u/c @ Penang [Archive] - Page 2

TYW

March 12th, 2005, 09:28 AM

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In line with E&OPROP Group's strategy of developing quality properties within established locations that enjoy a steady demand, Penang Island has been identified as the next major development location for the Group.

As one of Malaysia's key commercial and tourism hubs, Penang island is sustained by a population of 2 million people and annual tourist arrivals are well in excess of 3 million per year. The island has limited land for property development due to its approximate size of 300 sq km and the naturally hilly terrain that cuts across the centre of the island. Having carefully evaluated the prospects of the Penang property landscape, E&OPROP ventured into a 980-acre land reclamation and development project off Tanjong Tokong, to be known as Tanjung Pinang, within proximity of Georgetown.

Tanjung Pinang development
Penang Island

E&OPROP will first concentrate on the development of Phase 1 that involves land reclamation of 240 acres of which the reclamation is scheduled to be substantially completed by end 2004. The development is located at Tanjong Tokong, approximately 5 km northwest of Georgetown. Within 15 minutes drive is Gurney Drive, Penang's famous seafront promenade which is home to a wide variety of local delights

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The distinctive waterfront development of Tanjung Pinang will redefine Penang Island on the world map, delivering the concept of lifestyle-living that goes beyond commercial interests, and fulfilling the global market’s desire and demand.

The gated and guarded residential development under Phase 1 will involve a mixed development of:

2-storey terrace homes
2-storey semi-detached
Sales of bungalows plots
Medium-rise condominium
Low-medium cost apartments
Sales of commercial land and commercial properties

When completed Tanjung Pinang will emerge as a new integrated suburban center, combining residential and commercial precincts with facilities such as schools and parks and various other amenities in a cohesive environment. Given its premier location and various properties, it will appeal to clientele from the different incomes group.

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SEED

March 17th, 2005, 11:11 AM

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/ywt/GurneyDrive1.jpg

finally!!!! shes back!!!! :D yes!!! :banana: thx forda pic~ soo.. anyone knows the height of it???

TYW

March 22nd, 2005, 12:32 PM

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/ywt/GurneyDrive1.jpg

finally!!!! shes back!!!! :D yes!!! :banana: thx forda pic~ soo.. anyone knows the height of it???

have you totaly forgotten your malay??

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/ywt/GurneyDrive2.jpg

TYW

March 26th, 2005, 07:09 AM

Bayan World Megamall is resumed!!

i can't find the article though....

Pablo

March 26th, 2005, 07:18 AM

Bayan World Megamall is resumed!!

i can't find the article though....

u can't find article..then how u know it is resume???

BTY..i heard this news too...

TYW

March 26th, 2005, 07:25 AM

THE LIST

UNDER CONSTRUCTION
1. The Mayfair
2. Mutiara Heights
-Tower 1
-Tower 2
3. 11 Gurney Drive
4. e-GATE
5. Tanjung Pinang Reclamation Project
6. Bayan Baru Elevated Highway Phase 2
7. Harbour Place (Butterworth)
-Park View Tower
8. Greenlane Park
-Tower 1
-Tower 2
9. The Straits Regency
10. Putra Place Condominium
11. Putra Marine Condominium
12. Sri Wangsa
13. Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR)
14. Desa Bayan
-Block A
-Block C
-Block E
15. Bandar Perda
16. Prai Inai
17. Fortune Park
-Fortune Park 2
18. Marine Police
19. Krystal Point Commercial Centre
20. Krystal Suria
21. Penang Times Square
-Birch House
22. Bayswater Resort Condominium
-Tower 1
-Tower 2
23. Swettenham Pier Marina
24. Desa Airmas
-Block 1
-Block 2
25. Pan Palace Plaza
26. Greenlane Heights Block E3
27. Lake Plaza
28. Asia Heights
-Block 1
-Block 2
-Block 3
29. The View
-Tower A
-Tower B
30. Bayan World Megamall
31. Hotel in Gurney Drive
32. Fettes Villa
-Tower 1
-Tower 2
33. 2nd tallest building(s)
-41 Block
-41 Block
-41 Block
-42 Block
TOTAL=46 Buildings

ON HOLD
1. Taman Cemerlang
-Block A
-Block B
-Block C
-Block D
-Block E
-Block F
2. Universal Penang Suites
TOTAL=7 Buildings

PROPOSED/PLANNING/LAUNCHING SOON
1. Tanjung Park Tourist Mall
2. Herb Village
3. Penang Monorail
4. Penang Outer Ring Road (PORR)
5. Penang Second Link
6. Regency Heights
-Block 1
-Block 2
-Block 3
-Block 4
7. Jelutong Promenade
8. Botanical Gardens Expansion
9. Jelutong Park
10. Jelutong Palace
11. Penang International Equestrian Centre
12. Harbour Place
-Sea View Tower
-River View Tower
13. Relau Vista Apartment
14. Penang Times Square
-Birch The Plaza (Phase 1)
-Birch Residency (Phase 2)
-Office Tower (Phase 3)
-Hotel Tower (Phase 3)
-Phase 4
15. Relau
-Block A
-Block B
-Block C
16. D' Fairways
17. The Paragon
18. Puncak Terubong
19. The Waterfront
20. Bayan Mutiara
21. Taman Kheng Tian
-Block 1
-Block 2
22. Low cost flats at Koay Jetty
-Block 1
-Block 2
-Block 3
23. Crecentia Park
24. Penang Turf Club Redevelopment
25. CITI 21
TOTAL=40 Buildings

NEVER BUILT
1. East West Tower & Mall
2. Mini Genting in Penang Hill
3. Penang Hill Cable Car Project
TOTAL=3 Buildings

RECENTLY COMPLETED
1. Alpine Tower
2. Ocean View
3. Scotland Villa
4. Halaman Krystal
5. Penang Gold Bazaar
6. City Stadium Renovation
7. Bangunan Majlis Perbandaran Seberang Prai (MPSP)
8. Fortune Park 1
9. Penang Bus Terminal
10. Coastal Towers
-Tower 1
-Tower 2
11. Gurney Palace
12. University Place (Ivory Plaza)
-Tower 1
-Tower 2
13. TESCO Metro East
14. Bayan Baru Elevated Highway Phase 1
15. Little India Pedestrian Mall
16. Desa Alor Vista
-Block 1
-Block 2
TOTAL=19 Buildings

TYW

March 26th, 2005, 07:26 AM

u can't find article..then how u know it is resume???

BTY..i heard this news too...

there was an article in the star yesterday

i can't find it in the olnine version

TYW

March 26th, 2005, 02:43 PM

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TYW

March 26th, 2005, 02:46 PM

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TYW

March 26th, 2005, 02:48 PM

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TYW

March 26th, 2005, 02:51 PM

隆CP Landmark注资7千万　百安湾广场复工
2005-3-25 23:21:27

(槟城25日讯)多年来经过复工计划7次失败后,耗资2亿7千万的百安湾广场终于又再重新动工了!

工程已经完成60%的百安湾广场,终于在这个月头重新开工。

在一项拯救计划中,来自吉隆玻的CP Landmark将会注入7千万令吉的资金来接手百安湾之前的债务,并且会再注入2千900万来完成该项建筑工程,预计两年内该工程将可建竣。

该座完成60%工程的五层楼广场建筑计划在1998年因为发展商面对技术与财务问题而被逼停工。

百安湾发展机构是一家Anson Perdana Bhd.与槟州发展机构的联营合资公司。前者拥有70%的股份,而后者拥有30%的股份。

CP Landmark发言人说,那项拯救计划,是去年11月该公司在公司法令176条文获得高庭的批准之下,进行重组。

他又表示,槟城市政局已经在上个月批准了该建筑物最新的建筑工程。并且在建筑工地已设立了一个新的建筑蓝图。

除了该广场与16层的酒店商业与住宅综合发展之外,原发展计划还包括了一个帆船俱乐部和一个主题游乐场等。

百安湾复工计划工作委员会州政府代表,槟州旅游发展及环境委员会主席邓章耀行政议员已经证实了百安湾广场的复工计划已经进行在当中。

他说,这是第8次提出复工计划的申请,他也感到庆辛终于成功了。

TYW

March 29th, 2005, 07:33 AM

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TYW

March 29th, 2005, 07:37 AM

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TYW

March 29th, 2005, 07:39 AM

^maybe that is the "mini manhattan"?? the location the website described is off jelutong expressway

Magician

March 29th, 2005, 08:36 AM

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WHAT? YEAR OF COMPLETION = 1996??? How can it be...

TYW

March 29th, 2005, 10:40 AM

WHAT? YEAR OF COMPLETION = 1996??? How can it be...

maybe the expected date of completion is 1996 but as we know the JEway was postponed for so many years and so is the project.....that's what i think

Pablo

March 30th, 2005, 05:57 AM

A new condominium which 17 Story will be built just behind Evergreen Hotel, Kelawai Road. In fact, this condominium was lunched already;)

TYW

March 30th, 2005, 06:22 AM

A new condominium which 17 Story will be built just behind Evergreen Hotel, Kelawai Road. In fact, this condominium was lunched already;)

cool!! what's the name?? any renderings??

Magician

March 30th, 2005, 07:13 AM

cool!! what's the name?? any renderings??

Oh ya... i saw that too... but I don't think they display the design.... Kinda hoping it can be taller

TYW

March 30th, 2005, 09:35 AM

Oh ya... i saw that too... but I don't think they display the design.... Kinda hoping it can be taller

yeah wish it was taller too!! Evergreen Laurel is one of the shortest highrise in Gurney Drive. that building should be taller to cover up the "hole" in the skyline:D

Pablo

March 30th, 2005, 05:10 PM

Ya..there is a rendering on the bord..but i can't snap it..the car drive too fast, and i didn't prepair my camera cos i don't know there is a building which is U/C there, but i manage to read the words..hehehe..just a few lines only, i hav eno idea wat is its name..
But if i'm not mistaken, its top is like ''pyramid'' shape..hehehhe:D

Magician

March 30th, 2005, 05:35 PM

yeah wish it was taller too!! Evergreen Laurel is one of the shortest highrise in Gurney Drive. that building should be taller to cover up the "hole" in the skyline:D

Totally agree with you... can they add a few more floors to the building... hehehe :bash:

TYW

March 31st, 2005, 09:20 AM

Totally agree with you... can they add a few more floors to the building... hehehe :bash:

call them build one 10 storey podium for car park lah LOL!!:lol:

TYW

March 31st, 2005, 09:26 AM

latest pics of construction of "Gurney's eyesore" :D
scaffoldings and cranes are up!! yay!!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/ywt/GurneyDrive3.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/ywt/GurneyDrive4.jpg

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SEED

April 5th, 2005, 11:01 AM

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/ywt/GurneyDrive6.jpg

thats the window??? :uh:

anyway~ cool men~ shes back on track~ :applause: soo~ anyone knows how she will look like when shes built??

TYW

April 5th, 2005, 11:20 AM

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thats the window??? :uh:

anyway~ cool men~ shes back on track~ :applause: soo~ anyone knows how she will look like when shes built??

it will look just like that!! it has reach full height before it was abandoned.

baqthier

April 5th, 2005, 11:34 AM

Lets celebrate and drink kuah assam laksa till puke! :dance:

TYW

April 5th, 2005, 11:42 AM

Lets celebrate and drink kuah assam laksa till puke! :dance:

i'll rather have a Coke :D

szehoong

April 5th, 2005, 11:44 AM

drink kuah assam laksa till puke!

You're disgusting! :D ......totally menjijikan! :D

Magician

April 5th, 2005, 12:25 PM

it will look just like that!! it has reach full height before it was abandoned.

How tall will it be? THAT TALL only??? PLS>>>> make it taller

TYW

April 5th, 2005, 12:44 PM

How tall will it be? THAT TALL only??? PLS>>>> make it taller

wah!! u don't look at my post or what?? :D:D :jk:

i posted this in post #256
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Magician

April 5th, 2005, 02:31 PM

Okok cool down.... can make it taller ahahaha?

TYW

April 5th, 2005, 03:15 PM

Okok cool down.... can make it taller ahahaha?

nolah...i joking only la....

i wish it was taller also lah....this one not joking :rant:

SEED

April 6th, 2005, 07:13 PM

eh... i still dont understand that sign... it says somethin bout 19 and wats that 15... confusing... :nuts:

TYW

April 7th, 2005, 01:00 PM

eh... i still dont understand that sign... it says somethin bout 19 and wats that 15... confusing... :nuts:

it is 19 stories!! 15 stories of hotel and the rest is podium;)

Magician

April 7th, 2005, 03:58 PM

so... 15 storey for Hotel... 4 for business and 2 for car park... overall 21 ?

TYW

April 8th, 2005, 08:51 AM

so... 15 storey for Hotel... 4 for business and 2 for car park... overall 21 ?

car park is in the basement lah!!! :bash:

SEED

April 8th, 2005, 09:58 AM

car park is in the basement lah!!!
:lol:

eh 19 onliah... mana boleh??? i wonder how it will look like when its built... if it turn out to be a disaster.. we reali hav to drink kuah assam laksa till puke... lets hope forda best... finger cross!!!

TYW

April 9th, 2005, 09:26 AM

:lol:

eh 19 onliah... mana boleh??? i wonder how it will look like when its built... if it turn out to be a disaster.. we reali hav to drink kuah assam laksa till puke... lets hope forda best... finger cross!!!

i've seen it's redering before. it is nothing very interesting but not ugly....typical Penang building:(

TYW

April 9th, 2005, 09:34 AM

Sunday, 28 November 2004

Equine to unveil plan for turf club in March

by David Tan

PENANG: Equine Capital Bhd’s master plan to redevelop the Penang Turf Club site in Batu Gantung will be unveiled next March, according to its group executive chairman Datuk Patrick Lim Soo Kit.

Lim said the group was proposing a mixed development project comprising residential, commercial, and public amenities on the 256-acre Penang Turf Club site.

“Seven internationally renowned architects have submitted their proposals to develop the Penang Turf Club. These architects, who were specially invited, come from countries such as France, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan,” he said in an interview.

The architects are Naserine Seraji (France); Hani Rashid, Michael Sorkin, and Thom Mayne (US); Almut Ernst (Germany); Ole Scheeren (Netherlands); Riken Yamamoto; and Tetsuo Furuichi (Japan).

“They spent several months in Penang, studying the culture and the needs of the locals before drafting their master plan. We have also partnered them with local architects to ensure that their drafts contain elements of Malaysian culture and heritage,” Lim said.

“Their drafts of the master plan incorporate the latest designs that take into consideration the need to preserve the environment, energy conservation, and the interaction between human beings and space. They were invited because of their work on modern urban development in their respective countries.”

Lim said the objective was to bring into the heart of Penang an iconic development project that contained solutions to issues for tomorrow’s cities.

“The plans are now undergoing a second round of fine-tuning and discussion,” he said.

Lim said the drafts contained designs of landscaping and buildings that would draw attention from people, enticing them to explore the project further.

“The interior and exterior of the buildings are designed, for example, to harness the forces of wind, light, and rainwater for cooling purposes, therefore reducing the usage of energy.

“Some of the drafts of the master plan contain designs of low-rise buildings that maximise the entry of light, reducing the reliance on artificial lighting.

“The landscaping is designed to be in harmony with the buildings, environment, and local surroundings, in other words taking into account of good feng shui.”

Professor Datuk Dr Ken Yeang from Asian Design Forum, an internationally recognised architect, headed the panel of seven judges, Lim said.

The other judges include internationally renowned architects and critics such as Professor Peter Cook from the Barlett School of Architecture & Archigram in Britain; Clifford Pearson, senior editor of Architectural Record, a renowned architecture journal in the US; and Professor Leon Van Schaik from RMIT Melbourne, Australia.

“The judges will select the best master plan for the Equine group to adopt,” Lim added.

Tim Christ, a senior architect from Morphosis, a California-based architecture firm, said their master plan draft incorporated the latest designs of landscaping to bring the legacy and heritage of Penang Hill into the redevelopment project.

“Our plan is to develop more buildings on a smaller area, so that there is space for landscaping and greenery. There will be a mixture of high and low-rise buildings. The low-rise ones would be designed to ensure there is cross ventilation of view from the interior to allow better penetration of natural light,” he said.

“The high-rise buildings would be designed to harness the forces of wind, rainwater, and light for cooling purposes. These designs are aimed at reducing the usage of energy,” he added.

Michael Sorkin, the principal from Michael Sorkin Studio in New York, said his draft master plan aimed at creating a self-sufficient community.

“We want to create a community where the residents can play, work, and shop at where they are living. The draft also allocates for an energy loop centre, which will distribute energy to the community, a transportation hub that will reduce traffic congestion within the community, and higher education and medical facilities,” he said.

Ole Scheeren, a partner of Office Metropolitan Architects in Holland, said his draft master plan contained designs that confined buildings to specific areas.

“Our design is also porous so that contemporary culture and heritage can claim space and existence in the project,” he said.

Source: The Star

TYW

April 9th, 2005, 09:37 AM

Monday, 29 November 2004

Seven teams to design plan for turf club

PENANG: Seven Malaysian architectural firms have been short-listed to team up with seven international firms to participate in a competition on the redevelopment of the Penang Turf Club site in Batu Gantong.

Asia Design Forum chairman Datuk Dr Ken Yeang said the competition was held to achieve a visionary and financially viable master plan for the 104.8ha site currently occupied by the Penang Turf Club, which would be relocated.

The competition, he added, provided an opportunity for local firms to collaborate with and learn from international firms from the United States, France, the Netherlands, Japan and Germany.

He told a press conference that the competition began in June and the final presentation was made on Friday.

The competition is being organised by Asia Design Forum and sponsored by Equine Capital Bhd on behalf of its associate company Abad Naluri Sdn Bhd.

Dr Yeang also said the new master plan development sought to establish Penang within the Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand growth triangle (IMTGT).

He said the competing teams were expected to produce a high quality master plan that would set new standards in master planning and urban design.

According to the press release from Equine Capital, the master plan would optimise the existing topography and potential of the site, with consideration to the proposed Penang Outer Ring Road which would traverse the site.

The seven foreign participants are Morphosis, Michael Sorkin Studio, Atelier Seraji, Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), Asymptote Architecture, Riken Yamamoto & Field Shop and Furuichi & Associates, and Ernst & Gruntuch Architects.

Their respective Malaysian team mates are ATSA Architects Sdn Bhd, Veritas Architects, Axis Architectural Partnership, Chee Ang Architect, Pakatan Reka Arkitek Sdn Bhd, RSP Arkitek Sdn Bhd and SA Architects Sdn Bhd.

Source: The Star

TYW

April 9th, 2005, 09:39 AM

it is APRIL where in a hell is this thing??? :rant:

TYW

April 9th, 2005, 09:49 AM

this is found by nazrey. i doubt this is the final design (70% possibility)

ATSA Architects Sdn Bhd eNewsletter
I S S U E 1 7 N o v e m b e r - D e c e m b e r 2 0 0 4 (http://www.atsa.com.my/enews_nov-dec04.htm)

Redevelopment of the Penang Turf Club Land Masterplan Competition

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Site plan of Penang Turf Club.

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SEED

April 9th, 2005, 09:49 AM

wah.. :uh: why are u soo angry...

SEED

April 9th, 2005, 09:52 AM

and wah!!! :uh: that turf club plan looks like... like... Ground Zero... :uh:

baqthier

April 9th, 2005, 09:53 AM

""""“Some of the drafts of the master plan contain designs of low-rise buildings that maximise the entry of light, reducing the reliance on artificial lighting."""

:(

TYW

April 9th, 2005, 10:25 AM

wah.. :uh: why are u soo angry...

actually i would have expected this so......... :sleepy: :sleepy: :sleepy: :sleepy: :sleepy: :sleepy:

TYW

April 9th, 2005, 10:31 AM

""""“Some of the drafts of the master plan contain designs of low-rise buildings that maximise the entry of light, reducing the reliance on artificial lighting."""

:(

Buck write e-mail to Ken yeang!!! :happy:

SEED

April 9th, 2005, 10:49 AM

i guess Ken is his role model rite BUCK?? :D

TYW

April 9th, 2005, 11:09 AM

i guess Ken is his role model rite BUCK?? :D

role model?? :?

Buck wants taller buildings mah, (so do I:D) that's why i told him to write an e mail to Ken Yeang lah :bash:

SEED

April 9th, 2005, 07:31 PM

TYW

April 10th, 2005, 09:47 AM

aiyah~ role model also means somthin like idol loh~ :D imagine hes Ken Jr yo~ that time we hav to call him Kenny Bucks~ :D hmm~ sounds cool too~ :naughty: jk lah~

yeh~ i wan a tall one there too~ onli one will do.. :D

i know lah....i just didn't know you are talking about Buck mah :D

i want 2 tall ones - one super tall and the other slightly shorter. coz that area's current tallest building is only 22 stories or so. skyline will be more balanced :D:D

SEED

April 10th, 2005, 06:23 PM

heh super tall?? maybe a 30+ will do~ :D tall enough i think.. :D

TYW

April 11th, 2005, 10:20 AM

heh super tall?? maybe a 30+ will do~ :D tall enough i think.. :D

coz i think that is the biggest piece of land near George Town (unless reclaim more land) and should use it wisely ha ha..... :D

Pablo

April 12th, 2005, 07:10 PM

update news..

They are planning to extend the current Penang Aquarium...i think the project will start soon...

Magician

April 13th, 2005, 07:17 AM

Expand it into??? Small scale as Singapore's Underwater World?

TYW

April 13th, 2005, 01:53 PM

Expand it into??? Small scale as Singapore's Underwater World?

how i hope so!!

i heard about an underwater world proposal in Batu Kawan though

TYW

April 14th, 2005, 07:08 AM

Thursday, April 14, 2005

Highway work in final stage

Traffic at the Jalan Kampung Jawa/Jalan Mahsuri junction will be diverted from today.

This is to clear the busy road junction for work to be carried out on the Bayan Baru elevated highway stretch there.

Traffic at the junction will be diverted daily for 10 days - from 10am to 11.30am, 3pm to 4.30pm and 8.30pm to 10pm.

The traffic diversion was announced by project contractor Sri Meraga Construction Sdn Bhd yesterday.

The company's senior project manager Zaini Ramli said the company would be unloading and erecting bridge segments at the road junc-tion.

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IN FULL SWING:A bird's eye view of the elevated highway stretch under construction.

The sections weighing 90 tonnes each were being used to build the highway over the junction.

“This is the final phase of the project and the Jalan Kampung Jawa/Jalan Mahsuri junction is a crucial one as the traffic is heavy there.”

He said work would be carried out during non-peak hours and alternative routes had been arranged for motorists.

Zaini said the company would station 12 workers round-the-clock to help direct traffic during the 10 days.

Traffic from the Bayan Baru roundabout heading to Jalan Mahsuri would have to make a U-turn at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah about 200m away from the junction.

Motorists from Bayan Lepas going to Jalan Kampung Jawa/ Free Trade Zone Phase 3 should use the Bayan Baru roundabout to turn back to Jalan Kampung Jawa.

Those from Jalan Mahsuri could turn left towards the roundabout, using the roundabout to get to Bayan Lepas or to Jalan Kampung Jawa.

Motorists from Jalan Kampung Jawa could turn left into Bayan Lepas and make a U-turn, also at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, and head towards the roundabout or go to Jalan Mahsuri.

Traffic flow from the roundabout to and from Bayan Lepas will not be affected.

The RM215mil project is 97% completed and is ex- pected to be ready for the trial run at the end of June or early July, Zaini said.

TYW

April 14th, 2005, 07:09 AM

BTW, i heard that this is that the longest elevated highway in Malaysia. true?? FYI, it is 3.275 km long

Pablo

April 14th, 2005, 01:59 PM

Expand it into??? Small scale as Singapore's Underwater World?

ermm..add a few tanks...and a huge tanks..like wat every Underwater World got..How to say ah..like the one in the entrace of Pusat Sains Negara..

Pablo

April 14th, 2005, 02:08 PM

For your new info...

I had mentioned before, another condo will built just behind Everygreen Hotel..Its name is The Palazziano [ don't know i spell it correctly or not) hehehe...

Pablo

April 14th, 2005, 03:09 PM

RM5mil facelift for aquarium
By MANJIT KAUR

ATUNNEL-like viewing gallery will be among the new additions to the Penang Fisheries Research Institute Aquarium in Batu Maung under a RM5mil facelift.

Its curator Mushidi Hassan said the Tourism Ministry had approved the allocation for the upgrading works.

He added that the works would be conducted in stages over three years, during which the aquarium would remain open to the public.

Mushidi said that the 26 tanks featuring marine life at the exhibition area would have a more attractive layout instead of the current squarish one.

The building entrance where the lobby and ticket counter are located will also feature aquatic scenery in the back- ground.

This huge jewfish is one of the main attractions at the Penang Fisheries Research Institute Aquarium which will undergo a RM5mil facelift.
“We hope that with the new look, more foreign and local tourists will visit the aquarium,'' he said, adding that landscaping at the site would also be im- proved.

“The aquarium will have its own carpark and visitors need no longer park their vehicles at the nstitute’s parking area.”

Statistics showed that since the aquarium opened in May 2001 until Oct 2004, there were 165,175 visitors. The figure however, did not include about 1,000 kindergarten children who visited the aquarium monthly.

Mushidi said colourful corals from the Philippines and Bali in Indonesia were among this year’s attractions.

“We hope to place both the hard and soft corals in two giant tanks by May,'' he said, adding that each tank of corals cost between RM6,000 and RM10,000.

Depending on the budget, he said the aquarium would get at least three new attractions annually.

“In 2003 we had a turtle pool and last year, we introduced the starfish and coral lobsters,” he said.

Mushidi added that the aquarium would be easily located when signboards promoting it were put up near the Penang Bridge and at the Bayan Lepas International Airport.

The state tourism action council also plans to include the aquarium as a tourism destination in its pamphlets and website.

Mushidi said the aquarium was now looking for sponsorship from private organisations to “adopt” its marine life.

The monthly contributions from the sponsors would go towards the maintenance of the tanks and pools, he said.

He said volunteers were also needed to help the aquarium staff feed the fishes, turtles and other aquatic life and to clean the tanks and pools.

Pablo

April 14th, 2005, 03:19 PM

Updating News...

1) The BORR was 86 % complete, the expectation date to complete this project is end of this year..

2) 26 % of the Second phase of Jelutong Expressway has been completed..

3) There are 1200 high-rises in Penang

4) The Penang Hill cable car was scheduled to start end of this year ( i don't really belive it..cos, from wat i know..they are still on the planning stage..

5) The Swttenham Port still in the designning stage.

6) The PORR will start in the end of 2006.

Magician

April 14th, 2005, 03:50 PM

Monorail? I thought suppose to start early 2005?

TYW

April 15th, 2005, 10:45 AM

i heard the cable car project will be sized down... thanks to the Sahabat Alam Malaysia (something like that)....no more 2nd longest in the world :cry:

TYW

April 15th, 2005, 10:47 AM

BTW, there are 1200 high rise residentials in Penang :D

office and hotel not included :happy:

Magician

April 15th, 2005, 10:51 AM

Well... we do not need the longest... cause there always people will go ahead us... anyway.. just second... I dun see anything special about it...

As long as they can and definitely build it... I am happy to know that

Pablo

April 16th, 2005, 12:38 PM

Update news...

1) A new Giant Hypermarket going to open at the end of this month, near Sunshine Square and Pantai Hospital..It will be the last hypermarket in Penang.

TYW

April 22nd, 2005, 11:24 AM

lots of shops are being upgraded at Gurney Plaza

this pic is taken from its Gurney Drive entrance
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TYW

April 24th, 2005, 09:20 AM

The Palazzia

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excellent concept & space
First of its kind on the island - 1st shopping promenade in Penang to have all single storey with high ceiling of 25 feet, expandable concept and large outdoor exhibition area for your discerning business needs.

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excellent neighborhood
Strategically located in an integrated township. A neighbor of established housing and commercial area. Residential - Minden Heights, Bukit Jambul, Lip Sin, Green Lane & Bayan Lepas. Commercial - USM, Bukit Jambul Complex, Vistana Hotel, Equatorial Hotel, PISA and International Airport.

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excellent catchment
Set in the midst of an affluent and fast growing population area when all these are enclaved within four square kilometers of 200,000 households having good potential spending power from Minden Heights, Bukit Jambul, Green Lane, Bayan Baru to Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zones.

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It's only 54 units of exclusive commercial space at the Palazzia - where space is the essence of our development. From design to built-up, nothing stands in the way of a great idea.

Out single storey shop are all ground floor units... probably the first in the millennium for Penang. There is 20,000 sq. ft. of outdoor space for exhibitions and function usage.

To be outstanding, we have to make sure our customers have every reason to invest. That's why the Palazzia has the best news to share with you.
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TYW

April 24th, 2005, 09:25 AM

Krystal Suria

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Krystal Suria offers excellent choice of duplex condominium for family or leisure residents with the gracious warmth of Penang Island, anchored at the mid-point of Krystal Point Commercial Centre.

The location is ideally situated in the heart of Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zone and the prosperous commercial district of Bukit Jambul. Linking to key transportation amenities of the island, accessible by Penang Bridge, Penang International Airport and major Freeways.

Residents will find the comfort of home living accommodated with superior condominium facilities at Krystal Suria. No worry about maintenance, commuting or pleasuring in the well-facilitated residence.Keep your busy schedule away, revitalizing yourself and living in a trouble-free housing ambiance.

What's more, Krystal Suria is neighboring to golf resorts, medical centres, business agencies, retailing shops, university and colleges to better complement your living desires. Krystal Suria is furnished with various features of expediency for anyone and handiness at the same time.

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Facilities:
* Children Play Area
* Gymnasium
* Multipurpose Hall
* Management Office
* Reflexology Path
* BBQ Area
* 24 Hour Security
* Smart Card Access
* Allocated Car Park
* Separate Drying Yard

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Specifications:
Structure : Reinforced concrete structure
Brick : Brick wall
Window : Aluminum window frame
Doors : Timber decorative solid door for entrance PVC door to bathroom and toilet Timber flush door to other areas
Locks : Quality lockset
Flooring :
Living & Dining Rooms - Ceramic Tiles
Kitchen - Ceramic Tiles
Utility & Drying Area - Ceramic Tiles
Bathroom - Ceramic Tiles
Bedrooms - Ceramic Tiles
Wall Tiles : 5ft. height ceramic wall tiles to Bathrooms and kitchen.
7ft. to Master bedroom bath
Sanitary
installation : Selected quality sanitary ware & fittings
Electrical
Installation :
Lighting point - 13
Wall Lighting point - 2
Ceiling fan point - 2
13amp point - 11
Air-con point - 4
Water heater point - 2
TV point - 2
Telephone point - 2
Intercom point - 1
Door Bell - 1

TYW

April 24th, 2005, 09:30 AM

Ideal Regency

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The splendour of space is what we want in our home and that all of us need space to grow...and our children are no exception.

This is the essence of living at Ideal Regency - Resort Homes with a difference.

Space...it is all here with only 258 units of resort villas spilled over a 5.7 acres of greeneries. It's FREEHOLD too! You can make a choice of owning a 1200, 1350 or 1500 square feet of space for your family. And we are sure you will find the facilities an interesting fill in.

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Facilities:
* Leisure Swimming Pool
* Landscape Pond
* Gym
* Multipurpose Hall
* Barbeque Area
* Landscape Garden
* Wading Pool
* Games Court
* Children's Playground
* Mini Jogging/Cycling Track
* 24 Hour Security
* Card access system to lift and car park
* CCTV
* Astro Cabling

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Pablo

April 24th, 2005, 03:49 PM

New building..

Serina bay..will be build beside Jelutong Express Way.

glenj

April 24th, 2005, 05:13 PM

Monday, 29 November 2004

Seven teams to design plan for turf club

Wait a sec! Where's the Turf Club moving to? And if they're indeed moving, what kinda re-development project are we gonna see coming up in the old location? A mega commercial/residential project? They should consider a mega theme park like the one S'pore has just announced, since the area is quite large! Remember, KLCC sprouted from the former KL turf club :D

TYW

April 25th, 2005, 10:52 AM

Wait a sec! Where's the Turf Club moving to? And if they're indeed moving, what kinda re-development project are we gonna see coming up in the old location? A mega commercial/residential project? They should consider a mega theme park like the one S'pore has just announced, since the area is quite large! Remember, KLCC sprouted from the former KL turf club :D

the turf club is moving to Batu Kawan...well, dunno when:D

and, yes, i think it is commercial and residential development;)

TYW

April 27th, 2005, 02:14 PM

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Elevated road to open in July

The RM215mil Bayan Baru elevated highway will be open to traffic by middle of July.

The 2.37km highway would help reduce traffic congestion by 50% along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, state Works, Public Amenities and Transport Com-mittee chairman Datuk Koay Kar Huah said at a press con-ference yesterday.

He said the project was now 98% completed.

Work is on schedule with only about 250m of the elevated highway left to be constructed, he added.

Phase I of the project covering 1.7km from the Pesta site to the Bayan Baru roundabout was open to traffic last No-vember.

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DUE FOR COMPLETION:Zaini(right)explaining the progress of the highway's construction to Koay(third right)and Pantai Jerejak assemblyman Wong Mun Hoe(second right).

Koay said construction work on Phase II, involving another 675m from the roundabout to the Komag factory in Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah was expected to be ready by end of June.

“Following this, the project's turnkey contractor Seri Meraga Construction Sdn Bhd would require a few weeks for commissioning and to carry out safety checks before the highway is open to traffic in mid-July,” he said.

Koay said work involving utilities, installation and landscaping were being carried out along the stretch.

He urged motorists to be patient and to bear with the works, especially at the Jalan Kampung Jawa–Jalan Mahsuri junction.

“The segment casting plant in Gurun ran into a glitch recently,” he said.

Some parts for the straddle carrier, the machine used to lift the segments, will be brought in from Italy in the next two weeks, he said.

Seri Meraga senior project manager Zaini Ramly @ Ali said his workers were working round the clock to complete the project.

He said the project, which started in January 2001, was originally scheduled for completion in August 2003.

It was re-scheduled to accommodate the 675m extension of the highway from the roundabout to the Komag factory.

The extension work was due to be completed last May but the project ran into technical problems due to the change in the piling system.

The highway is part of Penang’s road improvement programme which includes the Penang Outer Ring Road (PORR), proposed second link and the Jelutong Expressway.

TYW

April 27th, 2005, 02:45 PM

Tuesday April 26, 2005

Great Eastern sees Penang ops premium reaching RM63mil
BY DAVID TAN IN PENANG

GREAT Eastern Life Assurance (M) Bhd expects the annualised premium of its Penang branch to increase by 26% to RM63mil this year.

Its director and chief executive officer Alex Foong Soo Hah told reporters that its investment-linked products would spearhead the growth of its premium income.

“We also expect the number of policies in force in Penang to increase to 280,000 by year-end from 260,000 at present,” he said, adding that by the end of next year, the number of policies in force in the state should reach 300,000.

The Penang branch is the third largest premium contributor for the company, after its branches in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru.

The branch has about 40 staff members and a network of 1,780 agents to service policy owners.

Foong said Great Eastern planned to set up more branches on the mainland. “Butterworth and Sungai Petani are our immediate targets,” he said, noting that the company had 24 branches nationwide.

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Alex Foong Soo Hah (left) and Architects Sixone Sdn Bhd MD Tay Lee Soon (right) showing the model of Wisma Great Eastern to Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon.

Foong was speaking after Penang Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon officiated a groundbreaking ceremony for Wisma Great Eastern, the company's flagship building in the northern region scheduled for completion in 2007.

“We are investing RM51mil in the five-storey building,” he said.

Pablo

April 28th, 2005, 07:18 AM

the turf club is moving to Batu Kawan...well, dunno when:D

and, yes, i think it is commercial and residential development;)

2008, if i'm not mistaken...

TYW

April 29th, 2005, 12:40 PM

2008, if i'm not mistaken...

huh??? so long ar??? Form 6 also finnish liao....maybe not in Penang that time :D

Magician

May 2nd, 2005, 04:14 PM

Penang Hill-Teluk Bahang cable car on the cards

GEORGE TOWN, Apr 30:
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Work on the cable car system linking Penang Hill and Teluk Bahang is expected to begin in January.
The system will be operational by mid-2008 with design and preparation work to be completed by the end of the year.

Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon said the system would be based on the one in Cairns in Queensland, Australia.

He said this after opening the Gerakan Bukit Bendera division annual general meeting at the State party headquarters in Jalan Macalister here today.

There were also plans for shuttle services from hotels in Batu Ferringhi to the cable car station.

Koh, who is also the State Gerakan chairman, said work will start soon to convert five bungalows on Penang Hill into boutique hotels.

They will follow the design of the Ye Olde Smokehouse bungalows in Cameron Highlands.

Earlier, addressing members of the Bukit Bendera division, Koh reminded them to provide "extraordinary service" to the people if they wanted the party to stay in power at state level. The division passed four resolutions.

Pablo

May 2nd, 2005, 05:11 PM

^^^2005 january or 2006 January???

TYW

May 6th, 2005, 02:33 PM

damn!! i don't think it is going to be the 2nd longest in the world anymore:(

TYW

May 15th, 2005, 01:27 PM

Saturday May 14, 2005

Mutiara Beach Resort to spend RM60m on face-lift
By David Tan in Penang

MUTIARA Beach Resort in Teluk Bahang, Penang will invest over RM60mil to undertake a major renovation exercise in the third quarter of this year to upgrade its facilities.

General manager John Malins said this was the first major renovation for the 438-rooms hotel since it started operations about16 years ago.

Malins said that over this period, the hotel has had soft refurbishments and touch-ups, with the last one being carried out seven to eight years ago.

“This time, we will focus on upgrading the rooms, restaurants, and the mechanical and electrical systems of the hotel. The exterior will be repainted but there will be minimal structural changes.

“The highlight of the renovation will be the installation of a grand spa called the i-Spa,” he told StarBiz.

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John Malins

Malins said the renovation was scheduled for completion in mid-2006.

“After the renovation, the hotel will be re-branded as a member of the Intercontinental Hotel and Resort group.

“This means that the hotel management would come under the group, which also owns top hotel brand names such as Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn,” he added.

Malins said the renovation exercise would give Mutiara Beach Resort the edge in targeting the individual tourist market segment.

He said the hotel industry in Penang had suffered a significant decline in occupancy rates after the Dec 26 tsunami.

“The hotel rates did not drop correspondingly because we did not believe that demand could be stimulated by lower pricing.

“Furthermore, the hotel rates in Penang are already very competitive in the region,” he said, adding that the tertiary industries supporting the hospitality business such as transportation, food and beverage, and the retail sector were also badly affected.

Malins said the hotel industry expected some recovery in the second half of 2005 due to the strong Middle-East market.

“The school holidays in the Middle-East start in the July-August period,” he said.

TYW

May 15th, 2005, 01:30 PM

Saturday May 14, 2005

PLB expects RM160mil sales from Penang projects
BY DAVID TAN IN PENANG

PLB Engineering Bhd, a construction and property development specialist, expects its two projects launched in Penang recently to generate revenue totalling about RM160mil over the next two to three years.

Group executive chairman Datuk Ong Choo Hoon told StarBiz that PLB was a turnkey contractor for the Serina Bay high-rise project on 8.6 acres in Jelutong that had been privatised to the developer, Pembinaan Kasporat Sdn Bhd.

“Serina Bay, launched in late April and scheduled for completion in 2008, comprises 754 medium-cost apartments and 75 shop lots.

“So far, we have launched and started work on 555 units, of which 90% have been sold ,'' he said.

The Serina Bay apartments are priced between RM125,000 and RM145,000. The project would generate about RM120mil revenue for the group, Ong said.

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Datuk Ong Choo Hoon

The other project is the Taman Cendana housing scheme in Juru on the mainland, which PLB is undertaking as the developer through it’s wholly owned subsidiary, Landsdale Development Sdn Bhd.

“The project, comprising 163 terraced and semi-detached houses, is about 80% sold since the launch last month.

“It is expected to generate RM40mil in revenue,'' Ong said, adding that the project was scheduled for completion in 2007.

The Taman Cendana units are priced between RM199,888 and RM368,390.

He said PLB would launch another state privatisation project at Gat Lebuh Nordin in Georgetown in the third quarter of this year. The project, which has a gross development value of RM181mil, comprises 2,304 apartments and 62 commercial properties.

An associate company, PLB-Wonder Bay Sdn Bhd, will undertake the project.

“We have in the pipeline another two landed residential projects, comprising terraced and semi-detached houses in Batu Maung and Teluk Kumbar, which will be launched soon,” he said.

Ong said PLB, in its capacity as a turnkey contractor, had early this year delivered the Taman Jerjak project, comprising 59 terraced and semi-detached houses in Pantai Jerjak for the developer, Talian Selasih Development Sdn Bhd.

For the second quarter ended Feb 28, PLB group posted RM2.3mil in profit after tax on the back of RM95mil turnover, compared with RM1.3mil and RM56mil respectively in the corresponding quarter a year earlier.

SEED

May 17th, 2005, 05:35 PM

MUTIARA Beach Resort in Teluk Bahang, Penang will invest over RM60mil to undertake a major renovation exercise in the third quarter of this year to upgrade its facilities.

Briliant! :okay: hav any idea of how it will looks like?

Pablo

May 21st, 2005, 03:53 PM

For your new info...

I had mentioned before, another condo will built just behind Everygreen Hotel..Its name is The Palazziano [ don't know i spell it correctly or not) hehehe...

Correction..

Its name suppose to be The Palazzo... :)

TYW

May 22nd, 2005, 12:05 PM

Correction..

Its name suppose to be The Palazzo... :)

so Italian.....hopefully it is a high class one :D

Pablo

May 22nd, 2005, 12:29 PM

so Italian.....hopefully it is a high class one :D

From the rendering, it looks very highclass...

Did i show u that rendering before, when we past through that area?

TYW

May 22nd, 2005, 12:40 PM

From the rendering, it looks very highclass...

Did i show u that rendering before, when we past through that area?

when did we pass that area???

Pablo

May 22nd, 2005, 03:17 PM

when did we pass that area???

Not sure..i'm just asking..maybe when we went to Gurney..

TYW

May 29th, 2005, 11:54 AM

Not sure..i'm just asking..maybe when we went to Gurney..

i don't think i did pass there within these few months :bash:

Pablo

May 29th, 2005, 04:25 PM

Another building which is 38 stories, located just beside Tanjung Beach Hotel..i'm not sure the so called 38 stories condominium include the 2 stories car park or not...If it did, that means it is 40 stories.;)..no pic from me..cos i past it at night..i can't c the rendering clearly too..i was busying reading the words when i past through it..

TYW

June 4th, 2005, 10:37 AM

wow!! Tanjung Bungah gonna be the next high-rise residential heaven.

BTW, anyone know or seen any ads on the 42 stories buildings in Tanjung Bungah?? how come construction started but didn't sell yet?? maybe build first then sell?? :D

Pablo

June 4th, 2005, 02:46 PM

Georgetown's marina

See more latest pics from here..
Click here (http://penangtalk.com/cgi-bin/anyboard.cgi/penangtalk?cmd=iYz&aK=21491&iZz=21491&gV=0&kQz=&aO=1&iWz=0)

Pablo

June 4th, 2005, 03:04 PM

Ooo..the propose condo beside Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel, which i just mentioned above, is Springtide Residences...

See mroe from here (http://penangtalk.com/cgi-bin/anyboard.cgi/penangtalk?cmd=iYz&aK=21421&iZz=21421&gV=0&kQz=&aO=1&iWz=0)

SEED

June 5th, 2005, 05:34 PM

wow! :eek: great find Pab! those construction pics of the marina looks great!

TYW

June 17th, 2005, 05:45 PM

haiyah....so busy these few days, no time 2 post pics 4 u guys 2 c....:(

BTW, there will be a new 40 storey building in Farlim

SEED

June 18th, 2005, 09:38 AM

BTW, there will be a new 40 storey building in Farlim

great! good lookin or it looks just like those lousy ones in Farlim..

Pablo

June 18th, 2005, 04:19 PM

and there will be a 2+ building at Kelawai road. This condo called Kelawei View...

TYW

June 25th, 2005, 02:25 PM

great! good lookin or it looks just like those lousy ones in Farlim..

from the posters, it looks OK, but the model looks kinda boring

Magician

June 25th, 2005, 02:26 PM

Show the photo1!!!

TYW

June 25th, 2005, 02:30 PM

40+ STORIES BUILDING U/C OR PROPOSED IN PENANG

1. unnamed 42 storey building in Tanjung Bungah
2. unnamed 41 storey building in Tanjung Bungah
3. unnamed 41 storey building in Tanjung Bungah
4. unnamed 41 storey building in Tanjung Bungah
5. 40 storey BL Garden in Farlim

currently, Penang has 2 40 stories buildings. so, in the future, there will be 7. YAY!! :D

Magician

June 25th, 2005, 02:30 PM

Yay what? Show the rendering

TYW

June 25th, 2005, 02:32 PM

Show the photo1!!!

busy lah....

BTW, pablo said he wanted to scan the brochure. so you guys wait till then :D

TYW

June 25th, 2005, 02:32 PM

Yay what? Show the rendering

i only see the one in Farlim before, no idea about those in Tanjung Bungah.

Magician

June 25th, 2005, 02:36 PM

SHOW SHOW SHOW>..:P

TYW

June 25th, 2005, 02:41 PM

SHOW SHOW SHOW>..:P

i'll go take dinner first. and if i'm free then i'll show. OK?

Magician

June 25th, 2005, 03:11 PM

NO ahahaha

TYW

June 25th, 2005, 03:47 PM

NO ahahaha

how dissappointing....i just took the trouble to resize the pics....

well, i will not post then..

TYW

June 25th, 2005, 04:01 PM

ok, kidding....i'm such a good person, how do you guys think i won't post:D

the 40 storey building complex (i don't know the name actually, it is kinda confusing. it is BL something for sure though)

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TYW

June 25th, 2005, 04:03 PM

some more new buildings

KELAWEI VIEW

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TYW

June 25th, 2005, 04:05 PM

RICHMOND RECIDENCES
i think this is the name??

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Magician

June 25th, 2005, 07:05 PM

hey TYW or Pablo.. buy one unit there... next time we can party over there... looks like a nice unit

SEED

June 27th, 2005, 09:26 AM

:eek: that BL garden looks kinda 'k yo! it looks bit like those apartment in hk thou. And Kelawei view location.. Kelawei road?

TYW

July 1st, 2005, 05:20 PM

:eek: that BL garden looks kinda 'k yo! it looks bit like those apartment in hk thou. And Kelawei view location.. Kelawei road?

BL garden has 270 degrees of grave yard view LOL!!

Kelawei view is on kelawei road. don't know the exact location though

TYW

July 1st, 2005, 05:25 PM

hey TYW or Pablo.. buy one unit there... next time we can party over there... looks like a nice unit

why don't you buy?? i no $$$

SEED

July 1st, 2005, 08:00 PM

BL garden has 270 degrees of grave yard view LOL!!

:uh: u sure.. i tot Farlim dun hav a grave yard.. nice apartment but location.. ah well.. at least it improve the skyline there rite! :)

TYW

July 2nd, 2005, 01:16 PM

:uh: u sure.. i tot Farlim dun hav a grave yard.. nice apartment but location.. ah well.. at least it improve the skyline there rite! :)

it is at the edge of Farlim, near the Batu Lanchang cemetary. you know thean teik avenue?? it is gonna be along that road

SEED

July 2nd, 2005, 07:02 PM

it is at the edge of Farlim, near the Batu Lanchang cemetary. you know thean teik avenue?? it is gonna be along that road

oh.. which one..?? eh.. i dont realli goes to Farlim that much even thou i've been livin in Penang for like wat.. 18 years.. hav little knowledge bout Farlim.. hehe.. and im kinda hopeless when it comes to street names.. hehe.. :hahano:

TYW

July 8th, 2005, 05:50 PM

oh.. which one..?? eh.. i dont realli goes to Farlim that much even thou i've been livin in Penang for like wat.. 18 years.. hav little knowledge bout Farlim.. hehe.. and im kinda hopeless when it comes to street names.. hehe.. :hahano:

ha ha.....ok...but you know the grave yard right?? it is gonna be around there:D

Magician

July 8th, 2005, 08:21 PM

I am planning to go back Penang this coming August or September... hehe really wish to see changes in Penang...

Magician

July 11th, 2005, 07:03 AM

Metrojaya department store to open in Penang
By MARINA EMMANUEL

July 11 2005

METROJAYA Bhd is set to boost its presence in Penang with the opening of a Metrojaya department store at an upmarket shopping centre in George Town soon.

It is learnt that the company will be the anchor tenant of Island Plaza in Tanjung Tokong and will lease an estimated floor space of 100,000 sq ft.

“Metrojaya is in the midst of finalising the tenancy terms pending the signing of an agreement,” a source told Business Times in Penang.

It is also learnt that part of the tenancy agreement includes the entry of a renowned supermarket chain at Island Plaza.

The Metrojaya group currently has a presence in Penang via its specialty stores “Toys ‘R’ Us”, “East India Co”, “Reject Shop”, “Somerset Bay” and the Cosmart hypermarket in Bukit Jambul.

In welcoming Metrojaya’s possible reinvestment in Penang, State Tourism Development Committee chairman Teng Chang Yeow said: “It will definitely create more retail choices for the consumer while helping Penang offer a retail experience of a different level to its residents and visitors since we do not have an upmarket branded department store here yet.

“We hope the shopping trends and tastes of the Penang people will now change with this offering.”

Henry Butcher Malaysia (Penang) Sdn Bhd deputy president Teoh Poh Huat said Penang’s retail scene will be more vibrant if Metrojaya reinvests in the state via its department store.

“The presence of an upmarket department store like Metrojaya will give both Penangites and visitors more choices of greater offerings brought to Penang,” he said.

If the deal between Metrojaya and Island Plaza goes through, other tenants in the shopping centre can expect a boost to their business, which has been in a slump since the former anchor tenant, Super Tanjung Dept Store and Supermarket, ceased operations less than a year ago.

Ahead of the opening of the new outlet, Reject Shop staff have begun encouraging shoppers in Penang to sign up for Metrojaya’s “MJ Privilege Card”.

The Metrojaya chain of companies began business operations in 1976 with the opening of its pilot department store covering 18,350 sq ft at the Pertama Complex on Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur.

Today, the chain boasts of four departmental stores covering a total floorspace of about 600,000 sq ft.

TYW

July 22nd, 2005, 05:14 PM

Lake Plaza
http://www.ijmproperties.com/image.php?id=888

SEED

July 23rd, 2005, 09:43 AM

^ eh? apatu lake plaza? :? never heard of it before? apartment?

Pablo

July 23rd, 2005, 11:35 AM

Eh..the construction started liao meh..it is something like shopping complex right?

TYW

July 23rd, 2005, 12:25 PM

Eh..the construction started liao meh..it is something like shopping complex right?

yeah!! it is a shopping complex specially built for the Bukit Jabul Indah Resedents (of course we can go in too:D). i forgot to tell you the last time i passed that area.

Pablo

July 30th, 2005, 07:43 AM

i past that area too...i think 3 or 2 months ago...but the construction yet to start

TYW

August 13th, 2005, 01:23 PM

E-Gate COMPLETED!!!
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/5735/egate13dm.jpg

SEED

August 13th, 2005, 06:42 PM

^^ briliat! :eek: thx forda pics TYW! hav u been into the mall?

nazrey

August 13th, 2005, 09:49 PM

Penang Times Square
phase 1-Birch the plaza
phase 2-birch residency
phase 3-1 office tower and 1 hotel tower
phase 4-those small small things:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/tanyw/PenangTimesSquare1.jpg

http://penangtimessquare.com/images/1.jpg

http://penangtimessquare.com/images/location_01.gifhttp://penangtimessquare.com/images/location_02.gif
http://penangtimessquare.com/images/location_03.gifhttp://penangtimessquare.com/images/location_04.gif

http://penangtimessquare.com/images/ROdev-plan_01.jpghttp://penangtimessquare.com/images/ROdev-plan_02.jpghttp://penangtimessquare.com/images/dev-plan_03.jpghttp://penangtimessquare.com/images/dev-plan_04.jpg

SEED

August 14th, 2005, 04:01 PM

thx forda pics Nazrey! men.. im soo crazy bout this project! cant wait for it to reach the sky of Georgetown!

TYW

August 20th, 2005, 06:14 AM

^^ briliat! :eek: thx forda pics TYW! hav u been into the mall?

no i have not. i'll see if i have the chance to go there during this short holiday

TYW

August 20th, 2005, 06:16 AM

thx forda pics Nazrey! men.. im soo crazy bout this project! cant wait for it to reach the sky of Georgetown!

i think construction will start very soon. those machines are already there

SEED

August 20th, 2005, 10:10 AM

wow! how many weeks holiday u gettin? hav good rest eh?

TYW

August 22nd, 2005, 07:59 AM

wow! how many weeks holiday u gettin? hav good rest eh?

1 week only..... then, i have to go back to school for 2 days and the 3rd day is Merdeka....and the 4th and 5th day, school again...then, it is the weekends...weird huh??

SEED

August 22nd, 2005, 07:20 PM

^^ well at least u get a week off rite? ah well.. thats life i guess.. busy this busy that.. anyway, hope u get a good rest eh? :okay: and take pics :lol: just kiddin!

Pablo

August 24th, 2005, 03:50 PM

oo..i tot the phse 4..is something like museum...hehehehe:D..i rememebr i read some whereelse

TYW

August 25th, 2005, 06:34 AM

oo..i tot the phse 4..is something like museum...hehehehe:D..i rememebr i read some whereelse

it is going to mixed i think. shops, museum, theatre....

TYW

August 25th, 2005, 06:38 AM

TYW

August 25th, 2005, 06:45 AM

Mutiara Heights and the currently u/c Jelutong Park/Palace (dunno which building is which:D, taller one is Jelutong Park, i think)

http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/258/jelutong31nj.jpg

TYW

August 25th, 2005, 06:52 AM

Greenlane Heights Block E3. Funny that they are not using cranes for construction

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/5421/greenlaneheightsblocke358yq.jpg

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/3784/greenlaneheightsblocke364xr.jpg

TYW

August 25th, 2005, 06:55 AM

New buildings in Farlim

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/1975/farlim52tw.jpg

TYW

August 25th, 2005, 07:02 AM

11 Gurney in the skyline

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/2469/gurneydrivenorthamroad94zw.jpg

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/3438/gurneydrivenorthamroad83jo.jpg

TYW

August 25th, 2005, 07:11 AM

Hill clearing in Paya Terubong. new building???

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/1195/payaterubong34si.jpg

nazrey

September 3rd, 2005, 11:17 AM

The soon to be completed Mayfair Condo in Northam Road, Penang. That heritage building in the foreground will be preserved by the developers.

by: kayes

http://penangpage.com/pics3/mayfair15.jpg

Pablo

September 3rd, 2005, 11:50 AM

The soon to be completed Mayfair Condo in Northam Road, Penang. That heritage building in the foreground will be preserved by the developers.

by: kayes

http://penangpage.com/pics3/mayfair15.jpg

yeah yeah..not only Mayfair...a lot of developer did the same job when they r building a new high-rise in that road, Northam Road...Example, Northam Tower, and the other 1, i dunno its name:D

nazrey

September 3rd, 2005, 11:55 AM

Did you mean this...

http://penangpage.com/pics3/hardwicke11.jpg

Pablo

September 3rd, 2005, 12:01 PM

Leo

September 28th, 2005, 05:55 AM

I'm a newbie and this site has the most people who discuss on Penang properties.
Btw, what do you guys think about "The Waterfront" ? I was told it will be launch end of this year after The Straits Regency completed. Now SR I guess is 90% completed. Just left the tower and windows I beleive.

This will be the last condo project at Ratu Mutiara by Taman Ratu. Their last 2 were The Straits Regency and Coastal Tower.

One info, I hate the idea of water tank in the center of the tower. They used one of the unit to store the water tank. This is the design for SR and CT. But Waterfront will be ok, at the roof of the buiding near the lifts left and right.

http://www.henrybutcherpg.biz/graphic/Waterf1.jpg

http://www.henrybutcherpg.biz/graphic/WaterfrView.gif

Visit
http://www.henrybutcherpg.biz

This Project will be launch by end of this year. I put my booking already. Still many more actually.

TYW

September 30th, 2005, 05:57 PM

Yeah....

But i think the pics which u post above, beside Mayfair, is not belong to Mayfair..i think it is belong to the other building, which is 4 stories height, can be seen in that pic too...

Not so sure

yeah! you are right!! that building is outside of the Mayfair's fence

the original building that sits on the mayfair's site is being torn down. the developer is then forced to rebuild the facade of the building. i got no idea weather the old developer and the current developer is the same one though

TYW

September 30th, 2005, 06:00 PM

TYW

October 2nd, 2005, 03:16 PM

Bayan Gemilang

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/4338/bayangemilang14wi.jpg

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/3715/bayangemilang29fe.jpg

TYW

October 2nd, 2005, 03:17 PM

Geo Valley (Paya Terubong)

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/3162/geovalley10pd.jpg

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/6277/geovalley24qk.jpg

TYW

October 2nd, 2005, 03:32 PM

BL Garden (i think)
according to the label on the model, it is only 39 stories:( but Pablo and me counted 40
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/8969/blgarden36cn.jpg

TYW

October 2nd, 2005, 03:35 PM

The Oasis
unknown location. anyone here knows??

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/8994/theoasis19kp.jpg

TYW

October 2nd, 2005, 03:36 PM

The sanctuary condominiums
i think this one is situated near Penang Bridge, behind N-Park
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/1788/thesanctuarycondominiums10pi.jpg

SEED

October 2nd, 2005, 05:08 PM

^^ that Geo valley mall will be build on that empty land..? and i like that Oasis.. hopefulli it get build in Gurney hehe!

jlshyang

October 2nd, 2005, 05:22 PM

Goe Valley Mall in Paya terubong? That's very far la

SEED

October 2nd, 2005, 05:58 PM

^^ there is no place round the city for it dude.. i think.. besides.. southern penangs growing rite? soo.. i guess some malls needed for the people livin inda south side :cool:

jlshyang

October 2nd, 2005, 06:10 PM

Yeah, maybe it'll spur the growth and development in those areas

SEED

October 2nd, 2005, 07:48 PM

^^ thats one ofda reasons too i think.. theres lotsa project for the south side too! nice ones like the University Place nice lookin tower by Ivory, The View and etc.. just lots! and the Gold Coast too will look just like Gold Coast in Queensland.. inda future! :drool:

Leo

October 4th, 2005, 02:54 AM

First of all, WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!

i've seen this project in The Star Property Fair last year. it will only start construction by year end??

i've heard about bungalows being planned at the area. any info?? i think it is called Baverly Hills. (silly name)

Hi TYW,

Thanks for the warm welcome. Yes, I went to Henry Butcher Office at Burma road. Yes, the project will be launch this year end. I call Taman Ratu and they mention that too. Is going to be year end.

As for the bunglows, yes, you are right, Beverly Hills. Nice place actually. Starting from RM1.5Mil only the land. You could design and build your own bunglows or buy from them which cost RM500K each.

DO you know that Leader Garden is building bunglows and another 2 more condos beside it. Just above the link house they are building now.

TYW

October 9th, 2005, 03:08 PM

^^ there is no place round the city for it dude.. i think.. besides.. southern penangs growing rite? soo.. i guess some malls needed for the people livin inda south side :cool:

paya terubong is in the centre of the island actually. it is easily accecible from George Town and Relau (in the south). i think it is a nice location to build a mall there as that area has a high population density and currently there's no shopping malls within that area. (there's Sunshine Farlim hypermarket though:D)

however what i dislike about that area is that the buildings there are so poorly designed. and that's not the real problem, the area has the most numbers of worstly maintained high rises in Penang. they really look as if they were burnt in the past, never given a coat of paint since they were completed i think..

hopefully this project will not end up like that

TYW

October 9th, 2005, 03:09 PM

and the Gold Coast too will look just like Gold Coast in Queensland.. inda future! :drool:

how i wish!! :D:D

TYW

October 9th, 2005, 03:13 PM

Hi TYW,

Thanks for the warm welcome. Yes, I went to Henry Butcher Office at Burma road. Yes, the project will be launch this year end. I call Taman Ratu and they mention that too. Is going to be year end.

As for the bunglows, yes, you are right, Beverly Hills. Nice place actually. Starting from RM1.5Mil only the land. You could design and build your own bunglows or buy from them which cost RM500K each.

DO you know that Leader Garden is building bunglows and another 2 more condos beside it. Just above the link house they are building now.

hey, thanks for the info!! i'm quite unfamiliar about the developments in Tanjung Bungah.

do you know anything about the four 40+ stories apartments/condos near Crown Jewel Hotel?? i've seen the site a few months ago but haven't heard about any news about it

SEED

October 9th, 2005, 07:41 PM

^^ d'u u mean the one thats pretty near Tj Park? up the hill rite? that four 40+ stories apartments ur talkin bout?

Leo

October 10th, 2005, 02:10 AM

hey, thanks for the info!! i'm quite unfamiliar about the developments in Tanjung Bungah.

do you know anything about the four 40+ stories apartments/condos near Crown Jewel Hotel?? i've seen the site a few months ago but haven't heard about any news about it

Not sure about that but I do heard about the 40+ stories high. Is another super condo right. One day, they will over supply with all these Super Conda I guess.

TYW

October 10th, 2005, 09:42 AM

^^ d'u u mean the one thats pretty near Tj Park? up the hill rite? that four 40+ stories apartments ur talkin bout?

no, tanjung park is in tanjung tokong. i'm talking about tanjung bungah, which is nearer to batu ferringhi. and, this project is by the sea, not the hills;)

TYW

October 10th, 2005, 09:47 AM

Not sure about that but I do heard about the 40+ stories high. Is another super condo right. One day, they will over supply with all these Super Conda I guess.

i have some pics here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=103273&page=13&pp=20

about oversupply, i think it wouldn't happen too soon. economy is becoming much stonger now. besides, i think the developers wouldn't want to waste their money building something that wouldn't sell off:D

Leo

October 10th, 2005, 10:32 AM

i have some pics here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=103273&page=13&pp=20

about oversupply, i think it wouldn't happen too soon. economy is becoming much stonger now. besides, i think the developers wouldn't want to waste their money building something that wouldn't sell off:D

Well, I sure hope so. Anyway these are super condos, I cant afford it anyway. Landed property is kinda expensive as well.

Pablo

October 14th, 2005, 05:39 PM

paya terubong is in the centre of the island actually. it is easily accecible from George Town and Relau (in the south). i think it is a nice location to build a mall there as that area has a high population density and currently there's no shopping malls within that area. (there's Sunshine Farlim hypermarket though:D)

however what i dislike about that area is that the buildings there are so poorly designed. and that's not the real problem, the area has the most numbers of worstly maintained high rises in Penang. they really look as if they were burnt in the past, never given a coat of paint since they were completed i think..

hopefully this project will not end up like that

Same point as u..
The Geo Valley Commercial Center, i guess it is not a 100% shopping mall..i think it have the same concept as Krystal Point Commercial center which is located besdie BJ complex..
Building a shopping mall in Paya terubong is acceptable, eventhough there are some supermarkets and hypermarket around that area..such as Billion, Bandar Baru, and Shunshine Farlim..( anymore? I feel like i have left 1 shopping mall ) as this area have high population..and as we know, during weekend those shopping malls are packed with the residents, especially sunshine farlim.
But if i were to chose either supermarket or shopping mall to be built in Paya Terubong, i'll chose Supermarket. It will look unorganize if a nice shopping mall were to be there. I prefer the penangites go for window shopping in downtown, and buy their things which needed for daily use at the neighborhood supermarket..it seems to be more organise:D

Pablo

October 14th, 2005, 06:14 PM

TYW

October 15th, 2005, 06:08 AM

Same point as u..
The Geo Valley Commercial Center, i guess it is not a 100% shopping mall..i think it have the same concept as Krystal Point Commercial center which is located besdie BJ complex..
Building a shopping mall in Paya terubong is acceptable, eventhough there are some supermarkets and hypermarket around that area..such as Billion, Bandar Baru, and Shunshine Farlim..( anymore? I feel like i have left 1 shopping mall ) as this area have high population..and as we know, during weekend those shopping malls are packed with the residents, especially sunshine farlim.
But if i were to chose either supermarket or shopping mall to be built in Paya Terubong, i'll chose Supermarket. It will look unorganize if a nice shopping mall were to be there. I prefer the penangites go for window shopping in downtown, and buy their things which needed for daily use at the neighborhood supermarket..it seems to be more organise:D

yeah!! i think Geo Valley commercial centre will be more like a compercial complex than a shopping mall. from the renderings it looks like a mall though. it's concept seems special but actually, i hate it's design. it looks very confusing to me. it looks so retro but yet certain parts look like a heritage building and some other parts looks modern. this crazy fusion makes it look so funny. hope it looks nicer in real life

in my opinion, i prefer malls to be built in every part of the city rather than concentrating it in the city centre. it may seem to look more unorganised but i think it is better than having a large residential area like Farlim-Paya Terubong-Air Itam with little or not commercial centres. i think that large residential areas will be a boring place to be in. by building a mall in these areas will bring some exitement and some mixture of developments. besides that, having a mall will somehow attract some hotels and offices to be built in that area, something like Midvalley;)

the downside is that residents may start to complain about the noise pollution and traffic congestion brought to the area. if we were to look on the bright side, having commercial centres in the suburbs will drive traffic out of the choking streets of the inner city. however, if these kind of developments were to be built in the suburbs, it should be built in a more organised way. what i mean is like setting up a small commercial area in the suburbs, concentrating it in that area. for example, set up a commercial centre in a strategic location like Farlim, which is in between Air Itam and Paya terubong. but, freeze any other commercial developments in Air Itam and Paya Terubong with exceptions of smaller community commercial centres or smaller supermarkets.

TYW

October 15th, 2005, 06:38 AM

Actually what i worry the most is the malls in Bayan Lepas...as we know, more and more malls are mushrooming at the south of penang..The Palazia and the other 1 in relau, no idea what is its name, both are proposing, under construction malls, we have Pan Palace, Lake Plaza, Queenbay mall, Giant hypermarket. for Commercial Centre, we have Krystal Point Commercial Centre, and the other 1 which is behind BJ complex ( next to the REX Driving school ), i dunno its name, those are under construction....malls which are already there for some years, we can find Sunshine square, BJ complex, Mayang Mall and some commercial centres...
Though the population in the South of Penang is increasing year by year, do we need so many malls in that area???I think this is further enough to cope the needs of the citizen there... I believe, when the huge Queenbay mall is ready, she will kill a lot of malls in that area. That is wat i worry about...
They shouldn't built too many malls in that area untill the Second link is completed...as the second link will boom the economic in that area..

actually the Palazzia is just a commercial centre cum exhibition centre, not a mall. the one in Relau?? haven't heard of it?? Pan Palace Plaza and Lake Plaza are community malls, they are supposed to cater for the area's residents only. i think that the largest competition in the South of Penang will be between Bukit Jambul Complex, Sunshine square and the yet to be completed Giant Hypermarket and the much hyped about, enormous Queesbay mall. IMO, Queensbay will be the one that will shine among them, given the strategic location and interesting environment.

i agree with you that the south of the island should stop having more malls, hypermarkets or supermarkets. at least until the 2nd bridge is completed. meanwhile, the malls' management, especially BJ Complex should renovate and reinvent themselves.

maybe BJ complex can be set up as an IT mall or something that will make it different from Queensbay Mall which will definately overshadow BJ complex in almost every aspect. if BJ Complex's management is smart enough, maybe it can negotiate with Krystal Point Commercial Centre, Krystal Point and Queensbay Mall to build a underground tunnel to connect them together. i think this will be a good idea since all these shopping complexes and commercial centres are very near to each other, only separated by highways and roads.

Pablo

October 17th, 2005, 07:15 AM

actually the Palazzia is just a commercial centre cum exhibition centre, not a mall. the one in Relau?? haven't heard of it?? Pan Palace Plaza and Lake Plaza are community malls, they are supposed to cater for the area's residents only.

I still think that it is too much...cum the existing.

Pablo

October 17th, 2005, 07:36 AM

maybe BJ complex can be set up as an IT mall or something that will make it different from Queensbay Mall which will definately overshadow BJ complex in almost every aspect. if BJ Complex's management is smart enough, maybe it can negotiate with Krystal Point Commercial Centre, Krystal Point and Queensbay Mall to build a underground tunnel to connect them together. i think this will be a good idea since all these shopping complexes and commercial centres are very near to each other, only separated by highways and roads.

yeah totally agree wiv u, converting the BJ mall to an IT mall is a great idea..

And it is glad to hear that a highrise which occupy all the concept of MSC will be built in Penang. This is the only building have this concept in Penang, Suntech @ Penang Cybercity. It has more than 2+ stories;)

Legolos

October 18th, 2005, 10:06 AM

TYW

October 21st, 2005, 05:52 PM

I still think that it is too much...cum the existing.

it is!! but the fact that they are community malls, i think it wouldn't be too bad. if they stop building new malls in the area, it should be alright. jut my humble opinion:D

TYW

October 21st, 2005, 05:56 PM

yeah totally agree wiv u, converting the BJ mall to an IT mall is a great idea..

And it is glad to hear that a highrise which occupy all the concept of MSC will be built in Penang. This is the only building have this concept in Penang, Suntech @ Penang Cybercity. It has more than 2+ stories;)

yea!! i can't find it in the developer's website:(

TYW

October 21st, 2005, 06:03 PM

Hi, TYW & Pablo,
you seen have done a good research on penang properly , my respect for your hard work .
I am currently searching for a new house , preferable a 1000sqf condo ,
located around s/ara , s/nibong , s/dua , or gelugor area , budget is around 220K , my main concern is i need to move in new house by jun 2006 . any advice ??

Currently , i am considering the Putra place .....

Thanks

err...not a property expert but you might want to check out these:

Sungai Ara: Regency Heights
Sungai Nibong: N-Park, E-Park, Sunny Ville, The Sanctuary
Sungai Dua: Desa Airmas
Gelugor:Puncak Mutiara

TYW

October 21st, 2005, 06:04 PM

BTW, welcome to the malaysia forums, Legolos;)

Pablo

October 21st, 2005, 06:44 PM

^^
Well, i have a question, you r searching for a condo which is just completed, or currently U/C (almost complete) or condo which was completed a few years ago..

for new condo, i think not much of new condos can be think of around those areas..Plaza Ivory(around gelugor), Putra Place, Desa Airmas..i guess these are the condos which will be ready on June 2006..while, for Regency Height, i guess it can't be ready during 2006:D

Personally, my choice go to Putra Place..first, it is located between the Penang bridge, and the future second link..it is easy to get to downtown by driving through Jelutong Expressway, u will not have to face the problem of traffic congestion in Penang. besides, it is near to University Sains Malaysia, Penang International Airport, Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zone and minutes away to BJ Complex shopping mall, TESCO, Sunshine Square, and a new coming GIANT hypermarket. The project of Queens Bay is the additional point to have a unit there. U'll find a lot of entertainment in this project, the penang largest shopping mall is part of the project which will be ready by next year.
I think, it is great to have a view of island (Pulau Jerejak), sea..if u own a unit there
In the future the price of the land in that area will increase tremendously, due to the second link and the status of Penang Cybercity. I think u do not have the problem to rent or sale yr unit in the future.

Well, these r just my opinion..hope i can help u out;)

Pablo

October 21st, 2005, 06:50 PM

Like TYW said, we r not a property expert..heheh:D
But u can check out from this website..it will help u a lot.
Click here (http://www.success88.com/apartment_sale.htm)
Click here 2 (http://www.success88.com/condo-sale/bb.html)

TYW

October 22nd, 2005, 07:43 AM

Spotlight: Clean, spacious homes at The Sanctuary
By Loo Pik Kwan

Phase 1 of the luxurious RM400 million The Sanctuary project coming up in Batu Uban, Penang, has seen a take-up rate of 65% for its bungalows, semi-detached units and town villas.
Called The Residences, the first phase is being developed by Prima Prai Group associate company BU Developments Sdn Bhd and is scheduled for completion in December 2006.
According to a Prima Prai spokesman, The Residences comprises 54 bungalows, 11 semidees and two town villas, and is targeted at owner-occupiers, investors and those seeking second homes. Sited on 12.7 acres of freehold land, the bungalows are priced from RM2.4 million to RM3.8 million while the double-storey semidees are priced from RM950,000.
DTZ Debenham Tie Leung of Singapore has been appointed the international marketing agent and a launch was held in the republic last month. Several bookings have been made by Singaporean buyers.
Prima Prai, which has been in the Penang property scene for more than 10 years, launched its exclusive residential gated development in May. The project, which comprises three phases on a 28.3-acre site, is expected to be completed in 2008.
Designed by John Colliere of Colliere Menkens Pickwell Architects, The Sanctuary embodies clean, functional and spacious designs to cater to the tropical weather while maximising the panoramic view of the Straits of Penang.
For The Residences, the limited-edition bungalows come with three different themes.
Standing tall with its magnificent three-level design and distinctive pitched roof, Magnifique offers built-ups ranging from 4,900 to 6,200 sq ft. With personal privacy as its priority, Magnifique is designed with clearly defined spaces.
Glamourette is designed to emphasise the different aspects of life. With built-ups ranging from 5,027 to 5,537 sq ft, features include a guestroom with private entrance, spacious outdoor terrace that leads to a barbecue area or reflection pool, and a self-contained master suite situated on the uppermost level with adjoining roof garden.
Vogue offers contemporary design with echoes of modern living in its simple lines. Offering built-ups of 3,500 to 4,200 sq ft, it is characterised by stone-clad walls and curved metal sheet roof together with interesting footprints that allow for multi-faceted landscaping and water-feature options.
Phase 2 of the project will comprise condominium units that offer built-ups from 2,000 to 5,000 sq ft while Phase 3 will comprise semi-detached houses and condominium units. Construction of Phase 2 will begin in two years.
The site was originally leasehold land, but Prima Prai applied and managed to get it changed to freehold. It expects this to result in greater capital appreciation for the units.
Strategically located in the Batu Uban growth triangle, The Sanctuary is near Georgetown, Penang Bridge and the airport as well as the industrial areas of Bayan Lepas, Prai Industrial Zone and Kulim High-tech Park.
To date, Prima Prai has successfully completed more than 1,000 residential units and several commercial developments, most notably, the EPF Building at The Runnymede Centre in Penang.
For more information, call (04) 389 2882/2883 or (04) 397 8899.

Legolos

October 24th, 2005, 04:19 AM

Hi, Pablo && TYW , thax for your info , i have visited the putra place showhouse last saturday , but it seen like no much unit left and they are all facing the pool . So i think i will continue to wait for others new project lar , hope lar you can continue to provide th lastest new for any new project launching ....

Thanx

TYW

November 11th, 2005, 04:54 PM

was browsing through the thread and found this
http://img32.exs.cx/img32/7553/krystalpointcomercialcentre25q.jpg

i didn't see The Paragon in this year's property fair. don't know if it is cancelled:(

Pablo

November 11th, 2005, 05:05 PM

oh yeah..n i still not sure where is the location for that buidling. it looks very interesting

TYW

November 11th, 2005, 05:09 PM

oh yeah..n i still not sure where is the location for that buidling. it looks very interesting

from that board, it says George Town. but i don't know where are they gonna find the space

Pablo

November 11th, 2005, 05:18 PM

from that board, it says George Town. but i don't know where are they gonna find the space

in George Town, yeah i know this...
I mean, i dunno the exact place..no news about it since the last year property fair..or maybe this project still under proposing :)

TYW

November 11th, 2005, 05:27 PM

in George Town, yeah i know this...
I mean, i dunno the exact place..no news about it since the last year property fair..or maybe this project still under proposing :)

can't find it in their website too:(

maybe it is rejected by the council??

TYW

November 11th, 2005, 05:29 PM

found this in their website instead

http://www.richfocus.com/library/project/kdc/kdc_logo.gif

http://www.richfocus.com/library/project/kdc/kdc_resort.jpg

http://www.richfocus.com/library/project/kdc/kdc_guardhouse.jpg

http://www.richfocus.com/library/project/kdc/kdc_lobby.jpg

http://www.richfocus.com/library/project/kdc/kdc_living.jpg

http://www.richfocus.com/library/project/kdc/kdc_balcony.jpg

judging from the pic, the location might be somewhere near Puncak Mutiara

TYW

November 11th, 2005, 05:40 PM

another interesting project i dug out from the earlier pages
http://img106.exs.cx/img106/3665/citi2120jf.jpg

http://img106.exs.cx/img106/3665/citi2120jf.jpg

Legolos

November 17th, 2005, 11:14 AM

TYW

November 17th, 2005, 04:26 PM

http://www.richfocus.com/library/proj_kdc-loc.htm
http://www.richfocus.com/library/project/kdc/kdc_loc-big.jpg

from the link above , the Kristal De' Crown should be located at the back of Gembira Perade , greenlane ...

Sorry , i don't know how to attach the picture file , so can only show the link ...

Hey, that's very near my place!! yay! i can check out the construction often then he he...

to attach pics, do this:

image URL

or click on http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/editor/insertimage.gif and insert the URL

^^ make sure there are no spaces in between;)

TYW

November 17th, 2005, 04:28 PM

specially for lazy bums who do not want to click on the link;)

http://www.richfocus.com/library/project/kdc/kdc_PORR.jpg

http://www.richfocus.com/library/project/kdc/kdc_loc-big.jpg

TYW

November 17th, 2005, 04:33 PM

i passed the Bayan Mutiara site and saw then fence up already!

the renders posted on previous pages:

Bayan Mutiara - one of Penang's 3 Mini Putrajaya. this is where the departments in KOMTAR will be moved to (i guess). it is located north of Gold Coast, south of Penang Bridge, east of Batu Uban and West of the south Channel. some where near The View.
http://img41.exs.cx/img41/2886/bayanmutiara14nx.jpg
http://img41.exs.cx/img41/1940/bayanmutiara22eu.jpg
http://img41.exs.cx/img41/7096/bayanmutiara37wq.jpg
http://img41.exs.cx/img41/1523/bayanmutiara41qr.jpg
http://img41.exs.cx/img41/5342/bayanmutiara55vh.jpg
http://img41.exs.cx/img41/9218/bayanmutiara66ns.jpg

TYW

November 17th, 2005, 04:39 PM

saw cranes on this site. no structural work has been done yet though
http://img156.exs.cx/img156/5839/tanjungbungah102sh.jpg
this will be Penang's tallest building which is under construction and will also be the 2nd tallest building.

TYW

November 17th, 2005, 04:50 PM

http://www.11gurneydrive.com/include/imgview.aspx?tbl=News&fld=News_Pic&fid=id&id=25

READ: Earth works have begun for The Cove.
It has four blocks of 38 storeys

i saw it last week, structural works has already begun!

Legolos

November 18th, 2005, 04:33 AM

Subangite

November 18th, 2005, 09:01 AM

Bayan Mutiara - one of Penang's 3 Mini Putrajaya. this is where the departments in KOMTAR will be moved to (i guess). it is located north of Gold Coast, south of Penang Bridge, east of Batu Uban and West of the south Channel. some where near The View.

About the moving of government offices to these mini putrajaya's. What is the purpose of this relocation and why not have them centralised?

TYW

November 18th, 2005, 10:27 AM

Hey ! TYW , was the bayan mutiara officially launch already ??
I cann't get any info from the PDC web site , is there any web site have its info .
I mean when the project start , estimate to completion , i think there are few blok of condo as well , hope can know more detail about it ....

no idea....PDC's website is so outdated. i have visited it since a long time ago, and i don't remember they have ever updated it

TYW

November 18th, 2005, 10:30 AM

About the moving of government offices to these mini putrajaya's. What is the purpose of this relocation and why not have them centralised?

they're reason is to divert the traffic congestion away from the city.

i think it is silly though. they should have used the money to renovate KOMTAR.

Pablo

November 18th, 2005, 03:09 PM

READ: Earth works have begun for The Cove.
It has four blocks of 38 storeys

i saw it last week, structural works has already begun!

The Cove..i can't remember???

Pablo

November 18th, 2005, 03:12 PM

http://www.richfocus.com/library/project/kdc/kdc_PORR.jpg
Gosh..The PORR is very near to my house..
Can i disagree to have PORR??:D:D:D:jk:

TYW

November 18th, 2005, 03:17 PM

The Cove..i can't remember???

isn't it that 38 storey building you showed me on our way back? or have i remembered the name wrongly??

TYW

November 18th, 2005, 03:20 PM

http://www.richfocus.com/library/project/kdc/kdc_PORR.jpg
Gosh..The PORR is very near to my house..
Can i disagree to have PORR??:D:D:D:jk:

no interchange is gonna be built aroundyour area, so no worries:D

maybe you should worry about the illegal racing

Pablo

November 18th, 2005, 03:52 PM

no interchange is gonna be built aroundyour area, so no worries:D

maybe you should worry about the illegal racing

haha..that is what i wory bout, and the construction..make me headache

Pablo

November 18th, 2005, 04:00 PM

isn't it that 38 storey building you showed me on our way back? or have i remembered the name wrongly??

A bit confuse,
i tot the 1 which i have shown u is Coronation Spring?? it also have 38 stories, but have only 1 block??

Pablo

November 18th, 2005, 04:14 PM

http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/3595/15112005114128pm00837bi.jpg

An office building's OC obtained..
I'm not very sure about this office name.
But, from wat i know, this office building have been halted b4, but now resume, n has completed;)

Pablo

November 18th, 2005, 04:16 PM

http://img434.imageshack.us/img434/2817/15112005114505pm00139el.jpg
updated pic of Putra Place.. I guess still left 2 or 1 blocks which is yet to be completed;)

TYW

November 18th, 2005, 04:17 PM

A bit confuse,
i tot the 1 which i have shown u is Coronation Spring?? it also have 38 stories, but have only 1 block??

then i might have remembered the name wrongly:D

which means, there will be another 4 block of buildings some where else, 38 stories tall!!

TYW

November 18th, 2005, 04:19 PM

http://img434.imageshack.us/img434/2817/15112005114505pm00139el.jpg
updated pic of Putra Place.. I guess still left 2 or 1 blocks which is yet to be completed;)

i think all of Putra Place is completed. the one which is u/c is Putra Marine

Pablo

November 18th, 2005, 04:23 PM

then i might have remembered the name wrongly:D

which means, there will be another 4 block of buildings some where else, 38 stories tall!!

yup, i guess so...n i hope this is correct, then penang will have more tall buildings liao..hahaha

TYW

November 18th, 2005, 04:28 PM

yup, i guess so...n i hope this is correct, then penang will have more tall buildings liao..hahaha

yeah and they are all in Tanjung Bungah. don't forget those 40+ stories buildings too!! Tanjung Bungah might me the next Gurney Drive!!

BTW, i forget to update you guys on The Straits Regency. dissappointing news guys....it didn't turn out metallic like in the rendering, just painted pale yellow. it has topped out but spires aren't up yet. no pics as it was raining:(

Pablo

November 18th, 2005, 04:39 PM

^^..yupe the colour look a bit like Putra Place:(

SEED

November 20th, 2005, 04:32 PM

boi.. that green color apartment looks like the color of ma fence.. :uh: and OC Obtain building is the one near Jelutong rite?

TYW

November 20th, 2005, 04:54 PM

boi.. that green color apartment looks like the color of ma fence.. :uh: and OC Obtain building is the one near Jelutong rite?

yep!! in Jelutong;)

TYW

November 26th, 2005, 07:06 AM

Islamic Foundation Building, Penang

Option 1

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-20a.jpghttp://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-20b.jpg
http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-20c.jpghttp://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-20d.jpg

Design options of Modern Islamic Architecture for a Islamic foundation building in Penang. This low rise 4 storey building uses buildings some islamic design philosophies and elements of Islamic Architecture.

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-21a.jpghttp://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-21b.jpg

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-22a.jpghttp://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-22b.jpg

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-23a.jpghttp://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-23b.jpg

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-24a.jpghttp://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-24b.jpg

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-25.jpg

Option 2

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-26a.jpghttp://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-26b.jpg
http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-26c.jpghttp://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-26d.jpg

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-27a.jpghttp://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-27b.jpg

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-28.jpg

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-29.jpg

Option 3

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-30a.jpg
http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-30b.jpg

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-31a.jpg
http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-31b.jpg

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-32a.jpghttp://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-32b.jpg

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-33a.jpghttp://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-33b.jpg

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-34a.jpghttp://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-34b.jpg

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-35.jpg

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-36.jpg

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-37.jpg

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/july05-38.jpg

Source: http://www.atsa.com.my/enews_july05a.htm

TYW

November 26th, 2005, 07:08 AM

i prefer option 3:D

no idea about its location??

SEED

November 26th, 2005, 07:14 PM

^^ hehe option III ;) hope it get build inda city! looks cool! :cool:

TYW

December 5th, 2005, 11:48 AM

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/9026/putramarine14wg.jpg
^^Putra Marine

TYW

December 6th, 2005, 06:59 AM

THE C.E.O
Small Office Home Office with full Club house
facility and Business center services

http://idealhomes.cc/images/homenew_03.jpg

Location:Bukit Jambul, Penang
Description: Featuring Small Office Home Office with full Club house facility and Business center services

TYW

December 6th, 2005, 07:02 AM

Suntech

Location:Bayan Baru Cyber City, Penang
Description:The First purpose-built MSC designated building in Penang Cybercity with Full Business center services

http://idealhomes.cc/images/projects/the-sunshine.jpg

http://idealhomes.cc/images/press1.jpg

Magician

December 8th, 2005, 03:24 AM

Samy Vellu’s claim refuted
Sharanjit Singh

GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, Wed.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon went head on with Works Minister Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu today.
He refuted the latter’s allegation that the Penang Government was the reason why the RM1.02 billion Penang Outer Ring Road (PORR) project had yet to take off.

Speaking at a Press conference, Koh said his administration could do nothing until the Federal Government signed the concession agreement with the company supposed to undertake the project.

Samy Vellu was reported to have said yesterday that his ministry was awaiting approval from the Penang Government for the construction of the PORR.

Samy Vellu also said he wanted to meet Koh to inquire about the delay in the signing of a land deal between Peninsular Metro Works Sdn Bhd (PMW) and the State Government.

Koh said: "I am surprised by what he has said. We (the State Government) solved issues concerning the alignment of the PORR nine months ago. We are now waiting for the concession agreement to be finalised, signed and approved by the Cabinet."

He said the State Government could only proceed with signing a development agreement with PMW after the Cabinet approval.

Saying that the development deal was finalised about two months ago, Koh added: "However, we cannot sign the development agreement before the concession agreement is signed. I hope the Works Ministry will expedite the necessary details on its side so we can start on our side."

He said the State Government could only start the land acquisition process on behalf of the Federal Government once the concession agreement was signed.

The Chief Minister added that he tried to contact Samy Vellu today but had not been able to do so.

"I am eager to clarify the matter with him. There must have been some miscommunication."

Meanwhile, a spokesman for Samy Vellu said today the minister would meet Koh to resolve the matter.

In October, Samy Vellu said construction of the PORR was set to take off early next year.

The project involves the construction of a 17km dual carriageway, comprising four toll plazas and eight interchanges connecting Tanjung Bungah to the Penang Bridge.

Throwing balls now hehehehe

globocentric

December 8th, 2005, 05:35 AM

The classic case of people pushing responsiblity / attributing blame towards each other

TYW

December 8th, 2005, 07:40 AM

talking about breaucracy...sigh....

TYW

December 10th, 2005, 04:16 PM

Saturday December 10, 2005

InterContinental brands on culture

BY THEAN LEE CHENG

http://biz.thestar.com.my/archives/2005/12/10/bizweek/bw_22jenifer.jpg
We are targeting the experiential traveller, says Zeigler.

WHEN the world’s largest hotel group by rooms opens its first hotel in Penang next year, it will be selling the local experience and all that the island has to offer; the people, the culture, the food and all the details that make it uniquely Penang.

The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is making the experiential stay its branding strategy, not just in Penang, but wherever it has an InterContinental hotel.

Says InterContinental Hotels and Resorts (a unit of IHG) senior vice-president Jenifer Zeigler: “This will be our premium luxury brand. The people who stay at any InterContinental would already have all the material things; luxury cars, nice homes and kids who go to private schools.

“They would now want a different and exotic experience to share with their friends and families. And travel is supposed to be an enriching experience.

“It makes them interesting to talk to at dinner parties because they have an insight into a country their friends do not,” says Zeigler, who is on a one-month tour of the Asia Pacific to explore and introduce the brand. Her trip to Malaysia runs concurrently with the group’s four-day leadership conference in Kuala Lumpur.

At the conference Together We Make A Difference, InterContinental Hotels Group chief executive Andrew Cosslett says the brand wants to leverage on the group’s powerful brand differentiation to maintain a sustainable leadership position.

“The challenge is to tailor our efforts for this region, where we have different categories of market segments, different stages of consumer behaviour and product life-cycles to contend with,” he says.

IHG has 161 hotels in the Asia Pacific representing four of its seven brands – InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts, and Express by Holiday Inn.

Its main markets in Asia are China (a total of 42 hotels), Australia (35), India (15) and Japan (12).

Besides the Penang InterContinental which enters its stable next year, it manages seven other hotels in the country under Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn chain.

Ziegler says its branding strategy would be moving away from offering that “home away from home” feeling because the group believes the world is big and diverse enough to accommodate the needs and wants of everyone, while at the same time, there are many wealthy travellers who want to immerse and absorb the local culture of the country they visit.

http://biz.thestar.com.my/archives/2005/12/10/bizweek/bw_22poolside.jpg
Dinner at the poolside at Mutiara Penang, which will be part of the InterContinental group next year

“People are looking for something different. And it is no longer in things, but experience,” she says.

“Our target audience is not so much the businessmen or women or the leisure travellers, but the experiential traveller. They may be business people, but after all the meetings, they may have one or two hours to play and they want to get out and taste the local culture, instead of being boxed up with room service. These are the people who celebrate travel and all that it embodies.

“They will want a luxurious stay, but over and above a good bed and excellent food and beverage (F&B), they want something extra. Every general manager and concierge of our hotels must have all the information about the best, not necessarily the most exclusive and expensive, restaurant in Penang.

“They must be able to introduce the local’s best loved food. In the case of Penang, it is oysters fried in omelettes,” she says.

Zeigler says IHG will by no means reduce the emphasis on the hotel’s F&B outlets, but there will always be a local component.

“The experience need not be outside, it has to be inside. Chefs preparing the meal within sight of the guest, for example,” she says.

To enable the brand to embark on this experiential strategy, IHG has drawn up a US$10mil staff-training programme.

TYW

December 10th, 2005, 04:42 PM

High-tech Suntech By Chris Prasad

Technopreneurs and ICT specialists in the north seeking MSC status and wanting to park their operations in a place that will allow them to enjoy the raft of incentives and guarantees that comes with being in a Multimedia Super Corridor can now look to Suntech @ Penang Cybercity.

This 22-storey project, located in the bustling Bayan Baru commercial precinct within the State’s gazetted Cibercity 1 corridor, is being undertaken on a 1.06-acre leasehold site owned by Suiwah Holdings (Bayan Baru) Sdn Bhd by developer Sun Setia (M) Sdn Bhd (SSM).

http://www.nst.com.my/Weekly/PropertyTimes/News/Phasedin/20051206151840/Article/Images/Phased/suntecB.jpg

SSM officials said the owner-occupiers and investors who rent or purchase space in the first privately-initiated commercial offering in the corridor will be able to tap into a world-class information backbone, have access to full electricity back-up as well as enjoy dedicated high-tech features in the WiFi-ready project.

These include systems for energy-saving lighting, automated car-parking and 24-hour surveillance as well as primary and secondary telecommunications trunking and fibre-optic cabling.

The officials added that occupants will also have access to a shared business lounge with meeting rooms on the 11th floor, recreational facilities comprising an indoor gym and jacuzzi, rooftop garden and a skybridge linking Suntech with the neighbouring Sunshine Square shopping mall.

The ground floor of the project will be made up of 24 retail units available only for rent to enable SSM to control the tenant mix, while the first floor has been designated an “IT World” with 20 outlets.

Car-parking that will be able to accommodate 439 vehicles will occupy the 2nd to 10th floors, while above that will be 148 office lots and 19 penthouse office suites.

The modular office suites, each with between 400sq ft and 1,000sq ft of space, are priced from RM160,150 to RM575,325 (or an average value of RM425psf) and will be designed to provide occupants with flexible and efficient usage.

Their Single Operator Home Office (SoHo) layout means they will be equipped with some home comforts such as a kitchenette. Additionally, their high ceilings of 14ft-9in will enable occupants to add a mezzanine floor, thus increasing usable space.

The penthouse suites on the topmost floors will be for occupants requiring larger sizes. So far, Suiwah subsidiary, Qdos, manufacturer of flexible printed circuits, has purchased a floor.

When completed by 2007, SSM said investors can expect their units to command monthly rents of between RM2.50psf to RM3psf, thus allowing them to derive returns of between 7.5 per cent and 8.5 per cent per annum.

The company said the rent excludes the monthly service charge of RM0.40psf that will be imposed to maintain the common areas and facilities.

The developer is confident its project will be well received by buyers, and expects the occupants to be largely made up of MSC status companies, software development companies and networking centres.

Part of this confidence, it said, is attributed to the Government ruling that requires all companies wanting to enjoy the MSC-Status Bill of Guarantees to have their offices in MSC designated buildings.

Among their benefits is the ability to employ expatriate knowledge-workers without restriction, freedom to source capital outlay globally, intellectual property protection and cyberlaws, no Internet censorship and no restriction to foreigner purchasers.

For the convenience of buyers, SSM said it has engaged Emerald Capital Management Sdn Bhd (ECM) to assist investors in securing tenants and acting as a one-stop service provider to expedite loan applications and Foreign investment Committee approvals.

Once Suntech is completed, ECM will help companies wanting to apply for MSC status, co-ordinate business meetings, provide secretarial services as well as building and maintenance management.

2nd head: MSC incentives one of the major draws

- Property Times 03 December 2005 issue -

TYW

December 10th, 2005, 04:42 PM

^^LOL i always thought it was located near Krystal Point Corporate Park

TYW

December 14th, 2005, 05:10 PM

Tuesday December 13, 2005

Poser over RM200mil cable car project

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2005/12/13/nation/n_24ooi.jpg
Ooi: ‘I hope the state is not just blowing hot air about the whole project’

A GOVERNMENT backbencher wants to know the progress of the proposed RM200mil Penang Hill cable car project, saying nothing about it has been discussed of late.

“I hope the state is not just blowing hot air about the whole project,” Ooi Chuan Aik (BN – Bagan Jermal) said, noting that the state announced that the project would be developed into an important tourist attraction.

“However, of late, we have not read anything about the latest development on the project,” he said when debating the Budget 2006.

Ooi said the cable car project in Langkawi has since been completed and turned into a tourist attraction.

In 1999, it was reported that the state government was studying a proposal for the world’s second longest cable car link stretching 7.5km from Air Itam to Penang Hill via Western Hill and across Teluk Bahang Dam.

It was also reported in April this year, that the state had drawn up the development plans for the project, which would be modelled after Queensland’s skyrail cableway.

Ooi urged the state to take a more dynamic approach in enhancing tourist spots by upgrading some of the infrastructures, which were in dilapidated condition.

Cheang Chee Gooi (BN – Air Itam) suggested that the state seek more allocation from the Federal Government to address problems faced by schools here especially in security.

“We have read about recent incidents in which schools were trespassed and a school headmistress who was almost molested while at school.

“Our schools are also facing problems such as collapsing floors due to termite attacks and other repair works that could not be carried out due to lack of funds,” he said.

Cheang said closed-circuit television cameras should be installed in school premises to beef up security, while the Rakan Cop programmes in schools should be conducted in a more effective manner.

Shabudin Yahaya (BN – Permatang Berangan) urged the state to hire more Islamic Religious Department enforcement officers.

“At the moment there are only 15 officers who go out for raids which lasts until 5am and then they have to be back in the office at 8am to sort out the paperwork,” he said.

Shabudin said 329 khalwat cases were recorded in the first six months this year.

The highest number of cases totalling 166 were from the North-East district here, seven from Seberang Perai Tengah, 28 from Butterworth and the balance in the other areas.

TYW

December 14th, 2005, 05:14 PM

Tuesday December 13, 2005

Work on project likely to start soon

THE State Government has issued an intent letter to a company to undertake the proposed cable car project linking Penang Hill and Teluk Bahang.

State Tourism Development and Environment committee chairman Teng Chang Yeow told the House that the company had submitted its proposal recently.

He said the project was expected to cost about RM152mil.

“We intend to complete the project as proposed,” he said when wrapping up the debate on the state budget for next year.

Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon had recently said that work on the project was expected to begin next month.

The cable car system, stretching 7.5km from Air Itam to Penang Hill via Western Hill and across Teluk Bahang Dam, is expected to be operational by mid-2008.

It was also reported in April this year that the state government had drawn up the development plans for the project and it would be modelled after Queensland's skyrail cableway.

On the funicular train services at Penang Hill, Teng said the state government had requested RM42mil under the Ninth Malay-sia Plan to upgrade facilities.

He said that the state government would study a proposal to extend the funicular train services for three hours from 6.30pm on Saturdays.

Currently, the services were available from 6.30am to 9.30pm on all days except on Saturdays when the services end at 6.30pm, he said.

On whether the ear-squat incident had affected Chinese tourist arrivals at Penang, he said there was no drop so far.

Chinese nationals flying into Penang International Airport using the Xiamen Airlines had increased from 67% in September to 72% in October and 85% last month, he said, adding arrivals via Southern China Airlines was recorded at 77% in September and 71% last month.

TYW

December 14th, 2005, 05:15 PM

^^next month is next year! hope this is true...

TYW

December 14th, 2005, 05:17 PM

thanks to my spamming, this thread is reaching 500 posts after 7 more posts :D

Magician

December 15th, 2005, 04:18 AM

cannot believe that... operation on 2008...

TYW

December 18th, 2005, 01:30 PM

Wednesday September 28, 2005

SP Setia subsidiary buys land in Penang for RM144mil

SP Setia Bhd unit Setia Promenade has agreed to buy 112.59 acres of freehold land in Penang for RM144.28mil cash from PPH Resorts.

Parts of the land currently has an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse and a driving range, leased to Pearl Island Country Club Bhd, a PPH subsidiary.

The land is sited 20km south of Georgetown and is close to Bayan Lepas and the Penang International Airport.

SP Setia said the acquisition was a good opportunity for it to expand its land-bank, now concentrated in the Klang Valley and Johor, to another key growth area.

The acquisition would enable the group to penetrate the lucrative landed residential property market in Penang and establish a strong brand presence there.

Setia Promenade also has entered into a memorandum of understanding with PPH to evaluate the feasibility of entering into a joint venture to develop 78 bungalow lots on a 21-acre adjacent plot.

TYW

December 18th, 2005, 01:31 PM

15-12-2005: SP Setia's record net profit of RM203m
By Doreen Leong

SP Setia Bhd posted a record net profit of RM203.38 million for the financial year (FY) ended Oct 31, 2005, up 26% from RM161.20 million a year ago, driven by their ongoing property projects.

It also proposed a final dividend of 19 sen per share. This final dividend, coupled with the earlier capital repayment of 25 sen per share and interim dividend of six sen per share, brings the total payout to 50 sen per share or a total RM281 million. This payout is the highest in its history.

Group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Liew Kee Sin said the total dividends for FY05 would amount to 58% of the group’s net profit.

He added the company was committed to maintain a dividend payout representing more than 50% of its net profit annually.

Liew also expressed confidence that the company would perform better in the current financial year despite the anticipated challenging market.

“Our net profits will be driven by existing projects. Our bungalows are selling well despite the slow market. I expect the demand for high-end houses to be strong going into 2006,” he said at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

For FY05, revenue rose 23.5% to RM1.26 billion compared with RM1.02 billion a year ago.
In the fourth quarter, net profit jumped 58.5% to RM79.49 million from RM50.14 million a year ago. Revenue rose 79.4% to RM541.34 million against RM301.78 million. Earnings per share was 12.15 sen versus 8.84 sen.

Its major ongoing projects are Setia Alam in Shah Alam, Duta Nusantara and Duta Tropika at Sri Hartamas, Bukit Indah Bandar Nusajaya and Setia Indah in Johor.

Liew said SP Setia would launch two new projects — Setia Hills in Ampang and Setia Pearl Island in Penang — with a total gross development value of RM900 million by next year.

He expects full take-up rate for Setia Hills project, a six-hectare gated and guarded hilltop enclave of 43 units of luxurious bungalows, within a year while Setia Pearl Island, comprising 100 units of link-houses, is expected to be fully sold in the next three to four years.

Liew said the project in Ampang will be carried out for the next three years while the project in Penang will last for about six years.

On the higher lending rate, Liew said it was still relatively small and would not affect high-end housebuyers’ decision to purchase.

TYW

December 22nd, 2005, 12:25 PM

passed by the 4 blocks of 40+ stories buildings u/c in Tanjung Bungah yesterday. construction is on it's 2nd level already. no renderings and name yet till now. i think they will be putting up the rendering and name soon as i saw some blank boards on the fence.

TYW

December 22nd, 2005, 12:28 PM

another high rise for Penang by PDC Properties:

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Special Features
A spacious 900 sq.ft built-up area with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a living-cum dining room & innovative balcony design.
One free parking lot with option to purchase more.
A security post for your convenience & safety.
A wading pool for the kids and barbeque area for picnics.
A children's play ground.

Floor Plan
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Specifications

Roof : Metal deck roof with insulation
Structure : Reinforced concrete
Wall : Cement sand brick
Ceiling : Skimcoat for R.C. ceiling & plaster ceiling for others

Wall Finishes
Bathrooms : Ceramic tiles to internal wall to 7’0” height
Kitchen : Ceramic tiles to internal wall to 5’0” height
Others : Plaster & paint

Floor Finishes
Living / Dining : Ceramic tiles with skirting
Bedrooms : Ceramic tiles with skirting
Kitchen / Yard : Ceramic tiles
Bathroom / Balcony : Ceramic tiles

Doors
Main Entrance : Decorative door
Bedrooms : Flush door
Balcony : Aluminium framed sliding door
Bathrooms : PVC door
Others : Flush door

Windows
Bedrooms : Aluminium framed casement window
Bathrooms : Fixed glass louvred window
Kitchen : Adjustable glass louvred window

Paintwork
External : Weathershield paint
Internal : Emulsion paint
Metal / Woodwork : Gloss paint

Sanitary Installation
Sitting water closet : 2 nos.
Wash hand basin : 2 nos.
Shower point : 2 nos.
Toilet roll holder : 2 nos.
Soap holder : 2 nos.

Electrical Installation
13 Amp power point : 15 nos.
Light point : 16 nos.
Fan point & hook : 5 nos.
Air-cond point : 2 nos.
Water heater point : 2 nos.
TV point : 2 nos
Telephone point : 2 nos.

Location Plan
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TYW

December 22nd, 2005, 12:33 PM

PDC Properties is launching a few new project

For D'Residence at Bayan Mutiara, customers now can book their dream home by paying a reservation fee of RM10,000 to RM20,000 (depending on types of units).

Apart from above, our projects at Bandar Cassia that are Intan Chempaka and Villa Tanjung Permai are also open for booking with the minimum reservation fee from RM1,000 to RM2,000, customer have the privillege to choose their units now.

We also have 2 more new projects open for reservation. Ixora Heights is a 22 storey apartment complex located at Sungai Nibong. Customer can also experience the lifestyle offered at our Exclusive Residential bungalows, Dedaun with choice of 8 Luxurious Bungalows Designs and Bungalow Plots with 18 Exclusive Designs.

On 8th December 2005, our Sales Gallery was launched by the Chief Minister of Penang. We are indeed proud that this facility will make it conductive, comfortable and convenient for customers in purchasing properties from us.

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