Malaysia-Singapore high-speed rail link

Posted on February 20, 2013

SINGAPORE: Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to build a high-speed rail link between the city state and Kuala lumpur.

The link will cut travelling time between the two destinations to just 90 minutes, from the hours it now takes by rail and road.

The two countries also agreed on a rapid transit system linking Singa­pore’s Mass Rapid Transit system with Johor Baru.

Both Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his counterpart Lee Hsien Loong described the speed-link project as a “game changer” .

“This project will change the way we do business, look at each other and interact,” said Najib.

“We hope to meet the 2020 deadline for the project,” he told a joint press conference after the annual leaders retreat here.

The two mass “people mover” projects are part of multi-billion ringgit business deals between the two countries.

These include a wellness project at Nusajaya in Johor and a mixed development project between Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn Bhd and the Singapore Government investment arm Temasek in Danga Bay worth RM8.1bil.

It’s a deal: Najib and Lee shaking hands following a press conference in Singapore. — EPA

Najib said the high-speed rail link would be built via public-private partnership with strong government participation.

 

“It will be on the basis of private sector funding with the government providing structural support and participation.”

Lee said the project would make it faster to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore by rail than by air, including waiting time.

He recalled that Najib mooted the idea of the link at a meeting some months ago and he felt that it was a good idea.

On the rapid transit system, Lee said the two countries had 12 months to decide on whether to build a bridge or an undersea tunnel between the two countries.

Later the two leaders unveiled the Marina One project, which is in the heart of Singapore’s new central business district undertaken by M+S Pte Ltd, a company owned 60:40 by Khazanah Holdings Bhd and Temasek.

They were also updated on the integrated development DUO joint venture. The two projects have a gross development value of S$11bil (RM26.4bil).

The leaders lauded the excellent progress in relations between the two countries since the Points of Agreement was settled in 2010.

In a three page statement, they agreed to intensify existing cooperation and explore new ways to leverage on the complementarities between Singapore and Iskandar, just across the island republic.

They agreed among others to look into the feasibility of a third road link between the two countries in the long term, and establishing new ferry terminal and Customs, Immigration and Quarantine facilities at Puteri Harbour in Johor this year.

Source : Starproperty

Malaysia-Singapore Rapid Transit System gets the green light

Posted on February 19, 2013

By NELSON BENJAMIN
nelson@thestar.com.my

Working visit: Najib, accompanied by Singapore’s Foreign Minister K. Shanmugam (foreground right), arriving at the Changi Airport in Singapore. —Bernama

SINGAPORE: Malaysia and Singa­­pore have agreed to go ahead with the Rapid Transit System (RTS) linking Johor Baru with the republic.

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman said both countries had a year to draft the plans on the preferred option for the RTS.

He added that under phase one, the alignment and station scheme options would be identified.

“Once this is decided, we can move to phase two,” Anifah said during a briefing on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s two-day working visit to Singapore which began yesterday.

It is learnt that among the options being considered is a bridge or an underground tunnel link.

Singapore had earlier announced that its Thomson mass rapid transit (MRT) line would be opened in stages from 2019.

 

The 30km line will run through the north-south corridor of the island republic, starting in Wood­lands, the area closest to Johor Baru via the Causeway, and passing through industrial, residential and shopping districts before ending at Marina Bay.

The S$18bil (RM44bil) line will be completely underground and is expected to serve 400,000 commuters daily.

Anifah said leaders from both countries were expected to discuss the progress and implementation of the Points of Agreement.

“Both leaders will also travel to Iskandar Malaysia in Johor to launch the ground-breaking ceremony of the Urban and Resort Wellness project.

He added that it involved a 2ha “Urban Wellness” project in Medini North and a 84ha “Resort Wellness” in Medini Central.

Other issues to be discussed include cooperation in aviation and airport services between Senai and Changi airports as well as the establishment of ferry and water taxi services between Puteri Har­­-bour in Iskandar and Tuas in Singapore.

Anifah added that there was steady progress in the implementation of initiatives under the Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia including in transport, immigration, tourism, environment and industrial cooperation.

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Property Info:-
 Name: Verticas Residensi
 Address: Jalan Ceylon, Bukit Ceylon, 50200 KL
 Developer: Starpuri Development (a subsidiary of Wing Tai Asia)
 Tenure: Freehold
 No. of Blocks: 2 high-rise (Tower A & B) & 1 lowrise (Tower D) = 308 units; 1 high-rise (Tower C) 115 units serviced apartments to be managed by Lanson Place.
 Land Area: 2.41 acres
 Size: 1427 sf (Corner Unit, Type A1 @ Tower A)
 Room: 2+1
 Bathroom: 2 
 Carpark: 2
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Proposed Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE)

Bridging Highways

The Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) is a 31.8 km, 3-lane, dual carriageway expressway that will commence at Sri Petaling and passes through Sungai Besi, Alam Damai, Cheras-Kajang, Taman Bukit Permai, Taman Putra, Taman Permai Jaya, Taman Dagang Permai, Taman Kosas, Ampang dan Taman Hillview before exiting at Ulu Kelang. The proposed expressway will serve as a link between existing major highways and road – MRR II, DUKE, AKLEH, KLORR, Sungai Besi extension, KL-Seremban, Cheras-Kajang, Besraya, KESAS and Jalan Ampang.

Benefits of SUKE

• Alternative route for MRR II
• Solution and improving traffic congestion along existing traffic linkages at Cheras, Pandan Indah and Ampang
• Linking major highways in the eastern Klang Valley areas - MRR II/DUKE/AKLEH/BESRAYA/KL-SEREMBAN/CHERAS-KAJANG/KESAS
• Direct link between new growth centres – Kajang to Segambut/Kepong
• As an effective and high capacity traffic dispersal scheme for eastern Klang Valley areas

source: http://www.prolintas.com.my/suke.php

MRT Route

Station Kajang- Interchange

News: 吉隆坡中环 全球瞩目 (南洋产业周刊)

• 封面故事
 
• 产业周刊
 

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经过多年的发展，今时今日，吉隆坡中环（Kuala Lumpur Sentral）的目标已不再单纯是成为大马的中央商务区（CBD），而是一个世界级的“城中城”，而且这目标也即将实现。吉隆坡中环的发展，同步令过去只以“小印度”文化见称的十五啤改头换面。在迈向中央商务区的时刻，发展列车继续前进，你有意思搭上来吗？

综合计划吸引国内外投资者 吉隆坡中环 城中国际社区

从最初的吉隆坡中环车站，到多栋大楼完成，吉隆坡中环（Kuala Lumpur Sentral）如今已是城内最大的商务发展计划。目前在这里盘据的有5家国际级酒店、13座办公大楼、120万平方尺的零售广场和4座高级公寓。

吉隆坡中环（Kuala Lumpur Sentral）将在2016年全面竣工，受大吉隆坡（Greater Kuala Lumpur）计划进一步带动，绽放更亮眼光芒。

一如往常，新交通路线的发展，催化市场对综合工作、娱乐和生活产业计划的供求，这就是吉隆坡中环成功的原因。

空中花园独特体验

坐落于最策略的地点，吉隆坡中环容易衔接至各条大道和高速公路；综合了各种独特元素，让它除了与吉隆坡市中心不一样，也与东南亚各中央商务区的发展有分别。比如其Nu Sentral综合型零售中心，包含一个面积达2英亩空中花园，这能提供结合零售、饮食和娱乐的独特体验。此外，Sooka Sentral 生活休闲中心（lifestyle centre），则是吉隆坡中环的另一个“娱乐”元素。至今，吉隆坡中环共有40亿令吉的产业计划已完成，另53亿令吉的发展计划则持续进行，因而是本地最大型且处在首都的商务发展计划。由于综合各种元素，这里吸引了众多杰出投资者和外资企业到来设立业务，也有外资在这里设立办公室和家园，从而打造一个国际社区。

平均增幅5至24% 列全球3大产业投资中心

著名产业投资公司IP Global近期列吉隆坡为全球3大产业投资中心之一，产业价平均增幅介于5%至24%。

该公司预见大马市场今年具备强劲的投资条件和诱人机会，主因是经济环境强稳、新政府政策贵外资投资产业，以及外国人允许直接拥有产业，这些都是外资选择大马的利好因素。从2010年至今，大马产业机构（MPI）在新加坡的展示厅，为我国发展商售出总值9000万令吉各类产业。据该机构，来自新加坡、印尼、韩国、中国和印度的投资者和发展商，对大马产业市场越来越感兴趣。此外，英国和美国的退休金投资者，也深受我国的长期稳定和悠闲环境，以及可预知的投资气氛所吸引。吉隆坡中环已经获得全球投资者的注目，正准备从大马产业市场的全新黄金时代内吸取好处。

租用率稳定 办公室租金倍增

从2004年至今，吉隆坡中环办公室产业的租金已倍增，同时，租用率也依然稳定。

截至2011年第三季，巴生谷的总现有办公室空间供应为9303万3000平方尺，高于次季的9209万2000平方尺；而随着吉隆坡中环推出新办公室产业，将为现有办公室空间增添100万平方尺的新供应。这显示，尽管市场已拥有庞大的供应量，吉隆坡中环仍能凭着其策略地点等竞争能力，继续吸引投资者流入，而且让众发展商和业主维持，甚至改善各自大楼的租用情况。事实上，尽管仍会有大批的新供应量流入市场，但巴生谷的租用率仍持续走稳，而且这稳定趋势预计维持至2013年。尤其是高质“A”等及具备多媒体超级走廊（MSC）地位，并坐落在贵为优良商业去和着重绿色环保的吉隆坡中环内的办公室空间，除了租金昂高，现有供应量也有限。

MSC地位带动人气

于2006年2月，吉隆坡中环获政府授权本地首个MSC数码中心的地位。此特殊地位允许这区聚集了许多资讯通讯科技（ICT）和MSC地位公司，从而进一步支撑它未来成为中央商务区的地位。事实上，吉隆坡中环的设计，主要是补足我国的MSC中心——赛城，从而让许多公司有了另一个选择，尤其是有意享有MSC地位认证的好处，以及欲让办公室更靠近客户的公司。亦贵为MSC大马创新与培育中心的吉隆坡中环，也放眼为国家培育更多具备创新能力的人才。

企业能享多项好处

至今，MSC大马地位（MSC Malaysia Status）依然是吸引许多本地和外国企业流入吉隆坡中环的主要因素，因这些企业能够享有许多好处，如5年免税等等，以便有能力在全球市场竞争。同时，具备MSC地位的企业也需要将公司设在拥有MSC地位的办公室；有鉴于此，特设为MSC地位办公室产业的Q Sentral，且是吉隆坡中环最后一项A等级办公楼产业，自然是这些企业的选择。

source: http://www.nanyang.com/node/461670

Sg Buloh-Kajang MRT Network Map

Proposed MRT Stations

KL MRT - Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line
Approved final alignment of stations for Sungai Buloh - Kajang Line (SBK Line), the 51km line will be the first MRT line of what will be a comprehensive MRT network serving the huge population of the Klang Valley. • Sungai Buloh * • Bukit Bintang Central * • Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh • Pasar Rakyat (KLIFD) • RRIM • Jalan Cochrane • Kota Damansara • Maluri * • Taman Industri Sungai Buloh • Taman Bukit Ria • PJU 5 • Taman Bukit Mewah • Dataran Sunway • Leisure Mall • The Curve • Phoenix Plaza • 1 Utama • Taman Suntex • Taman Tun Dr Ismail • Taman Cuepacs • Section 17 • Bandar Tun Hussein Onn • Section 16 • Balakong • Pusat Bandar Damansara (PBD) • Taman Koperasi • Semantan • Taman Mesra • KL Sentral • Saujana Impian • Central Market * • Bandar Kajang • Warisan Merdeka (Proposed 100 Storey) • Kajang * • Bukit Bintang West     * Proposed integration with existing and future rail infrastructure.  For MRT Integration information, check here. source: http://www.mrt.com.my/MRT-stations.htm

Proposed MRT Line

KL MRT - Kuala Lumpur Mass Rapit Transit

source: http://www.mrt.com.my/MRT-line.htm

The KL MRT is a proposed 3-line 150 km Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system in the Klang Valley / KL conurbation which envisages a 'Wheel and Spoke' concept comprising two northeast-southwest radial lines and one circle line looping around Kuala Lumpur city. The MRT will not only significantly increase the current inadequate rail network but will also serve to integrate the existing rail networks and expectantly alleviate the severe traffic congestion in the KL metropolitan area. In December 2010, the government approved the implementation of the MRT project and announced preliminary plans for the first line, the Blue Line, stretching 51 km from Sungai Buloh to Kajang through 35 stations. The line will pass through the city centre and will serve densely populated suburban areas including Kota Damansara, Mutiara Damansara, Bandar Utama, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Bukit Damansara, Cheras, Bandar Tun Hussein Onn and Balakong, with a total catchment population of 1.2 million people. This line is targeted to commence construction in July 2011 and complete in 2016. The Red Line will go from Damansara in the northwest to Serdang in the southeast, the Red Lines will pass through the city of Kuala Lumpur and converge at Dataran Perdana (Kuala Lumpur International Financial District) near Jalan Tun Razak. The underground Circle Line looping around the city of Kuala Lumpur will serve an important role to tie-up and integrate the currently disjointed LRT and monorail lines. The details of the Circle Line is expected to be announced in March 2011.
Proposed MRT Line:
	Sungai Buloh - Kajang Line
	Damansara - Serdang Line
	KL City Circle Line

Things to know before I sell

When it comes to selling your property, it is often complex and stressful. It can be complicated and time consuming from choosing the right agent to negotiating with interested parties.

Problems may crop up at different stages during the process and may cause delays and long interruptions.

For example, buyer may declare void at the signing of the Sale & Purchase Agreement or the buyer decides to bring down the price at the last hour. There are many disagreements that may happen in the midst of this process.

Below are some pointers on how to get a handle on the process if you are deciding to sell your property.

The most common way of selling your property is through estate agents. However, you can market your properties privately to save on the estate agents' commission but this incurs many disadvantages:

• As you are lack of the skill, personality and recommendations of estate agent, you might get fewer viewings which may elongate the time to sell your house.
• When you get little viewings, you may end up selling at price below value.
• You have to market, advertise and ‘tour' the interested parties and answer to their enquiries which can be very time consuming.

Thus, the best way is to seek the expertise of professionals to assist you. You will require a property valuer to determine the price of your property, an estate agent to market and sell your property, and a solicitor to handle the legal documentation.

However, keep in mind to be involved and work closely with your agents to market your property as well. Property search websites are popular in this era as they are new means of advertising at a much reduced rate. At any point of time, prepare yourself and your property before any viewings for prospective buyers. The value and attractiveness of your property can be enhanced by carrying out a major spring clean or adding a new shine of paint or polish. To add on to other means of advertising, you can do it on flyers as well as newspapers.

When someone is interested in your property, the buyer will make an offer through your agent. It is up to the owner to accept or turn down the offer however, be prepared to be involved in some negotiations.

The price you are likely to get usually depends on:

• Whether property prices are accelerating
• Where your property is located at
• If the asking price is realistic compared to other similar properties
• How quickly the buyer wants to move

Once you accept the offer, your solicitor will ask for certain information to begin the legal preparation for the sale. When the buyer signs the Sale & Purchase Agreement, the buyer will pay the balance of the first 10 per cent of the Purchase Price (less the earnest deposit). The remaining balance 90 per cent will be payable to you within three months from the date of the Sale & Purchase Agreement or three months from the date the Sale & Purchase Agreement becomes unconditional.

source: http://www.propertyguru.com.my/resources/sell-property-guide/things-to-know-before-i-sell/30