Looking for a new landed home in an established Bukit Mertajam neighborhood?

Sunway Wellesley Serene Villas is taking shape, with construction progressing towards its targeted 2027 completion.

LATEST PROMO : UP TO RM66,888* IN VALUE

For a limited time, homebuyers can enjoy a package worth up to RM66,888*:

• Free Kitchen Cabinets – worth up to RM18,000*
• Free Air-Conditioners – worth up to RM10,000*
• Special DIP Incentive – up to RM38,888*

The package offers added practical value to help make your new home more move-in ready.

LANDED LIVING WITH LIFESTYLE FACILITIES

Located within Sunway Wellesley, Serene Villas comprises 210 homes in a gated & guarded community, with access to residents-only lifestyle facilities including:

• Swimming Pool
• Fully Equipped Gymnasium
• Tree-lined Jogging Trail
• Outdoor Fitness Area
• Half Basketball cum Pickleball Court

The development is part of an established neighborhood, with shopping, healthcare, education, sports and other everyday conveniences within easy reach.

The ETS station is also nearby, while the proposed LRT station could further enhance the area’s future connectivity, giving residents more options for travelling beyond immediate neighborhood.

In other words, the home is new, but the neighborhood is already established.

SEE THE PROGRESS. COME EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF

Construction is progressing on site – now is a good time to visit and see Serene Villas for yourself.

Step into the Sunway Wellesley Show Village to explore the actual show units, understand the layout and lifestyle facilities, and see how the development is taking shape.

Ready to visit?

WhatsApp to arrange your show units viewing:

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Come see the progress. Walk through the homes. Imagine yourself living here.

Motorists heading towards George Town can expect temporary nightly closures along part of the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway from Sept 7 to 9 due to ongoing highway construction works.

IJM Land Bhd, developer of The Light Waterfront Penang, said the closures will take place from 10pm to 5am daily, affecting the stretch between the Jalan Tunku Kudin junction and Jalan Ahmad Nor.

The temporary traffic diversion is required to facilitate construction of an elevated U-turn facility, which is intended to complement the upcoming Air Itam Bypass and help ease congestion along the expressway.

Motorists travelling towards George Town during the affected hours are advised to plan their journeys ahead, follow on-site traffic signage and exercise caution when approaching the construction area.

SkyWorld Development Berhad (“SkyWorld” or “the Group”) has been recognised as the Best Performing Company in the Property Sector at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026, reaffirming the Group’s continued commitment to integrating environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations into its business strategy and operations.

Organised by The Edge Malaysia in collaboration with Bursa Malaysia and FTSE Russell, the awards recognise public-listed companies that demonstrate strong performance and progress in advancing ESG practices.

The recognition reflects SkyWorld’s continued efforts to embed sustainability across its business, from responsible property development and quality management to environmental stewardship, social impact and corporate governance.

SkyWorld Development Berhad Chief Executive Officer, Mr Lee Chee Seng, said:

“We are honoured to be recognised as the Best Performing Company in the Property Sector at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026. This recognition is particularly meaningful as it reflects the progress we have made in embedding ESG into the way we conduct our business and create long-term value for our stakeholders.”

“At SkyWorld, we view sustainability not as a separate agenda, but as an integral part of responsible city development. It shapes the way we design and deliver our developments, manage our operations, engage our stakeholders and contribute to the communities in which we operate.”

The Group’s ESG approach is anchored in its broader purpose of “Make Living Better”, which guides SkyWorld’s efforts to create quality homes, better living environments and sustainable communities.

As the Group continues to grow its development footprint, SkyWorld remains focused on balancing business performance with responsible development, strengthening resilience and creating sustainable value for its stakeholders.

A key component of SkyWorld’s sustainability efforts is its adoption of Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC), an advanced construction methodology that moves a significant portion of the building process from conventional construction sites into a controlled factory environment.

By prefabricating building components in a controlled setting, PPVC can help minimise material wastage, improve construction consistency and reduce activities typically carried out on-site. The approach also contributes to a safer and more efficient construction environment.

For SkyWorld, the adoption of technology and innovation is part of a broader effort to improve the way homes and communities are delivered, balancing quality, efficiency and sustainability throughout the development lifecycle.

The Group continues to explore practical solutions that can contribute to more sustainable development while enhancing the quality of living for the communities it serves.

SkyWorld’s recognition at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026 also marks its continued presence among Malaysia’s leading companies demonstrating strong ESG performance, following its recognition as Emerging Leader at the awards in the previous year.

Buying a strata property could eventually involve looking beyond the purchase price, monthly instalment and maintenance fee, with the government proposing that longer-term maintenance and replacement costs be disclosed in sale and purchase agreements.

The proposal is part of the National Housing Policy (Dasar Perumahan Negara or DRN) 2026-2035, which takes a life-cycle approach to housing by looking not only at construction and ownership, but also the cost of operating, maintaining and eventually replacing building components.

Under the proposed policy, sale and purchase agreements for strata housing could include estimated maintenance charges and replacement costs throughout the property’s useful life. This would give buyers a clearer picture of the potential cost of ownership over the longer term.

Strata properties, such as condominiums and apartments, comprise individually owned parcels together with common property including lifts, corridors, swimming pools, landscaping and other shared facilities. Owners contribute maintenance charges and sinking funds towards the upkeep of these areas.

The distinction is important because the condition and future repair requirements of common facilities can affect both ownership costs and property values.

The DRN also proposes the use of Life Cycle Costing (LCC) in the design and maintenance of public housing. LCC considers the total cost of an asset over its useful life, including operation, maintenance and future replacement. The policy refers to the LCCsoft application developed by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and the JKR Life Cycle Costing manual.

At the management level, the policy proposes assessing strata management based not simply on whether maintenance charges are low, but whether expenditure is adequate and sustainable based on factors such as a development’s age, design, facilities and condition.

The government also plans to strengthen the capacity of Joint Management Bodies (JMBs) and Management Corporations (MCs), alongside amendments to the Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757).

Greater professionalisation of building and property management is another focus, with more training and professional managers needed to handle increasingly complex strata developments, including common facilities, finances, maintenance and insurance.

For older developments, the policy could also bring greater emphasis on building-condition and dilapidation reports. These assessments could help determine whether a building should be maintained, rehabilitated or redeveloped as part of urban renewal efforts.

The DRN further proposes stronger urban renewal guidelines, cost-benefit analyses for redevelopment projects and greater protection and participation of existing communities.

Meanwhile, Universal Design Guidelines are proposed for all new housing developments, with the aim of making homes more accessible to older residents and persons with disabilities.

For prospective strata buyers, the biggest change could ultimately be greater transparency over the real cost of owning a property.

Instead of asking only, “How much is the maintenance fee?”, buyers may increasingly need to consider another question: “How much will it cost to maintain this building throughout its useful life?”

The DRN signals a broader shift towards treating housing as a long-term asset that must be properly planned, managed and maintained — rather than simply a property that is built and sold.

Mirage Beach Front Residences, a high-rise mixed development by Kobay Development on a 1.5-acre seafront site along Jalan Tanjung Bungah. The project is located diagonally opposite Grand Ocean Condominium, with several seafood restaurants within walking distance.

The development comprises a 40-storey commercial block featuring 299 serviced residence units and a 12-level car park podium. Facilities will be located on Levels 15 and 16, while seven shop units are situated on the ground levels.

This project is still pending for approval, more details to be available upon official launch.

Property Name: Mirage Beach Front Residences
Location : Tanjung Bungah
Property Type : Mixed development
Total Units : 299 (serviced residence)
Built-up Size: (to be confirmed)
Land Tenure : (to be confirmed)
Indicative Price : (to be confirmed)
Developer : Super Tropica Development Sdn. Bhd. (Kobay Property)

DISCLAIMER: This article is solely based on research done using publicly available data at the time of publication. This is not an advertisement. Any claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a project or service should be verified with the developer, provider or party in question.