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ARC10 Designer Factories

The ARC10 3 Storey Semi-D Designer Factories are crafted for a very niche group of savvy entrepreneurs with exquisite taste and foresightedness. Its facade reflects a contemporary architectural design underpinned with modernistic treatment to exceed all your business expectation.

Expect high catchment of skilled workers within the township of Puchong and close proximity to neighbouring community - Cyberjaya, Putrajaya, Subang Jaya, Klang, Sunway and Shah Alam. All in all, these urban 3 storey semi-D designer factories are built to enhance company image as well as a function oriented business investment.

Close to major gateways

Port Klang, KLIA, Cyberjaya, Putrajaya and easily accessible via

Federal Highway

Kesas Highway

ELITE Highway LDP Highway

New Pantai Expressway (NPE)

New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) & South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE).

Cocooned within established township with canvas of amenities such as schools, shops & eateries, supermarket, Hypermarket & Shopping Mall.

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Koi Prima Suites

Puchong is one of the fastest growing developing areas in Selangor and located within Puchong is another development that is worth a look based on its location alone – Koi Prima Suites by Pagoda Canggih Sdn Bhd. The serviced condominium is in a location that is close to amenities, highways and transportation.

For starters, it is just approximately 1km to the proposed Star LRT station 11 and 12 and will be highly connected as it is also proximate to the KL-Seremban Highway, Lebuhraya Bukit Jalil, Jalan Puchong, Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP) and Maju Expressway (MEX Highway).

The leasehold Koi Prima will be built on 7.9 acres of land, with a gross development value of RM450 million. Managing your daily lifestyle needs will also be a breeze as it is just 5 minutes from Carrefour and Tesco, and there is a list of schools and learning institutions including SRJK (C) Han Ming, SRJK (C) Sin Ming, Binary University College, RIMA College, Lim Kok Wing University College and the KFCH International College within a tight radius. This makes it a prime choice for both investors and families with children.

In addition, Columbia Asia Hospital and KPMC Hospital is within a short driving distance.

Staying active is easy at Koi Prima

Koi Prima aims to deliver a healthy lifestyle to its residents, with 1.5 acres reserved for outdoor activities to be named Prima Park. There will be 2 tennis courts, a futsal court, an outdoor gym, a playground and jogging track in Prima Park. The developer will also focusing on a green outlook, by incorporating a thematic hanging garden and reserving 45% of the podium’s area to feature a gorgeous green-scape.

For greater comfort to amplify a healthy lifestyle within its grounds, Koi Prima will feature a plethora of facilities, such as:

• Clubhouse
• Swimming pool and wading pool
• Outdoor Jacuzzi
• Snooker/Games room
• Karaoke lounge
• Children's playground
• BBQ pit
• Event/Multi-purpose hall
• Cafe
• Launderette
• Nursery/Kindergarten
• Themed gardens
• Koi Pond

Special pre-launch offers

There are two designs to choose from and the built-up area is 1,055sq. ft. and 1,098sq. ft. respectively. Expected to be completed in 2015, this serviced condominium’s pre-launch price will be from RM320,000 to RM397,800.

Koi Prima will be launched in the first quarter of 2012 and purchasers will be entitled to free legal fees for the SPA and free kitchen cabinet. There will also be a 7% discount for Bumiputras.

Pagoda Canggih Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of the Masteron Group of Companies. Established in 1981 as a construction company, the first high rise development completed its first high-rise building, which was the 18-storey Menara Choy Fook On in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, in 1994. Building upon that experience, Masteron embarked to successfully develop landmark high rise condominiums in the Puchong area, including Koi Tropika, Koi Legian and Koi Kinrara. Today, the Masteron Group of companies is the leading developer of high rise condominiums in the Puchong area, with a proven track record of expertise in this market segment.

If you are interested in Koi Prima, please register at www.koiprima.com to enjoy the pre-launch price and special package.

Source: iProperty

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Taylor's Build International School In Puchong

Taylor’s Education Group is investing RM110 million to build a new international school in Puchong, Selangor.

The school will be located on a 7.8-acre site and cater for more than 2,000 students, with the first phase to open in 2014 with an initial intake of 1,000 students.

“The Taylor’s brand is synonymous with high quality tertiary education to students through Taylor’s University and Taylor’s College. Now, Taylor’s can educate students at a younger age to provide them with the necessary foundation for success,” said group CEO Datuk Loy Teik Ngan in a statement.

The company’s school division currently comprises Garden International School, Australian International School Malaysia, Sri Garden Kuala Lumpur, Sri Garden International and Nexus International School in Putrajaya.

“We believe that Taylor’s International School, Puchong, has the potential to contribute and enrich the growing communities adjacent to the school,” said Taylor’s school division president BK Gan, adding that the school will “place a lot of emphasis on values like respect and care for family and community as a whole”.

Taylor’s tertiary arm consists of Taylor’s University and Taylor’s College. The group currently caters for 20,000 students with its private school and tertiary education offerings.

Source: The Edge

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Invest In Greater KL

With the upward trend in property prices - especially, prime locations in Kuala Lumpur - it has become rather prohibitive to invest in real estate for most people.

Nevertheless, there are still desirable and relatively affordable locations to invest in the Klang Valley, which is also known as Greater Kuala Lumpur, with an area of 279,327 hectares.

According to the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP), the population of Greater Kuala Lumpur now stands at six million and is projected to grow to 10 million by 2020.

Therefore, Greater Kuala Lumpur offers huge market potential for property developers and buyers. 

Not only are new properties being developed but properties nowadays come with Green-status under Malaysia’s own certification scheme, known as the Green Building index (GBI). 

For example, developments such as Sunway Challis Damansara and Point 92 in Damansara Perdana.

The latest residential properties are even equipped with facilities to benefit the elderly. For instance, the Kinrara Dua development come with properties fitted with a Schindler home elevator.

Location, location, location

According to the Valuation and Property Services Department under the Finance Ministry, the house price index in the country increased by 7.5% in the second quarter (Q2) of this year compared to prices in the same period of last year.

So, which area is considered good for investment opportunities? Based on the latest property news and development reviews reported in StarProperty.my and the Star Online news portal, there are five locations worth considering.

Puchong

In 2013, Puchong will not just have its own waterfront project - a commercial centre - it will also be the first of its kind to be built in the Greater Kuala Lumpur region. Millenia City - which fronts a lake with a surface area that spans 200 acres - would be built on a 40.5-hectare prime land.

The crown jewel of this project would be M Square, a 38,000sq ft, six-storey mall which will be linked to a 2.1 million sq ft retail space comprising 13 blocks of six-storey retail and office units.

According to Millennium Land executive director Benjamin Tan, M Square will be the largest “alfresco mall” in the country and is poised to be the commercial heart of Puchong.

Rawang

Although it serves as the northern gateway to the Klang Valley, this small town has been overlooked by property buyers, mainly because of the “distance” to Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya.

But its market potential has caught the attention of renowned developers such as the Mah Sing Group.

It is expected to experience rapid growth when Mah Sing launches its “starter home” series set within the price range aimed at first-time home buyers.

With the units priced from RM390,000 each, this township with freehold land of 91.4 hectares (226 acres) - called M Residence @ Rawang - will be launched as early as the first half of 2012.

According to Mah Sing chief executive officer Tan Sri Leong Hoy Kum, this township will consist of two-storey linked houses, semi-detached houses, townhouses, three-storey shops built with various amenities and facilities.

M Residence @ Rawang is located only five kilometres away from the Jusco shopping centre expected to be completed by the end of this year.

Sungai Buloh

Would you mind staying in an area which used to be the world’s second largest settlement for leprosy patients, established in the 1930s?

With the development of high-end residential properties in the Sungai Buloh locality - such as Sierramas, Valencia, Bukit Rahman Putra and Sunway Rahman Putra - the area is now a desirable residential address.

To maintain an air of exclusiveness, all these upscale properties are gated and guarded.

An established player in the property scene, Glomac Berhad has been active in this area for a decade now. One of their notable projects is Bandar Saujana Utama Township which spans over 405 hectares (1,000 acres) of land.

Residents enjoy vast expanse of greenery with landscaped parks and shimmering lakes plus amenities like the Bandar Saujana clubhouse.

Kota Damansara

Formerly a forest reserve, this locality in Greater Kuala Lumpur will certainly experience rapid growth.

It already has a fast growing population of 300,000 people.

Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) - the investment arm of the State government - owns the land in Kota Damansara and has allocated 607 hectares out of 1618 hectares for housing development.

The projects to be developed, can either be joint-ventures between the State government and the private sector or by private entities. One of the major projects earmarked here is by Encorp Bhd.

With a gross development value of RM 1.3 billion, Encorp is expected to complete another high-end, mixed development project called Encorp Strand located on 18 hectares.

Business suites with four-storey shop-offices, a 40-storey serviced apartment block that comes with a swimming pool, covered tennis court, gym and clubhouse have been planned.

Each property unit ranges from 55.7sq m to 232.2sq m and are located on top of a mall that comes with state-of-the art “climate control” boulevard. This project is scheduled to be completed by 2014.

According to Encorp group chief executive officer Yeoh Soo Ann, the company wants to position itself as one of the top 10 property developers in Malaysia within three years.

Shah Alam

Well-known property developer SP Setia has built many distinguished projects such as Setia Eco Park in Shah Alam. 

This award-winning project on 320 hectares of freehold land consists of 2,900 units of residential properties that cater to different segments of society.

Buyers have a choice of a semi-detached house or a bungalow with views of a lake or hill.

Creeks, waterways, lush walkways and landscaped parks are some of features that property buyers can expect when they invest here.

At present, there are 161 hectares left to be developed from the total of 320 hectares.

And the project is expected to be fully developed in the next four to six years.

Source: The Star

School To Be Ready 2013

If all goes well, the proposed SJK (C) Kheng Chee will be ready for the 2013 intake. Puchong MCA chairman Datuk Wong Hock Aun said the school’s construction committee was preparing the documents for the Chinese primary school, which would be relocated from Ladang Bukit Dinding in Karak to Pusat Bandar Puchong.

A 2.4ha site has been identified in Persiaran Indera, Pusat Bandar Puchong, for the school project.

“We are looking at submitting the architectural drawings to the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) in late October and hopefully receive the approval by late November.

“We will start the construction work in December,” Wong said.

He added that a consultant team, comprising a soil investigator, mechanical and electrical engineers, a quantity surveyor, civil and structural engineers, a land surveyor and town planner, was formed a week after Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong confirmed the relocation.

The committee made the decision to build the 36-classroom school in two phases so that the school could be opened in 2013.

The first phase, to be completed in August or September next year, would consist of 22 classrooms, administration office, headmaster’s office and canteen.

“We can have 18 Year One, Two, Three and Four classes for 900 students,” Wong said.

Every year, many Year One students are turned away and sent to schools in Serdang, Petaling Jaya and Old Klang Road because there are insufficient classes in the four Chinese primary schools in Puchong.

Wong said the new school would definitely help to improve the situation.

He encouraged qualified contractors interested in the project to register with the architect, Siew Chee Kong, who can be contacted at 012-691 4219.

Source: The Star

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Alvarez @ Laman Grandview, Puchong

Laman Granview at Saujana Puchong delivers what its name promises - grand views.

Located on one of Puchong's highest points at about 450 ft above sea level, Laman Granview - Alvarez exclusive residences are sprawled across a hilltop along the fringe of the Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve. This is where you wake up to amazing views of calming greenery - a rare sight in city suburbs.

What's more, residents will get to enjoy the best of both worlds - quiet, breezy days with unrivalled views of the cityscape and the Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve; and all the conveniences of city life.

While its location is undoubtedly one of the most noteworthy aspects of Laman Granview - Alvarez, it is not the only feature that makes it such a highly sought-after residential address.

Easy Access

Laman Granview - Alvarez might be located on high grounds, but accessibility does not pose any challenge at all. In fact, residents are just minutes away from the ready amenities in the established township of Puchong.

Everything you need for work, study or leisure - from banks and educational institutions to restaurants and trendy entertainment hotspots - are all within easy reach. When it comes to retail therapy and grocery shopping, a myriad of reputable retailers are at hand to satisfy your needs. These include Giant Hypermarket, Tesco Hypermarket and IOI Mall. The Puchong Business Financial Centre and the Medical Centre are also located nearby.

If you need to drive out of Puchong, a network of established highways are ready to serve you, such as the Kesas Highway and Puchong-Sungai Besi Highway which connect Laman Granview to popular hubs like Sunway, Damansara, Subang, Putrajaya and even KLIA; with a key arterial connection provided by the Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP).

Luxurious Features

Laman Granview - Alvarez is a RM90 million low-density enclave with just 27 magnificent bungalows units. These 3 1/2 - storey beauties are available in 3 distinctive designs; each of which comes with an estimated built-up size of 5,300 sq ft sitting on lot size of 47 ft x 85 ft.

You'll discover that many aspects and key features of Laman Granview - Alvarez have been carefully put in place to create a safe, serene and lavish living environment. For instance, the master bathroom comes with an outdoor shower - a feature that is normally found in luxury resorts and spas. In addition, the master suite is located at the topmost floor with a spacious roof terrace that lets you enjoy the scenic surroundings from the privacy of your bedroom.

Other special features include a cozy private garden in every unit, solar water heaters, top-notch alarm systems and even a private lift. The entire community is gated and guarded 24/7 by guard patrols. A residents-only clubhouse is also available which is equipped with full lifestyle facilities.

Laman Granview - Alvarez luxury homes are expected to be completed in 2014, with the launch date to be announced soon. Registration is now open.

Established Developer

IJM Land Berhad is the result of a merger between two reputable players in the Malaysian property scene - IJM Properties and RB Land. This strategic alliance brings together RB Land's finely-honed skills in township developments; and IJM Properties' expertise in high-rise condominiums, niche developments and commercial buildings.

IJM Land Berhad is committed to creating global communities through high quality products and contemporary green neighbourhoods. It is also equally focused on living up to its corporate philosophy of "Delivering Excellence Through Quality"; as evidenced by its past projects nationwide that included Riana Green, Laman Baiduri, Ampersand@Kia Peng, Seremban 2 township in Negeri Sembilan, The Light Waterfront and Platino in Penang, Nusa Duta in Johor, and Bandar Utama in Sabah.

IJM Land Berhad is listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad; and is the property development arm of IJM Corporation Berhad (IJM) - one of the largest construction and infrastructure groups in Malaysia.

Source: iProperty

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Build Underpass Or Flyover, Developer Urged

Pusat Bandar Puchong residents want the developer of Setia Walk to build a flyover or underpass for traffic going into the new development instead of interfering with the existing traffic system.

They gathered yesterday to voice their displeasure over the proposed traffic flow, which they felt would worsen the daily congestion at the junction of Persiaran Wawasan and Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP).

Setia Walk, which is located at this junction, is an integrated residential and commercial development comprising retail blocks, offices, an entertainment complex, service and residential apartments.

The residents had identified seven problematic points in the proposal and feared that accidents would happen with the criss-crossing traffic. Motorists turning left from Persiaran Wawasan into LDP would meet traffic heading into Setia Walk.

Vehicles from LDP into Persiaran Wawasan would meet those making a U-turn on Persiaran Wawasan to get into the commercial area in Jalan Bandar 1 and 2.

Action committee chairman Yong Siew Yung said the residents wanted an independent traffic consultant to look into the feasibility of the proposal and carry out a traffic impact assessment.

“We were told that the developer’s traffic study was done a couple of years ago at 10am and not during the peak hours.

“There will be 4,000 parking bays in Setia Walk. Imagine half of the car volume getting into the development and creating a congestion,” she said.

Shan Kok Shin, a member in the committee, said the residents’ concerns were not adequately addressed. He urged the developer, SP Setia, to stop the contruction work at the junction until all issues were resolved.

Source: The Star

LBS Makes Its First High-End Development In Puchong

It was a piece of land that Datuk Lim Hock San, the managing director of LBS Bina Group Bhd, knew had great potential but wasn’t quite certain the form of development it would take in what was an ex-mining land, dwarfed by a huge lake.

On paper, it would seem to be LBS’ less desired property and many had advised Lim to unload it, especially during the last financial crisis. But Lim’s insistence on holding on to it to capitalise on its potential apparently paid off.

Today, the 71ha piece of land that sticks out like a peninsula into the over 400ha lake is set to be the crown jewel in the LBS stable of developments all over the country.

This will be the first luxury development for LBS and Lim is confident that his company’s maiden high-end project will be able to draw in buyers.

More than 90% of Apicalia superlinks have been sold since it was launched on April 15. This represented a total sales value of RM140mil.

“We are promising our buyers the very best in terms of finishing as well as a lifestyle. There are very few places left in the Klang Valley which can offer a luxury home facing such a vast body of water,” he said.

The development, aptly called D’Island Residences, is filled with the full trappings of a gated community with a three-tier security system. Being surrounded by a massive lake also makes the entire development even more secure.

Construction has already started for the first phase which consist of two sets of super-link houses (Type A 22ft x 100ft and Type B 22ft x 80ft) and semi-detached units measuring 40ft by 80ft.

Both the super-link houses called the Apicalia (the name of a type of sea shell) are triple storied. Type A has a gross built up area of 3,966sq ft and a total of 53 units are being built under Phase 1. It is currently selling from RM1.4mil. The 69 Type B units with a built-up area of 3,413sq ft each are priced from RM1.3mil. The 74 semi-detached units, under the first phase, are named Balvia after the famed spiral seashell cost from RM2.4mil. The gross built-up area for each unit is 4,864sq ft.

LBS executive director Cynthia Lim said the houses names have taken on a seashell theme to reflect the resort living that D’Island is promoting.

“Resort-style living is a preferred choice for people going on vacations. This will become a daily experience and lifestyle at D’ Island Residence where home owners can now look forward to a much sought-after respite from the hassle and hussle of modern day living.” she said.

Cynthia also pointed out that living a healthy lifestyle would also be possible because the development comes with proper jogging area around the lakes as well as outdoor exercise areas set up with a Par-Course.

The next launches will see more Apicalia super-link houses with lift as well as the Balvia semi-detached ones and bungalows.

Lim said the development plan also called for the construction of 148 bungalows and a low-density condominium of about 350 units.

“We have also set aside land for a clubhouse and a commercial area which both are in the planning stages.”

The total gross development value of the project is estimated RM3.6bil without taking into account the proposed commercial project.

Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Chor Chee Heung is expected to officially launch the project on Sept 15.

Source: The Star

Calisa M @ Taman Mas Puchong

Calisa M is beautifully designed with modern features that include multi-tiered access card system for improved security and better privacy. Its compounds feature a landscaped walkway dubbed Calisa Walk for a soothing, green surrounding to return home to. For first home owners, this couldn’t have been a better choice. An affordably-priced property that has almost everything you need.

Phase 2 of Calisa M is part of a new RM50 million development taking place on a parcel of land just under an acre in Taman Mas, Puchong. With Phase 1 fully sold out, its developer, Masteron Sdn. Bhd., is planning to build 156 units under Phase 2.

These sought after houses come in 7 designs with built-ups ranging from 775 sq ft – 1,055 sq ft. All of them feature floor-to-ceiling tiles in all bathrooms.

Location-wise, it’s ideally located within minutes of everything that matters. The nearest Carrefour is just 5 minutes away, access to major highways and schools (SRJKC Han Ming & SRJKC Sin Ming) are all just minutes away too. Those working in Putrajaya and Cyberjaya will be pleased to know both townships are just 18 minutes away from Calisa M.

Adding to its locational advantage, Calisa M serviced and residential apartments are also attractively priced. The units are tagged at between RM221,760 – RM366,960, making them appealing to young executives and young couples with a combined income of RM3,000 and above.

Special Promotion

To make it easy to own, Masteron has come up with an ‘easy ownership’ scheme where early birds who book during the promotional period get an instant 3% rebate across the board. The entry cost is very low too – to book a unit, the buyer needs to pay only RM1,000 deposit. The developer is absorbing the legal fees and stamp duty on the Sale & Purchase agreement. And to sweeten the deal further, each unit is given 3 free air cond points, 2 free bathroom heater points and a free shower screen in the master bedroom.

The project which is to be officially launched on 10 September 2011, is due for completion in 2014. Calisa M is a leasehold development with its lease expiring in August 2096.

Modest  Beginnings

Masteron Group started out in 1981 as Masteron Sdn Bhd, a small but efficiently-run construction company. Its maiden project was a single storey warehouse in Port Klang, Selangor. Over the years, factories, schools and all manner of civil engineering and earth works were undertaken. In 1994, it completed its first high-rise, the 18-storey Menara Choy Fook On in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Flushed with the success, the company’s progress quickly accelerated. The very next year, it began work as turnkey contractor on the 145-acre mixed development of Taman Mas Sepang in Selangor and has since, never looked back.

For more details, visit www.masteron.com.my or call 03-8068 1977 or 016-2010572.

Source: iProperty

Trinity Group Clears The Air Over Talam's Name Change

Trinity Group Sdn Bhd has clarified that the company, its associates, directors and shareholders are not in any way associated with Trinity Corporation Bhd (formerly known as Talam Corporation Bhd) or any of its subsidiary companies.

In a statement today, its managing director Datuk Neoh Soo Keat said Bursa Malaysia's Aug 18 announcement regarding Talam Corporation's name change to Trinity Corporation has caused a lot of confusion among the company's customers, business partners, shareholders and the public.

He said unfortunately, many of the reports incorrectly associated Trinity Group to Trinity Corporation and/or Talam Corporation, which resulted in a number of enquiries seeking clarification on the matter.

"We wish to inform our stakeholders, customers and the public that Trinity Group, its associated companies, directors and shareholders are not associated in any way with Trinity Corporation," he said.

Trinity Group, established in 2004, is an integrated boutique developer located in Puchong and has earned its reputation in the property fraternity with an established track record of quality products and services, he said.

"Some of its key projects to date include The Heron serviced apartments, 19 Residency zero-lot bungalows and the Zest serviced apartments," he said.

Source: Bernama

SAVE

SAVE or Sustainability Achieved via Energy Efficiency, is a programme aimed to improve energy efficiency in Malaysia through five initiatives.

The first initiative is to stimulate sales of energy-efficient appliances by providing rebates for refrigerators, air-conditioners and chillers to qualified consumers.

Under the initiative, qualified consumers who purchase electrical appliances that have five-star will be given a rebate up RM200.

For a start, the rebates would be for refrigerators and freezers for the domestic sector and chillers for businesses. RM200 will be given to a new refrigerator and RM100 for an air-conditioner.

The rebates would be given at the point of sale and the retailers would then claim the amount from the Government.

This government-funded initiative is part of Economic Transformation Programme,(ETP) and it is headed by the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (MEGTW), Government expected to announce the rebate on 7th July and it will cost the government RM50.2 million in 2011.

SAVE will be implemented through the collaboration between the Ministry and utility companies, Tenaga Nasional Bhd, Sarawak Electricity Bhd and Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd as well as the participating appliance manufacturing companies.

Refer to PEMANDU webpage for more information.

Highway To Link Kinrara, Serdang and Putrajaya

A highway linking Kinrara, Serdang and Putrajaya with seven interchanges, is in the pipeline.

The 17km Serdang-Kinrara-Putrajaya Expressway (Skip) will have three main toll plazas and two on the ramps.

The highway, which starts near the Giant Hypermarket in BK 5a in Puchong, will pass by the Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve and head towards Taman Lestari Perdana. From this point, the highway will be split into two directions.

The first will go through Taman Putra Permai and eventually connect the South Klang Valley Expressway.

The second will connect Taman Universiti Indah and Sri Sedang and then link to the Besraya Highway.Its concessionaire and the Malaysian Highway Authority briefed the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) last week.

MPSJ councillor Ng Sze Han said the council welcomed the project that would reduce traffic jam in Jalan Besar, Serdang, and part of Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP) in front of the IOI Mall in Puchong.

“Motorists from the Sunway toll plaza on the LDP can get into Skip near the Giant Hypermarket in Puchong, to head towards Putrajaya and Cyberjaya.

“According to the traffic impact assessment, the highway will ease the congestion on the LDP in front of IOI Mall,” he said.

Also in the pipeline is the Kinrara Damansara Expressway, linking Kinrara and Pusat Bandar Damansara, which will further reduce congestion on the LDP.

He added that the Skip concessionaire presented three alignment options and the council would most likely choose the one which would least affect private properties, schools and religious sites.

“We have also voiced our concern regarding the stretch of Skip near the Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve.

“We requested them to minimise the impact on the ecology by going along the forest border,” he said.

Details on the concession period and toll fare are not available yet.

“The construction of the highway will start at the end of next year and is expected to be completed in 2016,” Ng said.

Source: The Star

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Casa Tropika Puchong

Looking for a home that gives you space to grow and explore yet keeps you safe and secure? Casa Tropika @ Puchong offers such a sanctuary where you and the whole family would love to spend the spring time of your life in

Peace of Mind, Space to Unwind

This 520-unit condominium, spread over three blocks, has a four-tier security system - comprising intercom, security guard services, CCTV surveillance and access card - to safeguard what’s most important to you.

The three-bedroom units come in three main designs, each with tasteful and quality finishing, functional space, and practical layouts for your comfort and convenience. Ranging from 1,006 to 1,260 sq ft, the condos are priced from RM270,000 to RM370,000, truly good value for your money.

A plethora of modern and contemporary facilities welcome you home after a long day at work — from swimming pools to the fitness gym, the yoga zone to the amphitheatre. Have friends over for an alfresco BBQ or a game of tennis, or get to know your neighbours over some tai chi or basketball. Play pool and billiards or sing the night away in the karaoke room ... you’ll never complain of being bored again. The many relaxing cabanas, seating pavilions and reflexology paths lets you get away from it all without leaving your home.

Even the kids will have more than enough to keep them occupied as they roam and play freely. There’s a wading pool, an indoor children play area, a computer and reading area, a recreational robotic room and a recreational art room!

Convenience at Your Doorstep

This 99-year-lease development sits on a strategically located 4.98 acres in Puchong, Selangor, a five-minute drive to Bandar Puteri Puchong. Casa Tropika is close to eight schools, including SJK (C) Han Ming, three major hypermarkets and a major shopping mall, IOI Mall, in the vicinity. It is easily accessible to the rest of the Klang Valley, such as Subang Jaya and Petaling Jaya, and the Kuala Lumpur city centre, via a number of major thoroughfares and highways.

Adjacent to Casa Tropika is 12 units of three-storey shop offices, by the same developer, TSI Property Development Sdn Bhd. It has been earmarked for a One-stop Academic City, where young children can learn, play and grow. The planned hub is expected to house child care, kindergarten and tuition centres as well as offer classes such as music, dance, languages, art and crafts, speech and drama, and mental arithmetic, among others.

The TSI Group seeks to position itself as a creator of caring and distinctive lifestyles. Its property portfolio includes the largest wholesale plaza in Malaysia, GM Klang; serviced condomiums and shops at D’Alamanda @ Pudu Impian, Kuala Lumpur; hybrid shop offices, shophouses, bungalows, three-storey link homes and apartments in Cheras; the 20-storey Plaza GM in Kuala Lumpur; as well as terrace houses and shops in Sg Karang, Kuantan.

So whether you’re looking for a place to call home for your young family, or more space to yourself, or a gold-mine investment, Casa Tropika is the answer. Check it out now and enjoy an attractive early bird discount.

For more info, please contact 012-203 6064 / 016-228 8661 or check out http://www.casatropika.com.my/.

Source: iProperty

How To Use Experts -- And When Not To

Millennia City Puchong

Property developer Millennium Land Sdn Bhd plans to build a integrated commercial complex worth RM1.5bil in gross develoment value called Millennia City in Puchong.

Millennium Land executive director Benjamin Tan said the Millennia City would be built on a 40.46ha and would comprise of M Square, a 380,000 sq ft self-enclosed six-storey shopping mall. The proposed development will be linked to the Hilton Garden Inn and a 2.1 million sq ft Street Mall.

“Upon completion, the Street Mall, comprising 13 blocks of six-storey retail and office units, will be the country’s largest alfresco mall and the commercial heartbeat of Puchong,” he said at the signing of management agreement with Hilton Worldwide yesterday.

M Square will feature a 1,200-seat convention hall offering facilities and services for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions segment. Construction of the complex is due to begin this year.

Tan said the company planned to also include high-rise condominiums in the project.

He said Puchong was one of the fastest growing districts in terms of growth especially in three key areas – population, monthly household income and commercialisation, adding that the percentage of households in Puchong that earn incomes between RM7,000 and RM20,000 have risen from 3% to 87%.

Meanwhile, Tan said the agreement entailed the development of Hilton Garden Inn which will offer affordable accommodation to mid-market business and leisure travelers. “There has been a sharp increase in demand in recent years for mid-market hotels in Puchong.”

Source: The Star

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Naza TTDI Sdn Bhd, the property development arm of Naza Group, plans to launch 18 new projects this year with a combined gross development value (GDV) of RM1.6 billion.

Naza TTDI chairman SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin said the launches are part of its long-term plan to become one of Malaysia's top 10 property companies in the next three years.

"We also plan to launch our projects outside of the Klang Valley and make our maiden venture overseas such as in Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and China," Nasarudin said at a briefing on its financial performance in 2010 and outlook this year in Shah Alam, Selangor, yesterday.

Group managing director SM Faliq SM Nasimuddin said the new projects are expected to increase Naza TTDI's net profit in 2011 by 22 per cent to RM100 million from RM82 million in 2010.

Group turnover this year is targeted to hit RM1 billion, up 57.5 per cent from RM635 million in 2010.

Faliq added that the company hopes to rake in a net profit of RM267 million and a turnover of RM2.2 billion by 2015.

"In future, we hope to form joint ventures or embark on merger and acquisition plans with companies that have strategic assets and landbanks as part of our expansion plan at home and abroad," said Nasarudin.

He said the company aims to boost its landbank to over 200ha in the next two years from 161ha currently.

The project launches this year will comprise both residential and commercial developments such as TTDI Grove in Kajang, TTDI Alam Impian in Shah Alam, TTDI Dualis in Puchong, as well as a 35-storey tower in Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur.

The company has also formed an associate construction company, Naza TTDI Construction, as it feels it is the right time to start diversifying and entering the construction business.

Naza TTDI Construction will complement Naza TTDI's business, offering complete construction services in the fields of building, civil engineering and infrastructure works.

On its RM650 million Matrade International Exhibition Centre, Nasarudin said piling works are ongoing and it will call the media for an update in June.

He added the company has no plans to go for a listing yet but may do so in the future, should the need to raise funds arise, coupled with right stock market conditions.

Established 37 years ago, the Naza Group, which also has operations in automotive, hotels and food, has completed more than 14,000 residential and commercial units, including in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Petaling Jaya, Section 13 Shah Alam and the Platinum Park in Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

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Source: Business Times

Rela Launches Patrolling Unit In Taman Puchong Utama

Rela launched its patrolling unit at Taman Puchong Utama in Puchong recently.

Five members in the group will patrol on motorcycles or walk from 10pm to 2am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

According to Petaling district Rela chief Lt Col (Rela) Md Fuad Ahamad, the Rela members patrolled the area round the clock during the recent Chinese New Year holidays.

“The patrolling by Rela is the first to be held in Puchong area,’’ said Md Fuad, during the launch at the Residents’ Committee cabin.

Also present were Subang Jaya Municipal Council councillor Michael Tamil, Petaling district Rela platoon chiefs Selvam Benjamin and Panir Muthusamy.

Md Fuad explained that besides Puchong, six areas — Taman Medan, Seri Kembangan, Putra Heights, Sungai Buloh, Kota Damansara and Shah Alam — under the Petaling district had Rela members patrolling the area.

He urged Rela volunteers in Taman Puchong Utama to gain the public’s confidence and not intimidate them by showing handcuffs.

“We must do our work with dignity, be disciplined, friendly, punctual and willing to lend a helping hand to the public,’’ said Md Fuad.

Michael said residents in the area had been complaining about the influx of foreigners and petty crime.

“We hope the patrolling by Rela would deter thefts and reduce crime in the area,’’ he said.

Source: The Star

Free & Easy Ride Around Puchong

Residents of Puchong have a reason to rejoice as IOI Properties Bhd launched its free shuttle bus service recently.

The bus service would be available for IOI Privilege Card holders and would travel from residential areas to commercial hubs such as IOI Mall, IOI Boulevard, Bandar Puteri Puchong and Giant Hypermarket.

Present at the launch were IOI Properties executive director Datuk David Tan, Kinrara assemblyman Teresa Kok and Subang Jaya municipal (MPSJ) councillor Pooi Weng Keong, as well as representatives from residents associations in Puchong. 

“With this shuttle bus service, we hope not only to provide a convenient mode of transport for residents, but also reduce air pollution and work towards a greener township,” said Tan.

He said that they would be monitoring the bus service for a month before deciding if they will increase the number of buses.

“If the response is good, we will also be implementing a GPS Tracking System whereby residents can track the bus.

“This would be convenient as they wouldn’t need to wait around at the bus stops until the bus arrives,” he said.

He added that all residents and home owners within the township were eligible for the privilege card for free.

Meanwhile, Kok said that the shuttle bus service was a good move by the developers.

“Hopefully it can help resolve traffic jams in our community.” she said.

She also expressed hope that the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) would emulate the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), to provide community buses to ease traffic woes.

Besides launching the shuttle bus service, Tan also launched the ONE-IOI Net, which is a township-wide, high-speed intranet connecting all residents and business communities within the township.

The service would help businesses promote their products and services to residents, as well as provide first hand information on IOI Mall merchants.

The free shuttle bus service will run from 9.30am to 6.30pm, from Tuesdays to Sundays. Route time would take approximately 40 minutes.

The eye-catching green and yellow bus which features a bumblebee design, had been running since Feb 1 as part of an awareness exercise.

Those interested to apply for the privilege card may do so at the IOI Sales Galleria in Bandar Puteri Puchong or IOI Mall.

A Boon For Puchong Folks

Residents of Puchong now need not travel all the way to Putrajaya to apply or renew their passports. 

The National Registration Department has opened an Immigration counter with six officers to attend to the passport needs of residents in Puchong, a growing township with a population of over 300,000 people.

Seven months ago the government annnonced a pilot project under which counters will be opened at National Registration Departments in Puchong, Gombak and Kepong to better serve the people.

The counter was opened at the NRD in Puchong Utama on Feb 16.

Datuk Loo Yeng Peng, the special officer to Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, visited the NRD and on behalf of the ministry handed out citizenship papers to successfull applicants.

Among the six red identity card holders who received their citizenship were Lim Kim Jiok, 69, Koh Ngai Long, 69 and Tan Kong Beng, 55.

“I am sure the people of Puchong will be happy now that they can do all their passport matters nearer home,” he told the Star shortly after handing over the citizenship papers.

He credited himself with mooting the idea to have a multi-purpose counter at NRDs under the govenment’s new administration’s People First, Performance Now concept.

“This is no just talk. Whatever the government has promised it is being realised and I am happy to be part of the new initiative,” said Loo, who is BN representative for Puchong and the municipality’s Gerakan Division chairman.

Loo also said that the Home Ministry through the NRD has set a one year maximum period for processing citizenship applications.

“A time limit for applications involving citizenship, entry permits or late registration of births, did not exist in the past but now the government has set a one year period as a guideline,” he said.

Over the past two years, the Home Ministry had processed 219,485 applications comprising 62,604 applications for citizenship, entry permit appeal (18,162) and late registration of births (138,719).

Source: The Star