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[Arcachon]

S'pore-based developer buys Iskandar plot
Pacific Star Development said the site will house a mixed-use development, with a gross floor area of about 1.3 million sq ft
The Straits Times - May 4, 2013
By: Rachael Boon
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An artist’s impression of the Puteri Harbour project, which will be a mixed-use development with waterfront apartments and a retail centre. -- PHOTO: NYR ARCHITECTS
THE development arm of real estate investment house Pacific Star Group will be making waves in rapidly emerging Iskandar Malaysia, after a new acquisition there.

Singapore-based Pacific Star Development has bought a prime waterfront freehold plot of 339,800 sq ft in Puteri Harbour for RM93.328 million (S$38 million), from master developer UEM Land.

Puteri Harbour is about midway between the Causeway and the Second Link at Tuas.

Pacific Star Development said the site will house a mixed-use development, with a gross floor area of about 1.3 million sq ft.

This includes waterfront apartments and small office, home office (Soho) units, which will be designed with a sea view in mind.

The integrated project will also be home to a two-level commercial lifestyle retail centre of about 120,000 sq ft, with views of the private marina that will be built later this year.

The project is just five minutes away from the Puteri Harbour Custom, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Centre, which is almost ready for ferry service operations. It is due to open later this year.

Officials have suggested that a ferry service could be operated from the Puteri Harbour CIQ Centre to Singapore.

The chief operating officer of Pacific Star Group and president of Pacific Star Development, Mr Glen Chan, said: "Our integrated waterfront project will bring a slice of affordable luxury to the centre of Puteri Harbour, catering to the accommodation needs of discerning Malaysians, Singaporeans and the growing expatriate community in the Iskandar region."

This is part of a move to strengthen their development business in Asean countries.

He added that it looks forward to launching the sales before the end of this year, with an aim of a gross development value of more than RM1.18 billion.

Construction is slated for completion by mid-2017.



http://www.pacificstargrp.com/press_...i_Harbour.html



http://www.garis.com.my/project/puteri-harbour

[Arcachon]

SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong telephoned Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Monday afternoon to congratulate him on his victory in the hard-fought Malaysian General Election.

Mr Lee said that he looked forward to continue working with Mr Najib to strengthen ties. Both Prime Ministers agreed to further enhance their close bilateral partnership.

Mr Lee has also written a congratulatory letter to Mr Najib. In his letter, Mr Lee said the Barisan Nasional's convincing win reflects people's confidence in Mr Najib's leadership, and the value they placed on continuity and stability.

Mr Lee noted this was a particularly hard-fought general election. However, Mr Najib ran a strong campaign that focused on the people's concerns and persuaded them of his vision for Malaysia.

Mr Lee added that as discussed at their Leaders' Retreat in February, the two countries have large and growing stakes in each other's success. Mr Lee said his wife Ho Ching joins him in congratulating PM Najib, and in wishing him and his wife Datin Sri Rosmah continued good health and success.

- CNA/ac

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[Caspian2710]

the Meridin@Medini

[terencetan1981]

The physical model seems different from the perspective? The pers looks world class but the model looks forgettable... Hmm... Back view?

[xxkiwi]

Originally Posted by terencetan1981

The physical model seems different from the perspective? The pers looks world class but the model looks forgettable... Hmm... Back view?

The model shows only TowerA (left) and C(right, lesser units and more exclusive). The perspective on the brouchers etc. so far i think is TowerB.

[Mith252]

News from TODAY.


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source: TODAY

[shctaw]

New development after election.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/...tr/676388.html

[xtremesportx]

Any news on our south key mega mall update?

Any photos of our JPO phase 2 construction going?

Passed by puteri harbor today, constructions going on pretty smoothly. Sommerset Waterfront apartment is at level 4-5 already, Traders hotel almost opening and looks very nice indeed, very glassy in the middle. They have nice waterfront broad walk too, looks very world class overlooking the bay and yachts, but tenants not confirm and not open yet. Hopefully it will be famous international franchise coming. Once the restaurants and bars and hotel open I think it will very nice, reminds me of Docklands in Melbourne. If the apartments opened it will pretty amazing, everything is nicely planned, lotsa nice trees planted feels like in Singapore, modernly constructed. 3-5 years from now, puteri harbor I think will be pretty picturesque.

Imperia condo also progressing slowly, now at level 5-6? Not sure on the new hoarding up besides the imperia, and there was this beautiful landscape garden just oppsite imperia and within the hoarding, with playground and some water feature landscape.

I feel puteri harbor can be a really nice place to be and already outpaced the development as compared to danga bay, still empty and reclaiming lands forever after so many years and project constructions are going on so slowly, if I can remember only Tropez is undergoing construction atm.

[DC33]

The one next to imperia is encorp marina. Did you take photo of PH? Can upload them?

Originally Posted by xtremesportx

Any news on our south key mega mall update?

Any photos of our JPO phase 2 construction going?

Passed by puteri harbor today, constructions going on pretty smoothly. Sommerset Waterfront apartment is at level 4-5 already, Traders hotel almost opening and looks very nice indeed, very glassy in the middle. They have nice waterfront broad walk too, looks very world class overlooking the bay and yachts, but tenants not confirm and not open yet. Hopefully it will be famous international franchise coming. Once the restaurants and bars and hotel open I think it will very nice, reminds me of Docklands in Melbourne. If the apartments opened it will pretty amazing, everything is nicely planned, lotsa nice trees planted feels like in Singapore, modernly constructed. 3-5 years from now, puteri harbor I think will be pretty picturesque.

Imperia condo also progressing slowly, now at level 5-6? Not sure on the new hoarding up besides the imperia, and there was this beautiful landscape garden just oppsite imperia and within the hoarding, with playground and some water feature landscape.

I feel puteri harbor can be a really nice place to be and already outpaced the development as compared to danga bay, still empty and reclaiming lands forever after so many years and project constructions are going on so slowly, if I can remember only Tropez is undergoing construction atm.

[rizalhakim]

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Country Garden

Originally Posted by ckchung

Country Garden Danga Bay model. Heard there is a RTS lot being reserved just beside the main road. Is this a worthwhile investment?
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[nazrey]

Originally Posted by nazrey

ANY NEWS ABOUT THIS >
Dato Onn Specialist Hospital
Building type: healthcare
Strategy: adjustable, versatile, scalable, refitable, convertible
Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia (Asia)
Organizations: Nightingale Associates, M&R Architects in Malaysia
Completion date: 2014 (phase I)
Area: 80,000sqm



Image courtesy of Nightingale Associates

The iconic new medical complex for KPJ, the largest healthcare provider in Malaysia, aims to provide a mixed use facility that will cater to all the needs of a growing international medical market in Malaysia. The design consists of several wings or centres of excellence which will host different medical services (e.g. oncology, cardiology). While located on a compact site just off the motorway linking Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, the design incorporates several tactics to allow the building to expand overtime. Approximately 70% of phase I will be fitted out to suit the current needs allowing the remaining floors to be fitted out as needed. In addition, the design allows for two additional wings (fingers) to be constructed at a later date and integrated easily into the ‘healing hand’ concept. Additional growth capacity is also incorporated into the design of the multi-storey car park which could be converted into accommodations with its matching floor to floor height. While the wings are not identical in spatial configuration, they remain similar enough (plant room location, cores and vertical circulation) to satisfy the needs of different medical practices and include the provision of ‘soft’ spaces to allow organisations to grow internally as well.

Rationalised room sizes, standardised grid layout and modular façade design all aid in the legibility of the design and its capacity to adapt to changing needs. The double skin consists of a changeable curtain wall system with a mesh screen positioned a metre away to allow for maintenance of the inner façade and hide the air con units of the offices as well. Windows are designed in strips which can be changed easily (size, material) to reflect changes in the use and room configurations behind them. Services are separated by each wing allowing for smaller units and ducts to be implemented while the air conditioning system is localised on each floor so that individual control is maximised for each department.

KPJ plans to expand hospitals network
Published: 2013/05/20
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_New...#ixzz2TqAX7eHD

PASIR GUDANG: KPJ Healthcare Bhd, which plans to extend its network of hospitals soon, will open a hospital each in Muar and Johor Baru.

President and managing director Amiruddin Abd Satar said the hospital in Bandar Dato 'Onn, Johor Baru, was one of the six hospitals under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP).

"The group has invested RM814 million in the ETP which will generate a Gross National Income of RM1.32 billion," he told reporters after the opening of the RM73 million Pasir Gudang Specialist Hospital by Johor Corporation president and
chairman of KPJ Healthcare Bhd Datuk Kamaruzzaman Abu Kasim.

He said besides building more hospitals, the group would also step up work ethics, improve patient care and beef up patient safety in accordance with international standards.

Amiruddin said half of its 22 hospitals, operating nationwide, were accorded the Malaysian Accreditation Society for Quality in Health while two others were also recognised by the Joint Commission International.-- Bernama