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ideal jb

December 30th, 2010, 02:46 PM

Singapore is one of the world richest countries by GDP per capital. With all the world great talented people there, even if there is no malaysia, it WILL survive. This is something malaysia should learn from singapore. 10 years down the road, malaysia is doomed! This is my prediction. But i hope it wont.

Wow nowadays you’ll get rebuke easily whether you’re new or old in SSC, like nitpicking at the smallest of details while ignoring its other explanations. Ppl now just take comments quite literally and personal too, like in our road manners here with fuse running short and fast!

Anyway, I tot cooolbio 1st remark was harmless and his tone was ok but all it takes was just 1aggressor and it boomed into a slew of tough style discussions lol…

Well I can understand in general why M’sians opt to leave this country, but I don’t know why one would be so determine to boycott it totally! Must be some harsh life or motives in your living experience here huh… But cooolbio I’ve figured long ago that I don’t have to follow the norms on how I love M’sia, cos sometimes certain standards are plain too rigid and fanatics will just verbally abuse you if they don’t like what you say or do, and probably physically assault you if they’re of unsound mind.

Some may even have compulsory set of rules and probably know how much they love M’sia but I do not know how to measure love… but what I do know is all whose birthplace is in Malaysia will wish the best for our land, and will do it in our own capacity to contribute. As you were concerned too as shown in your last sentence, I welcome you back in spirit to where you came from whether you like it or not, it is nonetheless where in your perspectives you came to know it all about Malaysia!

The country is a lovely place and have no problem, the problem is its leaders and some childish wankers who stick many flags out on their car but threw rubbish out and the likes of it… don’t be beaten by these monkeys!

forrestcat

December 30th, 2010, 03:46 PM

Yea, when you talk about Brunei and Omani, you only make Malaysia a total shame or even worst. By the way, I left malaysia more than 10 years ago. I just couldnt understand why some Malaysians are so still childish.

maaf la....shoo shoo pergi berambus :bash:...yang kebudak budakan kamu la..dah belah belahla takyah burukkan negara kami...this is no longer your country.kamu tidak dialu-alukan di forum ini kerana mencaci negara kami.

Negara kami membangun dengan aman selama 50 tahun...who are you to make predictions? Please be very2 embarrassed to even suggest my beloved country will collapse because it has not and will never be.

Wei baca sejarah skit..tanpa malaysia singapore tak wujudlah..sbb Tunku Abdul Rahman yg tendang Singpura..Tunku boleh dikatakan bapa kemerdekaan Singapura..:lol:..sila guna rasional sikit ..do not think of us as stupid as you are. Please do not use Singaproe as an excuse to make you look smart.

forrestcat

December 30th, 2010, 03:53 PM

forrestcat

December 30th, 2010, 04:01 PM

Wow nowadays you’ll get rebuke easily whether you’re new or old in SSC, like nitpicking at the smallest of details while ignoring its other explanations. Ppl now just take comments quite literally and personal too, like in our road manners here with fuse running short and fast!

Anyway, I tot cooolbio 1st remark was harmless and his tone was ok but all it takes was just 1aggressor and it boomed into a slew of tough style discussions lol…

Well I can understand in general why M’sians opt to leave this country, but I don’t know why one would be so determine to boycott it totally! Must be some harsh life or motives in your living experience here huh… But cooolbio I’ve figured long ago that I don’t have to follow the norms on how I love M’sia, cos sometimes certain standards are plain too rigid and fanatics will just verbally abuse you if they don’t like what you say or do, and probably physically assault you if they’re of unsound mind.

Some may even have compulsory set of rules and probably know how much they love M’sia but I do not know how to measure love… but what I do know is all whose birthplace is in Malaysia will wish the best for our land, and will do it in our own capacity to contribute. As you were concerned too as shown in your last sentence, I welcome you back in spirit to where you came from whether you like it or not, it is nonetheless where in your perspectives you came to know it all about Malaysia!

The country is a lovely place and have no problem, the problem is its leaders and some childish wankers who stick many flags out on their car but threw rubbish out and the likes of it… don’t be beaten by these monkeys!

sorry...but I do not tolerate people who wish ill to our country...it means that he enjoys seeing malaysians suffer..meaning you and your future children to suffer..by making that stupid statement, to an extent he has just wished death or in his words 'DOOM' to all of us in this forum!

we should not be apologetic to people like him.

No person has a right to predict the fate of a person let alone an country!! ireland was the Celtic tiger,but now a beggar nation. England the financial hub is now revealed to be a farce ponzi scheme and the mighty US is the biggest debtor nation on earth...while half of the EU run high debts that the EURO might collapse in a decade!

Several years ago we did not think such fate will befell these Western countries! Singapore, Malaysia..the rest of ASEAN..I dunno..we will see...but we will probablyu outlive the EU and US!

rizalhakim

January 25th, 2011, 04:49 AM

from evar
very nice looking restaurant

http://s4.postimage.org/me425ek5f/In_The_Vip_21_07_39.jpg

idiamindada

January 25th, 2011, 01:53 PM

sorry...but I do not tolerate people who wish ill to our country...it means that he enjoys seeing malaysians suffer..

we should not be apologetic to people like him.

‎"I would rather have a country run like hell by Filipinos than a country run like heaven by the Americans, because however a bad Filipino government might be, we can always change it." - Manuel L. Quezon

who is Manuel Quezon? he's the 2nd filipino president…

he 'accidentally' wishing something bad about his country and …tadaaaaaa…!!! it happens!! :D

Xenerec

January 26th, 2011, 04:17 AM

I think cool-head is needed here. We should look at Malaysia and S'pore as symbiotic. Iskandar is a good move overall but some of the emphasis is wrong. At the moment Iskandar looks like a huge property development (i.e. quick profit) presumably trying to get S'porean/PR to buy into those high end condos.

I think the idea of getting residents of S'pore (whether Malaysian or S'porean) to live/invest here will not work. It is far from the coalescence of HK+Shenzhen. Even without the hassle of traveling thru and fro, it is very hard to beat the top-notch living environment of Singapore. Add to this the historical bitter taste relations betw. both countries.

I think we should change our thinking/obsession with equalizing (or even bettering) S'pore in what they do. Whether we want to hear it or not, we will never beat them in the areas that they are good at (they are just too far ahead for us to catch up). So why waste money on it. For example PTP (the only one laughing here is Maersk).

Why not leverage the advantage of S'pore to do things that they can't do in the tiny island? I think it is better for us (and our pride) to excel in other things than always to be seen as playing second fiddle.

LeeighIam

January 26th, 2011, 04:46 AM

lack of optimism is destructive. I don't see it as competing with Singapore, just simply doing what is best in moving ahead and trying our best to be on par with our neighbor so we won't fall far behind, keeping pace.. and Singapore being right next door is a good leading 'example'. Give it time to mature and develop, there gonna be some rough patches here and there but condemning the development at such an early stage is not 'cool', just my 2 cents.

Xenerec

January 26th, 2011, 09:28 AM

$jimbo$

January 26th, 2011, 09:35 AM

I am not condemning it. It just that it seems to have swayed to become more of a real-estate sell-off than nurturing value added economic activities.

Every few months I'd visit Iskandar region, especially those high end properties coz I plan to retire there... I've seen quite a number of car plates are SG registered and was told that many of them actually bought a house (mid to high end properties) there and semi-retire...

Property prices will gradually go up and as soon as the MRT/LRT/HSR is materialized into this region, I think the property price will skyrocket...

I am just a property investor... afterall... :)

silverian86

January 27th, 2011, 03:56 AM

‎"I would rather have a country run like hell by Filipinos than a country run like heaven by the Americans, because however a bad Filipino government might be, we can always change it." - Manuel L. Quezon

who is Manuel Quezon? he's the 2nd filipino president…

he 'accidentally' wishing something bad about his country and …tadaaaaaa…!!! it happens!! :D

:lol::lol:

jb2020

January 27th, 2011, 09:37 AM

[QUOTE=rizalhakim;71318073]from evar
very nice looking restaurant

http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/5557/img0723j.jpg

cathylmg

January 28th, 2011, 05:16 AM

Every few months I'd visit Iskandar region, especially those high end properties coz I plan to retire there... I've seen quite a number of car plates are SG registered and was told that many of them actually bought a house (mid to high end properties) there and semi-retire...

Property prices will gradually go up and as soon as the MRT/LRT/HSR is materialized into this region, I think the property price will skyrocket...

I am just a property investor... afterall... :)

Not going to have a MRT/LRT...electrified double train in on the horizon.

Don't know which is better between MRT and train but whatever it is, still better then nothing.

evar

January 28th, 2011, 10:36 AM

Not going to have a MRT/LRT...electrified double train in on the horizon.

Don't know which is better between MRT and train but whatever it is, still better then nothing.
Is that similar to the KTM in KL?

Joe_centennial

January 29th, 2011, 04:43 AM

Let's not feed the troll. We know we're on the right track. We were once poorer and less organised, now things have been changing gradually for the better.

Simon91

January 29th, 2011, 05:40 AM

Not going to have a MRT/LRT...electrified double train in on the horizon.

Don't know which is better between MRT and train but whatever it is, still better then nothing.

I believe that a commuter rail, as planned, is a far better option to JB than an MRT. The latter is only good on shorter distances in very dense areas that JB doesn't have yet. A faster commuter rail with less stops than MRT would on another hand provide very time efficient commute, exactly matching the need to cover relatively long distances across Iskandar area. :yes:

cathylmg

January 31st, 2011, 06:15 AM

I believe that a commuter rail, as planned, is a far better option to JB than an MRT. The latter is only good on shorter distances in very dense areas that JB doesn't have yet. A faster commuter rail with less stops than MRT would on another hand provide very time efficient commute, exactly matching the need to cover relatively long distances across Iskandar area. :yes:

But if you built a commuter rail and expect the place to stay low density, what if Nusajaya begins to prosper and traditional commuter rail cannot take the load? Wouldn't it be a waste of money to scrap the commuter rail and replace it with mrt then? Like that they will pay twice the money. Why not have a proper system now instead of having to wait twice as long for the replacement of another system? The cost of having to replace it with another system can then go the maintenance of a good system. :ohno:

LoveArki

January 31st, 2011, 09:03 AM

One example is in Singapore.
There is one MRT station called Buangkok along the north-east line which was completed years ago but not yet opened to public due to low density around that area.
After completion of many public housings at nearby area, they decided to open that station in June 2011...

Mith252

January 31st, 2011, 12:13 PM

^^ Err, its Woodleigh MRT station. Buangkok MRT station has been open for a few years already. :)

LoveArki

January 31st, 2011, 12:37 PM

^^ Err, its Woodleigh MRT station. Buangkok MRT station has been open for a few years already. :)

Oh ya... my bad.. is woodleigh :bash:
But buangkok was opened to public a few years after completion as well...:lol:

World 2 World

January 31st, 2011, 04:09 PM

New? @ Puteri Harbour by Encorp BHD
www.encorpbhd.com.my/ct.php?kw=property-development

http://www.encorpbhd.com.my/uploads/image/puteri%20harbour.png

jb2020

February 1st, 2011, 01:17 AM

^^ what a cool design! will be among the best condo design in the country if it really build. hope it is not juz another proposal je.

LoveArki

February 1st, 2011, 03:07 AM

Wow... There will be many buildings with very cool and nice designs in Nusajaya...

cathylmg

February 1st, 2011, 04:20 AM

^^ Err, its Woodleigh MRT station. Buangkok MRT station has been open for a few years already. :)

Yap. Its the right thing to do. If you forsee the crowd in the future, putting the system in place first will save you alot of money, and a lot of trouble.

daeng_jal

February 1st, 2011, 08:02 AM

But if you built a commuter rail and expect the place to stay low density, what if Nusajaya begins to prosper and traditional commuter rail cannot take the load? Wouldn't it be a waste of money to scrap the commuter rail and replace it with mrt then? Like that they will pay twice the money. Why not have a proper system now instead of having to wait twice as long for the replacement of another system? The cost of having to replace it with another system can then go the maintenance of a good system. :ohno:

i think that a great way to waste money y building MRT in JB

unless JB had a fix boundary n most people lie in apartment not row houses n work on office tower not shoplot,..than we can well build MRT

commuter train are good enough,even in KL they are trying to get a 2.5minutes wait time..and even if JB population swell n start livin in highrise we can always build a parrallel MRT like singapore will be doing then to scrap it

Simon91

February 1st, 2011, 04:03 PM

But if you built a commuter rail and expect the place to stay low density, what if Nusajaya begins to prosper and traditional commuter rail cannot take the load? Wouldn't it be a waste of money to scrap the commuter rail and replace it with mrt then? Like that they will pay twice the money. Why not have a proper system now instead of having to wait twice as long for the replacement of another system? The cost of having to replace it with another system can then go the maintenance of a good system. :ohno:

It all depends on the signaling system and quantity of trains. Commuter railway can as well work on a high capacity and JR is the best example of that.

MRT should be more local to the densest areas.

rizalhakim

February 7th, 2011, 04:17 AM

new from Encorp Bhd
the developer for The Strand Kota Damansara

http://www.encorpbhd.com.my/uploads/image/puteri%20harbour.png
Encorp acquired a parcel of 3.3 acres freehold land in Nusjaya, Johor. Encorp plans to develop a first-rate commercial and serviced apartments development project project on the land with an estimated gross development value of RM500 million. Commencement date is expected in year 2011.

cathylmg

February 7th, 2011, 06:03 AM

It all depends on the signaling system and quantity of trains. Commuter railway can as well work on a high capacity and JR is the best example of that.

MRT should be more local to the densest areas.

Actually with the kind of high rise development that are under constructions and new ones being proposed and developed, and the number of students as well as people going to be working in Iskandar Malaysia, I can forsee a very densed community within Iskandar Malaysia. Just take a look at this thread. You will know.

rizalhakim

February 7th, 2011, 07:55 AM

new project in 2011
Imperia Nusajaya by UEM Land
35storey
price from 657k - 2.8m
http://ehome.kpkt.gov.my/ehome/DetailProjek.cfm?PROJ_PMJU_KOD=10555&PROJ_KOD_FASA=5&Nama_Projek=IMPERIA

rizalhakim

February 8th, 2011, 04:10 AM

new project in 2011
Imperia Nusajaya by UEM Land
35storey
price from 657k - 2.8m
http://ehome.kpkt.gov.my/ehome/DetailProjek.cfm?PROJ_PMJU_KOD=10555&PROJ_KOD_FASA=5&Nama_Projek=IMPERIA

Imperia Puteri Harbour Nusajaya
another cool project
for rendering click http://www.mediafire.com/?696pae6vadtu8m6

http://www.kuratabi.com/system/files/node_images/imperia_image2.jpg

http://kuratabi-invest.com/system/files/images/imperia+image.preview.jpg

http://www.kuratabi.com/system/files/images/Imperia+Model1.png

http://www.kuratabi.com/system/files/images/Imperia+Model2.png

Simon91

February 8th, 2011, 12:43 PM

Actually with the kind of high rise development that are under constructions and new ones being proposed and developed, and the number of students as well as people going to be working in Iskandar Malaysia, I can forsee a very densed community within Iskandar Malaysia. Just take a look at this thread. You will know.

I think the misunderstanding here is that commuter rail may not have a high capacity. It can, the practical difference between it and a rapid transit is the average distance between stations. And I don't wish JB to repeat the mistake of many other cities, by building a 30+ station MRT line that takes ages to traverse, without any faster alternative.

So, for now, a commuter rail is a better option for JB so as to reach between its far away parts. MRT can be build later on in a more localized manner, eg, between JB Center and Nusajaya, etc in very high demand areas when they emerge.

TWK90

February 8th, 2011, 12:55 PM

I think the misunderstanding here is that commuter rail may not have a high capacity. It can, the practical difference between it and a rapid transit is the average distance between stations. And I don't wish JB to repeat the mistake of many other cities, by building a 30+ station MRT line that takes ages to traverse, without any faster alternative.

So, for now, a commuter rail is a better option for JB so as to reach between its far away parts. MRT can be build later on in a more localized manner, eg, between JB Center and Nusajaya, etc in very high demand areas when they emerge.

My opinion is that commuter rail offers more flexibility in offering different types of service just like what JR West offers on their urban network lines (local, rapid and special rapid).

Therefore, commuter rail is better for JB, at this moment, after all, JB has relatively large urban sprawl and lower density than say, KL.

ashraf abdullah

February 8th, 2011, 01:30 PM

pity coolboi.
hehehe..
i noticed many malaysian badmouth the country when they are in singapore.
bad gov,uncivilised ppl la.watever..
but while they are working in singapore,they are living in malaysia.
only across the tiny river.
ironic indeed.lets move ahead.
nobody can know others fate.

World 2 World

February 8th, 2011, 02:21 PM

Puteri Harbour Website

puteriharbour.com.my

Vince

February 10th, 2011, 08:04 AM

Puteri Harbour Website

puteriharbour.com.my

What a poor website! Not showcasing any development at all! :ohno: I don't understand this website can generate any interests from investors, local and foreign alike.

rizalhakim

February 11th, 2011, 07:17 AM

from Kaz Architect - bci top ten firms 2010 (malaysia)
Commercial office at nusajaya johor

http://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/324073_wFLOsSre5K4neq93XTasu39ku.jpg

http://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/324073_IUawxwIvwPk7t8BNbiRlCtDlV.jpg

http://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/324073_hdHy8QtH2VW32prWRGlNLP2at.jpg

http://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/324073_QXjpyuxICJSsc4eEsaXZDhwNy.jpg

http://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/324073_N15ObOxpGhM_ug1W9jpRThHB0.jpg

http://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/324073_bo5KKJnioAcK5KXgscpb2fSg5.jpg

http://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/324073_Rv8Va8rX2S6Pz8mXHOf_ldDhl.jpg

World 2 World

February 11th, 2011, 09:24 AM

^^:okay:

ashraf abdullah

February 11th, 2011, 01:21 PM

the green thingy on the roof is a grass or what?
if it grass,it looks weird with that design IMO

nazrey

February 24th, 2011, 02:31 PM

Medini North.
The natural place to play in Iskandar, Malaysia

http://www.gcdmedini.com/images/medini_north_map.jpg

Medini North (Lifestyle and Leisure)

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/1982/1medininorthlifestylean.jpg (http://img836.imageshack.us/i/1medininorthlifestylean.jpg/)

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http://www.medini.com.my/

http://www.medini.com.my/img/interactive_map/medini_north/proposed_1.gif

http://www.medini.com.my/img/interactive_map/medini_north/office_towers.jpg

http://www.medini.com.my/img/interactive_map/medini_north/one_medini.jpg

http://www.medini.com.my/img/interactive_map/medini_north/medini_square.jpg

nazrey

February 24th, 2011, 02:39 PM

http://www.medini.com.my/img/interactive_map/medini_north/artist-impression-5.jpg

LoveArki

February 24th, 2011, 04:37 PM

Wow.. I like all of them!

rizalhakim

February 25th, 2011, 03:28 AM

nice

JB Citizens (+_+)

February 25th, 2011, 03:48 AM

i think that a great way to waste money y building MRT in JB

unless JB had a fix boundary n most people lie in apartment not row houses n work on office tower not shoplot,..than we can well build MRT

commuter train are good enough,even in KL they are trying to get a 2.5minutes wait time..and even if JB population swell n start livin in highrise we can always build a parrallel MRT like singapore will be doing then to scrap it

Just say what eva you wanted to say.... The MRT will be built in a couple of years... Lalala.... :lol:

aim11086

February 25th, 2011, 09:00 AM

Just say what eva you wanted to say.... The MRT will be built in a couple of years... Lalala.... :lol:

izit confirm??

daeng_jal

February 25th, 2011, 05:34 PM

Just say what eva you wanted to say.... The MRT will be built in a couple of years... Lalala.... :lol:

that the MRT from singapore into the city only(due in 2014)

now people are talking bout rail transit from the mrt into JB area
whather it MRT,comuter or LRT,which is cost effective n efficient

p.s. love ur childish words,look cute:lol:

JB Citizens (+_+)

February 26th, 2011, 09:18 AM

^^

Thank you 4 loving it... :nuts:

rizalhakim

March 8th, 2011, 03:54 AM

Sunway unit bags RM74.1mil contract

PETALING JAYA: Sunway Holdings Bhd's unit Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd (SunCon) has secured a contract worth RM74.1mil from Bio-XCell Sdn Bhd to undertake the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of a central utilities facility at Biotechnological Park Bio-XCell in Nusajaya, Johor.

“The proposed project is targeted to be completed by May 25, 2012.

“It is expected to contribute positively to the earnings of Sunway group for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2011 onwards,” Sunway Holdings said in a note to Bursa Malaysia yesterday.

The proposed project is subject to normal construction risk of materials price fluctuation, according to the company.

“However, with the past experience and expertise of SunCon in construction projects in Malaysia, this risk could be mitigated at this juncture.”

nazrey

March 15th, 2011, 05:38 PM

Puteri Harbour

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__tsZJgK_SVA/TI4w0TStD1I/AAAAAAAABic/7gJtAOEXPVM/s1600/14707_4_4.jpg
http://archichoong.blogspot.com/2010/09/puteri-harbour-johor-malaysia.html

http://upislam.com/images/33673898710516202751.jpg
http://bobuitmjohor.blogspot.com/2009/02/sekitar-lawatan-pentadbir-uitm-johor-ke.html

rizalhakim

March 21st, 2011, 05:14 AM

RM6bil invested in Nusajaya
By ZAZALI MUSA

zaza@thestar.com.my

NUSAJAYA: A total of RM6.15bil in new investments from local and foreign investors have been received for development projects in the eight catalyst developments (except EduCity components) in Nusajaya.

UEM Land Holdings Bhd managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim said the investments included RM500mil from Biocon Ltd, India to invest at SiLC (Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters), RM2.3bil Canal Homes at Puteri Harbour by Bandaraya Development Bhd and RM500mil by Pantai Group for the Gleneagles Hospital at Medini.

Nusajaya is expected to benefit from better Malaysia-Singapore bilateral ties. Picture shows Bangunan Sultan Ismail, the Johor State Legislative building in Kota Iskandar, Nusajaya.
“Albeit operating in the global economic recession in 2008 and 2009, following the US sub-prime crisis and the European financial woes, we have been able to attract investments to Nusajaya,” he told StarBiz in an interview.

UEM Land Holdings is the master developer of the 9,308ha Nusajaya, which is one of the five flagship development zones in Iskandar Malaysia. The latter is the country's first economic growth corridor, launched on Nov 4, 2006, and spanning 2,217 sq km located in the southernmost part of Johor.

Wan Abdullah said Nusajaya was going to benefit from the improvement in bilateral ties between Malaysia and Singapore.

“Prior to this improvement, Singaporeans were waiting for a signal from their government on whether to invest in Nusajaya or Iskandar Malaysia.

“The announcement (in the middle of last year) that Khazanah Malaysia and Temasek Holdings would jointly develop a wellness township development in Danga Bay has sent a strong signal to Singaporeans to come and invest in Iskandar Malaysia,” he said.

Apart from targeting Singapore investors, UEM Land is also looking for Singaporeans who want to buy property or a second home in Johor.

Datuk Wan Abdullh Wan Ibrahim
“In Singapore you can't get get a landed property for S$1mil, whereas you can get a semi-D or bungalow in Iskandar for RM1mil,” he said.

“We are also targeting Malaysian professionals working in Singapore who want to stay in Nusajaya because of the close proximity to the Second Link.”

Another market UEM Land is seeking to tap is the middle-class segment from India, which comprises some 300 million Indians, and those from the Middle East.

“Despite the political uprisings in the Middle East, the region remains high in liquidity due to the strong petro-dollar. They'll look at safe havens to park their money,” Wan Abdullah said.

Five years ago, local and foreigners alike were quite skeptical when Nusajaya was launched amid a grand and glittering ceremony by the fifth Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Many doubted whether UEM Land would be able to undertake the gargantuan task once the party was over.

“We have proven our skeptics wrong and many are now really impressed with the progress being made in Nusajaya since day one,'' said Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim .

“Nusajaya was best described as a rough diamond in its early years. No one really gives a second look but with cuts on it, the stone is slowly showing its sparkle now,” said Wan Abdullah.

Wan Abdullah said much work needed to be done before Nusajaya, which is the largest urban development in South-East Asia, under the became a regional city by 2025.

Wan Abdullah said as the master developer of Nusajaya, the company's vision was to build a modern city with a focus on enhancing the lives of its residents.

He said Nusajaya must be a city unlike any other city in Malaysia and that the city must have signature developments to realise its vision to become Asia's new regional city and benchmarking itself with other major cities in the world.

Nusajaya comprises eight catalyst developments Kota Iskandar (Johor State New Administrative Centre), SiLC, Puteri Harbour Waterfront Development, EduCity, Health and Wellness, International Destination Resort and Nusajaya Residences.

Wan Abdullah said apart from continuing to attract new investments and strong interest from investors, several of the company's completed projects in Nusajaya had also won prestigious awards such as the Fiabci Malaysia Property Award 2009 (Puteri Harbour), Best Golf Development CNBC Asia Pacific Property Awards 2009 (Horizon Hills) and Fiabci Malaysia Property Ward 2010 for Public Sector (Kota Iskandar).

He said works on infrastructure and several projects in Nusajaya were on schedule and expected to be completed this year and within the next two to four years.

These include the RM1.4bil Coastal Highway linking Johor Baru city centre to Nusajaya, Asia's first Legoland Theme Park, Indoor Theme Park @ Puteri Harbour, Marlborough College, Newcastle University Medical Faculty, Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology and Pinewood Malaysia Iskandar Studios.

“On completion of these projects, Nusajaya will have enough content to attract investors and residents,'' said Wan Abdullah.

He added that it would be much easier to convince and attract them to Nusajaya as they could witness the developments taking place, unlike when it was first started five years ago.

Nevertheless, Wan Abdullah said UEM Land would not rest on its laurels and feel satisfied with what it had achieved so far; instead it would work even harder to keep the momentum going.

nazrey

March 21st, 2011, 04:07 PM

Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios Complex

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International engineer appointed to Pinewood Shepperton’s $150m studio project

THE film studio that helped create the Harry Potter and James Bond blockbusters has appointed international design engineers to a US $150million state-of-the-art film and television production facility project in Malaysia.

The 32-hectare Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios complex is being built in Iskandar, a fast-growing economic development region in the south of the country.

Cinema giant Pinewood Shepperton has partnered with Khazanah Nasional Bhd, the investment holding arm of the Malaysian government to appoint Web Structures to the project.

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The integrated film and television studio complex is set to be opened by early 2013, creating 3,000 jobs as Pinewood Shepperton grows its global brand.

The Web Structures team is working to create the giant studio buildings, with their 50 metre column-free spans.

Web Structures international expertise is also being sought to ensure the buildings are free of ground vibrations that could affect filming for the big screen or television by causing camera shake.

The original iconic Pinewood studio, west of London, houses film stages, post production theatres, large digital television studios, an underwater filming stage, and location filming as well as a studio village with a wealth of specialist media and production support companies.

Dr Hossein Rezai-Jorabi, Web Structures group director, said: “This is a high-profile project which promises to deliver so much for the economy of Malaysia.

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“We are currently involved in detailed design work, meeting the challenges of creating buildings designed to be the best possible for cinema and television filming.

“That means creating large, column free spaces and also ensuring that the buildings are not affected by ground movement, which could cause camera shake.”

The project highlights the versatility of Web Structures’ team of design engineers, who have a growing reputation for their work on some of the biggest and most challenging construction projects in all parts of the world.

The civil, structural and geotechnical engineering consultancy, which has offices in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, London and Shanghai, is the pioneer of “Fusion Engineering” - using cost efficiencies to redefine engineering excellence through true innovation and design – enabling groundbreaking architecture to become building reality.

Web Structures is a leading engineer for cutting edge buildings in the world’s earthquake zones, such as Indonesia, especially skyscrapers.

It has engineered more than 52 residential and mixed-use skyscrapers around the world in the past 15 years, including the 50-storey high Troika in Kuala Lumpur.

The firm is also currently involved in the creation of a 50-storey development in Victory Valley in Gurgaon for Indian real-estate giant Ireo. It will be the tallest tower in Northern India.

Dr Rezai-Jorabi said: “Our knowledge helps us provide solutions which stretch the boundaries of existing work practices, it is why architects come to us with challenges like those we are now working on in Malaysia.

“Structural engineering offers dynamic and varied solutions to the challenges faced by architects and engineers.

“The design processes we have developed over the years leads to unique structural systems that are tailor-made for each and every project and are totally cost-efficient. That is the approach we are taking with the Pinewood Shepperton project.”

Web Structures works in partnership with leading international architects including Foster and Partners, UN Studio, Kohn Pederson Fox (KPF) and Conran & Partners to create iconic buildings across the world. Its team has also played a role in the Freedom Towers project in New York.

Other current projects also include a new Hilton Hotel in Mongolia; the Headquarters of Tokio Marine in Singapore and the highly-acclaimed Four Seasons resort in the Seychelles.

For more information about Web Structures and its projects across the globe log onto www.webstruc.net

rizalhakim

March 22nd, 2011, 04:36 AM

^^nice

aim11086

March 22nd, 2011, 05:36 AM

cool..!!

sepul

March 22nd, 2011, 08:15 AM

very nice.. but i doubt it will look as green which is the coolest part of the rendering..

constipation

March 22nd, 2011, 09:15 AM

i dont know what to say with this Pinewood Studios since Malaysia claim as muslims country with a lot of conservative clerics that may be someday againts some production of american brand films which are inappropriate with the islamic image of Malaysia, who know one day this pinewood studio will be filmg scene from Basic Instinct 3, Brokeback Mountain 2, Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno 2 etc..

anyway, i would prefer the location of this studio in Cyberjaya instead of Nusajaya

Merlion

March 23rd, 2011, 05:39 PM

What happened to the Oakwood Residence and Iskandar Residence at Danga Bay? I saw that construction has stopped with only foundation pillars sticking out of the soil, but with no machineries on site. Has construction been halted? Are they still selling the projects or something has gone wrong?:ohno:

evar

March 25th, 2011, 04:25 AM

I think the project is under Dijaya now when they took over the parcel of land in Danga Bay. They are probably waiting for a more suitable time in order to maximize their profits, knowing their MO. But don't expect them to launch it anytime soon. :ohno:

Merlion

March 26th, 2011, 09:56 PM

Leaving the site jarringly empty and void of any machineries/workers with a few foundation pillars does not speak much of the credibility of the developer. Let's say I m an investor of Iskandar residence or oakwood, I would be put off by the negative image projected here. I would be extremely skeptical of it's future development and commitment as a developer to see the project through.

jb2020

March 27th, 2011, 03:05 AM

^^ yeaahh...what a shamed to left the site empty like that. i have waited for this project to be completed since 2005, after the ground breaking by dato abdullah ahmad badawi (previous PM ). Ekovest..the developer of danga bay also have spend a lot of their money to develop other project outside danga bay area, such as danga utama at skudai n danga city mall. maybe thats why ekovest is running out of money...hope encorp will materialized my dream to watch a row of skyline in Danga Bay..or better IJM or SP Setia take over the Danga Bay from Ekovest...

Merlion

March 29th, 2011, 03:50 PM

nazrey

May 11th, 2011, 12:46 AM

Uniforms for 120 Nusajaya 'ambassadors'
2011/05/10
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/03sta/Article/

http://www.nst.com.my/articles/03sta/single
The taxi drivers are delighted with their new uniforms.
— Picture by Mohd Yusoff Ahmad

UEM Land Holdings Bhdgave uniforms to 120 Senai Airport taxi drivers recently.

The company is the master developer of Nusajaya and a key driver of Iskandar Malaysia.

The taxi drivers were appointed brand ambassadors of Nusajaya in a ceremony at the Senai Taxi Stand, Sultan Ismail Airport in Johor Baru.

It was part of UEM Land's strategic initiatives and effort to foster a closer relationship with the taxi drivers.

UEM Land's marketing and sales general manager Zamry Ibrahim said the company had organised a site visit last January for the taxi drivers to witness the progress of development in Nusajaya. It was part of the company's efforts to equip the "ambassadors" with the latest information on Nusajaya.

They were briefed on Nusajaya and taken on a tour of projects such as Kota Iskandar, Puteri Harbour waterfront development, Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters, Afiat Healthpark, East Ledang, Ledang Heights, Horizon Hills, Nusa Idaman, Educity and Medini.

Nusajaya, which has an area of 9,661ha, is set to become one of the largest and most prestigious integrated urban developments in Southeast Asia.

Zamry distributed exclusive pens and caps to the drivers. He said the response of taxi drivers at Nusa Idaman's World Cup celebration last June was encouraging.

"We reciprocated by participating in the Maulidur Rasul ceremony organised by the Senai Airport Taxi Drivers Association," added Zamry.

Also present were Senai Airport Association president Abdul Ibrahim and chairman Othman Abdul Rahman.

jb2020

May 21st, 2011, 12:42 PM

some updates picture of project around Nusajaya.

Theme Attraction and Resort project, Puteri Harbour.

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1medini showroom

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Ujana Residences

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rizalhakim

June 2nd, 2011, 10:40 AM

Tiong Nam buys Nusajaya land for RM30.95m
By Bernama
Thursday, 02 June 2011 15:20

KUALA LUMPUR: Tiong Nam Logistics Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary Terminal Perintis Sdn Bhd (TPSB), has bought a 3.23-acre commercial land parcel in Puteri Harbour, Nusajaya.

The RM30.95 million sale and purchase agreement was signed with UEM Land Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UEM Land Holdings Bhd and the master developer of Nusajaya, on Wednesday, June 1.

"TPSB intends to construct a hotel and service apartments that conform to at least a minimum four star rating.

"The rationale for the acquisition of the land is to enable Tiong Nam Group to add hotel and service apartments letting to its existing property letting market portfolio which is warehouse, factory, showroom, commercial shop and office letting," Tiong Nam said in a filing to Bursa Malaysia.

Total construction cost of the hotel was estimated at RM75 million, while the service apartments' cost was RM81 million.

Tiong Nam said both the land purchase consideration and financing for the construction of the hotel and service apartments would be from internal generated funds and bank borowing in an approximate ratio of 30:70. — Bernama

rizalhakim

June 9th, 2011, 06:53 AM

new project

UEM Land, Iskandar Investment in RM850m Nusajaya project
By Chong Jin Hun at theedgeproperty.com
Thursday, 09 June 2011 12:04

KUALA LUMPUR: UEM Land Holdings Bhd and Iskandar Investment are teaming up to develop retail and residential units in Nusajaya, Johor with a gross development value (GDV) of RM850 million.

Both parties signed a shareholder agreement here on Thursday, June 9. Iskandar Investment oversees the Iskandar Malaysia development.

UEM Land managing director Datuk Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim said Nusajaya had seen significant progress with the mixed real estate projects in Nusajaya since projects were started in 1996.

"That will lead to better profits for us going forward," Wan Abdullah said.

He also said 2012 would be a "tipping point" for its development in Nusajaya within Johor's Iskandar Malaysia growth region.

nazrey

June 10th, 2011, 05:14 AM

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http://archichoong.blogspot.com/2010/09/puteri-harbour-johor-malaysia.html
Puteri Harbour
http://www.upislam.com/images/56859609372325473035.jpg
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/49490762

rizalhakim

June 22nd, 2011, 11:04 AM

Traders Hotel Puteri Harbour to Open in Iskandar, Malaysia

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts partners with Themed Attractions and Resorts Sdn Bhd for 2012 launch.

xde rendering ker??

rizalhakim

June 23rd, 2011, 04:15 AM

UM Land to launch projects with RM500m GDV

This year, UM Land would be launching the luxurious waterfront boutique apartments with a retail component — Waterfront@Puteri Harbour — in Nusajaya, Iskandar Malaysia.

Waterfront@Puteri Harbour is a joint venture with UEM Land Bhd, the master developer of Nusajaya. The GDV of this project is projected to be nearly RM190 million and is set to be launched within the third quarter of this year.

Pee said the development of Waterfront@Puteri Harbour at the Puteri Harbour integrated waterfront and marina development is well underway.

"As part of the strategy to enhance earnings from this project, the entire retail podium located below the boutique apartments was pre-sold to a unit of Khazanah Holdings Bhd who will operate and manage the entire marina facility retail operations in the precinct which also features an Indoor Theme Park and Traders Hotel by Shangri-La," he said.

"The group has lined up other niche developments which include a prestigious residential and commercial development on a strategic piece of land, a stone's throw away from KLCC Twin Towers and a commercial development in Johor Bahru CBD, directly opposite the City Square," he added.

nazrey

June 26th, 2011, 04:31 PM

Dutch Maritime Institute To Berth At Iskandar Malaysia
June 04, 2010 13:58 PM

PUTRAJAYA, June 4 (Bernama) -- In efforts to become a world-class education hub in Asia, Education Iskandar Sdn Bhd today signed a landmark Agreement with top maritime institutes from Netherlands, to set up the Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (NMIT) in Iskandar Malaysia.

The agreement was signed between Education Iskandar and Maritime Institute Willem Barentz as well as Maritime Institute de Ruyter.

Deputy Higher Education Minister Dr Hou Kok Chung who witnessed the signing ceremony said NMIT would offer Diploma, Degree and Masters programmes in transport, shipping, seafaring, maritime and logistics management.

NMIT will welcome its first intake of about 240 students at the beginning of 2011, with enrolment projected to reach approximately 1,620 students by end 2015.

"The setting up of the institute displays an unreserved zeal of the people of Netherlands to want to share their wealth of knowledge, expertise and experiences in matters of the maritime with the people of Malaysia.

"I hope people from other countries will also benefit when they learn of the existence of NMIT here in Malaysia and choose to study in it," he said in his speech at the ceremony here.

Meanwhile, Managing Director of Maritime Institute de Ruyter, Diederik August Verhagen said the aim was to increase the international standard of maritime and logistics education.

"Developing NMIT in Iskandar Malaysia which is highly accessible to three of the world's leading container ports in Malaysia and Singapore is a strategic move that is advantageous not only for our institution but also for the fast-growing maritime industry," he added.

-- BERNAMA

Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (NMIT)
http://nmit.edu.my/

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Vince

June 26th, 2011, 06:12 PM

^^
This Dutch college was supposed to take in 240 students beginning 2011. It is mid-2011 now and is the building even built? Has the college decided to pull out, like so many others??

Vince

June 26th, 2011, 06:45 PM

This rep is crying foul just because a lot of private developers choose JB over Nusajaya to develop? He should know that developers have been shunning Nusajaya mainly because it is impractical for them to build huge projects there. He should resign to the fact that Nusa/Medini was an ill-conceived development in the first place.

Portman, this is for you: If what you claim that lots of good investments are coming into Nusa/medina are true, then why is this Nusajaya Rep unhappy?

Nusajaya rep irked over lack of Iskandar opportunities

By YEE XIANG YUN
newsdesk@thestar.com.my

JOHOR BARU: Nusajaya assemblyman Datuk Aziz Sapian has hit out at the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (Irda) for not providing sufficient development opportunities in his constituency.

He said Irda had been giving too much attention to Johor Baru while neglecting other areas in Iskandar Malaysia, including Nusajaya.

“Development should take place throughout Iskandar Malaysia. Special preference should not be given to certain areas(To me, more government funds have been put into creating Nusa/Medini, and the roads into this area, rather than anywhere else in JB and its immediate surroundings with a much stronger taxation base.....this statements are so wrong!....),” he said in his speech during the “Metropolis of the Future” forum organised by Irda here on Saturday.

Aziz added that Irda should look into bringing more development to Nusajaya which would create more job opportunities for his constituents.

“There are several housing areas in the Pulai area yet there is not even a single market or bank, and residents have to go to Taman Universiti,” he said.

Aziz suggested that Irda set up a farmer’s market on a vacant piece of land in Gelang Patah similar to Australia’s Melbourne Farmer’s Market.

He also said while Irda’s main objective was to attract domestic and foreign investors to Iskandar Malaysia, it should not neglect locals.

Irda social development unit head Nor Hisham Hussein said development plans were already in the pipeline for all areas in Iskandar Malaysia areas but it would take time for them to be implemented.

He added that the opening of Pinewood Studios, Johor Premium Outlet and Legoland Theme Park would create a lot of job opportunities for locals. (yeah, provided they don't shut down due to low profibiity after opening)

“Pinewood Studios will open up opportunities for ICT graduates and support workers in the film industry such as set builders, costume makers as well as actors,’’ Nor Hisham said.

Iskandar Malaysia, the country’s first economic growth corridor, was launched on Nov 4, 2006, to transform Johor into a metropolis of international standing.

Andytan

June 27th, 2011, 03:46 PM

^^
This Dutch college was supposed to take in 240 students beginning 2011. It is mid-2011 now and is the building even built? Has the college decided to pull out, like so many others??

Dear Vince,

They have started already...just that their Iskandar campus is not ready. They will be conducting their classes in their City Campus...

A little bit of research will help to enlighten one's doubt. Don't be too negative la...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Netherlands-Maritime-Institute-of-Technology-NMIT/106677142742353?sk=app_2373072738#!/pages/Netherlands-Maritime-Institute-of-Technology-NMIT/106677142742353?sk=wall

http://nmit.edu.my/htm/content.php?view=campus_city.htm

City Campus

NMIT City campus is scheduled to commence classes in early May 2011. The campus occupies the 11th to 14th floors of the Kotaraya Office Tower and is able to accomodate a capacity of 600 students at any one time with 19 classrooms. The office tower is owned and managed by Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB), the catalytic developer of Iskandar Malaysia, and was recently refurbished extensively to grade A status. Our City campus is equipped and furnished with the students comfort in mind and the conducive surrounding as pleasant as possible to make students learning a lifetime experience.

Plaza Kotaraya is approximately 1km north of Johor Bahru Immigration and Customs Complex. It is located along the busy Jalan Trus. It is linked to The Puteri Pacific Hotel and has the Bukit Timbalan government administrative building behind it. Centrally located in Johor Bahru town, its anchor tenant, UO Superstore offers a wide range of supermarket items, household appliances and value for money multiple branding apparels at competitive prices. Its food court on the top floor offers delicious Malay cuisine. The complex also houses a mosque, Masjid An’Nur and is within walking distance to JB Sentral (Johor Bahru’s new transport hub), City Square Mall and local banks.

Student accomodation is available within our City campus vicinity and arrangements can be made to assist those in need of such facility.

Vince

June 27th, 2011, 09:31 PM

Dear Vince,

They have started already...just that their Iskandar campus is not ready. They will be conducting their classes in their City Campus...

A little bit of research will help to enlighten one's doubt. Don't be too negative la...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Netherlands-Maritime-Institute-of-Technology-NMIT/106677142742353?sk=app_2373072738#!/pages/Netherlands-Maritime-Institute-of-Technology-NMIT/106677142742353?sk=wall

http://nmit.edu.my/htm/content.php?view=campus_city.htm

City Campus

NMIT City campus is scheduled to commence classes in early May 2011. The campus occupies the 11th to 14th floors of the Kotaraya Office Tower and is able to accomodate a capacity of 600 students at any one time with 19 classrooms. The office tower is owned and managed by Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB), the catalytic developer of Iskandar Malaysia, and was recently refurbished extensively to grade A status. Our City campus is equipped and furnished with the students comfort in mind and the conducive surrounding as pleasant as possible to make students learning a lifetime experience.

Plaza Kotaraya is approximately 1km north of Johor Bahru Immigration and Customs Complex. It is located along the busy Jalan Trus. It is linked to The Puteri Pacific Hotel and has the Bukit Timbalan government administrative building behind it. Centrally located in Johor Bahru town, its anchor tenant, UO Superstore offers a wide range of supermarket items, household appliances and value for money multiple branding apparels at competitive prices. Its food court on the top floor offers delicious Malay cuisine. The complex also houses a mosque, Masjid An’Nur and is within walking distance to JB Sentral (Johor Bahru’s new transport hub), City Square Mall and local banks.

Student accomodation is available within our City campus vicinity and arrangements can be made to assist those in need of such facility.

OK my bad. However, I would imagine that it would be a very difficult transition for students to move from downtown JB to Nusajaya in the next few years. Would be so much better if the campus is actually located in JB city, no?

ideal jb

June 28th, 2011, 09:28 AM

nazrey

June 28th, 2011, 10:05 AM

UPCOMING PROJECTS:
Source: http://www.medini.com.my/Contents/view/11

Educity @ Iskandar
305-acre fully integrated best-in-class education hub comprising universities & institutes of higher education, academia-industry action & R&D centre, accommodation & recreational facilities & sports facilities.

Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (NMIT)
Education@Iskandar Sdn Bhd inked agreement with top Dutch maritime institutes for the establishment of NMIT:
- Maritiem Instituut Willem Barentz
- Maritiem Instituut de Ruyter

Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
First Singapore Private Tertiary Education
- 1st phase: Ready by 2013 to accommodate 2000 students.
- 2nd phase: Ready by 2018 and to accommodate 5,000 students
- 3rd phase: Fully completed by 2023, will accommodate 10,000 students in the new campus

Andytan

June 28th, 2011, 03:48 PM

OK my bad. However, I would imagine that it would be a very difficult transition for students to move from downtown JB to Nusajaya in the next few years. Would be so much better if the campus is actually located in JB city, no?

Hey, no problemo...all of us here for sharing, rite? :)
I have never been to neither locations, so cant really judge...hahaha...
Do continue sharing... :cheers:

Vince

July 1st, 2011, 12:48 AM

Nusajaya assemblyman Datuk Aziz Sapian shld just step down and be stripped off his title. How did we end up with such a joker in the industry. When JB needs all the help someone like him just wanna steal JB's limelight even more, as if these new areas guarantee success when the more established JB is not even that "awesome" yet. I also hope for more developed places in Johor but when JB isn't ready, i personally think the Nusa and Medini "sidetracks" are perhaps 20 years too early to be put on agenda.

Totally agreed. The construction of Nusa/Medini is nothing but political in nature. It is just one of our government's many money-grab schemes. They don't make any economic sense at all, not to mention the destruction of more green areas and mangrove swamps.

Gasgino

July 3rd, 2011, 04:31 PM

Nusajaya assemblyman might be a joker to some but some of his words the article is true. There's not a even single bank in Pulai. People there need to go to Skudai/ Taman Universiti for the nearest bank.

portman99

July 7th, 2011, 06:12 AM

He is just trying to play politician. Besides I think the recently annouced Temasek investment with Khazanah is big enough to silence the critics of Medini. The guys in Temasek are very shrewd and won't be making Billion ringgit investments without thorough due dilligence and market feasibility. So I think the sooner you accept that Nusajaya and Medini are happening the better. Sorry Vince but GAME, SET and MATCH you LOSE!!:lol:

Vince

July 8th, 2011, 12:19 AM

^^

We are all losing if improper investments are made. We shall see....

rizalhakim

July 8th, 2011, 04:33 AM

We are all losing if improper investments are made. We shall see....

aiyo so peliklah...y is dis guy like dis huh???ur attitude really weird!!? :ohno::ohno:

Andytan

July 8th, 2011, 04:41 PM

^^

We are all losing if improper investments are made. We shall see....

Hi Bro Vince,

Care to share your views or findings of "improper investments" ?

To be honest, I am very interested to buy a property in Nusajaya...and would really love to hear your honest opinion on Nusajaya.

Thank u in advance...:cheers:

daeng_jal

July 8th, 2011, 05:51 PM

unfortunate his honest opinion like our adun are very political in nature:lol:

so expect no pro only cons

JB Citizens (+_+)

July 21st, 2011, 09:31 AM

Mydin @ Nusajaya

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/8545/dsc08205e.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/828/dsc08205e.jpg/)

JB Citizens (+_+)

July 21st, 2011, 09:37 AM

UJANA updates

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rizalhakim

July 21st, 2011, 10:00 AM

waaa ujana sudah tigi....

JB Citizens (+_+)

July 21st, 2011, 10:19 AM

^^

Cpt2 la siap hendaknye :lol:

JB Citizens (+_+)

July 21st, 2011, 10:28 AM

Nusajaya Progress

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JB Citizens (+_+)

July 21st, 2011, 10:45 AM

Somewhere in Nusajaya

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jb2020

July 22nd, 2011, 02:39 AM

JB citizens..how is the progress of Theme Attraction & Resort beside the Puteri Harbour...my last update is around last may..

[QUOTE=jb2020;78161900]some updates picture of project around Nusajaya.

Theme Attraction and Resort project, Puteri Harbour.

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8067/30300175.jpg

http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/5679/sam0921.jpg

JB Citizens (+_+)

July 22nd, 2011, 08:05 AM

^^

Progressing well.. Lots of workers at site
I didn't take the pics coz I'm in a hurry
Where is Legoland huh? :lol:

jb2020

July 23rd, 2011, 02:32 AM

i also dunno where is the location of legoland..ntah2 TAR project ni completed first before legoland..coz the contractor is IJM..

LoveArki

July 23rd, 2011, 04:28 AM

[QUOTE=JB Citizens (+_+);81846096]Nusajaya Progress

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QUOTE]

Think this is part of the Legoland on the left. I remember the last time i went there to take photo, there is a BIG "MEDINI" just opposite it.

And it is not very far from the Ujana.

rizalhakim

July 28th, 2011, 04:45 AM

Smart city deal to boost Nusajaya property prices
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/uem27/Article/#ixzz1TMdhqf7y

rizalhakim

July 28th, 2011, 05:27 AM

new
Hotel Sentral Nusajaya
3star
400rooms

rizalhakim

August 16th, 2011, 09:36 AM

WATERFRONT AT PUTERI HARBOUR
DEVELOPER : NUSAJAYA CONSOLIDATED SDN BHD(UMLAND)
6 STOREY
168UNITS
PRICE FROM RM500K
http://ehome.kpkt.gov.my/ehome/DetailProjek.cfm?PROJ_PMJU_KOD=11640&PROJ_KOD_FASA=1&Nama_Projek=WATERFRONT AT PUTERI HARBOUR

rizalhakim

August 25th, 2011, 07:08 AM

Imperia Puteri Harbour
Developer UEM

http://www.garis.com.my/sites/default/files/project/1_48.jpg

http://www.garis.com.my/sites/default/files/project/1_29.jpg

http://www.garis.com.my/sites/default/files/project/2_26.jpg

rizalhakim

August 25th, 2011, 07:40 AM

amazing Puteri Harbour
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Imperia-Puteri-Harbour/111062518988053#!/media/set/?set=a.111066255654346.20318.111062518988053

massive development
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rizalhakim

August 26th, 2011, 04:07 AM

UM Land to launch serviced apartment in Nusajaya
By Bernama
Thursday, 25 August 2011 19:11

KUALA LUMPUR: United Malayan Land Bhd (UM Land) will launch its high-end serviced apartment and retail properties in Puteri Harbour in Nusajaya, Johor by October.

Its director (operations), Zulkifly Garib, said the 0.8-hectare project would be jointly developed with UEM Land Bhd on 50:50 basis. "The service apartment will have 164 units and the price ranges from RM600 and RM900 psf. The retail component, however, has been sold to a Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s unit for RM44 million," he said after the company's breaking of fast
event on Wednesday August 24.

Zulkifly said UM Land has a landbank of approximately 400ha and 120ha in Johor and Selangor respectively while in Kuala Lumpur it has several parcels with sizes of around two to four ha each.

He said for development in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur City Centre, the company planned to develop higher-end residential and commercial properties in Jalan Mayang within next two years with its joint venture partner, Bolton Bhd.

Chief executive officer, Pee Tong Lim, said despite the global economic uncertainty, the company was still confident of the property sector outlook in Malaysia.

"We are happy with our achievement as reflected in our 310-unit residential serviced apartments project in Bukit Ceylon, which has over 60 per cent take-up rate," he said. -- Bernama

Mal Invest

September 21st, 2011, 03:31 AM

This thread not moving for a while already. any update from anybody?

jb2020

September 21st, 2011, 09:47 AM

^^ Update for Coastal Highway (for nusajaya area)

From Medini interchange to Horizon Hill section (not open yet actually...)

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/2200/sam1118a.jpg

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XNeo

September 21st, 2011, 11:01 AM

amazing Puteri Harbour

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264058_112937502133888_111062518988053_115732_3842916_n.jpg

testicles bay :lol:
i wonder if the water flows is properly channel with such design.

Mal Invest

September 22nd, 2011, 04:09 AM

rizalhakim

September 22nd, 2011, 05:15 AM

any renderin for Traders Hotel, Puteri Harbour???
http://www.shangri-la.com/en/corporate/press/pressrelease/37534

rizalhakim

September 22nd, 2011, 05:23 AM

dis project by encorp now open for registration

http://www.encorpbhd.com.my/uploads/image/puteri%20harbour.png

rizalhakim

September 22nd, 2011, 05:29 AM

Want to buy the Imperia apt at Puteri Harbour but the price is just too far away from other good projects few KMs. can't swallow. Crescent is launching this weekend. if imperia can sell, hmm.. Crescent may fly well.

Crescent is 2nd phase of Ujana Condo which already sold out in less than 6months i belif, almost 60%taken by the singaporean...

The Crescent
400+ units
price from RM1/2mil..
http://eastledang.weebly.com/crescent-condo.html

Mal Invest

September 22nd, 2011, 09:34 AM

Where is this encorp new project? in johor?

rizalhakim

October 4th, 2011, 05:29 AM

new from BRDB
Residen North
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6210014434_eb1743f1fc_b.jpg

rizalhakim

October 25th, 2011, 10:45 AM

Ascott to manage UEM Land JV’s Somerset Puteri Harbour
By theedgeproperty.com
Tuesday, 25 October 2011 15:44

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ascott Ltd will manage and operate 204 units of service residences — to be known as Somerset Puteri Harbour — in Nusajaya, Iskandar Malaysia under an agreement with Nusajaya Consolidated Sdn Bhd.

Nusajaya Consolidated — a 50:50 joint venture between UEM Land Bhd and United Malayan Land Bhd — had on Tuesday, Oct 25 signed two agreements with Ascott.

UEM Land said under the technical advisory agreement, Ascott will provide technical advisory services to Nusajaya Consolidated during the development of Somerset Puteri Harbour.

Under the serviced residence management agreement, Ascott will manage and operate the serviced residences on behalf of Nusajaya Consolidated when completed in 2013.

Somerset Puteri Harbour will be a four-storey serviced residence at the Puteri Harbour integrated waterfront and marina development in Nusajaya.

The serviced residence offers spacious apartments ranging from studios to three-bedroom units that come fully furnished with modern amenities. With facilities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, restaurant and residents' lounge available in the property, Somerset Puteri Harbour provides the ideal home away from home for residents to live, work and play.

UEM Land as the master developer of Nusajaya has set a target for the regional city to come alive by 2012.

To achieve this, it has adopted a strategy to partner several property developers to transform Nusajaya into a world class sustainable city that offers holistic and integrated lifestyle, with immense potential growth for investors.

rizalhakim

October 27th, 2011, 07:48 AM

Somerset Puteri Harbour
http://www.theedgeproperty.com/images/stories/0phum.jpg
http://www.theedgeproperty.com/news-a-views/8627-ascott-to-manage-uem-land-jvs-somerset-puteri-harbour.html

Dean_14

October 27th, 2011, 07:16 PM

hopefully the project wouldnt end up with all low rise shop house ..
the only highrise so far under this project are being build is skyloft in bkt indah and KSL
right?
just 2 only

Vince

October 28th, 2011, 08:45 AM

^^ Yup, I see a lot of false marketing here......:lol:

jb2020

October 28th, 2011, 01:37 PM

so far the higrise project which is underconstruction for this nusajaya area is ujana residence, sky residence, sky loft, fairway suite, and 15/16 storey apartment for student...maybe horizon residence is also u/c..

Dean_14

October 28th, 2011, 04:46 PM

and maybe golden sand jb..
those high rised that u mentioned doesnt make up johor bahru town's skyline..
in fact ujana is a single tower in a plain land

Caius the Shadow

October 28th, 2011, 05:36 PM

and maybe golden sand jb..
those high rised that u mentioned doesnt make up johor bahru town's skyline..
in fact ujana is a single tower in a plain land

somehow, I prefer to live in a condo surrounded by golden sand rather than to live in a condo surrounded by other condos/highrises. that's why I decided to move to JB from Penang :banana:. mybe it's just me coz I like to see emptiness towards the horizon :lol:. I do agree though that office towers should be build next to each other to improve JB's skylines but for condos or apartments, nahh, i prefer it to be build on a plain land.

patchay

October 28th, 2011, 06:01 PM

I've been hearing alot of real estate gatherings in SG lately have been talking about Johor real estate, particularly those around Nusajaya.

Certainly very surprising there.

Dean_14

October 28th, 2011, 06:10 PM

somehow, I prefer to live in a condo surrounded by golden sand rather than to live in a condo surrounded by other condos/highrises. that's why I decided to move to JB from Penang :banana:. mybe it's just me coz I like to see emptiness towards the horizon :lol:. I do agree though that office towers should be build next to each other to improve JB's skylines but for condos or apartments, nahh, i prefer it to be build on a plain land.
:nuts::nuts::lol::lol:
anyway i still hope this project will come true!..

JB Citizens (+_+)

October 29th, 2011, 12:57 PM

and maybe golden sand jb..
those high rised that u mentioned doesnt make up johor bahru town's skyline..
in fact ujana is a single tower in a plain land

Oh yeah? What eva...

felcon05

October 31st, 2011, 06:11 PM

Somerset Puteri Harbour
http://www.theedgeproperty.com/images/stories/0phum.jpg
http://www.theedgeproperty.com/news-a-views/8627-ascott-to-manage-uem-land-jvs-somerset-puteri-harbour.html

Really look great hope this project will be complete soon !!!

rizalhakim

November 2nd, 2011, 05:16 AM

Prince Andrew the second son of Queen Elizabeth II opened Johor's latest international institute of learning, the Newcastle University of Medicine Malaysia (NUMed).

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/11/2/nation/9817632&sec=nation

Mal Invest

November 14th, 2011, 02:14 AM

any news about 1medini launching?

rizalhakim

November 25th, 2011, 05:02 AM

Educity @ Nusajaya
http://super325.com/2011/11/25/educity-iskandar-taking-more-shape-21-11-2011-26-photos/

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nazrey

December 12th, 2011, 02:46 AM

Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar
(Opening 2013)
http://www.somerset.com/malaysia/nusajaya/somerset_puteri_harbour_iskandar.html

http://www.somerset.com/media/images/whats_new/somerset_puteri_harbour_iskandar_710x300.jpg

Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar is strategically located within Nusajaya, home to developments such as EduCity which houses several world-class university campuses, Medini which encompasses business and leisure districts, the Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters and Afiat Healthpark. The serviced residence is within walking distance to Kota Iskandar, the Johor State’s new administrative centre. It is a 20-minute drive from the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link and 25 minutes away from Johor's Senai International Airport. It is also easily accessible via the soon to be opened coastal highway which links Nusajaya to the main Johor city centre and the Johor-Singapore Causeway. Travellers can enjoy excellent connectivity to other parts of the Iskandar region via the water transport terminal, bus terminal and light rail transit station situated in the property’s vicinity.

As part of the luxurious waterfront development of Puteri Harbour, Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar is near quayside lifestyle stores, fine dining restaurants, alfresco cafés and an indoor theme park featuring popular children’s characters such as Hello Kitty, Thomas and Friends, Barney and Bob the Builder. Furthermore, it is just 10 minutes away from the first Legoland theme park in Asia which is expected to open in 2012.

Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar offers spacious apartments ranging from studios to three-bedroom units that come fully furnished with modern amenities. With facilities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, restaurant and residents’ lounge available in the property, Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar provides the ideal home away from home for travellers and their families to live, work and play.

nazrey

December 12th, 2011, 02:51 AM

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rizalhakim

December 15th, 2011, 09:58 AM

Mydin Nusajaya
http://jbcool.com/2011/08/mydin-anjung-neighbourhood-centre-nusajaya-now-open/
http://jbcool.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/mydinanjungbazarnusajayajohor.jpg

rizalhakim

December 28th, 2011, 04:22 AM

Work on Family Entertainment Centre in Johor progressing well
Published: 2011/12/28

KUALA LUMPUR: The Family Entertainment Centre (FEC), a four-storey indoor theme park which will be home to the first Hello Kitty Town in southern Asia, is 80 per cent complete.

Themed Attractions and Resorts Sdn Bhd managing director and chief executive Tunku Ahmad Burhanuddin said work on the FEC is progressing well and it is slated for opening by the end of next year.

“At present, progress for the FEC is well under way and has reached 80 per cent completion. We are looking forward to its opening end of 2012,” Tunku Ahmad said in a statement.

According to the statement, Sanrio Co Ltd top executives recently visited Puteri Harbour, Johor, to view the progress of the FEC, which will house Sanrio’s first Hello Kitty Town in southern Asia.

Besides Hello Kitty Town, FEC will house popular global children’s characters under The Little Big Club, showcasing Thomas and Friends, Barney the Friendly Dinosaur, Bob the Builder, Pingu the Penguin and Angelina Ballerina.

“We are proud to bring the Hello Kitty Town experience to Malaysian families in continuing our vision of providing the best family entertainment for both our local and international visitors,” Tunku Ahmad said.

Besides the Hello Kitty character as well as My Melody and Little Twin Stars, Hello Kitty Town offers Hello Kitty merchandises, stage shows, songs and dance as well as the Hello Kitty Tea Party.

FEC will house popular global children’s characters under The Little Big Club, showcasing Thomas and Friends, Barney the Friendly Dinosaur, Bob the Builder, Pingu the Penguin and Angelina Ballerina.

It will introduce a unique Malaysian touch with the opening of LAT’s World, conceptualised by popular local cartoonist Lat, and featuring elements of his well-loved cartoon character, Kampung Boy.

The restaurant there will feature authentic Malay cuisine in a “kampung” setting.

Puteri Harbour is a mixed hotel, retail and entertainment complex along the Johor coastline.

The 275.2ha development combines entertainment and culture with the experience of waterfront living and dining in a natural setting.

davidwsk

February 24th, 2012, 03:13 PM

Kate to open Marlborough College in Nusajaya
Friday February 24, 2012

JOHOR BARU: Princess Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, is expected to open the Marlborough College in Nusajaya during a visit to the state with her husband, Prince William.

Still famously known by her maiden name Kate Middleton, she and William will visit Johor in September as part of their tour to several countries in conjunction with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

“Arrangements are being made with the British High Commission to bring the royal couple here,” said Iskandar Regional Development Authority (Irda) chief executive officer Ismail Ibrahim at the European Union (EU)-Johor Day yesterday.

He added that it would be a historic moment for the college to be opened by Catherine, who is herself a former student from the main campus in the United Kindgom and the future Queen of England.

The RM160mil college in Nusajaya is currently under construction and is UK’s Marlborough College’s first overseas campus since it was founded in 1843.

It is located near Iskandar Malaysia’s EduCity, an educational hub of primary, secondary and tertiary institutions from around the world.

It will be fully equipped with teaching facilities, comprehensive sporting facilities, including eight rugby fields, a 400m running track, a 25m swimming pool and cricket pitches.

At the age of 13, Catherine, now 30, went to the Marlborough College in Wilthshire where she studied chemistry, biology and art for her A-levels.

She left the college in July 2000.

Meanwhile, ambassadors and Charges d’Affaires from 15 EU missions, led by Ambassador and Head of EU Vincent Piket, will be in Johor Baru until tomorrow to look at investment opportunities offered by Iskandar Malaysia.

Ismail said in the manufacturing sector, Spain was the biggest EU investor in Iskandar Malaysia with RM4bil, followed by Netherlands with RM1.7bil, and Germ*any with RM1.5bil.

He said Britain was the main player in Iskandar Malaysia’s service sector with investments which include New Castle Medicine University Malaysia (RM83mil), Iskandar Pinewood Studios (RM400mil), Southamp*ton University (RM25mil) and Reading University (RM150mil).

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp...479&sec=nation

davidwsk

February 24th, 2012, 03:19 PM

Somerset Puteri Harbour sees robust sales
By Wong Mei Kay of theedgeproperty.com
Friday, 24 February 2012 14:28

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 24): Nusajaya Consolidated Sdn Bhd (NCSB), a 50:50 joint venture between United Malayan Land Bhd (UMLand) and UEM Land Holdings Bhd (UEM Land), achieved strong sales of its Somerset Puteri Harbour in Johor following private launches recently. The preview was organised for two weeks this month in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

..
Puteri Harbour is an integrated waterfront and marina development undertaken by UEM Land spanning 688 acres (275ha) in the 24,000-acre Nusajaya precinct of Johor.

http://www.theedgeproperty.com/news-a-views/9481-somerset-puteri-harbour-sees-robust-sales.html

nazrey

March 6th, 2012, 06:02 PM

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nazrey

March 6th, 2012, 06:03 PM

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rizalhakim

March 30th, 2012, 12:06 PM

From big project to another mega project....

UEM to launch their Mega Project 'Nusajaya Gateway' dis year....
Multi billion mixd development project

davidwsk

April 7th, 2012, 06:02 AM

UEMLand Impian Residence at Nusajaya

http://starstorage.blob.core.windows.net/archives/2012/4/6/metrobiz/mBiz_44UEM1.jpg

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/4/6/metrobiz/11056102&sec=metrobiz

davidwsk

April 7th, 2012, 06:05 AM

From big project to another mega project....

UEM to launch their Mega Project 'Nusajaya Gateway' dis year....
Multi billion mixd development project

Nusajaya Gateway

http://cdn06.dayviews.com/bloglovin/20953bf6cb930859e1efd5d2137c6f7aba830047/a/aHR0cCUzQSUyRiUyRjMuYnAuYmxvZ3Nwb3QuY29tJTJGLVl1RnVySHEwbk1rJTJGVDNiT01HVHJvbUklMkZBQUFBQUFBQUp5VSUyRnJKMDF5MURCcGJNJTJGczMyMCUyRkltcGVyaWEtQ29uZG9taW5pdW0uanBn

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rizalhakim

April 10th, 2012, 04:22 AM

UEM Land unit to buy JB plot for RM93.2m

http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/UEME/Article/#ixzz1rbGkA8eu

nazrey

April 29th, 2012, 04:02 AM

Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar
(Opening 2013)

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http://ir.chartnexus.com/umland/

nazrey

May 5th, 2012, 11:55 AM

University of Southampton - Malaysia Campus

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iUTmDuiyfrk

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rizalhakim

June 15th, 2012, 05:14 AM

UEM to start work on Johor project by Dec
BY Sharen Kaur

UEM Land Holdings Bhd, Malaysia's largest property developer by market capitalisation, aims to start works on Gerbang Nusajaya, its new project in Johor worth RM18 billion, by the end of the year.

The 1,875ha development is located next to Nusajaya, one of five key nodes of Johor's Iskandar Malaysia economic growth corridor.

UEM Land, the real estate investment and development arm of UEM Group Bhd and Khazanah Nasional Bhd, is the master developer of Nusajaya.

Study with Raffles University Iskandar

Its managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim said the layout plan for Gerbang Nusajaya had been submitted. The project will take 25 years to develop.

"We hope to hit the ground before the end of this year. We are not sure when we will put the products into the market but hope to come up with something by year-end," he said.

Wan Abdullah, speaking to reporters yesterday after the company's shareholders meeting, said the key strategy behind Gerbang Nusajaya is to attract Singaporeans and create jobs.

He said UEM Land will not sell land this time but look for strategic partners to jointly develop it.

"UEM Land has been criticised for lumpy performance from land sales. But there is a major shift now with 74 per cent contribution from property development.

"In the long term, we hope to increase contribution from all our divisions, including investment properties and management," he said.

Gerbang Nusajaya will have residential precincts, a golf course, campus offices, activity-based retail and an industrial park.

"The market is beginning to shine for south Johor. We are leveraging on our proximity to Singapore. If we are not next to Singapore, I don't think we can enjoy the benefits that we are reaping like demand for our properties, and price increases," he said.

CIMB Research is maintaining its trading "buy" call or target price for UEM Land at RM2.56.

Its research head Terence Wong said the potential re-rating catalysts include positive news flow on Nusajaya and strong sales in the second half of 2012.

The stock closed two sen down yesterday to RM1.94

Wan Abdullah said UEM Land will launch new catalyst projects in Johor, including condominiums.

He hopes UEM Land will do better in the current fiscal year, helped by sales from its on-going projects in Johor, Greater Kuala Lumpur and Canada.

UEM Land targets to launch projects to the tune of RM4.5 billion this year, and achieve RM3 billion in sales. It has so far achieved sales of RM600 million.

avelc

June 16th, 2012, 04:26 PM

Any news on the lifestyle mall -- JV between Khazanah and Temasek (next to Legoland)? Phase 1A is supposed to open with Legoland.

daeng_jal

June 16th, 2012, 05:34 PM

Any news on the lifestyle mall -- JV between Khazanah and Temasek (next to Legoland)? Phase 1A is supposed to open with Legoland.

I thought it was under hektar reit?

kenck

June 19th, 2012, 05:08 AM

Any news on the lifestyle mall -- JV between Khazanah and Temasek (next to Legoland)? Phase 1A is supposed to open with Legoland.

seems gonna be a delay to the lifestyle mall, as informed by a staff at the imperia condo gallery when i visited recently.
even the CIQ jetty cannot make it in time to operate by year end, accordring to him. Most likely within 1st Q 2013.

rizalhakim

June 19th, 2012, 05:17 AM

Nusajaya nears tipping point
http://www.theedgeproperty.com/news-a-views/10131-cityacountry-cover-story-nusajaya-nears-tipping-point.html

kenck

June 19th, 2012, 07:23 AM

Nusajaya nears tipping point
http://www.theedgeproperty.com/news-a-views/10131-cityacountry-cover-story-nusajaya-nears-tipping-point.html

pardon me, but what exactly will be the likely scenario after tipping point ?

ideal jb

June 19th, 2012, 12:12 PM

^^

I’m not tryin to be Malcolm Gladwell here, but its hyping about significant change or point beyond which new circumstances and conditions obtain for irreversible development in Nusajaya.

With roads connectivity in place, Somerset Puteri Harbour and various projects nearing completion, they assume the trend or standard where more projects would be coming Nusajaya way is set.

Imo, the place will be hot for a while at certain inaugurations.. let see if they can get the ball rolling or down with dipping point.. lol

avelc

June 19th, 2012, 01:01 PM

seems gonna be a delay to the lifestyle mall, as informed by a staff at the imperia condo gallery when i visited recently.
even the CIQ jetty cannot make it in time to operate by year end, accordring to him. Most likely within 1st Q 2013.

CIQ definitely won't be ready this year. Not surprised the lifestyle mall will be delayed, since there hasn't been any recent news on it...

The only tipping point in 2012 is the Elections :bash:

rizalhakim

June 20th, 2012, 10:05 AM

Ireka secures RM269m contract from UEM Land
By theedgeproperty.com
Wednesday, 20 June 2012 14:45

Imperia Puteri Harbour
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/309339_152660094828295_997835254_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/281457_121249424636029_1090186_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270537_121249441302694_1585453_n.jpg

Maintain buy with target price of RM1.06: Ireka announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ireka Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd has accepted a letter of award from UEM Land Holdings Bhd for the construction of a proposed mixed development project in Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Malaysia in Johor at a contract sum of RM268.6 million.

The project comprises: (i) one 35-storey block of serviced apartments (246 units) with a 5-storey car park and recreational facilities and swimming pool; (ii) one 16-storey office tower with a 3-storey car park; (iii) one single-storey commercial block; and (iv) a single-level car park in the basement.

The contract is for a period of 24 months, commencing on Aug 1, and completing on July 13, 2014. The management expects the project to contribute to group earnings from FY13.

The new contract is timely in view of the group's depleting outstanding construction order book, which stood at about RM240 million as at end-April 2012.

However, we are not adjusting our FY13 to FY15 forecasts as the new award is within the new contract wins we have assumed to enable the group to achieve forecast annual construction billings of about RM400 million per year.

In addition to new contract wins, we continue to look forward to significant profit contributions from the four property development projects (with an estimated total gross development value of RM1.4 billion) the group is working on, with two expected to commence in 2H12.

Ireka's share price has recovered some ground lately but is still trading at a low CY13 price earnings ratio of 5.4 times and 39% of our estimated revalued net asset value of RM1.76. We maintain our "buy" call. — Affin Investment Bank, June 19

rizalhakim

June 21st, 2012, 05:45 AM

http://www.archmodel.com.my/images/gallery/maingallery/JPEG/Somerset@Sc150.jpg

rizalhakim

July 16th, 2012, 04:11 AM

UEM & Foster + Partners projects
http://www.theedgeproperty.com/news-a-views/10286-cityacountry-arcoris-montkiara-inspired-by-the-inca.html

So, are there any plans for future collaboration between Foster and the group?

“We have some projects lined up in Nusajaya, Johor,” says Cheah. “It is always great to work with them. There is so much to learn from each other. The learning curve is huge!”

jb2020

July 18th, 2012, 03:02 PM

Puteri Harbour updates by propertybuzz

http://www.facebook.com/PropBuzz#!/PropBuzz

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4166/17951741954059143072430.jpg

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/8986/52965341954056809739314.jpg

new ferry/cruise CIQ

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2098/28376141954050809739919.jpg

archilover

July 18th, 2012, 03:12 PM

wow...really cool!

ejatidiaz

July 18th, 2012, 04:58 PM

nice, love the trees
however, kinda isolated. need more development to make it merrier

nazrey

August 1st, 2012, 08:10 PM

TAR to splash RM1b on Johor theme parks
Published: 2012/08/02
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/1THEME/Article/#ixzz22JqzquTv

http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/1THEME/pix_middle

THEMED Attractions and Resort (TAR) will invest a total of RM1.1 billion to build theme parks in Johor.

TAR, a unit under Khazanah Nasional Bhd, has been given an initial kitty of RM2.3 billion to fund its investments.

A major portion of the developments so far has been in Johor.

"The theme parks just go well with the other things Khazanah is doing here in Johor. It is one of the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle. Over time, we will be looking at other areas but (our current projects) are kind of enough for the moment," TAR chief executive officer (CEO) Tunku Datuk Ahmad Burhanuddin told Business Times after a media briefing to announce the details of its Puteri Harbour Family Park project in Nusajaya, Johor.

He did say however, that his people are constantly looking out for its next project.

Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) CEO Datuk Ismail Ibrahim believes that there is still demand for more theme parks and hopes to see them more spread within and near the Iskandar Malaysia area.

It was reported that Johor is likely to be the home of 11 theme parks in the near future. Seven of these theme parks will be owned by TAR.

Besides Legoland, which is due to open in September, Desaru Coast project and Puteri Harbour Family Park, TAR is also working on its Kidzania project in Singapore.

The first Kidzania in Kuala Lumpur is already operational.

Puteri Harbour will require an investment of RM115 million, Desaru Coast RM267 milion while Legoland will take up RM720 million.

Legoland is jointly developed by IDR Resorts and Merlin Entertainments.

A four-level family theme park, Puteri Harbour Family Park is to be unveiled in November this year.

The theme park will feature Lat's Place, Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and The Little Big Club which features characters like Pingu and Bob The Builder.

nazrey

August 2nd, 2012, 05:21 AM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7135/7047362659_aff431efee_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/athirahbahrum/7047362659/)
Puteri Harbour (http://www.flickr.com/photos/athirahbahrum/7047362659/) by Athirah B (http://www.flickr.com/people/athirahbahrum/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/6901277118_87907f4efa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/athirahbahrum/6901277118/)
Puteri Harbour (http://www.flickr.com/photos/athirahbahrum/6901277118/) by Athirah B (http://www.flickr.com/people/athirahbahrum/), on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8287/7590479426_3092f5883a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tanandy/7590479426/)
Morning tranquility III (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tanandy/7590479426/) by Tan Andy (http://www.flickr.com/people/tanandy/), on Flickr

nazrey

August 3rd, 2012, 05:45 AM

Edu City

http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/74396151.jpg
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/74396151
http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/74396123.jpg
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/74396123

rizalhakim

August 8th, 2012, 07:31 AM

CIQP & FERRY TERMINAL AT PUTERI HARBOUR, Bandar Nusajaya, Iskandar, Johor

http://www.pamdirectory.my/upload/20120229103601650.jpg

JB Citizens (+_+)

August 10th, 2012, 12:39 PM

Progress

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/4287/dsc00089yt.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/404/dsc00089yt.jpg/)

JB Citizens (+_+)

August 10th, 2012, 12:51 PM

Current Progress

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/8601/dsc00106pk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/27/dsc00106pk.jpg/)

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/5600/dsc00109fb.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/dsc00109fb.jpg/)

JB Citizens (+_+)

August 10th, 2012, 06:56 PM

Somewhere in Nusajaya

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/9521/dsc00092dv.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/443/dsc00092dv.jpg/)

JB Citizens (+_+)

August 11th, 2012, 02:32 PM

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/6671/dsc00095wz.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/836/dsc00095wz.jpg/)

JB Citizens (+_+)

August 11th, 2012, 02:47 PM

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8949/dsc00097x.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/254/dsc00097x.jpg/)

DC33

August 12th, 2012, 04:12 AM

Which development is this?

JB Citizens (+_+)

August 12th, 2012, 08:21 AM

^^
Themed Attractions & Resort(TAR)

CIQP & FERRY TERMINAL AT PUTERI HARBOUR, Bandar Nusajaya, Iskandar, Johor

http://www.pamdirectory.my/upload/20120229103601650.jpg

CIQP progress
http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/6559/dsc00100i.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/829/dsc00100i.jpg/)

archilover

August 12th, 2012, 08:34 AM

errr..the ferry terminal look cheap

JB Citizens (+_+)

August 12th, 2012, 08:38 AM

errr..the ferry terminal look cheap

You have capital to make it look expensive?

xtremesportx

August 12th, 2012, 10:37 AM

1Medini is soooo super super duper duper slow!! Launched 2 years and till now till piling! OMG!!

So far nusajaya launched like 5 years and only 1 completed 20 stories building. So far the tallest building in nusajaya is the single apartment ujana! Wahahaha what a laugh!! Even Singapore HDB is nicer and taller than that!

It will take at least another 5 years to see another 3 buildings completed; if everything goes to plan. Took a trip to our very new soon to be opened medini lifestyle and to my huge disappointment it was really crap!! It's so small just a single row of shops and nothing else! And now we have to wait 8 years for the final phase of shopping mall to be completed. What a disgrace!

DC33

August 12th, 2012, 12:40 PM

It just need to be effective in its functions and does not need to look great! Just a lightweight roof structure and transparent facade will do. errr..the ferry terminal look cheap

UjaiDidida

August 12th, 2012, 01:54 PM

errr..the ferry terminal look cheap

agree just because of the roof that look like a cheap zinc

DC33

August 12th, 2012, 02:45 PM

JB Citizens (+_+)

August 12th, 2012, 03:22 PM

^^
Correct...:yes:

archilover

August 12th, 2012, 03:53 PM

it will be better if it has a great look and effective in its function :)..doesnt need to hired zahahadid or calatrava,just make it look more imposing,detail and better interm of propotion and material choosed

archilover

August 12th, 2012, 03:55 PM

It is more sustainable. Not like singapore who talks about sustainable but lined with all PV panels to generate electrical power. Imagine the amount of embedded energy in the production and decommissioning of the system is substantial. The good old zinc roof with good insulation and a fewe ceiling fans can go the job given the resort feeling and not air-conditioning. Look at what Singapore has done to the latest attraction, Garden by the Bye. Air-condition a glass house in the tropics.:ohno:

for your info,gardens by the bay use more green energy source even the air conditioning is also from a cooling of the bay nearby.and the glass was and efficient glass with latest technolory and state of art design.i rather choose those than this ferry terminal :)

buta

August 12th, 2012, 05:54 PM

for your info,gardens by the bay use more green energy source even the air conditioning is also from a cooling of the bay nearby.and the glass was and efficient glass with latest technolory and state of art design.i rather choose those than this ferry terminal :)

https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/the-gardens/about-the-gardens.html#!/sustainability-efforts

Gardens by the Bay uses special glass that reduces heat gain. And they don't come cheap after factoring all the "ang mohs" they fly over to design this.......

1) Minimising Solar Heat Gain
The two conservatories are fitted with specially selected glass that allows optimal light in for plants, but reduces a substantial amount of heat. The roof is fitted with a sensor-operated retractable sails that opens automatically to provide shade to the plants when it gets too hot.

JB Citizens (+_+)

August 12th, 2012, 07:10 PM

guy4versa

August 12th, 2012, 07:28 PM

^^ this is Forum, rite?...,as long as it related i think its ok to discuss..i know you are jb citizen..but dont be to arrogant...and accept others point of view..

JB Citizens (+_+)

August 12th, 2012, 07:43 PM

^^
another chit chatter from northern region... Always wanted to provoke Johor thread... I'm sick of it... Just go and update about your hometown... gosh

guy4versa

August 12th, 2012, 08:13 PM

:lol:

JB Citizens (+_+)

August 12th, 2012, 08:23 PM

:lol:

Look... He's in provoke mode

XNeo

August 12th, 2012, 08:29 PM

CIQP & FERRY TERMINAL AT PUTERI HARBOUR, Bandar Nusajaya, Iskandar, Johor

http://www.pamdirectory.my/upload/20120229103601650.jpg

^^
Themed Attractions & Resort(TAR)

CIQP progress
http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/6559/dsc00100i.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/829/dsc00100i.jpg/)

looking good to me ! look like Hong Kong Airport design.

the design (and the roof) definitely better than PEN :)

UjaiDidida

August 12th, 2012, 09:10 PM

yea looking good..i think it will look better when the glass facades installed

World 2 World

August 12th, 2012, 09:23 PM

it looks good to me:cheers: and i think its the best looking ferry terminal in Malaysia!!

anakmuar

August 12th, 2012, 10:27 PM

^^
another chit chatter from northern region... Always wanted to provoke Johor thread... I'm sick of it... Just go and update about your hometown... goshtu yg saya hairan.. kebanyakan asal sana.. :ohno:

guy4versa

August 13th, 2012, 01:51 AM

tu yg saya hairan.. kebanyakan asal sana.. :ohno:

we critic not because we hate it..but,we want to see it at it best..a world class city,with great element of architecture...and i can see iskandar can reach that target..a new standard for malaysia city..

JB Citizens (+_+)

August 13th, 2012, 05:01 AM

:lol:

And this is how "the provoker" critic...

davidwsk

August 13th, 2012, 08:03 AM

D’Rich Executive Suites, Nusa Duta

http://starproperty.my/CMSFiles/image/newdev/D_Rich_Perspective.jpg

Sited on 0.93ha (2.32-acre) of freehold land, the D’Rich Executive Suites development is one of IJM Land Bhd’s latest residential projects. It is designed for those who wish to live in a well-designed, contemporary home surrounded by lush greenery.

Location

Located in Nusa Duta, this development is just 20 minutes drive away from the city centre of Johor Baru as well as Singapore via the Second Link.

In proximity to commercial and entertainment centres close to Johor Baru’s business district, the D’Rich Executive Suites project is located near many banks, namely, HSBC Bank, AmBank, Standard Chartered Bank and Alliance Bank.

It is also situated near malls and hypermarkets such as Jusco, Sutera Mall, Tesco and Giant, making shopping convenient.

Another attraction of the area, include established educational and healthcare facilities, namely Newcastle Medical University, Marlborough College and Asia Columbia Hospital..

Built-up area

Offering an exciting lifestyle, the 328 suites are meticulously designed with a choice of one-bedroom to four-bedroom units or penthouses. The built-up space range from 46sq m to 204sq m (495sq ft to 2,196sq ft). The interior layout is designed for maximum comfort and privacy.

The executive suites are priced from RM358,800.

http://www.starproperty.my/malaysiaproperty/Details.aspx?pid=792315
www.ijmland.com
http://starproperty.my/CMSFiles/image/newdev/main_Bird%20Eye%20View%202.jpeg

davidwsk

August 13th, 2012, 08:04 AM

http://www.starproperty.my/content/images/property/792315/20cc0c3877e64de59cb4d2338bd57e77_l.jpg

http://www.starproperty.my/malaysiap...spx?pid=792315
www.ijmland.com

guy4versa

August 13th, 2012, 08:44 AM

And this is how "the provoker" critic...

that one for your childish statment,not for iskandar development..because too defensive and cant take peoples critic

^^
I'm sick of it... Just go and update about your hometown... gosh

JB Citizens (+_+)

August 13th, 2012, 08:54 AM

that one for your childish statment,not for iskandar development..

Then you are provoking me... Provoker!!!

Vince

August 13th, 2012, 09:37 AM

And this is how "the provoker" critic...

FYI, singing praises all the time does not make a JB/Nusa/Medini structure world class ok? People know better than empty propoganda these days.

These days, you remind me of the mimosa plant: ultra sensitive.

anakmuar

August 13th, 2012, 03:08 PM

^^ kepada sesiapa yg berkenaan, aku kat forum ni nak ikuti perkembangan, berita, gambar bandar2 di johor.. tolong la jangan buat kacau kat sini.. :)

UjaiDidida

August 13th, 2012, 05:08 PM

UjaiDidida

August 13th, 2012, 05:22 PM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/7587021358_a931361736_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tanandy/7587021358/)
Morning Tranquility II (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tanandy/7587021358/) by Tan Andy (http://www.flickr.com/people/tanandy/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8287/7590479426_3092f5883a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tanandy/7590479426/)
Morning tranquility III (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tanandy/7590479426/) by Tan Andy (http://www.flickr.com/people/tanandy/), on Flickr

UjaiDidida

August 13th, 2012, 05:23 PM

Dewan Negeri Johor

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8290/7731775684_a362b5143a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mdnazif/7731775684/)
Dewan Negeri Johor (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mdnazif/7731775684/) by mdNazif (http://www.flickr.com/people/mdnazif/), on Flickr

archilover

August 13th, 2012, 06:47 PM

What are you waiting for? Go pick that glass and install it at this ferry terminal...
Make it look so expensive to your point of view...

Don't turn this thread into another chit chatting thread... Gosh :bash:

this is a forum and it means to discuss,giving opinion,sharing etc,is it a fault to say the ferry terminal looking cheap?im not againts any development or state pride issue,that is only my opinion and im not saying that this ferry terminal should look like gardens by the bay or to make it looking good they should put glass exactly like gardens by the bay,i just explain the issue on previous statement about quality of the shell used in gardens by the baybecause someone seems to call it an unsustainable material while actually it was green and more sustainable..plz lah,i know all of the forumers clever to translate what i mean in term of architecture and physical appearance.i support all development in malaysia and wish all the best to iskandar..to giving an opinion is not wrong but to denying opinion is something that you not supposed to do :),chill

rizalhakim

August 14th, 2012, 04:27 AM

IPD Nusajaya
http://www.razinarchitect.com/imageproject/ipdnj_01.jpg

http://www.razinarchitect.com/imageproject/ipdnj_02.jpg

http://www.razinarchitect.com/imageproject/ipdnj_03.jpg

http://www.razinarchitect.com/imageproject/ipdnj_04.jpg

http://www.razinarchitect.com/imageproject/ipdnj_05.jpg

archilover

August 14th, 2012, 07:28 AM

wow,nicely design!semua ipd utama di malaysia patut standardize mcm ni!cool

Vince

August 14th, 2012, 08:09 AM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7121/7676638612_f3fcdc64a7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/raymond_kp/7676638612/)
Kota Iskandar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/raymond_kp/7676638612/) by KP.Chew (http://www.flickr.com/people/raymond_kp/), on Flickr

These building are getting old and they are still in the in the middle of nowhere surrounded by lalang fields..... I wonder if MB Ghani works alone there? I doubt it though.....:lol:

anakmuar

August 14th, 2012, 11:22 PM

^^
:nuts:

rizalhakim

August 15th, 2012, 04:03 AM

CS2 Medini

http://www.razinarchitect.com/imageproject/CS2_01.jpg

http://www.razinarchitect.com/imageproject/CS2_02.jpg

http://www.razinarchitect.com/imageproject/CS2_03.jpg

http://www.razinarchitect.com/imageproject/CS2_04.jpg

http://www.razinarchitect.com/imageproject/CS2_05.jpg

http://www.razinarchitect.com/imageproject/CS2_06.jpg
Hi all, this is my first post in the forum! I hope to contribute more in the future!

Rizal hakim, thanks so much for putting all the renders and pictures of the new projects coming along.

You have done a fantastic job!!

The photos that you posted as CS2 they are not in medini but in Puteri harbour.

The project will be launched in the third or fourth quarter of 2012.

The developer is Sunrise, a company recently bought by UEM Land, and the master planner of Moun kiara in KL.

Vince, those rending that you posted were masterplan ideas , concepts carry out by the concession holders of the medini land. They goal was to market the area to attract developers to purchase land.

To avoid false expectactions among the people who read this, it would be good to put the name of the developer and the expected date of launch with the photos followed by the pictures on the construction.

Like Imperia and Somerset at puteri harbour which were launched, fully sold and ther are now under construction.

thx nusajayan...so the project confirmd??dats cool....

anakmuar

August 16th, 2012, 01:53 AM

:yes:

UEM Land yakin raih pendapatan RM2.55b

16/08/2012 - 05:15:58 AM Oleh Suffian A Bakar

UEM Land Holdings Bhd, pemaju hartanah terbesar negara ini berdasarkan nilai permodalan pasaran, yakin meraih pendapatan sekitar RM2.55 bilion tahun ini.

Angka itu adalah pertumbuhan 50 peratus berbanding pendapatan RM1.703 bilion yang diraihnya tahun lalu. Pengarah Urusan dan Ketua Eksekutifnya, Datuk Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim, berkata pertumbuhan itu akan dipacu pelancaran pelbagai projek yang dirancang sepanjang tahun ini membabitkan nilai pembangunan kasar (GDV) RM4.5 bilion.
Beliau berkata, kebanyakan projek yang akan dilancarkan tahun ini adalah fasa lanjutan daripada pembangunan sebelum ini di Nusajaya, Johor dan di luar Nusajaya dengan sasaran jualan RM3 bilion.

“Tahun ini kita akan menyaksikan struktur permintaan bergerak ke satu dimensi baru berikutan siap dan beroperasinya pelbagai projek, khususnya di Nusajaya, seperti University Of Southampton, Marlborough College, Legoland, Trust School, Bio-Xcell, Institut Maritim, pusat beli-belah, dan taman tema tertutup dan Hotel Traders.

“Nilai jualan belum dibilkan UEM Land yang kukuh sebanyak RM1.85 bilion setakat 31 Disember 2011 juga akan turut membantu kami mencapai angka pertumbuhan itu,” katanya pada sidang media membentangkan prestasi kewangan 2011 UEM Land di Kuala Lumpur, semalam.

Wan Abdullah berkata, antara projek yang dilancarkan tahun ini ialah Nusa Idaman, East Ledang, Nusa Bayu, CS2, Lifestyle Retail Mall and Residence, Summer VOS, Lot 149 di bekas tapak Bangunan Angkasaraya Jalan Ampang), Mont’Kiara 22, SL 1,2 & 3, Kajang, Arcoris, dan Symphony Hills.
Beliau berkata, sasaran pertumbuhan pendapatan 50 peratus itu adalah sejajar dengan Indeks Prestasi Utama (KPI) yang ditetapkan UEM Land untuk tahun ini.

UEM Land meletakkan KPI lebih mencabar tahun ini dengan sasaran meraih pertumbuhan pendapatan 50 peratus, pertumbuhan keuntungan selepas cukai, pelunasan dan kepentingan minoriti (PATAMI) 40 peratus, dan pulangan ke atas ekuiti sebanyak 10 peratus.

“Tahun lalu kita mencapai semua KPI ditetapkan, kecuali satu iaitu ROE. Tahun ini kita bertekad mencapai semuanya,” katanya.

UEM Land mencatat prestasi kewangan kukuh dalam tahun kewangan lalu berakhir 31 Disember 2011 yang menyaksikan pendapatannya meningkat 261.5 peratus kepada RM1.703 bilion daripada RM469.7 juta tahun sebelumnya disumbang antaranya oleh faktor pengambilalihan Sunrise Bhd.

PATAMI dicatat tahun lalu berjumlah RM301.7 juta, mewakili peningkatan 55.1 peratus berbanding tahun sebelumnya.

UEM mencatat jumlah jualan bernilai RM2.2 bilion tahun lalu, melepasi sasaran jualan RM2 bilion.

Dalam perkembangan lain, Wan Abdullah berkata pihaknya sedang berunding dengan pelbagai pihak bagi menambah simpanan tanah untuk pembangunan masa depan.

Beliau berkata, pihaknya sudah mengenalpasti kawasan yang hendak dibangunkan di Sabah dan Sarawak yang mana rundingan peringkat lanjutan sedang berlangsung dengan pemilik tanah.

Pihaknya mensasar memuktamadkan janji niaga berkenaan tahun ini, katanya.

UEM juga, katanya sedang berunding dengan agensi kerajaan bagi mengambilalih tanah di kawasan strategik, khususnya di pusat bandar yang akan dibangunkan bangunan pencakar langit menawarkan ruang pejabat.

sumber: http://www.bharian.com.my/articles/UEMLandyakinraihpendapatanRM2_55b/Article/

anakmuar

August 21st, 2012, 04:33 PM

Traders Hotel Puteri Harbor, Nusajaya

Progress as of July 16, 2012

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/529653_419540568097393_1476376334_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/179517_419540591430724_302553870_n.jpg

Credit to Property Buzz (https://www.facebook.com/PropBuzz)

anakmuar

August 21st, 2012, 04:40 PM

Fairway Suite, Horizon Hills, Nusajaya

Progress as of 16 July 2012

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anakmuar

August 21st, 2012, 04:43 PM

Sky Loft

Progress as of June 22, 2012

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DC33

August 22nd, 2012, 04:35 PM

Anyone has taken photos of the 2 sites in front of traders hotel where imperial by UEM and Encorp Marina by Encorp are?:) Traders Hotel Puteri Harbor, Nusajaya

Progress as of July 16, 2012

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archilover

August 23rd, 2012, 03:34 PM

nice updates,btw does anyone know how many hotel will be build around nusajaya and puteri harbour area?

newbi3s

August 24th, 2012, 03:08 AM

The Traders looks cool. Remind me of Docklands Melbourne

davidwsk

September 21st, 2012, 05:14 AM

Strong interest prompts IIB to launch EduPark

21-9-2012

JOHOR BARU: Interest in Iskandar Malaysia’s EduCity @Nusajaya near here remains strong and has prompted Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB) to embark on a second similar project.
IIB president and chief executive officer Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim said the second project would be known as EduPark@Nusajaya.
He said the company was in the midst of completing the planning development of EduPark and its blue print would be unveiled towards the end of the year.
“We want to position EduCity and EduPark as the leading knowledge hub in the region,’’ Syed Mohamed said in a press conference on Wednesday.
He said this at the signing of a sale and purchase agreement between Education@Iskandar Sdn Bhd (EISB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of IIB and Raffles Education Corp for the sale of 18.47ha land for RM56mil.
Signing on behalf of IIB were Syed Mohamed and chief operating officer Khairil Anwar Ahmad while Raffles Education was represented by executive director Stephen Chong and Raffles American School (RAS) director Doris Chew.
The land will be used to house Malaysia’s first state-of-the art RAS, which will focus on providing a world-class education facility in partnership with International School Services.
It offers an American curriculum leading to the Advanced Placement Programme for students to matriculate in colleges and universities in the United States and other English speaking universities around the world.
Work on the RAS will start in November and targeted for phase one completion for kindergarten through Grade 12, including full boarding capacity in 2014-2015.
The campus will boast 300,000 sq ft of built-up area complete with sports, recreational and boarding facilities to cater for a capacity of 2,000 students.
“The concept of EduPark will be different from EduCity as the former will see the partnership between industries and educational institutions to produce all rounders,’’ said Syed Mohamed.
EduCity, which covers 123.42ha, will have eight universities with one specialised faculty each while EduPark has an area spanning between 161.87ha and 202.34ha.
He said IIB was confident that EduPark would be as successful as the company had received many queries from interested parties to set their operations at the yet-to-be-launched project.
Similarly, he said the company would not be rushing to accept offers made by two universities in Beijing which are planning to set up their branch campuses in Iskandar Malaysia.
“We are very selective as we only want to offer the best in class faculties from reputable universities in the world,’’ said Syed Mohamed.

More: http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/9/21/business/12052631&sec=business

sepul

September 21st, 2012, 08:30 AM

“We want to position EduCity and EduPark as the leading knowledge hub in the region,’’

UM should consider building a campus in Educity/Edupark..

LoveArki

September 21st, 2012, 10:37 AM

UM should consider building a campus in Educity/Edupark..

See this...

“We are very selective as we only want to offer the best in class faculties from reputable universities in the world,’’

Is UM qualified?:nuts:

rizalhakim

September 24th, 2012, 09:42 AM

Client Name: BEP Akitek Sdn Bhd.
Project Name: Puteri Habour Villa.
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DC33

September 24th, 2012, 10:04 AM

Where is this in puteri harbour? Near traders hotel?Client Name: BEP Akitek Sdn Bhd.
Project Name: Puteri Habour Villa.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/477505_431968820172293_1048250654_o.jpg

XNeo

September 24th, 2012, 12:39 PM

See this...

“We are very selective as we only want to offer the best in class faculties from reputable universities in the world,’’

Is UM qualified?:nuts:

In Asian UM ranked #35...

In world, UM ranked #156
source- http://www.topuniversities.com/

not bad for developing country.

UM oso got many international students..

nazrey

September 24th, 2012, 04:00 PM

REC to build international school in Nusajaya
By CHUAH BEE KIM | 24 September 2012 | last updated at 01:14AM
http://www.nst.com.my/streets/johor/rec-to-build-international-school-in-nusajaya-1.147762

http://www.nst.com.my/polopoly_fs/1.147766.1348420354!/image/image.JPG_gen/derivatives/landscape_454/image.JPG

Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim exchanging the S&P Agreement with Doris
Chew at the Raffles Education Corporation office in Menara Kotaraya.
Pic by Zulkarnain Ahmad Tajuddin

READY BY 2014:18.45-ha campus to provide primary education for children as young as 4 years

A SALE and Purchase Agreement (S&P) was recently inked between Education@Iskandar Sdn Bhd (EISB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB), and Raffles Education Corporation (REC), the largest private education group in the Asia-Pacific region.

IIB chief executive officer, Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, signed the agreement with REC director Doris Chew. It was witnessed by IIB chief operating officer Khairil Anwar Ahmad and REC director, Stephen Chong.
The S&P is for the building of a 18.45-ha international school which will provide education for children as young as 4 years old up to 12th graders.

The land, bought for RM56 million, will be developed and managed by REC through its subsidiary Raffles K12 Sdn Bhd.

It is expected to be ready by January 2014 and the first intake will be in August that year.

The international school’s campus for up to 2,000 pupils will be in Nusajaya. However, this new project is not within the second phase of EduCity, to be known as Edu Park, due to the unavailability of space at these hubs.

Meanwhile, REC’s Stephen Chong said the reason why the corporation chose Iskandar Malaysia was due to its proximity to Singapore, which has a long waiting list of students.

“We believe the strategic location of Iskandar Malaysia will attract
local students as well as those from Singapore and Indonesia,” Chong said.

He also believed international universities will contribute to the latest National Education Blueprint (2013-2025), which was launched recently by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

He said these universities provided programmes which were internationally-recognised, thus they could offer high quality education to the people.

Vince

September 24th, 2012, 09:28 PM

In Asian UM ranked #35...

In world, UM ranked #156
source- http://www.topuniversities.com/

not bad for developing country.

UM oso got many international students..

Asia only has one or two developed countries, so a ranking of 35 is actually lousy, for a university that used to be in the top 5 (and before all the mickey mice and clowns became faculty deans/heads). We are still behind at least 30 other developing countries in asia for our tertiary education.

Just look at all the international/private schools, colleges and universities coming into this country and Iskandar Malaysia due to a huge demand by the locals (and those who can afford it). This proves that the Malaysian education system is in shambles, and you still say "not bad". :lol:

UM world ranking:
Year Rank
2004 89 Times Higher Education World University Rankings – QS World University Rankings
2005 169 Times Higher Education World University Rankings – QS World University Rankings
2006 192 Times Higher Education World University Rankings – QS World University Rankings
2007 246 Times Higher Education World University Rankings – QS World University Rankings
2008 230 Times Higher Education World University Rankings – QS World University Rankings
2009 180 Times Higher Education World University Rankings – QS World University Rankings
2010 207 QS World University Rankings
2011 167 QS World University Rankings
2012 156 QS World University Rankings
Wikipedia source

In 8 years, it dropped 70 spots!! :nuts:

In contrast, the National University of Singapore, a "branch" of the University of Malaya, is ranked 3rd in Asia and 40th in the world, and that, my friend, is NOT BAD.

Vince

September 24th, 2012, 10:00 PM

Just to clarify matters further, notice how the rankings of UM disappeared from Times Higher Education? Here's something to read on.......

World University Ranking 2011/12.
Monday 17th October 2011

The recent release of the Times Higher Education (THE) 400 Top World University Ranking 2011/12, where not a single Malaysian university is included, has punctured the elation and euphoria just two months ago over the QS 200 World University Rankings 2011/12 which saw University of Malaya making to the top 200 Top Universities moving 40 places to 167 compared to 2010.

In the QS World University Rankings 2011/12, four other Malaysian universities slid down the rankings – University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) ranked 279 this year compared to 263 in 2010; Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) ranked 335 (309 last year); Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) ranked 358 (319 last year) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) at between 401 and 450 (365 last year).

But in the just-released THE 400 Top World University Ranking 2011/12, none of the Malaysian universities made it into the placings.

A total of 60 Asian Universities made it into the THE 400 Top World University Ranking, with 16 from Japan, 10 from China, eight from Taiwan, seven from South Korea, six from Hong Kong, two from Singapore, and one each from India and Thailand.

Of special interest is the inclusion of Mahidol University, which made the local headlines during the inquest into the mysterious death of Teoh Beng Hock in August last year, when the MACC Legal Counsel Abdul Razak Musa made a spectacle of himself when he attacked the qualifications of renowned Thai forensic pathologist Dr Pornthip Rojanasunand as not recognised in Malaysia, earning her rebuttal that Mahidol is one of the world’s top ranked universities – which is again confirmed by the latest THE 400 Top World University Ranking. :lol:

The Higher Education Minister, Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin in his response said that Malaysian universities will be ready to be part of the Times Higher Education top 400 ranking in six to seven years from now.

He said the THE ranking is based 62.5 per cent on high impact research and citations, which is still a new area for local universities.

This is a most shocking admission. When the QS World University Rankings were announced in September, Khaled said this showed that Malaysian universities are competitive – as reflected by seven Malaysian universities ranked in the top 600 bracket out of more than 30,000 universities globally which participated in the exercise.

But he has a different excuse for the adverse THE rankings.

We should not be too obsessed with the different university rankings but we cannot apply double standards claiming them to be relevant and important when our universities are ranked while dismissing the rankings as irrelevant and unimportant when our universities are excluded.

We must accept that the annual university rankings by reputable organisations or institutions provide an useful assessment of the international ranking and competitiveness of our universities.

What Malaysians want to know is why the country’s leading universities, in particular the premier university, the University of Malaya and USM, which was acclaimed at the apex university, could not hold their ground with other universities in the Asian-Pacific region as they had started with comparative rankings.

For instance, in the fifties and sixties, University of Malaya was on par with other universities in the region – like the National University of Singapore, the University of Hong Kong and regarded as superior to most universities in Australia.

Today, in the THE 400 World University Ranking 2011-12, the University of Hong Kong is ranked No. 34, University of Melbourne 37, Australian National University 38, National University of Singapore 40, University of Sydney No. 58, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 62, University of Queensland 74,Monash University 117, Chinese University of Hong Kong 151, Nanyang Tecnological University 169, University of Auckland 173, University of New South Wales 173, University of Western Australia 189, City University of Hong Kong 193, etc.

Australia itself has got 21 universites in the THE list.

Fifty years ago, Malaysians would regard the University of Malaya as at par or even superior to the hundreds of universities listed in the THE Top 400 World University Ranking – and reading such a list should be a sombre reminder as to how low our premier university have fallen in the international ranking of universities.

Why did it happen? Are we prepared to learn from its mistakes? And if we are not prepared to make our universities great institutions, what is the national transformation that we are talking about?

Source: LKS site.
http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2011/10/17/why-malaysian-universities-fallen-so-low-in-international-rankings/

In a way, we all know the reason behind UM's drop in standards right? :lol: Therefore, please don't let UM come into JB as it won't make the education situation here any better. Ironically, the forebear college name of UM, Raffles College of Singapore, will be establishing an international school in Iskandar as highlighted in Nazrey's article above.

XNeo

September 25th, 2012, 10:35 AM

rizalhakim

September 25th, 2012, 10:40 AM

^^ even since you are small , Malaya are not comparable with Singapura . :lol:

one of the many reasons why our universities not doing well in world ranking have something to do with 'political' thingy in univ management.
UM now moving towards autonomy univ. hope this will improve UM a lot.

as long there is a demand, I dont see why UM cannot have another branch in southern part.
at least UM is local top univ and many international students also studying there.

ko jangan layanlah dengan orang tuatu....

Vince

September 26th, 2012, 04:40 AM

^^ even since you are small , Malaya was not comparable with Singapura . :lol:

one of the many reasons why our universities not doing well in world ranking have something to do with 'political' thingy in univ management.
UM now moving towards autonomy univ. hope this will improve UM a lot.

as long there is a demand, I dont see why UM cannot have another branch in southern part.
at least UM is local top univ and many international students also studying there.

Then kindly explain why in the 80s, RM1 = S$1?? Contrary to what many think, Singapore was actually very backward in the 50s and 60s. Penang and Malacca were actually pretty comparable to the city then. And UM had almost equal standards as NUS at that time too.

davidwsk

September 27th, 2012, 06:10 AM

Vince

September 30th, 2012, 04:29 AM

This is how a lot of Johorian become overnite milti-millionaires...
:)

179 land owners receive RM205m payout

27-9-2012

NUSAJAYA: The Johor government has paid nearly RM205 million in compensation to 179 land owners and stakeholders in the land acquisition exercise for the oil and gas hub in Pengerang.

Since Sept 7, 33 recipients had received RM13.7 million under the first phase of payment, while another 64 will get RM155.9 million from today.

State Housing, Local Government, Works and Public Amenities Committee chairman Datuk Ahmad Zahri Jamil said the remaining 82 recipients would get RM35.2 million next week.

He said a group of 37 land owners, who submitted their consent forms yesterday, could expect to get their cheques within two weeks. (wow..very efficient) :)

More : http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/179-land-owners-receive-rm205m-payout-1.148988#ixzz27cw1ONNN

ARE YOU SURE????
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/pengerang-rally-a-sign-of-trouble-for-umno-in-johor/

Pengerang rally a sign of trouble for Umno in Johor

By Clara Chooi
The Malaysian Insider

September 30, 2012

Apart from fear over reports that one of the investors in RAPID-KuoKuang Petrochemical had to abandon its plan to house a petrochemical project in Taiwan following concerns that those living in close proximity to such developments would see their lifespans reduced, a number of the affected 3,129 villagers in Pengerang are also unhappy with the government’s compensation payment.

According to previous reports, licensed fishermen have been offered RM30,000 in compensation payments for their loss of livelihoods while unlicensed fishermen are offered RM15,000. Smallholders of between one and two acres of land have been offered between RM65,000 to RM105,000. :ohno:

The government has also offered villagers the option of subsidised alternative housing on a 6,000 square foot piece of land with a built-up area of between 750 and 1,600 square feet, some 15 to 20km from their villages.

“At first, us Malays agreed with the compensation... but when the rates dropped to just RM2.80 per square feet... we were dissatisfied... it’s like they are out to kill the Malays,” he said.

According to local coalition NGO Pengerang chief Anis Afida Mohd Azli, the mass rally is expected to draw in some 10,000 people, turning it into yet another massive show of public anger that could potentially turn into major concern for the Barisan Nasional (BN) federal government ahead of the coming polls.

“We hope that the local villagers will come out. They are indeed angry with the situation, they are very angry,” she said.

nazrey

October 13th, 2012, 09:10 AM

A value proposition
By JOY LEE MAY YEN Saturday October 13, 2012
Photos by LOW BOON TAT
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/10/13/metrobiz/12160350&sec=metrobiz

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2012/10/13/metrobiz/m_pg58marinaputeri.jpg

Room with a view: An artist impression of the Encorp Marina Puteri Harbour
and its spectacular view.

Encorp is set to launch its Puteri Harbour project, which is a mixed development, presenting dream getaway homes and iconic investment opportunities

WITH developments taking shape in the region of Iskandar, it is certainly a piece of good fortune to have a stake in the progress happening there.

For property developer Encorp Berhad, it is having a slice of the cake with cream on top.

Encorp owns a 3.3-acre (1.3ha) freehold tract in the enclave of Puteri Harbour and is set to launch the mixed development of commercial and serviced residences in the weeks to come.

Executive chairman Datuk Effendi Norwawi is confident that its latest project, Encorp Marina Puteri Harbour, will be well received by the market.

“I am really excited about our Puteri Harbour project. For us, it is going to be another benchmark for quality and value and another opportunity to bring joy to our buyers,” Effendi said.

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2012/10/13/metrobiz/m_pg58marinaunit.jpg

Sneak peek: A glimpse of what an Encorp Marina unit will look like.

ILM

October 13th, 2012, 07:45 PM

Then kindly explain why in the 80s, RM1 = S$1?? Contrary to what many think, Singapore was actually very backward in the 50s and 60s. Penang and Malacca were actually pretty comparable to the city then. And UM had almost equal standards as NUS at that time too.

I can answer that for you. From post WWII till 1967, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei were using ONE currency, whether they were unified or not, called the Malaya and British Borneo Dollar. In 1967 the 3 countries decided to have their own currencies, but decided to keep the status quo of same value, via a treaty, called Currency Interchangeability Agreement, therefore S$1=RM1=B$1. In 1973, Malaysia withdrew from this, and started devaluing the Ringgit so that we can become an export oriented economy (cheaper goods), while Singapore and Brunei still kept this agreement till this day (you can use Singapore dollar in Brunei and vice versa). It's not that our currency is really lower than Singapore's, it's because Bank Negara automatically devalues it so that we can sustain export economy. Till this day Malaysia is still an export oriented economy, which is unsustainable for the people, and I blame govt for that. (From a Pakatan supporter BTW)

Vince

October 14th, 2012, 10:37 PM

I can answer that for you. From post WWII till 1967, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei were using ONE currency, whether they were unified or not, called the Malaya and British Borneo Dollar. In 1967 the 3 countries decided to have their own currencies, but decided to keep the status quo of same value, via a treaty, called Currency Interchangeability Agreement, therefore S$1=RM1=B$1. In 1973, Malaysia withdrew from this, and started devaluing the Ringgit so that we can become an export oriented economy (cheaper goods), while Singapore and Brunei still kept this agreement till this day (you can use Singapore dollar in Brunei and vice versa). It's not that our currency is really lower than Singapore's, it's because Bank Negara automatically devalues it so that we can sustain export economy. Till this day Malaysia is still an export oriented economy, which is unsustainable for the people, and I blame govt for that. (From a Pakatan supporter BTW)

There you go, it goes to show that our government lowered the standards of the people through a lower currency because they recognised the fact that Malaysia would not be as competitive as Singapore or Brunei (for that matter), and the only way to attract FDI was by providing cheap Malaysian labours. This kind of mentality/policy will always ensure that Malaysians have less purchasing power than Singaporeans or Bruneians, especially in the international scene, guaranteed. We will always be behind no matter how things are sugarcoated

rizalhakim

October 24th, 2012, 05:13 AM

RM3.7b Nusajaya deal
By JASSMINE SHADIQE
Published: 2012/10/24

TECHNOLOGY PARK: Singapore’s Ascendas in 60:40 joint venture with UEM Land

Ascendas Land International Pte Ltd, a unit linked to Singapore's state-controlled JTC Corp, has inked a landmark deal to help build an integrated technology park over 210 hectares in Gerbang Nusajaya, Johor.

Companies have been making a beeline for Iskandar Malaysia is recent months, citing the zone's key attractions such as labour and electricity costs that are half that of Singapore.
The projected investment to build the technology park is around RM3.7 billion, with Ascendas holding a 60 per cent stake in the joint venture.

UEM Land Bhd, which is controlled by Khazanah Nasional Bhd, will hold the balance 40 per cent.

Iskandar Malaysia's integrated eco-friendly technology park in Nusajaya, which is scheduled to be ready by 2022, will help create some 34,000 job vacancies.

UEM Land managing director/chief executive officer Datuk Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim said the first phase will see more than 100 foreign companies investing in Nusajaya.

He said that the partnership with Ascendas was established after four years of planning.

Wan Abdullah and his counterpart at Ascendas, Chong Siak Ching, signed on the dotted line to help kickstart the joint venture.

International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed and Singapore's Senior Minister of State, who is also Minister of Trade and Industry and National Development, Lee Yi Shyan, were also present at the signing ceremony.

Wan Abdullah said that the project will help complement the diverse industries in both countries.

"We are excited to work with Ascendas on this project and are confident that this project will further cement Nusajaya's position as a desired destination for strategic investment, leisure and recreation," he said.

The fully landscaped park will offer infrastructure for a wide range of industries such as electronics, pharmaceutical and medical devices, food processing, and fast-moving consumer goods, logistics and warehousing, among others.

There are also supporting lifestyle amenities such as dormitories, food and beverages outlets, fitness and sports, and retail outlets.

Wan Abdullah noted that UEM Land sees the joint venture as an important and timely milestone as it will kick-start the second wave of catalytic projects to be introduced and implemented post-Nusajaya's 2012 "Tipping Point".

DC33

October 24th, 2012, 05:43 AM

This will be a large booster jab for development in nusajaya region especially with Singapore’s Ascendas in 60:40 joint venture with UEM Land. This is for real. Acendas, a unit linked to Singapore's state-controlled JTC Corp, has been very succesful with lots of project and Temasek has a shared in JTC Corp.

rizalhakim

October 24th, 2012, 06:55 AM

Proposed Mixed Development @ Puteri Harbour on Lot CS2, Commercial South, Nusajaya, Johor Bahru
Developer : Sunrise Incubation Sdn Bhd
http://www.gnpgeo.com.my/projects_clients_lstproject.asp

dis project confirmed
2blocks 35storey
price from RM261k - RM2.3mil
Dev - Sunrise Bhd
http://ehome.kpkt.gov.my/ehome/DetailProjek.cfm?PROJ_PMJU_KOD=263&PROJ_KOD_FASA=15&Nama_Projek=CS 2 @PUTERI HABOUR

nazrey

October 24th, 2012, 04:23 PM

so many large jobs were planed lately....

nazrey

October 30th, 2012, 12:44 PM

Putreri Harbour family theme park opens
30 October 2012 | last updated at 04:37PM
http://www.nst.com.my/latest/putreri-harbour-family-theme-park-opens-1.164153#

JOHOR BARU: The RM110 million Puteri Harbour FamilyTheme Park in Nusajaya, which includes the first Sanrio Hello Kitty Town outside Japan, has opened its doors to visitors.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Themed Attractions and Resorts Sdn Bhd (TAR) Tunku Datuk Ahmad Burhanuddin said, more than 2,500 had visited the theme park since its soft opening last weekend.

"For the first year of operation, we are looking at half-a-million visitors to the theme park," he told reporters during the Puteri Harbour FamilyTheme Park's media familiarisation tour here, today.

TAR he said, is very proud and happy to have opened two more attractions in Puteri Harbour, the Sanrio Hello Kittty Town and The Little Big Club, providing more reasons for everyone to spend quality time in Nusajaya. "We are committed to providing world class theme park attractions and position Nusajaya as the region's premier leisure and tourism destination," said Tunku Ahmad Burhanuddin.

Asked about projected revenue for the family theme park during its firstyear of operations, he said, TAR hoped it will be positive and in the double-digit range. The Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park is a four-storey building, located strategically in Johor's administrative capital, Nusajaya, and is the second internationally-acclaimed theme park to be opened in Johor after Legoland Malaysia several months ago. It provides a series of unique experiences and excitement through popular children's characters from Lat's Place, Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and the LittleBig Club.

The Sanrio Hello Kitty Town, consists of various walk-through attractions,interactive activities and rides which follow the Hello Kitty theme, while The Little Big Club features lovable children characters such as Bob the Builder,Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Thomas and Friends.

It will be the first time in the world that the five popular globalcharacters are housed in a single themed attraction, adding originality and exclusivity to the Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park.

According to Tunku Ahmad Burhanuddin, the official opening of Puteri HarbourFamily Theme Park would most probably be in early next year, to coincide with the opening of other attractions in Puteri Harbour.

Besides the family theme park, the other attractions slated to open forbusiness include hotels, food and beverage outlets and a shopping complex.

Asked about job opportunities with the opening of the Puteri Harbour FamilyTheme Park, he said, overall between 800 to 1000 work in the theme park, including 200 staff under direct employment.

The two park pass tickets to Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and The Little Big Clubare priced at RM110 for regional tourists and RM85 for MyKad holders.

Theme park visitors can also purchase tickets at promotional price on www.redtix.com at RM85 for non MyKad holders and RM65 for MyKad Holders.Butthis promotion is only valid for tickets dated the latest, Nov 7, 2012. -- BERNAMA

felcon05

October 30th, 2012, 04:33 PM

Finally OPENED!

http://www.ourjb.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0107.jpg

Putreri Harbour family theme park opens
30 October 2012 | last updated at 04:37PM
http://www.nst.com.my/latest/putreri-harbour-family-theme-park-opens-1.164153#

JOHOR BARU: The RM110 million Puteri Harbour FamilyTheme Park in Nusajaya, which includes the first Sanrio Hello Kitty Town outside Japan, has opened its doors to visitors.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Themed Attractions and Resorts Sdn Bhd (TAR) Tunku Datuk Ahmad Burhanuddin said, more than 2,500 had visited the theme park since its soft opening last weekend.

"For the first year of operation, we are looking at half-a-million visitors to the theme park," he told reporters during the Puteri Harbour FamilyTheme Park's media familiarisation tour here, today.

TAR he said, is very proud and happy to have opened two more attractions in Puteri Harbour, the Sanrio Hello Kittty Town and The Little Big Club, providing more reasons for everyone to spend quality time in Nusajaya. "We are committed to providing world class theme park attractions and position Nusajaya as the region's premier leisure and tourism destination," said Tunku Ahmad Burhanuddin.

Asked about projected revenue for the family theme park during its firstyear of operations, he said, TAR hoped it will be positive and in the double-digit range. The Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park is a four-storey building, located strategically in Johor's administrative capital, Nusajaya, and is the second internationally-acclaimed theme park to be opened in Johor after Legoland Malaysia several months ago. It provides a series of unique experiences and excitement through popular children's characters from Lat's Place, Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and the LittleBig Club.

The Sanrio Hello Kitty Town, consists of various walk-through attractions,interactive activities and rides which follow the Hello Kitty theme, while The Little Big Club features lovable children characters such as Bob the Builder,Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Thomas and Friends.

It will be the first time in the world that the five popular globalcharacters are housed in a single themed attraction, adding originality and exclusivity to the Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park.

According to Tunku Ahmad Burhanuddin, the official opening of Puteri HarbourFamily Theme Park would most probably be in early next year, to coincide with the opening of other attractions in Puteri Harbour.

Besides the family theme park, the other attractions slated to open forbusiness include hotels, food and beverage outlets and a shopping complex.

Asked about job opportunities with the opening of the Puteri Harbour FamilyTheme Park, he said, overall between 800 to 1000 work in the theme park, including 200 staff under direct employment.

The two park pass tickets to Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and The Little Big Clubare priced at RM110 for regional tourists and RM85 for MyKad holders.

Theme park visitors can also purchase tickets at promotional price on www.redtix.com at RM85 for non MyKad holders and RM65 for MyKad Holders.Butthis promotion is only valid for tickets dated the latest, Nov 7, 2012. -- BERNAMA

rizalhakim

October 31st, 2012, 05:30 AM

Hello Kitty Town
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davidwsk

November 2nd, 2012, 01:57 PM

Published: Friday November 2, 2012 MYT 4:13:00 PM

UEM Land plans Auto City in Nusajaya

JOHOR BAHARU: UEM Land Holdings Bhd is working on plans to build a "Auto City", a dedicated zone for motoring enthusiasts, in Nusajaya.

Chairman Tan Sri Dr Ahmad Tajuddin Mohamed Ali said on Friday the city would be developed on a 32ha site near Gerbang Nusajaya.

"We've many development projects to be implemented in Nusajaya. There will be, hopefully before not too long, something we call Auto City related to auto enthusiasts," he said.

Ahmad Tajuddin also said UEM Land has plans to build a shopping complex, under a unique concept, in Nusajaya and other development projects.

"There will be several exciting developments in the next couple of years in Nusajaya," he said.

He was speaking to reporters after the opening of the Iskandar Malaysia Sustainability Summit 2012 by the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid, here.

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