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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

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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:

•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

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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

Kay Tse

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

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.

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