Building & Investment May - June 2017

ASIA’S LEADING ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE

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MAY-JUNE 2017

WOOD

VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS BOOST BOOST TIMBER TIMBER INDUSTRY INDUSTRY GROWTH GROWTH

THE THE CRYSTALLINE CRYSTALLINE

SUASANA PjH, PUTRAJAYA

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EDITOR’SNOTE The theme for this issue is wood – an integral part of the building and construction industry and the economy at large. While the construction industry, underpinned by a slew of government infrastructure projects, has been given a buoyant forecast this year, the timber industry, which has been experiencing slow growth in the past three years, is being urged to achieve higher exports.

The timber industry is a major contributor to the nation’s export earnings.

Last year, timber and timber products accounted for 17.92% of the total export earnings by the commodities sector and 2.78% of Malaysia’s total export earnings in 2016.

Looking at timber alone, export earnings accounted for RM21.86 billion in 2016 while timber value-added downstream products such as furniture garnered RM9.53 billion. Despite the tough economy, both sub-sectors are expected to grow by 5% this year due in part, to demand for sawn timber, plywood and medium density fibreboard from neighbouring countries such as India.

The South Asian nation which imported RM1.6billion worth of timber and timber products from Malaysia last year, is seen to be a major importer due to its growing middleclass population. As such, a Malaysian regional office will be set up in Bangalore to enable local exporters to tap into the markets of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

At the same time, there is a call to focus on delivering value-added wood products such as furniture, builder’s joinery, carpentry and mouldings which make up 60 % of Malaysia’s total wood and wood exports, to meet the National Timber Industry Policy revenue target of RM53billion by 2020.

On a related topic of trees and planting, the landscaping column in the magazine dedicates a large section to the various projects that won the recent Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards (MLAA) hosted by the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) during the World Landscape Architecture Month of April. Also, ILAM president, Assoc Prof LAr Dr Osman Mohd Tahir gives an insight of the 30-year plan to drive the industry and profession towards taking a more dynamic approach at shaping the national environment.

Wood, therefore, should contribute much food for thought this issue.

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A round up of events and happenings within the industry

ONE ON ONE 22

In Conversation with Bentley Systems @ Connection Event KL

PROJECTS 24 28

Suasana PjH, Putrajaya Paisley Serviced Residences, Tropicana Metropark, Subang Jaya

GREEN TECHNOLOGIES 30 32 34

First locally-assembled String Solar Inverter Sustainability and Connectivity of Lighting Industry The Role of Energy Demand Management under SEDA Malaysia

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES 36 38 40 42 44 46 50

Building Beauty with Terreal Impressionist Tiles Volvo Trucks unveils the FH Series Realcolor® Thermoshield Cool Roof System K-Mobile House KCC Paint Malaysia Unison and BlueScope – A Soaring Partnership Kool@Roof System

CONCEPTS & DESIGNS 52

Sparkling History Lives Again in Hotel Indigo

LANDSCAPE 58 66

Beyond Beauty – Outdoor Spaces That Inspire Living: A talk with ILAM President When Form Follows Flow: Legoland Malaysia

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REGULARS 04 70 78 80

Editor’s Note B & I Project Report Malaysia Exhibitions & Conferences Advertisers’ Index

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International Construction Week (ICW) 2017 Staged, yet again, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 10 to 14 April 2017, the 17th edition of International Construction Week more than delivered on its theme “Towards Enhancing Quality and Safety in Construction.” Hosted by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) in collaboration with 34 strategic partners comprising government departments and agencies and construction industry associations, an august ensemble of domestic and international experts shared their experiences on the subject matter through a wide glossary of pay-to-attend conferences that included: • Seminar “Towards Excellence in Construction – Beyond Accolades” • 8th Malaysian Construction Summit organized by Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) • Construction Contract Management by Excellence – Construction Dispute Avoidance: The First Line of Defence in Contractual Dispute Management by Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) • Competency Challenges for the Future Industry by Malaysia Structural Steel Association (MSSA) A boost to the estimated turnout of 15,000 (compared to 12,000 in the preceding year) visitors from home and abroad that included conference delegates and seminar participants, was the International Sourcing Programme. Organised by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and CIDB, these are business-matching sessions of face-to-face meetings to connect prominent international buyers, key industry players and experts with local suppliers and exhibitors with a view to collaborate and explore opportunities for ventures.

Partnering ICW for the fourth year in succession and convened as its main component all week long, the fifth edition of Ecobuild Southeast Asia showcased the latest products, services, cutting-edge technologies and innovations showcased by about 100 companies.

The latter array included sponsors Gamuda Berhad, Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB), Malaysian Timber Council, Malaysia Philips Lighting Commercial, to name a few. Exhibition aside, Ecobuild SEA hosted 60 free-to-attend seminars on a number of topics that included safety, quality and professionalism, environmental sustainability, productivity and internationalisation (strategic thrusts in the Malaysia’s Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP) 2016-2020).

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Making its debut at ICW 2017 and co-hosted by CIDB and Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), the International Construction Safety Leadership Conference is aimed at increasing awareness of best practices in safety performance and work health and ethics among industry players.

To draw more young Malaysians into the industry, ICW 2017 was also the launch pad for Construction Career Fair that offered a range of ‘engaging activities’ including job interviews, simulator experience and training opportunities in the various disciplines of construction as well as online games contests.

Also, dedicated to those pursing professional studies in construction, and encouraged by last year’s entries, CIDB and MSSA collaborated on the Open Ideas Competition, an inter-varsity structural design and building challenge.

Renewable energy and green technology were equally prominent components of ICW 2017 with the latest in product development and innovation on display at SOLAR ASEAN exhibition.

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CIDB hosted the five-day International Construction Week (ICW) 2017 which was colocated with Ecobuild Southeast Asia 2017 as its exhibition component in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

MRCB Builders is a leading urban property and construction company which has been listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia since 1971. The Group’s activities span four areas: property development and investment, engineering, construction and environment, facilities management and infrastructure and concession.

CIDB inks six MoUs on Infrastructure Expertise Sharing with India

The event saw a throng of visitors who also attended the many seminars planned throughout the week.

USG Boral is the leading manufacturer and supplier of gypsum board-based wall and ceiling lining systems.

Aerodyne Geospatial − the recipient of Frost and Sullivan’s UAV Entrepreneurial company of the year 2016 – is an enterprise solutions provider utilizing UAV as the key enabler. The flagship product includes myPRISM, a project management and reporting system. The company is supported by over 120 qualified pilots and analysts with an industry leading 5000 flights per year.

Responding on an invite by Shri Narenda Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India back in 2015, the recent State visit by Malaysian PM, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak marked the 60th anniversary of diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations and India’s 25th year of membership in ASEAN. For the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), a key member of the Malaysian entourage, it was occasion to further promote and enable Malaysian professionals and contractors in the international market, under the global initiative of ‘internationalisation’, one of four strategic thrusts of the Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP).

To this end, CIDB, represented by its wholly owned subsidiary and investment arm CIDB Holdings Sdn Bhd (CIDBH), has successfully inked six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with, viz., • Ircon International Limited to promote and facilitate forming joint ventures towards railway infrastructure projects and redevelopment of two railway stations. The two organizations will also promote and encourage academia and industry to collaborate on creation of training capabilities and capacity and promote innovations in respect to Railway Infrastructure projects.

• National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd (NBCC), collaborating with CIDB in strengthening, promoting and developing knowledge sharing and best practices towards joint development of sustainable highway and expressway projects and other related investments • Jaiprakash Associates Limited, partnering on shared espertise and best practices in construction and development of large infrastructure projects like highways, expressways, dams, tunnels, urban transport and smart cities • MEP Infrastructure Developers Limited, one of India’s leading infrastructure operator and toll management companies, in promotng knowledge-sharing and best practices in the development of eustainable highway and expressway projects in India.

• Chennai-based VA Tech Wabag Limited, a leader in water technology, opportunities to collaborate in the implementation of joint projects on R&D and innovations in Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management and technologies. The company is represented by its Global Head of Business Development Rajneesh Chopra and Country Manager Malaysia Kunal C Shah.

• NSL Infratech Private Limited, a giant in the Real Estate and Infrastructure business, collaborating on expertise and best practices in joint development of sustainable housing projects in India.in India, including IT parks and commercial buildings, Launched at International Construction Week last year, CITP 2016-2020 aims for Malaysian companies and/or consortia to achieve RM8 billion worth of overseas projects in the five-year period. It includes ‘paving opportunities for local (Malaysian) contractors through G2G cooperation’ and supports consortia formation for project development, bidding and execution overseas. Insofar as internationalisation, CITP’s objective is to have 10 more constructionrelated companies ‘export’ their services in the global market.

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The Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar.

(Pic from www.dezeen.com/ Yueqi Jazzy Li)

The Louvre Pyramid.

(Pic from www.archdaily.com)

The Miho Museum outside of Kyoto which was built into a mountain. (Pic from www.archdaily.com)

Happy 100th birthday to I.M.Pei − the most accomplished architect of this century Born in Guangzhou, China on April 26, 1917, Ieoh Ming Pei moved to the United States to study architecture and later began his career in New York where he still lives today. “New York,” realized I.M. Pei, “is the most exciting city in the world, it pulsates with life.”

He became world-famous for the many masterful structures he designed: The Bank of China Building that shaped Hong Kong’s skyline in 1989, the Miho Museum outside of Kyoto, which was built into a mountain, and the Four Seasons Hotel in New York which set standards from the day it opened.

The glass pyramid of the Louvre was completed in 1988. Described by Pei as his most difficult project, it infused the world’s largest museum with a dash of modernity. The Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar was completed in 2008; Pei designed it at age 91.

The only condominium building he ever created is the Centurion in the heart of New York City, at 33 West 56th Street. It shares many design elements with Pei’s best structures as it combines elegant solidity with geometric precision. Pei even insisted on French limestone for the facade and the foyer of the building, the same he used at the Louvre.

Exclusive materials from the East and the West form a perfect harmony.

Other than Pei’s skyscrapers and museum buildings, a piece of the Centurion can be privately owned. “We currently have two penthouses available,” says Thomas Guss of New York Residence Inc, a real estate company at NYR.com who is in charge of sales at the building. “Occasionally we even get a smaller unit for resale. Each apartment is a true collector’s item,” says Guss.

No wonder that some of the most discerning buyers from all over the world have made the Centurion their first or second home and enjoy the very private and refined experience to reside in a building created by a living legend.

The Centurion honoured its architect with a classical concert in the Waterfall Lobby of the building; Performers included pianist Marika Bournaki and The Metropolitan Chamber Players with Julian Schwarz ; an outstanding group of young world-class performers. The programme featured works by Chopin, one of I.M. Pei’s favourite composers.

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New York is the most exciting city in the world, it pulsates with life.”

I.M. Pei

The Four Seasons Hotel in New York.

(Pic from: Wikipedia Creative Commons)

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Terreal Stockist Night 2017 takes theme of Noche Española Terreal Stockist Night, held on 24th March 2017 at Empire Hotel Subang Jaya, saw the attendance of loyal supporters and customers who enjoyed Noche Espanola or Spanish Night, the theme of the evening. During the event, Julien Chnebierk, Managing Director of Terreal Asia Pacific, announced the grand opening of Terreal’s new factory which is known as Kluang 3. Terreal has invested approximated RM12m on this new facilities, which will manufacture premium pressed mineral flat tiles such as ZEN tiles series, for which demand has continuously increased since its successful introduction in 2013. Terreal therefore re-assess its ambitions on this growing market by expanding its capacity and upgrading its quality standards and cost effectiveness. Besides that, the newly certified CoolMax Reflective Insulation products range was introduced during the magnificent event.

Terreal Stockist Night also marked the launch of Terreal’s latest range of coloured clay tiles – the Mediterranean series which include the Impressionist range comprising uniquely double, triple or quadruple-hued tiles reminiscent of the art movement of the 19th century.

For more on Terreal products, turn to page 38.

USG Boral showcases its latest Dry Wall and Ceiling Systems USG Boral Malaysia held a media briefing at its office and warehouse in Subang Jaya recently to showcase its range of Dry Wall and Ceiling systems.

The company, which is a joint venture between US-based USG Corporation and Australian-based Boral Limited, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of plasterboard, ceiling tile and suspension systems, metal framing, jointing compounds and industrial plasters across Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

Headquartered in Malaysia where it has been servicing the Malaysian construction industry for the last 25 years, USG Boral, which is the inventor of the first plasterboard and first mineral fibre acoustical ceiling tile, has well-known brand names such as USG Boral, Sheetrock®, Elephant, Jayaboard®, Fiberock®, Durock®, and Donn® DX; the world’s most widely specified and installed ceiling suspension system.

Recently, it introduced the new generation of Sheetrock® plasterboard which is up to 15% lighter than USG Boral Standard Core Plasterboards for light and easy installation, easy score and snap and superior sag resistance. The patented plasterboard won the Global Gypsum Awards 2016 for innovation, quality and effectiveness of product and the 2016 Home Timber and Hardware Group National Conference ‘Innovation of the Year Award’.

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25 years

of enhancing global engagement for Malaysian timber industry

For the past 25 years, the Malaysian Timber Council has provided stewardship to the Malaysian timber industry. The Council will continue to facilitate the development of the industry, in particular the export of value-added timber products including furniture to global markets.

To learn more about Malaysian timbers and timber products, and the Council’s 2017 events and programmes, please visit www.mtc.com.my

NEWS & EVENTS

Timber industry urged to achieve higher exports at MTC Marketing Seminar 2017 At the intensive one-day seminar organised by the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) on 18 April 2017, timber industry experts from from China, India, Europe, South Africa, the Philippines and the United States came together to speak about export opportunities present for the Malaysian timber industry. The speaker from Singapore shared Officially opening the MTC Marketing Seminar 2017: (From her knowledge on global left): Puan Zurina Pawanteh, Deputy Head of Secretaries of economic scenarios. the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities; Datuk Gooi Hoe Hin, Chairman of the Malaysian Timber Council;

The seminar titled Datuk Datu Nasrun Datu Mansur, Deputy Minister of the “Global Timber Market Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities; and Datuk Outlook and Export Dr Abdul Rahim Nik, CEO of the Malaysian Timber Council.

Opportunities for Malaysian Timber Products and Furniture” was organised in conjunction with MTC’s 25th anniversary this year.

Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities ministry (MPIC) Datuk Datu Nasrun Datu Mansur, quoting from the speech for MPIC Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong, said timber and timber products constitute the country’s third most important commodity and commodity-based products exported, after palm oil and rubber, accounting for 17.92% of the total export earnings of the commodity sector and 2.78% of the country’s total export earnings in 2016.

The timber industry achieved RM21.86 billion in exports last year despite the challenging economic situation and difficult market conditions. The export receipts of valueadded finished downstream products such as wooden furniture and builders’ joinery and carpentry grew 3.8% and 9%, respectively, year-on-year.

TIMBER EXPORTS FORECAST TO GROW Datu Nasrun said India has the potential to be a major importer in three to four years due to a growing middle-class population. In 2016, India imported about RM1.6 billion worth of timber and timber products from Malaysia. Export values of sawn timber, plywood and medium-density fibreboard grew over 25% compared with 2015.

To this, he said he is pleased to announce that the MTC will be setting up and operationalizing a regional office in Bangalore by June this year thus expanding Malaysia’s exports to India, and enabling local exporters to penetrate neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Apart from India, Japan is another big importer of Malaysian timber such as veneers, fibreboards and chipboards amounting to RM3.73 billion last year. US exports comprising mainly carpentry and decking materials grew 7.5% to RM3.3 billion. Meanwhile, China, moving towards a consumer-driven economy is another market that will provide more export opportunities for Malaysian exporters to tap into.

“I urge industry players to expand their businesses, particularly to bilateral and regional free trade agreement markets that Malaysia has established, and also leverage on prospective markets such as China, India and Asean countries,” he said.

Datu Nasrun also said to this end, he is happy to note that the MTC has allocated about RM5 million under its Import Assistance Programme to help local timber manufacturers, particularly the SMEs, to import raw materials to supplement and augment supply.

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Endless Stair exhibited at Tate Modern.

(Image via londondesignfestival.com)

The interior of Sky Health and Fitness Centre using glulam and cross laminated timber. (Image Credit: Paul Carstairs)

Hastings Pier. (Image Credit: John Cole)

MTC kicks off Timber Talk Series 2017 with expertise sharing from London architect firm When talking timber, there is never enough than can be said about its inherent durability, its versatility in textures, types and end use and its aesthetics. Its timeless appeal as a green building material, even before the medieval age, endures to this day, its performance capabilities enhanced by technology. Engineered timber products such as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glued Laminated Timber (glulam) have radically changed the way building professionals continue to work with timber.

As a platform to engage end users, promote and encourage use of timber in construction (rated as low in Malaysia) the Malaysian Timber Council kicked off its 2017 Timber Talk Series with Jonas Lancer, Director of London-based de RIJKE MARSH MORGAN (dRMM), awardwinning international studio of architects and designers. On the theme ‘Making A Difference With Timber”, Lancer shared dRMM’s expertise and experience in building with wood, creating architecture that is innovative, reliable and costeffective in several feature projects including: • Endless Stair, where creative use of timber led to invention of ‘Tulipwood CLT’ a collaboration between dRMM, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and Arup. This was the first time a hardwood was used to make CLT, proven since then as more advantageous than traditional building materials being carbon negative and with higher strength-to-weight ratio.

• Sky Health and Fitness Centre, a joint project with ARUP project using glulam and CLT, highlighting challenges when working with lightweight material - in this case, the problem of vibration. CLT slabs sitting on split columns.

• Hastings Pier restoration and makeover. Abandoned in 2008 and fire-wrecked in 2010, creativity was at the core of design and building a new visitor centre of 100% CLT structure, using the limited decking (that survived the fire) re-cycled as cladding as well as to make deck furniture.

The main challenges, as Lancer remarked, were the “150-year old sub-structure and, with the pier sitting in the middle of the sea, keeping the timbers dry”. What stands today is a well-serviced, strong platform with “adaptable space” that supports a myriad activities from indoor events, exhibitions, markets to musical performances and more. This dRMM undertaking selected by The Guardian and The Times of London was among the Best Architecture of 2016.

In other projects by dRMM such as Maggie’s Oldham and Kingsdale School Sports and Music building, wood has been the natural choice for architecture, with its “environmental, structural and visual qualities not questionable”. Finally, Lancer concludes, the “benefit of using timber in construction is mainly speedier construction on site”.

The Deck building is located in the centre of Hastings Pier.

(Image via http://hastingspier.org.uk/visit/the-deck/)

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Dato’ Dr Jalaluddin Harun, Director General of MTIB giving his speech at the launch of the Wood & Lifestyle Fair 2017.

Bigger participation at Wood & Lifestyle Fair 2017 The Wood & Lifestyle Fair 2017 held at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) from 21 to 23rd April hosted by the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) saw the participation of an increased number Bumiputra furniture industry entrepreneurs as compared to last year, as well as 40 manufacturers exhibiting their products alongside an exciting itinerary of timber construction talks, wood art and craft demonstrations, DIY sessions, children’s activities as well as perfume-making from Agarwood for all three days.

The Wood & Lifestyle Fair 2017 at PWTC kicked off the annual event for this year which will see the exhibition promoted in seven locations nationwide until the end of the year.

Last year the revenue collected from Kuala Lumpur alone was RM6.6m. This year, the expectation is RM8m.

MTIB Director General Datuk Dr Jalaluddin Harun said at the launch of the fair that last year’s event grossed RM19.72m in total receipts, this year the expected revenue would be RM20m from the 15,000 visitors expected to throng the various exhibitions.

Jalaluddin said the objective for holding such a fair is to promote the Bumiputera SME and bring their products closer to the domestic user.

Malaysia recorded RM22.1 billion in wood product exports last year, with furniture accounting for the highest value. However, “Bumiputera entrepreneurs only contributed 1.74% of the total value the whole industry’s market share.”

Which is why the Ministry of Plantations, Industries and Commodities (MPIC) and MTIB are making continuous efforts at spurring the industry in order to increase Bumiputera SME competitiveness in local and international markets.

“There is a market for well-made designs,” said Jalaluddin, “especially among urban consumers” and that is why the main theme for this year’s Wood & Lifestyle Fair is to raise the level of Bumiputera furniture design.

For example, quite a few designs being showcased come from MTIB’s TANGGAM® Design Centre – a design hub initiated by MTIB with funding from the 10th Malaysian Plan – for designers, students, and design industries to inspire and facilitate cutting-edge designs and manufacturing solutions. The objective is to promote the image of Malaysian furniture and thereby catalyst the transition of this sector from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), and eventually to Own Brand Manufacturing (OBM).

Other programmes undertaken by MTIB are high end machine rental and SUPerBumi or Bumiputera Furniture Entrepreneurs Scheme which would be implemented for four years, starting this year, to produce more Bumiputera vendors.

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Malaysia Agarwood Fair (MAF 2017) The Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) held the first-ever Malaysia Agarwood Fair (MAF 2017) on 12 to 14 May 2017 at IOI City Mall Putrajaya.

The fair showcased 12 Bumiputera SMEs with a range of value-added downstream products produced from the wonder wood Agarwood or Gaharu (as it is known in the Malay language).

Some of the products were Gaharu coffee and tea made from the leaves of Karas trees (where Gaharu is harvested from), Gaharu perfumes, toiletries, cosmetics, incense and so on.

MTIB director general Dato’ Dr Jalaluddin Harun said at the launch, that as the main agency for the development of the timber industry, MTIB is also responsible for the development of the country’s Karas and Gaharu industry, including the development of Karas plantations.

As of May 2017, as many as 117 companies and individuals registered with MTIB for the planting of 1.38 million Karas trees across a total of 1574ha of plantation land.

In 2016, the export value of Karas and Gaharu recorded RM15.16m showing an increase of 15% when compared to the RM13.19m of 2015.

In the domestic market alone, Gaharu downstream products accounted for RM10m in total receipts in 2016.

Gaharu is thus a growing industry and the potential for growth is huge.

As such, the organisation of MAF 2017 is the first step towards creating a wider awareness for Gaharu products among the general public.

Agarwood is a resinous heartwood that mostly occurs in Karas trees belonging to the genus Aquilaria (Thymelaeceae family). The resin embedded wood is valued in many cultures for its distinctive fragrance to be used as incense, fragrance and other products.

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The ILAM MLAA Project of the Year 2016: UNIV 360 Place.

ILAM MLAA honours landscape architects and outstanding projects The 9th Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards (MLAA) Gala Night 2016 hosted by the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) on 22 April 2017 at Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur saw full house attendance and the honouring of the best and the most outstanding projects in Malaysia and the region.

ILAM president, Assoc LAr Dr Osman Mohd Tahir said in his opening speech that this year has seen a record number of 145 entries from within Malaysia as well as Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, Sri Lanka and Bahrain and Vietnam vying for the award across eight categories. The award categories are Professional, and that includes Landscape Design, Landscape Analysis and Study, and Young Landscape Architect which recognise professionals with less than 10 years’ industry experience; Landscape Contractor; Developer and GLC and Researcher. The government category consists of The Green Initiatives Awards while the student category awards the Best Student Designs.

There were also three new categories introduced this year which includes Green Product Category, Landscape Master Plan Awards under the Developer and GLC Category and Landscape Architecture Media Awards.

But the highlight of the night was of course the announcement of the highest honour – Project of the Year 2016 – which went to Univ 360 Place − a highrise mixed commercial development comprising designer suites and duplex shop lots in Seri Kembangan. Its landscape design was by Engky Design Sdn Bhd for the client and owner F3 Capital Group.

Univ 360 Place also won the Excellence Award.

In addition to the awards ceremony, ILAM released the MLAA 2016 Yearbook, a hardcover, 222-page showcase compilation of the awards’ official entries featuring some of the most ground-breaking designs ever to be seen in the region.

The Gala Night also marked the launch of ILAM’s “Moving Forward Roadmap”, a new initiative undertaken for the industry called Landscape Architecture Agenda 2050 (LAA2050) to provide a new direction for the next 30 years of the Landscape Architecture profession in Malaysia. To read more on ILAM, turn to page 58.

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Dr Osman (extreme right, holding the certificate) and Dato’ Dr Tam Weng Wah, Deputy Secretary General (Policy and Development), Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government (second from right) presenting the trophy and certificate for MLAA’s Project of the Year to the team from landscape design firm Engky Design Sdn Bhd and developer F3 Capital Group. They won the award for Univ 360 Place, a mixed commercial development in Seri Kembangan.

The ILAM MLAA 2016 Yearbook.

GALERI GLULAM

MTIB

Malaysian Timber Industry Board

(Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities)

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NEWS & EVENTS

REHDA Property Industry Survey 2H 2016 and Market Outlook 1H 2017 Things are not looking up roses, as they say, in the property market, at least not for the 165 members of Real Estate and Housing Developers Association who responded to its bi-annual poll on the property market. Pessimism, in general, is the pervading mood, the industry plagued by recurrent issues and challenges carried over from preceding review is periods (2015 and 1H 2016).

MORE LAUNCHES, MORE UNITS, BUT… For the period under, a significant increase in launches is noted (strata overtaking landed properties) with near double the number of units proffered but the lacklustre take-up rate of 50% or less is a “worrying trend”, remarked REHDA President, Datuk Seri FD Iskandar; case in point, of the 13,276 units (residential 12,748, commercial 528) available, only 5,973 were sold.

Market Outlook 1H 2017 Whilst more than half (55%) of survey respondents are planning launches in 1H 2017 (strata 12,170 units, landed 9,246), the tack will be towards properties priced RM500,000 and below. For example, developers in Johor and Penang are trending towards houses costing below RM200,000 and Negeri Sembilan and Kelantan towards the RM200K – RM500K range. Other states, excepting Selangor/Wilayah KL, are expected to maintain prices between RM200K to RM700K. The way to go is build smaller units and sell at lower prices but on a per sq ft (psf) basis, though, it is status quo. The blight on all this new-found optimism is that, unless conditions change, about three-quarters (90) of survey respondents do not expect brisk sales, resigned, instead, to anticipating sales performance below 50%.

HOUSE BUYERS’ SENTIMENTS SURVEY 2017 For the first time, the bi-annual REHDA readout included a poll of potential property buyers from amongst the visitors at MAPEX (April edition) 2017. A total of 1,655 participated and their responses collated into a profile of their aspirations and wants, including choice, price and location as well as proposals (to the government) for assistance in acquiring/owning homes.

For starters, the majority (82%) of respondents were in the 20-50 age group with monthly household incomes in the RM5,000 to RM15,000 bracket where the need for housing is more acute. What is noteworthy, though, is that near half (49%) are single whilst another 21% are married with no children, either living with parents or renting homes.

Possibly because of insufficient supply or price or location or a combination of all three, landed (terraced) homes (43%) has given way to apartments/condominiums (46%) as the top choice of property types. Consistent with this scenario, the criteria for property size is, in the main, for 1,500 sq ft and below and for price RM750K to RM300K and below, which rules out KL City Centre and Petaling Jaya-Damansara as preferred locations!

High on the list as far as location is concerned is accessibility, by road or rail (LRT/ MRT) and proximity to transportation hub. As to when to buy, the same majority (82%) of respondents aspires to purchase in the next six to 12 months, indicative of need and prompted by what is perceived as “prevalent soft market” conditions.

Finally, for assistance in home ownership, survey respondents posted the following, proposals to the government, ranked as: 1) easier access to housing scheme 2) lower interest on housing loan 3) special programme, example: grant, for first time buyers 4) relaxation of end-financing requirements.

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NEWS & EVENTS Dr Foo Chee Hung is a researcher from the Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) – a research arm under the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB). He is currently the Head of Consultancy and Technical Opinion Unit. His research interest is in sustainability, affordable housing, green building, building quality assessment, Industrialized Building System (IBS), and urban ecosystem. He is a member of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), and the GreenRE manager.

POINT OF VIEW

Duty Import Exemption on Heavy Construction Machinery – Go or No Go?

The construction industry is always under constant pressure to improve productivity in its operations due to the relatively lower productivity over the last century, as compared to the manufacturing industry. This is also the case in Malaysia, where global benchmarks have indicated that the country’s construction sector is at the lower end of the productivity spectrum (Figure 1), as a result of the low level of industrialization and mechanization.

The use of technological advances has marked the transition of the construction industry, especially in those developed countries, from being labour-intensive to technology-intensive. It has also been proven that proper use of machinery can contribute to economy, quality, safety, speed, and timely completion of the project. Nevertheless, it is not always desirable or possible for the contractors to own each and every type of construction equipment required for the project. In most of the developing countries, imported construction machinery and equipment are considered as dutiable goods. In Malaysia, for example, the imposed tariff rates of heavy construction machinery as shown in Table 1 can range from 5% to 30%, making it the highest among other ASEAN countries.

120,000

Ringgit (RM)

100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Services

Construction

(Source: Adapted from MPC 2016) Figure 1: Labour productivity performance of the main economic sectors, 2015.

ASEAN Country Machine

HS Code Malaysia

Indonesia

Thailand

Vietnam

Philippines

Cambodia

Singapore

5

10

5

0

1

15

0

Excavator

HS 8429.52.000

Loader

HS 8429.51.000

5

10

5

0

1

15

0

Dozer

HS 8429.11.000

20

10

1

0

1

15

0

Concrete mixer truck HS 8705.40.000

30

5

40

15

3

15

0

Concrete mixer

HS 8474.31.000

20

2.5

10

2

5

15

0

Tower crane

HS 8426.20.000

5

5

3

0

1

15

0

Gantry crane

HS 8426.19.200

10

5

5

0

1

15

0

Overhead crane

HS 8426.11.000

20

5

5

5

1

15

0

Crawler crane

HS 8426.49.000

5

5

5

0

1

15

0

Mobile crane

HS 8705.10.000

30

5

40

0

3

15

0

Rough terrain crane

HS 8426.41.000

5

5

5

0

1

15

0

Telehandler

HS 8427.20.000

5

5

5

0

1

15

0

Construction hoist

HS 8428.10.100

5

7.5

6.5

7.5

1

15

0

Grader

HS 8429.40.110

25

10

5

5

1

15

0

Shuttle bus

HS 8428.39.000

5

7.5

5

3.3

1

15

0

Table 1: Comparison of tariff rates for selected heavy construction equipment.

High import duty rates may create unnecessary burdens to the importers, eventually causing a domino effect on the overall construction costs which have to be absorbed by the end users. The exemption or reduction of tariff rates can encourage more importation of machines, thereby leading to a higher level of automation and productivity of the construction industry. In fact, recent literature shows that the potential gains from dismantling remaining tariff barriers are substantial. While these estimates vary depending on the assumed liberalisation scenario as well as the adopted methodological framework, a consensus has emerged that these gains are significant and that developing countries not least capture the largest gains relative to their GDP due to their own tariff liberalisation, but also because by taking such steps they are more likely to gain better access to industrial countries’ markets.

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25.0

Taxes(%GDP)

20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Direct taxes (%GDP)

Indirect taxes (%GDP)

Total tax revenue (%GDP)

Figure 2: Tax-GDP ratio of total taxes in Malaysia.

25.0

Percentage (%GDP)

look at the country’s taxation structure finds that total taxes as a share of GDP, in fact, remain low (Figure 2). Throughout the period from 1996 to 2014, the contribution of taxes revenue to the country’s GDP is not more than 20%, and is becoming lesser since 1996.

Being a component of the indirect taxes, the contribution of “customs & import duties” is found becoming less significant throughout the years, which has been decreasing from 23.8% in 1996 to 5.7% in 2014 (Figure 3). During the same period, the contribution of “customs & import duties” to the total tax revenue is also decreasing, from 12% to 1.5%.

The contributions of customs and import duties to the country’s GDP are also declining from 2.4% in 1996 to 0.2% in 2014; which is indicating its relatively less significance as compared to other taxes.

Assuming a scenario in which import duties of the list of machineries in Table 1 are no longer existed, Figure 4 presents the estimated revenue forgone from import duty caused by the tax exemption of the heavy construction machinery for a period of 14 years, from 2001 to 2014. One can observe that the revenue generated by the selected list of construction machineries import tariffs amounts to only 6% - 8% of the total import value of these machine/equipment throughout this period. For example, the total import duties are US$79.8 million, which is 6.9% of the total import values (US$1.2 billion) in year 2014.

When comparing these resulted revenues to the overall tax revenue and country GDP (Figure 5), one may find that the value is somewhat less significant. For example, in 2014, total revenue generated from the list of selected machineries equalled 0.16% of the country’s tax revenue, or 0.02% of the country’s GDP. This can be considered to be an insignificant amount in national economies. If these tariffs were eliminated, there would appear to be a minimal impact on government revenues and national economies.

In fact, tax systems around the world have undergone significant reforms in the last twenty years due to the varying ideologies and levels of development. A shift away from trade taxes towards other forms of taxation such as income, sales or value added taxes has already been taking place for some time in many countries. Figure 6 illustrates countries’ reliance on import duties with varying level of development (GDP per capita, PPP). As one can observe, low income countries rely much on import duties as the contribution to tax revenue; while it is in contrast to the high-income countries, where the share of import duties typically does not exceed 2% of tax revenue, abolition of tariffs would not pose a major fiscal adjustment problem. The tendency to shift away from trade taxes to domestic consumption and income taxes reflects the consensual view that trade taxes are a relatively inefficient way of raising revenue.

Realizing that a higher level of mechanization in the construction industry is only viable with the introduction of economic mechanism, it is worth for the government to consider reducing or removing import duties on commonly used construction machinery and equipment, so that less cost incurred by contractors which in turn would reduce the cost of construction, thus benefit the end user.

20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

% of Indirect taxes

% of Tax Revenue

% of GDP

Figure 3: Customs & import duties as percentage of indirect tax, tax revenue, and GDP.

1,400,000,000 1,200,000,000 1,000,000,000 800,000,000 600,000,000 400,000,000 200,000,000

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Total import duty

Total import value

Figure 4: Total import value (US$) and total import duty (US$) for selected machine from 2001 to 2014.

0.25 0.2 0.15 0.1 0.05 0

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

% of Tax Revenue

% of GDP

Figure 5: Percentage of total import duty to tax revenue and GDP, 2001 – 2014.

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ONE ON ONE

In Conversation with Bentley Systems @ Connection Event KL

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resh from its Year In Infrastructure (YII) 2016 Conference, Bentley, a global leader in providing software solutions for advancing infrastructure through accelerated delivery, improved asset management and performance of projects in a sustainable environment, was back in Malaysia with CONNECTION Event KUALA LUMPUR. At the side-lines of the complementary day-long seminar, Building & Investment Magazine met with Messrs Carey Mann, Chief Marketing Officer and Kaushik Chakraborty, Vice President, South East Asia and India to catch up on goings-on at Bentley B&I: Could you give a gist of the latest software and Technology advancements announced at the recent Year in Infrastructure (YII) 2016 Conference?

Bentley: At the Year in Infrastructure last November we continued the story of ProjectWise which we introduced the year before but the three major stories were the CONNECT Edition of AssetWise, a connected data environment that spans the entire asset life cycle from conception through operations, connecting people and processes and stakeholders.

The second major piece of news was reality modelling which is very much in the forefront and interests of people around the world. Last week, we actually made some announcements to expand the reach of reality modelling through ContextCapture, introducing

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a cloud service, making it to be very scalable to produce 3D models for large and challenging projects. The surveying and mapping community now have at their disposal the ability to capture, through digital photography, imagery on a massive scale. Also, we introduced the Navigator Web which is a very high-performance browser experience for looking at reality data and ContactShare which is more for project-based production work flows.

The third big thing we highlighted was OpenRoads Bentley has long been a leader in the world in civil engineering software for road and rail projects and most of the roads in the US, for example, are designed with our software.

Originally, we had 3 brands they were all based on Microstation, developed by 3rd party companies, that we have acquired over the years and we been slowly migrating that technology core, resulting in OpenRoads, with consolidated discrete products that were within each brand for different disciplines to create a true multi-discipline modelling environment.

B&I: What about new acquisitions and mergers?

Bentley: We acquired a company last year called ComplyPro which specialises in requirements management or what we call “assurance”. Early in the stage of

FROM LEFT: Mr Kaushik Chakraborty, Vice President, Sea & India, of Bentley Systems (Singapore) P/L and Mr Carey Mann Chief Marketing Officer, Bentley Systems International Pte Ltd.

a project, you need to define what the requirements are for the project, what outcomes we are seeking, how does these need to perform, what criteria do we need, etc. You could be building a hospital, you need to know how many beds you are going to have, what kind of operating rooms do you need, what kind of procedures and how the people need to work. All of this criteria gets input into the design process and you have to assure these requirements are met in the outcome of the project as you go through conceptual design, detailed design construction and on-going in operations.

B&I: A key thrust in Malaysia’s Construction industry Transformation Programme (CITP) is “productivity through technology” specifically BIM but cost is deterring adoption. Your comments, please, and any strategy to manage costs and overcome this resistance as it were?

Bentley: The thing we would like to stress is what BIM means, to different organisations around the world mean different things. To us, it’s about how we bring the people, the technology and business processes together for all types of infrastructure assets over their life-cycle. Worldwide, there is a big trend in digital transformation, or “going digital” and the younger generation and professionals are very much into this, taking advantage of technology and working with it. So, if your “tools” are not adapted to this work environment, it is costing you money and slowing you down.

There is a cost to information technology but let’s look at the savings it generates on the overall cost of the project. The spending on IT for a large infrastructure project it is still a singledigit percentage whereas the savings it can generate is in double digits and that’s where the payoff is. What’s really key to BIM is collaboration among the disciplines, sharing data communicating and resolving issues and progressing your work. That, I think is the way to manage cost.

B&I: Here in Malaysia and the region, where will Bentley’s marketing focus be in, say, the next five years?

Bentley: Firstly, we want to embrace the Southeast Asia region in a way we never have before. We see a lot of innovation happening here; a lot of exciting infrastructure projects and not just in one country but in all the countries in this region. We see it as a centre of innovation for infrastructure, as a place where the community converges and there are very few places in the world where this is true.

The second issue is all about our strategy, which is now being totally geared towards helping organisations go digital. We have the benefit of seeing what everybody is doing around the world and we see it as our role to share this experience. It’s not just about engagement but promoting the advantages of BIM, offering our software and ‘success plans’ for those wanting to go digital or implement more advanced BIM processes and even includes placement of Bentley people as advisors to their projects.

B&I: At the CONNECTION Event in Jakarta 2016, Bentley’s projects in Indonesia that were highlighted included the Lampang Cement Terminal,, the Malang project and PT. FKA Global.

Are there such projects in Malaysia that deserve mention?

Bentley: In Malaysia, we have been involved in the KV-MRT since Day 1. Right from the beginning, MRT Corp had a vision to adopt BIM, working with Crosxrail UK

and us. As you know, BIM Level 1 is all about design and design efficiency, Level 2 about collaboration and project sharing to reduce re-work and construction complexity and make construction more efficient and effective whereas BIM Level 3 is all about how you operate and maintain your assets using the information you created in BIM Levels 1 and 2. By the way, ComplyPro which we acquired last year for very high level requirements management is used in this project.

We are also involved heavily in the Pan Borneo Highway and another that is yet to be announced. Pan Borneo too had the same vision and are already in the design phase using OpenRoads concepts. For Pan Borneo, in building and designing, there’s the advantage of using reality modelling software to directly feed machinecontrolled millers and pavers and digging machines that saves costs. They are also talking to us about asset performance and management, knowing full well that in the project’s life-cycle, 60-70% of the cost of an asset is in maintenance and operations, not design.

Note: Bentley’s 22-city CONNECTION Event/Seminar moves on from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai (May 9), Mumbai (May 24) and MockBa (May 31) with a 14 September slot for Hangzhou. Later this year, consistent with its focus on the Southeast Asian market, Bentley’s Year In Infrastructure 2017 Conference will be staged on 10-12 October at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

A highlight of the annual global event will be the presentation of Bentley’s “Be Inspired Awards” for most outstanding infrastructure projects worldwide nominated by Bentley users.

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PROJECTS

SUASANA PjH, PUTRAJAYA

Conceived as a Jewel in Putrajaya, and designed

by TR Hamzah & Yeang Sdn Bhd, the two-block, 14-storey crystalline SUASANA PjH is Putrajaya Holdings’ premier cultural and commercial centre.

The building which will see its completion this year, is situated at the northern part of Precinct 2 next to the main government buildings.

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uasana PjH is a mixedcommercial development that comprises two 14-storey blocks for retail and offices in Putrajaya.

The building, which is developed by Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd, sits on a 3.859 parcel next to the main boulevard road where nearly all major government departments and administrative bodies allocate their buildings. In fact, the site, which faces the Ministry of Finance on one side and the Wawasan Water Garden on the other, features a tree-lined Central Plaza in between the two blocks that provides public access to connect the Ministry of Finance Building/Dataran Wawasan on one end to the Jalan Tun Abdul Razak/ Millennium Tower on the other.

KEY ELEMENTS IN THE DESIGN The architecture firm for Suasana PjH is TR Hamzah & Yeang Sdn Bhd with the principal-in-charge being Dato’ Dr Ar Ken

Yeang. The design concept incorporates elegance with cultural, social, utilitarian as well as ecological design features.

There is a great emphasis on the ecoinfrastructure of the building, for example there is continuous green planted from the north facade, ascending up the tower through green ramps from the basement which is infused with ecological and social terraces and gardens, then traverses back down at the rear facade by a series of ramps. The greenery is also brought up to the roof garden by a series of vertical landscaping systems, such as vegetated green walls, green planter ramps with a pedestrian walkway, and a series of sky terraces.

But it is not just the planting of greenery that makes the building an environmentally-conscious development.

In terms of recycling, Suasana PjH is created to be self-sufficient in rainwater reuse while optimising daylight, wind/ breeze and ventilation through design and the use of “Eco-Cell”.

Bird’s eye view of Suasana PjH in the midst of the scenic Putrajaya environs. The word Suasana means “atmosphere” in English.

The building spots a glass facade with fritted songket design to exude a cultural theme.

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PROJECTS DESIGN FEATURES ♦ A Glass Jewel: As Suasana PjH is conceived as a “Jewel” in Putrajaya, the building’s facade is sculptured to resemble a crystal by the use of facetted glass sun shading that wraps around the building.

The building has two skins. The outer skin is all glass with a fritted songket pattern, with the songket motif playing both roles as a cultural factor and as a sunshade to the inner skin.

♦ Continued Motif in Faceted Cladded Colonnades: The gem-like aesthetics of the faceted colonnades complements the “songket” glass canopy.

♦ Central Promenade/Walkway built for Social Pleasure: This is conceived as an active public realm with seating pavilions, planting areas, relaxation zones, reflective pools, event spaces and additional retail spaces and covered seating areas.

♦ Reminiscence of Pre-War Malaya Architecture: The ground floor has a colonnade verandah reminiscent of the traditional verandahs of the pre-war days.

♦ Green Balconies and Planter Boxes: Facade openings feature green balconies with lush landscape. The space also naturally evacuates away hot air from the lower level.

The imposing structure, designed as an iconic “jewel”, is due for completion in 2017.

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CULTURAL FACTORS ♦ Songket – the Natural Cultural Identity: The design of the ceramic fritted pattern on the outer skin is a reflection of the natural cultural identity based on the traditional Malay songket fabric pattern.

ECOLOGICAL DESIGN ♦ Continuous Vegetation: Suajana PjH features green vegetation growing in a continuous connection from the ground level Central Promenade to 1st floor openair garden space. In addition there are also numerous balconies with planter boxes for

Generous balconies sport planter boxes for vegetation growth.

green vegetation. Plant species were specified based on their ability to encourage biodiversity. ♦ Eco Cell: Located where the basement parking spiral ramp meets the ground level, the Eco-cell allows continuous vegetation, daylight and natural ventilation to extend into the carpark levels below. The continuous vegetation connects the green area from Level 1 retail garden down to Basement 2 and chabbels surface rainwater into a drain at Basement 2 where the water will be pumped back to ground level. ♦ Rainwater Harvesting: Siphonic drainage pipes are used to channel rainwater into a collection tank where it is filtered and reused to irrigate plantscapes including the planter boxes around the building. ♦ Natural Daylight and Ventilation: Each block’s eight-storey high central Atrium features a rooftop glass canopy that provides natural daylight to the interior enabling energy efficient lighting systems within the spaces with openable windows for natural ventilation. ♦ Vertical glass sun-shading: Sunshade louvers, after analysis of the local sunpath, are fitted accordingly to provide specific habitable spaces along the building’s exterior. Additional high-performance glazing of the ceramic frits in the songket patterns also provide sun-shading. ♦ Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD): CFD simulations were used to analyze thermal conditions and windspeed. The results of these studies were used to optimize facade design to improve air flow and enhance comfort levels. ♦ GBI Silver Rating: Saujana PjH is on target to achieve GBI Silver rating.

Saujana PjH, a beautiful gem of a building that subtly infuses gleam with cultural motifs in line with the stately nature of the seat of government in Malaysia, and built with extensive ecological greenery, stands as an iconic symbol of well-planned environmental management and urban design.

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PROJECTS

PAISLEY SERVICED RESIDENCES, Tropicana Metropark, Subang Jaya

Dubbed as one of the best neighbourhoods to live, work and play in, Tropicana Metropark ̶ the 88-acre freehold award-winning development inspired by the world’s most livable city ̶ Melbourne and its Yarra River influences, unveils its third residential phase: Paisley.

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There are 40 resort-themed facilities including an Olympic length pool.

n this distinctive mixed development, private homes exist in harmony with a variety of well-purposed gems such as retail hotspots, business spaces, an international school and a medical centre, all anchored by a beautiful 9.2-acre Central Park.

Since the launch of the first two residential phases − the Pandora and Paloma Serviced Residences − a considerable amount of time and effort have been dedicated to complete the Central Park. The RM106 million purpose-built flyover connecting the Federal Highway to the development is due for completion this year and GEMS International School is set to open its doors to serve up to 2,400 students aged between three to 18 years of age in September.

With the handing over of Pandora Serviced Residences, Paisley Serviced Residences has now opened its show unit doors.

An artist impression of the exterior view of Paisley Serviced Residences surrounded by waterways.

CENTRAL PARK − A GREEN LUNG The 9.2-acre Central Park at the heart of the development acts as a green lung to promote wholesome, healthy living.

Strolling paths, cycling and jogging tracks permeate the park alongside a 750m canal to invite recreation and relaxation.

There is also a man-made lake, pedestrian promenade and an F&B strip for alfresco indulgence.

Paisley Serviced Residences consists of two iconic towers with a total of 587 units of three different floor layouts designed to maximise views and natural lighting.

The built-ups range from 601 to 1491sq ft.

With Paisley being sited at the centre and in the most prime location of Tropicana

Metropark, panoramic views of the water and greenery of the Central Park abound.

Paisley introduces a lifestyle with retreat-like surroundings espoused by over 40 resort-themed facilities like three private sky terraces, multi-storey gymnasium and an Olympic length pool.

EAST-MEETS-WEST DESIGN CONCEPT The 2+1 bedroom show unit with a builtup of 972sq ft shows a home inspired by Danish minimalistic chic. The interiors are characterised by their simplicity and clean lines using fresh pastel colour palettes and a contemporary décor.

Says Tropicana Executive Director of Marketing & Sales, Ung Lay Ting: “This unit brings to life the latest trends for millennials and young professionals.”

The larger 3+1 bedroom show unit with a built-up of 1491sq ft displays a fusion of Chinese artistic motifs within a colonial-European Western design.

The unit is crafted with cultural nuances and draped with sumptuous fabrics. A manifestation of East-Meets-West, this décor, which exudes style and fun, is “the perfect fusion for the modern Asian family”.

TROPICANA METROPARK AT A GLANCE Tropicana Metropark by Tropicana Corporation Berhad is home to serviced residences, retail units, business suites, SOHOs, office towers, shopping mall and GEMS International School.

“The overall integrated master plan of Tropicana Metropark has attracted many young executives and families across the Klang Valley and elsewhere looking for an upgrade for a better quality of life,” concluded Ung. Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 29

GREEN TECHNOLOGIES ➤➤➤

BSL Eco Energy inverters are in use in several projects including the 1MW system in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

First locally-assembled String Solar Inverter The writing’s been on the wall for some time now, with catch-phrases such as “global warming”, “GHG effect” and “climate change” etched into our everyday minds while we continue to rely on depleting supply of fossil fuel to meet energy demands for human activity, construction, industry and transportation. To ensure that supply (of energy) stays ahead of demand, the universal call, and urgency, has been the use of renewable (and sustainable) energy sources as alternatives. Here at home, of the different renewable energy resources, such as biomass, biofuel, mini hydro, wind and water, the most viable is reckoned as solar power – which is what BSL Eco Energy Sdn Bhd is all about.

In collaboration with Suzhou-based technology partner, Goodwe Power Supply Technology Corporation (Goodwe), China, BSL Eco Energy has developed the first locally-assembled solar string inverter* range, the first, also, to receive “LocallyAssembled” certification from the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA). At a commemorative ceremony to launch the former and officiate the latter, BSLEco Energy Managing Director, Lim Chi Haur, opined that “this certification is a significant boost to solar investments” and in spurring the development and expansion of the industry towards Malaysia’s goal of 13% renewable energy mix by 2050 under the National Renewable Energy Policy and Action Plan.

For the record, BSL Eco Energy inverters are already in use in several projects including the 1MW system in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (designed car park roof, currently the only megawatt-sized installation in KL city centre) and iMW Pendang Solar Farm, Kedah (with mushroom cultivation under its shade).

BSL Eco Energy’s first locally-assembled solar string inverter* range.

MOVING AHEAD Far from resting on its laurels, BSL Eco Energy is going places, making headway in Malaysia’s burgeoning solar industry with projects/initiatives such as: • offshore ventures, eg, 100MW solar farm project in Binh Thuan Province, Vietnam, set to be the largest in the country and the third in South East Asia, with the capability to generate enough energy to power approximately 30,000 homes.

• appointment as main contractors to install net metering solar systems for Desa Pengkalan, a 77-unit residential development in Ipoh, the first project of its kind I Malaysia under the new Solar Net Metering Scheme.

• formation of Research and Development team to improve the efficiency of its inverters and adaptability to Malaysian conditions and, in the near future, to launch its own brand of fully locally-manufactured inverters. (*an integral component of any solar photovoltaic installation, inverters convert DC electricity, sourced from solar panels that receive sunlight, into AC electricity.)

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GREEN TECHNOLOGIES ➤➤➤ POINT OF VIEW

Sustainability and Connectivity of Lighting Industry By: N. E. Tabbakha, CS Tan

Technologically, Light Emitting Diode (LED) is the current industry trend in the lighting industry. The use of LED in the form of Solid State Lighting (SSL) luminaire and design, shall be the new paradigm that will offer multiple advantages. Solid-State Lighting (SSL) refers to a type of lighting that uses semiconductor light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The term “solid state” refers commonly to light emitted by solid-state electroluminescence, as opposed to incandescent bulbs or fluorescent tubes, the same principle used in conventional fluorescent tubes. The most important feature that clinched the public and consumer concerns now is that 21% of electric energy use is in lighting (by various types of lighting sources worldwide). Thus, the projected financial savings from solid-state lighting might reach $115 billion by year 2020, 50% saving of baseline lighting sources. Overall, the SSL, compared to traditional vapor discharge lamp has improved efficiency of light generation, improved efficiency of light extraction, improved quality of light and with reduced COSTThe Cumulative Annural Growth Rate (CAGR) for Lighting Market (2014 – 2020) is expected at about 20%. By 2020, the market Value should be around USD40 billions a year. This has not included the value in other design, components, and services related to the LED yet.

Fig. 1 (a) Bruce Ramus - Collins.

Fig. 1 (b) Bruce Ramus - Darlin.

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SUSTAINABILITY OF SSL TECHNOLOGY This article would like to touch on the sustainability of SSL technology. SSL lighting carries several features to sustain its growth momentum, such as: • Enabling embedded design • Enabling colour variables • Enabling control and communication • Enabling omni-form • Enabling motion effects SSL is enabling embedded design, motion effects, interaction with the users by its colour variability. The example shown in Fig. 1 depicts Bruce Ramos in Australia that features significant iconic structure. The designs interact with weather forecast in the area and react to passer-by. Nevertheless, the visible light communication provided with light emitted diode (LED) devices technology has been proven as a solution to the problems [1]. LEDs are considered as an excellent candidate for many advantages such as energy efficiency, high area spectral efficiency and wide bandwidth [2].

Looking at all these exciting features, the sustainability of LED shall be of our industry concerns, such as its environmental and photo-biological impacts in the coming years. First, the recycling and collection of used light bulb, including LED are facing challenges in many countries. Most countries are not treating LED as scheduled waste. The industry is moving ahead of the regulatory bodies to deploy the technology, yet the regulatory has not been able to fully control the hazardous waste that may be toxic and harmful to the environment, and living creatures. The photo-biological and physiological effects of using LED is the blue effect due to the high peak of blue wavelength, and lack of UV-A for Vitamin D source. The intensified usage of LED product – smart phones, has caused rapid degradation of human visual and poor concentration of daily living. Never in human history have we experienced such a huge usage of LED light, in terms of its intensity, distance, and length of time!!

In terms of the connectivity, the SSL industry has demonstrated its powerful control

II Deliverables

LED lights

Fig. 2 PURE Li-Fi TM system.

capability to modulate in super-high data bandwidth. It is enabling the development of Visible Light Fidelity (LiFi), high data rate transmission (>1Gbps), low cost (using existing light infrastructure) and high SNR.

Internet Network

SUSTAINABLE LI-FI MMU (Multimedia University) research team is developing a sustainable model in Li-Fi deployment. It is called hybrid Visible Light Communication (VLC). The hybrid VLC system is a combination of the existing RF system (WiFi) and Li-Fi technology. In the system, VLC is used as a downlink where data is transmitted from the LEDs to the receiver within the lighting field while RF is used as an uplink. In general, Wi-Fi able to provide the necessary data rate requirement and Li-Fi is applied to maximize its capacity in this hybrid solution. The hybrid system which integrates the RF and VLC technology is a great potential communication system in the future with its few advantages. RF is used as uplink in the hybrid visible light communication system.

In Fig. 3, the illumination and transmission of light signal would be affected by several external factors. For example, light coverage for VLC system is limited within opaque space and the optical signal can’t penetrate any solid object. Moreover, the mobility of users is limited due to limited field-of-sight (LOS) of the transmitters.

The users’ electronic devices will be able to solve the Field of View (FOV) problem to transmit high speed data. This is due to the bright light that shine directly in human’s eyes is harmful and impractical.

Moreover, the visible light communication system needs to operate under an optical wireless localization technology. Hence, the receiver needs to be placed and aligned with the correct angle of the fixed LED light spots. This also means that the users need to be in LOS with the transmitter. When the users are out from LOS, unstable data transmission will occur or the users may experience loss of data signal. In order to overcome these issues, process of handover from Li-Fi to Wi-Fi will take place.

MMU SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE A simple setup is illustrated in Fig. 4. The research started five years ago, led by Dr Tan Ching Seong. The team focuses on the hybrid and light propagation issues in the transmission of Li-Fi. The system is connected to the PC and transmit the data in serial form through the LED. The communication is made through the optical link when the receiver is within the coverage of LED. When the receiver is out of sight or in other words, the receiver is out of the coverage of the LED, the transmission is made through Wi-Fi. CONCLUSION The transformative challenges are posed due to the use of LED as lighting equipment.

The LED technology also shine the light of hope that human can start using light for mass communication in free space, after we can make it using fiber. The future of human in lighting is unknown, but it is bright!

Router and Wireless Access Point

VLC hotspot

Fig. 3 Hybrid VLC.

Transmitter circuitry

Lens at Receiver

LED

Receiver circuitry

Fig. 4 MMU Hybrid VLC. References: [1] Sihua Shao, A. K. (2014). An Indoor Hybrid WiFiVLC Internet Access System. IEEE 11th International Conference on Mobile Ad Hoc and Sensor Systems, 569-574.

[2] Yunlu Wang, S. V. (2014). Dynamic Load Balancing with Handover in Hybrid Li-Fi and Wi-Fi Networks. IEEE 25th International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, 575-579.

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GREEN TECHNOLOGIES ➤➤➤

The Role of Energy Demand Management under SEDA Malaysia Over the past decade, Malaysia’s energy consumption has risen in tandem with industrialisation.

Improving energy efficiency and using renewable energy such as solar power and other energy resources are thus areas that the government is focusing on.

The limited supply of fossil fuels coupled with the rapid increase of energy demand as well as the negative effects of these fuels have created a need to have sustainable energy management especially in power and fuel consumption.

The government has set up goals for balanced energy security and has set an example to various industries including its agencies, the private sector and even the general public on the benefits of energy efficiency. The launch of the Government Lead by Example (GLBE) initiative in 2011 did achieve significant energy reduction and savings.

The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia was established in 2011 to act as an implementing authority for government initiatives. It also engages in energy efficiency and energy conservation activities.

ENERGY DEMAND MANAGEMENT (EDM) For energy efficiency, SEDA Malaysia set up an energy efficiency unit which later changed its name to the Energy Demand Management (EDM) unit in 2013 with its role widened to cover energy management including energy conservation, energy efficiency, low carbon building and low carbon ICT programme. The EDM, also known as Demand Side Management (DSM) encourages the consumer to manage and use less energy. EDM is part of the “sustainable energy pyramid” concept to provide realistic and affordable solutions of sustainable energy.

Early last year, the government approved the introduction of the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan to manage energy demand efficiently.

The Action Plan aims to reduce energy consumption by 52,233 gigawatt-

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hours over the next 10 years through strengthening institutional frameworks, developing skilled capacity, establishing sustainable funding mechanics, promoting investment and integrating energyefficient initiatives.

The EDM unit also conducts awareness and technical training which includes Low Carbon Buildings Programme; Training on Understanding and Applications of Malaysian Standard: Code of Practice on Energy Efficiency and Use of Renewable Energy for Non-Residential Buildings (MS 1525); Training on Energy Efficiency in air-condition and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) Management; Training on Energy Audit in Buildings and Training on Energy Management in Building.

SEDA Malaysia through the EDM unit also conducts the Low Carbon ICT programme that aims to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in the ICT sector as ICT equipment and appliances have significant energy consumption. The Low Carbon ICT project is recognised as part of the Green Technology Roadmap by the National Green Technology & Climate Change Council which focuses at the quantitative measures on electrical energy usage and carbon emissions through the use of the carbon conversion factor formula.

Under the 11th Malaysia Plan, the government initiated the Energy Audit Conditional Grant or EACG with an allocation of RM54.4 million for a period of three years. SEDA Malaysia, as one of the implementing agencies, administers one of the grants for commercial buildings with electricity usage of more than 100,000kWh per month. EACG retrofits government buildings especially hospitals, to make

SEDA’s officers carrying out energy auditing for the Low Carbon ICT programme.

them energy-efficient and able to save on utility bills. The project also includes audit grants encourage commercial and industrial building owners to use efficient green technologies to effectively cut carbon emissions whilst saving operational costs.

SEDA Malaysia aspires all activities by the EDM unit will create awareness and adoption of the RMK-11. The Strategic Plan will encourage the adoption of energy efficiency and low carbon initiatives and raise knowledge and education on the importance of sustainable energy and help mitigate climate change.

For more info on the activities and facilitations provided by the EDM unit, visit www.seda.gov.my or call 03-8870 5800.

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Old Venice.

ADVERTORIAL

Building Beauty with Terreal Impressionist Tiles

Terreal, as the leading manufacturer of clay roofing tiles in Asia Pacific, has been providing Malaysian homes with exquisite European-quality clay tiles that exemplify performance, style and innovation.

Manufactured in Kluang, Malaysia, Terreal tiles go through stringent test and processes to ensure high quality products and obtained the SIRIM Eco-Label endorsement for its clay roof tiles and the ISO 9001:2008 certification for its customer-oriented Quality Management System.

QUALITY AND STYLE TO SUIT EVERY HOME Apart from offering quality roofing solutions, the Terreal collection of roof tiles offers a range of colour schemes to complement modern and contemporary architecture. Among the many modern choices is the range under the Mediterranean Profile encompassing several series of vibrant, natural shades. One of the most artistic is the Impressionist Series.

IMPRESSIONIST SERIES Terreal’s Impressionist Series brings artistry to roof tiles reminiscent of the techniques perfected by 19th century French painters. Featuring multi tones on every tile named VIEILLE TERRE (IT.1), VIEUX MIDI (IT.2) and MEDIEVAL (IT.3), Impressionist tiles utilize two or three complementary shades applied randomly over a base colour to create a stylish and exclusively striking blend.

The complete randomness of the computer generated application ensures that no two tiles are identical, yet produces an effect that is harmonious and aesthetically pleasing as the changing light of day dances across the roofline, boldly highlighting the intricate interplay of colours.

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Vieille Terre (IT.1).

Vieux Midi (IT.2).

Medieval (IT.3).

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The Volvo FH offers best-in-class fuel economy, reliability and safety.

ADVERTORIAL

Volvo Trucks unveils the FH Series Volvo Trucks has unveiled the FH Series, its premium flagship truck, in Malaysia, offering best-in-class fuel economy, reliability and safety. Designed with the driver in mind and built to withstand the heaviest and most demanding operations, the Volvo FH is the ultimate long-haul that sets a new standard in transportation.

“The Volvo FH series is our latest premium flagship product that we believe will deliver exceptional benefits to our Malaysian customers. We have a long history in Malaysia and the addition of the Volvo FH to our product line not only strengthens our current leading position but also puts us in a good place to take advantage of future opportunities in long-haul transport,” said Mats Nilsson, Managing Director of Volvo Malaysia Sdn Bhd. Built for long-haul regional distribution and with superior torque and power, the Volvo FH series is highly capable of handling deliveries of over-sized loads over long distances.

Equipped with technology that creates ultimate onboard safety, a more economical driveline and high uptime, the Volvo FH series pushes the limits on what a premium truck can offer.

“The Volvo FH has been driving progress for our customers and our company for more than 20 years. It is one of the most valuable products in our offering and the embodiment of our core values—quality, safety and environmental care. The introduction of the FH series raises the bar in innovative trucking solutions in Malaysia and gives our customers the golden opportunity to improve their productivity,” said Heléne Mellquist, Senior Vice President of Volvo Trucks International.

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The A-pillars, door and floor structure are all designed, together with the windscreen being bonded in place, to provide the best possible protection for the driver.

SUPERIOR HANDLING The Volvo FH offers superior handling made possible with the revolutionary Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) technology that provides perfect steering stability at high speeds and total control at low speeds. This makes the truck less sensitive to crosswinds and very stable on uneven roads.

The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) efficiently reduces the risk of skidding and rollovers. In risky situations, this feature

The Volvo FH offers superior handling made possible with the revolutionary Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) technology that provides perfect steering stability at high speeds and total control at low speeds.

engages itself by instantly reducing engine power and braking the truck and trailer.

Equipped with Volvo-patented stabilisers, shock absorbers that transfer load stress to the centre of the chassis and a suspension feature which prevents vibrations from spreading through the truck, Volvo FH takes handling to unsurpassed levels in the trucking industry.

NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO MAXIMIZE PROFITABILITY There is no doubt that fuel economy is one of the highest priorities for haulage firms today. The Volvo FH is designed to save fuel and a number of components including the I-Shift with crawler gears make this truck one of the most fuel efficient in the world.

“Thanks to a transmission ratio of up to 32:1 (and up to 37:1 in reverse), I-Shift with crawler gears lets the truck move at speeds as low as 0.5-2 km/h providing total control and precision. This results in better gearing, increased uptime and the ability to avoid accidents that can ruin your day and your productivity,” says Andrew Low, Product Manager, Volvo Trucks.

SAFETY IN A VARIETY OF WAYS The all-new cab structure of the Volvo FH has undergone over a thousand simulated crashes in Sweden. This exceeds what any authority requires and Volvo Trucks does this with only one objective in mind: to create a truck that is as safe as possible for

the driver, passengers and other road users.

Several key areas were in focus when designing the Volvo FH; with one of the largest cab volumes on the market, the truck provides an optimised working environment and relaxation area for the driver with a standing height of 220cm.

The A-pillars, door and floor structure are all designed, together with the windscreen being bonded in place, to provide the best possible protection for the driver. The skylight, which floods the cab with natural light, also doubles as an escape hatch in the event of an accident.

The unique rear view mirror design and declining door panel all help contribute to the best visibility for a truck of this category and make the Volvo FH one of the safest trucks in the world.

BUILT WITH DRIVERS COMFORT AND BUSINESS PROFITABILITY IN MIND The ergonomic design of the Volvo FH allows good drivers the opportunity to work as efficiently as possible thus increasing their employers’ profitability. The Volvo FH comes with a spacious and comfortable cabin, a sizeable bunk, rear and exterior storages that can be tailored to customers’ needs.

Another new feature in the Volvo FH is I-Park Cool, an integrated parking cooler that provides superior cooling capacity without compromising in-cab space or fuel consumption.

The highly-anticipated Volvo FH series is currently available in Malaysia.

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES ADVERTORIAL

Realcolor® Thermoshield Cool Roof System Pre-painted galvanised steel to stay cool, clean and durable Ever since the establishment and listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia back to 2004, CSC Steel has played an active role in the Malaysian steel supply chain for the construction industry. It has produced hot-rolled pickled and oiled steel (PO), cold-rolled steel coils (CR), hot-dipped galvanised steel coils (GI) and pre-painted (colour-coated) galvanised steel coils (PPGI). Of these, under the realcolor® line, Thermoshield, is one of the coated cool roofing materials that has garnered a wide following of its excellent heat reflectivity and self-cleaning distinct features.

Typical Properties:

WHAT IS THERMOSHIELD? Compliant with JIS G3312 and newly obtained MS 2383 standard certified

by SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd, consumers are again assured of Thermoshield’s capability and quality, a cool roof system which helps to reduce heat absorption. Thermoshield substrate of galvanised steel with zinc coating of minimum Z27, is pre-treated with anti-corrosion and activation coating, i.e., primer coat (topcoat 10mm, back coat 5mm), finished with super-durable polyester with inorganic pigments (nominal film thickness 20mm) and 7mmthick backing coats. Cumulatively, with chemical treatment by way of surface coat of hydrophilic material, what gives is an end product of excellent IR (InfraRed) reflectivity, more stable in UV and of high heat and dirt-staining resistance – attributes that are ideal for roofing.

Further, Thermoshield meets industry standards for product compliance tests, namely flame (BS 476 Parts 6 and 7: fire propagation and surface spread), RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals).

WHAT THERMOSHIELD DOES Thermoshield has the capacity and capability for: • eco-friendliness; • self-cleaning, washable by rainwater to look new and clean, through hydrophilic technology that shifts off dirt particles from the coated substrate; • excellent formability; • reflecting/emitting most of the energy near the IR range, keeping the sheltered environment cool [Note: solar radiation gives out light and heat in the form of electro-magnetic waves (ultraviolet, visible and infra-red) with heat emanating mainly from the visible/infrared range]; • longer retention of glossiness and colour vibrancy.

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TEST

RESULT

METHOD / REMARK

T-Bend

5T max

ASTM D 4145

Pencil Hardness

Min. 3H

ASTM D 3363

Cross-hatch

100/100

Solvent Resistance

100 min

Erichsen Cupping Test

30mm for SQ, 50mm for CQ

Reverse Impact

10 Joules

For BMT≥0.35mm

Salt Spray Test

2000 hours

MS 2383

QUV-A

2000 hours

Gloss retention >80%.

Average colour changes not more than 2 CIELab units

For MEK DR

In a nutshell, as an unerring endorsement of quality and performance, underscoring all of the above, Thermoshield is packaged with warranties of (a) up to 30 years against perforation*, (b) up to 12 years against colour fade/ chalk* and (c) up to 5 years against dirt staining*. (*terms and conditions apply)

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MISC Integrated Logistics Sdn Bhd at Selangor.

More information at www.cscmalaysia.com

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An Ideal Solution to temporary construction site office at Pulau Meranti, Puchong.

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K-Mobile House is a completely new concept, eco-friendly, economical

pre-fabricated mobile house,built on a lightweight steel can be easily assembled in modules.

Our Minister of Works, YB. Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Yusof, in his opening speech during the 8 Construction Week 2017 & ECOBUILD SEA 2017 announced that his ministry in collaboration with Ministry of Human Resources shall in 2018 table in our Parliament a new Act to prohibit construction workers to stay inside construction site. And Developers are mandatory to provide accommodation to all these workers. The objective is to provide full commitment to transform the construction industry through higher levels of quality and safety interventions at all construction sites.

For more information, Call +603 - 8061 2888, e-mail to enquiry@ply-tec.com or logon www.sudutswasta.com.

Usages: 1. Site Office 2. Workers Quarters 3. Temporary refugee camps 4. Disaster relieve centre 5. Emergency and disaster sites as camps 6. Military unit 7. Medical unit 8. Temporary accommodation 9. Temporary storage etc.

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Other features are: • Good Heat insulation material that conserve energy cost • Waterproof, • Fire resistance • Repeatable and recyclable for mutliple times of uses • Elegance Design, appearance is cleanand tidy • Cost efficient for both material and labour to install

The Construction Site Office cum workers living quarter at Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, for KL River City project.

This picture showing Sudut Swasta Group, MD Mr Yang Kian Lock explaining the advantages of K-Mobile House to Minister of Works, YB Dato ‘ Sri Haji Fadilah Yusof and CEO of CIDB Dato’ Ir Ahmad Asri Bin Abdul Hamid.

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Tel : +607 234 0288 | Fax : +607 234 0388 | H/P : +6012 311 6652 (Mr. Loo) MELAKA BRANCH No. 2794 - 2, Jalan PK 16, Kawasan Perindustrian Krubong, 75260 Krubong, Melaka, Malaysia.

Tel : +606 336 0118 | Fax : +606 336 0318 | H/P : +6017 267 6968 (Ms. Tsng)

PRODUCTS & SERVICES ADVERTORIAL

KCC Paint Malaysia 20 Years of Innovation This year, KCC Paints Sdn Bhd celebrates 20 years of being in Malaysia. Since its inception, the company has developed from solely accommodating the marine and protective coatings sector, to becoming a major player in the decorative paint and architectural finish segments, emerging as one of the top paint companies in Malaysia today. In addition, KCC Paint Malaysia also provides polymeric floor systems for various uses and functional coatings such as waterproofing solutions.

Situated in Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, our manufacturing plants consist of two factories that produce water based and solvent based paints respectively, as well as a finished goods warehouse. At KCC Paint Malaysia, we value environmental sustainability and house a range of products that are accredited with the Singapore Green Label, SIRIM Eco Label and Malaysian Standards (MS), as well as International Standards (ISO:9001 & ISO:14001). We work diligently with our own dedicated logistics fleet to support our wide network of dealers, consumers and prominent developers such as SP Setia, WCT, IJM, MRCB and Mah Sing Group, with the aim of building long-term relationships and nurturing win-win partnerships.

With roots in a country renowned for innovation and technology, KCC Paint was ranked 12th in the 2016 global ranking of top companies in the industry (as reported in Coatings World), and it continues to be Korea’s No. 1 while remaining largely relevant to the local Malaysian market. Our team of dedicated researchers and chemists work closely with KCC Korea’s Central Research Institute (C.R.I.) in developing products, ensuring that the market’s needs are not only met, but met with the best quality and assurance.

KCC Factory 1 for solvent based paints at Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, Selangor.

KCC Factory 2 for water based paints at Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, Selangor.

WHAT’S NEXT? We are excited to announce that KCC Paint will be opening a new chapter in the book by unveiling an all-new premium product range beginning this year.

By establishing a refreshing presence in the market with new and advanced formulations packed in an attractive and elegant form, we aim to bring the company to greater heights and provide the market with paint that is truly unsurpassable.

Inspired by the beauty and simplicity of Korea, the new KCC premium range will be spearheaded by products for the exterior, followed by interior and wood and metal paints in the near future.

KCC’S WEATHERFORCE: CHEMISTRY PERFECTED BY TECHNOLOGY Our first premium product range, WEATHERFORCE, will consist of two exterior products in the initial stage: WEATHERFORCE and WEATHERFORCE Extreme.

With 6 and 12 years protection respectively, the new WEATHERFORCE range will offer an incredibly extensive range of colours that are fade-resistant and protect against harmful UV rays, with supreme dirt resistance and maximum opacity to ensure that colours stay true for the longest time.

With the introduction of WEATHERFORCE and WEATHERFORCE Extreme, we are confident that KCC Paint Malaysia will be providing the market with premium products that have reliable performance and consistent quality, making the brand truly Korea’s No. 1.

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NEW

UV

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EXTREME

DIRT

RESISTANCE

REDUCES TEMPERATURE

YEARS

PROTECTION

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Sandakan Airport.

ADVERTORIAL

Unison and BlueScope – A Soaring Partnership United Seasons Sdn Bhd (Unison) is known for delivering quality innovative solutions to complex infrastructures on time and at a competitive price.

Since its establishment in 1993, United Seasons Sdn Bhd (Unison) has built a strong reputation as experts in delivering innovative and complete solutions to architecturally complex buildings and infrastructures. As a medium sized home-grown company, Unison chose not to compete with other roofing roll formers in terms of size, but with their experience and strong technical expertise. This has allowed Unison to become one of the top players in the industry. Its capability in delivering quality work to large and iconic projects is a testimony of their credibility within the industry and they pride themselves in bringing excellence to every project they complete.

Unison’s commitment as a skilled and dedicated company is built on the foundation of loyal, well-trained and experienced staff. Its professionalism and integrity is a major attribution that has led to their doors being opened to a number of reputable projects in Malaysia as well as overseas.

STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE The quest for providing excellence has sparked the same qualities for Unison in the search for a partner with similar values. One of these partners, is NS BlueScope Malaysia. This alliance is an association of mutual understanding, trust and integrity, a close-knit partnership that is more than just customer and supplier.

As business partners, Unison and BlueScope have worked seamlessly to deliver a number of high functional and aesthetic designs, such as the MRT Depot in Sungai Buloh, Nusajaya Tech Park and Lembaga Getah Malaysia in Johor. All these projects have one thing in common: it combines beauty and performance needs using the KAWA R670 clip fixing profile in COLORBOND® steel.

The recently completed roofing project for the Malaysian Rubber Board (Lembaga Getah Malaysia) at Kota Tinggi, Johor, is one such success story from their exemplary partnership.

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A380 Hangar, KLIA Sepang.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES need of a highly durable roofing material for the facilities to ensure the roof’s endurance.

It was quickly determined that the best solution is Clean COLORBOND® Ultra steel, which is made using Zincalume® with AZ200 coating class. The material is known for its versatility in high corrosive environments and industrial areas, performing well in delaying the onset of corrosion.

To maintain the architectural integrity of the project, the KAWA R670 clip fixing profile was used to showcase the roof’s artistically curved design, integrating functionality with style.

TRUSTED PARTNERS FOR AVIATION FACILITIES Unison’s KAWA roofing profile range is manufactured from a world class technologically versatile mobile machine. Using COLORBOND® steel from BlueScope, it is known for its strength, versatile application and an aesthetic appearance that transforms creativity into reality without compromising functionality and architectural beauty.

The winning formula of quality material and highly functional products combined with Unison’s excellent track record has secured the confidence of many iconic and renowned airport and aviation projects.

A major milestone that marked Unison as a trusted partner for aviation facilities was completing the Malaysia Airlines Complex in Sepang. The project saw Unison undertaking the design, supply and installation of the roof and wall, enveloping approximately 300,000 square metres. This comprised the Hangar and Hangar Workshop, Advanced Cargo Centre Building and the Engineering Support Building. The completion of the complex project only took Unison eighteen months, which boosted their portfolios and strengthened Unison’s reputation as a trusted solution provider for aviation facilities, setting the path for Unison to take on more domestic and international airport projects: LOCAL • Airod Hangar, Subang • A380 Hangar, KLIA Sepang • MIAT Sepang • Malaysia Airline Systems Complex, Subang • Sultan Abdul Halim International Airport, Kedah • Sandakan Airport, Sarawak • Senai Hangar, Johor • Ipoh Airport • Melaka Airport • Pulau Redang Airport

INTERNATIONAL • Doha Airport Ancillary Building, Qatar • Makassar International Airport, Indonesia • Phnom Penh International Airport, Cambodia • Siem Reap International Airport, Cambodia • Suai Airport, Timor Leste • China Airline Simulator Building

Suai Airport, Timor Leste.

PROVIDING ONLY THE BEST “Unison has made the correct decision to purchase all our steel coil materials from BlueScope. This partnership was built on the premise of BlueScope’s high quality and durable material, which continues to prove itself as effective and successful,” said Managing Director, Mr. Benny Lim. “The accomplishment of KAWA roof and wall cladding today is attributed to the use of COLORBOND® and Zincalume® as well as the strong support that Unison has from NS BlueScope Malaysia Sdn Bhd”.

Lembaga Getah Malaysia.

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES ADVERTORIAL

KOOL@ROOF SYSTEM Our roofs are always Cooler….

The home is one of the greatest investments one will make during one’s lifetime. As the roof is one of the largest visible parts of the house and is fundamental in providing you the shelter and comfort you and your loved ones need, the selection and combination of roofing materials will reward you by adding not only beauty to the home but also its value and your living harmony. Some roofing materials may not be practical or cannot be added on at a later stage, therefore, a wise decision may be required prior to the installation of the roof.

Dark coloured roofs are the trending choice of colour due to their contemporary and modern impressions. However, they have very low Solar Reflective Index (S.R.I.). The radiant heat from the roof material heats up the air beneath resulting in a hot roof which can reach up to +70°C and this can easily seep into your home interior.

KOOL@ROOF is Lama’s answer to the Ultimate Cool Roofing Solution. It is also a High Energy Efficient Roof System.

There are 4 main components in KOOL@ROOF. • Lama’s Lamano luxury flat tiles with high Solar Reflective Index – Cooltech (and many other features) that is able to reflect heat from the sun back to the atmosphere.

• Lama’s Radiant Barrier installed in between the battens and rafters beneath the roof tiles that reflects radiant heat from the tiles underside, back towards the roof.

• Lama’s Zepher Solar Powered roof ventilator which harnesses free energy from the sun to extract hot air out of the roof.

• Lama’s “Breathable” Ridge & Hip Dry fixing replacing traditional wet cement mortar fixing that allows hot air trapped under the roof to exit while preventing water from seeping in.

KOOL@ROOF BENEFITS Low Maintenance: An install and forget roof system with zero RM$ life cycle running cost.

Reduction In Roof Space Temperature: A cooler home all year round.

Reduction in Electricity Expense: Save RM$ through less electricity consumed for air conditioning cooling and maintenance costs.

Increased Ventilation Benefits: Renewed fresh air above the ceiling a few times every hour during the day.

Increased Moisture Control in Wet Weather: Lower roof moisture and temperature promote longer home and roof structure lifespans and slows down decomposition.

Increased Living Space Comfort: The pleasure of freshness and moderated lower temperatures in a quieter home.

Healthier Living: Lower moisture in the home discourages the growth of pathogens such as mould or fungi.

Preservation of The Environment: Let us all do our part by treating mother earth a little better.

For more information on KOOL@ROOF, please contact our office at +606-7625 866 / 762 6351 or e-mail to query@lamatiles.com.my 50 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

Concepts &&Designs Designs

SPARKLING HISTORY LIVES AGAIN IN HOTEL INDIGO LOS ANGELES, USA

...thanks to its concept design by HBA Global leader in hospitality interior design − Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) uses glamour, industrial elements and four entertainment-centric stories from early 20th century to create Indigo Hotel in Downtown, Los Angeles.

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he 350-room, 18-storey Hotel Indigo is in Downtown Los Angeles, a city rich with a uniquely plush and ornate past. Located at 899 Francisco Street in the new 6.3 acre mixed-use Metropolis development, the boutique hotel is imbued with a design concept created by Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) − a design inspired by LA’s very own history such as the 1020s Prohibition era of underground speakeasies and tunnels, the Fiesta de las Flores parade, and of course, the budding Hollywood movie industry.

HBA − world-renowned as the “Number 1 Hospitality Design Firm” by Interior Design and honoured by numerous design awards – was chosen to design the interior of the new Hotel Indigo Los Angeles in 2015 – the largest Indigo property in the USA. The firm took inspiration from the turn-of-thecentury entertainment in area. The 350-room We sought to truly discover the property, opened in the what it would have been beginning of 2017 as like to be a guest at a hotel part of the Metropolis development in during a time when Los Downtown Los Angeles, Angeles had just started to sought to seduce guests upon their arrival not turn itself into this hub of entertainment and culture.” just by the boldness and grandeur of the lobby, but HBA lead designer also the hotel’s playful appeal through small hints to each neighbourhood story they’ve used in the design.

FOUR STORIES INTERTWINED Four stories from the late 1800s to the 1920s influenced the design – The Fiesta de las Flores parade in the late 1800s, preHollywood glamour, underground tunnels and speakeasies of the 1920s, and the starlets and directors of the time period. But rather than appear dated, the hotel took particular elements of each story and blended them with industrial touches to create a fresh look, fitting to the direction that Downtown is headed.

“Being involved in the hotel boom that is happening in Downtown Los Angeles is an incredible opportunity for us,” said HBA lead designer for the project. “In addition to being able to design a project in our own backyard, we were able to create a look that is unique to LA’s history while the area is undergoing a huge development phase. Thousands of visitors to the city will discover and explore portions of the area’s history that they’ve never before experienced.”

The grand lobby guides visitors through LA’s timeline.

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DESIGN THAT SPARKS DISCOVERY The lobby, grand by design, is compartmentalised by elements from each story. Guests will be initially be struck by the grandeur of the space, but then filled with curiosity and a need to explore each portion of the design. HBA approached the project with the philosophy of exploration – in addition to guests being able to discover the history of the area through aspects of the lobby, the team also sought to fully explore Los Angeles themselves to find the best stories to represent Downtown.

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Birthplace of Hollywood, Tunnels and Speakeasies The 1920s was a prosperous era for Los Angeles, California, USA, when the name “Hollywood” became synonymous with the US film industry and the visual setting of Los Angeles became famous worldwide. Plentiful job openings attracted heavy immigration, especially from the rural Midwest and Mexico.

The city’s population more than doubled in size from 577,000 to over 1.2 million between 1920 and 1929. An influx of families immigrating from Mexico tripled the city’s Mexican population, which reached 97,000 by 1930, and earned the city the nickname, the “Mexican capital of the United States”.

During the Prohibition era of the 1920s and early 1930s, speakasies were drinking establishments hidden in dark alleyways. (Speakeasy literally meant you had to “speak easy,” or quietly, so as not to alert police or neighbours for fear of arrest).

The prohibition laws of the 1920s didn’t stop service tunnels under the city of Los Angeles from becoming secret passageways for speakeasies.

The underground networked tunnels were initially built from the end of the 1800s onwards as important arteries for travel and traffic including for rail and horses. Most of the tunnels are closed off today and remain hidden in the annals of LA’s history.

Information sourced from Wikipedia

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Lobby lift at Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown.

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Sky bar at Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown.

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of carriages, bicycles, buggies and other moving machinery decorated with multiple flowers and displayed for the crowds at the Rose Parades, or “Fiestas de las Flores,” of the 1890s and early 1900s. Large murals with ghosted flowers over imagery of the decorated carriages and crowds cover the walls of the lobby lounge. Above the reception desk, a custom chandelier composed of 30 large spokes hangs horizontally with light bulbs shinning down their centre, illuminating the green wall behind it and the freestanding, floral-decorated “penny-farthing” bike set on display. Brass and bronze metal details throughout the space connect this design to the bar and restaurant.

SECRETS REVEALED The restaurant carries on the neighbourhood’s story of the 1920s secret tunnels and underground parties of the Prohibition era (see sidebar). The design splits its space into two by inserting seating and a passageway through concrete tunnels. The bar on one side of the tunnel is embellished with brass and copper metals reflecting on the 20-foot tall wall and ceiling cladded in pressed tin tiles. On the other side of the tunnels, a more compressed space with softer tones and a mural of jazz bands welcomes one to the private event, an underground party reminiscent of a speakeasy during the time of Prohibition.

The Ballroom adopts the formal setting of the early 1900s.

(Pic: Courtesy of HBA)

INSPIRED BY PRE-HOLLYWOOD The meetings and convention levels required a more professional approach with toned-down décor. The space took inspiration from the formalwear patterns and textiles of the early 1900s pre-Hollywood galas, and used those fabrics to upholster seating and carpet the floor. Down the long corridor facing a glass façade, giant images of precious stones are displayed, which Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 55

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shine in contrast to the dark blue painted walls behind them.

Upholstered walls and wood veneers line the corridors to the meeting spaces. Since it wouldn’t be an Indigo property without a substantial mural, the fourth floor will house an illustration of framed art, representing what gala patrons would have seen lining the passageway to the outdoor terrace.

Lift lobby, level 19.

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One portion of the Lobby Lounge at Hotel Indigo, Downtown Los Angeles.

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BROADWAY METAL & NEON Influenced by the theatres in Downtown Los Angeles and envisioned to be a place where Angelenos would decompress while enjoying 1920s signature drinks and the extensive view, The Blue Den bar on the 18th floor was designed with the comfort of luscious blue velvets and a modern interpretation of the era’s design. Patterns were modernized and eclectically mixed.

The space, all in a dark blue tone, is accented by neon lighting and multiple metal finishes. The mixed seating arrangement, with different chair designs throughout, adds to the uniqueness of this space and provides for private seating areas for each group of patrons. In addition to being welcomed by framed old photographs of the theatres lining Broadway, a giant worm’s eye view of an iconic theatre was placed on the ceiling of the lounge to give the perspective of an extended ceiling height.

HOLLYWOOD STARLETS & DIRECTORS The guestrooms and suites were inspired by the movie starlets and famous directors of that period. Both guestroom types are composed of mostly loose pieces of furniture to give it a residential feel, rather than the built in pieces you typically find at hotels. Wood floors, rather than carpet, and an area rug were selected for each design to reinforce the home atmosphere. Both room types include a mural over the bed that imagines what the guest would have seen out their window during that time.

These murals open up the space and introduce a view into past surroundings.

The first style of guestroom took inspiration from an upand-coming starlet living in Downtown Los Angeles and uses colours from the bougainvillea flower, which still grows in gardens throughout the city. For the executive guestrooms, the feel needed to be more masculine – the director – and uses tones of brown and maroon from leather and woods you’d find in an office. The three suites in the project are each unique, but share the starlet inspiration, but this starlet is established, she has made it. More luxurious finishes and impressive art set a sophisticated mood.

“We sought to truly discover what it would have been like to be a guest at a hotel during a time when Los Angeles had just started to turn itself into this hub of entertainment and culture,” says Lassalle. “Los Angeles is undergoing a transformation downtown, but you can’t move forward without looking to what made it great in the past.”

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BEYOND BEAUTY OUTDOOR SPACES THAT INSPIRE LIVING

By Helena Hon

The dawn of 2017 has charted a new path for the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) in the form of a roadmap that will steer the industry into reshaping the landscape of the country. Called Landscape Architecture Agenda 2050 (LAA2050) – a masterplan for sustainability launched in April in conjunction with World Landscape Architecture Month, Assoc Prof LAr Dr Osman Mohd Tahir, president of ILAM, talks about then, now, and the journey forward for the next 30 years.

UNIV 360 Place, Seri Kembangan, Selangor.

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id you know that by the year 2050, most of the villages and rural areas that we know of today will be cities already, and that 90% of our But the term ‘green’ projected 44 million population will is not about planting be living in these cities and urban trees everywhere.” areas?”

Assoc Prof LAr Dr Osman Mohd Tahir, president of the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) was commenting on the challenges that Malaysia and the world at large will be facing in the foreseeable future, in light of rapid population increase and the imminent move towards urbanization.

According to the United Nations Population Fund report, the world is undergoing the largest wave of urban growth in history with more than half of the world’s population already living in towns and cities. Much of this urbanisation will unfold in Asia and Africa bringing about huge social, economic and environmental transformations in its wake. These transformations will impact space, food security, climate change, exhaustible natural resources like water and energy and of course, the way of life.

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Landscape address the challenges of urbanisation LIVE AND LET LIVE but to ask the more complicated question Already in Malaysia, the plan, as can of how to make these cityscapes more be seen by the building of numerous livable, more fulfilling, more utilitarian, expressways, highways, the Mass Rapid more income-generating, more Transit (MRT) and the High Speed Rail “continuable” or sustainable, more (HSR), is underway to connect the inspiring and of course, broadened safer, healthier and boundaries happier for all (including of Greater the natural biodiversity) Kuala Lumpur Landscaping is known to who dwell within them. − an urban agglomeration have a therapeutic effect, which is why it is nowadays MLAA 2016 AWARDS spanning 10 municipalities incorporated as part of hospital It’s a tough order but due in part to the stewardship including grounds. Landscaping increases of ILAM, the signs are Kuala Lumpur, the value of a property. People there that Malaysia Putrajaya and is moving in the right all districts are not only looking at the direction. In fact, Dr in Selangor building but the bigger picture Osman was fresh from with the within where the building sits.” hosting the grand annual exception of Malaysia Landscape Kuala Langat, Awards (MLAA) 2016 which was held Kuala Selangor, Sabak Bernam and Hulu in conjunction with the celebration of Selangor.

World Landscape Architecture Month in As densities increase in these April. The MLAA 2016, the ninth edition megacities, urban landscaping or the of the annual ceremony saw more thought process of building functioning than half out of 145 entries including ecological cities is thus inevitable. By the student designs and government bodies, same token, so too must the role of the lauded and honoured for their best landscape architect evolve − not just to

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Lagenda Southbay, Penang.

practices in building sustainable outdoor environments and driving the local landscape design movement.

“ILAM is the only organisation in Malaysia that recognises the efforts of the landscape industry,” said Dr Osman.

“You can see from the projects presented that there has been tremendous effort, commitment, innovation and creativity put in by the landscape architects. We feel very proud that through the years, this award has raised the profile of the landscape architecture industry in Malaysia.”

Grassland Park and Oriental Garden @ Setia Ecohill.

A VISION FOR TOMORROW But still, he said, the call is to do more.

Not resting on their laurels, ILAM also launched The Landscape Architecture Agenda 2050 (LAA2050) during the

evening of the awards, a proactive initiative taken by the body to deal with the development challenges of the 21st century in a far larger way. The LAA 2050 is a 30-year agenda comprising ILAM’s vision and 10 Strategic Focus Areas (SFA) required to drive the profession into playing a more influential role in planning and designing the living environment of our future. The LAA 2050 will culminate with the Landscape Architect Summit which will be held in Malaysia in 2020 in which over 30 countries under the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) will be represented.

REDEFINING LANDSCAPING “Back in 1981 when ILAM was first established, people used to associate landscaping with beautification in a

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Landscape Architecture Agenda 2050 (LAA2050)

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Landscape architects should be more vocal and engaging in political debate, collaborate and cooperate with related organisations in order to be relevant, influence decision makers and think big.

02 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Landscape architects man threats have escalated in theshould past safeguard decadeand incorporate effective resource management in each design a approach, primarily the fragile environmental rchitects should play vital role in designing be key components of water, air, food, waste, and natural and estheand respond to natural ng built places which sensitive ecosystems, via conservation, preservation and/or rehabilitation efforts. nfluential mena.

These include emergency preparedness, solutions me living via the Crime Prevention Through better Design (CPTED) approach, which focuses on dalism and non-state violence.

in the world s, it is believed e will experience escalating food show the world the current 7.5 lation will reach ng in urban areas

ace in the future, in the country’s design providing ments for all.

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EXPERIENCES AND NEEDS

Landscape architectural design should emphasise on user experience, such as inclusion of local social and cultural values, community engagement and participation in the design process, promote local identity and image, and cater to the needs of the less fortunate via universal design.

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on the horizon, laysia (ILAM) is direction for our nfluential role in

ure project should take sustainable economic CONDUCIVE LIVING ideration so as to Over-population ensure lifelong has caused a durability, deterioration in the quality of life, hence, promoting conducive and omic returns for local businesses, cultivate rs inspiring living environments should be a key priority A2050) is a 30 for landscape architects. Key strategies include conomic green tourism and Strategic Focus impact, promote creating more public spaces in urban areas, enhancing ape architecture infrastructures (natural and semi-natural eholders at large. blue-green landscape elements), promoting food security via tal process until orce, leading to

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SECURITY AND SAFETY

Natural and human threats have escalated in the past decade and landscape architects should play a vital role in designing landscape spaces and places which respond to natural disaster phenomena. These include emergency preparedness, preventing crime via the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) approach, which focuses on preventing vandalism and non-state violence.

BEST 06 PRACTICE

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BEST PRACTICE

The practising landscape architecture firms should increase productivity through an organised structure which promotes high efficiency, enhanced best practice standards and quality control in delivering the services.

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The practising landscape architecture firms should increase ECONOMIC RETURN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH productivity through an organised structure which promotes Any form of future project should take sustainable economic Education and research fields should venture into the value into consideration so as to ensure lifelong durability, discovery of new ideas and philosophies, high efficiency, enhanced best practice standards and quality setting future generate economic returns for local businesses, cultivate directions, bridging academia and industry, promoting positive socio-economic impact, promote tourism and pragmatic solutions, and increasing involvement in control in delivering thegreen services. benefit the stakeholders at large.

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The landscape architecture industry should focus on the development of leadership, increased productivity, promoting creativity, originality and skills, encouraging ethical competition, promote diversification and adaptability to changes and become an influential and versatile trend setter.

To achieve this and to be significantly visible, the number of landscape architects should be increased.

international markets.

10 TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEM

Promote the landscape architecture industry Big Data (which incorporates the large volume of data – both structured and unstructured) and The IoT (the Internet of Things is the inter-networking of physical devices, vehicles, buildings, and other items, embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and network connectivity which enables these objects to collect and exchange data), application of augmented reality, tools and cutting edge technology in design.

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Education and research fields should venture into the discovery of new ideas and philosophies, setting future directions, bridging academia and industry, promoting pragmatic solutions, and increasing involvement in international markets.

urban farming, combatting climate change through design, and promoting thermal comfort in every spatial design.

Mangala Resort & Spa, Kuantan, Pahang.

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cosmetic kind of way,” recalls Dr Osman in recapping the history of landscape development in Malaysia. Landscaping, he said, was generally regarded as an expensive thing to do which was why it was more a decoration exercise for private lawns.

Then when the National Landscape Department came about in 1996 and the National Landscape Policy was launched, the agenda was to turn Malaysia into a Garden Nation by the year 2020. People were talking about planting trees and how to green the nation.

“But the term ‘green’ is not about planting trees everywhere,” he corrected.

“It should be about creating Space and Place – “space” referring to physical space created by design for occupation and when that space adopts a character due to the design, it transcends into “place” that

people can identify with.

“Today we’re talking about the Genius Loci, the a Latin word for ‘Spirit of the Place’ where we merge the economics, the social, the environment, the psychology, the culture, the heritage, the character and the identity and we term that all as the soul or the Spirit of the Place.”

Landscaping has thus moved beyond just referring to the green portions or the environment, it is now an extension of the living space which is not confined to the man-made building alone, he continued.

Therefore, one’s living environment includes the integration of indoors with the outdoors, where nature is brought back to the urban setting.

“We are integrating the social and economic part of it as well because landscaping can generate revenue, for example, through green tourism or parks

Twin Arkz, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.

16 Quartz @ Melawati, Taman Melawati, Selangor.

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PROJECT OF THE YEAR 2016 UNIV 360 PLACE Engky Design Sdn. Bhd.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN AWARDS EXCELLENCE AWARD UNIV 360 PLACE Engky Design Sdn. Bhd.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN AWARDS

BELUM RAINFOREST PAVILION & VILLA SANTUBONG Urbanis Landscape Design

LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT AWARDS EXCELLENCE AWARD CHARM OF NUSANTARA, SETIA ECO GLADES Setia Eco Glades Sdn. Bhd.

GREEN INITIATIVES AWARDS EXCELLENCE AWARD SIGNATURE POCKET PARK ADOPTION PROGRAMME Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur

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Verdana @ North Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.

that act as connectors within city living where they attract people together for social interaction and relax while providing a seamless conduit for movement between working, living and playing.”

It is the quality of the living environment and the merging of all that ILAM feels is the challenge and role of the landscape architect of today. This is the future of the theme that ILAM is looking at.

“We call it Inspired Living.”

PLANTING THE SEEDS TO INSPIRE LIVING The 10 focus areas for the LAA2050 will examine the issues of enhancing human capital, safety, food security, new

The Greens, TTDI, Kuala Lumpur.

technologies, new ideas, as well as new legislation for the creation of sustainable landscaping that inspires living through its Genius Loci.

Of the first focus area, Dr Osman, who is also the dean of Universiti Putra Malaysia’s Faculty of Design and Architecture said there are to date five public universities offering landscape architecture. The universities are: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia UTM, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), International Islamic University Malaysia (UIAM) and also Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). More universities offering the programme are currently in the pipeline.

The international forum will also be looking at urban farming to address food security issues (a clear and present challange), sustainable landscape management as well as creating more public spaces in urban areas, enhancing blue-green infrastructures (natural and semi-natural landscape elements), combatting climate change through design, and promoting thermal comfort in every spatial design.

The initial framework for LAA2050 is in a developmental process until the forum in 2020 but once it is in place, the curriculum for landscape architecture will be implemented in full force leading to 2050.

I tell my students to treat parks as connectors and not as isolated places put at one side. KLCC, for example, is a very successful park. It is used in the day time, at night time, at any time it is full because it functions as a pulse, as green as a lung, indirectly increasing spending as you are bringing in shopping. It increases the whole value.”

LANDSCAPING − THE NEXT WOW FACTOR “We feel that the future for landscaping is very bright,” concluded Dr Osman.

Previously, the “wow” factor was the architecture of a building. But in landscaping, where there is the integration of the man-made with living things and how all this can work in harmonious cadence leading to the continuity of life, we at ILAM feel that landscape will be the next “wow” factor.”

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The now familiar, happy and welcoming entrance to LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort in Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya), Johor Bharu. The layout to the entire park starts out with this main entrance.

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FOLLOWS FLOW Spanning over 75 acres of undulating topography in Iskandar Malaysia, LEGOLAND MALAYSIA RESORT – the first internationally-branded theme park in Southeast Asia that opened its doors in 2012 − was sensitively-shaped and ecologically-designed by Veritas Landscape Sdn Bhd. The end result won the firm a 2015 MLAA Merit Award from The Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia. This is their story.

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he design approach focused on creating a park-like setting, offering a passive retreat for guests throughout quality theme park environment where man the day. and nature blended together in a modern Five themed clusters are laid out in a loop surrounding architectural setting. The design emphasis Miniland. The clusters are Xtreme, Castle, Imagination, was on providing a comprehensive green Adventure, and Town. Within each cluster, guests are network while ensuring comfort as well as immersed into a unique environment which creates the perfect easy access for normal and disabled guests. combination of creativity and fun based on the expression of A combination of modern and traditional influences of hard LEGO® products. A generous buffer is provided in between each landscape components and cluster to contain each environment soft landscape was used to and to create an element of surprise create a strong impact on as the guests walk from one cluster the landscape setting. to the next.

Ecological design can be defined as any LEGOLAND® Malaysia form of design that minimizes destructive follows the successful LANDSCAPING APPROACH model of LEGOLAND® environmental impacts by integrating living The landscaping approach drew Deutschland as well as on the principles of beneficial processes. The strategies of conservation, partly from LEGOLAND® landscaping and they included: using regeneration, and stewardship can be applied a greater variety of plants that are California but adaptations at all levels of scale to produce revolutionary primarily native to the local area were necessary to respond to local customs, culture, and appropriate for site conditions; forms of residences, public buildings, and climatic conditions. reducing the size of high maintenance landscapes, communities, cities and applied plantings such as lawns and formal For example, the addition technologies.” of surau (prayer rooms), gardens; adopting informal design Veritas Landscape building entrance based more on nature; relying overhangs and canopy on integrated pest management; covers for shade and rain protection throughout the park. changing maintenance practices to conserve water and other natural resources; planting to provide wildlife habitat; increasing OVERVIEW OF DESIGN CONCEPT plant diversity; on-site composting; and avoiding/removing The centerpiece of LEGOLAND® is Miniland. It is integrated into a exotic plants known to be invasive.

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• The landscape concept focused on developing a green environment throughout the development interconnected with exterior and interior spaces.

• Consistency with the overall character and design concept of surrounding architecture, hence creating a “sense of place” within the development.

• Landscaped spaces are functional as well as aesthetic with elements and spaces integrating smoothly with the surroundings and site conditions while enhancing accessibility and approachability of the spaces in terms of visual perception and usage.

LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS The Park has hard surface walkways, with finishes that reflect the theme of the individual clusters. It is heavily planted and supports the overall theme of the individual clusters. The Park has shade structures throughout. Some water elements are designed as part of the attractions. The Park has site furnishings including benches, waste receptacles and light fixtures, all reflecting the individual cluster themes.

LANDSCAPE CHARACTERISTICS • All basic utilities are underground to prevent unpleasant view.

• All roadside drains are covered with interval opening to allow for maintenance access.

• Maximum use of soft landscape that is strong in character but simple and clean cut.

• Use of hard landscape elements with strong shape and form.

• The green environment is pleasant and smoothly interrelates with architectural setting.

• Open spaces have their own sense of space – Pocket Parks + Green Connecter.

• Emphasis on quality detailing • Regeneration of wildlife habitat (birds, dragonflies, butterfles) into the landscape.

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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA

E & O Property (Penang) Sdn Bhd:

ARIZA COURTYARD TERRACE @ BANDAR TANJUNG PINANG (PHASE 1), PULAU PINANG, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0417-6908 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Plot PT 287 - PT 313 & Plot PT 321 - PT 325,

Kawasan Tebusguna, Bandar Tanjung Pinang (Phase 1),

Daerah Timur Laut, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

(GPS Coordinates: 5.449902, 100.311645) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM31.6 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2017 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2Q 2019 DEVELOPER E & O Property (Penang) Sdn Bhd The Project Office, Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong 10470 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-899 7743 / 8996140 / 8996994 Fax: +604-891 3322 E-mail: zazlina@easternandoriental.com Project Manager: Mr Khaw ARCHITECT GDP Architect Sdn Bhd 3G-1-1 Straights Quay, Jalan Sri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong 10470 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-890 0869 Fax: +604-890 6092 E-mail: seeimm@yahoo.com Sr Project Architect: Mr Anthony C & S ENGINEER Jurutera TSSC Lim Sdn Bhd M5-D-18, 3rd Floor, Jalan Pandan Indah, 4/1 Pandan Indah 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-4295 7380 Fax: +603-4295 3690 E-mail: tssc@tssclim.com Engineer: Mr Neoh Kok Hin 70 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

M & E ENGINEER Jurutera Perunding Valdun Sdn Bhd No 611, Block E, Phileo Damansara, 1, Jalan 16/1, Off Jalan Damansara 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7958 3855 Fax: +603-7958 3885 E-mail: jpv@valdun.com Engineer: Mr Teh MAIN CONTRACTOR Kerjaya Prospek Sdn Bhd No. 1, Jalan Wangsa Permai, 3rd Floor Bangunan One Wangsa Taman Wangsa Permai, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-6277 5192 / 5229 / 2480 / 2666 Fax: +603-6277 5443 / 5772 E-mail: kerjayaprospek@yahoo.com Contract Manager: Mr Yam BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development consists of the construction and complketion of 32 units of 3-storey courtyard terrace houses with built-up areas of 4,314 sq ft and land area of 1,921 sq ft.

PHASE 1A Gated & guarded 2-storey terrace house (258 units) PHASE 1B Gated & guar.

EcoWorld Development Sdn Bhd:

ECO SUN @ BATU KAWAN, PULAU PINANG, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0417-6904 CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Design LOCATION Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

(GPS Coordinates: 5.260703, 100.429353) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM10 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2017 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2Q 2019 DEVELOPER EcoWorld Development Sdn Bhd 55 Anson Road, 10400 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-227 2255 Fax: +604-227 5252 Project Executive: Mr Ricky Teo ARCHITECT SDA Arkitek Sdn Bhd No 25-1, Lorong 5/91, Taman Shamelin Perkasa 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-9287 8643 / 41 Fax: +603-9287 8753 E-mail: sda_arct@yahoo.com Director: Ar Khairul Anwar b Abdul Jamil C & S ENGINEER PLT Consultancy 5-2-5 Hunza Complex, Jalan Gangsa, Island Park 11600 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-658 5410 Fax: +604-658 0410 E-mail: pltconsultancy09@gmail.com Principal: Ir PL Tan M & E ENGINEER Perunding PLA No. 8-01, Wisma Pantai, Jalan Wisma Pantai

12200 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-3337 990 / 012 454 7990 / 012 498 7990 Fax: +604-331 7337 E-mail: project@pla-group.com E-mail : htlee@pla-group.com Director: Ir Paul Phor Chi Wei (E) Director: Ir Lee Heng Ting (M) MAIN CONTRACTOR To be appointed BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development is the phase 2 integrated commercial component of the gated and guarded Eco Sun mixed development project covering a 74.5 acre area and comprises 53 units of 2-storey shop-offices and 81 units of 3-storey shop-offices.

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Orando Holdings Sdn Bhd:

LAVILE KUALA LUMPUR @ TAMAN MALURI, CHERAS, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0317-6897 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot 807, 808 & 809, Lorong Peel,

Taman MaIuri, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur,

W.P. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

(GPS Coordinates: 3.127013, 101.728423) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2021 DEVELOPER Orando Holdings Sdn Bhd 6-1, Jalan Medan Putra 4, Medan Putra Business Centre 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-6275 4933 / 8986 Fax: +603-6277 4966 E-mail: orando88@yahoo.com Executive Director: Mr Eng Wei Chun ARCHITECT Akitek Rekacipta Sdn Bhd No. 19-2, Jalan Bangsar Utama 3, Off Jalan Bangsar 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2282 1499 Fax: +603-2282 1510 E-mail: arsbkl@streamyx.com.my Asst. Architect: En Hanafi C & S ENGINEER Trispec Engineering Sdn Bhd Unit C213 2nd Floor, Damansara Intan, 1 Jalan SS20/27 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7725 5899 Fax: +603-7725 2599 E-mail: trispec.eng@gmail.com Engineer: Mr Teoh Pek Leam 72 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

M & E ENGINEER Duriane Consult No 63-2 Jalan Puteri 2/3, Bandar Puteri 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-5879 0959 Fax: +603-5879 9959 E-mail: duriane@duriane.com Managing Director: Ir Yau Chau Fong QUANTITY SURVEYOR TAQ Surveyors B0907, Dataran 32, No 2, Jalan 19/1 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7954 5580 Fax: +603-7957 6580 Quantity Surveyor: Mr Sim Boon Chong MAIN CONTRACTOR VVO Construction Sdn Bhd C-10-11, Level 12 Block C Menara Uncang Emas, 85, Jalan Loke Yew 55200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-9284 2622 / 9284 2020 Fax: +603-9284 2621 Project Manager: Mr Yee BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development comprise 4 blocks of residential towers (ranging from 38 to 49 storeys) housing 1,300 residential units and over 20 retail units on top of a 7-storey podium with car parks and facilities. The residential units have built-up areas of between 750 and 1,100 sq ft.

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Wealth Plateau Sdn Bhd:

THE PARAISO RESIDENCE @ THE EARTH, BUKIT JALIL, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0317-6896 CLASSIFICATION Hotel & Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot 101163, Part of PT 14931 and PT 14969, PT 14932-

PT14968 and land government, Lebuhraya Puchong

Sungai Besi, Jalan Impian Indah, Mukim Petaling,

Daerah Kuala Lumpur, W.P. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

(GPS Coordinates: 3.047427, 101.671654) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2019 DEVELOPER Wealth Plateau Sdn Bhd No 24A, Jalan BK5A/2A, Bandar Kinrara 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-8070 9498 Fax: +603-8070 9598 Project: Puan Nik Nora binti Mustafa ARCHITECT Linea Architect Sdn Bhd No. 36-3, Medan Setia 2, Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2094 3177 Fax: +603-2093 7306 E-mail: linea@linea.com.my Architect: En Zaharuddin Bin Kamsan C & S ENGINEER Kemasepakat Sdn Bhd 602-604, Block A, Glomac Business Center, 10, Jalan SS6/1, Kelana Jaya 47301, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7804 5282 / 6284 Fax: +603-7804 6284 / 7805 1095 E-mail: kspakat@streamyx.com Engineer: Puan Wahidah bt Osman 74 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

M & E ENGINEER Ryad Hassan & Associates Sdn Bhd M-Avenue C-2-1 Block C, No 1 Jalan 1/38A, Segambut Bahagia 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-6242 2364 Fax: +603-6250 2365 E-mail: ryadhassan@gmail.com Managing Director: Ir Nik Ahmad Ryad bin Nik Mohamed QUANTITY SURVEYOR HMR & Associates 2-2, Jalan Wangsa Setia 4, Wangsa Melawati 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-4149 8049 Fax: +603-4148 1049 E-mail: hmr.associates.qs@gmail.com Director: En Rosli bin Hashim MAIN CONTRACTOR Tobina Sdn Bhd 24A Jalan BK5A/2A, Bandar Kinrara 47100, Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-8070 9498 Fax: +603-8070 9598 Project: Puan Nik Nora binti Mustafa BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development comprises 2 blocks of 39-storey residential towers (giving 764 units of serviced apartments with built-up areas ranging from 960 sq ft to 1,480 sq ft).

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Sunrise Manner Sdn Bhd:

THE SKY @ HILLPARK 2, SEBERANG PERAI TENGAH, PULAU PINANG, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0317-6903 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Approval LOCATION Plot 1, Lot 30655 (Part of existing Lot 1144),

Jalan Seladang, Mukim 15, Seberang Perai Tengah,

Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

(GPS Coordinates: 5.325293, 100.488300) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM50 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2017 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE To be determined DEVELOPER Sunrise Manner Sdn Bhd Lot 1146, Jalan Seladang Alma 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-538 8388 Fax: +604-537 7388 Contact Persons: Ms Ong ARCHITECT ALM Architects 1-04-31 e-Gate, Lebuh Tunku Kudin 2 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-656 6870 Fax: +604-656 6871 E-mail: alm@alm-architects.com Architect: Mr Daniel Cheng C & S ENGINEER Lumbini Consultancy Sdn Bhd 31B Jalan Prai Jaya 5, Bandar Prai Jaya 13600 Prai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-390 7482 Fax: +604-390 0481 E-mail: lumbini_perai@gmail.com Engineer: Ms Jane Tiew 76 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

M & E ENGINEER Perkhidmatan Perunding Utara 32B, 2 & D Floor, Lorong PS 1, Bandar Perda 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-537 7988 Fax: +604-530 6288 E-mail: ppu988@gmail.com Director: Mr Ng Chong Sit QUANTITY SURVEYOR GKG Consultant Cost 310-1-3 Superfield Plaza, Jalan Perak 11600 Jelutong, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-282 0120 Fax: +604-283 2886 E-mail: gkg120@yahoo.com Quantity Surveyor: Mr Lim Kum Lon BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development comprises 3 blocks of residential high-rise buildings offering a total of 560 units of condominiums.

Mainstay Development Sdn Bhd:

KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL OUTLETS, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0317-6895 CLASSIFICATION Commercial STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot 55371 H.S (D) 39885, Jalan Persiaran Serenia,

Bandar Serenia Ampar Tenang, Mukim Dengkil,

Daerah Sepang APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2017 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2Q 2019 DEVELOPER Mainstay Development Sdn Bhd 27-2 Jalan 109F, Plaza Danau 2, Taman Danau Desa 58100 KualaLumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-7987 3800 Fax: +603-7987 2800 Project Manager: Mr Wong Siew Yu ARCHITECT Adams + Associates Architecture 126 N, Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 United States of America Tel: +704-664 1311 Fax: +704-664 5604 Design Architect: Mr Ross Adams C & S ENGINEER Zaidun-Leeng Sdn Bhd 6th Floor, Bangunan Ming, Jalan Bukit Nanas 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2030 9888 / 2070 3033 Fax: +603-2030 9576 E-mail: mdzl@zaidun-leeng.com.my Engineer: Cik Harawati M & E ENGINEER Care of the developer QUANTITY SURVEYOR Care of the developer

MAIN CONTRACTOR To be appointed BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development consists of a shopping mall with a total of 400,000 sq ft and will take up 26 acres. The development will be in 2 phases and the first one will have 140 retail outlets. The centre features an outdoor environment with 100% covered walkways.

The structure resembles the alphabet L with a centre court and food and beverage (F&B) oulets located at each end of the structure. While most of the outlets will be in single-storey space, some of the premium brands will occupy duplexes. The upscale design and materials are consistent with the image of luxury and brands.

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