PROPERTY developer Bolton Bhd (1538)is looking to expand its landbank in Penang with a potential acquisition in Teluk Kumbar this year.

Bolton executive chairman Datuk Azman Yahya yesterday said it was hopeful to conclude the proposed acquisition of the 44ha site within two to three months.

The land on the south-western end of Penang island is estimated to cost Bolton RM150 million, Azman added.

"Our maiden project in Penang – Surin, has been encouraging and we are now looking at expanding our landbank on the island via acquisitions and joint ventures," he told reporters after a topping out ceremony for the Surin Tower B project located in Tanjung Bungah.
Surin is a two-block 28-storey luxury condominium project which is built on a freehold parcel of elevated land and carries a development value of RM199 million.

Of the project's 390 units, about 77 per cent had already been sold out and about 30 per cent to 35 per cent of the buyers were foreign, Azman said.

The units, which were sold at prices ranging from RM345,998 to RM1.2 million, offer amenities such as an infinity pool, rooftop garden, two covered carpark bays per unit, three tier security, a barbeque area and sky decks.

On the planned purchase of the Teluk Kumbar land, Azman said Bolton was looking at building landed property units, along with apartments in a gated community.

"Our target investors for this proposed project would be locals," he added, saying that Bolton remains on the lookout to buy land in Tanjung Bungah.

"We remain convinced of Penang's vibrancy and growth prospects and we are actively looking for development opportunities.

"The residential market remains buoyant and this is a segment which we want to focus on," Azman said.

In the Klang Valley, he said the company will soon unveil a block of luxury serviced residences at Jalan Bukit Ceylon, an exclusive gated community in Ukay Perdana, and the 51 Gurney development.

The latter project is touted as Malaysia's first and only super luxurious condominium which comes complete with spacious driveway on every floor and a car park within every unit.

SOURCE: Business Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Kumpulan Jetson Bhd, through its 51%-owned subsidiary Jetson Development Sdn Bhd, has acquired three tracts in Penang from Malaysia Building Society Bhd for RM14 million, according to its statement on Bursa on Jan 18.

The three separate tracts – measuring 21,671 sq ft, 23,277 sq ft and 3,346 sq ft – are all situated in George Town.

The company said that there are plans for high-end property development with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of approximately RM93 million. The acquisition is in line with the company’s strategy in focusing on boutique developments.

“Penang’s property market is second to Kuala Lumpur and has shown substantial excitement in this industry. The property outlooks remains vibrant despite signals of slowing down in other sector and high-end properties market is more resilient to softening market condition,” the statement said.

The company believes the strategic location of the properties, with proposed innovative design and concept, offering exclusivity will appeal to both local and international prospective purchasers.

SOURCE: The Edge Property

Last Thursday, Business Times reported that the property developer was the front runner and on the verge of winning the job.

Securing the project should bode well for SP Setia, which posted sales of RM1.74 billion and a net profit of RM251.81 million in the year ended October 31 2010.

The project aims to create a "Penang People's Park" that includes the country's first subterranean sPICE, a 2.83 hectares public park on the rooftop, a refurbished and upgraded Penang International Sports Arena (Pisa), a refurbished and upgraded Aquatic Centre and a four-star hotel with retail outlets and a spacious parking lot.

The project will be developed through a public-private partnership agreement between the Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) and developer SP Setia Bhd's unit Eco Meridean Sdn Bhd.
On September 3 2010, SP Setia had bought 2 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each in Eco Meridian Sdn Bhd, resulting in the private company becoming a wholly owned unit of SP Setia.

Financing for the Penang project will see MPPP injecting some RM50 million, through a combination of land and cash, while Eco Meridean will finance the rest.

The proposed sPICE, which initially came with a RM50 million priceline, has been mired in controversy ever since Lim proposed it.

One of the concerns raised was that the project would incur huge expenditure, which could result in the council becoming insolvent.

Lim, however, claimed the council could save some RM25 million from the refurbishment, repairs and upgrading work on Pisa and the Aquatic Centre and that Eco Meridean will pay RM13.5 million for land to build a four-star hotel to complement sPICE.

This means that the net sum of MPPP's investment in the project would be RM11.5 million.

Work on the project is expected to start within three to six months' time and will be completed in three years.

SOURCE: Business Times

ARENA place of pride

The Arena’s overall design is inspired by the ancient Roman amphitheater. Its unique architectural style is not only spectacular but also a breathtaking visual monument to meaningful design. It is destined to be a place of pride for owners and a landmark in Penang.

The Arena is a commercial center mirroring the courageous magnificence of the ancient Roman amphitheater. It is set to be a thriving business hub and an engine for commercial growth by gathering the leading lifestyle proponents under one roof.

This lifestyle building is sure to attract the best in food and beverage, retail, financial services, entertainment, leisure, beauty and fashion to make this the most high profile and popular lifestyle center.

Arena Curve’s unique design differs from the rest as the escalators are outside the building and shops her are given equal prominence to display their offerings to potential customers thereby promoting commercial opportunities and driving business growth.

Super luxurious executive suite, The Arena, takes this development to a whole new level with its unique architectural design to create a superior home environment for the discerning.

Location : Bayan Baru, Penang
Property Type : Commercial, Residential Suite
Developer : Golden Virtue Capital Sdn. Bhd.

Contributed by Reader – Nov/2013

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