Selpex racks up RM150m in property sales By William Tan

Friday, 17 June 2011


By William Tan SHAH ALAM: Selangor’s Property and Lifestyle Expo 2011 (Selpex 2011) has racked up property sales worth about RM15O million.

The three-day expo at the Shah Alam Convention Centre (SACC) from June 10-12 showcased RM3 billion worth of real estate.

"This is the second year we are hosting this event, and we are pleased with the response, especially as we had an increase of exhibitors from 30 to 40’ said SACC chief executive officer Datuk Zulkifli Mohamad.

The exhibitors included Sime Darby Property, Naza TTDI, and Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS), which was the platinum sponsor for Selpex.

The expo also hosted a number of exhibitors in related industries, including interior design, landscaping and furniture.

Visitors also received financial advice from banks like HSBC, Maybank and CIMB.

There were also exhibitors promoting lifestyle products such as Jakel Trading, which deals in clothing, and Leisure Holidays, which offers holiday packages.

The event was graced by renowned international environmental activist Matthias Gelber.

"These expos give consumers a sense of competitiveness among developers, and the option to pick and choose the best products:’ said Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim.

The Menteri Besar, who launched the event last Saturday, added that the participation of PKNS was in line with its efforts to stay competitive in the face of competition from the private sector.

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Othman Haji Omar, chairperson of the Selangor State Development Corporation, and Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim receiving a gift at the expo on June 11.