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Steelcase Picks Puchong For Global Service Center

Steelcase Inc, an office furniture maker and designer from the U.S., has chosen Malaysia as its first Global Shared Services (GSS) center, local media reported on Saturday. The multi-million dollar center in Kuala Lumpur is one of Steelcase's largest investments in Asia Pacific, company executives said. GSS-KL will serve Steelcase's offices and customers globally through the centralization of resources including its data and innovation centers as well as finance, information technology (IT), administration and sales communications services. Malaysia's centralized location within Asia, along with its good IT and telecommunication infrastructure were major factors for the selection, Steelcase president and chief executive officer Jim Hackett said. The availability of a deep pool of talented, skilled workers with strong English capabilities was crucial too, Hackett said at the opening of GSS-KL on Friday. The center will employ 140 people initially, with another 100 expected to be added in the near future, the New Straits Times reported. Steelcase, founded in 1912, has a fiscal 2008 revenue of 3.5 billion U.S. dollars and manufacturing facilities in 35 locations worldwide including one in Malaysia. The Malaysian factory in Puchong, central Selangor state, is one of the company's three major facilities. The other two are in Kyoto, Japan and Shenzhen, China. The bulk of the Puchong factory's output is shipped to markets in Asia Pacific, Hackett said. Steelcase's business in Asia Pacific has grown faster than anywhere else in the world, he said, adding that some 35 percent of its sales are generated outside the U.S. The share for office furniture market in Asia, Hackett said, is fragmented as there are more than 2,000 manufacturers competing in the region.

Source: xinhuanet

U'Senesis Puchong

Offerings for the Modern Mixed Community

With its well thought-out facilities and great location, Taman Damai Utama’s integrated offerings make an attractive home and business hub for the modern community.

Fresh from the success of its D’Eleganza homes in Cheras, developer Medan Damai Sdn Bhd scores again with Taman Damai Utama in Puchong Kinrara. Launched in stages from last year, this 99-year leasehold mixed development will contain approximately 3,800 units of residential and commercial properties upon completion.

The hallmark offerings of this 830-acre, RM230 million development are the U’Senesis terrace homes and U’Center Point shop offices, geared towards the need of contemporary home-owners, families and business residents. Proposed future launches consist of two- and 2½-storey terrace houses; low-cost, mid-low cost and medium-cost apartments; semi-detached homes and bungalow houses.

Well Equipped and In Demand

U’Senesis offers 80 beautiful 2½-storey terrace homes, after completely selling out its two-storey homes. These spacious units come with built-up areas ranging from 2,612 sq ft to 2,728 sq ft, over a lot size of 22ft x 75ft. The homes are tagged from RM428,990, with a seven per cent discount for Bumiputras.

U’Senesis homes feature a column–free frontage allowing two cars to park side by side, homogeneous tiles in the car porch and a five-ft wall with M.S. railing fencing. The interior features full-height wall tiling in the kitchen and bathroom, as well as dedicated air-conditioner compressor spaces to avoid distracting from the stylish contemporary façade. The master bathroom comes with a shower screen and vanity top, with water-heater points and air-conditioner points in the bedrooms. Launched in November 2007, U’Senesis is scheduled for completion in November this year.

Contemporary Commercial Hub

U' Center Point offers 124 units of two- and three-storey shop offices, with a floor size of 22ft x 70ft. The two-storey shop offices are available from RM628,990, while the three-storey units are available from RM898,990. Bumiputras enjoy a 10% discount.

This modern business development features strategic designated signage space and main road frontage for ample visibility, as well as plentiful car-parks, a wide internal road and ample back land for loading/unloading. The spacious walkway and column-free structure create a sense of openness, while the provision of two toilets adds to the convenient facilities here. Launched in August 2007, U’ Center Point is scheduled for completion in January 2009.

Solid, Wide-Ranging Experience

Developer Medan Damai Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of Mahajaya Bhd. Founded in the early 1970s as a major earthworks, civil engineering and building contractor, Mahajaya transformed into a well-diversified group involved in property development, constructions, trading and manufacturing. The Group now offers quality and affordable residential properties at strategic locations. Current projects the D’Eleganza and Damai Gayana Semi-Ds and bungalows in Bandar Damai Perdana 2 as well as Taman Alam Indah in Shah Alam.

Plentiful Amenities and Extensive Road Networks

Taman Damai Utama is surrounded by established amenities, including the Bukit Jalil Golf Club and Bandar Kinrara Golf Club; primary and secondary schools; petrol kiosks, a food court, eateries and a 7-Eleven, as well as a Giant hypermarket and Jusco shopping centre. Residents can also look forward to a proposed LRT station at Bukit Jalil and an upcoming Subang Jaya administration police station.

Located about 20km southwest of Kuala Lumpur, Taman Damai Utama is easily accessible via the Sungai Besi-Puchong Expressway, Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP), KESAS Highway and Jalan Puchong. It can also be reached via Jalan Klang Lama, Jalan Puchong, Jalan Kinrara 1, Jalan Kinrara 6 and the KL-Seremban Highway to KL city centre. With its vast road/highway networks, it is also within easy reach of Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, Serdang, Equine Park, USJ and Shah Alam.

U’Senesis and U’ Center Point are still available at attractive prices, but selling out fast! Take action NOW to enjoy free SPA and loan legal fees (panel solicitors only). For more information, call the Sales Office at 03-80629211 or visit http://www.mahajaya.com/.

Source: iProperty.com

Enjoying Life

Bareno designs bathroom equipment and supplies the construction industry with a range of high quality bathroom and kitchen fixtures.

The 4,000sq ft showroom in Puchong displays the Bareno full range of taps, mixers for basin and kitchen sink, rain shower, hand bidet, bathroom accessories, Jacuzzi, bathtub, steambath, sanitary wares, kitchen sinks, cooker hood, hob, oven, pump, and stainless steel products, among others.

Kitchen sinks, for example, come in various sizes and range from contemporary square types to traditional big bowl types made of 304 stainless steel and they come with 10 years warranty.

For bathtub and Jacuzzi lovers, the special pearl white finishing is patented and about the only one in the market. It provides for a more elegant sensation.

Every series of Bareno tap fittings are available as a complete set, allowing you to re-create and personalise your bathroom space.

Link Road Finally Opens

The missing link between Puchong Hartamas and Bandar Puteri Puchong has been opened to motorists after a delay of four months.

The 300m link, initiated by the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) to connect the two residential areas, was to be opened in June. It was delayed because of to several reasons, including technical.

“Now that the road is open, motorists can have shorter access to the main road, especially the Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong (LDP).

“It also provides an easier access to residents from Puchong Hartamas and Bandar Puteri Puchong,” said Kinrara assemblyman Teresa Kok during the road’s official opening on Saturday.

Present at the event were Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo and MPSJ president Datuk Adnan Mohd Ikhsan.

Teresa said the road provided an alternative for motorists plying the area and hoped it would reduce the congestion.

Also, Teresa said the authority was doing its best to ensure residents had the road access they wanted, including missing links in their areas.

She said there were several areas left unconnected due to various reasons.

“One of the main reasons is that the parties involved can’t seem to reach an agreement on the construction of the links.

“Sometimes, it involves developers of the affected developments and neighbouring local authorities, which makes the matter complicated,” she said.

She urged residents affected by the situation to continue putting pressure on authorities to push for projects.
“Everyone has to put in a concerted effort to get the projects going,” she said.

Source: The Star

New Highway In The Pipeline

The Government is studying a proposal for an alternative highway to the Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP), which has now reached full traffic capacity.

Works Minister Datuk Mohd Zin Mohamed said traffic congestion at certain places along the highway such as the Sunway and the Sg Penchala tolls was “now at a very bad stage.”

“The traffic jam at these two tolls are categorised at Level E, which means it is very bad. The proposal for an alternative highway was submitted by Projek Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan. The proposal is being studied by the Economic Planning Unit,” said Zin.

“This alternative highway will give road users more choices and help to reduce congestion along the LDP. That highway has a traffic capacity of 120,000 cars each day.

“In many places, the current traffic volume is up to the brim,” he told reporters after opening the Sepang Pemuda, Wanita and Puteri Umno meetings in Sepang yesterday.

Zin said he had also directed the Malaysian Highway Authority to study the feasibility of such an alternative highway.
“Opening an alternative highway to the LDP will also benefit the hundreds of thousands of people living in residential areas along the highway.

“At the same time, I would also recommend that the LDP concessionaire put more efforts into enhancing its infrastructure and develop ways to reduce congestion,” he said.

However, Zin declined to state the alignment of the highway, adding that details were still being worked out.

In May, the minister had told Dewan Rakyat that the Government was looking into having peak and off-peak toll rates as one of the three options to solve the congestion problem of LDP.

Zin had said then that having lower toll rates for using the highway during off-peak hours would encourage road users to stagger their journeys and thus, reduce traffic jams.

Subsidies for the LDP have cost the Government RM630.54mil since 1999 €” the year the LDP toll rates were reduced from RM1.50 set in the concessionaire agreement to RM1.

On another matter, Zin said the Cabinet had directed the ministry to ensure that all construction projects under the Public Works Department continued according to schedule despite the current global economic crisis.

“Until today, we have not received any report of abandoned construction. However, I have set up a taskforce to monitor the situation. The department has some RM70bil worth of projects under the Ninth Malaysia Plan, which are capable of spinning more economic development in the country,” he said.

Source: The Star

Carasol Wakeboard Club

Carasol prides itself on being true beach club in the city. The facility offers wakeboarding services and courses as well as other activities like a day bar, pool, foosball and trampoline. Carasol Wakeboard Club located at Taman Tasik Prima, Puchong. For more infomation, please visit http://www.carasol.com,my/ or contact 012-3246677

7 Temples Awaiting Land Titles To Relocate

Awtar Singh, special assistant to Seri Serdang assemblyman Datuk Dr Mohd Satim Diman, highlighted the plight of the Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist temples recently.

He pointed out that these temples had already settled the planning issues with the local council, and were waiting for the state government and Land Office to issue them the land titles.

The temples are Persatuan Penganut Devi Arulmigu Sri Nagakali Jai Munis­warar in Puchong Hartamas, Kuil Aum Sri Maha Aathi Nageswary Amman in Puchong Gateway, Persatuan Pengu­rusan Kuil Maha Mariamman in Taman Perindustrian Pusat Bandar Puchong, Kuil Naga Nagawasrya Amman in Taman Puchong Intan, Kuil Aaudayar Muniswarar Alayam in Bandar Puteri Puchong, Persatuan Penganut Agama Sikh in Batu 14 Puchong and Persatuan Penganut Agama Buddha in Bandar Puteri Puchong.

“These temples have been given land to relocate and some have already had the structures put up by the deve­lopers.
“The land has been endorsed in the One-Stop Centre in the Subang Jaya Municipal Council and the district officer was supposed to submit papers to the state government for approval.

“Once approved, the temples will have to submit applications for the land titles.

“But the district officer hasn’t done his part yet,” Awtar said.

He said he has spoken to Selangor health, plantation workers and caring government committee chairman Dr Xavier Jeyakumar, who is also in the three-man committee on non-Muslim religious affairs, about three months ago but no action had been taken so far.

“I urge him to call for a meeting at the Land Office to hear the problems of these temples. The Land Office can get the paper work done immediately to send to the Selangor exco for approval,” he said.

Source: The Star

Desa Idaman, Taman Puchong Prima

Home in a Water-themed Paradise

A water-themed wonderland in the heart of Puchong offers residents of all ages a home with fun-filled recreational facilities and a great freehold investment! Puchong residents are one step closer to the resort “wonderland” lifestyle offered by Desa Idaman Residences, the tropical-themed recreational water park residence in Puchong Prima. Soft launched a year ago, this development is now taking shape in an exciting manner. With construction about 40% underway, visitors can already see the exciting elements of the theme park taking shape. The almost-ready clubhouse offers a promising glimpse of what is to come – which the public can see for themselves when the show unit opens for viewing before end of the year.Tagged at over RM100 million, the 10.4-acre Desa Idaman is located on one of the last plots of FREEHOLD land earmarked for residential projects in the 250-acre Puchong Prima. Spread over 11 blocks, comprising 540 units of apartments, this gated and guarded low-rise development is scheduled to be completed in 2010. The well-designed apartments come with three bedrooms and two bathrooms in built-up areas of 955 sq ft to 1,110 sq ft.With its unique offering of a resort lifestyle in the heart of Puchong and the thrilling water-park facilities, Desa Idaman is perfect for couples and families with young children, as well as those in their golden years seeking an ambience abundant with joy and peace. The attractive indicative pricing of RM150,000 to RM300,000 means that these freehold homes are great investments, too. Desa Idaman’s water park is complete with offerings to promote fun and wellbeing, no matter what your age. Adults will enjoy the almost 20-meter wide circular swimming pool, with its water reflexology path, massage nozzles, waterfall feature, water spa and two Jacuzzis. Start off your morning with a refreshing swim, cool off in the hot afternoon or come and de-stress with a soothing massage and reflexology treatment after a long day.

In the meantime, the park was well-planned to hold plenty of attractions for children, from the oval-shaped “Lazy and Crazy River” where they can enjoy float rides, to the five-metre look-out tower featuring a double loop slide offering thrills and spills. The shower umbrellas at the Splash/Play pool area, thunder rain effects at strategic points and magnificent life-size sculptures of giraffes and elephants add to the excitement.

Well-Equipped on Dry Land Too

Desa Idaman is well-equipped to create a family-friendly atmosphere on dry land, too. Recreation is available at its children’s playground, BBQ and picnic area, par course and comprehensive clubhouse complete with a gymnasium, nursery/childcare centre and a function area. Stroll paths enable you to enjoy relaxing walks, accompanied by lush landscaping and beautiful blossoms along the way. The biggest attraction, of course, is that families and loved ones are able to spend enjoyable moments together at their own doorstep – a precious gift in this ever-increasingly busy world.

With peace of mind an important factor today, Desa Idaman is gated and guarded with 24-hour security in addition to a proximity card access system. The wonderful water park facilities here cater only for residents, and are not open to the public. Thus, residents have their own private theme park for themselves and their loved ones.

Developer

The developer, Primaharta Development Sdn Bhd, has built a good reputation for quality homes in the Puchong Prima township since 1999, such as four-storey shop offices, double-storey terrace houses, various types of apartments, and spacious condominiums. Desa Impiana Condominiums adjacent to Desa Idaman has been completed with CF and is well maintained with beautiful landscaped surroundings and facilities, a testament to the developer’s delivery of quality and service.

With its strategic location in Puchong, Desa Idaman also enjoys established amenities and good linkage to Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Subang, Sunway, Putrajaya and other major urban centres. Accessibility to major highways such as the Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP) is a breeze.

Discerning buyers who like the thought of a resort lifestyle in one of Desa Idaman’s freehold units should take action NOW to enjoy a five per cent rebate, free legal fees on the SPA, free maintenance fee for the first year, and much more! Call 03-8068 2888 or 012-920 7238 (weekend contact) for more information or log on to www.mitrajayahomes.com for a virtual tour of Desa Idaman.

Source: iProperty.com

Drain Deepening Work In Progress

Residents of Taman Paik Siong in Puchong, who had endured years of flood woes, can now look forward to flood-free days as deepening and cleaning works are being done on the drainage system.

The drain deepening and cleaning project is being carried out by the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) after much urging by Selangor senior state executive councillor and Kinrara assemblyman Teresa Kok.

For over a decade, the residential area has suffered from floods each time there is a heavy downpour.

Due to Taman Paik Siong’s locality at a lower ground level, water from the higher neighbouring areas like Bukit Kuchai would gush into the housing area, leaving many homes inundated by as much as a metre high or more of water.

The residents have complained endlessly over the years about the flooding situation but not much had been done to resolve the woes, until the deepening works now.

Teresa said she was happy to announce the good news to residents in Taman Paik Siong and also at Section 3 Taman Perindustrian Kinrara that the flood problem would be a thing of the past.

“I often received many calls to my office from angry residents whenever a flood happens,” Teresa said during a visit to the area.

“After doing the much-needed urging, the council is now at least remedying the situation by cleaning up rubbish clogged in the drain, which is one of the contributing factors towards flood,” she said.

Source: The Star, 26 September 2008

Malaysians Bullish On Local Property Market

Malaysians remain bullish on the local property market, according to iProperty.com Group's online Asia Property Trends Survey 2008.

In a statement here Tuesday, iProperty.com said the survey, which revealed the buying habits and trends of approximately 2,000 local and overseas property buyers who visited its website, www.iProperty.com.my, was conducted online from Aug 1-31, 2008.

"The survey showed 67 of the respondents expected property prices to go up by more than 10 percent in the next six to 18 months.

"Fascinatingly, 13 percent of them felt that Malaysian property prices will increase by over 40 percent in the same period," it said.

iProperty.com said the survey also showed 50 percent of the respondents had purchased at least one property over the last 24 months and 89 percent of them intended to buy property within the next 12 months.

The survey showed that Malaysians were also interested to buy landed properties with 63 of the respondents keen on ready-made/completed landed property.

Source: Bernama, 23 September 2008

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