MRCB Utama offers resort features in Laman Suria

An artist's impression of the Laman Suria apartments

MRCB Utama Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Malaysia Resources Corp Bhd, is trying to lure those working in the city of Kuala Lumpur to move to Kajang, Selangor, with its Balinese-themed Laman Suria apartments in Taman Kajang Utama.

Describing them as “e-resort” apartments, MRCB Utama’s sales and marketing manager Chiang Hon Kit said the 4-acre freehold development has resort features with each unit equipped with an alarm system, an electric clothes dryer and entry via personal access cards.

Comprising a total of 255 units, priced from RM88,000 to RM168,00, buyers have a choice of five designs with built-up sizes of 687 sq ft, 840 sq ft, 850 sq ft, 870 sq ft and 879 sq ft.

Chiang told Property Plus that the response has been very encouraging. “We are banking on Laman Suria’s affordable pricing, easy accessibility and full-condo facilities to attract potential buyers,” he said.

Block A of the 5-storey apartments were launched in the iddle of 2006, comprising 99 units that have been fully taken up, while 50% of Block B’s 87 units were sold within a couple of weeks, said Chiang. The units are currently under construction.

“Block C, with 69 units, is scheduled for launch soon,” he added.

The bulk of purchasers for the earlier units are those working in KL. “They prefer to live on the outskirts of the city, away from the crowds and traffic. Laman Suria is easily accessible by major roads as well as the SILK and North-South Expressways,” said Chiang.

As many as three major universities, shopping complexes and other amenities are in the vicinity of Laman Suria. Besides the quality finishing, Chiang adds that, “a great deal of effort was also put in the landscaping aspects of Laman Suria to give residents a ‘resort’ ambience.” He said among the facilities at the apartments is a swimming pool, a wading pool, a BBQ pit, changing rooms, a multipurpose hall, a convenience store, a launderette, 24-hour security service and a surau.

“Those interested in purchasing a unit in Laman Suria have to pay a down payment of only RM100,” said Chiang.

MRCB Utama’s completed projects include the Residensi Ayu small office home office (SOHO) apartments, also in Kajang.

The SOHO apartments are priced from RM90,000 onwards. The company has also ongoing projects in Negri Sembilan and Penang.

By theSun - Property Plus -(by Tim Leonard)