“Nawawi Tie has appointed Daniel Ma as its new managing director effective Jan 1, 2026, succeeding Eddy Wong. Ma brings over 28 years of property industry experience and will lead the firm’s next growth phase across Malaysia.”
Kuala Lumpur, 05th January 2026, 06.30pm – Property consultancy firm Nawawi Tie has appointed Daniel Ma as its managing director, effective Jan 1, 2026. He will succeed Eddy Wong, who has held the position since 2012.
Ma joined Nawawi Tie in 2012 as associate director and head of valuation. During his tenure, he played a key role in expanding the firm’s valuation division, particularly in corporate valuations and bank mortgage-related work, according to a press statement released on Monday.
With more than 28 years of experience in the property and real estate sector, Ma has advised on major corporate transactions and initial public offerings for clients engaging with Bursa Malaysia, the Securities Commission Malaysia, as well as stock exchanges in Hong Kong and Singapore.
As managing director, Ma will be responsible for setting the firm’s strategic direction from its headquarters, overseeing operations in Johor and Penang, and driving further expansion nationwide.
Ma said he was honoured by the confidence placed in him to lead the firm into its next phase of growth, adding that Nawawi Tie would continue to deliver customised advisory services while maintaining its longstanding commitment to professionalism and integrity.
Wong will remain with the firm as executive advisor, where he will focus on strategic advisory matters and continue leading the residential agency division.
Under Wong’s leadership, Nawawi Tie broadened its geographic footprint, establishing new offices in Penang in 2021 and Johor in 2024.
Wong noted that the leadership transition was the result of a long-term succession plan, with Ma and a younger leadership team having played an integral role in the firm’s recent expansion. He expressed confidence that Ma’s industry expertise and forward-looking leadership would drive the firm’s continued growth.
Looking ahead, Nawawi Tie said its strategic priorities under Ma’s leadership include diversifying its client base, expanding into new regional markets such as East Malaysia, and strengthening its sustainability initiatives.
