Johor Property - 25 Oct 2014

StarSpecial
THE STAR Saturday 25 October 2014

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JOHOR PROPERTY
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2 JOHOR PROPERTY StarSpecial, Saturday 25 October 2014
Quality living
in the heart of nature
I
MAGINE a place where the
trees are plentiful, the lakes
are pristine and the grass
is emerald green. A place
where homes are intricate and
intelligent works of art are
safeguarded by an advanced
security system.
Now, you can own this little
piece of heaven as EcoWorld
brings its collection of eco-
townships to Iskandar Malaysia.
EcoSpring
Situated in the Tebrau
Corridor, EcoSpring is an
upmarket township of cluster
homes, semi-detached houses
and bungalows that are set
in a beautiful spring-themed
environment.
More than 13% of EcoSpring
is reserved for nature. The
township, which one enters
through a majestic bridge, is
dotted with gardens full of
owers.
It is also surrounded by
pristine lakes, streams and lush
greenery that help to naturally
lower the temperature by 4C
to 7C.
Each of the four precincts in
the township has its own garden,
where residents can jog or enjoy
long, relaxing walks.
Its master plan is thoughtfully
and meticulously designed to
create not just a beautiful and
natural environment for its
residents but also one that is
safe. The township is gated and
guarded and regularly patrolled
by security personnel.
In addition, the precincts are
safeguarded by individual security
checkpoints for added exclusivity
and peace of mind.
There are also dedicated lanes
for pedestrians and bicycles, and
there are free shuttle buggies
to ferry residents around the
township.
Amid the lush greenery,
there are plenty of world-class
outdoor and indoor facilities for
the residents to enjoy, including
a state-of-the-art gymnasium,
oating stages, a skating rink,
outdoor pavilions, viewing decks,
a futsal court and even a resident-
exclusive clubhouse with a lap
pool.
EcoSprings double-storey
residences, which are named
after scenic places in England,
feature a unique architectural
style that combines sophisticated
European architecture Mansard
roofs, classic Tudor architectural
elements, verandahs, stone
nishes, clerestory skylights
with smart contemporary designs,
such as walk-in wardrobes and
ensuite bathrooms.
Living spaces are intelligently
maximised, with tall windows
and double-volume ceilings to
enhance ventilation.
EcoSummer
Adjacent to EcoSpring,
separated only by a stream, is
EcoSummer.
A tranquil streamside township
of garden homes, approximately
16% of the total area of
EcoSummer is occupied by nature.
At its heart is the Centre Park,
where residents can take walks or
enjoy facilities such as the tennis
court, playground and jogging
track.
EcoSummer is also surrounded
by a linear garden, which boasts
one of the longest jogging trails in
Iskandar Malaysia.
To ensure that its residents
can live with peace of mind,
the township is safeguarded
by 24-hour security and CCTV
camera surveillance.
It is also designed with two
strategically placed entry and
exit points that allow residents
to access their home easily and
quickly.
The garden homes of
EcoSummer are created for both
comfort and luxury.
Every living space is
thoughtfully crafted, leaving
plenty of freedom for
personalisation.
These modern residences also
feature wide open living and
dining areas. It also features a
10-foot backyard garden where,
along with a 20-foot back lane
garden, residents can relax and
unwind with their loved ones
among their favourite owers and
plants.
EcoTropics
Nestled in the heart of Pasir
Gudang, EcoTropics is set to
become the most sought-after
development in the Eastern Gate
Development Corridor of Iskandar
Malaysia.
It is conveniently surrounded
by numerous amenities and is
accessible via main highways such
as the Pasir Gudang Interchange,
North-South Expressway, Senai-
Desaru Expressway and Iskandar
Coastal Highway.
Designed with the natural
environment in mind, EcoTropics
features a magnicent grand
entrance anked by lush
boulevards.
The township also features
neatly planned urban pocket parks
and well manicured gardens at
every turn.
Its magnicent centrepiece is an
enchanting buttery conservatory,
where a colourful myriad of
tropical butteries it freely
among exotic blossoms and sweet
nectar-producing perennials.
Safeguarded by multiple
security features, including a
gated and guarded system and
perimeter patrols, the residences
in this quaint neighbourhood are
designed for cosiness and luxury
with features such as oor-to-
ceiling windows and wall-to-wall
glass nishing that enhance
ventilation and invite natural light,
wide front porches, spacious living
areas, large kitchens and sizeable
bedrooms.
Residents also enjoy proximity
to the essentials and indulgences
of life through several vibrant
commercial hubs around the
township.
n For more information,
visit www.ecoworld.my
An artists impression
of the Knighton at
EcoSummer.
An artists impression of the Kent
Residences at EcoSpring.
of the floating deck at
EcoSpring.
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Saturday 25 October 2014
Setting industry benchmarks
in Iskandar Malaysia
E
COWORLDS vision of creating
a better tomorrow and a
world beyond fossil fuels has
spurred the building of sustainable
world-class developments. With
a land bank totalling 4,927 acres
(1,994ha) in Penang, the Klang
Valley and Iskandar Malaysia,
EcoWorld has emerged as one
of the countrys fastest growing
property developers.
EcoWorld is recognised as
one of the key players in green
industrial park development in
Iskandar Malaysia.
This is in line with the groups
commitment to eco-development,
which is underpinned by its
strong belief that with the right
commitment and environment,
any business can be sustainable.
Datuk Chang Khim Wah, group
chief executive ocer of EcoWorld
discusses how its business parks
are changing the industrial
landscape in Iskandar Malaysia.
What is EcoWorlds strategy
for its business parks?
We are promoting the creation
of manufacturing, research
and high-tech industries in
an environment that is green,
sustainable and secure.
For our business parks, we
looked beyond Malaysia for ideas
and inspiration, benchmarking
ourselves against international
standards, thereby exceeding
the requirements of local
entrepreneurs and businesses.
All the Eco Business Parks meet
the benchmarks for green and
secure industrial development
customisable space, rainwater
harvesting, ample natural lighting,
high-speed broadband, a green
environment, gated and guarded
space and translucent green roofs
for natural lightings.
These are some of the
features that are provided and
implemented.
We also offer our proprietary
EBP one-stop business solution
to help our customers, especially
foreign-based ones, set up a
business in Malaysia.
What is EcoWorlds
next move after the
successful launch of Eco
Business Park 1?
We were overwhelmed by the
positive response to the inaugural
launch of Eco Business Park 1 in
May. However, we are determined
to not rest on our laurels.
Instead, we have set higher
benchmarks, taking that extra
step to complement the hardware
with software in the form of
personalised services that will
ease the process of setting up a
business in Iskandar Malaysia.
These include:
l 4-in-1 business hub concept
The new 4-in-1 business hub
concept spearheaded by EcoWorld
Business Park synthesises the
retail, oce, showroom and
factory concept into a highly
synergised development.
It features a high ceiling and
an expansive open plan space on
the ground oor, which allows
business owners to unleash their
creativity in the layout and design
of their business environment.
In addition, ample parking
spaces for customers and
visitors in this green industrial
development will be another
enticing feature of the
development.
l One-stop business solution
Our focus is on assisting our
customers, including foreign
investors in starting and setting
up their companies.
With our experience, we are
able to help them navigate the
application process for business
licences and manufacturing
incentives, as well as bridge the
gap between owners and the end-
nancier, paving the way for them
to begin operations with minimal
hassle.
We also offer business
incubators to assist foreign
investors in launching their
business while waiting for their
premises to be completed.
Eco Business Parks are eco-
themed developments, which are
designed for sustainability. The
key sustainability features that
will benet residents now and in
time to come include a passive
building design to minimise
heat while enhancing natural
ventilation and light.
Solar panels are installed to
reduce the buildings carbon
footprint and a rainwater
harvesting system reduces the
consumption of potable water.
The development masterplan
was designed to protect the
original contours of the land. In
addition, the fact that we have
reserved 15% of the total land area
as green spaces certainly sets us
apart from other business parks.
All Eco Business Parks are
strategically located and enjoy
easy access to the Pasir Gudang
Highway, Eastern Dispersal Link
Highway, North-South Highway,
Second Link Expressway, Coastal
Highway, the Johor Baru city
centre, the Causeway and the
Senai International Airport.
Our business parks are also
close to sizeable commercial
hubs and residential areas so that
management and staff can enjoy
a high-quality living environment
with easy access to important
amenities and conveniences.
How do the Eco Business
Parks complement the
growth of Iskandar
Malaysia?
EcoWorld brings a breadth of
experience and expertise in the
development of green business
parks to Iskandar Malaysia.
Our business parks in Tebrau,
Senai and Pasir Gudang will add
value to existing offerings in the
region by addressing the growing
demand from ethical businesses
looking for top-of-the-line
facilities that meet their criteria
for sustainability.
Iskandar Malaysia has brought
unprecedented vibrancy to the
property sector in south Johor.
This region offers so much
potential as it is three times bigger
than Singapore and twice the size
of Hong Kong.
We see our role as a driver
of green innovation, providing
sustainable business solutions for
the global market that is gaining
traction with both local and
international investors.
The expected outcomes are
higher employment rates in
Iskandar Malaysia as well as the
inux of high net worth people
who choose to stay and invest in
Iskandar Malaysia.
It is worth reiterating that we
benchmark our business parks
against international standards so
that the business environment is
in trend with global standards.
This not only reects well on
the EcoWorld brand but also on
Iskandar Malaysia.
After all, if investments in
EcoWorld business parks perform
well, Iskandar Malaysia as a whole
is set to gain especially where our
business parks are located.
How do the Eco Business
Parks assist the business
in terms of your expansion
plan?
The customers of Eco Business
Parks, whether local or foreign,
are always our best ambassadors.
Their positive reviews of Eco
Business Parks coupled with the
parks groundbreaking concept
and design will provide the right
exposure to enhance our image
and reputation both locally and
internationally, helping to pave
the way for future expansion in
terms of joint ventures and other
business opportunities.
We offer the advantage of
prime locations as EcoWorld
developments in the southern
region are strategically located
in the main agship zones of
Iskandar Malaysia.
This is complemented by
our extensive focus on master
planning and placemaking in all
our residential developments and
business parks, which enables us
to provide excellent vehicles for
entrepreneurs and professionals
to set up businesses and enjoy a
quality life in the most conducive
environment.
Of course, the customers of
Eco Business Parks will inevitably
become the customers of our
residential developments when
they are convinced of the high-
quality lifestyle provided by
EcoWorld.
call 07-238 2525 or visit
www.ecoworld.my
An artists impression of
the ample parking space
at the Eco Business Park.
of the interior at the Eco
Business Park.
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Building communities
W
HEN property
development is
mentioned, one of the rst
names that come to mind is Mah
Sing.
As one of the leading property
developers in Malaysia, Mah Sing
has produced numerous award-
winning prime residential and
commercial projects.
Interestingly, the companys
origins began elsewhere Mah
Sing started as a plastic trading
rm in 1965 before venturing into
property development.
Back then, the margins on
plastic trading were thinning. Due
to our interest in protecting our
shareholders value and based on
my own experience in property
development, I thought it was a
good time to diversify into the
property market, says Tan Sri
Datuk Sri Leong Hoy Kum, group
managing director and group
chief executive of Mah Sing Group
Berhad.
The transition took place in
1994 from plastic manufacturing
to property development and
resulted in the completion of four
projects. Leong admits that it was
a steep learning curve for Mah
Sing.
When we went into the
property development industry,
the market was going through an
up-cycle and it was the right time
to get into it.
The main challenge then was
to carve out a niche in a crowded
market place and we made a
conscious decision to go with
medium-upper and higher-end
properties, explains Leong.
Furthermore, buyers expect
good rental incomes and capital
appreciation, says Leong, which
makes cultivating repeat buyers
another challenge for Mah Sing.
However, the market has
changed over the past two decades
since the company made the
daring move, even if the challenge
is similar or perhaps even bigger
than ever today.
But Leong is a believer in the
power of product branding and
differentiation to meet the needs
of the market.
We have evolved from being
a developer that builds houses to
one that builds communities, says
Leong.
That is the reason Mah Sings
products are rolled out with
relevant price points that ensure
the company continues to thrive
in the property market, regardless
of the future outlook.
The property developer has
a full range of products to cater
to diverse buyers and market
segments. Mah Sing is not mid-
end or high-end focused, but
offers the right type of products
at attractive price points to t the
property cycle.
Today, Mah Sing is one of the
most recognised names in the
property development market as
it is known for its trend-setting
townships and its innovative ways
in transforming contemporary
lifestyles.
Many of the companys 48
projects are set in prime property
locations in Greater Kuala Lumpur
M City is one of Mah Sings
award-winning properties, having
won the Asia-Pacic Property
Awards (APPA) 2014 for Best High-
Rise Architecture, while Aspen
and Garden Residence another
one of Mah Sings development
in Cyberjaya won the Property
Press Awards 2013 for the Most
Iconic Cyberjaya Development.
Other award-winning
projects that have become a
testament to Mah Sings market
leadership position are: Legenda@
Southbay in Penang, which won
the APPA 2013 for Best Leisure
Development; Southville City
@KL South in Bangi, which
won the OPP Bronze for Best
Affordable Development 2013;
Icon City in Petaling Jaya, which
won the Property Press Awards
2013 for Best Infrastructure
Redevelopment; and Ferringhi
Residence in Penang, which won
the Property Press Awards 2013
for Best Residential Enclave.
In the pipeline are double-
storey link homes priced from
RM339,000 in Bandar Meridin
East in Plentong, which is
intended for preview by the end
of the year; double-storey link
homes priced from RM350,000
in Seremban, which is set to be
launched next year; as well as
serviced apartments priced from
RM300,000 in Star Residence@
Subang Bestari in Shah Alam.
Uncompromising
commitment
The companys growth and
experience in the industry is
evident, but all that is achieved
with emphasis on the company
values.
Whether with customers,
stakeholders or the community,
Mah Sing ensures that it builds
positive relationships and creates
a lasting impact.
Our years of experience have
allowed us to cultivate a panel of
trusted contractors. We engage
good and experienced contractors,
architects, consultants and other
suppliers who can deliver our
vision, says Leong.
Additionally, Mah Sings
customer care is exceptional.
Not only can customers expect
the best people to develop
their properties, they can also
anticipate continuous after-sales
services through Mah Sings
MClub and MCare.
MClub is a distinctive
programme created for direct
property purchasers to enjoy
benets and rewards such as
Buyer Repeat Purchase Discounts,
Buyer Get Buyer Rewards,
Birthday Surprises and more.
MCare on the other hand, is a
one-stop professional service for
Mah Sings property owners to
receive a myriad of services.
Additionally, its shareholders
have been continuously rewarded
with stable and sustainable
returns.
The company also set up the
Mah Sing Foundation in 2005,
which is the companys charitable
arm.
The foundation focuses
on medical, educational
and economic needs of the
marginalised. The foundation also
provides relief for those affected
by natural disasters.
The foundation has donated to
Sichuan earthquake relief and to
support relief works for survivors
of Typhoon Morokot and Typhoon
Yolanda, as well as the survivors
of the oods in the Malaysian East
Coast.
Strong future
As Mah Sing celebrates its
20th anniversary this year, Leong
foresees the company moving
forward and upward.
We would like to continue our
township developments as well as
strategic commercial, mixed and
industrial developments.
We are focused on products
for the middle-income group
and have a host of well designed
properties at attractive price
points that will appeal to the mass
market, very much in line with the
governments effort to increase
home ownership, says Leong.
Mah Sing is well prepared to
realise this ambition. Leong is not
worried about business succession
plan because of his condence his
team.
I am fortunate to have a team
of professional managers who are
passionate about their work. We
have a new chief executive ocer,
Ng Chai Yong, who helps to take
the load off my shoulders in terms
of day-to-day operations while I
focus more on the groups strategic
direction, whether it is in existing
or new developments in Malaysia
or overseas, he says.
Leong is also keen on investing
in human capital development. He
says that getting the right people
for the right job, making sure they
have a clear career path and seeing
them grow with the company
gives him satisfaction.
I am blessed to have a good
and loyal team. As the company
grows, I believe we should
improve our human resources. We
are always on the lookout for new
talents.
It is our commitment to
develop and retain our people to
serve the community and provide
them with the best lifestyle
possible, he says.
We have evolved from
being a developer
that builds houses
to one that builds
communities. Our
years of experience
have allowed us to
cultivate a panel of
trusted contractors.
We engage good
and experienced
contractors,
architects,
consultants and other
suppliers who can
deliver our vision.
Tan Sri Datuk Sri Leong Hoy Kum
Tan Sri Datuk Sri Leong Hoy Kum, group
managing director and group chief
executive of Mah Sing Group Berhad.
and the Klang Valley, Penang,
Johor Baru and Kota Kinabalu.
Innovative projects
The company started making
a name for itself as a premier
lifestyle developer through a
diverse range of projects from
medium- or high-end landed
residential properties to oce
buildings, SOHOs (small oce
home oce) and industrial
projects.
Among the companys key
projects that stand out are One
Legenda in Cheras, which offers
three-storey freehold bungalows
designed for big families;
Aspen in Cyberjaya, which is
conceptualised as a self-sustaining
residential development within
a resort lifestyle environment;
and M City that offers the best of
KL city living experience along
the metropolitans famous Jalan
Ampang.
of The Coastal s
facade by night.
One Legenda
offers freehold
bungalows for big
families.
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Bright outlook for early investors
M
AH Sing is no stranger to
Johor. To date, Mah Sing
has seven projects in the
southern state.
The companys track record
in Johor has been built over 14
years starting with the companys
rst township project of Sri Pulai
Perdana in 2000, followed by
Austin Perdana, Sri Pulai Perdana
2 and most recently, Bandar
Meridin East.
Meridin@Medini in Iskandar
Malaysia was acquired in 2012
and it is in its second phase,
offering affordable small-sized
commercial units the Meridin
Suites and Meridin SOVO (small
oce virtual oce).
We are seeing an encouraging
response for Meridin@Medini
Phase 2 with more than 80%
take-up rate, says Tan Sri Datuk
Sri Leong Hoy Kum, group
chief executive, Mah Sing Group
Berhad.
On top of that, Mah Sing
recently launched Meridin Bayvue
in Sierra Perdana in conjunction
with the companys 20th
anniversary celebration.
The project fronts the new
coastal highway, allowing an
easy access, 10-minute drive to
the Johor Baru city centre and
the customs, immigration and
quarantine (CIQ) complex.
In addition, Mah Sings Bandar
Meridin East in Pasir Gudang is
targeted for preview in the fourth
quarter of this year with the
launch scheduled for the second
quarter of next year.
Phase 1 will offer double-storey
link homes indicatively priced
from RM339,000.
Industrial spaces on offer
On the industrial property end,
Mah Sing recently launched the
Mah Sing iParc@Port of Tanjung
Pelepas sales gallery, located only
1km from the port.
The iParc series offers multi-
functional industrial spaces with
a four-in-one concept where both
front- and back-end operational
processes are catered for.
Front-end operations such as
showrooms or corporate oces
can be housed in the same space
as back-end operations such as
warehousing and production.
We are condent that offering
multifunctional industrial spaces
will attract those interested in
setting up either an operations
base for their small and medium
scale industries or relocating from
neighbouring countries for a cost-
ecient location that is still close
to their home base, says Leong.
Strategically located
In addition to being a
product that is able to cater to
industrialists needs, Mah Sings
iParc is also advantageously
located beside the proposed Port
City under Iskandar Malaysias
Flagship C that is accessible by sea,
road, rail and air.
The industrial park provides
easy access to Singapore via the
Tanjung Pelepas Interchange on
the Second Link Expressway,
just 4.5km from Mah Sing iParc,
putting Singapore only 12km by
this highway.
By air, it is located 25 minutes
from Senai Airports Passenger
and Air Cargo service terminal.
We have been focusing
on mass market products and
townships in Iskandar Malaysia,
tapping on our 14-year experience
and presence in the southern
development corridor, says Leong.
A bright
future ahead
Leong believes that the
companys strong track record is
positive proof that Mah Sing has
what it takes to build townships
and residential projects, whether
high-rise or landed, integrated
commercial centres such as
Meridin@Medini and boutique-
concept industrial parks such as
Mah Sing iParc.
Furthermore, the increase in
economic activities, investments
in infrastructure and catalytic
projects make Iskandar Malaysia
an appealing investment
destination, says Leong.
I foresee plenty of
opportunities for investors
and property owners to grow
alongside the region. I believe that
the Iskandar story is a medium
to long-term story. Buyers today
will benet from rst-mover
advantage, he says.
Mah Sing is targeting buyers
from all over the world who are
setting their eyes on Iskandar
Malaysia, especially Singaporeans.
Location and easy accessibility
are the winning factors when
considering a property purchase.
Foreign companies place their
operations in Kuala Lumpur
or Iskandar Malaysia because
operating costs are lower than
their country of origin.
With the vast improvement
of infrastructure and economy,
property value will naturally
appreciate, explains Leong.
This likelihood is further
strengthened with the
announcement of the high-
speed-rail link between KL and
Singapore.
The impact will not be on only
the land located in the immediate
vicinity of the stations, but also
neighbouring suburban areas as
there will be an improvement on
trac.
With Iskandar Malaysia
now in the Banner Years, it is
just experiencing the spill-over
effect from the earlier catalytic
developments and there are still
other catalyst developments that
are either ongoing or yet to come.
This is the potential of growth
for Iskandar Malaysia. Wise
investors would consider making
their move before Iskandar
Malaysia reaches full maturity,
when entry barriers might be
higher, advises Leong.
Mah Sing is showing no signs
of slowing down. The companys
projects in the southern region
are expected to contribute
approximately 23% to the groups
sales this year.
We are not in a rush to
replenish our landbank, but the
group is always on the lookout for
strategically located new lands
that t into our business model,
says Leong.
We are confident
that offering
multifunctional
industrial spaces
will attract those
interested in
setting up either
an operations
base for their
small and medium
scale industries
or relocating from
neighbouring
countries for a cost-
efficient location
that is still close to
their home base.
TAN SRI DATUK SRI LEONG HOY KUM
of Meridin@Medini in
Iskandar Malaysia.
An artists impression of Meridin BayVue.
Exclusive
urban living
T
ROPICANA Danga Bay is
an ambitious development
that aims to transform the
450-acre (182ha) Danga Bay into
a dazzling waterfront city within
the burgeoning Iskandar Malaysia
region in Johor.
This dynamic RM8.3bil project
spans 37 acres (15ha) across Danga
Bay and will be a holistic blend
of upscale lifestyle properties,
exclusive residential towers and a
shopping mall.
By having public amenities
and facilities such as retail and
services in close proximity to the
international-standard residences,
a serene and green living
environment is offered without
compromising on convenience.
This fulls Tropicana
Danga Bays vision of being a
world-class integrated urban
community within a tropical park
environment.
Urban convenience
in one place
Tropicana Danga Bay sits on
prime land within Zone A of
Iskandar Malaysia.
A short drive away from Johor
Baru city, it has a ready catchment
population of 1.3 million people.
Its proximity to Singapore
has opened it up to greater
market reach, making it the most
desirable place to stay or invest in.
Features include:
l Five-minute drive to Johor
Barus city centre
l 10-minute drive to Singapore
via the Johor Baru-Singapore
Causeway
l 15-minute drive to Legoland,
Hello Kitty Town, Aat Healthpark
(Columbia Asia Hospital),
Educational Hub (Marlborough
College, Newcastle University
Medicine Malaysia, Raes College,
and The Netherlands Maritime
Institute of Technology)
l 20-minute drive to Singapore
via the Second Link
l Located near the proposed
90-minute high-speed railway
(Singapore-Johor Baru-Kuala
Lumpur) expected to be
completed by 2020 and the
Railway Transit System Link
(Singapore-Johor Baru) by 2018
Upcoming
prestigious projects
All residential components
in Tropicana Danga Bay reect
a modern city-living concept,
simultaneously providing
contentment and convenience in
one address.
These luxurious serviced
apartments capitalise on the
pleasures of living with structures
that are interspersed with lush
greenery and water elements.
Tropicana Danga Bay will be an
entirely walkable neighbourhood
with landscaped gardens and
walkways.
Designed to merge seamlessly
with the natural bodies of water
in the area, Tropicana Danga
Bay is an interesting waterfront
neighbourhood that promotes urban
park life.
Tropez Residences will be the rst
to be completed in Danga Bay.
Soaring 37 storeys above a
gorgeous city and waterfront,
Tropez Residence offers 1,149 units
spread across three towers with
space options between 463sq ft
(43sq m)and 1,798sq ft (167sq m),
comprising facilities from studio
units to generous duplex units and
penthouses.
It is poised to move forward with
a lifestyle that promotes wholesome
living and business vibrancy with
An artists impression of Oasis 2.
An artists
impression of
Tropicana Danga
Bay.
excellence in this prime area of
Iskandar Malaysia.
With Tropez Residences
completely sold out, the
developer has further enhanced
the urban planning and design
for Bora Residences, which is
the second phase of Tropicana
Danga Bay.
Bora Residences offers a ve-
acre (2ha) waterfront central
park, multiple facilities and a
wide range of choices, including
one-plus-one-bedroom or
three-bedroom duplexes with
double-volume ceilings, dual-
concept units, homes with
bay windows and balconies,
and penthouses with private
swimming pools.
The multi-tier security, CCTV
cameras and a door card system
provide peaceful living in the
694sq ft (64.5sq m) to 3,443sq ft
(319.9sq m) homes.
ISKANDAR Malaysia has more
than RM130bil in investments
as of October this year and
is touted to be the economic
growth corridor of Malaysia,
now a prime hotspot for
international investors.
Iskandar Malaysia has
been transformed by
signicant projects that are
either completed or nearing
completion.
They comprise recreational,
residential, educational as well
as state administration, medical
and high-tech industrial zones.
Tropicana Danga Cove
Tropicana Danga Cove is a
mix-integrated development
built on 227 acres (92ha) in
Iskandar Malaysia with a total
estimated gross development
value of RM12bil.
It will offer a blend of lifestyle
and commercial properties
such as retail centres, oce
towers, convention centres and
residential properties.
Located in the prime Flagship
Zone A of Iskandar Malaysia, the
development is a few minutes
drive to Johor Baru, which is
also home to Iskandar Malaysias
nancial services, commerce
and retail centres, and industries
Residency in a thriving region
shopping malls, service
apartments and convention
centre.
l Market square buzz
Includes a farmers market,
pedestrian street, pedestrian-only
market street, commercial centres
and apartments.
l Park community
Includes a central park,
terraced rain garden, hill, an
international school and themed
condominiums.
Oasis 2
By being situated close to
various new developments and
emerging mega projects, Oasis 2
is truly a commercial avenue for
limitless growth.
It features spacious
contemporary three- and four-
storey shop oces with ample
parking space.
Built with the investors, tenants
and customers in mind, Oasis 2
features private lifts, al fresco
spaces and double frontage units.
Excellent investment
opportunities
l Located within the thriving
Iskandar Malaysia region
l Ready catchment of 500,000
people within the vicinity
l Limited supply of shop-oce
units offering assured investment
returns and capital appreciation
such as arts and culture,
hospitality, urban tourism, plastic
manufacturing, electrical and
electronics and food processing.
Whether within Johor or
Singapore, your destination will
be easily reachable via the Eastern
Dispersal Link (EDL), Johor Baru
East Coast Highway and Pasir
Gudang Highway.
Tropicana Danga Cove will
feature four signature zones to
accommodate various lifestyles:
l Riverfront leisure
Includes a mangrove reserve
park, amphitheatre, boardwalk,
riverfront plaza and river
recreational park.
l Cosmopolitan living
Includes central plaza, bioswales,
l Ample street parking
l Service roads at a width of
66ft (20.1m)
Impressive
shop-office features
l Spacious lot sizes
24x70/26x70/32x70
l Private lifts for four-storey
units
l Al fresco business spaces
l High ground oor ceiling
height of 15ft (4.6m)
l Spacious 7ft (2.1m) shop
front walkways
l Great window display
visibility equipped with full
glass panels
Oasis 2 is set to follow in the
success of the sold-out Oasis 1,
thanks to its strategic location
between the two economic
drivers of Johor Baru City and
the Eastern Gate Development
within the Iskandar Malaysia
region.
The city of Johor Baru is
Johors cosmopolitan city
comprising close to 1.5 million
population and still growing.
Moreover, the Eastern
Gate Development is a key
component of Iskandar
Malaysia and an industrial
and manufacturing hub in the
region.
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unit-per-acre density on large
lots in clusters to encourage
community interaction.
They are also arranged in a
north-south orientation with
minimum exposure to the evening
sun and no T-junction units. The
houses have large bedrooms and
living areas as well as high ceilings
and wide windows.
The roads have trac-
slowing features for better trac
management and safety, with
generous road shoulders for better
privacy.
Wider crosswalks and roll-over
curbs help ensure pedestrian
safety, while road-loops and cul-
de-sacs help avoid major trac in
residential precincts.
Residents are also guaranteed
a safe living space for the entire
family with 24-hour security in a
gated community.
An array of advantages
Residents of Horizon Hills have
a variety of amenities at their
disposal, including a generous
provision of parks, lakes and open
spaces to encourage an active
lifestyle.
This includes thematic gardens,
a slope park and 30km cycling
path network.
Avid golfers will be pleased
with the 200-acre (81ha) course
with 12km golf front exposure,
which was designed in the valley
to preserve existing gullies and
slopes.
The signature resort club is
equipped with facilities such as
gymnasium, dance studio, tennis
courts, restaurants, lounges and
swimming pool.
Horizon Hills is located
near catalyst developments
in Bandar Nusajaya such as
Legoland, Educity, the Johor State
Administrative Centre, Puteri
Harbour Family Indoor Theme
Park, Pinewood Studios and
Southern Industrial and Logistics
Cluster (SiLC).
Connectivity to major
highways such as the Coastal
Highway, Linkedua, North South
Highway and Perling Expressway
enhances accessibility.
Horizon Hills is also within
proximity to international
logistics hubs such as Senai
Airport, Tanjung Pelepas and
Changi Airport.
There is a diverse pool of
potential buyers, including
residents of Singapore looking to
purchase exclusive property at a
value price due to the exchange
rates.
Connectivity will be further
improved with the future high-
speed rail and proposed MRT
between Johor and Singapore.
Horizon Hills was awarded
the Edge-PEPS Value Creation
Excellence award in 2012 and
again, this year for sustaining
the highest property value
appreciation, so investors know
they are making the right choice
with this premier residency.
Going forward
The emergence of Iskandar
Malaysia as an iconic development
of the future with promising
investment opportunities
continues to draw the attention of
global players, says Woon.
However, like many other
property developers, Gamuda
Land will be affected by the
cooling measures imposed by the
government, including the hike
in real property gain tax, banning
of the Developer Interest Bearing
Scheme (DIBS), tightening of bank
loans and minimum purchase of
RM1mil for foreign buyers.
Despite these challenges, we
believe that home-buyers and
medium- to long-term investors,
who are our largest targeted
customer group, will still invest in
high-quality property in the right
location, says Woon.
Gamudas masterplan
is designed to cater to a
comprehensive quality lifestyle
by encouraging community
living with a range of world-class
amenities in unique environments.
Gamuda Land aims to achieve
the highest Green Building Index
rating in future developments,
in line with its vision of planning
and building sustainable
neighbourhood communities.
n For more information, visit
www. gamudaland.com.my/
horizonhills
H
ORIZON Hills is strategically
situated in Nusajaya and is
regarded as one of the best
golf course residential properties
in Johor Baru.
Jointly developed by Gamuda
Land and UEM Sunrise, the
integrated township residence
sprawls across 1,200 acres (486 ha)
and has a gross development value
of RM6bil.
Located in the booming
Iskandar Malaysia corridor of
Johor, this tranquil township
is a mere 15-minute drive to
Singapore, making it the perfect
south side retreat for locals and
expatriates who seek homes in an
exquisite hideaway.
A variety of developments
can be found in this gated
development, which is spread
across 11 residential precincts and
includes link, cluster and semi-
detached houses, bungalows,
condominiums and shop oces.
Horizon Hills is set on natural
undulating hilly terrain, complete
with a private 18-hole par 72
designer golf course.
Modernity within
age-old nature
Residents of Horizon Hills
enjoy stunning views and a serene
environment, with a vista of the
golf course, waterways, forest
reserves and thematic parks.
From the beginning, Horizon
Hills was conceptualised to be
different in terms of branding as
well as the master plan, says Jim
Woon, assistant general manager
of Horizon Hills.
Gamuda Land intentionally
preserved as much of the naturally
hilly terrain of the land and
optimised it to build the golf
course along with homes with
magnicent views of the fairways.
These are low-density
neighbourhoods with large
areas dedicated to parks, elds
and waterways, creating an
environment much sought after in
this vicinity.
The township has a strong
theme and concept, with regional
open spaces, residential wetland,
as well as coves, canals, lake and
streams.
It also boasts generous
landscaping with trees, parks
and street lightings, jogging and
walking paths, playgrounds,
and gazebos. Creative thematic
precincts are enveloped by lush
pockets of greenery, each with its
own unique identity.
Houses are built with a ve-
An aerial view of
Horizon Hills.
The signature hole No.18
at Horizon Hills Golf and
Country Club.
Green, serene living
Residents of Horizon
Hills enjoy stunning
views and a serene
environment, with
a vista of the golf
course, waterways,
forest reserves and
thematic parks.
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Changing the skyline of Johor Baru
T
RITOWER Residence @
Johor Baru Sentral is an
architectural wonder
offering the highest denition of
luxurious living.
It is a condominium project
unlike any other in the area, and
upon completion in 2017, will
stand as a spectacular soaring
edice that will transform Johor
Barus city skyline.
This project is a freehold
mixed development located in the
heart of Johor Baru in Iskandar
Malaysias Flagship Zone A.
It comprises two residential
towers with 360 units, and a hotel
tower named Capri by Fraser
Hotel Residences managed by
Frasers Hospitality Pte Ltd.
This soaring testament to
progressive property development
in Malaysia is developed by MB
Builders Sdn Bhd (a member of
MB Group), whose commitment
to continuous upgrading and
dedication to forging new
strategic alliances has cemented
its position as an industry leader
in the country.
TriTower Residence brings
cutting-edge design and
contemporary luxury together on
2.056 acres (0.8 ha) in the citys
dynamic area, says Cindi Sim,
group managing director of MB
Builders Sdn Bhd.
As the name suggests, there
are three towers altogether the
two connecting residential towers
and the hotel with each unit
featuring scenic views of the city.
Fantastic futuristic features
TriTower Residence
incorporates all essential
amenities, features and facilities to
accommodate the perfect lifestyle.
Enhanced with a multi-tiered
access card system and audio-
video intercom system with
elevator call function, TriTower
Residence provides 24-hour
security for true peace of mind.
The exclusivity and living
privacy at TriTower Residence are
further magnied by having only
four units per oor served by four
elevators per tower.
The most outstanding feature
of this high-rise housing project is
the Sky Bridge that connects the
two residential towers at the 39th
oor and incorporates several
facilities. They include the sky
gym, sky lounge, an innity pool
with deck, spa and sauna, and a
multipurpose room.
The bridge also offers a
panoramic view of the city and
is an excellent vantage point for
residents to enjoy the scenic Johor
Baru cityscape and coastline view.
TriTower Residence is
strategically situated next to
the Rapid Transit System (RTS)
Station at Bukit Chagar, which will
soon have its own customs and
immigration clearance facilities.
It is also located near the Johor
Baru Customs, Immigration and
Quarantine (CIQ) Complex, Johor
Baru Sentral transport hub, major
banks, hospitals and shopping
malls such as City Square and
Komtar JBCC.
This convenient network of
accessibility can be attributed to
the central location of the project.
Reaching greater heights
TriTower Residence has 360
units distributed in four units
per oor. It has a total of eight
typical room layouts to choose
from, including the studio, two-
bedroom, two-plus-one bedroom
and three-bedroom, making
it suitable for single residents,
couples or families.
The units are tted with
luxurious nishes such as marble
and teak wood ooring for
extravagant comfort. Sleek marble
will be adopted into the designs
of the living room, dining room,
and master bathroom, providing
an extra touch of sophistication
ideal for those yearning for such
exclusivity.
TriTower Residence won the
Best Luxury Condo Development
award for South Malaysia and is
highly commended as the Best
Condo Development (Malaysia) at
the 2014 South-East Asia Property
Awards recently.
Its central location, low-density
development and ecient use of
interior space were among the
reasons for these accolades. These
are also the factors that ensure the
appreciation and great investment
return of the serviced apartment.
Property owners in Johor
will benet from the massive
transformation project in Iskandar
Malaysia, complemented by
improved transportation linkages
(Singapore-Kuala Lumpur high-
speed rail link and the RTS link),
world-class education and health
care organisations, as well as
increasing job and investment
opportunities. Besides that,
they will also benet from the
geographic proximity of Johor to
Singapore.
We are looking at potential
purchasers from both Malaysia
and Singapore, as well as those
who travel frequently between the
two countries, says Sim.
This project has also attracted
foreign investors, being one of
the very few properties located
at the heart of the bustling city
being propelled by the success of
Iskandar.
Brimming with potential
MB Builders evaluated the
projects prospects by looking at
big cities such as Melbourne and
London, where there have been
increasing demands for property
within the central business district
due to high rental yields and
accessibility.
Catalysts such as the high-
speed rail link, RTS Link and
Iskandar Malaysia Corridor and
City Transformation Programme
will drive this progress forward
once materialised. The developer
sees Johor Baru being comparable
to Kuala Lumpur in the near
future.
The proposed Malaysia-
Singapore co-located customs and
immigration clearance facility
will also encourage migration
from Singapore, increasing the
population of the new central city
of the south.
MB Builders approaches each
project with marketplace trend
analysis and careful planning
before implementation. Strict
quality assurance and control
measurement is enforced
throughout the development
period, in line with its aim to build
the right project in the right place
at the right time.
The companys developments
are categorised into four groups of
varying residential needs. They are
the MB Prestige Series, MB Luxury
Series, MB Classic Series and MB
Basic Series. TriTower Residence
has been branded as a property
under the MB Prestige Series.
www.mbgroup.com.my
TriTower Residence
brings cutting-
edge design and
contemporary
luxury together on
2.056 acres (0.8 ha)
in the citys dynamic
area.
CINDI SIM
of TriTower Residences,
which will change the
skyline of Johor Baru.
An artists impression of the
Sky Bridge, which houses
an array of amenities with a
panoramic view.
An artists impression of the gymnasium and infinity pool that are located at the Sky
Bridge.
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Prime offices in the heart of Medini
M
EDINI has been mapped
out as the next big and
bustling business hub
of Iskandar Malaysia. Located
within Nusajaya (Flagship B),
it is beginning to show up on
the radars of companies and
businesses that are looking to set
up an oce in Johor.
Strategically poised within
this up-and-coming central
business district, developer
D Pristine Medini Sdn Bhd (wholly
owned subsidiary of B&G Capital
Resources Berhad) unveils a
business proposition unlike any
other with its Grade A Corporate
Oce Tower.
Dubbed the dPristine Tower,
this 32-storey Green Building
Index (GBI)-rated corporate oce
is one of the components that
make up the entire integrated
mixed-use development called
dPristine@Medini. Its project
manager is MCT Consortium
Berhad.
Strategic business location
Located on 8.42 acres (3.4ha)
of prime land, dPristine consists
of two SoFo (small oce exible
occupancy) towers that are 36 and
37 storeys high, a four-star hotel
comprising 300 rooms, a lifestyle
mall and the oce tower.
Apart from being directly
across from Legoland and
adjacent to health facilities such
as the Temasek and Khazanahs
Urban Wellness Centre and the
Gleneagles Hospital, it is also
within close distance to other top
destinations, including Pinewood
Studios, Kota Iskandar, Puteri
Harbour and Mall of Medini, all
of which are within Nusajaya, a
agship that has been attracting
many world-class investments.
When people think of the
projects in Iskandar Malaysia,
they usually do not think in terms
of the agship zones, which have
different selling points, says
Datuk Soo Kai Chee, executive
director of MCT.
With sound infrastructure in
place, Nusajaya is easily accessible
from a myriad of highways, one of
which is the coastal highway.
This provides dPristine
with excellent connectivity to
destinations such as the Tuas
Checkpoint (Malaysia-Singapore
Second Link) that is just a
15-minute drive away, 20 minutes
to the Johor Baru city centre and
a mere 25 minutes to the Senai
Airport.
Green building
dPristine Tower will
incorporate various green features
that comply with the standards
set by the GBI, says Soo.
Energy consumption will be
reduced to an optimal rate with
energy-saving ttings such as LED
(light-emitting diode) and energy-
saving light bulbs complete with
picture and motion sensors as well
as water pumps with frequency
inverter controllers.
Designed with open air
corridors to optimise fresh air
quality and natural lighting, other
green features include a rainwater
harvesting system, centralised air
conditioning that uses a chilled
water system and a carbon
dioxide monitoring and control
system to maintain good indoor
environment quality.
Top-notch security
and features
Qualifying as a Grade A oce
tower means that the tower comes
with premium features. One of
the most important factors for an
oce is security and dPristine
will be highly secured with a
multi-tiered security system.
This includes a dedicated
computerised card access system
for lifts to dedicated oors, round-
the-clock security patrols, closed-
circuit television surveillance
cameras, direct communication
lines to security personnel,
security checkpoint for all points
of entry from the car park to the
oor and panic buttons in the car
park and in every walkway in the
buildings.
To enhance eciency, the
destination control system for lifts
will minimise waiting time.
dPristine Tower is also tted
with a bre-optic cable backbone
system to support high-speed
broadband services and power
supply system as a two-way
alternative power source to provide
back-up in instances of electricity
power breakdowns.
Facilities and convenience
In addition to the outstanding
features, dPristine Tower also
comes fully equipped with a
multitude of amenities to provide
an environment that is conducive to
working.
There will be a podium oor
for all al fresco leisure activities,
a professionally managed child
care centre, partitioned meeting
rooms available for rent that can
be converted into auditoriums
with a seating capacity of up to
200, concierge services and ample
parking space as well as valet
parking.
Occupants of the oces will
enjoy an added commercial
convenience with a connected
lifestyle mall.
Occupants of the dPristine
Tower can even choose to
kick back and relax at the Sky
Lounge located at the rooftop.
At the 32nd oor, occupants
can enjoy a panoramic view of
the vicinity while sipping their
favourite drink or indulge in
a selection of al fresco dining
outlets available.
Attractive incentives
dPristine Towers Grade A
Oce Suites will come with
three different layouts ranging
from 901sq ft (83.1sq m) to
1,671sq ft (155.2sq m).
The oce suites will be
located on the lower oors.
There will also be oce spaces
that take up the entire oor
plate of more than 20,000sq ft
(1,858sq m) that will be located
on the higher oors, says Soo.
Priced from RM650 per sq
ft for the higher oors and
RM750 per sq ft for an oce
suite, purchasing a unit at
dPristine Tower also comes
with its various tax incentives
such as a 10-year company
income tax exemption for
selected businesses operating in
Medini, the exemption of Real
Property Gains Tax, as well as
the absence of a minimum price
threshold for foreigners wishing
to purchase property.
Additionally, business
owners will have the exibility
to employ foreign knowledge
workers.
The developers are trying
to attract foreign investors,
especially small and medium
enterprises and multinational
corporations for either
investment or commercial
purposes.
We have appointed Knight
Frank Malaysia as our exclusive
agent to market dPristine
Tower, says Soo.
Its always a major point for
foreigners to invest in Iskandar
Malaysia to push the areas
steady development rise in line
with creating a metropolis of
international standards.
dPristine Tower is expected
to be completed by early 2018.
n For more information, call
012-224 1717, 019-243 5082 or
visit www.dpristinetower.com
the dPristine Tower.
An artists
impression of
the exterior of
the dPristine
Tower.
Datuk Soo Kai Chee, executive director
of MCT.
dPristine Towers lobby.
When people think
of the projects in
Iskandar Malaysia,
they usually do
not think in terms
of the flagship
zones, which have
different selling
points.
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An artists impression of the IONS shop-office lots.
A rising icon
A
LIGNING itself with the
aspirations of Iskandar
Malaysia, Sunsuria Medini
aims to set the pace of Johors
economic engine.
Over the last few years,
there has been much talk about
Iskandar Malaysia and its agship
zones, one of which is Medini.
Making its debut in the
soon-to-be bustling southern
economic corridor of Nusajaya,
the 2,230 acres (902ha) township
development is set to become the
regional citys central business
district.
The heart of
Iskandar Malaysia
Sunsuria Medini is a mixed
integrated development spread
across 82 acres (33ha) of land that
features commercial units, retail
parks and serviced suites.
Bearing a gross development
value of RM4.5bil, it is making a
grand entry with three distinct
developments comprising two-
and three-storey shop-oce lots,
which are:
l The IONS (two- and three-
storey) Plot C15 measuring
from 1,200sq ft (111.5sq m) to
1,830sq ft (170sq m); priced from
RM1.5mil to RM3mil (two-storey)
and RM2.5mil to RM4mil (three-
storey) (104 units)
l The IONS (two- and three-
storey) Plot C24 measuring
from 1,200sq ft (111.5sq m) to
2,160sq ft (200.7sq m); priced
from RM1.5mil to RM4.1mil (two-
storey) and RM2.5mil to RM5.8mil
(three-storey) (75 units)
l The IONS (three-storey) Plot
C23 measuring from 1,200sq ft
(111.5sq m) to 2,160sq ft (200.7sq
m); priced from RM2.5mil to
RM5.9mil (32 units)

The IONS Plot C23 and C24
are currently open for registration.
Also in the pipeline are the
upcoming The IONS Plot C21 and
C22, which will comprise 78 units
of two-storey shop oces.
Another project taking root in
the near future is Plot C7, which
will comprise 4.89 acres (1.98ha)
of serviced apartments.
Located at the heart of
Nusajaya, Sunsuria Medini offers
an excellent location for business
activities with its seamless
connectivity to surrounding
conveniences and amenities.
Set to be a thriving business
hub, it is designed to cater
to Johors diverse business
community, attracting both local
and international markets.
Catalyst of
economic growth
Sunsuria Medini is a catalyst
within Iskandar Malaysia that will
fuel thriving economic activities
in Johor.
Located just minutes from
major attractions and amenities, it
is the result of long-term planning,
innovative design and in-depth
knowledge of the potential of its
geographical region.
Poised to attract high-value
economic activities, the project is
prepared to set in motion Iskandar
Malaysias aspirations for the
future.
The development is a short
drive from EduCity, a rst-of-its-
kind fully integrated international
education hub comprising
universities and institutions of
higher learning, research and
development centres, student
accommodation as well as
recreational and sports facilities.
Also in the vicinity is the
Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia
Studios, an integrated media
production studio facility.
Other popular local attractions
that are a stones throw away
from Sunsuria Medini include
Legoland Malaysia and the Puteri
Harbour family theme park, which
comprises Hello Kitty Town, Little
Big Club and Lats Place.
Being located approximately
ve kilometres from Singapore
and accessible via the soon-to-
be-opened New Southern Link
Coastal Highway, the development
offers attractive perks to
expatriates, investors and the
business community.
These perks include exemption
from real property gain tax until
2020, a 15% tax rate scheme
for expatriates, tax-free motor
vehicle purchases for expatriates,
accommodative business policies
for foreigners and tax incentives
for six industries health care,
logistics, tourism, education,
nancial advisory and creative.
Excellent connectivity
Medini provides access to an
excellent network of highways
and access roads that make the
development highly accessible.
These include the Lebuhraya
Persisiran Pantai Johor Baru
Nusajaya, Tanjung Pelepas
highway, the Pontian highway
and the main access roads of
Jalan Gelang Patah and Jalan Nusa
Perintis.
Sunsuria Medini is a 25-minute
drive from Senai International
Airport and four major seaports
in Johor and Singapore while
the second Malaysia-Singapore
Checkpoint and the Johor-
Singapore Causeway are just a
15-minute and 25-minute drive
respectively.
Delivering innovative
and quality developments
Sunsuria Group is a
multifaceted and well established
property developer with more
than 25 years of proven track
record in delivering innovative,
high-value and high-quality
developments.
Sunsuria group started in
1989 and has developed more
than 2,500 properties of varied
segments from light industrial
factories, commercial units and
residences worth more than
RM1.7bil.
The development of the
business today is the key growth
driver of the Sunsuria group.
The property development
experience of Sunsuria covers
projects such as the eight-storey
retail oce tower at Sunsuria
Avenue, Kota Damansara; the
mixed-use sports complex in
Ampang; the semi-detached
oces of Sunsuria Seventh Avenue
in Setia Alam; the signature gated
and guarded exclusive bungalow
residences of Suria Hills; serviced
apartments in Bukit Jelutong
known as Suria Residence; and
the soon-to-be completed mixed
developments in Bukit Jelutong
known as TRIVO and Suria
Jelutong.
The journey to a brighter
future is anchored with Sunsurias
expansion plans in development
projects with an estimated gross
development value of more than
RM10bil collectively.
They include the catalytic
development of a 349-acre (141ha)
township enveloping Chinas rst
university campus abroad, Xiamen
University Malaysia Campus in
Ampar Tenang, Salak Tinggi.
Sunsuria Medini will have 82
acres (33ha) of mixed development
in Iskandar Medini Johor Baru
and 13.6 acres (5.5ha) of versatile
commercial development in Setia
Alam known as the Forum at
Seventh Avenue, Setia Alam.
Strategic move
Late last year, the founder of
Sunsuria Group, Datuk Ter Leong
Yap diversied the business of a
public-listed company to include
property development.
The company acquired
Sunsurias developments, TRIVO
and Suria Residence in Bukit
Jelutong.
The emergence of Ter, the
owner of the Sunsuria brand,
as the strategic partner and
controlling shareholder of the
company was expected following
his venture into property
development.
In January this year, the
shareholders approved the
companys foray into the property
business.
Subsequently, the companys
name was ocially changed to
Sunsuria Berhad in May this year.
Apart from its core business in
property development, Sunsuria
Berhad maintains its existing
business in the manufacturing
of engineered wooden doors,
wooden frames and prefabricated
doors as one of its complementary
businesses.
call 07-238 1117 or visit
www.sunsuria.com
Sunsuria Medini.
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A little piece of heaven to call home
F
OR years, Sebana Cove Resort
in Johor has undergone
vigorous transformation to
become an integrated signature
resort township development.
This project was taken over
by Malaysias leading property
developer IJM Land Berhad in
2008 and is being advanced by its
subsidiary, Cypress Potential Sdn
Bhd.
IJM Land is not new to Johor,
having previously launched two
high-rise projects Suria Mas
Suites and DAmbience Residences.
Its other projects, Nasa City
and Mount Austin, are yet to be
launched but the 2007 project
Nusa Duta is already in its nal
phase.
Starting out with development
of mass housing in the 1990s, IJM
Land has since changed with the
times to cater to a greater demand
for high-rise and high-end landed
property today.
Multifaceted resort
township
The sense of excitement begins
as you enter Sebana Cove Resort.
It is the ultimate leisurely getaway
with a unique integrated concept
of a pristine 18-hole championship
golf course, 60-acre (24ha) marina
and a resort hotel.
Strategically located along Santi
River in the Pengerang district
of Johor, Sebana Cove Resort is a
perfect retreat and private enclave
away from the hustle and bustle of
city life.
Chief executive ocer and
managing director of IJM Land,
Datuk Soam Heng Choon, says the
townships location is perfect for
those in Malaysia and Singapore
looking to invest in landed
property at a reasonable price.
It gives a different dimension
to purchasing property here
because Johor Baru has been more
about urban living and there is a
lack of high-end landed resort-
living property, he says.
IJM Land seeks to provide
just that, and the response has
been encouraging so far 28
units at The Fairway Golf Villas
have already been snatched up
following its private preview.
This is the rst of 10 thematic
precincts that Sebana Cove Resort
will feature upon completion.
Each of these precincts will
have different types of buildings
such as cluster homes, semi-
detached houses, bungalows,
townhouses, link houses, shop
oces and commercial lots.
Exciting facilities
Located at the southernmost
tip of the Peninsula, Sebana Cove
spans 1,200 acres (486 ha) of lush
greenery, consisting mainly of
golf greens and natural mangrove
forest.
This township is an integrated
development with residential,
commercial and leisure
components, and is easily
accessible by road from the Senai-
Desaru Highway or by ferry from
Tanjung Belungkor to Singapores
Changi Point.
Plans for a car ferry are also
underway, which will further
enhance accessibility from
Singapore in 2016 along with
the proposed third link bridge
connecting Pengerang to
Singapore.
Protected from sea, the 60.5-
acre (24.5 ha) marina offers
100 walk-on berths that can
accommodate yachts and boats
up to 80m in length.
Upon arrival, boaters will nd
adequate water and electrical
supply, a clubhouse and most
importantly, port and CIQ
clearance at the customs and
immigration quarantine Complex
in Sebana Cove itself.
The golf course, designed by
world-famous golf course designer
Ted Parslow, is a 6,450m par-72
full buggy course complete with a
clubhouse.
This getaway township also
boasts a hotel comprising more
than 80 rooms and a clubhouse
with banquet halls, conference
rooms, eateries, swimming
pools, playground, tennis court,
gymnasium and sauna.
Proposed amenities for
the sprawling resort include
international and public schools,
a shopping village and medical
centre.
The investment potential of
Sebana Cove is heightened by the
upcoming Pengerang Integrated
Petroleum Complex (PIPC) oil
and gas development, which will
boost the regional population,
employment and demands
for housing and commercial
activities.
Set to become a commercial
hub, the PIPC also promises good
rental return for homeowners
in Sebana Cove, which is located
about 8km away in the same
district. Competition is ubiquitous
in the property scene, especially
with the inux of developers from
China.
This has created a shift in the
market for Johor, which Datuk
Soam believes can be approached
with the introduction of exclusive
property.
With the right pricing and
location, anything is possible, he
says.
One with nature
IJM ensures appropriate
measures are taken to preserve
the green element of its projects,
being one of the rst developers
in the country to attain green
certication for a large township.
Sebana Cove, for instance,
maintains a ve-unit-per-acre
density in development and an
eco-link streetscape to match
the surrounding verdant forest
reserve.
The Fairway Golf Villas are
equipped with large windows,
rainwater harvesting equipment,
roof insulation to reduce heat,
green-tinted glass, porous
openings for cross ventilation and
sun shading louvres to block heat.
Sebana Cove is set to be home
to those who enjoy the ner things
in life in the presence of nature.
Intricately designed homes
allow residents to experience
what nature has to offer with its
lush greenery and serene tropical
settings.
Nature lovers will be spoilt for
choice as the pristine mangrove
reserves and natural riverine
landscapes along the Santi and
Sebina Rivers are just a stroll away.
It is the ideal location for those
looking for a little piece of heaven
to call home.
IJM Land is currently
developing property in several
parts of the Klang Valley, Kuala
Lumpur and Negri Sembilan. Their
overseas projects are located in
China, Vietnam and London.
sebanacoveresort.com or
ijmland.com
IJM ensures
appropriate
measures are taken
to preserve the
green element of
its projects, being
one of the first
developers in the
country to attain
green certification
for a large township.
Sebana Cove spans
1,200 acres (486 ha)
of lush greenery.
Sebana Cove is the
ultimate leisurely
getaway.
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Urban complex to make its mark
T
HE boom of local business
activities brings with it
increased employment
opportunities, a rapidly growing
population, and an increased
demand in property.
R&F Princess Cove is set to meet
the needs of the community with
its high-quality and modern-living
inspired large-scale international
marina-integrated community.
R&F Properties has built its
landmark development, R&F
Princess Cove, in the most prized
location in Zone A Iskandar
Malaysia, Johor Baru.
Comprising 116 acres (46.9ha)
of prime freehold land, R&F
Princess Cove is located at the core
of Johor Barus central business
district, straddling both sides of
the causeway to Singapore a
prominent location with excellent
connectivity that promises a
fantastic garden city view of
Singapores landscape.
Nearby facilities include the
Johor Baru CIQ complex, Foon Yew
High School, Johor Baru General
Hospital, Johor International
Convention Centre, The Angry
Birds Theme Park, several ve-star
hotels and renowned shopping
complexes.
With the launch of phase one,
comprising high-end luxury
apartments and a shopping mall,
R&F Princess Cove is set to make
its mark as the rising icon of Johor
Barus central business district.
R&F Princess Cove not
only represents the rise of an
International Marina Integrated
Community at both sides of the
Causeway to Singapore, it also
marks the transformation of
Johor Baru into an international
metropolis.
High-end luxury
apartments
R&F Princess Coves luxury
apartments are not only fully
furnished, they are enhanced
with unique elements that raise
residents standard of living. Other
features include:
l Windmill layout design
The windmill layout provides
better lighting and ventilation
while enhancing appearance and
looks. The living hall, kitchen
and bathroom are equipped with
windows to allow natural light
and ventilation and for improved
sea views to create a more
contemporary look with a modern
and simple feel.
l The largest Skypark in
Johor Baru Located at the
top of a shoplex in R&F Princess
Cove, the Skypark is a great area
for residents to relax with an
excellent view of Singapore and
Johor Barus cityscape.
The Skypark has several
facilities, including pools,
an indoor gym, a panoramic
waterfront view recreation deck,
jogging track and childrens
playground.
l Coastal landscape park
The coastal landscape park runs
along the coastline for more than
1,800m, allowing residents to
enjoy a good view while getting
some fresh air.
l Yacht club Using a
yacht theme to create a unique
waterfront clubhouse, the yacht
club will attract those interested
in yachts.
l Dual-key unit design One
of the unit designs is a two-in-
one unit, where both units share
a single main entrance. There are
also individual unit entrances
and each unit comes with a living
room, dining area and kitchen.
l High-quality window
design The full-length glass
windows overlook the landscape
and use high-quality aluminium
casement that is durable and
soundproof. The east and north
side of the unit uses a double-
layered insulating glass that offers
good sound-proong, insulation
and energy eciency.
l Prime nish Units come
with high-quality custom
furniture, electrical goods, smart
devices and imported materials
that fully utilise unit space.
l Space and design The
layout includes a spacious living
room and dining room with a
partition and a master bedroom
with a built-in closet and user-
friendly design cabinets. The
kitchen is equipped with a central
gas system, gas leak alarm,
stainless steel stove, imported
kitchen appliances, bathroom and
separated wet and dry garbage
spaces.
l Security management
system 24-hour butler service,
community advisory services and
security patrols, CCTV monitoring
system in public areas, smart
key locks, an elevator smart card
system, emergency call buttons
and a visitor intercom system.
l Separate residential
and commercial area The
residents parking area is managed
separately from the commercial
parking area so residents will not
have any problems with privacy.
Public shoppers are required to
take escalators or lifts to reach the
commercial district.
Stylish, exquisite, practical
The main success factor of any
business district is the crowd. R&F
Princess Coves business district
has that advantage because it
hosts condominium tenants with
great spending power.
Located between Johor Baru
and Singapore, the business
district is an ideal shopping area
for Singaporeans too.
Iskandar Malaysia is also
predicted to bring increased
population growth and business
development, offering the
community of R&F Princess Cove
limitless business opportunities.
As a comprehensive
international coastal community,
R&F Princess Bays shoplex has a
bright future ahead and will even
help transform Johor Baru into a
metropolis.
With the advantages
mentioned and combined with
excellent development, R&F
Princess Cove is poised to be a top-
class development that will create
an unparalleled world of shopping
and leisure for locals.
Pioneers of excellence
The announcement of the
Princess Cove mega project
does not only ll the gap for
a comprehensive large-scale
international coastal community
in certain territories, it also
releases the full potential of a
real estate property in terms
of usage and value through the
implementation of urban complex
concept.
Seen today as the highest
form of real estate development,
the urban complex concept
is a collection of hotels, oce
buildings, ecological parks,
shopping malls, leisure clubs
and luxury residences in one
urban complex, giving the area
comprehensive urban functions.
R&F Properties is adept in the
implementation of the urban
complex concept as proven by a
number of successful real estate
projects in mainland China.
For example, R&F Properties
constructed the masterpiece of
Huizhou, China R&F LiGang
International Centre, becoming
the rst in the area to implement
the concept of urban complex to
build a large integrated real estate
project.
Right place, right time
R&F Princess Cove combines
all the elements of a modern
city into a singular structure,
while ensuring that each of these
elements perform its specic
function effectively.
Situated in the heart of the
central business district in Johor
Baru, R&F Princess Cove is the
core of the urban complex with
a huge dynamic population and
consumer base, equipped with a
fast and convenient network of
transportation.
www.rfprincesscove.com
luxury units offered at R&F
Princess Cove.
R&F Princess Coves luxury apartments are enhanced with unique elements and are fully furnished.
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An artists impression of the Seafront precinct. An unrivalled elevated lifestyle awaits residents of the Seafront precinct.
Connecting cities,
building communities
A
MULTI-MILLION
ringgit transportation
improvement scheme to
connect Iskandar Malaysia to
Singapore will begin next week.
The Coastal Highway
Southern Link (CHSL) is
expected to provide direct
access to Sunway Iskandar upon
completion in the second quarter
of 2017, which will make the
journey a mere ve-minute drive
from Singapore.
As the regions sixth east-
west-oriented expressway, the
CHSL will allow Sunway Iskandar
to be connected via the Second
Link Bridge between Singapore
and Medini to the Coastal
Highway that runs parallel to the
Straits of Johor.
The CHSL will be accessible
through the rst exit from the
Singapore Second Link custom,
immigration and quarantine
point.
Furthermore, visitors from
Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru
will be able to reach Sunway
Iskandar through the CHSL in no
time.
Within close reach
Sunway Iskandar, one of the
largest townships in the Medini
landbank, will be within close
reach to the CHSL, providing the
community and visitors direct
access to the township.
This new carriageway
also provides a link for those
travelling from Kuala Lumpur to
Johor Baru via the PLUS Highway.
The CHSL is expected to cut
the journey by more than half,
from 20 minutes to ve minutes,
and a journey distance from
14.6km to 7km, making Sunway
Iskandar a stones throw away
from Singapore.
On the horizon
In July this year, Sunway
Iskandar launched its rst phase
development of Iskandar Johor
Citrine, the Lakeview precinct
and successfully sold out its
ofce suites.
Following this positive
response, Sunway Iskandar will
soon commence the priority
preview and launch of its serviced
residences, which are also set to
be completed in 2017 along with
the Sunway Iskandar International
School.
With this current success,
Sunway Iskandar is looking to
launch its second phase next year.
Providing for
the community
As a master community
developer, Sunway is committed
to providing a better future for the
community with its philosophy to
build, own and manage, where it
co-invests and grows in tandem
with the people.
The CHSL is another enabler
for Sunway Iskandar to deliver its
promise in creating a liveable, and
self-sustaining community.
Where city meets nature
Set in one of the most beautiful
locations in Medini, the 1,800-
acre (728ha) nature-based Sunway
Iskandar masterplan holds a
collection of six precincts, each
embracing its authentic style and
personality.
Overlooking the crystal-clear
Emerald Lake is Citrine at the
Lakeview, the rst project to be
showcased here.
The designer ofces were
all sold overnight and its much
anticipated residential tower
with a lake and sea view will be
launched soon.
With the retail being fully
managed by Sunway and located
just 500m from the Seafront
precinct, residents can expect to
experience an unrivalled elevated
lifestyle.
www.sunwayiskandar.com
Built-up area from 626sq
ft (58.2sq m) to 1,528sq ft
(142sq m)
One, two and three
bedrooms and dual-key
concept
Partial furnishing for all
units
Resort-style deck facilities
with a gym, innity pool,
sky garden and private
function hall
Expansive vista of the
lake and park
Panoramic view of the sea
and Singapore skyline
Next to the Sunway
Iskandar International
School
20-acre (8ha) Emerald
Lake Garden
Residences features:
Citrine at the Lakeview.
The CHSL is expected
to cut journey time
by more than half,
from 20 minutes to
five minutes and
a journey distance
from 14.6km to 7km,
making Sunway
Iskandar a stones
throw away from
Singapore.
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Residences with plenty to offer
L
OOKING for a home to t your
requirements can often be a
tedious task, especially when
you are trying to house a growing
family and nd a place that suits
your lifestyle.
With the rise of several
developments in Iskandar
Malaysia, the southern region
of Malaysia offers practically
priced properties set in strategic
locations within bustling and well-
developed townships.
I&P Group has developed
several residences in that offer
affordability and convenience to
its residents.
Taman Rinting
Launched in 1982, Taman
Rinting is located 12km from Johor
Baru and the Causeway, with
direct access to the Pasir Gudang
Highway and the Eastern Dispersal
Link (EDL).
With an impressive land area of
831 acres (337ha), Taman Rinting
is set to have a total of 1,358 units
and an expected population of
6,790.
Residents who wish to
commute to Pasir Gudang and
Johor Baru will nd Taman Rinting
a highly preferred location with
high capital appreciation.
With so much land available in
the area, a vibrant and progressive
future awaits Taman Rinting as
more opportunities arise from the
completion of mega infrastructure.
Residents have access to
popular retail outlets such as the
newly opened Mydin hypermarket
located within Taman Rinting,
Tesco hypermarket and Todays
Market, which are located just ve
minutes away and are popular
choices for locals.
All these add to the
attractiveness of living in Taman
Rinting.
The welfare of residents is also
taken care of as they can seek
high-quality medical care at the
Regency Specialist Hospital.
Taman Rinting is also known
to have produced some of the
states top scholars who have
consistently emerged as the top
achievers in Johor.
Small and light industries are
spread out across its commercial
areas, making life at Taman
Rinting a perfect venue for
those who seek a harmonious
community.
They are two primary schools,
one secondary school and one
religious school located in the
development.
Further development will
see shop oces and a mixed
residential province, adding to
the facilities already provided at
Taman Rinting.
Laman Beringin
Laman Beringin provides
abundant amenities to
accommodate the needs of a
rapidly growing community. It
is a well planned development
designed to meet the needs and
comfort of the whole family.
Comfort is an important
criterion to look out for when
purchasing property to turn into a
family home and Laman Beringin
brings several modern needs
together to create such a home.
Being strategically located
near Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman
Rinting 3 and SMK Taman Rinting
Laman
Beringin
THERE are two types of
double-storey terrace houses
available in Laman Beringin.
The specications are below.
Type A: 24 x 75
Land area: 1,800sq ft
(167.2sq m)
Built-up area from:
1,845sq ft (171.4sq m)
4 bedrooms with 3
bathrooms
21 units available
Type B: 24 x 73 & 24 x 75
Land area: 1,752sq
ft (162.8sq m) and
1, 800sq ft (167.2sq m)
Built up area from:
1,917sq ft
4 bedrooms with 3
bathrooms
50 units available
2, residents can be assured of
having access to high-quality
education for their little ones
without having to travel out of
Taman Rinting.
Laman Beringin at Taman
Rinting is also conveniently
located less than 20km away from
the North-South Highway and
Senai-Desaru Highway.
It is also a mere 16km away
from the custom and immigration
quarantine complex on the
Southern Integrated Gateway.
Pasir Gudang, Permas Jaya and
the Tebrau Highway are all less
than 10km away.
It is easy to feel at home at
Laman Beringin with the serene
environment surrounded by lush
greenery. Safety is also taken into
account with a neighbourhood
police station within the area.
In addition, there are KFC,
McDonalds and Subway outlets
among the many other food and
beverage choices you can make
while eating out.
You will not have to leave the
area to nd something different;
everything you need is within
reach.
Education, entertainment and
accessibility make Laman Beringin
an ideal place to call home, and the
perfect place for your children to
learn, play and grow in happiness.

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An artists impression of the landscape and streetscape in Laman Beringin that encourage outdoor activities.
An artists impression of the Type A double-storey terrace house in Laman Beringin.
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of the aerial view of
Rosa Terraces.
Roses of the south
A
RENOWNED property
conglomerate in Malaysia,
UDA Holdings Berhad is one
of the pioneers in the Malaysian
property development industry,
especially in the area of planned
urban development.
UDA Land (South) Sdn
Bhd, wholly owned by UDA
Holdings Berhad, drives property
developments in Johor and is
responsible for developing Bandar
Baru UDA, Tampoi Urban Centre,
UDA Business Centre and Bandar
UDA Utama in Iskandar, Malaysia.
Iskandar Malaysia is set to be
the next hive of economic activity,
attracting developers who have
been ocking to Johor Baru upon
realising the limited upside
potential in Kuala Lumpur and the
Klang Valley.
Iskandar Malaysias continued
ability to attract investors is a
key factor in driving demand
for residential and commercial
properties in the region.
As added impetus to its growth,
the infrastructure is continuing to
be developed.
There are also various
educational institutions in the
area.
The spillover from the
economic activity in the southern
region of the country has created a
demand for residential properties,
which UDA Land seeks to cater to
with their Rosa Terraces project in
Bandar UDA Utama.
The three roses
Rosa Terraces consists of 319
units of 22x70 double-storey
homes in a gated and guarded
housing area. One can choose from
three attractive designs: Rosary,
Rosella and Rosecea.
UDA Land will soon be
launching Rosa Terraces package
3A, which sits on 8.56 acres
(3.46ha) of land consisting of 120
units of double-storey terrace
homes with a mix of modern and
contemporary designs.
All units have a balcony
adjacent to the master bedroom
while corner lots have an
additional balcony in the family
area. All bedrooms come with an
attached bathroom.
UDA Land carried out surveys
to study the current patterns
and demands of customers,
incorporating their ndings into
the design and plan of the double-
storey homes in Rosa Terraces.
The development has direct
access to the North-South
Expressway, Second Link to
Singapore, new access way in
Nusajaya and new arterial roads. It
is also conveniently located close
to national, Chinese-medium, and
international schools as well as
commercial centres.
Bandar UDA Utama is a
freehold land located 20 minutes
from the bustling Nusajaya, which
houses the Johor Administration
oces, Legoland, Puteri Harbour,
eight universities, an international
golf course and a ferry terminal to
Singapore and Indonesia.
There are also hospitals and
major hypermarkets nearby so
residents do not have to travel
far from their housing area for
Special rebate incentive
for early birds
Low downpayment of
RM5,000
Legal fees for the sales
and purchase agreement
(SPA) and memorandum
of transfer (MOT),
maintenance fee borne
by developer through its
panel lawyer.
Promotions
The three types of houses available at Rosa Terraces (Package 3A):
Type Rosary Rosecea Rosella
Total units 34 29 57
Built-up area 1,966.48sq ft 1974.31sq ft 1,901.46sq ft
Starting price RM 527,700 RM 871,500
emergencies or basic needs.
Catering to changes
UDA Land plans to develop
Bandar UDA Utama into a self-
contained township featuring a
mix of residential and commercial
developments, which will
help foster better family and
community ties.
There are also incentives
available to buyers, such as the
easy ownership scheme, that
can be of great aid to customers
looking to purchase property.
The company supports the
vision of the government to turn
Johor Baru into an international
city by 2020.
Advancements in the
Iskandar development region
have undoubtedly impacted the
property market in Johor, as it has
been carved out as a well planned
development for residential and
commercial properties with
highly improved accessibility and
amenities.
Due to shifts in customer
demands and increasingly diverse
lifestyles, customers are willing to
pay for things that cater to their
lifestyle while offering security
and convenience, and UDA Land
aims to supply just that.
UDA Land has several projects
in the pipeline in Johor, including
a three-storey shop-oce
commercial development called
Neuvo Centro.
n For more information, call
1300 130 023/ 07-237 4944 or visit
www.udaland.my
of a Rosecea home.
of a Rosary home.
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Success on
the horizon
U
EM Sunrise Berhad leads
the township and property
development businesses
of UEM Group Berhad with core
competencies in macro township
development, high-rise residential,
commercial, retail and integrated
developments, as well as property
management and project and
construction services.
The company is currently
undertaking the development of
Nusajaya, one of the ve agship
zones and key driver of Iskandar
Malaysias development into an
exceptional regional city.
Nusajaya is set to become the
largest fully integrated urban
development in South-East Asia
and will provide signicant
investment, nancial and business
opportunities to the economic
growth and development of the
region.
UEM Sunrises presence extends
to Singapore, Australia, Canada
and South Africa.
Strategic development in
challenging times
The Johor property market
is challenging at present, largely
due to new policies involving
foreign investment, increased
transportation charges and
concerns on oversupply with
the entrance of developers from
mainland China, says Anwar
Syahrin Abdul Ajib, managing
director/chief executive ocer of
UEM Sunrise.
This refers to the 2% property
levy fee and increase of minimum
selling price to foreign buyers from
RM500,000 to RM1mil.
Changes in transportation
charges include toll hikes in Johor
and Singapore as well as the
increase of vehicle permit charges
in Singapore.
Concerns of potential
oversupply, especially in the
high-rise segment, indicate
rising competition for property
developers in Johor. There were
more than 15,000 unsold units
reported in Johor last year, and
UEM Sunrise aims to mitigate this
slowdown.
We think it is best for us to
selectively acquire land in other
key property states and upcoming
areas in Malaysia. With a more
diversied land bank portfolio,
UEM Sunrise will have greater
exibility in terms of product
offerings, says Anwar.
The company is also setting
its sights on foreign projects such
as its premier development in
Melbourne, Australia, which is set
to launch by the end of the year.
UEM Sunrise believes the
Australian property market offers
interesting pockets of potential
that will be buoyed by the
continuing population growth in
Melbourne.
The company is on the
lookout for more expansion
opportunities in Australia and
other international markets but
remains mindful of the inherent
risks of such advancements.
Careful scrutiny and
deliberation is put into each
potential investment before any
nal decision is made.
UEM Sunrises game plan
for next year is to rst carefully
examine market sentiments,
then target product launches in
accordance with market demands.
For example, in Johor it will
focus on affordable housing
as well as mid-market landed
properties, given existing product
demands.
Tapping into
key markets
As a master developer of
Nusajaya, Johor remains a key
market to UEM Sunrise.
With rst mover advantage
in strategic land banks, the
companys investments in projects
such as Kota Iskandar, Puteri
Harbour, Southern Industrial and
Logistics Clusters (SiLC), Aat
Healthpark and the Nusajaya
Residences indicate that they are
in for the long haul.
Anwar reveals the unwavering
condence the company has in
Nusajaya, which can be seen in the
progress taking place in Gerbang
Nusajaya the 519-acre (210ha)
integrated eco-friendly Nusajaya
Tech Park, a joint venture with the
Ascendas Group from Singapore;
and the 295-acre (119ha) FASTrack
Iskandar, a project with FASTrack
Autosports Pte Ltd.
The next phase of Gerbang
Nusajayas development will
further drive employment,
population and trac to Nusajaya
while also offering affordable
housing.
Registration opened in March
this year for 1,380 units in the rst
phase, which is to be launched
next year.
We are also in discussion
to explore the possibility of
establishing a trade and exhibition
mall, Anwar says.
Ongoing projects
Diversifying products to meet
several demands at once is part
of the companys strategy, as can
be seen in its current projects in
Johor.
Almas@Puteri Harbour and
Imperia@Puteri Harbour both
offer spectacular high-rise housing
with commercial and waterfront
themes respectively, while
East Ledang offers beautifully
manicured and landscaped
esoteric gardens set among award-
winning link duplexes, twin villas
and stunning bungalows.
Nusa Idaman and Nusa Bayu
feature safe, affordable family
homes, each with its own mixed
development projects and
essential amenities.
The ongoing large scale project,
the Mall of Medini, aims to be a
true one-stop leisure and lifestyle
entertainment centre upon
completion. It will offer a wide
variety of brands, establishments
and leisure activities.
Envisioned as the premier retail
and lifestyle entertainment hub in
Iskandar Malaysia, the mall will
build on its synergy with Legoland
Malaysia to create an exciting
destination for the entire family.
It is set to be the epicentre of
the south, with its two million sq
ft gross oor area making it the
largest retail development in the
southern region.
Other projects in the pipeline
for UEM Sunrise in Johor include
Estuari, Residential South,
Residential North, parcel CS3 in
Puteri Harbour called The Waves
@ Puteri Harbour and the Asian
Trade Centre in Gerbang Nusajaya.
www.nusajayacity.com or
www.uemsunrise.com
Almas@Puteri Harbour.
of FASTrack Iskandar at
Gerbang Nusajaya.
An artists impression of Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios.
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An artists impression of the gymnasium, one of the many amenities available in the
complex.
of DSummit
Residences, which has
four individual towers
of 35 storeys each.
D
SUMMIT Residences aims
to full the demand for
luxurious living in Iskandar
Malaysia, rising up as the new
icon in the Kempas-Tebrau growth
corridor.
This high-rise project comprises
seven different apartment types
to cater to various lifestyle
requirements, with four individual
towers at a staggering 35 storeys
each.
Sprawling across 9.8 acres (4.0
ha) of land are the Aries Tower,
Orion Tower, Phoenix Tower and
Celena Tower, which come with
an array of layouts, ranging from
527sq ft (48.9sq m) to 1,244sq ft
(115.6sq m).
Residents can choose from
one-bedroom, two-bedroom,
three-bedroom or three-plus-one-
bedroom apartments.
Relax, refresh
and reconnect
DSummits bustling
community will be served by a
diverse line-up of urban facilities
and recreational amenities,
including a reexology path, yoga
terrace, sauna, multi-purpose
hall, badminton court, swimming
pool, 50m lap pool, awading pool,
jacuzzi, an aqua gymnasium,
barbeque area and Zen garden.
Thanks to the state-of-the-art
security enforced with tight three-
tier security solutions, residents
can also live with peace of mind.
Security includes a gated,
guarded community with
perimeter fencing, 24-hour
security patrolling and CCTV
cameras with direct links to the
security control room.
In addition, all units are
equipped with digital door locks,
video intercom systems and panic
buttons that are linked to the
security control room.
All units come with air-
conditioners, electrical appliances,
kitchen cabinets, a wardrobe and
other furniture, allowing residents
to move in at any time.
The practical layouts with
quality nishes provide comfort
with a touch of elegance,
something developers nd to be
the trend of demand with new
property purchasers in the area.
DSummit Residences is
strategically located at the
Kempas-Tebrau growth corridor,
which is also home to several
shopping malls, convenient
amenities and numerous city
attractions.
This upcoming premier
development in Kempas Utama is
also situated next to the Kempas
toll and close to the Starhill Golf
and Country Club.
Residents of this area
enjoy great accessibility and
connectivity via the North-South
Highway, the Pasir Gudang
Highway and the Eastern
Dispersal Link (EDL).
The Johor Baru city centre and
the customs, immigration and
quarantine complex are only 15
minutes away via the EDL.
First-class
development
DSummit Residences is
developed by Wealthy Growth Sdn
Bhd, a subsidiary of IOI Properties
Group Bhd.
IOI Properties plays a pivotal
role in the development of fully
integrated urban residential
and commercial projects within
Iskandar Malaysia, a booming
address that is set to be a strong
sustainable metropolis of
international standing.
As Iskandar Malaysia develops
and progresses, Kempas Utama
continues to cater to the growing
number of professionals and
expatriates living within the
township and surrounding
vicinity.
This integrated mixed
development with a touch of
exclusivity spans 300 acres
(121ha) and is set to enjoy the
great success of the Kempas-
Tebrau growth corridor.
Today, IOI Properties Group is
one of the top property developers
in Malaysia.
It has a track record of more
than four decades in the property
Reaching new heights
development industry.
The company has developed
several successful self-contained
townships over the years,
including Bandar Puteri Puchong,
Bandar Puchong Jaya, 16 Sierra,
Lagenda Putra, Bandar Putra Kulai
and Bandar Putra Segamat.
IOI Properties has also
extended its presence overseas,
with foreign developments such as
Cityscape, Seascape, South Beach,
The Trilinq and Cape Royale in
Singapore, and IOI Park Bo Bay in
Xiamen, China.
www.ioijohor.com/kempasutama
infinity pool, which is sure
to be a hit with occupants of
DSummit Residences.
Type A 1 bedroom 527sq ft
Type B 2 bedrooms 764sq ft
Type C 3 bedrooms 904sq ft
Type D 3 bedrooms 980sq ft
TypeD1 3 bedrooms 1,030sq ft
Type E 3 + 1 bedrooms 1,238sq ft
Type E1 3 + 1 bedrooms 1,244sq ft
Types of serviced apartments available at DSummit Residences:
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Waterfront
sanctuary with
much to offer
S
ENIBONG Cove is developed
by Australias leading
private developer, Walker
Corporation.
This 208-acre (84ha) exclusive
waterfront development is located
in the tranquil east coast of Johor
Baru in the Iskandar development
region, and is an eight-minute
drive from Johor Barus customs,
immigration and quarantine (CIQ)
complex via the Eastern Dispersal
Link.
It is a community with ve
distinctive enclaves, lush parks
and waterways, a world-class
marina and a 20,000sq m boutique
mall that will offer unrivalled
waterfront shopping and dining
experiences, all linked by a
network of waterfront boardwalks
and parkland pathways.
Senibong Cove embodies
sophisticated marina resort
lifestyle at its nest.
Unique resort lifestyle
Senibong Cove is a freehold
integrated waterfront community
inspired by and designed to
complement the unspoiled natural
surroundings, in particular the
Lunchoo River and Straits of Johor.
Through landscape,
architecture and locale, each
enclave offers a unique resort
lifestyle experience.
Each residential unit is
meticulously planned and
designed to offer views of the
water, greenery and the proposed
marina.
Senibong Coves ve distinct
enclaves offer a diverse range of
residential units to cater to every
lifestyle preference, including
high-rise apartments, spacious
semi-detached and terrace
houses, hillside courtyard homes
and luxury villas with waterfront
views.
An exciting region
Senibong Cove is ideally located
in the eastern part of the Iskandar
development region.
As Malaysias most ambitious
and rapid industrialisation
project to date, the entire
Iskandar region will see the rise
of shopping centres, commercial
developments, golf courses,
recreational facilities, tourists
attractions, health care facilities
and international schools, all
within 10 minutes proximity of
Senibong Cove.
Senibong Cove is also an eight-
minute drive from the Johor Baru
CIQ complex via the EDL.
Its accessibility will be further
enhanced when the proposed
Singapore-Johor Baru Rapid
Transit System Link (RTS Link)
from Singapore to Johor is
completed.
Enjoy nature
in comfort
Senibong Cove is planned
to be a low-density integrated
community, similar to the worlds
most exclusive luxury resorts.
Residents will enjoy the sense
of exclusivity that comes only
with such space and privacy.
With more than 35 acres
(14ha) of nature and ve specially
designed parks, residents of
Senibong Cove are able to enjoy
nature in their living environment.
Retail and
commercial outlets
Residents of Senibong Cove
will enjoy access to the world-
class Senibong Cove Marina and
a proposed 20,000sq m boutique
mall, which will offer unrivalled
waterfront shopping and
gastronomical delights.
Safety and security
Senibong Cove is a highly
guarded and gated community
with a three-tier security system
that employs the latest in security
technology.
Senibong Coves 24-hour
security measures cover both land
and sea patrols, ensuring residents
safety, security and peace of mind.
www.senibongcove.my
An artists
impression of the
Isola Villas.
An artists
impression of
Senibong Cove.
the Central Park.
Winner of Best Mid-RangeCondo
Development (SouthMalaysia)
Winner of Best Housing
Development (SouthMalaysia)
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UTMSPACE hopes to increase the number of
property experts in the field through its property
management programme.
Get certified in
property management
PROPERTY management is when one
manages property owned by another
party or entity. The property manager
acts on behalf of the owner to handle the
day-to-day management of the property,
preserving the value of the property while
generating income.
These properties include residential
and vacation properties, commercial retail
spaces or industrial warehouse spaces.
Property managers are typically paid a fee
or a percentage of the rent that is received
for the property under his management.
In line with Universiti Teknologi
Malaysias School of Professional and
Continuing Educations (UTMSPACE) vision
of encouraging continuing education, the
school offers the Executive Certicate in
Property Management.
This programme is specially offered for
those who want to gain more knowledge,
experience and qualication in the eld of
property management.
However, the applicant should hold a
Bachelor of Science (Land Administration
and Development) degree in order to qualify
for the executive certicate programme.
The programme is offered on a part-
time basis for six months. For each module,
participants must attend classes and
complete written assignments.
In addition, they will need to sit for
an examination to be awarded with
the Executive Certicate in Property
Management.
The modules in the programme include
investment valuation, applied valuation,
property management and real-estate
marketing.
Through these modules, participants
will increase their knowledge in evaluating
investments as well as managing
properties.
Participants will also learn about
building maintenance and services. There
are also practical modules that implement
professional practice and ethics in
managing real estate.
There is currently a lack of property
valuers and experts in Malaysia. By offering
this programme, it is hoped that the
number of experts in this eld will increase.
The programme will also be able to address
issues and problems in the eld of property
management.
The Executive Certicate in Property
Management programme is accredited by
the Board of Valuers, Appraisers and Estate
Agents Malaysia. Applications for admission
are in February, June and October.
n For more information, e-mail
enquiry@utmspace.edu.my or visit
www.utmspace.edu.my
All eyes on Johor
BY TINA CARMILLIA
W
HAT are the rst things
that come to mind when
Johor is mentioned? To
Malaysians, it is probably the
gateway to Singapore.
Indeed, the state serves as the
land link into Singapore via the
1,056m Johor-Singapore Causeway
across the Straits of Johor that
links Johor Baru to Woodlands in
Singapore.
To ease the congestion in the
Causeway link, the Malaysia-
Singapore Second Link also
bridges Singapore via Jalan
Ahmad Ibrahim at Tuas to Tanjung
Kupang, Johor.
Additionally, with the newly
implemented toll fee hike across
the Woodlands Checkpoint on
the Causeway link, motorists are
switching to this alternative route.
A third proposed link between
Changi in Singapore to Pengerang
in Johor is also expected to be
constructed in 2018 with an
expected nish date of 2024. But
Johor is developing in its own
right.
The southern state of Malaysia
has started to attract immense
interest, becoming a popular
shopping and entertainment
destination especially for
Singaporean visitors.
Though Johor has enjoyed
massive urbanisation, the focus of
the development is mainly in the
southern region of the state.
While Johor Baru is the
states thriving focal point, the
development of towns in its
peripheries is slowly taking shape.
In 2005, the urbanisation rate
in Johor was 66.5%, which was the
sixth highest in the country.
In 2010, it was the fourth
highest in the country at 71.9% .
Urbanisation is a key
component for economic growth,
but accessibility is the key
component for urbanising beyond
the city centre.
With the strong Malaysia-
Singapore relations, both countries
contribute towards improved
access that will spur an increase
in property values, says Tan Sri
Datuk Sri Leong Hoy Kum, group
chief executive of Mah Sing Group
Berhad.
Some of these projects include
the High Speed Rail connecting
Kuala Lumpur and Singapore
by 2020 and the Malaysia
Singapore Rapid Transit System
Link between Tanjung Puteri and
Singapore by 2018.
Leveraging on
tourism and commerce
The urban corridor extends
from the major city with
townships such as Kluang, Batu
Pahat and Muar.
These pockets of secondary
urban centres have the prospects
to attract economic buzz through
business investment opportunities
and tourism.
Some of these towns are
specialised industrial areas, such
as Pengerang, the small town
at the southern most tip of the
peninsula in which the Pengerang
Integrated Petroleum Complex
(PIPC) will be located.
The PIPC will house oil
reneries, petrochemical plants,
naphtha crackers, liqueed
natural gas import terminal and
regasication plant.
Before the announcement of
this development, Pengerang was
only known among the locals and
a handful of Singaporean tourists
looking for fresh seafood.
To the north-eastern part of
Johor is Mersing. Although the
coastal town is mostly known
as the stopover town en route to
Tioman Island, Mersing possesses
the quiet charm of a shermans
village.
Among its appealing features
are the relatively isolated beaches
of Air Papan and Penyabung.
Further north-west is Gunung
Ledang, the legendary mountain
that stands 1,276m, near the
Johor-Malacca border. The
mountain is a popular destination
for jungle trekking, eld trips and
camping.
To the east is the sleepy seaside
resort town, Desaru, about two
hours from Johor Baru by car.
Desaru is not a highly developed
resort and targets mainly locals
and the occasional Singaporean
looking for a quiet, no-frill holiday
destination.
Among the activities available
here are snorkelling, surng and
rey watching.
A transforming
state
As Johor matures into a highly
developed area, the state may nd
itself catering to diverse industries
much like other states, including
Penang, Perak and Selangor.
These industries may include
nature-seekers, retail tourism and
commerce.
Yet, while the property market
is booming in the southern state,
the government service tax (GST)
that will be implemented soon
may push investors to become
more risk-averse.
However, property developers
are cautiously optimistic.
We believe that there will be
a temporary adjustment period
post-GST.
However, thanks to healthy
fundamentals for the property
market here such as with the
nations gross domestic product
growth, low unemployment
rate, infrastructure projects, I
believe the market will eventually
stabilise, says Leong.
Leong adds that there is also
a supply shortage of properties
in key growth locations,
which, coupled with increasing
urbanisation and young
population growth rate as well as
the preference for properties as
hedges against ination, makes it
unlikely for a market slowdown.
Economic growth occurs
alongside urbanisation, and
with the present development
in Johor, all indications point to
the likelihood that the southern
state of Malaysia will thrive in the
coming years.
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