Friday, December 24, 2010
Final Phase Of Construction For The Zest
The Library Opening @ IOI Boulevard!
Same great concept, same great deals, another great location
The world's noisiest Library opening January 2011 at IOI Boulevard Puchong
- Nightly performances by sensational, award winning entertainers and bands
- A brand new, tantalizing menu just for the neighbourhood
- A new twist to the iconic concept.. come be surprised!
- Largest selection of draft beers on the tap!
Win a trip to Hong Kong / Macau!
Win a trip to Hong Kong / Macau!
Source: www.thelibrary.my
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Ramp To Ease Kinrara Bottleneck
Trinity Group Sdn Bhd and Dekon Sdn Bhd signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to launch the start of construction of the Zest @ Kinrara 9 ramp.
Present at the ceremony was Deputy Works Minister Datuk Yong Khoon Seng along with government and civic officials in an afternoon groundbreaking ceremony at the site which marks the official beginning of the RM 7 million construction.
The project is expected to be completed in August 2011.
"On behalf of the ministry, I would like to applaud Trinity Group and extend my gratitude for the realisation of this project expected to partly solve the traffic bottleneck problem in the area.
"It is good to see private companies taking responsibility to help develop the communities they operate in.
"Amenities as simple as bus stops and wider roads add significantly to the quality of life of residents in any area, and this new ramp is a big step in the right direction," Yong said.
The ramp intersecting with the Lebuhraya Bukit Jalil will be constructed to link The Zest @ Kinrara 9 will be managed by the winning bidder—Dekon Sdn Bhd under the close supervision of Trinity Group and the ministry.
Dekon has already made arrangements with teams for traffic rerouting scheme during the duration of the construction that will last for about nine months.
"With this ramp construction, road users will save an estimated 15 minutes and travel distance is reduced to 8km," said Trinity founder and managing director Datuk Neoh Soo Keat.
"As a responsible builder, Trinity aims to complete The Zest @ Kinrara 9 ramp works in nine months for the convenience of road users and members of the public.
"We ask road users and members of the public to be patient and to drive with extra care when travelling along the uneven road stretches caused by construction," he added.
The ramp is set to change the feasibility in the locality of Bandar Kinrara, whilst providing ease to the neighbouring areas such as Puchong, Jalan Kelang Lama, Bukit Jalil and eventually easing traffic in the Sungai Besi vicinity.
Source: The Star
Entertainment Outlets Set Up Shop In SetiaWalk
SP SETIA Bhd has welcomed three anchor tenants — TGV Cinemas, Celebrity Fitness and Superstar Karaoke — for their new development, Setiawalk.
Located on 8.4ha of land fronting the Damansara-Puchong Highway, Setiawalk is the final parcel of development by SP Setia Bhd in Pusat Bandar Puchong.
TGV will have nine cineplexes with seven large halls with more than 200 pax per hall and Celebrity Fitness will occupy two levels of 22,000sq ft in total while Superstar Karaoke will be occupying about 12,000sq ft.
The development, which comprises both retail blocks and service apartments, is a combination of imaginative architecture and creative landscaping making it a destination where people can live, learn, work and play.
The commercial component of the project is divided into three main zones characterised by the different tenant mix.
The active zone is targeted at children with a child development centre, play zones and children-centric products while the sanctuary zone will comprise fine dining, spa and beauty care centres.
The escape zone is ideal for relaxing with alfresco dining, cafes and bistros.
“This development stays true to SP Setia’s effort to adopt sustainability and green our projects as flowing troughout SetiaWalk is a scenic water canal that will be dotted by lush landscaping,” said Setiawalk divisional general manager Wong Tuck Wai.
Source: The Star
New Highway Links Puchong To Tropicana
A new proposed highway linking Kinrara in Puchong to the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) will be cutting across Petaling Jaya near Tropicana.
The new link, which is off the Kesas Highway cuts through Section 4, Section 8, Jalan Timur, Jalan Semangat, Rothmans roundabout, Damansara Intan and Damansara Kim.
The toll highway, expected to start construction soon, also goes along the Sprint Highway all the way to the NKVE near Tropicana area.
Traffic planning consultant Goh Bok Yen said the new link would help alleviate the traffic problems in Petaling Jaya.
Petaling Jaya badly needs roads that provide good access. It basically requires dispersal link to access the highways for ingress and digress, he said.
Goh cited as an example the NKVE which, he said, cut on the west side to Kota Damansara, Ara Damansara and Tropicana.
A few links that are mainly used are Persiaran Surian, the FAS tunnel and Tropicana.
For the entire Kota Damansara, Damansara Perdana and Mutiara Damansara, he said logically there should be another route to allow traffic out of Persiaran Surian.
Source: The Star
Friday, November 5, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
80% SetiaWalk Occupancy By Q1 2012
SP Setia Bhd expects the occupancy rate at its boutique lifestyle development project, SetiaWalk, to increase to 80 per cent from 60 per cent when it opens its doors by the first quarter of 2012.
Spanning 8.32 hectares of prime land fronting Jalan Puchong, SetiaWalk offers an eclectic mix of retail offices, serviced apartments, dining delights, a boutique hotel and entertainment centre.
SetiaWalk, with a gross development value of RM1 billion, has a gross floor area of 2.3 million sq ft and a net lettable area of 2.4 million sq ft.
"There will be more exciting things to look forward to at SetiaWalk, one of them being the proposed light rail transit station opposite our project," said its divisional general manager, Wong Tuck Wai, at the ceremony to welcome three anchor retailers of its entertainment centre.
"We welcome TGV Cinemas, Celebrity Fitness and Superstar Karaoke as our business partners," he said.
Wong said the last anchor tenant would be the Chinese restaurant chain and the name was expected to be revealed soon.
SetiaWalk targets its retail offices to open for business in April next year with the entertainment centre operational by December 2011.
Meanwhile, the company said as part of its continuing efforts to ensure the success and vibrancy of SetiaWalk, it would provide pre-leasing services to match owners of the retail offices with the right tenants.
Meanwhile, the company said as part of its continuing efforts to ensure the success and vibrancy of SetiaWalk, it would provide pre-leasing services to match owners of the retail offices with the right tenants.
"A dedicated pre-leasing team has identified a list of potential suitors and matched with the buyers to ensure an exciting tenancy mix and add value to the entire development," it said.
Superstar Karaoke's consultant-cum-operations manager, Richard Law, said the outlet at SetiaWalk would be its fourth nationwide and it would occupy about 12,000 sq ft and offer a touch screen song-selection system.
TGV Cinemas chief operating officer, Kenny Wong, said the cinema would have nine cineplexes with 1,900 seats.
Celebrity Fitness would occupy two levels of 22,000 sq ft in total, said its managing director of Malaysia Kwangho Choi.
SetiaWalk, which can be access via Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong and Persiaran Wawasan, has also managed to attract retailers such as Starbucks, BMS Organics, STADT German Cuisine, Ponytail Salon, Hock Hua Tonic, Bata and La Primavera.
Source: Bernama
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Road Connecting Taman Kinrara To Old Klang Road Opens
A 350-metre road connecting Taman Kinrara in Puchong to Taman Sri Manja in Old Klang Road is open to traffic today.
The RM13.1mil road is also connected to the Kesas highway.
The road also connects Jalan Kinrara Seksyen 3 and Taman Sri Manja, near Taman Sri Sentosa to Old Klang Road.
Yesterday, workers wers still putting the final touches on the road.
Senior Selangor state executive councillor and Kinrara assemblyman Teresa Kok said the residents from Puchong and Old Klang Road would now have an alternative route instead of using Jalan Puchong.
“For the past eight years, Puchong residents wanted this shortcut and it is now finally open to traffic.
“This road will shorten the route to their destinations for many residents,’’ said Teresa, who was present together with Kelana Jaya MP Loh Gwo-Burne.
Source: The Star
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Butik 3
Grand spaces are a luxury that’s becoming rarer in land-scarce prime locations. In Bandar Kinrara, bungalows occupying up to 11,000 sq ft land are changing the landscape. Forget about cramped terrace houses. Butik3 bungalows are for those who crave freedom with a touch of class. With space comes freedom, and these boutique bungalows allow you to indulge in all that your heart desires within that huge space you call home.
Developed by Perumahan Kinrara Berhad, a member of I & P Group Sdn Berhad, the low-density bungalow enclave offers an alternative to those seeking large land sizes in locations that are near to amenities and transportation.
A Location with Everything
Launched in 1991, Bandar Kinrara, a 1,904-acre freehold township is an ideal and all-inclusive community to bring up a family. This integrated township offers a peaceful environment with homes ranging from terrace, semi-detached to bungalows.
Upon full completion, there will be a total 13,552 units of homes with an expected population 54,208.
It is also developed around a golf course and offers its community plenty of other modern conveniences. A proud feature is its 18-hole public golf course where no membership is required - a concept that is rare, if not unique. Bandar Kinrara is the first township to have built an international cricket pitch within residential surroundings which has seen a number of international tournaments and has also become a training ground for future Malaysian cricket players.
To cater to the needs of a fast-growing population, Bandar Kinrara offers ample facilities and conveniences such as shops, a hypermarket, public fields, the Al-Ehsan mosque,a district police station and schools. In all, Bandar Kinrara is a much sought-after address owing to its strategic location and comprehensive modern amenities.
A balanced and harmonious resident mix was targeted and to avoid clutter and congestion, the number of commercial components are carefully considered so as to meet the needs of residents without excessive patronizations of those living outside the precincts. This fine balance has given rise to huge demands for the township properties, and a clear appreciation by many generations of the same family to settle down within arm’s length of each other.
Easy Accessibility
It is located between Puchong and Kuala Lumpur and is strategically interconnected to the various highways like the LDP, MRR2, NKVE and NPE, making it convenient to reach destinations like the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Putrajaya, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya and KLCC.
Vast and comforting
The elegant bungalows come in 3 designs, with lot sizes ranging from 8,013 – 10,967 sq ft, and built-ups from 3,485 – 4,360 sq ft, making them extremely spacious. You can grow a home garden with fruit trees, vegetables, flowers and perhaps a pond too!
Boasting 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, it’s yours for a minimum of RM2,091,888 to a maximum of RM3,327,888.
Expect a home of excellent design and furnishing. The niche bungalows come with plastered and painted porcelain tile and marble for wall finishes; floor finishesof porcelain, marble and timber flooring; decorative timber, timber louvre and aluminium glass doors. Coupled with plenty of space all around the bungalow, bordered by a brick wall with mild steel grille fencing and cement board planks, you have the perfect ambience to have a picnic anytime within your home.
Established Developer
I & P Group has a combined track record of over 130 years in property development. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), and was formed in May 2009 after the successful merger and rationalisation exercise between 3 companies i.e. Island & Peninsular Sdn. Berhad, Petaling Garden Sdn. Bhd. and Pelangi Sdn. Bhd. The new entity is now known as I & P Group Sdn. Berhad
The group has successfully developed several major and well-known projects, notably Bukit Damansara, Bandar Kinrara, Alam Damai, Alam Impian, Alam Sari, TemasyaGlenmarie, Bandar Baru Seri Petaling, Taman Pelangi and Taman Perling to name a few.
The union of these three property development companies, each with its own track record of experiences and achievements, has further elevated the company’s profile, delivering homes within more than 60 townships.
The group has again been recognised as one of the country’s best in property development as one of the Top 10 winners of the The Edge-Property Developers Awards for 2010. This is the seventh consecutive win for the group and at the same time its Bandar Kinrara township has been nominated as the winner of the inaugural The Edge-PEPS Value Creation Award 2010 under the residential category. Given its reputation for quality, timeliness and innovation, a large number of their developments have become landmark achievements that are emulated by other industry players.
Source: iProperty.com
Kinrara Residence By Mah Sing
Kinrara Residence is a mixed residential development comprises of Super Links, Semi-Ds and Executive Bungalows, located within the matured township of Puchong Corridor. Within the enclave of this signature development, boasts a Residence Linear Parks and a communal lifestyle living with a sleek design Clubhouse equipped with facilities such as a swimming pool, wading pool, changing rooms, gym room and a community centre for residents private enjoyment. Beyond this guarded community lies a variety of accessible conveniences from everyday amenities, school and institution, shopping and dining and much more to complete your modern living experience.
Kinrara Residence is destined to benefit immensely from the enormous potential for capital appreciation and prosperity due to its natural location next to the 3,084 acres Air Hitam Forest Reserve and is conveniently accessible to Sunway, Subang, PJ, Seri Kembangan, Cyberjaya, Putrajaya and also close proximity to KL city centre. Kinrara Residence shall be directly accessible via Bandar Kinrara’s main thoroughfares of Jalan Kinrara 6 and Persiaran Puncak Jalil. Centered between Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur, Kinrara Residence is accessible via an integrated network of trunk roads and highways comprising Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP), New Pantai Expressway (NPE), North Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS), the toll-free Puchong-Sungai Besi Highway, Old Klang Road and Middle Ring Road 2.
Unique selling point:
•Located next to Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve
•Located within a matured neighbourhood
•Private clubhouse with swimming pool, gymnasium, community centre and others
•Residence Linear Park
•Guarded community
•Modern façade design
•Practical & functional open plan layout
•Home alarm system
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Puchong Bus Hub Ready For Residents
After six months, residents in Puchong Utama will finally be able to enjoy a more comfortable and safe bus stop by early next month.
The bus hub, complete with a station master office, a sheltered waiting area, public phones and stalls will be able to accommodate up to five buses at any one time.
Construction commenced in February and was expected to be completed by August, but was delayed for a few months. Despite the problems, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd was able to complete the project.
Making cleanliness and safety a top priority, Prasarana provided some 10 rubbish bins and built safety dividers on both sides of the waiting area. A comfortable rest area for bus drivers was also incorporated.
In June, The Malay Mail had reported the inconvenience and troubles faced by residents of Puchong Utama due to the lack of this basic amenity in the area. The previous make-shift bus stop had used a canopy which barely served as shelter against sun and rain while the area itself was inconveniently located across a wide drain, requiring commuters to jump across whenever a bus arrived.
A resident and regular commuter, Imran Rashid, 23, said: "I am glad there will finally be a proper and safe bus stop for residents to use, especially school-going children.
"I hope residents will make proper use of the new bus hub and help maintain its cleanliness."
A stall-owner at the old bus stop, Amir Hamzah, 34, said: "I am happy there is also a place for us to do business at the new bus hub, which is bigger and more comfortable.
"Despite the delay, I am thankful to Prasarana. This shows the company is not only interested in making money, but have their customer's best interests at heart."
A Prasarana spokesman told The Paper That Cares: "This bus hub is another initiative from Prasarana to provide for the the comfort and safety of the public.
Source: The Malay Mail
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
New Proton Inspira
Proton Holdings Bhd has unveiled an all new mid-sized four door Sedan, "Inspira", with a starting price of RM79,888 and it is not a replacement model for Waja.
"Waja is being discontinued. This is not a replacement," group managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir said on Thursday, Oct 14 at the soft launch of the latest edition of Proton's family.
He said the new model clearly demonstrated the many ways to come out with a good car and a result of Proton's long-term relationship with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC).
The collaboration with MMC to come up with the Inspira enabled Proton to save a lot of funds and time, he said.
"It's cheaper from the company's point of view," he said, adding that it would cost up to RM700 million to develop a completely new car. "It's a win-win collaboration of Proton and MMC," he said.
Booking started Thursday with a minimum fee of RM1,000. Those who book the car from now until Nov 15 will get a free two-year service or first 50,000km. The service package includes free labor charges and service parts worth RM1,658 in total for the car that will be launched on Nov 10.
Proton offers continuously variable transmission (CVT) with intelligent and innovation vehicle electronic control system (INVECS-III) in a variant of the Inspira.
Among practical features customers stand to gain from include auto cruise, automatic light and rain sensors, welcome and coming home light system, fully automatic air conditioning system with climate control system for both front and rear occupants, and all round airbags for passengers' safety.
Proton aims to sell 1,600 units of the Inspira a month.
"The market for the C-Segment cars is about 5,000-6,000 units a month. So, we are looking at 1,600 a month as it is value for money," Syed Zainal said.
He said the company also aimed to export the Inspira, "but we will first ensure the stability of production first.
"Inspira comes in white, black, silver and red.
Source: Bernama & http://www.paultan.org/
Friday, September 24, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Carrefour Expansion Still On
Carrefour Malaysia is going ahead with the expansion of operations with the opening of two new branches in Selangor, despite news that the French retail giant is to exit its Southeast Asia business.
Carrefour Malaysia chairman, Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Shamsudin said, the two new hypermarkets are in Puchong Utama and Seksyen 23, Shah Alam.
Asked if sales had been affected by news of Carrefour's divestment, he said there had been no impact to date as the hypermarket had many loyal customers.
Apart from Malaysia,Carrefour, the world's second-biggest retailer is also said to be selling off its business in Singapore and Thailand.
Carrefour today received the Halal Certification Malaysia (SHM)for its important meat, salad bar and bakery sections from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim).
"We are not targeting any increase in sales through the halal certification but it is being undertaken as an appreciation for our loyal customers," Abdul Aziz said.
With the SHM, Carrefour becomes the first hypermarket to offer fully halal products at the three sections.
Information kiosks (I-Kiosks) are also available for customers to check the status of products being sold.
The project which began at Carrefour Putrajaya will be expanded to other branches throughout the country and will not be restricted to just the three sections but to all others.
Meanwhile, Carrefour also plans to increase the sales of food products from Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)to 11 per cent in 2011 compared to 10 per cent this year.
Source: Bernama
Friday, September 10, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
The Treez
Seamlessly merging organic and geometric, green features and modest architecture into you living, every detail at The Treez is there to express a unique vision - commit to the green world for a better living environment.
The Treez's architecture design evokes the spirit of simplistic elegance, yet uncompromised in its resources management and general environmental approriateness of the building structure.
Being the first Green Residential Building in the southern KL, The Treez is a fine example of how a living space balances both green features and modest architecture, making it a palatial realm of peace and rest. It is the place that you call it home.
The Treez-Jalil Residence @ Bukit Jalil is designed to be an environmentally-friendly green residential building based on the GBI Accreditation Panel (GBIAP) of Malaysia's 6 Stringent criteria:
The Treez's architecture design evokes the spirit of simplistic elegance, yet uncompromised in its resources management and general environmental approriateness of the building structure.
Being the first Green Residential Building in the southern KL, The Treez is a fine example of how a living space balances both green features and modest architecture, making it a palatial realm of peace and rest. It is the place that you call it home.
The Treez-Jalil Residence @ Bukit Jalil is designed to be an environmentally-friendly green residential building based on the GBI Accreditation Panel (GBIAP) of Malaysia's 6 Stringent criteria:
•Sustainable Site Planning and Management
•Indoor Environmental Quality
•Materials and Resources
•Energy Efficiency
•Water Efficiency
•Innovation
Great Accessibility
Bukit Jalil Highway, Kesas highway, LDP and Maju Express(MEX) Highway
Minutes to the 2 existing LRT stations and a bus terminal as well as a proposed STAR LRT Station
•15 minutes to KL, Cheras & PJ
•5 minutes to Puchong
•35 minutes to KLIA
For more information please contact : +6012-918 6661 / +6019-268 8661
Source: iProperty
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The Sanderson
Hot Spot Location
To the more discerning, Seri Kembangan is emerging as an exciting real estate scene due to its proximity to Puchong, Cyberjaya, Bukit Jalil, Serdang and the Mines. Set to be one of the most up and coming hot spots within the Klang Valley, The Sanderson aims to introduce a fresh new concept in quality living to the residents within the area.
Located only 20 minutes away by road to KL city centre, easy accessibility to major highways such as the Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya), Lebuhraya Sistem Lingkaran Kajang (SILK Highway), KL-Seremban Highway and Bukit Jalil Highway make this location increasingly sought-after by property buyers and investors alike.
‘Green’ and Low-density
Inspired by the lush landscapes surrounding the development, Newfields Property will be launching an exclusive, private enclave called The Sanderson. This comprises low and high-rise condominiums on eight acres of prime, freehold land.
Located just south of Technology Park Malaysia in the thriving township of Bukit Serdang, The Sanderson offers 376 modern homes that have been designed to provide residents with the comforts of ‘Green Living’ & ‘Modern Rustic Luxury’. This concept drives the overall development of The Sanderson. It’s where modern and sleek architecture is complemented with lush greenery; where balconies overlook sprawling tree tops. Located on elevated land, this unique development also boasts 2-acres of Landscaped Linear Park, perfect for family time and residents to gather.
To reduce the impact to the environment, this project has included environment-friendly features such as the provision of recycling bins and harvesting of rainwater to be used to maintain the lush landscaping.
A gated and guarded development, the entire area has 24-hour security surveillance and utilizes smart access card system for individual blocks, as well as at the lift lobby at every car park floor.
State-of-the-art facilities are designed to encourage a sense of community and make residents feel truly at home. One of them, the clubhouse, is equipped with a gym and yoga area, a café, mini-market, laundry services, and children’s nursery.
To fully maximize the fun of being outdoors, there is a swimming and wading pool, BBQ area, jogging and bicycle tracks, viewing deck, reflexology path and rooftop/sky gardens for the residents’ enjoyment.
Affordable Luxury
To maintain exclusivity, the developer has limited the number of homes to 47 units per acre. This ensures sufficient space for each unit’s privacy and comfort.
Block A, comprising of 134 units, is designed for families and has larger sizes of between 1,480 and 1,550 sq ft. The typical space configuration is 3 + 1 room plus 3 bathrooms and each unit comes with 2 covered car parks. The 19-storey block has 8 units per floor and is serviced by 3 lifts.
Comprising of 112 units, Block B has smaller units of about 900 sq ft that single working individuals or young couples may appreciate. Typical unit in the 16 storey block comprises of 3 rooms and 2 baths, with each floor limited to 8 units.
Designed for those who demand more privacy and exclusivity, the low-rise Block C has 130 units sitting on elevated land filled with lush greenery. Each 5-storey block has a maximum of 10 units with one lift servicing 2 units per floor. Ground floor units have a gated private garden leading directly to a Linear Park. The 3 +1 room + 3 bath are contained within unit sizes of between 1,400 sq ft (typical) – 1,600 sq ft (penthouse).
Founded in 2004, Newfields Property Management Sdn Bhd established its reputation with the launch of its maiden project – Puchong Gateway in 2007. Phase 1 of the 52-acre integrated commercial hub was completely sold out. Continuing on from its success, Phase 2 of the project [Gateway Square] was launched early 2010, which saw all 66 units of shop offices launched fully sold within 6 months of its launch. This project is located just next to the LDP in Southern Puchong.
For more information, Call 03 – 2031 2888 / 010 – 2211 898 or visit our website http://www.thesanderson.com.my/ / http://www.newfields.com.my/
Source: iProperty
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Dream Home A Reality Via EPF
EPF members will be able to use their future and current savings to apply for a larger housing loan beginning Sunday.
EPF chief executive officer Tan Sri Azlan Zainol said the Flexible Housing Withdrawal facility is designed to give those who qualified greater purchasing power.
“Members will now have a chance to realise their dream of a better home for their families via increased home loan eligibility.
“What’s more, Flexible Housing Withdrawal does not in any way affect a member’s retirement savings as the sum that has been set aside under this facility will continue to earn yearly dividends paid by EPF,” he said in a statement here yesterday.
He said members could transfer part of their savings under Account 2, which is utilised to buy a house or reduce a housing loan, to the Flexible Housing Withdrawal account, followed by a monthly transfer of a specified amount of contribution.
“Savings that have been set aside under the facility cannot be withdrawn or utilised for any other pre-retirement withdrawals, such as Housing, Education or Medical before the end of its term.
“However, members can still utilise the remaining savings in Account 2 for other pre-retirement withdrawals,” he said.
Azlan said the facility was in support of the Government’s objective to enhance the quality of life of the rakyat in the spirit of 1Malaysia.
“To date, Maybank and Public Bank have confirmed their participation in the facility and we expect more banks to follow suit,” he said.
Under the facility, EPF members, who have not withdrawn their savings under Account 2 to purchase a house or reduce a housing loan, can apply for their current and future savings to be taken into consideration when applying for a housing loan with a financial institution.
The facility was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak when tabling the Budget last year.
Azlan said the facility was available to EPF members below the age of 54 and must be applied together with their application for a withdrawal to purchase or build a house or reduce a housing loan.
Each application is to be submitted by the EPF member to the financial institution from which he is obtaining the loan.
All application forms would then be submitted to EPF by the banks.
Those who wish to cancel the Flexible Housing Withdrawal facility can only do so after a year from its commencement date and upon consent from the respective financial institution.
For more information, visit the nearest EPF branch, contact its call centre 03-8922 6000 or go to myEPF website at http://www.kwsp.gov.my/.
Source: The Star
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Angling Competition In Puchong On Aug 8
Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) Fishing Carnival 2010 will be held on Aug 8 at Taman Tasik Puchong Perdana.
With cash prizes amounting to RM6,250, the carnival will start at 8am with the fishing competition.
Myriad fun activities, such as colouring contest, duck-catching competition, kayak race, magic show, self defence demonstration and more are scheduled throughout the day until 6pm.
Entry fees for the fishing competition is RM40 per fishing rod (free T-shirt) and RM60 for two rods (free T-shirt and cap).
Entry forms can be obtained at Puchong Indah multi purpose hall.
For details, visit http://mpsj.gov.my/ or call 03-8063 2410 / 03- 8026 3186.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Philippe Starck Designs His 1st Shower-Toilet Seat
Philippe Starck is no newcomer to the world of personal hygiene and care. He first got involved with the bathroom and cleansing arena in year 1994 when he joined forces with Duravit, the German manufacturer of bathroom and wellness products. The resulting “Edition 1” is a highlight of modern bathroom culture and has long since become a classic. With the Starck 2 (1998) and Starck 3 (2002) ranges, Starck and Duravit set new standards in terms of affordability by offering outstanding design at prices that had previously been the preserve of faceless, no-name products. So all that remained was to create a range for the luxury segment, and Starck did just that in year 2004. Drawing on abundant resources, always seeking things as yet unforeseen, he designed the Starck X range.
From the simple towel holder to the luxury whirl tub – all the bathroom furnishings bear Starck’s signature at different price levels. Always searching for new design dimensions, he is now combining his vision of “good design” with a new level of comfort for Europe in terms of hygiene and purity. On May 26, 2010, the designer presented his first shower-toilet seat, the SensoWash Starck, in Shanghai.
Sophisticated symbiosis of WC and bidet
His interpretation of “good design” resulted in a shower-toilet seat with an unusually flat and slim line design that curves gently up into the wall and that finishes in an elegant silver-coloured panel. To ensure the continuous flow of the clear lines, the technical components have been miniaturised so the entire technology fits between the ceramic body and the seat. It’s only when you actually look inside the WC that you see the stainless steel spray wand that is part of the bidet function.
There are three different types of wash to choose from:
• The Ladywash uses a water jet for a particularly gentle wash that is specially designed to meet the needs of female users.
• The Rearwash leaves you feeling fresh and clean.
• The Comfortwash offers a more attentive wash that cleanses with the forward and backward movement of the spray wand or with a pulsating water jet.
Water temperature, water volume and spray wand position can all be individually adjusted. After feeling clean and fresh, the next stage is the warm, drying air. The spray wand and nozzles are cleaned automatically before and after each use. As a preventative measure, both the stainless steel spray wand and the WC seat have anti-microbial properties. The entire unit can be easily removed for cleaning.
Starck attached particular importance to the design of the wireless, intuitive remote control, which can be used to operate all functions, ranging from the Comfortwash to the Warm Air Dryer.
The remote control as a design element
A silver-coloured, elegant cuboid no bigger than your hand, the remote control becomes a design element in everyday use. Thanks to a membrane keypad, the keys are extremely flat and feel pleasant to the touch. The three-dimensional alignment of the remote control enables a logical layout of the keys that, thanks to clear symbols, are operated intuitively – when selected, the symbols are briefly illuminated. The remote control can be used to open and close the lid of the WC at the push of a button.
The seat itself is heated and the temperature can be individually controlled; a sensor makes sure that it doesn’t get too hot. Once you’ve taken a seat, you can select the desired wash function or dryer by remote control. Use the arrow keys to change the position of the spray arm. Water pressure and dryer, seat and water temperature can be individually adjusted via the +/- keys. However, to facilitate things even more, personal preferences can be stored in two profiles, which can then be selected at a later date. There is also a central stop key to interrupt all functions. When the remote control is no longer needed, it can be returned to the cradle with magnetic holder where it is stored neatly until the next use.
The SensoWash (L-R): With the remote control, one can open and close the lid of the WC; The LED night-light function; When the remote control is no longer needed, it can be returned to the cradle with magnetic holder where it is stored.
Safety and power saving mode
Duravit paid particular attention to safety. An LED night-light function provides the necessary orientation without waking the body fully from sleep. In addition, the shower-toilet seat has a child safety feature which prevents unwanted splashing.
There is a sensor integrated in the seat that only allows the function to be used when it recognises a “real” user. Temperature sensors for water, water heating and the Warm Air Dryer offer triple protection. The electronics are waterproof-moulded and so are completely safe. An in-built fuse offers protection in the event of any electrical problems. SensoWash Starck also includes a standby mode and a power-saving mode.
Source: Star Property
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