ANNUAL REPORT LAPORAN TAHUNAN - Berjaya Corp

Savanna 2, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
Chairman’s Statement and Review of Operations
Vietnam International University Township, Hoc Mon District,
HCMC, Vietnam.
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Olive Pointe, Berjaya Hills, Pahang.
park, gymnasium, swimming pool, residents’ lounge and other
supporting facilities.
Berjaya Hills is Malaysia’s largest leisure project spanning
approximately 15,800 acres, located in the state of Pahang,
about 45 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur and adjacent to
Genting Highlands. There are 303 bungalow lots in total, with
70 lots currently available for sale. The land area ranges from
11,377 sq. ft. to 42,507 sq. ft. at an average pricing of RM40 per
sq. ft. Apart from these bungalow lots, Berjaya Hills also has 9
units of themed bungalows for sale / lease, three of which have
been furnished and fitted beautifully. These villas have a gross
build-up area from 2,465 sq. ft. to 6,738 sq. ft. and land size
between 14,294 sq. ft. to 30,752 sq. ft. with a price tag from
RM1.75 million.
A future project in Berjaya Hills is a 22-unit shop lot
development named Olive Pointe. This development is set
to be a smart investment opportunity in the vicinity and is
located nearby the tourist resort Colmar Tropicale and other
attractions. The shop lots are designed to accommodate a wide
Thach Ban Garden City, Hanoi, Vietnam.
range of services to cater to the different needs of the residents
and visitors, and are suitable for alfresco dining. Olive Pointe
is currently under construction with an anticipated launch in
the fourth quarter of 2009.
Abroad, the group made progress with its foray in countries such
as Vietnam, South Korea and China. The group’s venture in South
Korea has been making headway with its Berjaya Jeju Resort
which is located at Yerae-Dong, on the beautiful and scenic
Jeju Island. Spanning an area of over 744,205 square meters
(183.7 acres), this mixed development comprises mid-rise
condominiums, a 150-bed medical centre facility, a 500-room
casino hotel, a full-fledged casino, world-class entertainment
facilities, a 4-storey integrated shopping mall and indoor arena
with seating capacity for 6,000 people, a 300-room 5-star resort
hotel including 128 units of hotel suites, and exquisite Ocean
Villas Resort with a resort-style club house. This project with an
estimated GDV of USD3.1 billion is expected to be completed
over a period of 8 years.
In Vietnam, the group has obtained the investment license for
the development of Bien Hoa Mixed Development. Located in
the bustling metropolis of Bien Hoa, Dong Nai Province in Ho
Chi Minh City (“HCMC”), the development offers a blend of
luxurious living in modern contemporary designed apartments
with a blend of traditional features. It is made up of a 20-storey
office complex with a 3-storey retail podium with a recreation
club on the podium roof, and a 20- storey office tower. It also
houses 564 units of apartments in 2 blocks which are 17- and
20- storeys high respectively and a 22- storey hotel building. The
launch of the apartments is expected to be in the fourth quarter
of 2009 and will have an estimated GDV of USD177.5 million.
Another Vietnam development that has obtained its investment
license during the financial year under review is The Vietnam
International University Township. Located in the Hoc
Mon District in HCMC, it measures a total land area of 925
hectares. The mixed development will consist of residential and
commercial components, and an international university and