Building & Investment March - April 2022

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IGEM 2021 event generated RM4.6 billion in business leads

A total of RM4.6 billion in business leads was generated at IGEM 2021. Datuk Mansor Othman, Deputy Minister of Environment and Water, addressing the media during a briefing. On his left is MGTC’s CEO, Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor and on his right is MIDA’s CEO, Datuk Arham Abdul Rahman.

Several trade and government agencies, including the Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA), the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), recorded cumulative business leads worth RM4.6 billion through Memorandum of Understandings and Memorandum of Cooperation agreements at the 12th International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2021), held virtually over six months from July to end December last year.

Themed “Redefining Sustainability”, IGEM 2021 focused on delivering sustainable economic and social well-being in a planetfriendly manner. The trade event achieved commendable results, recording over 15,000 policy makers, entrepreneurs, industry experts and other delegates, from over 50 countries, who explored the 195 booths and participated in the 144 conference sessions.

IGEM 2021’s virtual booths yielded a total of 71 project leads with potential investment value of RM2.5 billion in various activities.

Speaking at a briefing held on 22 February 2022, KASA Minister Dato’ Sri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said, “KASA is very much committed to enhancing the action of addressing climate change.

This effort was disclosed in the country’s statement in conjunction with the COP26 conference held in Glasgow, United Kingdom in November 2021.”

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signed at IGEM 2021 cover future-ready sectors such as hydrogen, electric vehicles and low carbon cities. These sectors strongly support the government’s sustainable economy agenda while also ensuring the creation of long-term employment opportunities for Malaysians,” he added.

In line with efforts to transition to an endemic phase in the national Covid-19 mitigation strategy, the minister also announced that the upcoming IGEM 2022 would take on a hybrid format with the virtual event held in September followed by the physical exhibition to be held from October 12 to 14.

IGEM 2022 has set targets of RM3 billion in business leads and 30,000 visitors. It will feature 300 exhibitor booths, both online and across three exhibition halls at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. IGEM 2022 will be a key focus among stakeholders in the implementation and coordination of more effective strategies on climate change in the country.

MGTC’s CEO, Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor said, “With the success of IGEM 2021, I am confident that the upcoming IGEM will once again surface new opportunities for greater deployment of green and sustainable technologies in the regional post-Covid economic recovery, enhancing climate change mitigation and fast-tracking the roll-out of climate change adaptation technologies and strategies.”

For more information on the next IGEM event, visit www.igem.my.

Lagenda Properties Berhad inks 10-year partnership with Sim Leisure Group to design and construct leisure spaces for residents Affordable housing and integrated township developer, Lagenda Properties Berhad has recently entered into a 10-year partnership with ESCAPE brand creators, Sim Leisure Group Ltd, an internationally renowned theme park designer and operator, and the owner of ESCAPE Penang – famed for having the longest water slide in the world.

The partnership in principle revolves around the design, construction and operation of recreational parks by Sim Leisure Group within the existing and future affordable township developments of Lagenda with the aim of elevating leisure areas with exciting and family friendly attractions.

Through this collaborative effort, Lagenda aims to optimise green spaces within its current and future townships beyond the standard park and playground set-up, instilling a sense of pride and vibrancy amongst homeowners. The developer has set aside 20,000 sq ft up to a few acres of land for recreational parks, segregated between a commercial and non-commercial elements. Emphasis will also be on utilising environmentally friendly materials and construction methods in line with Lagenda’s commitment to promote ESG elements in every township, a further add-on to the existing solar power push within the townships.

“We are constantly looking for ways to further add value to our affordable townships. Lagenda focuses on a commercial approach to development planning and delivery, but always hand in hand with community needs. Partnering with Sim Leisure Group will provide residents with fantastic theme park styled common areas with sustainability at the heart of the development.” said Dato Jimmy Doh, the Managing Director of Lagenda.

Meanwhile, Sim Choo Kheng, Founder and Chief Executive of Sim Leisure Group said, “This partnership with Lagenda is history in the making as it essentially marks the future of housing development, and its planning. I truly commend and

A revolutionary concept that marks the future of housing developments, ESCAPE Kids will incorporate elements of Adventureplay and Waterplay, bringing with it a new dimension of fun and excitement to recreation within township communities.

applaud Lagenda for being a pioneer in this area and embarking on this gamechanging journey with us.”

“Going beyond the traditional concept of neighbourhood playgrounds, the new recreational parks – ESCAPE Kids – will carry the brand’s unique identity, bringing with it a new dimension of fun and excitement to recreation within township communities. Employing our signature ‘Low Tech, High Fun’ approach, the ESCAPE Kids brand of recreational

parks will redefine outdoor play in a safer, yet more exciting adventure park concept. These activities are inspired by the memories of ‘kampung-styled’ naturebased activities of yesteryear, which kids these days almost never experience with their heads increasingly buried in electronic devices. Going beyond mere play, ESCAPE Kids will also enhance the teaching of life skills, while promoting discovery and simply enjoying the great outdoors,” he added.

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Tago’s latest development, ALAIA Titiwangsa promotes modern city living where community meets exclusivity, featuring various community spaces with a co-working space and private meeting rooms, which caters for work-from-home arrangements.

Tago launches community-focused ALAIA Titiwangsa Boutique property developer Tago (M) Sdn Bhd has launched its latest development, ALAIA Titiwangsa, in conjunction with the signing of the sale and purchase agreement (SPA) by its customers on 11 and 12 December 2021. Located at Taman Tiara Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur, the 1.6acre leasehold serviced apartment project has a gross development value (GDV) of RM273 million.

There are three available layouts - a three-bedroom at 1,012 sq ft; twobedroom at 807 sq ft; and one-bedroom at 635 sq ft. The units feature spacious bedrooms and a function room. The bathrooms are thoughtfully designed with nooks for towels and toiletries, bidets and built-in hot water system. Shared bathrooms are accessible from inside the bedrooms or living room, with master baths being fitted with a rain shower and a hand-held shower.

“We believe ALAIA meets or even exceeds those demands through the thoughtful inclusion of both communitycentric and individual places,” said Daryl Chew, Tago’s chief operating officer. He also added that 83% of the total 436 units have already been snapped up over the launch weekend.

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Despite the project’s location in the middle of the city, it is nestled in a low-density residential area, tucked in its private enclave and has plenty of green space with the upgraded Titiwangsa Lake Gardens a stroll away.

ALAIA also caters to work-from-home arrangements through its accompanying co-working space with a private meeting room which offers an inspiring area to network and share ideas. Other unique social spaces come in the form of a social hub with 18 curated shop lots and a ‘Kebun’ featuring fruit trees and a spice garden and a Green Folly.

The development 28 types of facilities including sky lounge and dining, karaoke rooms, sky pool, sky cinema, sky gym, EV charging stations, jogging track, kids’ playroom and pool.

The developer will be introducing a community mobile application where residents can perform tasks such as booking common facilities, registering visitors and paying their maintenance charges online. Residents only need to issue a QR code to their visitors, which will be used to access the lift lobby and the lift car to arrive at the designated floor.

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Daryl Chew, COO of Tago (M) Sdn Bhd.

include 24-hour security, CCTV surveillance throughout the building including guardhouse and car parks, and restricted access to into lift lobbies, resident’s floor and facilities.

ALAIA has direct access onto the DutaUlu Kelang (DUKE) Highway, and a shuttle van is also available to transport residents to the nearby Titiwangsa LRT or MRT for their convenience. It is conveniently located to nearby international schools; private and government hospitals; hypermarkets and supermarkets and major banks, which are all within a 10km radius.

The development is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.

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Malaysia Pavilion will join Expo 2020 Dubai’s five-year legacy programme, says minister DUBAI, 29 March 2022 – The Malaysia Pavilion will be joining Expo 2020 Dubai’s five-year legacy programme and will be maintained and repurposed, Dato’ Sri Dr Adham Baba, Malaysia’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) announced on Tuesday (29 March).

The pavilion – located in Jubilee – is set to become the Malaysian Technology and Innovation Hub in the UAE and will be government-owned and operated by a private Malaysian company under Expo 2020 Dubai’s legacy programme, according to the minister.

Speaking at a press conference at the pavilion, HE Dato’ Sri Dr Adham Baba said: “The Malaysia Pavilion’s transformation into the Technology and Innovation Hub reflects our country’s ambition of becoming a globally competitive digital nation. This also reinforces our government’s commitment to contribute to the global technology development and to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation with the UAE.” The pavilion will operate on a public-private partnership model where both the Malaysian government and a private entity will be able to utilise the facility to host officials and dignitaries, as well as serve as a platform to promote technology-based products and services.

Malaysia’s homegrown drone service provider Aerodyne Group was selected to take over the operations at the pavilion, and will also be using it as their second global headquarters.

A committee, chaired by Datuk Zainal Abidin Abu Hassan, MOSTI’s Secretary General, oversaw the selection of the company to ensure that the candidates met the programme’s criteria of being a key player in the sectors of smart city, smart logistics, smart mobility or Industry 4.0.

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The Expo 2020 Dubai five-year legacy programme is part of the UAE government’s long-term initiative of repurposing the event site as an integrated mixed-use community, known as District 2020. District 2020 will evolve from Expo 2020 Dubai as a smart and sustainable city centred on the needs of its urban community. It will provide a curated innovation-driven business ecosystem that brings together global minds and embraces technology and digital innovation to support industry growth.

Under the theme ‘Energising Sustainability’, the current pavilion represents Malaysia’s commitment and approach to sustainable development and features a rainforest canopy inspired by the country’s majestic tropical rainforests, blending cultural elements with nature and functionality to create a futuristic building.

Malaysian developer Tropicana offers incentives for property buyers Investors may find it easier now to buy homes with assistance from the developer’s “Tropicana Power Up” scheme.

Tropicana Corporation Berhad (“Tropicana”) announced in April a slew of incentives for home seekers with their “Tropicana Power Up” plan which may make it easier for Malaysians to own homes within the property developer’s portfolio of 17 projects in nine townships across the country.

The plan, which will last until 30 June 2022, offers incentives such as down payment assistance, free stamp duties for loan and memorandum of transfer (“MOT”) instruments, double referral rewards, and attractive bonuses on sale and purchase agreement signings.

Potential buyers will be able to use this plan to purchase both upcoming and completed residential and commercial projects in the Klang Valley, Langkawi and Johor.

“The plan is timely in view of pent-up market demand and positive macroeconomic indicators as Malaysia moves into the endemic transition phase,” says Joanne Lee, Tropicana’s managing director of marketing and sales.

“This campaign is our way of reaching out, rewarding, and growing the community. With over 5,800 satisfied customers in FY2021, we anticipate even healthier prospects in the coming year. This is based on an increased appetite among Malaysians to purchase property for investment purposes, according to industry reports such as the PropertyGuru Malaysia Consumer Sentiment Survey, as well as a more favourable operating environment with rising international purchaser interest as borders re-open.”

“We are prepared to cater to the surging market demand

through our Tropicana Power Up, delivering easy entry and minimal capital outlays for our properties in support of the national housing agenda following the conclusion of the Home Ownership Campaign,” Lee adds.

Potential home buyers keen on leveraging the Tropicana Power Up plan can find out more by visiting www.tropicanacorp.com.my.

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Freesia and Gemala Residences at Tropicana Aman record 100 per cent take-up rate Innovative layouts, distinctive facades and customisable interiors are some of the selling points that attracted buyers.

Tropicana Corporation Berhad (“Tropicana”) announced in March that its latest two phases, Freesia Residences and Gemala Residences located at its 863-acre Tropicana Aman township recorded a 100 per cent take up rate.

“With positive response to Tropicana Aman’s initial five phases, our marketing and project teams worked closely to deliver market-driven products centred around our development DNA. Our team also adopted digital and online initiatives to enhance customer engagement,” said Jared Ethan Ang, Tropicana’s group executive director.

The new residences offer innovative layouts and distinctive facade designs, as well as Tropicana’s customisable option which allows home buyers to choose their preferred colour theme, fittings and smart home solutions. These features appeal to changing buyer needs as Malaysians re-evaluate their residential spaces after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Freesia Residences features 198 park and lake villa homes set amid the tranquil grounds of the township. Comprising doublestorey bungalows and semi-detached units, it is suitable for multigenerational families and upgraders with ample built-ups from 3,769 sq ft and land sizes from 38 ft by 90 ft.

Following the success of Freesia Residences, Gemala Residences was opened for registration, with a resounding 100 per cent take up rate during its preview event.

These modern homes encompass 116 garden-linked villas with built-ups from 2,648 sq ft. Each unit includes an integrated side garden, conveying the distinction of a semi-detached facade, along with larger land sizes from 32 ft by 75 ft.

Gemala Residences offers an open plan concept between living and dining spaces, allowing home owners the flexibility of adapting them for living, working or recreational use.

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principles, Freesia and Gemala Residences emphasise climateresponsive designs with open layouts, ample windows and openings maximising natural air flow and lighting. These, in turn, reduce cooling and electricity costs, as part of Tropicana’s sustainable development approach.

The award-winning Tropicana Aman is designed as a serene, self-sustaining township in the heart of Kota Kemuning, with commercial hubs and two international academic institutions, Tenby International School and SJKC Bukit Fraser nearby, catering to the growing needs of the community. Surrounded by nature, its 85-acre Central Park serves as a green lung, while promoting sustainable lifestyles with abundant recreational spaces, lakeside pavilions and a 7 km walking and biking trail. In addition, a fiveacre Recreational Hub offers a gym and swimming pool, among others, for active lifestyles.

Following the success of Freesia and Gemala Residences, Tropicana Aman will be rolling out its next phase of landed residences by Q4 2022. More details can be found at www.tropicanaaman.com.my.

De Palma Hotel Eco Resort re-opens for post-pandemic tourism The Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) or State Development Corporation of Selangor announced on 29 March 2022 the re-opening of the De Palma Hotel Eco Resort at Kuala Selangor in Malaysia. The resort which has been closed on and off during the Covid-19 pandemic, recently refurbished its guest rooms, ballroom, meeting rooms, coffee house, pool area and improved the landscaping around its spacious 14 hectare grounds.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, PKNS’ CEO, Dato’ Mahmud Abbas, said, “We are very excited to re-launch De Palma Hotel Eco Resort Kuala Selangor after weathering two challenging years.

With sound strategy and business plans in place, we are re-opening De Palma’s doors to cater to both local and foreign tourists, including corporate groups and travel agents. Our aim is to immerse guests in nature and local attractions while creating a ripple effect to help reboot the livelihoods of local businesses around Kuala Selangor.”

PKNS also announced that The Blanket Hotel has been appointed as the operator of De Palma Hotel Eco Resort. The Blanket Hotel has extensive hospitality industry experience and a track record

of operating six other two- to four-star hotels in Penang, Kedah and Selangor.

The partnership between PKNS and The Blanket Hotel promises a one-of-a-kind hospitality experience for all potential guests. Bukit Melawati assemblywoman YB Puan Juwairiya binti Zulkifli officiated at the opening of the resort.

Located near the banks of the Selangor River, De Palma is a tranquil vacation resort, just an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur. The resort is popular among tourists who are looking for a natural getaway, good food, and rich cultural and historical attractions around the area.

Hidden Gems of Kuala Selangor De Palma is banking on the return of tourism after the pandemic and collaborating with Tourism Selangor and “Kebudayaan dan Pelancongan Daerah Kuala Selangor” to raise the state’s profile by introducing tourists to the state’s cultural and historical attractions.

There are several attractions around Kuala Selangor, including the 18th century Altingsburg Lighthouse on Melawati Hill, the Kuala Selangor Nature Park, Sky Mirror Jetty, Firefly Park and the eagle feeding activity. The range of activities

would cater to both the leisure traveller and the adventure-seeker.

De Palma, established on 23 August 1997, is wholly owned by PKNS. The 62room resort provides amenities like an outdoor swimming pool, a coffee house and free parking and is located at Jalan Tanjung Keramat, 45000 Kuala Selangor.

For more information, please contact at +603-3289 7070.

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Jubin BMS launches new Kota Damansara showroom and entered Malaysia Book of Records for being “retailer with most tile designs” Jubin BMS (1990) Sdn Bhd, a leading supplier and retailer of tiles, stone, mosaic and sanitary wares, launched its newest branch at Kota Damansara (Selangor, Malaysia) on March 30, 2022. The event was witnessed by the Kota Damansara Assemblyman Shatiri Mansor.

In conjunction with the launch, Jubin BMS was also officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records with the award of “Most Tile Designs by a Retailer.” The company’s large collection of tiles are made from various materials and used to furnish interior walls, ceilings and floors, among other places.

The new four-storey branch at Kota Damansara, spanning across 20,000 square feet of retail space, aims to offer a unique shopping experience for Malaysians.

With an innovative showroom design combined with an efficient logistics and warehouse system, the company will provide an end-to-end service that will meet customer expectations from the beginning of the selection process right up to fulfilment and product delivery.

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home display. This allows customers to touch and feel the products and imagine its application in their own home.

“Following the launch of Malaysia’s largest tiles and sanitary wares showroom in Johor last year, we have now brought our unique showroom experience to the Klang Valley in this new Kota Damansara branch. We look forward to welcoming our current and new customers for an immersive home furnishing and interior finishing experience here,” says Jubin BMS managing director Ang Kwee Peng.

“The special award that we have received from the Malaysia Book of Records is also testament to our efforts to become a trusted tiles and sanitary wares provider. We are committed to making dream homes come true and believe that this can be done by providing the widest range of market-leading products catering to different customer segments” Jubin BMS’ Johor Bahru branch entered the Malaysia Book of Records for being the “largest tiles and sanitary wares showroom” when it was launched last year. The three-storey complex located in Tebrau has a floor area of 70,000 sq ft.

Founded in 1990, Jubin BMS is a home furnishing and interior finishing supplier and retailer in Malaysia. Carrying brands from around the world, Jubin BMS’

(L-R) Jubin BMS Executive Director Mr Lee Kok Chuan, Director Madam Yu Bee Chew, Managing Director Mr Ang Kwee Peng, Kota Damansara Assemblyman Tuan Shatiri Mansor and Malaysia Book of Records Marketing Director Mr Jwan Heah during the award presentation for “Most Tile Designs by a Retailer.”

collection includes a wide variety of tiles, natural stones, mosaics, large format porcelain slabs, sanitary wares, fittings and accessories. The company also owns in-house brands such as BMS Porcelain for tiles, Eurano for wares and accessories, as well as Marmo Grande for porcelain slabs.

Jubin BMS currently has showrooms and outlets in 14 locations spread across Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Sarawak.

Property survey reveals cost of doing business has gone up But outlook for the second half of 2022 will more encouraging as developers put behind the pandemic to focus on nation building and provide housing for the people.

On March 15, 2022, REHDA Malaysia gave a virtual media briefing based on the results of the “Property Industry Survey 2H 2021 and Market Outlook 2022.” The briefing was presented by Datuk N.K. Tong, REHDA's acting president.

A total of 124 respondents consisting of REHDA members from all across Malaysia took part in the latest edition of the REHDA Property Industry Survey. Among others, the survey found an increase in sales performance in 2H 2021 compared to 1H 2021; however, a decline was reported in launched units. Respondents anticipated the first half of 2022 to be subdued, with higher optimism for 2H 2022.

New Launches Within the period under review, a total of 10,665 units were launched, which was 8 per cent lower than 1H 2021 (11,601 units).

Majority of these units were residential, totalling at 10,631 units, priced between RM250,001 to RM700,000. In terms of house types, two- to three-storey terrace units proved to be the most popular at 3,165 units mostly located in Seremban, followed by apartment/condominium and serviced apartment at 2,909 units and 2,363 units respectively.

Sales Performance Despite the lower number of launched units, sales performance reported an 11 percentage point increase from 39 to 50 per cent (2H 2021: 5,303 units; 1H 2021: 4,540 units), with only 22 of them comprising commercial units (1H 2021: 121 commercial units).

The top performers type-wise were similar to the launched units, namely two- to three-storey terrace (2,213 units) also mostly located in Seremban, apartment/condominium (961 units) and serviced apartment (804 units). First-time buyers maintained its position as the highest number of purchasers and most were buying for self-dwelling.

Unsold Units 67 respondents (54 per cent) having unsold units reported to have 30 per cent and below of unsold residential units, mostly affecting units priced between RM250, 001 to RM500,000 and RM500,001 to RM700, 000 (39 and 18 per cent respectively). 64 per cent of respondents with unsold units cited that their unsold completed units are more than two years of age identifying loan rejection, low demand/interest and unreleased Bumiputera units as the top three reasons for unsold units.

Business Operations 79 per cent of respondents remarked that within the period under review, overall costs of doing business have increased up to 18 per cent, the highest over the past 5 years. Meanwhile, 96 per cent of respondents reported to be affected by the current economic scenario. The top three components affecting cash flow were material and labour costs, compliance cost as well as financing and land costs which shared the number three spot.

Future Launches and Outlook for 2H 2021 and 1H 2022 51 per cent of respondents planned to launch projects in 1H 2022, totalling at 24,557 units (17,969 strata residential units; 5,997 landed residential units and 591 units commercial units). Of those with planned launched, 77 per cent of them were anticipating their sales performance to be 50 per cent and below for the first half of 2022. Most states aimed to launch residential units within the RM250,001 to RM500,000 price range.

Johor, Selangor and Penang, on the other hand, will have units mostly priced between RM500,001 to RM700,000 in their 2022 offerings. The outlook for 2022 is largely neutral, but respondents are more optimistic for 2H 2022.

“While this is a voluntary survey that attracted 124 respondents from our membership base of over 1,500 and therefore will not capture the full statistics, it nonetheless serves as a useful guide and a good reflection of the sentiment in the property industry,” added Datuk N.K. Tong, Acting President of REHDA Malaysia. “While the results do reflect the challenges faced by the industry, I am encouraged by the improving sentiment and outlook in the second half of 2022, as developers put behind the pandemic of the past two years to focus on nation building and housing the population.”

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National Energy Awards (NEA) 2021 recognises outstanding achievements in sustainable energy An appreciation dinner was held at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur on 25 March 2022 to celebrate the exceptional achievements in the field of renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) by 34 local industry players who were awarded the National Energy Awards (NEA) 2021.

Among the winners, 25 of them represented Malaysia at the ASEAN Energy Awards (AEA) 2021 while 12 nominations won at the ASEAN level.

“Local industry players in the sustainable energy sector should continue their efforts to support the country’s energy transition agenda as well as the government's aspirations towards a carbon neutral nation,” said Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan during the event.

Takiyuddin also highlighted the important role that sustainable energy development, especially RE resources, plays in the energy transition agenda and its contribution towards supporting the country’s aspirations to remedy the climate change issue. He also stressed that the energy transition agenda is one of the topics that will dominate the narrative of world geopolitical relations as well as business and trade activities between countries.

“The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources is committed to reduce the carbon footprint by the electricity supply sector and to achieve the target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 by implementing progressive policies,” he said.

Some of the government initiatives include: the increasing adoption of RE in the country’s electricity supply mix to 31 per cent by 2025 and 40 per cent by 2035; reducing dependency on coal; strengthening grid flexibility to accommodate solar energy; and adopting energy-efficient practices by implementing the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill.

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National Energy Awards 2021 Majlis Apresiasi was graced by YB Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.

Energy Roadmap (MyRER) which sets the direction and guidelines for the development of the country’s RE industry until 2035; and the Green Electricity Tariff (GET) scheme to enable private companies to subscribe to green electricity supply from solar and hydro sources to meet ESG commitments.

The GET scheme has received encouraging response from the private sector with all 4,500 Gigawatt hours of green electricity on offer being fully subscribed by mid-March this year.

The government is offering an additional quota of 300 MW under the NEM NOVA programme to encourage the usage of solar energy panels on building rooftops nationwide.

Another initiative is the SAVE 3.0 scheme which provides rebates of up to RM400 to domestic electricity users who purchase energy efficient electrical appliances with a 4-star or 5-star rating by the Energy Commission.

The government also offers a conditional energy audit and energy management grant for the industrial and commercial sector amounting to RM24 million to assist business entities in conducting internal energy audits to

determine the potential energy saving in their respective premises and installations.

Through the commitment and energy transition initiatives implemented, the mix of RE capacity in the country’s electricity supply has reached 23 per cent in 2021 and it is evident that Malaysia is on the right track in implementing the energy transition agenda.

The ministry is confident that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the electricity supply sector will be reduced by 45 per cent in 2025 and 60 per cent in 2035 compared with 2005. This progress is in line with the country’s commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce the intensity of GHG emissions by 45 per cent by 2030.

NEA has provided the best platform for the sharing of best practices and implementations in the field of RE and energy efficiency in line with the country’s sustainable development aspirations and commitments.

The success of the country’s representatives at the ASEAN level is also a testament to the ability of local industries to come up with innovative ideas and solutions in optimising the supply and use of sustainable energy.

NATIONAL ENERGY AWARDS (NEA) 2021 WINNERS

ASEAN ENERGY AWARDS (AEA) 2021 WINNERS

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Resort-inspired SkyMeridien Residences completed and ready for occupancy Award-winning developer SkyWorld brought members of the media on a tour of their latest completed project and launched the latest version of their innovative app called “SkyWorld Connects.”

Malaysian developer SkyWorld delivered on its promise to offer investors yet another luxurious condominium project at an affordable price point. SkyMeridien Residences has all the features that residents need in a modern living environment, including an impressive drive-way and reception lobby that feels like a five-star hotel.

Members of the media were invited to take a tour of the completed project on March 17, 2022, and treated to a sumptuous beach-themed dinner beside the impressive pool. During the event, the developer also launched the latest iteration of its SkyWorld Connects 2.0 Solution+, a mobile app created for SkyWorld’s homeowners not only to communicate with their respective condo management and security team, but also to purchase renovation materials and home electrical appliances online.

About SkyMeridien SkyMeridien Residences @ Sentul East is a twin tower leasehold service residence located in Sentul, within Kuala Lumpur city. One of the project’s selling points is its proximity (300 metres) to the Sentul Timur LRT station—just a few minutes’ walk away via a sheltered walkway.

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the second block has 39 floors yielding a total of 780 units. Five different layouts are offered ranging from 581 sq ft to 1,318 sq ft.

What’s unique about the project is that every unit has only one adjoining unit, similar to a semi-detached house.

Most of the units also feature a versatile Juliet window, a value-add feature allowing owners to use the balcony as it is or convert it to become part of the living room, making the unit feel even more spacious.

According to the developer, the idea is design the condominium to feel like a holiday resort so that residents can come home to relax and unwind, and not have to think about booking a holiday at a faraway destination.

There are more than 30 resort-inspired amenities including a landscaped garden, multi-purpose hall, childcare centre, cycling track, rock climbing wall, half-size basketball court, three-on-three futsal court, and a stretching centre. On the eighth floor, there is a hydro gym where one can exercise inside the pool, outdoor fitness station for those who does not like confine spaces, an indoor gym with weights and cardio machines, sun decks, spa jacuzzis, separate male and female sauna room, steam room, kids water maze, wave pool, Olympic-length swimming pool, BBQ pits, spice and herb garden, floating seat deck, kids playground, kids trail games, giant snake and ladder board, family tea party garden, arcade games room and yoga deck.

Within a short driving distance are established local and international schools such as La Salle Sentul, Wesley Methodist and Victoria International College. For shopping, there are options like the Sunway Putra Mall, Maju Junction Mall, Pingat Bazaar, Quill City Mall and Kompleks Sogo.

Medical and health facilities located within a three-kilometre radius are the Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Sentul Hospital, Lourdes Medical Centre, Institut Perubatan Respiratori, KPJ Tawakkal Specialist Hospital and Roopi Medical Centre.

During the launch of the project a few years ago, the starting price was just RM358,000 or around RM600 per sq ft.

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REHDA Institute hosts annual housing conference and launches new report on Malaysia’s property outlook The REHDA Institute’s Regional Housing Conference 2022 was recently held on March 24, 2022, at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Malaysia. During the conference, there were panel discussions and talks by reputable industry players. REHDA Institute’s fifth research report called “Housing Forward—Understanding Costs and Sustainable Prices,” was also launched during the event. The report highlights some of the causes for rising property prices and high development costs and explains how these issues can be addressed.

The Malaysian government has in recent months reiterated its commitment towards the provision of affordable housing and the National Affordable Housing Council have been meeting to discuss implementing strategies towards the “One Family, One Home” motto, in achieving the target to build 500,000 affordable housing units throughout the duration of the 12th Malaysian Plan (12MP), involving Federal and State Governments as well as private sector developers.

“We welcome the renewed pledge but at the same time would like to caution that, in its enthusiasm to roll out some 500,000 affordable units by 2025, the government must not turn a blind eye to core fundamental issues hindering housing affordability that need to be considered and addressed urgently,” said Dato Jeffrey Ng Tiong Lip, REHDA Institute’s chairman in his keynote address.

“Based on data from the National Property Information Centre, as at Q3 2021, there were 7,743 units of property overhang priced RM300,000 and below, contributing to 25.5 per cent of total residential property overhang.”

“There could be various reasons for these unsold completed units but it is important that affordable units to be built in the future do not fall under the overhang category due to poor demand, lack of ecosystem, unsuitable location and so on.”

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cross subsidies are not sustainable for the industry. Increased costs of land, compliance, building materials, labour and other costs, as well as a lacklustre market have all made cross subsidies punitive to private sector housing development. It is timely that the Government takes over the role of providing social housing to the nation, particularly to the B40 and M40 groups that require housing assistance through its various agencies. The private sector should be allowed to focus on market led affordable housing projects and also other open market products,” Ng said.

After the presentation, Dato Ng

and Datuk N.K. Tong, REHDA Malaysia’s acting president, fielded questions from members of the media.

About REHDA Institute Since its re-launch in 2001, REHDA Institute as a training, research and education institute, has played an integral role in matters relating to the real estate and property development fraternity in Malaysia. As the real estate industry impacts at least 140 upstream and downstream industries, it plays an important role in creating jobs and contributing to the nation’s overall economy.

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THE MIDEA STORY

From bottle cap maker to one of the world’s largest manufacturers of electrical home appliances

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t the recent MARVEX exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, B&I had a one-on-one session with Midea Scott & English Electronics Sdn Bhd’s President Mr Ng Kong Chin, to learn more about Midea, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of electrical home appliances.

B&I: Can you give us a brief overview of Midea and its origins?

Ng Kong Chin: Midea (pronounced mai-dea) was founded by Mr He Xiangjian in 1968. Mr He convinced 23 local residents in his hometown of Shunde (Foshan, Guangdong province, China) to pool together a total of 5,000 yuan (RM3,332) to start a workshop that made plastic bottle caps. Over the years, the company expanded to manufacturing electric fans which were popular in the 1970s, refrigerators, washing machines and microwave ovens, among other products.

In 1988, Midea started exporting its air conditioners outside China and it has been gaining recognition worldwide ever since as an established brand in home appliances. Midea acquired more than 80 per cent of Japanese conglomerate Toshiba’s home appliances business in 2016 and continued to expand by buying up KUKA, a German manufacturer of industrial robots and systems for factory automation.

In just over 50 years, the Midea Group has made its way into the Fortune Global 500 List with a turnover of RM175.8 billion in 2020 and employs 150,000 people in more than 200 countries.

Today, Midea’s range of products range from small home appliances like fans, rice cookers, induction cookers and blenders to bigger appliances like washing machines and air conditioners.

Midea is, among many others, the world’s number one in air treatment brand, small cooking appliances brand, air coolers brand, cooling fans brand, and rice cookers brand.

The company, through its Midea Building Technologies (MBT) division, is now diversifying into heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) for buildings, manufacturing plants and large commercial projects.

B&I: What is Midea’s current position in the highly competitive home appliances market in Malaysia?

Ng Kong Chin: Our company, Scott & English, was the distributor for LG Electronics, a Korean brand, but we switched to Midea products in 2004. Sales turnover in Malaysia then was around RM12 million. By 2021, sales for Midea products grew to RM705 million. Air conditioners brought in around RM280 million, washing machines and refrigerators account for RM145 million each, and the rest of the sales were contributed by small appliances.

When we started in 2004, the market perception for Chinamade products was not positive and consumers at that time tend to think of them as being of inferior quality. It was quite challenging for us to convince our dealers to sell Midea products and many asked for huge discounts.

For the next 10 years, we adopted a strategy of convincing the smaller retailers to market our products. As confidence in the Midea brand grew, we then approached the larger retailers.

We were encouraged to become the distributor for Midea because China and ASEAN countries have a free trade agreement which would gradually reduce from 20 per cent in 2002 to zero per cent in 2010. It was only by 2010 after import duty was abolished that we started to see profits from sales.

Today, Midea is sold in almost all shops selling electrical home appliances and our air conditioners have become one of the top choices for commercial and industrial buildings.

B&I: What are your views on Malaysia’s consumer trend for electrical home appliances? Do you see a change in consumer pattern before, during and post-pandemic?

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Ng Kong Chin: When the Covid-19 pandemic started in 2020, we knew we had to do things differently. Fortunately, our Malaysian

government allowed e-commerce business to continue so we mobilised all our 50 sales staffs to talk to over a thousand dealers to encourage them to sell our products online to end users. A few months into the pandemic, our sales for home appliances shot up by 30 per cent. With restricted movement during the pandemic, online shopping became the trend.

In a GfK Consumer Survey in June 2021, Midea was recorded as having an 18.2 per cent market share in terms of unit sales in the air conditioner segment, well ahead of all other brands in Malaysia. At the same time, our washing machines climbed to the market’s number one position with a 22 per cent share of the market. This is the first time in Malaysia for a Chinese brand to be the market leader. Our next challenge is to become a revenue leader.

There is a reason for consumer acceptance of Midea products today. The company allocates 3.5 per cent of its revenue, or about US$1.4 billion, on research and development (R&D) which has resulted in Midea products becoming better in terms of quality, technology and innovation while still remaining competitive in pricing. China is moving from a manufacturing phase to becoming a technology leader and at Midea, we are sparing no expenses in R&D as we build our centres in China, Japan, Germany, Italy and Singapore. Midea’s strong commitment to R&D in its 28 worldwide innovation centres have resulted in more than 62,000 authorised patents to-date.

Our target is to employ as many as 10,000 engineers and technology experts to roll out more “smart” products to tap into the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem.

B&I: Midea has expanded its product offerings through its Midea Building Technologies (MBT) division. Can you briefly explain what is MBT and how has it helped improve Midea’s presence in the market?

Ng Kong Chin: After building a solid foundation in electrical home appliances, we wanted to expand into a new market segment. We have been manufacturing air conditioners for residential houses since 1985 and by 1989, we started to make commercial air conditioners for building projects.

With decades of experience in commercial Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, we established our Midea Building Technologies (MBT) business division in 1999 so that we can manage major commercial and industrial projects with ease. We have a complete infrastructure encompassing an R&D centre, various production facilities, sales companies, and after-sale services to support our business. We supply screw, centrifugal, magnetic chillers and airside HVAC systems, which are suitable for large commercial and industrial facilities such as sports stadiums, shopping malls, hotels, and factories.

As technology improved, we began to introduce energysaving features like variable refrigerant flow (VRF), also known as variable refrigerant volume (VRV) in our HVAC systems.

We are now the top air treatment brand in terms of production volume and our HVAC systems are marketed on a global scale across 200 countries.

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2016 Rio Olympic Games stadiums, the 2018 Russia World Cup stadiums, and the five-star Marriott hotel group.

In Malaysia, Midea chillers are popular for companies in the rubber glove industry. More recently, we installed our Midea HVAC system for a megamall project by Shin Yang Group in Sarawak and for Sunshine Group in Penang. It is common for such HVAC systems to cost more than RM10 million per project.

MBT provides an opportunity for growth in a relatively new market segment, while offering our hardworking staffs a new challenge in career growth. We expect strong market demand in this segment over the next five years especially with the market returning to normal after the Covid-19 pandemic.

As Midea in Malaysia goes into a different phase of transformation, we will build up our MBT business so that we can become a major player in the HVAC system. At the same time, we will continue to build upon our strengths in the home appliances market and continue to reinforce the Midea branding.

B&I: What are your views of the future of Malaysia’s home appliance market?

Ng Kong Chin: Before the Covid-19 pandemic, our annual sales growth for home appliances was around 5 to 6 per cent. During the pandemic, sales shot up to 30 per cent. After the pandemic, when the market is back to normal, we are expecting sales to go back to about 4 to 5 per cent. There will be room for growth as we introduce more products into the market. As the world is becoming more environment-friendly, we will be incorporating more energy-saving features in our products to satisfy market demands.

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Midea products will remain competitively priced due to lower manufacturing costs in China. Our sister brand, Toshiba, caters to a different market segment with strict quality control by the Japanese quality department. Toshiba’s sales turnover in Malaysia is currently around RM450 million while Midea’s is RM705 million. In the next few years, consumers in Malaysia can expect to see more Toshiba products coming onto the market.

With luck, and hard work, we could see both brands hitting the RM1 billion mark.

ABOUT MIDEA SCOTT & ENGLISH Midea Scott & English Electronics Sdn Bhd (MSEE) is a Malaysia-based subsidiary company of Midea Refrigeration (Hong Kong) Ltd. which in turn is a subsidiary of the Midea Group of companies. Midea Group is a global manufacturer of home appliances and HVAC solutions. Since its commencement as distributor for Midea household electrical and electronic home appliances and air-conditioners in 2006, Midea Scott & English has provided Malaysian consumers with modern, high quality Midea products. Supported by sales and service centres located throughout the country, the company’s philosophy is to ensure customer satisfaction with quality products that are accessible to all Malaysian consumers.

More information can be found at my.midea.com

MIDEA INTERNATIONAL HVAC DESIGN CONTEST Midea took the opportunity to launch the Midea International HVAC Design Contest on 18 March 2022 during the MARVEX exhibition.

The aim of the contest is to promote innovative development in the industry, offer a platform for talents in the industry to show off their creative ideas, allow HVAC associations from various countries to connect with each other and generally to encourage new designs in Asia Pacific, EU, Latin America and Middle East countries.

In the Group A category, the contest is open to professionals such as consultants, HVAC experts, engineers, designers and

lecturers. In the Group B category, those working in the distributor segment such as designers and engineers, are welcome.

Group C is open to students.

During the launch, prizes were also awarded to the 2021 winners.

GOLDEN PENCIL AWARD Ir Au Chong Hun Primetech Engineers Sdn Bhd US$5,000 BRONZE PENCIL AWARD Ir Hor Poh Ming Hotayi Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd US$1,000

EXCELLENT DESIGN AWARD Mr Poon Nik Zen TT Energy Sdn Bhd US$1,000 DESIGN EXPERT AWARD (STUDENT) Ms Nur Nabilah Binti Mohd Ishak Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka US$1,000 DESIGN EXPERT AWARD (STUDENT) Mr Ng Keng Seng Universiti Malaya US$1,000

ABOUT MARVEX MARVEX is the first air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation exhibition in Malaysia, jointly organised by the Malaysian Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Association (MACRA) and CIS Network Sdn Bhd. MACRA, founded in 2000, represents the Air Conditioning, Mechanical, Ventilation and Refrigeration (ACMV&R) industry in Malaysia while CIS is an established regional trade and lifestyle exhibition organiser.

The four-day event, held from 16 to 19 March 2022 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, brought together ACMV&R stakeholders, industry suppliers, traders and specifiers under one roof to discover the latest innovations, build new partnerships and explore business opportunities on a regional scale.

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PROJECTS

PROJECT AT A GLANCE Classification: Commercial Location: Shenzhen, China Approx. Project Cost: US$1.11 billion Approx. Commencement Date: 4Q 2021 Approx. Completion Date: 2024

Artist impression.

(Source: Ennead Architects)

XIAOMI International Headquarters

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he internationally renowned New York City-based architectural firm, Ennead Architects, has been selected to design and build the Xiaomi Group Shenzhen International Headquarters in the port city of Shenzhen, China.

The winning design was a competition entry held in conjunction with the 10 th anniversary of Xiaomi, the consumer electronics designer and manufacturing giant.

DESIGN COMPOSITION Codenamed “Xiaomi Rubik’s Code”, the HQ construction project will be a graceful architectural fusion between technology and our environmental nature as the HQ will be integrated into one of Xiaomi’s flagship concept stores, blended in with shorelines of the blooming Shenzhen port city. The structure resembles a Rubik's Cube with a 360-degree LED screen surrounding the building’s podium, representing Xiaomi’s success and aspirations for the future.

Nestled in the heart of Houhai Financial and Commercial Headquarters Base, one of the key development areas in Shenzhen, Xiaomi Shenzhen International Headquarters and Xiaomi Home, the company’s flagship store, will become

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CREDIT LIST DEVELOPER: The Xiaomi Group ARCHITECT: Ennead Architects

Artist impression: The “Xiaomi Rubik’s Cube” will cover 46 thousand square meters of land, with the cube having 360 degrees illuminating LED panels on its 4 sides, which are namely its North, South, East and West sides.

(Source: Ennead Architects)

Shenzhen's new destinations for shopping, tourism, and civic life.

The architects wanted to design a more "flexible and modular environment that can be adapted to suit the ever-changing technological landscape".

“The inspiration for the design comes from the focus on technology and sense of wonder that Xiaomi brings to the public. The interior layout of the ‘Mi Rubik's Cube’ is based on architectural circulation and guides the interaction and integration of various program spaces, while the exterior concretely represents the unremitting innovation and collaborative spirit of Xiaomi's culture and mission,” said Peter Schubert FAIA, Design Partner at Ennead Architects.

Grace Chen, Ennead Architects’ Principal, said: “Our goal is to design a more flexible and modular environment that can be adapted to suit the ever-changing technological landscape.”

The ‘Mi Rubik's Cube’ will not only be the headquarters of

Xiaomi, but also a vehicle through that the public can understand Xiaomi. We want to create an enduring home for cutting-edge design,” she added.

The architecture features an elevated ground floor used as a public space, with a LED screen wrapped around the podium. The screens will display sensory experiences for visitors and passersby, projecting Xiaomi’s work and adding vibrancy to the cityscape of Shenzhen.

Above the podium, the “Mi Rubik’s Cube,” an architectural massing that reflects the work performed by Xiaomi’s designers and engineers, creates a sense of upward movement, as if the tower were floating above the city. The ground floor is elevated to the second floor, allowing the ground-level spaces to be "released" back to the city.

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Trinity Wellnessa is Malaysia’s first wellness-centric project with triple-layer security system First phase recorded 100 per cent take-up rate. Now second and final phase launched

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ollowing the success of its first phase launch of 237 units, which saw a 100 per cent take-up rate, the second and final phase of Trinity Wellnessa was launched on 14 April 2022 by boutique property developer, Trinity Group Sdn Bhd. Designed as a new-age condominium that offers residents an allround wellness experience, Trinity Wellnessa hopes to provide residents with a holistic wellness experience as they gradually move into the post-pandemic stage.

Occupying a 3.9-acre freehold land in Beverly Heights (Ampang), Trinity Wellnessa has a gross development value of RM315 million and will comprise two 30-storey towers with 463 units in total. The units will have three or four bedrooms and two or three bathrooms and built ups of 1,008 and 1,286 sq ft, with the latter being dual-key units.

The condominium’s concept, design and offering is centered around three key wellness pillars which is encapsulated in its signature Triple Protection System. The first pillar - Contactless Technology combines wellness and technology to offer residents a seamless contactless experience that promotes hygiene and convenience from the moment they enter the building. Upon

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arrival, residents will be greeted with a RFID system at the boom gate, state-of-the-art facial recognition system and motion sensor technology for contactless access. Part of Trinity Wellnessa’s Contactless Technology also include smart lockers for contactless packages and food delivery along with a designated app for visitor management.

The second pillar is its wellness-oriented design which ensures each unit is bright and airy with 100 per cent more lighting and ventilation than the standard requirement to promote a healthy lifestyle.

The final pillar and one of the highlights of the property is the large variety of more than 30 wellness-centric facilities that can be enjoyed by all residents without leaving the comforts of their home. The two main key features at the development are the floating cinema and co-working lounge.

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for enhanced safety, comfort and well-being. It incorporates a multi-functional design that caters to its residents so that they can comfortably adjust to a new way of safe and healthy lifestyle.

“Every property designed by the Trinity Group aims to redefine and reimagine urban living. Our key focus is to deliver value to the property industry by being relevant and in tune with the needs of the market. Our latest development, Trinity Wellnessa is a project that we are immensely proud of as it is the first of its kind in many ways. Trinity Wellnessa hopes to support a new way of living for Malaysians to embrace a holistic wellness lifestyle. When you choose to purchase a home at Trinity Wellnessa, you have a home that prioritises your wellbeing so that you can always enjoy peace of mind,” said Dato’ Neoh Soo Keat, Trinity Group’s founder and managing director.

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UNStudio Wins Competition for Mixed-Use Tower in Dusseldorf

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NStudio revealed a mixed-use high-rise building design in Dusseldorf (Germany) integrated within the new Belsenpark masterplan. The tower, designed in collaboration with OKRA Landscape Architects, results from an international architecture competition held by private developer Pandion and features a diverse ground floor programme tied together by a pocket park. The project integrates prefabrication and modular design, thus reducing the building’s environmental impact.

The project adapts to the grain of the surrounding built environment through the provision of two additional lowrise buildings that, together with the tower, coagulate with a park and foster community interaction. The high-rise building offers office spaces on the lower floors with residential units above, while the two low-rise structures comprise costcontrolled housing. The design is based on modular planning and prefabricated components for the supporting structure, the facade and building services.

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The facades are designed with noise pollution, views and sunlight levels taken into consideration. Around the residential units, the facades showcase an interplay of loggias and bay windows that echo the rhythm of the apartments while also incorporating biophilic design elements.

On the sides of the building facing the elevated street, the apartment loggias feature sound-reducing baffle panes.

Located on one of Dusseldorf’s eastwest green corridors, the project is a critical link within the network. Therefore, the landscaping connects to smaller green areas in the neighbourhood and features a sustainable water management system.

The design also proposes a main water feature that doubles as a detention basin during extreme flooding.

Programme: Office (Co-Working), Residential (Condominiums and subsidized housing), public functions such as shops, cafes and health, parking UNStudio design team: Ben van Berkel with Tina Kortmann and Stelina Tsifti, Carolina Bocella, Ignacio Andres Mejia Zubillaga, Dichao Wang, Zhongming Fang, Verena Lihl, Stijn Tonen, Jan Schellhoff Landscape: OKRA landschapsarchitekten

Structure and Façade: Bollinger+Grohmann MEP and Energy: KBP Ingenieure Fire HHPberlin Renderings: Flying Architecture (Source: archdaily.com)

Mixed development project, Alfa Bangsar, to launch in Kuala Lumpur’s affluent neighbourhood

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ity Motors Group of Companies, more popularly known as the distributor for Alfa Romeo cars, has brought its passion for fast cars to property development, aptly calling their latest project, Alfa Bangsar.

The freehold RM450 million mixed development, located at the tail end of Jalan Maarof in the affluent Bangsar neighbourhood, comprises a 42-storey tower housing 178 “limited edition” serviced apartments, commercial offices and an upscale hotel. The residential units are priced from RM700,000 onwards and the entire project, mid-way in construction now, is expected to be completed by 2023.

During the recent launch of the project at the Alfa Bangsar Sales Gallery at Kompleks Wan Kien, Petaling Jaya, Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who officiated at the event, praised the developer for its bold move to launch amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and commented that the construction industry needed a boost in order to spur the country’s economic recovery. Also present at the event were City Motors’ executive chairman Datuk Foo Wan Kien and CEO Terence Chia. Other VIP guests include the Perak chief minister Tan Sri Mohamad Tajol Rosli Ghazali and deputy education minister Datuk Mah Hang Soon.

“By virtue of its name Alfa that takes after the renowned Alfa Romeo brand, we are duty-bound to uphold the definitive quality the automobile brand and that’s how we want to position the corporate profile of City Motors Group as we grow in future,” Chia said.

City Motors, despite its association with the automobile industry, has been active in property development for the past 40 years, with projects ranging from affordable housing to residential apartments and townships. It has completed 10 projects with a gross development value of RM604.5 million and will soon be starting on its next major project, a high-end serviced apartment at Bukit Bintang, within Kuala Lumpur’s shopping belt.

Th Group has over 300 acres of landbank across Malaysia in Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Perak, and Pahang that it will develop in stages.

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KNOWLEDGE BRIDGE Creating communication and interaction between the

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three fields of knowledge, capital and industry

he Knowledge Bridge located at the Isfahan University of Technology, Iran, is designed by Kalbod Studio Design with the objectives to create an exhibition space, inclusiveness of the bridge space and flexibility for various functions, the symbolism of the bridge, and utilizing traditional architectural patterns to preserve the landscape of the city. The construction of the Knowledge Bridge is to be completed by 2023.

In designing the bridge, the architect has tried to use not only the Iranian people but also the international level, considering the historical bridges of Isfahan province, especially the Khajoo Bridge, which spoke as a symbol of culture and technology between Isfahan bridges. It also has different functions and flexibility of the bridge with climatic and user conditions, which is one of the goals of this project. As a result, the project design process proceeds in

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such a way that it is a bridge between technology and modernity and the tradition of the region, both in terms of functional structure, structure and form.

According to the surveys conducted in the bridges of Isfahan province, the communication routes have not only been a passageway for pedestrians, but also have pauses, gatherings and occasional views, as well as people spending their free time. 33 bridges had three pauses at the beginning and end of the bridge called Saqakhaneh and in the middle of the bridge with the title of Manzar Gahi (Shahneshin Room). In the architecture of the bridges, symbols and arches such as gable arches and song arches have been used, which were structurally correct.

By examining and analysing the historical bridges of Isfahan, the architect almost reach a common principle; the movement and pause routes are considered with a correct rhythm and appropriate to the user’s needs during the use of the bridge.

Artist impression.

(Source: amazingarchitecture.com)

Artist impression.

(Source: amazingarchitecture.com)

Artist impression.

(Source: amazingarchitecture.com)

Artist impression.

(Source: amazingarchitecture.com)

Now, considering the historical profiles of Isfahan and Khomeini Shahr, we reach a pattern that corresponds to the correct form and function in terms of geometry and is also in line with the perspective of these two cities.

Due to the location of the site and close to the fourth ring of Isfahan and the traffic of students of Khomeini Shahr and Najafabad industrial and free universities and managers of various industries, as well as being located on the main route IsfahanTehran from the route and proximity to industrial factories and educational centres and institutions, the architect tries to design the communication route between the Technology Trade Center and the Museum Garden in a German way in order to attract people, investors and students in the field of technology.

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Artist impression.

(Source: amazingarchitecture.com)

Artist impression.

(Source: amazingarchitecture.com)

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Artist impression.

(Source: amazingarchitecture.com)

select and organize land uses will also be flexible depending on environmental and cultural conditions.

In the design of the bridges, reflective symmetry has been used in such a way that by reflecting the view of the bridge on the water surface of Zayandehrood river, a complete pattern has been created, which has evolved in the inner covering surface of Sheikh Lotfollah dome.

In the project, by considering various sections that are repeated along the bridge, an attempt has been made to design

maximum dynamic and flexible spaces so that the user, in addition to using exhibition spaces at different times, uses various spaces such as central courtyards, cafes and restaurants. These central courtyards are designed with the aim that the exhibition needs spaces in crowded times that can accommodate a population and be used by users with different quality from the exhibitions and are located in a way that faces the entrance. And bridge outlets.

(Source: amazingarchitecture.com)

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Need to keep cool? We’ve got you covered

hen it comes to harnessing heat, our forefathers sweating it out in this tropical heat showed us how to cool things down, all under one roof.

It starts from the top, where they utilised clay roof tiles to slow down the penetration of heat into the interiors. These durable tiles which could last up to a century would re-emit the heat out later as evening comes. Together with other features like ceiling height, ventilation tiles, windows and air-wells among many, the architecture of old worked simultaneously to cool down the sweltering discomforts of the tropical heat.

Today, roofs have evolved with the times. Clay roof tiles are still in use but ‘cool roofs’ have now emerged as part of the solution to the heat problem, especially in the concrete jungle. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has listed cool roofs as one of the building features that could help mitigate the “urban heat island effect”.

Urban “heat islands” (where you really don’t want a holiday on) happens when the multiple structures of a city, like buildings, roads, and other infrastructures absorb and re-emit the sun’s heat more than natural landscapes such as forests and water bodies.

Thus, the urban areas become “islands” of higher temperatures which could have a difference of between 1-7 degrees higher than outlying areas, the US EPA’s site explained.

HERE’S WHY COOL ROOFS ARE…COOL One of its important characteristics is that cool roofs helps to reflect sunlight and heat away from a building, reducing roof

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temperatures and saving building owners air-conditioning costs.

This energy efficiency causes not only the building itself to require less air-conditioning to keep cool, but it also lowers the ambient temperature around the building and altogether alleviates the urban heat island effect.

Hence, looking up, a solution for managing a building’s energy efficiency through the roof may just become a top of mind recommendation in time to come. CSC Steel’s Thermoshield Realcolor® is a proprietary cool roof system specially designed to reduce heat absorption, retain its glossiness and maintain its colour vibrancy.

It is based on CSC’s pre-painted galvanized steel (PPGI), or colour-coated steel technology that is generally used in exterior architectural structures and building materials such as roofing, wall cladding, fencing, wall panels and advertising boards.

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES Some of the ways you can count on Thermoshield Realcolor® to conduct energy efficiently include:Thermal control: Its infra-red reflective feature reduces heat and brings on cooler surfaces. This is thanks to the principle of colours related with heat absorption – the lighter a shade of a roof’s colour, the more heat it deflects. Darker colours absorb and retain more heat.

This is experienced in Thermoshield Reacolor® having good reflexivity in the higher ranges of the Solar Reflexivity Index (SRI). The US Department of Energy defines SRI as “…a measure of the roof’s ability to reject solar heat, as shown by a small temperature rise. The SRI is a scale ranging between 0 to 100 where a standard black is 0 and a standard white is 100. For instance, the standard black has a temperature rise of 50°C in full sun while the standard white has a temperature rise of 8.1°C. So this means, on the SRI’s scale, materials that absorb and retain solar radiation have a lower number while highly reflective materials (which remain cooler in sunshine) will have a higher number.

Choosing from cool range of colours that Thermoshield Reacolor® offers, you can be assured of achieving provides thermal controlling benefits by helping keep your house or building cool while lifting the burden from your airconditioning unit, giving you savings in your overall cooling costs.

Self-cleaning: How about saving you from physical energy and water usage costs resulting from maintaining the cleanliness of your roof system? Our pre-coated steel gives the roof system self-cleaning properties due to the hydrophilic pigment on Thermoshield Realcolor® surface which helps transport dirt down together with the rain water. (If you’re technically curious, our shield coating modifies the flow of the droplets to pass over evenly due to a low water-contacting angle on the steel’s surface).

Sustainable: Thermoshield Realcolor® is certified by SIRIM’s ISO 9223 under the C5I (Industrial) category, essentially the highest anti-corrosion rating in the market. This means it is hardy. Durable. Being around to protect your roof and energy usage efficiency for a longer period of time would also mean an extra mile towards reducing 40 March-April 2022 | www.b-i.biz

construction waste while saving costs in the long term.

Besides being an efficient conduit of energy, Thermoshield Realcolor® has excellent formability. And it doesn’t hurt for it to have a warranty of up to 30 years against perforation or warranties against colour fading and/or chalking and for dirt staining, depending on terms and conditions.

At CSC Steel, the Thermoshield Realcolor® works hard so you can afford to get smarter with your building’s energy efficiency capabilities, giving you more thermal control with easy maintenance and long-lasting durability. All these while

keeping your electricity bills lower and helping you help our environment.

The reason is that CSC Steel is determined to continue in one of its missions to innovate and produce green steel products that contribute to comfort, productivity and energy efficiency, being sustainable in every way possible. A little less heat, and a little more conservation, please, we say.

Chat with us, and to find out more about Thermoshield Realcolor®, please scan this QR code and look us up today.

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Nippon Paint Malaysia and CMI teams unite to bring Total Coating and Construction Solutions (TCCS) to the market.

NIPPON PAINT MALAYSIA FIRST IN THE REGION TO OFFER TOTAL COATING AND CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS (TCCS) Competitive edge with total compatible systems for high quality, perfect finishings and protection, from the floor to the roof and everything in between

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alaysia’s No. 1 total coating solutions provider, Nippon Paint Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Nippon Paint), officially announced in February its 100 per cent acquisition of CMI Construction Material Industry Sdn. Bhd. (CMI) and an 85 per cent stake in CMI Marketing Sdn. Bhd. (CMIM) This acquisition is aligned with Nippon Paint’s global strategy of expanding into adjacent businesses, thus further strengthening Nippon Paint’s positioning

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as a Total Coating and Construction Solutions (TCCS) provider whilst pushing the boundaries to innovate and offer compatible solutions from bare concrete surfaces to the finishing, through a comprehensive range of innovative solutions from coatings to sealants, adhesives, fillers, waterproofing, flooring and dry-mix.

CMI, established in 1997, is a reputable manufacturer and distributor of cementitious dry-mixed prepacked additives, skim coat, plasters, tile adhesives, waterproofing and technical mortars.

With this strategic move, Nippon Paint

has firmly etched its position as the first and only company in the region to offer TCCS. Touted as a game-changer for the building and construction industry, Nippon Paint now has the competitive edge to extend a total compatible system for coating and construction solutions that can deliver high quality with perfect finishings and protection, from the floor up to the roof and everything in between.

This enhances Nippon Paint’s capabilities in providing an ease of mind one-stop solution for their customers.

From bare concrete to the finishing, customers will not need to deal with multiple stakeholders for any surface or

finishing issues.

“As the market leader, Nippon Paint has always delivered high quality coating solutions. Now, backed with the technical construction solutions from CMI, industry pain points such as hairline cracks, powdery finish, blistering, peeling paint, moulding, hollowness, falling tiles, water seepage and others, can be effectively addressed,” says Mr Yaw Seng Heng, group managing director of Nippon Paint Malaysia Group.

“It is certainly a win-win solution that is set to enhance the professionalism and workmanship of the local building and construction and also to give homeowners and contractors the assurance and peace of mind of a high quality and beautiful finishing. More importantly, TCCS will translate to time and cost-savings as well as effective manpower utilisation as construction is expedited with improved efficiency,” assured Yaw. With the local construction industry showing signs of good recovery in the National Recovery Phase, Nippon Paint believes that its capability to offer TCCS is timely to provide quality finishing and assist contractors to speed up their projects delivery to the satisfaction of developers and houseowners.

ABOUT NIPPON PAINT MALAYSIA GROUP Since 2008, Nippon Paint Malaysia Group (NPM Group) has enjoyed a market leadership position as Malaysia’s No. 1 Total Coating Solutions provider while also having a significant presence in the coatings industry in countries such as Pakistan, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Indonesia.

In 2022, aligned to its global strategy, the NPM Group firmly etched its niche position as the first in the region to offer Total Coating and Construction Solutions (TCCS), giving it the competitive edge to offer total compatible systems for high quality, perfect finishings and protection, from the floor to the roof and everything in between. This strategic development has been made possible through the corporate acquisitions of CMI Construction Material Industry Sdn. Bhd. (CMI), CMI Marketing Sdn. Bhd. (CMIM), Selleys and V-Tech.

First established in 1967 as Nippon Paint (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd, the NPM Group is part of the Nippon Paint Group, which has a leadership presence spanning 15

Mr. Yaw Seng Heng, Group Managing Director of Nippon Paint Malaysia Group (3rd from left), with the key management teams from Nippon Paint Malaysia and CMI.

geographical locations and has been built on a heritage of over 130 years dating back to 1881 in Japan.

The NPM Group places strong emphasis in Research and Development (R&D), which remains a core priority to its success in product innovation. As a global leader in coating technologies with a database of more than 10,000 paint formulations, the NPM Group prides itself in being a Total Coating Solutions provider with a multi-segment portfolio of offerings ranging from Architectural, Automotive, Industrial, Protective to Marine coatings from end- to-end solutions including painting tools and waterproofing solutions.

The Group has won consumer choice awards such as the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards (2006-2020), Putra Brand Awards (2010-2019) and Parents’ Choice Awards (2018- 2020), as well as received industry accolades such as the APPIES 2018 Gold award for its Child Wellness Range campaign, Best Company for Leadership in Paint Technology Asia by IAIR in 2014 and Frost & Sullivan’s Paint & Coatings Company of The Year in 2011, the Paint Company of the Year 2016 and New Product Innovation Leadership Award 2016 and the 2020 Malaysia Decorative Paints and Coatings Market Leadership Award.

In its concerted effort to champion sustainability towards a greener footprint, the Group has received the Green Label Certification (by the Singapore Environment Council), EcoLabelling Certification License (by SIRIM QAS International) and several Green Excellence

Awards by Frost & Sullivan.

For more information on Nippon Paint Malaysia, visit www.nipponpaint.com.my ABOUT CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL INDUSTRY SDN. BHD. (CMI) Construction Material Industry Sdn. Bhd. (CMI) was established in 1997.

The company is known as a reputable manufacturer and distributor of cementitious dry-mixed prepacked plasters, renders, skim coats, screed, tile adhesives, waterproofing and technical mortars to offer the industry total construction solutions. Its manufacturing facility located in Gopeng, Perak handles a capacity of 20,000 metric tonnes per month.

CMI’s business philosophy is in its commitment to customer satisfaction, environmental protection and operational safety. In line with this, the company has adopted the ISO9001 (Quality management System), ISO 14001 (Environmental management System) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System). Many of its products have also received the Green Label Certification (by the Singapore Environment Council).

CMI continues to embark on Research & Development efforts to innovate and upgrade its products and facilities to ensure that it delivers on customer expectations of quality and competitive pricing.

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Swiss-engineered, globally-renowned automatic door systems

t is all too common these days, anywhere and everywhere, to access hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, office and institutional buildings, airports, hospitals, etc via automatic doors. Be it a folding, revolving, sliding or swinging door, chances are, it’s a Swiss-made TORMAX. TORMAX is a division of the Landert Group, a privately owned Group of companies, which installed Europe’s first automatic door in 1951. The company has fanned out worldwide with 20 Group companies including more than 500 distributors and is, today, a leading manufacturer of automatic door systems.

REVOLVING DOORS Apart from lending elegance and style to buildings, revolving doors allow a constant and unhindered two-way flow of people entering and leaving. The sluice principle of revolving doors keeps noise, dust and outside odours away from building interior. It effectively shields the indoor climate from the outside cold or heat which translates to savings in energy consumption. Further, there is the safety aspect of revolving doors insofar as reliable sensors integrated into the system guarantee maximum safety for users, protects against strong gusts of wind and expedites exits/rescue and escape during emergencies.

TORMAX systems come in four variants: Classic (small or large), Light Frame or Full Glass and depending on application range, 3 or 4-winged or leafed revolving doors are available. What sets TORMAX apart from the others is its unique range of profile designs, sizes, materials and colours to match the overall architectural concept.

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES other systems such as card-readers, biometric recognition or other security measures.

SWING DOORS Where manual activation of doors is “cumbersome or difficult” – particularly for the elderly, the frail or persons bearing packages – TORMAX automatic swing doors are ideal solutions to providing easy and comfortable access and/or mobility. In single- or doubleleaf variants, TORMAX systems are easy to mount, suitable both for new buildings and retrofits.

Be it for the home or elsewhere, TORMAX offers variable design options which, combined with the almost unlimited technical possibilities, make it possible to automate every swing door optimally. What’s more, the choice of door filling is not limited namely wood, glass, plastic, steel, etc.

SLIDING DOORS TORMAX automatic sliding door systems provide both convenience and flexibility for effortless access without contact with the door.

There are four types of sliding doors available: Linear, Telescope, Curved, Angular and Multi-functional so you can find the right door solution for every building, whether for installation during its construction or for retro-fitting.

TORMAX sliding doors can be controlled by by a key, badge, video monitoring and biometric data; with a hold-up closure at a press of a button and can be incorporated into existing systems.

FOLDING DOORS An automatic folding door provides an ideal solution when spacechallenged. Its particularly compact construction makes this type of door the complete space-saver, perfect for retro-fitting during conversions or renovations. TORMAX folding door system is supplied completely prefabricated from attractively shaped special profiles, with aluminium profiles that can neither trap nor crush limbs or people and with integrated lip seals ensure a high level of safety and guard against drafts.

Additional functions include air-lock and porch coordinated door systems control access or prevents the movement of air between the interior and the exterior, and can integrate easily into existing building management systems.

THE DRIVE The prime move or “heart” of automatic doors is the drive and, for TORMAX, it is their very own iMotion, a new generation of intelligent, reliable and economical automatic drive systems.

Designed, developed and manufactured by TORMAX, Aside from quiet operation, iMotion drives allow each door to be configured for safety and operational needs and the nimble drive is distinguished by smooth movements with swift start and rapid braking performance.

Other advantages include durability and very long service life, problem-free integration into building systems and manufactured exclusively from materials according to RoHS standard. An extra bonus is that the motor is maintenance-free!

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Concepts & Designs

Artist impression.

(Source: amazingarchitecture.com)

Artist impression.

(Source: amazingarchitecture.com)

THE FLUIDITY 2.0 HIGH-RISE to blend in with the Swiss Alps

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he Fluidity 2.0 High-Rise is a mega luxury hotel and office hybrid tower, created to integrate and complement the Swiss Alps landscape with a new “organic” architecture.

Designed by Mariana Cabugueira Custodio dos Santos, an architect and urban designer from Portugal, the tower stands at 250 metres in height and boasts 1,200 square metres of average floor area.

The magnifient tower aims to blend its twirling form and open-air spaces with the surrounding Swiss landscape. The highrise’s iconic semi-open levels on the ground floor span over the surrounding nature with the goal to extend the green and fresh environment to the upper levels of the luxury Hotel and office.

The first five storeys serve as multi-level public lobbies, namely the reception areas; open-air meeting rooms; bars; and a library. These public areas are semi-open to the surrounding

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landscape, framing the Alp’s mountains with an arching tower facade and stretching across the ground pools and green drop-off areas.

The panoramic lifts are the centrepiece of these five openair floors, connecting all public ground and top level, offering a 360-degree view from the Tower Core to the Swiss Alps.

The Tower is split by four main core units, symmetrically disposed and connected by a mega twirling glass facade. The twisting facade is supported by a metal space frame structure, arching on each four entrances, and subsequently tied to the tower vertical main structure.

The top of the tower displays a three-storey-high sky garden and winter terraces, with colours and flowers flourishing all year around and a high-end restaurant.

(Source: amazingarchitecture.com)

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Concepts & Designs

The Museum of the Future, by Killa Design, is 77m high and built without a single column.

THE MUSEUM OF THE FUTURE

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@ Dubai, UAE

ooking at it peeking through the Dubai skyline, it feels clear that the Museum of the Future was not designed to be subtle; rather, it was designed to celebrate and shout about human achievement and the innovation that guides humankind into the future.

Housed in a suitably eye-catching building, rounded, gleaming and adorned with Arabic calligraphic inscriptions, this new cultural destination in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) turns the idea of a museum on its head. Instead of being a home for historical artefacts, it is an experimental space, hailed as a hub to inspire the future of humanity.

The brainchild of the Dubai Future Foundation and architect Shaun Killa of Killa Design, the project will house a permanent exhibition of human technology and creative thinking; and it opens its doors to the public on 22 February 2022.

The building was conceived by Killa ‘as an architectural and cultural icon’, and it’s true that its striking, shimmering volume is as memorable as it is dramatic. The architect composed its flowing form using computer-aided design, harnessing state-of-the-art technology in volume shaping and futuristic visions of architecture to achieve his goal. The result is an impressive 77m high, sevenstorey toroidal structure built without using a single column.

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(Source: killadesign.com)

(Source: killadesign.com)

(Source: killadesign.com)

(Source: killadesign.com)

The glistening structure is clad in stainless steel panels manufactured by robots that produced the pattern that makes up its skin – lines of Arabic calligraphy representing three quotes on the future by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. These say: ‘We may not live for hundreds of years, but the products of our creativity can leave a legacy long after we are gone’; ‘The future belongs to those who can imagine it, design it, and execute it. It isn’t something you await, but rather create’; and ‘Innovation is not an intellectual luxury. It is the secret behind the evolution and rejuvenation of nations and peoples’.

Made using technologically advanced building methods, the Museum of the Future also employs modern sustainable architecture strategies, such as solar power (the structure is powered through its own dedicated solar park). Inside, a multipurpose hall sits at the core of the building, surrounded by further spaces including a lecture hall, innovation laboratories for health, education, smart cities, energy and transportation, and permanent exhibition areas.

“The Museum of the Future is a ‘living museum’, constantly adapting and metamorphosing as its very environment drives continual and iterative change to its exhibits and attractions,” says Mohammed Al Gergawi, UAE minister for cabinet affairs and chairman of the Dubai Future Foundation.

“The museum brings together futurists, thinkers, innovators and the public in a testbed of ideas that define the world of the future and shape the way we interact with our world to come,” he added.

(Source: wallpaper.com)

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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA FDM DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD 121 Residences, Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0621-7209 CLASSIFICATION Serviced Apartment Stage of Project Sitework LOCATION Lot PT 2 (Lot 121), Package C, Lorong Masjid 1, Mukim Pekan Kayu Ara, Daerah Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.135355, 101.614265) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM327 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2020 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2024 DEVELOPER FDM Development Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Glomac Berhad) Tel: +603-7723 9000 E-mail: ge@glomac.com.my Web: www.glomac.com.my Group Managing Director: Datuk Seri Fateh Iskandar ARCHITECT Gabungan Arkitek Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-4143 3542 Email: rosliga@gmail.com Principal: Ar. Rosli Bin Ahmad C & S ENGINEER Arup Jururunding Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-6273 2223 E-mail: kualalumpur@arup.com Web: www.arup.com Principal: Mr Wan Anuar Wan Endut M & E ENGINEER Perunding Wangsa Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-4143 6414 E-mail: perundingwangsa@gmail.com Engineer: Mr Shamsudin bin Rashidi QUANTITY SURVEYOR Jurukur Bahan FPS Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-9131 8787 E-mail: fps@fpsqs.com.my Web: http://fpsqs.com.my/ Founding Partner: Mr Foo Chow Luh MAIN CONTRACTOR Pembinaan Tuju Setia Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-8066 8800 E-mail: general@tujusetia.com Web: http://tujusetia.my/ Managing Director: Mr Wee Eng Kong 52 March-April 2022 | www.b-i.biz

BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development consists two residential towers atop 7-storey podium on a 3.1 leasehold piece of land. The 28-storey towers will house 280 serviced apartment units with built-up of 750 sq ft and 554 SOHO units with built-up of 450 sq ft. The units will have a layout of 1+1 bedroom or 3 bedrooms, and come with 1 - 2 carpark.

The development offers an array of facilities spread across four floors, which include mini market, multipurpose hall, tai chi / yoga area, swimming and wading pools, children playground, outdoor gym, jogging and reflexology paths, gym room and fitness studio, reading room, game room and etc.

JARINGAN SIMFONI SDN BHD

Mezzo @ The Light City, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0621-7202 CLASSIFICATION Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Plot C, Parcel A1-4, Tanah Tebusguna Jelutong, Seksyen 8, Daerah Timur Laut, Bandar Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 5.36908, 100.31605) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM380 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2018 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2024 DEVELOPER Jaringan Simfoni Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of IJM Perennial Development Sdn Bhd) Tel: +603-7985 8288 / +604-2961 288 E-mail: ask@ijm.com / ijmland.pg@ijm.com Web: www.ijmland.com General Manager: Mr Tan Hun Beng ARCHITECT Veritas Architects Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-4131 6600 / +604-2278 977 E-mail: arcy@theveritasgroup.com Web: https://theveritasdesigngroup.com/ Principal: Mr Eric Tham C & S ENGINEER Arup Jururunding Sdn Bhd Tel: +604-2933 800 E-mail: penang@arup.com Web: www.arup.com Principal: Mr Wong Sik Kwang M & E ENGINEER GH Tag Consultancy Tel: +604-6689 001 E-mail: tailp@ghtag.com Principal: Mr Teh Khian Beng QUANTITY SURVEYOR Unitech QS Consultancy Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7725 9129 / +604-2290 092 E-mail: admin@uqs.com.my Web: https://uqs.com.my/ Director: Sr Andy Ng

Web: www.ijmland.com Managing Director: Mr Ong Teng Cheng

MAIN CONTRACTOR Jurutama Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of IJM Construction) Tel: +603-7985 8288 / +604-2961 288 E-mail: ask@ijm.com / ijmland.pg@ijm.com

BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development is the flagship component of The Light City, the latest phase of The Light Waterfront Penang. It comprises two 29-storey residential towers atop a 6-storey

podium, with a total of 456 serviced apartments.

The units are available in two types, with built-up area of 1,033 - 1,367 sq ft (2 - 3 bedrooms).

Facilities will include wading and swimming pools, Jacuzzi, aqua gym, gymnasium, steam room, children’s area, community hall, function room, fitness station, BBQ pit, and etc.

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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA JRK ASSET SDN BHD

JRK Senesta @ Semenyih, Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0621-7208 CLASSIFICATION Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot 24198, Mukim Semenyih, Daerah Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 2.958840, 101.850378) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM110 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2019 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2023 DEVELOPER JRK Asset Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of JRK Holdings Berhad) Tel: +603-9081 3355 / 5115 E-mail: info@jrkgroup.com.my Web: https://jrkgroup.com.my/ Managing Director: Dato’ Sri Jerry Kwan Aik Khai ARCHITECT LEP Architect Tel: +603-2278 1077 E-mail: jcdesign27@yahoo.com Web: https://lep-architect-jc-design-associates. business.site/ Principal: Ar Lim Eng Puan C & S ENGINEER Setia Runding Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-9107 9663 E-mail: setiarundinggroup@gmail.com Director: Ms Goh Ssu Ee M & E ENGINEER Perunding CJN Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7983 2922 E-mail: cjn7372@yahoo.com Electrical Engineer: Ms Yivon Chan QUANTITY SURVEYOR To Be Appointed MAIN CONTRACTOR JRK Construction Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of JRK Holdings Berhad) Tel: +603-9081 3355 / 5115 E-mail: info@jrkgroup.com.my Web: https://jrkgroup.com.my/ Managing Director: Dato’ Sri Jerry Kwan Aik Khai BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed freehold development consists 54 March-April 2022 | www.b-i.biz

the construction and completion one block of 11-storey residential tower atop a 4-storey carpark podium. It has a total of 110 units

of serviced apartment available in several types with built-up area of 988 - 1,240 sq ft (3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms).

LOTUSJATI SDN BHD

PJ InCity @ Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. (Parcel 1 & 2) PROJECT REF. 0621-7199 CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot 72699, Off Jalan SS8/6 Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Daerah Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.087115, 101.607743) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM3 billion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2019 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2023 DEVELOPER LotusJati Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Melati Ehsan Holdings Sdn Bhd) Tel: +603-4022 2177 E-mail: info@melatiehsan.com.my Web: https://melatiehsan.com.my/ Project Manager: Mr Mohd Amirudin Baharun ARCHITECT Atelier Alan Teh Architect Tel: +603-7960 7253 E-mail: admin@aata.my Web: www.aata.my Principal: Mr Alan Teh C & S ENGINEER Sekutu Jurunding Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7725 9323 E-mail: sekutu8@gmail.com Engineer: Mr Ng Kim Seng M & E ENGINEER Jurutera Perunding Kuasa Tenaga Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-6273 6178 E-mail: jpkt20@yahoo.com Engineer: Mr Gopinath a/l Ratnam (M) Engineer: Mr Ng Chun Huat (E) QUANTITY SURVEYOR Unitech QS Consultancy Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7725 9129 E-mail: adminkl@uqs.com.my Web: https://uqs.com.my/ Director: Sr Andy Ng MAIN CONTRACTOR Bayu Melati Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Melati Ehsan Holdings Sdn Bhd) Tel: +603-4022 2177 E-mail: info@melatiehsan.com.my Web: https://melatiehsan.com.my/ Project Manager: Mr Mohd Amirudin Baharun

BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development will comprise 5 residential blocks, 3 office towers, 3 hostel

towers, a shopping mall, an international school and a transport hub located over a 10-acre site.

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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA SARAWAK SPORTS CORPORATION Balai Ringin Mini Stadium @ Serian, Sarawak, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0521-7198 CLASSIFICATION Sports STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Balai Ringin, Serian, Sarawak, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 1.049242, 110.764185) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM15 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2021 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2Q 2022 DEVELOPER Sarawak Sports Corporation Tel: +6082-442 286 / 264 E-mail: ssc.help@ssc16.gov.my Web: www.ssc16.gov.my Facilities Planning & Development Unit: Mr Hafyqri Bin Kameri OWNER: Ministry of Youth and Sports Sarawak Tel: +6082-495 555 E-mail: myss@sarawak.gov.my Web: https://myss.sarawak.gov.my/ Principal Assistant Secretary (Social Infrastructure Projects Division): Ms Molina Ak Luhum ARCHITECT Arkitek Nurina Matnor Tel: +6082-411 428 E-mail: arkiteknm@gmail.com Principal: Ar Nurina Matnor C & S ENGINEER Jurutera Murani Daya Tel: +6082-460 420 Principal: Mr Oliver Junaidi M & E ENGINEER Konsortium Bumi Consultants & Services Sdn Bhd Tel: +6082-572 481 E-mail: konsortiumbumi.adm@ konsortiumbumigroup.com Web: www.konsortiumbumigroup.com Director: Ir. David Sengalang Anak Uyang QUANTITY SURVEYOR Kos Bina KCT Sdn Bhd Tel: +6082-248 649 Director: Mr Paul Tiong MAIN CONTRACTOR Sawaja Maju Sdn Bhd 56 March-April 2022 | www.b-i.biz

Tel: +6082-461 411 E-mail: sawaja_maju@yahoo.com Project Director: Mr Ronald Jikus BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development is situated on a 20 acre site, consisting of adminstrative building with

400-seat grandstand, a wide range of sports facilities including badminton and takraw hall, futsal court, football field, running track, as well as areas for shot put, high jump, and triple jump. There could be plans for Phase 2, namely building a youth centre.

SRIJANG KEMAJUAN SDN BHD

Mirai Residences @ Kajang 2, Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0621-7204 CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot 53399 Geran 324201 (Lot Lama Pt.76619), Seksyen 10, Bandar Kajang, Daerah Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 2.96337,101.796236) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM666 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2020 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2024 DEVELOPER Srijang Kemajuan Sdn Bhd (MKH Property Ventures Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-8737 8228 E-mail: ccm@mkhberhad.com Web: https://mkhberhad.com/ Property Director: Dato’ Chong Yong Han ARCHITECT RSP Architects Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-2273 6636 E-mail: rspa@rspkl.com Web: www.rspkl.com Managing & Design Director: Ar Hud Bakar C & S ENGINEER LTE Engineers Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7804 8253 E-mail: admin@lte.com.my Web: www.lte.com.my Managing Director: Ir Henry Foong M & E ENGINEER Perunding Mektrik Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7957 7957 E-mail: pmsb@mektrik.com.my Director: Mr James Wong QUANTITY SURVEYOR KCL QS Konsult Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-6262 4912 E-mail: kclqs2021@hotmail.com Quantity Surveyor: Mr Sin Kah Hui MAIN CONTRACTOR Panasonic Homes MKH Malaysia Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7953 7600 E-mail: ccc@my.panasonic.com Web: www.panasonic.com Sr Quantity Surveyor: Ms Aina Zulkifli

BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed transit oriented development occupies a 10.46-acre freehold parcel and will be carried out in two phases. Phase 1 comprises two residential towers - 23-storey Block A and 24-storey Block B - housing a total of 524 serviced apartments and 224 affordable housing units. Phase 2 comprises 24-storey Block C and 23-storey Block D with 523 serviced apartments and 225 affordable housing unts. The units will have three different layouts that range from 578

- 931 sq ft (2 - 3 bedrooms).

The development also has a retail space with 67 shoplots with built-ups starting from 3,035 sq ft.

There is a 5-storey carpark podium with a 159,000 sq ft facility deck offering more than 40 resort-style facilities, including a swimming pool, parcourse, futsal court, gazebo, sauna, indoor Jacuzzi, gymnasium, meditation deck, reading room, games room, multipurpose hall and basketball court.

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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA TROPICANA AMAN SDN BHD

Elemen Residences @ Tropicana Aman, Kota Kemuning, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0621-7200 CLASSIFICATION Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Tropicana Aman, Kota Kemuning, Daerah Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 2.951441, 101.543808) APPROX. PROJECT COST >RM300 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2019 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2022 DEVELOPER Tropicana Aman Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Tropicana Corporation Berhad) Tel: +603-7663 6888 E-mail: enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my Web: www.tropicanacorp.com.my/ Sr General Manager: Mr Peter Cheah ARCHITECT Yellow Pact Sdn Bhd Tel: +603 7931 8389 E-mail: im.yellowpact@gmail.com Principal: Mr Ng Hai Yean C & S ENGINEER Care Of Developer C & S ENGINEER Perunding Eagles Engineers Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-5115 0232 E-mail: pece@pece.com.my Web: http://pece.com.my/ Managing Director: Ir Chan Sai Chok QUANTITY SURVEYOR TL Associates Tel: +603-7960 1809 E-mail: tlqs@tla.com.my Web: http://tla.com.my/ Principal: Sr Lee Choon Bin MAIN CONTRACTOR Kitacon Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-3372 4162 E-mail: kitacon1990@gmail.com Project Manager: Mr Muhd Zam Abd Wahab BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed develoment is the first lakefront superlink homes at Tropicana Aman. It comprises 86 units of double-storey terrace dual frontage houses (Lakeside Homes, Type A) and 149 units of double-storey terrace houses (Garden Homes, Type B).

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Type A units are 26’ × 80’ (4+1 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms) with built-up of 3,056.30 3,171.12 sq ft, and has a land area between 2,080 - 3,873 sq ft. Type B units are 26’ × 80’ (4+1 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms) with built-up of 3,013.89 - 3,142.31 sq ft, and has a land

area between 2,080 - 4,153 sq ft.

Facilities available include guard house, terrace courtyard, leisure garden, children’s playground, mini basketball hoop station, outdoor fitness area, multipurpose hall and etc.

VIBRANTLINE SDN BHD

The Tresor @ Gravit8, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0621-7211 CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot PT 148719, Kota Bayu Emas, Mukim Klang, Daerah Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 2.982052, 101.443773 ) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM240 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2021 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2024 DEVELOPER Vibrantline Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Mitraland Group) Tel: +603-7661 8688 / 8618 E-mail: enquiries@mitraland.com.my Web: www.mitraland.com.my Group GM: Mr Tan Chee Hoaw ARCHITECT GDP Architects Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-2095 9500 E-mail: info@gdparchitects.com Web: www.gdparchitects.com Project Director: Mr Ng Kim Long C & S ENGINEER JPS Consulting Engineers Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7955 2496 E-mail: jpsconsult@yahoo.com Director: Ir Goh Yoke Loong M & E ENGINEER LMC Consult Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7725 7018 E-mail: lmc03sb@gmail.com Web: https://lmcconsult.business.site/ Engineer: Ir Moo Sze Foo QUANTITY SURVEYOR JUBM Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Arcadis (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd) Tel: +603-2106 8000 E-mail: info-my@arcadis.com Web: www.arcadis.com Director: Mr Syed Mahadzir Syed Ahmad MAIN CONTRACTOR Inta Bina Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Inta Bina Group Berhad) Tel: +603-5637 9093 E-mail: info@intabina.com Web: http://intabina.com/ Managing Director: Mr Lim Ooi Joo

BRIEF DESCRIPTION Occupying a 2.75-acre freehold parcel in Gravit8, proposed development comprises a 29-storey tower with a total of 344 serviced apartments, 72 park homes and 25 two-storey shops. The serviced apartments will have builtups of 551 - 1,206 sq ft (1+1 to 3 bedrooms), while the park homes will have built-ups of

1,175 to 1,206 sq ft, and are located on the lower floors of the tower. The development will have over 1,100 parking bay and each unit are entitled to two to three carpark. The facilities will include an infinity pool, wading pool, Jacuzzi, gymnasium, multipurpose hall, half basketball court, children’s playground and reflexology path.

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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA WANGSA KERINGAT DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD Brezza One Residency @ Brezza Hill, Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0621-7210 CLASSIFICATION Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot 9268, HSD 120384, Bandar Ampang, Seksyen 15, Mukim Ampang, Daerah Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.1207999,101.78418) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM527 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE Q4 2019 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2Q 2024 DEVELOPER Wangsa Keringat Development Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Setia Awan Holdings Sdn Bhd) Tel: +605-688 2222 / 8882 E-mail: enquiry@setiaawan.com Web: https://setiaawan.com/ Executive Director: Mr Ng Teck Hua ARCHITECT SC Loot Architect Tel: +603-7981 1267 E-mail: scl@sclarchitect.com Web: www.sclarchitect.com Principal: Mr Jason Loot C & S ENGINEER YL Design Consultancy Services Tel: +603-5637 9946 E-mail: yldesign1@yahoo.com Principal: Ir Tu Yong Eng M & E ENGINEER Global Alliance Consulting Engineers (M) Sdn Bhd (An associate of Draften Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd) Tel: +603-6262 8662 / 6276 3146 E-mail: admin@gace.com.my Web: www.draften.com.my Managing Director: Datin Alice Tan QUANTITY SURVEYOR JKQS Consultancy Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-7726 7601 E-mail: jkqssb@gmail.com Web: http://jkqs.com.my/ Quantity Surveyor: Ms Tan Chia Huoy MAIN CONTRACTOR Keringat Sdn Bhd Tel: +603-6186 6888 E-mail: sales@keringat.com.my Web: www.keringat.com.my Project Manager: Mr George Lim 60 March-April 2022 | www.b-i.biz

BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development is located on a 4.56-acre land parcel in the 22-acre Brezza Hill hillside enclave nearby the Ampang Lookout Point. It will comprise four blocks residential towers with a total of 660 condominium units ranging from 1,073 - 1,953 sq ft in size.

The development features over 30 facilities; the theme park-styled Brezza Park comes

with rock-climbing spot, children outdoor gym and hopscotch, yoga/ tai chi deck, hanging bridge, water fountain and etc. The ground floor podium will feature pools, jacuzzi cove, squash court, games room, sunken/floating deck and other facilities. There is also the sky garden, where residents would find the viewing deck, sky lounge and hammock garden.

WF OASIS SDN BHD

Oasis Hitown @ Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0621-7206 CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Approval LOCATION Lot PTB 24692 (Lot Asal 659, 660, 661,937 and 938), Jalan Senyum, Kampung Wadihana, Bandar Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 1.475310, 103.761298) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM400 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2021 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2024 DEVELOPER WF Oasis Sdn Bhd Tel: +607-3360 525 E-mail: wf.oasis.my@gmail.com Web: www.hitowntz.com PIC: Ms Jee Hui ARCHITECT RDC Arkitek Sdn Bhd Tel: +607-5953 630 E-mail: technicaljb@rdcarkitek.com Web: http://rdcarkitek.com/ Principal Partner: Mr Siow Chien Fu C & S ENGINEER Jurutera JRK Sdn Bhd Tel: +607-8280 300 E-mail: admind@jrksb.com Web: www.jrk.com.my Managing Director: Mr SK Lim M & E ENGINEER LEC M&E Consult Sdn Bhd Tel: +607- 2074 908 E-mail: lecmne@gmail.com Web: www.lecmne.com.my Director: Ir Lim Aik Seng QUANTITY SURVEYOR JQS International Sdn Bhd Tel: +607-3383 444 E-mail: jqsisb@gmail.com Web: http://www.jqsi.com.my/ Managing Director: Sr Dr Ngoh Wei Ching MAIN CONTRACTOR To Be Appointed BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development consists the construction and completion of a 36-storey commercial

building on a 6.6 acres land parcel. The building comprises 23-storey serviced apartment housing 601 units, and a 13-storey that has 1-storey serviced apartment (1 unit), 10 storey serviced apartment (10 units), 2-storey retail

space, carpark and M&E facilities. The serviced apartments are available in several layout types and will have built-up between 516.6 - 1,194.8 sq ft.

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BIEL LIGHT + BUILDING BUENOS AIRES 2023 12 - 15 April 2023 http://biel-light-building. ar.messefrankfurt.com/buenosaires/ en.html#acreditacion

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