About Us - The Fifth Academy PLT

Creating Sustainable, Equitable,
and Well-Governed Strata Communities

At The Fifth Academy, we empower property and strata professionals with transformative education that drives sustainability, governance, and community well-being across Malaysia.

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01 Who Are We

The Fifth Academy PLT, established in 2022, is Malaysia’s leading education and training institution dedicated to elevating standards across the real estate and built environment sectors.

02 Our Connections

We are the training arm of the Fifth Group—alongside our sister company, Fifth Connexions Sdn Bhd, which delivers high-impact conferences such as the Malaysia Strata Conference & Exhibition (MSCE) endorsed by KPKT.

03 Our Specialization

We specialize in practical, accredited training that supports the development of competent professionals in strata, facility, and property management.

04 Our Goal

Our goal is to shape a future-ready workforce equipped to build sustainable, well-managed, and resilient communities across Malaysia.

Vision

To be Malaysia’s premier real estate education provider, renowned for excellence, innovation, and impact.

Meet Our Team

CHAI SWEE MING, TIFFANY

FOUNDER, CHIEF OPERATION OFFICER (COO)

Tiffany is a seasoned professional with over a decade of management experience in the finance industry, where she specialized in financial planning, operations, and corporate oversight. Her transition into the property sector during the MCO period saw her lead the Building Survey Division at a prominent property management firm, where she gained hands-on expertise in strata operations and building maintenance. Recognizing the industry’s urgent need for competent and well trained professionals, she founded The Fifth Academy PLT to address the talent gap. Under her leadership, the Academy is committed to raising the standards of property and real estate management through practical, industry-focused training.

HOW YONG KIEN SOON

CO-FOUNDER, CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER (CGO)

A property enthusiast with a strong entrepreneurial mindset, Kien Soon entered the property management sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. With prior leadership roles in digital advertising and property tech — including Head of Asia at Audience2Media and Head of Sales at iProperty.com — he played a key role in major regional real estate transformations. At The Fifth Academy, he drives innovation, outreach, and strategic growth to build a skilled and resilient real estate workforce.