Sabah. He was also responsible for assisting several ministry divisions, such as Private Housing, Solid Waste Management, Town and Regional Planning, and Landscape Division.

From 2016 to 2019, TPr. Stanley Chong served as the Director of the City Planning Department at Kota Kinabalu City Hall, overseeing four main divisions: Planning & Development, Building Plan, Building Control, and GIS & Land Administration. As the Chief Town Planner for Kota Kinabalu City, he was responsible for overseeing and enhancing the City Planning Department's functions. These included assessing planning permission, building plans, building control, urban planning policies and guidelines, preparing statute plans, and developing a geographical information system for spatial planning. He also served as the Chief Supervising Officer in charge of project implementation, including planning projects, safe city programs, and environmental improvement projects. TPr. Stanley Chong is also involved in national and international collaborations on green and smart city initiatives, which include the Kota Kinabalu Green City Action Plan, under the Asian Development Bank-funded project and the Kota Kinabalu Smart City Action Plan, under the ASEAN Smart City Network Program.

Sr Raja Sundra Lingam @ Sunny Kelvin, is a highly qualified real estate professional with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He is the Managing Proprietor of Smiths Gore Sabah since 2017. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Estate Management from the University of Reading, UK, and is an International Certified Valuation Specialist, a Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), and a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Surveyors, Malaysia (FRISM), among other credentials.

Throughout his career, Sunny has worked with esteemed firms such as C.H. Williams, Talhar & Wong (Tawau) Sdn Bhd, and Smiths Gore Sabah, where he rose from an Assistant Valuer to become a Registered Valuer, Property Manager, and Estate Agent. His range of valuation work includes reports for large plantations, commercial development sites, hotels, and various other commercial, industrial, and residential properties.

Sunny has undertaken significant assignments, including valuation of over 100,000 acres of plantation land for Bousted Estate Berhad and large plantations and assets for Sabah Land Development Board, as well as managing prestigious properties such as Wisma Perkasa, Wisma Merdeka, and Warisan Square. He has also been involved in rating valuation exercises for Kota Kinabalu city and consulted on projects like the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park Phase 2.

Dr. Indera Syahrul Mat Radzuan began his academic career as a Lecturer in 2004. He is currently a Senior Lecturer and serves as the Head of the Department of Malaysian Real Estate Institute (MyREI) at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) based in Batu Pahat, Johor. He focuses on social planning, including urban and rural planning, cultural heritage, urban conservation, environmental management, and community-based in real estate. He obtained his Ph.D. in urban planning from the University of Malaya in 2016. During his Ph.D. studies, he conducted pioneering research on incentives programmes in historic villages in Malaysia, Japan and South Korea. During his candidacy, he has been attached as an Exchange Researcher at Waseda University in Japan and the University of Seoul in South Korea from 2012 to 2013. Since 2020, he has been a Board Member of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Malaysia. He has written several academic articles in reputable journals namely the Journal of Tourism & Cultural Change, Journal of Cultural Heritage Management & Sustainable Development, Journal of Heritage Management and Planning Malaysia.

Dr Daniele Gambero, connects economic, demographic and wealth distribution data towards predictive analysis of property and economic growth. Daniele has been a sought-after strategic consultant in the real estate industry for more than 40 years. He is co-founder and CEO of REI Group & start-ups Propenomy.com, . He is the President of the Malaysia PropTech Association, an ESG consultant, PropTech For Good ambassador, and regular judge in pitching competitions.

Daniele, besides being a TEDx speaker, is a regular speaker at international conferences on property, proptech, and sustainability. He is also the author of Malaysian Propenomy, a best-selling book where he explains how data driven property development should be applied towards sustainable investment.

Murugason R. Thangaratnam is a security professional and serial entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience building businesses in diverse sectors.

He is the Executive Chairman of Advanced Security Network, a 32-year-old licenced security and private investigations company, and Chief Executive Officer of Novem CS, an award winning bespoke cyber security company.

A law graduate from the prestigious Bond University Australia, he is also a Certified Cyber Security Practitioner, Certified Digital Transformation Professional and Cyber Defence Strategy Professional. He is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in cyber security.

As of 2022, he has diversified into ESG, with the formation of Novem ESG and partnership with Baker Tilly Malaysia.

Chris is the Group CEO & Executive Director of RAM Holdings Berhad, an investment holding company that owns a portfolio of leading capital market services companies in Malaysia in the areas of credit rating, sustainability rating, carbon accounting, decarbonization rating, bond pricing and fund raising. He is a graduate of University of New South Wales, Australia with the combined degrees of Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Finance & Systems). His work experiences in Malaysia are in the areas of strategic business advisory, credit and sustainability ratings, corporate restructuring and taxation.

Richard brings over 30 years of extensive experience to the field of policy research for Sabah. With an academic background in Mathematical Statistics and Econometrics from Monash University, Australia, he has a fervent commitment to driving impactful change and sustainable development in the State. As the Chief Research Officer at the Institute for Development Studies (Sabah), Richard has been at the forefront of shaping Sabah's socio-economic landscape for many years through strategic State's blueprint and master plan study undertakings such as Human Capital Development, Tourism, Industrial, Creative Industries, and Potential Impact of Nusantara on Sabah.

Having been with Sabah Tourism Board for 33 years gave her unparalleled experience in the Tourism industry. Last held the position of CEO of Sabah Tourism Board from 2019-2023. Previously, she held positions such as deputy general manager, senior marketing manager, marketing manager, and communications manager for Sabah Tourism Board. Such outstanding career progression provided her with a farsighted sight of the tourism industry. It equipped her with vast knowledge and skills in tourism management, travel management, public relations, marketing communications, marketing, hospitality, marketing strategy, event management, destination marketing, online marketing, and social media marketing.

As of January 2024, appointed by the Sabah State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah, Mdm Noredah Othman is now the Chief Executive Officer for the Sabah Convention Bureau.

Sabah Convention Bureau will be a non-profit agency under the purview of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Environment Sabah. Her role in this newly-formed agency includes ensuring potential buyers interested in selecting Sabah as the destination get non-biased and impartial advice and information on the best services, products, and facilities available in the state.

SCB will be responsible for promoting Sabah as a leading MICE destination (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions). In addition to building on strong public- private sector partnerships and bid to host meetings and congresses to be accountable for. Establishing this convention bureau will expedite and focus on the growth of the Business Events industry as one of the significant economic components for the state of Sabah.

The excellent promotion came with heavier responsibilities, making her what she is today. She was a PATA Board Member for two years (2019-2021) and is currently a PATA Executive Board Member from 2021 until 2025.

Enoch Khoo, a seasoned professional with a proven track record, brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to Property Hub. His deep understanding of the real estate landscape, coupled with a passion for innovation, positions him as the ideal leader to guide Property Hub through its next phase of development. Property Hub aims to strengthen its position in the market, attract new investors, and further solidify its commitment to delivering exceptional real estate solutions. The company remains dedicated to providing unparalleled service to its clients and creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.

Chinn Harn graduated from University of Leeds and has a Master of Law (London). She was called to the Bar of England and Wales (Grays’ Inn) and was admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak.

Chinn Harn advises clients on a broad range of legal issues, particularly on real estate transactions involving residential, commercial, mixed use and projects intended for Airbnb and tourism related products.

She has handled government projects and regularly provides legal advice on issues relating to local authority and town planning with particular emphasis on land development process. She also renders advices to the state authorities including local authorities, Ministry of Local Government & Housing, statutory bodies and government-linked companies.

Chinn Harn also assisted international environmental organisations in the drafting of environmental regulations for the establishment of a marine park in the north coast of Sabah, and agreements with oil palm plantation owners for the setting up of wildlife corridor in the east coast of Sabah. She has also advised clients on matters relating to timber concession agreement and Forest Enactment 1968 (Sabah No. 2 of 1968).

She chaired the Land Law Revision Subcommittee of the Sabah Law Society (2019-2023) and is the principal drafter of a new legislation governing the management of building in subsidiary titled (more commonly known as strata title) developments under the purview of the State Attorney-General Chambers. She has also contributed to the amendments to the Housing Development (Control & Licensing) Enactment 1978 (Sabah No. 2 of 1978).

Jacqueline Lim oversees both editorial and brand marketing as the Head of Editorial & Brand at EdgeProp Malaysia, the country's leading source of real estate news and data. Founded in 2015, EdgeProp empowers consumers and real estate professionals with accurate, and timely news and information to help them make better property decisions. Prior to joining EdgeProp, she led content strategy and development with various creative and digital agencies.

Joseph Wong is a seasoned journalist, boasting a proven track record of over 20 years in the newspaper industry. Proficient in Marketing Management, Content Management, Public Relations, Content Marketing and Content Strategy, he is a formidable presence in the field. With a Bachelor of Applied Finance specialising in Finance and Financial Management Services from the University of Southern Queensland, Joseph embodies a blend of strong media acumen and communication prowess.

I have spent more than 10 years in the media industry under the Daily Express, Sabah & Labuan’s leading English newspaper & news site.

Me and my team run marketing campaigns of development projects in both East & West Malaysia, servicing developers of luxury high rise condominiums, medium cost housing and more.

Besides Marketing, I also play a big role in our online & social media editorial content.