In Depth

Harnessing nature’s bounty

“The types of trees in Valencia are very similar to those found at the adjacent forest reserve where the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) is."

Focused on the big picture

“We constantly look at ways we can incorporate technology to our existing approaches to township and building management, particularly to reduce cost and increase efficiency such as optimising energy and water consumption as well as to improve security,”

More done with less

The win can be attributed to the developer’s thoughtful design which has kept sustainable maintenance in mind from the very start of its planning, and the continuous effort by the property management team, says Gamuda Land Property Services township and facilities management general manager Victor Tay.

So much more than just a mall

It is unlike any other mall as the shopping centre offers more than the usual retail and F&B, notably its community building and green initiatives.

Returning the shine to The Pearl

The Pearl is one of the first condominium developments along Jalan Stonor. It is a luxury freehold condominium with full-fledge facilities.

Landscaped with love

The MC’s landscape sub-committee member Yuen Cheong Swing shares that even after two dozen years, the landscaping works of Sri Penaga are still very much a work in progress and constantly evolving.

Lessons in maintenance culture

According to Kato managing director Koji Suzuki, the company has adopted the maintenance culture that it practises in Japan here in Malaysia and demands its facility manager Henry Butcher Malaysia (Mont Kiara) Sdn Bhd to deliver the same standard of service.