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Tropicana integrates Go Daikin into T360 app

Tropicana lauded for

green building development KUALA LUMPUR: Over the years, community builder Tropicana Corporation Bhd has developed 20 green building developments across Malaysia, promoting a healthier well-being as well as creating holistic living spaces for its residents. On Dec 2, 2025, the Group was lauded for its continued com mitment to sustainable townships when The Travel Daily Media (TDM) Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 Malaysia bestowed Tropicana Gardens with the Serviced Apartment of the Year award for the group’s green-building ini tiatives. Tropicana Gardens, a 17.6-acre mixed-use transit-oriented de velopment, earned the honour for its well-integrated communal planning, strong sustainable practices featuring seven green certified buildings, and out standing connectivity to the Surian MRT Station. Receiving the award on behalf of Tropicana, Serena Lim, senior general manager of droup corporate communications and head of the ESG unit, shared: “We are truly honoured and humbled to receive this ESG award, which celebrates industry leaders who are shaping a more sustainable and responsible future. “On behalf of Tropicana, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the judges, our dedicated team, and our loyal purchasers for their continuous support. “This recognition affirms that we are on the right path, and we will remain committed to our 5 business principles, 8 unique development DNAs, and 3 ESG pillars.” The award-winning 17.6-acre Tropicana Gardens integrated development is located in Tropi cana Indah, fronting the main intersection of Kota Damansara and Tropicana Indah.

PETALING JAYA: In line with its ESG and Smart Living commitments, Tropicana Corporation Bhd is the first developer to announce its partnership with Daikin Malaysia Sales & Service Sdn Bhd, a Japanese air conditioner manufacturer pio neering in green technologies. This strategic partnership aims to provide seamless home solutions to property owners with the intro duction of Go Daikin Smart App to Tropicana’s new homes, and inte grating the Go Daikin system into its T360 mobile app. With this new integration, new owners and purchasers will be empowered with real-time control, energy efficient management, and seamless service access to the installed air conditioning. The Daikin MyHijau-certified air conditioners set a new benchmark for green innovation and encourage smarter, greener living in Malaysia. Marketing & Sales and Business Development for Tropicana mana ging director Ixora Ang said: “As a township developer since 1979, we design our developments with sustainability at the forefront and recognise the importance of creating communities that stand the test of time. “We are excited to announce that this new partnership between Tropicana and Daikin will bring together the best in real estate and green home technology. As the first developer to integrate this Go Daikin system into our app - T360, Tropicana is proud to redefine what it means to o Developer aims to provide seamless home solutions to property owners

Tropicana and Daikin executives seal their partnership.

moting greener and healthier lifestyles.” MyHIJAU is an initiative by Malaysian Green Technology Corpo ration (GreenTech Malaysia) to promote the sourcing and purchasing of green products and services in Malaysia. It aims to encourage the adoption of environmentally friendly practices in the country while catalysing the growth of Malaysia’s green economy. Daikin Malaysia products are certified as environmentally friendly products under the category of energy efficiency equipment. Daikin Malaysia has reinforced its commitment to sustainability through the Daikin Refrigerant Recovery Programme, an initiative under its Environmental Vision 2050. Through this programme, Daikin takes proactive steps to recover and recycle used refrigerants while ensuring the responsible disposal of old air-conditioning units. This effort reflects Daikin’s dedication to reducing carbon emi ssions and preventing environ mental harm, aligning with its mission to create a cleaner, greener future for generations to come.

ponents and refrigerants. Participating Tropicana projects that embrace the green certified Daikin air conditioners are Tropi cana Miyu, Petaling Jaya; Edelweiss Serviced Residences, SOFO & Shoppes @ Tropicana Gardens, Petaling Jaya; SouthPlace Resi dences and Shoppes @ Tropicana Metropark, Subang Jaya; TwinPines Serviced Suites @ Tropicana Grand hill, Genting Highlands; Assana Serviced Suites @ Tropicana Cenang, Langkawi; Freesia Residences @ Tropicana Aman, Kota Kemuning; Gemala Residences @ Tropicana Aman, Kota Kemuning and Hana Residences @ Tropicana Aman, Kota Kemuning. Daikin Malaysia Sales & Service Sdn Bhd managing director Lawrence Song said: “At Daikin, our core principles extend beyond developing world-class air condi tioning systems. We are committed to enhancing community well-being and making a positive impact on the environment. “Our partnership with Tropicana embodies this commitment – bringing people together while pro

live smart, comfortably and sus tainably. “This exclusive partnership aims to provide our homeowners with a combination of Daikin’s cutting-edge smart system with Tropicana’s vision of creating connected communities designed for the future. It is not just a tech upgrade; it’s a lifestyle en hancement rooted in environmental responsibility.” Tropicana property owners can now manage their Daikin air-conditioners on their mobile device from anywhere via the T360 app. Customers can also schedule professional air conditioning maintenance services directly from Daikin specialists. By integrating Daikin’s Go Daikin system into the T360 App, Tropicana empowers homeowners with real time control, energy efficiency, and seamless service access – all from their mobile devices. This tie-up is in line with Tropi cana’s ESG aspirations for green, sustainable living, as appliances by Daikin at new Tropicana properties are MyHijau certified, and Daikin is the only brand that practices responsible recycling of AC com

Serai Group named as first client of Greening Halal Business Programme KUALA LUMPUR: Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia recently announced Serai Group as its first client under the pilot Greening Halal Businesses Programme in partnership with sustainability technology provider Pantas, marking a milestone in advancing the adoption of halal and sustainable practices among Malaysian businesses. Standard Chartered Saadiq practices, while strengthening their competitiveness in the global market. Under this partnership, the bank will identify and enrol SME clients who are keen to transform their businesses to become halal-certified and are committed to adopting sustainable business practices. completing first-year greenhouse gas reporting or during the programme to support the low-carbon transition activities, subject to the readiness, the nature of activities undertaken, and other applicable terms and conditions. Additionally, participant data will be maintained within Standard Chartered, while Pantas will prepare and share monthly carbon data reports with the World Bank, ensuring transparent monitoring of progress and impact. Development Bank’s Greening Halal Businesses initiative, in partnership with the Government of Malaysia and in collaboration with the World Bank, plays a vital role in empowering MSMEs and the broader halal ecosystem to develop and implement sustainable solutions. Embracing these principles not only supports environmental stewardship but also enhances trust and competitiveness in the global halal economy.” of local SMEs like Serai by enhancing their global competitiveness, as they transition towards greener and more sustainable practices.” Serai Group CEO Hafizan Urif said: “As an established homegrown food and beverage brand, we ensure high standards of quality and integrity in line with halal certification requirements. Integrating ESG is the natural step for us as we grow our business sustainably and responsibly. As such, we are delighted to work closely with Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia under this programme.”

Banking & Finance assistance from SME Bank and IsDB; and access to green financing after Participating SMEs will gain access to specialised training on green transition and halal certification processes; access to Pantas’ Digital Sustainability Software, which helps to track, measure, report, and manage carbon emissions, establishing a baseline for transition activities; one year software subscription sponsored by MOF, where the ministry will directly fund; the first-year subscription fee to Pantas on behalf of participating SMEs; technical

Malaysia is one of the participating banks in the programme, which is supported by key strategic partners including the Ministry of Finance, Bank Negara Malaysia, World Bank, Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia (SME Bank) and Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). The programme aims to assist Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) transition towards greener and more sustainable

The Standard Chartred Saadiq Malaysia CEO Bilal Parvaiz said: “We are proud to support the Malaysian government’s goal to empower SMEs and advance the halal economy, supporting the country’s position in the global halal value chain. By partnering with Pantas to provide specialised training and access to advanced digital sustainability tools, we continue to champion the growth

IsDB Center of Excellence in Kuala Lumpur head, Samer Elesawi said: “Sustainability is at the core of the Halal and Tayib principles, which align with modern development goals. By adopting eco-friendly practices like sustainable farming, water conservation, and renewable energy, halal businesses can build resilience and long-term value. The Islamic

The Greening Halal Businesses Programme is an integral part of Malaysia’s efforts to promote environmentally responsible business practices, strengthen the halal ecosystem and support the country’s long-term commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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