“Working with Hatten Group
has always been a challenge
that Metrics Global truly
appreciates, because they
understand the necessity to
stand out in today’s highly
competitive market, and this
inspires us to go beyond what
is expected when delivering
quality designs.” – Jackal
Chua, Managing Director,
Metrics Global
own and manage five million square feet of
net lettable area for retail, as well as 5,000
hotel rooms and 5,000 residential units in
Malaysia alone.
“Our long-term goal is to be ranked
among the leading conglomerates in South
East Asia, not just in property development,
but in hospitality, asset management, macro-
investment, arts and culture, health and
wellness,” he explains. “While our projects
continue to mushroom across Malaysia, we
are already mobilising strategies to venture
into Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos and
Cambodia.” It comes as no surprise then that
Colin’s favourite quote is, “Nothing is
impossible. Even the word itself says, ‘I’m
possible’.” – Audrey Hepburn.business started booming, he found a purpose
greater than money. “I’m motivated and
inspired by my family, the community and
Hatten’s stakeholders. I started Hatten with
my father and brother: it is now a family
heirloom and we are committed to growing
the company and ensuring the future success
of the brand,” he says. “In the same way, we
treat the community and our stakeholders as
part of the family and we want to continue
adding value, boosting economies and
generating high revenues so that we can share
every reward with them,” Colin explains.
“For me, success is not a destination, it’s
a process. If you pursue your goals with a
sense of integrity, passion and satisfaction,
and you’re ultimately contributing to the
wellbeing of your fellow man – then you’re
on the right track.”
Colin has built his team to operate with
the values of mutual respect, integrity and
gratitude. “We look out for each other, help
each other through difficult times and strive
to achieve the best for the Group. We trust
the company, work towards its success and are
thankful for the opportunities and growth,”
he explains. “In return, we host regular
team-building activities, company trips, and
annual gatherings, and we have an open-door
policy. I believe that talent should be
nurtured, that’s why training and re-training
is an important element of our HR programs.
When everyone is working at their best, the
company will grow.”
Although the Malaysian market is highly
saturated, Colin says Hatten’s reputation for
innovation is what keeps investors coming
back for more. “In just 13 years, we have
gained the trust of many stakeholders with
our visionary products, business integrity and
genuine customer care. We build strong
relationships with these companies no matter
if they’re big or small, national or global.
Each connection is a valuable asset to Hatten
in our goal of becoming a worldwide
household name in property.”
Colin explains that he chose the name
‘Hatten’ for its Japanese translation meaning
growth and development – and he plans to
live up to that name. Colin says this is just
the beginning. “By 2020, we aim to build,accolades
Hatten Group was ranked among the
Top 10 Developers 2017, voted as one
of the Best Companies to Work for in
Asia 2016.
As a community-centric corporation,
Hatten Group was proud to receive
the prestigious Hoffen Award
from the SME One Asia Awards
for its efforts in CSR, health and
environmental awareness, and
community outreach.
Colin is one of the youngest
executives to have won awards in
his industry. Already, he has been
honoured by The Malaysia Book of
Records – Business Edition as one of
2017’s Top Young Entrepreneurs;
recognised as Top CEO of the Year
2017 by the Influential Brands
Awards; and named Most Aspiring
Personality in the Property Insight
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