Plaza Tunku Yaacob Houses First Five-star Hotel In Kedah
July 03, 2009 11:37 AM

ALOR SETAR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Plaza Tunku Yaacob at the Sultan Abdul Halim Highway, opposite Menara Alor Setar, here, will be given a RM300 million facelift, incorporating a five-star hotel, the first in the state.

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak said the plaza, abandoned for 28 years, would be revived in two phases -- reinforcing the building structure and developing the vacant land nearby.

He said the plaza would also have three-star budget hotels to provide a choice to certain guests, a convention centure and an international standard shopping complex similar to that found in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

The project slated to start next year is a tripartite joint venture among Belleview Bina Sdn Bhd, Bina Darulaman Berhad and Kedah State Development Corporation.

"The state government is optimistic with the initiative to revive the plaza and is confident to complete it within the specified timeframe -- about three years after approvals were received from relevant government agencies and local authorities.

"The State Development Corporation will hold 20 per cent stake in the joint-venture entity. Sufficient cashflow to finance the redevelopment will be provided by Belleview," he told reporters.

Azizan hoped government-linked companies in Kedah and local contractors would be given the opportunity to participate in the plaza reconstruction work.

"The project will also provide opportunities to Bumiputera petty traders to venture into retail business and operate food outlets at the food court inside the commercial complex.

"Kedah will have a new landmark that will change the image of the Alor Setar City and will generate businesses for government-linked companies," he added.

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LOCATION: Plaza Tunku Yaacob, located at the city centre, opposite Menara Alor Setar
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First phase (on former land planned by Berjaya Group) will start soon as early 2010, while the second phase just waiting approval from local authority since old matter regarding uncompleted shopping complex needed to be resolved first.

The developer Belleview has shown their committment on this projects and eagerly to develop both phases simultanously.

good news tho~

the entrance 95% same with pavilion kl!!!:shocked::shocked:

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wow nice design. Berjaya Group has recently bought a land near the river in malacca to be developed into a hotel and commercial complex. Hopefully it wil b something like this.

wow nice! the mall entrace looks similar to Pavillion KL

yeah..soo pavilion..i hope the store/shop inside also like pavilion..
hopes to see prada,versace,salvatore,gucci,chanel,lv in alorstar,hehe:nuts:
a hope they change it name..plaza tunku yacoob is so 80an

what hotel is it??
berjaya hotel?

i tought as also need convention center n much more 5star hotel

nice ma.hope the developer do not change the design when they build it!!
:)

again...lack of originality, it's a nice building for sure but c'mmon..

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Kompleks Tunku Yaakob (soon to be demolished and replaced with new complex develop by Belleview group)

looking at the model design, i don't think this will be reconstruct anytime soon. this building is an white elephant for 28 years, maybe another 12 years to go before we could see something. plus, initial design specs already outdated, we're talking about 80s. better off destroy it & use the land as "dataran" or cultural site. there is no high purchasing power in Alor Star.

a 5-star hotel in alor setar?? that will be another failure. they gotta check the existing hotels occupancy. a budget etc tunehotels may be helpful but certainly not a 5-star. i don't think "big spender" will pick alor star for their shopping spree while Penang just nearby.

did you now about SULIHH (refinery) project? this is a damn big project for kedah (usd10bil)..i heard rumours that the project would be delayed due to some issue..(anyone knows the status please update)

talking about 5-star hotel with a super urban shopping mall to be built in alor setar. this was in the list with the SULIHH project (i guess)..if SULIHH project execute..no problem with the 5-star hotel..

i've been working in oil & gas industry about 10 years..from my xperience..this is a good prospect of project...it's very impresive to attract peoples..not even one 5-star hotel can be built..it could be more..

hope the project is still on track..so kedahan will see the impact..InsyaAllah..

KEDAH SEJAHTERA..

a 5-star hotel in alor setar?? that will be another failure. they gotta check the existing hotels occupancy. a budget etc tunehotels may be helpful but certainly not a 5-star. i don't think "big spender" will pick alor star for their shopping spree while Penang just nearby.
Agree to that. Our close proxmity to Penang just halt the city from growing.

Unless u have found an oil well or something or gold mine or sea port.

Frustrated...the proposed Berjaya Hotel near Jalan Kanchut, Alor Setar is still invisible..
During my school years, I always count the number of tall buildings around Alor Setar.. I know its growing, but very slow..Please do something. Love Alor Setar so much!!

^^
The truth is Alor Setarian just can keep dreaming. As will be be lag behind for sure!

Sob sob:ohno:

P/S If u wanna count tall buildings, I suggest u go to Pantai Bersih at Butterworth and start counting tall buildings on Penang Island! Penang also belong to Kedah what!!!

Just joking:bash:

^^
The truth is Alor Setarian just can keep dreaming. As will be be lag behind for sure!

Sob sob:ohno:

P/S If u wanna count tall buildings, I suggest u go to Pantai Bersih at Butterworth and start counting tall buildings on Penang Island! Penang also belong to Kedah what!!!

Just joking:bash:
there's no reason to be frustrated. a good city is not all about tall buildings. at least alor star has a good iconic landmark in the menara alor star.

back to the thread. the project is very nicely designed. definitely looks pavillion-ish. just pray that it'll become a reality in the future. :)

^^
The truth is Alor Setarian just can keep dreaming. As will be be lag behind for sure!

Sob sob:ohno:

P/S If u wanna count tall buildings, I suggest u go to Pantai Bersih at Butterworth and start counting tall buildings on Penang Island! Penang also belong to Kedah what!!!

Just joking:bash:

Hahaa..!!!

Dreaming is good what...we're just not dreaming, we pray and support every development in Alor Setar...

Hopefully, one day this Plaza Tunku Yaacob development plan will be realized. :cheers:

P/S: Wasting time counting all tall buildings in Penang...i better focus on Alor Setar only...:nuts:

did you now about SULIHH (refinery) project? this is a damn big project for kedah (usd10bil)..i heard rumours that the project would be delayed due to some issue..(anyone knows the status please update)

talking about 5-star hotel with a super urban shopping mall to be built in alor setar. this was in the list with the SULIHH project (i guess)..if SULIHH project execute..no problem with the 5-star hotel..

i've been working in oil & gas industry about 10 years..from my xperience..this is a good prospect of project...it's very impresive to attract peoples..not even one 5-star hotel can be built..it could be more..

hope the project is still on track..so kedahan will see the impact..InsyaAllah..

KEDAH SEJAHTERA..

again, i doubt that but SULIHH is a good project for Kedahan at the most (not Alor Starian)...that's a fact.

but knowing its close proximity to Sungai Petani (SP) than Alor Setar (AS), SP will benefit the most from this project. maybe some development spur for AS but I do not think guests will stay in AS comparing to SP or even Penang.

Whenever i went for a meeting at Petronas Gurun, I pick Penang than SP/AS as driving duration is only 40 minutes away (similiar to KLIA to KL) and more lively.

Well, I've met few guys working on SULIHH project & the outcome for now not really good & I think we could expect more delay.

btw, i hope SULIHH could relocate their initial location from Yan to Kuala Sanglang, that will surely develop Alor Setar, as SP/Penang are distance from the area. Plus Perlis is nowhere to match AS.

there's no reason to be frustrated. a good city is not all about tall buildings. at least alor star has a good iconic landmark in the menara alor star.

back to the thread. the project is very nicely designed. definitely looks pavillion-ish. just pray that it'll become a reality in the future. :)
Agree to this. I mean unlike other cities/towns in Malaysia, Alor Setar has its own undoubtedly, a very iconic landmark which is the Menara Alor Setar.

Some cities in Malaysia are indeed well developed and and big but they dont have its own iconic landmark.

Agree to this. I mean unlike other cities/towns in Malaysia, Alor Setar has its own undoubtedly, a very iconic landmark which is the Menara Alor Setar.

Some cities in Malaysia are indeed well developed and and big but they dont have its own iconic landmark.

doubt that.. landmark not just about the height.. 2-3 storey building that is iconic enough can be a landmark etc Sydney Opera House.

Agree to this. I mean unlike other cities/towns in Malaysia, Alor Setar has its own undoubtedly, a very iconic landmark which is the Menara Alor Setar.

Some cities in Malaysia are indeed well developed and and big but they dont have its own iconic landmark.
yeah. the menara alor star is indeed a prominent landmark in any part of malaysia. most malaysians if not all, know the existence of it.

for some reasons, i really adore alor star. it's a city that has its own identity. the combination of green paddy fields and the town is something that is very unique and it should be maintained that way.:)

doubt that.. landmark not just about the height.. 2-3 storey building that is iconic enough can be a landmark etc Sydney Opera House.
yeah. something like the ssaas mosque (blue mosque) in shah alam is also a very good example in the context of our country. a landmark indeed does not have to be tall.:)

we've got masjid al bukhary...the architecture is also awesome...

we've got masjid al bukhary...the architecture is also awesome...

yes, but hardly iconic enough to be a landmark. trust me.

well, I just alor setar economy could be improve than current situation which is very sad to see.

^^
The truth is Alor Setarian just can keep dreaming. As will be be lag behind for sure!

Sob sob:ohno:

P/S If u wanna count tall buildings, I suggest u go to Pantai Bersih at Butterworth and start counting tall buildings on Penang Island! Penang also belong to Kedah what!!!

Just joking:bash:

Penang used to be part of Kedah...that was like >300years ago...
now is separated...

yes, but hardly iconic enough to be a landmark. trust me.

well, I just alor setar economy could be improve than current situation which is very sad to see.

yup..so what iconic building penang and jb kk have?
alor star still have unique architecture-museum padi and menara alor star..

Penang used to be part of Kedah...that was like >300years ago...
now is separated...

but they still pay RM 10,000 a year to Kedah as part of the deal between British-Sultan Kedah.

yup..so what iconic building penang and jb kk have?
alor star still have unique architecture-museum padi and menara alor star..

I'm not comparing alor setar with other cities in Malaysia.

I do not think that most of our cities have their own outstanding landmark, but KL is obvious as it's our capital city.

what I'm trying to say, a landmark/iconic structure should be the one that represent the city, it's part of the city identity. plus, people will buy the souvenir as a gift. for example:

Paris - Eiffel Tower
London - Tower Bridge
Dubai - Burj Al-Arab or Burj Khalifa
Sydney - Sydney Opera House
KL - Petronas Twin Tower
Egypt - Pyramid

i do not think when people go to Kedah, they would have "Museum Padi" in their mind.

Previously I was told there was a delay this project would start early of next year due to red tapes that the authority do not dare to solve since the land belong to the royal family.

However yesterday I was told that a discussion with UPEN (Unit Pembangunan Ekonomi Negeri) by the state agency whom responsible for the rest of the development, a solution has been achieved and the good news is the project will take place early next year the earliest.:banana:

As for me, I still keep my finger crossed until I see the old building being demolished by the developer.:cheers:

Previously I was told there was a delay this project would start early of next year due to red tapes that the authority do not dare to solve since the land belong to the royal family.

However yesterday I was told that a discussion with UPEN (Unit Pembangunan Ekonomi Negeri) by the state agency whom responsible for the rest of the development, a solution has been achieved and the good news is the project will take place early next year the earliest.:banana:

As for me, I still keep my finger crossed until I see the old building being demolished by the developer.:cheers:

from what I heard from someone working behind the project, it would not take off by early next year.

UPEN responsibility is to be as optimistic as possible as they're one of the economic planning agency for the state govt, you wouldn't expect some bad news from them, don't you?

but I really hope they could relocate to Sanglang. or else Alor Setar will be left behind further than Sungai Petani.

^^
I'm just hoping the project will on as schedule, otherwise Alor Setar tower will have to live with that ugly and gloomy neighbour for another how many years that who doesn't care its existence!:bash:

^^
I'm just hoping the project will on as schedule, otherwise Alor Setar tower will have to live with that ugly and gloomy neighbour for another how many years that who doesn't care its existence!:bash:

well said. any mega project nearby alor setar could help the city.

again, I hope they could relocate to Sanglang.

There was a proposal by Sierra in 2005 to turn Sanglang into oil&gas hub, but dunno what happen now.

yup..so what iconic building penang and jb kk have?
alor star still have unique architecture-museum padi and menara alor star..
penang? how can you forget komtar?:lol:

Yes...i do hope that...there are a huge buildings in AS ....when the mega project is completed....

Yes...i do hope that...there are a huge buildings in AS ....when the mega project is completed....

AS got it historical creatures . Thus it deserves to be among one of the top cities in Malaysia like Melacca City especially....

AS got it historical creatures . Thus it deserves to be among one of the top cities in Malaysia like Melacca City especially....

yes but not well exposed.

^^
It's true. Local authority administrators hardly work hard to bring this small historical town to Malaysian and the world actually

...

soon, will be missed.....or not...

I heard on Penang based developer Belleview Group going to join venture with Kedah state government to revive this abandoned project into Condominium, 5 star hotel, hypermarket & shopping mall

any updated news on that?

I heard on Penang based developer Belleview Group going to join venture with Kedah state government to revive this abandoned project into Condominium, 5 star hotel, hypermarket & shopping mall

any updated news on that?
alot of dates have been given. 13th Nov is the latest date for ground breaking ceremony.

refer to Alor Setar thread for more discussion and info.

It' true. By next month all those projects simultaneously will start, beginning with the shopping mall and the condominiums and later the hotel and the rest (integrated shopping and business centre)

any website to reveal more info on such development?

the condo project shall mean the Amansuri Residences right?

previously is will hand to Kedah Sato to undertake the construction work

how about the shopping mall?

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is this the building that going to demolish?

is this the building that going to demolish?
yup, that's right... massive isnt it? hahha

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/11/16/north/9901038&sec=North

New lifestyle mall coming up in Alor Setar

AMAN Central, an upcoming premier retail, entertainment and lifestyle mall, looks set to be Alor Setar’s newest attraction for locals and tourists alike.

The RM500mil mall by Belleview Group is part of three major development projects which include Amansuri Residences (launched in May this year) and a five-star hotel to be launched next year.

Belleview Group managing director Datuk Sonny Ho said the eight-storey mall would be a new landmark for the city and the state of Kedah.

“The project on a 2.84ha piece of land on Lebuhraya Darulaman opposite the Alor Setar Tower has a gross floor area of two million sq ft with two lower ground floor levels.

“Aman Central will have a supermarket, a major department store spread over four levels, a branded fashion retail, food and beverage outlets, a 36-lane bowling alley and eight cineplexes,” he said in his speech at the ground breaking ceremony by Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak.

Ho added that the mall would have covered car park that could accommodate 1,800 vehicles on the lower ground and upper floors of the mall.

“Aman Central will be open for business by the fourth quarter of 2014. Not only will it be a catalyst for a new shopping experience, it will also create business and job opportunities for locals.”

He said the five-star hotel, Aman Central and Amansuri Residences would complement Menara Alor Setar as a dynamic shopping destination and tourist attraction in the city.

“The projects will be similar to Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur and Orchard Road in Singapore. The projects will also be a milestone for development advancement in Kedah with the vision to accelerate economic growth and create a beautiful skyline for the city,” said Ho.

Aman Central the new shopping mall

New lifestyle mall coming up in Alor Setar
Wednesday November 16, 2011
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Upcoming attraction: An artist's impression of the Aman Central shopping mall
project on Lebuhraya Darul Aman in Alor Setar, Kedah.

AMAN Central, an upcoming premier retail, entertainment and lifestyle mall, looks set to be Alor Setar’s newest attraction for locals and tourists alike.

The RM500mil mall by Belleview Group is part of three major development projects which include Amansuri Residences (launched in May this year) and a five-star hotel to be launched next year.

Belleview Group managing director Datuk Sonny Ho said the eight-storey mall would be a new landmark for the city and the state of Kedah.

“The project on a 2.84ha piece of land on Lebuhraya Darulaman opposite the Alor Setar Tower has a gross floor area of two million sq ft with two lower ground floor levels.

“Aman Central will have a supermarket, a major department store spread over four levels, a branded fashion retail, food and beverage outlets, a 36-lane bowling alley and eight cineplexes,” he said in his speech at the ground breaking ceremony by Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak.

Ho added that the mall would have covered car park that could accommodate 1,800 vehicles on the lower ground and upper floors of the mall.

“Aman Central will be open for business by the fourth quarter of 2014. Not only will it be a catalyst for a new shopping experience, it will also create business and job opportunities for locals.”

He said the five-star hotel, Aman Central and Amansuri Residences would complement Menara Alor Setar as a dynamic shopping destination and tourist attraction in the city.

“The projects will be similar to Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur and Orchard Road in Singapore. The projects will also be a milestone for development advancement in Kedah with the vision to accelerate economic growth and create a beautiful skyline for the city,” said Ho.

BDB to build condos in Alor Setar
May 25, 2011
http://www.iproperty.com.my/news/3653/BDB-to-build-condos-in-Alor-Setar

Bina Darulaman Bhd (BDB) together with Belleview Bina Sdn Bhd (Belleview) will be developing a condominium here in the near future.

Work on the two-block unit named Kondominium Amansuri Residences, estimated at a cost of RM110 million, is expected to start in November with completion due in 2014.

Chairman of BDB Mohd Saad Endut said the proposal to build the condominium came about with plans to redevelop the existing Kompleks Tunku Yaacob and build an international standard hotel on a piece of land owned by the Kedah State Development Corporation (PKNK) and left idle the past 16 years.

He said the condominium will be built on a 1.469 hectare piece of land.

All the three projects will be built along the same row, he said during his speech at the signing of an agreement between BDB and Belleview for the joint development.

"The condominium will comprise two blocks of 22-storey and 25-storey respectively and will house a total of 227 residential units including six units of penthouse," Mohd Saad said.

Among the buildings' features would be car parks, swimming pool, multipurpose hall, a pavilion, gymnasium and other facilities on par with the best condominiums around the country.

The condominium will also be gated and have tight security, he added.

With BDB's success record in Kedah and the achievements of Belleview in Georgetown, Mohd Saad said he was confident that the project would be a huge success.

"It would change the skyline of Alor Setar city besides increasing the state's coffer through tax collection and so on," he said.

Mohd Saad said that although the sales price has not been fixed for the condominium, he was confident that the price would be lower compared with prices in Kuala Lumpur and Georgetown.

Kedah Sato Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of BDB will be undertaking the construction of the condominium.

Meanwhile, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak said the process of taking over the site of Kompleks Tunku Yaacob was going on and the request for the takeover of the building had already been sent to the state government.

"We expect that only in August we will be calling the involved family for the provision of compensation and we have not decided on the form of compensation that would be given," he said.

He also added the project had been delayed due to several unavoidable problems. - Bernama

Amansuri Residences
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UPDATE:
kerja2 meruntuhkan bangunan sedang giat berjalan.....

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bila nak naik gambar lakaran artis dekat hoarding Aman Central nih...aku dok lalu masih kosong jer kat papan tuh....

Where is the surau?

red is souq aman development,yellow is madrasah..
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the project with thousand controversies

Dah jadi isu nasional pulak dah!, bila tiap2 hari masuk paper dan TV dan ditambah pula PERKASA pun masuk campur. Anyway bincang la elok2 sebab semua masalah ada jalan penyelesaiannya.

Hopefully 2012 will bring more peace to Malaysian with less controversies!:cheers:

Dah jadi isu nasional pulak dah!, bila tiap2 hari masuk paper dan TV dan ditambah pula PERKASA pun masuk campur. Anyway bincang la elok2 sebab semua masalah ada jalan penyelesaiannya.

Hopefully 2012 will bring more peace to Malaysian with less controversies!:cheers:


ala... kalo bn buat project nie.. takkan berbunyi puak nih..
yang pasti surau lebih besar dan moden dibuat di tapak yang sama...
so ape masalah nya.. kire dah selesai isu nie..
kalo nak kate jga warisan... bangunan tu bkn warisan sejarah pun.. dah roboh sekali pun seblum nieh.. pastu bwat balik...

kalo boleh x mau la project nie tergendala...
kaco daun la puak2 bising neh..

ala... kalo bn buat project nie.. takkan berbunyi puak nih..
yang pasti surau lebih besar dan moden dibuat di tapak yang sama...
so ape masalah nya.. kire dah selesai isu nie..
kalo nak kate jga warisan... bangunan tu bkn warisan sejarah pun.. dah roboh sekali pun seblum nieh.. pastu bwat balik...

kalo boleh x mau la project nie tergendala...
kaco daun la puak2 bising neh..

Haha, depa tak nak projek ni dapat dijalankan.
Ok, kalu kerajaan negeri nak teruskan projek ni, depa kata PAS tak jaga warisan.
Atau, kalu kerajaan negeri tak teruskan projek ni, depa kata PAS tak tahu macam mana nak majukan AS, tak ado development.

Damn if u do, damn if u don't
itulah nama jadi pemerintah, and its not like PR never exploited issues mcm ni zmn dulu kala bila derang jadi pembangkang..

its more of a public relation failure..kt KL ni, ader gk situasi sama, utk pembangunan kg abdullah hukum, derang ltk gambaran masjid awal2 mase launching,setel?..x gak, ader juga puak komplen, malaysia is heading towards mosque building frenzy kata depa

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pelan keseluruhan utk pembangunan semula Plaza Tunku Yaakob oleh Belleview dgn kerjasama Kerajaan Negeri Kedah

Belleview plans RM500m property launches this year
By Marina Emmanuel
Published: 2012/01/11



GEORGE TOWN: Penang-based property developer Belleview Group will unveil new projects with a development value in excess of RM500 million this year in the northern region.

Its managing director, Datuk Sonny Ho, yesterday said besides two launches on Penang island, the company is also set to launch first condominium project in Alor Star, Kedah.

"We are working with the state authorities to try and change Kedah's landscape and introduce condominium living by bringing in projects similar to the ones we have been doing in Penang for three decades," he told reporters after the official opening of the 1st Avenue mall here yesterday.

1st Avenue is a joint-venture project between Asian Retail Mall II Ltd (a pan-Asian fund managed by the Pramerica Real Estate Investors Asia Pte Ltd), Belleview Group and the Lion group.


Ho said the Amansuri Residences project along Jalan Darul Aman in Alor Star will boast two towers, comprising 22 and 24 levels respectively.

"The project will be sited on a 1.21ha of land and will comprise 277 units, with floor areas ranging from 1,200 to 3,000 sq ft and priced at around RM350 per sq ft," he added.





Read more: Belleview plans RM500m property launches this year http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/BELLVIEW/Article/#ixzz1j7B7j5bN

MB: Kedah govt to go ahead with mall project

By Bernama
Thursday, 19 January 2012 16:46

ALOR SETAR (Jan 19): The Kedah government is to go ahead with the RM500 million Aman Central mall project regardless of a court decision pertaining to an adjacent madrasah, the proposed demolition of which to make way for the complex has elicited opposition.

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak said that if the Alor Setar High Court decides in favour of the Madrasah Salihiah committee, which filed a writ of summons on Jan 9 to stop the demolition of the house of worship, the state government would leave the madrasah untouched but still go ahead with the mall project.

The court is scheduled to hear the case on Feb 6.

"I believe the problem will be solved. The mall, which will become a new landmark in Alor Setar, will be built.

"If the court decides against the demolition of the madrasah, let it remain there. We will abide by the decision of the court," he told reporters after a reception and the distribution of oranges to members of the Chinese community who celebrate Chinese New Year on Monday.

Azizan said the Aman Central mall will augment the development of Alor Setar and provide jobs for about 2,000 people.

The mall will replace the Tunku Yaacob shopping complex which has remained abandoned for more than 30 years despite changing hands from developer to developer.

Azizan said a 4,800 sq ft surau will be built in the mall, adding that it will be on the ground floor to facilitate the entry and exit of worshippers.

He said the madrasah could be relocated to any of six possible sites nearby which the Kedah Islamic Affairs Council (MAIK) has identified.

The menteri besar also said that a five-star hotel will be built on a site opposite the mall to boost the area's growth. — Bernama

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Cool..:cheers:

Update 21/01/2012

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The signage is up and running :)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/yit4s/update-3.jpg
Demolition in progress.

anyone who know the project consultant team of this ambitious project? Architect? Engineer? Contractor?

^^
GDP architects
the rest :ohno:

^^
GDP architects
the rest :ohno:

this is what I heard:

Developer: Great Reality (Belleview Group)
Architect: GDP Architect
Civil Engineer: Arup Jururunding

aman central + 5star hotel + amansuri residences

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5843/image1310.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/14/image1310.jpg/)

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^^ cool gdp architects, who designed Pavilion.

5star hotel

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/9804/22241622.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/406/22241622.jpg/)

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http://www.belleview.com.my/sites/default/files/Aman-Central-overall.jpg?1326853621

http://www.belleview.com.my/sites/default/files/Amansuri%20CNY.jpg

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/9804/22241622.jpg

Di sini ada 3 projek terdekat padanya :cheers:

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5843/image1310.jpg

akhirnya, PTY dah hilang dari pandangan...

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1459/20120220183524.jpg

update 4/4/12



Tapak Amansuri.... still no progression

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5339/7044138885_56d6079f55_c.jpg


Madrasah Salihiah.... stand alone...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/7044149273_d6ed907058_c.jpg

Kerja-kerja mengorek basement di Aman Sentral

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7133/7044142975_882f5a2580_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6898050724_fc09f274da_c.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5464/6898048662_42f7ff2cc6_c.jpg

http://www.belleview.com.my/sites/default/files/Aman-Central-overall.jpg?1326853621


lawa.. :applause:

Kren-kren dan mesin piling mulai masuk dan memenuhi kawasan Aman Sentral.... :banana::banana:

sorry gambar x clear mana...kamera HP + dah nak maghrib ambik gambar ni tadi

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MB Kedah: Madrasah Salihiah akan diruntuhkan

9 Mei 2012
ALOR SETAR - Madrasah Salihiah, Kanchut di sini, yang dipertahankan waris-waris pemilik asal tapak madrasah itu, akan dirobohkan dalam masa terdekat bagi memberi laluan pembinaan kompleks perniagaan Aman Central bernilai RM500 juta.

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak perobohan madrasah itu akan terus dilakukan kerana warisnya hanya memfailkan injunksi yang mempertikai penjualan tanah wakaf tersebut.

"Majlis Agama Islam Kedah (MAIK) sebagai pemegang amanah wakaf telah menerima pampasan lebih RM1.4 juta. Kita akan teruskan rancangan merobohkan madrasah ini walaupun warisnya memfailkan semula injunksi.

"Sebuah surau yang memuatkan hampir 400 orang akan dibina sebagai ganti di samping tapak baru masih dicari bagi membina semula madrasah tersebut," katanya kepada pemberita selepas mempengerusikan mesyuarat mingguan Exco kerajaan negeri di Wisma Darul Aman di sini, hari ini.

Peguam Jesvinder Jit Singh memfailkan semula injunksi bagi pihak plaintif iaitu Jamludin Murad, 58, Fadzil Ishak, 61, Fidel Firaidi Mustafa, 49, dan Fidel Firaidid Mustafa, 49, di Mahkamah Tinggi Ahad lepas sebagai usaha menghalang madrasah itu dirobohkan kerajaan negeri.

MAIK, Pentadbir Tanah Daerah Kota Setar dan kerajaan negeri Kedah, masing-masing dinamakan sebagai defendan pertama, kedua dan ketiga dalam writ saman itu.

Dalam pernyataan tuntutan itu, plaintif mendakwa pindah milik tapak madrasah berkenaan (kepada pihak pemaju) dibuat secara tidak sah di bawah Kanun Tanah Negara dan menuntut balik supaya tanah itu dikembalikan kepada MAIK.

Azizan berkata kerajaan negeri tidak akan melayan kenyataan Ketua Pemuda Gerakan Kedah, Tan Keng Liang yang mendakwa pelaksanaan projek Aman Central dan Amansuri Residences bernilai RM100 juta di tanah milik Bina Darulaman Berhad tidak dilakukan secara tender terbuka.

Kedua-dua projek itu dilaksanakan oleh syarikat Kumpulan Belleview.

"Setakat ini sembilan batang piling telah selesai ditanam. Projek ini akan berjalan mengikut perancangan dan saya harap selepas ini tiada lagi gangguan," katanya. -- Bernama

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akupun pelik kenapa dorg bersungguh2 sgt nak runtuhkan madrasah padahal ini kawasan PAS....

akupun pelik kenapa dorg bersungguh2 sgt nak runtuhkan madrasah padahal ini kawasan PAS....
Majority yang dok kt Alor Setar (even myself) tak kisah pun pasal madrasah tu kena roboh atau tak. Tapi semua org setuju yang tiba masanya kawasan tu dibangunkan.

Sekarang ni nampak gaya mcm drama diorang syok sendiri. Tapi pun, keja memang jalan, kren pun dah banyak masuk..

Just a question though

Bole ke kite guna tanah wakaf utk pembangunan komersial?.

Biasanya tanah wakaf utk public facilities kan?