Kelana Mahkota Condo Pre Management Committee

[alexcttan]

still have no clues where is our multipurpose hall????

[SHiGE]

From the meeting y/day, we got to know quite a few people & picked up a few points including a very important 1 which is to check your water & power meter before collecting your keys. So, we went to our unit again after the meeting to check our water meter & to our surprise, it read 186 cubic meter! We are staying in a condo now & we are charged RM3 per cubic meter. So, if they were to charge us for that reading, we've have to pay RM558! That would be ridiculous since we haven't even turn on the tap before. I plan to go see Bala later to ask him to jot down the meter reading so that we our water charge will be counted from 186 onwards.

Yup.. i also left out this issue... so, did you manage to check your electric meter as well?

will bala entertain us? imagine 712 owner go and find him to take down the number and he has to go personally to take it down to make it official... i wonder is there any procedure on doing this like collecting the car sticker whereby a counter is setup just for this matter.

when should be do this? before or after renovation when we finally move it?

[ricster]

I saw the electric meter but I couldn't check it as it is the new type with digital display. As nobody has moved in on my floor yet, the main switch was not activated yet & as such, the display doesn't show anything.

I've called Bala & asked him about the car sticker. He said I can just come see his girl about it. But I asked him whether he'll be there & he said he will. I didn't tell him that I wanted to check the water meter reading also as I didn't want him to give me excuses & say he won't be there. I'll be going in a while. Will keep you guys updated.

[nkent]

I saw the electric meter but I couldn't check it as it is the new type with digital display. As nobody has moved in on my floor yet, the main switch was not activated yet & as such, the display doesn't show anything.

I've called Bala & asked him about the car sticker. He said I can just come see his girl about it. But I asked him whether he'll be there & he said he will. I didn't tell him that I wanted to check the water meter reading also as I didn't want him to give me excuses & say he won't be there. I'll be going in a while. Will keep you guys updated.

Car park stickers can be applied now at the building mgt office. And I was told that the residence card will hv to wait for another couple of weeks.

And do keep us up-to-date on the water and electrical meter thingy... I left that out too...

BTW, Shige, you said you got 4 set of keys for the condo. I only got 3 sets (including the one previous held by the workers at the lifts). Is it 3 sets or 4 sets? :confused:

[ciderblue]

Car park stickers can be applied now at the building mgt office. And I was told that the residence card will hv to wait for another couple of weeks.

And do keep us up-to-date on the water and electrical meter thingy... I left that out too...

BTW, Shige, you said you got 4 set of keys for the condo. I only got 3 sets (including the one previous held by the workers at the lifts). Is it 3 sets or 4 sets? :confused:

I am also the same, 3 sets only.

[Eleen]

Hi Eleen!

Nice to see u posting on the forum.. ;)

You can try SelokaSukma, which has nearby branches in Taman SEA and Damansara Utama. The phone number for Taman SEA is 03-78808288.

You can ask for Jenny, tell her Mark recommended her. :D

Cheers!

Cool ! thanks for the info, Mark.
Mine is Type C and i would go with yr suggestion of 3-panel.

:)

[oliviasy]

Hi all. I'm a new member here and my husband & I are also Kelana Mahkota purchasers (Blk B). Just wanna ask if anyone of you guys have engaged one of the panel contractors : HANZVILLE BUILDERS S/B to handle your renovations. We're looking at their quote and also saw some of their works. Just wanna ask if anyone else has engaged them as get some feedback :) Thks!

[ciderblue]

Hi guys, suddenly I think of our condo name/logo, is it in place as shown in the artist impression?

http://www.smib.com.my/images/property/kelana_artist3_big.jpg

I am start to worry the postman couldn't find our home, if 'KELANA MAHKOTA CONDOMINIUM' still not in place.

[SHiGE]

Hi all. I'm a new member here and my husband & I are also Kelana Mahkota purchasers (Blk B). Just wanna ask if anyone of you guys have engaged one of the panel contractors : HANZVILLE BUILDERS S/B to handle your renovations. We're looking at their quote and also saw some of their works. Just wanna ask if anyone else has engaged them as get some feedback :) Thks!
Ooooo.. the beautiful lady from HV... hehehe... she seems to be getting quite a lot of qoutation request as I'm still waiting for my qoutation from her and is already 5 days already... I think i will stick back to my contractor from outside.

And for the keys... sorry i mess up.. is actually 4 keys in 3 sets. I thought 3 keys in 4 sets.... paiseh.....

[oliviasy]

Ooooo.. the beautiful lady from HV... hehehe... she seems to be getting quite a lot of qoutation request as I'm still waiting for my qoutation from her and is already 5 days already... I think i will stick back to my contractor from outside.

HAHAHA!!! Yes she is quite sweet looking :P She got back to us in a week's time, and I'll most probably be going over to finalise the details with her later today.

[kean]

i just would like to voice up my thinking to support Mr Kuan, Mel and all the fellow committe of their effort in the KM condiminium.////

We should support them to speed up the process to form the committe of the ROA for Kelana Mahkota. So that we able to secure certain comfort to stay in.

That's no point to release the unsatisfaction to the certain extent.

Hope that the next meeting we can meet more residents or owner to support the said meeting.

Kindly make me rite if i am wrong.

See u guys in the next meeting.

[Da Rat]

i just would like to voice up my thinking to support Mr Kuan, Mel and all the fellow committe of their effort in the KM condiminium.////

We should support them to speed up the process to form the committe of the ROA for Kelana Mahkota. So that we able to secure certain comfort to stay in.

That's no point to release the unsatisfaction to the certain extent.

Hope that the next meeting we can meet more residents or owner to support the said meeting.

Kindly make me rite if i am wrong.

See u guys in the next meeting.
Kean, I echo your sentiments.
Mr Kuan, you did an excellent job yesterday. I applaud you for your spirit and involvement. I joined the committee as well yesterday, mostly because I want to live in a happy community. I am 100% behind you and the committee. May we succeed in our goals.
Da Rat (Siva of Block B)

[KYP]

Well, it depends where your yard is facing. For my case, I plan to put a sliding window for my yard because my yard is facing 'sterling' and will get wet when it rains :o I've checked with Bala and they allow us to do so, you may reconfirm again :)

Good Day!

Can I know how many panel and how much it cost for the sliding window at the yard area? Are you using powder coated or normal aluminium type? As I also plan to install the same.

Regards

[ricster]

Just came back from the management's ofiz. Applied & got my car sticker already. Very simple & fast. Just see 1 of the 2 girls there (Bala's clerks I presume), get a form, fill up, pay RM5 for each sticker & you'll get it on the spot.

As for the water meter reading, they have already taken down the reading in a book. So I just verified the reading in the book with the actual value at the meter & they matched. So no issue. Unfortunately, I didn't check with them about the power meter.

[kennethlhm]

still have no clues where is our multipurpose hall????

in blk A nearby pool
multipurpose hall = badminton hall

[alexcttan]

Have to go over to KM again this afternoon....have problems with where to put the compressor again....sigh.....when asked Bala...semua boleh...now semua tak boleh !!!!

[shel]

i remember he said can put on top of the sliding door or at the corner of the balcony... now semua tak boleh??? means??? put where?

Have to go over to KM again this afternoon....have problems with where to put the compressor again....sigh.....when asked Bala...semua boleh...now semua tak boleh !!!!

[alexcttan]

i remember he said can put on top of the sliding door or at the corner of the balcony... now semua tak boleh??? means??? put where?

now i also don't know.... :(

[exiled_criminal]

i remember he said can put on top of the sliding door or at the corner of the balcony... now semua tak boleh??? means??? put where?

you need to core instead of hack the opening

[shel]

now i also don't know.... :(

haaa??? :( aiyo... please check when u go there later k. i'm fixing mine this coming friday.

[totoro]

you need to core instead of hack the opening

As of the latest update today...:

Coring is also not allowed now. From now on, no holes are allowed through the major support columns in your unit. This includes the column between the master bedroom and the balcony.

Please be informed!

[exiled_criminal]

As of the latest update today...:

Coring is also not allowed now. From now on, no holes are allowed through the major support columns in your unit. This includes the column between the master bedroom and the balcony.

Please be informed!

its still ok to core through living room and balcony

[totoro]

now i also don't know.... :(

It's because most of the owners are doing it that way now... and the engineers are becoming very firm on this area. Weakening the beams and columns in most units is a danger, especially after another tremor hit Sumatra yesterday...

Cracks are appearing almost everywhere in my floor, on the ceilings, walls, joints between beams and bricks... I think this is the 4th time they are patching it up.

[totoro]

The response I received from the management is that Telekom has not started pulling phone lines to Kelana Mahkota. They will not do so until they receive sufficient applications for phone lines, and they say that this will be much speedier if they are assured of adequate applicants. If they get 300 applications things will move on faster, and if they get 500 applications, things will go really fast.

So, I hope owners and residents can start to apply for their phone lines even today, so that Telekom will provide us with phone lines asap, instead of taking their sweet time. They are in fact only in the planning stage right now, to see how to connect KMC to their main lines.

[totoro]

its still ok to core through living room and balcony


I guess you have to go check with Mr Bala on this. :)

[ricster]

As of the latest update today...:

Coring is also not allowed now. From now on, no holes are allowed through the major support columns in your unit. This includes the column between the master bedroom and the balcony.

Please be informed!
i went to a type d unit in block b & the unit there has a major support column between the master bedroom & the balcony. but my unit of type d does not have this support column there. can i continue with the hacking or coring then? if not, then how is it supposed to be done?

[kuanj]

( :confused: where is the multipurpose hall :confused: )

The hall that houses the two badmination court is the multipurposes hall.

kuanj

[V&C]

Good Day!

Can I know how many panel and how much it cost for the sliding window at the yard area? Are you using powder coated or normal aluminium type? As I also plan to install the same.

Regards

Hi, I'm getting 3 panels aluminum frame glass window :D The contractor changing me very cheap (I think so...) RM 750 :)

[totoro]

Hi, I'm getting 3 panels aluminum frame glass window :D The contractor changing me very cheap (I think so...) RM 750 :)

I got the 3-panel sliding aluminium window done for my kitchen windows for RM460.

[SHiGE]

As for the water meter reading, they have already taken down the reading in a book. So I just verified the reading in the book with the actual value at the meter & they matched. So no issue. Unfortunately, I didn't check with them about the power meter.
who do you talk to when you want to cross-check the value? btw- where is our water meter located? in those rooms at your corridor outside ur unit? isn't that suppose to be locked?

i'm surprise they are so honest this time regarding the cut-off time for water... wish they are doing the same when it comes to the maintenance fee....

[kuanj]

Kean, I echo your sentiments.
Mr Kuan, you did an excellent job yesterday. I applaud you for your spirit and involvement. I joined the committee as well yesterday, mostly because I want to live in a happy community. I am 100% behind you and the committee. May we succeed in our goals.
Da Rat (Siva of Block B)


Thank you Da Rat. How I wish every one is on the
same track.
kuanj

[ricster]

who do you talk to when you want to cross-check the value? btw- where is our water meter located? in those rooms at your corridor outside ur unit? isn't that suppose to be locked?

i talked to 1 of the 2 malay girls there. they have the log book.

the water meter is inside 1 of those rooms at the corridor. forgot exactly what the label at the door says...i think it's something like "water meter". yes, it actually needs a key to open it but what happens is that the room has 2 doors. the knob is on the right door. but since the left door was not bolted to the ground, i just pulled the knob on the right door & both the doors opened together. if the left door is bolted, then i guess you'd need to bring a maintenance guy with you to open the door.

[nkent]

who do you talk to when you want to cross-check the value? btw- where is our water meter located? in those rooms at your corridor outside ur unit? isn't that suppose to be locked?

i'm surprise they are so honest this time regarding the cut-off time for water... wish they are doing the same when it comes to the maintenance fee....

Shige, since u r in my floor, the water meter is at the end of the pathway leading to the duplex condos. coming out from ur condo, turn left and got straight to the end.

The TNB meter is on your right after coming out of the lifts, next to the stairs. there's a light switch inside to check ur meter.

[SHiGE]

OKAY!! I'M REALLY FARKING PISS NOW!!!!

my contractor just called me up apologized to me that he don't want to accept my job due to some reason that he don't want to disclose. he had 4 confirmed job there already and he rejecting them now.................

after i prepared and discussed everything... now i'm back to square one....

i suspect is the gangster threat that some of you are mentioning earlier........................... FARK!!!

[KYP]

I got the 3-panel sliding aluminium window done for my kitchen windows for RM460.

Hi Totoro!

Thanks for your infor and can you let me have the contractor contact's for your sliding aluminium window, I think your price is the cheapest ;)

Thank you...

[alexcttan]

OKAY!! I'M REALLY FARKING PISS NOW!!!!

my contractor just called me up apologized to me that he don't want to accept my job due to some reason that he don't want to disclose. he had 4 confirmed job there already and he rejecting them now.................

after i prepared and discussed everything... now i'm back to square one....

i suspect is the gangster threat that some of you are mentioning earlier........................... FARK!!!

I am going over to KM now, my contractor called and ask me to go over, bad feeling......sigh !!!! Kena bully kow kow :( !!!!

[alexcttan]

Hi Totoro!

Thanks for your infor and can you let me have the contractor contact's for your sliding aluminium window, I think your price is the cheapest ;)

Thank you...


I am interested too...

[ilovecath]

OMG !!! Meow Meow is in da house.

haha, ya lor. u guys found this good website, also didn't tell me earlier.

so, how's your unit? any problem?

[ilovecath]

I am going over to KM now, my contractor called and ask me to go over, bad feeling......sigh !!!! Kena bully kow kow :( !!!!

so now means wat? so can start work or cannot? that means, they are KM is forcing us to use their own panel contactor la.

can we make police report? this is consider criminal oredi.

[ricster]

I am going over to KM now, my contractor called and ask me to go over, bad feeling......sigh !!!! Kena bully kow kow :( !!!!

I could be wrong but I think these threatenings are done by the panel contractors. From what i know, in order to be in the panel of contractors, they had to pay some money. But if they don't get renovation business from owners, then they'd lose money! That's why they're chasing all the non-panel contractors away.

We must do something about this. Probably the 1st approach v can use is to tell Bala the problem & let him know that if this doesn't stop, v'll go to newspaper or the police. I'm not saying he has anything to do with this but he definitely has contact with all the contractors. If he can't do anything, then I guess v'll have to go to the papers or the police.

[SHiGE]

Okay is confirmed.

Since my contractor is recommended by my fren (also my boss), I asked my fren to ask him why he rejecting me. The contractor said they were being threatened. I think it is so serious that even my fren who uncle is one of the director of SMI, said he will personally approach his uncle and tell him about this issue, the contractor still say no, he don't dare.
:mad:

Okay!! should we gather together tomolo and go see Bala and ask for explanation...?

[duxz]

threaten?? is this how the deal with business??? thats so freaking unprofessional of them. So looks like i have to use some samseng maut contractor so that i can do my renovation.

[duxz]

opsss another thing... why dont all of us gruop up... tong tong money and get some big time samseng to threathen those jokers, panel contractors and also SMI management.... hmmmmmmmm sounds like some mafia story now :D

[ricster]

Okay!! should we gather together tomolo and go see Bala and ask for explanation...?

i'm ok with tomolo. just tell me the time. others how?

[totoro]

i'm ok with tomolo. just tell me the time. others how?

anyhow, i'll be around there over lunch time tomorrow to pick up a delivery.. for those of you who wanna contact me, u can PM me for contact details..

cheers!

[chinmin]

Okay is confirmed.

Since my contractor is recommended by my fren (also my boss), I asked my fren to ask him why he rejecting me. The contractor said they were being threatened. I think it is so serious that even my fren who uncle is one of the director of SMI, said he will personally approach his uncle and tell him about this issue, the contractor still say no, he don't dare.
:mad:

Okay!! should we gather together tomolo and go see Bala and ask for explanation...?
This is really getting out of hand.
Me and my wife was eagerly waiting for so long to move in. Now so many things which really is pissing me off is happening. What the hell is wrong? Now samseng threaten contractors pulak....then what is next? All this is making me feel that I invested in a wrong property.

[totoro]

Alex,

The price u got for your mirror is expensive.
I got quoted for 8 x 8 feet mirror c/w frame about RM1,400.
But please take note that the maximum size to fit into the lift is about 6 x 7 feet unless you are staying on the lower ground than they can carry up using staircase.

The panel contractor quote for a 6x8' mirror is about RM858. You can either opt for 2 pieces of 6x4', or 1 pieces of 6x7"...

[ilovecath]

who in this forum is not looking forward to shift in with no probleMS?
but the management sucks!! wat to do?

[ilovecath]

Okay is confirmed.

Since my contractor is recommended by my fren (also my boss), I asked my fren to ask him why he rejecting me. The contractor said they were being threatened. I think it is so serious that even my fren who uncle is one of the director of SMI, said he will personally approach his uncle and tell him about this issue, the contractor still say no, he don't dare.
:mad:

Okay!! should we gather together tomolo and go see Bala and ask for explanation...?

i hope your contractor is not by the name of Lee lor, coz i am also using him, but so far, have not receive his call yet la (touch wood)

[SHiGE]

Is not mr.lee. he already has a few jobs in KM. So i think he able to manage it.

[kean]

Have to go over to KM again this afternoon....have problems with where to put the compressor again....sigh.....when asked Bala...semua boleh...now semua tak boleh !!!!

If you already apply for the renova....we should go on for the this coring which Mr Bala approved.

If they changed the mind, what should we do......? Nothing rite.

[chinmin]

I really think that the protem committee better write an official letter to the Project Manager (Eddie) and CC a copy to MR Chua (CEO). Please write down all the problems that we are facing in KM. It seems that the SMI people does not know what is happening there. Better let them know ASAP... :(

[totoro]

I really think that the protem committee better write an official letter to the Project Manager (Eddie) and CC a copy to MR Chua (CEO). Please write down all the problems that we are facing in KM. It seems that the SMI people does not know what is happening there. Better let them know ASAP... :(

Eddy is there very often laa.. he owns 2 units in Mahkota. Saw him there this afternoon as well.

[totoro]

If you already apply for the renova....we should go on for the this coring which Mr Bala approved.

If they changed the mind, what should we do......? Nothing rite.

Dear owners,

Please be informed that for KMC, there are a lot of units for which the developers have provided a steel pipe opening from the master bedroom into the balcony for your air-con.

However, these openings do not exist for all units. I am absolutely disappointed at the developer for not providing such openings for all the owners. First we have to core a hole, now we cannot do that either and have to hack through to the living room then only through the balcony wall...

Why are we footing the bill for the developer's mistakes?

I am also worried about getting my RM1000 deposit back ( I have submitted the refund of deposit form, and the work has been inspected, but they cannot confirm me that I will get my deposit back as of now...! ).

I really wish I had written down every little detail into my renovation form, but all I have now is 2 verbal confirmations from Mr Bala (yes, I was so worried I asked on 2 separate occassions). I feel like Jerry Macguire!

Incidentally I was also the first to install my air-cons last week (or at least start the hacking work for them).

[V&C]

I got the 3-panel sliding aluminium window done for my kitchen windows for RM460.

Very good deal :D Which contractor is that? Can share? ;) My quote is not the kitchen window but the yard window which normally people put the grille over there :)

[ilovecath]

feel like sending a spy to make sure bala is in management office and then once confirm he is there, the whole group of us will show up there to throw our question to him since he likes to avoid us so much!

[Psalm91]

Dear owners,

Please be informed that for KMC, there are a lot of units for which the developers have provided a steel pipe opening from the master bedroom into the balcony for your air-con.

However, these openings do not exist for all units. I am absolutely disappointed at the developer for not providing such openings for all the owners. First we have to core a hole, now we cannot do that either and have to hack through to the living room then only through the balcony wall...

Why are we footing the bill for the developer's mistakes?

I am also worried about getting my RM1000 deposit back ( I have submitted the refund of deposit form, and the work has been inspected, but they cannot confirm me that I will get my deposit back as of now...! ).

I really wish I had written down every little detail into my renovation form, but all I have now is 2 verbal confirmations from Mr Bala (yes, I was so worried I asked on 2 separate occassions). I feel like Jerry Macguire!

Incidentally I was also the first to install my air-cons last week (or at least start the hacking work for them).


How do I know if my unit already has this opening ? Do I still need to get the contractor to do the hacking if there an opening ?

[SHiGE]

How do I know if my unit already has this opening ? Do I still need to get the contractor to do the hacking if there an opening ?
i already asked totoro about this. apparently, if you have it, you should see it by default without any hacking. i don't have it... sigh.....

[V&C]

Okay is confirmed.

Since my contractor is recommended by my fren (also my boss), I asked my fren to ask him why he rejecting me. The contractor said they were being threatened. I think it is so serious that even my fren who uncle is one of the director of SMI, said he will personally approach his uncle and tell him about this issue, the contractor still say no, he don't dare.
:mad:

Okay!! should we gather together tomolo and go see Bala and ask for explanation...?

Hi SHiGE, which block are you in? Izzit all the block also encounter the same problem?

[oliviasy]

Holy cow! Panel contractors are acting like thugs chasing non-panel contractors? Hello, dun ler do business like that. We not necessarily hv to choose panel contractors wat. Kiasu people.

3-panel Aluminium sliding window for RM 460? Is dat possible? From who/which contractor? Hansville quoted us RM 980 to change that damn window (which in the 1st place shld've been sliding and not louvers! We got conned by the showunit).

As for Totoro's claim about opening for the aircon in certain units, we can confirm that not all units have that opening. The developer only started including the opening at around the 16th floor onwards (we checked with them). Plus the opening is only done halfway, not directly one hole through the wall.

[JeanC]

Hi SHiGE, which block are you in? Izzit all the block also encounter the same problem?

I'm from block C and my contractor called me today to cancel our appointment tomorrow. I asked him why but he only apologized but refused to give me the reasons. However, he hinted that I should do with the panel or an outside contractor who is willing to accept this job. He sounded upset and I figure he must have gone through hell and back.

[totoro]

Hi all,

Attached are the holes provided by the developer for 'some' owners (newer blocks).

Mine's on the 21st floor and we found no hole.

[totoro]

Holy cow! Panel contractors are acting like thugs chasing non-panel contractors? Hello, dun ler do business like that. We not necessarily hv to choose panel contractors wat. Kiasu people.

3-panel Aluminium sliding window for RM 460? Is dat possible? From who/which contractor? Hansville quoted us RM 980 to change that damn window (which in the 1st place shld've been sliding and not louvers! We got conned by the showunit).

As for Totoro's claim about opening for the aircon in certain units, we can confirm that not all units have that opening. The developer only started including the opening at around the 16th floor onwards (we checked with them). Plus the opening is only done halfway, not directly one hole through the wall.

Even my panel contractor... he told me he charges RM16 per square feet. Which for a 6x4' window at the kitchen, will cost... (excluding labor charges).

[totoro]

Very good deal :D Which contractor is that? Can share? ;) My quote is not the kitchen window but the yard window which normally people put the grille over there :)

However, it helps to check with your contractor first on why the prices are different. Sometimes they will explain the differences, e.g. custom made vs std size, powder coated vs normal, the rubber linings, the type of glass, the type of rollers, the size of the frame, the matching with other windows, tinting, etc etc.........

[totoro]

Hi guys, suddenly I think of our condo name/logo, is it in place as shown in the artist impression?

http://www.smib.com.my/images/property/kelana_artist3_big.jpg

I am start to worry the postman couldn't find our home, if 'KELANA MAHKOTA CONDOMINIUM' still not in place.

I got my mail sent to the Sterling showroom!

[totoro]

Sorry...houses lighting is not the cheapest !!! Gave wrong info last Friday :o !!!

Erm.. I bumped into Ciderblue in Top Ten earlier tonight! :D

Btw, Houses Lighting is cheaper than Top Ten! I checked prices for things I bought or checked out and Top Ten is more expensive by about 10-20%. Doorbells cost RM50 at Top Ten, RM45 at Houses. Round lights cost RM23 at Top Ten, RM17 at Houses. (But to be fair, Top Ten does provide GE-brand light bulbs).

The Bayu fan costs RM223 at Top Ten nett (yup, price went up!), RM218 at Houses (without surcharge for credit card!). But can easily get it for RM220 in PJ SS2 and Sea Park.

Alpha 88EP series water heater sell for RM430 in a PJ shop, RM390 in Top Ten.

[V&C]

I'm from block C and my contractor called me today to cancel our appointment tomorrow. I asked him why but he only apologized but refused to give me the reasons. However, he hinted that I should do with the panel or an outside contractor who is willing to accept this job. He sounded upset and I figure he must have gone through hell and back.

I just got an advice from my friend, may be we should report this issue to the Ministry of Housing? Any comments? :o

[alexcttan]

Hi all....went to KM yesterday and my contractor told me that all the hacking and concealling of piping of my aircon have to take out and patch back the hole....whatever Bala said earlier on semua tak boleh pakai !!!

Apparently there is a beam in the middle of masterbedroom, living roon and balcony. My unit doesn't have the ready hole, so, I have to hack the living (the wall far from the balcony) all the way down, hack the floor (which cost me extra to change the floor tiles) and all the way out to balcony. Like doing one big "u" turn !!! But I have seen some units hack thru the wall on the balcony (you might not get back your deposit). Nothing much I can do except to pay more money....sad !!!

[SHiGE]

Hi all....went to KM yesterday and my contractor told me that all the hacking and concealling of piping of my aircon have to take out and patch back the hole....whatever Bala said earlier on semua tak boleh pakai !!!

Apparently there is a beam in the middle of masterbedroom, living roon and balcony. My unit doesn't have the ready hole, so, I have to hack the living (the wall far from the balcony) all the way down, hack the floor (which cost me extra to change the floor tiles) and all the way out to balcony. Like doing one big "u" turn !!! But I have seen some units hack thru the wall on the balcony (you might not get back your deposit). Nothing much I can do except to pay more money....sad !!!
Oh man...... that is so ridiculous.....

Which type is ur unit? I don't get your new routing. Can't you hack thru the wall on top of our tv cabinet area from your masterbedroom and then turn right and thru the top of the balcony window? why has to go down to the floor?

which contractor you are using?

[shel]

Hi all....went to KM yesterday and my contractor told me that all the hacking and concealling of piping of my aircon have to take out and patch back the hole....whatever Bala said earlier on semua tak boleh pakai !!!

Apparently there is a beam in the middle of masterbedroom, living roon and balcony. My unit doesn't have the ready hole, so, I have to hack the living (the wall far from the balcony) all the way down, hack the floor (which cost me extra to change the floor tiles) and all the way out to balcony. Like doing one big "u" turn !!! But I have seen some units hack thru the wall on the balcony (you might not get back your deposit). Nothing much I can do except to pay more money....sad !!!


I'm going there later today to get a clear explaination from Bala. I wish i had a tape recorder with me the last time when i asked him regarding this issue. I remember he said it was only a small hole, so hacking is NOT an issue. Now different story again. Why keep on changing...? I guess he is not the one paying that why he can say whatever he likes. I'm going to ask him who is going to pay for the tiles if i have to hack it! :mad:

[Orca]

The response I received from the management is that Telekom has not started pulling phone lines to Kelana Mahkota. They will not do so until they receive sufficient applications for phone lines, and they say that this will be much speedier if they are assured of adequate applicants. If they get 300 applications things will move on faster, and if they get 500 applications, things will go really fast.

So, I hope owners and residents can start to apply for their phone lines even today, so that Telekom will provide us with phone lines asap, instead of taking their sweet time. They are in fact only in the planning stage right now, to see how to connect KMC to their main lines.


How about existing line transfer? I currently live very nearby and I am planning to move it over? Any advise?

[alexcttan]

Oh man...... that is so ridiculous.....

Which type is ur unit? I don't get your new routing. Can't you hack thru the wall on top of our tv cabinet area from your masterbedroom and then turn right and thru the top of the balcony window? why has to go down to the floor?

which contractor you are using?

me block B, type E...... Yup I have to hack thru the wall on top of TV cabinet, but there is one beam rite in the middle of the 3 rooms (living, master and balcony) So, you can't hack it thru (you cannot hack the beam). So I have to hack downwards and hack the floor to go around the beam.

I am using an outside contractor introduced by my current neighbour.

[alexcttan]

Hey Orca....Welcome back !!!!

[SHiGE]

After hearing all those issue regarding aircon.....

I think i will hold off my renovation until things become concrete..... sigh.. there go my plan to shift in end of the month......

[SHiGE]

me block B, type E...... Yup I have to hack thru the wall on top of TV cabinet, but there is one beam rite in the middle of the 3 rooms (living, master and balcony) So, you can't hack it thru (you cannot hack the beam). So I have to hack downwards and hack the floor to go around the beam.

I am using an outside contractor introduced by my current neighbour.
oh.. u are referring to the vertical beam at the corner between the balcony and tv wall? yup i notice that too.. but you can just build on it instead of hack it, then cover it up with plaster ceiling or some wooden decoration which is the strategies i plan to use.

[totoro]

How about existing line transfer? I currently live very nearby and I am planning to move it over? Any advise?

You can apply for a line transfer, but you won't get a phone line yet.

[Da Rat]

Good Morning,
I spoke to Mr Lee, the on site structural engineer yesterday at 7pm. Pls consult with him or pass his number to your contractor for assistance. He said he is ever willing to advise any unit. His number is 012 498 9472. With regards to wiring, there is another engineer to check with. Don't have his number, but Mr Lee will assist to call him. If any of you get the number, pls share. Thanks. RM3000 is a lot money to lose.
I am worried my contractor is going to get threats too. He started work yesterday.
When I was there at 7pm, there were still other contractors working in some units. I walked to the security to inform them. Pls do report any funny business you see.

[V&C]

oh.. u are referring to the vertical beam at the corner between the balcony and tv wall? yup i notice that too.. but you can just build on it instead of hack it, then cover it up with plaster ceiling or some wooden decoration which is the strategies i plan to use.

Is this a beam ??? :confused: Looks like a wall to me... :p

[exiled_criminal]

Is this a beam ??? :confused: Looks like a wall to me... :p
Yes it is a beam

[SHiGE]

Is this a beam ??? :confused: Looks like a wall to me... :p
not that one la.... that is not a beam.

is a vertical beam at the corner of your balcony wall and tv area wall. your picture so the left corner, is actually on the right corner.

[exiled_criminal]

not that one la.... that is not a beam.

is a vertical beam at the corner of your balcony wall and tv area wall. your picture so the left corner, is actually on the right corner.

Are you saying we can hac/core the one shown in the pic?

The one sperate the balcony wall and tv area wall is a column

[ricster]

anyhow, i'll be around there over lunch time tomorrow to pick up a delivery.. for those of you who wanna contact me, u can PM me for contact details..

totoro, are we still on for today's meet up at KM? What time? Anyone else coming? We are planning to talk to Bala regarding the threats outside contrators are getting & probably finalize on the wall hacking for aircon.

[V&C]

not that one la.... that is not a beam.

is a vertical beam at the corner of your balcony wall and tv area wall. your picture so the left corner, is actually on the right corner.

Do you mean that we can do 'anything' with this 'wall/beam' ??? :o

[SHiGE]

Are you saying we can hac/core the one shown in the pic?

The one sperate the balcony wall and tv area wall is a column
the wall on top of the balcony window cannot be a beam la.. but i heard from shel that mr. bala said cannot hang the compressor on top of the balcony window. which is ridicolous.

you see, the whole balcony only got 3 side of wall. the one between the masterbedroom and balcony, which is a beam and no hacking allow. the other one is on the far side, which is share between 2 units. if put there, then as soon as you open your balcony window, you will be greet by the compressor. the last choice is on top of balcony windows which should be the ideal location. if here is cannot also... then fark.. put where? on the floor?

can someone verify that we cannot hang the compressor on top of the balcony window?

[totoro]

totoro, are we still on for today's meet up at KM? What time? Anyone else coming? We are planning to talk to Bala regarding the threats outside contrators are getting & probably finalize on the wall hacking for aircon.

hi... well, i will be at the site to pick up a delivery and meet my contractors, as mentioned earlier. also i need to chase Jimmy to fix my piping for my 2nd bathroom, where the shower has no water supply, so that I can install my water heater ASAP. (btw, what is Jimmy's phone number?)

it'll be great to meet other owners there, and i also have things i need to discuss with Bala myself.

as for the issues we are currently facing, i think we need to find the right approach. of course, i'd like to hear about these things from owners, and also the response from the mgmt.

[V&C]

totoro, are we still on for today's meet up at KM? What time? Anyone else coming? We are planning to talk to Bala regarding the threats outside contrators are getting & probably finalize on the wall hacking for aircon.

What time you guys going to meet? Hopefully I can join :D

[ricster]

[QUOTE=totoro]hi... well, i will be at the site to pick up a delivery and meet my contractors, as mentioned earlier.QUOTE]

what time? SHiGE, will u b there?

[totoro]

Do you mean that we can do 'anything' with this 'wall/beam' ??? :o

guys, there are beams, then there are columns... beams go across, and columns seem to be much thicker and are vertical.

afaik, the absolute no-no is drilling holes through columns...

[SHiGE]

i will be there at 12:30pm later to meet mr.lee the contractor.

[ciderblue]

Erm.. I bumped into Ciderblue in Top Ten earlier tonight! :D

Btw, Houses Lighting is cheaper than Top Ten! I checked prices for things I bought or checked out and Top Ten is more expensive by about 10-20%. Doorbells cost RM50 at Top Ten, RM45 at Houses. Round lights cost RM23 at Top Ten, RM17 at Houses. (But to be fair, Top Ten does provide GE-brand light bulbs).

The Bayu fan costs RM223 at Top Ten nett (yup, price went up!), RM218 at Houses (without surcharge for credit card!). But can easily get it for RM220 in PJ SS2 and Sea Park.

Alpha 88EP series water heater sell for RM430 in a PJ shop, RM390 in Top Ten.

YAa... my whole intention there was to look for downlight....after the shop sales person told me that all downlight are the same and no brand different but I am wondering why the price is different???....sorry to say that I can't find anythings nice or worth buying from Top Ten.... Maybe I already bought some during Light Style sales.

[ciderblue]

I got my mail sent to the Sterling showroom!

I had changed all my correspondence address to KMC!

How you know your mail has been sent to Sterling showroom? Who is the person you contact to collect back your mail? I think I need to check out my mail overthere as well.

[Psalm91]

Hi all....went to KM yesterday and my contractor told me that all the hacking and concealling of piping of my aircon have to take out and patch back the hole....whatever Bala said earlier on semua tak boleh pakai !!!

Apparently there is a beam in the middle of masterbedroom, living roon and balcony. My unit doesn't have the ready hole, so, I have to hack the living (the wall far from the balcony) all the way down, hack the floor (which cost me extra to change the floor tiles) and all the way out to balcony. Like doing one big "u" turn !!! But I have seen some units hack thru the wall on the balcony (you might not get back your deposit). Nothing much I can do except to pay more money....sad !!!


I guess mine doesn't have that opening cuz I don't see it all. :( Am now wondering what other "surprises" await us ??? Thot the only big problem we have here is getting external contractors in (to top it off we have to deal w samseng threats), now its this. What's next ??? Now I'm afraid to pay the 3,000 deposit to SMI for kitchen cab & wardrobe works, in case they give another long grandfather story & make it very difficult to get back the $$ . Their work is not at all consistent and we have to bear additional $$ for that!

[totoro]

I guess mine doesn't have that opening cuz I don't see it all. :( Am now wondering what other "surprises" await us ??? Thot the only big problem we have here is getting external contractors in (to top it off we have to deal w samseng threats), now its this. What's next ??? Now I'm afraid to pay the 3,000 deposit to SMI for kitchen cab & wardrobe works, in case they give another long grandfather story & make it very difficult to get back the $$ . Their work is not at all consistent and we have to bear additional $$ for that!

Actually, when they banked in our cheques immediately... it should've sounded off warning signs to me already... :p

When I paid deposits via cheques in the past, they juz give me back my original cheques when I'm done. :(

See the need for a voice of reason and a registered body to take care of the owners and residents' needs? Please do support the pre-RA association and Mr Kuan in his commendable efforts to make this place our dream home!

[totoro]

I had changed all my correspondence address to KMC!

How you know your mail has been sent to Sterling showroom? Who is the person you contact to collect back your mail? I think I need to check out my mail overthere as well.

Erm, my fren happened to be there and saw my mail. :)

[totoro]

YAa... my whole intention there was to look for downlight....after the shop sales person told me that all downlight are the same and no brand different but I am wondering why the price is different???....sorry to say that I can't find anythings nice or worth buying from Top Ten.... Maybe I already bought some during Light Style sales.

Depends on material used in downlight, the reflectors and patterns, whether the plug point is screw or pop-in, whether it's square or round, the diameter - 4" or 6", the max wattage supported, the country where it is manufactured, whether the rims are plastic, metal or stainless steel... ?

Anyone here done their plaster ceiling already? Can I have a look please? :p

[ricster]

Actually, when they banked in our cheques immediately... it should've sounded off warning signs to me already... :p

they banked in ur cheque immediately? normally they'd pass back the same cheque if there's no problem after the reno

[totoro]

they banked in ur cheque immediately? normally they'd pass back the same cheque if there's no problem after the reno

they bank in all cheques before allowing reno work to start.

[V&C]

Actually, when they banked in our cheques immediately... it should've sounded off warning signs to me already... :p


Do you think we should stick to panel instead of non-panel contractors to void all this hassle? :(

Once we pay the deposit, there is a chance that we will never get back our money, if we choose the panel (although more expensive), worst come to worst just losing 500 :(

[Psalm91]

Actually, when they banked in our cheques immediately... it should've sounded off warning signs to me already... :p

When I paid deposits via cheques in the past, they juz give me back my original cheques when I'm done. :(

See the need for a voice of reason and a registered body to take care of the owners and residents' needs? Please do support the pre-RA association and Mr Kuan in his commendable efforts to make this place our dream home!


Maybe we should be giving them (way) post dated cheques ? :p THe pre-RA Assoc. & Mr Kuan definitely have our full support. Mr Kuan, thanks for your efforts ! Apologies, unfortunately we couldn't make it to the last w/end mtg.. Will do so for the coming one. :) :)

[totoro]

Do you think we should stick to panel instead of non-panel contractors to void all this hassle? :(

Once we pay the deposit, there is a chance that we will never get back our money, if we choose the panel (although more expensive), worst come to worst just losing 500 :(

When contractors find they cannot make money on your project, even if they are panel, they will definitely cut corners to make ends meet... cheaper labor, cheaper materials, shoddy worksmanship, and worst of all... raise prices on you halfway through when you have no turning back.

[totoro]

Maybe we should be giving them (way) post dated cheques ? :p

They will not accept post-dated cheques. Unless you post-date your renovation kua... ;)

[Psalm91]

Do you think we should stick to panel instead of non-panel contractors to void all this hassle? :(

Once we pay the deposit, there is a chance that we will never get back our money, if we choose the panel (although more expensive), worst come to worst just losing 500 :(


If we use panel, I don't think we'd lose the 500 cuz we can negotiate with the contractor to have it as part of the payment for the works.

[totoro]

If we use panel, I don't think we'd lose the 500 cuz we can negotiate with the contractor to have it as part of the payment for the works.

Erm, they'd have lost their deposit as well... and you want to book your RM500 forfeited into their loss as well? :eek:

[Psalm91]

Erm, they'd have lost their deposit as well... and you want to book your RM500 forfeited into their loss as well? :eek:

Uh... How is that so ? I thot the 500 would be taken as part payment off the total amount ? Also, I tot the panel needn't pay any deposit to SMI for the reno works ? Sorry, for asking but brain not really processing this :D

[totoro]

Uh... How is that so ? I thot the 500 would be taken as part payment off the total amount ? Also, I tot the panel needn't pay any deposit to SMI for the reno works ? Sorry, for asking but brain not really processing this :D

No. The panel contractors don't handle your RM500 deposit at all. You pay it straight to SMI Cityhome. The panel already paid a lump sum deposit I believe.

[Psalm91]

Ahhh... ok. :p

[shel]

No. The panel contractors don't handle your RM500 deposit at all. You pay it straight to SMI Cityhome. The panel already paid a lump sum deposit I believe.

Eh? i paid mine to the panel... grace asked me to pay the deposit of RM 500 to her and once the reno completed, she will minus off from the bill. :confused:

[totoro]

Uh... How is that so ? I thot the 500 would be taken as part payment off the total amount ? Also, I tot the panel needn't pay any deposit to SMI for the reno works ? Sorry, for asking but brain not really processing this :D

but on this matter... you can see how funny things can turn out.

In the past owners argued with the mgmt on the deposit amount of RM500, saying that our R&R book (which SMI wrote...) says that we only need to pay RM500 deposit.

so, SMI decides, we pay RM500, and contractor has to pay the remaining RM500 or RM2500! (since they can't impose on owners, they impose on contractors instead!)

then later... strike 2... SMI decides also, that since the R&R book (which SMI wrote!) says we as owners need to pay RM500 deposit, they have every right to demand RM500 from owners as deposit even if we use panel contractors...!

also, another RM100 per week for bin rental again...

[totoro]

Eh? i paid mine to the panel... grace asked me to pay the deposit of RM 500 to her and once the reno completed, she will minus off from the bill. :confused:

well... then, this is between you and Grace. in this case, do you have a copy of your renovation plans? do you have Bala's signature?

some contractors are also willing to fork out the owner's RM500 deposit as well, so it all depends... but by right, we pay RM500 to SMI Cityhome. That is what I did with my panel.

Bear in mind, if you pay to the contractor, and he runs away... ur RM500 deposit is gone as well. With what's been going on recently, you never know... just be careful...

[ricster]

also, another RM100 per week for bin rental again...

u mean even when v use panel contractors v still hv to pay the weekly rm100?

[totoro]

u mean even when v use panel contractors v still hv to pay the weekly rm100?

no, you don't need to if using panel contractors.

[Psalm91]

Eh? i paid mine to the panel... grace asked me to pay the deposit of RM 500 to her and once the reno completed, she will minus off from the bill. :confused:


Same here, was told the same thing

[ricster]

Eh? i paid mine to the panel... grace asked me to pay the deposit of RM 500 to her and once the reno completed, she will minus off from the bill. :confused:

may i know grace is with which panel?

[Psalm91]

but on this matter... you can see how funny things can turn out.

In the past owners argued with the mgmt on the deposit amount of RM500, saying that our R&R book (which SMI wrote...) says that we only need to pay RM500 deposit.

so, SMI decides, we pay RM500, and contractor has to pay the remaining RM500 or RM2500! (since they can't impose on owners, they impose on contractors instead!)

then later... strike 2... SMI decides also, that since the R&R book (which SMI wrote!) says we as owners need to pay RM500 deposit, they have every right to demand RM500 from owners as deposit even if we use panel contractors...!

also, another RM100 per week for bin rental again...


.....Had no idea getting a new home (first time at that) is soooo troublesome... :( . Would you advise us to get the panel contractor's & Bala's signatures on the quotation w whatever that was agreed by the contractor, to avoid any confusion later on ?

[shel]

may i know grace is with which panel?

Grace from E-view Renovation Enterprise...

[Pixie]

Shel, Can I have Grace H/P No? Thanks!

[shel]

Shel, Can I have Grace H/P No? Thanks!

Hi Pixie, it's 016-228 2146.

[V&C]

Hi Pixie, it's 016-228 2146.

Looks like everyone is going after Grace... :p

[C&E]

If we use panel, I don't think we'd lose the 500 cuz we can negotiate with the contractor to have it as part of the payment for the works.

U can negotiate with ur non-panel contractor for the same arrangement, ie only pay the final payment to ur contractor upon receipt of the refund of ur deposit.

[alexcttan]

Are we giving out more flyers to attract/inform more owners about the RA?

[alexcttan]

U can negotiate with ur non-panel contractor for the same arrangement, ie only pay the final payment to ur contractor upon receipt of the refund of ur deposit.

Looks like it is easier if we use the panel contractor. Sve deposits, save rubbish fees, no hassle. :rolleyes:

[nkent]

Are we giving out more flyers to attract/inform more owners about the RA?

I think some of residents in this forum who did not attend last Sunday's meeting should send a Private Message to kuanj (our elected President) of your email address.

[Tarantula]

Yesterday at the meeting, the lady that moved in already with the power trip problem. She was referring to the water heater power sharing with something.. can someone explain to me the problem? Is it that the SMI trying to save cost by tapping the power from a nearby source for the water heater instead of directly from the power box outside? I may need to highlight this to my contractor...

i have started my reno yesterday.. the first reno was electrical wiring.. my contractor found out that water heater wiring got problem because the fuse keep on tripping when we switched on the water heater. I called Richard and Richard asked a malay guy to look at the problem. Soon, the problem resolved oredi. Found out that, when they do water heater wiring and tie the wire at the end, they tie up to the wrong wire... u know the wire got neutral, earth etc.. so they must have screwed up that thing... so, the malay guy has rectified the problem. lucky me...

[Tarantula]

i left this forum for 1 day, and cannot catch up the discussion oredi..

btw, i am now taking leave for the whole week to supervise the renovation at my unit.. just in case, some gangster come and kacau at my unit...

so far, nobody come and disturb..

[V&C]

i left this forum for 1 day, and cannot catch up the discussion oredi..

btw, i am now taking leave for the whole week to supervise the renovation at my unit.. just in case, some gangster come and kacau at my unit...

so far, nobody come and disturb..

Hi Tarantula, you are not using panel contractors at all? Btw, which block are you in :p

[duxz]

One question, wat if i were to use my non panel contractor and pay for the deposit of rm3000. Upon completion, the management takes advantage of it and find fault and takes out a sum from my deposit? since they can be making any money out of my contractor so they will make do with the rm3000.

[kuanj]

Are we giving out more flyers to attract/inform more owners about the RA?

This is one of the issues the pro tem committee will be deliberating this Sunday.

kuanj

[cordy]

This is one of the issues the pro tem committee will be deliberating this Sunday.

kuanj


Hi all,

This poem of mine is meant for residents who are not part of the email list earlier. ( for those who had not yet given to Kuan)

Have a good day! :)

Best Wishes,

Cordy

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In these uncertain times we are in, :eek:
The lights seemingly getting ever dim, :(
How much more can we endure this stress?
Should we let it be and hope for the best? :rolleyes:
We must all unite and act together as one,
A voice so loud "they" have to get things done. :D
Stand firm and strong behind Kuan, our president,
He needs every single support, dear residents,
Otherwise, he would not be able to put R.A. plans into action,
No longer should we allow "them" to hold us at ransom! :mad:

(12/4/05)

[ricster]

Just came back from KM. Talked to Bala regarding some issues.

1. Aircon
No hacking allowed on the column separating master bedroom & balcony. For some lucky people, the column comes with a "hole" (as mentioned by totoro). According to Bala, in some units, the holes are consealed. You'd have to use something to knock on the area & if you hear a hollow sound, then congrats, you have it. If not then it would be plan B which is to install the blower on the wall separating master bedroom & living room, then bring the pipe towards the balcony. This pipe can be exposed in the living room & covered with trunking or hidden inside the wall. But once you reach the sliding door wall, the pipes has to go around the beam (will definitely be exposed), then through the sliding door wall.

Compressors must also be installed on the balcony's side walls for "image" reasons.


2. Threats received by external contrators
Bala says he has heard of it & advised them to make an official complaint but they refuse to. Is that true? Anyway, according to him, without the official complaints, he can't do anything. If that's the case, then I don't balme him.

I have a copy of the form. I scanned it & tried to upload it but it's too large. Anyway, for all you who's affected, shouldn't you guys fill it up & make it official?

[alexcttan]

[QUOTE=ricster]Just came back from KM. Talked to Bala regarding some issues.

1. Aircon
No hacking allowed on the column separating master bedroom & balcony. For some lucky people, the column comes with a "hole" (as mentioned by totoro). According to Bala, in some units, the holes are consealed. You'd have to use something to knock on the area & if you hear a hollow sound, then congrats, you have it. If not then it would be plan B which is to install the blower on the wall separating master bedroom & living room, then bring the pipe towards the balcony. This pipe can be exposed in the living room & covered with trunking or hidden inside the wall. But once you reach the sliding door wall, the pipes has to go around the beam (will definitely be exposed), then through the sliding door wall. [QUOTE]

Exactly, that's is why I have to hack the floor instead!!!

[totoro]

Good news folks! The BBQ pits are almost ready now... they are behind the swimming pool.

Let's have a BBQ party next weekend! :D :D :D

[totoro]

We now have copies of the paint color and codes available at the management office. Go pick up a copy... :)

[ilovecath]

One question, wat if i were to use my non panel contractor and pay for the deposit of rm3000. Upon completion, the management takes advantage of it and find fault and takes out a sum from my deposit? since they can be making any money out of my contractor so they will make do with the rm3000.

sendiri tanggung la, what else? u think SMI will pay you back?? :mad:

[oliviasy]

I think it's kinda ridiculous dat while building the structure, the engineers didn't think of such a problem (air-con installation). now the problem lies with us buyers and we're stuck with their mistakes.

anyway, i took a peep yesterday at a unit in Blk B (one flr above my unit) and saw how the contractors (dunno panel or not) laid the air-con piping from the master b/room... which I'm not sure if it's allowed or not lar.

the air-con is to be placed on top of the master b/room window. The piping for the compressor is then hacked into the wall, pulled into the adjoining wall the master & living share, pops out to the living room, concealed again into the living room wall, then hacked into the vertical column (hacked just enuf to cover the pipings), then pops out through the wall into the balcony area.

[totoro]

Forgot to mention, the swimming pool has turned color to yellowish green... a lot of debris floating on top...

I suggest owners fill in the complaint form to management. ;)

[SHiGE]

Just got back from KM after discussing with KKLee.

When i was going up at the LG1 lift... I saw a commotion happening at the carpark near the lift. Yup you guess it right... a few guys was surrounded by another few guys...

After reading the problem here.. it seems that so far the ppl affected are from block C. I believe this could be because the LG1 lift area is quite remotely situated compare to A and B. So, anything can happen there without anyone knowing it. And last time when I was buying the condo, I asked why Block C more expensive compare to A and B, the Kim Reality ppl told me Block C nearer to the security guard house.. therefore.. more expensive..... my arse!

[totoro]

Just got back from KM after discussing with KKLee.

When i was going up at the LG1 lift... I saw a commotion happening at the carpark near the lift. Yup you guess it right... a few guys was surrounded by another few guys...

After reading the problem here.. it seems that so far the ppl affected are from block C. I believe this could be because the LG1 lift area is quite remotely situated compare to A and B. So, anything can happen there without anyone knowing it. And last time when I was buying the condo, I asked why Block C more expensive compare to A and B, the Kim Reality ppl told me Block C nearer to the security guard house.. therefore.. more expensive..... my arse!

My unit lost it's electricity supply. There were workers doing renovation inside. As I was going down the lift to complain, I bumped into an elderly guy who complained that his unit on the 1st floor also lost electricity supply.

[SHiGE]

My unit lost it's electricity supply. There were workers doing renovation inside. And it was a mix of panel, non-panel (for my shower door), and the plumber who was fixing a clogged pipe at my 2nd bathroom.

As I was going down the lift today, I bumped into an elderly guy who complained that his unit on the 1st floor also lost electricity supply. Turns out he was also renovating at the time, and using non-panel contractors.

Do you think these jokers we're talking about have access to the mains power supply?
i tell you.. if these jokers rili dare to go that far and make me lost KKLee and have to pay extra 100% for using panel contractor.. i will just delay my reno for 6 months and go straight to the police this time... screw the mgmt...

[alexcttan]

My unit lost it's electricity supply. There were workers doing renovation inside. And it was a mix of panel, non-panel (for my shower door), and the plumber who was fixing a clogged pipe at my 2nd bathroom.

As I was going down the lift today, I bumped into an elderly guy who complained that his unit on the 1st floor also lost electricity supply. Turns out he was also renovating at the time, and using non-panel contractors.

Do you think these jokers we're talking about have access to the mains power supply?

sabotage by "someone"??? :confused: :confused:

[nkent]

Hi

I hv not moved in yet. My reno started 1 week ago.
Checked my water meter reading today and got a shock when it read 11,392 units. The rest of the other meters on my floor had a reading of of 200 - 1000 units.

Could my water consumption been 10 times higher than others who hv not stated reno ? The figures are alarming. Does anyone hv an indication of this ?

[totoro]

Hi

I hv not moved in yet. My reno started 1 week ago.
Checked my water meter reading today and got a shock when it read 11,392 units. The rest of the other meters on my floor had a reading of of 200 - 1000 units.

Could my water consumption been 10 times higher than others who hv not stated reno ? The figures are alarming. Does anyone hv an indication of this ?

I think the lady who moved in 2 weeks ago had a reading of 8800 or so units.

[ricster]

Hi

I hv not moved in yet. My reno started 1 week ago.
Checked my water meter reading today and got a shock when it read 11,392 units. The rest of the other meters on my floor had a reading of of 200 - 1000 units.

Could my water consumption been 10 times higher than others who hv not stated reno ? The figures are alarming. Does anyone hv an indication of this ?

i don't think it's 11,392 but 11.392 so it's just 11 units. mine read 126.xxx
anyway, u better go check the reading that they've recorded in their log book. water charges will start from that reading.

[exiled_criminal]

Hi

I hv not moved in yet. My reno started 1 week ago.
Checked my water meter reading today and got a shock when it read 11,392 units. The rest of the other meters on my floor had a reading of of 200 - 1000 units.

Could my water consumption been 10 times higher than others who hv not stated reno ? The figures are alarming. Does anyone hv an indication of this ?

:rolleyes: leaking conceal pipe

[duxz]

sigh..... from con ass to samseng.... so tired with all this crap already. As for me, will be starting my reno works soon (using outside contractor) and i m not bothered about those punks. First step taken will be making a police report in advance. If they still come banging on my contractor.... looks like two parties can be playing the same game :cool:

The management should do something about this before a major triad clash happen in the premises..... unless they are part of it then i can understand if nothing have been done.

[duxz]

oh yeah..... forgot another thing.... just in case u guys are affraid they cut of your power supply during renovation.... dont forget about the creation of 'Generator set'. There are suppliers out there renting them out on monthly basis at a reasonable price.

[SHiGE]

sigh..... from con ass to samseng.... so tired with all this crap already. As for me, will be starting my reno works soon (using outside contractor) and i m not bothered about those punks. First step taken will be making a police report in advance. If they still come banging on my contractor.... looks like two parties can be playing the same game :cool:

The management should do something about this before a major triad clash happen in the premises..... unless they are part of it then i can understand if nothing have been done.
wah is good that ur contractor dare to come in.. my one sigh.... rejected me already....

[SHiGE]

Hi

I hv not moved in yet. My reno started 1 week ago.
Checked my water meter reading today and got a shock when it read 11,392 units. The rest of the other meters on my floor had a reading of of 200 - 1000 units.

Could my water consumption been 10 times higher than others who hv not stated reno ? The figures are alarming. Does anyone hv an indication of this ?
kent... please take note that the meter reading is actually upside down... i checked mine just now.. just 1 unit.. and i think i glance thru the rest of the unit on our floor.... most of them is under 10.... i could be wrong.. didn't pay attention to other...

so for my case, is actually 10000 something... but upside down.

[duxz]

wah is good that ur contractor dare to come in.. my one sigh.... rejected me already....

So shige... means like that u have no choice but to use the panel ka?

[SHiGE]

So shige... means like that u have no choice but to use the panel ka?
no, i use another outside contractor that dare to challenge the panel. the panel one rili too pricey.. so far only 2 panel gave me the qoutation and the price is emmm... extra 50-150%.

[kennethlhm]

My renovation only include install aircond, grill, kitchen cabinet. Can Bala approve the renovation plan on spot then my contractor start work immediately?

[ilovecath]

My renovation only include install aircond, grill, kitchen cabinet. Can Bala approve the renovation plan on spot then my contractor start work immediately?

mine is also the same kind of reno? wonder if we pay RM1,000 or RM3,000 as deposit? :confused:

[totoro]

mine is also the same kind of reno? wonder if we pay RM1,000 or RM3,000 as deposit? :confused:

grilles, fixtures, and air-cons... can use RM1000 deposit. don't need bins as well.

major renovation, breaking walls, hacking, built ins, plaster ceilings, cement work, etc... probably need RM3000?

you can submit as many renovation plans as you want, or all in 1 if you prefer.

[ilovecath]

grilles, fixtures, and air-cons... can use RM1000 deposit. don't need bins as well.

major renovation, breaking walls, hacking, built ins, plaster ceilings, cement work, etc... probably need RM3000?

you can submit as many renovation plans as you want, or all in 1 if you prefer.

thanks, have been confused with all the feedback.

[totoro]

Sometimes... pity Bala also lah... 1 manager, 2 adminstrative staff, 712 owners, maybe 2000 residents-to-be... dunno how they can manage.

[totoro]

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. ;)

Dear owners,

Let's share some photos of our renovation works, and our proud end product (if it ends up looking good lah, else paiseh)...:

http://photobucket.com/albums/y19/k_mahkota/

Cheers!

[BlueFish]

Do any one of your guys had apply for the Astro services oredi?
What is the process need to go through?

[teen kosong]

Hi All,

Sorry for the delay on the mattress pricing.

I bring some good news! :) amidst all the negative stories on the air-cond installation and etc...

My client, Dreamland will be giving away a SPECIAL Discount of 50% from their normal price for Chiropractic range of mattress (their bestseller mattress in the market)...

Furthermore, the delivery is FOC, straight to Kelana Mahkota Condominium :)
Payment term is CASH on DELIVERY.

Anyone interested, please PM me. Thanks. :D

[kennethlhm]

My renovation only include install aircond, grill, kitchen cabinet. Can Bala approve the renovation plan on spot then my contractor start work immediately?

I plan to do all in 1 day. So if i submit the deposit in the morning, completed the renovation, can I collect back my deposit on spot that day?

[totoro]

Hi All,

Sorry for the delay on the mattress pricing.

I bring some good news! :) amidst all the negative stories on the air-cond installation and etc...

My client, Dreamland will be giving away a SPECIAL Discount of 50% from their normal price for Chiropractic range of mattress (their bestseller mattress in the market)...

Furthermore, the delivery is FOC, straight to Kelana Mahkota Condominium :)
Payment term is CASH on DELIVERY.

Anyone interested, please PM me. Thanks. :D

Hats off to Teen Kosong on this amazing deal! I mean I went around mattress shopping for some time d, and this is the real thing. Such mattresses are sold at the stated retail prices in dealer shops around town, sometimes less 10-20%. But 50% off! Wow! :o

(Disclaimer: Totoro is in no way affiliated to Dreamland, but sometimes known to lepak at Neverland)

[SHiGE]

Hi All,

Sorry for the delay on the mattress pricing.

I bring some good news! :) amidst all the negative stories on the air-cond installation and etc...

My client, Dreamland will be giving away a SPECIAL Discount of 50% from their normal price for Chiropractic range of mattress (their bestseller mattress in the market)...

Furthermore, the delivery is FOC, straight to Kelana Mahkota Condominium :)
Payment term is CASH on DELIVERY.

Anyone interested, please PM me. Thanks. :D
OMG!!! 50% sure or not!!! i went to harvey norman (just walk walk), their mattress are like 6-15K!!! and when to Vono in 1U, same.....

your price rili good leh after discount... can test test the mattress or not...? any showroom?

[SHiGE]

Wait ... COD ah... can pay cheque ah?

[teen kosong]

Wait ... COD ah... can pay cheque ah?

Dear Shige,

The client said COD wor... i think with this good deal... try and give and take lor... :D

Cheers.

[SHiGE]

Dear Shige,

The client said COD wor... i think with this good deal... try and give and take lor... :D

Cheers.
Sigh... i initially budgetted RM1K for mattress... now your price so goooooddd!!.. i'm in dilemma.. should i get the the 3000 queen for RM1160 or 5000 for RM1460.

someone help me.. teen, u getting which? is 5000 worth it?

[teen kosong]

Sigh... i initially budgetted RM1K for mattress... now your price so goooooddd!!.. i'm in dilemma.. should i get the the 3000 queen for RM1160 or 5000 for RM1460.

someone help me.. teen, u getting which? is 5000 worth it?

Dear Shige,

Actually, there is a comparison chart for your kind reference.

http://www.dreamland.com.my/catalogue/chiropractic_chart.htm

I also not sure yet, depends on budget after reno and kitchen cabinets. :o

Regards.

[SHiGE]

Dear Shige,

Actually, there is a comparison chart for your kind reference.

http://www.dreamland.com.my/catalogue/chiropractic_chart.htm

I also not sure yet, depends on budget after reno and kitchen cabinets. :o

Regards.
another thing.. how long is the warranty?

what is plush?

[totoro]

another thing.. how long is the warranty?

what is plush?

10 years.

Plush = additional top layer of mattress.

[teen kosong]

OMG!!! 50% sure or not!!! i went to harvey norman (just walk walk), their mattress are like 6-15K!!! and when to Vono in 1U, same.....

your price rili good leh after discount... can test test the mattress or not...? any showroom?

Dear Shige,

Below please find the link to their showrooms/resellers around the country.

http://www.dreamland.com.my/dealer_list.aspx?S=


Regards.

[SHiGE]

Dear Shige,

Below please find the link to their showrooms/resellers around the country.

http://www.dreamland.com.my/dealer_list.aspx?S=


Regards.
thanks.. i been there actually but no address..... have to call them and find out ...

totoro, the plush, those like blanket one is it? about 4-5cm thick one? then Duo Plush means what? got 2 layers? plush for what purposes? to prevent stain getting into the mattress?

[totoro]

thanks.. i been there actually but no address..... have to call them and find out ...

totoro, the plush, those like blanket one is it? about 4-5cm thick one? then Duo Plush means what? got 2 layers? plush for what purposes? to prevent stain getting into the mattress?

I think it adds a deluxe layer of soft materials between you and the mattress to add to your comfort in bed. :D

[oliviasy]

back support as well

[JennyGan]

Hi .... Just found out about this forum.... I think I need to spend the whole night reading all the 95 pages.

[V&C]

Hi .... Just found out about this forum.... I think I need to spend the whole night reading all the 95 pages.

Welcome JennyGan :)

[Leanne]

Howdy all! Great forum! Wish I knew the existence of this much earlier. After running through a few of your threads, I realise that I am really coming into this late in the game.

Fresh from last week's meeting, I am all fired up to get my condo renovations started. But jeez! I just got an ok for my second viewing after weeks and weeks of pestering the project team. Unfortunately still no green light to go yet as there are more defects that they need to fix albeit minor ones.

I have a few questions though.

1. I was told that if mine is not a corner unit, I can fix any grill I want. Unfortunately mine is a corner unit and when I enquired at the management office, no one could tell me the guidelines. Do you know who else I can approach?

2. Do we need to get an approval to hack the walls at the split level?

3. Is anyone currently using this very famous Mr Lee which was recommended by NKent? I was thinking of asking a quote from him and if his is good enough, I might use him. Thought I would take Totoro's advice and piggy back on whoever's using him.

Cheers!

[exiled_criminal]

3. Is anyone currently using this very famous Mr Lee which was recommended by NKent? I was thinking of asking a quote from him and if his is good enough, I might use him. Thought I would take Totoro's advice and piggy back on whoever's using him.

Cheers!
I am meeting him this afternoon.

[JennyGan]

Morning all....read thru the posting earlier and there were something about panel contractor not allowing outside contractor....so, what is the status as I need to do my house reno too and don't whether I should use panel or not?

[alexcttan]

one quick question on aircon:

Panasonic Vs Mitsubishi

Which is better???

[totoro]

Attached is the dirty pool as snapped on camera yesterday afternoon.

[exiled_criminal]

Attached is the dirty pool as snapped on camera yesterday afternoon.

i have call Onn, i need a L shape of about 6' X 13', standard top..nothing too fancy..roughly how much? if you can advise me...i need to have a milestone for bargain. I haven't been surveying for kitchens.

THANKS IN ADVANCE

[totoro]

i have call Onn, i need a L shape of about 6' X 13', standard top..nothing too fancy..roughly how much? if you can advise me...i need to have a milestone for bargain. I haven't been surveying for kitchens.

THANKS IN ADVANCE

standard melamine ABS with wall units is about 3.5-4k... but it really depends on your choice of layout, design, accessories, works, etc.

[nkent]

Attached is the dirty pool as snapped on camera yesterday afternoon.

Are the building mgt is trying to discourage the residents from using the pool?

[Da Rat]

Anyone doing the mirror in the living room like the one in the show unit. I remember it to be L-shaped. I live on the second floor. I was just looking for a ball park figure to do a budget. Thanks.

[totoro]

Anyone doing the mirror in the living room like the one in the show unit. I remember it to be L-shaped. I live on the second floor. I was just looking for a ball park figure to do a budget. Thanks.

should be a few hundred, as it's frameless.

my quote for frameless 6'x8' mirror is RM858.

[C&E]

Attached is the dirty pool as snapped on camera yesterday afternoon.

Another evidence!

[Da Rat]

should be a few hundred, as it's frameless.

my quote for frameless 6'x8' mirror is RM858.
Thank you. Thats sounds just right. I will give that figure to my contractor to source. He has not quoted me yet. Been waiting for his quote for two weeks now.

[totoro]

Sigh... i initially budgetted RM1K for mattress... now your price so goooooddd!!.. i'm in dilemma.. should i get the the 3000 queen for RM1160 or 5000 for RM1460.

someone help me.. teen, u getting which? is 5000 worth it?

depends what u want.. if u need the features in Chiro 5000, then go for it... if what u want is just the miracoil spring, then Chiro 1000 is good enough...

[SHiGE]

depends what u want.. if u need the features in Chiro 5000, then go for it... if what u want is just the miracoil spring, then Chiro 1000 is good enough...
I looked at the comparison chart. Difference between 5000 and 3000 is the HealthGuard vs UltraFresh and the Duo Plush vs Single Plush.

Dreamland has 3 technologies on dustmite prevention, wonder which is better. And the plush, duo and single better.

[totoro]

I looked at the comparison chart. Difference between 5000 and 3000 is the HealthGuard vs UltraFresh and the Duo Plush vs Single Plush.

Dreamland has 3 technologies on dustmite prevention, wonder which is better. And the plush, duo and single better.

Go to any shop and try lor... :p

[ricster]

We now have copies of the paint color and codes available at the management office. Go pick up a copy... :)

do they provide codes for all the tiles as well?

[ricster]

Do any one of your guys had apply for the Astro services oredi?
What is the process need to go through?

according to the lady who has already moved in, she can't even get tv reception. she's using an indoor antenna now. i thought everything supposed to b "plug & play" including astro?
i oso heard from people living in other condos that eventhough astro point is provided, it is not "plug & play". some tuning is still required at the main receiver at the top of the building. this is where we have to engage an astro installer to do the tuning which will cost rm100. anybody know anything about this?

[V&C]

Anyone here advise where to put the air-con? Which wall to hack? How the piping should work? :rolleyes:

[KYP]

Hi All,

Sorry for the delay on the mattress pricing.

I bring some good news! :) amidst all the negative stories on the air-cond installation and etc...

My client, Dreamland will be giving away a SPECIAL Discount of 50% from their normal price for Chiropractic range of mattress (their bestseller mattress in the market)...

Furthermore, the delivery is FOC, straight to Kelana Mahkota Condominium :)
Payment term is CASH on DELIVERY.

Anyone interested, please PM me. Thanks. :D

Hi Teenkosong!

Thank you for the special discount for the Dreamland product, may I know the Mattress Model is exactly shown in the website which is inclusive of Mattress, Divan and Headboard and the colour exactly the same as it shown there? :confused:

As our budget constrained and what is validity period for such good discount :o Can we order later.....

Regards

[totoro]

Hi Teenkosong!

Thank you for the special discount for the Dreamland product, may I know the Mattress Model is exactly shown in the website which is inclusive of Mattress, Divan and Headboard and the colour exactly the same as it shown there? :confused:

As our budget constrained and what is validity period for such good discount :o Can we order later.....

Regards

I confirmed my order d... :D

[teen kosong]

Hi Teenkosong!

Thank you for the special discount for the Dreamland product, may I know the Mattress Model is exactly shown in the website which is inclusive of Mattress, Divan and Headboard and the colour exactly the same as it shown there? :confused:

As our budget constrained and what is validity period for such good discount :o Can we order later.....

Regards

Hi KYP,

This one i will get back to you soon!

Just need to clarify something with my client.

Wait ar... :D


Regards.

[SHiGE]

Hi KYP,

This one i will get back to you soon!

Just need to clarify something with my client.

Wait ar... :D


Regards.
Ya.. i also want to know whether is the price is for the mattress only or plus the bottom part and the head part. I can only order it, end of the month or early next month. I have to settle my reno first... teen, help us check the promo end when... thanks.

[KYP]

should be a few hundred, as it's frameless.

my quote for frameless 6'x8' mirror is RM858.

Hello totoro!

May I know how you lay the mirror? :confused: Are you directly lay on top of the cement wall or lay a piece of ply wood first then only lay the mirror on top, as I have get consult from the contractor that our wall is not flat enough to directly lay the mirror.

How your mirror side view look like what kind of furnish work to be done to coverd the side mirror as if we do the frame work it will be to obvious as the thickness will be exceeded the skirting..... :rolleyes:

:p :p :p :p :p

[totoro]

Hello totoro!

May I know how you lay the mirror? :confused: Are you directly lay on top of the cement wall or lay a piece of ply wood first then only lay the mirror on top, as I have get consult from the contractor that our wall is not flat enough to directly lay the mirror.

How your mirror side view look like what kind of furnish work to be done to coverd the side mirror as if we do the frame work it will be to obvious as the thickness will be exceeded the skirting..... :rolleyes:

:p :p :p :p :p

i haven't bought my mirror yet... i have 3 sets of budgets - according to urgency, importance, necessity, budget and the occassional indulgence...

the mirror.. unit re-painting and maybe plaster ceilings will probably come only later... when i see the need and when i have the budget... :D

erm, back to ur question... you normally fill up the gaps behind the mirror with fillers and silicon glue. another way to do it is to drill 4 corners to fix it onto the wall (like those circular steel enclosures u see in wall mounted frameless glass)...

the edges, it depends on your preference also... some prefer polished edges just to prevent sharp cuts, and others prefer bevel-edges that provide a pseudo-frame look to the mirror (this is popular in restaurants).

sometimes it's useful to go eat in a nice cosy restaurant or lounge and just suck in the atmosphere and environment... then steal their ideas... hehehe. (if u can afford it)

[ilovecath]

Attached is the dirty pool as snapped on camera yesterday afternoon.

Give and take first lor, dun the the management got time to solve the swimming pool area yet coz they have not even finalise the renovation guidelines.

Once KM has about 30% occupancy, and the swimming pool is still as per......haha, complain kau kau

[ilovecath]

i have call Onn, i need a L shape of about 6' X 13', standard top..nothing too fancy..roughly how much? if you can advise me...i need to have a milestone for bargain. I haven't been surveying for kitchens.

THANKS IN ADVANCE

just a suggestion, try ikea. i am staying in type e and quated for very basic L shape with washing basin, bottom and top cabinet + ikea's installation only cost me RM2500++.

more over, i can't wait to see if the samseng contractor dare to chase ikea ppl away.

[oliviasy]

i don't think we hv astro point ler. only normal tv point. kalau nak astro, i think we hv to tell mgt cos for condos, astro installation has to be one whole block share one huge central dish. if not, every unit got one astro dish sticking out, not so nice ler. if the terrestrial channels are fuzzy now it is normal for new condos, very common problem.

our worry now is air-con... sigh~~~

[V&C]

just a suggestion, try ikea. i am staying in type e and quated for very basic L shape with washing basin, bottom and top cabinet + ikea's installation only cost me RM2500++.

more over, i can't wait to see if the samseng contractor dare to chase ikea ppl away.

For those ppl who like to try to design your own kitchen with ikea, you may download this Kitchen Planner :D Enjoy !

http://www.ikea.com.sg/kitchen_planner/kitchen_planner.asp

[KYP]

Thanks totoro!

Will take your idea and discuss with the contractor :) :)

;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

[alexcttan]

If you guys know anyone interested of purchasing KM, please PM me. My unit is in block B. Type E with 2 car parks.

Thanks.

[exiled_criminal]

just a suggestion, try ikea. i am staying in type e and quated for very basic L shape with washing basin, bottom and top cabinet + ikea's installation only cost me RM2500++.

more over, i can't wait to see if the samseng contractor dare to chase ikea ppl away.
They quoted me Rm3800 for ABS top

[teen kosong]

Hey all,

Enclosed please find the 'Box Divan' and 'Headboard' Special Price for KM Residents...only...

More good news!

If you are buying Chiro 3000 OR Chiro 5000 Mattress (King OR Queen size ONLY) and Divan, you will get the Headboard together with 2 pieces of Dreamland pillows for FREE!!

Delivery time and days are from Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm.

This 'special deal' will be available as long as there are request from KM residents... so people think about it... :D

Regards.

[kean]

If you guys know anyone interested of purchasing KM, please PM me. My unit is in block B. Type E with 2 car parks.

Thanks.

u planning to sell unit????

[ilovecath]

They quoted me Rm3800 for ABS top

you mean ikea? why so expensive? you choose your own material or ikea to recommend?

[exiled_criminal]

you mean ikea? why so expensive? you choose your own material or ikea to recommend?

The contracor name Lee recommended in this forum. Can Ikea tailor make for us?

[SHiGE]

Guys.. you better go check your masterbedroom wall again to see if there is a conceal steel piping already for your aircon. initially I thought if there is one, it should be visible. Then just now I asked bala why not all unit have and he say most 10 floor and above should have it, not all. He also said, is actually covered already, so you need to knock on it to hear the sound to determine whether you have it.

I thought my one dont have coz i can't see it initially. Then after meeting bala, i go to my unit and knock knock... and i found it... my unit have the steel piping!!! wah.. now can save some money and just install a back-to-back aircon there instead of hack into the living room.

teen, for the divan, is it consider a bed frame already? do i still need to buy a bed frame if i buy the divan?

[totoro]

Give and take first lor, dun the the management got time to solve the swimming pool area yet coz they have not even finalise the renovation guidelines.

Once KM has about 30% occupancy, and the swimming pool is still as per......haha, complain kau kau

pump rosak.

[totoro]

i don't think we hv astro point ler. only normal tv point.

I was told we do... ? :confused:

[ricster]

I was told we do... ? :confused:

v do. there're 3 points - 1 for tv, 1 for radio & 1 for astro (screw in point) but not sure whether astro is "plug & play" or need astro installer to do tuning & charge us rm100.

totoro, manage to find out the reason for the blackout in block c yesterday?

[totoro]

v do. there're 3 points - 1 for tv, 1 for radio & 1 for astro (screw in point)

totoro, manage to find out the reason for the blackout in block c yesterday?

no idea, but i went back yesterday night, and 21st floor didn't have lights in the corridors. my neighbour pulled a wire from downstairs for the day.

but yesterday night (11pm) i tested and i had electricity supply to my unit back already.

but... problems in my 2nd bathroom now.

water is leaking from the pipes inside the wall, i was told when my worker was fixing up my water heater today... which is in addition to a clogged bidet beside the WC (which their on-site plumber had to hack all the tiles surrounding it to fix up) and a leaking WC at the bottom of the water container.

my stress level is higher than my unit right now!!!

btw, I saw our forum url on Mr Bala's table... :p

[ilovecath]

The contracor name Lee recommended in this forum. Can Ikea tailor make for us?

as mentioned, lee's quote quite reasonable. however, ikea is another option. yes, they can install for you. you only pay total material's cost + 0.8% for the installation charges.

[exiled_criminal]

as mentioned, lee's quote quite reasonable. however, ikea is another option. yes, they can install for you. you only pay total material's cost + 0.8% for the installation charges.

how many days Ikea need to deliver?

[C&E]

Guys.. you better go check your masterbedroom wall again to see if there is a conceal steel piping already for your aircon. initially I thought if there is one, it should be visible. Then just now I asked bala why not all unit have and he say most 10 floor and above should have it, not all. He also said, is actually covered already, so you need to knock on it to hear the sound to determine whether you have it.

I thought my one dont have coz i can't see it initially. Then after meeting bala, i go to my unit and knock knock... and i found it... my unit have the steel piping!!! wah.. now can save some money and just install a back-to-back aircon there instead of hack into the living room.



Our unit at 13a floor of block c, is with the "hidden" steel piping.
my contractor told me Jimmy informed him abt this.

[Psalm91]

Need advice here.... :)

Someone wants to sell me a barely-use 2.5hp york (quite new) aircon with an internal starter. Do I still need to install a starter point / wiring for that or just do the internal piping ?

Btw, Teen kosong, thanks. The matresses are really a very, very good buy. Will surely be getting ours from you. PM u later.

[ilovecath]

how many days Ikea need to deliver?

u select your design, confirm your order, ikea and you will confirm a date to deliver the stuff to your place. you need to pay rm60 as transportation fee. installation of the cabinest takes 1 day only.

[SHiGE]

Need advice here.... :)

Someone wants to sell me a barely-use 2.5hp york (quite new) aircon with an internal starter. Do I still need to install a starter point / wiring for that or just do the internal piping ?

Btw, Teen kosong, thanks. The matresses are really a very, very good buy. Will surely be getting ours from you. PM u later.
Ya.. i heard that most modern aircon have a built in starter... i wonder is the Panasonic Ionizer 1HP has or not.... and do we still need the aircon point if like that.

[SHiGE]

Our unit at 13a floor of block c, is with the "hidden" steel piping.
my contractor told me Jimmy informed him abt this.
C&E, yup our floor has it... we are neighbours.....

[ricster]

Ya.. i heard that most modern aircon have a built in starter... i wonder is the Panasonic Ionizer 1HP has or not.... and do we still need the aircon point if like that.

this is what i know about aircon starter but i could be wrong

aircon compressors consume a lot of power. the starter for each aircon is there to prevent all the aircon from turning on at the same time should there be a recovery after power interruption (example blackout due to TNB problem & then recover). when the power comes back on & all those aircons (assuming you have more than 1) in your house turn on at the same time, your own circuit may trip. so, having a starter for each aircon, forces you to turn them on 1 by 1. how built-in starters work is they have an internal timer which are different from 1 to another (the chances of them having the same timing is very low). this timer will control when the aircon turns on & since they turn on at different times, your circuit won't trip.

but for the aircon point, you still need them cos the aircon needs power!

i could be wrong. any experts out there?

[SHiGE]

this is what i know about aircon starter but i could be wrong

aircon compressors consume a lot of power. the starter for each aircon is there to prevent all the aircon from turning on at the same time should there be a recovery after power interruption (example blackout due to TNB problem & then recover). when the power comes back on & all those aircons (assuming you have more than 1) in your house turn on at the same time, your own circuit may trip. so, having a starter for each aircon, forces you to turn them on 1 by 1. how built-in starters work is they have an internal timer which are different from 1 to another (the chances of them having the same timing is very low). this timer will control when the aircon turns on & since they turn on at different times, your circuit won't trip.

but for the aircon point, you still need them cos the aircon needs power!

i could be wrong. any experts out there?
hmm.. it does make sense...

but one think i don't understand why we need a aircon point. i know we need to have a direct line to the PB for aircons since it is a high-powered device, but can't we just have the line from PB directly to the aircon. then we don't need to have a switch near the aircon and clutter the wall.

ya i know, we always being told that we should switch off the aircon point switch whenever we done using the aircon, but is that rili necessary? i mean i never switch off the aircon switch usually except for going vacation, and all these years, no problem. hmmm........

[totoro]

hmm.. it does make sense...

but one think i don't understand why we need a aircon point. i know we need to have a direct line to the PB for aircons since it is a high-powered device, but can't we just have the line from PB directly to the aircon. then we don't need to have a switch near the aircon and clutter the wall.

ya i know, we always being told that we should switch off the aircon point switch whenever we done using the aircon, but is that rili necessary? i mean i never switch off the aircon switch usually except for going vacation, and all these years, no problem. hmmm........

maybe it is cheaper to pull a wire from a/c point to indoor unit rather than from mains? esp if concealed.. else will be ugly with casings running like spider webs across your house to each air-con... ?

[SHiGE]

maybe it is cheaper to pull a wire from a/c point to indoor unit rather than from mains? esp if concealed.. else will be ugly with casings running like spider webs across your house to each air-con... ?
yup... if there is a aircon point provided nearby by default, then it is easier and nearer.

But if we to add aircon point for other area for aircon, it still need to pull from PB, then why not just pull from PB and direct into the aircon and save the switch.

[totoro]

yup... if there is a aircon point provided nearby by default, then it is easier and nearer.

But if we to add aircon point for other area for aircon, it still need to pull from PB, then why not just pull from PB and direct into the aircon and save the switch.

oh i c... pulling a wire to the aircon without a switch point seems perfectly fine to me... :)

[SHiGE]

what i heard is Ikea kitchen cabinet quality not rili good. and after customized, the pricing is similar to outside kitchen studio. but if u want the concept of Ikea Inside, then i guess u don't mind. but if you want good alternative, drop me a PM and i can recommend you to the kitchen studio i'm using now.

[SHiGE]

teen, can the divan strong enuf to support a mattress and 2 big adult on it?? and some jump around action at night....:p... from the picture it looks like quite soft... hehe.... i scare after 2-3 yrs it will sound like 'eeek eeek' already or unstable already.

initially wanted to build a raise platform for RM1100 for the masterbedroom and just put the mattress on it. but now if buy divan, only RM600++ plus free headboard.. too good to resist..... but i still like the platform concept.... :o

[oliviasy]

Then just now I asked bala why not all unit have and he say most 10 floor and above should have it, not all.

i'm on the 9th floor..... *sniff*

Shige: divans are strong enuf to support both the mattress & anyone sleeping on it :P don't worry, won't collapse wan. dreamland where got so "char" wan? LOL

[ilovecath]

what i heard is Ikea kitchen cabinet quality not rili good. and after customized, the pricing is similar to outside kitchen studio. but if u want the concept of Ikea Inside, then i guess u don't mind. but if you want good alternative, drop me a PM and i can recommend you to the kitchen studio i'm using now.

ikea got 10 years warranty mah. btw, can u pls share your kitchen contractor as alternative?

[ilovecath]

Hey all,

Enclosed please find the 'Box Divan' and 'Headboard' Special Price for KM Residents...only...

More good news!

If you are buying Chiro 3000 OR Chiro 5000 Mattress (King OR Queen size ONLY) and Divan, you will get the Headboard together with 2 pieces of Dreamland pillows for FREE!!

Delivery time and days are from Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm.

This 'special deal' will be available as long as there are request from KM residents... so people think about it... :D

Regards.

Hi Teen,
sorry, can u pls explain what is divan and headboard?

[chinmin]

Hi Teen,
sorry, can u pls explain what is divan and headboard?

Divan = the thing below the mattress
Headboard = The thing just behind your head when you lie down on the mattress

I correct or not ah? :D

[teen kosong]

Hi Teen,
sorry, can u pls explain what is divan and headboard?

Hi Cat,

The Divan is like a frame under the bed and the headboard is the piece of wood covered by the same material as the mattress that rest on the wall...

Example of how it lookd like can be found here : http://www.dreamland.com.my/catalogue/item_details.aspx?PID=1&S1=3&S2=7&ProdID=17

Regards.

[oliviasy]

teen kosong explained it very well. good job, kawan :D so i'm guessing lotsa of you going to buy dreamland mattresses?

[SHiGE]

okay anothor worry thing. usually when we buy mattress cover, we only buy those fitted nicely for the mattress only. how about the divan and headboard? do we need to buy something to cover it? or buy one whole set of mattress cover that include the rest of the compartment?

[Andryn]

Grace from E-view Renovation Enterprise...

hi!

its me again! i would like to advice you that .. no matter how busy u are but please go and see how they do work. she supposed to hand over the unit to me tomorrow but ... will let u know tommorow after i have a meeting with her. :( you can get my no from mr. kuan (andrew & evelyn) our no is at the meeting leaflet.

[Andryn]

Eh? i paid mine to the panel... grace asked me to pay the deposit of RM 500 to her and once the reno completed, she will minus off from the bill. :confused:

hi michelle,

please check their work everyday (maybe after work) no matter how busy you are but please...go and check. she should hand over to me tomorrow but..hemmm... :( i dont think so. very dissapointed with the water heater problem. her contractor doesnt really know how to installed it. it look soooooo ugle. u can come and c my unit when u're free. i will be there tomorrow to monitor their work.... call me 012-9359178 :cool: block B

[totoro]

hi!

its me again! i would like to advice you that .. no matter how busy u are but please go and see how they do work. she supposed to hand over the unit to me tomorrow but ... will let u know tommorow after i have a meeting with her. :( you can get my no from mr. kuan (andrew & evelyn) our no is at the meeting leaflet.

why :( ...? must go and see them doing work? if not, then... ?

btw, i'll be unreachable from Thu-Sun. happy renovating and do have a great weekend, all!

PS: we reached page 100! :D :D :D

[duxz]

Divan = the thing below the mattress
Headboard = The thing just behind your head when you lie down on the mattress

I correct or not ah? :D

WAH!!!!! chinmin soooooooo creeeaahhver ar..... must be the rain today lar

[Andryn]

why :( ...? must go and see them doing work? if not, then... ?

btw, i'll be unreachable from Thu-Sun. happy renovating and do have a great weekend, all!

PS: we reached page 100! :D :D :D


im not saying that they are not good. however its good if you can go there and check on all things that you requested them to do. my contractor do their work quite fast but sometime they might miss out what are the things that u wanted them to do. u know what i mean? it will slow you down when u really wanted to move into your unit. :cool:

hey! i was at my unit on tuesday afternoon. 3 guys went into my unit and start looking here and there. when i asked them 'who are u?", "what are u doing in my unit?" :confused: they dont answer me and then the only word that they said "are u the owner?". i said "yes" and then they say "we are you contractor's friend" but my contractor dont know them coz they dont talk to each other. one of they guy having a walkie talkie and they look like gangsters :eek: . so i kept all my rooms door closed and make sure that they are out from my unit. :mad:

[C&E]

hey! i was at my unit on tuesday afternoon. 3 guys went into my unit and start looking here and there. when i asked them 'who are u?", "what are u doing in my unit?" :confused: they dont answer me and then the only word that they said "are u the owner?". i said "yes" and then they say "we are you contractor's friend" but my contractor dont know them coz they dont talk to each other. one of they guy having a walkie talkie and they look like gangsters :eek: . so i kept all my rooms door closed and make sure that they are out from my unit. :mad:

haf u offcially complained to bala abt this?

[SHiGE]

someone with the steel piping from masterbedroom to balcony already did their aircons and use the steel piping provided and have it inspect by the Structural Inspector already? what did they say? no problem?

my unit have the steel piping, but i also scare these ppl later change mind or give lame excuses... i need triple confirmation, from bala, from the Structural inspector and other owners!! i don't want later they reject and force me to sign some document holding me liable for possible consequences!!

[neeta]

hi ....i am back i have to use other name coz marvy name i dun know what happened everytime try to log in...anyway i am back again.

For those who are still doin reno....keep goin...dun give up....now we are having so many difficulties but after that it will fall nicely. ;) ;) ..

most of the things already settled..... :p :p
just to share this experience...what happened these few days....i know there is a security called Sathia but pls guys this guy try to be funny with me..as i know i am staying there alone when anything happened of course there are the one that i called for help ...right...

when i house got trip he came and helped me...yes...then two day after this stupid security Sathia..called me and ask for money: this is how he spoke to me on the phone. :eek: :eek:
"kakak tolong saya...saya mau pinjam duit dari kakak, mak saya sakit" i was shocked and i told him...yes you are helping me when my house got problem but this is your duty...i dun lend him the money.... :mad: :mad: :mad:

pls guys advise me...i am scared to make complaint to Bala nanti this security do aomething to my house...pls help!!!! :o

this is too much frens...i got few things to share this experience when i lived there...coz i am the only residents stay there at the moments...

i am happy after i attened the meeting last weekend...many owners and resident came and visit me...
thanks guys...

hope will get more residents coming in this weekend for the meeting.

[shel]

hi michelle,

please check their work everyday (maybe after work) no matter how busy you are but please...go and check. she should hand over to me tomorrow but..hemmm... :( i dont think so. very dissapointed with the water heater problem. her contractor doesnt really know how to installed it. it look soooooo ugle. u can come and c my unit when u're free. i will be there tomorrow to monitor their work.... call me 012-9359178 :cool: block B

Hey Eve, i went to view your unit the other day with Grace. Your kitchen cabs look very nice... :D Well, as for your water heater, i didn't really take a good look at it coz i was rushing time on that day. I'll come by tmw to view yours before allowing them to fix mine. Are you gonna be there? I'm gonna be there the whole day coz they are fixing the aircon and other stuff for me. Btw, how do you find Grace contractors workmanship?

[ciderblue]

For those who are looking for curtain.

Famous House Design @ SS2 is having their 15th anivesary sales. You buy 1 metre get 2 metres for free! :eek: I will definately visit this shop, but I am not sure whether they having nice fabric. :rolleyes:

Do not forget to take ur windows frame measurement, if possible take wall to wall and ceiling to floor measurement as well.

Famous House Design
177, Jalan SS2/24
03-78769260

[kean]

hi ....i am back i have to use other name coz marvy name i dun know what happened everytime try to log in...anyway i am back again.

For those who are still doin reno....keep goin...dun give up....now we are having so many difficulties but after that it will fall nicely. ;) ;) ..

most of the things already settled..... :p :p
just to share this experience...what happened these few days....i know there is a security called Sathia but pls guys this guy try to be funny with me..as i know i am staying there alone when anything happened of course there are the one that i called for help ...right...

when i house got trip he came and helped me...yes...then two day after this stupid security Sathia..called me and ask for money: this is how he spoke to me on the phone. :eek: :eek:
"kakak tolong saya...saya mau pinjam duit dari kakak, mak saya sakit" i was shocked and i told him...yes you are helping me when my house got problem but this is your duty...i dun lend him the money.... :mad: :mad: :mad:

pls guys advise me...i am scared to make complaint to Bala nanti this security do aomething to my house...pls help!!!! :o

this is too much frens...i got few things to share this experience when i lived there...coz i am the only residents stay there at the moments...

i am happy after i attened the meeting last weekend...many owners and resident came and visit me...
thanks guys...

hope will get more residents coming in this weekend for the meeting.

hi neeta,

nice to meet you yesterday. Very nice decoration and design for you house.

any dun give up.

[cordy]

when i house got trip he came and helped me...yes...then two day after this stupid security Sathia..called me and ask for money: this is how he spoke to me on the phone. :eek: :eek:
"kakak tolong saya...saya mau pinjam duit dari kakak, mak saya sakit" i was shocked and i told him...yes you are helping me when my house got problem but this is your duty...i dun lend him the money.... :mad: :mad: :mad:

pls guys advise me...i am scared to make complaint to Bala nanti this security do aomething to my house...pls help!!!! :o

this is too much frens...i got few things to share this experience when i lived there...coz i am the only residents stay there at the moments

That is terrible! This is an ISSUE that should be raised up. Makes one wonder what are these security ppl's background. Although it is true that the security guard may retaliate if you make an official report, but at least something is written down in black and white. If not, excuse given by the "mgmt office ppl" is that "no formal complaint" had been done and they "CANNOT" do anything about it. Geez :rolleyes: If that guy dares to be funny again, make threats to you, this time MAKE a police report.

Dear, take a BIG umbrella with you every time. I know it is rather tiresome, but safety is of UTMOST importance to you right now, gal. Be on your alert every time when you go out or back to your condo unit after working hours. Do NOT be lax in your observation of your surroundings, no matter how tired you are.

If that fellow dares to touch u ( it is a CRIMINAL OFFENSE), WHACK HIM GOOD!!

Rgds,

Cordy

[chinmin]

hi ....i am back i have to use other name coz marvy name i dun know what happened everytime try to log in...anyway i am back again.

For those who are still doin reno....keep goin...dun give up....now we are having so many difficulties but after that it will fall nicely. ;) ;) ..

most of the things already settled..... :p :p
just to share this experience...what happened these few days....i know there is a security called Sathia but pls guys this guy try to be funny with me..as i know i am staying there alone when anything happened of course there are the one that i called for help ...right...

when i house got trip he came and helped me...yes...then two day after this stupid security Sathia..called me and ask for money: this is how he spoke to me on the phone. :eek: :eek:
"kakak tolong saya...saya mau pinjam duit dari kakak, mak saya sakit" i was shocked and i told him...yes you are helping me when my house got problem but this is your duty...i dun lend him the money.... :mad: :mad: :mad:

pls guys advise me...i am scared to make complaint to Bala nanti this security do aomething to my house...pls help!!!! :o

this is too much frens...i got few things to share this experience when i lived there...coz i am the only residents stay there at the moments...

i am happy after i attened the meeting last weekend...many owners and resident came and visit me...
thanks guys...

hope will get more residents coming in this weekend for the meeting.


This happened before at the previous condo which I was staying. My friend came and visit me and parked his car at the visitor's parking. Then one guard came and ask him for parking fee. When my friend told me about this I complained to the security supervisor and that guard was sacked. To me I feel that all this things always happens when the security guards are locals. If the Management does not improve on the security we are gonna be having headaches.

[neeta]

Kean, nice to meet you too and your wife...

thank you. will come to see your house after reno :)

[KAR_SING]

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[Da Rat]

Neeta,
Would like to see your place too. Am in block B. Could you PM your unit number to me.

[SHiGE]

Neeta... me also. can i come over to your place to look if you don't mind... please PM me your unit number.