DANCING TO THE TUNES OF IRAMA WANGSA PLUS

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JULY 08 KDN PP889//05(047) by Henry Butcher Malaysia DANCING TO THE TUNES OF IRAMA WANGSA PLUS Selangor New Launches Q 08 vs Q 07 A slower start to the year with GE4 as a precursor. Value Map Series: Classics On Display at Antara Putrajaya

JULY 08 by Henry Butcher Malaysia Editor s Note Publisher Henry Butcher Malaysia Sdn Bhd 5, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Off Jalan Dang Wangi, 5000 Kuala Lumpur. CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE T (0) 694 E admin@henrybutcher.com.my W www.henrybutcher.com.my RESORT THEMED LANDSCAPING OUR SERVICES Valuation Tel :60694 Fax: 60694484 Email: hbmalaysia@henrybutcher.com.my STRATA MANAGEMENT'S TURNING POINT Project Marketing Tel: 60694 Fax: 6069577 Email: tang.cm@henrybutcher.com.my Real Estate Agency Tel: 60694 Fax: 606946 Email: hbre@henrybutcher.com.my implementation of Management Act 0 (Act 757) on st June 05 marks another turning point in the evergrowing property management industry in Malaysia. Since it came into the picture, Act 757 has established standardisation in the operation of management bodies of stratified properties which were previously governed by two different acts; Building and Common Property (Maintenance and Management) Act 007 (Act 66) and Title Act 985 (Act 8). This standardisation has resulted in a lot of improvements in many aspects of maintenance and management of a stratified property led by either a joint management body or a management corporation (JMB/MC). Market Research & Development Consultancy Tel: 6047007 Fax: 6047008 Email: hbampang@henrybutcher.com.my Retail Consultancy Tel: 60905550 Fax: 6090400 Email: tanhaihsin@yahoo.com 0,000 SQFT RESIDENT CLUBHOUSE Facilities & Asset Management 4ACRE PRIVATE HILL PARK Tel: 606050 Fax: 6060654 Email: admin.assetmgmt@henrybutcher.com.my Plant & Machinery Consultancy FREEHOLD Tel: 60694 Fax: 60694484 Email: hbmalaysia_pnm@henrybutcher.com.my Auctions & Tender Sales RESIDENTIAL TITLE Tel: 60694 Fax: 606949 Email: auctions@henrybutcher.com.my 5% + % REBATE (T&C APPLY) OUR OFFICES SELANGOR Subang Jaya Ampang Mont Kiara NEGERI SEMBILAN Seremban KEDAH Alor Setar Kulim PENANG Island Butterworth Seberang Perai JOHOR Johor Bahru Kluang Muar Pontian PAHANG Kuantan MALACCA Melaka TERENGGANU Kuala Terengganu PERAK Ipoh KELANTAN Kota Bahru SABAH Kota Kinabalu Sandakan Tawau SARAWAK Kuching Miri HANDOVER FROM JULY 08 ONWARDS PAST EDITIONS 08 SHOW UNIT VIEWING CALL NOW One of the significant aspects of improvement in Act 757 is definitely the establishment of Management Tribunal ( Tribunal) since st July 05. Tribunal is established to address a wide range of issues in relation to the maintenance and management of stratified properties which include defaulters, general meeting issues, disputes amongst stratified owners and many other issues as specified in the Fourth Schedule (Part ) of Act 757. Stakeholders of stratified properties especially the JMB/MC are now able to opt for a more economic alternative instead of being left with just one final option; legal action which not all JMB/MC could afford. Art Consultancy Tel: 6069089 Fax: 60605 Email: info@hbart.com.my STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Jan 08 RYAN +60 7958 995 FUZZ +606 085 85 Feb 08 Mar 08 implementation of Act 757 and its regulations have also brought light to the operation of maintenance and management of stratified properties by specifying the roles and responsibilities of the committee and by limiting their terms of service to three consecutive terms in order to promote balance in participation amongst the owners. Exclusive Marketing Agent: 5 Jalan Yap Ah Shak, 5000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Email: admin@henrybutcher.com.my Tel no. +60694 Fax no. +60694 554 Besides the Tribunal, Act 757 also provides more clarity in terms of the usage of maintenance fund and sinking fund of the JMB/MC. Under Subsection (), 4 (), 50 (), and 5 () of Act 757, both JMB/MC are now able to distinguish the usage of both funds which was vaguely explained in previous governing acts. IRAMA WANGSA SALES GALLERY Developer s License No.: 498/009/05(L) Validity Period: 5/0/084/0/09 Advertising & Sales Permit No.: 498/009/05(P) Validity Period: 5/0/084/0/09 Approving Authority: Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) Building Plan Reference No.: BP U OSC 04 0 Land Tenure: Freehold Property Type: Condominium Total No. Of Units: 00 Expected Completion Date: April 08 Land Encumbrances: Public Bank Bhd Minimum Price: RM 858,000 Maximum Price: RM,0,800 Bumiputera Discount 5% Restrictions In Interest: NIL Disclaimer: All information contained herein (including specifications, plans, measurements, illustrations and statements) are subject to amendments and modifications without prior notice as may be required by the relevant authorities or developer s consultants. y shall not form part and parcel or invalidate or annul any contract of sale between the developer and the purchaser. Whilst every reasonable care has been taken in preparing this information, the developer cannot be held liable for any variation or inaccuracy. Apr 08 May 08 It is undeniable that Act 757 has given a very positive impact to property management industry since its implementation. However, there are still a few issues which the industry has yet to find the ultimate solution. first issue will be on share unit disputes which normally occur in the early stage of a mixed development where the developer handovers the management to the JMB. During this period, the most common source of dispute will be the fact that the land surveyor appointed by the developer has calculated the share unit based on purchase price instead of following the formula stated in First Schedule of Act 757. This has resulted in an unfair share unit distribution; in most cases, owner who owns more units/bigger parcel, has lesser share unit and pay lesser amount of charges and vice versa. Other than share unit dispute, different interpretations of Act 757 by the Commissioners of Building (COB) also gives negative impact to the process of maintenance and management of stratified properties where the property managers could not give a standardised advice to the clients since it will be based on their (client) property location and their local authority. Despite these challenges, the future of property management industry in Malaysia is undoubtedly promising and this is proven by the increasing number of property management companies joining the industry. Suffice to say that Act 757 has come into the picture at the right time and all stakeholders must play their role accordingly in order to bring up the standards of property management industry to another level. Low Han Keong Director, Facilities & Asset Management Mont Kiara June 08 Printed by: Percetakan CL Wong Sdn Bhd AS84, Jalan Hang Tuah 4, Taman Salak Selatan, 5700 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. / HERALD JULY 08

DANCING TO THE TUNES OF IRAMA WANGSA A unique 4acre hill park which is not commonly found in other developments. If we can offer something different for urban residents, we hope that having accessibility to private greenery such as parks would be the ideal, modernday living. Also, it is very important for young families to invest in such property just so their young ones will still be in touch with nature, in contrast to other properties that do not offer (such features), says KinMeng. Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down for a quick catchup with the CEO of Benéton Properties Sdn Bhd, Chan KinMeng to talk about their just completed resort themed condominium project, Irama Wangsa located in Bandar Baru Wangsa Maju just 8km away from KLCC. Chan KinMeng, CEO of Benéton Properties Sdn Bhd. Incidentally, Irama Wangsa is the only freehold high rise residential property amongst the new developments in the vicinity. Spanning across a 9acre site, the project has conserved 4 acres of hilly terrain to be perfectly manicured and converted into a unique hill park for the residents recreational pleasure. Benéton Properties Sdn Bhd CEO Chan KinMeng tells us how Irama Wangsa (Towers A and B are fully completed at the time of the interview whilst Tower C is very close to completion) has exceeded their initial expectations, and one can easily appreciate why he said so when savouring the sensory experience of being onsite amidst the beautify landscape and tranquil resort environment. Along the way, the design development process has never been static for us and we keep adding features and making modifications even at the final stages of construction to enhance the development and provide the most ideal living environment for the residents. For instance, the resortthemed pool area plays a major role in the overall concept of Irama Wangsa. And from the first round of handovers, the satisfaction expressed by the owners and the smiles on their faces has been a heartwarming validation of the efforts put in by us and we are delighted to know that all the extra hours that we have put in and the additional costs that we have incurred in making the design improvements have been well worth it. Irama Wangsa comprises towers with a total of 655 units. Following this notion, he opined that the resort concept helps to soften the general architecture of the design, especially with the swimming pool being the focal point. He continued that with the unique shape of the pool, it encourages residents to use it often not only for recreational purposes but also as a means and an outlet to relax and destress rather than offering a standard olympicsized pool which would only overwhelm everyone. Irama Wangsa is a gated and guarded community on a hefty 9 acres of freehold land made up of two phases Phase One comprises Tower A ( units) and Tower B ( units), and Phase Two comprises Tower C (00 units). As far as prices are concerned, the launch prices ranged from RM55,000 onwards (about RM500 to RM600 per sq ft for Towers A and B and from RM600 per sq ft for Tower C). From the perspective of investment, we wonder, what can buyers and future potential investors expect in terms of yield and capital appreciation? When asked about his role in the conceptualising stages, KinMeng said that it was important for him to design a place where he can envision himself dwelling in and this made the creative process a fruitful one because that helped create what was best for the buyers, given his meticulous and fussy nature. CityLiving Made Leisurely A 0,000 sq. ft clubhouse. KinMeng also thought that making an oasis out of Irama Wangsa was imperative due to its proximity to the city centre. It was a challenging task to develop a sense of tranquility at first given its strategic urban location and surrounding environment. However as ideas flowed, it morphed into the next best thing where the concept of building the project around an existing hill without compromising its natural aesthetics took root. Malaysia has a fairly young population. According to data provided by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, 4% of the population in 06 is between the age of 5 and 54 whereas only 50% of the population in Kuala Lumpur and 69% in Selangor own their own homes as at 0. As this is the economically active group, a strong demand will be created for housing accommodation in the future. Furthermore, what makes Irama Wangsa unique is again how close it is to the city centre, the excellent connectivity via highways and LRT, and the availability of all kinds of urban conveniences closeby. Thus, there is no doubt that the potential for Irama Wangsa as a home as well as a valued investment is definitely high in the future as much as it is right now. He made an interesting observation when he mentioned that the charm of Irama Wangsa was also partially due to the neighbourhood of Wangsa Maju which is in fact a matured neighbourhood with a comprehensive range of amenities and facilities such as shopping malls, shops, entertainment outlets, sports centre, places of worship, government and private schools. He also believes sentiments could play a role in influencing the newer generation to move into these areas given the existing allure that comes with the territory. KinMeng posing with the first architectural model of Irama Wangsa. 4 / HERALD JULY 08 An expansive resort style swimming pool. Speaking of old and new, we had to ask how did the change in administration after GE4 influence market sentiments? Well, it is fairly early to judge but we certainly cannot ignore the renewed sense of optimism in the air. It is a sign of a maturing society that we know we have the ability to determine our course as a nation. We now have a government, fairly made out of young minds too and decisions made would help impart implementations that would look into affordability. He believes that once the new administration has settled down and clearer and more transparent policy directions are available, investors will feel reassured and the economic growth of the country will resume at a faster pace. All this will ultimately benefit the property market. He also stressed on the importance of having significant networks and partnership such as Benéton does with Henry Butcher. To date, Benéton has worked with Henry Butcher on a number of projects including their previous one at Viva along Jalan Ipoh. He commended on Henry Butcher s value on the quality of service and professionalism in providing advice. re is a fine line between making a sale and maintaining a great sense of professionalism with clients, developers and agents. He believes Henry Butcher nails those down perfectly. Irama Wangsa is a gem in the heart of a township that thrives in nature and sentiments. It is rare to have a piece of dwelling which has the foundation of contemporary living without the compromise of the simple luxuries in life as the presence of greenery too. For more information on Irama Wangsa, do drop us a call to make an appointment to visit the show units on site. A RentToOwn scheme is also available from Maybank. Jason: Ryan: Kendro: Faridzul: Nazir: Muhamin: 078 848 0795 8995 060 69 0608 585 040 586 0746 0067 Developed on a 9acre site, the project emphasises on lushly built landscapes. 5 / HERALD JULY 08

SELANGOR A slower start to the year with GE4 as a precursor. by Henry Butcher Research 4% 07 08 9 S 0% 8,84 UNITS 58% 90% 4% S %,67 UNITS 58% 77% SETIA ALAM RM00 RM550 S KLANG RM00 RM400 BANDAR SUNWAY Highrise RM700 RM800 RAWANG RM00 RM50 PETALING JAYA Highrise RM800 RM00 S SRI KEMBANGAN Highrise RM600 RM800 PUCHONG Highrise RM500 RM650 S N Perhaps due to the uncertainty of the then looming general election, 08 saw a slower start in Selangor, just like in Kuala Lumpur. Q 08 saw only twelve new project launches (compared to nineteen in Q 07), adding,67 units to the capital s residential property pool, compared to 8,84 in Q 07. Of the,67 units launched, 857 (%) were landed properties, close to the 95 units launched in Q 07, whilst,85 (77%) were strata units. Whereas Q 07 saw March as the most active month of the period ( launches), the same month in Q 08 saw relatively muted launch activity, with six launches in February, followed by January and March with three launches each. Of the twelve projects launched in Q 08, the principal focus was on serviced apartments and residences, with five launches; followed by sohos and condominiums, with one launch each. developments were solely on terrace and superlinks, with five launches during the period. re were no apartments, bungalows or semidetached units launched in Q 08. Looking at unit sizes, we note that most of these projects have builtup areas of between,00 and,500 sq ft, with seven projects in Q 08 (%) offering units within this range as compared to Q 07 which had four projects (4%) with units with such builtup areas. This is then followed by units sized below,000 sq ft with six projects (9%) offering such units. This stands in contrast to Q 07, where the majority of the units were sized below,000 sq ft (eleven projects, or 7%). While Q 07 recorded developments offering units exceeding,500 sq ft (four projects or %), Q 08 had no such large units. Unit Sizes by Projects* Of the twelve projects launched in Q 08, ten (%) offered units priced between RM60,000 to RM800,000, followed by nine (7%) with units priced between RM40,000 to RM600,000 and eight (4%) with units between RM80,000 to RM million. re were four projects each that offered units priced above RM million and two projects with units priced below RM400,000. Based on the data, we can safely assume that offerings launched in Q 08 catered mainly towards the middleanduppermiddle class buyers. re were seven projects in Q 08 (44%) priced between RM75 to RM,000 per sq ft (compared to ten developments in Q 07). This trend is similar Q 07, where the focus was mainly within the same price range (ten projects). This is followed by four projects (5%) with units priced between RM50 to RM750 per sq ft, and two projects (%) with units priced between RM,00 to RM,500 per sq ft. While Q 07 did not have any projects with units priced exceeding RM,500, Q 08 saw two such developments. This trend differs from Q 07 where the focus was mainly within the price range of RM50 to RM750 per sq ft (five projects), and RM75 to RM,000 (six projects), followed by RM,00 to RM,500 per sq ft (two projects). With regards to geographical distribution, established areas like Petaling Jaya, Setia Alam and Puchong seemed to be getting more attention in Q 08, with two new launches in each area. In fact, the quarter s focus seems to lie in established terrain, with Sepang, Klang, Seri Kembangan, Bandar Sunway, Cyberjaya and Rawang getting one new launch each. This is $ Pricing by Projects* perhaps developers playing it safe, keeping to welltreaded ground to meet the demand of investors and buyers. Based on our data, Rawang marks the location of the most affordable new development, a landed project with a price range of RM00 to RM50 per sq ft, followed by Klang (one project, RM00 to RM400 per sq ft) and Setia Alam (two projects, RM00 to RM550 per sq ft). Meanwhile, developments that are priced at the higher end of the spectrum are located in Petaling Jaya (two strata projects, RM800 to RM,00 per sq ft), Bandar Sunway (one strata project, RM700 to RM800 per sq ft), and Seri Kembangan (one strata project, RM600 to RM800 per sq ft). Similar to Kuala Lumpur, the first three months of 08 seemed to suggest an exercise of caution amongst developers, with them preferring to wait and see what postge4 will bring to the table. With the recent change of government, we could very well observe interesting changes ahead in the property market. Price Per Square Feet* CYBERJAYA Highrise RM500 RM600 SEPANG RM00 RM500 7% 4% <,000sf,00sf,500sf 9% % 9% 5% < RM400,000 RM40,000 RM600,000 6% 7% 9% 6% < RM500 RM50 RM750 6% 5% Jan Feb Mar 0 Total Launches by Month 4 6 Types of Projects Launched Bungalow Condominium 4 5 5 5 Apartment/Flat SemiD Soho / Sofo / Sovo / Soso Serviced Residence / Serviced Apartment Terrace / Superlink % % % 7% %,50sf,000sf,00sf,500sf,50sf,000sf,00sf,500sf Above,500sf 4% 9% 0% 5% 0% RM60,000 RM800,000 9% % RM80,000 RM,000,000 9% 4% Above RM,000,000 8% % RM75 RM,000 46% 44% RM,00 RM,500 9% % Above RM,500 0% % * Based on total number of projects launched. 6 / HERALD JULY 08 7 / HERALD JULY 08 LEBUHRA

JALAN KUCHING Taman Metropolitan Baru JALAN IPOH TAMAN SEGAMBUT Sang Suria Maple Sky Awani Village One *Maxim Citylight Saffron Rica Residences Sky Awani Sri Suajaya Point Villa Angkasa SENTUL Utara Jalan Cempedak *Panorama * Fennel Capers M Centura Tamarind Bayu Park *Mutiara Kong Lock Mansion Seri Perak Mawar Apartment Menara Orkid Utama Melur Apartment mas Murni Rafflesia Heritage Anjung Villa SETAPAK JALAN GENTING KLANG TAMAN AYER PANAS TITIWANGSA COMPLETED (BuiltUp SF) Anjung Villa Bayu Condominium Heritage Condo Jalan Cempedak Flat Kong Lock Mansion Mawar Apartment *Maxim Citylight Melur Apartment Menara Orkid *Mutiara One Condominium *Panorama Condominium Rafflesia Condominium Residensi mas Sang Suria Condominium Murni Apartment Park Apt Utama Condominium Utara Apt Village Seri Perak Apartment Sri Suajaya Condo Capers @ East * Fennel @ East Maple @ West Saffron @ East Tamarind @ East Villa Angkasa Minimum,95,0,5 65 57 850 856,0 88 95,066,088 90 900,050 678 7 85 570 947 549 969 696,86,6,00 947 746 Maximum,06,005,60 850,070,5,64,65,50 700 840 89 75 560,95,78,554,89,87,45 786 UNDER CONSTRUCTION (BuiltUp SF) Minimum Maximum M Centura Rica Residences 646 657,00,8 As we come to the midway point of the year, it is notable that 08 has been a busy year for property developers in the Klang Valley based on the number of new launches that have taken place from January to June. development activities in have been especially robust, with proper as well as greater seeing much action from developers on a race to satisfy the discerning urban populace looking for residences that not only offer comprehensive amenities but are also located within close proximity to downtown Kuala Lumpur. s somewhat obsolete past is quickly being replaced by a bigger and brighter future prospect, as gentrification raises the area s standard of living and returns the area to its past glory as a prosperous railway town. With the peculiar architecture of Capers serving as the neighbourhood s landmark, has become a much soughtafter locality in a short period of time. features a strategic location in Kuala Lumpur, encompassing Taman Metropolitan Batu to the north, Bandar Utama, Pasar, Baru Baru to the East alongside the namesake East and West. It is in close proximity to other hotspots in Klang Valley, such as Segambut, Gombak, Setapak and the Kuala Lumpur city centre. Currently, secondary high rise residential developments that are located in have a selling price within the range of RM55 to RM970 per sq ft catering to a wide categories of buyers, from the low, middle to the higherincome groups with the newer ones pegged towards the higher end of the price spectrum at RM600 to RM900 per sq ft. Among the completed projects, YTL s Fennel and Capers prove to be the costlier options, both priced above RM800 per sq ft. Unit sizes are generally in the midrange; condominium developments situated in tend to be mostly within the range of 900 to,00 sq ft in terms of builtup. largest offering in the area however is at Maple, reaching up to,89 sq ft. re are a total of properties that are currently under construction by various developers in, namely Rica Residence by Fajarbaru Properties Sdn Bhd, M Centura by Mah Sing Group, and Point Suite Apartments by UOA Group. Meanwhile, leveraging on s recent popularity are Sky Awani and Sky Awani by Citra Amal Sdn Bhd, which are both Federal Territories Affordable Houses (RUMAWIP) projects. Most of these developments are expected to be completed within the next four years (08 to 0). se upcoming properties fall within the range of RM0 to more than RM800 per sq ft, with only the RUMAWIP projects Sky Awani and Sky Awani taking the lower rung of the price points, costing between RM0 to RM400 per sq ft. On the other hand, the highest priced units are found in Rica and Point, as they start at more than RM60 per sq ft. At the moment, the average price per sq ft of high rise residences in is at RM450, but this is expected to increase upon the completion of the MRT SSP Line, linking Sungai Buloh to Putrajaya via Serdang. Scheduled for completion in 0, the SSP Line passes by, namely at East and West, complementing the existing KTM line, Monorail, and LRT stations in connecting the area with the rest of the Klang Valley. With land mass getting scarce in the locality proper, it should not be a surprise when future developments further afield will take a chance at branding their projects with the address given its natural proximity to the city centre, increasingly wide variety of connectivity options and the eyecatching skyline. LEGEND Point 700,00 Under Construction Completed Sky Awani 800 Price (PSF) Sky Awani 800 SENTUL former railway town s return to glory. By Henry Butcher Research and Valuation Below 00 0 400 40 600 60 800 Above 800 * = Asking price QUICK STATS Maximum Minimum Median BuiltUp (SF) 89 57 974 Price (RM PSF) 970 55 450 8 / HERALD JULY 08 9 / HERALD JULY 08

PUTRAJAYA many restored Volvo 0 series vehicles present at the event. A definite headturner on the streets. On June 08, Antara Residence Putrajaya, in conjunction with the fasting month, played host to a vintage car show and buka puasa event, where vintage car enthusiasts gathered to display their restored and modified vehicles. Most of the vehicles on display were from members of Kelab Volvo Klasik Malaysia (KVKM). Its current President, Noel Chua was present during the vintage car show in Antara Putrajaya, alongside a number of restored and modified vehicles from the club mainly models from the 0 and 80 series, both prominent in Malaysia during the 960 s and 970 s. Volvo was reserved for a lot of the senior government servants and professionals, befitting its premium brand at the time. y were the first Volvos brought in to Malaysia, and it was popular with the professionals at the time. You still see these cars running, passed down to the generations. According to Chua, in order to become a fullfledged KVKM member, one must be an owner to either a Volvo series 0 (of which the is the most popular) or the 80 (sports coupe), both prevalent in Malaysia during the 960 s and 970 s. Owners of other Volvo models are still welcome to join, albeit as associate members. 0 / HERALD JULY 08 We ve got about 00 members it s likeminded people coming together. We do a long distance run (about,000km) every year. cars have been to Thailand Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi this is testimony that these cars aren t just lookers, they re runners. When people mention Volvo, this is probably the image that comes to mind. guests enjoying a buka puasa meal together. Part of the s lasting power comes from its simple construction. Without modern electronics, the mechanical engineering of the makes restoration and maintenance a simple affair, since there are only a few areas of concern. Also present was a member responsible for restoring most of the Volvo s in the event Joe Miranda, who owns a workshop. Of the many 0 series vehicles on display, Chua s is one of the most prominent (its black exterior with flames at the front) and extensively modified: Peer in and you ll see that his (a twodoor sportier variant of the 0 family) is decked out in red, and is fitted with an audio solution. Mr Noel Chua, the President of KVKM. Chua assures that even though the Volvo is halfacentury old, restoration is not a major challenge. To get the car running, it s not that expensive. Parts are still available, as they are still being reproduced by independent manufacturers in Europe. If we can t source for new parts, our network of garages and acquaintances usually can help us with used parts if the owner wants to bring it back to factory specifications, the sky s the limit. Another KVKM member present was S. Dorai, who drove around Presint 5 Antara Putrajaya s neighbourhood in his Volvo, on his journey of restoring his. Volvo was my father s dream car, and I d like to carry on that legacy. I bought this car for RM5,000 when I was it s been 5 years now. I spent around RM0,000 restoring this vehicle to 90% of its original specification my father was the one doing the car. other 0%? An extra modern convenience air conditioning, as the Volvo wasn t factoryfitted with air conditioning. I ve been restoring s for over 0 years. Some of the cars here belonged to me before I sold them. show concluded in the evening with the breaking of fast, where KVKM members and visitors to the show sat down and enjoyed a meal together. Check out Antara Residence Putrajaya s upcoming events at www.antaraputrajaya.com or logon to facebook.com/antaraputrajaya and instagram.com/antararesidenceofficial for more frequent updates. For enquiries, contact: Antara Residence Sales Gallery: +608 786 8 Faridzul: +606 085 85 Muhaimin: +607 460 067. acres, freehold, serviced apartments 9 levels, 458 units; Max 0 units per level ( wings; 68 units/wing) tier security: Guardhouse main entrance, lift lobby and lift access card 675 carpark bays FACILITIES Sky garden on every floor Lap pool & wading pool Picnic pavilion Dining lounge Gym Surau Playground & fitness corner Function rooms Relax lounge & cocoon pavilion Herb and perfume gardens Expected completion: 0 / HERALD JULY 08

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