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4 July-August 2022 | www.b-i.biz JULY-AUGUST2022 CONTENTS ONE ON ONE 06 UAC Berhad unveils new logo as part of its rebranding exercise NEWS & EVENTS 10 A round-up of events and happenings within the industry 26PROJECTSMasteron opens doors to fresh start with Launch of KR7 Residences 30 Tropicana celebrates unveiling of Tropicana Windcity & T Privilege 32OUTLOOKConstruction in Eastern Europe and Central Asia will continue to face significant headwinds in H2 2022 following RussiaUkraine war, says GlobalData PRODUCTS & SERVICES 34 CSC STEEL: realzincTM HIGIENE 38 MaxChem Efficient Power Unit (EPU) CONCEPTS & DESIGNS 40 Dong’an Lake Sports Center @ Chengdu, China 42REGULARS B & I Project Report Malaysia 52 Exhibitions & Conferences 53 Advertisers’ Index PUBLISHER B & I Worldwide Sdn Bhd EDITOR Eric Tan ADVERTISING Josephine Lim EDITORIAL CONSULTANT Andrew Kong SENIOR DESIGNER Mohamad Azhar Kasim PHOTOGRAPHERS Jacky Lum John Foo CIRCULATION Tan Wee Aik HONORARY ADVISORS Datuk Merlyn Kasimir Dato’ Dr Ken Yeang Datuk Ar Tan Pei Ing Ar Chan Seong Aun OFFICE Suite 201, Block A Mentari Business Park Jalan PJS 8/5, Bandar Sunway 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603 5631 9395 (Hunting line) E-mail: b-i@b-i.biz ENDORSED/SUPPORTED BY Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) Architects Regional Council of Asia (ARCASIA) Building Materials Distributors Association of Malaysia Malaysian(BMDAM)GreenBuilding Council (MGBC) Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) This magazine and its contents are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranty of any kind, implied, expressed or statutory. The Publisher does not warrant the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of the contents and expressly disclaims liability for errors or omissions in the contents. The contents available in the magazine and its website represent the opinions and judgments of the respective information providers. www.b-i.biz 26 0634
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Mr. BT Gan: Yes, our business philosophy and core business are not affected by this rebranding exercise. There is no change in our company’s management nor will it affect existing commercial relations with customers, partners, suppliers, financial management, manufacturing or contracts. The only change is our new product range which is more towards lifestyle-based products.Asmentioned,
UAC Berhad is fast approaching six decades of providing and manufacturing high-quality cellulose fibre cement building materials to clients and customers from all over the world. As a leading fibre cement brand in Malaysia, our goal is to continue being globally-acclaimed and accredited industry leaders in the manufacturing of building products. In fact, UAC Berhad has always been known for our quality products, stringent tests, extensive research, and timely deliveries. This is why, for us to stay relevant in an ever-changing industry that ceaselessly encourages innovation and creativity, we have to keep ahead of the times and trends while still making sure that we adhere strictly to our core values and beliefs. As such, we have taken the initiative in the rebranding of our brand corporate identity. The new brand identity is a significant change for UAC Berhad, nonetheless the company assures that its business philosophy as well as tested and proven core beliefs in its commitment values towards partners and customers remain the same.
ts Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director, Mr. BT Gan, shares with B&I that the rebranding reflects UAC Berhad’s shift from a product-centric company to one that will be more customer, lifestyle and aspirational-focused in its offerings to meet the changing needs of the market and consumers.
Mr.rebranding?affectedproductB&I: What/whichrangearebythisBTGan: None, actually. The streamlining of the product range that takes place through this rebranding exercise involves the expansion of our product range towards more lifestyle-based products.
Mr. BT Gan: In line with our parent company, Boustead Holdings Berhad’s “Reinventing Boustead” strategy, UAC Berhad, the leading pioneer and manufacturer of high-quality cellulose fibre cement boards with almost 60 years of growth excellence has taken on a new logo in addition to streamlining our product range to mirror the growth, rejuvenation and long-term development strategy of the company and the group. With our presence in over 60 countries and our products accredited with countless awards and certifications such as Green Label, MyHijau, SIRIM and BBA UK, we would like to send the message to the world that UAC Berhad will enhance our previous commodity-based products such as roofing and ceiling, to lifestyle-based products including innovative, decorative and Industrialised Building System (IBS) wall systems to meet the changing needs and trends of the market. Through gearing on and moving even closer to being lifestyle-centric by introducing construction techniques such as the IBS, we would like to overcome the issue of shortage of workers in the construction industry and also to enhance the quality of finished products. In the long term, we aspire to make UAC Berhad the trusted brand and the preferred choice for all customers across the globe.
B&I: We understand that the business philosophy and your core beliefs are not affected by this rebranding, so what can we expect in terms of business direction, i.e., what will and/or will not change?
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Did you know that the corrugated lines in the old logo used to represent the earliest range of our flagship product, Ardex Red? Ardex Red used to be an extremely popular product back in the days, and that was why our logo is red. Red has since become UAC’s trademark colour. Of course, our flagship product has evolved since then. That’s why it only makes sense that we get a new, trendy, and streamlined logo that still represents who we were and who we are, with our trademark red, but also allows for us to continue growing and expanding our range of products further than what we may think is possible now.
B&I: How will this rebranding exercise shape the perception of the stakeholders and public at large? Mr. BT Gan: For close to sixty years, UAC Berhad has remained steadfast and unchanging in its core beliefs and principles. We build on a legacy of carefully crafted trust and quality, to expand our possibilities and build for a better tomorrow. We also maintain solid reliable partnerships with our stakeholders to build confidence, taking them to the next level. We strive to
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UAC Berhad unveils new logo as part of its rebranding exercise
B&I: What is the strategy and the expectations from UAC Berhad from this rebranding with the new logo in terms of short-term and long-term business goals?
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MR. BT GAN Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director, UAC Berhad.
On the other hand, you may think that the ‘U’ is black, but it’s actually a green that is almost black. It is in line with Boustead Holdings Berhad’s direction of driving the Group of Companies towards ESG. Last but not least, the grey ‘A’ stands for stability, reliability, and maturity. We are proud of our legacy, and we would like to produce a brand of fibre cement products preferred by every construction company. The new logo signals the new business direction UAC Berhad is charting in terms of commercial and product systems.
B&I: We understand that this rebranding is in line with Boustead Group’s Reinvention Strategy. What is the inspiration behind the look and feel of the new logo?
Next, you will realise that instead of the black, red, and white colours on our old logo, our new logo now consists of red, green, and grey. Red is the colour of passion, the colour of excitement, and of course, the colour of UAC Berhad. That is why red is used for the majority of our new logo.
From Left: Datuk Mat Nadzari, Chairman of UAC Berhad, and Mr. BT Gan, CEO / MD of UAC Berhad.
ONE ON ONE improve ourselves for the better, encouraging creative inputs and innovations to our technology to stay ahead of the competition while still remaining relevant to our clients, partners, and stakeholders.Wewould like to further make UAC Berhad the trusted brand of choice for all our clients and partners across the world, and that is why we embarked on our rebranding journey. The process for our company rebranding actually started in March 2021. We engaged a branding consultant company to help us with market research and to propose several options for our new brand identity based on where we are currently standing, where we want to be positioned in the market, and improvements to shift our brand towards a lifestyle and aspirational focus.
B&I: What does this new logo symbolise for the business? If you could share with us what UAC has in the pipeline for the remainder of 2022 and beyond? Mr. BT Gan: When you see our new logo, the first thing you will notice is that our old, trademark square no longer exists. This means that we are no longer confined in our own space. We can encourage more ideas, expand our product series, export to more countries, invest in new technologies, and more. The possibilities are vast and endless. The next thing you will see is the appearance of three abstract shapes right below our name. The flow of these shapes represents the unity between UAC, its partners, and the end customers. This is in line with our new direction of becoming a company that puts our customers first, and we hope that this new logo design will serve to be a constant reminder for us to continue servicing our clients to the best of our ability. We would like to focus on their lifestyle, their emotions, and their overall experiences. We will prove to them that there is no better fibre cement brand for them than UAC.
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UAC has been well-known with our commodity product based (ceiling and roofing), and from this exercise we want to position ourselves as manufacturers of innovative, decorative, trendy products which makes us “Certainly Ahead”. A wise man once said, “Evolution is necessary for one’s progress, but progress is impossible without change.”
Mr. BT Gan: Yes, the abstract of shapes below “UAC” symbolises innovative, decorative and trendy whereas the red colour symbolises passion and excitement as well as the colour of UAC Berhad. In line with the Boustead Group of Companies’ direction towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals, UAC has incorporated the Boustead’s green as part of our new logo to show that we are indeed a proud member of the Boustead Group.UAC’s clean, tasteful, updated logo in impactful colours reflect a time of rebirth, renewal and rejuvenation that captures our company’s big shift, moving from being a company that is product-centric to one that will be more customer, lifestyle and aspirational-focused.UACBerhadhasgone through a lot of changes and achieved many milestones since being incorporated in August 1963. We were listed on the Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Stock Exchange in 1966, produced our first Superflex product in 1984, moved to our newly-constructed Menara UAC building in 2008, and also eventually became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boustead Holdings in 2012. In this regard, it goes without saying that we have ultimate faith in our company because we have been standing strong for almost sixty years. This proves just how much the Malaysian and international markets trust and believe in our products, thus allowing us to come this far, and we will continue to be here for many, many years more. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our partners, clients, customers, vendors, and of course, our fellow Bousteadors and UAC colleagues for your continued support. Without all of you, UAC Berhad would not be where we are today. Thank you for keeping us Certainly Ahead!
“Rumah Comel” is recognised as a “Affordable, Smarter, Greener and Faster” modular home. It incorporates UAC Berhad’s solution to provide affordable high-quality homes and housing products.Showcased at the recent ARCHIDEX 2022, the two-storey Rumah Comel showhouse included a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and balcony. Pre-fabricated off-site, the whole process of construction and installation takes just approximately one month. This prefabricated modular home consists of multiple product applications including UAC Berhad’s fibre cement building materials, UAC Shiplap (woodgrain) and Plank (woodgrain) as wall cladding, UAC Superflex as internal wall, as well as UAC Decowood as flooring. RUMAH COMEL Incorporating UAC Berhad’s solution to affordable high-quality homes July-August 2022 | www.b-i.biz 9
Planning bespoke offices in Kuala Lumpur now a breeze Maiden collaboration between Guocoland and EzyOffice offers unparalleled convenience to new tenants at Menara HLX
other building owners may have a panel of interior design firms which are shared with tenants, but this process can be very time consuming. By viewing the template customised for specific layouts and floor space, business owners can make decisions faster,” said Noorbaizura, who added that Tower REIT is considering applying the same concept to Plaza Zurich in future. For Teo, this collaboration with Tower REIT allows it freedom to demonstrate in Menara HLX a form of future-proofed workspace concept that incorporates cutting-edge technology, ergonomic design, and innovative fit out solutions.
All a prospective tenant needs to do is select a template on the EzyOffice platform for further customisation – and it will provide a quick estimate on costs. Packages can be as comprehensive as including office furniture, partitions, wall, floor and ceiling coverings, as well as electrical and air conditioning works.
Business owners who are keen to set up operations in the city’s Golden Triangle have yet another reason why they should consider the Menara HLX on Jalan Kia Peng. Located within the Kuala Lumpur city center, the tower, formerly known as Menara HLA, now offers an exciting option for prospective tenants as Guocoland’s Tower Real Estate Investment Trust (Tower REIT), owner of the building, will be offering highly customisable office layouts through its collaboration with EzyOffice.Called “Office Made Ezy”, this first-in-Malaysia pilot allows future tenants to be served by a comprehensive one-stop, build-to-fit workspace within Menara HLX, which offers several templates and dozens of variations for workspace units that ranges from 2,000 ft 2 to 13,000 ft 2 and more.
“The idea is that new tenants will be able to save time, reduce complexity and quickly turn around the space so they can start operating quicker, and place focus on their business and not the tedious aspects of construction and interior design,” said Noorbaizura Hermeyney, Chief Executive Officer of Tower REIT.
“We are thrilled at this opportunity to work with Menara HLX as it allows us to showcase our expertise in commercial interior design and renovation service,” said Teo Khai Lee, Founder and Managing Director for EzyOffice.
“We are not only a design and renovation company, as we are also expanding our business in office furniture leasing and space management technology,” he said. EzyOffice has worked with brands including multinationals and companies such as Dormakarba, Classic Chair, Kian furniture and Dellform.“Normally,
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EzyOffice is no run-of-the-mill interior designer. In its drive to raise standards in the interior design and fitout business in Malaysia, it has come up with templates to accommodate different working styles – hybrid (facilitate staff working from both home and office), compact (ideally suited for call centres), and essential (conventional office style – with director room, meeting room – functional office). These working styles have been identified as the most appealing by business owners, taking into consideration the changes brought about by the pandemic.
To make things even easier, Menara HLX will also host a 2,100 ft 2 showroom to allow prospective tenants to not merely see, but to experience four custom-designed templates, with each template applicable across three different layouts over four different floor plans. “This means a total of 48 variations, excluding any additional customisation. The showroom is fitted out using the Experimental Oasis theme – a place to experiment with different work styles, design, and technology. It is a safe space for stakeholders to try various concepts, colours, and finishes until they are satisfied that their choice is the optimal one – all with zero risk,” said Teo.
EzyOffice and Guocoland have launched their ‘Office Madec Ezy’ platform offering highly customisable office layouts for prospective tenants. Present at the collaboration ceremony are (from left) EzyOffice Operation Director Dominic Khoo, EzyOffice Managing Director Kenny Teo Khai Lee, Tower REIT CEO Noorbaizura Hermeyney and Tower REIT Leasing Manager Zarina Adnan.
Khai Lee shared that the new platform demonstrates to future tenants future-proof workspace concept with cutting-edge technology, ergonomic design, and innovative fit out solutions.
“EzyOffice provides value by digitising office concepts and ideas, and then presenting these in an easy to digest digital format that lists all out expertly-crafted designs, all highly bespoke,” said Teo, who emphasised that clients could save anywhere between two to four weeks by using its process, other than maximising the chances of creating the best environment for their workforce.
Lagenda believes that conserving and improving environmental ecosystems will provide infinite value to society and the country’s biodiversity and food resources.
To ensure a healthy and thriving and ecosystem, Lagenda has invested in planting Rhizophora apiculata and Bruguiera cylindrica in Sg. Keruing mangrove forest, two species that are local to the area and known to be a good source of natural antioxidants for medicinal uses.
Lagenda Properties helps to restore mangrove ecosystem in Changkat Riverbank Park
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Mangrove forests are one of the most productive and biodiverse wetland environments on earth producing 10 times the oxygen compared to tropical forests. Sadly, these unique coastal tropical forest environments are among the most threatened habitats. Apart from providing critical habitation for diverse marine and terrestrial flora and fauna, this ecosystem also reduces vulnerability to natural disasters and extreme climatic events and is a natural coastal defence system, especially for communities living around the area.
“The value of the mangrove forests in providing economic, social, and environmental benefits to the locals are extremely important. As a company that greatly prioritises sustainability and communities, we wanted to play our part in ensuring that reforestation efforts were quickly underway. We believe that volunteering on environmental conservation is a powerful way to become part of the solution as protecting our natural environment is key to the survival of fragile ecosystems, wildlife, and humankind,” commented Mohamad Ali bin Ariffin, a Director of Lagenda, who was also present at the mangrove replanting exercise.In-line with the country’s 100 Million Tree-Planting Campaign 2021-2025, Lagenda is doing its part to ensure the success of the Greening Malaysia agenda. At its Bandar Baru Setia Awan Perdana development in Sitiawan, Perak, Lagenda planted over 18,000 plant life, some of which were Hopea odorata and Agathis borneensis, being vulnerable and endangered species respectively. The company's consistent aim is not limited to just improving biodiversity but maintaining natural environments that generate healthy and efficient ecosystems within its townships. “At Lagenda, sustainable development is a way of creating homes and spaces that meet all the needs of our homeowners, while not compromising on the environment and the needs of future generations. Therefore, we carefully select land that requires minimal intervention of its environmental profile. This involves the assessment of long-term land productivity where Lagenda only permits land conversion from the nonprimary forest and unproductive land,” added Dato’ Jimmy Doh, Managing Director of Lagenda Properties.
In partnership with Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam (KUASA) and Changkat Keruing Community, Lagenda Properties steps in to rehabilitate nature In line with Lagenda’s township development principles that places sustainability at its core, the affordable housing and integrated township developer has recently partnered with an environmental NGO, Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam (KUASA) to assist in restoring the Mangrove Forest along Changkat Keruing Riverbank Park in Perak. Working together with the local community, Lagenda recently planted 1,000 mangrove trees to enhance aquaculture fishing and reforestation in the area.
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8 Conlay charts steady progress with structural completion of Y008 Tower B, secures RM30 million penthouse buyer KSK Land celebrates this double milestone and showcases the city’s iconic landmarks in photo series from Tower B of YOO8 branded residences serviced by Kempinsk KSK Land has announced the structural completion of Tower B of 8 Conlay’s twin branded residence, YOO8 serviced by Kempinski (YOO8). To commemorate the milestone, a unique photo series featuring panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur iconic landmarks was undertaken, set in two actual units from one of Tower B’s top floors. Titled Height of Anticipation, the stylish photo series marks a moment of celebration – both the steady progress of 8 Conlay, as well as more symbolically, the city of Kuala Lumpur as an emerging metropolis.Expressing her excitement at the milestone, Joanne Kua, CEO of KSK Group and Managing Director of KSK Land said: “Following the structural completion of YOO8 Tower A late last year, we’re extremely happy that 8 Conlay continues to progress steadily and we have now topped out and completed the structure of YOO8 Tower B. We wanted to celebrate the structural completion differently by stirring the imagination and to present a glimpse of Kuala Lumpur as you have not seen it – from over 800 feet above the ground. Our owners appreciate the finer things in life and we wanted to iterate that by featuring the origami bathtub – Kelly Hoppen’s signature piece in collaboration with luxury Australian bath ware brand, apaiser – amidst a stunning million-dollar view.” Set to be one of Kuala Lumpur’s most desirable addresses, YOO8 serviced by Kempinski is a branded residence property associated with YOO, the world’s largest non-hotel residential brand with a demonstrable track-record for setting the bar for design, marketing and service Situatedquality.within 8 Conlay, a commercial and freehold mixed development with a gross development value (GDV) of RM5.4 billion (~USD1.22b), it brings together the best of urban living, hospitality, retail and design to create an exhilarating space for its residents and urbanitesYOO8’salike.twin branded residential towers feature one-of-a-kind interiors by architecture and design giants Steve Leung & YOO and Kelly Hoppen for YOO, setting a stylish benchmark in the heart of the city. The development also features Malaysia’s first and only five-star Kempinski Hotel and a fourstorey experiential retail quarters, bringing together well-curated lifestyle experiences combining exceptional hospitality and experiential dining for contemporary seekers of sophistication. 8 Conlay’s hyperlocal connectivity to many major commercial and tourism landmarks and surrounding infrastructure development such as the Conlay MRT station of the upcoming Putrajaya line will continue to promote its value as a viable prime real estate investment.
“YOO8 at 8 Conlay continues to appeal to investors who are keen to diversify their investment portfolio with branded residences, for the project’s high built quality, integrated luxury lifestyle services and amenities and premium property management honed by Kempinski, which will ensure YOO8’s steady capital appreciation. Adding to that, its central location with hyperlocal connectivity to the city’s commercial and tourism landmarks.”
Towering over the cityscape with 56 luxurious residential floors, YOO8 Tower B features impeccable interiors by one of the world's most sought-after designers - Kelly Hoppen CBE. Known for her trademark “East-meets-West” style and modern minimalistic forms, Kelly Hoppen’s bold modern aesthetics has accentuated luxury resorts, restaurants, aircraft, cruise ships, and even the homes of high-profile celebrities. In another significant milestone, KSK Land also announced that it has secured a buyer for 8 Conlay’s sole penthouse unit at a price of RM30 million. Perched on the 65th floor of the Kempinski hotel tower, the excited buyer was said to have decided on the 8,742 ft 2 residence as it offers stellar 360-degree view of the city, Kempinski hotel services and strategic location in central Kuala Lumpur. This is yet another strong indication that luxury residential properties, including branded residences, “became the asset class of choice over the past 12 months” for a growing global cohort of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, according to a key insight from The Wealth Report 2022 “We are now seeing an uptick of market interest in ultra-luxury Malaysian properties such as YOO8, from buyers at home and abroad. Locally, we’ve recorded a 10% growth in local buyers shifting the ratio from 30% to 40% in the past few years. This has been driven by disruption in international markets resulting in high net-worth individuals looking at Malaysia’s property market as a safe haven,” continued Kua. She added, “The demand for branded residences in Asia has remained resilient despite events in recent years. We foresee that this will continue to gain traction as the world reopens its doors to international travel.
KSK Land is expecting the completion of YOO8 Tower A by early 2023 and subsequently, YOO8 Tower B by the end of 2023. This will be followed by the completion of the retail podium, expected within the first half of 2023 while the 8 Conlay Kempinski Hotel is expecting completion within the first half of 2024. To date, the twin branded residence towers have achieved a sold GDV of over RM1.56 billion (~USD355m) with YOO8 Tower A at an 80% take-up rate while Tower B at 40%. The show units for YOO8 Tower B designed by Kelly Hoppen for YOO are available for viewing at the 8 Conlay Sales Gallery located in Bangunan KSK, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Kuala Lumpur.
ParkCity’s ethos is defined by its core pillars of Family, Neighbourhood, Community, Connectivity & Convenience, and the various developments are designed to create a sense of place that roots modern living in nature. This same DNA has also been injected into its 190-acre master-planned ParkCity Hanoi in Vietnam and the 551-acre Marina ParkCity in Miri, Sarawak.
Over the past 20 years, ParkCity’s innovative ideas, extraordinary vision and impeccable quality have been recognised through a number of award wins and accolades, including the prestigious FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards. “Winning this latest award will further propel the ParkCity branding into the international arena and at the same time, boost our employees’ and our community’s morale. However, we will not rest on our laurels, but continue to innovate, pushing the boundaries through improved infrastructural approaches and operations, in order to better serve the community and deliver quality projects that we are renowned for,” Datuk Lau added.
Desa ParkCity is currently adding another development to its multi award-winning township with its upcoming project, Noora @ Desa ParkCity, which is expected to be launched towards the third quarter of 2022.
Known for its tranquil, green, and sustainable living environment, Desa ParkCity is ParkCity’s flagship masterplan township. ParkCity constantly strives to improve the quality of life of its residents through meaningful developments with aspects of liveability, connectivity, and safety, and the community is already benefiting from this ESG approach as the township is fully walkable, safe and sociable. It is now well-known as the most liveable community in Kuala Lumpur.
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Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur recognised as inaugural Malaysian winner at the prestigious ULI Asia Pacific Awards for Excellence Masterplan township Desa ParkCity Kuala Lumpur, by Malaysiabased property developer, Perdana ParkCity Sdn. Bhd (the development arm of ParkCity Group), has been selected as one of the 13 regional winners of the coveted 2022 Urban Land Institute Asia Pacific Awards (ULI APAC Awards) for Excellence. This milestone achievement marks Desa ParkCity as the first Malaysian entry to be shortlisted and awarded from the ULI APAC Awards for Excellence programme, widely recognised across Asia Pacific as one of the region’s most prestigious awards in the development community. This year’s winners were selected from a competitive pool of 64 submissions by a professional jury of leading experts, where they were evaluated based on their superior development efforts in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. The winners from this year’s programme were announced at the 2022 Asia Pacific Awards for Excellence Virtual Ceremony organised on 21 June 2022.Datuk Joseph Lau, Group CEO of ParkCity Group, celebrated this significant milestone, saying: “It is an honour and privilege for our entire organisation to have been the first Malaysian property development selected to win this award. This is a recognition of all the effort, aspiration and vision put in by everyone in our company, together with all the support received from everyone involved. The win is also a benchmark for ParkCity's innovative developments and its excellence in creating spaces for life, alongside various holistic aspects of sustainability, safety, health and wellbeing, and the environment.”
Desa ParkCity adds to its awards and accolades
WCSC 2022 Organizing Partners – (L-R) Cik Sharifah Athirah Izyan Wan Kassim (DBKL), Ms Ra Adrina Muztaza (REHDA KL Chairlady), Datin TPr Hjh Noraida Saludin, Mr Chan Jin-Wy, Assoc Prof (Ind) Ar Sarly Adre Sarkum, Datin TPr Hjh Mazrina Dato' Abdul Khalid (MIP Vice President), Dato’ Ar IDr Zulkhairi Md Zain (PAM Council Member) and Mr Lee Han Rick (REHDA KL Assistant Secretary).
The City of Kuala Lumpur will host the ‘13th International Conference on World Class Sustainable Cities 2022 (WCSC 2022)’ on 13 September 2022 at the Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur Hotel, Malaysia.Thisyear’s 13th WCSC conference series is themed ‘KL2040: Towards A Liveable Urban Future’ which will focus and explore on how and what proactive steps need to be taken for cities to be a ‘Resilient, Sustainable & Liveable City’ in achieving a better quality of life in the areas of social inclusiveness, affordability, housing, accessibility, mobility, health, education, safety and security, vibrant public spaces and reducing carbon emissions to meet the impacts of global climate change. “UN Habitat’s programme for Urban Resilience is the ability of any urban system to withstand and recover quickly from the impact of all plausible hazards, and maintain continuity of functions. Its objectives are to provide national and local governments with reliable tools for assessing and improving the resilience of cities to multi-hazard impacts, including those related to climate change, and improving the basis upon which decision making in urban planning, development and governance are made.“Thus, a resilient urban system needs to be inclusive, adaptable and persistent in order to make cities more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, while recognising that it will take time to ensure a better and safer future for all citizens,” highlighted Mr. Chan Jin-Wy, WCSC 2022 Organising Chairman.
“Further to that, Kuala Lumpur is also set to embark on an important planning policy direction through its new ‘Kuala Lumpur City Plan 2040’. Moving forward, Kuala Lumpur and other major cities will need to plan and prepare a comprehensive blueprint to face challenges resulting from the new normal in terms of climate change, technology disruptions, demographic changes, to name a few in order to continue building a resilient urban future with a good quality of life for its people,” commented Mr. Chan.
Remarked Assoc. Prof. (Ind.) Ar Sarly Adre Sarkum, Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) President: “Liveability is the most important urban planning movement this century, and is about creating a better future for us all. It is an international movement to reform the design of the built environment and is about raising our quality of life and standard of living by creating better places to live. The idea of liveable cities is integral to the formation of better future cities. Kuala Lumpur as a city is making marked changes with utilising the strategies for improvement including: 1. Walkability – Kuala Lumpur has improved walkability tremendously in recent years with the building of pedestrian networks and overheard connection with multi-level connection for hubs; 2. Connectivity & Smart Transportation – Recent improvements
Making Kuala Lumpur a resilient, sustainable and liveable city
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3. Robustness of Inner City – Of late, the urban mix of Kuala Lumpur has changed to incorporate more housing intertwined with the traditional business district; and
4. Sustainability – Advocating for more sustainable, low carbon and green buildings towards becoming a carbon-neutral nation by the year 2050.
Datuk Seri Michael Yam becomes 119 th CIOB President Datuk Seri Michael Yam has been appointed as the new president of The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) for the 2022/2023 term. Having been a CIOB member since 1983, Datuk Seri Yam has over 35 years of experience in the construction, real estate, and corporate sector in Malaysia and also internationally in the UK, Australia, and South Africa. He is also the past president and patron of the Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (REHDA) Malaysia. From 2016 to 2018, he served as director of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).Inhis first speech as president at CIOB’s annual Member’s Forum which took place from 28-30 June 2022, Datuk Seri Yam spoke of his ambition to promote and improve sustainability in the built environment sector and the “gradual reset” needed to reach net zero commitments and that sustainability will be a “catalyst for greater innovation and new“Iskills”.lookforward to using my time as CIOB president as a platform to help bring about change to the sustainability agenda, along with our 47,000 global members who are well placed to be hugely influential on this important matter which will affect all our futures," said Yam. He also intends to focus on health, safety and wellbeing in the global construction industry, in addition to promoting CIOB and strengthening the links between its international hubs. “I am delighted to welcome Michael as our new president. I first met Michael back in 2019 and it did not take long for me to conclude that his experience, international perspective, skills and knowledge made him someone who had a great deal to offer the CIOB community. "At a time when we are growing our global membership, it’s a wonderful opportunity to work alongside someone with an international overview of the built environment sector," said CIOB CEO Caroline Gumble. in transportation networks and also improvements in multimodal modes of transport such as bicycle, Park & Ride, etc;
According to Datin TPr Hjh Noraida Saludin, Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) President: “Over the past 12 years, WCSC Partner Organizations are proud to have continued with efforts to educate and change public mindsets and perceptions on the benefits and challenges faced in becoming a World Class Sustainable and Liveable City. The achievement of such positive initiatives and progressive results implemented in Malaysia learnt from past WCSC conference series include the transformation of Cheongyecheon River restoration in Seoul, Korea that was a great prelude to Kuala Lumpur’s River of Life project; Brazil’s Curitiba experience for its exemplary city transportation solutions; Hong Kong and Singapore’s pedestrianisation projects that include covered walkway systems to make cities for the people; the metamorphosis of Kaohsiung, Taiwan from an industrial polluter to an ecological tourist hub demonstrating that liveable cities are creative and competitive; to name a few.”
The WCSC 2022 Organizing Committee is most grateful for the official support and endorsement of the Honourable Mayor of Kuala Lumpur and DBKL accorded to the WCSC series over the past 12 years. This has enabled the three Partner Organizations namely, the Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (REHDA KL), MIP and PAM, together with DBKL to further strengthen their strategic partnership, whilst continuing with collaborative efforts to innovate and promote the future urban resiliency, sustainability and liveability of Kuala Lumpur and other cities in Malaysia. Corporate sponsors are invited to come forward to show their valuable support and join in this year’s conference. The WCSC Organizing Committee also welcome people from the public and private sectors as well as city stakeholders to join and share, learn, engage, create greater awareness and better understand best practices towards achieving a Resilient, Sustainable & Liveable City.
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“This year’s one-day symposium will feature an exciting lineup of distinguished World-Class international and local speakers including panelists from Australia, China and Malaysia. They are globally renowned for their innovative ideas and solutions towards present and future urban planning issues and challenges in achieving the global goal of sustainable development, low carbon, resilient and liveable cities,” added Datin TPr Hjh Noraida Saludin.Invited international and local speakers include Datuk Seri TPr Hj Mahadi Che Ngah, Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Ms. Sally Capp, Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Australia; Mr. Kongjian Yu, Founder & Principal Designer of Turenscape, China; Ms. Dyan Currie, Chief Planner, Brisbane City Council, Australia; and Datuk TPr Sulaiman Mohamed, Executive Director (Planning), Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). As part of the WCSC 2022 programme, concurrent events and activities being organised include ‘WCSC 2022 MasterClass’ workshops facilitated by conference speakers, ‘WCSC 2022 Photography Competition’ with attractive cash prizes, ‘WCSC 2022 Welcome Dinner’, and the ‘Young People’s Lab (YPLab) 2022’ workshop targeted for youths / younger generation.
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IGEM 2022 targets RM3 billion in investment prospects
Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim said KASA also welcomed participation and cooperation from all quarters who were keen to learn about the latest developments in green technology. The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) will provide consultation to companies keen to invest in Malaysia, while the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will facilitate local companies interested in exporting their products abroad.Besides exhibitions and conferences that focus on local innovation and initiatives, the three-day event will also feature experts from various industries, including government representatives, technology leaders, pioneers, academics and entrepreneurs who will contribute and share their respective experiences.
Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim (3rd from left) with Shamsul Bahar (left), KASA Secretary-General Datuk Seri Ir Dr Zaini Ujang (2nd left) and KASA Deputy Secretary-General (Environment) Noor Afifah Abdul Razak at the pre-launch of IGEM 2022.
About RM3 billion in green technology and sustainability-led investment prospects is the target that the government seeks to secure at the upcoming International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2022 that is scheduled to be held from 12-14 October 2022 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Stressing that the target is RM1 billion up from RM2 billion targeted for last year’s IGEM 2021, Environment and Water Minister YB Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the Malaysia Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), which co-organises the conference with the Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA), tends to achieve much higher investment potential than the targets they set each year. “Since this is the first time we are holding the event physically following the COVID-19 pandemic, we have set a target of RM3 billon and I am fully confident that this can be generated from IGEM 2022,” he said in his speech during the prelaunch of IGEM 2022 on 22 July 2022. From the RM2 billion targeted at IGEM 2021, about RM4.6 billion worth of business prospects were generated, more than the RM3.4 billion achieved at IGEM 2020, which was the first time the conference was held virtually.
The theme for the event this year is “Race Towards Net Zero: Fulfilling Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) & Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) Commitments”, which coincides with the government’s aspiration to achieve net zero carbon by as early as 2050. “I would say by 2050 at the earliest because the government needs to evaluate the country’s capability and preparedness to achieve that aspiration,” said the Minister who added that KASA has appointed a consultant to help identify the strategies and resources needed to achieve the 2050 goal. Speaking at a press conference after the pre-launch of IGEM 2022, the Minister said this year’s theme also emphasised the aspect of fulfilling the ESG commitment by the private sector to jointly curb global warming and climate change. The conventional business concept needed some innovations so as to be more environmentally friendly and support the national and global climate change agendas.
MGTC Chief Executive Officer Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor in his opening remarks said a total of 109 companies have shown interest in participating in IGEM 2022 so far, besides having received sponsorship confirmation from three well-known companies.Heisconfident that the pre-launch will attract more exhibitors and sponsors for the upcoming IGEM 2022, which has established itself as Southeast Asia’s largest trade event for green technologies and eco solutions. YAB Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is expected to officiate the event.
He said IGEM 2022 would see presenters such as Noble Peace Prize winners, economists and industry players share their thoughts on sustainable development initiatives based on the SDGs and ESG. The event will focus on four main topics, namely empowering cities; electrifying mobility; decarbonising energy and accelerating circularity.
The gathering this year, which is expected to attract about 30,000 visitors, will feature 300 exhibition participants and bring together representatives from 30 countries, including Canada, Belgium and ThisTaiwan.isthe 13th edition of the IGEM, which has been held annually since 2010 and has to date recorded investment prospects amounting to RM30 billion, and catered to over 500,000 registered visitors from 70 countries.
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11 more building materials added into VOP clause to help contractors face price hikes
The Malaysian government has added 11 more building materials in the implementation of the Variation of Prices (VOP) clause for government contract projects to help contractors face the rising prices of building materials, says YAB Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Prime Minister said this will also ensure projects are completed on time, adding that there were now 15 items in the VOP, including cement, bricks, glass, ceiling and roof materials.
At the event, the Prime Minister approved an allocation of RM100,000 to Pahang PKMM for administrative expenses, taking into account the association's success in looking after the welfare of its 1,800 members as well as actively helping flood victims in the state.
Malay contractors laud move to include more materials in VOP clause PKMM has lauded the move to include 11 additional building materials in the VOP clause. Its Vice-President I, Mohamad Fauzee Mohamad, said the announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob had brought relief to 16,000 PKMM members nationwide. "The move to include more building materials in the VOP will help to ease our burden following the steep hike of almost every building material cost over the past several years. All contractors have been affected by the price hike, forcing many of them to wind up business as they could no longer bear with the losses," he said.
"The government is aware of the unavoidable hike in building material prices following the global economic uncertainties and the Russia-Ukraine geopolitical conflict. I was made to understand that building materials, including steel, which is among the main items in the implementation of projects, have gone up by 180%.
"This includes culverts and piling because these materials are made of sand, stones and cement, which have recorded a sharp price hike in recent times. So, we need to make sure that the additional 11 materials to be added in the VOP are the key materials that have significant impact to construction costs," said Fauzee, who is also Kedah PKMM Chairman.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. (Photo by Zahid Izzani / The Edge filepix) 2022, had announced many benefits for the construction industry such as continuing the construction of low-income group housing projects worth RM1.5 billion and the construction of 519km of rural roads with an allocation of RM1.5 billion, he added. Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri said the government also continued the implementation of national infrastructure development projects worth RM3.5 billion such as the construction of the Pan Borneo Highway and Central Spine Road as well as an allocation of RM2.9 billion to continue small and medium-sized projects for Grade G1 to G4 contractors.
"However, the government always listens and understands these issues and has reinstated the VOP to ensure projects are completed on time,” he said when opening the Pahang Malay Contractors Association’s 38th Annual General Meeting in Bera, Pahang on 14 July 2022. Also present were Pahang Public Works, Transport and Health Committee Chairman Datuk Seri Norolazali Sulaiman, Malaysian Malay Contractors Association (PKMM) President Datuk Seri Mohamed Fadzill Hassan and Pahang PKMM President Abd Gapar Lambak. In addition, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri said the government had agreed in principle to review the prices of Hardcore Poor Housing Programme (PPRT) homes to help small-scale contractors earn profits. He said this was due to complaints received from contractors that it was difficult for them to continue projects after the price hike in building materials has not given them any profits, some to the extent of wanting to hand over back the projects. In his speech, the Prime Minister said the government was always committed to reviving affected economic sectors through the implementation of development projects and micro-credit financing facilities in the construction sector. The government, through Budget
(Source: Bernama & NST.)
Fauzee however, urged the government to engage with the association in finalising the 11 building materials to be included in the VOP list. He said this was crucial to ensure that all the major items used in construction structure works were not left out.
Komune Living & Wellness launched
Integrated co-living and wellness hub promotes longer, healthier lives for residents through its connected community and active aging philosophy
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Komune Living & Wellness has officially open for business. Southeast Asia’s largest co-living and wellness hub, is a one-ofa-kind facility that has been designed specifically to help its residents live longer, healthier and happier lives.
The development, located alongside a serene 99-acre park in Cheras, is the first integrated facility in Asia that combines senior co-living spaces with a dedicated wellness hub that will offer professional senior care services, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and luxurious pampering options to both residents and walk-in guests.
“Our objective with Komune Living &Wellness is to create a safe and engaging community for seniors, where they can age actively with all the facilities and support they need to maintain both their physical and mental well-being. In many cases, seniors get moved around as their care needs change over time, but that can be unsettling and disruptive for them and their relationships. This is why Komune Living & Wellness has been designed to support retirees at different steps on their ageing journey. We can provide a ‘hotel-like’ environment and experience for independent and active seniors, as well as the medical care and assistance which may be required by others,” said Mark Chen, General Manager, at Komune Living and Wellness.
Komune Living & Wellness features a total of 791 co-living units in eight formats including studio rooms, twobedroom studios, and one-bedroom suites which range from 173 ft 2 to 573 ft 2 .
Apart from the Independent Living Studios and Assisted Living Studios which are dedicated to seniors, other rooms in the development will be available to rent for both short and long-term stays. The development’s location alongside a beautiful park, and also close to the city centre, popular shopping destinations, several hospitals as well as a key transport hub, make it attractive to anyone considering a co-living lifestyle –particularly anyone focused on their own health and wellness.
“The convenient location makes Komune Living & Wellness ideal, not just for seniors and their visitors, who will also enjoy the hotel style facilities and park, but also for anyone who wants to enjoy the benefits of co-living – specifically the ability to ‘live-light’ with flexible obligations, greater affordability and communal facilities that help foster connections and friendships. Residents will be able to enjoy hotel quality services, facilities and conveniences in a communal atmosphere that makes them feel at home. They will also have the same range of healthcare and pampering options available to them as our senior residents, making this a real hub for those who truly care about their own well-being,” Mark concluded.
Komune Care consists of 260 resortlike Assisted Living Suites, as well as a dedicated Senior Daycare facility, making it the largest in Malaysia at 6,600 ft 2
Komune Living & Wellness provides residents and guests with over 20 different amenities and facilities across 40,000 ft 2 of space dedicated to wellness and community activities. Indoor facilities include a heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, gaming rooms, KTV rooms, movie theatrette, specially equipped gymnasium, activity studios, community living room, community kitchen, community dining area, and launderettes. Outdoor facilities include a swimming pool, outdoor gym, rooftop farm and – of course –direct access to the park (Taman Tasik Permaisuri) which features a beautiful lake and numerous gentle, meandering footpaths. The lower levels of the development are accessible to the public and feature
From left: Chen, UMH Healthcare & Medical Centre CEO Dr Lan Leong Chung, Tong Xin Tang President Dr Cao Huay Hin, UOA Development Managing Director CS Kong, UOA Development Executive Director Kong Pak Lim, Komune Care CEO Martin Yap, UMH Healthcare & Medical Centre Medical Director Dr Park Ji Youn and UOA Development Bhd CEO (Medical & Healthcare) Michael Wong. a number of other amenities that guests, residents, and visiting friends and family can enjoy. These include a 12,000 ft 2 food court with over 400 seats and 12 food stalls providing a range of popular food options, a mini-mart, a pharmacy, a hair and beauty salon, a childcare centre and other F&B outlets. Alongside this will be a range of other amenities including a number of medical practices. These will include a general medical practice, a dental practice, ambulatory day-care screening services, a medical aesthetics clinic and even an anti-ageing clinic providing services such as stem cell treatments. These practices will be operated by medical professionals from UMH Healthcare & Medical Group. Other aspects of resident and visitors’ holistic health will also be catered for harmoniously in a partnership between UOA Group and wellness specialist Tong Xin Tang, an established and reputable Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) business. The large Tong Xin Tang facility at Komune Living & Wellness will include over 50 private consultation and treatment rooms. In addition, senior residents at Komune Living & Wellness will be able to access a variety of additional care services delivered by Komune Care – a dedicated wellness partner created through a collaboration between UOA Group and Care Concierge, a senior living specialist.
Midea Scott and English Electronics Sdn Bhd is staying true to its business philosophy of creating a better life with technology through constant improvements in air conditioning. To this end, Midea Scott and English Electronics held an “AIRvolution” air-conditioners’ product conference in Kuala Lumpur, enabling participating distributors to learn more about the company’s latest product technology and development trends.
Midea’s “AIRvolution” conference showcases latest tech, trends in air-conditioning systems
Malaysia Midea Scott and English Electronics President Mr. Ng Kong Chin revealed that the company is offering a full range of light household and commercial air-conditioners in addition to a complete supply chain. The products showcased at the event included ceilingembedded air-conditioners (winding from all sides), standing cylindrical cabinet units, hidden duct units, large-capacity oneto-one air conditioners and mini variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air-conditioners.Meanwhile,Midea Scott and English Electronics General Manager Mr. Mark Tam said in the near future, Midea “AIRvolution” air-conditioning product conferences will also be held in Penang, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak. Also present was Midea Scott and English Electronics Deputy General Manager, Mr. Peter Jiang. Through Midea HBT (HVAC & Building Technologies), a key division of the Midea Group, the company is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions of intelligent building, involving energy sources, elevators, control systems, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Midea HBT has continued with the tradition of innovation upon which it was founded and emerged as a global leader in the HVAC and building management industry. A strong drive for advancement has resulted in an extensive R&D department that has placed Midea HBT at the forefront of a competitive edge. Through these independent projects and jointcooperation with other global enterprises, Midea has supplied thousands of innovative solutions to customers worldwide. (From third left) Midea Building Technology (MBT)-MSEE division head Mr Khor Hock Chai, Mr Ng Kong Chin, Mr Mark Tam and MBT Malaysia country manager Mr Reagan Li at the ‘AIRvolution’ air-conditioners’ product conference in Kuala Lumpur.
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After a two-year hiatus, the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) announced the comeback of its all-successful international wood and woodworking trade show, the Malaysian Wood Expo (MWE) 2022 at a press meet on 20 June 2022.MWE 2022 is set to be a bigger and better fair than its inaugural show in 2019. Aiming to uplift the industry amidst the endemic, the trade fair is set to inspire with new solutions and greater opportunities to source for the latest in the timberbased industry.
• Malaysian Wood Moulding & Joinery Council (MWMJC)
• Association of Malaysian Bumiputra Timber & Furniture Entrepreneurs (PEKA)
• Malaysian Furniture Council (MFC)
MTC Chairman Madam Hajah Norrida Yusoff said the Council is anticipating a high number of serious international buyers who will boost business opportunities for fair exhibitors.
Endorsing MWE 2022 are:
• The Malaysian Manufacturers’Panel-ProductsAssociation(MPMA)
• Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC)
• Malaysian Wood Industries Association (MWIA)
• Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
• Malaysian Woodworking Machinery Association (MWMA). The fair is also recognised and endorsed by top timber-related associations from countries such as China, France, Hong Kong, Thailand and the United States. The trade show will showcase raw materials and wood products such as wooden flooring, mouldings, doors, window and door frames, panel-products, wooden pallet as well as woodworking machinery and cutting tools, abrasives, adhesives, coatings, timber-related equipment, materials, and furniture production software, among others. “Despite our RM25 million target in MWE 2019, we raked in RM140 million in sales. We are hoping to do much better this year as many investors and business owners are putting the pandemic behind them and gearing up for more face-toface business dealings at trade fairs,” said MTC CEO Mr. Muhtar Suhaili. He added that MTC is anticipating more importers to join the business matching programmes, specifically its Incoming Buying Mission. In 2019, the Incoming Buying Mission, which was conducted in collaboration with MATRADE, generated sales of RM118.93 million.Toencourage participation in MWE 2022, MTC will be providing incentives to local buyers who purchase machinery, Air Pollution Control (APC) equipment and raw materials. Likewise, MATRADE will offer its Market Development Grant to localMTCexhibitors.alsolaunched its corporate video and held a media luncheon in appreciation of the media’s continuous support to MTC over the years.
MTC's trade show MWE 2022 returns bigger, better
MTC Chairman Madam Hajah Norrida Yusoff (8th from left) officiating the event.
• Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB)
• The Timber Exporters’ Association of Malaysia (TEAM)
“Everything has been doubled, from the exhibition floor space to the initiatives put in place to make this show a resounding success and a profitable one for our trade fair participants,” said Hajah Norrida. MWE 2022, which will be held from 20-22 November 2022 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), is jointly organised by MTC and the Panels & Furniture Group and supported by the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities. The expo that was held in 2019 garnered much success with over 60% of its exhibitors from overseas, some of whom who had sold out their machinery on the first day of the fair.
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Taiwan Excellence is a globally recognised mark of quality that has earned the trust of consumers and businesses around the world, and it led 10 Taiwanese brands to participate in ARCHIDEX 2022 held in Kuala Lumpur Convention and Exhibition Centre from 29 June to 2 July 2022. Three products from Taiwan Excellence were selected for the Archidex Star Award, proving once again the strength of Taiwanese innovation. The three wining products are the e+AutOff from YZTEK Co., touch-free sensor flush kit from Jye Li An Technology, and the ecofriendly waterproof liquid additive from Hua Tsai Paints.
ARCHIDEX is Southeast Asia’s premier architecture business exhibition. After a two-year hiatus following the pandemic lockdown, Taiwan Excellence made a return to the show under the theme Modern Living Redefined to develop business opportunities with Malaysian counterparts. Mr. Tim Liu, Chief Operating Officer of YZTEK Co., expressed his delight on learning that his company’s product has won the award considering that this was the first time the company had participated in an exhibition overseas. According to Liu, the company’s auto-off device for gas stoves is the first-of-its-kind and he hopes that it will be widely adopted globally to improve fire safety and reduce fire hazards. He added that he hopes for Taiwan Excellence to gain a stronger footing in the global market.
ESG initiative launched by utilising innovative household fittings and eco-friendly building materials
Taiwan Excellence picks up 3 awards at ARCHIDEX 2022
Taiwan Excellence hopes the upgrading of Bukit Tadom school in Selangor and its ecosystem can help improve the school environment to become more pleasant and comfortable for the students and teachers alike.
ESG to Help Orang Asli Taiwan Excellence also took the opportunity to highlight corporate Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiative and worked with Malaysia’s local environmental protection group EcoKnights to revamp a Orang Asli school in Bukit Tadom by applying HUA TSAI’s i-WaterProof liquid type additives, installing YZTEK’s e+AutOff kitchen safety device, JYE LI AN’s sensor flush kits; as well as JUSTIME’s three-stage hand shower.
Liu, who came to Malaysia to participate in the exhibition expressed his aspiration to expand the ESG to improve the lives of Malaysians and hoped that the beneficiaries will enjoy the safety and convenience of their improved living spaces.
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The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion for ARCHIDEX 2022 was located at Hall 1, and the booth was designed to highlight multiple perspectives to create a lively and interactive atmosphere which subtly but clearly showcased the Taiwan Excellence award-winning products. The focus this time was on kitchen and sanitaryware, as well as environmentally friendly building materials and equipment designed for modern living. Featured products include ventilation fans, noncontact activation devices, energy and environmentally friendly devices, safety devices and other value-added products.According to Mr. James Chang, Representative at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia, Taiwan is a global leader in water hardware. The industry has been actively upgrading its capability through intelligent manufacturing to further increase efficiency and improve product lines. Many of the tasteful designs, coupled with high-quality and innovative features, make Taiwan’s products very popular in the EU and American markets.Inaddition to the live display, Taiwan Excellence had also invited IDr Ooi Boon Seong, Deputy President of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID), to a dialogue with Taiwan manufacturers to discuss and analyse design concepts and philosophy from a professional perspective as well as talk about the use of products in commercial applications.
Two online product launches were held, on 30 June and 1 July, and received over 280 registered participants including architects, designers, building material wholesalers, tools retailers, office equipment suppliers and other industry players.
Mr. Johnson Chen, General Manager at Hua Tsai Paints, was pleased to see 15 gallons of his company’s Medusa i-WaterProof liquid type additives being used to improve rural schools. He added that an invention is only good when it is used for the betterment of humanity, and seeing them in use for the Orang Asli is heartening.
Latest project in developer’s “Koi” series offers forward thinking design for future-proof living
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M asteron, a name synonymous with the development of Puchong with highquality yet affordable residential units within the booming township, on 22 June 2022 launched KR7 Residences, its latest serviced apartment project in Taman Mas Puchong. The development marks the seventh in Masteron’s iconic “Koi” series, following the immense success of past iterations in the series, namely, Koi Kinrara, Koi Tropika, Koi Boulevard, Koi Legian, Koi Prima and Koi Residences.WithaGross
A FRESH START, REDEFINING FUTURE-PROOF LIVING
Development Value of RM208 million, KR7 is poised to be a fully self-contained, low-density development with a total of 484 units spread across four blocks, with just eight to 10 units on each floor featuring two and three-bedroom layouts. The first phase (Tower A), is slated for completion in 2025. KR7 was launched at Masteron’s Sales Gallery in Koi Prima, Puchong, attended by Dato’ Choy Wai Hin, Executive Director of Masteron Group of Companies, and Choy Kin Mann, Director of Masteron Group of Companies. Also in attendance were the Group’s corporate guests, agent and partner representatives and members of the media, who were treated to an experiential tour of what future residents of KR7 can look forward to.
Masteron opens doors to fresh start with Launch of KR7 Residences
Upon completion, KR7 will address the growing demand for future-proof homes, alluding to the evolving role of living spaces to also serve as a home office, a full-time kitchen and a
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wellspring of peace, security and comfort. Answering this call, KR7 Residences will have all the makings to meet these needs and more, by providing residents a fresh start to modern urban living. Offering a variety of holistic living experiences with complementary and integrated spaces, KR7 will incorporate forward-thinking design and concepts at its core, exemplifying Masteron’s commitment to innovation and excellence to improve the living standards of its residents. “KR7 is poised to be a development with a difference, meeting the evolved needs of today’s modern urban dweller, especially among the younger generation. It comes as part of our forwardthinking approach to design and functionality, while adapting to the very definition of the word ‘home’ as we know it, which has seen a drastic shift over the last two years, owing to the pandemic and the lockdowns and living conditions that it has brought about,” said Kin Mann.
The masterplan for KR7 will inspire a balance of work and play with everything from artistic façades and integrated lifestyle facilities to multi-tier security system and pandemic-proof features. Each element of KR7 is tastefully and painstakingly designed to culminate in a dream residential address with all the essentials to create an ideal lifestyle. Among these are luxurious
Prices of units at KR7 start at RM373,500, while Masteron has announced that it will absorb all SPA Legal Fees. Meanwhile, units at KR7 will be delivered to homeowners partially furnished with quality fitouts including wardrobes, kitchen cabinets with hob and hood, air conditioners and water heaters worth up to RM25,000.
“I am a firm believer in constant innovation and creativity in order to remain relevant and evolve with the times. In this regard, one segment of the market we will continue to serve are first time homeowners and young families, which is all the more important for us to develop future-proof homes that meet the growing needs and desires of the next generation of homeowners and urban dwellers. It has been a long journey to get to where we are today, but rest assured, we will not stop, as we continue to be a developer of choice for years – even generations – to come,” he said. Dato' Choy (right) and Kin Mann at the launch.
IN SERVICE TO FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERS AND FUTURE GENERATIONS
According to Dato’ Choy, this is part of Masteron’s long standing commitment to first-time homebuyers and young families, looking for high quality residences.
Within the immediate vicinity of KR7, residents will also find self-contained facilities, amenities and conveniences, including high-end malls, grocers, hospitals and schools. Meanwhile, access to public transportation abounds around KR7, including the Puchong Prima LRT station which is located just minutes away from the development.
PROJECTS co-working, fitness and social hubs which will include, among others, a gym, an outdoor cinema, a children’s playground, yoga room, swimming pools, steam and sauna room, living pods and private dining facilities. To ensure top-of-class quality of the design of KR7’s interiors and communal spaces, Masteron has collaborated with the highly regarded interior fitout firm, Federal International Holdings Berhad (FIHB), who have demonstrated an excellent track-record, even designing for high-end hospitality names including the Ritz Carlton and St. Regis. Belying the affordable price point of its units, KR7 will incorporate some other truly nifty features, typically only found in higher-end developments. Among these include a smart home system, with wireless control features, allowing residents to remotely activate ceiling lighting, TV, fans and air-conditioners, all with their smartphones. To ensure utmost peace of mind of KR7 residents, Masteron has also invested in a state-of-the-art security system, doing away with the traditional lock and key, but incorporating a smart lock system with enhanced security features including fingerprint access. KR7 will also be equipped with a contactless food delivery system, as well as a Shield System, which can facilitate the conversion of the development’s multi-function hall into isolation rooms, if and when necessary. “All these and other unique aspects of KR7 work together to make up Masteron’s Masterplan for KR7, which exemplifies our commitment to innovation and excellence to improve the living standards of KR7’s residents. We have painstakingly looked into just about every detail of modern living, while also employing considerable foresight into evolving needs and security for the future,” said Kin Mann.
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In terms of location, KR7 is strategically situated at the crossroads of Petaling Jaya, Sepang and Kuala Langat, affording residents seamless connectivity to the greater Klang Valley area, while presenting itself as an oasis of respite amidst lush foliage that literally breathes life and fresh air into its surroundings.
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T ropicana Corporation Berhad (Tropicana) marked a significant milestone as it celebrated two momentous achievements for the Group – the unveiling of Tropicana WindCity in Genting Highlands and the improved T Privilege loyalty programme. Strategically located at the midhill of this tourist hotspot, Tropicana plans to build a holistic 596 acres township comprising three distinctive masterplans: Tropicana Grandhill, Tropicana Paradise and Tropicana Avalon, spread across 112 acres, 308 acres and 176 acres, Alignedrespectively.withitsdigital transformation journey, Tropicana also unveiled T Privilege, an improved loyalty programme anchored by the Tropicana 360 mobile app. Launched in 2011, Tropicana Privilege Card was the first property loyalty programme introduced by the Group. The all-improved T Privilege aims to offer more benefits to its property purchasers as well as the Tropicana celebrates unveiling of Tropicana Windcity & T Privilege
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Double celebration: Unveiling of Tropicana WindCity & T Privilege loyalty programme From left to right: Joanne Lee, Senior Managing Director, Marketing & Sales of Tropicana; Jared Ethan Ang, Group Executive Director of Tropicana; Dion Tan, Group Managing Director of Tropicana and Lee Han Ming, Deputy Chairman, Property Development of Tropicana.
July-August 2022 | www.b-i.biz 31 community across the Group’s ecosystem. Through T Privilege, Tropicana members can enjoy special rebates to their next property purchase and experience a host of benefits when they dine, play or stay in Tropicana’s affiliates, from retail and golf resort to hospitality. Members can leverage on the programme’s 65 merchant partners and brands, specially curated for the unveiling with plans to offer more exciting merchants in the future.Mr. Dion Tan, Group Managing Director of Tropicana, enthused on how Tropicana has constantly evolved and transformed with the times, from pioneering the first resort-style Tropicana Golf & Country Resort to the Group’s recent growth with the vibrant Tropicana WindCity and loyalty programme. “Standing on a 596 acres site, we plan to build a holistic retail, recreational and residential oasis at Genting Highlands mid-hill.
Tropicana WindCity will also be looking at adopting sustainable modes of transportation such as cable car and electric tram systems, as well as elevated pedestrian walkways designed with ease of connectivity in mind. This planned infrastructure emphasises greener modes of transport, encouraging its visitors to embrace carbon-free lifestyles towards a more sustainable future in line with Tropicana’s focus on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) principles.
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Introduced since 2011, Tropicana Privilege Card was the first property loyalty programme introduced by the Group in Malaysia. Tropicana improved this loyalty programme by unveiling the new T Privilege with five tiers of membership (Privé, Priority, Gold, Platinum, Diamond), offering incentives such as special rebates on property purchases, referral cash rewards, priority invitations to launches and lifestyle events, special privileges at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort (TGCR), and complimentary lifestyle updates through Tropicana Magazine. Members can also enjoy lifestyle rewards with T Privilege merchant partners, including fashion, dining, fitness, home and living brands, and more at Tropicana Gardens Mall, TGCR, Courtyard by Marriott and W Kuala Lumpur. Dion elaborated on how Tropicana continues to innovate its market engagement efforts with the enhanced T Privilege reward ecosystem.“Tropicana was the first to launch a property loyalty programme in Malaysia back in 2011. Now that we have grown and diversified across many segments, the introduction of the improved T Privilege is timely. In line with our digital initiatives, members can also access their T Privilege membership through our Tropicana 360 mobile app. To welcome more members to experience our Tropicana benefits, we have also introduced the Privé tier for members of the public. They can join by simply downloading and registering through our Tropicana 360 app. This upgraded functionality serves to connect with our purchasers and the community while enhancing and streamlining our rewards ecosystem,” he explained.
The hub’s pull factors include one million ft 2 of retail spaces and 1.5 million ft 2 of entertainment attractions, with planned amenities such as an indoor theme park, convention centre, multilevel glass tower and international themed gardens and dining facilities. Tropicana WindCity will also be complemented by:
Tropicana Paradise is set to comprise 308 acres of commercial and residential components as well as 38 acres integrated entertainment hub.
Tropicana Paradise’s proposed retail and entertainment amenities such as a multi-level glass tower, indoor theme park and convention centre.
Tropicana WindCity is envisioned with Tropicana Paradise as the catalyst, offering an entertainment haven at the heart of the township. This vibrant blueprint will chart a new growth horizon for our Group as well as marks our first marketing expansion into the international market across the Asia Pacific region. We are pleased to note that we have already registered interest from various companies, underscoring the rising interest in our highland development, and we look forward to and invite more exciting collaborations in the near future,” he said.
• Branded serviced residences; • Five-star international branded hotels; • Theme park; and
• Tropicana Grandhill, a 112 acres wholesome and holistic city with evergreen lifestyle offerings such as a proposed wellness hub and silver hair village; and
• Shopping mall.
• Tropicana Avalon, a 176 acres luxurious and intimate township envisaged with serviced and branded residences, hospitality facilities and a villa resort, along with a proposed forest park and eco adventure components.
THE NEXT HIGHLAND ESCAPE Tropicana WindCity is envisioned as a holistic retail, recreational and residential oasis in Genting Highlands, with the motto: “Life. Laugh. Love. It’s In The Air.” The highland development will be anchored by Tropicana Paradise, comprising 308 acres of commercial and residential components as well as a 38 acres integrated entertainment hub with proposed:
onstruction output in Eastern Europe and Central Asia is forecast to contract by 3.4% in 2022, found GlobalData. According to the UK-based data and analytics company, this is due to heavy contractions in the Russian and Ukrainian construction sectors, which are expected to contract by 8.5% and 69.1%, respectively. Excluding Ukraine, construction in the region will decline by 1.6% and without Ukraine and Russia, the industry will record a growth of 1.5%.Joel Hanna, Economist at GlobalData, comments: “Construction in Russia, the largest market in the region, will continue to suffer from punitive sanctions placed on the country Construction in Eastern Europe and Central Asia will continue to face significant headwinds in H2 2022 following Russia-Ukraine war, says GlobalData
“In addition, declining oil and gas export volumes owing to Western trade embargoes could depress government revenues over the coming quarters, despite revenues currently being buoyed by high oil and gas prices. Fears of a global recession could put downward pressure on energy prices which may, in turn, prompt Russia to cut its supply further to maintain high prices, increasing the country’s exposure to energy price fluctuations. These conditions are likely to weigh heavily on investment in Russia and in the construction sector.”
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following its invasion of Ukraine. Despite sanctions so far failing to deter Russia from prolonging its invasion, the underlying economic and investment conditions are gradually weakening.
Russia’s original forecast of -9.2% was upgraded slightly in
According to GlobalData’s report, ‘Global Construction Outlook to 2026 (Q2 2022)’, the impact of these headwinds will hit Eastern Europe harder than Central Asia, which has been less disrupted by the impact of Western sanctions. Eastern European countries are collectively expected to register growth of 1%, while Central Asian countries (consisting of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan) are predicted to record a growth of 5.8%.Hanna adds: “In addition to global commodity market volatility, construction in the region still faces downside risks stemming from currency depreciations fuelling higher import costs and capital flight owing to weak investor confidence. Interest rate hikes are also expected to dampen output due to the impact of higher borrowing costs on both the supply and demand sides.“On the upside, residential construction could be spurred by rising demand for safe assets if high inflation becomes expected over the long term. Moreover, the drop in private investment will be partially offset by increased government spending on transport and energy infrastructure over the next four years funded through the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility.”
GlobalData expects construction in Eastern Europe to rebound partially in 2023, growing by 2.1%, before averaging growth of 3.2% between 2023 and 2026. The industry is expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels until 2024.
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Q2 to -8.5% reflecting a stronger than expected Q1. Moreover, construction in the wider region will also be impacted by the war in Ukraine as commodity prices rise. Rapidly increasing construction material costs are the main contributor to the slow growth expected this year.
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(Image Source: construction-europe.com) Ukrainian refugees walk a bridge at the buffer zone with the border with Poland in the border crossing of Zosin-Ustyluh, western Ukraine.
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A fter winning the competition in 2018, the architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) have completed the Chengdu Sports Center (also known as Dong’an Lake Sports Park), an ensemble consisting of three new sports and leisure buildings in the Chinese metropolis Chengdu. It will be the venue for the coming FISU World University Games. The new sports center will become the focal point of Dong’an New Town – an area situated by the water to the west of the city center, in the heart of the Longquan district. The ensemble comprises a group of buildings around a central plaza, consisting of a sports hall with 18,000 seats, a multifunctional hall for culture, leisure, and popular sports, as well as an indoor pool complex with two 50-meter swimming pools.The three buildings each feature a square footprint and are linked via a shared plinth which, towards the open courtyard area, accommodates indoor training facilities for basketball, table tennis, and badminton, as well as restaurants, shops, and parking. The ensemble can be seen from afar owing to the louver-style facades with folded, shiny silver aluminum elements turning towards the center of the facade, thereby revealing the form and colour of the externally placed escape stairwells. Each building has its own
DONG’AN LAKE SPORTS CENTER @ CHENGDU, CHINA
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The entrance zones of each building are marked by narrow recesses. Two large urban traffic axes border the site to the north and west. In terms of urban design, the Dong’an Lake Sports Park accommodates this situation by guiding its visitors from there directly to the site. At the same time, the ensemble creates interesting interior and exterior spaces through the offset arrangement of the three buildings in conjunction with the neighboring stadium. The calm interior provides spaces for meeting and for movement. This creates a diverse functional mix, with training facilities for performance and popular sports as well as a new social meeting place for the Longquan district.
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42 July-August 2022 | www.b-i.biz B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA Jendela Residences @ Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Web: Projectwww.jackinpile.com.myDirector:DrOngChin Yee BRIEF DESCRIPTION
PROJECT
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APPROX. PROJECT COST RM900 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2021 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2026 DEVELOPER Sime Darby Property (KLGCC Resort) Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Sime Darby Property Berhad) Tel: +603-7849 5000 E-mail: Dato’GroupWeb:simedarbyproperty.comproperty.communications@www.simedarbyproperty.comManagingDirector:AzmirMericanBinDato’Azmi Merican ARCHITECT S&A Architects Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7726 7031/71/81 E-mail: admin@snaarchitects.com Web: Director:https://snaarchitects.com/MrAzlanAbdulAziz C & S ENGINEER Kemasepakat Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7804 5282 E-mail: info@kemasepakat.com.my Web: Executivehttps://kemasepakat.com/Director:IrAwKhaChing M & E ENGINEER Li-Zainal Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7877 7998 / 198 E-mail: info@li-zainal.com Web: Director:http://li-zainal.comIrDrSamadbin Solbai QUANTITY SURVEYOR KPK Quantity ProjectWeb:E-mail:Tel:(Semenanjung)SurveyorsSdnBhd+603-27701888kpk@kpkqs.comhttp://kpkqs.com/Director:SrYipMei Kee MAIN CONTRACTOR Jack-In Pile (M) Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-9171 6888 E-mail: enquiry@jackinpile.com.my
Proposed leasehold development is situated on a 4.062-acre land parcel within the KLGCC Resort township, to be developed in two phases. It consists of two 41-storey towers with a total of 520 serviced apartment units. The residential units offer layouts of 3-bedroom, 3+1, 3+2, 4+1 and 4+2, with built-ups of 1,324 to 2,260 sq ft. Prices will start from RM1.25 million. The development features an array of facilities including swimming pool, wet lounge hydro spa deck, Jacuzzi, viewing pavilion, barbecue deck, children’s playland and pool, swing daybeds, herb garden and yoga/pilates room, and etc. Further, on Level 41, there will be a sky lounge with kitchen and bar, outdoor sky deck, audio visual lounge and reading room. REF. 0821-7041 Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework Lot 481169, Jalan Bukit Kiara 1, Resort KLGCC, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Coordinates: 3.142579, 101.634195)
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C & S ENGINEER Asia Pacific Engineering Consortium Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7883 0690 E-mail: info@apec-engineers.com.my Web: Founder:https://apec-engineers.com.myMrPhoaBoonTing
Proposed development is the latest edition of the Skyawani series. Situated on a 2.06 acre freehold land parcel, it comprises one 38-storey residential tower with 615 affordable housing units. The units come in three-bedroom and twobathroom layouts with a built-up of 800 sq ft and a fixed selling price of RM300,000. Among the facilities available are a half basketball court, infinity pool, lounge garden, sun deck, outdoor event lawn, gym and even an outdoor fitness zone all encased within a safe and secure enclave.
July-August 2022 | www.b-i.biz 43 Skyawani V Residence @ Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. PROJECT REF. 0721-7032 CLASSIFICATION Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Structural LOCATION Lot 201437 & Lot 201438, Jalan Dato Senu 3, Mukim DaerahSetapak,KualaLumpur, Malaysia. (GPS Coordinates: 3.195981, 101.693751) APPROX. PROJECT COST Undisclosed APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2020 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2023 DEVELOPER Skyawani 5 Development Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of SkyWorld Development Group) Tel: +603-4270 9968 / 3928 E-mail: enquiries@skyworld.my Web: DatukGrouphttps://skyworld.my/ManagingDirector:NgThienPhing ARCHITECT ArchiMatrix Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7984 3121 E-mail: general@archimatrix.com.my Web: Director:www.archimatrix.com.myMrJasperMah
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M & E ENGINEER Duriane Professionals Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-5879 0959 E-mail: info@duriane.com Web: Managingwww.duriane.comDirector:IrYau Chau Fong QUANTITY SURVEYOR EFCT Konsult Tel: +603-9282 1101 E-mail: Principal:efctkonsult@gmail.comMrEdmundFooChee Tuck MAIN CONTRACTOR Goodwoods Builders Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-8741 4128 E-mail: MrExecutivepurchasing@gwbsb.comDirector:YeongCheeBoon
DEVELOPER Aspect Potential Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of OSK Property Holdings Berhad) Tel: +603-2177 1688 E-mail: enquiry.oskproperty@oskp.com.my Web: www.oskproperty.com.my CEO: Mr Ong Ghee Bin ARCHITECT T&T Architect Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7983 7082 E-mail: ttarchitec@gmail.com Web: Principal:www.ttgroup.com.myMrKiatTung
44 July-August 2022 | www.b-i.biz B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0721-7031 CLASSIFICATION Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot 13992, Jalan Meranti Puchong, Taman Meranti Permai, 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia. (GPS Coordinates: 2.968811, 101.607014) APPROX. PROJECT COST Undisclosed APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2021 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2025
Proposed development is Phase 1 of the Shorea Park project. It comprises two residential towers atop a 7-storey podium, situated on 5-acre freehold land. The towers are facing lake view or facilities view. There will be a total of 908 serviced apartment units with built-up area of 748 - 1,011 sq ft (2 to 4 bedrooms). Mira @ Shorea Park, Puchong (Phase 1), Selangor, Malaysia.
C & S ENGINEER Perunding ACE Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-6141 7330 E-mail: ace@pasb.com.my Web: Director:http://pasb.com.my/MrJohnnyTan M & E ENGINEER East Orient Consult Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7847 1133 E-mail: Mechanicaleoc@eoc.com.myEngineer:MrPT Chung QUANTITY SURVEYOR TL Tel:Associates+603-7960 1809 E-mail: tlqs@tla.com.my Web: Principal:http://tla.com.my/SrLeeChoon Bin MAIN CONTRACTOR OSK Construction Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-2177 1668 E-mail: general.enquiry@oskconstruction.com Web: http://www.oskconstruction.com/ Sr Manager: Mr Dylan Tan BRIEF DESCRIPTION
July-August 2022 | www.b-i.biz 45 PROJECT REF. 0721-7028 CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Conceptual LOCATION Lot Pt 23603 (HSD 18579), Mukim Bentong, Daerah Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia. (GPS Coordinates: 3.377187, 101.776296) APPROX. PROJECT COST To Be Determined APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2021 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2023 DEVELOPER Sering Manis Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Global Oriental Berhad) Tel: +603- 8941 7878 E-mail: gob@gob.com.my Web: Projectwww.gob.com.myManager:MrShawn Yap ARCHITECT Konzepte Asia Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-2110 3318 E-mail: kualalumpur@konzepte.asia Web: Partner:https://konzepte.asia/ArHoKienKeong C & S ENGINEER SNA Consult Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7729 2299 E-mail: snacslt@gmail.com Web: Director:https://snaconsult.com.my/IrBobbySoon M & E ENGINEER Li-Zainal Sdn Bhd Tel: +603 7877 7998 / 198 E-mail: Director:info@li-zainal.comIrDrSamadbinSolbai QUANTITY SURVEYOR ELP Quantity Surveyors Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7982 0362 E-mail: kl@elpqs.com Web: Director:www.elpqs.comMrAndrewNg MAIN CONTRACTOR To Be Appointed BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Proposed
project consists the construction and completion of a 280-acre mixed-use development comprising luxury villas, resort apartments, resort hotels, retail and a nature theme park, which will be developed in several phases. Pavilion Genting Highlands @ Bentong, Pahang , Malaysia.
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46 July-August 2022 | www.b-i.biz B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0721-7030 CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION CL025314096, Jalan Lama Penampang - Kinarut/Papar, 89500 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. (GPS Coordinates: 5.841003, 116.050331) APPROX. PROJECT COST >RM50 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2020 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2024 DEVELOPER Asian Pac Holdings Berhad Tel: +6088-486 999 E-mail: enquiry@www.asianpac.com.my Web: Managingwww.asianpac.com.myDirector:Dato’Mustapha Bin Buang ARCHITECT Arkitek Billings Leong & Tan Sdn Bhd Tel: +6088-486 701 E-mail: mail@ablt.com.my Web: Director:www.ablt.com.myArTanHawBin C & S ENGINEER PY Konsep Perunding Sdn Bhd Tel: +6088-381 888 E-mail: pykpsb@gmail.com Web: Director:www.pykonsep.com.myIrJamesYongHonMin M & E ENGINEER Promes Sdn Bhd Tel: +6088-396 366 E-mail: Engineer:promes88@gmail.comMrKelvinChow
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Proposed development features retail and residences components spread across 16.6 acres of freehold land, to be developed in three phases.Itwill have 26 shoplots with built-up of 2,631sq ft; 44 units of linkhouse with built-ups of 1,754 - 1,904sq ft; and 90 units of townhouse with built-up of 1,575 - 1,707sq ft. Rimba Hills @ Kota Kinabalu, Sabah , Malaysia.
Asian Pac Holdings Berhad Tel: +6088-486 999 E-mail: enquiry@www.asianpac.com.my Web: www.asianpac.com.my Sr Project Manager: Mr Kwong Ching Kiu MAIN CONTRACTOR To Be Appointed
July-August 2022 | www.b-i.biz 47 PROJECT REF. 0821-7039 CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION PT 39002, (Dahulunya Lot 85723), Jalan U6/98, Seksyen U6, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. (GPS Coordinates: 3.150618,101.524188) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM677 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2019 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2023 DEVELOPER NPO Builders Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Titijaya Land berhad) Tel: +603-8022 9999 E-mail: sales@titijaya.com.my Web: MsExecutivehttps://titijaya.com.my/Director:CharmaineLimPuayFung
MAIN CONTRACTOR To Be Appointed BRIEF DESCRIPTION
ARCHITECT DMP Architects Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-2282 4418 E-mail: dmp@dmp-kc.com.my Web: Principal:www.dmparchitects.com.myArDrJayYeunh
QUANTITY SURVEYOR Perunding Kos T & K Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-6203 5113 E-mail: info@pkt.com.my Web: Director:www.quantitysurveyorsmalaysia.comSrKhorPehSin
C & S ENGINEER Jurutera Perunding Alphareka Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-8024 0842 E-mail: jparsb@gmail.com Assoc. Director: Mr Bong Lieh Men M & E ENGINEER KWA Consults Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7887 6618 E-mail: info@kwa.com.my Web: Director:https://kwa.com.my/IrKohWeiJin
Proposed development is Phase 1 of Damaisuria, an integrated 46-acre township. It consists of four serviced apartment towers with 1,318 units situated on a 7.6-acre of freehold land. The units come in a variety of layouts with built-up area of 668 – 972 sq ft ( two to four bedrooms), and a choice of either Private Suite or Sky Suite. Facilities available include a rooftop deck and lounge, multipurpose room, playground, pavilion, jogging track, reflexology path, spice garden, yoga deck, sand pit, open lawn, swimming pool, wading pool, BBQ corner, a prayer room and gym, as well as a 1.85-acre linear park that will be constructed in Phase 1.
Seiring Residensi @ Damaisuria, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Damaisuria comprises residential towers with retail and commercial components that will developed in 4 phases, with a gross development value (GDV) of RM1.59bil. It is slated for completion in 2034.
The Street Mall will have a net lettable area of 100,000 sq ft and will primarily offer child enrichment centres and daycare ser The serviced apartments will range in size from 600 to 800 square feet It will offer an array of facilities such as a community garden, a barbecue area, a lounge, a multipurpose hall and a playground for children.
48 July-August 2022 | www.b-i.biz B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA Sunsuria Forum @ 7 th Avenue (Phase 2), Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. PROJECT REF. 0821-7040 CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development STAGE OF PROJECT Structural LOCATION Persiaran Setia Alam, Setia Alam, Seksyen U3, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. (GPS Coordinates: 3.107000,101.466292) APPROX. PROJECT COST >RM1 billion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2018 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2024 DEVELOPER Sunsuria Forum Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Sunsuria Group) Tel: +603-6145 7777 E-mail: info@sunsuria.com Web: www.sunsuria.com Chief Project Officer: Mr Wong Chiew Meng ARCHITECT SA Architects Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-5650 5156 E-mail: saa@saa.com.my Web: Managingwww.saa.com.myDirector:MrLow Mun Wai C & S ENGINEER TLK Alpway Associates Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-8011 0567 E-mail: Director:tlkalpway@gmail.comIrTerLeongKeat M & E ENGINEER Cordel Solutions Sdn Bhd Tel: +604-658 4577
Proposed development comprises three towers atop a Street Mall situated on a 13.5-acre freehold land. The 41-storey serviced apartment block will have 568 units with built-up of 600 - 800 sq ft, a 31-storey commercial tower, and a 33-storey SOHO tower with 653 suites.
Owner: Mr Andrew Khoo QUANTITY SURVEYOR Unitech QS Consultancy (KL) Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7725 9129 E-mail: adminkl@uqs.com.my Web: Director:https://uqs.com.my/SrAndyNg
MAIN CONTRACTOR To Be Appointed BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Web: Directorhttps://sacsb.com/(Mechanical):Ir Adrian Pok QUANTITY SURVEYOR Qubic QS Consult Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7717 4969 E-mail: admin@qubic-qs.com Web: Director:www.qubic-qs.comSrKennethFoo Tee Hou MAIN CONTRACTOR R & C Cergas Teguh Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-9282 8814 E-mail: rcctsb8888@yahoo.com Site Manager: Mr Chew Sew Woon BRIEF DESCRIPTION Situated on 3.46-acre elevated parcel, proposed freehold development comprises two 33-storey residential blocks housing 442 serviced apartment units. The units come in six layouts with built-up area of 1,050 - 2,230 sq ft (Type AF). Types A and B have three bedrooms and two bathrooms; Type C has three bedrooms, one utility room, three bathrooms and one powder room; types D and E have three bedrooms, one study room, one utility room, three bathrooms and one powder room; type F has four bedrooms, one study room, one utility room, four bathrooms and one powder room. Facilities will include a swimming pool, spa pool, wading pool, barbecue area, basketball court, children’s playground, jogging trail and sun deck.
July-August 2022 | www.b-i.biz 49 The Legacy OUG @ Taman OUG, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. PROJECT REF. 0721-7035 CLASSIFICATION Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot 9582 Jalan Gembira, Taman Oversea Union, Mukim Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (GPS Coordinates: 3.080183, 101.671504) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM350 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2020 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2023
Web: Projectwww.gdparchitects.comDirector:MrNgKimLong C & S ENGINEER Jurutera Perunding Alphareka Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-8024 0842 E-mail: jparsb@gmail.com Assoc. Director: Mr Bong Lieh Men M & E ENGINEER Synergy Alliance Consultants Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7831 2191 E-mail: adrian@sacsb.com
DEVELOPER Grande Peak Properties Development Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Overseas Union Garden Sdn Bhd) Tel: +603-7972 2288 E-mail: ouh@oug.com.my Senior project manager: Mr KH Yap ARCHITECT GDP Architects Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-2095 9500 E-mail: info@gdparchitects.com
Web: Principal:www.valdun.comIrPayGeetKom
Web: Managingwww.gdparchitects.comDirector:MrSyedSobri Syed Ismail C & S ENGINEER Jurutera TSSC Lim Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-4295 7380 E-mail: tssc@tssclim.com
The proposed development is situated on a 3.94-acre land parcel comprising 54 units of 3-storey luxury condo-villa. Listing will be updated when new information is available. The Peak @ Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Web: Director:https://tssclim.netlify.app/Mr.SiewCheeMing
APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2024 DEVELOPER Ambangan Puri Sdn Bhd (Eastern & Oriental Berhad & Mitsui Fudosan (Asia) Pte Ltd - JV) Tel: +603-2095 6868 E-mail: corp.comm@easternandoriental.com
Web: Managingwww.easternandoriental.comDirector:MrKokTuckCheong
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
50 July-August 2022 | www.b-i.biz B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0721-7037 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION PT 8971, PT 8972, PT 8973, PT 8974, PT 8975, PT 8976, PT 8977, PT 8978, PT 8979, PT 8980, PT 8981, PT 9730, PT 9731 and PT 9732, Jalan Teruntung, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (GPS Coordinates: 3.158482, 101.662264) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM348 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2021
QUANTITY SURVEYOR Ukur Bahan Konsult Tel: +603- 7729 8100 E-mail: Director:ubkqssb@gmail.comMrGanCheeSing
M & E ENGINEER Jurutera Perunding Valdun Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7958 3855 E-mail: jpv@valdun.com
MAIN CONTRACTOR Kerjaya Prospek (M) Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-6277 5192 / 2480 E-mail: kerjayaprospek@yahoo.com Web: Executivewww.kerjayagroup.comDirector:MrTeeEng Seng
ARCHITECT GDP Architects Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-2095 9500 E-mail: info@gdparchitects.com
TR2 Residence @ Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Project consist of a 46-storey tower and a 45-storey tower atop a carpark podium and Retail Component situated on a 3.01 acres of commercial land. Tower A will house 455 units while Tower B will house 463 serviced apartment units. Built-up areas for the units range from 654 – 2,354 sq ft with 10 different layouts including duplex units from levels 37 - 40. Facilities available include swimming pools, jogging track elevated on podium level 7-8, sauna, children’s playground, community hall with a badminton court, squash court, E-Sport room, gymnasium and Bbq pit on Level 8. Ample fully landscaped open space with soft and hardscape is also available on the Ground Level.Commercial space includes the area of 160,000 sq ft comprises shopping mall spaces on Podium Levels Ground – 2 and some commercial space on Level 42 – 43. Commercial space includes a Hawker Centre on Level 2, Sky Work deck with co-worker spaces and private courtyard on Level 42 and Skydeck with a Function Hall, a Restaurant and Penthouse on Level 43.
QUANTITY SURVEYOR Econcos Consultants Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-6277 4921 E-mail: info@econcos.com Web: www.econcos.com MAIN CONTRACTOR Pembinaan Yuen Seng Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7731 6668 E-mail: tr2@pys.com.my Web: https://pys.com.my/
DEVELOPER Quantum Density Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-8737 8228 Web: https://www.tr2residence.com/
ARCHITECT L.A Architect Tel: +603-4108 0788 E-mail: laa@laa.com.my Web: www.laarchitect.com.my C & S ENGINEER JPS Consulting Engineers Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7955 2496 E-mail: jpsce2496@gmail.com Web: https://www.facebook.com/JPSCESB/ M & E ENGINEER CHT International Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7954 8872 E-mail: 8689-1@chtint.com Web: https://www.chtint.com/
July-August 2022 | www.b-i.biz 51 PROJECT REF. 0722-7125 CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Residensi Tun Razak, 2, Jalan Pekeliling Lama, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (GPS Coordinates: 3.17329, 101.69764) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM393 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE Q4 2021 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2026
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