Kelana Mahkota Condo Pre Management Committee

[V&C]

what i afraid is our condo will be running on fibre line which streamyx can't support without installing a converter... which they very relunctant to install one if the demand is low...


SHiGE, no worry. I've found an alternative you all. Goto https://triton.time.com.my/wbaimages/pj.jpg :D This is TimeNet -Webbit coverage area. Wireless..... :rolleyes:

[nwl_234]

Hi Orca,

Looking for tennis 'kakis' :rolleyes: ? Maybe u can go to this website and look for ur 'kakis'. These people are playing tennis every Sunday from morning till afternoon (sounds crazy :D ) in Goodyear Court 9 (USJ 14).

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/KL_Tennis_Maniacs/

[Orca]

Hi all Neighbours

The posters are up.

Was advised by the management of KM that if the CF is not ready by then we would not be able to gather by the pool side. I assured them we would not. Any suggestions for alternate meeting point?

Regards

[Andryn]

Hi all Neighbours

The posters are up.

Was advised by the management of KM that if the CF is not ready by then we would not be able to gather by the pool side. I assured them we would not. Any suggestions for alternate meeting point?

Regards


how about the sterling PJ site office just next to Kelana Mahkota? it was formerly the Kelana Mahkota site office.

[kuanj]

Orca and Andryn
Rest of the owners to note of the issue

SUBJ: Issue on the meeting venue on 20 Feb 05

Thank you Orca and Andryn on the venu issue highlighted in the thread. There are two alternatives i.e.

Defered the meeting date to Sunday 06 Mar
Moved the venue to the Showroom (next to MK) and maintain th 20 Feb 05

I personally feeel that we maintain the 20 Feb and move the venue to the showroom but the place maybe a bit congested if the turn out is larger than expected. Prior clearance from the KM management must be obtained in advance -not sure of their support even though I have spoken to one of their executive -

The advantages to defer the 20 Feb meeting to 06 Mar are as follows:-
CF is ready (our property)
More owners are aware of the pro tem committee
Condusive place to hold a meeting for a large group
Communciation is easier -all in one roof-
We may even need a projector to present the needs of
a pro tem committe
We can have fellowship, get to know your neighbours at the same time

I hope u all will support this proposal i.e. move the date to 06 Mar

kuanj

[chinmin]

2 things I wanna highlight....

1. For the owners of Type C, if I am not mistaken, if there is no mention of the extra pillar located in the kitchen in your S&P you can sue SMI.
2. The ramp going up and down in the car park area is too steep. Hopefully the Management can level out the area when you enter the ramp and when you exit the ramp. I am gonna bring this issue up to the Management also. Hopefully you guys can help out.

One more thing....anybody know where the car wash bays are? :confused:

[wong.kok.wai]

I hope u all will support this proposal i.e. move the date to 06 Mar


You have my full support.


:)

[Tarantula]

ChinMin,

I dont think there is any car wash bay. I read in the R&R book given by SMI, it stated, u can only wash your car at washing bay, IF ANY. i think tak ada lahh..

Kuanj,
Considering the posters already everywhere in KM condo area, i suggest dont defer the date but instead change the venue. If the KM sales office is small, you probably want to consider Kelana Square lobby. Its an open space but can accommodate abt 100 ppl should there is a crowd.
Let 20/2 be the first meeting to gather some feedback. Base on the meeting, probably can have another meeting in March after CF is out.
Just my suggestion.

Regards,
Tarantula

[totoro]

ChinMin,

I dont think there is any car wash bay. I read in the R&R book given by SMI, it stated, u can only wash your car at washing bay, IF ANY. i think tak ada lahh..

Kuanj,
Considering the posters already everywhere in KM condo area, i suggest dont defer the date but instead change the venue. If the KM sales office is small, you probably want to consider Kelana Square lobby. Its an open space but can accommodate abt 100 ppl should there is a crowd.
Let 20/2 be the first meeting to gather some feedback. Base on the meeting, probably can have another meeting in March after CF is out.
Just my suggestion.

Regards,
Tarantula


Hi guys,

SMI has another press coverage in the Star paper, this time with more details on Sterling, http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/2/7/business/10013812&sec=business

SMI Project Management Sdn Bhd senior project manager Leong Mun Foo said about RM3mil had been spent to give “added-value” to the Kelana Mahkota buyers.

This includes RM2mil for landscaping, about RM300,000 on tinted windows for the units (not in the original sale and purchase agreement), and trellises that are made of cengal wood.

[exiled_criminal]

Hi all,

I turn on the water supply at the meter room. We can check all the water points in the unit. Dunno why they told us no water supply.

They also allow us to return to the unit after inspection. Just tell them u r there to take measurement for furnitures and so on.

:cool:

[totoro]

Hi all,

I turn on the water supply at the meter room. We can check all the water points in the unit. Dunno why they told us no water supply.

They also allow us to return to the unit after inspection. Just tell them u r there to take measurement for furnitures and so on.

:cool:

hi!

about the water supply, I asked, and was told they didn't want people to steal the water, or accidentally leave it running, as the buildings are not occupied as yet, this will cause waste and worse still, serious water damage if left unattended.

[kuanj]

Hi guys,

SMI has another press coverage in the Star paper, this time with more details on Sterling, http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/2/7/business/10013812&sec=business

SMI Project Management Sdn Bhd senior project manager Leong Mun Foo said about RM3mil had been spent to give “added-value” to the Kelana Mahkota buyers.

This includes RM2mil for landscaping, about RM300,000 on tinted windows for the units (not in the original sale and purchase agreement), and trellises that are made of cengal wood.

It is a very impresive write up. As owners of MK we are proud to be associated with SMI. As usual the many negative points are covered up in a sense that no solid solution has been put forward and inform the owners accordingly example:-

1) the entrance into MK requires a long "U" turn
2) Entry/Exit into LDP will be a bottle neck
3) Cost savings measures at the expense of the owners

Notwithstanding the above the Many Issues raised by the forum on size of the unit (showroom vs actual unit), beams running across the kitchen, sewage pipes encroaching into kitchens, workmanship issues and many others are still oustanding because the forum has not been made known whether these retfication or other issues have been settled to the satisfaction of the complainants. I am sure more dissatisified owners will surfice after taking their keys.

The above obersation is based on the articles posted in the forum. The cost savings measures is based on the design of the drain pipe (painted white) running from the roof to the ground. We do not see such design in medium cost apartment but at MK. Lastly, I personally hope SMI representaive should be reading this thread.

kuanj

[kuanj]

,

Kuanj,
Considering the posters already everywhere in KM condo area, i suggest dont defer the date but instead change the venue. If the KM sales office is small, you probably want to consider Kelana Square lobby. Its an open space but can accommodate abt 100 ppl should there is a crowd.
Let 20/2 be the first meeting to gather some feedback. Base on the meeting, probably can have another meeting in March after CF is out.
Just my suggestion.

Regards,
Tarantula


Hi Tarantula,

Your point on the posters (distributed) is noted. Appreciate you allow me to do some checking first before we decide. Also waiting for others to comment. Where is this Kelana Square lobby? Is parking available there?

best regards
kuanj

[totoro]

Hi Tarantula,

Your point on the posters (distributed) is noted. Appreciate you allow me to do some checking first before we decide. Also waiting for others to comment. Where is this Kelana Square lobby? Is parking available there?

best regards
kuanj

Kelana Square is just next to Mahkota, the office building with the blue domes. We can park on the inside, but I don't know if they will charge for parking on weekends.

[Orca]

SUBJ: Issue on the meeting venue on 20 Feb 05

Thank you Orca and Andryn on the venu issue highlighted in the thread. There are two alternatives i.e.

Defered the meeting date to Sunday 06 Mar
Moved the venue to the Showroom (next to MK) and maintain th 20 Feb 05




I did asked about using the Sterling.... according to one of the Execs, they are not open on Sundays. On the other hand moving the dates might confuses all readers. I would suggest that we find another location.

[Tarantula]

Kuanj,

Just check with someone, parking in Kelana Square on Sunday is chargeable. But, can park outside along the road side. Can accommodate abt 20-30 cars I think.

[duxz]

Hi guys,

SMI Project Management Sdn Bhd senior project manager Leong Mun Foo said about RM3mil had been spent to give “added-value” to the Kelana Mahkota buyers.

This includes RM2mil for landscaping, about RM300,000 on tinted windows for the units (not in the original sale and purchase agreement), and trellises that are made of cengal wood.

Hmmmm.... now i know where all the xtra interest they were charging us went to :mad:

[Tarantula]

duxz,

dont lahhh so angry....

[exiled_criminal]

Kuanj,

Just check with someone, parking in Kelana Square on Sunday is chargeable. But, can park outside along the road side. Can accommodate abt 20-30 cars I think.


Why such a hurry :confused: Should wait for everyone, I mean the 700++ over of owners before anyone can cliam that they represent the rest.

[kuanj]

My dear friends,
AndrynBryan/mingC&E/chinmin/ciderblue/cordy/ellyf/exiled criminal/idolfan/Iezpossible/Jaytea/Orca/Pixie/StaedtlerPencil/starrnorth88/Stephan Ng/Tarantula/totoro/V&C/wong.kok.wait

Subject: Postponed meeting to 06 Mar OR maintain meeting on 20 Feb

Interesting to note the various thoughts on the above issue. Each and every thought has its own merits i.e.

exiled criminal - Why such a hurry, should wait

Tarantula - To consider the posters are being posted around MK
wong.kok.wai - Supported kuanj's proposal to defer 20 Feb to 06 Feb
Orca - Change Venue to Sterling -showroom (Found out that Sunday is cosed)
Kuanj - Postponed to 06 Mar 05

What about he rest? Your views please.

kuanj

[Iezpossible]

Hi All,

Sorry for being so quiet lately. Well, I'm flexible. Will follow majority..:)

[Iezpossible]

Hi all,

I turn on the water supply at the meter room. We can check all the water points in the unit. Dunno why they told us no water supply.

They also allow us to return to the unit after inspection. Just tell them u r there to take measurement for furnitures and so on.

:cool:

Hi All,

My friend advised us to check the water preasure. This was what happened to her 250k condo..water preasure was low that water could not reach the higher floors. Her block was stiiiilll ok with water smaller that a p** but other blocks no water coming out of the tap at all and they have to go to the swimming pool to get water..absurd or what..finally the mgmt has to installed the motor/generator to increase the preasure level. Good point to take note too esp ours are hi-rise blocks (her's was only 5 floor condo).

Rgds,
Iezpossible

[bryan/ming]

sorry but we are both back in our hometowns where internet access is not quite as convenient.

we are ok with the majority...but are of the opinion that if we defer the date...there may be some who will turn up on the 20 Feb in disappointment. Furthermore, since we do not know who has digested the info on the posters....it will be impossible to warn pre-residents who are not in this forum on the deferment of the meeting.

On the other hand, it is relatively easier to post someone at the poolside on the 20/2 to redirect pre-residents to the altered venue. Also, once decided - we will need to correct our posters so that they do not relay inaccurate information too.

If indeed we expect 700+ residents to attend the first meeting - we will still need to first appoint a temporary chairperson and committee for that first meeting. Otherwise, it will be very chaotic as there will be many voices but no one leading/controlling/documenting the discussion - there's a danger of ending up to be a case of fragmented ideas, all talk but no consequent actions.

Can the delegation of jobs wrt to the first meeting be done using this forum? If not, a smaller face-to-face meeting before the 700+ attendance meeting may be helpful

[bryan/ming]

sorry...after having re-read the post above - let me clarify that it is not meant to sound domineering..heeheheh...of course, the temporary committee will only be just to help organise the first meeting...for a voice representative of all residents in km...participation from all 700+ residents (if possible) in electing the actual committee is most ideal

happy chinese new year to all...and to tarantula - have a good break and a good awal muharram! :)

[totoro]

May I know how much you all buy the unit 2 yrs ago? I bought mine 3 months ago for RM249,XXX with a RM20000 rebate and free RM4000 legal fee. My unit is KMC/13A/3A (yup, i purposely choose this unit... :p).

I thought is quite a good deal but then later I heard from my friend staying in Putera that when KM was initially launched, the price is cheaper. So althought right now they giving me RM20K rebate, is it actually back to the initial offer price?

Hi guys,

In the Star article today, it stated that the prices for the units in Mahkota started at RM155psf and went up to RM195psf in the end. This means that you bought your unit at about RM195 psf?

I bought mine at about RM170 psf. I wonder what was the last quoted developer price for my unit... hmm.

[V&C]

Hi All,

My friend advised us to check the water preasure. This was what happened to her 250k condo..water preasure was low that water could not reach the higher floors. Her block was stiiiilll ok with water smaller that a p** but other blocks no water coming out of the tap at all and they have to go to the swimming pool to get water..absurd or what..finally the mgmt has to installed the motor/generator to increase the preasure level. Good point to take note too esp ours are hi-rise blocks (her's was only 5 floor condo).

Rgds,
Iezpossible

Hi Iezpossible and the rest,

I've check the water pressure, and it is strong, I'm located at lvl 14 :) Don't worry :D

[V&C]

I'm okay at anytime as long as it is on Sunday :D Btw, if we are going to invite 700++ onwers, we need a bigger place, I don't think the pool side can cater that. Unless we have a very good "sound systems" :p I would agree to go in small first :rolleyes:

[exiled_criminal]

Hi Iezpossible and the rest,

I've check the water pressure, and it is strong, I'm located at lvl 14 :) Don't worry :D

Dun be overjoy as the actual pressure can only be tested during peak hour when all of us move in, i.e. around 6 to 8am and 4 to 8pm when the usage of water is maximum. :D

[Andryn]

Why such a hurry :confused: Should wait for everyone, I mean the 700++ over of owners before anyone can cliam that they represent the rest.



Kelana Square ... i've been there before. its free during sunday (3 months ago)...

[totoro]

Dun be overjoy as the actual pressure can only be tested during peak hour when all of us move in, i.e. around 6 to 8am and 4 to 8pm when the usage of water is maximum. :D

From experience, top floor water pressure in Kelana Putera wasn't that good at times... sometimes shower drip water...

[Tarantula]

Thanks Brian/Ming..

To everyone who celebrates CNY.. I wish all of you Happy Chinese New Year.. and drive home safely..

[Iezpossible]

For the Chinese...Gong Xi Fa Chai..Happy New Year..may the Rooster year brings u luck and prosper..

For the Muslims...Selamat Tahun Baru...semoga 1426H membawa Hijrah yg baru dan lebih berkat..

Best regards,
Iezpossible :D

[totoro]

For the Chinese...Gong Xi Fa Chai..Happy New Year..may the Rooster year brings u luck and prosper..

For the Muslims...Selamat Tahun Baru...semoga 1426H membawa Hijrah yg baru dan lebih berkat..

Best regards,
Iezpossible :D

To those who celebrate, Happy CNY and Selamat Tahun Baru. To those who don't, happy holidays!

All the best!
Totoro

[Tarantula]

Friends,

Just wanna ask... where can i get sample of tiles and paint in our unit?..
if we do renovation, we need to use the same type/color of tiles and paints..
how do i get that? may be the code or brand will do..

please advise..

regards,
tarantula

[Tarantula]

and also... anyone has any idea on how much roughly is the cost for painting.. labor cost only... painting at our living, dining, masterbedroom and room #2.. just need some rough figure..

[kuanj]

ALL MAHKOTA OWNERS

1. As of today we have six volunteers (pro tem committee) out of 27 readers in the thread. We are growing in size.
Hope more will offer their services.

2. In regard to the venue/date of meeting,hope a consensus decision can be made before 14 Feb 2005 after the long holiday.

3. Summary of the feedback as of 08 Feb is as follows:-
exiled criminal - Why such a hurry, should wait
Tarantula - To consider the posters are being posted around MK
wong.kok.wai - Supported kuanj's proposal to defer 20 Feb to 06 Mar
Orca - Change Venue to Sterling (Found out that Sunday is cosed)
Kuanj - Postponed to 06 Mar 05
Iezpossible - Will follow majority
ridzadli - prefer meeting to be on 20 Feb
bryan/ming - maintain 20 Feb but change venue (position a person at poolside to redirect)
V&C - Ok as long as Sunday

kuanj

P/S Hope u all will agree to give priority to the formation of the pro tem committe so that the pro tem committee can proceed with the next cause of action such as getting residents to sign up and join the group for a common cause. I noticed from the feedback that there are some misunderstanding (my fault)on the purpose of the first meeting either 20 Feb or 06 Mar. The first meeting should concentrate on the volunteers in the pro tem committee and supporters. In this meeting we shall focus who dose what and the objective.Then we can target the rest of the 712 residents in MK

[kman]

Hi All,
I am new to this forum. Appreciate all the postings. Thank you for 'kicking off' the pre mgmt comm.
My suggestion.
1. stick with the date. Feb 20. (though I did not really know that this is happening, or has been arranged. Read that.. I chanced upon this news on the web)
2. stick with the original location. Plan for an alternative. If the turn around is good, then we should consider the alternative. Please be aware that there is a Dewan Serbaguna next door. Check that out.

My gut feel: The poolside would fit all the people that would turn up on time.

Good luck.. :)

[totoro]

ALL MAHKOTA OWNERS
P/S Hope u all will agree to give priority to the formation of the pro tem committe so that the pro tem committee can proceed with the next cause of action such as getting residents to sign up and join the group for a common cause. I noticed from the feedback that there are some misunderstanding (my fault)on the purpose of the first meeting either 20 Feb or 06 Mar. The first meeting should concentrate on the volunteers in the pro tem committee and supporters. In this meeting we shall focus who dose what and the objective.Then we can target the rest of the 712 residents in MK

I think we will eventually need to look into the formation of a residents association, and decide on matters such as security (key card entries at guard house / lift, etc. patrols), maintenance and maintenance fees (if this is too high or too low), then later the issue of sinking funds, and most importantly strata titles, which I believe isn't even yet provided to the aging Kelana Puteri condos.

We will work together to support a friendly and neighbourly environment that is comfortable for everyone to stay in, and to ensure the resident's needs are met. We also want to protect our investment, and not see our property values depreciate or lose out to others.

Issues such as the u-turn, and the congested and 'kampung road' entry point to the high density SS7/26 area needs to be attended to. I agree that we will see a lot of queues and jams along this road in time to come.

[totoro]

ALL MAHKOTA OWNERS

2. In regard to the venue/date of meeting,hope a consensus decision can be made before 14 Feb 2005 after the long holiday.

3. Summary of the feedback as of 08 Feb is as follows:-
exiled criminal - Why such a hurry, should wait
Tarantula - To consider the posters are being posted around MK
wong.kok.wai - Supported kuanj's proposal to defer 20 Feb to 06 Mar
Orca - Change Venue to Sterling (Found out that Sunday is cosed)
Kuanj - Postponed to 06 Mar 05
Iezpossible - Will follow majority
ridzadli - prefer meeting to be on 20 Feb
bryan/ming - maintain 20 Feb but change venue (position a person at poolside to redirect)
V&C - Ok as long as Sunday
MK[/B]

preferrably Feb 20. suggest to include rep from SMI. maybe we can post the venue change as well where the old posters are? (this is if we do change venue).

[kuanj]

preferrably Feb 20. suggest to include rep from SMI. maybe we can post the venue change as well where the old posters are? (this is if we do change venue).

totoro,

1. Shall we wait untill 14 Feb to change the venue or u think otherwise? Looks like majority prefer 20 Feb.
2. Inviting SMI rep is a good idea but we have to firm up the pro tem committee first i.e amongst ourself elect a chairman and vice chairman to proceed further on.In other words put our house in order first. Unless u have other suggestion?

kuanj

[StaedtlerPencil]

Dear KuanJ and ALL Residents,

Sorry for quite some time didn't pos any comment in the forum due to recent tight schedule......glad to see all the responses.........

Name: Darrell Tan/ Joey Teoh
Address: KM C 05 01
Tel: 0122211696/ 0122997505
Email: tan_darrell@yahoo.com/ jy_teoh@yahoo.com

20th Feb is better for pre meeting.... much more easy to control at the earlier stage.... later only slowly extend to 712 units of owners....

Anyone out- there got experience in running the condo comimttee?
why i ask this is because we really need to clear about what are we going to discuss during pre meeting, agenda is very important, how to set up strong commitee, should have someone very familiar with laws and regulation to help..... also...... just some concern here....

Some suggestions on the organization/ board/ management commitee running or operating structure........

1. The volunteers can be divided to respective interest and good in areas such as

Building - serving as focal point for all structural, mechanical, electrical and aesthetic improvements interior or exterior any alterations, maintenance and security. Conducts periodic building/grounds walk-throughs, advises residents of any safety and security issues. Need for anticipated repairs or improvements and works. Interfaces with other section as needed and works in developing solicitations and issuing contracts to appropriate companies as agreed.

Community Outreach -facilitate communication and community spirit. Provides information to the residents by issuing a quarterly newsletter, maintaining a current phone directory, and providing new residents with a welcome events. Plans, hosts, and advertises social events for the enjoyment of all residents. Facilitates resident awareness programs and gatherings affecting public safety and other matters of general community interest.

Elections - supervising the annual meeting, as well as any special meetings of the association that may be called. From time to time, the committee may be asked to handle other items, which may require the counting of votes, and or opinions.

Finance - drafting and recommending budgets and other spending plans. Arranges for an annual audit, recommends cost-saving efforts, wherever feasible in operating expenses. In addition, the committee thoroughly reviews each monthly financial statement and immediately brings any discrepancies to the attention of the Board. Researches and recommends prudent investment strategies.

Policy - ensuring the Master Deed and all Policy Statements are up-to-date. It revises the Master Deed and recommends the addition of new policies as appropriate. It reviews the facts of any circumstances when an alleged violation of the Master Deed and By-Laws and/or an alleged violation Policy occur. All alleged violation reports must be submitted in writing and signed and dated by the resident. The committee reviews the incident with the assistance of building management, and provides the Board with its findings, and recommendations for action.

Recreation - having ognizance over the pool, the tennis courts, and the exercise facility. Eensures that all facilities are properly maintained and operated in a safe and secure manner. The committee sees to it that all rules and regulations are visibly posted and works with the Policy Committee to ensure the rules are up to date. The committee advises the Board of any needed repair, replacement, or upkeep issues. It works with the Board in developing solicitations and issuing contracts to appropriate companies.

I think this is common in every condo to have sub committee section to support the Board.

Eg.
KELANA MAHKOTA RESIDENT BOARD
- President, Vice President, Head of Building Committee, Head of Community Outreach, Head of Policy, Head of Recreation, Head of Finance, Head of Elections, Tresurer, Block A, B & C residents reps and etc etc...

Building Committee, Run by Head of Building Comittee, there will be volunteer resident member work under him on committee structure.....

Any comment and suggestion? Thanks!

Happy CNY and fight for the best for KM resident.....

Regards,
Darrell Tan/ Joey Teoh...

[kuanj]

Dear KuanJ and ALL Residents,


Anyone out- there got experience in running the condo comimttee?
why i ask this is because we really need to clear about what are we going to discuss during pre meeting, agenda is very important, how to set up strong commitee, should have someone very familiar with laws and regulation to help..... also...... just some concern here....

1. The volunteers can be divided to respective interest and good in areas such as

Building -.

Community Outreach
Elections -
Finance -
Recreation -
Any comment and suggestion? Thanks!

...

Hi StaedtlerPencil,

Your write up is very detailed and can be used as the agenda after the first meeting. I must congratulate you. Thank you

U kept silent on whether u are joining the pro tem committee or not. Hope u are in.

kuanj

[duxz]

I think we will eventually need to look into the formation of a residents association, and decide on matters such as security (key card entries at guard house / lift, etc. patrols), maintenance and maintenance fees (if this is too high or too low), then later the issue of sinking funds, and most importantly strata titles, which I believe isn't even yet provided to the aging Kelana Puteri condos.

We will work together to support a friendly and neighbourly environment that is comfortable for everyone to stay in, and to ensure the resident's needs are met. We also want to protect our investment, and not see our property values depreciate or lose out to others.

Issues such as the u-turn, and the congested and 'kampung road' entry point to the high density SS7/26 area needs to be attended to. I agree that we will see a lot of queues and jams along this road in time to come.

Yeah... i support the abovementioned strongly. Keycard to access into the lift area is a very good idea.... if not u will see strangers walking around our corridoor and the chances of break-ins are pretty high.

[teen kosong]

Hi kuanj and all peeps,

First of all, this is a great site where the KM soon-to-be residents can talk about matters regarding our home.

Secondly, thanks for all the tips on unit inspection, it is a great help for all home buyers.

As for the pro-term committee, count me in. :)

Name: KC Lim
Address: KM A 16 12
Tel: 013-359 0689
Email: blablabush@gmail.com
Volunteer to be in the pro tem committee : Yes

I think we should be having our first meeting on 20th February 2005, just to get the ball rolling and discuss pressing matters. Once this is done, we can be more confident of attracting other residents to join hands in creating a more better living environement.

Hope to see most of you there! ;)

[kuanj]

Hi kuanj and all peeps,

....As for the pro-term committee, count me in. :)

....Volunteer to be in the pro tem committee : Yes

....I think we should be having our first meeting on 20Feb

Hi teen kosong,

Thank you for the support and your proposal on 20 Feb is noted
kuanj

[eujinlim]

Hello to all KM neighbours

Just joined this forum and we are happy to see that;
1. A pro tem committee is being set up
2. Feb 20 meeting is scheduled

If a meeting place is required, I have one of my classroom (seating capacity is 60 pax) available for this meeting. My office is situated in PD I which is just a stone's throw away to SMI. Only setback is you have to pay RM3/- to enter.

Name: Eugene Lim & Mel Chan
Address: KM/B/13/05
Tel: 019-322-4182/ 012-252-2582
Email: eugene@cdcmd.com/ mel_chan_@time.net.my
Volunteer to be in the pro tem committee : Yes (if position still available)

Viewed our unit on Jan 26 and here are some comments on it;
1. Unsightly (& unacceptable) cross beams between stairways & kitchen
2. Inconsistent ceilings
3. Kitchen faucet a joke
4. Empty void (just outside yard) should be given

Actions taken to date;
Wrote a complaint letter to Eddie Leong (Project Manager) and Matthew Ng (Marketing Manager) but still awaiting for response. We are expected to meet up with them sometime next week to discuss further on the said matters.

Hope to see you all soon.

Eugene & Mel

[kuanj]

Hello to all KM neighbours

.......If a meeting place is required, I have one of my classroom (seating capacity is 60 pax) available for this meeting. My office is situated in PD I which is just a stone's throw away to SMI. Only setback is you have to pay RM3/- to enter.

......Volunteer to be in the pro tem committee : Yes (if position still available)

Eugene & Mel

Hi eujinlim and the rest of the guys,

1. Thank you very much to offer a place for the meeting on 20 Feb. Before we decide to change the venue to PD1 (please provide more details on the location)comments from the rest of the guys are requested.

eujinlim's offer is great (with 60 seats) but I have a reservation that it would be difficult to direct those who are not aware of the venue change i.e. from the pool side in MK. If the meeting is in the Kelana Lobby is much easier to direct. Maybe if we decide before 14 Feb, a new poster can be made to reflect the change.

2.I am in favour of euinlim's offer.

3. You are in the pro tem committee

Happy New Year

kuanj

[totoro]

Hi eujinlim and the rest of the guys,

1. Thank you very much to offer a place for the meeting on 20 Feb. Before we decide to change the venue to PD1 (please provide more details on the location)comments from the rest of the guys are requested.

eujinlim's offer is great (with 60 seats) but I have a reservation that it would be difficult to direct those who are not aware of the venue change i.e. from the pool side in MK. If the meeting is in the Kelana Lobby is much easier to direct. Maybe if we decide before 14 Feb, a new poster can be made to reflect the change.

2.I am in favour of euinlim's offer.

3. You are in the pro tem committee

Happy New Year

kuanj

Dear friends and neighbours,

Meeting in Mahkota on Sunday would be totally out of the question, I guess, since the entire site is closed off on Sundays.

[Andryn]

Dear friends and neighbours,

Meeting in Mahkota on Sunday would be totally out of the question, I guess, since the entire site is closed off on Sundays.


Dear all,

So u mean there is no meeting this coming Sunday? How about this Saturday (late afternoon)? after 2pm? By the way, please up-date us if there is any new date for the meeting ok.

Thanks!

[totoro]

Dear all,

So u mean there is no meeting this coming Sunday? How about this Saturday (late afternoon)? after 2pm? By the way, please up-date us if there is any new date for the meeting ok.

Thanks!

I think the meeting on Sun is still on for now... it is quite likely that the venue will change as long as we decide to meet on a Sunday, as Mahkota is closed on Sundays.

Let's see the responses from other owners?

[C&E]

Hi guys. Sorry for the late response, we just came back from kampung.
We think we should stick to 20 Feb, just to get things started.
As for the venue, we should decide ASAP. For this, we opt for Kelana Square, as its near to the original venue, thus any re-direction will be much more easier. However, we are ok with wherever the majority decide.

Any chance that we can fix the date and venue by today?

[eujinlim]

Hi everyone

If everyone is in favour to have the meeting at Phileo Damansara I, I would like to suggest that we meet in front of SMI head office (everyone should know where this is) at 10:00am on Feb 20 and I would walk you (less than 5 mins) to the meeting premise (my office).

I have tried recently to go into KM on Sunday but the security refused me entry and as such, it would be advisable to change location be it at the nearby hall (which you might have to pay for it) or at my office or anywhere else convenient to all.

If you are worried about heavy traffic at the Phileo Damansara area, rest assured that it is smooth and free on Sunday mornings.

BTW, Happy Valentines Day!!

Kind regards

Eugene & Mel

P.S. Kuanj, thanks for the SMS. I'm still on leave today but will be back to the grinding mill tomorrow :-) If there is anything urgent, please call me on my mobile. Cheers.

[SHiGE]

I think the date should remain on 20 Feb 2005. As for the venue, we can use the Kelana Square. I can confirm that there will be a parking fee even on Sunday at Kelana Square due to the recent change in Management.

Anyway, the parking fee won't be that costly since we not going to hold the meeting for one whole day, are we? The next meeting will be in KM already, so this is just one time small fee to pay.

I'm okay with both dates.

[kuanj]

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Subj:The First Pro tem committee meeting

1. We have 12 volunteers in the pro tem out of a total of 29 participated in the forum. The remaining 17 either kept silent or on the fence.

2. The majority wanted to maintain the 20 Feb meeting. In regard to the venue, it was 50:50.

3. Due to the close proximity between MK and Kelana Square Lobby and the ease of directing those who are not aware of the venue change, decided to confirm the venue at Kelana Square Lobby.

4. The First pro tem committee meeting will be held as follows:-
Time: 10:30 a.m
Date: Sunday 20 Feb 2005
Venue: Kelana Square Lobby

5. AGENDA
a) Elect the following :-

i) President (1)
ii) Secretary (1)
iii) Treasurer (1)
iv) Block A coordinators (3)
v) Block B coordinators (3)
iv) Block C coordinators (3)
The above configuration is subject to change. The first three positions are vital.

b) The roles of the elected pro tem committee

i) President - responsible for the smooth running of meetings, allowing all members to have their say, guiding the pro tem committee’s objectives and acting as spokesperson on behalf of the pro tem.
ii) Secretary - involves writing letters on its behalf, organizing and keeping records of meetings.
iii) Treasurer - look after the monies, and to keep a record of all transactions.
iv) Block A coordinators - point of contact with owners.
v) Block B coordinators - point of contact with owners.
iv) Block C coordinators - point of contact with owners.
NOTE:
Fixed a date to deliberate on “How to invite the 712 owners to provide a mandate to the pro tem committee to proceed with the formation of a RA” For this meeting we need a proper place so that we can sit comfortably and deliberate. Eujinlim – yr assistance is required

c) Other matters

6. For those who have not provided their details plse write or type on a A4 size paper with the following:-
Name:
Address in Mahkota :
Tel No:
E-mail:
Volunteer to be a committee member : Yes / No
Bring it along on 20 Feb

Thank you
kuanj

[SHiGE]

There are four lobbies in Kelana Square, each for each block. Which one you referring to? The one closest (visible as soon as you drive into the entrance) is Block B.

[kuanj]

There are four lobbies in Kelana Square, each for each block. Which one you referring to? The one closest (visible as soon as you drive into the entrance) is Block B.

Hi SHiGE,

Thank you for highlighting that there are different blocks. Based on your description, we should use Block B (visible from entrance).
Any comments from the rest. If none we shall use Block B.

kuanj

[Tarantula]

should use block B.. near the Rumah Ku restaurant...

[Andryn]

should use block B.. near the Rumah Ku restaurant...


so which block?

[kuanj]

TO ALL Mahkota Condo Owners

Please note that the date/time/venue has been confirmed as follows:-

Time: 10:30 a.m
Date: Sunday 20 Feb 2005
Venue: Kelana Square Lobby (BLOCK B near Rumah Ku Restaurant)

See you there.

kuanj

[eujinlim]

Roger-that.

Regards

Eugene & Mel

[C&E]

TO ALL Mahkota Condo Owners

Please note that the date/time/venue has been confirmed as follows:-

Time: 10:30 a.m
Date: Sunday 20 Feb 2005
Venue: Kelana Square Lobby (BLOCK B near Rumah Ku Restaurant)

See you there.

kuanj

Affirmative.

C u guys there. :)

Cheers.

[totoro]

hi guys,

Can anyone of you send me the floorplan for the Type C unit? I went through all my documents and surprisingly I cannot find any detailed plan that includes individual measurements for each room! I only have a generic plan that has the total length and width, and this is the one included in my S&P agreement.

If anyone of you could scan / email me the floorplan with measurements, that would be great! I'm esp keen to know the measurements for the kitchen, yard, 2nd bath, 3rd bedroom and study.

Cheers!

[alexcttan]

Hi All,

Thank you for taking the initiative to set up the committee.

Name: Alex Tan/ Chong Peng Peng
Address in Mahkota : Block B-9-3A
Tel No: 012-2938388
E-mail: alexcttan@gmail.com

Will be attending the meeting together with my friend (an owner of KM too).

[kuanj]

LATEST NEWS

All MK owners

Please to inform that at today's meeting (20 Feb) the Pro Tem Committee has been formed including the election of office bearers such as President/Secretaries (2) /treasurer/BLcok A/B/C coordinators (3 for each block).

Watch out for the notes of the meeting. It will be out shortly.

Our initiative is a success.Thank you very much for the support.

kuanj

'Striving for MK Owners' rights and interests'

[alexcttan]

Can we pun some poster at SMI office, KM Management office to get more people in. We need 70% of owner/tenant to support the RA, if not, it would be a perhimpunan haram will kena ISA.

[kuanj]

Can we pun some poster at SMI office, KM Management office to get more people in. We need 70% of owner/tenant to support the RA, if not, it would be a perhimpunan haram will kena ISA.

Alexcattan,

A good idea. Hope you will agree with me that we wait untill the meeting of 27 Feb so that the committee can deliberate on a standard format and wordings for the purposes of inviting participation/contribution/awarness to the pro tem committee.

kuanj

[exiled_criminal]

Dear all,

1. Does anyone know contrcatually when should they fix everything after vacant possession?

2. If I am not mistaken CF should be ready within one month after Vacant possession, but when I called SMI Phileodamansara just now they told me they don't know and ask me to find out from KM maintenance office. Should our RA start sending letters to record their delay or is there anything can be done?

:confused: :confused: :confused:

[exiled_criminal]

Project Manager said CF ready by end of Feb.

[C&E]

Project Manager said CF ready by end of Feb.

Well, lets just keep our fingers crossed :)

Thx for the infor, exiled_criminal. :D

[Tarantula]

why do quiet one after CNY? everybody busy mehh?..

CF end of feb? i think its abt end of feb already.. still no news.. :mad:

i did my inspection yesterday.. according to the guy, they should take abt 3 - 4 weeks to fux our complaints.

btw, it was a good sunday meeting.. nice ppl we have here.. hope to see more...

[teen kosong]

Hey all,

Last Sunday was a good start to establish a stronger RA for KM.

Can the secretary confirm the venue and time for this Sunday's committee meeting? Thanks! ;)

Let's have a fruitful meeting this Sunday! :)

See y'all !

[SHiGE]

Anyone already receive call by them for completing fixing the defects? I did my inspection on 27 January and the guy told me will take 2 weeks to fix. Now is 22 February liao............. still haven't receive any call yet.

[Tarantula]

shige, why not u go in and check it again. may be they forgot to call u to inform that they have done.

[SHiGE]

I hate calling SMI office at phileo damansara... life will shorten a few yrs talking to the receptionist there.

[cordy]

I hate calling SMI office at phileo damansara... life will shorten a few yrs talking to the receptionist there.

I can't help agreeing with u on that, Shige! Must have patience like a saint to face SMI. *sighs*

Rgds,

Cordy

[wong.kok.wai]

Hey all,

Last Sunday was a good start to establish a stronger RA for KM.

Can the secretary confirm the venue and time for this Sunday's committee meeting? Thanks! ;)

Let's have a fruitful meeting this Sunday! :)

See y'all !

Sunday, 27-2-2005, 10:30am.
Suite 609, Level 6, Block B, Phileo Damansara 1.

[totoro]

Anyone already receive call by them for completing fixing the defects? I did my inspection on 27 January and the guy told me will take 2 weeks to fix. Now is 22 February liao............. still haven't receive any call yet.

Like Tarantula said, they now say it will take 3-4 weeks... then it'll be another 3-4 weeks if you find further defects, or if they aren't rectified in ur 2nd inspection... sigh...

CF as of today's update.. will get in early MARCH.

[kuanj]

Hey all,

Last Sunday was a good start to establish a stronger RA for KM.

Let's have a fruitful meeting this Sunday! :)

See y'all !

Teen kosong,

100% fruitful this Sunday minus the unfavorable condition (without proper seats) and the loud exhaust fan drowning the discussion.

kuanj

[wong.kok.wai]

Hello All... Attached is the official minutes of our first meeting... on 19-2-2005. Big thanks to our president for making it. This layout shall be adopted as our official format for future documents as well...

Next Meeting @ 27-2-2005 @ 10:30am.
Venue @ Suite 609, Level 6, Block B, Phileo Damansara 1.

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[SHiGE]

the next meeting in Phileo is only for committee?

[wong.kok.wai]

the next meeting in Phileo is only for committee?

Yes... To draft out a series of action items... But all interested parties are welcome to participate as well.

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[alexcttan]

Just a quick survey....how many of you are moving in and how many of your are renting out !!

If you are moving in...roughly when? :confused:

If you are renting out....roughly how much? :rolleyes:

[kuanj]

the next meeting in Phileo is only for committee?
SHiGE,

ALL OWNERS ARE WELCOMED but there is a limitation
on the seating capacity (only 60). DO let us know in advance.

kuanj

[Tarantula]

I was told by someone that market price for our condo particularly type has reached RM260k.. may be if we get the CF the price can go as high as RM300k.. the rental at our place is from RM1200 - RM1500.. i dont know if its true or not.. but just sharing what i heard...

[Stephan Ng]

I was told by someone that market price for our condo particularly type has reached RM260k.. may be if we get the CF the price can go as high as RM300k.. the rental at our place is from RM1200 - RM1500.. i dont know if its true or not.. but just sharing what i heard...

Perhaps can check with Kim Realty (the marketing agent for SMI) who stationed at the "Sterling @PJ" showroom, I have checked with them previously, the market price for Type "D" is around RM240K-RM245K only. May be can contact their marketing executive, Mr Peter Soon (tel: 03-78031399/ 016-3146590) for the latest market price.

Regards

[totoro]

Someone's building lakeside bungalows at the Kelana Jaya lake???

NST - PKNS: Kelana Jaya lake to stay

http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Wednesday/National/NST32251704.txt/Article/indexb_html

[totoro]

Perhaps can check with Kim Realty (the marketing agent for SMI) who stationed at the "Sterling @PJ" showroom, I have checked with them previously, the market price for Type "D" is around RM240K-RM245K only. May be can contact their marketing executive, Mr Peter Soon (tel: 03-78031399/ 016-3146590) for the latest market price.

Regards

From what I know previously when the Kelana Putera was just completed, the real estate agents told me that the units there were being sold at or below developer prices, which at that time was at the RM200k line. That was 5 years ago.

I see a few adverts from agents in the paper for Mahkota, starting at RM248k for lower level Type D units I believe.

I wish I can get my hands on the developer price list again, to see their final selling price before they sold every unit.

[totoro]

Just a quick survey....how many of you are moving in and how many of your are renting out !!

If you are moving in...roughly when? :confused:

If you are renting out....roughly how much? :rolleyes:

Planned to move in on January, looks like May now... :(

The rental rates quoted above sounds about right.

[idolfan]

I wish I can get my hands on the developer price list again, to see their final selling price before they sold every unit.

Its a numbers game .. you really can't be sure all the units were "sold out". Often is the case where some sister company of the developer would have bought units in bulk to hold and sell off later at higher price.. its all about accounting procedures.. when you guys start yur r/a .. make sure the m/c give punctual auditted accounts coz.. one way is where the units owned by the "sister" company don't pay the monthly maintenance and after a couple of years its written off as bad debts.. :-)

Of course I am not saying SMI would be doing this but just that its been known to happen with other developers.. However I suspect SMI will run mahkota well thru' its m/c coz.. they have another development starting next door so they would do anything to please the owners and avoid bad publicity :-)

[cordy]

Just a quick survey....how many of you are moving in and how many of your are renting out !!

If you are moving in...roughly when? :confused:

If you are renting out....roughly how much? :rolleyes:

Hi Alex,

Um, estimating May probably? Could be earlier or later. Depends when SMI mgmt office get back to us for the re-inspection. Gonna be 4 weeks soon after our initial inspection this mth. :(

I guess we need to "chase" them for the status of our re-inspection, just like earlier when we have to "chase" after da bank & developer on the status of our last pymt. All these "chasing" really tiring lar. :p

We still have not resolved who to be our contractor tho' had collected a few quotations. There's still one or two more we need to see but am informed that they can only give their quotation once they view our place.

All these stuff is delaying the process of shifting in lor.... haiyoooo


Rgds,

Cordy_in_limbo

[exiled_criminal]

Hi all,

I think we should start chasing them.


The developer is required to rectify the defects within 30 days from the time they receive the complaint.

If the defects are not rectified within the stipulated period, the buyer must notify the developer of the cost required to rectify the defects.

He is advised to send a written notice by registered mail or to go through the developer’s solicitor.

If the developer fails to take any action after 14 days from the time the notice is served on the cost involved, the buyer has the right to get his money reimbursed from the developer through the 5% deduction stated in schedule Three Article 4 (1) of the SPA that is held by the developer’s solicitor.

The buyer has the right to claim for compensation if the developer fails to deliver the vacant possession as stated in the SPA.

The calculation is based on 10% of the house price per annum.

Total of delayed days x cost of house x 10% divided by 365 days.

For example, if the total number of days delayed is 240 days and the price of the house is RM185,000, the calculation is as follows :

240 x 185,000 x 10% divided by 365 days = RM12,164.38.
For subdivided properties, the developer is responsible to provide the facilities such as parking bays, corridor lights and a multi-purpose hall.
If the developer fails to provide such facilities within the stipulated time, he has to pay compensation to the buyer as spelt out in the SPA Article 24 (2) schedule H.

The calculation is worked out as follows:

Total number of delayed days x 20% x last purchase price x 10% divided by 365 days.

If the delay is 90 days and the house price is RM25,000, 90 x 20% x 5,000 x 10% divided by 365 days is RM24.68, the amount that the developer is required to pay the owner.

If the developer refuses to pay compensation, the buyers can seek the services of a lawyer and file the case in court.

However, if the claim is less than RM 5000, he can make a small claims by filling up form 164 at the magistrate court.

[exiled_criminal]

The processing and approvals for Building Plans and the Certificate of Fitness for Occupation (CFO) will be expedited through the following measures:

a) establishing a two-tier One-Stop Centre at the Local Authority and at the State Government level. At the Local Authority level, the One-Stop Centre will process all applications for Building Plans and CFOs, including obtaining the certification from relevant technical agencies. Difficult and problematic cases will be referred to the One-Stop Centre at the State Government level to be resolved;

b) Local Authorities will comply with existing Guidelines in approving Building Plans within 12 weeks and issuing CFOs within 4 weeks;

c) the number of technical departments involved in certifying CFOs will be reduced from 7 to 4, namely the Public Works Department, Sewerage Services Department, Fire Services and Rescue Department and the Drainage and Irrigation Department;

d) exempting CFO requirement for several categories of buildings to promote self-regulation through appropriate certification by relevant professional bodies;

e) giving priority to applications for Building Plans and CFOs for the manufacturing sector and related services;

f) Local Authorities and technical departments involved will approve CFOs without the requirement for developers or applicants to settle all payments; and

g) disseminating information on Building Plans and CFOs through guidebooks and the electronic media.

[totoro]

I have taken a look at quite a few units in the past week (friend's inspections, etc), and I do see the defects mentioned in this thread:

- master room switch placed too near left wall (wardrobe placement)
-> can we request this switch to be re-placed?

- kitchen pipings above the kitchen sink is only there for some units, and the same case for the ceiling length pipe at the kitchen entrance corner

- air-con compressor hole - i saw this drilled from the master room to the balcony for some units. the drill-work isn't great, and i think we are expected to stack our air-con compressors at our balcony (either blocking the view or blowing hot air at the balcony!)

i don't think we've started the re-inspection because there is a master list in the temporary management office with a list of units that have been inspected and those rectified.

[totoro]

i don't think we've started the re-inspection because there is a master list in the temporary management office with a list of units that have been inspected and those rectified.

Hi, I can't edit my previous post... just wanted to clarify what I meant:

I don't think anyone of us has started on a final (2nd) inspection yet, because I checked the master list in the MO and none of them have been marked rectified? TQ.

[C&E]

Hi guys.

Just now I called up the site office and has been informed by this gentleman named Richard, that they are (still) working on the rectifications.
He said normally it takes 3-4 weeks to finish the works, but due to Chinese New Year bla bla bla, thus it may take abit longer time (!!!). They will call us once the works are done.

According to Richard again, for those who may want to take another look of their units (to do measurements and etc...), they may do so on Monday - Saturday, before 4pm.

And ah, you may need this number: 03-78039596 - the number of KM site office.

Let's start the "chase"~ :D (roger that, Cordy)

[Stephan Ng]

Hi guys.

Just now I called up the site office and has been informed by this gentleman named Richard, that they are (still) working on the rectifications.
He said normally it takes 3-4 weeks to finish the works, but due to Chinese New Year bla bla bla, thus it may take abit longer time (!!!). They will call us once the works are done.

According to Richard again, for those who may want to take another look of their units (to do measurements and etc...), they may do so on Monday - Saturday, before 4pm.

And ah, you may need this number: 03-78039596 - the number of KM site office.

Let's start the "chase"~ :D (roger that, Cordy)

Looks like they are taking their own sweet time to rectify the defects, based on the speed of works that they committed, it will be a hard time for us to chase and wait. Having said that, if "fortunately" they call us for reinspection after 3-4 weeks frm. the date of inspection and during that time, there are still some defects to be rectified, so they will take another 3-4 weeks again :eek: Hi, really don't know when can we move in :(

[cordy]

Looks like they are taking their own sweet time to rectify the defects, based on the speed of works that they committed, it will be a hard time for us to chase and wait. Having said that, if "fortunately" they call us for reinspection after 3-4 weeks frm. the date of inspection and during that time, there are still some defects to be rectified, so they will take another 3-4 weeks again :eek: Hi, really don't know when can we move in :(

Hi neighbours,

Please take note that once Cf is approved, the maintenance fees will commence. I just hope the re-inspection and the approval of CF coincide at the same time. Otherwise can u imagine this scenario.... CF approved, but 2-3 weeks from then, belum lagi rectify the defects. Wasting our time & $$ again :mad:

Our maintenance service fees going down the toilet.... * could almost hear flushing sounds* :p

Now we are facing a dilemma, neighbours. Let's say they call us for re-inspection and discover that not all the defects had been rectified ( now, as u all know I wrote down a rather long list of complaints. I won't be surprised if they miss out one or two from my list)

Qn now we face - shld we ignore it & get our contractor to fix the prob while doing reno for us or shld we stand firm & ask them to fix it up asap ( which we may have to wait for another couple of weeks before we finally get da keys).

It's like we are literally at their mercy! HHhrrrmmmpphhh.

Rgds,

Cordy

[chinmin]

Hello peeps,

It is good to see that you guys have formed a pro-tem committee. Congratulations to those who are elected. I have a few problems which hopefully you guys can help out.

1. The entry and exit point of the ramp going up and down the car park is too steep. I am driving a Perdana and that day when I tried the ramp with 4 people inside I got the bottom of my car scratch. Hopefully they can even out the entry and exit point.
2. Maybe we can propose to make a glass door at the lift area for better security. Currently any Tom , Dick and Harry can get access to all floors of the condo.
3. I do not see any car wash bays around the compound. If there are none maybe the Management can make one.

Hopefully you guys in the committee can do something about this...Thanks in advance :D

[kuanj]

REMINDER

Attention All Mahkota Owners

All are welcomed to the 2nd the pro tem committee meeting scheduled at 10:30 am, Sunday 27 Feb 05 at
CDC Management Development (M) Sdn Bhd
609 Level 6 Block B Phileo Damansara I
46350 Petaling Jaya
The map to the location is attached.

Due to logistic issue, please indicate that you are attending this Sunday's meeting by tomorrow evening so that arrangement for additional chairs (maximum 90 pax only) can be arranged.

Thank you to Dr Eugene Lim's contribution and effort.

kuanj

[teen kosong]

Hey all,

A few interesting points made by chinmin.

May I add a few more points:

1. Why is the MAIN GATE the rolling type? The guards have to push everytime we want to drive in? Why can't the KM Management install the barrier that needs an electronic tag to access the condo? Do you guys think this is SAFE enough?

2. The lifts are so dissapointing. It's like the lifts in Pangsapuri (no offend). No indication of which floor the lifts are on? And what chinmin said is right, there should be a glass door or another electronic access card point to enter the lifts. What say you peeps?

The SMI people think that they can get away with giving a 'high class landscape and facilities'? I dun think so. The pro-tem committee are just getting started. :)

It is so dissapointing from the developer (now they will hoo-haa their latest project 'Sterling' by next month!!) and the pro-tem committee MUST make a point(s) to KM mgmt office of all the grouses we have.

:eek:

[totoro]

Another article I found on NST on the Sterling launch. I went to see the sales office, and it looks impressive, e.g. the see-through side waterfall profile in the swimming pool... :

http://www.nst.com.my/Weekly/PropertyTimes/News/Phasedin/20050224174718/Article/

Sterling expectations

By Chris Prasad

A sterling investment is what developer South Malaysia Industry Bhd (SMI) promises buyers of its latest condominium offering, Sterling@PJ in the Kelana Jaya locale of Petaling Jaya in Selangor.

Work on the twin 20-storey blocks will begin soon in the SS7 enclave, giving buyers the opportunity to live in one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Klang Valley, as well as the prospect of owning a profitable investment.

Judging by the performance of SMI’s previous project in the area, Kelana Makhota, it is little wonder that the company is so confident.

SMI’s senior manager Mathew H.S. Ng said all 177 units of Kelana Mahkota, located adjacent to the Sterling@PJ site, were sold out six months ahead of schedule. In addition, he said, the units have enjoyed a 25 per cent capital appreciation since its 2002 launch.

...

“What we offer here is the kind of lifestyle one would enjoy in condos in Mont’ Kiara and Damansara Perdana, but in a reasonably quieter enclave,” Ng said.

[totoro]

1. Why is the MAIN GATE the rolling type? The guards have to push everytime we want to drive in? Why can't the KM Management install the barrier that needs an electronic tag to access the condo? Do you guys think this is SAFE enough?


i think the gate will be left open after the site is open for residence, and electronic barrier gates will be installed later? (I dunno, just guessing?) :confused:

[Jaytea]

hi!

i did my inspection last saturday.
wondering ... i can see the switches for the aircon and heater, but i don't see the point (as in the wires for me to connect to the physical aircon and heater).
is the wire supposed to be visible, or am i supposed to guess where to connect it, or *horrors*, there is no wire?
anyone has any idea?

[StaedtlerPencil]

I think I can't attend the 2nd meeting in Phileo Damansara. :(
I have a project meeting in this coming Sunday.
Maybe my wife can make it. Still not sure, need to check her latest schedule first.

Wish Happy Working & Living Together as Mahkota Resident!

[ciderblue]

Neighbours-neighbours,
I just took the measurement for kitchen with my contractor, and I noticed the following:-

-All cracked tiles had been replaced by the contractor! :D
-Soap holder in the bathroom also reinstalled properly! (mine one came out a bit last time) :)

Now only waiting for the paint and main door touch-up then my unit complaint is done! :rolleyes:

Without the hood, hob and sink, just the L-shape design for the kitchen cabinet already cost RM15K. :eek: Anyone get any quotes yet? What is your deal?

[SHiGE]

Neighbours-neighbours,
I just took the measurement for kitchen with my contractor, and I noticed the following:-

-All cracked tiles had been replaced by the contractor! :D
-Soap holder in the bathroom also reinstalled properly! (mine one came out a bit last time) :)

Which contractor replaced your tiles? Yours or SMI?

[C&E]

Without the hood, hob and sink, just the L-shape design for the kitchen cabinet already cost RM15K. :eek: Anyone get any quotes yet? What is your deal?

Well it really depends on the materials u wanna use. If u put stuff like marbles table-top, fancy glass doors, expensive woods, stuff like that......the price is abt that, i guess.

Maybe others can share their experience?

[Tarantula]

better buy kitchen cabinet from carrefour.. cost you only RM200+ .. heheheheheh...

[cordy]

Without the hood, hob and sink, just the L-shape design for the kitchen cabinet already cost RM15K. :eek: Anyone get any quotes yet? What is your deal?

Wahhh..... which one? Is it Signature Kitchen? That one veli expensive! Only when u have cash to burn, u opt for that lor.

Anyway, do u buy Star Newspaper? Have u check today's ads on kitchen cabinet promo? Do check every saturday's Star Metro section. There might be some interesting ads on home furnishing la. :p

Check out The One Kitchen Studio's Factory Promo tdy:

Kitchen Cabinet ( Wall Cabinet 8 ft; Base Cabinet 8 ft x 5 ft - L-shaped)

Solid Nyatoh - RM2488.00
Melamine Board ABS - RM 1688.00

These pricing are without hood, hob, sink etc.I'd check with them before last month. Seems rather interesting.

Those interested can call 8024 7027. U can go to talk to them at No.3, Jln USJ 19/4, UEP Sbg Jaya.

Happy "shopping" for kitchen cabinets then, neighbours! :D

Rgds,

Cordy

[kwchang]

Re: kitchen cabinets.

MOST IMPORTANT consideration is to balance cost and usage.

Most people put up the fancy kitchen cabinets just for show. That I feel is a criminal waste of money (to my pocket, not the same for other people of course).

If you are seriously using the kitchen as a place to prepare food daily, then the cost isn't too much. Make it functional. We had ours made up of full plywood - I refuse to touch the "compressed wood" and similar stuff. Those materials are very heavy and may not last long. "Nyatoh" doors are just fancy solid wood doors. Costs a lot but if you like the look, go ahead. In most kitchen systems, the doors are the only thing made of real solid wood, rest are compressed boards. As for marble and stone tops - great if you bake pastry. the surface is excellent to knead and form dough. Otherwise, the normal dry kitchen top using the formica-like materials are also very good - I had mine for more than 10 years and it is still like new (we use the kitchen top every day). However this is for the dry kitchen. If you can't afford stone tops for the wet kitchen, get the contractor to lay polished homogeneous tiles meant for flooring - these are flat (no rounded tile edges), very hard-wearing and looks good. Cheaper too.

By the way, make sure you hang the top cabinets where the lowest part of the cabinet is below eye-level. Most cabinet contractors hang it too high, as if we are all 6-footers.

I am not an apartment owner. Sorry to barge in but saw this discussion on kitchen units. Disclaimer - i don't build kitchens or have any dealings in this stuff. Just a strong believer in good functional kitchens.

[totoro]

Wahhh..... which one? Is it Signature Kitchen? That one veli expensive! Only when u have cash to burn, u opt for that lor.

Anyway, do u buy Star Newspaper? Have u check today's ads on kitchen cabinet promo? Do check every saturday's Star Metro section. There might be some interesting ads on home furnishing la. :p

Check out The One Kitchen Studio's Factory Promo tdy:

Kitchen Cabinet ( Wall Cabinet 8 ft; Base Cabinet 8 ft x 5 ft - L-shaped)

Solid Nyatoh - RM2488.00
Melamine Board ABS - RM 1688.00

These pricing are without hood, hob, sink etc.I'd check with them before last month. Seems rather interesting.

Those interested can call 8024 7027. U can go to talk to them at No.3, Jln USJ 19/4, UEP Sbg Jaya.

Happy "shopping" for kitchen cabinets then, neighbours! :D

Rgds,

Cordy


Any further discounts if buy in bulk? Can shop together... diff designs for each but a few orders might lower the price...?

[cordy]

Any further discounts if buy in bulk? Can shop together... diff designs for each but a few orders might lower the price...?

Hi totoro,

Fyi, called them yesterday. They confirmed with me that the ad is only till end of this month.So, be quick about this if u wish to get that pricing. But on the other hand, the person whom I talked to, told me that in March, they have another promo. What promo, he's not sure.

But i think whether got promo or not, if buy in bulk, definitely give discounts lor. Anyway, totoro, u go and check it out first. Becoz it may or may not to your liking.

rgds,

cordy

[alexcttan]

totoro,
SMI missed out 1500 units or at least 2000 cars sharing the same small "U" turn when they advertise Sterling!!!

[alexcttan]

kitchen cabinet .... check out Star paper every weekend, they have promo every week, with lowest price and latest design etc...so, don't be hurry, just their marketing strategy !!! Shop around, I went to Mid Valley and check out some kit cab...a simple one cost RM 18k but check with local contractor (friend's introduced!!!), solid wood kit cab only cost me RM 10k. Check out the most expensive one first and shop for the cheapest one...my strategy :p

Wood price is almost the same everywhere and kitchen top is the one making the different. Acrylic top (i think that is how it is called) is more expensive than granite and wood is cheaper than glass....also, if you use the branded one, you will have to pay a lot for the accessories i.e soft closing drawers etc....

[ciderblue]

Which contractor replaced your tiles? Yours or SMI?

SMI fixed one.

[ciderblue]

Wahhh..... which one? Is it Signature Kitchen? That one veli expensive! Only when u have cash to burn, u opt for that lor.

Anyway, do u buy Star Newspaper? Have u check today's ads on kitchen cabinet promo? Do check every saturday's Star Metro section. There might be some interesting ads on home furnishing la. :p

Check out The One Kitchen Studio's Factory Promo tdy:

Kitchen Cabinet ( Wall Cabinet 8 ft; Base Cabinet 8 ft x 5 ft - L-shaped)

Solid Nyatoh - RM2488.00
Melamine Board ABS - RM 1688.00

These pricing are without hood, hob, sink etc.I'd check with them before last month. Seems rather interesting.

Those interested can call 8024 7027. U can go to talk to them at No.3, Jln USJ 19/4, UEP Sbg Jaya.

Happy "shopping" for kitchen cabinets then, neighbours! :D

Rgds,

Cordy

ya ya.. i saw dat as well. But I been cheated for those ads for too many times (especially furniture ads), they just got never ending sales (the price still da same)! Tell you what, there's a even "OLD STOCK CLEARANCE!" on the 1st day opening!

[cordy]

kitchen cabinet .... check out Star paper every weekend, they have promo every week, with lowest price and latest design etc...so, don't be hurry, just their marketing strategy !!! Shop around, I went to Mid Valley and check out some kit cab...a simple one cost RM 18k but check with local contractor (friend's introduced!!!), solid wood kit cab only cost me RM 10k. Check out the most expensive one first and shop for the cheapest one...my strategy :p

Wood price is almost the same everywhere and kitchen top is the one making the different. Acrylic top (i think that is how it is called) is more expensive than granite and wood is cheaper than glass....also, if you use the branded one, you will have to pay a lot for the accessories i.e soft closing drawers etc....

Can't help agreeing with u, alexcttan. Sometimes I see the same promo by certain companies for the past 2 mths plus. ( I've been diligently checking the Metro page every Friday & Saturday.) Of coz we must try to seek other quotations and compare. Otherwise, we won't be able to know wat's the average pricing for kitchen cabinet.

The acrylic top is also known as solid surface. The foreign one is considerably more expensive than the locally made. So far I had checked that the local solid surface are btw RM170 - RM190 per foot run ( one quote me RM200, and I pointed out to her that hers are among the highest. Then she promptly reduced to Rm180 after discussing with her "boss" )whereas the foreign ones ie from Korea etc will cost btw the range of RM260 - Rm300++ per foot run.

Do take note of miscellanous charges besides cabinet mat, work top, sink, hood & hob ie plumber's charges, making the "holes" for sink & hob ( which may cost RM50 & above on average per "hole"), refuse collection after they are done with the job, installation fees of hob & hood and so on. So the initial quote they give ya of the work top, cabinet material, hood, hob & sink is not the whole pix la.

Be more specific about this when make an inquiry otherwise u may have a big shock when they present the actual 'calculated' costs. :eek:

Happy "shopping" neighbours!

Rgds,

Cordy

[totoro]

Dear jiran-jiran,

Found the following deals on The Star yesterday and today on kitcab and masterbed wardrobe:

Master Wardrobe (Ad lowest price in town):
Kian Classic
- RM300 per ft run (all white, melamine sliding door), 8' = RM2400
One Kitchen Studio
- 8' melamine ABS = RM1388
- 8' aluminium frame glass = RM2399
- 6' sliding wardrobe = RM2488
(anyone here bought Maxima or other new space saving types?)
CCI Home Pro
- 6' Melanine ABS = RM1174
Hosana Kitchen
- 6' Hardboard = RM1110
- 6' Membrane Press = RM1800
CSi
- Melamine ABS = RM183 Base per foot run

Kitchen Cabinet
One Kitchen Studio
- 8' wall x 5' L-shaped = melamine abs = RM1688
ELBA
- Hood/hob set = RM700
CCI Home Pro
- 6' Melanine ABC = RM1074
Hosana Kitchen
- 6' Hardboard = RM1080
- 6' Membrane Press = RM1450
CSi
- Melamine ABS = RM60 (Wall) / RM110 (Base) per foot run


PS: Anyone know the price for a National or similar remote control fan?

[cordy]

ya ya.. i saw dat as well. But I been cheated for those ads for too many times (especially furniture ads), they just got never ending sales (the price still da same)! Tell you what, there's a even "OLD STOCK CLEARANCE!" on the 1st day opening!

hi ciderblue,

Yep, we must becareful when checking out all these "deals" lar. I can still remember at one time we been to this place after I noticed "50% off kitchen cabinet pricing etc" ad in star Metro.

So I went there with my hubby. It was the first shop we went to. Initially, it seems kinda "amazing" of the discounts but my hubby was kinda apprehensive about it. Seems too good to be true.

Luckily we didn't commit ( tho' da sales lady was kinda persuasive about it) and went to other shops to compare the prices. I discovered that the first shop actually jack up the price & after 50% discount, the pricing is the average market pricing! ( one of the pricing she quotes even more higher than the average mkt rate) Haiya. :(

My hubby was like....dun u go "nuts" next time whenever u see the word "50% discount". Boy, did I feel foolish that time. :p

Rgds,

Cordy

[Jaytea]

PS: Anyone know the price for a National or similar remote control fan?


Cheap National Products - Try TongKong at ss3/27 with a branch in ss2/24 or eng hin, along federal highway, next to ex-motorola. they have the reputation of offering the cheapest national products in town.

[totoro]

Just fyi, our kitchen cabinet sizes (if full length end-to-end) measures to about 16' x 7'. Ceiling height is about 10'.

Cheers!

[totoro]

Cheap National Products - Try TongKong at ss3/27 with a branch in ss2/24 or eng hin, along federal highway, next to ex-motorola. they have the reputation of offering the cheapest national products in town.

Thanks Jaytea!

As for air-conditioners, I hear only Hitachi brand offers 7 years warranty as opposed to std 5-yrs for others, including National (which has shifted production to China). Anyone have experience in this area (and also water heaters)? :confused:

Cheers!

[alexcttan]

Thanks Jaytea!

As for air-conditioners, I hear only Hitachi brand offers 7 years warranty as opposed to std 5-yrs for others, including National (which has shifted production to China). Anyone have experience in this area (and also water heaters)? :confused:

Cheers!


If you guys need to go and do some measurements for your unit...you can call Mr. Tang - 016-3673502 for appointment. I am going today !!!

[totoro]

I normally just go only... do we need to make appointments now?

[totoro]

I just realised today is Feb 28. Looks like our CF will only arrive in March. Vacant possession also not yet realise, due to defects rectification delay.

Totoro is disappointed... :(

[C&E]

We went to inspect our unit again on last Saturday. Apperently they have rectified some of the defects we filed last time :) And hopefully they will get the rest done at the soonest.
We also checked the Master list (as spotted by ciderblue) in the site office, only ONE unit has been marked with "rectified". So can't really tell the overall progress of the rectification works:(
Btw, can anyone share their experience in purchasing curtains?

[totoro]

Dear jiran-jiran..

Anyone here have updates on our grille designs? How much would it cost to install?

Also, any Type C owners building a door for the utility room? How much would that cost as well?

I'm going to repaint the doors and door frames... I hope painting the front door is allowed! Since the mgmt is quite fussy about the grille patterns being consistent... :(

[Tarantula]

Hello friends,

just to share quotation of my contractor with everyone.. i guess, some of you have the business card of this contractor (Tony & Simon) where they usually standing in front of our KM entrance and distribute their cards.

So, the other day, i decided to call them to give me quotation of plaster ceiling, wiring and grills. my unit is type C.

he quoted me abt RM3,000 for plaster ceiling only (not including cornice) for living hall 1, living hall 2, masterbedroom and room 2.

He quoted me abt RM3,300 for new wiring installations in my unit which includes installations of new 20 13A socket points, 5 ceiling pts, 19 pts of downlight (which he quoted me abt RM70/pt).

I also plan to hack the small wall at between our living halls and kitchen wall. He then quoted me RM1,800 for the hacking job + cement.

Grill for entrance, sliding door, yard and all the windows, he quoted me RM1800.

Altogether the quotation comes to abt RM10,000 not including price of downlight, ceiling fan, wall light etc etc.

I find the quotation more at high side. I dont know abt the rest.

Care to share?

[totoro]

Good news!

1. The grille designs are now out! There are 4 different designs, and they are all straight bars designs. We can only choose 3 colors of paint. I asked the pricing for the grilles, it is about RM600 just for the main door. The yard will be about another RM400!

2. The panel renovation contractors are setting up shop behind the mgmt office already, you can go get quotations now! The curtains are also set up, and they are renovating the room now.

3. The site will be open on Sundays soon, probably starting this week!

4. My unit defects has been rectified, and now is only left touch up for the doors, e.g. re-paint over again. It has been a month since my inspection, fyi.

Bad news!

1. I asked when CF will be out, answer is 'I don't know'.

2. I see a lot of water puddles forming on the shared grounds (ground floor). This will cause some problems, e.g. dirty foot marks, slippery floors, etc. Can we request KM to rectify these floorings?

3. There is no covered walkway to our clubhouse (presently temp mgmt office). Can we build one? Actually the main entrance is via the back doors, but the front glass door entrances should be covered too...

[C&E]

Good news!

1. The grille designs are now out! There are 4 different designs, and they are all straight bars designs. We can only choose 3 colors of paint. I asked the pricing for the grilles, it is about RM600 just for the main door. The yard will be about another RM400!

...

Hi totoro.
Any idea where we can get the designs and colors? We definately need these when we ask our contractors for quotations?
Thanks so much!

C&E

[C&E]

Good news!

1. I asked when CF will be out, answer is 'I don't know'.

...

Talked to one of the panel contractors last week. he said CF will be out in March, as informed by the site manager.
I guess the panel contractors are eager to know the issuance of CF too. Coz without CF --> no renovation --> no business for them :p
Probably we can check with them more often when we go to visit our units.

[totoro]

Hi totoro.
Any idea where we can get the designs and colors? We definately need these when we ask our contractors for quotations?
Thanks so much!

C&E

I snapped some shots from my handphone, but can't transfer to PC yet.

Btw, can we hv an online photo album for all our combined photos we've all taken so far? We can share our photos with each other.

As for the grilles, ok let me try to draw them out... :D

Design 1 (Horizontal bars):

+-----+
|-----|
|-----|
|-----|
+-----+

Design 2 (Square bars):

+-----+
++++++
++++++
++++++
++++++
+-----+

Design 3 (horizontal plus vertical steel plate / empty space across middle):

+-------+
+--| |--+
+--| |--+
+--| |--+
+--| |--+
+-------+

Design 4 (horizontal plus vertical steel plate / empty space across 2 sides):

+--------+
+| |--| |+
+| |--| |+
+| |--| |+
+| |--| |+
+| |--| |+
+-------+


Colors are:
Jotun paint - "Greece", "Barley White", and "Champagne"

[exiled_criminal]

Talked to one of the panel contractors last week. he said CF will be out in March, as informed by the site manager.
I guess the panel contractors are eager to know the issuance of CF too. Coz without CF --> no renovation --> no business for them :p
Probably we can check with them more often when we go to visit our units.

The renovation cntractor on site told me that CF will be out this week. Let's wait and see. ;)

[totoro]

Talked to one of the panel contractors last week. he said CF will be out in March, as informed by the site manager.
I guess the panel contractors are eager to know the issuance of CF too. Coz without CF --> no renovation --> no business for them :p
Probably we can check with them more often when we go to visit our units.

I doubt the panel contractors have much say, but we have 8 panel contractors to choose from.

I don't like the delays, but the only reason Sundays will be open by this weekend might be because the CF will be out by then, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[alexcttan]

Was there at KM during lunch time....my unit is not "ready" yet....still haven't fix the defect !!! :mad:

I asked about the air con compressor and we can only install it at either the balcony or the yard....no need to buy dryer now !!!

I went there with my contractor this afternoon and the management office people won't let my contractor in ... only owner can inspect the units, no contractor can do any measurement now. Guess we are force to use their appointed contractor !!?? :mad:

[C&E]

I snapped some shots from my handphone, but can't transfer to PC yet.

Btw, can we hv an online photo album for all our combined photos we've all taken so far? We can share our photos with each other.



Thx for the infor, totoro.

Dear neighbours,

Just registered an account in photobucket.com for Kelana Mahkota's photos usage (strictly for KM usage only! Pls do not upload anything other than KM's related photos - u know what I mean :cool: . Thx)

Its free, so it has limited account size (25MB only). Thus, pls watch ur photo size and the number of photos u want to upload.

Username: k_mahkota
Password: mahkota

After upload, just post up the URL links to the photos in this forum.

Also, in order to avoid any inconvenience to other users, pls DON'T change the password or any of the account infor.

Let's make full use of this online photo album. ;)

[ciderblue]

Was there at KM during lunch time....my unit is not "ready" yet....still haven't fix the defect !!! :mad:

I asked about the air con compressor and we can only install it at either the balcony or the yard....no need to buy dryer now !!!

I went there with my contractor this afternoon and the management office people won't let my contractor in ... only owner can inspect the units, no contractor can do any measurement now. Guess we are force to use their appointed contractor !!?? :mad:

How come? I just went with my contractor last Friday. Is it just starting today no more contractor are allow to go in? But once we get the CF, they got no right to stop our contractor.

[totoro]

How come? I just went with my contractor last Friday. Is it just starting today no more contractor are allow to go in? But once we get the CF, they got no right to stop our contractor.

Hmm, I know some contractors who have been inside before as well. I guess you shouldn't tell them that the guy with you is a contractor lor... :D

[Andryn]

i have the design. please give me your fax no so that i can fax it over to you.

thanks

[totoro]

Hi all,

I've put up a few photos on our Mahkota photo album. You can access it directly at this url:

Kelana Mahkota Photo Album (http://photobucket.com/albums/y19/k_mahkota)

Cheers!

[chinmin]

Hi all,

I've put up a few photos on our Mahkota photo album. You can access it directly at this url:

Kelana Mahkota Photo Album (http://photobucket.com/albums/y19/k_mahkota)

Cheers!

Hi totoro,

I looked through your photo album and saw the last picture "panel contractors". Which company is it? And was the picture taken at Kelana Mahkota?

[V&C]

Hi All,

Any idea that we can build a sliding window at the utility balcony? :o

Thanx

[totoro]

Hi totoro,

I looked through your photo album and saw the last picture "panel contractors". Which company is it? And was the picture taken at Kelana Mahkota?

There are 8 panel contractors, but I only got one name card so far -
Glamorous Builders Sdn Bhd, Kepong. Tel: 03 62586612.

The picture was taken today at Mahkota.

[totoro]

Hi All,

Any idea that we can build a sliding window at the utility balcony? :o

Thanx

You'd need to check with the developer, I asked if I can use a stainless steel grille that doesn't need to be painted (and to avoid the grille paint from chipping and coming off after some time), and the panel contractors said they'll need to check with the developer also, if that is allowed.

[Jaytea]

wondering ... i can see the switches for the aircon and heater, but i don't see the point (as in the wires for me to connect to the physical aircon and heater).


Does anyone know how to find the electrical point for the aircon and water heater?

[totoro]

Does anyone know how to find the electrical point for the aircon and water heater?

I believe the water heater point is above the ceiling boards, the contractor will be able to find it and do the wiring from there.

As for the A/C, that should be the A/C points provided. I think the contractor will need to wire the A/C unit to the A/C point, and unless you want to bury the wires into the wall, you will see the wiring from the A/C unit to the A/C power point on your wall.

Guys, for the master bedroom, I see a problem with the wardrobe. A 8' or 10' wardrobe will block the entrance into the bedroom, because the space between the bedroom and bathroom wall at the entrance is only a narrow clearance, so if I build a 2' deep wardrobe, I will not be able to get anything in or out of the bedroom, e.g. beds, tables, etc.

Anyone have a solution for this?

[totoro]

Hi all,

I've put up a few photos on our Mahkota photo album. You can access it directly at this url:

Kelana Mahkota Photo Album (http://photobucket.com/albums/y19/k_mahkota)

Cheers!

Sorry guys, I believe PhotoBucket is down and inaccessible for now. There is a limit on bandwidth every month, so also have to use with care I guess.

Cheers!

[hIppO]

Hi all :) ,

New member here...another Kelana Mahkota Condo owner. Phew...use hours to finish reading all of your posting. I agree with most of your comments on the KM condo. Nice to know about this community :D

[C&E]

Sorry guys, I believe PhotoBucket is down and inaccessible for now. There is a limit on bandwidth every month, so also have to use with care I guess.

Cheers!

Alternative: just sign in using the username & password ;)

[ciderblue]

Hi all,

I've put up a few photos on our Mahkota photo album. You can access it directly at this url:

Kelana Mahkota Photo Album (http://photobucket.com/albums/y19/k_mahkota)

Cheers!

Hi Totoro,
After viewing your photos, I noticed that both your bathroom got ceiling height tiles. Is this optional? Or it should be like that? Because of my unit (Type D) the master bedroom bathroom tiles up to windows height only. Anyone got any idea?

[totoro]

Hi Totoro,
After viewing your photos, I noticed that both your bathroom got ceiling height tiles. Is this optional? Or it should be like that? Because of my unit (Type D) the master bedroom bathroom tiles up to windows height only. Anyone got any idea?

Have to pay more to contractor to get ceiling height tiles. ;)

[totoro]

I wonder if the seller is on this forum?

3rd floor duplex unit selling for RM350k:

http://realestate.net.my/photoclass/showproduct.php?product=1240&sort=1&cat=8&page=1

[Andryn]

Sorry guys, I believe PhotoBucket is down and inaccessible for now. There is a limit on bandwidth every month, so also have to use with care I guess.

Cheers!


hi! i cant fax the grill design for you because i think there is something wrong with your fax. it cant go through. can you please confirm it again?

thanks

[totoro]

Panel Contractors:

Hi guys, for those of you who have gone and talked to them, any feedback on their pricing? Is it more expensive or the same? I think if they can provide the same quality of work and materials and warranty period as outside contractors, then I'd go for panel as well. I also hope they will accept credit cards with 12-36 month 0% interest payments, as that is also a criteria I look out for.

Poor mah... :rolleyes:

PS: Hope everyone is progressing well in their unit rectification and renovation plans!

[nkent]

Hi, I'm new in posting in this forum here. But I have been reading this thread all the while and I did attend the pro-tem meeting in Kelana Square a couple of weeks ago.
I understand that the elected committee had their first meeting last Sunday at Phileo Damansara. Can someone pls post the Minutes of Meeting of that? Would like to know what was discussed. Thanks.

[totoro]

Hi, I'm new in posting in this forum here. But I have been reading this thread all the while and I did attend the pro-tem meeting in Kelana Square a couple of weeks ago.
I understand that the elected committee had their first meeting last Sunday at Phileo Damansara. Can someone pls post the Minutes of Meeting of that? Would like to know what was discussed. Thanks.

Hi there, thanks for taking part in the forum. Would you like to join in the next meeting scheduled tentatively for next weekend? There you can get updates and the minutes as well. Cheers! :)

[totoro]

Sterling @ PJ:

Their website is finally up at:
http://www.smib.com.my/index.asp?id=5&type=po&im=project

You can see the artist impressions and showroom photos. :)

[totoro]

I have emailed the grille designs (in color) to most of the people in this forum. If you wish to get a copy, I hope someone will be able to assist in relaying the mail to you, as I will be outstation from today until next week.

All the best!

PS: The lift panels have been installed, and should be functional soon. I guess no more 'porter service' soon.

[Psalm91]

Hi all,

Can someone please, kindly email me the grille designs.

[wong.kok.wai]

Grilles design...

[chinmin]

Err.....By the looks of the design of the grille it looks like it is only for the main door. Does this mean that we cannot put grills just after the walkway? If like that than no point putting a shoe cabinet at the walkway. If I want to put then have to install lock for the cabinet. :D

[duxz]

Thanks for the pictures of the grilles design kok wai.

From the dimentional drawings.... those visual are for the wooden entrance door leading into our units. I was told the other day tat we are allowed to install grilles before the short walkway. So looks like we are gonna put the walkway area to waste huh.

[Psalm91]

Kok Wai, thanks for the posting the designs.

[Psalm91]

Hi All,

(Kok Wai) Thanks for posting the designs!

We'll be viewing our unit this Sat and hopefully there won't be too many defects. Does anyone know when the CF will be out? Any Type D owners on this forum ? :)

[cheewah_ng]

HI there,

I just joined the commmunity. Thanks Ken wai for posting the design.

I just inspected my units two weeks ago. Quite a lot of defects. :( One of my friend who works in the construction line said the defects are quite normal. He seen some really bad units.

The swimming pool is quite nice . with dolphins. I took quite a lot of pictures during my inspection. Maybe I can post up some for sharing. First of all, I need to download it out from my camera first.

My unit is a Type D at the highest floor. There is a beam running across the kitchen. It looks so ugly. It was not there at the show house. I checked one floor below my unit .. the beam was not there also. Does anyone know whehter I can complaint to anyone about this? I know it cant be change .. but i just wanna see whether they can give me some comphensation.. :D becoz it is not according to the show unit .. :mad:

Now looking for ppl to do renovation for me. My friend said better get some one u know .. or maybe recommend my someone you know. some of the contractors they quote u at very low price .. and then cabut with ur deposit. !!! Damn scary. When I went for inspection, there was a guy giving out name cards for renovation. Dun know can trust him or not .. i think better do some survey first.

Overall, I am quite happy with the unit and the environment. Hopefully all my future neighbours are very nice and friendly too.

[Andryn]

hi! are u the type D owner? we're type D owner too...how is your unit and the defects?

[teen kosong]

Hi Andryn & Chee Wah,

I also owner of type D. :)

So, shall we create a Type D Forum... hahaha

Just kidding, guys... :)

[Andryn]

why not! haaaa....by the way how is your unit? any serious defects? we're going there again this saturday at 1.30pm. our block is B..13th floor. what do u think about the grill designs?

[teen kosong]

Hi Andryn,

My unit OK OK only lar.. a bit here and a bit there... i think not so serious lar the defects.. but feel a bit small lar... the space i mean ;)

hopefully the 'kontraktor' can rectify it within the mentioned period of 3-4 weeks.

I live at Block A (Anggerik) 16th floor. Block B is (Bakawali) and Block C is (Cempaka). hahahaha... just kidding....

From my point of view, the grill design sucks! Pity we have to live in a tough regulated home after paying so much to blood sucker SMI. Arse people.

Anyway, nice to meet you! :)

[totoro]

I live at Block A (Anggerik) 16th floor. Block B is (Bakawali) and Block C is (Cempaka).

From my point of view, the grill design sucks!

A - Anggun
B - Bestari
C - Cemerlang

Err, but why restrict to Malay words? :p

The grille designs, I think we will be able to choose metal / aluminium / stainless steel and wrought iron, as well as choose not to paint it at all. It looks better unpainted imho, could be cheaper too.

[exiled_criminal]

Has anyone being contacted by real estate agent? My unit is type C block C with 2 car parks and upgraded wiring and they are offering at about RM283K. I think SMI gave our numbers to them.

[chinmin]

Has anyone being contacted by real estate agent? My unit is type C block C with 2 car parks and upgraded wiring and they are offering at about RM283K. I think SMI gave our numbers to them.
Wow RM283K? Not too bad huh?
My unit is also type C block C with 2 car parks and upgraded wiring....

[alexcttan]

Hi guys....

Like the name of the blocks...better than Block A Block B...sounds so cheap !!! Can we re-name the block ??

I am looking for hood, hop and oven...any good brand, good shops, good price to recommend??

I am getting my own contractor to renovate my unit, don't trust the panel, if they can be an appointed panel, they must have gave or paid something to SMI...and guess who they are charging it to??!!

[cheewah_ng]

Guys,

But dun forgot, if that happen, means anyone who bring in their own contractors will probably have hard time dealing with the management. Maybe the panel contractor will give problem as well. Unless you renovate a few months after the CF. That is what I heard from my friends. Construction line is a tough business.

As for my unit, not much serious defects. Minor defects like :-
a) The color of the floor tiles are not very even (some darker/ some lighter)
b) Cracks on the walls, some near the window frames
c) Cracks on the tilts
d) Some paint on the wall was not done properly
e) The "stairs" at the living hall to dining hall was not done properly
f) water pressure at the bathroom was quite bad.
g) some other minor defects

The major thing that I dun like is the huge beam across the middle of the kitchen. The beam is quite low as well. I think I have no choice but to do a plastic ceiling to cover it up .. :mad: ...

Hopefully they able to fix all the defects that we have. The inspection was so "cincai" done .. I was the one writing all the defects on the form, rather than him writting in. Hopefully they understand what I wrote there.

By the way guys, remember to grab some picture of all the defects you have. It is to safe guard urself later on if the management did not able to fix everything for you. Get a photostat copy of the form that you filled during the inspection as well. You can go back to your unit anytime to take the picture if you forget to do so during the inspection.

[totoro]

Wow RM283K? Not too bad huh?
My unit is also type C block C with 2 car parks and upgraded wiring....

Mine too, 3-phase wiring, plus an 11-foot high ceiling. I don't think I'll sell below RM300k (as I plan to live there), and furthermore, I will be renovating and furnishing the place.

[chinmin]

Chee Wah,

Which block are you in? Mine is in Block C and that guy in charge of the inspection is Jimmy and I find him quite helpfull. And Block A is the Iceman (short Chinese guy with mustache). So far this 2 guys are quite helpful..

[totoro]

The major thing that I dun like is the huge beam across the middle of the kitchen. The beam is quite low as well. I think I have no choice but to do a plastic ceiling to cover it up .. :mad: ...


The beam actually exists in the Thai show unit. In my case, the beam comes down about 2 feet, so clearance height at the beam is 9 feet. Normally kitchen cabinets are 7-9' high, so that should be ok?

Anyway, I see a lot of houses and apartments with beams running across living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens... and it seems pretty normal to me? But I don't know...

[totoro]

Hi guys....

Like the name of the blocks...better than Block A Block B...sounds so cheap !!! Can we re-name the block ??

I am looking for hood, hop and oven...any good brand, good shops, good price to recommend??

I am getting my own contractor to renovate my unit, don't trust the panel, if they can be an appointed panel, they must have gave or paid something to SMI...and guess who they are charging it to??!!

The panel contractor told me they were panel for Damansara Perdana as well.

They have to pay a deposit to SMI when they do renovation work, so that they have to make sure they do proper work, otherwise their deposit will be forfeit / deducted accordingly. There are cases as mentioned above where contractors take your deposit and run.

[exiled_criminal]

The panel contractor told me they were panel for Damansara Perdana as well.

They have to pay a deposit to SMI when they do renovation work, so that they have to make sure they do proper work, otherwise their deposit will be forfeit / deducted accordingly. There are cases as mentioned above where contractors take your deposit and run.

I think we can let the in house contractor fix the grills or mainly the external work to avoid non compliance. then the internal renovation we can use whoever we like.

[alexcttan]

I am not sure about our S&P agreement....SMI suppose to handover the unit to us in 36 months...but now, yes, the unit is ready but there's no CF yet, so can we claim for the delays :confused: ?? I bought the unit before they launched and signed my S & P December 01, is already 4 months delayed. :mad:

[exiled_criminal]

I am not sure about our S&P agreement....SMI suppose to handover the unit to us in 36 months...but now, yes, the unit is ready but there's no CF yet, so can we claim for the delays :confused: ?? I bought the unit before they launched and signed my S & P December 01, is already 4 months delayed. :mad:

I called yesterday...SMI said CF will be out mid of March?!? :confused:

[totoro]

I am not sure about our S&P agreement....SMI suppose to handover the unit to us in 36 months...but now, yes, the unit is ready but there's no CF yet, so can we claim for the delays :confused: ?? I bought the unit before they launched and signed my S & P December 01, is already 4 months delayed. :mad:

Yes, by law you can claim, but eventually you will probably need to go to court, or negotiate a compensation offline, which is usually about 50% of the amount they actually owe you in claims...

[totoro]

I called yesterday...SMI said CF will be out mid of March?!? :confused:

That sucks... :mad:

[Psalm91]

why not! haaaa....by the way how is your unit? any serious defects? we're going there again this saturday at 1.30pm. our block is B..13th floor. what do u think about the grill designs?

Hi Andryn,

Our unit is a type D and in block B. Will be inspecting our unit this Sat. We're wondering if our unit has a pipe sticking out from the wall in the Kitchen area (as seen in the KM photo album) ?

[totoro]

Hi Andryn,

Our unit is a type D and in block B. Will be inspecting our unit this Sat. We're wondering if our unit has a pipe sticking out from the wall in the Kitchen area (as seen in the KM photo album) ?

Depends. Having seen several units, some only have pipes above the kitchen sink, while others have the pipe in the corner, and the unlucky ones have both!

[ahfatt78]

hi totoro,

i am just passing by....

just to let you know that 36 months in your SPA is count from the SPA date until the delivered of VP (not CF). meaning that KM VP must be delivered by december 04 for your case.

if anyone of you feels that is eligible to get late compensation, please dont settle with developer for the 50% amount. you can file your case through Housing Tribunal, only RM10 fees and you will get 100% amount owe to you.

sorry if i am being busy body.... :o

[totoro]

hi totoro,

i am just passing by....

just to let you know that 36 months in your SPA is count from the SPA date until the delivered of VP (not CF). meaning that KM VP must be delivered by december 04 for your case.

if anyone of you feels that is eligible to get late compensation, please dont settle with developer for the 50% amount. you can file your case through Housing Tribunal, only RM10 fees and you will get 100% amount owe to you.

sorry if i am being busy body.... :o

VP has been delivered to all owners in early January. So I guess... susah la...

[Psalm91]

The pipes should have been out in the dry area. Hope we're not one of the unlucky ones.

[totoro]

The pipes should have been out in the dry area. Hope we're not one of the unlucky ones.

There are pipes in the dry area as well, you can see it in the yard photo in our album.

[cheewah_ng]

Chee Wah,

Which block are you in? Mine is in Block C and that guy in charge of the inspection is Jimmy and I find him quite helpfull. And Block A is the Iceman (short Chinese guy with mustache). So far this 2 guys are quite helpful..

Mine is an Indian guy (forgot his name). The Iceman guy is very nice .. but too bad he is not the one helping me on the inspection.

Does anyone know when they will open a management office at Kelana mahkota??

When is the best time to divert all my mails to KELANA MAHKOTA ? .. cant wait to have a PERMANENT address .. haaaaiii .. been moving here and there since 4 - 5 years ago .. due to some stupid landlord .. never want to rent a house/room anymore in my life !!!

[totoro]

Does anyone know when they will open a management office at Kelana mahkota??
As soon as the CF is out.

When is the best time to divert all my mails to KELANA MAHKOTA ?
As soon as you move in?

All the best!

[SHiGE]

Okay. Good news. The contractor at KM just called me telling me that my unit is ready for re-inspection.

I did my first inspection on 27 January 2005. So they took slightly about a month (minus the CNY, and lesser day in Feb) to finish it. But my complaints list is quite short (about 2 pages...), first time buying house, so don't know how to do inspection.

Anyway, I will go for re-inspection on next Monday.

By the way, do you guys got problem with your tiles at your living room whereby it is not even in term of height. Is like some tiles are stick higher than the rest. So when you step on it on bare foot, you can feel something sticking out at the floor. There is a a big area (probably involve 5-6 tiles) in the middle of my living room that have uneven height. I wanted to ask them to solve it but didn't because it will involve hacking out quite a number of tiles around it to re-lay the tiles. Should I just ask them to change or I thinking of just put a carpet on it to avoid the feeling.

[cheewah_ng]

The beam actually exists in the Thai show unit. In my case, the beam comes down about 2 feet, so clearance height at the beam is 9 feet. Normally kitchen cabinets are 7-9' high, so that should be ok?

Anyway, I see a lot of houses and apartments with beams running across living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens... and it seems pretty normal to me? But I don't know...

Ohh izzit .. I didnt go to the Thai Show unit. :( .. did they cover up the beam? wont that looks ugly ? and also that BIG pipe at the corner of the kitchen. Mine is a straight one all the way from the ceiling to the floor. (at least still look better than the one shown in this gallery). plans to cover that up as well.

chinese does nt like to have house with lot of beams .. not very good for fung sui .. especially a horizontal beam like that ..

[totoro]

But my complaints list is quite short (about 2 pages...), first time buying house, so don't know how to do inspection.


2 pages! That's a lot! Mine didn't even fill up the original inspection form... guess I probably know even less about finding defects. :(

[anastasea]

hi neighbour..

all this while i just read all ur complaint and ideas about kelana mahkota. Now i've got time to join you guys. Hmm.. wanna share with you guys my experience with K.M. This morning i called the developer and ask for the outstanding balance that i have to pay. Starting they said i didnt pay any single cent to them, but actually my hubby already paid a few hundred is just only the interest charges that we havent paid. They scolded me bcoz they said i should know how much my hubby already paid. And somemore they are all very rude when talking to their customer. My fren also got scolded by them. She just asking when we can get the CF and Mima(developer) shouted at her. :(

[cheewah_ng]

2 pages! That's a lot! Mine didn't even fill up the original inspection form... guess I probably know even less about finding defects. :(

Mine is about 2 pages also. Filled the original form .. turn to the back . and fill about 1/2 of the page i think .. my friend (a Civil engineer) helped me to do the inspection !! . :p

[SHiGE]

Depends. Having seen several units, some only have pipes above the kitchen sink, while others have the pipe in the corner, and the unlucky ones have both!
:( i'm one of the unlucky one.......................

One thing for sure, the top floor units don't have all these pipes since these units are the top floor already.. one of my friend bought a top unit and he said he can't find those pipes that i mentioned to him.

[totoro]

Kitchen cabinets:

Guys, have you heard of KJSB / Mama Kitchen?

They printed an ad in the Star today, Metro, pg 40, for imported solid surface counter top for RM80 per sqft (normal price RM140 per sqft). Is this another faux ad? I know the normal pricing for solid surface per foot run (1 sqft x depth of kitchen cabinet) is RM260-400.

[totoro]

:( i'm one of the unlucky one.......................

One thing for sure, the top floor units don't have all these pipes since these units are the top floor already.. one of my friend bought a top unit and he said he can't find those pipes that i mentioned to him.

My top floor unit has a pipe in the corner of the kitchen entrance...

[ciderblue]

2 pages! That's a lot! Mine didn't even fill up the original inspection form... guess I probably know even less about finding defects. :(

sama-sama man! hahaha.... :D

[SHiGE]

My top floor unit has a pipe in the corner of the kitchen entrance...
woah.. i wonder who stay on top of you that need to flush dirty water down the pipe at your kitchen....

[totoro]

woah.. i wonder who stay on top of you that need to flush dirty water down the pipe at your kitchen....

If you see the photo, the pipe doesn't come down from the ceiling. :)

[SHiGE]

If you see the photo, the pipe doesn't come down from the ceiling. :)
but still... it will connect to somewhere higher than ur unit, or at least half of your unit...

[teen kosong]

Hi All,

Since we are at the topic of renovation, i want to intro intro one of my client that are into the 'beautification' of our homes. This company does laminated floors. Their brand is called Galliant Floor.


Bergo Trend Sdn. Bhd.
78G, Jln 3/62D, Medan Putra Business Centre,
Bandar Menjalara, 52200 KL.

Phone : 03 - 6275 9800 , 03 - 6275 7790
Contact Persion : Ms. Kim (a nice lady)

One of my collegue just fixed the laminated flooring and it was superb with a very reasonable price.

[Tarantula]

friends,

anybody knows if we can go and see our unit after 6pm? i mean, go by ourself lah since the unit is never lock.. do they allow us to go in?

[totoro]

friends,

anybody knows if we can go and see our unit after 6pm? i mean, go by ourself lah since the unit is never lock.. do they allow us to go in?

From wat I understand, it's because there is noone there to operate the lift after 5pm, so the latest you can go is 4pm... (otherwise stuck upstairs susah lor)

But if the lifts are working d... erm, actually can call there and ask lor... :D

[Tarantula]

yeah i know abt the lift thing.. but my unit only at 1st floor.. can use staircase.. heheheh

[totoro]

yeah i know abt the lift thing.. but my unit only at 1st floor.. can use staircase.. heheheh

So u called and asked d? Can anot?

[Tarantula]

not yet lahhh hehehe

[cheewah_ng]

i dun think they will let u in .. I heard from the management that only working hours ... until CF is out

[ciderblue]

During my last visit (last Friday) my unit door was locked, I took the key from the lift attendent.

[Jaytea]

Has anyone being contacted by real estate agent? My unit is type C block C with 2 car parks and upgraded wiring and they are offering at about RM283K. I think SMI gave our numbers to them.

do you have the contact number of the agent?
am seeking to rent out my unit. tx

[totoro]

do you have the contact number of the agent?
am seeking to rent out my unit. tx

You can do it yourself and save yourself the hefty agency fees. The tenancy agreement contract is standard, which you can photocopy and use. The only cost to you should be the stamping duty, which is RM20. :p

If this works for you, don't forget to belanja TT in the Mahkota kopitiam, ok? :D

[alexcttan]

Anyone knows any good nursery nearby KM...my son is going to be 3 years old next year.

[alexcttan]

do you have the contact number of the agent?
am seeking to rent out my unit. tx

How much do you want to rent?? Just checking the rate.... :confused:

[Andryn]

Hi Totoro,

Just wanna check with you on something. Is your WC in the second bathroom attached to the wall or not? Cause mine is not and there are two loose screws behind the WC and the wall behind the WC has two holes.

Take care and best regards.

[totoro]

Hi Totoro,

Just wanna check with you on something. Is your WC in the second bathroom attached to the wall or not? Cause mine is not and there are two loose screws behind the WC and the wall behind the WC has two holes.

Take care and best regards.

Well, that's another thing for me to check next time I go back there!

I did notice that for the master bathroom, they only have 1 floor trap instead of 2... so what they did was to drill a hole at the floor divider between the shower area and WC... this upsets me, because then even a shower door will not prevent water from simply running over into the WC area...

[C&E]

We went to check our unit again last weekend. And apparently all the defects we filed have been rectified :)
Abt the CF, when we talked to one of the panel contractors, he said some of the unit owners from block A that came to talk to him have already got the CF!!!Can anybody confirm this?
Also, normally what are the processes involved in the issuance of CF? I mean, it is by block, or by unit, or by..............??
Cheers.

[exiled_criminal]

We went to check our unit again last weekend. And apparently all the defects we filed have been rectified :)
Abt the CF, when we talked to one of the panel contractors, he said some of the unit owners from block A that came to talk to him have already got the CF!!!Can anybody confirm this?
Also, normally what are the processes involved in the issuance of CF? I mean, it is by block, or by unit, or by..............??
Cheers.

Most likely the CF is ready. However due to the slow progress of the retification of defects list, they dare not to announce.

According to my Civil industry friend, it takes maximum 4 weeks to get CF from the date of vacant possession.

[Tarantula]

aik.. i didnt know that someone has already received the CF? I am from block A but didnt get anything until today. Spoken to someone from SMI, they also didnt mention anything abt CF. What they say was, CF will be some time this month.

[totoro]

I am also surprised that CF is to be released only pending defect repairs?

I will be homeless by April 1, so u can understand my concern! I first thought I could move in by end of Feb.

[totoro]

Btw, about the broadband access, has anyone asked the developer if they contracted a company to provide such services to us, at rates comparable to Streamyx? e.g. 1Mbps for RM88 or 512kbps for RM66 per month?

A downside to this is having to pull network cables and install additional hubs at the middle level floors (because the network cable can only be up to 100m max). This means we will have to bear with unsightly wiring (network cables) being pulled from the ground floor all the way to each unit until the top floor and into the each house.

We, of course, have to bear the cost for cabling. All this is assuming, of course, that we are unable to get wireless broadband to be installed at the condos.

I wish the developer had just stuck to copper phone lines and get Streamyx.

[wong.kok.wai]

I will be homeless by April 1

That's bad... What's your backup plan?

My deadline was March 1...
Currently... I boxed all my stuff and put it in a warehouse somewhere...
Camping in my cousin's living room, until I can move in to Mahkota...

[totoro]

That's bad... What's your backup plan?

My deadline was March 1...
Currently... I boxed all my stuff and put it in a warehouse somewhere...
Camping in my cousin's living room, until I can move in to Mahkota...

Well, people have been telling me not to move so soon into a new area, as there will be very low occupancy rates, and a lot of reno work going on, so there'll be a lot of construction work and workers running around. Some basic facilities will not yet be ready, and there will be high theft and burglary rates, etc.

[Tarantula]

totoro,

yeah that was my concern also.. but someone told me, moving into new area for condo is different. basically, once the CF is out, security must be in place, we have to make sure that pak guard is doing their job well.. besides, once you are in your unit, close your door, its like ur own world already. but of course, we have to take extra precaution on the security..

[totoro]

totoro,

yeah that was my concern also.. but someone told me, moving into new area for condo is different. basically, once the CF is out, security must be in place, we have to make sure that pak guard is doing their job well.. besides, once you are in your unit, close your door, its like ur own world already. but of course, we have to take extra precaution on the security..

btw, the work for kitchen cabinet will take 3-4 weeks if u want a solid surface counter top, so gotta take that into consideration.

Just fyi, plaster ceilings cost RM2.50-2.70 psf outside. The panel contractors quoted RM2.70 psf to Mahkota as their proposed pricing, but they are charging owners RM3 psf.

[Tarantula]

totoro, is the price inclusive of painting of ceiling? some quoted RM2+ without painting.

[totoro]

totoro, is the price inclusive of painting of ceiling? some quoted RM2+ without painting.

Nope. I guess the panel doesn't quote the same price to everyone? :confused:

Or maybe I just have the water-fish look. (not to be confused with 'gam-yu low' a.k.a. 'mr goldfish' look)

[totoro]

Dear neighbours and fellow owners,

Is it ok to share quotations here?

I'd like to know the ballpark figures for the following:

- additional door to study room (Type C) - RM400 ?
- shower screen - RM700 ?
- front door + yard grilles - RM900 ?

Cheers!

PS: You can also send me a private message.

[duxz]

A fren of mine is looking for a unit in KM now... is there anyone in here interested to sell thiers? she is looking for a 1260sq ft unit, any floor and block will do. If there is.... feel free to leave me a PM. thanks

[SHiGE]

Did my second inspection yesterday. All the defects has been *rectified*. Mostly they just fix/repaint it rather than change it. For eg. one of my door is cracked, instead of changing it, they just repaint to cover the crack.

Still haven't get my keys yet. I just notice two tiles was cracked which is not in the list. And I don't think it was there last time when I did my first inspection. Must be new defects when they fix my defects.

I asked the person in charge for Block A inspection about the CF, he said end of March....... :(

Oh, the lift is working already.

[totoro]

I asked the person in charge for Block A inspection about the CF, he said end of March....... :(

End of MARCH??? What the .... ?

Btw, is anyone else posting photos on to our Mahkota photo album?

[Psalm91]

Just to share with all :
Inspected my unit last week and the defects list came to about 1 1/2 pages. :(
1. Cracks at the masterbd ceiling (looks more like the paint) & the wall,
2. Surfaces at the yard area very rough & uneven esp. near the window
3. Main entrance door was quite badly damaged at the bottom corner.
Wonder if they will change the whole door :(
4. Some other minor defects
5. I think they used cheap wood for our main door & also noticed that it is
quite loose when shut.


Leaving the above aside, I'm happy that at least there are no unsightly pipes in the kitchen area & the yard. No probs with tiles & the 2 bathrooms (however I think someone had used my toilet coz the bowl was dirty :mad:
And am happy with that my unit has got a good view (corner unit :) ). Can't wait to give the whole place a good scrubbing :D

Renovations :
Visited one of the panel contractors and they will be drawing up a quotation soon. Only managed to get a verbal quote for the shower screen -- RM900 (using normal material) which is very expensive. :eek: Can get RM500-600 from outside. Looking at how much they are charging for this, I can pretty well assume that their charges for the rest are going to be v. expensive. I think better to get outside ppl do it.
Kitchen cabinets : Try One Kitchen Studio. I've asked around a bit & they seemed to be quite alright.

Bye for now

[totoro]

Dentist attacked at MPPJ Lake Gardens in Kelana Jaya:

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/3/8/nation/10352151&sec=nation

[alexcttan]

my glass door for toilet only cost me RM 490. And wood flooring cost me RM 8k+ for the whole house. My friend at Plam Spring recommended me this contractor: 012-4835096. We from the same kampung (Penang), so cheaper...i think !!

Btw....what time is the RA meeting this Sunday and where?

[idolfan]

Anyone knows any good nursery nearby KM...my son is going to be 3 years old next year.


Hi alex,.. There is Taska Puji ( both Kindy and daycare ) located within Tiara Kelana Condo.. run by very nice lady who shows lots of love to the kids- Sophie ( 03 - 78039800). Non TK residents are still allowed I think.
There is another kindy a couple of streets in front of TK.. called Small Wonder or something. Can't recommend coz. i have no personal experience. If I remember right, there is also Montesorri style kindy in SS7 , couple of street in front of the Subang Golf club.

If you guys are in need of a paediatrician I would recommend Dr. Chengs' Clinic .. ground floor few lots next to the Kelana Jaya Medical Centre. He gets along famously with kids.

cheers.. welcome to the neighbourhood :-)

[kuanj]

ANNOUNCEMENT

Kelana Mahkota Condominium Pro Tem Committee

wishes to invite owners to a meeting to discuss the

formation of a Residents’ ASSOCIATION

Time: 10:30 am

Date: Sunday 10 April 2005

Venue: CDC Management Development (M) Sdn Bhd

609 Level 6 Block B Phileo Damansara I

46350 Petaling Jaya (near SMI office)

Contact kuan - 019 464898
Mel - 012 2522582

RSVP: Your kind support is much needed especially in the initial stages


kuanj

[kuanj]

Btw....what time is the RA meeting this Sunday and where?

Meeting on 13 Mar has been postponed to 10 April 05. Details are as follows:-

Time: 10:30 am
Date: Sunday 10 April 2005
Venue: CDC Management Development (M) Sdn Bhd
609 Level 6 Block B Phileo Damansara I
46350 Petaling Jaya (near SMI office)


kuanj

[Jaytea]

does anyone know if there are any takers for the child care center which is currently housing the contractors. and the mini market, laundry etc.
what is the process one is interested?

thanking you in advance,

[Psalm91]

[QUOTE=kuanj]ANNOUNCEMENT

Kelana Mahkota Condominium Pro Tem Committee

wishes to invite owners to a meeting to discuss the

formation of a Residents’ ASSOCIATION

Time: 10:30 am

Date: Sunday 10 April 2005


We'd like to attend, however the timing is not good for us. Maybe next time (good if mtg could be sometime in the afternoon :) )

[alexcttan]

I think we should be able to use KM for meeting in April since CF will likely be out by March...

[totoro]

Speculative unit selling rates (from the Star classifieds):

1. 1352sf 4r2b high flr Bumi/non-Bumi RM 262K (I guess add carpark RM12.5k, 3-phase RM6.5k, will come to RM281k++, add RM1-2k for each floor higher)

2. 1260sf 3r2b 2-carparks 3-phase wiring pool view RM265k neg

3. 1352sf 4r2b urgent sale RM248k neg

[nkent]

i got a call from an agent(i think) this morning, asking me whether i have any interest to sell or rent my condo, which i'm not intend to do so.

Anyway, out of curiousity, i asked them the current market price of my condo, which is type C (1352 sq ft) on the 14th floor, with two car parks. They say it is around 270k-280k.

Personally, i expected more, giving this will be a ready-condo soon, with an additional car park side-by-side, the profit will not even cover the construction period, the hassle with lawyers, bank and developer that i went through. Not to mention, LHDN will chop off most of my profit, anyway...

[totoro]

A strong resident association and community involvement amongst the 712 odd owners / residents in Mahkota will play a role in the value of the properties here. :)

[nkent]

my glass door for toilet only cost me RM 490. And wood flooring cost me RM 8k+ for the whole house. My friend at Plam Spring recommended me this contractor: 012-4835096. We from the same kampung (Penang), so cheaper...i think !!

Btw....what time is the RA meeting this Sunday and where?

alexcttan, there are two types of wood flooring, solid wood and laminated flooring. at 8k+, i believe it would be laminated, as solid wood flooring would cost abt twice as more.

[Andryn]

Hi Totoro!

We're homeless too by end of this month..called the SMI office. Ms Key said that CF might be getting this middle of the month. hopefully we can get the CF asap. We agreed that its not advisable to move too soon but we got no choice...! For those of you who will be temporary homeless like us, why not we all camp outside KM :D if we're lucky we might get the CF sooner :rolleyes: haaaaaaaaaa

[totoro]

Hi Totoro!

We're homeless too by end of this month..called the SMI office. Ms Key said that CF might be getting this middle of the month. hopefully we can get the CF asap. We agreed that its not advisable to move too soon but we got no choice...! For those of you who will be temporary homeless like us, why not we all camp outside KM :D if we're lucky we might get the CF sooner :rolleyes: haaaaaaaaaa

yeah... looking forward to the traffic jam... and all that jazz... well, good news is I'll get the tennis, squash, pool, sauna, jacuzzi and gym all to myself, wakakaka...

[HUHHH???]

HI! I'm new to this forum. My family has also gotten myself a unit at KM. Basically I am quite aghast with what you guys found during the inspection... I must be partially blind or not looking at the right place. :o .. cos I only notice some cracks, one of the air-con point missing and some poor paint work. We also notice that the kitchen was actually quite dark. As for the size... we've kinna expected it to be smaller because the show unit has plenty of lights and mirrors,,, optic illusions lah... But the bathroom in the master bed room was really bit dissapointing.

We do see the unsightly paip in my kitchen (Type C) but... We don't know what they can do about it.

As for the service roads... it is basically SMI's bad planning. They should have thought of it in their original plan to the city counsil. It is gonna be real jam!! imagine only one service road for such high density condos. Look at Putera and Puteri... all the cars parked outside!! I wonder what the accident rates is going to be next time. They are applying a new road with the sterling project.... but the proposed road is not shown in their plan.

Correct me if I am wrong but I can actually inspect it again and place any new complaints right?? Without prior arrangement?

Last time we went, the lift was not working (block B) hopefully,, it is by now.

I got some quotations from the apointed contractor, they quoated us RM1110 for the grill at the main door and the yard. We've decided to add in one extra air-con point in the 2nd bedroom and the hacking, the paiping, the concealing will cost about RM700. Master bedroom... RM500. Just to let you guys know...

[totoro]

I wanna snitch a trick from the showroom and put a full-length wall mirror at the dining area, best spot seems to be the area opposite the split-level stairs... biggest illusion of larger space mah...

anyone here know how much such a mirror will cost?

by the way, if you look at the sales illustrations, brochures, etc for Mahkota, they do show an opening at the road outside the condo.

[alexcttan]

8' X 8' wall mirror cost me RM 2800.

Plaster ceiling for living and dinning from cost me RM 2600.

Full tiles for 2 bathroom cost me RM 1600.

Full tiles for yard cost me RM 2100.

Full height shoe cabinet cost me RM 1500

This is the quotation I get from my contractor....is it reasonable??