Malaysia’s First Student Accommodation Summit: Uniting Universities for The 4 C’s

Subang Jaya, October 20th, 2023 – The Purple House, Asia Pacific’s premier accommodation solutions provider, successfully concluded the inaugural Student Accommodation Summit: The 4 C’s – Care, Communication, Comfort, and Cultural Understanding on Monday. This groundbreaking event brought together experts from public and private universities in Malaysia, fostering collaboration and innovation within the student accommodation sector.

Malaysia’s first-ever Student Accommodation Summit explored the pillars of care, communication, comfort, and cultural understanding, with a focus on creating a nurturing environment for students in accommodation facilities. The event featured insightful sessions and excellent networking opportunities with the support of our event sponsors:

1. SpaceBasic
2. Total Integrated Property Solutions (TIPS) Sdn. Bhd.
3. Nisham Electrical & Construction Sdn. Bhd.
4. Sunway House Student Residences
5. PopBox
6. Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I)
7. Happy Wash Sdn. Bhd.
8. Primaa Rakan Sdn. Bhd.
9. HB Ong Architect – HBOA Sdn Bhd

“We were thrilled to host the Student Accommodation Summit, which proved to be a game-changer for Malaysia’s student accommodation industry. Supported by industry affiliates, this event aligned with our government’s vision and drove innovation in student living,” said Daniel Lee, Strategic Director at The Purple House.

Participants had the opportunity to

• Learn from industry experts about the latest trends and challenges.
• Build valuable industry relationships.
• Gain insights for creating an inclusive accommodation environment for students.

The event also featured three special presenters addressing relevant topics:

1. ‘Student Engagement through Digital Communication’ by EASE Advertising and Marketing – an in-house agency under TPH Group.
2. ‘Student Accommodation Design: Adapting to Climate Change’ by The Purple House
3. ‘Balancing Good Maintenance & Cost Management, and Need for Asset Life-Cycle Planning’ – by Total Integrated Property Solutions (TIPS) Sdn Bhd.

The 4C’s—Care, Communication, Comfort, and Cultural Understanding—were at the core of addressing challenges faced by student accommodation professionals in Malaysia.

The Student Accommodation Summit provided valuable knowledge and networking opportunities, offering an insightful exploration of Malaysia’s student accommodation landscape. The event marked a significant step toward improving the student living experience in the country.