KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 28): Battersea Power Station is set to open its doors to the public on Oct 14. In conjunction with the public opening, there will be a five-day “Festival of Power” programme that will run for two weekends, from Oct 14 (Friday) to Oct 16 (Sunday) and from Oct 22 (Saturday) to Oct 23 (Sunday).

Battersea Power Station Development Co chief executive officer Simon Murphy said in a press release: “We’re less than three weeks from the public opening of Battersea Power Station and Electric Boulevard so the countdown is well and truly on.

“To mark such a momentous occasion, we are hosting the ‘Festival of Power’ which will be an opportunity for Londoners, the local and wider community, as well as visitors from across the world to experience this iconic building for the very first time. It’s going to be a truly memorable occasion, with something for everyone.”

Highlights of the “Festival of Power” will include Arcadia’s Lords of Lightning, an interactive heritage trail, and a programme of live musical performances. Photo by Ben Daure/Sime Darby Property

The programme will comprise live performances, family friendly activities and installations, among others. Headlining the festival is Arcadia’s Lords of Lightning, a duelling spectacle involving multimillion-volt bolts being fired between the two “Lords”, hosted in the six-acre Power Station Park on Oct 14 from 7pm onwards. Visitors will also be able to enjoy various forms of entertainment including walkabout performers, acrobats and brand activations.

Other highlights will include the official countdown to the Battersea Power Station opening its doors from 10am, which will take place in Malaysia Square to the south of the Grade II* listed building.

Throughout the “Festival of Power”, visitors can enjoy live music including a special performance from the Battersea Power Station Community Choir following the official countdown moment, “Emerge Showcase” from World Heart Beat Music Academy featuring up-and-coming talents aged between 16 and 25 years old, from the Battersea and Nine Elms area and the Setia Drummers, a troupe of Malaysian drummers.

Other musical highlights include performances from local classical music company, Young Guns, while local radio station, Riverside Radio, will be broadcasting live from Battersea Power Station. Sound Minds will present a special “Breathe” programme with live acoustic performances.

Guests can also explore the Bright Sparks Trail — a brand new trail app which leads users through the history of the Battersea Power Station, with geo locations, photo uploads, trivia, quizzes and missions, leading visitors to secret live performances across the site, from an RAF pilot to a Busk in London busking stage.

Food and drinks will be available from the first wave of new restaurants, cafes and bars opening at Battersea Power Station from Oct 14 including Control Room B from Inception Group, a 1950’s style all-day bar within one of Battersea Power Station’s original control rooms.

Le Bab, Where The Pancakes Are, Poke House and Clean Kitchen Club and some of the capital’s best food and drink pop-ups will be situated along the riverwalk in front of the Battersea Power Station. Other restaurants and bars there are situated in the first completed phase, Circus West Village, which include Fiume, Cinnamon Kitchen, Wright Brothers, Tapas Brindisa and Gordon Ramsay’s Street Pizza, among others.

The public launch of Battersea Power Station and Electric Boulevard follows the opening of Circus West Village in 2017, the first completed phase of the regeneration of Battersea Power Station, which is home to over 1,800 residents and more than 20 bars, restaurants, cafés, fitness and leisure venues.

Moving forward, new stores opening from October include Ralph Lauren, Mulberry, Theory, Lacoste, Polestar, Aesop, Space NK, Ace + Tate, lululemon, Hugo Boss, Jo Malone London, Uniqlo and Mango.

Battersea Bookshop and a pop-up from Curated Makers will host more than 40 local independent small businesses selling homeware, candles, clothing and artwork. Further brands will open throughout the rest of 2022 and into 2023.

Also opening in October is Lift 109, a unique glass elevator experience inside the north west chimney, offering epic panoramic views of London from a height of 109 metres from ground level. The new pedestrianised high street between Gehry Partners’ Prospect Place and Foster + Partners’ Battersea Roof Gardens, Electric Boulevard, will be the main gateway between the Battersea Power Station and the neighbourhood’s Zone 1 London Underground Station.

Brands that are announced to be opening on Electric Boulevard from Oct 14 include ZARA, Oseyo, David Clulow and a new concept M&S Food Hall. London fitness brand, Third Space, will also be opening a 28,000 sq ft club in 2023.

Battersea Power Station is accessible via the Northern Line, putting the riverside neighbourhood within 15 minutes of the West End and the city. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers service docks directly outside Battersea Power Station Pier, District & Circle Lines service Sloane Square Underground station, which is a 15-minute walk away, trains to Battersea Park and Queenstown Road are within 12 minutes on foot, bus routes 44, 137, 452, 156, 344 and 436 all stop at Battersea Power Station and the riverside neighbourhood has its own Santander bike docking station.

SETIA ALAM (Sept 28): S P Setia Bhd and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) kick-started their green initiative partnership with the installation of solar panels on the developer’s corporate headquarters in Setia Alam, Shah Alam at a commencement signing ceremony on Wednesday (Sept 28). This is the first phase of S P Setia’s green initiatives in partnership with TNB.

The commencement roll-out was signed by S P Setia president and chief executive officer Datuk Choong Kai Wai, S P Setia chief strategy officer Lindayani Tajudin, TNB chief retail officer Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan and TNB chief customer service officer of government and large business at retail division Nasaruddin Mohd Zaini.

The installation follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding on April 12 this year to provide smart and renewable energy solutions to the developer’s projects.

In his opening speech, Choong said: “For [S P Setia], we will strive to build infrastructure that will generate clean and renewable energy into the homes, offices, and commercial properties we live or work in. We [aim] to have all our future developments be solar-ready, battery-ready and electric-vehicle-ready.”

It was highlighted that S P Setia has appointed GSPARX Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of TNB, to provide about 10MWp of rooftop solar panels for photovoltaic self-consumption of its commercial buildings, which is expected to reduce up to 9,053 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. An estimated RM3,000 will be invested for 1kWp of solar panels.

The installation of solar panels is part of S P Setia’s green agenda to address the challenges of climate change by providing solar-ready infrastructure to reduce electric consumption and carbon emissions as well as to enable efficient energy billings and sustainable living for its consumers and residents in the long run.

Representing TNB, Megat Jalaluddin shared: “TNB is supportive of S P Setia’s ambition to fulfil their ESG (environmental, social and governance) goals as we extend our full commitment to delivering our rooftop solar solutions to the first seven identified commercial assets, starting with their corporate office in Setia Alam. Once the installation at all seven premises is completed, the total carbon sequestered will be equivalent to about 150,000 tree seedlings grown for 10 years.”

The six other commercial assets include Setia City Mall, Setia City Convention Centre 1 and 2, Setia EcoHill Club 360, Setia Alamsari Welcome Centre and Setia Tropika Welcome Centre.

PETALING JAYA (Sept 27): Setia EcoHill’s latest project, Hanami Residences, was unveiled by property developer S P Setia, last weekend.

Set within the 673-acre Setia EcoHill in Semenyih, Selangor, the homes are designed to bring the zen living experience to its residents, said Setia EcoHill general manager Koh Sooi Meng.

“Hanami Residences is designed with Japanese elements embedded into the architecture of the homes, which complement the zen-garden concept for this phase in Setia EcoHill,” Koh said.

Comprising 40 units of 38ft by 80ft double-storey semi-detached homes across 7.93 acres, Hanami Residences comes with a gross development value (GDV) of RM50 million, and is priced from RM1.23 million.

The home units have spacious built-ups, which range from 2,381sq ft to 2,621sq ft, with four types of layouts, offering up to five bedrooms and five bathrooms for its largest unit.

Koh said as the work-from-home trend in the post-pandemic era is still continuing, space has become the priority for upgrading homebuyers with families.

“With selected types in Hanami Residences, we have allocated a double-volume living area and extra room inside the master bedroom, which can be used as a home office or walk-in closet,” he added.

Apart from the modern tatami-style facade, residents of Hanami Residences will also be enjoying its 3.2-acre Zen Garden, the 3.5-acre Rainbow Creek and the Woodland Park, which are just within walking distances.

“Hanami Residences is designed with an advanced security system to provide residents peace of mind within its gated-and-guarded enclave,” Koh said.

Each home is equipped with a home alarm and intercom system, and is safeguarded by 24-hour security and CCTV surveillance.

Maximising liveability, Hanami Residences has a green-street concept where all wiring and cabling are concealed underground, coupled with 52ft-wide roads with dedicated cycling and jogging paths. Each home will also come with a rainwater harvesting system to provide a sustainable water source.

Launched in 2013, Setia EcoHill has a GDV of RM4 billion and is expected to be completed by 2026.

As one of S P Setia’s Eco-series township, more than 10% of Setia EcoHill’s land area is dedicated to gardens, parks, lakes and ponds to cultivate a sustainable ecosystem and community bonding among its residents.

The residents of Setia EcoHill enjoy a variety of amenities within the township such as the club360 clubhouse and Setia EcoHill park for recreational activities.

The Setia EcoHill Walk commercial hub and the newly opened Setia EcoHill Mall offers residents a diverse mix of F&B options and lifestyle outlets. Tenby International School and REAL Kids preschool are located within the township, while grocers such as Lotus’s and Jaya Grocer are also nearby.

Setia EcoHill is located in the Southern corridor of the Klang Valley and is well connected to Kuala Lumpur city centre and other neighbourhoods in its vicinity including Cheras, Kajang, Seri Kembangan, Puchong, Putrajaya, Nilai and Seremban.

The township is accessible via the Kajang-Seremban Highway (LEKAS), North-South Expressway (PLUS), South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE), Cheras-Kajang Expressway, and Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (SILK).

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 21): S P Setia Bhd has partnered Affin Bank Bhd to launch the Home Step Fast/i campaign, which offers home financing solutions to homebuyers of selected S P Setia projects.

According to a press statement on Tuesday (Sept 20), Home Step Fast/i allows S P Setia’s homebuyers, especially first-time buyers and investors, to enjoy better cash flow. The campaign offers the flexibility of low monthly repayments for the first five years from vacant possession.

“Through the campaign, homebuyers who require access to emergency funds can opt to convert their loan into a savings scheme,” the statement said.

Additionally, homebuyers will receive a margin of financing of up to 90%, with an additional 5% allocated for home loan insurances (MRTA, MRTT, MLTT or CLTA), legal and documentation fees, as well as stamping and valuation fees.

The statement added that the loan tenure is up to 30 years, or until 70 years of age, with no requirement of a lock-in period or early settlement fee.

Participating projects in the Klang Valley are Setia Alam Impian, Bandar Kinrara, Setia Alam, Setia Alamsari and Setia EcoHill. In Johor, the projects include Setia Tropika, Setia Eco Gardens, Bukit Indah and Setia Sky 88.

S P Setia Berhad (S P Setia) bakal menganjurkan #Setia4Malaysia Unity Run di Taman Tasik Setia Bayuemas di Klang pada Ahad depan.

Seramai 2,000 peserta dijangka akan menyertai acara berkenaan terdiri daripada larian separuh maraton sejauh 21.1km dan ‘fun run’ sejauh 5 kilometer (km) yang terbuka kepada semua lapisan masyarakat.

Ketua Pegawai Risiko, Integriti dan Tadbir Urus S P Setia, Nuranisah Mohd Anis berkata, penganjuran acara tersebut bertepatan dengan Hari Kemerdekaan Malaysia ke-65 dan Hari Malaysia yang bakal disambung tidak lama lagi.

Menurutnya, acara berkenaan diadakan untuk menggalakkan kesedaran dari segi kesihatan sihat dan cara hidup yang baik, di samping memastikan ia selaras dengan falsafah mereka iaitu ‘LiveLearnWorkPlay’.

“Kami juga menggalakkan komuniti kami mengamalkan prinsip berkenaan secara meluas melalui program sebegini,” katanya dalam satu kenyataan pada Rabu.

Dalam pada itu, Ketua Pegawai Sumber Manusia S P Setia, Nadiah Tan Abdullah berkata aspek semangat kebersamaan dan keterangkuman diberi penekanan untuk disebarkan oleh pihaknya.

“Kami percaya penganjuran acara seumpama ini mampu memberi impak bukan sahaja kepada pekerja secara dalaman, tetapi juga komuniti kami,” katanya.

Dalam perkembangan lain, penganjuran acara larian tersebut turut diadakan seiring dengan Taman Tasik Setia Bayuemas yang diperbaharui bagi keselesaan komuniti setempat.

Pengurus Besar Bahagian S P Setia, Razly Mohammad Rus, berkata, taman rekreasi yang dahulunya kolam tadahan berkeluasan 4.05 hektar dinaik taraf dengan lebih kemudahan awam untuk kesejahteraan masyarakat sekitarnya.

“Selaras dengan pelancaran taman itu, acara #Setia4Malaysia Unity Run 2022 ini untuk bukan sahaja menggalakkan gaya hidup sihat, tetapi bagi mempromosikan Setia Bayuemas sebagai perbandaran terancang di selatan Klang,” katanya.

SEMENYIH (Sept 9): Setia EcoHill Walk burst to life when a crowd of 5,000 turned up to celebrate in songs and music with five well-known Malaysian artistes in the Setia “Live Out Loud” concert on Sept 3.

The concert was organised by S P Setia Bhd in conjunction with the opening of its Setia EcoHill Mall, the retail component of Setia EcoHill Walk, which will be officially launched on Sept 15.

Under clear night skies in a large open site next to the mall, the free concert brought together Malaysians from all races and all walks of life, who sang, swayed and even danced together to their favourite numbers.

Multi-lingual emcees Baki Zainal and Caely See greeted the audience at 8.30pm before the stage was set on a roll with a riveting drum and percussion performance by Malaysian performing arts group Hands Percussion.

The first song that rang out that night was “Amalina”, belted out by Santesh, who has garnered more than 37.078 million views on YouTube with this hit song, followed by two heart-thumping choruses, “Shocked” and “Jiwang”.

Next, Priscilla Abby moved the crowd to a sea of swaying lights with her covers of Mandarin hits “Gulf of Alaska” and “Birds and Cicadas”, before bowing out with the first live performance of her self-written “Don’t Make Me Like You Too Much”.

Taking the stage next was one of Malaysia’s top Malay young singers Hael Husaini, who uplifted the audience with beats of “Hati”, “Medley”, “Kelentang Kelentong” and “Sama Seperti Dulu”.

A special appearance of pop group The15 brought the crowd, including the VIPs, up and dancing with a few well-known covers, performed along with energetic dance moves.

Making a special return to Malaysia from his base in Taiwan, Nicholas Teo delighted the fan-full crowd with his timeless signature songs “Prince”, “There’s No If”, a medley of “Loneliness” and “Mistake After Mistake”, “Who Will You Think of” and the evergreen “Tears from Polaris”.

Datuk Zainalabidin, at 63, showed he could still rock and tickle the audience with his banter as he closed the concert with his all-time favourite hits “Senang Senang”, “Damai IV”, “Debu Liar”, “Telaga”, “Manis”, “Khayalan”, “Hijau” and “Ikhlas Tapi Jauh”.

The artistes were backed by composer and musician Mac Chew, pianist Jenny Chin, percussionist Steve Thornton and guitarist Shamril.

A finale of fireworks brought the night to a close with a bang.

SHAH ALAM (Sept 7): In the spirit of unity this Merdeka and Malaysia Day, S P Setia is gearing up for an exciting time together for the #Setia4Malaysia Unity Run.

To be held on Sept 18, 2022 at Setia Bayuemas Lake Park, Klang, the event is expecting more than 2,000 participants for its 5km fun run, which is open to all walks of life, and the 21.1km half marathon for running enthusiasts who are up for the challenge.

“#Setia4Malaysia Unity Run, a timely event in conjunction with Merdeka and Malaysia Day, is aimed at promoting awareness in being healthy and having a good way of life.

“This can be achieved by making sure we are sustainable with our lifestyle which is in line with our ‘LiveLearnWorkPlay’ development philosophy because we are also encouraging our community at large as well,” said S P Setia’s chief risk, integrity & governance officer Nuranisah Mohd Anis.

According to chief human resources officer Nadiah Tan Abdullah to be focusing on connectedness is “the core of our DNA”, while emphasising on the spirit of togetherness and inclusivity that the Group aims to spread.

“We believe that we want to do this to have an impact not just on the employees internally, but also the communities we serve,” Nadiah said.

The 10-acre Setia Bayuemas Lake Park, rejuvenated from a retention pond for the residents of Setia Bayuemas and the surrounding community, is expected to promote Setia Bayuemas as a well-planned township in the South of Klang.

Divisional general manager Razly Mohammad Rus looks forward to having the participants experience Setia Bayuemas Lake Park to provide the community with more outdoor recreational spaces and promote wellbeing.

“In tandem with the launch of the park, the #Setia4Malaysia Unity Run 2022 has the objective to not only advocate healthy lifestyles and positivity among the communities but also to promote Setia Bayuemas as a well-planned township in the South of Klang,” said Razly.

Several social media influencers and celebrities are anticipated to join the event, which will be a boost for marathon runners and enthusiasts alike, as they can expect up to 30 of their favourite athletes and fitness influencers running alongside them at the #Setia4Malaysia Unity Run 2022.

“I can’t wait for the challenge in the new running environment around S P Setia. Jom and see you all at the upcoming #Setia4Malaysia Unity Run!” said national athlete Penny Loh Chooi Fern.

Fitness enthusiast Azlan Huzeifa, who thanked S P Setia for organising the #Setia4Malaysia Unity Run 2022, said this would be his second attempt at the half marathon.

“Together we strive for a peaceful and healthy nation!” he said.

Don’t miss the last chance to purchase tickets for ‘#Setia4Malaysia Unity Run 2022’ online or via the JomRun app downloadable on Apple App Store and Google Play Store by Sept 16, 2022.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Battersea Power Station will open its doors to the public starting Oct 14, 2022, and is expected to become London’s most exciting retail and leisure destination, featuring over 100 shops, bars, restaurants, office space and leisure venues.

Battersea Power Station Development Company chief executive officer, Simon Murphy said that It has taken a lot of hard work, determination and the continued commitment of the Malaysian shareholders over the past ten years to bring Battersea Power Station back to its former glory.

“We can’t wait to welcome the first visitors, and show the local community, Londoners, and the rest of the world the historic beauty of the Grade II-listed building, which has been transformed into London’s most unique destination for all to enjoy,” he said in a statement today.

Brands setting up shop include Ace + Tate, lululemon, Theory, Castore, Hackett and ZARA, and it will also host a 24,000 square-foot Arcade Food Hall, opening next year.

The Battersea Power Station is easily accessible via the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers river bus service, bike, train and on foot, and is expected to draw visitors from across the capital and the globe.

It has been under the custodianship of the current shareholders, Sime Darby Property, S P Setia and the Employees’ Provident Fund since 2012, while Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) and EPF became the long-term commercial asset holders of the landmark in 2019. – Bernama

PETALING JAYA: S P Setia’s township development Bandar Kinrara in Puchong, Selangor has recorded a 100% take-up rate for Legasi IV after its launch on July 31.

The developer said Legasi IV has a gross development value (GDV) of RM61mil. It is a low-density development with 44 units of double-storey terraces located in the premium precinct of Bandar Kinrara 8 and are priced starting from RM1.27mil.

“Bandar Kinrara has steadily received good response from homebuyers due to the township’s strategic location and connectivity. The designs of our homes, such as Legasi IV, help them adapt to the post-pandemic lifestyle, especially with the growing demand for spaces to fulfil work-from-home needs and multigenerational living,” S P Setia General Manager Razly Muhammad Rus said in a statement.

While Legasi IV is the last phase of the township’s Legasi terrace home series, homebuyers can expect the launch of the exclusive Theara 2 in October this year which will have 14 units of double-storey semi-dees.

Previously, Bandar Kinrara has fully sold 28 units Anggun 3 semi-dees with average price of RM2.18mil and 20 units of Theara semi-dees with average price of RM2.57mil within a month after their launches in May and October last year respectively.

Bandar Kinrara has a GDV RM2.96bil and stands on 1,904 acres of freehold land in Puchong, Selangor. It is expected to complete in 2025 with a total of 73,500 homes.

A neighbourhood lifestyle mall in Setia Ecohill is having its soft opening today.

Aiming to serve the population of Semenyih in Selangor and its surrounding townships, the four-storey Setia Ecohill Mall has a built-up area of about 280,000sq ft and is part of the Setia Ecohill Walk commercial hub.

The design of the mall and commercial hub was inspired by the Grand Canyon in the United States, where massive steep canyon walls flank each other to create a valley that is vibrant and alive, bursting with activity and movement.

Setia Ecohill Walk was designed in such a manner where activities form the heart of the central walkway lined by retail shops facing each other.

It offers a lively mix of a man-made stream, water fountains, sculptures, angel-shaped street lights and lush landscapes between a “canyon” of retail shops that serve as an attraction on its own, beyond its commercial purposes.

Setia Ecohill Sdn Bhd general manager Koh Sooi Meng said the RM100mil mall was completed in December last year.

“Its uniqueness and accessibility will draw shoppers here.

One of the many Instagram-worthy spots in Setia Ecohil Walk.

“There are many Instagram-worthy spots too,” he added.

The mall is accessible via the Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (SILK highway), Kajang-Seremban Highway (Lekas highway), North-South Highway (PLUS highway) and North-South Expressway Central Link (Elite highway).

Koh said they had adopted a sustainable development concept and incorporated ideas gleaned from multiple visits abroad.

“We are quite ready with 60% of mall tenants.

“We are looking at 75% to 85% tenant occupancy by the end of this year,” he shared, adding that they were careful in the selection of food and beverage tenants to ensure they cater to the needs of all shoppers.

“Our main tenant is LuLu supermarket and department store.

“Here, shoppers will be spoilt for choice with a vast variety of quality fresh groceries, baked goods and other items at affordable prices,” said Koh.

“Other tenants include Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Sushi King, Secret Recipe, Texas Chicken, Gigi Coffee, Tealive, Boost Juice, Nelson’s, Caring Pharmacy, Watson’s, F.O.S, Optix World, Cuckoo and Coway.”

He said the mall would also have a Boutique Digital Centre where shoppers could visit telco and gadget stores of their choice.

“Some tenants will offer promotions and gifts during the soft launch. The mall’s official opening is on Sept 15,” he revealed.

On the company’s expectations, Koh said they hoped to attract tourists to Semenyih.

“We want to attract people from Kajang and nearby areas so they do not need to travel to Kuala Lumpur to host celebrations and gatherings.

“I also hope this place will serve as a food haven,” he added.

Koh said five Malaysian artistes, including Zainal Abidin, Hael Husaini and Nicholas Teo, would be performing at an outdoor concert on Sept 3 at 8.30pm.

He said a crowd of 6,000 was anticipated.

On the commercial hub of Setia Ecohill Walk, he said there were 243 units of retail shops and offices across eight blocks.

“The Gem at Setia Ecohill Walk, with its unique diamond facade, is set to become a premium entertainment centrepiece and the highlight of the project.

“The 23,000sq ft space offers a fantastic view of the waterscapes surrounding it and is earmarked for premium entertainment and fine dining,” he said.

Visitors need not worry about parking as there are 2,000 vehicle bays at Setia Ecohill Walk.

There will also be two blocks of serviced apartments in the area.

“We expect to have the soft launch for the serviced apartments by 2024.

“The 709 units will be a value buy for families and young couples.

“We will offer them in three sizes, from 600sq ft to over 1,000sq ft,” added Koh.