Property Hunter Magazine Property Hunter Magazine Issue 52 - March 2014 | Page 34

/// East Malaysia Property News Wah Mie to Build Sejati Walk in Sandakan Waterfront Projects in Miri Draw Investors deck and children’s pool, a private spa with sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, gym and aerobics, food and beverage outlets including a coffee house with a modern open buffet concept and a private lounge on the top floor. The Wharf booth at Property Hunter Expo Miri edition 2013 Artist’s impression of Sejati Walk The Wah Mie Group, one of the biggest local housing developers, is building Sandakan’s first street life pedestrian mall named Sejati Walk. It is expected to be completed in the next three years. According to Managing Director, Quek Siew Hau, Sejati Walk was designed to connect the surrounding community with its strategic and convenient location for the residents of Sandakan. The two-storey mall will be located only a few minutes’ drive from the Sandakan Airport, Sadakan War Memorial and Crocodile Farm. Residential housing areas, namely Taman Sejati Ujana, Taman Fajar, Taman Khong Lok, Taman Sri Rimba, Taman Megah and Taman Sri Wijaya are also not far away. “This anticipated 22 acres of total area and a 5.5-acremall will become the ideal location for tourists to relax, recharge and shop. The strategic location and conscientious planning of this new concept mall is posed to propel further growth in Sandakan,” he added. Quek explained that will affordable small-sized 341 units of stores in typical Sandakan street life concept, Sejati Walk is expected to be able to provide holistic hospitality to the community. One of the special features of Sejati Walk is that it will be an open-air mall, designed with a broad walkway of 54 feet with 24 feet diameter big-sized fans providing cool and breezy shopping experience. It will be the first eco-friendly low density pedestrian mall in Sandakan with natural ventilation and lighting. ...Sejati Walk was designed to connect the surrounding community with its strategic and convenient location for the residents of Sandakan. Miri is primed for one of its largest facelifts of the decade under the landmark Miri Waterfront Transformation Project, which will see the development of a five-star luxury hotel. The modern 18-storey high-rise apartment suites and 10 units of supersized shophouses are slated for completion by 2015, with a gross development value (GDV) of RM450 million. The Miri waterfront commercial centre is surrounded by major corporations consisting of oil and gas as well as plantation companies, banks, governmental offices and restaurants that are easily accessible. It also has high visibility that ensures great returns for investors. The Wharf, a private highrise 18-storey strata-titled suite project is situated on the very heart of Miri city while the integrated part of the waterfront commercial centre is only a 15-minute drive from Miri Airport and mature commercial areas. Unique Harvests Sdn Bhd project director Alice Hu said the mega project would complement the city’s reputation as one of the country’s robust growth areas. “The construction 34 www.PropertyHunter.com.my work for the entire development will take place concurrently, and both high-rise buildings will go up at the same time. “The entire project is scheduled to be finished within two years, with completion anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2015,” said Hu, adding that the Wharf was among the main components of the “transformation”. “The Wharf is a 99-year leasehold private development encompassing all threebedroom detached and semi-detached units from sixth floor onwards, with modern lifestyle facilities on the fifth floor such as swimming pool, the very first Sky Garden in Miri, gym and aerobics rooms, multipurpose hall, pool deck, BBQ pits and many more.. The suites, ranging from 1,531sq ft to 1,760sq ft, will be semi furnished and are priced from RM926,888 onwards. The luxury hotel, on the other hand, will consist of 328 spacious rooms and suites, and will include facilities such as a ballroom with a seating capacity of up to 1,000 alongside six other function rooms — all with modern meeting facilities, a signature infinity pool with pool “The design of the hotel is modern and contemporary, whereby the focus is not only on luxury but also comfort for the guests,” Hu said. The Miri Waterfront Transformation sits on an unparalleled piece of five-star land, nestling in the heart of the city. The project’s timing is also impeccable, coinciding with the expansion of the Marina township right at the boundary of the Wharf, as well as capturing the captivating status as a new primary feature of the city skyline. With the opening of the luxury hotel, it is no surprise that the Wharf has become the most sought after address for investors and future home owners alike. Prospective buyers can visit The Wharf Sales Gallery on the ground floor of Wisma Interhill, Miri Waterfront Commercial Centre here from 9am till 6pm. Exclusive packages are available only for limited units. For more information, call Unique Harvests sales personnel via 085-411 188 / 017-270 7388 / 017-820 7388 / 017-850 7388