Symphony Life
How their buildings read
2 poor, 1 good
Outcomes still vary building by building. Check the building, not the brochure.
What we found
Symphony Life's subsidiary TWY Development (now SymLife Star Kiara) terminated main contractor Top International Engineering (TIE) from TWY Mont Kiara on 23 August 2018 for failing to proceed regularly and diligently, and the same day demanded RM9,093,400 under TIE's performance bond. The arbitrator found the termination unlawful, granted TIE 272 days' extension of time, and in a corrected final award dated 30 May 2024 ordered the subsidiary to pay TIE RM11,411,508.05 plus RM1,408,470.00 in pre-award interest.
The Shah Alam Sessions Court acquitted Symphony Life's former CFO and an adviser of charges over using RM2.57m of company funds for share purchases. The High Court dismissed most of Symphony Life's civil claims in October 2024, and the Industrial Court found the CFO unfairly dismissed and awarded her RM792,000.
The evidence
Regulatory and legal
NegativeA court arbitration awarded RM16 million in damages plus interest to contractor Top International Engineering (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for disputes on TWY @ Mont Kiara; Symphony Life's subsidiary SymLife Star Kiara failed to set aside the award, and the Court of Appeal dismissed both appeals on 22 May 2026, upholding the arbitrator's decision.
Corporate continuity
NegativeSymphony Union Suites Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Symphony Life Berhad, received a Winding Up Petition from Rainmakers Property Management Sdn Bhd dated 17 June 2025.
2 more findings
The winding-up petition against Symphony Union Suites Sdn Bhd was withdrawn by mutual settlement, with no order as to costs, before the Shah Alam High Court on 4 August 2025.
In 2024–2025, Symphony Life experienced a major boardroom restructuring after founder/chairman Tan Sri Mohamed Azman Yahya stepped down in April 2024 and sold shares to Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd, resulting in management changes and a shareholder feud between the CEO and former adviser.
Independent recognition
PositiveMenara Symphony, developed by Symphony Life Berhad, was named a winner in the Malaysia Property Award 2021 results published by FIABCI Malaysia, at a ceremony held on 29 March 2022.
Their buildings
D'MayangKLCCResidents facing the road suffer intolerant noise and bad air quality.7.4 out of 10GoodStar ResidencesKLCC
TWY Mont KiaraMont Kiara · 2019Modern unit design, strong rental demand, reliable security and well-equipped facilities. Double-glazed windows installed on north-facing units to reduce highway noise impact.5.7 out of 10PoorUnion Suites Bandar SunwayBandar SunwayThe location and facilities make the building convenient for residents, especially students.4.6 out of 10Poor