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The Tamarind vs Queens Residences

Queens Residences and The Tamarind, the two most popular Q2 2016 projects in Penang have their own unique popularity. Take a look at the comparison of these two projects…

The Tamarind Queens Residences
Developer E&O Property Ideal Property Group
Location Tanjung Tokong Bayan Bay
Standard unit size 1,042 onwards 950 sq.ft. – 1,650 sq.ft.
Price psf.* RM700 onward RM780 onward
No. of carpark 2 2
Selling Price* RM700,000 onward RM760,000 onward
Development land size 7 acres 11.74 acres
Land tenure Freehold Freehold
Total units 1,104 2,100
Expected completion 2019 2020
Highest floor 33 30
5 nearest schools
  • Tenby International School (4km)
  • Penang Chinese Girls High School (4km)
  • Phor Tay Primary & High School (3km)
  • TAR College (4.5km)
  • Han Ming Primary School
  • SJKC Shih Chung (3km)
  • Phor Tay High School (3km)
  • SJKC Kwang Hwa (3km)
  • SK Sungai Nibong (2.5km)
  • Straits International School (9.5km)
  • 5 nearest malls
  • Gurney Plaza (3.5km)
  • Island Plaza (1.5km)
  • Tesco Sungai Pinang (1km)
  • Gurney Paragon (3km)
  • Straits Quay (1.5km)
  • Queensbay Mall (0.2km)
  • Bukit Jambul Complex (3.5km)
  • Sunshine Square (4km)
  • Giant Hypermarket (5km)
  • Tesco Hypermarket (7km)
  • Web popularity (Past 90 days) 9,500 pageviews 10,500 pageviews
    Travelling to
    (off peak)

    • Penang Bridge
    • 2nd Bridge
    • Airport
    • Komtar
    • FTZ


  • 14km (20 minutes)
  • 22km (28 minutes)
  • 22km (30 minutes)
  • 7km (16 minutes)
  • 19km (26 minutes)


  • 4.5km (9 minutes)
  • 7km (9 minutes)
  • 8km (14 minutes)
  • 18km (22 minutes)
  • 5km (8 minutes)
  • Find out more about The Tamarind exclusive package! More about Queens Residences

    *Based on initial soft-launch price

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    1. Tg tk
      August 13th, 2016 at 22:22 | #1

      Only based on developer . U know who will win over promising quality n performance.

      The other party too many bins to cover. All the best

    2. JohnP
      August 14th, 2016 at 00:46 | #2

      Tamarind – Gold Medal
      Queens R – No medal. Missed the final round cut.

    3. Micheal
      August 14th, 2016 at 11:39 | #3

      Tamarind – Win
      Queens R – Lost

    4. Karee
      August 14th, 2016 at 11:48 | #4

      How can they (Queens Waterfront) allowed to build 30 storeys high building under the aircraft flight path ? Omg!

      Pwc, gold coast, summerton all those condo allowed to build 20 storeys only!

    5. Player
      August 14th, 2016 at 14:01 | #5

      All infos for The Margarine are misleading. Why , if The Margarine sales is that good ? The sales is very , very bad.

    6. Play player
      August 14th, 2016 at 14:22 | #6

      Tamarind = Win
      Queens R = Lose

    7. Player
      August 14th, 2016 at 14:36 | #7

      The Margarine = No Sales = Total Lost

    8. Lim
      August 14th, 2016 at 20:51 | #8

      Hi,
      Can Singaporean buy ?
      If not what kind of property can we purchase?

      Thanks

    9. Play player
      August 14th, 2016 at 21:14 | #9

      @Lim
      You can consult @Player.

    10. bloody greed
      August 14th, 2016 at 22:27 | #10

      Now is time to keep CASH, only fool will talk about property now. Get ready for crash landing. Hahahhaa

    11. water fish
      August 15th, 2016 at 00:41 | #11

      yes singaporean can buy, but the price must over 1mil, is ok I sell to u 1 mil, undertable pay back u 100k, interested?

    12. Ray
      August 15th, 2016 at 08:01 | #12

      Obviously Tamarind is the winner. E&O branding plus location. Expats area.

    13. JIM
      August 15th, 2016 at 08:19 | #13

      Lim :Hi,Can Singaporean buy ?If not what kind of property can we purchase?
      Thanks

      i have semi D willing to sell with cheap price due to need cash urgently. interested ?
      contact me goodhouse188@yahoo.com

    14. Player
      August 15th, 2016 at 10:44 | #14

      @ Ray

      No sales is a winner ? Branding E&O = Errors & Omissions. Mixed blended ” rojak ” area.

    15. Xiao
      August 15th, 2016 at 10:55 | #15

      Good try, Admin. Intel is just across the road from QBM. How you come out with 12km?

    16. Macha
      August 15th, 2016 at 14:31 | #16

      @Xiao
      Good catch, probably admin is comparing the furthest end of FTZ near Batu Maung, still the traveling time should be at least half that of Tamarind

    17. Ray
      August 15th, 2016 at 14:53 | #17

      @Player
      The last I visit their show room only 5% left for both blocks. Did you visit their sales gallery or just simply shoot?

    18. Storm
      August 15th, 2016 at 15:29 | #18

      Lan chiou… Why never show commercial title VS residential title? Scare ppl know or trying misleading buyer?

    19. Truth
      August 15th, 2016 at 15:31 | #19

      Xiao :Good try, Admin. Intel is just across the road from QBM. How you come out with 12km?

      This admin doesn’t know anything about travelling time, from Tamarind to airport only 30min?(maybe after midnight?)
      Another big mistake is Pg bridge is further away from QR, but it only takes 10min to reach airport(Tamarind to pg bridge 20min, Tamarind to airport 30min, meaning pg bridge to airport only 10min) whereas from QR to airport he said 15min is required……sigh……very misleading

    20. Truth
      August 15th, 2016 at 15:36 | #20

      Tamarind to FTZ 19km ; QR to FTZ 12km, meaning the distance between Tamarind & QR = 7km? What a joke!

    21. Xiao
      August 15th, 2016 at 16:09 | #21

      Tamarind to FTZ 19km? Draw one straight line maybe. Joker.

    22. Macha
      August 15th, 2016 at 16:37 | #22

      Haha…finally admin change the distance from QR to FTZ to 8km, at least this admin is responsive, let’s forgive him, most likely a genuine mistake

    23. Macha
      August 15th, 2016 at 16:38 | #23

      @Macha
      Sorry *5km

    24. Player
      August 15th, 2016 at 16:58 | #24

      @ Ray
      Yes, only 5% left due to “IMAGINARY” sales to mislead the public. ONE of them is you.

    25. Noname
      August 15th, 2016 at 17:54 | #25

      Good job for E&O on sticker game. Two months ago said sold out, now 5% left??

    26. Ray
      August 15th, 2016 at 19:16 | #26

      @Player
      Lol only IDEAL would play sticker games. Sell Low floors and lock high floors and release later. I experienced it with I Santorini and eventually I bought high floor, must give some coffee money.

    27. jan
      August 15th, 2016 at 19:16 | #27

      QR to the two big ones Intel and Keysight is within walking distance la admin. At most 2km.

    28. Tower A Buyer
      August 15th, 2016 at 20:04 | #28

      Thought price for Tower B will at least 100k more, end up cheaper than Tower A. Don’t know what E&O brand carries nowadays.

    29. Png
      August 15th, 2016 at 22:53 | #29

      @Player
      Please check your facts before you tembak. Always give wrong info.

    30. Player
      August 15th, 2016 at 23:56 | #30

      @ Png

      My facts are genuine.

      @Tower A Buyer

      E&O = Errors & Omissions. They are new in building construction.

    31. Tower A Buyer
      August 16th, 2016 at 10:04 | #31

      @Player

      They are old. Very old, ego and stubborn.

    32. Png
      August 16th, 2016 at 12:31 | #32

      @Player

      Please don’t get wrong info again.

    33. Player
      August 16th, 2016 at 12:47 | #33

      @ Tower A Buyer

      Very naive about E&O. E & O only got involved in the building industry in the nineties. Yes, it’s very stubborn to play the stickers game to mislead.

    34. Tower A Buyer
      August 16th, 2016 at 13:10 | #34

      @Player

      That’s bad. I thought E&O has long history in building industry.

    35. Property 123
      August 16th, 2016 at 14:39 | #35

      @Player

      Why i never see before the sticker game that you mention?

      I was there at the sales gallery with my friend last 2 weeks.

      They were transparent also open up all the available units for my friend to choose and eventually manage to select the unit that he wanted to buy.

    36. Player’s daddy
      August 16th, 2016 at 15:04 | #36

      Player you are having multiple identity disorder again. Daddy have to spank you soon.

    37. Png
      August 16th, 2016 at 22:44 | #37

      @Player

      It is not good for your health by sharing false info.

    38. James
      August 21st, 2016 at 10:51 | #38

      Those who know
      Insists on E&O

    39. Domino
      August 22nd, 2016 at 09:41 | #39

      @James

      Those who “think” they know insist on E&O. Those who “really” know will not.

    40. Felix
      August 22nd, 2016 at 20:40 | #40

      Wonder why is Queens comparing to the Tamarind and not Quayside. Queens are waterfront developments while The Tamarind is not even near water.

    41. Player
      August 22nd, 2016 at 21:53 | #41

      @ Felix

      They are trying to promote The Margarine near to “muddy” coastal areas.

    42. twiggy
      September 30th, 2016 at 15:09 | #42

      good laugh reading the comments on this lovely Friday~!

    43. Property 123
      September 30th, 2016 at 17:33 | #43

      As for today the sales of Tamarind has reached 91%

      Player, information is KPKT and Penang State Housing, so please do not spread false information.

    44. So…
      June 10th, 2019 at 08:32 | #44

      Today, hows the comparison?

    45. John
      July 9th, 2021 at 06:57 | #45

      @So…
      As of today now, Tamarind already turned into a sour grape & surroounded by many LMC houses with fully congested area. Hopefully reclaimed island can bring out some value in this area again.
      Currently Queens residence doing very much better as no LMC in between & less development in future. Q3 will be final phase. Looking forward for new commercial shoplot opening soon.

    46. Suji
      July 9th, 2021 at 15:44 | #46

      Haha, really entertaining reading back all the comments as far back as 2016.
      Who’s winner, who’s loser, Who has a medal, who has not, who is nearer to Intel, to airport etc.
      But the most compelling comment of all was by *bloody greed* back in 2016 which says :-

      “Now is time to keep CASH, only fool will talk about property now. Get ready for crash landing. Hahahhaa”

      Anyone who conserved their cash then, would have set themselves up for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of betting big on equities when the pandemic hits, and reaping the rewards when central banks all over the world started to pour money into the market, and a multiplication of their investment by 5 to 10 fold was really as easy as “walking to Intel across the road”. 😉

    47. JJ POP
      July 10th, 2021 at 01:17 | #47

      John :
      @So…
      As of today now, Tamarind already turned into a sour grape & surroounded by many LMC houses with fully congested area. Hopefully reclaimed island can bring out some value in this area again.
      Currently Queens residence doing very much better as no LMC in between & less development in future. Q3 will be final phase. Looking forward for new commercial shoplot opening soon.

      Tamarind = Sour Grapes
      Queens Residence = Sweet Strawberries

    48. John
      July 12th, 2021 at 14:27 | #48

      @JJ POP
      Tamarind in deep trouble now. Even buyer also selling at 700k+ but low demand as surrounded by so many condo.
      Queens residence still a white mice.

    49. JJ POP
      July 13th, 2021 at 02:25 | #49

      John :
      @JJ POP
      Tamarind in deep trouble now. Even buyer also selling at 700k+ but low demand as surrounded by so many condo.
      Queens residence still a white mice.

      Talking about price, now got Tamarind units selling for RM600K+ lower floor facing the apartment/TESCO side. RM700K+ is considered expensive

    50. Lollipop
      July 13th, 2021 at 11:50 | #50

      One “datuk” has been arrested by MACC and charged in court for corruption related to receiving millions as bribe from a deveoper “tan sri” in PG. When the asset of the tan sri is frozen, I really don’t know whether you can even get your keys to Queens.

    51. John
      July 14th, 2021 at 15:04 | #51

      @Lollipop
      Huhu.. Maybe get more
      Q1 should be VP by next month. Not sure actual scenario.
      Well arrested. Good job.

    52. andy
      July 16th, 2021 at 10:27 | #52

      We will see Q1 subsale/rental performance by this year……whether it is boom or bust…..but for own stay the location is nice though….esp. facing sea view.

    53. JJ POP
      July 16th, 2021 at 20:40 | #53

      andy :
      We will see Q1 subsale/rental performance by this year……whether it is boom or bust…..but for own stay the location is nice though….esp. facing sea view.

      sure bust laaaa now covid time aiyo…. no need see already predicted

    54. John
      July 16th, 2021 at 22:32 | #54

      @JJ POP
      Haha. For sure bust!! But if for own stay, this is a good project if compare to PWC bay residences with higher density & 1carpark.
      Seaview or not won’t be a problem.
      Location already superb.
      If you got a seaview unit that’s even better.
      I was wondering if subsale can do well since majority units within 1 million & above. Should be tough in subsale.

    55. Andy
      July 18th, 2021 at 23:24 | #55

      Those below 1 mil units are mostly west facing, good luck battling the heat.

      Maybe got HK or China ppl throw stock, prepare to pick dead cats…

    56. John
      July 19th, 2021 at 11:12 | #56

      @Andy
      Maybe. Omg. A very childish comment here. Maybe..
      Most of place are heat battling. Don’t forget another land in front which belong to Ivory.
      Thanks for reminder. Let’s wait to pick dead cats/dogs later if happenning. Good chance to pick in cheaper price or below market price..

    57. JJ POP
      July 24th, 2021 at 17:45 | #57

      Andy :
      Those below 1 mil units are mostly west facing, good luck battling the heat.
      Maybe got HK or China ppl throw stock, prepare to pick dead cats…

      Got HK & China buyer?

    58. JJ POP
      July 24th, 2021 at 17:46 | #58

      John :
      @Andy
      Maybe. Omg. A very childish comment here. Maybe..
      Most of place are heat battling. Don’t forget another land in front which belong to Ivory.
      Thanks for reminder. Let’s wait to pick dead cats/dogs later if happenning. Good chance to pick in cheaper price or below market price..

      Yes Queens Water Front better in point of locations

    59. Vooi
      July 26th, 2021 at 12:46 | #59

      Tamarind also got HK and China people buy either 1st hand from developer, or in secondary market. But still, the price is still like shit. Don’t get distracted by the talk of foreigners buying and all that crap, the reality is, there is a lot of property supply, and there can be MORE supply coming as and when needed, given the super high development plot ratio being used by rocket gov since they took over.

    60. John
      July 27th, 2021 at 10:18 | #60

      @Vooi
      Actually Tamarine loacated in a great location but surrounded by LMC/affordable house specially I santorini. Oversupply in that area already. QR no more development at surrounding & no new affordable house. Except a piece of vacant carpark land which developer bought from RM670/sqf.

    61. Andy
      July 27th, 2021 at 16:49 | #61

      Own stay – QR
      Investment – Tamarind

    62. John
      July 27th, 2021 at 17:59 | #62

      @Andy
      QR seen more expensive than Tamarind if calculate by RM/sqf.
      Advantage for QR is near by QB & no LMC next nearby.
      Tamarind has too many condo option to compete at surrounding.
      Currently Tamarind already converted into residential title?
      And that’s one tower which come with only 1 carpark.

    63. JJ POP
      July 28th, 2021 at 14:43 | #63

      Andy :
      Own stay – QR
      Investment – Tamarind

      This is actually quite funny, how do you decide Tamarind for invest? when there is no job opportunity around? but many houses

    64. Andy
      July 29th, 2021 at 08:33 | #64

      U have to see the location demographic, who willing to rent and pay more than 2k for a unit like these.

      We all know what kind of job wages available in FTZ, and what type of ppl normally staying in tg tokong… international school, thats my clue to you, now go do ur homework…

    65. JJ POP
      July 30th, 2021 at 14:44 | #65

      Andy :
      U have to see the location demographic, who willing to rent and pay more than 2k for a unit like these.
      We all know what kind of job wages available in FTZ, and what type of ppl normally staying in tg tokong… international school, thats my clue to you, now go do ur homework…

      U definitely need to do more homework than me, the demographic are changing and even tamarind rental are reduce and no more expatriates. do you think rich people who stay tanjung bungah now still buying houses? they are retiring and now their children working at south area.

      example:
      Ppl pay more than 2k, remember only got 10 ppl over 100 ppl
      ppl pay more than 1k, got 90 people over 100 ppl

      now FMCO no more international client, so who rent? u rent? or your homework tell u later.
      rich ppl have own bungalow not condo no reason for them to stay condo.

      If u saying FTZ people aren’t as rich, then wait slow slow now engineer have company shares n etc they could buy your bungalow and earn 5 digit minimum even 6 digits monthly but they are smarter in calculations. ok?

      Tanjung Tokong & Tanjung Bungah market limited now almost dying. could u justify is it good to invest non cash return area could be better than a low return area?

    66. John
      July 31st, 2021 at 16:30 | #66

      @JJ POP
      You have your point. But it depends. Rich people own banglo but same time own condo as holiday home.
      Most of people prefer seaside condo/direct seaview specially like Quayside. That’s better candidates.
      Queens residence is a new seafront project in a new development area & no LMC surrounding yet. Let see how it grows later.
      That’s correct also don’t underestimate FTZ people.
      5 digit is a normal figure for well experience who worked in sector.
      Tanjung Tokong/Bunga already a mature residence area. Interesting to see what’s going to be outcome on Queensbay area once all done developed. Perhaps a new million row in this area too.

    67. ddragon
      August 1st, 2021 at 12:26 | #67

      It’s fun watching all these petty arguments. My take is, both won’t be doing well, and for that matter, the whole PG won’t be doing well either, in terms of properties. It’s not about who’s rich and who’s poor, it’s more about our state policy, which enables a very large volume of real estates to be created and built anytime, anywhere, and by just anyone (money launderers included).

      Rentals will remain pathetically low for the many years to come, therefore making more sense to rent than to buy. The market has been flooded with so much real estate in the last 10 years, that not only developers have problem clearing their inventory in the primary market, speculators too are waiting to clear their inventories in the secondary market. :))))

    68. JJ POP
      August 2nd, 2021 at 13:43 | #68

      ddragon :
      It’s fun watching all these petty arguments. My take is, both won’t be doing well, and for that matter, the whole PG won’t be doing well either, in terms of properties. It’s not about who’s rich and who’s poor, it’s more about our state policy, which enables a very large volume of real estates to be created and built anytime, anywhere, and by just anyone (money launderers included).
      Rentals will remain pathetically low for the many years to come, therefore making more sense to rent than to buy. The market has been flooded with so much real estate in the last 10 years, that not only developers have problem clearing their inventory in the primary market, speculators too are waiting to clear their inventories in the secondary market. :))))

      It is even more fun watching Olympics now TQ

    69. John
      August 3rd, 2021 at 08:47 | #69

      @ddragon
      No worries. Just buy & keep for own stay. Most of economic & population occupied at Southeast district of Penang.
      Good location. No harm. Depend on individual preference.

    70. ddragon
      August 4th, 2021 at 11:05 | #70

      @John
      I agree with you, for “own stay”, definitely it depends on preference in terms of location. But my suggestion is, with rental so bloody low, it will actually make more sense to rent than to own.

      Unlike 20 years ago, when you actually did not have much choice when it comes to renting as there were not that many “surplus” properties lying around everywhere waiting eagerly for tenants, and most rental properties were old. Also, rents were relatively high when compared against purchase price and not to mention interest rates were relatively high too, giving property prices an upside advantage when interest rates start to trend down.

      Today, things are totally the opposite. Interest rates are already at historical low, dirt cheap rents and no more capital upside for property values. Plus, plenty of new, nice furnished condos to choose from at 2k+/-, and you don’t even have to worry about the landlord kicking you out. You can just move to that unit upstairs which has been left vacant for years and your new landlord would even gladly throw in free internet for you!

    71. Trudy
      August 5th, 2021 at 16:43 | #71

      Just my 20 cents comments – ‘own stay’ come with some risks. If the condo do not have enough ‘own stays’ – then there may be problem of maintenance. Fewer residents – no money for maintenance! And if rent too cheap – maybe undesirable residents….sigh.. I am always worried about next door becoming AirBnB.

    72. John
      August 6th, 2021 at 13:56 | #72

      @Trudy
      I thought that’s residential title? Airbnb will be phase 4 under commericial. Phase 4 not for sales. And Zen9 coming around also under commercial title. Bay residence 1 room studio that’s even better choice for airbnb.
      Not sure about queens but is a very strategic location.
      Hopefully the control will be good like Quayside.

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