Kelana Mahkota Condo Pre Management Committee

[ricster]

The notes of the 4th Kelana Mahkota Condominum Residents' and Owners' Association pro tem committee meeting held on Sunday 17 April is attached for your information.

regards,

kuanj

Mr Kuan,
From the notes of the 4th meeting, it was mentioned that the next meeting will be held on 7/May/2005. With 8/May/2005 being Mother's day, I think a lot of people (including myself) are planning to go back to their respestive hometown to celebrate with their mom. I missed the last meeting & was hoping that I can attend the coming one. Any slight possibility of changing the date?

[ciderblue]

i think this is the fax machine the resident engineers have been using ever since the 1st inspection. I dunno why got 1 line there, but no lines anywhere else in KM.

Tarantula???

SMI pulled this line from their showroom that next to KMC, there’s still no phone line available in KMC yet.

[totoro]

for those contemplating plaster ceilings:

under S44(2) of Uniform Building By-Laws 1984, it can be defined as follows:

S44(2) The *AVERAGE height of rooms in residential buildings other than shophouses shall be -

(a) for living rooms and bedrooms, not less than 2.5 metres;
(b) for kitchens, not less than 2.25 metres;
(c) for bathrooms, water-closets, latrines, porches, balconies, verandahs, garages and the like, not less than 2 metres.

(The above is applicable height of rooms in residential buildings, shophouses, schools, etc)

[oliviasy]

can anyone share with me how u r doin ur master bedroom lights (except plaster ceiling with downlights)?
with the ceiling fan in the middle of the room, putting 2 lights on the ceiling will cast shadow below. putting 2 hanging lights oso will give problem as the lights will swing when the fan is on.
i plan to put the main lights in white & 2 warm lights on wall. currently, it looks like i hv to put the white lights on the wall oso. any other suggestion?

bcos we're doing built-in wadrobe, we moved one of the ceiling lights (the point nearest to the wall) nearer to the MBR door area. if we remain the point as is, can't open the top part of the wardrobe.

white lights as main ceiling lights. yellow lights as mood lights (table/wall lamp)

[pistachio]

my painting progress.... is emm..... slower than expected.. haha.... is tougher than i anticipated... lol... but i think still can manage. bought about RM600 ICI pearl glo paint... for the whole house.

My wife and I got cross-eyed by the fan colour chart shown by most interior decorators and paint shop. Lucky for us, a friend recommended us to go to Jusco Home Centre at One Utama, at Nippon paint section. There is a big flip-style frames of posters on guides on how to colour coordinate your rooms. Intead of classifying according to colour families, they categorize based on "themes".

So there's a page on any theme you want be it Bali style, French Manor style, American Country style, Urban style, etc. Just choose a theme and the charts can short-cut suggest a paint colour for walls, doors etc. The guide should even tell you how to colour coordinate with your furnitures. As for how much paint you need, can go to: http://www.nipponpaint.com.my/estimator.html

Very helpful for us.

[Tarantula]

Tarantula,

Your unit finish wit the reno works already ka? when u moving in?

not yet larrr... today only do painting...

[tfleong]

mine is 6'X9' L shape; with sink, plumbing, burner and hood for 4.1k, call this lady from kota kemuning...tell her u r from kelana mahkota.

jacqueline: 012-2881930

Can I have a look at your kitchen cabinet if u dun mind? I'll be in KM this coming Saturday 3pm. You can pm me.

[exiled_criminal]

Can I have a look at your kitchen cabinet if u dun mind? I'll be in KM this coming Saturday 3pm. You can pm me.
they will deliver on the 3 May

[cordy]

Hi all,

Noticed a number of you neighbours are into fengshui. Below are two links to articles how to maximise good positive fengshui energy in our new homes:


http://kaisu.com.my/cgi/showsubat.cgi?file=10article.txt

http://kaisu.com.my/cgi/showsubat.cgi?file=11article.txt

[alexcttan]

my painting progress.... is emm..... slower than expected.. haha.... is tougher than i anticipated... lol... but i think still can manage. bought about RM600 ICI pearl glo paint... for the whole house.

SHiGe...did you skim coat (I think that's what they are called) the house before you paint it?? Cause pearl glo will give you glo-ing effect and our house wall is very wavey....

[ricster]

white lights as main ceiling lights

u r not worried that u might get shadow cos of the fan? oso, wat kind of white light did u get? a lot of the lights that i've seen only looks good with yellow light. very very limited choices for white.

[patches]

guys, do you know how much it'll cost to rent a small lorry for shifting? Just got a small wardrobe, shelves, and odds & ends.... Anyone has any contact to recommend? Appreciate it a lot!..

[totoro]

SHiGe...did you skim coat (I think that's what they are called) the house before you paint it?? Cause pearl glo will give you glo-ing effect and our house wall is very wavey....

yup, must must have skim coat to smoothen the wall before applying pearl glo, otherwise the paint will bring out the ugliness of the walls in full 'pearl glo' grandeur...

[totoro]

guys, do you know how much it'll cost to rent a small lorry for shifting? Just got a small wardrobe, shelves, and odds & ends.... Anyone has any contact to recommend? Appreciate it a lot!..

RM80. Try those lorry numbers stuck to the lampposts... there are even quite a few outside Jln SS 7/19.

[totoro]

u r not worried that u might get shadow cos of the fan? oso, wat kind of white light did u get? a lot of the lights that i've seen only looks good with yellow light. very very limited choices for white.
actually, Eric you mentioned you had wall lights right? they should work fine enough...

my previous place had the flourescent tube light fixed to the wall, didn't get obstructed by the fan.

[ricster]

actually, Eric you mentioned you had wall lights right? they should work fine enough...

my previous place had the flourescent tube light fixed to the wall, didn't get obstructed by the fan.

i'm putting yellow wall lights for the atmosphere. but for the main light, v want something white. putting flourescent tube light to the wall is the easiest way out but the mrs want something that looks better :D

[totoro]

dear neighbours n frens,

i want to check something with you... how do you fix on your ducting tube onto your cooker hood? mine is loosely fitted on top of the cooker hood, but it is still good enough to suck out air to the other end at the yard (which now feels like a fan)...

[totoro]

i'm putting yellow wall lights for the atmosphere. but for the main light, v want something white. putting flourescent tube light to the wall is the easiest way out but the mrs want something that looks better :D

i use an Ikea floor lamp at my place.. bright enough for the entire hall. maybe that will work for you. uses Edison screw (E27) type compact flourescent white light (you can choose the light type).

[Tarantula]

i use an Ikea floor lamp at my place.. bright enough for the entire hall. maybe that will work for you. uses Edison screw (E27) type compact flourescent white light (you can choose the light type).

yeah agree with totoro.. his house is so bright..

[ricster]

i use an Ikea floor lamp at my place.. bright enough for the entire hall. maybe that will work for you. uses Edison screw (E27) type compact flourescent white light (you can choose the light type).

hmmm...can consider this alternative...after i've visited ur place :D

[totoro]

hi neighbours,

If you want to tint up your condo, feel free to give Mr Hing from V-Kool Sdn Bhd a call. i got mine for about half of the retail price. Of course he offers several brands, grades and types of materials. His contact number is 012-3546027.

If you wanna see the effect of the reflective SolarGard tint, you can see the outside of my unit from Jln SS 7/26 coming from Kelana Putera, the top floor of Block C. It's the one reflecting the mirror reflection. You can also see the effect if you are outside my unit looking at my study room window (next to yard).

Cheers!

Now, if someone can introduce me where to get a nice dark walnut colored rectangular dining table for 6. :p

[patches]

Sorry to bring this topic up again... :)
The doorbell is connected to the power supply or do we get the ones that are battery operated?

[pojie7]

Hi there people,

I came across this forum a last week but have been spending time reading everything inside (in between my office work) :phew: finally got up to speed so just wanna drop a line and say hi to all my future neighbours.
BTW went there this afternoon and parked at my spot in LG2. Saw the area in front of the lift to Block C is flooded from the rain last nite. Asked the Indon worker and he said it's always like that. Quite worrying especially for those whose lots are around that area. Luckily mine is light years away from the lift :sheesh:

[boiling mud]

[QUOTE=totoro]hi neighbours,

If you want to tint up your condo, feel free to give Mr Hing from V-Kool Sdn Bhd a call. i got mine for about half of the retail price. Of course he offers several brands, grades and types of materials. His contact number is 012-3546027.

Something that I have always wondered about the mirror-reflection tinting materials... You might want to go out to the corridor and take a look at you study room window at night (with the lights inside switched on, please). I used to live in a highrise where the folk opposite my block had the windows etc tinted - no can look-see in the broad day light, but at night when they switched on the lights, plenty to see from outside tho'. Don't mean to pour cold water, but just to remind you to safeguard your privacy. :D

[boiling mud]

Hello pojie, I am a new comer too. Joined the forum yesterday or the day before :(

Welcome.

You said the LG2 carpark was flooded? Geez.... that's the level of my parking bay too :eek: First it was the bubbling water at LG1 that may weaken the floor (that's the roof of LG2), and now this....??!!

[cordy]

Something that I have always wondered about the mirror-reflection tinting materials... You might want to go out to the corridor and take a look at you study room window at night (with the lights inside switched on, please). I used to live in a highrise where the folk opposite my block had the windows etc tinted - no can look-see in the broad day light, but at night when they switched on the lights, plenty to see from outside tho'. Don't mean to pour cold water, but just to remind you to safeguard your privacy. :D

Easy solution! During nite-time, draw the curtains, then no one can see inside! :D :D :D

[pojie7]

Hi boiling mud,

Thanks. Yupp...the area in front of the lift is quite bad. They put a wooden plank over there coz the water is ankle deep. And that was from the rain last nite. Wonder how it was like immediately after rain.

Hello pojie, I am a new comer too. Joined the forum yesterday or the day before :(

Welcome.

You said the LG2 carpark was flooded? Geez.... that's the level of my parking bay too :eek: First it was the bubbling water at LG1 that may weaken the floor (that's the roof of LG2), and now this....??!!

[SHiGE]

i bought one from Giant, 6 step, 5ft height yesterday for RM49. hey i called u yesterday evening as i was at your unit, but nobody picked up. :p
is it... now after i checked my phone again.. i saw your name in the miss call but there is someone else miss call me after you. so your name got flushed... haha.. lousy phone. anyway, i was in the unit but my handphone is lying somewhere in the house while i was painting. didn't hear it rang. you should yell for me from the yard ma'.. haha...

[SHiGE]

not yet larrr... today only do painting...
so is it fun? honestly... i'm a bit regret now... if not my fren and my gf is helping me... i think i will just gave up after the first day. the first few tries not rili good.. need to test this test that.. progress became slower. but now know the drill already...progress should pickup pretty soon.... but every muscle of my entire body is in pain....

[SHiGE]

SHiGe...did you skim coat (I think that's what they are called) the house before you paint it?? Cause pearl glo will give you glo-ing effect and our house wall is very wavey....
haiz... i didn't know this until i bought all the paint in Pearl Glo. i didn't skim the whole house as that will take ages... i only skim the part where they hack and area around switches. should have just go Pentalite.

initially i already decided on Pentalite matt finishing after Kent warned me about the potential reflection. but when i was buying the paint at the ICI shop.. i looked at their sample, Pentalite, Pearl Glo, Supreme... to me, all look the same.. and the Pearl Glo only got very little reflection even i turned on the downlights at their show unit. so is not as bad as i had thought.. so i changed my mind and bought all Pearl Glo!! since only RM5-10 extra per 5 litre. after i bought, then bounced into KKLee.. and he told me about the skimming requirement for Pearl Glo... argh... too late.... pray god is not that bad...

[SHiGE]

yup, must must have skim coat to smoothen the wall before applying pearl glo, otherwise the paint will bring out the ugliness of the walls in full 'pearl glo' grandeur...
wa' ... don't scare me la...

yup, i notice that our walls is a bit rough... but still not as bad as the one i staying now, by Talam. is 10x worst... anyway, all the colors i bought is dark, pale, dull tone... lol... so i guess it still acceptable la.... plus i'm doing 2 coating.. so i think that will help lessen a bit. worst come to worst after checking on the result of my MBR, my testbed for my painting, if the result is bad, i will use coarse paper to smoothen the wall... is not as good as skim coat it, but is much faster this way.

[oliviasy]

u r not worried that u might get shadow cos of the fan? oso, wat kind of white light did u get? a lot of the lights that i've seen only looks good with yellow light. very very limited choices for white.

Don't think the fan & light will clash and cause some disco feel (I hope). For the rooms we plan to use simple ring lights, nothing fancy.

[oliviasy]

.. i looked at their sample, Pentalite, Pearl Glo, Supreme... to me, all look the same.. and the Pearl Glo only got very little reflection even i turned on the downlights at their show unit. so is not as bad as i had thought.. so i changed my mind and bought all Pearl Glo!! since only RM5-10 extra per 5 litre. after i bought, then bounced into KKLee.. and he told me about the skimming requirement for Pearl Glo... argh... too late.... pray god is not that bad...

Pentalite is matte paint. Pearl Glo is emulsion paint (if wall dirty, just wipe with cloth). Supreme is the high range (colours are so yummy).

Oh dear, we were thinking of using Pearl Glo as well... so it means we have to apply a skim coat 1st, then only apply Pearl Glo? Geez... that's more work...

[ilovecath]

so is it fun? honestly... i'm a bit regret now... if not my fren and my gf is helping me... i think i will just gave up after the first day. the first few tries not rili good.. need to test this test that.. progress became slower. but now know the drill already...progress should pickup pretty soon.... but every muscle of my entire body is in pain....

ya rite, tell me about it. i also painting with my bf every weekend. here goes our weekend. only finish kitchen and living area so far. more to goooooooo

[SHiGE]

Pentalite is matte paint. Pearl Glo is emulsion paint (if wall dirty, just wipe with cloth). Supreme is the high range (colours are so yummy).

Oh dear, we were thinking of using Pearl Glo as well... so it means we have to apply a skim coat 1st, then only apply Pearl Glo? Geez... that's more work...
Supreme was my first choice... since it is less glo than Pearl Glo and also a better paint... but Supreme can't mix color. the color available for Supreme is very limited and most of it is bright light colors.

skim coating entire house is very very very tedious... seriously... if you haven't buy the paint, go for Pentalite if u want mixing or Supreme if u don't want mixing. or pay RM2K and ask your contractor to paint the whole house for you.

[SHiGE]

ya rite, tell me about it. i also painting with my bf every weekend. here goes our weekend. only finish kitchen and living area so far. more to goooooooo
after reconsider... i think i will cut down on the number of walls to be painted. the paint job is not difficult, but to paint the corners is a real tough job especially the top corners that joint with the ceiling. have to climb up climb down. my leg muscle is in paint now... and to make matter worst, i use a lot of colors to create multiple themes for various section of my house... this increase the number of corners that need to be painted carefully. a bit regret about this but the paint already bought.. no choice...

how u tackle the corners? after the first day, i gave up and went to buy a lot of masking tape and on the second day, i tape all the corners so that paint won't spill over to the other side... it works great...

[Tarantula]

so is it fun? honestly... i'm a bit regret now... if not my fren and my gf is helping me... i think i will just gave up after the first day. the first few tries not rili good.. need to test this test that.. progress became slower. but now know the drill already...progress should pickup pretty soon.... but every muscle of my entire body is in pain....

hehehe not me who paint the unit... its the contractor lahh... i use plaster ceiling, so they have to paint the ceiling to white.. and touch up at the afffected area... now looks good oredi...

but i will be painting some of the walls myself... just feature walls... see lah what's the result.. must be tiring.. i painted my room before.. took the whole day.. but this time without furniture should be ok lah...

shige, must be careful with the corner etc... what to do.. we are not expert whattt... just to save some cost.. better DIY... heheheh...

[totoro]

[QUOTE=totoro]hi neighbours,

If you want to tint up your condo, feel free to give Mr Hing from V-Kool Sdn Bhd a call. i got mine for about half of the retail price. Of course he offers several brands, grades and types of materials. His contact number is 012-3546027.

Something that I have always wondered about the mirror-reflection tinting materials... You might want to go out to the corridor and take a look at you study room window at night (with the lights inside switched on, please). I used to live in a highrise where the folk opposite my block had the windows etc tinted - no can look-see in the broad day light, but at night when they switched on the lights, plenty to see from outside tho'. Don't mean to pour cold water, but just to remind you to safeguard your privacy. :D

yes i noticed. i tested with and without curtains, full lights on inside and balcony lights turned on/off outside... :)

still a bit blurrish at night if balcony light is on outside... otherwise... juz draw the curtains lah... cannot block the view fully unless you put up a wall instead of glass door... :p

[Tarantula]

btw, my contractor drill my wall from inside to outside on my entrance to do lighting at the entrance... somehow, when we touch up using the interior paint (diamond white from jotun), it was obviously not the same type of color/paint... hiyaaaa.. now so ugly...

can anyone tell me what's the color code for the external wall at our entrance? or anyone who already bought the paint, can i have some... just a bit only....

so frustrated now... :(

[alexcttan]

....putting flourescent tube light to the wall is the easiest way out but the mrs want something that looks better :D

My wife too....why all mrs(s) hates white flourescent tube light??!!

[Tarantula]

yes i noticed. i tested with and without curtains, full lights on inside and balcony lights turned on/off outside... :)

still a bit blurrish at night if balcony light is on outside... otherwise... juz draw the curtains lah... cannot block the view fully unless you put up a wall instead of glass door... :p

actually, come to think of it... we do not need to tint our window or glass door.. because now only i realize, God has created Day Curtain.. and at night.. He crated Night Curtain...

hmmmmm... ;)

[Tarantula]

My wife too....why all mrs(s) hates white flourescent tube light??!!

heheheh dont try to crack ur head to think abt it... they are just like that... :D

[totoro]

actually, come to think of it... we do not need to tint our window or glass door.. because now only i realize, God has created Day Curtain.. and at night.. He crated Night Curtain...

hmmmmm... ;)

well, my previous curtains actually lost their color after being put under the sun for some time... and the color loss is uneven because the curtains are wavy (french pleat type)...

So the tint actually protects all my furnishing (and maybe your wooden floor, uphostery, art displays) from UV and heat damage in the day...

"SolarGard blocks 98 percent of damaging ultraviolet light and as much as 82 percent of uncomfortable solar heat, you can experience these substantial benefits:

* Furnishing & Upholstery Preservation
* Reduced Hot Spots & Glare
* Improved Comfort
* Balanced Climate
* Reduced Energy Demands
* Extended HVAC Life
* Increased Privacy
* Aesthetic Enhancement"

Cut pasted from SolarGard site. Curtain sheers still blocks the view to the outside. :P

[totoro]

heheheh dont try to crack ur head to think abt it... they are just like that... :D

not romantic mah... then where got mood...

[alexcttan]

not romantic mah... then where got mood...

Gua anak pun sudah adalar ...tak nak romantic...nak jimat $$$$

[SHiGE]

saw your unit just now while driving into my office at Kelana Square... the reflection is so much and it kinda make your unit the weird one while all others have the same color for balcony windows except yours.

will Bala actually allows this since he care so much about the "image" of the balcony....

[totoro]

saw your unit just now while driving into my office at Kelana Square... the reflection is so much and it kinda make your unit the weird one while all others have the same color for balcony windows except yours.

will Bala actually allows this since he care so much about the "image" of the balcony....

if u drive past Kelana Putera and the houses across the road you'd see that many owners changed their windows to dark glass or tinted glass too...

[cordy]

My wife too....why all mrs(s) hates white flourescent tube light??!!

Maybe it's becoz these lights reminds them of being in the office? ( some office have that) Home is to relax and not to be reminded of work larr. :p

Want their own home look good n comfy so that they feel good coming back home. IF they are feeling good, for all the hubbies out there? Your Wifey will treat you good! ;)

[ricster]

Want their own home look good n comfy so that they feel good coming back home. IF they are feeling good, for all the hubbies out there? Your Wifey will treat you good! ;)

that's y still undecided. trying best to make wifey happy & at the same time keep budget & making sure it's practical :p

[totoro]

that's y still undecided. trying best to make wifey happy & at the same time keep budget :p

i think yellow lights and flourescent lights are not that different in price.. unless you want really fancy good looking lights... so, do u think downlights are fancy and good looking? or monotonous and dull looking? :p

[ricster]

i think yellow lights and flourescent lights are not that different in price.. unless you want really fancy good looking lights... so, do u think downlights are fancy and good looking? or monotonous and dull looking? :p

the challenges i'm facing for lights in mbr: -
1. if fix ceiling light, fan might cast shadow below
2. if fix hanging light, fan might cause light to sway
3. if fix wall light, mostly only look good in yellow light
4. if put floor lamp, will take up the already limited space in mbr

:D looks like everything oso can't put :D

[totoro]

the challenges i'm facing for lights in mbr: -
1. if fix ceiling light, fan might cast shadow below
2. if fix hanging light, fan might cause light to sway
3. if fix wall light, mostly only look good in yellow light
4. if put floor lamp, will take up the already limited space in mbr

:D looks like everything oso can't put :D

actually shadow isn't really that serious a problem... you're not fixing ur light right above your fan... so one shadow goes to your window and the other shadow goes to your wardrobe... no harm done...

worse come to worst, fix fan with lights underneath them... :P

[HUHHH???]

Dear residence,

I would like to know if the time and date for the next RA meeting would still be posted in this forum.

Also, can anyone recommend me a contractor that could overlook every aspect of renovation from paiping to wiring to kitchen cabinet... etc.?

I tried to back track on the previous threads but it was just too much to go through. Renovation prooved too much for me to handle. "phew" :eek:

Thanks.

[ricster]

actually shadow isn't really that serious a problem... you're not fixing ur light right above your fan... so one shadow goes to your window and the other shadow goes to your wardrobe... no harm done...

u know how small the mbr is. did some measuring. don think shadow will b on window & wardrobe but on floor. anyway, will go there measure again with the possibility of 1 ceiling light instead of 2...will need to relocate the fan & light point if going with dis option

[Tarantula]

that's y still undecided. trying best to make wifey happy & at the same time keep budget & making sure it's practical :p

i think the best way is, let the mrs decide what ever lighting they want to use.. give them the money.. and let them go shopping themselves... u dont follow.. otherwise, another headache for u... they will start asking, "ehh, this one can or not?"... " hmm what abt this one?"... "ehhh... that one looks ok, but expensive"... hahahaha... so u give the money, give her car key.. and get them to go and buy whichever they want....

i still remember radio ads in one of the radio station.. the wife went for shopping with the husband.. and wanted to choose a color that match to her lipstick... hehehe she started to ask her husband which color is the best.. later.. husband said.. " hiyaaa... pilih aje mana-mana pun... itu kan sarung bantal aje..."

:D

[boiling mud]

Gua anak pun sudah adalar ...tak nak romantic...nak jimat $$$$

Ho-ho-ho... Alex!! Anak mau, romantik pun mau, jimat mau-mau....

[boiling mud]

the challenges i'm facing for lights in mbr: -
1. if fix ceiling light, fan might cast shadow below
2. if fix hanging light, fan might cause light to sway
3. if fix wall light, mostly only look good in yellow light
4. if put floor lamp, will take up the already limited space in mbr

:D looks like everything oso can't put :D

I don't think the fan will send the hanging lights swaying. In the sitting room of this house I am staying, I put up a hanging light (heavy-set type) and it doesn't sway when my fan is running even at top speed. The distance between the light and the fan is just about the same as in KM mini MBR. Of course, if you use the rice-paper lights for Oriental or Zen mood, that's another story.

I also put up a cheapo (but nice) IKEA spot twin-lights on the ceing in my bedroom (in the same house), way above the fan.... no shadow cast if you adjust the light direction.

Trial and error... Don't lose sleep over it...

[boiling mud]

Dear residence,

I would like to know if the time and date for the next RA meeting would still be posted in this forum.

Also, can anyone recommend me a contractor that could overlook every aspect of renovation from paiping to wiring to kitchen cabinet... etc.?

I tried to back track on the previous threads but it was just too much to go through. Renovation prooved too much for me to handle. "phew" :eek:

Thanks.

Try Ken @ 016 3301468. He is doing my unit. Highly recommended by a relative wh saw his team's work. Nice young fellow, accomodating but knows to suggest alternative ideas. As for price... depends on the workdone, check with him?? Just say Chan from C block tells about him.

[kennethlhm]

i think the best way is, let the mrs decide what ever lighting they want to use.. give them the money.. and let them go shopping themselves... u dont follow.. otherwise, another headache for u... they will start asking, "ehh, this one can or not?"... " hmm what abt this one?"... "ehhh... that one looks ok, but expensive"... hahahaha... so u give the money, give her car key.. and get them to go and buy whichever they want....

i still remember radio ads in one of the radio station.. the wife went for shopping with the husband.. and wanted to choose a color that match to her lipstick... hehehe she started to ask her husband which color is the best.. later.. husband said.. " hiyaaa... pilih aje mana-mana pun... itu kan sarung bantal aje..."

:D

haha... i remember tht ads oso...
if u give some comment tht they dun like to hear or agree
then they will say "u decide urself la..." (angry liao)

[pistachio]

My wife too....why all mrs(s) hates white flourescent tube light??!!

Not all mrs hate white light. In my case, me wifey wants white light while I want the yellow lights. We met midway without resulting to our house looking like a disco, fortunately.

Important thing to know is that lights and the way they are directed may even substitute buying extra furnitures to beautify the place and add "texture" to your arragements. That's why, yellow lights has an advantage as it can be directed easily plus create a cozy, intimate mood at the same time. Yellow light requires emphasis on how you ARRANGE your furnitures/elements in the interior.

White light is more functional than intimate, in case you come across incidents that requires holding a small crowd (makan-makan, open houses, doa selamat, extended families coming) or when you are away and need to leave the light on (energy saving). In order to look good white light(much like planning for daytime since the light floods the area) requires emphasis on how you COLOUR COORDINATE the place.

What I did was I remeasured the whole area redrew floor and wall plans on Adobe Illustrator. Measured my furnitures and drew them it on the plans with the closest colour of walls and furnitures. Then I placed the yellow lights in drew locus areas of how the lights would shine on the walls. The light locuses will tell me how to imagine the place at night and the colours should help me plan for daytime. Then I installed the lightings (still 70% there, looks okay so far). When that is done, I will then place my furnitures.

Best to have both lights in my opinion, bearing in mind the function for each light.

[HUHHH???]

thanks for d help!!! will have to call them for a chat

[mrsricster]

[QUOTE=pistachio]Not all mrs hate white light. In my case, me wifey wants white light while I want the yellow lights. We met midway without resulting to our house looking like a disco, fortunately.

The "mrs" does not hate white light but wants white lights in "nicer" design :D :D :D

[chinmin]

Howdy neighbours,

Any recommendations for reasonably priced curtain shops?
I went to SSF Curtains in Kota Damansara for a quote and this is what i got:

1. Living (Night curtain double + Day curtain single) - RM1,545.15
2. MBR (Roman Blinds) - RM411.60
3. Room 2 (Roman Blinds) - RM411.60
4. Room 3 (Roman Blinds) - RM265.80
5. Study Room (Wooden Blinds) - RM265.00
6. Living Area small window (Wooden Blinds) - RM142.50

Total - RM3041.65

I find it abit expensive so if you all have any cheaper alternatives please share. I went to the Famous House Design in SS2 today and it is very cheap but the materials for the curtains are abit old fashioned and not to my liking.

[Tarantula]

Howdy neighbours,

Any recommendations for reasonably priced curtain shops?
I went to SSF Curtains in Kota Damansara for a quote and this is what i got:

1. Living (Night curtain double + Day curtain single) - RM1,545.15
2. MBR (Roman Blinds) - RM411.60
3. Room 2 (Roman Blinds) - RM411.60
4. Room 3 (Roman Blinds) - RM265.80
5. Study Room (Wooden Blinds) - RM265.00
6. Living Area small window (Wooden Blinds) - RM142.50

Total - RM3041.65

I find it abit expensive so if you all have any cheaper alternatives please share. I went to the Famous House Design in SS2 today and it is very cheap but the materials for the curtains are abit old fashioned and not to my liking.

bro, have u tried Macy?

[ricster]

Any recommendations for reasonably priced curtain shops?

i heard macy at sri kembangan has a lot of choices & the prices r quite good. hvn't been there myself but hv been to their branch at ikano (which is of cos smaller than the 1 at sri kembangan). u may wanna hv a look there? :)

[ricster]

What I did was I remeasured the whole area redrew floor and wall plans on Adobe Illustrator. Measured my furnitures and drew them it on the plans with the closest colour of walls and furnitures. Then I placed the yellow lights in drew locus areas of how the lights would shine on the walls. The light locuses will tell me how to imagine the place at night and the colours should help me plan for daytime. Then I installed the lightings (still 70% there, looks okay so far). When that is done, I will then place my furnitures.

wah...u so high-tech...so when can i c u to get some personal advice? :D

[chinmin]

bro, have u tried Macy?

I have been to Macy in Ikano but diden like the materials that they have also. Maybe will try the one in Sri Kembangan.

[anastasea]

Howdy neighbours,

Any recommendations for reasonably priced curtain shops?
I went to SSF Curtains in Kota Damansara for a quote and this is what i got:

1. Living (Night curtain double + Day curtain single) - RM1,545.15
2. MBR (Roman Blinds) - RM411.60
3. Room 2 (Roman Blinds) - RM411.60
4. Room 3 (Roman Blinds) - RM265.80
5. Study Room (Wooden Blinds) - RM265.00
6. Living Area small window (Wooden Blinds) - RM142.50

Total - RM3041.65

I find it abit expensive so if you all have any cheaper alternatives please share. I went to the Famous House Design in SS2 today and it is very cheap but the materials for the curtains are abit old fashioned and not to my liking.


haiya go to Nilai 3 lah...really cheap...

[chinmin]

haiya go to Nilai 3 lah...really cheap...
Wahhh...so far away...
Can they come and measure your unit?

[Tarantula]

no need to get them to come.. u can measure urself.. and give them the measurement.. they sure know what to do.. besides, the windows and sliding doors are all standard size... unless u want to have ceiling height curtains.. then u have to give them the measurement lah...

nilai 3 can offer u good price.. been there once.. but, didnt really like the materials they have.. hehehe.. the feeling of buying curtains from nilai 3 and macy are different.. heheheheh...

btw, i bought my curtain from macy sri kembangan... i think quite reasonable price.. they give 10% discount to member... and u can apply the membership card on the spot and enjoy the 10% discount... at least save u RM40.. ok lahh...

[chinmin]

no need to get them to come.. u can measure urself.. and give them the measurement.. they sure know what to do.. besides, the windows and sliding doors are all standard size... unless u want to have ceiling height curtains.. then u have to give them the measurement lah...

nilai 3 can offer u good price.. been there once.. but, didnt really like the materials they have.. hehehe.. the feeling of buying curtains from nilai 3 and macy are different.. heheheheh...

btw, i bought my curtain from macy sri kembangan... i think quite reasonable price.. they give 10% discount to member... and u can apply the membership card on the spot and enjoy the 10% discount... at least save u RM40.. ok lahh...
OK thanks bro... will check out Macy Sri Kembangan. Is it near the Minlon building?

[anastasea]

OK thanks bro... will check out Macy Sri Kembangan. Is it near the Minlon building?

i bought night curtain for my sliding door+master bedroom+guest room..cost about RM290(plus workmanship). For night curtain i bought from homes harmony..only for sliding door(simple one lah) ...cost about RM130....

[totoro]

i bought night curtain for my sliding door+master bedroom+guest room..cost about RM290(plus workmanship). For night curtain i bought from homes harmony..only for sliding door(simple one lah) ...cost about RM130....

that's.. cheap? only RM290?

[Psalm91]

Ausino outlets sell ready made curtains & sheers as well as roman blinds for balcony sliding door, 2 & 3 panel windows. Price is quite reasonable but not much choice of materials.

[anastasea]

that's.. cheap? only RM290?
Tarak tipu punye!! The actual price is RM14.90 pmeter but they gave me RM10 pmeter. U have to bargain lah. Dont lah bargain RM1/RM2...At least RM4. Normally guys dont know how to bargain... less RM1/RM2 sudah cukup...
There's 1 shop quite nice the material and more variety.....Most of the shop accept credit card..
My curtain ready within 1-2 weeks.

[totoro]

Tarak tipu punye!! The actual price is RM14.90 pmeter but they gave me RM10 pmeter. U have to bargain lah. Dont lah bargain RM1/RM2...At least RM4. Normally guys dont know how to bargain... less RM1/RM2 sudah cukup...
There's 1 shop quite nice the material and more variety.....Most of the shop accept credit card..
My curtain ready within 1-2 weeks.hmm, how different is that from Kamdar pricing.. ?

[Psalm91]

Tarak tipu punye!! The actual price is RM14.90 pmeter but they gave me RM10 pmeter. U have to bargain lah. Dont lah bargain RM1/RM2...At least RM4. Normally guys dont know how to bargain... less RM1/RM2 sudah cukup...
There's 1 shop quite nice the material and more variety.....Most of the shop accept credit card..
My curtain ready within 1-2 weeks.


Anastasea - Can you give me the name of the shop ? :)

Totoro, u been to kamdar for a quote ? THey have quite nice materials there at the price of $16/mtr but after including the rod, installation plus sheers, I think it will worked up close to $ 600plus ?

[Psalm91]

Sorry, meant abt $500plus

[totoro]

Anastasea - Can you give me the name of the shop ? :)

Totoro, u been to kamdar for a quote ? THey have quite nice materials there at the price of $16/mtr but after including the rod, installation plus sheers, I think it will worked up close to $ 600plus ?Hmm, why not buy the rods separately? And get your contractor to put it up for you?

i used to get my curtains from Kamdar... but rods elsewhere..

[Psalm91]

Well not exactly rods but rails type. Am planning to have a slightly extended width for the balcony curtains but not sure if railings come only in std sizes. Must check w/ith contractor if they can fix up the railings maybe can save some $$. :)

[totoro]

Well not exactly rods but rails type. Am planning to have a slightly extended width for the balcony curtains but not sure if railings come only in std sizes. Must check w/ith contractor if they can fix up the railings maybe can save some $$. :)

sliding door = 11ft (1 ft longer than door)
mbr window = 6.5ft (0.5ft longer)

i bought the rods/rails off the shelf, std size.

[anastasea]

Anastasea - Can you give me the name of the shop ? :)

Totoro, u been to kamdar for a quote ? THey have quite nice materials there at the price of $16/mtr but after including the rod, installation plus sheers, I think it will worked up close to $ 600plus ?

Most of the curtain shop in Nilai 3 selling the same material and same price..but this shop 'Fiona Collection sdn bhd' has more choices. Like night curtain the price is RM5.80 but can bargain to RM4pmeter. For day curtain, make sure u bargain more than RM4 ya!

Tonite will ask my hubby to give direction to Nilai 3. What i know is From Kelana Mahkota to Nilai 3 take about 40 min. Tol lebih kurang RM10

[anastasea]

Most of the curtain shop in Nilai 3 selling the same material and same price..but this shop 'Fiona Collection sdn bhd' has more choices. Like night curtain the price is RM5.80 but can bargain to RM4pmeter. For day curtain, make sure u bargain more than RM4 ya!

Tonite will ask my hubby to give direction to Nilai 3. What i know is From Kelana Mahkota to Nilai 3 take about 40 min. Tol lebih kurang RM10

sorry ....correction day curtain and not night curtain-RM5.80. HR people came to my place...that's why kanchong

[boiling mud]

Aiyomahhhh.... could someone enlighten me on the difference between DAY and NIGHT curtains? I thought a curtain is just a piece of oversized cloth scrunched to make wavy pattern on the windows?! :eek:

[Psalm91]

I think day curtain is the sheer (light) and night is the heavier one.

Anastacea, thanks 4 d info. Hopefully my hubby will want to drive there

[cordy]

Aiyomahhhh.... could someone enlighten me on the difference between DAY and NIGHT curtains? I thought a curtain is just a piece of oversized cloth scrunched to make wavy pattern on the windows?! :eek:

Psalm is correct. The Day Curtain is more transparent type. Dun your current house have the day curtain, boiling mud?

[pistachio]

Aiyomahhhh.... could someone enlighten me on the difference between DAY and NIGHT curtains? I thought a curtain is just a piece of oversized cloth scrunched to make wavy pattern on the windows?! :eek:

Aiyyooh... don't worry. Day curtains are the really light, almost transparent like mosquito net curtains. Usually of off-white colours.

Night curtains are the ones that are much thicker and heavier. Comes in all sorts of colours.

Usually people will install the day curtain first, then put up the night curtains. During daytime, you tie the night curtains to the sides, exposing only the day curtains so your house would be bright but not that hot.

Nighttime you let go of the nightcurtains la, so nobody can see you walking naked in front of the TV.

heres a picture:
http://manchester.com/ a/shopping/curtains.jpg

the red one is nightcurtain, the white piece is daycurtain.

[C&E]

Did our sheer at Nagoya, at RM5/m.
Pretty good o~

[C&E]

and oh yes, anyone has got their reno deposit back??
if yes, how long did it take b4 u get the cheque?

[pistachio]

Tonite will ask my hubby to give direction to Nilai 3. What i know is From Kelana Mahkota to Nilai 3 take about 40 min. Tol lebih kurang RM10

Nemind. No need to ask your hubby lah. Enjoy your "Malam Jumaat". :rolleyes:

What you all can do is get on the highway to KLIA (via KESAS or HICOM), then drive past the KLIA exit until you see the exit to Nilai. Take the exit and please do not forget to stop to pay the toll after that. Then you will see a T junction, turn left. Follow that road until you see a traffic light with a HUGE red directional sign that looks like a "J". It says "NILAI 3" quite big.

Follow the sign(turn left at the traffic light), and follow that small road (with small factories left and right) until you come to a barren area with lots of empty shoplots on your right. By this time you should notice a junction on your left leading uphill with cars going in and out. Follow your instincts and turn left. When you see a whole lot shoplots having sale like it's Hari Raya, wake your wife up and tell her, you guys are there!!!

But before you go there, check out the price and designs of Kamdar coz Kamdar's prices are quite standard while at Nilai 3, you gotta sharpen your bargaining skills.

[oliviasy]

Has anyone from this forum gotten their curtains done from the panel (which I do not know who's in charge)? I heard from Hanzville that a unit in KM got their curtains done by that curtain company, living room sliding door: approx RM 600 (they chose the green/gold material + sheer)

[chimera11]

haiz... i didn't know this until i bought all the paint in Pearl Glo. i didn't skim the whole house as that will take ages... i only skim the part where they hack and area around switches. should have just go Pentalite.

initially i already decided on Pentalite matt finishing after Kent warned me about the potential reflection. but when i was buying the paint at the ICI shop.. i looked at their sample, Pentalite, Pearl Glo, Supreme... to me, all look the same.. and the Pearl Glo only got very little reflection even i turned on the downlights at their show unit. so is not as bad as i had thought.. so i changed my mind and bought all Pearl Glo!! since only RM5-10 extra per 5 litre. after i bought, then bounced into KKLee.. and he told me about the skimming requirement for Pearl Glo... argh... too late.... pray god is not that bad...


Not too worry shige, i did my whole unit in pearl glo too. looks ok under the sun in the morning and afternoon. then at night when i went to my unit to on the lights, saw the wavy reflections but can considered quite transcient. to me it looks perfectly fine.......... :D

[chimera11]

Dear residence,

I would like to know if the time and date for the next RA meeting would still be posted in this forum.

Also, can anyone recommend me a contractor that could overlook every aspect of renovation from paiping to wiring to kitchen cabinet... etc.?

I tried to back track on the previous threads but it was just too much to go through. Renovation prooved too much for me to handle. "phew" :eek:

Thanks.


got a name for u....Mr Lee :012- 390 0092.... My one stop renovator for the:

* plaster ceiling
* air-cond piping
* plumbling
* kitchen cabinet/ wardrobe
* painting
* grills & etc.

The best thing is he can view your unit first to get the measurement and then give u the the quotation on the spot without much hassle.....if he ask u for the point of reference, just tell him some1 from block C Lvl 11......
cheers................. :cool:

[ricster]

Fellow owners, my friend from Home Decor Solutions in Sunway Mas has agreed to give special prices for Kelana Mahkota folks for the retractable clothes hanger. The prices that he's offering are as follows: -

Model Size Normal Price Special Price (exclusive of installation)

RD600 6ft RM349.00 RM309.00
RD400 4ft RM289.00 RM249.00
RD300 3ft RM279.00 RM239.00

They all come with a 10-year warranty including rust. Some products that you find outside comes with a 5-year warranty but they'll not tell you that it does not include rust (but you can always ask them). According to my friend, Stainless Steel (SS) does not always mean rust-proof (which I've always thought it does). SS has a few grades & the lower grades DO rust. His products are all with high grade SS. That's why the price is quite steep compared to what you see outside.

So, go there & have a look if you're interested. Attached is a photo of how the thing looks like.

Cheers.

[totoro]

They all come with a 10-year warranty including rust. I bought a remote ceiling fan which was more expensive than KDK (!) because they promised me 12-years warranty. First time I put it up, it was very unstable (swinging), and I had it replaced, but it was still swinging. Then I tried to change the speed, but anything other than Speed 3 (2, 1) the fan will not work.

Moral of the story, stick to trusted brands and put your money in reliable after-sales service! :p

[Jaytea]

Model Size Normal Price Special Price (exclusive of installation)

RD600 6ft RM349.00 RM309.00
RD400 4ft RM289.00 RM249.00
RD300 3ft RM279.00 RM239.00

Cheers.

thanks for getting the offer.

agak-agak how much would installation cost?

[boiling mud]

Psalm is correct. The Day Curtain is more transparent type. Dun your current house have the day curtain, boiling mud?

I got lazy sending the gigantic pieces of cloth to laundry (and sometimes forgot), so I switched to using those Aussie-made vertical blinds that came with designs. True to the sales pitch, they are dust-replellant (more or less) and tahan guna. It is perfect for me. If weren't for the difference in window- and door-sizes, I would cart them along to install in KM. Thank goodness when I switched to those blinds, we weren't being told to boycott Aussie goods.

So thanks for the education on curtains, merry folk.
:D

[ricster]

agak-agak how much would installation cost?

if i remember correctly, there're only 4 points to drill & put in the screws. very simple. u can get ur contractor to do it or if u hv a drill, do it on ur own :D

[anastasea]

Yesterday went to Jaya Jusco for J card member only...quite a crazy sale lah..Curtain and comforter really cheap but didnt buy coz already bought.
Just wait for JJ one Utama and Mid valley for another J card member sale.

[chimera11]

thanks for getting the offer.

agak-agak how much would installation cost?


Saw the same thing in Bandar Puteri Puchong and the 6ft cost about RM 140, 4ft cost about RM 130 cash and carry. It is stainless steel and not too sure of the grade of it, but it sure looks nice to me. Regarding the place, i tink i saw the address in the previous posts.

cheers ;)

[ciderblue]

I bought a remote ceiling fan which was more expensive than KDK (!) because they promised me 12-years warranty. First time I put it up, it was very unstable (swinging), and I had it replaced, but it was still swinging. Then I tried to change the speed, but anything other than Speed 3 (2, 1) the fan will not work.

Moral of the story, stick to trusted brands and put your money in reliable after-sales service! :p

For those who still haven't buy the remote control ceiling fan, TESCO is having promotion on KDK 4 blades @ RM219... I bought mine (Panasonic) @ RM217 during Panashop sales(Tong Kong SS2).

[ricster]

For those who still haven't buy the remote control ceiling fan, TESCO is having promotion on KDK 4 blades @ RM219... I bought mine (Panasonic) @ RM217 during Panashop sales(Tong Kong SS2).

when? today?

[Tarantula]

when? today?

i bought mine pana remote fan 4 blades.. RM214 in puchong.. but i guess, everywhere also the same.. few dollar different only...

[ciderblue]

when? today?

From 22 Apr to 5 May 2005

http://www.tesco.com.my/images/tesco/setup/050422/pg16b.jpg

From 29 Apr to 12 May 2005

Elba 1HP air-cond @ RM669 consider cheap?

http://www.tesco.com.my/images/tesco/setup/050429/pg24b.jpg

[ciderblue]

i bought mine pana remote fan 4 blades.. RM214 in puchong.. but i guess, everywhere also the same.. few dollar different only...

Ya, 2 months ago got a shop in Puchong quoted me @ RM200, Pana air-cond 1hp S2 @ RM950. But that time still too early for me to make decision, when went back to him the price has increased to RM225 and RM 980. So, I bought both my pana fan (RM217) and air-cond (RM969) from PanaShop. A little bit more expensive but with better confidence (Panashop maa...)

[cordy]

By the way folks...

With regards to the u-turn. I spoke with the management and they gave me the conclusion that no direct excess could be made as MPPJ would not approve it. I plan to be a vigilante and do it myself. In case you see a "mad fella" sitting on the road side with a hammer in the mids of the night, please do not condemn but lend a hand if can.

Heard frm Tarantula that the divider has been dismantled!! :D :D :D

Is it ur doing, Orca? ;)

[boiling mud]

Fellow owners, my friend from Home Decor Solutions in Sunway Mas has agreed to give special prices for Kelana Mahkota folks for the retractable clothes hanger. The prices that he's offering are as follows: -

Model Size Normal Price Special Price (exclusive of installation)

RD600 6ft RM349.00 RM309.00
RD400 4ft RM289.00 RM249.00
RD300 3ft RM279.00 RM239.00

They all come with a 10-year warranty including rust. Some products that you find outside comes with a 5-year warranty but they'll not tell you that it does not include rust (but you can always ask them). According to my friend, Stainless Steel (SS) does not always mean rust-proof (which I've always thought it does). SS has a few grades & the lower grades DO rust. His products are all with high grade SS. That's why the price is quite steep compared to what you see outside.

So, go there & have a look if you're interested. Attached is a photo of how the thing looks like.

Cheers.


Ricster, may I have the address and direction to Home Decor Solution? I may have missed it last time it was posted :o

THANKS.

[totoro]

Heard frm Tarantula that the divider has been dismantled!! :D :D :D

Is it ur doing, Orca? ;)

haven't seen Orca for ages!

but this is GREAT NEWS!!! I am so so so happy to hear this... can't wait to go home and not do an extra U-turn...

coz coming in from LDP into SS7/26, already U-turn once, then left, left, left, right, u-turn, then u-turn into Mahkota, then right, right, left, right, right, left, left, right, left, right, up ramp, u-turn, right, then reach parking...

pening...

[cordy]

haven't seen Orca for ages!

but this is GREAT NEWS!!! I am so so so happy to hear this... can't wait to go home and not do an extra U-turn...

coz coming in from LDP into SS7/26, already U-turn once, then left, left, left, right, u-turn, then u-turn into Mahkota, then right, right, left, right, right, left, left, right, left, right, up ramp, u-turn, right, then reach parking...

pening...


Maybe that's why we didn't see Orca around lately lerrr. Been on a "mission". :p

[ricster]

Ricster, may I have the address and direction to Home Decor Solution? I may have missed it last time it was posted

anybody interested to know how to get there just PM me your email address & i'll send you the map. however, i must highlight again that the map only shows how to go to sunway mas. once u reach there, u'll need to drive around the area to find the place.

[kennethlhm]

I saw the road divider infront KM entrance is "open"

[nkent]

I saw the road divider infront KM entrance is "open"
i saw that too, at long last something practically correct is happening to KM :cool:
however, i saw the divider is fit enuf for vehicle to come in to KM only. For those in KM who wants to turn to KCP may have to make a u-turn at the t-junction.

[ricster]

however, i saw the divider is fit enuf for vehicle to come in to KM only. For those in KM who wants to turn to KCP may have to make a u-turn at the t-junction.

that's very stu...i mean ridiculous isn't it?

[ilovecath]

how u tackle the corners? after the first day, i gave up and went to buy a lot of masking tape and on the second day, i tape all the corners so that paint won't spill over to the other side... it works great...

i didn't even bother to put masking tape lor, juz have to spend more time when it comes to the corner la. well, may be will try tomorrow. since you have tried covering with masking tape, you don't have any problem when u remove the masking tape?

[totoro]

hi guys,

anyone of you use accessories like Blumotion runners for your drawers or door buffers (absorbers) for your doors? I saw those door buffers in Hosana Kitchen which is basically like a small round pin sticking out of the cabinet which stops the door when it's closing and then slowly closes to prevent loud banging.

it only costs like RM20+ per piece, and I really wanted it. i told my contractor about it, and he assured me what they have, he also have, but when the day finally came, i was shown a catalogue and i couldn't find it anywhere.

i then called Hosana and they said they imported those things themselves, and that they don't sell it separately. Hosana also said it's impossible to fit it into the cabinets once it's cut and installed, because the door buffers need a special installation, else the cabinet will break.

so, in the end, i didn't get most of the things i wanted. :(

does anyone here use such accessories, or to a similar effect? if you do, i'd like to know how i can get it.

[alexcttan]

Long weekend..hooray !!!! Going back to Penang...hooray !!!! Almost 4 pm...hooray !!!!

p.s. I finished at 4 pm on Friday :P

[C&E]

Also, can anyone recommend me a contractor that could overlook every aspect of renovation from paiping to wiring to kitchen cabinet... etc.?

I tried to back track on the previous threads but it was just too much to go through. Renovation prooved too much for me to handle. "phew" :eek:

Thanks.

Hey new neighbour,

My contractor's name is Derek, and he did basically everything for me: plaster ceiling, painting, kit-cab, wet works, piping, wiring, grills and installation of everything (oh yes).
His works are pretty good, and the price is reasonable too. no complain so far (Bala has checked my completed reno n agreed for full refund of deposit :) )
he was recommended to me by a old skool-mate of mine who is doing interior design.
if u interested, his number is 012-2317648. just say u get it from Chang.

[kennethlhm]

i saw that too, at long last something practically correct is happening to KM :cool:
however, i saw the divider is fit enuf for vehicle to come in to KM only. For those in KM who wants to turn to KCP may have to make a u-turn at the t-junction.

as long as can go in KM from there i think is good enuf already. at least no need make a u-turn from that small u-turn

[pistachio]

The other day I was driving out from KM and wham!!! A Michael-Schumacker-after-reading-a-Dear-John-letter from Kelana Centrepoint direction nearly hit my car. :eek:

Yesterday I also noticed as I was switching gears, a bike whizzed me by.

Just a note of caution for you guys to be careful when you drive out the Kelana Mahkota gates. The cars from Centrepoint like to drive fast downhill pass our entrance/exit. And the visitor/contractor cars and lorries parked outside the guard house may block our view of incoming cars.

Maybe MPPJ should have at least painted the stretch right in front of the entrance/exit with those yellow speed strips, so cars would at least slow down.

[totoro]

Just a note of caution for you guys to be careful when you drive out the Kelana Mahkota gates. The cars from Centrepoint like to drive fast downhill pass our entrance/exit. And the visitor/contractor cars and lorries parked outside the guard house may block our view of incoming cars.

Maybe MPPJ should have at least painted the stretch right in front of the entrance/exit with those yellow speed strips, so cars would at least slow down.good advice. even speedbumps will work nicely.

btw, some security guards are getting a bit reluctant to open the gates d... coz my other half mentioned this to me...

also, some of them complained that some contractors treat this place like "'their grandfather's property" and demand to come in and out as they like without any respect towards the guards... fyi

[ciderblue]

hi guys,

anyone of you use accessories like Blumotion runners for your drawers or door buffers (absorbers) for your doors? I saw those door buffers in Hosana Kitchen which is basically like a small round pin sticking out of the cabinet which stops the door when it's closing and then slowly closes to prevent loud banging.

it only costs like RM20+ per piece, and I really wanted it. i told my contractor about it, and he assured me what they have, he also have, but when the day finally came, i was shown a catalogue and i couldn't find it anywhere.

i then called Hosana and they said they imported those things themselves, and that they don't sell it separately. Hosana also said it's impossible to fit it into the cabinets once it's cut and installed, because the door buffers need a special installation, else the cabinet will break.

so, in the end, i didn't get most of the things i wanted. :(

does anyone here use such accessories, or to a similar effect? if you do, i'd like to know how i can get it.

Blum official dealer in Malaysia is Kitch (M) Sdn Bhd.

Kitch (M) Sdn Bhd.
8, jalan industri pbp 5,
taman perindustrian pusat bandar puchong,
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tel : 603 5882 5533 fax : 603 5882 6267
http://www.kitch.com.my/blum_01.htm

You can download their online catalog (http://www.kitch.com.my/Blum%20order%20codes.pdf) which cover their latest full range product and enquiry bout the installation and cost.

The RM20/pcs stuff you mentioned is blumotion for door, I don't think this is so special (Hosana try to make more $$ from you?).What I can see is you just need to drill a hole to slot it in, but ofcuz some skills is needed else the cabinet will break. You can show your cabinet installer the catalog and ask them to get it for you, cuz they got dealer price and hopefully they don't top up too much.

Their competitor in the market is Mepla (http://www.mepla-alfit.com/) supplies by Beaufix Enterprises Sdn Bhd who also selling the same product range.

Beaufix Enterprises Sdn Bhd
68 Jalan TSB 9
Taman Industri Sungai Buloh
47000 Sungai Buloh
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia
Tel : 603-6156 6888
Fax : 603-6157 1818
URL : www.beaufix.com

Blum seems to have lifetime warrenty, and ofcuz it will be a bit more pricey.

[oliviasy]

anyone of you use accessories like Blumotion runners for your drawers or door buffers (absorbers) for your doors? I saw those door buffers in Hosana Kitchen which is basically like a small round pin sticking out of the cabinet which stops the door when it's closing and then slowly closes to prevent loud banging.


Wat we understand, there are a few types of "absorbers" available in the mkt. One from taiwan/china, one from USA (Blum system), and another from Germany. They all work the same way. The ones from Taiwan/China are white and don't last very long. Those from USA & Germany are of better quality, but cost more.

The "absorbers" from Blum have 2 versions: One is embedded into the cabinet carcass itelf, so you only see the round pin sticking out. The other is fitted outside the carcass, just screw it in where the door meets the carcass. If your wallet can accomodate this feature, it's a good feature. Otherwise you can opt to buy those little round transparent sticky plastic and just stick it to the door to reduce the banging sound.

[ciderblue]

Wat we understand, there are a few types of "absorbers" available in the mkt. One from taiwan/china, one from USA (Blum system), and another from Germany. They all work the same way. The ones from Taiwan/China are white and don't last very long. Those from USA & Germany are of better quality, but cost more.

The "absorbers" from Blum have 2 versions: One is embedded into the cabinet carcass itelf, so you only see the round pin sticking out. The other is fitted outside the carcass, just screw it in where the door meets the carcass. If your wallet can accomodate this feature, it's a good feature. Otherwise you can opt to buy those little round transparent sticky plastic and just stick it to the door to reduce the banging sound.

Yup, so buy also the 'adapter plate' for the 'blumotion for door' and no need to drill but just screw it. Becareful if your carcass material is chipboard, once you un-screw then you may not be able to install back on the same position again.

[totoro]

Yup, so buy also the 'adapter plate' for the 'blumotion for door' and no need to drill but just screw it. Becareful if your carcass material is chipboard, once you un-screw then you may not be able to install back on the same position again.

I called and asked, blumotion for door with adapter plate is RM20.

[nkent]

quick question to those who already fixed their air-con.
for the living room, is 1.5HP adequate enuf or you need a 2HP?

[chinmin]

Long weekend..hooray !!!! Going back to Penang...hooray !!!! Almost 4 pm...hooray !!!!

p.s. I finished at 4 pm on Friday :P
Yahooo...me too..... leaving tonight...:)

[duxz]

I saw the road divider infront KM entrance is "open"

Yeah... the divider is open. but not too sure if its for permenant or just temp for the bigger lorries to go into the unit. If u see... they made another opening further up... for lorries to move into another construction site.

Lets just hope the openning is there for long term :D

[pistachio]

Yahooo...me too..... leaving tonight...:)

Hmmm Long weekend. Looks like a possible traffic jam on the highways.

[boiling mud]

Does anyone know where the main water pipe is in the individual type-C units? I plan to install a water filter at the point (in my unit) before it branches out to distribute water to the various taps. My contractor needs the info urgent.Please help....

The SMI folk doesn't seem to know (or they are not telling?? ) :p Bala said it was at the kitchen sink area. Another said it was at the backyard - on the floor about one foot away from the kitchen wall. My neighbor almost hecked off the kitchen wall at the backyard and the floor - NO SIGHTING!

Anyone can help, please? It is urgent - before my contractor finishes work soon.

Thanks a million.

[pistachio]

Does anyone know where the main water pipe is in the individual type-C units? I plan to install a water filter at the point (in my unit) before it branches out to distribute water to the various taps. My contractor needs the info urgent.Please help....

The SMI folk doesn't seem to know (or they are not telling?? ) :p Bala said it was at the kitchen sink area. Another said it was at the backyard - on the floor about one foot away from the kitchen wall. My neighbor almost hecked off the kitchen wall at the backyard and the floor - NO SIGHTING!

Anyone can help, please? It is urgent - before my contractor finishes work soon.

Thanks a million.

You mean we cannot put the filter right after the water meter meh?

[pistachio]

good advice. even speedbumps will work nicely.


Not a big fan of speedbumps. The bumps and potholes at the T junction nearly wrecked my car already. Think those yellow paint strips would do.

Even if they do speedbumps, make sure its those that not the steep "bonjols" you find in most housing areas. I believe those are made by angry residents, vengeful in killing loud motorcylist, and breaking our car absorbers in the process.

I heard if JKR were to make in (via MPPJ) the bumps would be those comfortable ones that's not so steep.

[boiling mud]

You mean we cannot put the filter right after the water meter meh?

Pistachio, I would prefer to put the filter in my own premises. I came to inspect the unt in late March, and went to find out where the meter rooms were. Guess what!?? The cheap (and therefore unsubstantial) wooden door of the water meter room had abuse-marks on it -- elementary, pistachio - someone had pried and forced it open. Speak of security - which SMI bragged about in their sales pitch! So... better to install the filter in our own units.

Furthermore, I checked with Bala and that guy who looks like the Playboy from Beijing, and was told they would want us to install the filters in our own premises. That suits me very very fine, thank you very much.
;) ;)

So, anyone knows where to dig out that blooming pipe?

;)

[SHiGE]

i didn't even bother to put masking tape lor, juz have to spend more time when it comes to the corner la. well, may be will try tomorrow. since you have tried covering with masking tape, you don't have any problem when u remove the masking tape?
just be careful when u use masking tape. when sticking,

1. make sure it is stick nicely along the line.
2. don't stick too hard.. else you will peel the pain from the wall you sticking off together.
3. VERY IMPORTANT, after painted the corner with the masking tape on, peel off the masking tape IMMEDIATELY when the paint is still wet. don't wait until the paint dried or after you applied second coat then only peel. else, you will for sure tear off the paint that you just painted.

[Jaytea]

sigh.. i wish people would stop parking at my spot

[kennethlhm]

sigh.. i wish people would stop parking at my spot

yesterday some1 park @ my lot oso. according to bala, starting next week they will start issue warning letter.

[cordy]

Hi neighbours,

For those who have not sort out with their curtains yet, and would like to seek reasonable pricing for such services, please PM me.

Below is an excerpt of an email exchange between Julie & me, one of our neighbours, who was kind enough to share the info of her curtain/carpet supplier:

"By the way, I would like to share this contact with any residents interested in getting curtains and carpets sewn for their units. I know of a supplier from Penang (cheaper than KL suppliers) who will be coming in mid May to quote for my unit. So if anyone is interested, they can sms to me their contact number and I will inform them when he is down in KL."

Rgds,

Cordy

[Jaytea]

i was at my unit today.

car was parked on the inner lot of my back to back carpark. it was parked in the inner lot just in case my parents drop in, then they can park in the outer unit.

and this i-don't-know-what-she-was-thinking and how-inconsiderate-can you get driver of GOLD WIRA WHS 895 parks her car in front of mine!!!!

and she was parked there from 1:00 plus when i tried to go out for lunch all the way to 5:30 when i tried to go home. my car was stuck inside. i could not go out. i could not collect my things. i could not go for makan.

it didn't have a Makhota car sticker, but her car was not registered at the guardhouse either, so, my guess is that she is a resident who has not collected her car sticker yet. i know it's a her because i saw her driving off. could not catch her then to try to understand how she can be so thoughtless.

WHS 895... i'm very sad to be living in the same block as you...

[kennethlhm]

Dear neighbours,

FYI, SMI starts collecting maintenance fees & sinking funds for may & june already. There will be a 10% interest charge per annum for late payment.

[kennethlhm]

Do we need to change a bigger fuse box if we have 3 airconds in the house?

[kennethlhm]

i was at my unit today.

car was parked on the inner lot of my back to back carpark. it was parked in the inner lot just in case my parents drop in, then they can park in the outer unit.

and this i-don't-know-what-she-was-thinking and how-inconsiderate-can you get driver of GOLD WIRA WHS 895 parks her car in front of mine!!!!

and she was parked there from 1:00 plus when i tried to go out for lunch all the way to 5:30 when i tried to go home. my car was stuck inside. i could not go out. i could not collect my things. i could not go for makan.

it didn't have a Makhota car sticker, but her car was not registered at the guardhouse either, so, my guess is that she is a resident who has not collected her car sticker yet. i know it's a her because i saw her driving off. could not catch her then to try to understand how she can be so thoughtless.

WHS 895... i'm very sad to be living in the same block as you...

Do u complaint to bala? U can provide him the car plate number so in future they can trace back the owner.

[bryan/ming]

Dear neighbours,

FYI, SMI starts collecting maintenance fees & sinking funds for may & june already. There will be a 10% interest charge per annum for late payment.

Is a bill raised and posted to our KM addresses? How is "late payment" defined?

[kennethlhm]

Is a bill raised and posted to our KM addresses? How is "late payment" defined?

Check ur KM mailbox. Pay in 7 days starting 1/5/05. Total rm375.44.

[totoro]

Do u complaint to bala? U can provide him the car plate number so in future they can trace back the owner.

it's no use... i've tallied at least 10 licence plate numbers... and some I've given 2nd warning notices already...

the security actually asked me to suggest to Bala to make our parking marked with RESERVED PARKING or with our car plate numbers to make their job easier.

[kennethlhm]

it's no use... i've tallied at least 10 licence plate numbers... and some I've given 2nd warning notices already...

the security actually asked me to suggest to Bala to make our parking marked with RESERVED PARKING or with our car plate numbers to make their job easier.

then mgmt office should able to trace the owner of the car & warn them. Or ur car lot is keep on parked by dif ppl?

[alexcttan]

Do we need to change a bigger fuse box if we have 3 airconds in the house?

It is very difficult and expensive for you to upgrade to 3 phase now, but you can increase the number of switches in your switch box. :)

[totoro]

It is very difficult and expensive for you to upgrade to 3 phase now, but you can increase the number of switches in your switch box. :)

but not really necessary for 3-phase, unless plan to use a lot of heavy duty equipment at the same time... :)

[alexcttan]

[QUOTE=Jaytea]...... but her car was not registered at the guardhouse either, so, my guess is that she is a resident who has not collected her car sticker yet. [QUOTE=Jaytea]

The security suppose to register all incoming vehicle even if she hasn't not collect her car sticker....if not, anyone can just drive in :mad:

[chinmin]

Check ur KM mailbox. Pay in 7 days starting 1/5/05. Total rm375.44.
RM375.44? Why so expensive?
Is it for one month or two months?

[totoro]

then mgmt office should able to trace the owner of the car & warn them. Or ur car lot is keep on parked by dif ppl?

yes and no... some are 'regulars'... with KM stickers... which can be traced, but difficult! (no online system or database of sticker numbers! I think it's just a logbook iirc)

the others, are 'sticker-less' cars that grab the nearest spots they can find, mostly visitors/contractors.

[alexcttan]

Dear neighbours,

FYI, SMI starts collecting maintenance fees & sinking funds for may & june already. There will be a 10% interest charge per annum for late payment.

Why 2 months?? Why not 1 month or 3 months??? Can't understand SMI at all??!!

[totoro]

RM375.44? Why so expensive?
Is it for one month or two months?2 months, plus water bill.

[totoro]

Dear neighbours,

FYI, SMI starts collecting maintenance fees & sinking funds for may & june already. There will be a 10% interest charge per annum for late payment.

what happened to the issue of paying maintenance 3 months before we are allowed to move into KMC?

[kennethlhm]

2 months (may - june)
coz SMI is collecting fees every 3 months (jan-mar, apr-june, july-aug, sep-dec)

[kennethlhm]

It is very difficult and expensive for you to upgrade to 3 phase now, but you can increase the number of switches in your switch box. :)

wat u mean is chang a bigger fuse box with more switches rite?
how much would it be?

[SHiGE]

Do we need to change a bigger fuse box if we have 3 airconds in the house?
i'm using 4 a/c and 2 heater.. and i remain my original 12 switches box. actually is sufficient but some of the non-ac or non-heater point have to be shared. not rili a problem but if one of the point is spoilt, it will trip the affecting switch and can result in all those sharing the switch can't be used until the spoilt point is fix. bigger fuse box only give you more independence in case of a failure.

[nkent]

wat u mean is chang a bigger fuse box with more switches rite?
how much would it be?
Changing to a larger fusebox will cost u abt RM200-300 for more switches.
But if want to change to a 3-phase, it would cost u a bomb, unless, like totoro said, you wanna switch on all ur air-cons, water heaters, microwave oven, TV, etc, at one go... :o

[kennethlhm]

Changing to a larger fusebox will cost u abt RM200-300 for more switches.
But if want to change to a 3-phase, it would cost u a bomb, unless, like totoro said, you wanna switch on all ur air-cons, water heaters, microwave oven, TV, etc, at one go... :o

haha... i think i will only change to a bigger fuse box tht's it

[ellyf]

i was at my unit today.

car was parked on the inner lot of my back to back carpark. it was parked in the inner lot just in case my parents drop in, then they can park in the outer unit.

and this i-don't-know-what-she-was-thinking and how-inconsiderate-can you get driver of GOLD WIRA WHS 895 parks her car in front of mine!!!!

and she was parked there from 1:00 plus when i tried to go out for lunch all the way to 5:30 when i tried to go home. my car was stuck inside. i could not go out. i could not collect my things. i could not go for makan.

it didn't have a Makhota car sticker, but her car was not registered at the guardhouse either, so, my guess is that she is a resident who has not collected her car sticker yet. i know it's a her because i saw her driving off. could not catch her then to try to understand how she can be so thoughtless.

WHS 895... i'm very sad to be living in the same block as you...


Hey Jaytea. If I'm not mistaken, I saw that car.

I echo your thoughts. My parking lots are right behind yours. I've been facing the same problem. I'm been VERY frustrated because most of the time, the cars parked at my spots were actually owners themselves (with car stickers).

It is not a very nice feeling... especially when I find BOTH my spaces taken up. We are neighbours. I don't feel good if I always have to leave reminders on your windscreens.

I just wished my neighbours would be more considerate.

[pistachio]

2 months, plus water bill.

Water bill? What water bill? We just got our meter recorded. Haven't even used it for a month.

[totoro]

Water bill? What water bill? We just got our meter recorded. Haven't even used it for a month.then your water bill will be RM0.00 :)

[totoro]

dear neighbours, is anyone going to purchase Blum accessories (or is their contractors going?) from Kitch.

if so, can you help me purchase 5 sets of Blumotion for doors (RM18 each) with adapter plates (RM2 each)? :P

thanks!

[kennethlhm]

then your water bill will be RM0.00 :)

my water bill is rm5.

[nkent]

dear neighbours, is anyone going to purchase Blum accessories (or is their contractors going?) from Kitch.

if so, can you help me purchase 5 sets of Blumotion for doors (RM18 each) with adapter plates (RM2 each)? :P

thanks!

Can anyone show me what's a "Blumotion"? :confused:

[oliviasy]

nkent: visit this site for more info on Blumotion... http://www.blum.us/usa/en/03/01/03/index.jsp

aiyaaaaaa, so fast oredi wanna collect maintenance fees!

[tfleong]

Any1 using any outside contractor to do cement works. Am thinking of doing a worktop at the yard, prefer to cook outside rather than in the kitchen itself. Any1 has done this?

[kennethlhm]

nkent: visit this site for more info on Blumotion... http://www.blum.us/usa/en/03/01/03/index.jsp

aiyaaaaaa, so fast oredi wanna collect maintenance fees!

although we not willing to pay for feb-apr, but we already paid 3 months in advance... so we need to pay starting may

[ilovecath]

I remember reading somewhere mentioning about KM's CF is juz a temp.CF??

Juz to check if you all have been paying the 1st installment to the bank? Mine still serving interest for May.

I heard that if the CF is not ready, the bank will not charge us for 1st intallment yet.

I juz need confirmation.

[chimera11]

what happened to the issue of paying maintenance 3 months before we are allowed to move into KMC?

FYI....i have checked with bala and he said that the earlier 3 mths advanced maintainance fees will start counting from Feb 05 onwards.....Asked him why is it so, since we only got the letter (dated 28/03) to collect our keys then. he said that it is the mgmt decision, not his. if you would have noticed correctly, the letter sent earlier was attached with a CF dated end Jan 05, meaning that SMI have already got hold of the CF by end of Jan but did not informed the residents of KM???? at the same time, they have start collecting from us the 3 mths maintenence fees for Feb, Mar, Apr. so tats why we have to pay our may and june fees now!!!!!
I felt disgusted with his lame explanation.......but don't blame him, he is just there to execute his duty......blame the f#@*# mgmt...... :mad:
by the way totoro, i heard that the director of our mgmt is staying at your floor.......maybe we should run straight to him to complain all this crap......
p/s - clue (the one tat bought 2 units side by side with the most extensive reno???)

cheers

[ciderblue]

FYI....i have checked with bala and he said that the earlier 3 mths advanced maintainance fees will start counting from Feb 05 onwards.....Asked him why is it so, since we only got the letter (dated 28/03) to collect our keys then. he said that it is the mgmt decision, not his. if you would have noticed correctly, the letter sent earlier was attached with a CF dated end Jan 05, meaning that SMI have already got hold of the CF by end of Jan but did not informed the residents of KM???? at the same time, they have start collecting from us the 3 mths maintenence fees for Feb, Mar, Apr. so tats why we have to pay our may and june fees now!!!!!
I felt disgusted with his lame explanation.......but don't blame him, he is just there to execute his duty......blame the f#@*# mgmt...... :mad:
by the way totoro, i heard that the director of our mgmt is staying at your floor.......maybe we should run straight to him to complain all this crap......
p/s - clue (the one tat bought 2 units side by side with the most extensive reno???)

cheers

I visited the house of the director, who stayed next to Totoro. Everyone could notice this unit from Kelana Putera towards KMC, because he got joint balcony! I entered his house with his permission on last weekend. What a big n nice condo (basically 2 type D unit joint together), imported marbel flooring, glass door open concept kicthen, walk in wardrobe for all room, nice dome design plaster ceiling.... I believe a lot more to come ....

[V&C]

dear neighbours, is anyone going to purchase Blum accessories (or is their contractors going?) from Kitch.

if so, can you help me purchase 5 sets of Blumotion for doors (RM18 each) with adapter plates (RM2 each)? :P

thanks!

Ikea also selling the same thing, RM 45 for 6 (cheaper) :D .If you want I can help you to purchase either from Kitch / Ikea :D Just PM Me :p

[pistachio]

I visited the house of the director, who stayed next to Totoro. Everyone could notice this unit from Kelana Putera towards KMC, because he got joint balcony! I entered his house with his permission on last weekend. What a big n nice condo (basically 2 type D unit joint together), imported marbel flooring, glass door open concept kicthen, walk in wardrobe for all room, nice dome design plaster ceiling.... I believe a lot more to come ....

In many ways, he has us to thank for all of those... and I have a strange feeling he is reading this...

[patches]

Hi guys, anyone knows the exact colour and brand of paint for the interior? Any idea where can I get ONE can for touch-up purposes? How much issit?
Thanks! :p

[kennethlhm]

Hi guys, anyone knows the exact colour and brand of paint for the interior? Any idea where can I get ONE can for touch-up purposes? How much issit?
Thanks! :p

u can get the paint code frm mgmt office, the 2 malay gals

[kennethlhm]

I remember reading somewhere mentioning about KM's CF is juz a temp.CF??

Juz to check if you all have been paying the 1st installment to the bank? Mine still serving interest for May.

I heard that if the CF is not ready, the bank will not charge us for 1st intallment yet.

I juz need confirmation.

i start pay installment frm feb. temp cf u only can do renovation but cant stay in there. now there r ppl staying already

[ricster]

Any1 using any outside contractor to do cement works. Am thinking of doing a worktop at the yard, prefer to cook outside rather than in the kitchen itself. Any1 has done this?

i'll be doing concrete top for kitchen & also at yard. cooking will all be done at yard. work haven't started yet but will definitely be doing that.

[pistachio]

Guys,

Need to find out from you all. There's a ceiling wire (for lights, I presume) in the aisle to the bedrooms. Strangely my electrician and I couldn't find the switch for that. It seems to be "always on" and connected directly the fuse box.

It heard that you're supposed to have two light switches in the elevated living area, one for the living area light, and one for the the aisle to the room. Is that true? Coz I only have one switch.

[chinmin]

Just wanna ask....is there any 2 way light switches in the unit?
Meaning for example you switch on your light from the entrance and you can off the light from the study area and vice versa. :confused:

[pistachio]

Just wanna ask....is there any 2 way light switches in the unit?
Meaning for example you switch on your light from the entrance and you can off the light from the study area and vice versa. :confused:

Nope. I didn't encounter any such in my unit. All light switches seems to be one way.

[HUHHH???]

Dear Neighbours,

I went to KM this morning, checked my mail box and found no bill. Anyone got their bill for management fee yet?

I was finally able to switch on the taps today. And outflow the muddy water. :eek: :eek: .

The lift these days are so busy that i walked down the stairs to get to the ground floor. Got a shock when i could not open the door the get out of the stair case. Imagine if it is an emergency.

For those who're wondering why they have to pay water bill even when you've not moved in... I went into my unit today and someone was there, washing. I've not taken my keys yet, so the workers could always go inside. real scary!

Huhhh???

[totoro]

my water bill is rm5.oh yeah, i believe the minimum charge is RM5... like Telekom monthly fee is RM23... :p

[totoro]

having spoken to Bala... he said Telekom will only provide phone lines sometime in Sept.

[ilovecath]

The lift these days are so busy that i walked down the stairs to get to the ground floor. Got a shock when i could not open the door the get out of the stair case. Imagine if it is an emergency.


which block are u referring to? i am staying in block b and i always used staircase but i have not experience door cannot open?

[V&C]

Just wanna ask....is there any 2 way light switches in the unit?
Meaning for example you switch on your light from the entrance and you can off the light from the study area and vice versa. :confused:

You have to ask your contractor to do so... they have to re-cable the switches. :o

[chinmin]

SEPTEMBER ?????????????????????????????
waliaoeh....no streamyx till then??? where can...:(

[tfleong]

i'll be doing concrete top for kitchen & also at yard. cooking will all be done at yard. work haven't started yet but will definitely be doing that.

U have a contractor already?

[ricster]

U have a contractor already?

yup. finalizing on the design soon. PM me if u wan their number.

[HUHHH???]

block B. too. well... i guess someone must have locked it from outside. Hopefully, this is only an isolated case lah since you've been using it.

[totoro]

I counted close to 30 units in use (lights on) yesterday night. :) Seems like more are moving in every day! :D

I think some are rented out units too.

[kwchang]

...There's a ceiling wire (for lights, I presume) in the aisle to the bedrooms. Strangely my electrician and I couldn't find the switch for that. It seems to be "always on" and connected directly the fuse box....
When you have a live wire with no switch - I would suspect it is for emergency lighting. You know, the boxes with 2 short flourecent tubes connected to a battery? When current is on, the lights are off and the bettery gets charged. When you have a power failure, the lights come on. This is very necessary. In fact I got my contractor to put up these wirings in my terrace house. So go buy those emergency light units and get a electrical contractor to install it for you. You can DIY but shut down the mains first

[ricster]

Need to find out from you all. There's a ceiling wire (for lights, I presume) in the aisle to the bedrooms. Strangely my electrician and I couldn't find the switch for that. It seems to be "always on" and connected directly the fuse box.

It heard that you're supposed to have two light switches in the elevated living area, one for the living area light, and one for the the aisle to the room. Is that true? Coz I only have one switch.

Isn't there another switch attached together with the bathroom switch? I thought that's the switch for the light on the aisle to the rooms?

[totoro]

Isn't there another switch attached together with the bathroom switch? I thought that's the switch for the light on the aisle to the rooms?

guys, wanna check with you on the light point above the entrance to the rooms.

I have a beam coming down from the ceiling in between the family area and the entrance to the rooms.

The beam blocks light to the entrance to the rooms, and my contractor asked why the point isn't above the entrance, instead of being placed at the other side of the beam (where it can't light up the entrance).

After all the family area is already sufficiently lit.

is this a developer defect and can I get SMI to rewire the point for me?

TQ!

[SHiGE]

guys, wanna check with you on the light point above the entrance to the rooms.

I have a beam coming down from the ceiling in between the family area and the entrance to the rooms.

The beam blocks light to the entrance to the rooms, and my contractor asked why the point isn't above the entrance, instead of being placed at the other side of the beam (where it can't light up the entrance).

After all the family area is already sufficiently lit.

is this a developer defect and can I get SMI to rewire the point for me?

TQ!
Yes, i found this stupid also. right now there is 2 light point at the family area and 0 in the entrance. i added an extra light point near the entrance. but what i don't like is the 2 light point nearer to the family area is not align making putting 2 celling light ugly... end up i have to seal off one of it wasting it.

[oliviasy]

If any of you are still keeping a copy of the Home Builders magazine July/August 204 issue, flip open to the pages that feature KM Thai style showunit. Many people may have missed some stuff... take a look closely and you'll know what I mean... No beams *suprise!*

[totoro]

i saw the beam in the kitchen in the magazine... the Thai show unit is in block C-01-3A...

[oliviasy]

Kitchen memang got beam. I was referring to the living area & corridor/aisle areas. Living area had no horizontal beams on the walls. Aisle area had no beam coming from the ceiling.

[totoro]

Kitchen memang got beam. I was referring to the living area & corridor/aisle areas. Living area had no horizontal beams on the walls. Aisle area had no beam coming from the ceiling.ic, maybe we can see if other units directly above and below the Thai showunit has those beams or not?

any owners - SHiGE?

[Tarantula]

If any of you are still keeping a copy of the Home Builders magazine July/August 204 issue, flip open to the pages that feature KM Thai style showunit. Many people may have missed some stuff... take a look closely and you'll know what I mean... No beams *suprise!*

which beam u talking abt?

[ricster]

Kitchen memang got beam. I was referring to the living area & corridor/aisle areas. Living area had no horizontal beams on the walls. Aisle area had no beam coming from the ceiling.

The photos can be viewed here

http://www.smib.com.my/index.asp?id=3&type=sr&im=project

Anyway, I think you don't see any beams in the showroom because they hid everything under plaster ceiling.

[totoro]

The photos can be viewed here

http://www.smib.com.my/index.asp?id=3&type=sr&im=project

Anyway, I think you don't see any beams in the showroom because they hid everything under plaster ceiling.
oh yeah... that's right... can't see the beam but it's there... the entrance to the rooms have a plaster ceiling. :)

[oliviasy]

It's strange I tell ya... the beams I notice dat are "missing" from the Thai-style unit are:

1) the beam aligned with the main door & kitchen door
2) the beam from the switch circuit to the end of the wall
3) aisle beam from the ceiling
4) study beam above the window is higher in the showunit.

Mebbe the interior decoraters plastered the beams *shrugs*

[ricster]

as of now, only 5 owners have responded to me regarding this r&r book. anyway, i've called smi & asked why some owners didn't receive it. according to them, the owners who went early to make the final payment didn't get the book because the books were not ready yet. anyway, i've requested them to send it to the management office in KM & they've agreed. the books should arrive by next week. if they don't arrive by then, i'll give them a call again.

Called SMI again & according to them, the R&R books have already been sent to KM Management office. I can't find the time to go there to confirm & calling the number there goes to fax. Can anyone who goes there confirm that the books are already there? Thanks in advance.

[pistachio]

guys, wanna check with you on the light point above the entrance to the rooms.

I have a beam coming down from the ceiling in between the family area and the entrance to the rooms.

The beam blocks light to the entrance to the rooms, and my contractor asked why the point isn't above the entrance, instead of being placed at the other side of the beam (where it can't light up the entrance).

After all the family area is already sufficiently lit.

is this a developer defect and can I get SMI to rewire the point for me?

TQ!

We have the same thing, tortoro. Worse, we don't have a light switch for that. We've got one light switch near the bathroom (but that's for the bathroom) and one light switch in the family area for the family area light. The wires you mentioned in our apartment seems to be directed straight to the fuse box.

Need to ask any of you who have installed a light at that wire to share with us where that switch is.

[kwchang]

Regarding the live wires with no switch - Please read my comments here (http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showpost.php?p=61576&postcount=2189) at posting no. 2189 and see if it makes sense.

[totoro]

We have the same thing, tortoro. Worse, we don't have a light switch for that. We've got one light switch near the bathroom (but that's for the bathroom) and one light switch in the family area for the family area light. The wires you mentioned in our apartment seems to be directed straight to the fuse box.

Need to ask any of you who have installed a light at that wire to share with us where that switch is.well i do have a light switch for every light and point in my unit, coz i upgraded it with the developer... just wanted to check if any owners requested SMI to move the point.

[C&E]

Guys,

Just wanna check with u, is ur TV antenna working fine?
Mine is like....snowing.....

and, abt the maintainance fees bill, anyone has any idea when SMI sent it out? coz i checked my mail box yday, it was stil empty wor....

[ricster]

and, abt the maintainance fees bill, anyone has any idea when SMI sent it out? coz i checked my mail box yday, it was stil empty wor....

i found my bill in my KM mailbox y/day evening

[pistachio]

When you have a live wire with no switch - I would suspect it is for emergency lighting. You know, the boxes with 2 short flourecent tubes connected to a battery? When current is on, the lights are off and the bettery gets charged. When you have a power failure, the lights come on. This is very necessary. In fact I got my contractor to put up these wirings in my terrace house. So go buy those emergency light units and get a electrical contractor to install it for you. You can DIY but shut down the mains first

Thanks. That makes a lot of sense. :)

[exiled_criminal]

Has anyone got his astro working? Mine in block C still no signal.

[pojie7]

i found my bill in my KM mailbox y/day evening

yepp... i went to KM during lunch hour today and found the bill in my mailbox. This SMI is really kedekut one! The bill was addressed to my mailing address in Selayang but instead of posting it they just drop it in my KM mailbox :confused: . And how come I'm charged RM5 for water supply when my unit has no water :confused: :confused: ?
By the way...half of LG2 parking is still full of water this afternoon :(

[C&E]

Has anyone got his astro working? Mine in block C still no signal.

what abt ur normal TV antenna signal?

[totoro]

Guys,

Just wanna check with u, is ur TV antenna working fine?
Mine is like....snowing.....

and, abt the maintainance fees bill, anyone has any idea when SMI sent it out? coz i checked my mail box yday, it was stil empty wor....yup, i submitted a complaint to mgmt already, for the TV antenna, but actually any cheap indoor antenna will get you crystal clear signals, but no Channel 9!

I also requested for a sign or logo for our unnamed condo building.

About my complaint about the parking - Bala suggested for me to make my own wooden stick post saying reserved parking, or do not park, on my car park lot!

btw, i'm worried that i don't have mail delivered to my mailbox (and I am expecting plenty of mail) but Bala says mails are coming in.

[exiled_criminal]

what abt ur normal TV antenna signal?

I spoke to Bala and he said they are working on it. But i have been complaning for 2 weeks already.

[chinmin]

yup, i submitted a complaint to mgmt already, for the TV antenna, but actually any cheap indoor antenna will get you crystal clear signals, but no Channel 9!

I also requested for a sign or logo for our unnamed condo building.

I also wrote a complaint about the parking, and Bala suggested for me to make my own wooden stick post saying reserved parking, or do not park, on my car park lot!

btw, i'm worried that i don't have mail delivered to my mailbox (and I am expecting plenty of mail) but Bala says mails are coming in.
Channel 9 has ceased operations lah ;)

[kennethlhm]

Guys,

Just wanna check with u, is ur TV antenna working fine?
Mine is like....snowing.....

and, abt the maintainance fees bill, anyone has any idea when SMI sent it out? coz i checked my mail box yday, it was stil empty wor....

The bill dated 01/05
I got my bill inside mailbox on 02/05

[totoro]

In line with the previous Electrolux warehouse sale announced, here is some juicy bit of info for those of you shopping for electrical goods:

Samsung Warehouse Sale
Date : 6 – 8 May 2005
Time : 10am - 7pm
Venue : S Marina Sales & Services Sdn Bhd
No. 14, Lorong Keluli 1C, Kawasan Perindustrian Bukit Raja Selatan
Seksyen 7, 40100 Shah Alam

Pls. call 016-982 2902 / 03 for more information. (Hotline is only open on Friday, 6 May)

Map attached.

More info at: http://www.famemas.org/vieweventsdetail.php?sid=9af150c116f8cd9fa24ec63a7bbed681&id=46&cat=1

[C&E]

The bill dated 01/05
I got my bill inside mailbox on 02/05

:eek: then wil haf 1 check my mailbox again today....
does it mention where shld we go n pay? SMI office or the mgt office at KM?

[totoro]

:eek: then wil haf 1 check my mailbox again today....
does it mention where shld we go n pay? SMI office or the mgt office at KM?normally we pay at the mgmt office in the condo itself... not to the developer... (developer is out of the picture by now...) :)

[kennethlhm]

:eek: then wil haf 1 check my mailbox again today....
does it mention where shld we go n pay? SMI office or the mgt office at KM?

pay @ mgmt office

[anastasea]

normally we pay at the mgmt office in the condo itself... not to the developer... (developer is out of the picture by now...) :)


For the sinking fund, do we have to pay every month.

[kennethlhm]

For the sinking fund, do we have to pay every month.

yes... charging us everymonth

[totoro]

For the sinking fund, do we have to pay every month.my bill says lump sum every 3 months for sinking fund... ?

[kennethlhm]

my bill says lump sum every 3 months for sinking fund... ?

i think my bill charges sinking fund for may & june
they r collecting every 3 months (maintenance & sinking fund)
since we r paying sinking fund can ask them repaint the building? the walls outside the entrance looks dirty.

[nkent]

i think my bill charges sinking fund for may & june
they r collecting every 3 months (maintenance & sinking fund)
since we r paying sinking fund can ask them repaint the building? the walls outside the entrance looks dirty.

i'm not worried abt the dirtiness or to repaint them... i'm more worried abt the cracks appearing here and there... :(

[ciderblue]

i'm not worried abt the dirtiness or to repaint them... i'm more worried abt the cracks appearing here and there... :(

I saw a few workers hacking and filling the corridor wall, seems like they are repairing somethings, the cracks?

[kennethlhm]

i'm not worried abt the dirtiness or to repaint them... i'm more worried abt the cracks appearing here and there... :(

i saw cracks on blk c car park. but blk a car park is ok

[totoro]

I hope as many owners as possible will come to attend the Kelana Mahkota pro-tem meeting in KMC on the 7th of May, to discuss the issue of maintenance charges for the months of February and March 2005.

The 7th of May is incidentally the last day for payment before the 10% interest is chargeable.

[totoro]

just fyi the resident cards are not ready for collection yet, as the printing machines are not yet available. this might inconvenience some of us as those without cars will not gain free entry into KM using their car sticker, unless they sign in every time at the guardhouse. :(

[nkent]

I hope as many owners as possible will come to attend the Kelana Mahkota pro-tem meeting in KMC on the 7th of May, to discuss the issue of maintenance charges for the months of February and March 2005.

The 7th of May is incidentally the last day for payment before the 10% interest is chargeable.

Building mgt open half day on Saturday, right? Izzit until 12:30pm or 1pm?

[ilovecath]

just fyi the resident cards are not ready for collection yet, as the printing machines are not yet available. this might inconvenience some of us as those without cars will not gain free entry into KM using their car sticker, unless they sign in every time at the guardhouse. :(

If simple things also not ready, why are they asking for maintenance fee? have they even started with any 'maintaning' job? We have to pay for 3 months in advance, and what if they are not even doing their job?

[boiling mud]

Guys,

Just wanna check with u, is ur TV antenna working fine?
Mine is like....snowing.....

and, abt the maintainance fees bill, anyone has any idea when SMI sent it out? coz i checked my mail box yday, it was stil empty wor....

My bill is dated 1/5/2005. And I found it in my mail box yesterday when I went to have a look at the progress of the reno job in my unit.

One question that begs answer... Why do SMI mail the bill to the mail boxes at the KM addresses - - - KNOWING FULL WELL THAT A LOT OF OWNERS HAVE NOT MOVED IN YET, AND SOME OWNERS ARE OUTSTATIONERS??? Is it another SNEAKY way to make money out of the property buyers by having an excuse like LATE payment??

One more thing - No matter how nice that SMI guy's unit is (as mentioned by someone before), I am not visiting. Thumping my big nose at it is A MORE APPROPRIATE MEASURE.

:cool:

[boiling mud]

yepp... i went to KM during lunch hour today and found the bill in my mailbox. This SMI is really kedekut one! The bill was addressed to my mailing address in Selayang but instead of posting it they just drop it in my KM mailbox :confused: . And how come I'm charged RM5 for water supply when my unit has no water :confused: :confused: ?
By the way...half of LG2 parking is still full of water this afternoon :(

Speaking of water in LG2, that is another issue that boils the mud!!
:mad: Like a good neighbor, I parked my car at my own bay (and shame to those who use others' parking bays, and blocked the rightful owner's exit!!). Lo' and behold --- water, water everywhere... I sat there wondering and waiting (for what I didn't know). Thinking perhaps SMI might have the bright idea of cashing in on the situation by providing small-sampan-service-at-an-exorbitant-fee. No sampan, no SMI engineer (don't know where he got his degrees??)... but some Indon workers wading the water like duckies in water.... Oh well, since some SMI guys have two-units-joined-to-ONE living among us, why don't they help out to solve this problem and be a good neighbor?? Anyone has invited these neighbors to be our RA members?? That should help, methink.... :rolleyes:

[boiling mud]

yup, i submitted a complaint to mgmt already, for the TV antenna, but actually any cheap indoor antenna will get you crystal clear signals, but no Channel 9!

I also requested for a sign or logo for our unnamed condo building.

About my complaint about the parking - Bala suggested for me to make my own wooden stick post saying reserved parking, or do not park, on my car park lot!

btw, i'm worried that i don't have mail delivered to my mailbox (and I am expecting plenty of mail) but Bala says mails are coming in.

So typical... get us to solve the problems that aren't supposed to crop up!! Why would we make our own signs to remind those dim-arses not to park at our parking bays?? SMI should have seen to it this would not happen. If we have to solve the problems for them, then DO WE NEED TO PAYTHEM TO LOOK AFTER THE PROPERTY FOR US. We can set up our own maintenance team without paying the money that go to enrich the irresponsible.

THis mama is MAD!!!
:mad:

[duxz]

sigh...... there we go again, day light robbery from SMI again... why am i not surprise. Hmmmmm wondering wats next they are gonna rob us for?

Btw... wat are we paying for? i dont see them doing anything up to our satisfaction.... besides providing human life forms from indon to swim in our swimming pool every nite.

[boiling mud]

:eek: then wil haf 1 check my mailbox again today....
does it mention where shld we go n pay? SMI office or the mgt office at KM?

HAH! That's another idiotic thing - the bill has the SMI letterhead, and at the bottom where they ask the owner to tear out (YES, just rip it) a slip to send in with the cheque, it says the Kelana Mahkota Condominium Maintenance Office & address.... Which address to mail the cheqye to?? NO mention at all. I went to Kelana Mahkota to pay on the spot and got the receipt on the spot too. The grumpy gal said we paid the bill THERE.

[oliviasy]

we're not pleased we're getting billed for service charges. plus they billed us during a PUBLIC HOLIDAY. we're gonna make some noise....

[anastasea]

If simple things also not ready, why are they asking for maintenance fee? have they even started with any 'maintaning' job? We have to pay for 3 months in advance, and what if they are not even doing their job?

ya lor.....
Do you guys know how much is the sinking fund permonth?

[oliviasy]

anastasea: sinking fund is 0.014 sen per sq ft a month. you can check the statement from SMI, it's stated in there service charges (0.14 sen per sqft) & sinking fund per month.

[anastasea]

anastasea: sinking fund is 0.014 sen per sq ft a month. you can check the statement from SMI, it's stated in there service charges (0.14 sen per sqft) & sinking fund per month.

thanks.....

[anastasea]

SMI like to charge us interest for the late payment...Can we also charge them interest for not providing us with good service.
They didnt inform us that they already issued the statement and need us to pay withing 7 days. They purposely put the statement in our mailing box (kelana mahkota). Luckily people in this forum inform us if not i'm sure will kena like last time...RM5k... :(

[nkent]

anastasea: sinking fund is 0.014 sen per sq ft a month. you can check the statement from SMI, it's stated in there service charges (0.14 sen per sqft) & sinking fund per month.

my bill shows that i need to pay 2 months service charges (May and June) and sinking fund payment is only for May. How come? :confused:

[pistachio]

Anastasea, as far as I know the sinking fund is supposedly the cumulative fund for the maintenance and renewal of the complex. Some of the maintenance need not happen every month (e.g repainting the whole apartment complex). When that happens the money is supposed to accumulate.

If I'm not mistaken our Residence & Owner Association that is going to be set up, will be fighting to monitor that sinking fund. Right now nobody knows how they are spending that money. For all you know it could land itself in somebody's pocket, when it's actually the community's money.

Can drag to court if they are not careful....

[oliviasy]

nkent: i really dunno ler. i hvn't seen my bill yet so i can't really tell you what's going on. my hubby's pretty piss over the fact we're being billed during a public holiday (2 days off) and we're told to settle the payment in 7days (which means this Saturday is the last day). hubby's gonna make some noise this weekend.

see how this weekend's meeting. i'm sure we're all generally pissed about all the payments. paid 3 months advance when the building ain't even fit to live in yet :(

[anastasea]

my bill shows that i need to pay 2 months service charges (May and June) and sinking fund payment is only for May. How come? :confused:
Mine, sinking fund is for June.

[duxz]

Why are we paying the maintainance?

1) I dont see anyone cleaning the corridoor area to our unit... still full of dirt
2) I dont see anyone cleaning the pool.... water looks like teh peng
3) I dont see anyone maintaining anything at all
4) I dont see them clearing the rubbish area behind the building... construction materials all scattered around
5) Car park area still disorganised... owners parking are still taken up by strangers
6) Facilities like pool and badminton court are used by indon... why not charge them on hourly rental

Do they have the rights to do all this??? any word from the expert??

[chinmin]

[QUOTE=duxz]
6) Facilities like pool and badminton court are used by indon... why not charge them on hourly rental
QUOTE]

Now you know why the indons are better in badminton? :p ;) :D

[Psalm91]

I havent gone to check my mailbox. Hopefully no nasty surprise. Btw what time is the pro-tem meeting on the 07 May ?

[Psalm91]

Why are we paying the maintainance?

1) I dont see anyone cleaning the corridoor area to our unit... still full of dirt
2) I dont see anyone cleaning the pool.... water looks like teh peng
3) I dont see anyone maintaining anything at all
4) I dont see them clearing the rubbish area behind the building... construction materials all scattered around
5) Car park area still disorganised... owners parking are still taken up by strangers
6) Facilities like pool and badminton court are used by indon... why not charge them on hourly rental

Do they have the rights to do all this??? any word from the expert??


Not only that... Car park floods when rains heavily, still they aren't doing anything !! And this is the first time, I am coming across a condo that doesn't come with an intercom system, how are the security going to inform us of visitors ??

[Psalm91]

[QUOTE=duxz]

Now you know why the indons are better in badminton? :p ;) :D


:D :D :D

[duxz]

I am coming across a condo that doesn't come with an intercom system, how are the security going to inform us of visitors ??

Inform us? i dont think so..... they are just letting every tom, dick and harry in from the looks of it.

Sigh.... lets not use the word condo anymore lar... very upsetting. For me i will stick to the word FLATS

[boiling mud]

Inform us? i dont think so..... they are just letting every tom, dick and harry in from the looks of it.

Sigh.... lets not use the word condo anymore lar... very upsetting. For me i will stick to the word FLATS

DUXZ, what do you think if we donate a horn to the 'Security' gate? You know, like the one that bellows in our lovely KL-PJ neighborhood "ORH NEWSPAPER, ORH NEWPAPER... SULAT KABAR LAMA..." or "TILAM TILAM... BOLEH TUKAH TILAM LAMA..."?

With a horn like that --- the whole FLAT COMPLEX would be informed of who is visiting who
:p Ain't that nice???