Enriching Times Vol 25

ISSUE

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www.mitraland.com.my

FEATURE

CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT DATO’ JOHAN ARIFFIN

‘We will always be able to draw upon our ultimate strength: the remarkable people at Mitraland.”

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t Mitraland, we aim to consistently create works that never cease to amaze and reward. Our Andaman and Ashino residences reached completion in March 2021 and are currently undergoing Express Vacant Possession – a process which safeguards the health and safety of our customers and staff during COVID-19.

The property market, despite the wide-ranging impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing economic volatility, continues to be resilient. Real estate is still a smart investment for discerning buyers, as we foresee a recovery due to pent up demand, coupled with the reopening of global economy once the pandemic subsides.

I’m pleased to be able to say that the challenges we have endured thus far have only enhanced our commitment to—and continued focus on—creating long-term value for all stakeholders by integrating social considerations, environmental sustainability, and good governance into every aspect of our business.

From launching Mitraland C.A.R.E (Community Aid Response Effort) which lends a helping hand to families and members of the community affected by COVID-19, to the successful completion of Gravit8’s third and fourth residential towers, Andaman and Ashino, we have kept our sights firmly set on delivering value.

With the support of our business associates, we raised RM132,500 which mobilised hundreds of C.A.R.E packages distributed to those in need and enabled cash donations to be made to various charity organisations.

Despite the economic turbulence caused by the pandemic, we believe that the concept of high-rise residential developments continue to be warmly received by the Klang community, as most of our buyers are young, first home buyers.

This explains why The Tresor, our fifth residential tower has been gaining traction since our official launch in March. We anticipate another new launch this year, Lake 6 Entrepreneurs’ Park II, and this will be our second foray into the industrial sector.

This extraordinary year, our employees continue to embrace radically new ways of working with greater agility than ever before. Express Vacant Possession (VP) allows new home buyers to digitally undergo the Handover of VP process, complete with a drive-through system to collect the homeowner’s kit.

Each individual’s ingenuity and resilience at Mitraland have allowed us to go above and beyond for all our stakeholders. I could not be prouder of how far we have come, or more optimistic about how much our passion and perseverance will help us achieve in the future.

I know we will continue to do our part through whatever unknowable new challenges and upheavals lie ahead, because we will always be able to draw upon our ultimate strength: the remarkable people at Mitraland.

We look forward to a brighter post-COVID-19 future in 2022, where we continue on our commitment to enable individuals and families to flourish as communities within a healthier and sustainable environment.

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WORLD GOLD WINNER RESIDENTIAL (LOW RISE) CATEGORY

The Highlights 05 ANDAMAN AND ASHINO ARE READY The Handing Over of Vacant Possession 09 A TASTE OF SANTORINI AT GRAVIT8 The Official Launch 11 3 NEW FEATHERS IN OUR CAP Star Property Awards 13 LAKE 6 ENTREPRENEURS’ PARK II Launching Soon

15 3XTRA TIME DEALS Amazing Deals with HOC 2021 Campaign

On Going Projects 17 PROGRESS PHOTOS OF UPPERVILLE 18 PROGRESS PHOTOS OF GRAVIT8

Mitraland Activities 19 GRAVIT8 ON AIR 21 MITRALAND C.A.R.E 22 NUMEROLOGY WORKSHOP

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ANDAMAN AND ASHINO ARE READY The recent completion of Andaman and Ashino Residences @ Gravit8 went smoothly, and well ahead of schedule.

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ravit8 is a lakefront community that offers urban living, leisure, working and entertainment – all in one convenient locale.

Designed to be self-sufficient, all elements integrate seamlessly; thus, providing residents, occupants and visitors a comfortable transition from one zone to the next.

The moment Andaman and Ashino’s homeowners have been waiting has finally arrived, as Andaman and Ashino Residences @ Gravit8 have been completed.

Andaman is named after the Andaman Sea, while Ashino is inspired by Lake Ashinoko Lake in Japan.

The Handing Over of Vacant Possession (HOVP) for Gravit8’s third and fourth residential towers are currently taking place.

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Andaman Drop-off Lobby.

Both towers are 31-storeys high, with built-up sizes measuring from 717 sq ft – 1,128 sq ft for Andaman and from 871 sq ft – 1,237 sq ft for Ashino. All 327 units at Andaman were fully sold, while Ashino stands at 90% units sold.

This time, the Sales & Marketing team took the liberty to customise an unconventional Express VP and Drive-through handing over procedure to help facilitate a smooth and effective handing over experience for our home buyers.

To avoid the current pandemic situation from affecting the handing over process, home buyers are able to experience the express handover of vacant possession in the comforts of their own home while minimising physical contact.

These include a Zoom meeting to explain all relevant details on unit handover and defects checking, a drive-through system to collect the VP kit which contains the homeowners’ and house rules books, air cond remotes, access cards and of course, the house keys.

Water Features.

Facilities top view.

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Owners can also opt to inspect their units themselves as the Sales & Marketing team created an Express VP E-Booklet with comprehensive details on how to conduct an inspection of their unit and vital information from the Building Management.

The e-booklet is shared to owners prior to their Zoom meeting, so that they are able to read through and ask any questions during the online meeting.

The owners of Andaman & Ashino get to enjoy the 3-acre facilities deck on level 8, which also house a set of facilities built for Nordica and Adria which were completed and handed over in 2019. Thus, all the homeowners of these 4 towers have the privilege of enjoying 2 sets of swimming pools, 2 sets of gymnasiums and more.

The other facilities include Yoga Deck, Wading Pool/ Kids Pool, Jacuzzi, Sun Deck, Multifunction Court (futsal and basketball), Fitness Area, Playground, Lounge, Reading Room, Games Room, Multipurpose Hall, Co-working Room, and a Theatre Room that sits 20 pax.

Infinity Pool.

Theatre.

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Aerial View.

The strategic location and excellent connectivity has attracted a home buyers of an eclectic mix, including first home buyers, young families and even empty nesters.

Gravit8 enjoys multiple connectivity via an array of highways including NKVE, ELITE, Federal, KESAS, West Coast Expressway (WCE), South Klang Valley (SKVE) & Shah Padu.

The development also enjoys ease of access to well established neighbourhoods such as Banting (26.7 km), Subang Jaya (25.2 km), Petaling Jaya (33.1 km) and Kuala Lumpur city centre (46.5 km).

As for amenities, AEON Bukit Tinggi, GM Klang, Giant Klang, Tesco Klang, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah and Pantai Hospital Klang are all within a short driving distance.

Gravit8’s design is inspired by the foundation of Klang’s rich maritime heritage, with architectural concepts and accents creatively executed across the development, from Pier8 retail mall to the naming and design features of the residences.

Located at the heart of one of the busiest port cities in the world with Westport a mere 10-minute drive away, one can see how Gravit8 is deeply rooted in its nautical theme.

The central 8-acre Lakepark in Gravit8 is designed as a pioneering next generation urban park, and the first pet-friendly park in Klang. The design is contemporary with a unique shape to serve as an iconic and immediate identifiable focal point.

The park is visually and physically integrated with the surrounding development, allowing residents and visitors easy access into the park from multiple entry points.

This space is ideal for intimate to large gatherings; from enjoying leisurely picnics by the waterside to soaking up the eclectic atmosphere during festive events.

If you are interested to own one of the limited units at Ashino, please contact Ivy Tan at 011 1638 6882

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A TASTE OF SANTORINI AT GRAVIT8 The official launch of The Tresor @ Gravit8 marks the privilege to enjoy an elegant rendition of Greek sophistication and comfort while feeling right at home.

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ast 28 March was one of the most anticipated Sundays of the year at the Gravit8 Sales Gallery, for it was the official launch of The Tresor. “Taste of Santorini” was the theme of the event, drawing buyers and visitors from all over Klang Valley.

The guests of honour that officiated The Tresor launch were Mr. Chuah Theong Yee, Deputy Executive Chairman of Mitraland Group, Mr. Tan Chee Hoaw, Group GM of Mitraland Group and Mr. Low Kwok Leong, GM (Sales & Marketing) of Mitraland Group.

Amidst the excitement of enjoying traditional Greek food experience, fun workshops including canvas oil painting and DIY fridge magnets, comedy jugglers, live band performances and a photo booth, strict SOPs were prioritised for everyone’s safety.

Every person on site including guests, vendors and our very own staffs successfully observed these stringent safety measures including scanning of MySejahtera, temperature checks, wearing of masks at all times, regular hand sanitisation and maintaining social distance of at least 2 meters.

Nevertheless, it was a fun-filled day with something for all ages, including the photo booth with the Santorini backdrop with instant photo printing, as well as the Snap, Post & Win contest.

The top 20 guests who uploaded the best event photos on Facebook and Instagram and wrote the best slogan with the hashtags- #TheTresorOfficialLaunch #SantoriniByTheLake #Gravit8 and #TheTresoratGravit8 #MitralandGroup won RM100 worth of Touch N Go e-wallet reload pins each.

Those who booked units at The Tresor were eligible for a lucky draw, where one Blueair Air Purifier and two Dyson Hair Dryers were up for grabs. Meanwhile, visitors brought home The Tresor keychain as an exclusive door gift.

Located in the masterplan’s most impressive parcel, The Tresor offers unobstructed views of the exquisite 8-acre Lakepark, coupled with charming Santorini-inspired architecture, aesthetics and holiday-styled facilities.

With a Gross Development Value (GDV) of RM240 million, The Tresor comprises of 344 serviced apartments, 72 Parkhomes and 25 boutique shops, with multiple sizes and layouts, ranging from 952sq ft to 1,206sq ft.

Spread across 2 wings, The Tresor features a link bridge connected to the Pier8 retail mall on Level 1 and 24 family-friendly facilities span across 1.3 acres on Level 8, including the Santorini-inspired 2 blue domed pavilions.

The lakefront units will enjoy unobstructed and heat-resistant lakefront views thanks to special Low ‘E’ glass windows. The Parkhome units have the convenience of a landed property as the carparks are directly in front of the units.

For more information, please visit www.mitraland.com.my/tresor/ or call 011-1638 6882.

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3 NEW FEATHERS IN OUR CAP Clinching 3 awards at the StarProperty Real Estate Developer Award 2021, it comes to show that our focus on quality, sustainability and the community fuels us in rising to new heights.

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his year, Mitraland clinched 3 awards at the sixth StarProperty Awards, proving to be a tough contender among the star-studded line-up of premier real estate developers and their outstanding developments.

It was truly inspiring to see how the industry players continued to shine despite the challenges posed by the outbreak of Covid-19 and the disruptions resulting from the movement control orders (MCOs).

Gravit8 bagged Honours for The Proximity Award (Integrated Development), as well as The Tresor received Honours for the Family-Friendly Award (High-Rise), while Gravit8 took home Merit for The Poseidon Award.

With technology, lifestyle, sustainability and wellbeing as the new points of focus, this year’s award categories were redesignated and fine-tuned to better reflect the changing socio-economic and cultural landscape of today’s norm.

The Proximity Award Development Award (Integrated) which used to be known as the Just Walk Award, has a deeper sustainable focus.

Rather than just having amenities that are easily reachable through the “just walk” facet, The Proximity Award considers tenets of green living such as minimising the community’s carbon footprint.

With electric vehicle charging stations at Andaman, Ashino, Adria, Nordica and The Tresor and plenty of greenery at the 8-acre Lakepark, green living is a highlight at Gravit8.

The highlights of multigenerational living features at Gravit8 including the unique facilities decks, the Pier8 retail mall, the Lakepark and the unit-fronting carparks for Parkhomes, fulfilled the criteria of the Family-Friendly Development Award (High-rise).

Gravit8 balances high-rise living with an abundance of recreational facilities that aid family bonding and provide a place where dwellers can plant roots and flourish.

The Poseidon Development Award is all about the incorporation of the water element into the development. Thankfully, Gravit8’s natural landscape was harnessed to aesthetically complement the architecture to provide homes with unparalleled vistas while mastering the dynamic nature of water.

A total of 10 judges from varied disciplines and different backgrounds including architects, surveyors, designers and town planners to property consultants and industry experts, judged entries for twenty-six categories.

We would like to thank all those who were involved in this latest accomplishment, and we look forward to bagging more awards next year.

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LAUNCHING SOON: LAKE 6 ENTREPRENEURS’ PARK II Businesses are changing. Plain buildings are giving way to purpose-built structures that support technological advancement, people centricity and automation.

The sleek Lake 6 Entrepreneurs’ Park II is designed on this foundation.

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hile the shift towards people-centricity is underway within businesses, it must do so within workspaces as well. Rather than think in terms of concrete and square feet, the focus must shift to how workspaces can serve people well.

Built around the needs of businesses and people, the 17.48-acre Lake 6 Entrepreneurs’ Park II is the second phase of our industrial semi-d factory units which will be launching soon.

Limited to 24 units of sleek and modern design, these 2-3 storey semi-detached factories are a hybrid integration suitable for light corporate industrial businesses, factories, warehouses and offices.

Located in a mature industrial area in Puchong, Lake 6 Entrepreneurs’ Park II features dual entry for every unit, a flexible layout of 2 to 3 stories with high ceiling, motorized roller shutter and 66-feet road access to every factory unit.

Eco-friendly features include a rain harvesting system and LED streetlights for energy efficiency and North-South orientation, while security features include an alarm system, CCTV, motion sensor lights installed at the front and rear of unit as well as a Smart Facial Recognition System per unit.

Lake 6 Entrepreneurs’ Park II has excellent connectivity via multiple highways including LDP, Federal, PLUS and SKVE, and it is only 30km to KLCC, 36km to Port Klang, 24 km to Subang Airport and 44km to KLIA. In 2014, Phase 1 was completed and handed over, which were 70 units of 3-storey corporate factories. It was a successful launch and purchasers enjoyed capital appreciation for their units.

Lake 6 Entrepreneurs’ Park II supports the quest for people to work frictionlessly, enhance productivity and realise business potential. No matter how big a business you are, you are certain to fit right in.

Please register your interest at www.mitraland.com.my/lake6 and our friendly sales personnel will be in touch.

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3XTRA TIME DEALS Appropriately coined 3XTRA Time Deals, home buyers got to enjoy amazing deals with the extension of the HOC 2021 campaign.

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his opportunity of a lifetime was applicable for 3 Mitraland projects, namely Ashino @ Gravit8, The Tresor @ Gravit8, Upperville @ Melawati.

The digital campaign took place from 12 July to 11th August 2021, offering irresistible deals and savings including flash rebates for limited units, stamp duty waivers and HOC benefits.

Home buyers also enjoyed up to 18 months of free maintenance fee and they will not have to pay monthly installments for 12 months after purchase*.

Additional giveaways including RM2,000 worth of freebies and Touch N Go e-vouchers also came as part of the 3XTRA Time Deal.

To enjoy these benefits, all home buyers had to do was to register their details on the Mitraland website, be contacted by our friendly sales consultant, choose a unit, complete the booking and sign the SPA within 21 days, all in the comfort of home.

At Mitraland, we believe in making dream homes possible via first home ownership, whether that dream home is one with the best sunset view or a dream home that is surrounded by lush greenery yet still near the city.

For the latest deals, just visit www.mitraland.com.my/extra-deals/ *For selected projects only.

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ON GOING PROJECTS | UPPERVILLE

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ON GOING PROJECTS | PHASE 2C, GRAVIT8

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GRAVIT8 ON AIR Mr. Scott Tan from Knight World Realty shared his expert opinions and insights regarding why property ownership at Gravit8, Klang South is a sound investment move.

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he second episode of Gravit8 on Air happened on 23 June 2021 at 8pm on Facebook Live, where the lively Mr. Kevin Chong played host.

Titled ‘Uncover the Potential of Gravit8 @ Klang South’, the Facebook Live session aimed to discover more about Klang South and highlight the advantages of living in the self-contained township of Gravit8.

Mr. Kevin Chong was joined by a guest who is no stranger to all things property - Mr. Scott Tan, a professional real estate agent and founder of Knight World Realty, to share his expert opinions regarding the project.

Mr. Scott took the audience on a journey of the exciting newly launched development at Gravit8, The Tresor. He also shared extensively on all the multi-faceted lifestyle conveniences Gravit8 has to offer.

Along the way, Mr. Kevin encouraged the audience to interact in the many Q&A sessions via the comments section, where many giveaways were up for grabs, including 15 RM100 Grab gift cards.

As the latest launched development at Gravit8, Mr. Kevin also highlighted The Tresor as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for home buyers. Its unique features including the unit-fronting carparks, a link bridge to Pier8 retail mall and the only residences to directly face the 8-acre Lakepark.

Mr. Kevin brought the excitement a notch higher by announcing the 3XTRA Meriah Deals, where home buyers enjoyed HOC 2021 savings and stood a chance to win up to RM50,000 of home appliances, gadgets and gold coins.

The 3XTRA Meriah Deals ended on 30 June 2021. Stay tuned on our Mitraland Facebook page to find out about the next episode Mitraland On Air.

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MITRALAND C.A.R.E Apart from the RM4 million donated by Mitraland Group over the years, the recent donation drive that took place from 1 to 8 August 2021 collected a total of RM132,500 which were distributed via 534 C.A.R.E. packages and cash donations to affected families around Klang Valley.

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he onslaught of the pandemic has been devastating to say the least, affecting millions of lives and livelihoods around the globe, including our beloved Malaysia.

As COVID-19 cases continued to rise this year, we mobilised quickly to establish a donation drive called Mitraland C.A.R.E. (Community Aid Response Effort).

Our esteemed business associates jumped on the bandwagon without a second thought, including Inta Bina Group Berhad, SIAB and Kejuruteraan Asastera Berhad to name a few.

A total of RM132,500 was raised within 2 weeks, after which we worked with several NGOs to use part of the fund in putting together 534 C.A.R.E. packages of necessities to families that are currently affected.

Every C.A.R.E. package consisted of basic food items such as rice, instant noodles, canned food, flour and more, inclusive of a box of 50pcs KN95 face masks, all ferried by our C.A.R.E. lorry and van decorated with customised sticker and banners.

The rest of the fund were cash donations made to the Majlis Perbandaran Klang Food Bank, Cantonese Association of Klang, Hokkien Association of Klang, PPR8 Kota Damansara Emergency Meals, Pertubuhan Al-Khaadem, Yayasan Pendidikan Pelajar Melayu Pertubuhan Amal Perubatan Ibnu Sina Malaysia, Persatuan Kebajikan Amal Da Ai Malaysia and Pertubuhan Kebajikan Warga Emas Kenang Budi.

It is fulfilling when we reach out to the community during these unprecedented times. Our Mitraland C.A.R.E. initiative taught us that when everyone chips in, no matter how big or small the contribution, hunger will not be a problem during this lockdown.

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NUMEROLOGY WORKSHOP The key to happier parents and children during the Movement Control Order lies in numerology, as explained by Grace From META Academy.

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eing cooped up at home for more than a year has proved to be a great challenge and stressful for both parents and children, to say the least.

Imagine having to work from home while assisting the child with their online classes, preparing meals and doing house chores. Or going from daily playground visits and hang outs at the mall and cafes, to never stepping out of the front gate.

On 24 July, from 2 to 4 pm, we invited Grace from META Academy to conduct a Numerology Workshop titled ‘Understanding & Managing Your Kids During EMCO.’ This complimentary event was conducted in Mandarin via Zoom to walk parents through understanding their kids’ personality better and how to manage them during this tough period.

The enlightening session taught the audience the basics of numerology.

Numerology is all about getting to the root number.

To do this, you simply reduce digits until you reach a single-digit number. This single digit is your Life Path Number.

She also taught the audience to use simple birthday calculations to analyse a person’s personality and predict what his or her life path would be.

The personality analysis would help parents to better understand their children from various aspects: personality, thinking, values, communication methods, etc.

For example, let's say your birthday is December 15, 1992. To calculate your Life Path Number, you will reduce each component of this date to a single digit: The month, 12, is reduced to 1 + 2 = 3.

The date, 15, is reduced to 1 + 5 = 6.

The year, 1992, is reduced to 1 + 9 + 9 + 2. This equal 21. Then, 21 is reduced to 2 + 1 = 3.

Then, we add the reduced month, date, and year numbers (3 + 6 + 3) and arrive at 12.

Finally, we add 1 + 2, and reach 3. If you were born on December 15, 1992, your Life Path Number is 3.

Grace shared a graph with the audience to demonstrate detailed understanding into what the number says about their children.

During the Question & Answer session, the audience was treated to ten RM100 Grab e-vouchers.

Among the positive feedback received was by participant Mrs. Angelyn Low. She mentioned the workshop can help parents to understand each kid's key strengths and weaknesses better.

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NEW CH N U A L For more information, Contact us at 011-6060 2110 or visit www.mitraland.com.my/lake6