Building & Investment Mar - Apr 2019

ASIA’S LEADING ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE

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PANTAI SENTRAL PARK @ Bukit Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

SKYARENA SPORTS COMPLEX @ Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

INTEGRATED RUBBER PROCESSING COMPLEX @ Johor, Malaysia

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EDITOR’SNOTE Insulation is a significant aspect of any modern building. While the majority of insulation in buildings is to provide resistance to heat flow, the term also applies to sound insulation, fire insulation and impact insulation etc – all of which are highlighted in various sections of the magazine for your further reading.

There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing the best insulation for your building. This was the case for the Malaysian Rubber Board’s Integrated Rubber Processing Complex in Kota Tinggi, Johor. Clean COLORBOND®

SENIOR DESIGNER Mohamad Azhar Kasim

Steel Ultra by NS BlueScope Malaysia was the material building of choice

PHOTOGRAPHER Jacky Lum

etc. The project is featured on our cover and the full article is available in the

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as protection against any corrosive environment, harsh weather conditions Products & Services section.

Further, with more properties hogging up space in the country’s real estate listing, we sat down with Tan Sri Datuk Eddy Chen, Managing Director of MKH Bhd, to get an exclusive insight on transforming townships, market trends and affordable housing. Catch the interview in the One-on-One section.

Moving forward, we are inviting editorial contributions, from authoritative sources, on various aspects of the building world including latest building products and projects for a more sustainable society.

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NEWS & EVENTS 06

A round up of events and happenings within the industry

ONE ON ONE 20

In conversation with Tan Sri Datuk Eddy Chen

PROJECTS 24 26

Pantai Sentral Park @ Bukit Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur Skyarena Sports Complex @ Setapak, Kuala Lumpur

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Building a smart home with Grundfos SCALA 2 B&I Security Fencing Speedbrick Solutions Master X-Seed® XTE redefines concrete strength and durability SYNCHRO XR – HoloLens 2 mixed reality solution for building industry VINNECO® polymeric binders based on renewable raw materials

CONCEPTS & DESIGNS 68 72

Social Housing @ Can Batlló Ijen @ Bali

LANDSCAPE 74

Kampung Admiralty @ Singapore

REGULARS 04 78 86 88

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

OUTLOOK 28 32 34 36

Do your projects benefit from Malaysian standards? (Part Two) Strengthening Malaysian timber’s global presence CBRE | WTW Asia Pacific Real Estate Market Outlook 2019: Malaysia Property hits the digital tipping point

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INFRASTRUCTURE 38

SKVE Tanjung Dua Belas Interchange

PRODUCTS & SERVICES 42

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Stilta Residences: A true showcase of IBS System and realzincTM galvanised steel Deckshield Floors by Flowcrete Asia The magnificence of Aurora by KCC Paint Malaysia Silcor® by GCP Applied Technologies Designing for history by NS BlueScope Malaysia MHE-Demag installs cleaning giants in Jakarta’s third tallest building CS Eco Glass in staying at the forefront of Malaysia’s glass industry

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From left: Senator Dato’ Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah (Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government), YB Lim Guan Eng (Minister of Finance), Dato Ir Soam Heng Choon (President of REHDA) and Datuk NK Tong (Chairman of the HOC Organising Committee) at the HOC – MAPEX 2019 press conference.

REHDA to hold property expo in conjunction with Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) 2019 The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia, in partnership with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, will be organising a property expo in conjunction with the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) 2019 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 1 – 3 March 2019.

The Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) 2019 is an initiative announced by the Minister of Finance YB Lim Guan Eng during the tabling of Budget 2019 last November. During the duration of the Campaign, which runs from January to June 2019, Malaysian house-buyers will be exempted from stamp duties for purchase of residential units priced between RM300,000 and RM1 million. Additionally, developers will be offering attractive discounts and packages for house purchases made during the period.

The Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) – MAPEX 2019, which sets to showcase over 180 booths and up to RM5 billion worth of properties, will be held not only to encourage homeownership particularly among low- to middle- income earners but also to assist developers in reducing supply overhang.

According to the National Property Information Centre (NAPIC), the number of unsold houses in the country reached a record high of 30,115 units in the third quarter of 2018, valued at RM19.5 billion, which was a 48% increase from the previous corresponding year.

At a press conference held on 31 January at Wisma REHDA, Chairman of the HOC Organising Committee Datuk NK Tong welcomes developers, both REHDA members and nonmembers, to showcase their products under one roof in the nationwide affair.

“For HOC 2019, we also call upon financial institutions to join us during the three-day event, as financing is an integral part of homeownership. We hope financial institution will also play their part to offer attractive financing packages for purchasers to pick and choose the best option for them during the expo,” said Datuk NK Tong.

Other than private developers, several Government and Government-linked agencies will also be taking part in HOC 2019 expo, namely the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), UDA Holdings Berhad, Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia (PR1MA), Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB) and Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB). “Working together to ensure the success of the expo speaks of our joint commitment to give the rakyat the best selection of houses to meet their needs besides elevating the country’s real estate and property industry during this trying time,” he added.

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YB Tuan Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil impressed with the excellent structure and connectivity of the Pantai Sentral Interchange.

The lively and vibrant aerial view of the Pantai Sentral Interchange at night.

Dato’ Soam Heng Choon (CEO and MD of IJM Corporation Berhad), briefing the guests of honour on the development of Pantai Sentral Interchange and its benefits to the surrounding communities.

From left: Datuk Aziz Abdullah (Director of Malaysian Highway Authority), Dato’ Soam Heng Choon (CEO and MD of IJM Corporation Berhad), YB Tuan Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil (Member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai), YB Tuan Haji Mohd Anuar Mohd Tahir (Deputy Minister of Works), YBhg Dato’ Abdul Razak Jaafar (Deputy Chief Secretary of Ministry of Works), and Che Hasnadi Che Hassan (Group CEO of Amona Development Sdn Bhd) after the signing of plaque at the launch of the Pantai Sentral Interchange.

Pantai Sentral Park opens new interchange, sets to welcome first batch of residents in Q1 2019 The Pantai Sentral Park’s new interchange is now open to traffic, as the award-winning and integrated township sets to welcome its first batch of residents in the first quarter of this year.

Built with a total investment of RM98 million (comprising operational, maintenance and land acquisition costs) and completed in 18 months, the dedicated 2.8km interchange provides a vital entry and exit points from the New Pantai Expressway (NPE) directly to Pantai Sentral Park. The new interchange, which is located at KM11 of the NPE, complements the connectivity of local road networks serving Bangsar South, Pantai Hillpark, Kerinchi and Pantai Dalam areas as well as improving traffic flow in the surrounding areas by cutting short the usual travelling time from 50 minutes to 30 minutes during peak hours.

At the launching ceremony held at the Pantai Sentral Interchange on 13 December 2018, Deputy Minister of Works YB Tuan Haji Mohd Anuar Mohd Tahir commended both IJM Land and Amona Development for their commitment in making the city more accessible with the Pantai Sentral Interchange. “The private sector’s involvement has been crucial in modernizing the country’s infrastructure, especially through the construction of new road networks and improvement of existing road networks. The interchange will not only benefit Pantai Sentral Park residents, but also the community and businesses in the surrounding areas,” he said.

“The opening of the interchange also signifies an important milestone in the integrated planning of the Pantai Sentral Park township before the first handover of homes from its first phase of development – Inwood Residences. With 211 units, Pantai Sentral Park will be welcoming the first batch of residents in the first quarter of 2019, fulfilling its promise that the township would come with the desired connectivity, accessibility, amenities and infrastructure before residents move in,” said Dato’ Soam Heng Choon, CEO and Managing Director of IJM Corporation Berhad.

Following the handover of Inwood Residences, Pantai Sentral Park’s second phase of development, Secoya Residences, comprising 243 units of residential condominium will also be completed in 2019.

Pantai Sentral Park is an award-winning and integrated township, the result of a shared vision by IJM Land and Amona Development to build a city amidst an urban forest set adjacent to the 200-acre Bukit Kerinchi forest reserve. The 58-acre integrated township has a GDV of RM5.6 billion and consists of 13 parcels – seven residential and six commercial phases – that are expected to be completed within 10 - 15 years and will be home to some 15,000 residents.

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Sabah International Trade Show (SiTS) 2019 Visitors to Sabah now have a new destination to look forward to – the SABAH International TRADE SHOW (SiTS 2019).

Scheduled to be held from 21 – 23 June at the Sabah Trade Centre in Kota Kinabalu, SiTS 2019 is organised by Dreamforce Productions Sdn Bhd as part of an effort to promote Malaysia’s global competitiveness in international trade, and to strengthen Sabah’s position as a potential new industrial hub for manufacturing, processing, supplies, import and export.

SiTS 2019 offers a unique environment in which a wide range of sales and marketing objectives can be pursued. The trade show will be featuring a total of 151 exhibition booths showcasing an assortment of industries and businesses – from China, Taiwan, India, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Australia, etc – for business and industry innovators as well as local enterprises to network, promote and explore investment opportunities at an international level. SiTS 2019 is expected to attract more than 200,000 visitors over the three days.

EXHIBITION CATEGORIES ➢ Properties & Construction Materials • Real estate • Constructions • Building materials • Property development • Interior design & architecture ➢ Industrial • Alternative energy (include solar wind and hydro) • IT • Security & communication equipment • Agriculture, fishery & timber (including down-line Processing equipment) • Oil & gas • Food & beverage • Packaging, technology 8 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

➢ Consumers • Sports • Electronic & Electrical appliances • Fashion & Cosmetic • Office & Home Furniture • General Merchandise In addition to showcasing the latest technologies by participating exhibitors, other event highlights include various summits, conferences and forums as well as business matchmaking, overseas education events, music concert and a lucky draw.

Whether you are looking to raise your company profile, change market perceptions or generate sales leads, SiTS 2019 is a trade show not to be missed.

For more information about SiTS 2019, call +6088-396 489 / +60111 099 3112 or e-mail sits2019@dreamforceproductions.com today.

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Master Kenny Hoo and Mr Indra Laban posing for a photo opportunity flanked by the Souls Impact Drum Group.

Dulux ushers Chinese New Year with Colour of the Year Spiced Honey The home is an integral element of the celebration as families reunite under one roof, and a fresh coat of paint will signify the new beginnings and a fresh outlook for the new Lunar year ahead.

Dulux – AkzoNobel’s leading decorative paint brand – adds a hint of spice in this year’s Chinese New Year celebration with Spiced Honey, its Colour of the Year 2019.

The warm amber tones of Spiced Honey (also known as Crème Brulee 00YY 26/220) is best described as versatile, sophisticated and timeless. Depending on the palettes the colour is complemented with, Spiced Honey can induce a sense of calmness, cosiness and burst of energy, and so will give one’s household a spruce of life this Chinese New Year.

Indra Laban, General Manager of AkzoNobel Decorative Paints Malaysia, said: “Our theme for Dulux’s Colour of the Year in 2019 is ‘Letting the Light in,’ so we truly hope that we continue to make a difference in the lives of Malaysians, not only during this auspicious time, but for many generations to come. We are looking forward to what 2019 has in hold for us and are optimistic that Dulux, our leading decorative paints brand, will help brighten up many homes in Malaysia.”

At the AkzoNobel Chinese New Year luncheon held on 17 January at Sheraton Hotel Petaling Jaya, Master Kenny Hoo, founder of Good Feng Shui, explained that Feng Shui offers a variety of easy and practical tips to improve life. One such way is to use the right colours in a home – by painting a certain wall with a certain colour, good fortune can be amplified while harmful elements can be negated.

“Feng Shui opens oneself to a unique way of looking inwards and at their surroundings. It can bring balance, comfort and harmony into an environment. This Chinese New Year, make use of Feng Shui and Spiced Honey to re-energise your homes and create a sense of balance and serenity,” said Master Kenny Hoo. 10 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

Master Kenny Hoo speaks to the media, providing them valuable Feng Shui advice in preparation for the upcoming Chinese New Year.

Mr Zaid Karin Shaari (GM Special Projects for GreenTech Malaysia) during a NEA 2019 briefing session.

NEA 2019 receives overwhelming response from energy efficiency and renewable energy industry players After a successful debut last year, the National Energy Awards is back for its second edition on 18 March 2019 in Kuala Lumpur.

NEA is an annual recognition by the government of Malaysia to acknowledge outstanding achievements and best practices in driving the country’s sustainable energy sector. Organised by the Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (MESTECC), the NEA was inaugurated in 2018 as part of the Ministry’s initiative to drive, contribute and promote energy efficiency and renewable energy in Malaysia.

NEA 2019, which kicked off with the call for submissions between early January to 1 March 2019, has attracted a total of 145 applications with final submission of 77 participants in the three categories namely energy efficiency buildings, energy management and renewable energy.

The participants of NEA comprised organisations that have transformed their operations or buildings to become more energy efficient and/or those that have successfully implemented renewable energy systems to reduce their carbon footprint. MESTECC remains committed to honouring Malaysia’s pledge to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and reckons that having a concerted plan for the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency is pivotal to achieve the country’s commitment.

The briefing sessions were conducted by representatives of GreenTech Malaysia, Energy Commission (ST) and Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA). Participants were also encouraged to share their best implemented practices and solutions in energy efficiency and renewable energy that showcase innovative, cost effective and exemplary measures.

All submissions are currently being evaluated and the winners are expected to be announced in July 2019. Winners of the NEA will represent the country in the ASEAN Energy Awards (AEA) 2019 set to be held in Thailand in November 2019.

Attendees at NEA 2019 in Kuala Lumpur.

Attendees looking through the Submission Reports for NEA 2019.

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The Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology returns for its 16th edition The Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) is back once again for its 16th edition, which is set to take place from 9 – 12 June at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China.

GEBT is Asia’s premier platform for the electrical engineering, intelligent building and smart home markets. This year’s fair, held concurrently with Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, features a comprehensive event programmes and a showcase of the latest innovations from more than 200 building market related exhibitors – making GEBT one of the key gathering points for the industry.

The fair offers the chance to meet with industry players from upstream and downstream in the electrical building and smart home ecosystem, attracting visitors to return year after year to stay abreast of the latest developments as well as learning more about key industry sectors including IoT, protocols, computing and IA. The previous edition, GEBT 2018, has gathered over 165,000 visitors from over 100 countries.

“We think of GEBT as one of the few events in China where we can reach our target buyers and vendors”, commented Mr Victor Berrios, Vice President, Technology, Zigbee Alliance, after last year’s show. “GEBT serves as a prime business platform to assist the development of the entire industry”, also remarked Mr Billy Ke, Procurement Manager, KL Energy Ltd. Register for your free visitor pass and find out much more about GEBT 2019 at www.guangzhou-electrical-building-technology.hk.messefrankfurt.com today.

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GEBT is dedicated to promoting technical and business exchange in the building industry. Last year’s edition has attracted over 165,000 visitors from over 100 countries.

The 16th edition of GEBT will feature a comprehensive event programmes and a showcase of the latest innovations from more than 20 exhibitors.

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From left, back row: YB Lim Guan Eng (Minister of Finance) and Mr Steve McCann (Group CEO and MD of Lendlease) witnessing the signing of RM2.15 billion in Development Financing Facility at the launch of The Exchange TRX lifestyle precinct.

Lendlease launches The Exchange TRX lifestyle precinct Lendlease and TRX City Sdn Bhd have officially launched its joint venture development, The Exchange TRX lifestyle precinct, highlighting the project’s investment and construction progress. The launch ceremony was held on 12 February at The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Formerly known as the Lifestyle Quarter, The Exchange TRX is the centrepiece of the upcoming international financial district Tun Razak Exchange (TRX). The 17-acre mixed-use development has a GDV of RM9 billion and will comprise a hotel, residential apartments, retail and leisure offerings, all integrated with a new 10-acre city park. It brings to life the ‘experience economy’, where quality of place and focus on people is at the forefront of design.

Speaking at the ceremony, Lendlease CEO Asia Tony Lombardo expressed Lendlease’s commitment to the project and to the joint venture with TRX City, which is wholly owned by the Ministry of Finance. “This is a unique opportunity that reflects the very best of modern city design, combining living, working and leisure uses, with excellent public transport and technology. It will create a new destination for the city and a showcase for Malaysia,” said Mr Lambardo.

The event, officiated by YB Lim Guan Eng, the Finance Minister of Malaysia, also marked the signing of RM2.15 billion Development Financing Facility by four major banks namely Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), Standard Chartered Bank (SCB), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and Malayan Banking Berhad (MAYBANK). The investment by Lendlease and the commitment of the major global banks demonstrated the international business and financial community’s confidence in the development.

Dato’ Azmar Talib, CEO of TRX City Sdn Bhd, the master developer of the project, stated: “The Exchange TRX has all the components to help elevate the broader TRX development into a world-class international financial district, ensuring that it will be a vibrant, inclusive and city-defining destination.”

The broader TRX is a significant public-private project of national importance, bringing together best practices in economic, social and environmental development.

As Malaysia’s first international financial district and Kuala Lumpur’s future CBD, TRX will strengthen Kuala Lumpur’s position as a leading centre for international finance and business by creating a seamless and central business environment for financial services firms multinational companies and other businesses.

TRX is expected to welcome its first tenants in the second quarter of this year.

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Mr Steve McCann and Dato’ Azmar Talib sharing with YB Lim Guan Eng, about The Exchange TRX.

From left: Tan Sri Dr Ir Ahmad Tajuddin Ali (Chairman of CIDB Malaysia), Dato’ Dr Syed Omar Sharifuddin Bin Syed Ikhsan (Secretary-General of the Ministry of Works), Tuan Baru Bian (Minister of Works), Dato’ Ir Ahmad ‘Asri Abdul Hamid (Chief Executive of CIDB Malaysia), and Datuk Ir Elias Ismail (Senior General Manager of Technology Development Sector, CIDB Malaysia) at the launch of the IMPACT programme and IBS SCORE 2019.

Tan Sri Dr Ir Ahmad Tajuddin Ali gives YB Tuan Baru Bian a guided tour around the IBS Testing Facilities managed by Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM), the R&D arm of CIDB.

CIDB Malaysia launches IBS Manufacturer Product Assessment and Certification (IMPACT) programme The Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) has unveiled the IBS Manufacturer Product Assessment and Certification (IMPACT), a new testing and certification programme for Industrialised Building Systems.

The IMPACT programme was launched by YB Tuan Baru Bian, the Minister of Works, at a ceremony held on 17 January at CIDB Convention Centre. Present also were Dato’ Dr Syed Omar Sharifuddin bin Syed Ikhsan, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Works, and Dato’ Ir Ahmad ‘Asri Abdul Hamid, Chief Executive of CIDB Malaysia.

The IMPACT programme is a holistic system that encompasses verification, validation, testing and certification of IBS products and components. It is based on CIDB’s Construction Industry Standard (CIS) 24:2018 IBS Manufacturer & Product Assessment & Certification that serves as a standard reference point for the construction industry to ensure the quality of IBS products and components in a systematic manner.

With the implementation of this new system, which will take effect on 1 July 2019, the construction industry can be assured that IBS end-products are of high quality as they meet the specified requirements.

“The IMPACT programme’s systematic testing and auditing process gives industry players the assurance that the end product meets quality requirements, based on the certification given,” said Tan Sri Dr Ir Ahmad Tajuddin Ali, Chairman of CIDB Malaysia.

“The certification process will boost the public’s confidence in the quality of IBS products, while increasing its commercial value”, he added.

Increasing adoption of modern construction methods, particularly IBS, is a key component to boost construction productivity under the Construction Industry Transformation

Datuk Ir Elias Ismail leads the tour around CIDB’s IBS Gallery.

Program 2016-2020 (CITP). The IMPACT programme will ensure that the nation’s shift towards IBS will happen within a systematic, productivity and consistent ecosystem.

Since 2008, the Malaysian government has mandated the use of IBS in government projects worth RM10 million and above to achieve a minimum IBS score of 70. Whereas, since 10 January 2018, the Ministry of Housing and Local Government has mandated IBS adoption for private projects worth RM50 million and above, with a minimum IBS score of 50 required.

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Malaysian Wood Expo 2019 to attract top exhibitors and buyers The Malaysian Wood Expo 2019 is a show that is not-to-be-missed! Jointly organised by the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) and Panels & Furniture Group of wood magazines, MWE 2019 is scheduled to be held from 19 – 21 November at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur.

MWE 2019 is the first true coming together of top exhibitors in this part of the world. The three-day event is expected to attract the finest international wood-based manufacturers and exporters as well as woodworking machinery suppliers and buyers who will tap into the unlimited opportunities that some of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia have got to offer.

ASEAN, as the third largest economy in Asia and fifth largest economy in the world, shows great promise with its recovery of exports and robust domestic demand. Since 2006, ASEAN’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has stood steadily at 5.3%. Total exports from the ASEAN economies rose by 14.7% to US$1,322 billion in 2017. With several Free Trade Agreements under its belt, trading with ASEAN countries will lead to a wealth of business opportunities.

Ranked as the second most competitive economy within the ASEAN bloc, Malaysia, with its well-developed infrastructure, sound political climate, strategic geographical location and business facilities, makes it an excellent gateway into ASEAN. Malaysia will also be a good timber manufacturing hub for export to ASEAN countries which have a combined population of over 640 million and a GDP of US$2.8 trillion.

Both organisers – MTC and Panels & Furniture Group of wood magazines – have pulled out all the stops to make MWE 2019 a successful event. All the imperatives are in place to make MWE 2019 an important tool in your business wheelhouse.

MWE 2019 is going to be about the market, trends, new products and the place where the tendencies of tomorrow are going to be discovered.

LBS and SSI sign MoU to jointly develop land in Perak Perak State Secretary Incorporated (SSI) and LBS Bina Group Berhad, through its subsidiary company Bimbingan Simfoni Sdn Bhd, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop two parcels of land situated in Temoh and Chepor, Perak.

Under the agreement, LBS will The collaboration between LBS Bina Group Berhad and Perak State Secretary Incorporated was cemented at a recent signing ceremony, witnessed by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu at the develop 50 acres of land located in Perak State Government office.

Temoh near Batang Padang district and a 41-acre parcel of land in Chepor of Hulu Kinta district with a combined estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of RM200 million. These parcels of land are expected to be used for mixed-use developments comprising cluster terrace homes in the affordable price segment as well as terraced and semi-detached homes. The construction works are expected to begin in Q4 this year and to be completed in the next three to four years.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, LBS Bina Group Berhad Group Managing Director Tan Sri Lim Hock San said, “Affordable housing is the key issue for the nation now. The collaboration between LBS and SSI stems from the shared passion to help realise the Government’s commitment in delivering one million affordable homes over the next 10 years.”

To date, LBS has delivered 35,000 quality properties including affordable homes, high-rise apartments, integrated townships and commercial units, and has successfully achieved RM1.53 billion sales last year, recording its fourth consecutive year of growth.

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Malaysian Wood Industries Associa on (MWIA)

Malaysian Furniture Council (MFC)

The Timber Exporters’ Associa on of Malaysia (TEAM)

Malaysian Panel-Products Manufacturers¡ Association (MPMA)

Malaysian Wood Moulding & Joinery Council (MWMJC)

Associa on of Malaysian Bumiputra Timber & Furniture Entrepreneurs (PEKA)

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Pantai Sentral Park is the result of a share vision by IJM Land and Amona Development to build a city amidst an urban forest set adjacent to the 200-acre Bukit Kerinchi forest reserve.

PANTAI SENTRAL PARK @ BUKIT KERINCHI, KL

Luxurious living in communion with nature

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DEVELOPMENT COMPOSITION The 58-acre Pantai Sentral Park is expected to welcome its first batch of residents in the first quarter of 2019 with the opening of its first residential parcel – Inwood Residences.

Inwood Residences is a low-density condominium built on 3.02 acres of prime real estate. The residential tower houses 211 luxurious units spread over 38 floors, with a pick of 8 layouts and built-up areas ranging from 1,125 – 1,965 sq ft, offering a city or forest view.

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commercial phases (including retail and recreational facilities) and will be home to some 15,000 residents.

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he newest and definitive address for a dream home, where the best in urban lifestyle is attuned to and in harmony with nature, Pantai Sentral Park is an integrated township project set against and abutting the 200acre forest reserve of Bukit Kerinchi.

Envisioned as “Kuala Lumpur’s One and Only Urban Forest City”, the Pantai Sentral Park is jointly developed by IJM Land Bhd and Amona Development Sdn Bhd with a gross development value of RM5.6 billion.

The mixed-use development, which is expected to be completed within 10-15 years, comprises seven residential and six

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Inspired by the idea of giving residents a chance to live amidst a natural ambience, Inwood Residences’ premium amenities are sure to inspire future residents to work, play and live within Pantai Sentral Park.

Inwood Residences.

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Inwood Residences is a true showcase of man-made splendour and natural beauty.

Planet & Priority” at the top of their agenda, the developers have taken pains to: • orientate each Inwood unit either north (for city or forest views) or south (for forest view); • design each unit with a shallow floor plate to boost natural lighting as well as to provide good ventilation; • promote ‘green’ and healthy lifestyle for resident with features such as a 1.5km linear forest walk, lake arena, waterfront, green connectors (corridors) between residential and commercial parcels, etc.

FACILITIES AND AMENITIES At the podium level, these include infinity and wading pools, sunken sundeck, jacuzzi, sitting terrace, half basketball court, pool deck, gymnasium, games and reading rooms, multi-purpose/function rooms, BBQ area and children’s playground. For peace of mind and privacy, residents can count, around the clock, on 3-tier security, CCTV surveillance and security patrols.

Further, complete with lush greenery and

exquisite niches surrounded by nature, the Sky Gardens on the 16th and 25th floors offer a unique scenic experience of a sweeping panoramic of the city, and all its glitter at night, or the soothing green expanse of the 200-acre forest reserve of Bukit Kerinchi.

Perhaps, the pièce de résistance at Inwood Residences is the Enchanted Garden, winner of Asia Pacific Property Awards in 2014 for best Residential Landscape Architecture in Malaysia.

An artistically-constructed landscaped park, the Garden features a walkpath with trellis, maze path, totem plaza, children’s playground, tree houses, rock water fountain, topiary garden and more. Designed as a place, and space, for residents to commune with nature, the Garden has been thoughtfully designed to create an ambience that is natural and uncompromising, à la Central Park, New York.

NEW LAUNCH – SECOYA RESIDENCES Following the handover of Inwood Residences in early 2019, Pantai Sentral

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Park’s second phase of development, Secoya Residences comprising 243 units of condominiums is set to be completed later in the year.

ACCESSIBILITY AND OTHER PLUSES Sited in Bukit Kerinchi, bordering Petaling Jaya and KL, the Pantai Sentral Park is close to major healthcare centres, worldclass hotels and premier clubs/parks as well as numerous shopping havens.

The opening of the 2.8km Pantai Sentral interchange gives residents added accessibility to various destinations via connecting highways and existing road linkages, which helps ease traffic flow within the Park as well as boosts its rental prospects for investors.

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The design of the sports complex optimises both indoor and outdoor thermal conditions at a comfortable level.

SKYARENA SPORTS COMPLEX @ SETAPAK, KL Wellness at the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s first ‘vertical community’

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ntroduced as SkyWorld Development Group’s first master development in 2014, the 28-acre SkyArena @ Setapak is billed as “Kuala Lumpur’s first vertical community that puts wellness at the centre of everything we do.” The integrated mixed development, which sits on what was once a tin mining and rubber-growing area, encompasses 3 high-rise residences, boutique hotel, flexible SOHOs, retail outlets and the first-of-its-kind sports complex – The SkyArena Sports Complex.

DESIGN COMPOSITION By far the largest component and the centrepiece of SkyArena, the Sports Complex is poised to be the city’s largest, covering an area of 9.4 acres. The multi-level and multi-function sports complex is scheduled to be completed this year and will be open to the public and residents of SkyArena.

The SkyArena Sports Complex is designed with the best

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Upon completion, the multi-function and multi-level sports complex will be the city’s largest and the The 9.4-acre SkyArena Sports Complex is the biggest component first-of-its-kind that houses 20 sports facilities, recreational and community amenities and a hostel. in SkyWorld’s mixed integrated development in Setapak, KL.

CREDIT LIST OWNER: KUALA LUMPUR CITY HALL (DBKL) DEVELOPER: SKYWORLD DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD ARCHITECT: KUN LIM ARCHITECT C&S ENGINEER: LEE CONSULT Most of the main spaces, such as the swimming pool area, are naturally ventilated with minimum artificial light required.

facilities in mind and is envisioned to “promote a healthy lifestyle and also enhance the sense of community” in Setapak and surrounding areas. To meet this objective, the sports complex is packaged as a dynamic building with a lot of expression for movement – which is what sports are all about – yet the overall architectural expression of the building cohesive to achieve the impression that ‘a building with various functions can be understood in totality’.

The SkyArena Sports Complex offers a unique and complementary blend of: • over 20 state-of-the-art sports facilities including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, indoor rock climbing, FIFA-size football field with running track, a fitness centre, etc; • recreational and community facilities including cafeteria and more; • Badminton courts and a FIBA-size basketball court, which can also

be converted into a banquet hall complete with stage and kitchen; • A hostel block comprising 80 rooms located on the south of the sports complex, with independent access as well as café, function and meeting rooms.

The design for the SkyArena Sports Complex optimises both indoor and outdoor thermal conditions at a comfortable level. The exterior façade features expanded metal screens designed not only to create an outstanding, energetic and dynamic form, but also to function as a sun screen to prevent direct sunlight penetration. It also features fixed glass and louvers panels; the ratio between the two elements is carefully designed to allow sufficient day light and ventilation. Some glazing are laminated and tinted to achieve low U-Value and SC-Value to prevent heat gain for internal spaces. The car park podiums feature

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irregular-shaped cement-boards that not only beautify the structure but also feed the eyes of the adjoining high-rise condominium residents.

The masterplan for SkyArena Sports Complex also includes an array of green features; for instance, the use of low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) interior paints that can improve indoor air quality and rainwater harvesting system is also adopted to fully offset portable water requirement for flushing and to sufficiently irrigate the football field.

ACCESSIBILITY With easy access via DUKE Highway and flanked by Jalan Genting Klang, there are abundant of amenities within close proximity to supplement SkyArena Sports Complex. Amenities include shopping destinations such as Suria KLCC, Setapak Central Mall, Wangsa Walk, recognised tertiary and institutions as well as healthcare facilities.

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DO YOUR PROJECTS BENEFIT FROM MALAYSIAN STANDARDS? (PART TWO) Malaysian Standard MS 1183: Fire Safety in the Design, Management and Use of Buildings - Code of Practice

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he Malaysian Standard MS 1183 is the latest and the only Malaysian Standard that explains the fire safety concept in all its chapters. It is a userfriendly ‘manual’ that outlines the fundamentals of how things should be carried and reasons why certain procedures must be followed for fire safety effectiveness.

In this article, we dive deeper into the areas covered by Malaysian Standard MS 1183 pertaining to fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.

OCCUPANCY RISK GROUPS Appropriate fire safety design should be accorded to buildings of different occupancy groups in line with the relevant risks involved.

Occupancy with sleeping (risk group) such as hotels, condominium and etc have higher life-safety risks than others. Occupancy risk groups of different fire load densities and occupancy groups are listed in the Tenth Schedule of the Uniform Building By-laws (UBBL) 1984 (Amendment 2012).

The Tenth Schedule stated that there is a minimum package of fire protection measures and management levels associated with each purpose group, while UBBL shall be read in conjunction with Fire Services Act 341 and all relevant Standards. MS1183 provides further understanding of occupancy risks within each group, listed below as premises with sleeping risks, familiarity of premises and the duration of occupancy require different design consideration.

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BIODATA Tay Hao-giang is the principal fire consultant of Fire Safety Engineering Sdn Bhd, with over 30 years of experience in fire safety engineering and management. Tay is the Past International President, a Trustee and Board of Directors of The Institution of Fire Engineers and the current Vice President of The Institution of Fire Mr Tay Hao-Giang, FIFireE Engineers Malaysia Branch.

B. Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. Fire Safety Tay chairs technical committees that Engineering. develop series of performance-based Malaysian Standards for the fire safety and prevention industry, and part of the panel CPD lecturers for Fire and Rescue Department Malaysia, The Institution of Architects Malaysia, The Board of Architects Malaysia, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia and the Institution of Fire Engineers Malaysia. Read more about fire safety engineering solutions at www.ifea.my.

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OCCUPANCY CHARACTERISTICS OCCUPANCY CHARACTERISTICS

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Small residential

Occupants who are awake and familiar with the building

Terrace type, semi-detached, detached, town-house

Institutional

Occupants who are awake and familiar with the building; occupants receiving medical care; occupants who are likely to be asleep (short-term/long-term occupancy, individual/managed occupancy)

Hospitals, specialist centres, nursing and retirement homes, schools, schools, universities, training centres, canteens/kitchens, libraries, multi-purpose hall, dormitories, hostels, etc

Other residential

Occupants who are awake and unfamiliar / familiar with the building, who are likely to be asleep (short-term/ long-term occupancy, individual/managed occupancy)

Houses (terraced, semi-detached, townhouse), apartments/flats/condominiums, hotels, motels, etc

Office

Occupants who are awake and familiar with the building

Office, office building

Shopping complexes, shops and markets

Occupants who are awake and unfamiliar with the building

Hawker centres, food courts, wet and dry markets

Factory

Occupants who are awake and familiar with the building

Flatted factories block, special hazards

Occupants who are awake and unfamiliar with the building

Convention and exhibition centres, community centres, private clubs, museums and art galleries, theatres, cinemas, concert halls, auditoriums, places of worship, amusement centers

Occupants in transit

Bus terminals, ferry terminals, LRT, ERL, monorail, train stations, airports

Occupants who are awake and unfamiliar with the building

Car parks (underground/multi-level), warehouse and storage of non- combustible (eg clay and bleaching earth and combustible products, ammunition depots, tank farm (combustible/ flammable liquid)

Place of assembly

Storage and general

Table: Occupancy Characteristics.

In developing a successful fire protection design, special focus should be paid to occupancy characteristics with sleeping risks as human senses are lower when asleep, patients who are receiving medical care and occupants who are not familiar with the building. For occupancy with sleeping facilities, fire alarm signal should be at least 75dBA at the bedhead.

SMOKE BEHAVIOUR AND RISKS The best approach to fire safety design for any built-environment (especially high-rise buildings, large shopping malls, public assembly occupancies, etc) lies in identifying possible causes and potential sources of fire and thereafter, evaluating the scenario it is likely to develop and spread through the building. This is even more critical for buildings with sleeping risks.

For mega-sized shopping complexes, sports stadiums, airports, clubs and discotheques – due to vast volume and placing of fire detection system, location

of audio and visual alarm units, long travelling distance during egress and capacity of crowd – fire engineering design approach is necessary to ensure visibility during an evacuation, smoke control, management to reduce human factor risks ie panic and the possibility of a mass casualty incident.

Notwithstanding, fire safety design often caters to fire incidents under normal circumstances, with the exception of arson cases where fire can occur in several places in a building at the same time.

Without proper passive fire protection measures, it is possible for fire to occur on one floor and then spread to higher floors via vertical ducts, bypassing intermediate floors. This was the case in the 16-storey Hong Kong Garley Building fire in 1996 where a fire broke out on the 2nd and 13th floors almost simultaneously, which caused the loss of 41 lives and 81 injuries.

Similar incident also occurred at the Lakanal House in UK and an apartment block in Canada where a fire broke out in

two different parts of the building at the same time.

At the onset of a fire, a large volume of smoke will generate and spread in all directions if not properly controlled or managed. When smoke travels up to head level, occupants will suffer breathing difficulty and visibility impairment, which interfere with the efforts to escape during egress. Those trapped in a burning building will also experience devastating effects from inhaling toxic gases produced during combustion along with the dense smoke and/or suffocated due to heated smoke particles. Additionally, the lack of oxygen and the intense heat of the gasses in the smoke can cause intoxication, disorientation, incapacity, unconsciousness and in the worst scenario, death.

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OUTLOOK gives sufficient time for escape and longer travel distances are possible. Floor and ceiling heights play a significant role in terms of safety, especially along escape routes since smoke layers emit radiant heat above the head. These considerations are particularly important when dealing with large number of people, some of whom might be unfamiliar with their surroundings and who might also vary widely in age and degree of mobility.

Smoke control and management system should be designed with a priority to life-safety and an objective to assist firefighters. For escape corridors, lobbies and etc, positive pressure should be maintained to prevent the ingress of smoke from the room on fire to the corridor, filling it with toxic smoke. Smoke extract should also be designed to keep a smoke layer, enabling occupants to escape safely without being affected by the radiant heat overhead.

PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION AS FIRST LINE OF DEFENCE Passive fire protection design is necessary to contain fire at the source of origin; to prevent the spread of fire, smoke and toxic gas from compartment to compartment or from floor to floor; to ensure all evacuation routes are free of fire and smoke as well as to ensure safe egress for building occupants and firefighters who spend time in the building for searchand-rescue operation and firefighting exercises.

Initially, a fire creates a hazard only in the part of the building in which it starts and is unlikely to involve a large area, although it can subsequently spread to other parts of the building. It is less likely to spread when passages, corridors, lobbies or staircases intended for use only for access or means of escape are kept clear of combustible materials.

To improve life safety it is necessary: i. to ensure proper compartmentation of risk-proned areas with fire rated walls, fire rated floors, fire resistant doorsets, fire stopping system, fire dampers, etc; ii. all compartment walls and firerated dry wall partitions with mechanical and electrical services penetrations must be sealed with approved fire stopping systems as per 30 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

When a passive fire protection concept is well-designed with its features properly incorporated and maintained, it can help save the lives of occupants in the event of a fire.

manufacturer’s instruction; iii. to ensure that protected escape routes are provided and that they are adequately safeguarded against the ingress of smoke with positive pressurization system; iv. To ensure that all fire resistant doorsets are not wedged open and are maintained in good working order so door leaves can close and ledged completely; v. to ensure maximum travel distance not exceeded, sufficient clear travel passage width, sufficient fire escape staircase width, floor density is not exceeded during peak operating hours; vi. to ensure final exits of all fire escape staircases lead to street level instead of ending inside building; vii. to limit the time people have to travel before they reach a protected route and/or a final exit; viii. to consider reverse flows that might occur as a result of a particular exit route being unavailable due to present of smoke or fire; and ix. to incorporate Universal design for people with disabilities.

A passive fire protection, which is well-designed with its features properly incorporated and maintained, can help save the lives of occupants in the event of a fire. Even though passive fire protection may not be able to detect or suppress a fire, it contributes to life safety during the initial stage of fire. It will be also prevent or delay fire propagation so firefighters

can have better control when putting out the fire before it escalates into a full-scale inferno.

Other than the measures mentioned above, opting for non-combustible building materials as means to reduce the probability of a fire incident is also part of passive fire protection strategy.

The use of highly combustible building materials with high insulation k-value for energy conservation might fulfil the Green Building Index, yet can turn deadly when caught in a fire. Recently, there are many cladding fire incidents across the world – Grenfell Tower disaster with 72 casualties is one such example.

Relevant Malaysian Standards and International Standards for passive fire protection design: • MS 1073 (all parts), Specification for fire resistant doorsets.

• MS 1600 (all parts), Fire resistance tests.

• MS 2507:2012, Test method for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources.

• BS EN 1364 (all parts), Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements.

• BS EN 1365 (all parts), Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements.

• BS 7974, Application of fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings - Code of practice.

The above are just examples of relevant Standards and the list is not exhaustive.

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MTC is set to organise a furniture pavilion at Furniture China, Shanghai, which will take place from 9 – 12 September 2019.

STRENGTHENING MALAYSIAN TIMBER’S GLOBAL PRESENCE

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he Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) was established by the then Minister of Primary Industries in January 1992 to promote the development and growth of the Malaysian timber industry. MTC has been mandated by the Ministry to take the lead in trade promotion and marketing of timber products and wooden furniture globally since 1998 and 2012, respectively.

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MTC Chief Executive Officer, Mr Richard Yu, said that in line with the task entrusted by the Ministry, MTC has over the years organised the participation of Malaysian timber companies in timber and furniture pavilions in renowned international trade fairs. Besides which, MTC has also been promoting the Malaysian timber-based industry and products through marketplace promotional booths in targeted international trade exhibitions in various countries.

MTC maintains a regular presence at DelhiWood, one of Asia’s largest trade fairs.

MTC has over the years organised the participation of Malaysian timber companies in renowned international trade fairs including Bouwbeurs in the Netherlands.

In addition to market development and promotional programmes, MTC has slated a series of talks, seminars and conferences throughout the year.

For 2019, MTC will be organising two pavilions – a timber pavilion at DelhiWood in India from 13 – 16 March, and a furniture pavilion at Furniture China in Shanghai from 9 – 12 September. MTC is also organising the inaugural Malaysian Wood Expo (MWE), which will be held from 19 – 21 November in Kuala Lumpur.

The MWE 2019, the first true coming together of top exhibitors in this part of the world, is jointly organised by MTC and Panels & Furniture Group of wood magazines.

Under marketplace promotion, MTC targets to participate in 17 international fairs in various countries such as the Malaysian International Furniture Fair and Export Furniture Exhibition (Malaysia), Buildex Vancouver (Canada), National Wood Flooring Association Expo (USA), Korea Build (South Korea), Interzum Guangzhou (China), Japan Build Osaka (Japan), Bouwbeurs (The Netherlands), Batimat (France), Dubai Woodshow (UAE), World Build India (India) and Sri Lanka

Wood International Expo (Sri Lanka).

“These activities will be organised and coordinated by MTC personnel from MTC HQ in Kuala Lumpur and our regional offices covering Europe, Middle East and Africa as well as East and South Asia,” said Richard who added that MTC will be opening an office in the USA later this year to cover the markets in the Americas.

In addition to market development and promotional programmes, MTC has slated a series of talks, seminars and conferences throughout the year such as the second edition of the Malaysian Timber Conference, which is scheduled to be held in July in Kuala Lumpur.

MTC will be hosting a Technology Acquisition and Study Mission to Guangzhou, China, from 25 – 30 March to highlight some of the latest developments in the woodworking and wood processing technologies to Malaysian wood products manufacturers. A Resource and Business Mission to Sweden and Finland for Malaysian wood-based manufacturers to

source for Spruce and Pine is also in the works.

Several assistance programmes will also be carried out by MTC such as the Import Assistance Programme comprising the Direct Sourcing Programme, Import Assistance Programme for Planting Materials, Industrial Testing Programme and Mission Participation Incentive.

Other industry assistance programmes are the Mechanisation & Automation and Retrofitting Programme, Financial Incentive for Purchase of Machinery, Financial Incentive for Purchase of Air Pollution Control Equipment and Financial Incentive for Attending Competency Course in Compliance with Clean Air Regulations 2014.

The second edition of MTC’s Overseas Suppliers-Malaysian Importers/ Manufacturers Exchange Programme will be organised in November in conjunction with MWE 2019. Through this businessto-business matching event, overseas suppliers of timber raw materials are invited to come and meet with potential buyers and importers in Malaysia.

Regular publications and collaterals are also available to provide information on the latest updates in the Malaysian forestry and timber industry as well as on green development in Malaysia.

More information on MTC, its programmes and services is available at www.mtc.com.my.

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CBRE | WTW ASIA PACIFIC REAL ESTATE MARKET OUTLOOK 2019: MALAYSIA

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he 4.9% growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast for 2019 is not likely to “inspire” the property market, which is still grappling with end-financing, overhang, labour, etc. The new Government’s fiscal consolidation measures are expected to diminish public sector contribution to the economy with mega projects cancelled/ deferred and/or trimmed. Growth will be driven by domestic

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demand/private consumption, bolstered by stable employment and moderate pace of inflation with repeal of GST. These were factored in the Asia Pacific Real Estate Market Outlook 2019: Malaysia recently launched by CBRE | WTW, with a focus on five key areas in East and Peninsular Malaysia: PENANG The property market in 2019 is “anticipated to be flat but

and better affordability. Improvement in occupancy expected for the current gloomy retail mall and shop office sectors but tourism will the bright spot for the state.

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resilient”, carried over from a laggard 2018. In the short term, though, it is a buyers’ market due to substantial unsold stock. Launches of smaller single-phase developments would reduce whereas larger integrated mixed developments or townships would continue, as would large projects such as Penang International Commercial City (Hunza Group), The Light Waterfront Penang (IJM), Seri Tanjung Penang Phase 2 (E&O Berhad), Eco Horizon (EcoWorld) and Setia Fountainers (S P Setia).

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA Investments driving development in Johor with Iskandar Malaysia recording RM264 billion cumulative committed investment (61% local) as at June 2018, more than half of which realised with mixed developments, residential and industrial

properties taking the lion’s share. Also, for 5th consecutive year, Johor tops the list in approved capital investment by state with highest DDI (Domestic Direct Investment) in manufacturing sector, main beneficiary being petroleum products industry.

Further, increased transactions are noted in all sectors, with commercial taking the lead.

KOTA KINABALU With projected Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 5 - 6% for 2019, Sabah’s economy will be driven by services (tourism), mining, quarrying and agriculture sectors.

Overall, a moderated property sector performance is the prognosis with housing sector in Kota Kinabalu focusing on stratified and high-rise developments and trend towards smaller units for lower price

KUCHING Although the residential sector leads in terms of volume and value, the property market maintains a “neutral stance” with developers and buyers exercising caution. The new coalition state government, with biggest budget ever, is poised to revive market confidence with a blueprint that includes infrastructure development, affordable housing and development of industrial estates.

There is growing concern, though, about surplus of commercial properties such as shop-offices/houses and retail malls.

Mega projects mooted under the 11th Malaysia Plan for Sarawak such as the Pan-Borneo Highway are on track for completion by 2021.

KLANG VALLEY The residential sector has been sluggish with slower transaction activity dominated by 2-storey terraced houses and condominiums. On the bright side, infrastructure and public transportation will, as catalysts, would boost landed residential property development, as seen in new launches in northern/ southern corridors of Klang Valley, away from the city centre, tapping into lower cost of land “unlocked by on-going road (and rail) network”. On the other hand, more non-landed residential properties are expected in 2019 which will further exacerbate concerns about rising overhang (of condominiums/apartments, in the main) in the sector.

With the influx of several skyscraper office towers such as in TRX, supply of office space will hit the 15 million sq ft mark by 2020, which translates to pressure on rental and occupancy. The same can be said of the commercial sector, “strained by lack of new opportunities coupled with large incoming supply.” Tourist arrivals have been “consistent”, rather than strong, but this has not deterred entrance of new hotel brands incorporated into integrated mixed development or moved to up-scale service residences mainly in the city.

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PENANG INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL CITY (PICC) – Arup developed a Digital Masterplan for this mixed development that opens new possibilities for the estate to deliver truly innovative living, working and playing experiences.

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PROPERTY HITS THE DIGITAL TIPPING POINT

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ew business models, maturing technologies and an unprecedented level of user insight are redefining how property will operate and generate value.

In recent times, ‘Proptech’ has assumed its place alongside Fintech as one of the most exciting areas for venture capitalists – in 2017 alone, investment in the sector jumped 28% to around US$3.4 billion, according to CB Insights; and that figure came near US$4 billion last year. Investors are being attracted by the new possibilities that digital tools and insights are bringing to the once slow–moving property business.

This year, I believe we will see a rapid rise in the number and value of these developments and projects across the property

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industry, driven by three market factors in particular: 1. Meet Generation Z... and their high expectations Generation Z are entering the workforce with new ideas about workplaces. Born between the mid-1990s to early-2000s, these sophisticated users of digital services expect the same responsive, personalised experiences in their homes and offices. Property developers, owners and operators hoping to acquire occupants or talents have to rethink how they embed digital technology to meet Generation Z’s ever-expanding expectations and grow market share.

2. Rise of the digital business model Today’s property business models must possess a smart technology dimension or risk being irrelevant. Flexible

EMPOWERING TOMORROW’S CITIES – Arup worked with the World Energy Council to explore how smart technologies could help cities effectively manage energy challenges, uncovering relevant opportunities that shape better cities.

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WHITE COLLAR FACTORY, LONDON – The White Collar Factory updates tenants on its performance and energy usage while adapting to requests and improving comfort levels in real time.

(Source: Tim Soar)

THE CROWN ESTATE, LONDON – Arup helped the Crown Estate reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption through intelligent building technology.

workspace giant WeWork is a great example. They are using a digital property strategy to produce more inviting, responsive spaces and securing better returns on investment.

Their success underlines wider investor confidence in Proptech and crucially, places greater pressure on developers and operators to provide efficient, profitable spaces.

3. From Internet of Things to intelligent assets Thanks to IoT devices, user behaviour is finally out of its black box. Networked sensors offer realtime insights into how people and organisations are using their homes and workplaces, allowing owners and operators to determine whether an asset is operating effectively across its

lifecycle. For investors and developers, they can help to shape an asset’s entire proposition around the user experience for the first time. The technology is affordable, but property players need to ‘design-in’ digital services from the outset to unlock this information. We used SoundLab simulation technology to help design the working experience at White Collar Factory, London, which shows how digital tools can precisely define the new user experiences owners require.

IMPROVING OUR CITIES If you were designing a property business tomorrow, a digital-first mindset would likely shape your entire business model and supply chain. You would want to know how your assets are running, who is using them, and why they are used in the way

The property industry has an exciting opportunity to improve our cities, producing sustainable and enjoyable spaces.”

Rick Robinson, Digital Property and Cities Leader, Arup

they are. Beyond the obvious commercial advantages, this new approach heralds a shift in property where buildings adapt and improve to reflect changing needs.

In a larger sense, digital property will improve our cities, producing adaptable buildings that meet higher standards of environmental performance, energy usage and create enjoyable places to live and work.

The extent to which buildings possess ‘designed-in’ digital services varies considerably across regions, due in part to differing user expectations. But the writing is on the wall. The advantage will likely go to first movers.

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TANJUNG DUA BELAS INTERCHANGE SKVE’s new link to west coast of Peninsular Malaysia

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KVE Holdings Sdn Bhd, the Concessionaire for South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE), was incorporated as a private limited company in 1996 under the Malaysian Companies Act 1965. The company was established as a special purpose company to initiate the privatization of SKVE. Being the concessionaire of SKVE, the company has successfully completed 52.98km of the expressway to date, providing alternative access to many residential, commercial and industrial developments situated in the South Klang Valley region – from Klang and Banting (in Selangor State) to Putrajaya and KLIA. The design of South Klang Valley Expressway incorporates a

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total of eight (8) strategic Interchanges across the south western region of Klang Valley, with Tanjung Dua Belas Interchange being the latest.

EXPANDING SKVE ROADMAP As approved by the Malaysian Highway Authority, the linkage between the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE) and West Coast Expressway (WCE) shall be a seamless connection via the Tanjung Dua Belas Interchange of the South Klang Valley Expressway.

Upon completion of the Tanjung Dua Belas Interchange, it is expected that traffic from WCE will continue using SKVE via the

free flow connection, which will drive more than 30% traffic into SKVE. PROPOSED SITE The proposed site is located adjacent to the Rimbayu Township in Selangor on a flat terrain. Further, the surroundings of the site have been developed into integrated townships comprising residential and commercial areas, and partially agricultural land.

Pre-construction findings, based on the geological map of Peninsular Malaysia (1985) and Quaternary Geological Map of Peninsular Malaysia (1989), observed that the proposed site leading towards the coast is located on the Gula Formation or Holocene quaternary marine deposits and like to be areas with original ground level generally reduced less than 10m. This Holocene marine deposit comprises of clay and silt, locally clayey or silty sand deposited in a marine environment after the most recent major low sea level. For the site, the thickness of the marine deposit is recorded between 0m – 35.5m and underlying the marine clay is sandy silt and/or silty sand of Kenny Hill Formation.

The new Tanjung Dua Belas Interchange is linked to WCE, which is expected to drive more than 30% traffic to SKVE.

DESIGN COMPOSITION The Tanjung Dua Belas Interchange entailed the construction and commissioning soil stabilisation activities namely: • prefabricated vertical drain (PVD) complete with drainage sand blanket and surcharging embankments along the Spur Road for a distance of approximately 1.5km; • the construction of Alignment A & B and Road 1 & 2; • the construction of the final embankment complete with the placing of the pavement courses; • road line markings / road furniture, street and high mast lightings; and

During the construction stage, the Geotechnical Engineer took special considerations on “recent experiences and lesson learnt” to achieve various project milestones.

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INFRASTRUCTURE Up to a maximum of 2500mm • Recommended surcharging duration ~ Eight (8) months

The Tanjung Dua Belas Interchange of the South Klang has adopted the best engineering practices in addressing various challenges throughout the construction of the new link.

The new Tanjung Dua Belas Interchange will be the linkage between the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE) and West Coast Expressway (WCE).

• the remedial works (piled embankment) to make good the detected deficiency (excessive settlement) at the approaches to the existing Ramp 2/B, 2/C, 2/D and 2/E. The installation of PVD and surcharging embankments are chosen as the design of works with respect to the soil stabilisation and improvement activities to facilitate the attainment of the predicted consolidation of the underlying soft ground. This preloading procedure has been adopted for use to treat the soft ground prior to the construction of the permanent embankment and the placing of the pavement courses for many 40 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

expressways in the country; past and present.

As stipulated in the Detailed Design Drawings and the Specifications of Works, the soft ground along the proposed spur road and the platform for the proposed amenities including the toll plazas; amongst others are as follow: • Prefabricated Vertical Drain (PVD) ~ 100mm diameter from an approved source • Length of Installation ~ 18m – 20m; by direct injection • Thickness of earth regulatory layer above the original ground ~ 600mm • Thickness of sand blanket ~ 600mm • Height of surcharging embankment ~

During the construction stage, the Geotechnical Engineer took special considerations on “recent experiences and lesson learnt” to achieve various project milestones. For starters, the designer has identified new ways to improve soil condition in soft ground areas, as well as potential patent and latent defects that may arise upon the completion and commissioning of other expressways in the vicinity of the proposed site.

As the construction progresses, additional soil investigation works (bore log) are conducted in attaining the desired primary settlement of the soft ground within the suggested surcharging duration. The designer also utilised a closer spacing and deeper penetration of the PVD and has constructed surcharging embankments in layers (with thickness of not more than 300mm) and an allowance total height of embankment of not more than 1000mm for each week.

The design of works also, last but not least, includes reasonable and manageable surcharging duration, periodical joint monitoring, analysis, certification and verification of the results by the Project Team. Further, the permission for the removal of the surcharging embankments must only be granted upon a decisive conclusion on the preferred settlement behaviour of the surcharging embankment, as compared with the theoretical prediction.

Rod Settlement Gauges are installed at the site to measure the periodical settlement and displacement of the surcharging embankments; Inclinometer is also installed to monitor the horizontal movement. These monitoring devices are instrumental in constructing the Tanjung Dua Belas Interchange, as should there be any displacement exceeding the permitted ration of 0.2 (horizontal/vertical) warrants the immediate halting in the embankment filling operation.

Back settlement analysis at abutment of bridge approach is carried out by simulating the constructed preload surcharge height (1.2m), rest period (8 months), furnished constructed PVDs details and embankment settlement measured (ie difference between the

The successful completion of the 52.98km SKVE to date is a testament to the capability and expertise of SKVE Holdings Sdn Bhd, which provides a swift expressway alternative to the existing congested routes in the South Klang Valley region.

constructed finished road level to the latest survey details) value of approximately 1.12m.

Based on the analysis, the design includes an additional 300mm embankment settlement to compensate the required fill height. Due to this high-measured embankment settlement, the previous constructed drainage layer (0.5m thickness) will be below the original ground level that is not in functional condition. Over this period, the constructed PVDs also may not be in functional condition to achieve the estimated embankment settlement.

Hence, Piled Embankment (PE) is proposed at locations where deeper soft compressible subsoil and embankment fill heights are above 2.5m from the original ground level, predominantly at bridge and vehicular box culvert structures approach. The piled embankment for higher fill heights would also solve the long term settlement problems of the soft compressible subsoil and the stability of high fill embankment. All piles shall be driven to set and at the transition zone to other treatment, the piles shall be driven to length.

The Tanjung Dua Belas Interchange of the South Klang Valley Expressway, which is scheduled to complete by end of year 2019, has adopted the best engineering practices in addressing various challenges throughout the construction of the new link.

Construction on soft ground may be at the very top of the list, but stringent ground treatment analysis and detailed design

The Tanjung Dua Belas Interchange of the South Klang Valley Expressway is scheduled to complete by end of year 2019.

calculation ensure that the new link can be constructed safely at the site. This further reaffirms that the completed embankment and road formation would be able to satisfy the required performance criteria.

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6,500m2 of Deckshield flooring materials were used to refurbish Macau’s Auto-Silo Da Rua Do Almirante Sergio car park.

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The government of Macau chose Flowcrete Asia’s flooring solution to refurbished public carparks damaged by 2018’s super typhoon In 2018, Macau felt the brunt of a super typhoon as violent winds and intense rain swept through the city, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. No stranger to typhoon, as soon as the sky cleared up, Macau started putting into motion massive cleanup and repair operations across the island.

In an operation involving the refurbishing of public car park facilities, the local government chose Flowcrete Asia, as the resin flooring manufacturer proved the quality of its products by installing a mock up onsite that fully satisfied all of the government officers’ functional, aesthetic and budgetary requirements. The fact that Flowcrete Asia could point to a long list of highly successful multi-storey car park floors throughout Macau, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia also impressed the project’s specifiers.

For the operation, 30 sites across the island were upgraded, with the work divided into multiple phases of five to six car park facilities each. Flowcrete Asia’s Deckshield range was selected for the first two phases comprising 11 car park facilities. Throughout these phases, 101,300 m2 of Deckshield flooring materials were supplied to a number of different-sized projects, ranging from the 18,000 m2 Garden of Commander Ho Yin Park car park to the 6,000 m2 Auto-Silo de Edificio Mong Sin site.

Three car park facilities - the Macau Melaka Public, the Auto-Silo-da Rua de Tranquilidada and the Auto-Silo Da Rua Do Almirante Sergio – were refurbished with the Green Label certified, hard wearing and flexible polyurethane deck coating system Deckshield ID as well as the solvent free and low-VOC primer Deckshield EP. This build up is ideal for creating a colourful, safe and high performance surface that will be able to withstand onsite conditions for an extended period of time.

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Flowcrete’s flooring was used to repair flood damage at the Auto-Silo-da Rua de Tranquilidada car park in Macau.

Car parks often get badly damaged by natural disasters such as typhoons, as these facilities frequently have underground ground levels and so suffer significantly from flooding. The government officers were particularly keen to ensure that the new floors would be waterproof, to minimise flood damage in the future. Deckshield’s impervious, water-tight nature was therefore an important factor in its specification.

Another key concern for these projects was the fact that many underground car parks experience a lot of rising moisture, which can cause coatings to quickly fail if they cannot cope with significant quantities of water vapour. Flowcrete Asia’s specially formulated Deckshield LBD system avoids this problem, as it incorporates an advanced polyurethane based barrier that safely dissipates moisture vapour through the floor.

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THE MAGNIFICENCE OF AURORA KCC Paint Malaysia captures the vibrant hues of nature in a series of premium interior paints for your home Nature’s beauty is best defined by colour, of myriad hues found in its flora and fauna, in its minute organisms and mammoth landforms. “Colours”, as 18th century British poet Leigh Hunt puts it, “are the smiles of nature”, the dazzling display of beauty which can now be replicated in the home with AURORA, KCC Paint Malaysia’s latest flagship premium interior paint.

Inspired by the beauty of the Northern Lights, AURORA’s palette offers a wide range of 180 long-lasting colours, from soft light pastels to deep dark shades inspired by the world around us. In addition to colours, the all-new water based AURORA is formulated with ultra-low odour and anti-bacterial properties, ultralow VOC and excellent opacity. It is washable and quick-drying, providing home owners the luxury of removing stain and dirt with minimal effort.

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An epitome of designing for history, Malaysian Rubber Board’s latest facility showcases rubber, green architecture and COLORBOND® steel under one roof From the outset, the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) or Lembaga Getah Malaysia (LGM) has envisioned its 9,600m2 Integrated Rubber Processing Complex in Johor would be environmentallyfriendly, specifically gold-rated ‘green’. The masterplan of the complex includes various green features, designed and in-built, including eco-friendly land formation and levelling gravity flow production, stormwater harvesting, installation of energy-saving equipment, optimum ventilation, biological sewage, effluent treatment, extensive use of indigenous and recyclable materials and landscaping.

Not stopping there, leading consultant Veritas Architects Johore has taken a step further in its design of the MRB Integrated Rubber Processing Complex, turning it into a showcase of perfection it is known for today.

TURNING AN IDEA INTO REALITY The multi-phased project began as early as 2009 and was completed in 2016 – from schematic design stage, tender to construction – and comprised a master planning layout design with three building packages.

Amidst other ancillary facilities in the research-related 45acre business park at Kota Tinggi, the complex is reputedly the world’s first that incorporates state-of-the-art and cost-effective technology in processing, value-addition, pollution control and sustainable production of rubber. As a model for advanced and sustainable rubber processing at commercial-scale, technology transfer and capability development, it will position Malaysian 50 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

Rubber Board’s latest facility as the centre of excellence in rubber research and, at the same time, generate income.

Insofar as the design concept, Mohd Fadzil Mohamad Yunos of Veritas Architects Johore explained that “the choice of style (for the complex) was actually inspired by the surrounding nature; we drew inspirations from various elements to create a unique structure that is sustainable, environmentally-friendly and diverse in its offerings for both man and Mother Nature. So instead of sticking out awkwardly, the complex blends seamlessly with its surroundings, as if it had grown naturally out of the site.”

To translate the idea into reality, however, comes with a set of challenges.

At the top of the list, the architect needs to create a building design that not only suits with the machinery and equipment layout but also blends well with the existing site contour. Additionally, there must be a natural gravity flow for MRB’s rubber process and without doubt, efficient energy usage is also a key factor in designing the complex.

Roofing is another major concern, considering the needs to not only provide overhead cover for the majestic structure but more significantly, to withstand weather conditions typical of the site (strong winds and heavy rainfall) and protect against corrosion by atmospheric elements. Also, adjuncts to the optimum roofing profile included ancillary issues of installation (ease and time consumed) and maintenance.

Given the design requirements and challenges, Veritas Architects Johore

partnered with United Seasons Sdn Bhd (Unison®). For more than 20 years, Unison® has carved its name as a specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of quality steel roof and wall cladding. For the MRB Integrated Rubber Processing Complex, the architect opted for KAWA R670 high rib roof profile, a signature product range of Unison®. Given the weather condition at the site, KAWA R670 is the ideal roof profile to withstand strong winds and heavy rain. It is a non-puncturing boltless roof fastening system that greatly reduces the risk of leakage at fasteners of conventional systems. The clip and lock fastening system ensures a 100% watertight roof profile. The wide trays between the ribs disperse water efficiently from the roof surface at a very low roof pitch. The high ribbed profile allows for a stronger roof spanning wider purlin centres and, being a wider profile, facilitates speedier installation. For the complex, the roof installation covering an area of 8,900m2 was efficiently completed on time.

In addressing the issue of protection against corrosive environment, the nature of business at the complex, the intelligent and preferred choice by the architect is COLORBOND® Ultra from NS BlueScope Malaysia. “The overall complex/building operation is using ammonia acid material for their rubber process that leads to corrosion to steel materials. Therefore, the roof that covers a large surface should be coated or finished with a finish that is extremely durable against corrosion effects.”

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a top quality, versatile and aesthetically pleasing coated roofing steel of choice in prestigious and iconic industrial, commercial and residential projects as well as public infrastructure facilities.

COLORBOND® Ultra offers an attractive, long-lasting roofing material for buildings to last longer. Offering excellent protection against the elements from severe weather to severe industrial environment, COLORBOND® Ultra consists an AZ200 coating class or a minimum 200g/m2 of aluminium/zinc coating by triple spot test. The higher metallic coating mass and the custom formulated super polyester paint system makes COLORBOND® Ultra the most cost-effective building material available for harsh environment. Ever Green is the colour of choice for the complex so as to blend with the natural surrounding area comprising mainly rubber trees, and the fact that COLORBOND® steel gives many years of easy maintenance life.

Aside from durability and superior corrosion resistance, the architect’s selection criteria for COLORBOND® Ultra, as roofing profile building material included varying colours to suit any project in mind.

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CS Eco Glass is the largest glass processor in Malaysia, with a capability for annual supply nearly 3million m² of architectural glass.

known as Low-E) glass where with Vacuum Sputtering technology, a multi-layer of metal coating made of several materials, is sprayed on fine float glass to achieve the desired performance and/or specifications required of modern buildings specifically high visible light transmittance to ensure adequate natural light indoors, low reflectivity, high solar radiation reduction.

Designed to create high thermal barrier between exteriors and interiors, in compliance with Green Building Index (GBI) environmental criteria, the low-E coating reflects solar heat back to its source (the atmospere), which helps keep the home/ room interior cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter namely lower heat transfer coefficient. Furthermore, because it is applied to and embedded in the inside of the glass, the low-E coating will not scratch off. An added advantage of low-E glass is protection against UV fading of furniture placed, as most is, near paned windows through which daylight enters.

Given the performance parameters, low-E glass products are mainly applicable as external facade systems of high-end buildings, interior decoration, curtain walls, partition walls/screens, glazed doors and vertical windows in commercial and residential buildings.

NOTABLE PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS On the premise that ‘nothing succeeds like success’, an impressive portfolio of projects particularly high-profile is, perhaps, the best validation of a company’s products and services. In the case of CS Eco Glass, a random sample of successfully-completed jobs, at home and abroad, include: 8 Conlay Kempinski Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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KL Eco City – HSR, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Uptown 8, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

• Covering an area of 22,000m2 with Light Blue Kibing Coating Laminated Glass.

CS Eco Glass is equipped with modern production facilities including the longest coating line with 45 cathodes in Asia.

Sun Grand City, Hanoi, Vietnam.

• Covering an area of 30,000 m² Crystal Grey Single Low-E Insulating Glass.

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BUILDING A SMART HOME WITH GRUNDFOS SCALA2 Perfect water pressure in an all-in-one unit

SMART CITIES, SMART HOMES Cities across the globe are swelling – two out of three people will live in a city by 2030, with megacities of 10 million inhabitants or more located primarily in Asia.

To cope with this growing urbanisation, cities will have to leverage technology to transform their infrastructure to meet the demands of the market. Cities are becoming smarter in their approaches to energy, water supply and waste water management, empowering communities, and industries to be self-sufficient in a way that consumes the least resources.

This is also reflected in the home – smart home devices are becoming more commonplace in homes in the region. The concept of a ‘smart home’ opens a wealth of new opportunities for water sustainability.

Contributing to this notion of a smart home, Grundfos launched the SCALA2 water booster pump, which eliminates the issue of low water pressure from showers and trickling taps in households using built-in sensors.

WHAT IS INTELLIGENT PUMP CONTROL? The SCALA2 provides perfect water pressure in all taps at all times – even with multiple taps and showers running at the same time. It packs pump, motor, tank, sensor, drive and non-return valve into one compact unit.

With its intelligent pump control, SCALA2 automatically adjusts performance to both inlet pressure and water consumption in the home. Thanks to a water-cooled permanent magnet motor, SCALA2 even offers one of the lowest noise levels of any booster in its range.

SCALA2 features a built-in sensor, which constantly measures the discharge pressure.

If the pressure drops below the desired level, SCALA2 boosts its operation immediately to compensate for the loss of pressure. We call it intelligent pump control and the result is perfect water pressure.

BENEFITS • Perfect water pressure: Intelligent pump control adjusts operation automatically • Low noise: As quiet as a modern dishwasher • Easy selection: One variant for all domestic boosting needs • Easy installation: Compact, all-in-one solution, plug-and-pump • Easy to operate: User-friendly control panel • Energy saving: Saving in energy bill is more than 65-70% compared to a conventional booster • Reliable operation: Dry-running protection, anti-cycling and for generator operations • Long lifetime: Quality-tested to perfection APPLICATIONS • SCALA2 is the perfect choice for residential buildings with up to 3 baths • Boosting from tanks: Increases water pressure from roof tanks, break tanks and ground tanks, including rainwater tanks • Boosting from wells: Pumps water from a depth of 8 metres • Suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation • Works well with generators: Very good at handling power fluctuations 56 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

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THE BEST HOMES ARE GRUNDFOS HOMES Low water pressure creates all kinds of problems in the home. Showers and taps that trickle, toilets that fill slowly, or poorly irrigated gardens.

When you install a Grundfos water boosting pump, those problems stop for your customers. The Grundfos pressure boosting range is designed to give perfect pressure in every application in the house, with low-noise operation, and Grundfos innovations that make the pumps easy to install and extremely reliable, year after year.

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B&I Security Fencing B&I Security Fencing is an aesthetically-pleasing fencing system that is durable, maintenance-free and corrosionresistant manufactured from high-strength, cold-rolled wires using German technology.

B&I Security Fencing is your answer for added protection to your residential or commercial property. The high strength, good through visibility fencing system can be creatively used to secure: • Homes, gated communities, playgrounds, stadiums, golf courses; • Public institutions like schools, universities and hospitals; • Security areas like police quarters, army camps and military sites; • Private facilities like factories, warehouses and construction sites and so on.

REASONS TO CHOOSE B&I SECURITY FENCING Anti Climb: B&I SECURITY FENCING is designed with small grid size making the fence extremely difficult to scale.

Strong: The fencing system is manufactured from high-tensile strength cold-rolled wires that are welded together through electrical resistance-welding using German technology.

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Rigid The FA and FB Series are installed without a steel frame. As such, to increase their rigidity and strength, these fencing panels are bent at both the top and the bottom.

Durable B&I SECURITY FENCING has high durability as every part is hot-dipped galvanised to prevent corrosion upon exposure to natural elements. The hot-dipped galvanising process is performed through immersion, thus providing absolute coating even to areas hard to reach, a problem usually faced by the brushing technique.

Versatile Because it is versatile, the fencing system can be installed in combination with a brick wall base and concrete columns. It is able to provide highly secure protection for a variety of applications: as boundary demarcation to deter, delay and detect external encroachments as well as provide discretion for both private homes and public facilities.

Aesthetic The fencing panels come in a wide range of coloured coatings to coordinate with any environment according to your requirements. The SFA, SFB and Anti-Climb Series also come complete with basic accessories such as hot-dipped galvanised steel posts, stainless steel clips, bolts and nuts.

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The construction industry is about to get a complete makeover with the introduction of the Speedbrick Solutions, a cloud-based platform that aims to help contractors save time and money while maximising productivity by efficiently organising supply chain material as well as contract and progress claims. The system is easy-to-use and mobile friendly, not to mention safe and cost effective as compared to the existing system in the market. Moreover, adopting Speedbrick does not disrupt any existing workflows but facilitates a smooth transition due to easy integration.

Established in 2016, Speedbrick is the only player in the market that caters towards supply chain management within the local construction industry. Speedbrick aims to lead the charge in solving these problems by being the first platform in Malaysia, which offers two products: • Speedbrick COMPOSE With this system, an on-site project can be connected to operations in the office. This allows the project team to receive real-time updates regarding material take-off and site requests. Additionally, the system alerts contractors in the event of over-ordering, allowing them to be pre-emptive in terms of staying within their material budget.

• Speedbrick ECHO A contract and claims app for contractors. This system enables contractors to monitor project cash flow, thus allowing early decision-making to ensure optimal financial performance within the company. ECHO is also built with a legal foundation – combining law, construction and technology into a single app – aimed at providing contractors with supporting 60 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

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These products are designed to ensure efficient project management while driving construction technology. Moreover, the platform is constantly going through updates in order to improve on its services and to keep up with the complexity of the construction industry.

Speedbrick has assisted many projects across Malaysia, including the Solaris Parq, Hilton I-City, Sefina and Forest City.

The construction industry is seeing a significant growth due to population increase and constant urbanization, resulting in the need to build homes and offices . Despite this, construction is said to be one of the least digitised industries in the world. As a result, the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) is expected to establish the Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) roadmap for Malaysia’s construction industry by January 2020 . Understanding this, Speedbrick Solutions is eager to contribute to this vision, aiming to be a pioneer in revolutionizing construction as well as fore fronting the industry to align with the nation’s plan to fulfil IR4.0.

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BASF unveils a new revolutionary technology that redefines concrete strength and durability BASF has created chemistry for a sustainable future for over the past 150 years. BASF’s Construction Chemicals division offers advanced chemical solutions under the global umbrella brand Master Builders Solutions for construction, maintenance, repair and renovation of structures.

Recently, BASF has launched an innovative strength-enhancing admixture solution for the construction industry – the Master X-Seed® STE. The new solution is specially formulated to significantly improve both early and late-age strength development in concrete, and helps make production of concrete more efficient.

The concept originated from BASF’s X-Seed, a unique seeding technology first developed in 2009 to promote cement hydration and speed up concrete hardening.

Master X-Seed® STE admixture utilizes calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) nanoparticles, along with other technologies (admixtures solutions), to facilitate and improve strength development at all ages of concrete.

Master X-Seed® STE enables the increased use of supplementary cementitious materials, thus helping to reduce carbon footprint associated with concrete production.

Mr Goh Eng Leong, Managing Director of BASF (Malaysia) and Head of MalaysiaSingapore Business Area for BASF, in a statement said: “The construction industry in Malaysia is an important market for BASF and sustainable construction technologies and solutions are crucial for the country’s future. As a long-term partner with Malaysia, BASF can help address these challenges with our solutions and technologies.”

Master X-Seed® STE admixture allows concrete producers to expand the performance space of a given concrete mixture and optimize the comentitious content, by permitting a strength safety factor up to 15%. It is recommended for use in ready-mixed and precast concrete as well as Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC).

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Bentley’s SYNCHRO XR and Microsoft HoloLens 2 bring the benefits of mixed reality to construction sites.

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Bentley Systems’ Mixed Reality App using Microsoft HoloLens 2 for infrastructure construction projects Bentley Systems, Incorporated, has launched SYNCHRO XR, its app for immersively visualizing 4D construction digital twins with the new Microsoft HoloLens 2, which Microsoft announced during a press conference at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February 2019.

Selected as a Microsoft mixed reality partner representing the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, Bentley demonstrated how with SYNCHRO XR for HoloLens 2, users can interact collaboratively with digital construction models using intuitive gestures to plan, visualize and experience construction sequencing.

Project digital twin data is visualised with the HoloLens 2 via Bentley’s connected data environment, powered by Microsoft Azure. With the mixed reality solutions, construction managers, project schedulers, owner operators and other project stakeholders can gain insights through immersive visualisation into planned work, construction progress, potential site risks and safe requirements. Additionally, users can interact with the model together and collaboratively experience 4D objects in space and time, as opposed to traditional interaction with a 2D screen depicting 3D objects.

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schedule. “Instead of using a 2D screen with a mouse and a keyboard, the user can now walk around the model with their body and reach out and grab digital objects that appear to cooccupy physical reality. This is a powerful way to review work that is completed and to prepare for upcoming work at the jobsite,” said Eckhouse.

“The newly announced Microsoft HoloLens 2 is a selfcontained holographic computer that enables hands-free, headsup interaction with digital models. It builds on the breakthrough innovation of HoloLens and is even more immersive, more comfortable and delivers industry-leading value right out of the box with partners like Bentley,” said Alex Kipman, technical fellow, AI and mixed reality at Microsoft.

“We’re excited to work with Bentley, a mixed reality partner, to provide the opportunity for customers to take advantage of the HoloLens 2 and SYNCHRO XR technology to experience a new dimension of creativity and teamwork for their AEC projects,” said Kipman. SYNCHRO XR and HoloLens 2 mixed reality solution is currently being used for the construction site of a large museum project in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Partner Programme is focused on enabling and supporting solution providers who are committed to building mixed reality solutions. Upon acceptance to the programme, Microsoft provides training, technical assistance, sales and marketing enablement, and business planning.

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VINNECO®

Wacker’s new polymeric binders based on renewable raw materials Wacker Polymer, a leading producer of state-of-the-art binders and polymeric additives, has launched a new product line for interior wall paints and plasters applications: VINNECO®.

VINNECO® was introduced at the recent European Coatings Show 2019, a fitting timing as more and more developers now prefer using environmentally friendly construction materials for their projects and in meeting customers’ increasing demand for alternatives to binders based on fossil feedstocks.

VINNECO® polymeric binders are partly based on renewable raw materials and produced by two different processes – one using bio-based acetic acid and the other potato starch.

PRODUCING VINNECO® USING BIOMASS BALANCE METHOD For the first method of producing polymeric binders, Wacker uses bio-based acetic acid that formed as a byproduct in the timber industry. In production, it is blended with traditional acetic acid and thus is directly connected to Wacker’s existing production line. Wacker applied the biomass balance method to verify the proportion of bio-acetic acid in the finished product.

This method, which Wacker is applying for the first time in vinyl-acetate-ethylene production, has been certified by the TÜV SÜD international technical inspectorate.

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interior wall paints and plasters.

PRODUCING VINNECO® USING STARCH For the second method, the Munich-based chemical group is incorporating with Dynaplak, a Dutch company that manufacturers bio-based raw materials. Among the materials used in the production of VINNECO® dispersions is starch, which is side-stream product of potato processing. The experts at Dynaplak employ an innovative technology to modify the starch and so enhance its performance.

Wacker and Dynaplak then combine the enhanced product with polymers based on vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) to create a new, hybrid binder with a modified biopolymer content of 30%.

This means that the VAE content, which is usually produced from fossil raw materials, can be reduced by around one-third. As a result, the manufactured product has a lower carbon footprint.

This high performance binder, VINNECO® CT 7030, is primarily designed for the production of interior paints. As this is a new product with its own property profile, paint manufacturers may need to adapt their formulations. The advantage is that the starch polymer allows them to directly utilise biomass in the finished product. The proportion of bio-based material in VINNECO® CT 7030 can be determined with the help of carbon dating.

Wacker will be introducing more VINNECO® products over the course of 2019.

B ET T ER F L O O RC O V E R IN G S S O L U T I O N

CONGRATULATIONS We would like to congratulate

WANGHC Architect for the commendation in the

PAM AWARDS 2018

Category 3 Multiple Residential High Rise

We are proud to be part of this prestigious project.

Project

Twin Arkz Serviced Apartment

Developer

Exsim Development Sdn Bhd

Builder Taghill Projects Sdn Bhd

INOVAR CONTRACTS SDN BHD TEL: +603 7666 7666

Floor Design : IV600 Apsara

20B. Jalan Penchala, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

(395625-x)

Concepts & Designs

The building has a robust presence at street level. A porch shelters the entrance to the garage and enlarges the pedestrian access to the Can Batlló park. (Source: Pedro Pegenaute)

The central courtyard acts as the building’s thermal ‘chimney’.

(Source: Pedro Pegenaute)

SOCIAL HOUSING @ CAN BATLLÓ The newly completed residential building with 26 apartment units in Barcelona is a true showcase of sustainability.

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he architecture studio Espinet / Ubach has recently completed a social housing project comprising 26 apartment units, with the central courtyard playing a pivotal role in the building’s overall layout and bioclimatic aspects.

The €2.7 million residential building sits on a residual site bordering the emblematic old Can Batlló textile factory, in the heart of the Sants district in Barcelona. It covers 3,949m2 of surface area on a plot that has three sides, which look out onto varying landscapes. The volume of the building stands on one hand at the end of the Carrer

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The heart of the project is the central courtyard, which regulates the temperature of the building and doubles as the epicentre of the community.

(Source: Pedro Pegenaute)

The building’s contemporary design is emphasised by the size and shape of the windows, which gives the whole volume a light, almost floating look.

(Source: Pedro Pegenaute)

The layouts for the apartments are practically identical; with two or three bedrooms and integrated kitchens, separated spatially by a small service table.

(Source: Pedro Pegenaute)

Parcerisa, and on the other by a small passageway to a park that accommodates the main facade of the remains of Can Batlló.

The Social Housing @ Can Batlló is the result of a public competition organised by the Municipal Patronat de l’Habitatge de Barcelona (PMHB), which was held in line with the municipal government’s policies to showcase the heritage and historic nature of the industrial enclosure, foster urban regeneration by connecting the Can Batlló green area with the La Bordeta neighbourhood and in respond to the demands of local residents for new facilities.

Under the title ‘Opening Roads’, the competition presented the concept of a ‘wrapped’ structure of different heights, in accordance with local regulations on exterior and interior levels. This allowed Espinet / Ubach to explore the qualities of an interior courtyard, not only as a lighting and ventilation element but also as an instrument of connection between the apartment units.

The programme presents a new way of understanding the internal layout of the apartment units. Additionally, a ring of service areas has been placed around the courtyard, in the inner crown, and flexible living areas on the exterior facade.

The ‘skin’ of the building adapts to each façade and produces optimal visual assembly resulting in the subtle fractures in the façade, the de-orthogonally of the envelope, and the break in geometric order of the dividing walls.

The formal order arises from the centrality of the courtyard. More than a mere passageway to the apartments, it becomes an oculus that opens towards the sky, attracting the light of night and day, winter and summer. It is both a conduit of the exterior environment and expels undesirable atmospheric conditions that are produced in the interior of the building, thanks to the current of air it generates.

The building has a robust presence at street level. A porch shelters the entrance to the garage and enlarges the pedestrian access to the Can Batlló park.

The treatment of facades reflects this intention; vivid white vertical perforations on the floors that accommodate the apartments and dark grey in the treatment of corrugated sheets on the ground floor.

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Concepts & Designs THE WINDOWS The chromatic contrast makes the building appears to ‘float’, and the size and shape of the windows reinforces this sensation. All the perforations on the facade are vertical in character and in one, two, or three modules; depending on the interior space they serve.

In all cases, their closure consists of a system of folding aluminium shutters, a constructive solution that ensures simple manoeuvring and solid closing.

ACCESS Access through the porch dictates an entry hall in which there are the rooms for connections, spaces for encounters, elevators and the protected staircase. The composition, located against the dividing wall, allows direct exit to the central courtyard that also acts as a spatial distributor of the apartment units.

The €2.7 million Social Housing @ Can Batlló covers 3,949m2 of surface area on a plot that has three sides, which look out onto varying urban landscapes.

(Source: Pedro Pegenaute)

Each floor comprises six apartment units, with two (of the three) 4-bedroom duplex units located on the fifth floor.

(Source: Pedro Pegenaute)

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THE PATIO The courtyard is a fundamental piece of the structure of the building, acting as its thermal ‘chimney.’ This spatial structure functions like a climatic engine (using natural energy as a drive force) that changes the heat generated by solar infrareds into an upward current of hot air, which counteracts with a cooler air from the environment.

The courtyard also serves as a place of social activities, foot traffic, games and visual stimulation. Its enclosures are constructed with galvanised metal plates set perpendicular to the level of the hand railing on each floor. These act as light and sight filters to guarantee privacy and creating a pleasing curtain effect. On the first floor, the courtyard rests on soil, allowing a circle of vegetation fed by rainwater.

The different regulatory heights of the façade allow interesting light inputs and a breakaway for the neighbourhood. They have avoided an excess of interior height.

THE APARTMENTS In addition, the presence of this central courtyard, which provides the main access area to the apartments, enabled Espinet / Ubach to build six apartment units on each floor. Every room is exposed to natural light and to the exterior with the exception of the laundry room, which has interior lighting and ventilation. The apartment layouts are practically identical, with two or three bedrooms and integrated kitchens, separated spatially by a small service table.

Three, two-family units have also been included; two of them are split level, made possible thanks to the different heights of the facades.

Concepts & Designs

“The Boutique of Love” art installation by Indonesian contemporary artist Eko Nugroho, attached to Potato Head Beach Club’s Colosseum façade in 2017, stood 10m high and 7m wide, and made of 300kg of trash.

(Source: ptthead.com)

IJEN @ BALI

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Indonesia’s first ever zero-waste restaurant.

ndonesia-based lifestyle and hospitality company Potato Head Family has always advocated for sustainable design and supported local communities, expressed through a collective of dynamic dining and drinking venues in Jakarta, Bali, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Ijen is the latest concept by Potato Head Family, which opened its doors on 16 September 2018. Located near Seminyak in Bali, Ijen is the first restaurant in Indonesia to follow a zero-waste philosophy.

Designed by Potato Head’s in-house design team, the restaurant proudly serves locally-sourced produce and line-caught seafood fresh from the water cooked simply over a wood-fire, in a spacious environment built from recycled materials.

The design incorporate details such as menus used at the restaurant are printed on sustainably harvested paper and bound to boards made from recycled truck tyres provided by local flip-flop brand, Indosole; the terrazzo-styled dining area comprises furniture made from motorcycle foam offcuts and ethically sourced Mersawa wood, and the floor is poured from a mix of broken plates, drinking glasses and recycled cement; the tables are also topped with glass candles are made from 72 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

Ijen @ Bali, the first restaurant in Indonesia to follow a zero-waste philosophy.

(Source: lonelyplanet.com)

Potato Head Family’s own research and design workshop dedicated to finding innovative solutions to keep its operations zero waste and become a circular brand in which every element fits into the three Rs of sustainability—reduce, reuse and recycle.

(Source: ptthead.com)

(Source: ptthead.com)

The terrazzo-styled dining area comprises furniture made from motorcycle foam offcuts and ethically sourced Mersawa wood.

(Source: ptthead.com)

Ijen @ Bali serves locally-sourced produce and line-caught seafood fresh from the water cooked simply over a wood-fire, in a spacious environment built from recycled materials.

(Source: ptthead.com)

(Source: ptthead.com)

cut-off wine bottles that burn wax created from Potato Head’s own used cooking oils and the lighting is long-lasting LED. The same philosophy is applied to the food served at Ijen, which are sourced from suppliers that are organic and local. The restaurant also works with Bali Sustainable Seafood, whose fishermen use a hand-reeling process to ensure they’re only catching what’s needed.

In addition to materials and cooking techniques that reduce the environmental footprint, Ijen separates organic and inorganic waste into five different bins - food remnants are sent to their own nearby composting site or local farms, shellfish shucks are powdered and used in animal feed or fertilizer, and all dry goods are entirely recycled by the island’s responsible management service, ecoBali.

The Potato Head Beach Club, where Ijen restaurant is located, is the perfect showcase of the company’s ethos to provide good times and do good in the world. The Potato Head Beach Club is famed for its unique architecture – designed by ‘cinematic’ architect Andra Matin – particularly the ‘Colosseum’, its trademark towering elliptical façade of mismatched 18th century teak window shutters, salvaged from across the Indonesian archipelago.

In addition to its offerings of local delicacies, the Potato Head Beach Club has played host to various events, exhibitions and installations includes both local and international DJs, musicians, artists and architects – which serve as a vehicle for the company to showcase sustainable design within a modern context. In every project, the company explores various methods how materials or waste can be reused in an equally smart and aesthetical pleasing way.

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Landscape

Kampung Admiralty is a one-stop integrated mixed-use development that maximises land use, and is a prototype for meeting the needs of Singapore’s aging population.

(Source: Darren Soh via archdaily.com)

KAMPUNG ADMIRALTY Living the green life at the heart of Singapore

WOHA has created a unique green community in the heart of Singapore .

(Source: Darren Soh via archdaily.com)

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ampung Admiralty (Kampung meaning “Village” in Malay) is the first co-located project by Singapore’s Housing Development Board (HDB) to fully integrate housing for the elderly and the country’s flagship “vertical village” that has transformed a compact 2.2-acre site into a dynamic community heart.

The mixed-use development, conceptualised by WOHA, unites a wealth of public facilities and services under one roof. While the traditional approach is for each government agency to carve their own plot of land that resulted in several stand-alone buildings, Kampung Admiralty is designed as a one-stop integrated complex, which maximises land use and is a prototype for meeting the needs of Singapore’s aging population.

As the project sits on a tight site with a height limit of 45m, WOHA has created a diverse vertical village comprised of three ‘strata’ with a total build-up area of more than 53,000m2.

Conceived as a ‘club sandwich’, the building houses: • Lower Stratum - The People’s Plaza The plaza serves as a ‘community living room’ with shops and a 900-seat hawker centre as well as access to a tropical garden.

The outdoor space is capable of hosting a variety of events and programmes regardless of the weather conditions as it is shaded and sheltered by the storey above.

The precast concrete façade is divided into small blocks dubbed the ‘chocolate bar’.

(Source: Darren Soh via archdaily.com)

• Middle Stratum – The Medical Centre With a medical centre located on the second floor, residents no longer need to travel all the way to a hospital to consult a specialist or to get a simple day surgery. The medical centre is filled natural daylight from perimeter windows and through a central courtyard. Views towards the People’s Plaza below and the Community Park above also help seniors feel connected to nature and to other people.

• Upper Stratum – The Community Park and Apartments The intimately scaled rooftop park allows residents to come together to come together to exercise, chat or tend community farms. Complementary programmes such as childcare and an Active Aging Hub (including senior care) are located side by side, bringing together young and old to live, eat and play.

(Source: Darren Soh via archdaily.com)

(Source: Darren Soh via archdaily.com)

A total of 104 apartments are provided in two 11-storey blocks for elderly singles or couples. “Buddy benches” at shared entrances encourage seniors to come out of their homes and interact with their neighbours. The units adopt universal design principles and are designed for natural cross ventilation and optimum daylight.

A TROPICAL HAVEN IN THE HEART OF THE CITY The Kampung Admiralty incorporates a huge amount of greenery (more than 100% of its footprint) in a series of layered levels, which have generated welcome biodiversity. The landscape features layers of green and blue infrastructure woven in the building to connect residents and the greater Admiralty neighbourhood to the historical Malay village spirit within today’s highly densified urban context.

Prior to development, the site was an empty unutilised plot of land between residential towers, a marketplace and a train station.

Over 100% landscape replacement is achieved through ground level planting, green roofs and vertical green walls.

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Landscape

The Kampung Admiralty incorporates a huge amount of greenery (more than 100% of its footprint) in a series of layered levels, which have generated welcome biodiversity.

(Source: Darren Soh via archdaily.com)

The mixed-use development unites a wealth of public facilities and services under one roof.

(Source: Darren Soh via archdaily.com)

(Source: Darren Soh via archdaily.com)

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As Singapore is situated near the equator and has a typical tropical climate with an average annual rainfall of 92in (2340mm), the hydrological system is designed where over a million gallons of tap water can be conserved each year as stormwater runoff is stored in the rainwater harvesting tank and reused for irrigation.

Water can be seen trickling down from the rain curtain mesh during storm events as a reinterpretation of the tropical downpour experience. The eco-pond promotes biodiversity and provides a natural cooling effect for the adjacent urban surroundings. The bioretention basin located at the medical centre provides a calm and therapeutic environment for patients while also functioning as a system to harvest, cleanse and recycle rainwater.

AWARD-WINNING SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE Kampung Admiralty has become a worldclass marvel since its completion in 2017. The project has nabbed numerous prestigious awards and was crowned ‘the Building of the Year 2018’ at the recent World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam.

B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA BINA PURI SDN BHD

Riviera @ Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia PROJECT REF. 1218-7095 CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Part of Lot 1233 (PT110),

Section 69, Jalan Sultan Abdul

Samad, Brickfield, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.129961, 101.690257) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 Million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2018 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 3Q 2021 DEVELOPER Bina Puri Sdn Bhd Monorail Depot Building Level 2 (4th Floor), Jalan Berhala 50470 Brickfield, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +6012-510 8296 Chief Operating Officer: Mr Lee Hong Soon Owner: Prasarana Integrated Development Sdn Bhd (subsidiary Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad) Level 6 Wisma Monoral, Jalan Tebing 50470 Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2267 9888 Fax: +603-2260 1044 Chief Executive Officer: Mr Rudyanto Azhar ARCHITECT Arkitek KDI Sdn Bhd 2nd Floor, 87 & 89, Jalan Ipoh 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-4045 3193 Fax: +603-4045 3187 E-mail: akdisbkl@gmail.com Architect: Mr Ling Yew Huat C & S ENGINEER HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd B1 (1-4) Block B, Plaza Dwitasik 21,Jalan 5/106, Bandar Sri Permaisuri 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603 9173 0355 / 1355 Fax: +603 9173 0939 E-mail : wan.norliza@hss.com.my Engineer: Ms Wan Norliza M & E ENGINEER KVA Consult Sdn Bhd D-7-6-12 Block D, Setia Walk Persiaran Wawasan Pusat Bandar Puchong 47160 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-5891 5812 Fax: +603-5879 8612 E-mail: kvaconsult@gmail.com Director: Ir Pua Ching Tian 78 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

QUANTITY SURVEYOR PCM Kos Perunding Sdn Bhd 4-4 Jalan Kuchai Maju 10 Kuchai Enterpeneur Park Off Jalan Kuchai Lama 52000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7987 8969 Fax: +603-7987 6898 E-mail: pcmkos@pcmkos.com Quantity surveyor: Ms Aby

BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development comprises 3 tower blocks of 22-storeys over a 10-storey podiums with car parks offering 1,660 units of small office versatile office (SOVO), service suites, a commercial podium, a sky bridge, and restaurants, occupying an area of 4.61 acres and having a total gross development value (GDV) of RM2.48 billion.

ELITE WORLD DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD Tuan Residency @ Jalan Kuching, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 1218-7086 CLASSIFICATION Condominium STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Taman City, Jalan Kuching,

51200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.195422, 101.670318) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM 100 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2018 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE Q1 2021 DEVELOPER Elite World Development Sdn Bhd (A wholly owned subsidiary of CPI Land Sdn Bhd) Lot 3-53, Scott Garden 289, Jalan Klang Lama 58000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7980 1668 Fax: +603-7981 0669 E-mail : info@cpiland.com Contact: Ms Josephine Lim ARCHITECT KCYS Architects Sdn Bhd 12A & 12B, 5th Floor IOI Business Park Lebuhraya Damansara - Puchong Bandar Puchong Jaya 47170 Puchong, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-8070 7501 Fax: +603-8070 7508 E-mail: kcysarch@gmail.com Architect: Mr Wong Wee Shiong C & S ENGINEER Sekutu Jurunding Sdn Bhd 46-C, Jalan SS 21/35, Damansara Utama (Uptown) 47400 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7725 9323 Fax: +603-7725 9328 Director: Ir Wong Lwit Kuan M & E ENGINEER East Orient Consult Sdn Bhd No D3A-3-1 & D3A-3-2 Block 3A Pusat Perdagangan Dana 1 Jalan PJU 1A/46 47301 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7847 1133 Fax: +603-7846 0494 E-mail: eoc@eoc.com.my Engineer: Mr Jeff Tan QUANTITY SURVEYOR JKQS Consultancy Sdn Bhd 47B, Jalan SS 21/60

Damansara Utama 47400 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7726 7601 Fax: +603-7726 7602 E-mail: jkqssb@gmail.com Quantity Surveyor: Ms Gan Lee Mei MAIN CONTRACTOR To be determined BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed residential development comprises 1 block of residential towe comprising 577 units of 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom condominiums, available in 4 layout options with built-up areas ranging from 878 sq ft to 1,015 sq ft located on a 2,28-acre parcel of freehold land. The completed project will contain facilities which include an infinity pool, gymnasium, reflexology footpath and a sky deck with barbeque facilities overlooking the Kuala Lumpur skyline.

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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA GLM EMERALD SQUARE (CHERAS) SDN BHD Emerald 9 @ Emerald Square, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 1218-7080 CLASSIFICATION Hotel & Serviced Apartments STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot 809 & 810, Mukim Cheras,

Daerah Hulu Langat,

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 3.072865, 101.763202) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 Million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2018 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2021 DEVELOPER GLM Emerald Square (Cheras) Sdn Bhd (subsidiary of Guocoland Group) Level 13 Wisma Guocoland Damansara City No 6 Jalan Damanlela 50480 Bukit Damansara Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2726 1000 Fax: +603-2726 1010 E-mail:glm.marketing@guocoland.com Sr Project Executive: Mr Leon ARCHITECT RSP Architects Suite 3A-16, Block 3A Plaza Sentral Jalan Station Sentral 5, KL Sentral 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2273 6636 Fax: +603-2273 6637 E-mail: rspa@rspkl.com Sr Associate: En Zaidi Aziz C & S ENGINEER Jurutera Perunding Primareka Sdn Bhd No.9B, Jalan Kenari 2 Bandar Puchong Jaya 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-5882 7913 Fax: +603-5882 7631 E-mail: general@primareka.com Engineer: Ir Lee Han Woon (Civil) Engineer: Ir Liew Kian Lee (Structure) M & E ENGINEER CHT International Sdn Bhd Unit 803 Block B Phileo Damasara 1 No. 9, Jalan 16/11 Off Jalan Damansara 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7954 8871 / 8810 Fax: +603-7957 8810 E-mail: ndy@dlsjubm.com.my Engineer: Mr Hafizi (M) 80 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

QUANTITY SURVEYOR KPK Quantity Surveyors (KL) Sdn Bhd Level 6 Wisma Guocoland, Damansara City No 6 Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2770 1888 Fax: +603-2770 1838 E-mail: kpk@kpkqs.com Quantity Surveyor: Ms Yip Mei Kee MAIN CONTRACTOR To be appointed BRIEF DESCRIPTION The proposed development consists of 3 blocks of residential towers comprising a

45-storey Tower C (offering 536 units of serviced apartments), a 46-storey Tower B (offering 536 units of serviced apartments) and a 36-storey block (offering 810 units of affordable apartments), all over an 8-storey podium with car parking bays and facilities.

The residential development constitutes the Phase 2 development component of the 11.84acre Emerald Square and is conceptualised as a transit-oriented integrated commercial development comprising a corporate office tower, a hotel tower and 2 residential towers interspersed with 5-storey shoppes and 4-storey offices. it is linked by a 400-metre covered walkway to the Taman Suntex MRT station.

HUNZA REALTY SDN BHD

Penang International Commercial City (Picc) @ Bayan Baru (Phase 2B), Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 1218-7083 CLASSIFICATION Hotel & Serviced Apartments STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Design LOCATION Lot-Lot 2350, 6026, 6027, 6029,

6030, 6031, 8070, PT6630,

PT6631, PT6715, & PT6716,

Jalan Tun Dr Awang, Mukim 12,

Daerah Barat Daya,

Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 5.332600, 100.290084) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 Million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2019 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE To be determined DEVELOPER Hunza Realty Sdn Bhd 163-E-19-01 & 20-01 Hunza Tower, Kelawai Road 10250 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Tel: +604-229 0888 Fax: +604-229 3988 E-mail: hohbc@hunzagroup.com Project Manager: Mr BC Hoh ARCHITECT Arkitek Permata Suite 1-01 1st Floor Burmah House, 405 Jalan Burma 10350 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Tel: +604-229 0835 Fax: +604-226 9690 Architect: Ms Anthea C & S ENGINEER Arup Jururunding Sdn Bhd L6 Lot L6.01-L6.09, 163-D Persiaran Gurney 10250 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Tel: +604-293 3800 Fax: +604-293 3810 E-mail: penang@arup.com Engineer: Mr Dave Yap M & E ENGINEER GH Tag Consultancy Level 10 Unit 10(I)(B) Wisma Boon Siew, No 1 Penang Road 10000 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Tel: +604-262 1800 / 261 1800 Fax: +604-262 1801 E-mail: tailp@ghtag.com Engineer: Mr Lim See Kong QUANTITY SURVEYOR Jurukur Mas Unit 02, Level 19 Penas Tower, 488-A Jalan Burmah

10350 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Tel: +604-226 8905 Fax: +604-227 4895 Contact: Mr Chan Peng Yue MAIN CONTRACTOR To be appointed BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development constitutes Phase 2B of the overall PICC integrated development and comprises 3 blocks of residential towers each on top of a 10-storey car park and facilities podium and 3-level basement car parks. (Each of the 43-storey Blocks A, B and

C residential towers contain 672, 714 and 688 units of serviced apartments respectively.)

The PICC integrated development contains a comprehensive component mix comprising PICC Tower & offices, 5-star hotel, residences, lifestyle mall and retail spaces as well as a world-class hospital. The development is based on a smart city concept built with cuttingedge technology that enhances convenience, safety and connectivity with creative urban landscapes that connect the entire development to promote green living and wellness and integrated community by connecting bridges and pedestrian pathways.

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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA KEMUDI EHSAN SDN BHD Rentak Perdana @ Ijok, Selangor, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0119-7098 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot 4294, Bandar Alam Perdana,

Mukim Ijok, Daerah Kuala

Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.246540, 101.462809) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 Million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2018 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2021 DEVELOPER Kemudi Ehsan Sdn Bhd (LBS Bina Group Bhd) Plaza Seri Setia, Level 2-4, No 1, Jalan SS 9/2 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7877 7333 Fax: +603-7861 8003 E-mail: lbsbina@lbs.com.my Contract Manager: Mr Ho Swee Khong ARCHITECT Anuar Aziz Architect 601C, Level 6, Tower C, Uptown 5 5, Jalan SS 21/39, Damansara Uptown 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7726 3875 Fax: +603-7726 3894 E-mail: anraziz@arte-axis.com Architect: Ms Azura C & S ENGINEER Perunding JPC Sdn Bhd 152-2-16, Kompleks Maluri Jalan Jejaka, Taman Maluri 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-9285 6622 Fax: +603-9285 2611 E-mail: perundingjpc@gmail.com Principal: Dato Ir Chiong Chee Kin M & E ENGINEER PME Consulting Engineer Sdn Bhd No 21-2, Jalan 10/116 B Kuchai Entrepreneur Park 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7982 4176 Fax: +603-7983 4186 E-mail: pme@pmesb.com Engineer: Ms Angeline QUANTITY SURVEYOR Ng Kai Seng & Associates 23-3 Jalan USJ 9/5Q 47620 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-8024 1452 Fax: +603-8024 1454 E-mail: nksaqs@yahoo.co.uk Quantity Surveyor: Ms Khoo 82 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

MAIN CONTRACTOR MITC Engineering Sdn Bhd H-7 Sunway PJ, 51 A Jalan SS9A/19 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7874 5888 Fax: +603-7861 8066 / 8077 E-mail: chinky@mgbgroup.com.my Quantity Surveyor: Ms Dora

BRIEF DESCRIPTION The proposed development, Rentak Perdana is the 3rd phase of Alam Perdana Township project in Ijok, Selangor and comprises 856 units of 2-storey terraced houses (with built-up areas of 1,420 sq ft) and 28 units of semi-detached houses (with built-up areas of 1,847 sq ft).

This 3rd Phase Rentak Perdana has a total GDV of RM 475 million.

PUTRAJAYA HOLDINGS SDN BHD Terra @ Putrajaya, W.P. Putrajaya, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 1218-7091 CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Plot 8MD3, Precinct 8, Putrajaya,

W.P. Putrajaya, Malaysia.

(GPS: Coordinates: 2.923394, 101.678924) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 Million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2018 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2Q 2022 (Estimated) DEVELOPER Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd Auditorium, Level 1 Block 1, Menara PjH, Precinct 2 Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62100 Putrajaya, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-8883 8888 ext 8235 / 8599 Fax: +603-8889 2404/ 5499 / 5659 / 3829 E-mail: corpcom@pjholds.com.my Project Manager: Mr Mohd Azman Kadir ARCHITECT GDP Architects Sdn Bhd 17 & 19, Jalan Setiakasih 5, Bukit Damansara 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2095 9500 Fax: +603-2095 9500 / 9502 E-mail: hr@gdparchitects.com E-mail: info@gdparchitects.com Architect: Ms Nor Afidah C & S ENGINEER Nik Jai & Associates Sdn Bhd No 223A, Jalan Negara 2 Metro 1, Taman Melawati 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-4108 3395 / 4107 7912 Fax: +603-4108 6213/ 7912 E-mail: njasbkl07@gmail.com Engineer: Mr Abdul Hadi M & E ENGINEER MMSB Consult Sdn Bhd A-8-2 Plaza Kelana Jaya Jalan SS 7/13A, Kelana Jaya 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7949 8600 Fax: +603-7874 9600 Engineer: Ms Siti Aisyah (M) Engineer: Ms Noraniza (E) QUANTITY SURVEYOR Q & C Jurukur Perunding No 37-2, Jalan 5/76B, Desa Pandan

55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-9282 8899 Fax: +603-9281 6040 E-mail: qnc@qncjp.com Quantity Surveyor: Ms Mariam Meor Abdul Azid MAIN CONTRACTOR Trans Resources Corporation Sdn Bhd Suite A-01, Andaman Business Centre Jalan Andaman Utama, Off Jalan Ukay Perdana 68000 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-4103 8000 Fax: +603-4108 7016 E-mail: info@trc.com.my Quantity Surveyor: Ms Adawiyah BRIEF DESCRIPTION The proposed integrated development covers an

area of 9.3 acres and provides a luxurious style of living in Putrajaya Precinct 8.

The development comprises a 44-storey residential block (containing 187 units of serviced apartments), 2 blocks of 30-storey residential towers (containing a total of 280 units of serviced apartments), a block of 16-storey residential tower (containing 121 units of serviced apartments), 3 blocks of 6-storey waterfront constructions (containing retail spaces and 360 units of serviced apartments), a block of 3-storey construction containing retail mall and offices, a block of 2-storey construction containing an event hall, together with 4-storey podium for elevated car parks and 3 levels of basement car parks.

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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA TCS DEVELOPMENT HOLDINGS SDN BHD TCS Arcadia @ Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 1218-7087 CLASSIFICATION Hotel & Serviced Apartments STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Design LOCATION Bandar Saujana Putra,

Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates:2.950935, 101.575425) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 Million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2019 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2Q 2021 DEVELOPER TCS Development Holdings Sdn Bhd No 76A Jalan SPU 1 Saujana Business Park, Bandar Saujana Putra 42610 Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-5103 8266 / 8366 Fax: +603-5103 7366 Project Manager: Mr Liew ARCHITECT Nexus Idea Consultancy A-2-1 2nd Floor Block A No 1 Jalan PJS 8/15, Dataran Mentari 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-5621 8619 / 9619 Fax: +603-5621 6619 E-mail: nexus.idea@gmail.com Architect: Mr Khairi C & S ENGINEER Jurutera Perunding Primareka Sdn Bhd No.9B, Jalan Kenari 2, Bandar Puchong Jaya 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-5882 7913 Fax: +603-5882 7631 E-mail: general@primareka.com Engineer: Ir Lee Han Woon M & E ENGINEER UPC Consultant Sdn Bhd G-1-2A Jalan PJU 1A/20E Dataran Ara Damansara 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7842 4288 Fax: +603-7842 5288 E-mail: upcmails@gmail.com Engineer: Mr Magentiran a/l Mahalingam QUANTITY SURVEYOR TCS Development Holdings Sdn Bhd No 76A Jalan SPU 1 Saujana Business Park, Bandar Saujana Putra 42610 Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia.

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development of 2 blocks of 22-storey residential towers (having a total of 460 units of serviced apartments with 3 bedrooms and 2

bathrooms and 3 types of lay outs consisting of 816 sq ft, 973 sq ft, and 976 sq ft built-up areas) over an 8-storey podium with car parks and facilities.

UEM SUNRISE BERHAD

Residensi Astrea @ Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 1218-7097 CLASSIFICATION Residential, Up-Market STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot 2357, Jalan Kiara 5,

Mont Kiara, Mukim Batu,

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates:3.169161, 101.647105) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 Million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2018 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2023 DEVELOPER Milik Harta Sdn Bhd / UEM Sunrise Berhad Project Department Penthouse Wisma Sunrise Plaza Mont Kiara, No 2 Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2718 7788 Fax: +603-6201 5000 / 6077 Managing Director: Dato Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim ARCHITECT UIG Architects Sdn Bhd 23rd Floor, UBN Tower, No 10 Jalan Ramlee 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2070 8823 Fax: +603-2070 3322 E-mail: uig@uig.com.my Architect: Ms Kailli C & S ENGINEER Dr YG Tan Jurutera Perunding Sdn Bhd A-5-1, Kuchai Exchange No 43, Jalan Kuchai Maju 13 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7981 0366 / 7983 6150 Fax: +603-7981 2991 / 7983 8108 E-mail: drygtan@drygtec.my E-mail: drygtan@gmail.com Engineer: Ms Foo Zhi Fien M & E ENGINEER Perunding AME Sdn Bhd 21-2, Jalan Kuchai Maju 11 Kuchai Entrepreneurs Park 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7982 4176 Fax: +603-7982 4176 E-mail: pme@pmesb.com Engineer: Ms Ellie Tai QUANTITY SURVEYOR PKT Cost Management Services (M) Sdn Bhd Suite E-11-05 & E-11-06, Wisma Sunrise Plaza Mont Kiara, No 2, Jalan Kiara

50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-6203 5113 Fax: +603-6203 5112 E-mail: admin@pkt.com.my Quantity Surveyor: Ms Yi Juin MAIN CONTRACTOR To be appointed BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development comprises a 36-storey residential block atop an 8-storey podium car

park and built over a 2.4 acres piece of land.

With a very low density of only 240 units, the condominiums come in several design layouts having 3+1 bedrooms/3 bathrooms and 4+1 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, and with built-up areas ranging from 1,364 sq.ft. to 1,859 sq.ft. The development is fully equipped with homely and children friendly facilities such as a saltwater starlit pool, sky gymnasium and lounge with panoramic view, basketball/tennis courts, and other condominium amenities.

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