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New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Mah Sing tops out M Nova in Kepong, eyes completion by Q2 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Mah Sing Group Bhd has marked a key milestone in the development of M Nova, its third residential project in Kepong, with the successful topping-out of the building structure. The project has reached 68 per cent structural completion and remains on track for full completion by the second quarter of 2026. Commenting on the achievement, Mah Sing's founder and group managing director, Tan Sri Leong Hoy Kum, said, "The topping-out of M Nova marks a significant milestone in our journey to deliver thoughtfully designed homes in thriving neighbourhoods. We are encouraged by the positive response from homebuyers, and with the project progressing well, M Nova only has limited units available for sale. This reflects the sustained demand for affordably priced homes in well-established areas such as Kepong and Selayang." He added that M Nova follows the success of Lakeville Residence and M Luna, further reinforcing Mah Sing's presence in the area: "This is our third residential project in the area, following the success of our earlier developments – Lakeville Residence and M Luna. We remain committed to delivering more value-driven homes with lifestyle features and excellent connectivity to homebuyers. Moving forward, we will continue to acquire strategic land banks to expand our M Series and meet the evolving needs of urban dwellers." With a gross development value (GDV) of RM790 million, M Nova is a mixed-use development comprising three blocks of serviced residences. Unit sizes range from 700 to 1,000 sq ft, offering 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom layouts. The project also features 11 retail lots, including a drive-thru retail concept, enhancing convenience for both residents and the surrounding community. Yeoh Chee Beng, chief executive officer of Mah Sing's property subsidiaries, noted that M Nova is designed for modern urban lifestyles. He said that M Nova caters to first-time homebuyers, young families, and professionals seeking practicality, comfort, and connectivity. "Each unit features a practical layout that maximises both space and functionality. Complementing the residences are over 20 curated lifestyle facilities, including a reflexology garden, outdoor fitness zone, badminton court, pool deck and co-working spaces. These offerings reflect our commitment to building quality, community-focused homes that support modern living." Mah Sing also celebrated a key safety milestone, having achieved over 3.5 million man-hours without any lost-time injury (LTI). This reflects the company's strong commitment to safety, quality, and responsible construction practices, supported by its health, safety, and environment team, which regularly conducts site safety briefings and awareness programmes. Strategically located in Kepong, M Nova enjoys excellent connectivity via three major highways - MRR2, DUKE Expressway, and Jalan Kuching - offering residents seamless access to the Kuala Lumpur city centre and surrounding areas.
New Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Tropicana taps global design giant SOM to lead Johor's Lido Waterfront masterplan
KUALA LUMPUR: Tropicana Corporation Bhd has appointed renowned architecture and urban planning firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) to lead the masterplan for the 163-acre Lido Waterfront Boulevard (LIDO) in Johor Bahru. This strategic partnership marks a major milestone for the development, which is set to transform LIDO into a world-class, future-ready coastal metropolis and smart city in the southern region of Malaysia. The masterplan will integrate seven key components—residential, commercial, wellness, education, hospitality, recreational, and lifestyle—into a unified, sustainable waterfront destination. Tropicana's founder and group executive vice chairman Tan Sri Danny Tan Chee Sing said LIDO is poised to become the new heartbeat of Johor Bahru City Centre, leveraging its proximity to the upcoming RTS Link and the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). "LIDO is one of our most innovative projects in Johor, and this impressive masterplan will be the new pulse of Johor Bahru City Centre," he said in a statement. Tan said that the LIDO masterplan design was awarded to SOM with the collective aim to set new standards for sustainability and innovation in the continually growing Johor Bahru city. "This is our second collaboration with SOM. Our first was the successful and iconic W Kuala Lumpur & The Residences, located within the Kuala Lumpur City Centre. With their impressive track record and global talents, the LIDO masterplan design was awarded to SOM with our collective aim to set new standards for sustainability and innovation in the continually growing Johor Bahru city." SOM's recent work on the Bandar Malaysia master plan, a major transit-oriented, mixed-use project in Kuala Lumpur, demonstrated its capacity to envision future-ready cities. These successful track records captured Tropicana's interest, making SOM the preferred choice to bring the ambitious LIDO development vision to life. SOM, famed for iconic projects such as the Burj Khalifa, One World Trade Centre, and master plans across major global cities, will bring visionary urban planning and international expertise to the project. Douglas Voigt, Partner at SOM, said the project presents an opportunity to create a vibrant, inclusive urban hub. LIDO has the potential to be one of Malaysia's most engaging civic spaces, celebrating culture, enhancing liveability, and strengthening Johor Bahru's social fabric, he said. As the first residential phase of the development, Skypark Kepler will comprise two 54-storey towers on a 4-acre freehold site. It will feature 1,596 fully and semi-furnished designer units, with layouts ranging from 1+1 to 3 bedrooms (463 to 807 sq ft), starting from RM790,000.
The Star
07-05-2025
- The Star
Pest-infested fruit saplings seized
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized 6,400 fruit saplings of various types, suspected to have been smuggled from Thailand, during Ops Taring Wawasan Kelantan in Kampung Lubok Gong, Rantau Panjang. Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said personnel from the 8th Battalion made the seizure after they intercepted a suspicious lorry at around 8pm. 'Checks revealed that the saplings were likely infested with harmful pests and diseases. The 44-year-old lorry driver also failed to produce any documents related to the ownership or movement of the plants,' he said in a statement yesterday. Nik Ros Azhan said the total value of the seizure, including the lorry, is estimated at RM790,000, Bernama reported. The case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Plant Quarantine Act 1976. He said the GOF would continue to shore up border control and surveillance efforts to protect local crops from pest and disease threats.
The Sun
23-04-2025
- The Sun
GOF seizes 6,400 fruit saplings suspected smuggled from Thailand
KOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized 6,400 fruit saplings of various types, suspected to have been smuggled from Thailand, during Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan in Kampung Lubok Gong, Rantau Panjang, yesterday. Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said personnel from the 8th Battalion made the seizure after they intercepted a suspicious lorry at around 8 pm. 'Checks revealed that the saplings were likely infested with harmful pests and diseases. The 44-year-old lorry driver also failed to produce any documents related to the ownership or movement of the plants,' he said in a statement today. Nik Ros Azhan said the total value of the seizure, including the lorry, is estimated at RM790,000. The case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Plant Quarantine Act 1976. He said the GOF would continue to strengthen border control and surveillance efforts to protect local crops from pest and disease threats.
New Straits Times
23-04-2025
- New Straits Times
GOF seizes 6,400 fruit saplings suspected smuggled from Thailand
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized 6,400 fruit saplings of various types, suspected to have been smuggled from Thailand, during Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan in Kampung Lubok Gong, Rantau Panjang, yesterday. Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said personnel from the 8th Battalion made the seizure after they intercepted a suspicious lorry at around 8pm. "Checks revealed that the saplings were likely infested with harmful pests and diseases. "The 44-year-old lorry driver also failed to produce any documents related to the ownership or movement of the plants," he said in a statement today. Nik Ros Azhan said the total value of the seizure, including the lorry, is estimated at RM790,000. The case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Plant Quarantine Act 1976. He said the GOF would continue to strengthen border control and surveillance efforts to protect local crops from pest and disease threats. – Bernama
