A rare gem in Puchong
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Nilam Puri Condominium and Ametis Terraces epitomise quality living
AT the forefront of Puchong’s growth explosion, Bukit Puchong is fast becoming a desirable address.
Developed by Bukit Hitam Development Sdn Bhd (Bukit Hitam), the hot 1290-acre Bukit Puchong is riding on the new wave of Puchong’s property growth.
The clubhouse and swimming pool
With innovative products and contemporary designs to meet the demands of an increasingly sophisticated market, the developer is confident with sales generated from recent launches, namely its Nilam Puri Condominium range, as well as its Ametis Terraces properties.
The Nilam Puri range and Ametis Terraces are Bukit Puchong’s flagship properties, which epitomise Bukit Puchong’s characteristics of a quality and modern environment for good living.
More importantly, it allows prospective buyers to own a piece of freehold property located in a thriving, well-planned integrated township.
A modern kitchen
Nilam Puri: Affordable Housing with Sophistication
Nilam Puri features the township’s latest array of quality homes with easy access.
Comprising a total of 272 units, the first phase of Nilam Puri boasts of impressive sales, having achieved 100% take-up rate upon completion and handover in August 2006.
The second phase, essentially an upgrade of the first, has a larger and more spacious built-up area ranging from 947 to 1,173 sq ft.
The developer is optimistic about the successful take-up rate of the second phase based on that of the first.
Meanwhile, Phase Two, which has all of Phase One’s features and more, comes with value-added finishes and extras.
Each unit in the second phase accommodates three bedrooms and two bathrooms and comes with a car park bay.
Clean lines in the bedroom
Most of the units in this phase offer a view of either the swimming pool or the landscaped garden.
Young professionals and entry-level house buyers are the main target for the second phase, which comes with security and a surprisingly reasonable price tag ranging from RM132,888 to RM228,888.
Nilam Puri also features a resident clubhouse with swimming and wading pools, gymnasium, a children’s playground and a multi-purpose hall.
“With full fledged amenities and a right balance of residential, commercial and industrial properties, we believe that buyers will get to know the real value of good living in Puchong. And Nilam Puri units are comparatively priced”, said Lim Jee Kong, Bukit Hitam’s general manager.
Nilam Puri Condo Phase Two is expected to draw a total gross development value (GDV) of RM42mil. Construction work is ongoing, and is expected to be completed by September 2009.
As part of its promotional campaign, the developer is giving away RM1,000 worth of home electrical products.
Meanwhile, buyers at the launch can also enjoy the buyer-get-buyer scheme and a referral incentive of RM1,000 for every successful sale.
To get to the Nilam Puri Phase 2 show unit, visitors can use the dedicated BBP interchange on the LDP just before the last toll to Putrajaya.
No-fuss dining room
Ametis Terraces: Secured Living, Open Spaces
Launched early this year, Ametis Terraces comprises 120 units of low-density 2 1/2-storey and 2-storey residential development designed for secured living in the heart of Bukit Puchong.
The Ametis Terraces intermediate units are fully furnished with a brand new interior design concept, which would appeal to the younger generation, especially newly married couples and young families.
The boudoir concept of Ametis Terraces’ new intermediate show unit gives a sense of intimacy, signifying the homeowner’s love of comfort, warmth and tactility.
Catering to a niche and increasingly sophisticated market, Ametis Terraces symbolises Bukit Puchong’s position as a self-sufficient medium to high-end township of choice in the Klang Valley.
Ametis Terraces comprises two designs – Classic and Contemporary. The former has a conventional home layout, whilst the latter, a refreshing reconfiguration of living space with an in-built water feature for feng shui and creative purposes.
“Water features are a key element in attracting positive and beneficial chi, especially with its continuous trickling, splashing and reflection of light and shade. With this in mind, we incorporated the water feature for future buyers to enjoy,” says Lim.
“Another attractive feature of Ametis Terraces is its one-acre landscaped park, situated right at the heart of the development. This doubles up as an extended garden for some premium units.
“To date, 60% of Ametis Terraces have been sold since its launch early this year, prompted by effective word-of-mouth marketing by existing buyers. This shows our products do speak for themselves!” he added.
Slated for completion by early 2009, Ametis Terraces is expected to have a gross development value (GDV) of RM46mil.
Prices for the intermediate units range from RM355,000 to RM389,000, while corner units are going from RM587,000 to RM691,000. Units have lot sizes from 20’ x 75’.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
A stroll in the park
Grab this chance to own a resort-style condo unit
HOW many property offerings in the Klang Valley are in the price range of RM150,000 to slightly above RM200,000?
Think hard. Not many, right?
An artist's impression of Villa Park
Well, this is the golden opportunity for property buyers, newlyweds and young couples planning to start a family to get a home at a very reasonable price.
It’s called Villa Park.
Nestled in the commune of the Bukit Jalil Technological Park, the condominium development is embellished with resort-style facilities – plush landscape and generous spaces for leisurely activities in the common area, and not to mention, a hard-to-miss Balinese-themed décor to invigorate tired souls.
The straight visual linkage between the bedroom corridor and the kitchen and dining hall exhibits the unit's functionally-designed layout
“The property can be owned by those with a combined income of between RM5,000 and RM6,000. You really can’t find similar developments with such spacious designs in the vicinity with similar facilities and amenities.
"Furthermore, we are absorbing homebuyers’ mortgage loan interest during the construction period, on top of providing free legal fees on sale and purchase agreement, and early bird discounts,” said developer Villamas Sdn Bhd’s managing director Gan Teck Seong. A 7% discount for Bumiputra buyers apply.
There are 392 units in total, segregated by two blocks – 206 in Block A and 186 in Block B. To be launched next month is Block B, followed by the other one on a later date.
“We are expecting completion in November 2010, and we’re giving a complimentary parking bay for unit purchases.
"They may also opt for a second parking lot at only RM18,000. There’s a 50% discount on the extra parking bays purchases for early birds, which comes up to only RM9,000,” added Gan.
Villa Park is situated to the south of the Bukit Jalil National Sports Complex (7km away) and Technology Park Malaysia (about 300 meters apart) and to the north and north-west of Taman Bukit Serdang.
Once fully erected, it shouldn’t be too difficult to spot the two-tower condominium development right from the adjacent highway – the Jalan Sungai Besi-Puchong Expressway, when passing Astro’s head office.
Residents of Villa Park may save time further with the new link road currently under construction, which branches out from Jalan Sungai Besi-Puchong Expressway, cutting through the housing area.
Expect total comfort and spaciousness with Villa Park's space-generous floor plan
Otherwise, you can also reach Villa Park via the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Highway, followed by the service roads of Taman Serdang Raya and laterite paths of Taman Bukit Serdang – a new housing project in the immediate catchment area comprising medium-cost apartments and two-storey terraces.
Nearby shopping malls like the South City Plaza, The Mines Shopping Fair and Endah Parade will keep you occupied during the weekends. A turf club fan? The Selangor Turf Club is just 3 kilometres away.
Couples and families with school-going children will be served well with the many primary, secondary and international schools and universities in this area.
Namely, they are SJK (C) Serdang Baru (1), SJK Bandar Baru Seri Petaling; SMK Seri Kembangan, SMK Bandar Baru Seri Petaling; the Australian International School and the Alice Smith International School.
Universiti Putra Malaysia, International Medical University and the Universiti Tenaga Nasional are also within the area.
How does it look like inside?
The development boasts three design layouts – Type X, Type Y and Type Z. To start with, Type X units are priced from RM172,800 to RM185,300 with a minimum built-up of 1,106 sq ft. There’s a special “lanai” porch just outside the living hall for this unit design and the owner is free to convert it into either an outdoor meet-the-sun balcony or enclose it with an external glass partition to form part of your living room.
“It’s interesting as each unit here has its own storage heater – you don’t need to install a bulky water heater on the wall of your lavatory. Just turn on the tap, and voila, hot water pours out,” said Gan.
Location of Villa Park
Type Y units, on the other hand, are priced between RM197,300 and RM209,800 with built-up from 1,300 sq ft onwards.
The lowest entry units are from Type Z, which have built-ups from 956 sq ft.
Prices are from RM152,800 to RM165,800.
The open floor plan concept provides visual linkage from the living room through to the dining hall and subsequently, the kitchen.
Hence, you almost get an entire glance of your abode with one look.
Centralised facilities?
Notable sports facilities in Villa Park include full-sized futsal and basketball courts, a gym room, family-oriented cafeteria, children’s playground, gazebo, wading pool and a 30-meter lap pool. Besides that, there’s also a multipurpose hall, barbecue area, a kindergarten, convenience store, an indoor shower and changing room, an ICT room, as well as a surau.
Security worries? Fret not with the single entry-exit point, 24-hour guarded security, and CCTV in crucial spots.
HOW many property offerings in the Klang Valley are in the price range of RM150,000 to slightly above RM200,000?
Think hard. Not many, right?
An artist's impression of Villa Park
Well, this is the golden opportunity for property buyers, newlyweds and young couples planning to start a family to get a home at a very reasonable price.
It’s called Villa Park.
Nestled in the commune of the Bukit Jalil Technological Park, the condominium development is embellished with resort-style facilities – plush landscape and generous spaces for leisurely activities in the common area, and not to mention, a hard-to-miss Balinese-themed décor to invigorate tired souls.
The straight visual linkage between the bedroom corridor and the kitchen and dining hall exhibits the unit's functionally-designed layout
“The property can be owned by those with a combined income of between RM5,000 and RM6,000. You really can’t find similar developments with such spacious designs in the vicinity with similar facilities and amenities.
"Furthermore, we are absorbing homebuyers’ mortgage loan interest during the construction period, on top of providing free legal fees on sale and purchase agreement, and early bird discounts,” said developer Villamas Sdn Bhd’s managing director Gan Teck Seong. A 7% discount for Bumiputra buyers apply.
There are 392 units in total, segregated by two blocks – 206 in Block A and 186 in Block B. To be launched next month is Block B, followed by the other one on a later date.
“We are expecting completion in November 2010, and we’re giving a complimentary parking bay for unit purchases.
"They may also opt for a second parking lot at only RM18,000. There’s a 50% discount on the extra parking bays purchases for early birds, which comes up to only RM9,000,” added Gan.
Villa Park is situated to the south of the Bukit Jalil National Sports Complex (7km away) and Technology Park Malaysia (about 300 meters apart) and to the north and north-west of Taman Bukit Serdang.
Once fully erected, it shouldn’t be too difficult to spot the two-tower condominium development right from the adjacent highway – the Jalan Sungai Besi-Puchong Expressway, when passing Astro’s head office.
Residents of Villa Park may save time further with the new link road currently under construction, which branches out from Jalan Sungai Besi-Puchong Expressway, cutting through the housing area.
Expect total comfort and spaciousness with Villa Park's space-generous floor plan
Otherwise, you can also reach Villa Park via the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Highway, followed by the service roads of Taman Serdang Raya and laterite paths of Taman Bukit Serdang – a new housing project in the immediate catchment area comprising medium-cost apartments and two-storey terraces.
Nearby shopping malls like the South City Plaza, The Mines Shopping Fair and Endah Parade will keep you occupied during the weekends. A turf club fan? The Selangor Turf Club is just 3 kilometres away.
Couples and families with school-going children will be served well with the many primary, secondary and international schools and universities in this area.
Namely, they are SJK (C) Serdang Baru (1), SJK Bandar Baru Seri Petaling; SMK Seri Kembangan, SMK Bandar Baru Seri Petaling; the Australian International School and the Alice Smith International School.
Universiti Putra Malaysia, International Medical University and the Universiti Tenaga Nasional are also within the area.
How does it look like inside?
The development boasts three design layouts – Type X, Type Y and Type Z. To start with, Type X units are priced from RM172,800 to RM185,300 with a minimum built-up of 1,106 sq ft. There’s a special “lanai” porch just outside the living hall for this unit design and the owner is free to convert it into either an outdoor meet-the-sun balcony or enclose it with an external glass partition to form part of your living room.
“It’s interesting as each unit here has its own storage heater – you don’t need to install a bulky water heater on the wall of your lavatory. Just turn on the tap, and voila, hot water pours out,” said Gan.
Location of Villa Park
Type Y units, on the other hand, are priced between RM197,300 and RM209,800 with built-up from 1,300 sq ft onwards.
The lowest entry units are from Type Z, which have built-ups from 956 sq ft.
Prices are from RM152,800 to RM165,800.
The open floor plan concept provides visual linkage from the living room through to the dining hall and subsequently, the kitchen.
Hence, you almost get an entire glance of your abode with one look.
Centralised facilities?
Notable sports facilities in Villa Park include full-sized futsal and basketball courts, a gym room, family-oriented cafeteria, children’s playground, gazebo, wading pool and a 30-meter lap pool. Besides that, there’s also a multipurpose hall, barbecue area, a kindergarten, convenience store, an indoor shower and changing room, an ICT room, as well as a surau.
Security worries? Fret not with the single entry-exit point, 24-hour guarded security, and CCTV in crucial spots.
Sultan orders action on Klang traffic chaos
THE Sultan of Selangor has ordered the state government to build a new bridge across the Klang River to help alleviate traffic congestion in the royal town.
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has also told the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) and Klang traffic police to restudy the traffic routes and come out with immediate measures to mitigate the congestion until the new bridge is ready.
Bad state: Traffic congestion in Klang.
The royal call comes at a time when critical relief for traffic congestion is seriously needed in the growing town. More and more vehicles are crowding the roads and the three existing bridges – Kota Bridge, Musaeddin Bridge and Connaught Bridge, which link South Klang to North Klang – are generating a debilitating effect on the quality of life of the residents.
In an immediate response to the royal order, Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo has announced that a new six-lane bridge would be built.
“The Federal Government has approved funds for the new bridge. It will cost RM230mil and work is scheduled to start in August next year. Klang residents should be able to use the bridge in three years’ time,” Khir said.
“The new bridge will link Selat Klang and Sungai Pinang. The Public Works Department is in the final stages of conducting the alignment for the bridge that will connect two main arteries – Persiaraan Raja Muda Musa and the Shapadu Highway,” he said.
“There will be two lanes to the North and two to the South. The remaining two are emergency lanes. The bridge will have a practical design that would enhance access and alleviate congestion,” Khir said.
“It will also serve as an alternative route for freight traffic with frequent deliveries heading to the ports, thus enabling economic prosperity for the industries and reduce time spent on the road,” he said.
Chaotic: The Kota Bridge in Klang.
According to Mohd Nor Mahmud, MPK’s director of the Engineering Department, the new bridge will help enhance the economic well-being of the residential clusters like Kampung Delek, Sungai Udang on the south and Rantau Panjang and Batu Belah on the north and also the neighbouring areas.
Mohd Nor said that land acquisition would be done soon to ensure the project would take off on schedule.
MPK councillor Datuk Dr Teh Kim Poo said the new bridge was a viable solution to the congestion problem.
“Another bridge is a good solution but we must also consider other avenues. Commuter train services should be extended to other areas while buses must ply the residential routes to encourage people to use the public transport,” he said.
“On average, one bus load of passengers means 25 fewer cars on the road. We must understand that increase in population and economic growth spur mobility demand, which, in the absence of other travel options, result in disproportionate increases in the use of motor vehicles,” Teh said.
He suggested that a traffic committee be formed to come up with immediate measures to curb the mounting congestion until the new bridge is completed.
“We need an effective mechanism to deal with matters like road accidents crippling the current bridges, traffic obstructions creating bottlenecks and the road repair works which should be conducted after midnight to 5am,” he said.
“The proposed committee will have to streamline procedures essential to eliminate the traffic congestion. A coordination system has to be in place to remove accident or stalled vehicles on the bridges in the shortest time possible to allow smooth flow of vehicles,” he said.
“We have to identify the traffic problems and find solutions. For instance, cars from North to South using the Musaeddin Bridge end up in a bottle neck at Jalan Tengku Kelana due to indiscriminate parking, so, this situation must be solved,” Teh said.
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has also told the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) and Klang traffic police to restudy the traffic routes and come out with immediate measures to mitigate the congestion until the new bridge is ready.
Bad state: Traffic congestion in Klang.
The royal call comes at a time when critical relief for traffic congestion is seriously needed in the growing town. More and more vehicles are crowding the roads and the three existing bridges – Kota Bridge, Musaeddin Bridge and Connaught Bridge, which link South Klang to North Klang – are generating a debilitating effect on the quality of life of the residents.
In an immediate response to the royal order, Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo has announced that a new six-lane bridge would be built.
“The Federal Government has approved funds for the new bridge. It will cost RM230mil and work is scheduled to start in August next year. Klang residents should be able to use the bridge in three years’ time,” Khir said.
“The new bridge will link Selat Klang and Sungai Pinang. The Public Works Department is in the final stages of conducting the alignment for the bridge that will connect two main arteries – Persiaraan Raja Muda Musa and the Shapadu Highway,” he said.
“There will be two lanes to the North and two to the South. The remaining two are emergency lanes. The bridge will have a practical design that would enhance access and alleviate congestion,” Khir said.
“It will also serve as an alternative route for freight traffic with frequent deliveries heading to the ports, thus enabling economic prosperity for the industries and reduce time spent on the road,” he said.
Chaotic: The Kota Bridge in Klang.
According to Mohd Nor Mahmud, MPK’s director of the Engineering Department, the new bridge will help enhance the economic well-being of the residential clusters like Kampung Delek, Sungai Udang on the south and Rantau Panjang and Batu Belah on the north and also the neighbouring areas.
Mohd Nor said that land acquisition would be done soon to ensure the project would take off on schedule.
MPK councillor Datuk Dr Teh Kim Poo said the new bridge was a viable solution to the congestion problem.
“Another bridge is a good solution but we must also consider other avenues. Commuter train services should be extended to other areas while buses must ply the residential routes to encourage people to use the public transport,” he said.
“On average, one bus load of passengers means 25 fewer cars on the road. We must understand that increase in population and economic growth spur mobility demand, which, in the absence of other travel options, result in disproportionate increases in the use of motor vehicles,” Teh said.
He suggested that a traffic committee be formed to come up with immediate measures to curb the mounting congestion until the new bridge is completed.
“We need an effective mechanism to deal with matters like road accidents crippling the current bridges, traffic obstructions creating bottlenecks and the road repair works which should be conducted after midnight to 5am,” he said.
“The proposed committee will have to streamline procedures essential to eliminate the traffic congestion. A coordination system has to be in place to remove accident or stalled vehicles on the bridges in the shortest time possible to allow smooth flow of vehicles,” he said.
“We have to identify the traffic problems and find solutions. For instance, cars from North to South using the Musaeddin Bridge end up in a bottle neck at Jalan Tengku Kelana due to indiscriminate parking, so, this situation must be solved,” Teh said.
Friday, October 26, 2007
The Avare condominiums sold out
The last Avare condominium unit was sold at RM2,100 per sq ft, from an average price of RM1,350 per sq ft when it was launched early last year.
PETALING JAYA: Second Board-listed Magna Prima Bhd, which is repositioning itself as a developer, announced yesterday that it had completed the sales of The Avare, a 41-storey freehold condominium development located in KLCC.
In a press release, the company said the last unit was sold at RM2,100 psf, from an average price of RM1,350 psf when it was launched early last year. The Avare comprises 78 condominiums with built-up areas of 3,800 sq ft to 7,700 sq ft. The project’s scheduled completion date is next August.
Executive director Lim Ching Choy said the successful sales of the luxury condominiums took the firm closer to realising its repositioning as a developer.
Apart from The Avare, the firm’s property development arm, which contributed over 60% of turnover, is developing Magnaville in Selayang and Dataran Automobil in Shah Alam.
PETALING JAYA: Second Board-listed Magna Prima Bhd, which is repositioning itself as a developer, announced yesterday that it had completed the sales of The Avare, a 41-storey freehold condominium development located in KLCC.
In a press release, the company said the last unit was sold at RM2,100 psf, from an average price of RM1,350 psf when it was launched early last year. The Avare comprises 78 condominiums with built-up areas of 3,800 sq ft to 7,700 sq ft. The project’s scheduled completion date is next August.
Executive director Lim Ching Choy said the successful sales of the luxury condominiums took the firm closer to realising its repositioning as a developer.
Apart from The Avare, the firm’s property development arm, which contributed over 60% of turnover, is developing Magnaville in Selayang and Dataran Automobil in Shah Alam.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Shah Alam set to be most liveable knowledge city
MOST city dwellers yearn to live and work in a city free from traffic jams and pollution with plenty of job opportunities, where the cost of living is low and lots of greenery.
In Malaysia, Ipoh would appeal to many retirees as property prices there are relatively cheaper with cost of living lower while Penang has retained some of its old world charm although the island is getting very congested.
However, for those wishing to be part of the K-economy in the country and where they may stand a better chance of finding jobs and still live in a fairly peaceful and green city, Shah Alam is the preferred city to live and work as many people are rather tired of the traffic jams in Kuala Lumpur or Petaling Jaya.
Just as Melbourne was once voted the “most liveable city” in the world, Shah Alam may in the near future be known as the “most liveable knowledge city” in Malaysia.
Shah Alam is still relatively peaceful with few high-rise buildings with plenty of greenery. However, the lack of entertainment like cinemas and shopping centres has given the city a laid-back image.
A recent market survey by Research Inc Asia showed that most Shah Alam residents would like to see their shops and restaurants open for longer houses as well as larger shopping centres and new cinemas.
The survey also noted that: “Shah Alam could potentially have 69% of its residents spending more time in their home city, if more leisure opportunities were available”.
A model of the RM2bil i-City development in Section 7, Shah Alam, Selangor.
Hence - the initiative by I-Bhd to develop the RM2bil i-City in Section 7, Shah Alam - is seen as an ambitious move but one that could help turn Shah Alam into a knowledge city.
The importance of this development can be seen from a recent study mission led by Shah Alam mayor Mazalan Mohd Noor to Shanghai to see what makes that city tick that might also help to shape the proposed Shah Alam ICT (information and communications technology) Zone where the freehold 72-acre i-City would be located.
The mayor also saw how China has managed to develop successful models in handling foreign direct investments within its socio-cultural context and this could also be adapted to suit Shah Alam.
Mazalan had said the Shanghai mission was also to source for possible ICT investments to Shah Alam from China.
“We are not just focusing on ICT investors from the west, we are also looking at China and the rest of Asia, as the ICT sector has become global. We want to make Shah Alam the Bangalore of Malaysia,” he added.
Bangalore is today one of Asia's fastest growing cosmopolitan city and is regarded as India's “Silicon Valley” boasting many scientific and research and development facilities.
Besides creating jobs for 50,000 knowledge workers, the ICT Zone will enable a transfer of skill sets and there will be increased economic activities for Shah Alam.
The value of properties will be enhanced and the Selangor state government and the Shah Alam City Council will also gain in terms of higher revenue.
There will also be an international stature for Shah Alam and Selangor will be able to maintain its position as the leading investment location in the country.
According to I-Bhd feedback from a group of investment bankers who were instrumental in linking i-City with foreign investors was that the proposed Shah Alam ICT Zone was in line with the requirements of these investors.
“We have accelerated i-City's development from the original 10-year period to within five years as suggested by Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo.
“We cannot rely on the local market demand for ICT offices rather we have to market i-City as a global office address to the international ICT community,” the company added.
In Malaysia, Ipoh would appeal to many retirees as property prices there are relatively cheaper with cost of living lower while Penang has retained some of its old world charm although the island is getting very congested.
However, for those wishing to be part of the K-economy in the country and where they may stand a better chance of finding jobs and still live in a fairly peaceful and green city, Shah Alam is the preferred city to live and work as many people are rather tired of the traffic jams in Kuala Lumpur or Petaling Jaya.
Just as Melbourne was once voted the “most liveable city” in the world, Shah Alam may in the near future be known as the “most liveable knowledge city” in Malaysia.
Shah Alam is still relatively peaceful with few high-rise buildings with plenty of greenery. However, the lack of entertainment like cinemas and shopping centres has given the city a laid-back image.
A recent market survey by Research Inc Asia showed that most Shah Alam residents would like to see their shops and restaurants open for longer houses as well as larger shopping centres and new cinemas.
The survey also noted that: “Shah Alam could potentially have 69% of its residents spending more time in their home city, if more leisure opportunities were available”.
A model of the RM2bil i-City development in Section 7, Shah Alam, Selangor.
Hence - the initiative by I-Bhd to develop the RM2bil i-City in Section 7, Shah Alam - is seen as an ambitious move but one that could help turn Shah Alam into a knowledge city.
The importance of this development can be seen from a recent study mission led by Shah Alam mayor Mazalan Mohd Noor to Shanghai to see what makes that city tick that might also help to shape the proposed Shah Alam ICT (information and communications technology) Zone where the freehold 72-acre i-City would be located.
The mayor also saw how China has managed to develop successful models in handling foreign direct investments within its socio-cultural context and this could also be adapted to suit Shah Alam.
Mazalan had said the Shanghai mission was also to source for possible ICT investments to Shah Alam from China.
“We are not just focusing on ICT investors from the west, we are also looking at China and the rest of Asia, as the ICT sector has become global. We want to make Shah Alam the Bangalore of Malaysia,” he added.
Bangalore is today one of Asia's fastest growing cosmopolitan city and is regarded as India's “Silicon Valley” boasting many scientific and research and development facilities.
Besides creating jobs for 50,000 knowledge workers, the ICT Zone will enable a transfer of skill sets and there will be increased economic activities for Shah Alam.
The value of properties will be enhanced and the Selangor state government and the Shah Alam City Council will also gain in terms of higher revenue.
There will also be an international stature for Shah Alam and Selangor will be able to maintain its position as the leading investment location in the country.
According to I-Bhd feedback from a group of investment bankers who were instrumental in linking i-City with foreign investors was that the proposed Shah Alam ICT Zone was in line with the requirements of these investors.
“We have accelerated i-City's development from the original 10-year period to within five years as suggested by Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo.
“We cannot rely on the local market demand for ICT offices rather we have to market i-City as a global office address to the international ICT community,” the company added.
Monday, July 2, 2007
Malaysia to be made property hub
Malaysia to be made property hub
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RM50mil grant each from Govt and private sector for promos
By YAP LENG KUEN
THE Government, through one of its public/private sector initiatives, will be rolling out plans to make Malaysia an international property destination.
Datuk Seri Effendi Norwawi, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, told StarBiz: “The idea is to make Malaysia a destination for foreigners to buy properties. Property prices here are so much cheaper than in places such as London and Singapore. We should show that we have real value for money.''
A matching grant of RM50mil each between the Government and private sector is likely to be introduced for international promotions.
“We should go out to the world with our best projects,'' he said. “In this respect, we are careful with the kind of properties and developers we promote.
A bungalow in Mont Kiara. Property prices here are so much cheaper than in places such as London and Singapore
“We do not want cases where investors buy properties they are not satisfied with, as these will give us a bad reputation. Self-regulation is important to maintain our image,'' he stressed.
Under the plan which is expected to be implemented soon, Malaysia's premier properties will be showcased at exhibitions overseas, with targeted markets in the Middle East, South Korea and Japan.
“We've been having dialogues with Fiabci and the Real Estate Housing Developers Association (Rehda) on the ways to reform the property sector,'' he said.
The Government has taken heed to the recommendations from the private sector and liberalised many areas in the property sector, the latest being the waiver on real property gains tax. “We are now ready to take on the challenge worldwide,'' Effendi said.
The Government's international marketing plan will be coordinated with Fiabci and Rehda.
Among others, real estate agents will be the ambassadors to tell the Malaysian property story. In this respect, their skills and professionalism will be further enhanced to ensure that the message gets across effectively and foreign investors are impressed.
“Our integrated efforts will include pushing the Malaysia My Second Home programme as well as health and ecotourism. There will be no more excuses this time,'' he said.
“We talk to Rehda and have a wonderful working relationship with them. They have brought many of the issues to the National Implementation Taskforce and we have freed all the restrictions.
“We are optimistic that this plan will work because many of our properties are so undervalued,'' he said.
However, he is aware that the speculative element would be something to watch out for. “We ought to be watching this carefully and be prepared to deal with it.
“But our main priority now is to get the promotions going. There is still quite a large property overhang and we have to release it,'' he said.
The first batch of properties to be showcased will probably be those located in the Klang Valley, followed by those in the Iskandar Development Region and Penang.
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RM50mil grant each from Govt and private sector for promos
By YAP LENG KUEN
THE Government, through one of its public/private sector initiatives, will be rolling out plans to make Malaysia an international property destination.
Datuk Seri Effendi Norwawi, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, told StarBiz: “The idea is to make Malaysia a destination for foreigners to buy properties. Property prices here are so much cheaper than in places such as London and Singapore. We should show that we have real value for money.''
A matching grant of RM50mil each between the Government and private sector is likely to be introduced for international promotions.
“We should go out to the world with our best projects,'' he said. “In this respect, we are careful with the kind of properties and developers we promote.
A bungalow in Mont Kiara. Property prices here are so much cheaper than in places such as London and Singapore
“We do not want cases where investors buy properties they are not satisfied with, as these will give us a bad reputation. Self-regulation is important to maintain our image,'' he stressed.
Under the plan which is expected to be implemented soon, Malaysia's premier properties will be showcased at exhibitions overseas, with targeted markets in the Middle East, South Korea and Japan.
“We've been having dialogues with Fiabci and the Real Estate Housing Developers Association (Rehda) on the ways to reform the property sector,'' he said.
The Government has taken heed to the recommendations from the private sector and liberalised many areas in the property sector, the latest being the waiver on real property gains tax. “We are now ready to take on the challenge worldwide,'' Effendi said.
The Government's international marketing plan will be coordinated with Fiabci and Rehda.
Among others, real estate agents will be the ambassadors to tell the Malaysian property story. In this respect, their skills and professionalism will be further enhanced to ensure that the message gets across effectively and foreign investors are impressed.
“Our integrated efforts will include pushing the Malaysia My Second Home programme as well as health and ecotourism. There will be no more excuses this time,'' he said.
“We talk to Rehda and have a wonderful working relationship with them. They have brought many of the issues to the National Implementation Taskforce and we have freed all the restrictions.
“We are optimistic that this plan will work because many of our properties are so undervalued,'' he said.
However, he is aware that the speculative element would be something to watch out for. “We ought to be watching this carefully and be prepared to deal with it.
“But our main priority now is to get the promotions going. There is still quite a large property overhang and we have to release it,'' he said.
The first batch of properties to be showcased will probably be those located in the Klang Valley, followed by those in the Iskandar Development Region and Penang.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Snapshots of the Klang Valley southern corridor
Snapshots of the Klang Valley southern corridor
Puchong
ONE of the main towns in the district of Petaling, Puchong used to be a rubber estate and tin-mining town about 40 years ago.
The earliest development of single storey houses was Taman Bukit Kuchai Phases One and Two built around the 1980s.
However, urbanisation occurred rapidly with many townships sprouting up around Puchong.
Some of the major townships include Puchong Jaya, Puchong Perdana, Puchong Utama, Taman Tenaga, Taman Kinrara, Bandar Kinrara, Puchong Indah, Puchong Intan, Pusat Bandar Puchong, Bandar Bukit Puchong and Bandar Puteri Puchong.
IOI Group, Talam Group, Bukit Hitam Development, Hillcrest Gardens and the Bolton Group were some of the early developers in Puchong.
Puchong is well connected with other parts of Klang Valley through the Damansara-Puchong Expressway and Puchong Sungai-Besi Highway.
Cyberjaya
KNOWN as the Silicon Valley of Malaysia, Cyberjaya is located about 50km from Kuala Lumpur. It is a township that forms a key part of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) and spans an area of about 7,000 acres.
A number of companies that qualify for MSC status have relocated to Cyberjaya including DHL, Shell and HSBC.
Cyberjaya sits primarily on undeveloped land consisting of oil palm plantations. Since then, it has been a hive of activity including the construction of a small mall, a boutique hotel and numerous commercial buildings.
However, it still lacks significant residential properties apart from the D’Melor condominium and the Cyberia condominium and townhouse.
Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA is the administrative capital of Malaysia and located in the middle of the MSC.
It is the third Federal Territory of Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur and Labuan.
In the mid-1980s, former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had mooted the idea of establishing an administrative centre away from the traffic congestions of Kuala Lumpur.
Various sites were identified including Janda Baik in Pahang and Prang Besar in Selangor.
In 1993, the Cabinet approved Prang Besar –formerly consisting of rubber estates and palm oil plantations – as the site for the new administrative centre.
The name Prang Besar was changed to Putrajaya the following year in honour of Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj.
Putrajaya sits on 4,931 ha land and is connected by the South-Klang Valley Expressway, North-South Central Expressway, Puchong-Damansara Highway and Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Highway.
In 2002, a high-speed rail link called KLIA Transit was opened, linking Kuala Lumpur and the KL International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, to Putrajaya.
Seri Kembangan
SERI Kembangan is mainly seen as the new village in the southern corridor of Klang Valley by property developers.
Its development in recent years was mainly spurred by improved infrastructure especially roads and expressways, the establishment of Putrajaya and Cyberjaya and the existence of the KLIA.
Previously known as Serdang New Village, the new village and old shophouses are now sitting next to high-end and medium-cost housing projects.
Some of the projects include Mines Resort City, Bukit Gita Bayu, Equine Park, Putra Permai, Lestari Perdana, Taman Pinggiran Putra and Kota Perdana.
The older housing schemes in this development include Taman Universiti Indah, Taman Bukit Serdang and Taman Serdang Raya.
Puchong
ONE of the main towns in the district of Petaling, Puchong used to be a rubber estate and tin-mining town about 40 years ago.
The earliest development of single storey houses was Taman Bukit Kuchai Phases One and Two built around the 1980s.
However, urbanisation occurred rapidly with many townships sprouting up around Puchong.
Some of the major townships include Puchong Jaya, Puchong Perdana, Puchong Utama, Taman Tenaga, Taman Kinrara, Bandar Kinrara, Puchong Indah, Puchong Intan, Pusat Bandar Puchong, Bandar Bukit Puchong and Bandar Puteri Puchong.
IOI Group, Talam Group, Bukit Hitam Development, Hillcrest Gardens and the Bolton Group were some of the early developers in Puchong.
Puchong is well connected with other parts of Klang Valley through the Damansara-Puchong Expressway and Puchong Sungai-Besi Highway.
Cyberjaya
KNOWN as the Silicon Valley of Malaysia, Cyberjaya is located about 50km from Kuala Lumpur. It is a township that forms a key part of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) and spans an area of about 7,000 acres.
A number of companies that qualify for MSC status have relocated to Cyberjaya including DHL, Shell and HSBC.
Cyberjaya sits primarily on undeveloped land consisting of oil palm plantations. Since then, it has been a hive of activity including the construction of a small mall, a boutique hotel and numerous commercial buildings.
However, it still lacks significant residential properties apart from the D’Melor condominium and the Cyberia condominium and townhouse.
Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA is the administrative capital of Malaysia and located in the middle of the MSC.
It is the third Federal Territory of Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur and Labuan.
In the mid-1980s, former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had mooted the idea of establishing an administrative centre away from the traffic congestions of Kuala Lumpur.
Various sites were identified including Janda Baik in Pahang and Prang Besar in Selangor.
In 1993, the Cabinet approved Prang Besar –formerly consisting of rubber estates and palm oil plantations – as the site for the new administrative centre.
The name Prang Besar was changed to Putrajaya the following year in honour of Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj.
Putrajaya sits on 4,931 ha land and is connected by the South-Klang Valley Expressway, North-South Central Expressway, Puchong-Damansara Highway and Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Highway.
In 2002, a high-speed rail link called KLIA Transit was opened, linking Kuala Lumpur and the KL International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, to Putrajaya.
Seri Kembangan
SERI Kembangan is mainly seen as the new village in the southern corridor of Klang Valley by property developers.
Its development in recent years was mainly spurred by improved infrastructure especially roads and expressways, the establishment of Putrajaya and Cyberjaya and the existence of the KLIA.
Previously known as Serdang New Village, the new village and old shophouses are now sitting next to high-end and medium-cost housing projects.
Some of the projects include Mines Resort City, Bukit Gita Bayu, Equine Park, Putra Permai, Lestari Perdana, Taman Pinggiran Putra and Kota Perdana.
The older housing schemes in this development include Taman Universiti Indah, Taman Bukit Serdang and Taman Serdang Raya.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Sweet home Bukit Rimau in Shah Alam, Malaysia
Sweet home Bukit Rimau
By THEAN LEE CHENG
leecheng@thestar.com.my
Every detail, every inch of this house has not been neglected
IT is amazing what the human will can – and will achieve – once it has set its mind on something. Hurdles and roadblocks are mere irritants. The important thing is interest and staying focused.
The swimming pool does not use chlorine but salt
The direction taken by this family, who live in Bukit Rimau, Shah Alam, encapsulates just that. Says the hostess: “My daughter is studying architecture. My husband, who has some background in architecture, thought of buying this piece of land to build our own house, our first. We have renovated our previous homes before and have managed to sell them in a fairly short time with each move. We want to test the market with something we have built ourselves. Both my husband and I have an interest in architecture and home decor.
“If successful, we would like to set up a business on a small scale and have a company ready when our daughter graduates from her master’s programme,” she says.
From Subang to Kota Kemuning and now Bukit Rimau, with each stopover, they put in the same effort in upgrading and maintaining their respective properties. When they finally sold their semi-detached house in Kota Kemuning, the new owner was so happy that they became chums.
The open concept use throughout the house
While this family tale has its roots in an innate sense of style, the story of Bukit Rimau began in 1998, at the height of the financial crisis, when vacant bungalow land was sold between RM52 and RM69 per sq ft. Bukit Rimau is about 15 minutes and 30 minutes by car from Subang and Petaling Jaya, respectively, via Kesas Highway.
Comprising 358 acres, two portions were set aside as gated and guarded communities with a monthly maintenance and security charge of RM300 for bungalows and RM250 for linked homes. There are about 170 units of houses in this development, 40 units of double-storey terraces and the rest are bungalows.
The starting point of this luxurious open concept corner lot began with a purchase of 12,000 sq ft, double the average size of most pieces.
“I have always liked cosy homes. This place is peaceful and quiet and I wanted to take advantage of the outdoors,” she explains.
The many folding doors used throughout the house allows an uninterupted view of the garden
To complement the outdoor elements, they introduced water features both internally and externally. The sound of gurgling water sets a soothing and relaxing atmosphere not only in the living area but the dining area as well.
Both she and her husband sketched every part of the house, having pored over piles of books and magazines from feng shui to home decor to style.
“You will never find a toilet next to the kitchen. Every part of the house has been well thought out and the whole place configured to give it fluidity and flow. Yet there is much privacy,” says the hostess.
Whether it is the main living room, the rumpus or TV area, or the piano area on the ground floor, there are pleasing views of the outdoors or elements of it. High ceilings complete the atmosphere.
This place is peaceful and quiet and I wanted to take advantage of the outdoors, says the owner
While building the house was exciting (“we used only quality well-fired bricks”), the fitting out was exhilarating. Money was not an issue. Because so much emphasis was placed on the external, the layout and flooring, it is only natural that as much details be placed on plumbing and sanitary systems.
Says the hostess: “We were not just building a house, but investing in our reputation.”
“We bought sanitary ware and bathroom fittings that will last. In the dining area, the grand granite table is custom-made because we did not want any joints. There are Bofi systems in both the dry and wet kitchen with electrical equipment from Fisher & Paykel.”
In the dry kitchen, it is a marble island top to facilitate baking.
“We have thought of the most minute of details, right down to the swimming pool which does not use chlorine but salt. It is an extremely satisfying experience for the family and it is a beautiful and functional home.”
There is a study and guest room downstairs while the family’s private rooms are located upstairs. Flooring upstairs is stained merbau, the ground floor is marble-like crystallised stone while all folding doors and fencing are of chenggal, a hardwood.
The place comes complete with alarm and CCTV system.
The family started building their dream home in September 2005 and completed it 10 months later in May 2006, supervising the workers every day. They moved in last June.
“We are enjoying this place, but there will always be another house,” she says.
By THEAN LEE CHENG
leecheng@thestar.com.my
Every detail, every inch of this house has not been neglected
IT is amazing what the human will can – and will achieve – once it has set its mind on something. Hurdles and roadblocks are mere irritants. The important thing is interest and staying focused.
The swimming pool does not use chlorine but salt
The direction taken by this family, who live in Bukit Rimau, Shah Alam, encapsulates just that. Says the hostess: “My daughter is studying architecture. My husband, who has some background in architecture, thought of buying this piece of land to build our own house, our first. We have renovated our previous homes before and have managed to sell them in a fairly short time with each move. We want to test the market with something we have built ourselves. Both my husband and I have an interest in architecture and home decor.
“If successful, we would like to set up a business on a small scale and have a company ready when our daughter graduates from her master’s programme,” she says.
From Subang to Kota Kemuning and now Bukit Rimau, with each stopover, they put in the same effort in upgrading and maintaining their respective properties. When they finally sold their semi-detached house in Kota Kemuning, the new owner was so happy that they became chums.
The open concept use throughout the house
While this family tale has its roots in an innate sense of style, the story of Bukit Rimau began in 1998, at the height of the financial crisis, when vacant bungalow land was sold between RM52 and RM69 per sq ft. Bukit Rimau is about 15 minutes and 30 minutes by car from Subang and Petaling Jaya, respectively, via Kesas Highway.
Comprising 358 acres, two portions were set aside as gated and guarded communities with a monthly maintenance and security charge of RM300 for bungalows and RM250 for linked homes. There are about 170 units of houses in this development, 40 units of double-storey terraces and the rest are bungalows.
The starting point of this luxurious open concept corner lot began with a purchase of 12,000 sq ft, double the average size of most pieces.
“I have always liked cosy homes. This place is peaceful and quiet and I wanted to take advantage of the outdoors,” she explains.
The many folding doors used throughout the house allows an uninterupted view of the garden
To complement the outdoor elements, they introduced water features both internally and externally. The sound of gurgling water sets a soothing and relaxing atmosphere not only in the living area but the dining area as well.
Both she and her husband sketched every part of the house, having pored over piles of books and magazines from feng shui to home decor to style.
“You will never find a toilet next to the kitchen. Every part of the house has been well thought out and the whole place configured to give it fluidity and flow. Yet there is much privacy,” says the hostess.
Whether it is the main living room, the rumpus or TV area, or the piano area on the ground floor, there are pleasing views of the outdoors or elements of it. High ceilings complete the atmosphere.
This place is peaceful and quiet and I wanted to take advantage of the outdoors, says the owner
While building the house was exciting (“we used only quality well-fired bricks”), the fitting out was exhilarating. Money was not an issue. Because so much emphasis was placed on the external, the layout and flooring, it is only natural that as much details be placed on plumbing and sanitary systems.
Says the hostess: “We were not just building a house, but investing in our reputation.”
“We bought sanitary ware and bathroom fittings that will last. In the dining area, the grand granite table is custom-made because we did not want any joints. There are Bofi systems in both the dry and wet kitchen with electrical equipment from Fisher & Paykel.”
In the dry kitchen, it is a marble island top to facilitate baking.
“We have thought of the most minute of details, right down to the swimming pool which does not use chlorine but salt. It is an extremely satisfying experience for the family and it is a beautiful and functional home.”
There is a study and guest room downstairs while the family’s private rooms are located upstairs. Flooring upstairs is stained merbau, the ground floor is marble-like crystallised stone while all folding doors and fencing are of chenggal, a hardwood.
The place comes complete with alarm and CCTV system.
The family started building their dream home in September 2005 and completed it 10 months later in May 2006, supervising the workers every day. They moved in last June.
“We are enjoying this place, but there will always be another house,” she says.
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