THRIVEN GLOBAL: Affordably Luxurious

Mr Ghazie Yeoh bin Abdullah, the Group Managing Director of this establishment agreed to meet us during the busy period of Chinese New Year holidays and upon meeting him did I realise why these developments are the epitome of class, sophistication and elegance. But that should not be a surprise since he has 15 years of experience in the property industry, and the mannerisms of a perfectionist even in the way he speaks. Thriven does not look like it will stop at being listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, but in fact move on to exceptional things.

Thriven was once known as Mulpha Land, a company with international exposure, but has since changed its name to suit the direction the company was moving in. The name Thriven was derived from the values the company holds close, ‘Thrive’ and ‘Driven’, embodying all that it is today, a charging force to be reckoned with. The only right thing to do was to take over a company with a particular brand and value added benefits, and focus more on the Central and Northern region leaving out the Southern region for now. The main objective was to bring in the Australian way of living, holistic and comprehensive, focusing on community in the local market. The Australian way of living starts the day you move in, as all units are comprehensively completed from the kitchen sink to the lights on the ceiling. All this is done in a simplified manner but at an efficient cost. The problem we face in Malaysia is the fitting out of the said property, tiling, how many air conditioners to put in. Basically, if you buy an apartment in Kuala Lumpur and it says it is a fully furnished unit, it probably just means it comes with one air conditioner and kitchen cabinets, you would still have to put the lights in or fix your own bathroom railings. Thriven has studied the market for years, making their developments cost effective but comprehensive and complete. The Australian lifestyle also revolves around the community and this lifestyle has been emulated to give these homes the same environment. You can also expect practical layouts and effective space planning and activity based healthy living environment with full-fledged facilities.

With its infrastructure, services, and impeccable design, Thriven is definitely taking the lead in the game. “Other developers can try to emulate us, but by the time they do so we would have surpassed them already.” The weakened market foresees a dip in buyers, but Ghazie is confident of what is in store for Thriven. “When the economy shrinks, only those who buy are the ones whose decisions are the most crucial, and we have to ensure we are their number one choice.” Ghazie adds, “Lumi is not about a development, Lumi is a solution. Thriven provides you that solution.”