Sg Buloh, No Longer The ‘Backwoods’

Sungai Buloh literally means bamboo river although one can hardly see bamboo trees in the area these days, but when you drive up to this area from Kota Damansara, its immediate neighbour, you will notice the place sprouting with high end gated and guarded communities.  

Sungai Buloh borders the Gombak district and is a sub-district of Petaling Jaya.

The latest available data from the statistics department shows that it has 466,163 people including 37,537 non-citizens (year 2010) living there. There are many sought after upscale neighbourhoods in Sungai Buloh and this includes Bukit Rahman Putra, Sunway Putra, Taman Villa Putra, Sierramas and Valencia.

Cars are now aplenty on the road and its population has increased drastically. This is probably due to its close proximity to – Kuala Lumpur at 23km, Mont Kiara at 22km and Petaling Jaya at only 19km. It will take you less than an hours drive to get to KLIA from Sungai Buloh.

In fact in the 1930’s, Sungai Buloh was the second largest leprosy settlement in the world. It was set up due to the Leper Enactment Act that came into force in 1926 which required the segregation of those infected with the disease and those who were not.  Eventually the community within the colony decided to build flower and plant nurseries to assist in bringing in an income and these nurseries have been around for decades.

The good news is that the government has announced to implement other modes of transport to not just ease the congestion but also to improve on the current transportation system, focusing on rail lines such as the Sungai Buloh – Kajang MRT Line and the Sungai Buloh- Serdang – Putrajaya lines. The MRT line from Sungai Buloh to Kajang will be completed and will be expected to commence its operations at the end of 2016.Currently, residents of Sungai Buloh use the Sungai Buloh KTM station as a means of public transportation.

Property developments nearby will benefit from such facilities and will see a rise in the value of their property, one of the many examples being D’Sara Sentral by Mah Sing.

For those who prefer travelling by road, you are in for a treat because Sungai Buloh is quite strategic as a location as it is accessible to established retail areas such as IKEA, the Curve in Mutiara Damansara which is only 15 minutes via the Sungai Buloh Exit on the North Klang Valley Expressway or NKVE or the Penchala exit on the Lebuhraya Damansara- Puchong (LDP), residents of Sungai Buloh can also reach Kuala Lumpur city centre via the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) and  the Duta – Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE). Currently, there is a tendency for traffic congestion to occur during peak hours due to the construction of MRT. However, this should ease up after the completion of the MRT in 2017.

Another factor to consider when buying property in Sungai Buloh is the amenities. There are two international schools here, the IGB International School and ELC International School which will be a boon to parents wanting a private education for their children. Besides international schools, parents can also opt to send their children to major schools such as SMK Bandar Sungai Buloh and SMK Bukit Rahman Putra. Or if you are looking for institutions of higher learning, there is Segi college and Help University College, Subang 2 (upcoming 2014) as well as UiTM’s medical faculty.

Not only does Sungai Buloh have excellent amenities but it also has the transport infrastructure in place. It is close to many hypermarkets notably Tesco, The Store and Giant, while residents of Sungai Buloh can seek medical treatment at local major health institutions such as Putra Medical Centre and Tropicana Medical Centre, Kota Damansara or the Sungai Buloh General Hospital which is located in the heart of Sungai Buloh and approximately 25km from Kuala Lumpur City.

SUNGAI BULOH NEW TOWNSHIP

This Sungai Buloh New Township used to be a huge mass of land owned by the government belonging to the Rubber Research Institute , the site is 3,152 acres and it was sold to Kwasa Land for RM2.28 billion, Kwasa Land is wholly- owned by the employees’ provident fund (EPF). Kwasa Land announced that it projected to generate RM50bil in gross development value (GDV) over the next 20 years from this project in Sungai Buloh.

The new township will be developed and called Kwasa Damansara with an expected population of 150,000. It is located near the development belt of Damansara and Selangor Vision Valley, this will be a new satellite city for the northern part of Greater Kuala Lumpur.

The new township is said to be ‘going green’ with its 5.5km, 160 acres, green park. It will incorporate carbon reduction by promoting a walkable and safe environment. Another plus point is affordability which is a major issue faced by urban Malaysian’s today.

The Sungai Buloh New Township will incorporate an integrated transportation system which will have the MRT linking the township to other parts of Klang Valley. Because of the huge land area, the township will be developed into eight precincts and will have its own urban design guidelines. Key features of the design and layout plan of the location is a development hub comprising modern residential, commercial, recreational and educational facilities.

More good news for those looking for affordable housing, as per the 2016 budget, 800 units of affordable homes will be built within Kwasa Damansara’s town centre.

 

D’SARA SENTRAL, SUNGAI BULOH

Further to the serviced residence, Mah Sing’s D’Sara Sentral comprises of D’Style Shops (single and dual unit lifestyle retail shops); and D’Sovo Suites (Smart Office Versatile Office). D’Style Shops offers units with built-up ranging from 472 sq ft to 9,230 sq ft. D’Sovo Suites offers units with built-up starting from 504 sq ft onwards. The integrated development has a gross development value (GDV) of RM901million.

D’Sara Sentral is located diagonally across the Kampung Selamat MRT Station, the second station on the Sungai Buloh-Kajang MRT line. The Sungai Buloh-Kajang MRT Line will also be linked to the newly proposed Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) line, giving more accessibility to residents. There will be a covered walkway linking the development to the MRT station.

“D’Sara Sentral’s strategic location provides residents with hassle free traveling options. The development is located diagonally across the Kampung Selamat, the second station on the Sungai Buloh-Kajang MRT line.  The MRT line will pass through KL’s Central Business District, making the transit from D’Sara Sentral to KL City much more convenient for our residents,” added Tan Sri Leong.

“We are building an integrated development where convenience enables residents to have more valuable time. Living at Mah Sing’s D’Sara Sentral, we hope that resident will be inspired to focus on blissful moments in their lives, such as spending time with their loved ones. With extra time on their hands and the facilities provided, we hope residents will be motivated towards practicing a healthy lifestyle, striking a balance between their work and personal life,” said Tan Sri Leong.

Strategically located, D’Sara Sentral has ready catchment from surrounding areas like Sierramas, Valencia, Kota Damansara, Sungai Buloh, Shah Alam and Bandar Utama.

 

SQWHERE BY SDB

SqWhere is a mixed-development located directly opposite the Kampung Selamat MRT Station, at the intersection between Jalan Sungai Buloh and Jalan Welfare. Phase One is consisting SOVO units (95% sold) and Office Spaces (80% Sold). Phase Two is now open for registration. SqWhere is designed to become a well-connected and self-sustaining development which contains elements that contribute to the ease of daily living of those who live or work there.

We see the potential of Sungai Buloh to grow into an established township. It’s well connected via highways and  now through the introduction of the MRT line which integrate it into key areas within the Klang Valley, including Bandar Utama, KL Sentral, Bukit Bintang, extending all the way to Kajang.   It is an area which is seeing a lot of growth.  It’s a strategic location and want to offer an opportunity for people to experience an SDB development here.

The idea is to design a mixed-development where each component is complementing one another.

Thus it is a place  where one can live, work and play, all in one place. The MRT which is  just a short stroll away, allows you to hop in and out of Sqwhere with ease. We have created some interesting facilities which are surrounded by lush green landscaping in selected areas within SqWhere, such as the Retail SqWhere and Level 8 Facilities Podium.  

The GDV for the total development is approximately RM550 mil.  There are other tracts of land being developed or will soon be developed in this area – this too will spur the growth of Sungai Buloh.