A RM1.98 billion masterplan for Medini Lakeside and the land title deed handover for the development of Foon Yew High School
United Malayan Land Bhd (UMLand) officially opened the UMLand Medini Lakeside Gallery today to showcase its UMCity masterplan, which features projects like UMCity Medini Lakeside and Viridea @ Medini Lakeside. The opening of the gallery also reflects the Group’s confidence in the continuing growth of the Malaysian property sector. The Grand Launch of the Gallery was officiated by YB Datuk Tee Siew Kiong, Chairman of Tourism, Trade and Consumer Affairs of Johor State, who represented YAB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, the Menteri Besar of Johor. Also present at the ceremony were YBhg Tun Musa Hitam, Chairman of UMLand; YBhg Dato’ Ng Eng Tee, Executive Deputy Chairman of UMLand and Dato’ Daniel Chan, Group Director, Property Development (Niche), Real Estate Management, UMLand. According to Dato’ Chan, the UMLand Medini Lakeside Gallery has been purpose-built to showcase UMLand’s masterplan for this strategically located landbank within Medini Iskandar Malaysia’s Zone B Business & Media district.
“UMLand has been part and parcel of the Johor property landscape for close to three decades, and we are also a pioneer developer in Iskandar Malaysia. The opening of our Medini Lakeside Gallery is a significant milestone for our Group as we continue to expand our presence in this vibrant and fast-growing State. Our vision for Medini Lakeside is anchored by two UMLand developments, namely UMCity Medini Lakeside and Viridea @ Medini Lakeside. Instead of developing standalone projects on this site, we have taken the effort to plan it in a way that will set new benchmarks in the property sector not only in Iskandar Malaysia but internationally. Given the waterfront element of Medini Lakeside, our masterplan takes its cue from the lush tropical and marine environment while being inspired by sustainable features such as water management and water-sensitive urban developments. We are confident that our vision for Medini Lakeside will resonate well with local and international property buyers and investors alike and the Gallery will become the focal point to showcase Iskandar Malaysia and Johor as a destination of choice for investments, business and contemporary living.” – Dato’ Daniel Chan, Group Director, Property Development (Niche) & Real Estate Management.
Driven by an aspiration to invigorate the 13 acre central lake of the development, we plan to cultivate and rejuvenate the lake into a landscaped lake park ideal for various fauna and man-made structures to co-exist with recreational elements. For this we engaged renowned consultant AECOM to lead the design process. The lake is primed to become a natural ecosystem providing water quality improvement, bank stability, wildlife habitat and recreational uses. The design of the lake will allow residents to experience a unique and integrated experience for work, play and relaxation fit all walks of life especially families. The lake will also provide the perfect backdrop to the residential and commercial elements of the UMLand Medini Lakeside enhanced with Lakeside Retail and Lakefront Shops.
Built with a modern and contemporary concept, the UMLand Medini Lakeside Gallery maximizes natural lighting with its glasshouse design, giving guests an unparalleled view of the entire development. Guests are greeted by a lush landscape, allowing them to experience first-hand living in UMCity Medini Lakeside and Viridea @ Medini Lakeside. The Gallery is anchored by a Linear Park, which sits in between both developments. Within the Gallery itself, guests will be able to experience the show units for Viridea @ Medini Lakeside’s SOHO units and its serviced residences as well as show units for Shama Medini.
UMCity Medini Lakeside is UMLand’s flagship mixed commercial development with a GDV of RM1.2 billion. This 5.03-acre development will house an integrated superstructure with five components including upscale serviced apartments in collaboration with the Onyx Hospitality Group – a 213-units Shama Medini and a 198-room OZO Medini Hotel; a retail space featuring lakefront food and beverage outlets; an ultramodern office block; as well as branded serviced apartments called a 214-units Citadines managed by The Ascott Limited. Due to the collaboration UMLand has with these international brands, UMCity will emerge as the most comprehensive international development in Iskandar Malaysia. UMCity is expected to be completed by late 2018. Viridea @ Medini Lakeside offers 120 SOHO units, 680 units of serviced residence and 16 blocks of 3-storey retail shop office.
With a total GDV of RM780 million, this residential ranging from 736 to 1,342 sq ft respectively offering features world-class facilities coupled with excellent service. Viridea @ Medini Lakeside is expected to be completed by late 2018. In conjunction with the launching of the Medini Lakeside Gallery, YB Datuk Tee Siew Kiong also witnessed the handing over of the land title deed by YBhg Tun Musa Hitam to the representative of Foon Yew High School for the development of Foon Yew High School Bandar Seri Alam. This initiative is part of UMLand’s commitment towards embracing the principles of sustainability throughout its value chain.
“We are both equally honoured and humbled to be able to play a part in the education of the future generation. We hope by playing a small part in investing towards the future, we will be able to inspire others to do the same and continue to be part of an ever-changing community. We wish Foon Yew High School all the best, and we look forward to seeing the school open and serve the community in and around Bandar Seri Alam.” – YBhg. Tun Musa Hitam, Chairman, United Malayan Land Berhad (“UMLAND”)
Established since 1913, Foon Yew High School is known for its many outstanding academic achievements, along with the varied extracurricular activities it offers. The school provides students with an excellent learning experience and prepares them for the future with a high level quality of education. The new school, which will sit on 23.24 acres of land, will be built
It is also home to University of Kuala Lumpur, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and the Malaysia Arts School, just to name a few. During the momentous event, YBhg Tun Musa Hitam handed over the land title deed to both, Mr Tong Sing Chuan and Mr Tay Chin Hein, Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Foon Yew High School Management Committee respectively. The event was also witnessed by YB Tee Siew Kiong, Chairman of Tourism, Trade and Consumer Affairs of Johor State, representing the Menteri Besar of Johor, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khalid bin Nordin. in the heart of Bandar Seri Alam, a township developed by UMLand that has been recognized as the education hub for the Eastern Corridor of Iskandar Malaysia by the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA). Aptly named the “City of Knowledge”, Bandar Seri Alam is the largest fully integrated urban development in the region, spanning across 3,800 acres.
“We are heartened by UMLand’s gesture, and we are pleased to be part of the Bandar Seri Alam township. Together with UMLand, we hope to continue contributing towards the nation’s education system, especially in a state like Johor, which is undergoing a dynamic transformation. We look forward to be working hand-in-hand with UMLand as a long-term partner and we are excited to see the school open to the community in this township.” – Tong Sing Chuan, Chairman of Management Committee, Foon Yew High School.
UMLand is an award-winning company with two property development divisions: Township Development and Niche Projects. In addition, UMLand has a hospitality division that operates Suasana Suites serviced apartments and a construction division under UMLand Builders Sdn Bhd. UMLand’s Township division has five township developments: Bandar Seri Alam (Iskandar Malaysia), Taman Seri Austin (Iskandar Malaysia), Bandar Seri Putra (Bangi, Selangor) Makhota Hills (Semenyih, Selangor) and the new world–class integrated biotech park in Pasir Gudang, Johor Halal Park; a joint venture initiative with J- Biotech, a Johor State Government arm. UMLand’s Niche division has completed several premier residential developments in Kuala Lumpur & Johor, including Suasana Sentral Loft (KL Sentral, KL), Suasana Bangsar (Bangsar, KL), Seri Bukit Ceylon (Bukit Ceylon, KL), Suasana Bukit Ceylon (Bukit Ceylon, KL), and Somerset Puteri Harbour (Iskandar Puteri, Johor).
On-going niche projects include Suasana Iskandar Malaysia, a mixed development in Johor Bahru City Centre; Medini Lakeside, a multi-phased mixed development comprising UMCity, a mixed-use commercial development and winner of the International Property Award, and Viridea Lakeside, a green residential development, in Medini Iskandar Malaysia; and Star Residences, a joint venture initiative with Symphony Life Berhad to develop an upmarket serviced residences in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre. UMLand has a strong industry track record that spans more than two decades and the company continues to embrace excellence and innovation as its main tenets to drive growth. The Group currently has over 1,800 acres of undeveloped landbank located in strategic areas across Malaysia. For more information about UMLand, please visit: www.umland.com.my. For media enquiries, please contact: Lynette Sia |
