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UEM Sunrise Continues Its Commitment In Building Affordable Housing In Nusajaya, Iskandar Malaysia

NUSAJAYA, 3 March 2014 – UEM Sunrise Berhad (“UEM Sunrise”), the master developer of Nusajaya and one of the leading property developers in Malaysia, continues on its commitment to build affordable housing for the rakyat in Nusajaya, Iskandar Malaysia by offering 351 units of properties in Nusa Bayu and has pledged to build 10,000 more affordable housing which will be located in Gerbang Nusajaya and to be launched in phases from this year onwards.

At a pre-launch ceremony held on 1 March 2014, UEM Sunrise offered 351 units of affordable Nusa Bayu properties comprising:

• 80 units of 16’ x 55’ terrace homes with a built up area of 850 sq ft priced at RM80,000 per unit;
• 241 units of 18’ x 60’ terrace homes with a built up area of 1,000 sq ft priced at RM150,000 per unit; and
• 30 units of 20’ x 60’ shop lots priced at RM200,000 per unit.
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The offering of 321 units of Nusa Bayu terrace homes, was conducted via balloting and it was done prior to the ceremony by the SUK Bahagian Perumahan Negeri Johor whilst the 30 units of shop lots will be distributed separately. At the event, the Menteri Besar of Johor YAB Dato’ Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin presented the Certificates of Entitlement to Purchase to the eligible rakyat whom were successful in the balloting to purchase the Nusa Bayu terrace homes. The properties are scheduled to be completed in 2016.

Several recipients expressed their gratitude after receiving the Certificate of Entitlement. ”I felt blessed to receive the Certificate of Entitlement to purchase this affordable house. As a single mother of four children, I hope this home will bring change in our lifestyle for the better. I thank the State Government for taking care of my welfare,” said Rominah Matan, 42 from Gelang Patah, who submitted her application form about a year ago to the SUK Bahagian Perumahan Negeri Johor.

Another recipient Ku Lih Mei, 32, from Pontian said, “I was surprised when I saw my application to purchase this affordable house in Nusa Bayu had been approved through SUK Bahagian Perumahan Negeri Johor’s website. It took me almost two years since I last submitted the online application. The design of the house is nice and I am pleased to be given the opportunity to purchase the Nusa Bayu home.” Whilst Muniama a/p Kallimuthu, 31 also from Gelang Patah added, “I was very surprised and extremely glad when I received a phone call from SUK Bahagian Perumahan Negeri Johor’s officer who told me that my application to purchase the affordable house had been approved. I was waiting in anticipation for this great news since I submitted my application two years ago. I would like to thank the developer and State Government for putting the interest of the low-income group like us first by developing this affordable housing.”

The event which took place at the hall of SMK Gelang Patah also saw the representatives of SUK Bahagian Perumahan Negeri Johor taking registrations for 1,380 units of affordable housing which makes up Phase 1A of the 10,000 units to be built by UEM Sunrise at Gerbang Nusajaya.

Phase 1A of Gerbang Nusajaya affordable housing is strategically located, adjacent to the planned transportation hub and industrial park in Gerbang Nusajaya. The progressive features for this high rise development include emphasis on CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design), affordable maintenance, high quality workmanship, a linear park and modern lifestyle recreation and amenities for three generations to promote family activities.

The planned affordable housing in Gerbang Nusajaya will also include amenities and communal facilities for the residents such as mosque, integrated primary and secondary schools, multi-purpose hall, religious school and a neighbourhood community centre. A soft launch of the project is targeted to take place in Q3 2014.

Phase 1A of the high rise development in Gerbang Nusajaya comprise of:

• “Perumahan Komuniti Johor” Type A with a built up area of 720 sq ft priced at RM42,000 per unit;
• “Perumahan Komuniti Johor” Type B with a built up area of 850 sq ft priced at RM80,000 per unit; and
• “Rumah Mampu Milik Johor” with a built up area of 1,000 sq ft priced at RM150,000 per unit.

UEM Sunrise’s 10,000 affordable homes will be built based on the guidelines of Dasar Perumahan Rakyat Johor di Iskandar Malaysia and is in line with the aspiration of the National Housing Council (“NHC”) as well as Johor State Government in ensuring home ownerships for the rakyat from all walks of life.

UEM Sunrise has pledged to build such homes in phases from 2014 based on confirmed demand received and subject to relevant regulatory approvals.

“The State Government of Johor’s fruitful partnership with UEM Sunrise will ensure a supply of quality affordable housing for the rakyat and especially the local Johoreans. UEM Sunrise has gone beyond normal development profits to meet the greater housing aspirations of Malaysians who want to be part of Nusajaya, a region brimming with opportunities. In the long term, this will allow all to share in the progress of Iskandar Malaysia and lead to an improvement in the quality of life of the local community,” said the Menteri Besar of Johor.

Dato’ Izzaddin Idris, Executive Director of UEM Sunrise said, “The 10,000 units of affordable homes we are offering is in support of the Government’s various efforts in ensuring home ownership for all Malaysians. It will be built in phases, depending on the demand structure. It also signals our continuous commitment in fulfilling our long-standing pledge of building quality affordable housing. With our formidable years of combined experience in developing townships, residential and integrated developments, we are confident of providing quality affordable homes with modern amenities.”

Dato’ Izzaddin added that UEM Sunrise has always been committed in delivering affordable housing for the local community. In collaboration with a private developer, Denia Development Sdn Bhd (“Denia”), UEM Sunrise has to-date delivered 3,535 units of affordable homes in Taman Nusantara, located strategically adjacent to Nusa Bayu.

A further 1,324 units including 201 units of PR1MA (Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia) homes are also being developed by Denia, with 257 units comprising houses and shop offices slated to be delivered to respective buyers soon. In addition, UEM Sunrise had in 2008/2009 allocated 60 acres of land in Gelang Patah to the State Government of Johor for the development of PRISMA (Perumahan Rakyat Iskandar Malaysia).

The event was also attended by Datuk Haji Abdul Latif Haji Bandi, State Executive Councillor for Housing and Local Government of Johor, Dr. Haji Zaini Haji Abu Bakar, Nusajaya State Assemblyman, other State EXCOs, community leaders and representatives from local authorities. About 6,000 people turned up at the event with its carnival ambiance. The children enjoyed the two huge 9’ x 15’ inflatable castles as well as fun activities such as sand art, henna painting, Batik painting and guests thoroughly feast on the famous ‘Laksa Johor’ and other local dishes.