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• Shylendra will strengthen iProperty.com.my’s position as Malaysia’s No.1 property site, with 56% market share as compared to its nearest competitor[i]
• Shylendra will lead REA Group Asia’s Malaysia operations across sales, marketing and customer & consumer products and services

[i] According to SimilarWeb

KUALA LUMPUR, 3 FEBRUARY 2021 — iProperty.com Malaysia Sdn Bhd has appointed Shylendra Nathan as General Manager. Mr Shylendra will lead iProperty.com.my’s leadership team as David Mawer settles into his new role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for REA Group Asia.

Shylendra has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow and has spent his more recent years at Google, first as the Head of Agency Relations, and then Industry Head of Technology, Telco and Government. Before joining iProperty.com Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Shylendra co-founded the fintech startup and personal loan marketplace, Lendela, based in Singapore. His other previous roles include: Head of Assessment and Industry Development at Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) and the General Manager of Mudah.my Sdn Bhd.

As the General Manager of iProperty.com.my, Malaysia’s No.1 property siteⁱ, Shylendra will be responsible for the growth and success for sales, marketing and customer and consumer products and services.

Commenting on Shylendra’s appointment, David Mawer said: “Shylendra’s years of experience in the tech industry and building internet marketplaces in Southeast Asia and South Asia regions will strengthen iProperty.com.my’s position as Malaysia’s No.1 property site.”

Shylendra commented: “I am very confident with the strength of iProperty.com.my’s products, services and the opportunities they present in terms of empowering people across all aspects of their property journey. I am looking forward to widening our 56% market share over our nearest competitor, strengthening further iProperty.com.my’s leadership position.”

Shylendra Nathan, the General Manager of iProperty.com.my is available for interview.

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About REA Group & iProperty.com.my

REA Group in Asia operates digital real estate sites, experiences and events which deliver the most comprehensive set of related property services and project marketing across South East Asia, including Malaysia (iProperty.com.my), and Thailand (thinkofliving.com and Prakard), and the Greater China Region, including Mainland China (myfun.com) and Hong Kong (squarefoot.com.hk and SMARTExpo).

Headquartered in Australia, REA Group is a multinational digital advertising company specialising in property.  Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX:REA) we operate Australia’s leading residential, commercial and share property websites realestate.com.au, realcommercial.com.au and flatmates.com.au. REA Group is also a substantial partner in 99 Group which operates the 99.co and iProperty.com.sg businesses in Singapore and rumah123.com in Indonesia.  REA Group also has significant shareholdings in Move, Inc through realtor.com in North America and Elara Technologies through proptiger.com, maakan.com and housing.com in India.

iProperty.com.my is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and employs over 200 employees. iProperty.com.my is Malaysia’s No.1 property site, offering a search experience in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. iProperty.com.my also provides consumer solutions such as LoanCare – a home loan eligibility indicator, News & Lifestyle channel – content to enhance consumers’ property journey, events – to connect property seekers with agents and developers offline, and much more.

For news related to REA Group and iProperty.com.my, visit www.iproperty.com.my/newsroom and discover residential property demand and trends, tech and product updates and more.