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NEWS & EVENTS

Young designers embark on experiential

journey with AYDA 2021

Another exciting year beckons for budding architects and interior

designers as they embark on an experiential journey with the

Asia Young Designers Awards (AYDA 2021) that has returned for

the 14 th year running.

Billed the premier and leading young architectural and

interior design awards, AYDA was organised by Nippon Paint

Malaysia in 2008 with the vision to nurture the next generation

of young designers through cross-learning experience and

networking with industry professionals, while providing them

a platform to showcase their work and realize their fullest

potential.

This year’s theme “FORWARD: Amplifying Empathy Through

Design” aims to challenge the next generation of architects and

interior designers to grow beyond designing one-dimensional

spaces and to incorporate the evolving demands of consumers,

while factoring in critical factors such as sustainability and

environmental care.

Each year, AYDA’s theme and programme is carefully selected

and curated by Nippon Paint’s AYDA team that works closely

with an advisory panel comprising of industry experts that

analyses design trends and consumer needs to ensure that young

designers are equipped with the skills and knowledge to prepare

them for their professional journey.

“In our vision to nurture young designers to elevate the

standards of the design community, we want to walk with the

next generation to be the best versions of themselves and to

inculcate empathy in each of their designs. We hope that through

our diligently designed programme for AYDA 2021, young talents

in the design industry will continue to challenge themselves and

strive to produce designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing

but to give birth to ideas that could potentially impact the future

of humanity”, said Mr Yaw Seng Heng, Group Managing Director

of Nippon Paint Malaysia Group during the theme launch of

AYDA 2021.

Over the years, AYDA has evolved from being an award

platform into a global design community comprising of industry

experts and over 1,200 tertiary educational institutions across

16 geographical locations, impacting over 100,000 student

designers by allowing them the exposure and real-life learning

experience through networking.

During the launch, guests also had the opportunity to connect

with Chief Judges Ar Sarly Adre Sarkum (Architecture Category) and

IDr Ooi Boon Seong (Interior Design Category), and guest speakers

Ar Alif Arif Iskandar Abd Wahab from VERITAS Design Group and

Mr Blaine Robert from Blaine Robert Sdn Bhd.

AYDA 2021 is now open for registration. Deadline for

submissions is 15 October 2021. For more information,

please visit https://www.asiayoungdesignerawards.com.my or

Facebook page @AYDAMalaysia.


Top, from left: TPr Hj Ihsan Zainal Mokhtar (Chairman of City Expo Malaysia 2021), and Mr Imran Clyde (Director of City Expo Malaysia 2021);

Bottom, from left: Datin TPr Noraida Saludin (President of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, MIP), and Datuk Seri Paduka Maimunah (Head Executive

Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN – Habitat).

City Expo Malaysia 2021 sets to drive deep

conversations on what makes for great cities

The City Expo Malaysia (CEM) 2021 sets to drive the debate

around our cities, inviting various stakeholders to share their

ideas and solutions to combat the challenges brought about by

urbanisation and the pandemic.

CEM 2021 is jointly organised by the Malaysian Institute of

Planners (MIP) and Nextdor Property Communications, with

the support of Ministry of Housing and Local Government

(KPKT), PLANMalaysia (Federal Department of Town and

Country Planning), and the Commonwealth Association of

Planners (CAP). Hosted on a fully virtual platform from 8

November to 8 December 2021, the expo will have a packed

programme comprising talks and conferences as well as a

month-long exhibition with virtual booths and various side

events. CEM 2021 aims to shine a spotlight on the role of

urban planners, as represented by those in the Malaysian

Institute of Planners in the country, and their counterparts

from the region.

“The esteemed profession of planning helps us to chart

a course for our cities in the delicate balance between

functional efficiency and social equity. In this regard, few

entities have done more to continuously advance collective

knowledge, shared experience, and cooperation in Malaysia

than the Malaysian Institute of Planners,” said Datuk Seri

Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Executive Director of the United

Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), during

the soft launch of CEM 2021 held on 25 August 2021.

In her speech, Maimunah highlighted that Malaysia is

one of the most urbanised countries in Asia, experiencing

significant cumulative growth in the last two decades

transforming the country from 34% urban in 1980 with

estimates of growing to 80% by 2030. Therefore, this year is a

good time for a critical review of the business of town planning

as formal town planning in Malaysia hits its first century.

“As planners and more broadly a planning community,

we strive to help others make sense of their socio-political

environments by offering better, clearer and stronger

conceptions of what lies ahead. In turn, our predictive work

and recommendations give cause to new and more progressive

city policy and legislation,” she added.

Mr Imran Clyde, Director of City Expo Malaysia, said the

experience with the pandemic has shown that a lot more

thought needs to be put in to ensure our cities and townships

become truly liveable.

“This means, there will be a lot of eyeballs on CEM 2021 as

people try to reimagine a post-pandemic urban environment.

But placemaking is way more than just ensuring the allocation

of open space, as effort and thought must be put in to make

sure the space is inviting and welcoming.”


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PM calls to redefine sustainability

at Virtual IGEM 2021

The International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition &

Conference Malaysia (IGEM) returns for its 12 th edition. It is South

East Asia’s largest trade event for green technologies and ecosolutions.

Organised by the Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA)

and co-organised by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate

Change Centre (MGTC), IGEM 2021 is being held virtually for

the second consecutive year on www.virtual.igem.my. Themed

“Redefining Sustainability”, the prominent event expects 300

exhibitor booths from 50 countries and 30,000 registered visitors

over the six-month duration, and sets to achieve a target of RM5

billion in business leads to spur the country’s green economy.

IGEM 2021 was officiated by Malaysia’s Prime Minister YAB Tan

Sri Dato’ Haji Muhyiddin Bin Haji Mohd Yassin on 22 July 2021. In

his virtual keynote address, YAB Tan Sri Dato’ Haji Muhyiddin said,

“The unprecedented and rapid changes due to the pandemic has

indeed forced us to continuously realign the sustainability aspect

that has impacted many parts of our lives. As we wade through

the pandemic, I would like to re-emphasize that we should not

lose sight of the challenges that climate change poses. Climate

change is showing signs that could have long-lasting impact and

threats on social well-being, economic development and global

health.”

“Redefining Sustainability” has been picked as the theme

for IGEM 2021 where the focus is on climate change and green

technology amid addressing the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.

We need to find ways collectively to pursue economic and social

well-being in an environmental-friendly manner. I believe IGEM

fits such purpose as an important catalyst to chart our way

forward,” he added.

With a specific thematic monthly approach encompassing

various areas within the sustainability sector such as Green

Technology, Water, Climate Change & Environment, Sustainability,

Green Financing and Energy & E-Mobility, IGEM 2021 will be

hosting more than 100 conference sessions, webinars, and pocket

talks, in addition to launches and signing of Memorandum of

Understandings (MoUs).

In the upcoming weeks, IGEM 2021 will be organising several

key events, including the launch of Green Pages Malaysia 6 th Edition:

Green Products, Green Technology by the Malaysia Green Building

Council (malaysiaGBC), as well as a Roundtable on Advancing

Malaysia’s Green and Circular Economy by Capital Markets Malaysia

(CM 2 ).

MGTC will also be hosting two signature events; the first one

is the International Hydrogen Economy Forum and Strategic Lab

from 27 - 30 July 2021 to explore the potential role of hydrogen in

the country’s energy mix, which international panelists and local

experts will lead.

The second event is the Convention on Promotion of Energy

Sustainability Best Practices (COPE-BEST 2021) with University

Technology Malaysia (UTM), held from 28 - 29 July 2021. It is an

event endorsing best practices and innovation related to energy

sustainability, energy efficiency and conservation.


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From left: Mr Imran Clyde (Director of City Expo Malaysia 2021) and Datuk Mohd Zarif Mohd Hashim (CEO of MRT Corporation)

during the CEM Star Talk session.

MRT Corp invites city stakeholders to drive

transformation of rail

Rail transit should act as a ‘backhaul’ for public transportation,

providing integrated links for multimodal transport options

especially in first and last mile connectivity, and this needs to

be a critical focus area especially amongst town planners, local

authorities and other city stakeholders, said MRT Corporation

Chief Executive Officer Datuk Mohd Zarif Mohd Hashim.

During his talk at the City Expo Malaysia’s (CEM 2021) Star Talk

series held on 24 September 2021, Datuk Zarif said the MRT Line 3

would complete the transport masterplan for the Klang Valley,

connecting the eight different radial lines, delivering passengers in

a more efficient manner.

The CEM Star Talk, which acts as a lead-up to the City Expo

Malaysia on 8 November 2021, is a series of conversations with

city leaders and key stakeholders to share ideas and solutions on

pressing issues affecting cities. CEM 2021 is jointly orgnised by

the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) and Nextdor Property

Communications.

Datuk Zarif said: “There is a strategy to transform public

transportation and it relies on the liberalisation of information

and engagement with stakeholders to build a digital ecosystem

around transportation. This could in the form of apps and artificial

intelligence engines to make transportation more efficient,

cheaper and better”.

To achieve this vision, there is a need for city stakeholders

such as town planners, local authorities and even property

developers to adopt a more forward-thinking approach to support

Greater Kuala Lumpur’s transportation infrastructure. This starts

from greater collaboration at the planning stages in local structure

plans, the implementation of transportation masterplans and

management of connectivity assets such as walkways and bus

stops. Financing was also an important consideration.

He said, “Funding for public transport infrastructure cannot

be solely the government’s responsibility. There needs to be a

symbiotic relationship with city stakeholders especially those who

have benefited from value capture from public transportation

infrastructure. MRT Corp has thus developed a hybrid approach to

help achieve this”.

Zarif added that by taking a people-first approach, focus

should also be given to public convenience as first and last mile

connectivity is important and should integrate or feed into metro

rail lines. This includes looking at improvements to walkability,

bus networks, access to car-sharing, ride-hailing and even private

mobility vehicles (PMVs).

The MRT Line 3 is a proposed circle rail transit line that

includes a subway line in the Klang Valley area. Once it is

completed, the 52.31km rail line with 33 stations would connect

to the other rail networks, providing an almost seamless

opportunity for intra and intercity travel.


MTC gives RM1.3 million for timber industry’s

vaccination programme

The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) has allocated RM1.3 million

to expedite mass vaccination among workers from the timberbased

sector through the industrial vaccination programme.

The Council, which has set up its vaccination centre in Olak

Lempit, Banting, Selangor, for this purpose and has successfully

vaccinated 10,005 workers for the first dose as of 16 August 2021.

The Vaccination Programme for the Agricommodity Sector

(VACOMS) at PPVIN@Olak Lempit began vaccinating factory

workers on 28 July 2021 and will cease operations on 6 September

2021. The Council will engage with the respective timber

associations or companies in other states to provide the subsidies

they need to enable mass vaccination to curb workplace clusters

in factories.

MTC Chief Executive Officer Tuan Muhtar Suhaili said:

“COVID-19 is going to become an endemic and we need to

create workplaces that are safe for us to operate in for business

continuity. MTC will provide a subsidy of RM30 per vaccine for

each factory worker.”

The timber industry is extremely collective in its measures

towards mass vaccination, as it had suffered losses amounting to

RM60 million daily in June due to the lockdowns.

To revive operations in line with the current government

MTC CEO Tuan Muhtar Suhaili (third from right) with MTC staff at the Olak

Lempit vaccination centre.

directive, which stipulates the percentage of work force in a

factory to be dependent on the number of vaccinated employees,

business owners are proactively ensuring that their workers get

vaccinated as quickly as possible.

The Muar Furniture Association (MFA) is conducting a similar

vaccination programme where an estimated 30,000 factory

workers will be vaccinated.

IM Group’s foundation chair exhibits sculptures of

unity to give global hope and support children in need

Malaysian-born artist Alice Chang Guerra, owner of Lai Lai Art

Studio and Chair of IM GROUP Foundation, has revealed her latest

artwork and initiative: “The Three Graces of Malaysia” to coincide

with Malaysia’s 64 th year of independence and to raise funds for

children in need.

The three two-metre-high sculptures, currently on show in

an exhibition – with fellow artist Datuk Luciano Mirri at Kuala

Lumpur’s Four Points Hotel by Sheraton – are currently on sale.

All proceeds will go through IM GROUP Foundation, which is

currently fundraising for autistic children in Malaysia.

Inspired by Antonio Canova’s neoclassical 19 th century marble

sculpture, “The Three Graces”, Guerra explained she was attracted

to the story of the three daughters of Zeus, who were professed

to be able to grant humanity with gifts: Euphrosyne (mirth), Aglaia

(elegance) and Thalia (youth and beauty). “I felt a connection

that evolved strongly in me to produce a very personal work as

a woman; as a sister, daughter and mother – able to grant more

than mirth, elegance and beauty but to represent strength,

courage and determination – the mother of a nation, if not the

world, who carries the generations to come,” specified Guerra.

“The 3 Graces of Malaysia – Siti, Ah Lian and Shanti – represent

the women of our nation tied by the harmony, cultural and racial

diversity of our country.”

The art works, made from cement and recycled pieces of

broken ceramics, symbolically carry a powerful message of global

hope, as Alice explained “…the pandemic has had a tremendous

impact on everyone at a psychological and professional level. The

Three Malaysia Graces show that even from broken pieces, we can

rebuild a beautiful tomorrow.”

The recently rebranded IM GROUP (previously Inkmaker

Group) which, with its combined strength of brands: Inkmaker,

Rexson, Vale-tech, Swesa, Teko and Tecnopails offers total

process-engineering solutions – within the industries of paint,

coatings, ink, speciality-chemicals, adhesives, corrugated

packaging, food packaging, pharma, cosmetic, textiles and more

– has a host of initiatives and activities, planned by IM GROUP

Foundation for 2021, of working within the communities where it

operates globally.


NEWS & EVENTS

NEA 2021 recognises outstanding achievements in

sustainable energy

The National Energy Awards (NEA) returns for the fourth

consecutive year to recognise 29 local industry players with

exceptional achievements in the field of renewable energy

(RE) and energy efficiency (EE). The winners of NEA 2021 were

announced virtually by the Ministry of Energy and Natural

Resources (KeTSA) on 11 September 2021.

Eight organisations were selected as winners for Best

Practices in Energy Management, six for Energy Efficient

Buildings, and 11 for Best Renewable Energy Projects. In

addition, three special awards were given for Best Practices in

Energy Performance Contracting, Best Sustainable Practices by

Institutions of Higher Learning, and Best Sustainable Financing.

The winners of NEA 2021 will represent Malaysia at the ASEAN

Energy Awards (AEA) 2021, Southeast Asia’s highest award for

excellence in the field of energy. The recipients of AEA 2021 will

be announced in mid-September 2021, in conjunction with the

39 th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM).

In his address, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin said, “NEA was launched

in 2018 as a strategic endeavour to recognise the achievements

and best practices of local entities, in embracing sustainable

energy initiatives as an effort to reduce the carbon footprints

within the energy sector. NEA is instrumental in identifying the

best energy efficiency (EE) practices and renewable energy (RE)

initiatives by Malaysian establishments and organisations. The

winners are selected after a thorough and vigorous evaluation

process to ensure that only the best are selected as winners and

to represent Malaysia at the ASEAN Energy Awards.”

“Over the past three years, 69 organisations have represented

Malaysia at the ASEAN Energy Awards and more than 40 of

them have emerged as winners in different categories. These

achievements augur well with our aspirations to be the leader of

sustainable energy in ASEAN,” he added.

For the complete list of NEA 2021 winners and more

information about the prestigious award, please visit:

www.nationalenergyawards.com.my


(Source: blog.csiro.au)

The Circulate Initiative launches open-sourced

plastic waste climate impact calculator

The Circulate Initiative, a non-profit organization committed to

solving the ocean plastic pollution challenge, has announced

on 8 September 2021 the launch of PLACES – Plastic Lifecycle

Assessment Calculator for the Environment and Society, the first

tool of its kind offering the ability to assess the climate impact of

current waste management practices in Asia, from open burning

to recycling.

The Circulate Initiative developed the tool based on the

findings of a paper published by Circulate Capital and the

Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), a

unit of Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research

(A*STAR). The Circulate Initiative’s open-sourced prototype

calculator tracks the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions,

energy and water savings of waste management and recycling

solutions that prevent plastic pollution in India and Indonesia.

“Our ambition for PLACES is to be a catalyst for investment

and positive change, and serve as the first port of call for

stakeholders looking to scale solutions that prevent plastic

pollution in emerging countries for the benefit of the

environment, society and economy. This innovative calculator

supplies the critical data needed by decision-makers to showcase

how improved waste management and plastic recycling practices

contribute to fighting climate change,” said Ellen Martin, Director

of Impact and Insights at The Circulate Initiative.

With mounting pressure to limit global warming to 1.5°C

as urged in the 2021 Sixth Assessment Report from the UN

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, countries are calling

on emerging economies like India and Indonesia to drastically

curb emissions. Plastic waste pollution contributes to climate

change, while transitioning to a circular economy can reduce

GHG emissions globally by 10 billion tonnes a year by 2050. Using

the underlying analysis behind the tool, Circulate Capital found

almost 150 million tonnes of GHG would be avoided if 100% of

plastic leakage in India and Indonesia was prevented by 2030 1 .

This is equivalent to shutting down 40 coal-fired power plants.

To calculate the impacts of recycling, users simply input

factors including plastic type, tonnes of plastic waste diverted

and end-of-life fates for either India or Indonesia. PLACES is

based on assumptions made with the data available on the

current waste management systems in India and in Indonesia,

and the model is designed to be refined as more up-to-date data

becomes available. The Circulate Initiative is currently exploring

plans to expand the tool to include more countries in Southeast

Asia to enable decision-makers across the region to have access

to locally relevant data that more accurately recognizes the

impacts of improving plastic waste management.

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Ellen Macarthur Foundation, 2019, Completing the Picture - How the Circular

Economy Tackles Climate Change.


NEWS & EVENTS

Construction consulting

firms allowed to operate

in Phase 1 & 2 of National

Recovery Plan (PPN)

(Source: solarvest.my)

(Source: Reuters via ft.com)

Construction sector consulting companies in Phase 1 and Phase

2 of the National Recovery Plan (PPN) are allowed to resume

operations from 24 August 2021.

The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), in a

statement dated 25 August 2021, said the permission applies

for consulting services like architecture, engineering, quantity

surveying and other related services. However, these companies

must comply with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as

well as other applicable conditions, regulations and SOPs that are

currently in force.

The permission to resume operations is only given to

consulting companies located in areas under Phase 1 and Phase 2

of the PPN. These companies can submit their applications

through the Ministry of International Trade and Industry’s (MITI)

COVID-19 Intelligent Management System (CIMS) at

https://notification.miti.gov.my/, under the Construction cluster by

choosing among the sectors listed below:

• Sector 27: Professional or consultancy services related to the

types of work permitted;

• Sector 32: Office operations;

• Sector 33: Other construction works/activities not listed in

Sector 1-32. This sector is allowed to operate based on the

declaration of employee vaccination rates.

All industry players who have been approved to resume

operations must comply with the SOPs. CIDB Malaysia said it

has the authority to shut down construction sites found to be in

breach of the provisions under Act 520 or any other laws, including

Act 342 (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988)

and Act 446 (Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and

Amenities Act 1990).

Solarvest inks 50MW

solar power purchase

deal with TNB

Clean energy specialist, Solarvest Holdings Berhad has signed

power purchase agreements (PPA) with Tenaga Nasional Berhad

(TNB) for the sale of electricity from its three shortlisted largescale

solar (LSS) plants under the LSS@Mentari programme.

The signing of the contract officiates the 21-year solar

electricity deal, whereby TNB will be the off-taker of the electricity

generated by Solarvest’s LSS plants across two states with a

cumulative capacity of 50 megawatts (MW). Two of the solar

farms will be based in Manjung, Perak with capacities of 25MW

and 12MW respectively, followed by a 13MW solar farm to be

constructed in Kuala Selangor.

Solarvest will bankroll the development projects with a

combination of funds raised from corporate exercise and external

borrowings. Upon the signing of the PPA, the Group plans to

obtain financing and the necessary approvals by the end of

2021. Construction activities for the solar plants are expected to

commence in early 2022. The three plants are scheduled to begin

commercial operation between 2022 and 2023.

Group Chief Executive Officer of Solarvest, Mr Davis Chong

Chun Shiong said: “Upon the commencement of operations,

the positive contribution from these solar plants will enlarge

our recurring earnings stream from financial year end 2023

onwards, complementing our project-based business model. This

is a significant step in our quest to build new revenue streams

that will give the Group consistent and stable cashflows over a

long term, thus enhancing our earnings visibility and returns to

shareholders,” he concluded.


Bamboo tree planting ceremony held in conjunction with World Bamboo Day and Malaysia at FIDEC in Banting, Selangor.

National Bamboo Industry Development Action Plan

2021-2030 launched to boost exports

The National Bamboo Industry Development Action Plan 2021-2030

has been launched as a continuation of the 2011-2020 plan to boost

the exports of Malaysia’s bamboo and bamboo-based products.

The action plan, launched in conjunction of the

World Bamboo Day 2021 (WBD 2021), serves to strengthen

Malaysia’s direction as a producer of bamboo and bamboo -based

products for export to China, Indonesia, Thailand and around the

world.

Bamboo is an important non-wood resource that also

contributes to the country’s export earnings. There are about 70

species of bamboo in Malaysia, of which 45 grow naturally in primary

and secondary forests. In terms of cultivation distribution, 31% of

bamboo crops are found in Peninsular Malaysia with an area of

229,123 hectares, 45% in Sarawak and 24% in Sabah. The export

value of bamboo products in 2020 is RM8.28 million; the recorded

number is relatively small when compared with the size of the global

bamboo market.

Currently, there are 577 entrepreneurs in the bamboo-based

industry covering bamboo boards, furniture, construction, textiles,

plantations, food and charcoal as well as handicrafts. Most of them

are small and medium industries located close to areas that have

abundant bamboo resources.

The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (KPPK),

through the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), will continue

to provide soft loans for bamboo cultivation under the Forest

Plantation Development Programme (PPLH) to ensure a continuous

supply of bamboo resources. Under the 12 th Malaysia Plan (12MP),

the Bamboo Community Farming programme has also started since

the beginning of this year until 2025.

World Bamboo Day 2021 marked the 10 th consecutive year of

Malaysia’s participation in the global celebration. The WBD 2021

celebration was held virtually on 20 September 2021 and was

YB Datuk Hajah Zuraida Kamaruddin (Minister of Plantation Industries

and Commodities) officiates the opening ceremony of World Bamboo Day

Malaysia Celebration Programme 2021 and the launch of the National

Bamboo Industry Development Plan (2021-2030).

officiated by YB Datuk Hajah Zuraida Kamaruddin, Minister of

Plantation Industries and Commodities.

Despite the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, various

programmes and activities were planned throughout September

including a colouring competition for primary school students and a

5km virtual run.

Additionally, a programme to plant 100 bamboos

simultaneously throughout the country was held in conjunction

with Malaysia Day on 16 September 2021. The event was broadcast

live via WBD 2021 social media. The Malaysian Bamboo Industry

Preservation Forum 2021 and two series of webinars related to the

Use of Bamboo in the Construction Industry and Bamboo Plantation

will also be held to attract more public interest on the potential of

bamboo cultivation in Malaysia.


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NIKKA City Sentral ticks all the right boxes, from

location to connectivity to affordability

Emerging transit-friendly development NIKKA City Sentral, by

Kirana Kemajuan Sdn Bhd, is now more accessible than ever

as it has partnered with Maybank Islamic to offer the HouzKEY

financing facility.

HouzKEY is an alternative home ownership solution to assist

first and second home Malaysian buyers in owning their dream

homes, with homebuyers enjoying 100% financing and no down

payment required. It offers financing at the lowest monthly rate

from only RM1,100 per month for the first five years, plus the

option to settle early by refinancing, sell it over to 3 rd party buyer

or continue with the HouzKEY arrangement, one year after Vacant

Possession.

“We are delighted to work with Maybank Islamic as it allows

Malaysians more choices when it comes to securing a home at

NIKKA City Sentral. With homes at NIKKA City Sentral starting

from just RM499,356, all home buyers are especially encouraged

to take advantage of the government’s extended Home

Ownership Campaign (HOC) as they may also benefit from stamp

duty exemptions and MOT waivers,” said Mr Lee Tuan Khoon,

Director of Kirana Kemajuan Sdn Bhd.

Managing Director of Maybank’s Real Estate Ventures

Ms Sally Lye said: “Malaysia’s population is still growing and that

implies houses will be needed. We believe there will be continued

demand for quality housing as the property market sentiment

improves so we are pleased to partner with Kirana Kemajuan

to offer NIKKA City Sentral under our HouzKEY homeownership

solution”.

Located at Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Cheras, NIKKA City Sentral

is planned as a high-rise low-density condominium with just

223 units with sizes ranging from 965 - 1,264 sq ft. The units are

available in layouts of either four or five bedrooms and three

bathrooms in dual-key arrangements. Additionally, all units come

ready with smart home systems that include a digital lock for

the main door to each unit, which will work even without wifi to

Mr Lee Tuan Khoon (Director of Kirana Kemajuan Sdn Bhd) recently

announced that NIKKA City Sentral is working with Maybank Islamic to

offer homebuyers homeownership financing solution under HouzKEY.

minimise the possibility of hacking.

At NIKKA City Sentral, there are several dozen activity spaces

to keep those with active lifestyles occupied, with facilities

available include an elevated jogging track that spans the Hyper

Deck, an indoor boxing deck, an outdoor Ultra Park as well as

Panora-Bar and Sky Kitchen designed for rooftop gatherings.

NIKKA City Sentral boasts superb connectivity with Klang

Valley’s rail network as it is only 50m away from the Salak Selatan

LRT station, and within walking distance from the KTM Salak

Selatan station. There is also room for capital appreciation as

the Salak Selatan LRT station has been widely speculated as an

interchange between the Sri Petaling LRT and the upcoming MRT3

or Circle Line.


IM GROUP wins award for “Best Industrial Tinting

System” in Brazil

The recently rebranded IM GROUP (formerly Inkmaker Group)

has won the prestigious Sistemas Tintométricos Equipmentos

Industriais (Industrial Tinting Equipment Systems) award at the

25 th Premio Paint & Pintura award ceremony.

The yearly event, voted by the people of Brazil, is widely

recognised across Latin America as the “Oscars” of the Brazilian

paint sector. The win makes it the eighth consecutive year that

this category has been won by IM GROUP.

The award ceremony broadcast on YouTube directly from the

Croata space, 301 in Lapa, São Paulo. It was presented by master

of ceremony Dani Reis, and the CEO of Paint & Pintura, Agnelo

De Barros Neto. Winners for all 53 categories were nominated by

invited executives from the paint industries and sector entities

from all over Brazil, who entered via live link. Among them was

Luiz Antônio Piva Filho, Marketing Director of Sherwin-Williams,

who announced IM GROUP as the winner of the Industrial Tinting

Equipment Systems.

“It is an extreme honour for us to receive this award, for the

eighth successive year and we would particularly like to thank

all voters for their continued support. A big thank you also to

Agnelo De Barros Neto, Lucélia Monfardini, Erica Brandão and all

the team at Paint & Pintura for all their hard work, in making this

much-anticipated industry event such a professional success,”

said Fernando Sano Itaziki, Area Sales Manager, Inkmaker, who

together with Luis Henrique, runs the IM GROUP operations in

Latin America.

IM GROUP, who made global headlines in April this year when

they rebranded from their previous name of Inkmaker Group,

has been a trusted brand in the Brazilian market for over two

decades and through its investments has grown to achieve market

dominance throughout Latin America.

“This is a momentous achievement for IM GROUP, and we

thank the people of Brazil for this recognition and loyalty. Their

votes have once again confirmed our leading position in the

industrial tinting systems in the South American market. Our

group carries a new name now, yet we continue to uphold the

trusted service of quality that defines us through our credo “The

Colour of Trust”, which our audience has always associated with

the Inkmaker brand,” said Christophe Rizzo, CEO EMEA / Americas,

Inkmaker Group.


PROJECTS

PROJECT AT A GLANCE

Classification: Exhibition

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Approx. Commencement Date: January 2020

Approx. Completion Date: 3Q 2021

Artist impression.

RAINFOREST CANOPY

Malaysia Pavilion @ Expo 2020 Dubai

The Expo 2020 Dubai is the first world expo to

be held in Middle East, Africa and South Asia

region. Organised by the Bureau International

Des Expositions every five years and lasts for six

months, the world expo is created as a global

destination for millions of people to share ideas,

showcase innovation, encourage collaboration

and celebrate human ingenuity.

Through the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”,

Expo 2020 Dubai aims to provide a platform to foster creativity,

innovation, and collaboration globally. It is based on the belief

that sharing innovative ideas and building partnerships will inspire

the way we shape our future in the most positive way possible.

The main site of the Expo will be a 438ha area located between

Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and is expected to attract more than 190

participating countries and organisations, and millions of visitors.

After nearly a year of delay due to COVID-19 outbreak, Expo 2020

Dubai is scheduled to run from 1 October 2021 – 31 March 2022.

Malaysia’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai was announced

with the unveiling of the Rainforest Canopy, Malaysia Pavilion

designed by Hijjas Architects and Planners. Situated within the

Sustainability District, the Malaysia Pavilion sets to bring together

a diverse group of businesses from over 10 different industry

verticals spread across six clusters.

CREDIT LIST

LEAD MINISTRY:

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia

IMPLEMENTING AGENCY:

Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre

ARCHITECT:

Hijjas Architects and Planners

ARCHITECT OF RECORD:

Design Integrated (DIAEC Dubai)

CONCEPT SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT:

Atelier Ten (Asia) Pte Ltd

MEP CONSULTANT:

LEC M&E Consult Sdn Bhd (Design Detail), and

Crown Home Engineering Consultants (Dubai)

CONTRACTORS:

PICO (Malaysia), and RAQ Electromechanical LLC (Dubai)

DESIGN COMPOSITION

The main theme of the Malaysia Pavilion is “Energising

Sustainability”, which captures the country’s commitment

to balance socio-economic progress with environmental

protection. As such, the Pavilion, which spans 1,234sqm, is

divided into four dedicated zones with sub-themes: ENERGISING

TODAY, ENERGISING TOMORROW, ENERGISING BUSINESS, and

ENERGISING HARMONY.


The architectural intent is to ‘touch the ground’ as lightly

as possible. For that purpose, the exhibition halls are housed

in three separate levels, suspended on very long slender legs,

hovering four to six metres above the ground. The three organic

forms will touch the earth at as few points as possible, and are

intended to invoke to the tropical jungle with allegorical treecolumns

reaching up for the sunlight, trying to be taller than their

neighbours so that their food generating foliage escapes the

darkness under the forest canopy.

To make the building appear as if floating above the forest of

columns, the ground level is enveloped by a series of structural

and non-structural slim columns that are positioned and oriented

in order to efficiently hold the structure above without the need

to increase structural sizes. Horizontal structures holding the slabs

will consist of steel beams that sit under timber planks; the canopy

ceiling would freely hang from these beams in order to obtain the

undulating profile.

The façade is made of certified sustainable meranti wood; the

use of concrete is kept to a minimum during construction, mainly

relying on steel so that the building material can be recycled after

dismantling of the pavilion.

The “ramp” is another interesting design feature of the

Malaysia Pavilion. The ramp excitation gives the experience of

walking on a suspension bridge, which fulfilled all the structural

approvals and compliance while still being able to give visitors the

feel of the suspended bridge.

The auditorium, business centre, café and facilities are housed

in the basement, carved four metres into the sands and siltstones

on the site. The sunken gardens in the basement will allow

sunlight and natural ventilation into the basement box. In terms of

massing, the basement box is the heavy massing solid object base,

nestled into the soil. From this heavy mass, the tall and slender

tree-columns will rise up above ground.

The Pavilion has two floors, each offering a variety of

experience unique to Malaysia.

➢ The First Floor – The Black Room Concept

Canopy 1: Malaysian Rainforest

Upon entering, visitors will be greeted by the immersive

experience of Malaysian rainforest, which is the extension

of the architectural experience that was designed from the

beginning. Visitors will have the opportunity to go through a

journey involving all senses, giving the closest experience of

being in a rainforest, and learn more about the biodiversity of

Malaysia.

Canopy 2: Sustainable Agricommodities

The next exhibit will showcase Malaysia’s sustainable

agricommodities. Here, visitors will bring back a wealth of

knowledge on Malaysia’s aspirations, and how this sector

eradicates poverty for many smallholders as well as the

technologies that drive and innovate this sector.

Artist impression.


PROJECTS

Artist impression.

Canopy 3 & 5: Malaysia 2030

The journey will venture into Malaysia’s future directions that

are focused on Science, Technology and Innovation that will

drive the sustainable development of the country. The room

will be surrounded with LED columns with mirror, creating a

unique infinity reflection.

Canopy 4: Re-energising the future

Net Zero Carbon will be the key message in this signature

canopy. It tells the story of the national petroleum company

Petronas and its ambitious transitional plan to achieve

net-zero carbon emissions in its operation by 2050. This is

the largest canopy with a high ceiling, where a large LED

Cube will be hung from the ceiling to the floor bursting with

mesmerising visuals.

➢ The Second Floor – The White Room Concept

Canopy 6: Smart City

From the black room to a white room concept, this change

of environment provides a different experience for visitors.

The exhibition will put a spotlight on Malaysia’s sustainable

lifestyle and technology, and the country’s aspiration in joining

the ranks of smart cities of the region.

Canopy 7: Smart Network

The final canopy will showcase Malaysia’s green and future

technologies optimising on the use of 5G technology in the

country. Visitors will be able to enjoy the specially crafted

content on a feature wall.

AMPHITHEATRE

The Pavilion will also have its own amphitheatre, with daily

cultural shows, craft demonstrations, special screenings and

events.

CAFÉ AND RETAIL

To complete the experience at the Malaysia Pavilion, there will

be a café to promote Malaysian cuisines to the world, and a retail

kiosk packed with crafts and souvenirs for visitors to take home.

NET ZERO CARBON PAVILION

Being the first net zero carbon fixture at Expo 2020 Dubai, the

Malaysia Pavilion will have the distinctive opportunity to link its

sustainability feature to the implementation of sustainability

practices under the Sustainable Forest Management (SFM)

system adopted back home in the Malaysia forests. This action

aims to ensure Malaysia’s participation at the world expo does

not leave behind any carbon footprint, and to inspire others as

well to take sustainable actions because a small step can have a

big and consequential impact on our future.

The roof of the Malaysia Pavilion will be installed with

40 pieces of 100m 2 photovoltaic (PV) panels; total PV array

outputs during the expo period are at 12,000 kWh. The solar

energy feature contributes to 10% of the Pavilion’s energy

requirement. Other energy-efficient elements include LED

lightings, heli fans, natural lighting, self-shading, green

landscaping with vertical gardens and water harvesting

features.

For Expo 2020 Dubai, Malaysia Pavilion’s

#MyButterflyEffect Brand Campaign is a holistic concept to

encourage and inspire people to empower themselves towards

new thinking, new actions and new outcomes for sustainable

development. It is premised on the belief that a small positive

change can result in impactful desirable outcomes. To give

flight to the campaign, several activities will be organised at

the Pavilion to encourage visitors to make small adjustments

towards a more socially conscious and sustainable lifestyle,

showing them how each change can collectively contribute to a

much bigger result.



PROJECTS

PROJECT AT A GLANCE

Classification: Mixed Development

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Approx. Project Cost: To Be Announced

Approx. Commencement Date: 2021

Approx. Completion Date: To Be Announced

Artist impression. (Source: Henning Larsen)

SEOUL VALLEY

Danish studio Henning Larsen has been named

the winner of Seoul Valley, a mixed-use urban

development on the northern border of

Yongsan-Gu, one of Seoul’s central districts.

“Seoul Valley is such an exciting project for

central Seoul,” said Jacob Kurek, Henning Larsen

partner in charge. “For well over a decade

the city has been actively working to revitalize its urban fabric,

focusing on the spaces between buildings and the pedestrian

links. Seoul Valley fits into that vision, promising to bring public

life back to the centre not just through shops and amenities but

through a design that focuses on public comfort, greenery, and

local tradition.”

CREDIT LIST

CLIENT:

Hanwha Construction

MASTERPLANNER:

Henning Larsen

LOCAL ARCHITECT:

Siaplan Architects + Planners

RETAIL CONSULTANT:

Benoy

DESIGN COMPOSITION

Prominently located adjacent to the capital's main station, Seoul

Valley sets a standard for the city's revitalization campaign

foregrounded in the pedestrian experience. The 360,644m²

development – designed in collaboration with local architect

Siaplan Architects + Planners, and retail consultant Benoy –

combines office, retail, hotel, and residential programme within a

sprawling public podium.

SEOUL 2030

Ringed by mountains and characterized by a patchwork of hills

and valleys, the geography of Seoul is largely uneven, save for a

spine of level ground that runs through the city’s north-south axis.


Seoul Valley is located in the flat centre, sandwiched between

the sprawling rail yards of Seoul Station and an 8-lane freeway

leading to the city’s central Jung-gu District. Though centrallylocated,

infrastructural barriers have long isolated the long-empty

28,600m² site from its surroundings.

Rapid urbanization in the 20 th century transformed the heart

of the ancient capital into a western style business-hub, largely

losing the human-scale patchwork of traditional hanok villages

and gardens. Seoul Valley merges the two scales, its threepronged

profile on the skyline fragmenting into numerous smaller

masses as it descends. The ‘ground’ level is in fact spread over

multiple, with gardens, terraces, and courtyards defining the

spaces in between the structures.

“With Seoul Valley, we were interested in developing a

scheme that merged the outsized scale of the city today with the

small patchwork structures of its past,” said Kurek. “By dissolving

the scale at the public levels, we not only make it feel more

liveable, but nod towards the beautiful structures of old Seoul.

Our hope is for Seoul Valley to become a home to not just high

end shops but also craftsmen and artisans.”

Seoul Valley’s ‘ground’ level is elevated, allowing pedestrians

easy access into the project via a sprawling tribune stair on the

north side and along the Seoul Skygarden park to the south. The

public domain spans multiple floors and is linked by pocket parks

and terraces. This meandering public path is framed on either side

by shops, boutiques, and showrooms, in addition to workshops

and studios.

HOLIS-TECH CITY

The office and hotel towers cluster around this leafy core,

protecting pedestrians from wind, pollution, and urban noise.

Plants are specifically chosen and arranged in overlapping layers

to create a protected and appealing environment – The Biospheric

Layer that acts as a filtration boundary to mitigate pollution;

the Percolation Layer in which dense plantings block noise and

form a lush green interior; and the Conscious Layer that is geared

towards stimulating the senses.

The massing results from extensive wind and climate studies,

and is aimed at reducing heat build-up and prolonging the

outdoor season. The attractive and comfortable green space at

the heart of the city will be a magnet for those who wouldn’t

normally spend their time in the centre. Close proximity to the

main station is convenient for both weary visitors headed to the

hotel tower and for the workers heading to the office towers.

Terraces on upper floors of these towers provide green sanctuary

removed from the bustle of the city.

REFASHIONING RETAIL

Seoul Valley employs an ‘inside out’ retail scheme that prioritizes

visitor experience over sheer commercial frontage. Rather than

create maze-like double loaded corridors, retail modules are

dispersed independently throughout the site. This, in combination

with the comfortable microclimate within Seoul Valley, creates

a free-flowing, ever-changing retail offering that encourages

lingering and exploration. Even basement level retail and

commercial offer (such as the hotel’s automobile entrance) has

access to sunlight and lush greenery.

Seoul’s 2030 plan for urban development in the Korean capital




sets ambitious goals: to establish a people oriented, culturally

vibrant, historic, safe, and communal Seoul. Seoul Valley aims

to meet these goals and then some, creating a comfortable and

vibrant living room for locals and visitors, shoppers and workers,

streamers and influencers alike. The project will enter the

Schematic Design phase in the spring of 2021.

(Source: henninglarsen.com & aasarchitecture.com)


OUTLOOK

TIMBER DOORS &

WINDOW FRAMES

A traditional choice for everlasting first impression

The Malaysian timber industry is one of the most

important socio-economic sectors; it has been

contributing significantly to the country’s export

earnings since the early 90s.

Today, Malaysia is one of the leading

producers and exporters of sustainable timber

products in the world. It is among the world’s

Top 10 exporters of plywood, wooden furniture, wooden frame

and mouldings in 2020 and one of ASEAN’s major exporters of

sawntimber, veneer, mouldings, and builders’ joinery & carpentry

(BJC) such as timber flooring, doors and window frames.

TIMBER DOORS

Timber doors are an ideal choice to make a lasting welcome

statement. Available in a wide selection of hardwoods in either

natural or muted tones, timber doors are a perfect balance

between durability, sustainability, and appearance.

Timber doors can be opulent while being functional. Should

there be a need for a timeless appeal that blends traditional

styles with a modern feel, timber cottage doors may just be the

thing for you. And once you have found the perfect door, do not

forget the door accessories to complete the look, from hooks to

hinges and doorbells.


MALAYSIAN

TIMBERS

THE PREFERRED

CHOICE

Sustainable

Renewable

Versatile

Durable

Diverse

The remarkable performance characteristics of Malaysian

timbers have allowed architects and designers globally to

feature timber in time-transcending designs that match

beauty with functionality.

Your go-to resource for information on

Malaysian timbers

www.mtc.com.my


OUTLOOK

Malaysian door manufacturers have

been producing hardwood doors for

decades from a wide range of timber

species that are awe-inspiring in both

design and versatility.

Timbers such as Balau, Melunak,

Dark Red Meranti, Kembang Semangkok,

Merbau, Merpauh and Nyatoh make up

the range while some doors are overlaid

with temperate species such as Oak,

Walnut, Cherry and Makore.

Fire-resistant doors with a plush look

are also available where these doors

are given a variety of styling without

compromising the international fireresistant

ratings. Species like Balau and

Melunak, a heavy and light hardwood,

respectively, are fine pickings as timber

doors.

➢ Balau

A heavy hardwood with a density

of 850-1,155kg/m 3 that is yellow

to brown in colour. The sapwood is

lighter in colour and is sharply defined

from the heartwood which is yellow

or grey-brown and darkens to deep

brown on exposure. The texture is

fine and even with deeply interlocked

grains.

➢ Melunak

A light hardwood with a density of

530-755kg/m 3 air dried. The sapwood

is yellow or light straw-coloured and is

moderately sharply defined from the

heartwood which is brown with a red

or pink tinge or red-brown. Texture

is moderately fine and even with

shallowly to deeply interlocked grains.

Available in both solid and engineered

forms, Malaysian timber doors come in

many designs, sizes, and specifications to

suit the needs of discerning customers.

They are also highly sought-after for their

quality workmanship that meets stringent

European standards. Using state-of-theart

technology, Malaysian manufacturers

are well-placed to serve customers

globally, whether for small, custom-made

o r d e r s o r l a r g e o n e s o f s t a n d a r d p r o d u c t s .

WINDOW FRAMES

One of the most traditional choices

for window frames is timber. Wooden

window frames are known for their

durability and can last a lifetime if

properly maintained. They also offer great

aesthetics, thanks to timbers detailed

grains.

Malaysian manufacturers have been

producing stylish selections of timber

window frames in a variety of finishes

with quality timbers and precision

craftmanship as well as laminated

scantlings. Species such as Dark Red

Meranti, Yellow Meranti, Kasai, Merpauh,

Bintagor, Gerutu, Mengkulang and

Kembang Semangkok have been used for

this purpose. The thermal efficiency of

any home can be improved significantly

as timber is a natural insulator and the

combination of timber window frames

and double glazing provide considerable

savings in energy cost.

You can easily find the perfect

timber window frame be it casement

or sash windows. These window frames

also come with a range of hardware

comprising timber window screens,

secure locks, and fashionable handles.

The window frames and hardware can

be configured to suit your requirement.

All weak points between the frames and

glass are also protected well to withstand

changeable and harsh weather conditions.

Exceptionally secure, classy, and hardwearing,

timber window frames offer the

best of both worlds without compromise.

➢ Dark Red Meranti


415-855kg/m 3 air dry. The sapwood

is pink with a grey tinge and is not

clearly defined from the heartwood,

which is medium red to deep red

to deep red-brown. Texture is

moderately coarse and even with

interlocked grain. It is easy to saw and

work and produces a smooth planed

surface.

➢ Gerutu


640-880kg/m 3 air dry. The sapwood

is whitish yellow and is moderately

distinct from the heartwood, which

is light golden brown and darkens to

a deep brown on exposure. Texture

is moderately coarse and even with

interlocked grains.


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INFRASTRUCTURE

Artist impression: The form of the roof shells cantilevers on

the landside and airside to provide shade to the passengers.

(Source: Foster + Partners)

RED SEA

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Inspired by the forms of the desert, the green oasis and the sea, removing

the usual hassle associated with travel by providing a tranquil and

memorable experience for passengers from the moment they arrive.


Work has started on building the

new Foster+Partners-designed

international airport in Umluj,

Tabuk, on the west coast of Saudi

Arabia, which is inspired by the

colours and textures of the desert

landscape. Named the Red Sea

International Airport, the building is designed by the worldrenowned

architecture firm as part of The Red Sea Project tourist

development.

Construction began on the airport in early 2021, which is

being built around 15 kilometres inland from the coast of the Red

Sea, with site levelling currently underway. Set to be completed

in 2022, the airport has been designed to reach a capacity of one

million passengers a year by 2030.

It will almost exclusively serve tourists visiting The Red Sea

Project tourist development, which is being developed nearby and

will include a ring-shaped hotel on stilts above the Red Sea and a

resort built among the Saudi Arabian sand dunes, also designed by

Foster+Partners.

The form of the airport is informed by the desert that

surrounds it. Visuals show a series of five dune-like pods that are

arranged radially around a central drop-off and pick-up space.

Each of these pods will contain a departure lounge that will

have spas and restaurants. Between the pods, spaces filled with

greenery will be created for the first stage of the arrivals process.

The pods can be operated as a “mini terminal”, meaning that parts

of the airport can be shut during periods of low demand to reduce

energy usage.

“The Red Sea International Airport has been envisaged as a

gateway to one of the most unique resorts in the world and an

integral part of the visitor experience,” said Gerard Evenden, head

of studio at Foster+Partners, when the project was first unveiled

Artist impression: The airport will

also feature spas and restaurants

enveloped in a relaxed atmosphere.



INFRASTRUCTURE

Artist impression: The design of the terminal aims to bring the experience of a private

aircraft terminal to every traveller by providing smaller, intimate spaces that feel

luxurious and personalised.


Artist impression: The arrival experience is about speed of processing passengers, while welcoming

them to their destination along with giving them a first impression of the Red Sea Experience.



Artist impression: Upon arrival, passengers follow the natural spatial flow

down through the lush oasis landscape towards the Welcome Centre,

where they are met and welcomed to the Red Sea Resort.


in 2019.

Inspired by the colours and textures of the desert landscape,

the design seeks to create a calm and luxurious journey through

the terminal and will become a transit hub for visitors coming in

by both land and air.

Two wings extending from either side of the main terminal will

contain the airport’s ancillary spaces including hangers, logistics

bags and baggage handling facilities. According to the studio, this

configuration will reduce the overall envelope and energy demand

in comparison to standard stand-alone ancillary buildings.

The studio is aiming for the airport to achieve a LEED Platinum

sustainability rating. It will be powered by 100% renewable energy

and constructed and operated using a zero single-use plastic

ethos.

The terminal’s roof shells will extend from the building to

shade both the landside and airside areas of the airport. “The

overall form of the terminal building has been designed to

protect the internal environment from solar gains and therefore

substantially reduce the overall energy demand for cooling in the

building through self-shading,” said the studio. “Daylight has also

been considered with most of the glazing facing north allowing

for increased daylight penetration without compromising solar

performance.”

Along with the main terminal building, a runway and

dedicated seaplane runway, as well as three helipads, are under

Artist impression: The airport will be powered by 100% renewable energy.


construction at the site. Described by its developers as the world’s

most ambitious tourism development, the Red Sea Project will

see a chain of 90 undeveloped islands off the west coast of Saudi

Arabia be developed into a tourist resort.

Alongside Foster+Partners, Kengo Kuma and Associates

and Dubai-based Killa Design are designing hotels as part of the

project.

The Red Sea Project is one of several sites being developed

in Saudi Arabia. In the AlUla desert, French architect Jean Nouvel

has designed a subterranean hotel and architecture studio AW2 is

creating a glamping resort made up of 47 luxury tents.

Foster+Partners is also designing an international airport

for the Amaala resort, which is being developed around 250

kilometres north of the Red Sea Project. The “mirage-inspired”

terminal drew criticism from the Architects Climate Action

Network, which led to the Foster+Partners withdrawing from

Architects Declare environmental group, stating that aviation

needs “the most sustainable buildings”.

(Source: dezeen.com)


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ASSA ABLOY DOOR

OPENING SOLUTIONS

Forging ahead for the buildings of the future

Modern day

buildings,

typically

constructed

with reinforced

concrete and

glass curtain wall,

have an estimated lifespan of 60 years.

However, the turnover could be faster as

buildings are often demolished when their

functions or systems deemed “outdated”.

In this regard, industry experts have come

to the realization that current practices

need to change for buildings to remain

relevant and efficient for years to come.

They have resolved that new generation

of buildings should be built for people of

all ages and abilities with relevant social,

community and recreational facilities;

multi-functional and resilient to whatever

exigencies might arise; environmentally

sustainable; and affordable, with housing,

transportation and essential services

available to all 1 .

In recent years, these industrial experts

noted that for the residential sector, smart

home trend is growing rapidly with the

expansion of energy efficient products

and connected devices where various

appliances and door opening solutions

that are digitally, remotely and collectively

controlled. Meanwhile, the commercial

sector sees a growth in the construction of

multi-functional and adaptable buildings,

where a single space can easily morph

from an office to a restaurant or a living

unit without major reconstruction.

Being a global leader in door opening

solutions, ASSA ABLOY recognised that

while these new trends have brought on

wide range of benefits, they too can pose

numerous challenges such as property

management. In response, ASSA ABLOY

has developed an extensive catalogue of

door opening solutions for residential and

commercial buildings so homeowners

and businesses can better manage their

property today, and for the foreseeable

future.

DOOR OPENING SOLUTIONS WITH

SUSTAINABILITY IN MIND

• Mortise Locks & Exit Trims

ASSA ABLOY offers a range of highsecurity

energy-efficient mortise locks

and exit trims that can be applied to

all building types. The power-saving

design in these products helps to lower

energy consumption, thus balancing

design, safety and security to improve

the overall sustainability of any

buildings.

• Lorient High Performance Door

Sealing Systems

A brand under ASSA ABLOY Group,

Lorient combines both security and

insulation technology to keep buildings

and their occupants safe, while help

improve the sustainability of these

structures as a whole. Lorient offers a

range of quality and high performance

door sealing systems, including

architectural sealing and acoustic door

seals. These products can provide

outstanding protection for all four sides

of the door against sound, smoke, fire,

rain, light, draughts, dust and even

insects. Lorient high performance door

sealing systems have been designed

and tested for a host of different

applications in a variety of sectors

throughout commercial, industrial and

public buildings.

1

Ulbrich, C. (2021, April 27). This is what buildings

of the future will look like: and 5 ways to get there.

World Economic Forum. https://www.weforum.org/

agenda/2021/04/buildings-of-the-future-real-estate/

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Control lockset with RFID Proximity

Reader, an intelligent Energy Saving

Device that controls and manages

the electrical installation in the room,

access cards for authorised entrance

to specific rooms, and Door Access

Controller Wall Reader that can be

used on an entry door as part of the

complete wireless access control

system, or doors located in any other

common area in the building.

DOOR OPENING SOLUTIONS WITH SMART

CONNECTIVITY

• Smart Door Locks by Yale

Yale is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group

has launched a range of Smart Door

Locks allow users to securely lock and

unlock their door anywhere via the

Yale Access App on their smart devices.

Each smart lock is integrated with Voice

Access Control that works with Amazon

Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple

Homekit, and an Auto Unlock feature

that automatically unlocks the door

as you approach. With DoorSense TM

sensor built into the lock system, you

can check if the door is securely closed

and locked at any time. Further, the

Yale Connect WiFi Bridge connects

smart locks to the cloud, granting full

voice and remote access functionality

straight out the box.

• ASSA ABLOY Integral Wireless Access

Control

The Integral Wireless Access Control

locking solution offers all the features

needed to manage your security

requirements. The system is packaged

with an Electronic Wireless Access

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SIMPLIFIED

• PROTEC2 CLIQ

PROTEC2 CLIQ offers a wide range of

electromechanical locking systems that

cater to all security and access needs.

The wireless system includes batterypowered

CLIQ keys, which can be

programmed and updated individually

to manage access to specific areas at

specific times. ASSA ABLOY’s latest

electronic cylinder platform, eCLIQ,

is one that targets institutional

organisations such as accommodation,

universities, schools, and hospital

estates. The eCLIQ’s programmable

keys and compact locking cylinders

maintain all the benefits and security

of a physical key system, while adding

flexibility and modernity to the way we

manage door access.

• Traka Key Management System

The Traka Key Management System

offers sophisticated, intelligent key and

locker solutions to secure, manage and

audit the use of almost any physical

asset including premises, devices,

secure areas, equipment, machineries

and vehicles. This range of key

management system includes the Traka

key cabinet where only authorised

users can access the keys; the Traka

intelligent asset management lockers

where you can track all vital assets

via ASSA ABLOY’s unique RFID tagging

technology, charge your devices so

that they are always ready to issue and

securely store valuable items.

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd

Level 1, East Wing, Wisma Consplant 1

No.2, Jalan SS16/4, 47500 Subang Jaya

Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

Tel : +603 5651 7800 | Fax : +603 5613 3889

E-mail: info.my@assaabloy.com

Website: www.assaabloyopeningsolutions.com.my

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IT’S TIME TO ARMOUR UP

WITH CSC STEEL

“Atchoo!”

Will your building catch a cold?

A sneeze these days might quickly turn many heads. You might

even pull up your masks tighter. But, what about sick building

syndrome?

The link between the MVAC (Mechanical Ventilation and Air-

Conditioning) system and indoor air quality (IAQ) is very relevant

today, especially with current precautions on having better

ventilation to prevent airborne sicknesses.

RISKY INDOOR AIR QUALITY

The Industry Code of Practice on Indoor Air Quality 2010

mandated by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health

of Malaysia states that poor IAQ could occur due to various

reasons such as poor ventilation along with humidity, mould and

bacteria proliferation, air pollutants and emissions from chemical

contaminants. Prolonged exposure to poor indoor quality can be

highly risky and detrimental for the occupants’ overall wellbeing,

leading to serious health discomfort and sick building syndrome,

categorised by absenteeism and lower productivity at workplaces.

What’s more, with the opening up of the economy and gradual

return of people to offices, the risk of infection poses a present

danger in confined spaces. The Ministry of Health in Malaysia has

advised for the use of efficient air-sterilisation technologies to kill

microbes in air handling units (AHU’s) or ducting.

ENTER THE INVISIBLE ARMOUR

Enter Higiene Antimicrobial, the latest addition to CSC Malaysia’s

realzinc® GI series, the first ever made-in-Malaysia antimicrobial GI

sheet produced by the leading Melaka-based manufacturer.

With a thickness ranging between 1.0 and 0.2 µm, this unique

silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) coated steel offers a safe, reliable, and

superior anti-bacterial and anti-fungal defense mechanism besides

coating the high-performance substrate of GI sheet with flexibility.

Much like a noble knight’s armour, the antimicrobial GI sheet is

specially developed with the MVAC system application in mind,

transforming its performance. This is because the antimicrobial

GI steel sheet is formed into thin, flat pieces that can be cut and

folded into a variety of shapes, making it suitable for various indoor

and outdoor applications.

VERSATILE APPLICATION

Higiene Antimicrobial is versatile and best suited to be applied to

various crowd-enabling commercial and industrial settings such as

healthcare facilities, food factories, biomedical factory building,

airports, and malls to help achieve good indoor air quality. It is also

significantly effective for elevator walls, button panels, door panels,

and handles.

IDEAL SOLUTION FOR MVAC SYSTEM

The Higiene Antimicrobial is an ideal solution to many common


- the antimicrobial galvanized steel with antibacterial and

antifungal function is specially developed for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

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MVAC

MVAC quality issues. Not only is the antimicrobial GI certified by

Food Industry Research and Development Institute in compliance

with JIS Z 2801 for its efficacy in suppressing the growth of

eight types of bacteria (staphylococcus aureus, acinetobacter

baumannii, salmonella enterica, pseudomonas aeruginosa, e. coli,

klebsiella pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophilia, and penicillium

funiculosum), it also reduces 5 types of fungal growth (Aspergillus

brasiliensis and Trichoderma virens to name a few) as certified by

SGS in compliance with the ASTM G21. In addition to bacteria and

fungus, Higiene Antimicrobial functions to tackle the concern of

mould in the ducting system.

Further, this new addition in the series of GI antimicrobial

product addresses other common MVAC quality issues. As the

MVAC is important for keeping the building cool or hot, depending

on the needs of the building space, the GI antimicrobial sheet

is heat resistant up to 200°C apart of having good humidity

resistance.

Aside to boosting the building’s ability to support a healthy

indoor environment, Higiene Antimicrobial’s extra smooth surface

also ensures good antimicrobial functioning which makes it capable

of preventing fluting, slowing down the aging of the component’s

surface while inhibiting the visible surface blackening effect.

Exceptionally white rust-resistant and better abrasion-resistant, its

extra smooth surface lubricity also works well in preventing visible

surface blackening and fluting issue – ensuring a longer-lasting

MVAC system without the need for regular cleaning maintenance.

Finally, perhaps one of the best advantages of Higiene

Antimicrobial is that it provides the convenience of efficient site

installation and handling without worrying about leaving behind

traces of unsightly fingerprints.

BREATHE EASY

Peace of mind is not just only about how CSC Steel Malaysia will

provide the right support and product handling when delivering the

GI steel sheet to your site. It’s more about how you will be assured

that the occupants of the buildings you develop can breathe easier

thanks to this environmentally friendly and functional antimicrobial

GI sheet in place.

You can be confident of our stringent adherence to our own

quality apart from providing excellent customer support. You

won’t expect anything less from the steel industry pioneer of the

antimicrobial GI sheet in Malaysia that has proven its mettle after

21 years in the business.

After all, CSC Steel is a Taiwanese-owned steel producer whose

forte is in galvanised steep products and colour-coated steel

products for the building material industry under our proprietary

brand names – realzinc TM and realcolor®. We came up with pickled

and oiled steel coils and cold-rolled steel coils, too. Having been

listed on the Main board of Bursa Malaysia since 2004, we have

leveraged on the management experience and technical expertise

of our major shareholder, China Steel Corporation of Taiwan all

these years. You can count on our commitment to provide only

high-quality products and value-added services.

All the above ensures Higiene Antimicrobial’s distinct

advantages to any MVAC system. After all, it’s really is an invisible

armour, shielding the occupants from enemies equally unseen.

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MIDEA BUILDING

TECHNOLOGIES (MBT)

World-class business division in delivering world-class HVAC solutions

Established in 1999, the

Midea Building Technologies

(MBT) division of MIDEA

Group is the first to produce

Variable Refrigerant Flow

(VRF) in China with the

introduction of Toshiba

Carrier technology. The business division

has expanded immensely over the last

20 years, beginning with the acquisition

of Chongqing General Plant in 2004 that

placed MIDEA in the field of large tonnage

chiller, then the inclusion of new range

of products such as lighting in 2009, and

heat pumps with the opening of the Hefei

production plant in 2010. To make its

presence felt in the global arena, MIDEA

MBT established joint ventures with worldrenowned

brands such as Siemens, Bosch

and Siix. Additional acquisitions of the

famed Italian commercial air-conditioning

company CLIVET in 2016, and the LINVOL

Elevator in 2020 for its intelligent building

solutions, further solidified MIDEA’s

position in the competitive international

marketplace.

Today, MIDEA MBT has become an

independent arm of the MIDEA Group and

Artist impression: Forest City, Johor, Malaysia.

takes pride in its complete portfolio of

HVAC solutions for any application, which

include:

➢ Chiller Product Line: Water-cooled

screw chiller, air-cooled screw unit,

VFD Direct-Drive centrifugal chiller,

magnetic centrifugal chiller, and

Ain Al Fayda Emirati Housing Development @ United Arab Emirates.

terminal products;

➢ VRF Product Line: Large MAXI VRF and

MINI VRF, heat recovery VRF, and water

cooled VRF;

➢ Heat Pump Product Line: Commercial

water heater, and residential air source

water heater;


COMMERCIAL AC Product Lines

Sole Distributor:

Midea Scott & English Electronics Sdn Bhd (194517-X)

No. 16, Jalan Chan Sow Lin, 55200 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-9221 1033 Fax: 03-9221 7204 / 03-9221 1434 / 03-9221 3509

• PENANG No. 35, Jalan Perniagaan Gemilang 1, Pusat Perniagaan Gemilang, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang. Tel: 04-548 3938 Fax: 04-548 9698 • MALACCA No. 385-L, Taman Peringgit Jaya, 75400 Peringgit, Melaka. Tel: 06-292 1940 Fax: 06-286 7107

• JOHOR No. 25, Jalan Seri Impian 1, Taman Impian Emas, 81300 Skudai, Johor. Tel: 07-562 4898 Fax: 07-557 7898 • KOTA BHARU PT 1436, Ground Floor, Taman Koperatif, Tanjung Chat, 15300 Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Tel/Fax: 09-743 1202

• PERAK No. 38, Persiaran Perindustrian Pengkalan 10, Kawasan Perindustrian Pengkalan, 31500 Lahat, Perak. Tel: 05-323 2529 Fax: 05-323 2529 • SABAH Lot 3, Lorong Kompleks BSA, Kompleks BSA Kolombong, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Tel: 088-421 428 Fax: 088-431 427

• PAHANG No. 258, Ground Floor, Jalan Air Putih, Taman Air Putih Mewah, 25350 Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur. Tel: 09-560 6668 Fax: 09-09-560 5050 • SARAWAK 1st Floor , Lot 8517, Stutong Commercial Centre, Jalan Stutong, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak. Tel: 082-363 167 Fax: 082-366 167


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Don Mueang International Airport @ Thailand.

➢ DX Product Line: US ducts and rooftop packaged unit;

➢ Elevator Product Line: Elevator, escalator, walkway, and etc.

QUALITY EXCELLENCE

Research and development (R&D) played a key role in the

sustainable development of MIDEA MBT, led by a team of

600-strong highly qualified experts. MIDEA MBT now has several

patented technologies including the VFD technology and full falling

film heating-exchanging technology; independent manufactured

core components namely VRF compressors and magnetic

compressors; and the M-BMS system that provides intelligent

management of hardware equipment to form a complete HVAC

solution.

Aside to R&D, product quality is top priority for MIDEA MBT.

The business division has invested US$60 million for its 25,000sqmtesting

facility, the largest in the HVAC industry, housing more than

100 laboratories and over 250 professional test engineers. These

laboratories carried out tests in various fields and applications

including security construction, noise, performance, environmental

simulations, as well as reliable and long-lasting operation and EMC

lab, producing results that are recognized by four authoritative

organizations CNAS, UL, TUV, and Intertek.

A strict quality control system is also in place to ensure that

every step of the manufacturing process is carried out efficiently

so customers are assured that every product under MIDEA brand is

of world-class quality. MIDEA products have also acquired various

Quality Standards and certifications such as EUROVENT and AHRI

(for performance and safety), CVC and CERT (for system).

In an effort to continuously serve MIDEA customers after

sales, MIDEA MBT has established a fast-response service network

around the world to provide continuous technical support,

installation guidance, maintenance, and spare parts support.

NOTABLE PROJECTS

➢ Don Mueang International Airport @ Thailand

HVAC Solution: VFD Direct-Drive centrifugal chiller

➢ Ain Al Fayda Emirati Housing Development @ United Arab

Emirates

HVAC Solution: 5,000 sets of VRF system with total cooling

capacity up to 80,000 HP

Artist impression: 2016 Rio Olympic Games stadiums and facilities,

hotel, MPC, etc. @ Brazil.

➢ Taipei City Government @ Taiwan

HVAC Solution: Magnetic Centrifugal Chillers

➢ 2016 Rio Olympic Games stadiums and facilities, hotel, MPC,

etc. @ Brazil

HVAC Solution: VRF and Chillers

➢ Top Glove @ Malaysia

HVAC Solution: water-cooled screw chillers, and customized

heat recovery function

➢ Forest City @ Malaysia

HVAC Solution: VRF for offices and hotels in Fisherman’s Wharf,

and two water-cooled screw chillers for sales office with total

capacity up to 5,000 kW.

MIDEA MBT has shown a strong development growth since its

establishment. Its impressive track record, top-of-the-line products

and services, and expertise in all aspects of the business, not only

help shaped MIDEA as a well-recognized brand but also a leading

manufacturer of SMART building solutions in the global industry.


NAM HENG GLASS GROUP

ince its establishment in 1996,

Nam Heng Glass Group has a

the largest glass producer in

Malaysia, with manufacturing

plants located in Selangor,

Negeri Sembilan, Johor Bahru, Penang and

Sabah, with plans to further expand its

corporate empire overseas.

The company is renowned for its extensive

products namely tempered glass, laminated

Group’s products are also exported to

Cambodia and Bangladesh.

GLASS THAT BEAUTIFULLY BALANCE

PERFORMANCE AND AESTHETICS

Nam Heng Glass Group is an advocate and

arguably a leading producer of safety glass in

Malaysia. The company has obtained

performance of its safety glass products, in

compliance with the country’s standard

WHY SAFETY GLASS?

early 20 th century, safety glass has been

high-rise buildings.

Tan Lai Huan, pointed out that many

bear the extra costs. For this reason, the

company adheres to the concept “Quality

First, Safety First” when producing a new

range of products. Safety glass produced by

safety, Nam Heng Glass Group stays ahead

with the latest consumer trends for high

etc.

manufacturing plants uses the latest glass

introducing value-added products from

around the world including Low-E Glass and

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Concepts & Designs

ABBA REUNION

TOUR ARENA

@ London, UK

Artist impression: ABBA reunion tour arena.

(Source: stufish.com)

(Source: theguardian.com)


In a move fit for the most revered of pop music royalty, a

reunited Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson,

and Anni-Frid Lyngstad will be performing as digital avatars

in their own bespoke arena within London’s Queen Elizabeth

Olympic Park for the forthcoming ABBA Voyage comeback

tour.

Constructed from mass timber, the 3,000-seat hexagonal

venue was designed by STUFISH Entertainment Architects and

can be transported and repurposed in other locales following

ABBA Voyage’s London dates, set to kick off on 27 May 2022 and

run through 2 October 2022. The tour will then move to other

cities, although any venues and dates beyond the lengthy London

engagement have yet to be announced. Construction work on the

ephemeral arena, which has permission to operate for a five-year

span, is already underway at an underutilized parking lot at London

Olympic Park near the Dockland Light Railway’s Pudding Mill

Station.

While design details of the purpose-built, pop-up Scandinavian

pop palace are on the scant side, the official ABBA Voyage website

does offer a teaser, declaring that the “breathtaking arena delivers

the perfect setting for ABBA Voyage, offering you a live music

experience like no other. The venue is built around ABBA’s timeless

music and never-before-seen concert, so you can have time of

your life in General Admission or have the option of a seat in the

auditorium if you prefer. You can even party in style in your own

Dance Booth.”

In addition to general seating, private dance booths, and a

stage that will host the virtual likenesses of Agnetha, Björn, Benny,

and Anni-Frid (the four “Abbatars” are being developed by George

Lucas’s Industrial Light and Magic) alongside a live ten-piece band,

the ABBA Voyage arena is also set to include standard features and

amenities like food stalls, drinking establishments, merchandise

stands, backstage facilities, and more.

First catapulted out of Stockholm and into international pop

stardom following their 1974 Eurovision win, ABBA has essentially

been on indefinite hiatus since 1982. The virtual tour follows the

forthcoming 5 November 2021, release of Voyage, the quartet’s

first new full-length album of new material in 40 years.

Said ABBA in a statement: “To tell the truth, the main

inspiration to record again comes from our involvement in creating

the strangest and most spectacular concert you could ever dream

of. We’re going to be able to sit back in an audience and watch

our digital selves perform our songs on a stage in a custom-built

arena in London next spring. Weird and wonderful! To all of you

who patiently have followed us in some way or another these past

decades: Thank you for waiting – it’s time for a new journey to

begin.”

Founded by the late British architect Mark Fisher, STUFISH,

which maintains studios in London and Hong Kong, has previously

designed wild and wildly ambitious stage sets and immersive

concert “experiences” – both permanent and semi-permanent

structures – for an illustrious roster of performers including Elton

John, Lady Gaga, U2, Beyoncé, Madonna, the Rolling Stones, Pink

Floyd, and other big names. Outside of concerts, the firm has also

designed a number of high-profile events, including the opening

and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

(Source: archpaper.com)

2008 Olympics ceremonies in Beijing, China.


The opening ceremony 2010 Asian Games, Guangdong, China.


Special stage at the Queen Victoria Memorial for the Diamond Jubilee of

HM Queen Elizabeth II.



Concepts & Designs

(Source: Earthitects)

THE STONE LODGES

@ Kerala, India

Natural Life is about re-establishing the

experience of connecting with both oneself

and the natural environment. The ability to

now work from anywhere in the world, and the

abundant availability of conveniences have led

Earthitects to pioneer a new philosophy, called

‘Reverse Urbanization’. The Karnataka-based

Earthitects reimagined the experience of everyday living by allying

with Mother Earth in designing dwellings that are in harmony

with oneself and the natural environment, dwellings that facilitate

‘Natural Life’.

The Stone Lodges comprises 15 luxury private residences

spread across a 13-acre forested hillside located in Wayanad,

Kerala. Built on sloping land on the side of a mountain, they are

inspired by the grammar of Mountain Lodges and the native design

aesthetic. Staying true to its philosophy, Earthitects only used

materials that are natural, with wooden flooring, random-rubble

walls, cobblestone pathways, and log rafters. Showcasing a joyous





interplay of stone and wood, the villas are hidden amongst dense

foliage and designed with unique elements, keeping sustainability

and innovation in mind. Every bit is finely nuanced bespeaking a

luxurious yet environmentally responsible aesthetic – A Collectible

that ages graciously!

The architecture of Stone Lodges is perched on three distinct

levels; the first and second levels house the spacious residence

while the third level comprises the Exterior Deck with an infinity

pool surrounded by lily ponds. Each deck is designed in such a way

that it has an unobstructed view of the forest. Designed “around

nature, rather than on it”, the natural features such as trees and

boulders play their part in enhancing this carefully designed living

experience.

The roof structure of the Gazebo is made of log rafters,

while the clay tiles are supported by four sturdy wooden poles.

Underneath the ‘Gazebo’ is a daybed to unwind whilst listening

to the songs of nature. Earthitects’ signature bay window brings

natural light into the space with a striking view of the lush

landscape around. An addition to the expansive rooms, the exterior

of the bay window is covered with thick Eucalyptus poles. The

master bedroom is a private retreat within the larger sanctuary.

Designed to be one with nature, a private deck adjoining the

space provides a stunning view of the surrounding wilderness.

Portraying the natural edge, the exceptional wooden bed is the

furniture of dreams. Sturdy and bold, this magnificent piece is

crafted from robust teak wood. The hardwood floors made of rich

teak, adorn the space with warmth and grain. The accent wall

with rough-textured stone contrasts the warm wood all around.

Another signature of Earthitects is the outdoor bath, which

reveals the freedom of taking a shower beneath the open sky. This

indulging tropical shower helps one reconnect with nature with the

luxury of staying indoors.

Set amidst a courtyard, the organic shower tray with steppingstones

is surrounded by lush foliage and natural boulders. The

interplay of light and shadow is brought about by the Eucalyptus

poles on the ceiling, with their natural oils and distinct texture.

Made out of brass, the bathroom fixtures add an antique charm

to the rustic stonewall. Mounted on the counter is a black granite

washbasin elegantly chiselled from a natural rock. The wooden

cabinetry below the counter is finished with handcrafted wooden

knobs.

With sustainability as the core idea, up-cycled wood from

construction is crafted into switchboards while maintaining its

organic shape. The custom-made antique brass tumbler switch

complements the natural texture of the stonewall. Each chair

with its distinct personality elevates the beauty of teak wood in its

original form combined with cane, weaved by local artisans. Carved

with nature-inspired motifs, the apron of the chair compliments

the handpicked natural upholstery.

(Source: the archdaily.com)


Landscape

Offices and meeting rooms are nestled among tropical plants in this wealth management centre in Singapore by local studio Ministry of Design.

(Source: KHOOGJ)

CITI WEALTH HUB

Ministry of Design re-envisioned the typical Wealth Hub

as a “Banking Conservatory” for Citibank Singapore

Ministry of Design (MOD) has designed a

‘Banking Conservatory’ in the heart of

Singapore’s Orchard Road, which takes

biophilic design in workspaces to a new

level and seamlessly weaves architecture

and interior design.

Dedicated to Citigold and Citigold

Private Clients, the Citi Wealth Hub at 268 Orchard Road is the

winning design in an international competition launched by

Citibank Singapore last year that invited entrants to reimagine the

conventional interiors often associated with financial institutions.

The brief set out by Citibank Singapore was to create a wealth

management centre dedicated to its high net-worth clients, over

an area of 2,787sqm across floors six to nine of an office building.

Across its four levels, the Citi Wealth Hub has more than 30

client advisory rooms alongside flexible office and event spaces,

making it the bank’s largest wealth advisory hub in the world.

The site is distinguished by its soaring atrium with tinted

glass walls and skylights that create ideal conditions for growing

tropical plants. In recognition of this, the studio proposed an

(Source: KHOOGJ)


(Source: KHOOGJ)

office scheme based around a lush conservatory that would

anchor the entire office.

On floors seven and eight, a series of social spaces are nestled

within the greenery, including a bar, observation deck, discussion

pods, banquette seating and a central garden lounge with a honed

Grigio Carnico marble bar.

“The choreographed verdant and lush greenery evokes an

atmosphere where everything seems to flourish in a natural and

sustainable manner – a nod to the ideals of wealth management,”

said the studio.

“Although drawing from the virtues of biophilic design, the

scheme aims to create a cultured conservatory and not a wild

forest,” she added. “Introducing a measure of control and order

amidst nature’s abundance, we created a series of carefully

detailed planter box arrangements.”

These sinuous, hairline brass containers are lit from below to

signpost pathways and meeting spaces among the foliage.

On the seventh floor, garden pods were installed as an

alternative to traditional meeting rooms. These are lined with

acoustic panels and equipped with curved TV screens, concealed

power points and cables for connecting laptops.

In collaboration with ICN Design landscape architecture

studio, MOD carefully selected plants that would adapt easily

to an air-conditioned environment, thrive even in the shade and

create four distinct vertical layers to offer varied views at every

level. Tropical plants like betel nut palms, parlour palms, birds

nest ferns and money plants, all of which are intricately composed

to provide interesting views along contouring pathways.

MOD’s re-casting of the typical Wealth Hub as a “Banking Conservatory” was to

challenge the conventions associated with a high net-worth banking experience.

(Source: KHOOGJ)

(Source: KHOOGJ)


Landscape

(Source: KHOOGJ)

(Source: KHOOGJ)


This lushness is particularly apt considering Citibank Singapore’s

business of growing wealth and perpetuating prosperity.

For the tallest level, the designers selected betel nut feature

palms, while elegant, feathery parlour palms sit below their crowns

at the second level with bushy saplings and big-leafed arums in the

foreground. Feathery Boston ferns, rosette-leafed bird’s nest ferns

and money plants occupy the lowest level, fringed by jungle-floor

plants that are spotlit at night.

The eighth floor is dedicated to Citigold Private Clients, leading

the design team to opt for more luxurious materials such as walnut

and marble, while an observation deck offers aerial views of the

conservatory on the level below. Since this floor is less open to

natural daylight, the planting here is smaller in both the horizontal

and vertical scale, with planters set between desk alcoves and

pathways.

Floors six and nine were conceived as “backstage areas”

offering office space for the bank’s 210 relationship managers. They

hold a variety of hot desks, collaboration tables and a town hall for

meetings. Large planters help create a calming work environment

on these levels and are filled with shade-loving plants that, in the

wild, would grow low on the rainforest floor.

Throughout the office, the temperature of the lighting is

programmed to mirror human’s natural circadian rhythm and the

movement of the sun, changing from blue to reddish undertones

over the course of the day. To keep the plants healthy the project

uses a hydroponic system, in which plants are held in place by

absorbent granules instead of soil. Grow lights with special LED

(Source: KHOOGJ)

(Source: KHOOGJ)

bulbs that mimic natural sunlight are integrated within the

recessed architectural lighting.

“What we’re trying to do is continue the essence of

experience from front of house to back of house. So you see

similar elements – the colour scheme, the plants – but pared

back. This raises the bank’s back of house benchmark,” said the

studio. “We’ve had really good responses from Citibank and

from their clients so far,” the studio said. “They’ve said this is

unlike any other wealth management hub they have seen.”

Studies have shown that access to green spaces, or even

pictures of nature, can benefit workers’ mental health and

improve performance in the office. As a result, a plethora of

plant-filled workplace interiors have sprung up over the past few

years, including this co-working space in Lisbon with over 1,000

potted plants and trees, while tropical flora provides privacy for

workers inside an office in Utrecht.

(Source: KHOOGJ)

(Source: dezeen.com & design-anthology.com)


B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA

BIZ LINK PROPERTIES SDN BHD

Koi Park Residences @ Hulu Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0321-7163

CLASSIFICATION Residential

STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework

LOCATION Part of Lot 16823 (PT1498

No. hakmilik H.S.(M) 1051),

Lot 16824 (PT1499 No. hakmilik

H.S.(M) 1047) & Lot 16825

(PT1504 No. hakmilik H.S.(M)

1049), Mukim Ulu Yam, Daerah

Hulu Selangor, Selangor,

Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.429619, 101.643461)

APPROX. PROJECT COST Undisclosed

APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2021

APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2023

DEVELOPER

Biz Link Properties

(A subsidiary of Biz Link Group)

Tel: +603-5022 3963

E-mail: enquiry@bizlinkgroup.com.my

Web: www.bizlinkgroup.com.my

Founder: Mr. Lee Pin Hui

ARCHITECT

Bing Architect

Tel: +603-2276 6201

E-mail: bingarchitect@gmail.com

Principal: Ar Cheng Mun Bing

C & S ENGINEER

Truepro Consult Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-9102 1799

E-mail: truepro2010@gmail.com

Director: Ir Soo Han Tang

M & E ENGINEER

Perunding MAO

Tel: +603-4296 0910 Fax: +603-4296 0926

E-mail: perundingmao@yahoo.com

Partner: Ir Mohd Azan Omar

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Care of Developer

MAIN CONTRACTOR

Meru Perkasa Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-6277 2288

E-mail: meru_hq@yahoo.com

Architectural Coordinator:

Ms Aida Afifah Binti Mior Shahrin

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed development comprises 140 units

of three-storey terraced homes on a 9-acre

land parcel, which will be developed in several

phases. The units are available in two types -

Asagi and Bekko; each unit will have a land size

of 20’ × 60’ and built-ups of 2,183 - 2,393 sq ft

(4 bedrooms and 4-5 bathrooms).


ECO TROPICS DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD

Ellscott @ Breezegate, Eco Tropics, Johor, Malaysia.



STAGE OF PROJECT Structural

LOCATION on part of Lot 216252

(PTD 222458 HSD 558610),

Plot 3, Taman Kota Masai,

Pasir Gudang, Mukim Plentong,

Daerah Johor Bahru, Johor,

Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 1.491466, 103.930417)



APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 3Q 2023

DEVELOPER

Eco Tropics Development Sdn Bhd

(Part of Eco World Development Group Berhad)

Tel: +603-3344 2552 / +607-2522 255

E-mail: corp@ecoworld.my /

ecotropics@ecoworld.my

Web: https://ecoworld.my/

Divisional General Manager: Mr Phan Yan Chan

ARCHITECT

Atria Architects Sdn Bhd

Tel: +607-3555 098

E-mail: atria91@gmail.com

Principal: Ar Quek Chai Kim

C & S ENGINEER

Ling & Wong Perunding Sdn Bhd

Tel: +607-3887 708

E-mail: lingwongsb@gmail.com

Director: Mr Christopher Ling

M & E ENGINEER

Perunding Yuli Sdn Bhd

Tel: +607-3861 188

E-mail: yulime63@gmail.com

Web: http://yuli.my/

Managing Director: Ir Chng Chee Lam

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Care of Developer

MAIN CONTRACTOR

Pamir Development Sdn Bhd

Tel: +607-4328 333

E-mail: pdsb@pamir.com.my

Web: https://pamir.com.my/

Head of Construction: Mr Terry Lim

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed development is part of the

Breezegate collection at Eco Tropics. It

comprises 162 units of double-storey terrace

houses with lot size of 20’ × 70’ and built-up

area of 1,688 sq ft.

Eco Tropics is a 991.6-acre mix integrated

township residential development with a GDV

of RM5.4 billion, consisting of double-storey

terrace and clusters homes in 20 distinctive

home designs. The township is truly the

epitome of a natural countryside lifestyle

amid close-knit neighbourhoods, surrounded

by lush landscaping with ample greenery,

aesthetic gardens, a scenic lake, a gazebo,

and pedestrian-friendly paths or walkways. The

masterplan also features plan parks, back-lane

garden, jogging & bicycle tracks, playground,

basketball court, football field, and also fitness

centre.



JESIN DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD

Single-Storey Terrace Houses @ Taman Gurun Harmoni, Kuala Muda, Kedah, Malaysia.




LOCATION Lot 3842, Seksyen 7,

Bandar Gurun, Daerah Kuala

Muda, Kedah, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 5.793816, 100.481055)

APPROX. PROJECT COST >RM10 million



DEVELOPER

Jesin Development Sdn Bhd

(A member of Jesin Group)

Tel: +604-4235 800 / 1700 81 5800

E-mail: sales@jesin.com.my

Web: www.jesin.com.my

Managing Director: Mr Yeoh Kim Hock

-JV-

Permodalan Kedah Berhad

Tel: +604-7301 992

E-mail: pkberhad@pkb.my

Web: www.pkb.my

CEO: Abdul Rahman Bin Haji Din

ARCHITECT

Azimin Architect

Tel: +604-7317 177

E-mail: aziminarchitect@yahoo.com

Principal: Ar Muhamad Azimin Bin Shafie

C & S ENGINEER

Perunding THD Sdn Bhd

Tel: +604-4200 405

E-mail: pthd10@yahoo.com

Managing Director:

Ir Mohd Rithauddin Bin Suhaimi

M & E ENGINEER

Perunding KTL

Tel: +604-5026 476

E-mail: perundingktl@gmail.com

Associate: Ir Chan Wah Cheong

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Jurukur Zenith

Tel: +603-5892 2626

E-mail: jzenith88@gmail.com

Quantity Surveyor: Mr Heng Wei Kaiy

MAIN CONTRACTOR

Jesin Construction Sdn Bhd

(A member of Jesin Group)

Tel: +604-4235 800 / 1700 81 5800

E-mail: sales@jesin.com.my

Web: www.jesin.com.my

Managing Director: Mr Yeoh Kim Hock

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed development is the latest offering

at Taman Gurun Harmoni, a new residential

project spanning 14.17 acres located at the

main road of Gurun - Sg Petani. It comprises

Dedaun (single-storey terrace houses), and Nira

I & II (affordable single-storey terrace houses).

Dedaun has 12 units with built-up of 1,154 sq ft

and lot size of 20’ × 70’; Nila I has 14 units while

Nila II has six units.


KL WELLNESS CITY SDN BHD

KL Wellness City @ Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.


CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development

STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Conceptual

LOCATION Plot 1 and on part of Lot PT 15424

(dahulunya Lot 37318, 15239

and on part of Lot 37825),

Jalan Impian Indah,

Mukim Petaling, Puchong,

Selangor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.046682, 101.665915)

APPROX. PROJECT COST

To Be Announced


APPROX. COMPLETION DATE

To Be Announced

DEVELOPER

KL Wellness City Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7621 1111

E-mail: enquiry@klwellnesscity.com

Web: www.klwellnesscity.com

Assoc. Director (Project Management):

Mr Wan Zamri Bin Wan Hassan

ARCHITECT

Konzepte Asia Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-2110 3318

E-mail: kualalumpur@konzepte.asia

Web: https://konzepte.asia/

Partner: Ar Ho Kien Keong

C & S ENGINEER

SNA Consult Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7729 2299

E-mail: snacslt@gmail.com

Web: https://snaconsult.com.my/

Founding Director: Dato’ Ir Robert Ang

M & E ENGINEER

Li-Zainal Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7877 7998 / 7198

E-mail: info@li-zainal.com

Web: http://li-zainal.com/

Director: Ir Dr Samad Bin Solbai

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

DK-QS Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-8953 9998

E-mail: admin@dkqs.com.my

Web: www.dkqs.info

Director: Sr Kang Keang Huang

MAIN CONTRACTOR

To Be Appointed

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed project is the first comprehensive

wellness and healthcare city in Malaysia and

Southeast Asia. The healthcare-based mixed

development spans over seven plots and

26.46 acres of land, which will be developed

over a 10-year period.

The masterplan consists of:

Plot 1: Medical specialist suites, commercial/

hotel suites, including a traditional Chinese

medicine centre;

Plot 2 & 3: Resort-style retirement living homes

offering Independent Living Units (ILU) adjacent

to the hospital, medical specialist suites, and

healthcare mall;

Plot 4: SOHO Tower, Office Tower, Healthcare

Mall and proposed Cancer Hospital;

Plot 5: A 624-bed tertiary hospital with Centres

of Excellence in cardiology, spine health, neuro

health, sports medicine, plastic cosmetics

surgery, fertility, stem cell therapy, and etc. It will

also include R&D laboratories and facilities for

clinical studies; and,

Plot 6 & 7: Serviced apartments, SOHO and

commercial units.



KLN LAND SDN BHD

Arunya Residence @ Kl North, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.


CLASSIFICATION Serviced Apartment


LOCATION Lot PT 26635 (part of Lot 9714),

Seksyen 2, Jalan Pintasan

Segambut, Mukim Batu,

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.202771,101.657858)

APPROX. PROJECT COST RM412 million



DEVELOPER

KLN Land Sdn Bhd

(A subsidiary of Franky Group)

Tel: +603-2166 3936

Web: www.franky.com.my

E-mail: general@franky.com.my

Managing Director:

Datuk Franky Chua

ARCHITECT

DP Architects Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-2143 9268

E-mail: kualalumpur@dpa.com.sg

Web: www.dpa.com.sg

Director: Mr Lim Wei Liang

C & S ENGINEER

TY Lin International Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7804 3313

E-mail: general@tylin.com.my

Web: www.tylin.com

Managing Director: Mr Chin Chee Wee

M & E ENGINEER

CHT International Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7954 8871

E-mail: cht@chtint.com

Web: www.chtint.com

Managing Director: Ir Tey Chai Heng

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

RL Bersepadu Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-6207 9991

E-mail: kf.lai@my.rlb.com

Web: www.rlb.com

Director: Dato’ Lai Kar Fook

MAIN CONTRACTOR

To Be Appointed

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed development is situated on a 3.29

acre of land. It comprises two blocks of serviced

apartment (35 storeys and 36 storeys) housing

a total of 631 units with built-ups of 743 - 2,077

sq ft. The units are available in one to three

bedrooms and duplex layouts; each unit has

smart-home features and will be allocated two

to four carpark bays. The development will also

have electric vehicle-charging stations.

The development offers an array of lifestyle

and recreational facilities across three dedicated

floors, which include kindergarten, adventure

escape, infinity and wading pools, pilates

garden, zen and yoga gardens, amphitheatre

promenade, BBQ deck, and etc.


KTI PROPERTY SDN BHD

The Logg @ Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.




LOCATION 4, Lorong Sepat 1,

Taman Makmur,

88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah,

Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 5.947532, 116.091193)

APPROX. PROJECT COST >RM900 million



DEVELOPER

KTI Property Sdn Bhd

(Part of KTI Group)

Tel: +6088-431 366 / 866

E-mail: iconinquiry@ktiproperty.com.my

Web: www.ktiproperty.com.my

Director of Projects: Mr Wilson Loke

ARCHITECT

Arkitek OMA Sdn Bhd

Tel: +6088-239 861

E-mail: info@oma.com.my

Web: https://arkitekoma.squarespace.com/

Principal: Ar Lee Hon Liong

C & S ENGINEER

CIVIL:

KS Engineering Consultant

Tel: +6088-438 972

E-mail: ks_eng06@yahoo.com.my

Engineer: Mr Timothy

STRUCTURAL:

WK & Partners Consult Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-9549 5847

E-mail: wknpc@wknpc.com

Web: https://wknpc.com/

Managing Director: Ir Yong Wee Kong

M & E ENGINEER

Perunding Jayareka Sdn Bhd

Tel: +6088-222 986

E-mail: pjsbkk@yahoo.com

Web: www.jayareka.com.my

Director (Electrical): Ir Francis Voo

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Etika Hijau Sdn Bhd

Tel: +6088-732 921

E-mail: etikahijau@gmail.com

Web: https://etikahijau.com/

Director: Sr Patmawati Binti Paddong

MAIN CONTRACTOR

Sinohydro Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-6203 5192

E-mail: sinohydro.kl@gmail.com

Director: Mr Liu Shao Quan

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed mixed development is situated on a

5-acre site at the heart of Luyang,

Kota Kinabalu. It will have GFA of more than

2.3 million sq ft and a mix of components.

The development has two 28-storey

residential towers, Shorea and Astonia, housing

a total of 438 executive suites ranging from

1,180 - 1,313 sq ft. The third residential tower,

Parkhill, consists of 250 units with built-ups of

620 - 850 sq ft (one to three bedrooms). There

will be up to 1,400 parking bays located at the

basement level and levels 3-11 of the podium

block.

Further, the development includes

Boulevard Mall with 40 retails outlets and a

4-star hotel (Avani Luyang) with 400 rooms.



MOMENTUMACE SDN BHD

D’Quince Residences @ Damansara Perdana, Selangor, Malaysia.




LOCATION Lot–Lot PT50934 (HSD 321516)

- PT50935 (HSD 321517),

PT51550 - PT51552 (HSD 321459

- 321518), & Lot 84846

(PN 116648), Jalan PJU 8/8,

Damansara Perdana,

Mukim Sungai Buloh,

Daerah Petaling, Selangor,

Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.174030, 101.61831)

APPROX. PROJECT COST RM580 million



DEVELOPER

Momentumace Sdn Bhd

(A member of EXSIM Group)

Tel: +603-8993 9911

E-mail: info@exsim.com.my

Web: https://exsim.com.my/

Managing Director: Mr Lim Aik Hoe

ARCHITECT

Urban Catalyst Architecture Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-8082 3633

E-mail: info@urbancatalyst.my

Web: www.urbancatalystarchitecture.com

Principal: Ar Lee Jean-Kye

C & S ENGINEER

Jurutera Perunding Awam YS Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7956 2233

E-mail: jpays@jpays.com.my

DirectorL Mr Yap Yee Hock

M & E ENGINEER

LMC Consult Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7725 7018

E-mail: lmc03sb@gmail.com

Web: https://lmcconsult.business.site/

Engineer: Ir Moo Sze Foo

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Care of Developer

MAIN CONTRACTOR

Binastra Construction (M) Sdn Bhd

(A subsidiary of Binastra Land)

Tel: +603-8998 7666 / 7555

E-mail: sales@binastra.com.my

Web: https://binastra.com.my/

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed leasehold development comprises

two 35-storey serviced apartment towers.

There are a total of 1,310 units (778 standard

units and 532 affordable units), available

in several layout types with built-up areas

between 550 - 1,100 sq ft; each unit comes

with one or two carparks.

The development offers an array of leisure

facilities located on Level 8. This include a

fitness hub, Grill N’ Dine area, garden gazebo,

jogging trail, half basketball court, leisure and

wading pools, community hall, kinds’ play lawn,

and etc.


SHENG TAI IMPRESSION SDN BHD

The Sail @ Melaka, Malaysia.




LOCATION Lot 11723 - 11728,

Kawasan Bandar XLIV,

Daerah Melaka Tengah,

Melaka, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 2.192822, 102.228133)

APPROX. PROJECT COST RM6.5 billion



DEVELOPER

Sheng Tai Impression Sdn Bhd

(A subsidiary of Sheng Tai International Sdn Bhd)

Tel: +603-7890 3096

E-mail: info@shengtaiinternational.com

Web: https://shengtaiinternational.com/

Founder: Dato’ Leong Sir Ley

ARCHITECT

CS Loo Architect Sdn Bhd

Tel: +606-2846 085

E-mail: cslooarchitect@gmail.com

Web: https://c-s-loo-architect.business.site/

Principal: Ar Loo Chiang San

C & S ENGINEER

Reliacon Sdn Bhd

Tel: +606-2839 882

E-mail: admin@reliacon.my

Web: www.reliacon.my

Director: Dr Ir Lam Kai Yang

WBL Perunding Sdn Bhd

Tel: +6010-2352 064

E-mail: general@wblperunding.my

Web: https://wblperunding.my/

Director: Ir Chu Kwai Kuen

M & E ENGINEER

PKV Consulting Engineers Sdn Bhd

Tel: +606-2840 757

E-mail: pkvcesb@gmail.com

Director: Mr Ong Yee Tinn

Zeal Perunding Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7931 2063

E-mail: general@zp.com.my

Web: www.zp.com.my

Associate Director: Ir Ben Au Wai Chun

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

AMD Associates Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7726 6090

E-mail: amdqs@amdqs.com.my

Web: www.amdqs.com.my

Founder: Sr Hj Mohd Ariffin Mohd Damin

MAIN CONTRACTOR

To Be Appointed

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed development consists of nine

towers with about 10.7 million sq ft that will be

constructed in multiple phases. The masterplan

will have over 3,259 units of luxury condotels,

three 61-storey, 5-star and 6-star hotel towers

with a total of 2,584 units; 1 million sq ft luxury

shopping centre; 1,215 units of business suites

as well as a Melaka-Nanjing themed cultural

square that houses 65 units shops overlooking

the Straits of Melaka.

It will have a wide array of facilities

including 330m (internal perimetre) sky

ring connecting nine towers; 4 million sqm

convention and exhibition centre; Illuminating

Sky Garden; as well as The Moon, a 360°

elliptical-shaped experiential centre. It also

features international sky-themed restaurants;

one of the longest rooftop pools in the region;

and most importantly, the tallest 9-tower linked

structure.



SKYAWANI 5 DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD

Skyawani V Residence @ Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.




LOCATION JLot 201437 & Lot 201438, Jalan

Dato Senu 3, Mukim Setapak,

Daerah Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.195981, 101.693751)




DEVELOPER

Skyawani 5 Development Sdn Bhd

(A subsidiary of SkyWorld Development Group)

Tel: +603-4270 9968 / 3928

E-mail: enquiries@skyworld.my

Web: http://skyworld.my/

Group Managing Director:

Datuk Ng Thien Phing

ARCHITECT

ArchiMatrix Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7984 3121

E-mail: general@archimatrix.com.my

Web: www.archimatrix.com.my

Director: Mr Jasper Mah

C & S ENGINEER

Asia Pacific Engineering Consortium Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7883 0690

E-mail: info@apec-engineers.com.my

Web: http://apec-engineers.com.my/

Founder: Mr Phoa Boon Ting

M & E ENGINEER

Duriane Professionals Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-5879 0959

E-mail: info@duriane.com

Web: www.duriane.com

Managing Director: Ir Yau Chau Fong

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

EFCT Konsult

Tel: +603-9282 1101

E-mail: efctkonsult@gmail.com

Principal: Mr Edmund Foo Chee Tuck

MAIN CONTRACTOR

PILING CONTRACTOR:

Geohan Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7727 3608

E-mail: email@geohan.com

Web: www.geohan.com

Managing Director: Mr KS Lee

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed development is the fifth instalment

of “SkyAwani” series of affordable housing

(RUMAWIP). The 2.06-acre leasehold

development offers a total of 615 serviced

apartments in a 38-storey building. With a

built-up of 800 sq ft, these units come with 3+1

bedrooms and two bathrooms. The facilities

at the development include an infinity pool,

lounge garden, sun deck, outdoor event lawn,

gymnasium and outdoor fitness zone.


SUNWAY BELFIELD SDN BHD

Sunway Belfield @ Jalan Belfield, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. [Phase 2]




LOCATION Lot 20010 (formerly known as

Lot 1152), Seksyen 69,

Jalan Belfield, Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.135836,101.696866)

APPROX. PROJECT COST RM1.1 billion



DEVELOPER

Sunway Belfield Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-5639 8888 / 9000

E-mail: mysunwayproperty@sunway.com.my

Web: www.sunwayproperty.com

Manager - Technical (M&E): Ir Dominic Kong

ARCHITECT

SA Architects Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-5650 5156

E-mail: saa@saa.com.my

Web: www.saa.com.my

Managing Director: Mr Low Mun Wai

C & S ENGINEER

TY Lin International Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7804 3313

E-mail: general@tylin.com.my

Web: www.tylin.com

Managing Director: Mr Chin Chee Wee

M & E ENGINEER

Primetech Engineers Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7958 3655

E-mail: primetech19@gmail.com

Web: https://primetechengineers.business.site/

Director: Ir Au Chong Hun

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Baharuddin Ali & Low Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-9285 3744

E-mail: balow@balow.com.my

Web: www.balow.com.my

Director: Mr Chin Pak Hoe

MAIN CONTRACTOR

Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-5639 9696

E-mail: kwanfk@sunway.com.my

Web: www.sunwayconstruction.com.my

Asst Manager (Contract Dept):

Mr Chan Kam Wem

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed development is Phase 2 of

Sunway Belfield project. It comprises one block of

55-storey serviced apartment (Block C) with a total

of 450 units, available in five layouts with built-up

sizes ranging between 788 - 1,337 sq ft (two

to four bedrooms). It also has 6-storey carpark

podium and 2-storey basement carpark, and three

floors furnished with various lifestyle facilities

such as sky deck, infinity pool and wading pool,

co-working space, terrace pavilion, tree house,

basketball court, indoor gym, yoga and dance

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CSC Steel Sdn Bhd .................................................................................. 35

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