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Fettes Residence Layout Plan

Fettes Residence Layout Plan

Penthouse A Unit 2
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Penthouse B Unit 1
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Fettes Residence Facilities

Fettes Residence Facilities

 
Landscape Garden View
Courtyard
Children's Playground
Swimming Pool
Picnic Area

Fettes Residence


Fettes Residence


Let the sea, that stretches across the horizon, stretch your imagination. Recollect your thoughts as you gaze at the lush greenery of Tanjung Tokong. Spark inspiration while being dazzled by the night lights of Gurney Drive and the Esplanade. Find Serenity within the embrace of the 22,000 sq. ft. landscaped area accentuated with soothing water features.

With four wonderous views to enjoy, there is only one place to enjoy them all - Fettes Residences, luxury residences by the shores of Penang Island.


A modern facade accented with oriental influences. A unique architecture inspired by the rich history of Penang island. while echoing the affluence of residents.

Offering two living layouts to suit your statue, made spacious so it has the flexibility to change according to your tastes.
  • 35-stoery, 195 high-end units
  • Suites built-up from 2,000 sq. ft.
  • Penthouse with lanai, built-up from 4,000 sq. ft.
  • Equipped with Smart Home system - security alarm system, home automation system, smart card access and intercom system
Street View
Grand Main Entrance
Living to Balcony View
Luxury Main Lobby
Construction progress as at 5th May 2010


Icon Residence, Mont Kiara

DEVELOPER
Mah Sing Group Bhd


Icon Residence, Mont Kiara

Icon Residence is a one-of-its-kind serviced residence and is ultimately the first in the region to draw upon the inspirations of a Mediterranean waterfront resort theme. With over 200 different designs – styled individually as a corner unit with a panoramic view of either the KL city centre or Mont’ Kiara, Icon Residence assures  that all 260 units are part of the iconic Limited Collector’s Edition. Icon Residence is exclusively for those accustomed to making a lasting impression.


Iconic features:
-       Freehold residential suites
-       Luxury garden in the sky
-       Private lift lobby for selected units
-       Low density of 2 to 6 units per floor
-       Extensive landscape and water feature
-       Partially furnished units
-       Green Building Index / Green Mark Compliance*

The Peak Residences

The Peak Residences 

The Peak Residences is another unique development of Ivory which is nicely nestled in the valley of Mount Erskine. Perced 500 feet above sea level, residents get to enjoy a magnificent view from the 20,000 sq ft rooftop garden. It is heavenly to relax under the morning sun with a hot cuppa in hand while taking in the fresh air or to stroll around the beautifully landscaped garden with loved ones.
 
Standing tall and majestic amidst lush greenery, The Peak Residences boasts an impressive architectural design with the rooftop garden linking three blocks of 38 storey buildings. Offering not only a new home, but a lifestyle with every amenity, amazing view and extraordinary high rise living, this RM237.9 GDV project comprises spacious condominium units ranging from 1,000 sq ft to 4,000 sq ft and commands a selling price of RM347,000 onwards.
 
The Peak Residences is positioned to be the most affordable lifestyle high end condominium at the Tanjong Tokong area. One of its exclusive features is a private garden that compliments every Garden, Executive and Penthouse suite. All of its units feature spacious layout with multiple exposures offering elegant entry galleries and well planned transitions between the social and private spaces within. 
 
Among the available facilities are a 4 seasons’ garden, reflexology path, barbeque area, swimming pool, wading pool, jogging track, children’s playground, clubhouse, outdoor exercise station, Jacuzzi and outdoor library.
 
For residents’ convenience, the surrounding amenities are located within a short 5-minute drive down to the well developed zone of Fettes Park, Tanjong Tokong and Gurney Drive. Amenities such as eateries, wet markets, schools, medical facilities and shopping malls are all readily available for one’s daily needs.

10 Island Resort

10 Island Resort

Island Resort is seemingly the preeminent emblem of the flattering Miami Beach in Batu Ferringhi. Before long one shall taste the rhapsody of the sea, hills and everything within. Ascend to the ethereal realm of divine as Island Resort expresses its beauty in the most blossoming way. Island Resort promises its residents a feeling of home and comfort with a personal touch. Retire to one’s home sweet home as the night replaces the day. 
Succumb to the three exceptional blocks of 266 units of condominium and 11 units of semi-detached villas that Island Resort has to offer. Island Resort highlights its unobstructed panoramic sea view from each well-appointed unit. Get a whiff of fresh air as the gentle breeze from the gulf brushes softly against one’s face through the enhancing balcony. Island Resort is low in density as there are only four units per level on the Typical Floor, two units on the Executive Floor and one unit on the Penthouse Floor. The units are priced from RM479 per sq ft onwards and offer living spaces ranging from 1,100 sq ft to 3,200 sq ft.
 
Island Resort flaunts its one of a kind private recreational club house with a concoction of recreational and sporting facilities for residents living within Island Resort, purchasers of Ivory’s projects and the public who sign up as members of the club. The prestigious club house completes the existing facilities at Island Resort which will augment residents’ lifestyle activities with its numerous F&B outlets, spa and sports facilities. Currently the club house is operational as one of Ivory’s marketing cum sales gallery where prospective clientele can admire the imminent development.

Moonlight Bay

DEVELOPER
Ivory Properties Group Berhad



Moonlight Bay 

Moonlight Bay claims its throne as one of the few gated and guarded suburban development on the enchanted Pearl of the Orient. Moonlight Bay is where the sun gloriously greets the breezy hills at the crack of dawn and bids farewell when the moon takes over the hours of darkness. Moonlight Bay, being an inspiration from the charismatic South European towns brings about the serenity and tranquility of homes on diverse terraces of the renowned Batu Ferringhi. Moonlight Bay is more than meets the eye with Mother Nature as its guardian angel. Call it a day from the city’s hubbub and go home to a haven like no other.
 
Moonlight Bay grasps its admirer’s attention with the overwhelming 70 units of four-storey villas and 20 units of condo-villas. With its O.C. obtained, choice units are available for private viewing. Such sheer luxury is exclusively shared amongst the sophisticated and discerning few. Moonlight Bay is coupled with grandeur and opulence as it is copiously equipped with amenities namely its state of the art security and landscaped greenery, stonework retaining walls, pocket parks, cascading water features, swimming pool, indoor and outdoor gym, service lift towers to assist residents to move around from top tier to bottom tier by foot and a 3-storey stand-alone club house with 5 star title. Enjoy a plunging and splashing sensation from the private pools of the choice units; solely crafted for one’s utmost pleasure and satisfaction.
 
Moonlight Bay is the epitome of perfection and class for the affluent and well-heeled society. The four-storey villas, each with a private lift, have land areas ranging from 2,350 sq ft to 6,550 sq ft. They come in numerous layouts, each beautifully designed, with built-up areas from 3,800 sq ft to 5,500 sq ft and priced between RM2.7mil and RM4.58mil. Equally pristine in nature, the condo-villas offer great pleasure to the purchasers with sizes ranging from 1,950 sq ft to 2,200 sq ft and prices starting from 1.238mil to 1.388mil. The holistic features of Moonlight Bay resemble a paradise within a relaxing world of sun, hills and soft ocean breezes.

SetiaWalk

SetiaWalk


SetiaWalk is all about having the best life has to offer. Spanning 20.8 acres of prime Puchong real estate, SetiaWalk offers an exciting mix of retail, F&B, service apartments, boutique hotel, SOHO and entertainment centre.
 
The lifestyle component of SetiaWalk is well organised with four distinct themed zones – Sanctuary, Active, Escape and Entertainment – that address the lifestyle needs of SetiaWalk residents and visitors. These four zones encompass the seven-storey entertainment centre, retail office block and the dining pod. The entertainment centre hosts a cineplex, karaoke centre and many other shopping and entertainment establishments. You’ll find everything you desire for a great day out.
For enquiries, please contact:
Bandar Setia Alam Sdn Bhd                                        
Telephone No. : +603-58822255
Fax No. : +603-58822722Email : setiawalk-sales@spsetia.com.my
Website URL : www.spsetia.com.my/setiawalk

Setia Alam

Setia Alam

Rafflesia - Double Storey Linked Semi Detached House
5+1 Rooms & 6 Baths
Land Area – 40’ x 85’
Built up – 4,663 sq ft
Price from –RM1,588,000.00
The 2500-acre Setia Alam is both a wholesome nature-inspired sanctuary and a vibrant urban hub.Strategically located in the Klang Valley, the township offers a beautiful homes, community centres, excellent schools and commercial centres, amidst lush tropical parks and gardens.
To learn more about Setia Alam drop by our Welcome Centre, the one-stop resource centre for visitors, customers and residents alike. Our friendly, well-trained staff will assist you in purchasing your ideal home in Setia Alam.
They will take you on a tour of the Show Village which is just a short walk away from the Welcome Centre. Here you will find all the home designs available in Setia Alam.

For enquiries, please contact:
Bandar Setia Alam Sdn Bhd                                        
Telephone No. : +603-33432255
Fax No. : +603-33452255Email : bsa-sales@spsetia.com.my

Setia Sky Residences

Setia Sky Residences



Setia Sky Residences is strategically located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, just off Jalan Tun Razak. Created for the discerning city dweller, Setia Sky Residences represents the city's fashionable address. Its four towers, each 40 stories high, each designed of unit is optimise comfort, convenience and a uniquely modern elegance.

Setia Sky Residences offers an unprecedented 120,000 sq. ft. of facilities designed to fulfill the wide-ranging interests of the true cosmopolitan.

The Sky Deck on Level 5 recreates a resort ambience with an artistic landscape inspired by the organic creations of legendary landscape architect, Roberto Burle Marx.

The Sky Club on Level 34 is where residents can celebrate the myriad facets city living against the stunning backdrop of the city skyline. With the perfect match of infinity pool with pool lounge, well-equipped Sky Gym overlooking the magnificent views of KL city skyline, an entertaining hub of Sky Villas for party goers and private functions, Sports Lounge for sport lovers on any live sport programs, Cigar Lounge cum Wine Cellar just offers the right ambience for those who has the unique taste and preference, and others lifestyle facilities and amenities to compliment your high life at Setia Sky Residences.
SkyPod Sales Gallery opens from:
Monday - Friday : 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Saturday - Sunday & Public Holiday : 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tel: 03-26972255
E-mail : sky-sales@spsetia.com.my

Setia Eco Park

DEVELOPER
S P Setia Berhad


Setia Eco Park


An exclusive enclave of semi-detached and bungalow homes with a density of 3.7 units per acre, Setia Eco Park is one of the lowest density high-end communities in the Klang Valley that emphasizes on environmentally friendly initiatives towards a greener community.
A gated and guarded sanctuary with 24-hour security for a complete peace of mind, Setia Eco Park is the place where man complements nature. Eco-landscapes are introduced by dedicating up to 25% of the surrounding landscape to creating habitats for birds, fishes, butterflies and small mammals to thrive and flourish.
 
These homes instead of using the traditional clay roof tiles, feature roof gardens that reduce heat radiation for each unit. The roof garden serves to enlarge the green footprint of the entire development and increases the absorption of carbon dioxide while releasing oxygen into the atmosphere.
 
Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) system – a joint effort with Pusat Tenaga Malaysia is also implemented. This endeavour introduces new innovative ideas in technology in our efforts to preserve the ecology of the natural environment, and to move towards a greener community. The installation of BIPV systems is the first-of-its-kind initiative in Malaysia to promote the awareness of environmental technology.
 
As the pioneer of ecologically-attuned community in the country, Setia Eco Parkwas bestowed the honour of the World’s Best Master Plan Development by FIABCI (Federation of International Real Estate) Prix d’Excellence Awards 2007.

Ministry: No property bubble

SHAH ALAM: The Housing and Local Government Ministry does not foresee a property “bubble” in the country, where a rise in prices will be followed by a rapid reduction.
Minister Datuk Chor Chee Heung said that so far this year, property prices had increased by 37%, unlike Singapore and Hong Kong where the figure had already exceeded by 35% last year.
He said the increase in property prices since 2008 was due to the high cost of land, building material and entry of foreign companies into the sector.
“We still have a long way to go before reaching a property bubble,” he told reporters after the launch of Setia City here yesterday.
Chor said local property prices were still much lower and “nowhere near” those in Jakarta, Hong Kong and Bangkok.
“Last year and this year, the most sought after homes were priced between RM150,000 and RM180,000,” he pointed out.
Chor said the ministry and Bank Negara were monitoring the situation in the industry and if need be, action would be taken to prevent hardship to the people and economy.
He said that even developers had realised that there would be a drop in prices if they continued building properties.
“That is why since late last year, there was a reduction of 19% in the number of houses built nationwide,” he said.
On another matter, Chor said the ministry had proposed to the Cabinet the incorporation of pro-green features, like the rain harvesting system, as a requirement in the Uniform Building By-Laws.
In his speech, the minister said “green builders” held a competitive edge over their traditional counterparts as the norm now was towards energy-efficient buildings and water conservation facilities.
“The Malaysian Green Building Index (GBI), a rating tool that was launched early last year, provides an opportunity for developers and building owners to design and construct green and sustainable buildings.
“Going green is important but it is equally vital, if not more, that the maintenance of such initiatives over the long term is sustained,” he said, complimenting SP Setia Bhd, the developer of Setia City, for building an integrated green commercial hub.
Setia City is a 97ha integrated green commercial hub that will comprise office towers, hotels, service apartments and a retail mall.

45 exhibitors for property expo

PETALING JAYA: Over 45 exhibitors are taking part in the Star Property Fair, which carries the theme Stylish Living II.
The fair, which will be held from Nov 19 to Nov 21, will showcase some of the latest property development projects in the Klang Valley and beyond.
It will take place at Exhibition Halls 4 and 5 of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 11am to 7pm.
Visitors to the fair will also be able to obtain financial advice and tips, view the latest interior designs and take part in a contest to win prizes.
A property auction will also be held. Visitors who are interested can pre-register and bid for their dream property.
The fair will also feature talks and forums on topics such as interior design andfeng shui.
Last year’s Property Fair generated more than RM60mil in sales.


For information, log on to www.edbidproperties.com

MBJB to get tough with errant ratepayers

JOHOR BARU: A task force has been set up by The Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) to identify ratepayers who flout the council’s laws.
Mayor Mohd Jaffar Awang said the task force would ensure that all regulations were adhered to and it would focus on business premises under the council’s jurisdiction.
“Businesses that operate without licence, those who renovated their building without approval and stall owners operating will be be fined by the task force.”
He stressed that the task force was not established to punish people but to create awareness about the council’s laws and regulations.
“The task force was set up with the main aim of making the city a safer, cleaner and healthier place for the people,” he said.
He explained that the task force was divided into three zones and it involved seven departments of the council, namely enforcement, planning, development, assessment, health, engineering and law.
“The three zones are Zone A which is the west side of the city, Zone B covering the middle of the city and Zone C which is the east side of the city,” he added.
Mohd Jaffar said that he hoped the public would comply with the MBJB laws to ensure that the city was a safe and comfortable place to live and work in.

“Eventually, this will help the city become a more attractive tourist destination and also attract new investors,” he said.
On a separate matter, the mayor said business and advertising licences could be renewed between now and Dec 31.
He urged those who needed to renew their licences to do so within the said period to avoid being fined.
“Those who settle their payments late would be subjected to a fine which will increase according to how late they make their payments,” he said.
He added that those who made payments in February would be fined RM50, in March RM100, in April RM150 and May to Dec, RM200,” he said.
Mohd Jaffar said those who had yet to receive their notices for renewal should bring along their current business licence and two passport photos of themselves to the Licensing Department counter at MBJB.

Penang down in the dumps

GEORGE TOWN: Land-starved Penang is facing its filthiest dilemma to date – managing a burgeoning landfill that is stinking up the northern channel and threatening sensitive marine life there.
And if nothing is done fast, Penangites can lay claim to having two high-rise icons – the 65-storey Komtar and Pulau Burung’s tower of garbage.
In September last year, four lorries carrying garbage from the barge jetty to the Pulau Burung landfill on the mainland broke down, causing a pile-up of waste at the transfer site in Batu Maung on the island.
In May, fishermen living near the Pulau Burong sanitary landfill staged a demonstration against what they felt was pollution outside the landfill.
They claimed that nearby residents were exposed to the stench and had experienced itchiness. The fishermen also said their income was dwindling.
In that same month, a leak in a leachate pond in the Pulau Burung landfill was believed to have contaminated the sea off Kampung Changkat.
Phase I of the Pulau Burung sanitary landfill has reached its full capacity. Since 2008, some 700 tonnes of rubbish have been dumped at Phase II daily.
During festive seasons, the amount of garbage doubles.
Pulau Burung was the state’s main landfill. Comprising Phase I, II and III, the landfill’s lifespan was almost up. The first two phases add up to about 162ha of landfill.

State Local Government Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow admitted that Phase II would reach its capacity by 2012.
“Phase III has been earmarked for a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) which utilises Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) technology to deal with residual municipal waste.
“It’s going to cost RM18mil but it will be worthwhile in the long run. We cannot keep looking for places to turn into landfills,” he said.
A RM10mil leachate treatment plant would also be built in the hopes of cleaning up the environment.
Chow said the state was also looking to tap methane gas from Phase I to explore supplementary revenue from the generation and sale of bio-energy and participation in carbon trading under the Kyoto Protocol.
If the renewable energy project in Phase I was successful, it would be applied to Phase II.
Theoretically, the Pulau Burung landfill can be used for many years to come once the MBT was in place because its current capacity would be increased four-fold.
An MBT system is a waste processing facility that combines a sorting facility with a form of biological treatment such as composting or anaerobic digestion.
“No matter what, we will still need a landfill but the MBT will greatly reduce the waste.
“When Phase III reaches its capacity, we can go back to Phase I which by then would have been rehabilitated,” Chow said.
Apart from Pulau Burung, there was an older landfill in Jelutong and a transfer station in Batu Maung – both on the island. The initial plan was to rehabilitate the Jelutong landfill into a park but that was proving too costly.
The Jelutong landfill now serves as a dumping ground for construction materials.
Chow said a garbage transfer station would be built there soon to replace the one in Batu Maung.
“The Penang Development Corporation will take back the Batu Maung garbage transfer station for development next year,” he added.

Govt allocates RM50mil to help estate workers own houses

CAMERON HIGHLANDS: A sum of RM50mil has been allocated by the Government to help local estate workers to own houses before they retire, said Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Maznah Mazlan.
The allocation was provided under the 10th Malaysia Plan and would be managed by Bank Simpanan Nasional.
“Presently, many locals are staying in quarters provided by their employers.
“However, when they become old, they will be left to fend for themselves and many cannot afford a house,” she said after closing a seminar on occupational safety and health for the agricultural sector at Kampung Sedia, Tanah Rata here yesterday.
Maznah, who is also the Muadzam Shah assemblyman, said the pioneer scheme would be introduced for the benefit of estate workers as part of the Government’s initiative to look after their welfare.
She said those interested could apply for a loan to build a house on an empty land or purchase a completed unit at a maximum interest rate of 4% with a repayment period of up to 40 years.
“The longer repayment period will enable their children to repay the loan amount and later inherit the house from their parents.
“We expect this scheme to benefit some 2,000 local estate workers,” she said.
Maznah said the Government would continue to work closely with employers to provide local estate workers with the opportunity to own houses.
However, she said, the Government would not take over the task completely as it wanted the employers to shoulder this responsibility.
“I was made to understand that 73 plantation companies have built over 6,300 houses to be offered to their workers.
“Some companies even offered land to the workers, but they instead sold them to third parties for short-term gains,” she said.

Non-paying residents in gated communities deserve respect

I REFER to your stories on gated and guarded residential areas.
For the record, I have no objection to the implementation of such schemes.
However, I consciously chose to buy a property which does not require me to pay any monthly security fees.
As a non-paying resident, I did not protest against the issuance of house tags which automatically discriminates the non-paying from the paying residents; and if one were to read beyond the tag, it also “informs” a would-be robber(s) that this particular house is “unwatched” as it is fundamentally right to assume that security will tend to look out for or focus more closely on tagged houses!
When boom gates were installed some years back at the two entry and exit points of our neighbourhood, I did not protest however much the inconvenience. Neither did I recall any protest from the rest of the non-paying residents.



These boom gates remain closed to traffic throughout the day and are opened only during specific times that coincide with school sessions.
I abide by their “rules” when they gave out car stickers; otherwise I get stopped and checked by the security guards if I were to come home after midnight.
The residents’ committee and its paying members must acknowledge and appreciate such cooperation from us non-paying residents for not objecting to the implementation undertaken thus far to make the community a safer place for all.
Bear in mind at all times that every resident has the freedom to choose whether to subscribe to the gated and guarded scheme. No one can impose that right on us, insult or humiliate in any way, those of us who do not pay for the gated and guarded scheme.
We non-subscribing residents have equal rights to stay without prejudice, shame and fear as the rest.

Artist Ai Weiwei 'celebrates' Shanghai studio demolition

Outspoken Chinese artist Ai Weiwei says he is offering his supporters 10,000 river crabs -- an autumn delicacy -- to "celebrate" the government-ordered demolition of his new Shanghai studio.
Ai, one of China's most famous artists and social critics, was invited to build the 1.1-million-dollar studio in a new art district in the city's north, but officials have now declared it an illegal structure.
"November 7 is 'River Crab Fest' at Ai Weiwei's Shanghai studio," he wrote in a post on Twitter.
The artist said he would offer a banquet on Sunday including Chinese wine and 10,000 river crabs -- whose name in Chinese sounds like "harmonise", a government euphemism for censorship.
It was not immediately clear whether Ai, who is based in Beijing, would attend the event in person.
A representative for Ai confirmed the details of the event to AFP.
Shanghai called a six-month moratorium on major demolition and construction projects during the World Expo to improve the city's air quality, but since the event concluded on Sunday, halted projects have resumed.
"Now the Shanghai city government has spare time to demolish Ai Weiwei's studio," the artist wrote on Twitter.
Ai had cranial surgery last year for injuries sustained during an incident with police in southwestern Sichuan province, where he was investigating the collapse of schoolhouses in the May 2008 earthquake that left more than 87,000 people dead or missing.
Ai's work is currently being showcased at a giant installation at London's Tate Modern gallery, where he has filled the main hall with millions of porcelain sunflower seeds.
His perhaps best-known work is his collaboration with Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron, on the National Stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, known as the "Bird's Nest", which he has since renounced as a fake "smile".

Pulau Tikus, Penang, Malaysia

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Pulau Tikus, Penang, Malaysia 
DOUBLE STOREY LINK
BEHIND ONE STOP SHOPPING COMPLEX. SUITABLE FOR ANY BUSINESS


 Contact Details
Negotiator :Andrew Yeoh Hock Lye
Mobile :+60164202512
Office :+604-228 2018
Email :andrewyeoh@edbidproperties.com


 Property Summary
Price :RM 1,300,000.00
LA :1600 square ft
Tenure :Free Hold
Furnishing :Furnished
Renovate :Renovated
Zoning :Commercial
Date Posted :29-Oct-2010 03:14:54 PM

Green Lane, Penang, Malaysia

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Green Lane, Penang, Malaysia 

SINGLE STOREY DETACHED
SUITABLE FOR ANY BUSINESS.



Contact Details
Negotiator :Andrew Yeoh Hock Lye
Mobile :+60164202512
Office :+604-228 2018
Email :andrewyeoh@edbidproperties.com


 Property Summary
Price :RM 2,300,000.00
LA :7100 square ft
Tenure :Free Hold
Furnishing :Not Furnished
Renovate :Not Renovated
Zoning :Residential
Date Posted :29-Oct-2010 03:15:48 PM