Development will continue at the group’s flagship township, Bandar Springhill in Port Dickson, with 1,000 acres of land still undeveloped.
Andrew also plans to bring the lifestyle concept to MUI’s property development business. “Half of Bandar Springhill has been developed and we have another 1,000 acres, which will take another 10 years. We plan to bring lifestyle experiences to Port Dickson by building a clubhouse, a multipurpose hall and other amenities for residents.”
The other 40% of Bandar Springhill is owned by Chin Teck Plantations Bhd, through its stake in West Synergy Sdn Bhd.
Concurrently, his eldest son Andrew Khoo Boo Yeow, 46, has been appointed by the MUI board as its executive chairman after assuming the role of group chief executive officer from Jan 1, 2018.
Malayan United Industries Bhd (MUI), MUI Properties Bhd, Pan Malaysia Corp Bhd and Pan Malaysia Holdings Bhd — are currently trading at below 30 sen per share. Its UK-listed fashion and houseware brand, Laura Ashley Holdings plc, has been on a downward trend as well, with the counter falling from its peak of £29.75 to a 15-year low of £3.75 last Thursday. Of the five units, only MUI Properties is profitable.
Use some of the acres to develope gated housing or commercial centres, etc. 26/09/2019 9:47 PM
Andrew also plans to bring the lifestyle concept to MUI’s property development business. “Half of Bandar Springhill has been developed and we have another 1,000 acres, which will take another 10 years. We plan to bring lifestyle experiences to Port Dickson by building a clubhouse, a multipurpose hall and other amenities for residents.”
Project : UCSI University Hospital and Faculty of Medical Sciences
Location : Bandar Springhill, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Client : UCSI University Hospital Sdn Bhd
Type : A 1.8 million square feet, 500-bed teaching hospital incorporating the Faculty of Medical Sciences on a 26.2 acres green field site. It is part of the proposed 140-acre main campus for UCSI University.
Project : UCSI University Hospital and Faculty of Medical Sciences
Location : Bandar Springhill, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Client : UCSI University Hospital Sdn Bhd
Type : A 1.8 million square feet, 500-bed teaching hospital incorporating the Faculty of Medical Sciences on a 26.2 acres green field site. It is part of the proposed 140-acre main campus for UCSI University.
Bandar Springhill, Seremban Bandar Springhill "Where Living Means Everything" - A 2,000 acres mixed development township by 2 giants in the game. West Synergy of the MUI Group and Chin Teck Platations,just 10 mins away from Seremban,15 mins to Port Dickson,2 mins to Lukut interchange. Freehold development within a natural surrounding,near to newly completed UCSI University Campus, UCSI International School.
UCSI is building Malaysia’s first private teaching hospital under the Economic Transformation Programme. Built in phases, the 1,000 bed hospital will turn Springhill into a vibrant hub of healthcare and learning.
The hospital is part of a huge project that involves the construction of a hotel and an international school that is already operational. Once completed, the hospital will also feature a lifestyle mall that will attract visitors to Springhill and open doors for medical tourism.
Lot No.8317, Bandar Springhill, Mukim Jimah, Daerah Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan http://ucsihospital.com/
Also, muiprop was profitable from fye 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, springhill project was proven successful... with new concepts, etc for the remaining 1000 acres, even more profits for the coming years
Ucsi group should acquire a stake in muiprop to have a seat in the board for it's big investment in springhill :)
UCSI Group is a leading Malaysian conglomerate that is synonymous with excellence. Today, the UCSI brand is active in six clusters: Education, Consultancy, Healthcare, Hotels and Travel, Properties, as well as Technology.
The UCSI brand was launched in 2003 when its education arm was recognised by the Malaysian Education Ministry as one of Malaysia’s foremost education providers. Regularly referred to as UCSI by the Malaysian media, the brand stuck and became the Group’s identity. The Group was originally christened Sedaya when it was established in 1986.
While the biggest contributor to MUI is its hotel operations, followed by retail, the fastest growing and the one with the most profitable growth potential is its property business, says Andrew. “Going forward, we will put more focus on our property business.”
Apart from new launches at its Bandar Springhill township in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, the group will also be launching a new project in Seremban town and in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Building on a solid market
In Seremban town centre, MUI plans to build an integrated development with a gross development value (GDV) of RM410 million. It will comprise 865 serviced apartments and 68 shopoffices over two 32-storey blocks on a site of about four acres that was acquired in 2005. The apartments, which will include dual-key units, will have built-ups of 550 to 1,050 sq ft and prices will range from RM250,000 to RM480,000.
“This project is right in the middle of the town centre and very close to transport links. There has been a lot of interest in Seremban lately and we feel that it may be the right time to put in a landmark development,” says Andrew.
The group plans to launch the project as early as next year, depending on approvals from the authorities. “We envision it like a city square, so it will have lifestyle elements with the residential component on top of a town square complex, with retail spaces and a lot of greenery,” he adds.
“Once again, our approach is to bring in quality living at affordable prices. Our market is very clear — we are targeting domestic buyers and we want to make it accessible to the younger generation with dual income. For Seremban, we think the sweet spot is properties priced around RM300,000.
“With dual-key layouts, buyers will have the flexibility of living there and renting out a portion of the unit to help with the mortgage. We try and think of ways to make it affordable,” explains Andrew.
In Kota Kinabalu, MUI plans to launch a condominium project with a GDV of RM280 million next year. Comprising 700 units over two 32-storey blocks, the condos will have built-ups of 650 to 1,050 sq ft and will be priced from RM350,000 to RM630,000 each. “Again, we’re talking about affordable pricing,” Andrew remarks.
“I feel that [the affordable] segment of the market is much more stable and not subject to externalities. We are targeting the core market that has a need for housing, so it is a very bread-and-butter business.
“The only thing is that we have to be prepared for slightly lower margins and compete a bit more on volume. That’s why we have to make sure we are very sharp on our pricing and costs to deliver a product that is up to date, modern and that can sell well.
“It’s a very different business model. We are not going for large margins but safe and comfortable margins with attractive price points. I think in this type of market, even if there is a downturn and recession, there is always [demand]. I think it’s much safer that we build our property business based on this and branch out from here,” says Andrew.
New launches at Bandar Springhill
On Sept 28, MUI Properties Bhd’s 60%-owned subsidiary, West Synergy Sdn Bhd, will be launching Phase 1 of a residential development at the 2,000-acre freehold Bandar Springhill. Incorporated in 1965, MUI Properties is a 74.32%-owned subsidiary of the group.
Phase 1, named Amarilis, will comprise 73 two-storey terraced houses. Meanwhile, Phase 2 — named Viola & Celosia — will tentatively be launched in 2Q2020 and comprise 272 two-storey terraced houses.
With a total GDV of RM125 million, Phases 1 and 2 span a combined 14.38 acres. Unit built-ups will range from 1,782 to 1,982 sq ft, with prices starting from RM331,000.
The terraced houses will have a contemporary design and come with a double-volume dining area. The residential enclave will have a green open field with a community playground while in its surroundings within the township are amenities such as the 20-acre Lake Park, the UCSI International School Springhill and a mosque. The developer is offering two years of free security maintenance.
Just like MUI’s other businesses, its property business is being reinvigorated and seeing the results. “We are injecting lifestyle elements into Bandar Springhill and we are seeing a pick-up in take-ups and sales,” says Andrew.
The group launches 250 to 300 residential units each year, and sales have been well over the 80% mark, he continues. “It was much slower before. [Sales have improved] due to a mix of different factors such as the right price points, very well-designed homes, quality living with added amenities and facilities — our products are very sellable.
“The designs have become more contemporary with fully utilised built-ups, so no major renovation is needed. We are also offering better streetscapes and landscapes in a gated-and-guarded community.”
A new lifestyle element in Bandar Springhill comes in the form of a clubhouse, with construction set to begin this year. To be ready by 2020, it will be open to all residents of the township and offer a badminton court, swimming pool, children’s pool, gymnasium, reading room, children’s playground and indoor games room, multipurpose hall and function room. Membership fees will tentatively start from RM100 a month.
Andrew believes that the lifestyle factor is what customers want these days. “Apart from the clubhouse, we are going to have lakeside walking and cycling trails, children play zones as well as petrol stations, fast food outlets, restaurants, banks and ATMs. Bandar Springhill will be a complete community and township development.”
Located towards the south of Seremban, Bandar Springhill has a total GDV of RM4 billion to RM5 billion. About 50% completed, the township has about 1,000 acres left to be developed, which translates into a GDV of RM3.5 billion to RM4 billion.
“We want to focus on affordable homes that are in the proximity of Kuala Lumpur and are still quality homes. People today want to see value. We want to make sure that we get the fundamentals and the design features right and build around that. Once we do all that, we will start to strengthen our marketing,” says Andrew.
He adds that Negeri Sembilan is a growth corridor that is only 45 minutes away from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. “The whole area has a lot of growth potential and the state reportedly has the most number of affordable homes compared with Melaka, Johor, Penang and KL.”
History Date Price Change Dir-Volume Day Volume Dir-Value Day Value Avg Price % of Total Share Remarks 02/10/2019 00:00:00 0.1900 0.0200 10.500m 10.500m 1.995m 1.995m 0.1900 1.3742 -
SEREMBAN (Oct 2): Singapore has asked the Negeri Sembilan (NS) State Government to set up a tourism and trade office in the republic, said Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
He said the matter was raised during a closed-door meeting with Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, here yesterday.
"We welcome the offer, but we need a thorough study to see if it really brings benefits, we will take up the opportunity. This matter needs to be explored," he told a press conference after chairing the State Executive Council meeting here today.
Commenting on the earlier meeting, he said besides the offer from Singapore, the State Government also discussed investments in Negeri Sembilan, especially under the Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV 2.0) project.
“They (Singapore) wanted to know what was available under the MVV 2.0 and if there were enough local manpower, or if they needed to import foreign workers if they opened a factory in the State.
"The Singapore Government had invited the State Government to the island for a briefing with its investors on the MVV project. They view the MVV as a project with great potential to be ‘sold’ to Singaporean investors. If there is a free industrial area in the state, I believe it will also attract more investors to come to our country,” he said.
State Investment, Industrial, Entrepreneurship, Education and Human Capital Committee chairman, Dr Mohamad Rafie Ab Malek, said Aminuddin was asked to organise a reciprocal visit.
Meanwhile, he said, the State Government will also hold a tourism campaign aimed at Singaporeans in the republic, as there were many interesting places for tourists in Negeri Sembilan.
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 2): VSolar Group Bhd’s unit has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mattan Engineering Sdn Bhd to conduct a feasibility study for the development of a solar energy generation facility in Seremban.
This comes after the unit, Solar Interactive Sdn Bhd, inked an agreement with Permaju Industries Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary. Genbayu Gemilang Sdn Bhd last month to develop the facility.
In a filing today, VSolar said the facility will be developed on a parcel of land, measuring 121.4 ha, that belongs to Genbayu Gemilang.
Solar Interactive, which is in the business of providing renewable energy solutions, is responsible for providing a business plan, business strategy and roadmap prior to the development of the facility.
Mattan is a consultant and systems integrator with experience in designing and managing multi-disciplinary renewable energy projects, and has experience in designing and provision of engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) solutions.
According to the filing, Mattan will be appointed as the exclusive EPCC contractor for the construction of the facility, if Solar Interactive or Genbayu is successful in its bid to secure a large-scale solar programme under the Malaysian Energy Commission.
Shares in ACE Market-listed VSolar closed unchanged today at 7.5 sen, bringing it a market capitalisation of RM28.96 million.
1.5% of total shares traded. will fly anytime.//// continuous off-market transactions at 19sen :) off-market transactions at 19sen on 2 oct, 3 oct... time to buy from the open market concurrently :)
History Date Price Change Dir-Volume Day Volume Dir-Value Day Value Avg Price % of Total Share Remarks 03/10/2019 00:00:00 0.1900 0.0200 518,700 1.466m 98,553 278,559 0.1900 0.0679 - 03/10/2019 00:00:00 0.1900 0.0200 947,400 1.466m 180,006 278,559 0.1900 0.1240 - 02/10/2019 00:00:00 0.1900 0.0200 10.500m 10.500m 1.995m 1.995m 0.1900 1.3742 -
The other 40% of Bandar Springhill is owned by Chin Teck Plantations Bhd, through its stake in West Synergy Sdn Bhd. chin teck plantation can privatise it in conjunction with mui industries. chin teck has already possessed 40% of bandar springhill project :)
Located towards the south of Seremban, Bandar Springhill has a total GDV of RM4 billion to RM5 billion. About 50% completed, the township has about 1,000 acres left to be developed, which translates into a GDV of RM3.5 billion to RM4 billion.
chin teck plantatation bhd is cash rich and conservative, can use the excess cash to increase its stake in bandar springhill.... good for its shareholders too
For first-time home-buyers purchasing residential properties priced up to RM500,000, the government will exempt stamp duty up to RM300,000 on sale and purchase agreements, as well as loan agreements for a period of two years until December 2020.
Budget 2019 focuses house ownership for B40 group – Zuraida
05 Nov 2018
zuraida MOHD SAFWAN MANSOR / Bernama
3 November, KUALA LUMPUR – The proposed incentives such as the exemption of the Real Property Gains Tax for low cost, low-medium cost and affordable housing with prices below RM200,000 as contained in Budget 2019 can help stabilise current market, said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.
She said the budget focused on house ownership for the B40 group.
Budget 2019 is a holistic development plan that is targeted to address problems facing Malaysia is facing, she said in a statement.
Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng, when tabling Budget 2019 in Parliament yesterday, among others, said that a fund amounting to RM1 billion would be established by Bank Negara Malaysia to help those in the lower income group earning not more than RM2,300 per month to own a house for the first-time.
The fund will be made available from Jan 1, 2019 at participating financial institutions for purchase of affordable homes priced up to RM150,000.
For first-time home-buyers purchasing residential properties priced up to RM500,000, the government will exempt stamp duty up to RM300,000 on sale and purchase agreements, as well as loan agreements for a period of two years until December 2020.
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muiprop was established in 1965. now 2019. the father had failed.now the son has taken over.be patient