Your phase 1 has been stalled for at least a year now. and you dare mentioned phase 2, which is no more than a few piles in the ground with absolute no construction going on. Mind you, phase 1 is only 60% done. A normal, well financed project would have had everything done in 24 months - you are nowhere up to speed.

I have been desperate trying to understand what’s going on but Mr Lo is nowhere to be found - his office phone number has changed and office is emptied. And his construction signboard, which is mandatory under any city council’s rule, is removed.

And not to mention your real estate sales agents have been dodging my calls! I dare you come clean on this forum and tell us your financial condition and, for goodness’ sake, your REAL office phone number!!!!

Anyway, any more development of landed property at Melawati area?

I could say I’m familiar with the Kemensah Height area as I’ve closely followed on all the new sem-d that’ve been launched in this part of the city over the past 5 years or so. I’m also privy to the different levels of workmanship, etc for sem-d that are sold under Tropika Kemensah, Prima Villa, Tiara Kemensah, etc as quite a number of my friends & associates have bought houses from these developers.

During its launch under phase 1, I’ve made no less than 3 visits to both of the Kemensah Mewah showhouses. Although unconventional, I quite like its facade as well as its solid-looking gate which’s probably among the better ones for projects of this price range in KL & Selangor. With all the freebies thrown in, viz plasma tv, air-cond units, washing machine, built-in cabinets etc, they do have their appeals.

Having said that, however, I have some reservation on this project which I would like to share with your readers.

1) As mentioned by sa 7586, I tend to agree that the ‘panic room’ is just a marketing gimmick. As such, it just add to the total costs of the house, without achieving its intended purposes. (As none of of the upstair’ rooms have direct internal access to this room, it would indeed be foolish for any occupants to get out of their bedrooms during any break-in and to make any attempts to sneak into this room.)

As house-owners are already required to pay monthly maintenance/(security) fees and also that every unit already has its own perimeter fencing, isn’t the installation of a panic room a case of “security-overkill”?

On mick’s comment that the panic room could be used as an AV room (solely), this would indeed make it a truly expensive AV room as the cost of the thick metal door, concealed telephone lines, etc which had gone into the construction of the panic room would already been incorporated into the S&P price.

2) Flat rooftop has its appeal to those who intend to convert it into a rooftop garden, as was suggested by mick. However, to those who has no such plan, it could turn out to be something of a nuisance because in time to come, the rooftop might turn into a pond once the drainage get clogged up.

In Hong Kong or places where land is extremely scarce (and very pricey), it might be a good idea to build flat rooftops so as to give buyers the option of converting them to some other uses in the future, as a way of maximising usage of land. I don’t think it’s a pressing need in this case. Moreover, against the intense tropical heat in Malaysia, the conventional-designed rooftop with traditional roof tiles will provide far better insulation versus the flat RC (Reinforced Concrete) rooftop.

3) Granted that purchasers are ultimately made to pay for so-called freebies (by way of inflated S&P price), wouldn’t it be more appropriate for a sem-d with price tag in excess of RM1.0m to be fitted with electrical appliances that are manufactured (at the very minimum) by one of the top brand Japanese manufacturers instead of pre-installing each unit with electrical appliances that are made by Haier?

4) The access road leading to this project is not only narrow but also quite steep. There is also a rather sharp 90-degree turn on the first road corner. Once residents of this project and that of the nearby Kemensah Regency start moving into their new home, road safety could be a major concern along this short stretch of road, particularly during night time as well as during the rainy seasons.

*Administrator, thank you for doing a great job. Keep it up and Happy New Year to all of you.

While I respect sa7586 opinions, I am sure buyers of Kemensah Mewah has their own good reasons of spending hard earn money for purchasing this particular house.

I’ve been to the showhouse unit earlier. I agree with the review, I must say the developer is very daring to come out with this unconventional design of the semi-d. It is a niche market. Basement (panic room) and flat roof is something that malaysian purchasers are not very familiar with. I am personally viewing Panic Room as more like an AV or activity room where you can blast your home theater system as loud as you wish without disturbing the neighbours. And the flat roof is for the security (the house is like an enclosed space) where the intruders will not be able to get in via the roof. You may also convert it to a rooftop garden and enjoy the view of Melawati ridges and twin tower/KL city.

I think the priciest semi-d around the vicinity is Riverview, Amberhill & 20trees. But I am sure all the smart homebuyers dont look at the price alone to decide. Simple rule, you get what you pay. While Tropika Kemensah price is on the low side, it is not gated. The design is very conventional and with very basic furnishings. There was a break in a few months back at Tropika or Tiara Kemensah (not sure which one). While Prima Villa is a nice gated property, the owner might have to spend quite a lot renovating it. Basic unit is so basic, it is up to buyers’ creativity to upgrade it. Open concept (like in the US, UK or Australia) might not be acceptable to some Malaysian buyers who like to have fence around the house for privacy.

Pesona Villa has appreciated quite significantly. A unit currently selling at around RM180k (This is apartment without lifts). Kemensah Villa depreciation is mostly due to loan defaulters where a lot of units on the auction. DesaKu condo depreciates even more. My friend managed to sell it off at only RM180k, compared to RM230k developer’s price.

My two cents…

a burglar broke into your house and is already on his way to the first floor, do you think you even have the time to run for refuge at the basement? i dont think so.

this is what i call gimmick. it is good to have gimmick in marketing but when it is overdone, it doesnt turn out well. and at rm 1.4m, it is one of the priciest semi detached in the vicinity! tropika kemensah sold for slightly under 800k. beverly heights units with elevators are going for slightly above a million. with such amount of money, id rather get a detached house (read: bungalow) in kemensah heights resorts development at jalan 7 kemensah heights. you can get a bungalow for less than RM 1.3m. and you in malaysia, a bungalow is a bungalow!

like megan, ive missed the chance to buy into tropika kemensah phase 1. currently waiting patiently for the phase 2 to be launched.

and what about this news the developer relocating their office and their phone number being disconnected? i smell something fishy here. mr lo has developed 2 projects in kemensah before namely pesona villa apartment and kemensah villa condo. both have continuous problems with maintenance and value appreciation. cant blame me if im being skeptical about kemensah mewah. the track record could speak for itself. very sorry.

Kemensah Mewah Sdn. Bhd. does not owns a project in Banting named Taman Langat Jaya comprising of 22 units of semi-D houses and never encounter any legal action instituted by any purchaser. Therefore, changing company phone number and address to avoid purchasers is virtually untrue.

Kemensah Mewah Sdn. Bhd. is currently managed by Mr. Paul Lo cum a group of local professional with ideas mostly contributed by Mr. Paul Lo, Paul Lo and Associates (M) Sdn. Bhd. is a management consultant company having a team of professional with adequate experience, technical expertise and sound financially credibility in implementing property development project.

Kemensah Mewah semi-D and bungalow project is uniquely designed by Mr. Paul Lo based on his extensively experience in property development acquired in Hong Kong, Macau, and China incorporating the latest popular concept of luxury living in the Asia Pacific region.

The design concept has taken consideration into every details of the high end living features, making the project to be one of the most complete and comprehensive in the Kemensah Heights area.

The Phase I of 28 units semi-D was selling from RM999,000.00 onwards i.e. approximately RM282 p.s.f. which is relatively low for similar classes of semi-D located in the vicinity of Hulu Kelang which has received good response from the general public and only limited unit are available for sale.

Phase II comprising 12 units of 3 storey semi-D and 1 unit of 3 storey bungalow with upgraded features having bigger built-up area is now opening for sale. For enquiries, you may contact our office at 03-2144 2833 for arrangement with our sales and marketing teams.

All prospective purchasers are advised to compare the Kemensah Mewah project with other project available for sale in the Kemensah Heights / Melawati area in terms of selling price, quality of finishes, M&E services, built-in items, design features and etc. before making a decision.

Based on the current values of the 20 trees project and the Beverly Heights semi-D, the Kemensah Mewah project has a good potential to appreciate upon completion with C.F. in view that the land value cum construction cost is escalating.

Purchasers for luxury houses should take advantage of this opportunity knowing the fact that high end condominiums in the nearby KLCC area are transacted around RM1,000 p.s.f. or more and upper class landed properties in prime location are rare these days.

May I know what is the situation of your case?