Development Review: Bandar Kinrara
This is the second Development Review (check out the first one on Bandar Puteri here), and it is on Bandar Kinrara. This isn’t a regular new launch review, we will first look at the overall development of Bandar Kinrara, which will kick off a series of postings on the latest launches in this Island & Peninsular flagship project.
Island & Peninsular has made for itself a huge name in Puchong as a middle- to upper-class developer. The flagship development, is of course, Bandar Kinrara near Bukit Jalil. This huge development is actually held under its subsidiary Perumahan Kinrara Berhad, and is set on the former Kinrara estate land and was famous for it’s military camp and hospital. PKB is actually jointly owned by Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera and Lembaga Tabung Haji, hence the military connection.
I&P bill themselves as the “Largest Property Developer” in Malaysia in terms of landbank, after their merger with Golden Hope. Some of their other projects are Alam Damai in Cheras, Alam Sutera in Bukit Jalil; Taman Inderawasih in Seberang Prai; Taman Sri Nibong and Desa Mutiara in Penang, and the luxurious Bayu LakeHomes in Pajam and Kota Seriemas in Nilai, Negri Sembilan.
Let’s get back to Bandar Kinrara (BK). There are two portions of BK that most people know, the older portion near Bukit Kuchai & the military camp, and the newer phases on the other side of the highway, near the golf course (oh wait, don’t get confused, there are many golf courses in the area). Both these portions are clearly separated by the Sg. Besi-Puchong highway, or more commonly known as the Astro road (it ends at the Astro office and the Selangor Turf Club).
With that highway so easily accessible, there is a good network of roads connecting the area, namely the LDP, Kesas, NKVE (a bit off, but still not too far) and even the North South Highway. Some people may argue that the Sg. Besi-Puchong highway is slowly getting chocked due to the recent increase in traffic, but a toll-free highway is better than no highway at all.
There is even a newly constructed dedicated interchange for BK owners near the two Shell stations along the highway.
As for the development, BK has a good mix of everything. There are cheap houses, mid-price linkhomes and semi-Ds, and a whole array of luxury homes for your picking. But when it comes to amenities, BK will show its true class. There are many schools everywhere (last count 17, not including the reputable independent Chinese school Yak Chee nearby). Then of course there’s the 18-hole BK Golf Course (with tennis courts and a swimming pool), an 18-acre sports complex (they even have cricket and rugby facilities), well planned out commercial centres, mosques, police station and plenty of petrol stations (very important fact overlooked by some developers!)
Most of the luxury homes are near the gold course, and the other types are spread either southward to the South Link Expressway or eastward to Technology Park Malaysia.
For freehold ex-plantation land, it obviously does not come cheap. The current launches are quite premium priced, but for a maturing township, it generally reflects the available facilities in the pricing.
(On a side note, Bandar Kinrara has one of the best ‘goreng pisang’ (fried banana fritters) stalls in the whole Klang Valley! )
Again, the best way to experience Bandar Kinrara is to see it for yourself.
Some of the launches reviewed by us in Bandar Kinrara are:
Harmony (22′ x 75′ linkhouses)
9@Kinrara (22′ x 75′ linkhouses)
Damai@Kinrara
The Oasis
Spektra (9A4)
UPDATE January ‘07: For the latest site photos, check it out here.
according to the paragon height’s location map, sri petaling lrt stretch will be expanded near bandar kinrara (at least). can you confirm this?
Comment by name withheld — November 5, 2005 @ 4:00 am
its near, but we don’t most of the newer phases of kinrara are away from that direction. besides its still quite a distance from the golf club.
you can check the official info here:
http://www.llmnet.gov.my/BM/Bina/kl-klia1.htm
Comment by Administrator — November 5, 2005 @ 4:08 am
18 acre sports complex? Where is the location? When is the complex ready? What are the facilities available?
Comment by CKH — January 2, 2006 @ 5:35 pm
May I know the built quality of Kinrara homes. I have read about the IOI ones and it seems pretty bad. Please advice. Thank you.
Comment by Andy Chng — January 14, 2006 @ 5:45 pm
andy,
bandar kinrara has decent built quality, but its best you take a look yourself to see it.
Comment by Administrator — January 14, 2006 @ 7:23 pm
CKH,
the sports complex is supposed to be next to BK5, near the sales office and mosque. However the developer has not fully developed the area yet. You can check out the whole layout plan at their sales office.
Comment by Administrator — January 14, 2006 @ 7:25 pm
Can you please review the medium cost apartments project called Sierra Residency @ Bandar Kinrara. It is located in BK 5B. The developer is Pembinaan Sierra Mal Sdn Bhd. Are they reliable? Name sounded more like a building contractor than a developer
Thanks
Comment by yk — September 22, 2006 @ 1:15 am
yk,
you can check our review here.
http://propertymalaysia.blogsome.com/2006/09/24/sierra-residency-bandar-kinrara/
Actually, they ARE a building contractor…!
Comment by Administrator — September 25, 2006 @ 12:22 pm
Am looking for a unit, pls advice if any unit available. TQ
Anthony
Comment by Anthony — November 10, 2006 @ 9:44 am
anthony,
please call the salespeople at the above number.
Comment by Administrator — November 10, 2006 @ 9:49 am
Hi administrator,
There has been quite a bit of publicity over a new project by Island & Peninsular recently: Alam Impian in Shah Alam. Any chance of a review on this project as it will be launch on 20-12-2006.
Thanks
Comment by yk — December 14, 2006 @ 11:53 pm
yk,
planning to go there during launch.
Comment by Administrator — December 15, 2006 @ 8:17 am
Dear Administrator,
Do you have any information on the Jan 07 lauches (Project 9A4)which is next to the Alam Sutera? We are looking for a unit there but this project is very near to the low cost flat. Appreciate if you could provide us some advice.
Comment by john — December 16, 2006 @ 4:46 pm
yk,
we’ve reviewed alam impian here:
http://propertymalaysia.blogsome.com/2006/12/21/alam-impian-shah-alam/
Comment by Administrator — December 21, 2006 @ 3:04 pm
Regarding 9A4, i think there are a lot Pros and Cons for this soon to be launch project (they actually drags this project for one year) Obviously, those low-cost flats beside the project site will pull down buyer’s desire.
Comment by zenxz — December 21, 2006 @ 5:20 pm
If u check out the website of the developer, PKB you’ll notice that they are selling phase 9A4 at below 300K which is lower than their three previous launches, namely Warna, 9 and Damai. the low cost flat by DBKL must have affected the sales. PKB should have bought the piece of land in order to control what is develope there. The flats had spoilt the areas as it was zone for high end properties.
Comment by yk — December 21, 2006 @ 5:58 pm
Just wondering what is the sale status of current completed 9A5… soon or later the route inside 9A will flood with traffic from low cost flat
Comment by zenxz — December 22, 2006 @ 8:24 am
Was told that the units left are those facing the low cost flats.
Not only will the place will be flooded with traffics from the low cost flats but also from the Paragon Heights project as there seems to be no work at the sirim junction or the so called ‘Diamond interchnage’ suppose to be built linking Puncak Jalil to the Bukit Jalil Highway.
Comment by yk — December 22, 2006 @ 1:11 pm
Looks like there will be another future launch for Phase 5A1 located right next to Harmony but no details were given in the developer’s website
Comment by yk — January 10, 2007 @ 3:08 pm
Hi administrator,
Saw some banners whjle driving in BK the other on their latest offering, Pearl… Semi-D, I think… better to get info from u than those unfriendly people in PKB!
Comment by cel — January 16, 2007 @ 10:29 am
cel - that release is for pre-registrants only, they haven’t decided when they’ll open it up to the public yet, i think. limited units only.
Comment by Administrator — January 16, 2007 @ 10:52 am
Saw some ppl taking vacant possession of the Warna @ Kinrara Phase 9A4 terrace houses project yesterday. Can anyone share how’s the workmanship like.
Comment by yk — January 25, 2007 @ 9:35 am
Cel,
I went to PKB sale office recently, Pearl at Bandar Kinrara consists of 26 units of double storey Semi-D and 2 units of Link Bungalows. Most units facing south already snapped up (about 60%).
I just don’t understand the mentality of the developer… you pay over 700K for a house and they give you chain link fencing at the rear! Small areas like store & shoe compartment still give cement render floor finishes… how much can they save laa!!! They don’t even give clay roofing tiles as compared to the Alam Sutera project just next door.
Comment by yk — January 30, 2007 @ 10:46 am
UPDATE January ‘07: For the latest site photos, check it out here.
Comment by Administrator — February 9, 2007 @ 10:51 am
Hi Administrator,
Is there any show house for Kinrara Phase 9A4? What is the exactly location in this Phase 9A4? When is the launching date for this phase? Appreciate if you could provide us more information about Phase 9A4. Thank you.
Comment by Wyne — February 27, 2007 @ 12:10 am
Yk, the houses that you saw people taking VP is actually Phase 9A5A & B. A friend of mine bought a unit there…
What I like; 2′ x 2′ porcelain tiles flooring for living and dining, laminated timber strip flooring for upper level.
What I didn’t like; too many loose corners in the design! Will need spend lots of money to renovate in order to make the space more usable. The cement render flooring for the store below the stairs and the chain link fences at the back of the houses, of course! Even the side fencing at the back portion is chain link!
Comment by Cel — February 27, 2007 @ 9:45 am
Hi Wyne,
Phase 9A4 is located between the Bukit Jalil Highway and Phase 9A5A Warna. As you enter the new entrance for BK Nine’s from the highway, it will be the empty piece of land on your left.
As for the other infos, maybe the administrator could enlighten us. Tq
Comment by Cel — February 27, 2007 @ 9:57 am
I noticed that Perumahan Kinrara Berhad had close their registration for Phase 9A4 in their website. Is it going to be launch soon? Anyone has got any information out there? TQ
Comment by Belle — April 17, 2007 @ 9:51 am
Received an sms yesterday from I&P regarding the launch of Phase 9A4 this coming Saturday, 21-4-2007 @ 9 am - 2 pm.
This phase consist of double storey terrace houses with land size of 22′ x 75′. Price starting from RM 295,087 and built-up starting from 1,812 sq ft.
Knowing their procedure, they will probably open to those registered purchasers first on that day.
Comment by yk — April 19, 2007 @ 9:30 am
Where is the exact venue? On site or their sale office?
Nothing on their website although they put the url in their sms as for our reference……
Will try to call them up.
Comment by zenxz — April 19, 2007 @ 3:08 pm
Got hold of a copy of their brochure for Phase 9A4 yesterday. It is known as Spektra @ Bandar Kinrara. The launch will be held in thier sales office. Forget about getting infos on their website as they hardly update it.
Anyway, there are only 20 units in this RM 295K bracket. The rest are above RM 300K. There are 10 units reserved for their own staff, but no indications of which units.
Comment by Cel — April 20, 2007 @ 10:18 am
The review for the new phase, Spektra (9A4) can be found here.
Spektra (9A4)
Comment by Administrator — April 22, 2007 @ 7:43 pm
H Administrator,
I saw a signboard for a new project located just behind Simfoni (9@Kinrara) the other day. It will be developed by the Mahajaya Group. Do you have any info on this project?
Comment by yk — May 9, 2007 @ 1:32 pm
yk - let me see what i can find out. no news on mahajaya’s website.
Comment by Administrator — May 9, 2007 @ 2:15 pm
Hi administrator,
Found out that the Mahajaya project is known as Taman Damai Utama and would only be launched in the 2nd quarter of this year.
There are a total of 583 units of 2 Storey Terrace Houses & 80 units of 2.5 STH. This project would definitely gives Perumahan Kinrara Berhad a run for their money. No wonder PKB is launching so many projects this year!
I am not familiar with Mahajaya though… How’s their track record? They seem to have quite a number of projects. Maybe you could do a review of this project some time in the near future.
Comment by yk — May 16, 2007 @ 1:19 pm
Mahajaya’s sale person claims their dsl has bigger built-up & min price is rm320k++. I really hope TDU is as good as its neighbours, bandar kinrara, NOT puncak jalil.
Comment by zenxz — May 28, 2007 @ 9:17 am
sounds like TDu phase 1 is going to launch very soon. i’ve told their minimun buit-up size is at least 2300 sq ft.
Comment by zenxz — June 4, 2007 @ 9:56 am
zenxz if the price and built up is as quoted, it is definitely worth waiting for, in fact it sounds too good to be true, is it only sales talk…
Anyone out there know the built quality of Mahajaya houses.
Comment by yk — June 4, 2007 @ 11:14 am
PKB had also started contruction works for Phase 5A1: 95 units of Double Storey Terrace Houses. The site is located right next to Harmony @ Kinrara, on elevated ground. Not sure when it will be launched though. On their website, the selling price was estimated to be RM 380K onwards.
Comment by yk — June 18, 2007 @ 3:34 pm
Launch date for this I heard is in Aug.
Comment by Vincent — July 5, 2007 @ 2:17 pm
Anymore info for 5A1?
Comment by zenxz — July 8, 2007 @ 2:15 pm
You can check out the artist impression for Phase 5A1 and Phase 9A3 at PKB’s website at: -
http://www.bandarkinrara.com.my/futurelaunch.asp
Comment by yk — July 9, 2007 @ 11:01 am
around 320k and 380k respectively
Comment by Vincent — July 9, 2007 @ 2:41 pm
Vincent: 320k for 9A3 & 380k for 5A1? Then what’s the launch date of 9A3? Thanks
Comment by zenxz — July 10, 2007 @ 4:12 pm
According to the sales person, its sometime in Aug
Comment by Vincent — July 13, 2007 @ 5:08 pm
9A5 will be launched on 9 Aug. Anybody queue at the sales office already?
Comment by zenxz — August 6, 2007 @ 9:17 am
Sorry. Ignore prvious post.
5A1 (22x75) will be launched on 8 Aug, 9am. Min RM 379,888.
Comment by zenxz — August 6, 2007 @ 2:45 pm
Is the brochures available?
Comment by wolfiee — August 6, 2007 @ 5:12 pm
Sure. Here is the link http://www.bandarkinrara.com.my/db/upload/web/img/AN00053.pdf
Refer to their announcement http://www.bandarkinrara.com.my/announcement.asp
Balloting basis!!
Comment by zenxz — August 7, 2007 @ 10:06 am
Refer to their announcement here:
http://www.bandarkinrara.com.my/announcement.asp
Download their brochure here:
http://www.bandarkinrara.com.my/db/upload/web/img/AN00053.pdf
Balloting basis!!
Comment by zenxz — August 7, 2007 @ 10:08 am
You can check out their website at: -
http://www.bandarkinrara.com.my/db/upload/web/img/AN00053.pdf
Sale is on balloting basis!
Comment by yk — August 7, 2007 @ 11:42 am
Mahajaya’s Taman Damai Utama (besides BK’s Simfoni) has established their sales office already. Intermediate 2-storey (2000sf, from RM340k++) - no more, already reserved for previous land owners. Now they only left coner unit which is 2.5 storey.
Comment by zenxz — August 20, 2007 @ 9:03 am
PKB is launching Phase 9A3, DST 22x75 this coming Saturday, 25.8.2007 @ 9am, sales is based on balloting basis. Price starting from RM343,888.
Comment by cel — August 23, 2007 @ 10:57 am
Hi. I’m planning to buy an aprtment at Laman Suria by MRCB which is located at Tmn Kajang Utama & i don’t seem to find much comments about it. Pls advise if this is a good buy. I’m working at Jalan Pinang, KL.
Comment by Ecah — August 28, 2007 @ 5:28 pm
nope, not reviewed Laman Suria before.
Comment by Administrator — August 29, 2007 @ 10:53 pm
Do u think Cahaya 9A3 is worth buying?
Comment by moi — September 10, 2007 @ 2:31 pm
Cahaya@BANDAR KINRARA (Phase 9A3) is definitely a good buy. Go for it!
Comment by BK 9/5 — September 15, 2007 @ 11:27 pm
Yet another new launch by Perumahan Kinrara Berhad this Saturday, 27.10.2007 @ 9 am for Phase 5A6, Hening@Kinrara Double Storey Terrace price from RM413,888.
Sale is also on balloting basis!
Comment by yk — October 25, 2007 @ 10:26 am
currently bandar kinrara phase 9a1 (senja) is on sales. price is from RM368,888 for a double storey terrace. this phase is almost directly facing the cemetery according to the dbkl plan.
Comment by tkc — April 23, 2008 @ 11:46 pm
The double storey houses for Senja are sold out. Only left with the 2 1/2 storey terrace house only.
The developer is also calling for interested purchasers to register for their next launch, Sinar (Phase 9A2) next to Senja.
Comment by yk — June 6, 2008 @ 9:50 am
hi, i am new and i have bought a unit at 9A3 last year…I go into the site to see my house..quality not bad though
Comment by anchor — June 13, 2008 @ 4:34 pm
anchor,
did u snap any photos? why not share them here with everyone.
Comment by cel — June 19, 2008 @ 9:46 am
I already visited the site of Senja… quite disappointed with the size of living room. About the cemetary-facing, probably east side whole row only affected, other row’s view to the cemetary has been blocked, thanks to the last east row.
The stupid architectural design created the internal courtyard has consumed much of the floor areas, lesser space of living room and dining room at ground floor, smaller master bedroom at 1st floor and smaller family area at the 2nd floor. And as other said they tried to squeeze so many things into this small footprint, the interior will be dark without the skylight void above the courtyard.
Better get a great discount then only consider purchasing this half-million unrealistic house.
Comment by buyer 88 — August 20, 2008 @ 12:02 pm
Was at I&P/PKB’s Merdeka Homefest over the weekend. Seem that there is less demand for 2 1/2 Storey in BK as most of the units launch previously are still available.
PKB also launched their latest offering Melodi @ Bandar Kinrara double storey super link 26′X65′ & 30′x70′. The width is nice but too bad the houses are not deep enough. Priced from a whopping RM 574K!
Comment by yk — September 2, 2008 @ 4:57 pm
Hi Admin,
May i knw is any new launch from I&P which is whithin my budget RM350K. TQ
Or anybody wanna sell his/her new unit?? kindly let me knw…TQ.
Comment by ong — October 6, 2008 @ 9:39 am
I don’t think there would be anymore new launches by I&P price at RM350K anymore looking at the current trend. You may want to check out Mahajaya’s Taman Damai Utama which is next to Bandar Kinrara. Only thing is that TDU is leasehold.
Comment by yk — October 10, 2008 @ 9:47 am
Check out latest Spektra development photos http://freshphlogs.com/freshblog/?page_id=622
Comment by Ezali — October 30, 2008 @ 3:35 pm
PKB will be launching the last Phase of Double Storey Terrace Houses in BK9, Phase 9A2, Sinar is schedule to be launched on 13 December 2008: -
http://www.bandarkinrara.com.my/future_launch.asp
Comment by yk — November 25, 2008 @ 10:13 am
Another recently launched project in Bandar Kinrara; The Zest @ Kinrara 9. This development is not by PKB/I&P but by Trinity Group Sdn Bhd: -
http://www.thezest.com.my/main.html
http://www.thezest.com.my/resident.html
Mr. Administrator, care to let us have your view on this development?
Comment by yk — January 5, 2009 @ 2:53 pm
yep, we will be reviewing the project soon.
Comment by Administrator — January 5, 2009 @ 3:50 pm
The Zest in Bandar Kinrara is reviewed here:
http://propertymalaysia.blogsome.com/2009/01/21/the-zest-bandar-kinrara/
Comment by Administrator — January 21, 2009 @ 2:49 pm