Menjalara 18 Residences, Bandar Menjalara
Bandar Menjalara seems buzzing with new and buzzworthy projects in the recent years, boosted mainly by the massive Desa Parkcity and Sunway SPK (review here) launched some time back. Sunway SPK, which originally sold the large tract of land to Perdana Parkcity to develop the former, is now almost completed and will be handed over to purchasers soon.
Desa Parkcity (DPC), on the other hand, has many parcels of both landed (e.g. LeVenue II) and apartment units (Zenia, Nadia, etc) and will take some years to be fully developed in its entirety, and some of the earlier launches are also going to be ready soon.
These new developments are actually built on the edge of the older Kepong, and Bandar Menjalara. Bandar Menjalara, actually grew in prominence since about 15 years ago, and now, developer Radiant Symphony is building Menjalara 18 Residences (or just Menjalara 18) at the edge Bandar Menjalara bordering with Desa Park City.
If you are familiar with Bandar Menjalara, you’d know the Telekom building. Well, this project is actually behind the aforesaid Telekom building. Behind it, there are some existing double storey linkhomes, across the road is a tract of land belonging to Sunway SPK. They are currently clearing it for some future development. From this site, you can exit out to the LDP (past DPC and Sunway SPK) or you can also go out to the Middle Ring Road II (MRR2) via Kepong. Another alternative is to Taman Sinar Segambut. Come to think of it, it’s actually very near to Segambut, and buyers may want to compare to some of the projects launched there recently, like Bukit Segambut Apartments and Anjung Tiara.
From Segambut, you can go on to Mont’Kiara, Sri Hartamas and the Duta area, but bear in mind you’ll be passing through some narrow roads in part and also heavily trafficked roads (some areas by heavy trucks). There is also a planned exit out to Jalan Kuching, although the developer was not able to give more details on this proposed road, but anyhow from the looks of it, it’s a little too far away from this site to make much of a impact on the buying decision.
The building comprises of a few levels of parking, then a common podium level, and two similar towers. The clubhouse and common facilities are located near the entrance, adjoining one of the towers. The plot of land that the building is set upon is oddly shaped, it kind of wraps around the existing Telekom building, with a narrow strip of land for the entrance. There’s good and bad to this, the building is set a little in from the main road, giving it an exclusive drive in feel, similar to some of the condos we’ve seen in Singapore (although here it probably isn’t a design choice). On the downside, lower levels will have their view obstructed by the Telekom building. But it isn’t that bad, as very few units are affected.
There are generally two views, KL City view, or alternatively Menjalara view. In addition to that, there a some which are have a clear pool view. There are two unit types available , 1,316 and 1,635sq.ft. Duplex penthouses are also available, from 2,793 to 3,120sq.ft. The build-up of the duplexes aren’t that sizable because it isn’t really a duplex unit, the upper floor is taken up by a pool, a large roof garden, and a raised pool deck. The build-up of the higher floor matches the lower floor level, and they have wisely not included the higher floor space in the unit build-up.
But let’s concentrate on the two typical unit types. We found them both very attractive and appealing. The smaller one, (Type A, 1,316sq.ft) has 3 rooms plus one study. All three rooms are quite well-spaced, although the kitchen is a little small. Also, the attached bath for the master is small, too. In return , the yard is quite spacious to cater for most Asian families, and there is a second exit from the yard to the common corridor. The second type, (Type B, 1,635sq.ft) is quite similar, but here there are 4+1 rooms. Good for big families or opening out one room for rent.
There are only 8 units per floor, and the developer is marketing them as semi-D units, in the sense that there is only one unit sharing a common party wall with each other unit. Similar to what you’ll find in Opal Damansara down in Kota Damansara.
Units on the common podium floor has an extra private garden space (but hope your neighbours aren’t those that like to flick cigarette butts and rubbish out their windows…)
In terms of facilities, the clubhouse and common area have lots to offer. Lots and lots. Like swimming pool, Jacuzzi, nursery, a lot lah, we’re not going to list it all here. This is also in addition to that they have marketed this place as very near to Mutiara Damansara, and the crown jewels there – Ikea, the Curve, 1 Utama, you know the drill. Although it isn’t far, but there is actually a toll in between…
This is Radiant Symphony’s first project, but they are quick to point out that the company has vast experience in managing other projects (although they didn’t mention which). Managing some one else’s project is decidedly different from steering your own project from ground up. So we’d say that you should consider them as first time developers (rightly so) but not inexperienced. According to them, they are also not working on any other soon-to-be launched projects at the moment.
Units come with one or two parking spaces, depending on the unit size. All parking bays are covered. Very important, that.
At the moment, the show unit is still under construction, tentatively will be ready in December. At the moment, the sales office is located in the supremely congested Plaza Medan Putra.
Right, the bottomline. We haven’t done an in depth survey of the prices of apartments in DPC, but we understand that it is generally priced slightly higher. A competitor would be the nearby Beverly Tower at Plaza Medan Putra (review here), which has also been recently launched. But that one, although priced slightly cheaper, is a serviced apartment, built atop a large multi-storey supermarket , so Menjalara 18, has already huge advantage in that aspect (unless you’re a service apartment fan). But the market here seem hungry for apartment space, judging from the good sales of most of the projects here, and from the looks of it, there’ll be a few more coming soon.
We like this place. It’s mediumly densed, at 18 floors for each tower (thereby giving it the name, now you know). Pricing is competitive, it’s a well connected area, highways and existing commercial and residential areas all around. It’s freehold, and as the people in DPC always say, “This one KL address“…
| Project Name | Menjalara 18 Residences |
| Location | Bandar Menjalara, Kuala Lumpur |
| Description | Two towers of residential condominiums |
| Land type | Freehold |
| Land Encumbrances | CIMB Bank |
| Price | RM310,000 to 1,500,000 (from about RM198psf) |
| Unit size | 1,316 and 1,635sq.ft (Duplex penthouses also available) |
| No of units | 248 |
| Launch Date | open for registration now (official launch in December ‘06) |
| Expected Completion | end 2009 |
| Developer | Radiant Symphony Sdn. Bhd. |
| Contact | 03 – 6274 2020 |
| Website | www.menjalara18.com |
I have just booked a unit. For a price of RM290K with a sqf of 1316. Would it be a good investment cost? As told by the sales person the particular areas has been identify as booming area for foreign delevopment.
Is there any land around still availabel for development? Will it be like Kota Damansara, jammed everywhere and everyday.
Your advise.
Comment by DC — December 20, 2006 @ 12:35 pm
Dear Administrator,
Really appreciate if can advise me whether this condo worth to buy for own stay or not..??? Now currently working at Dataran Prima.. I’m a totally FRESH in this kind of matter, furthermore it is not cheap at all.. Thanks
Comment by Calvin — April 16, 2007 @ 4:50 pm
hi gals & guys,
am planning 2 buy 4 stay…wat say u? within 5yrs after completion, any ideas on d appreciation price? pls help!
thanx!
Comment by RayT — July 4, 2007 @ 5:50 pm
hi i would like to buy a condo here at menjalara 18 priced at 449K for 1635sf facing cityview. would it be good for investment purpose because i’m thinking of immediately selling it once completed. tq
Comment by eza — May 29, 2008 @ 12:06 am
May i knw this property still available?
Comment by ong — September 23, 2008 @ 10:36 pm
still hv any unit available or any sub-sale? tq
Comment by ong — September 23, 2008 @ 10:47 pm
Hello anybody want to buy Condo in Menjalara 18? I got 1 unit 1635 sqf to sell, facing cityview with 4 parking lots. who r interested please feel free to contact me at this no 012-3829468 (Eric).
Comment by Eric — September 28, 2008 @ 9:26 pm
hi thr,
anyone own a small unit and wanna sll…kindly let me knw. tq
Comment by ong — October 5, 2008 @ 10:46 pm
One unit, 1316 sq ft, low flr facing TM building. Interested please contact my email address at faizalz2100@yahoo.com
Comment by Faiz — October 7, 2008 @ 11:47 pm
Managed to snag some site progress pics while waiting at the traffic light
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[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/aaronpang/Menjalara%2018/Menjalara2.jpg[/IMG]
Pardon the crummy pic quality phone cam
Comment by aaronpang — October 16, 2008 @ 10:59 am
sorry guys, pics can’t be displayed in the comments area, I have posted the pics up in this post, cheers!
http://propertymalaysia.blogsome.com/2008/10/16/site-progress-photos-menjalara18-october-2008/
Comment by Administrator — October 16, 2008 @ 11:54 am
any available unit now?
Comment by fanny — October 20, 2008 @ 12:02 pm
how much is the maintenance fees ?
Comment by jay — October 22, 2008 @ 1:15 am
i believe few unit with built up from 1500+sq still available.
Maintenance was told 15cent.
Comment by Lee — October 22, 2008 @ 11:53 am
more site progress photo please refer to http://www.flickr.com/photos/vslee
Comment by Lee — October 22, 2008 @ 11:55 am
more site progress can be found at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vslee
Comment by Lee — October 22, 2008 @ 11:58 am
Hi. Looking at Type A unit facing City View from 8th floor upwards. Any sellers?
Comment by ST — December 19, 2008 @ 5:06 pm
Hello, I got a unit (1300++sq ft) on the 10th floor facing menjalara, just above telekom tower for sale. 019 273 2293
Comment by zaki — January 29, 2009 @ 4:49 pm
hi all im looking for a unit in manjalara 18 condo,if any unit available please email me asap..
Comment by sk — February 1, 2009 @ 12:15 am
sorry forget to include my email add with comment
skbeckham007@yahoo.com
Comment by sk — February 1, 2009 @ 12:26 am
hi, i have a unit for sale - 1,316 sq ft, tower B, 12th floor facing city view. 2 car parks. interested, pls email me zapster79@yahoo.com
Comment by kenny — February 4, 2009 @ 7:50 pm
please contact me at 012-3722314 for those interested. thanks.
Comment by kenny — February 10, 2009 @ 9:02 am
hi all, i have 1 unit here, 1316 sqft 10th flr facing city view tower A. the project is now 95% upon completion. the developer is ready to release vacant pocession in June 09.
CF is expected to be in Aug 09. Interested buyers please call at 012-2806150.
Comment by Ben or May — April 20, 2009 @ 12:28 am
I have one unit for sales.High Floor ,Tower B, Pool View.please contact 012-3703077 or email :tasha_chang612@yahoo.com.
Comment by Chang — April 26, 2009 @ 2:05 am
I have one unit to sell too.
9th floor, pool view, 1316 Sqf, 1 car park, tower B. complete very soon~ interested pls call - 016-2633855 or email me at ryan@vinzjewel.com
Comment by Ryan — May 10, 2009 @ 3:47 pm
hai, I have one unit to sell,13th floor,pool view, 3+1 rooms, 1316 sq. ft.. waiting for cf now.. interested pls call me 0168630699
Comment by zainudin — August 14, 2009 @ 2:19 pm
Hi anyone interested to get a unit ???
CityView, 4th floor, 2 parking lot, 1316 sqf, completed and now waiting for cf. Please contact Mrs Teoh at 012-3515662. Thanks
Comment by Cheryn Choong — September 1, 2009 @ 10:56 am
Hi, I’m looking for Block A, city view, 1316/1645sqf, 2 car parks or more, above 5th floor. Seller please email me myn_ang@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Comment by Amy — September 20, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
looking for 1316sqf unit around Rm330000 ~ RM340000 preferably above 6th floor. Interested seller please email me at simontham@yahoo.com
Thanks
Comment by Simon — November 9, 2009 @ 2:17 pm