Kelana Mahkota Condo Pre Management Committee

[kuanj]

I have invested in a unit of the Mahkota Kelana Jaya.
The purpose of this posting is to get in touch with existing
buyers or potential buyers, with a view to have a common interest to make our forthcoming living in the Mahkota Condominium a memorable one. At the same time to
share common issues such as maintenance etc and to safe guard owners interest. Please provide your e-mail so that a list can be complied for a meeting to be arranged later. Understand from the developer that the condo will be completed in Jan/Feb 04
RGDS

[StaedtlerPencil]

Hi.... I was also brought the Condo recently. I am keen know more about the news and development of the management committee in future....
Only two of us in this thread...We might need to do something to gather more buyers to participate..... :rolleyes:

[kuanj]

Hope to get more soon. FYI there 3 of us including u.Lets wait for a few more so that I can initiate a meeting.

Bi

[ciderblue]

Hi guys,
I am another Kelana Mahkota Condo owner.

Any update on the work progress? Is the developer going to complete ahead schedule?

[kuanj]

Hv beeen told February 2005. The purpose of the Pre
Management Committee is to safe guard owners interest.
It is a good idea u provide contacts so that I can initiate a meeting

enjoy

[ciderblue]

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[us-suj17]

i heard you all talking about purchasing a new apartment..
i want to share info with you all that new project apartment will be develop at USJ 17.

the project include a few unit of super link and 400 over units medium cost apartment.

the gated housing development will kick off early next year.

so, guy stay alert coz demanding housing at USJ 17 are veary high

[Andryn]

Hi there, we are one of the owner of Kelana Mahkota. Please do let us know if there is any pre management committee meeting. Do you think that they can handover the unit by February or later? Any news from the developer yet? Thanks!

[kuanj]

Sorry I just cannot comment on the Feb 2005 date as my
main purpose is to start the ball rolling in organising the
pre management committee. This is our concern as the future enjoyment in living in a condo depends on us.
Do keep a watch on this thread.

regards

[Andryn]

Please let us know if you are going to have a meeting soon. We will be happy to join you all. Just let us know in advance ok. Do you have any idea who is going to manage the condo? Is the developer going to manage it? Thanks

[kuanj]

Andryn,

Thanks for the response. Will keep u posted.
No details on the management of Condo as yet. It is important we have one voice from the begining.

regards

[Andryn]

Hey Guys!,


Looks like we are gonna get our keys in the middle of next month (January).
Called up the site office and they told me that our condos are 98% completed. Basically, they are finishing up some minor landscaping work now.

Are you guys excited?? Take care and best of regards.

[Tarantula]

Hello friends,

I am new in USJ forum and also buyer at KM Condo. I have been monitoring the progress of KM for the past few months coz my wife works somewhere that area. As mentioned by one our our member, it is true that currently they are doing some minor/final touch-up to the condo.

I have spoken to one of personnel at developer's office. According to her, they are planning to handover key to purchaser by end of Dec, but I doubt it coz, until today, no news on that. However, I supposed, we probably be getting it somewhere mid of Jan. :) Cant wait to see the condo from the inside..

Btw, I strongly encourage and positive abt having Pre-Mgmt Committee (if not yet formed), so that we all as residents at KM can have one voice for all besides to ensure our property is well kept and maintained.

Look forward to meet u all..

Regards..

[kuanj]

I will keep u inform when I am ready to call a meeting.
REGARDS

[wong.kok.wai]

Greetings to all...

I am in full support of the proposed motion! :)

Previously... Have been staying at Kelana Putera for quite some time... And I truely appreciate the presence of such committee.

[Tarantula]

been looking at the condo everyday.. dont know when are we getting the key.. cannot tahan oredi...

[idolfan]

Hi there,.. may i ask what is a Pre Management Committee ?

[ellyf]

Hello all,

Good to know that there is an initiative to set up a committee. Hopefully this will ensure good maintenance of the condo.

Just received a letter informing that we can now collect the keys!

cheers.

[Iezpossible]

Hi All,

Good innitiative. Yup, will be collecting my keys this weekend. Very excited but worried too..never lived in a high rise home before. Not sure what to expect. Would love to join the meeting. See you there.

Take care. :)

[Tarantula]

yeahh... i got the letter too... too excited lah... hmmm gonna start paying soon lah like that.. aiyoooo !!.. anyway, would love to see everyone in the meeting...

[cordy]

Hi future neighbours!

When I heard that they are suppose to hand over the keys to us by end of dec or latest first week of jan, I almost thought maybe postpone lor. ( Today already middle of the week mer)

Happy to know already recvd letter from them tdy. But when I inquire from one of the gals in SMIB, she told me I have to check with them ( the sales office) whether my bank has released the last pymt. If not, no key lar. Haiyaa. Veli yin satt lar. It's like no $$, no condo viewing :rolleyes:

I guess I'll know when I call in tmw.

~Cordy~

[Jaytea]

i am also a unit owner at kelana mahkota.

i called them up, and from what i understand, the letter is more towards chasing the bank to release the last payment.

i am a first time property owner. don't understand :confused: - why do we need to chase the bank?

i have also asked them to consider opening on non-office hours to facilitate for us working people to sign those documents that they want us to sign. hope that all of you would also make the same request. else, manyak susah have to take leave / have an "extended" lunch.

am looking forward to the 1st meeting.

thanks

[cordy]

>i am a first time property owner. don't understand :confused: - why do we >need to chase the bank?

We need to do dat,meh? I didn't know that! Anyway, any one of u all tried calling SMI today for inquiries ? Sooo hard to get thru. Luckily, the operator suggested to leave me name & ctc no so that they would get back to me

The lady who returned my call told me that the banks have not released the last pymt yet. I gathered it's all da banks as she didn't even ask me which bank I get da loan from.

She suggest to call next week to find out whether the last pymt release oreidi at first thot can go check this weekend tim....

~Cordy~

[Iezpossible]

Hi,

One question..do they allow pets in condo? I have cats..if they don't allow than it's gonna be difficult for me.. :(. Pls advice.

Thanks.

[Tarantula]

friends,

if you read the letter that u received carefully, there is a paragraph saying that, we have to take delivery of vacant possession within 14 days from the date on the letter. Failure to do so, you will be deemed to have taken vacant possession of the property. Therefore, developer is not liable against any losses or damages to the property etc.

i have spoken to the personnel at SMI, according to her, the letter is actually a standard format SENT to everyone. that para is MEANT for cash buyer. SMI wants the cash buyer to settle the balance ASAP.

as for us who take loan, she said, we have to wait until bank release the money, then, we go and pay the amount we suppose to pay, and set date/time for inspection of the unit depending upon free slot they have already arranged. she didnt mentioned abt 14 days to me, so i supposed those who using loan, probably not included.

that's what i was told... over to you guys..

[cordy]

Hi,

One question..do they allow pets in condo? I have cats..if they don't allow than it's gonna be difficult for me.. :(. Pls advice.

Thanks.
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HI Iezpossible! Plez to meet another neighbour! :)

By da way, plse check ur Deed of Mutual Covenants document copy with u now, at page 6 of column (k) which expressly states that " The purchaser shall not keep any animal in the Parcel or on the Common Property other than fish in tanks or small birds."

I hope I answer ur query. but dun be disappointed yet. When I talk to one of the developer's rep at the time of signing the documents, she told me it shld be ok to even have a doggie so long won't cause any disturbance/bother others too much etc.

If u have read the terms carefully, there are so many "residential restrictions" lar. Do u know it is even stated in the document that we can not install any air-conditioning units except at the designated places by Vendor?? Then, can't have more than 1 air-cond then larr... aiyo

~Cordy~

[cordy]

Hi future neighbours!

Guess we have to wait for a while before we can get our keys then.... hhmmm..... :cool:

Maybe we could use this wkend to check furniture lar! actually been doing dat for some time. My head had been spinnning by multiple choices in design, pricing etc

~Cordy~

[Tarantula]

anyone who already inspect their unit later, please post it up here on the condition of the unit + some tips + advise to those who will be inspecting later on..

[Iezpossible]

Hi Cordy,

Thanks for your clarification. Yea...never thot of my cats when I bought KM..:(. Anyway, hope they'll loose up some of the restrictions..else, my poor babies..but I'm prettey sure cats will not give that much trouble, esp mine are indoor babes..;).

Yea..I knew about the air-cond thing but I'm sure there are enough space to put at least 4 or 5 compressors at the designated area..;)

p/s: I missunderstood the letter too..thought can take the keys this weekend already..*blushing*.


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HI Iezpossible! Plez to meet another neighbour! :)

By da way, plse check ur Deed of Mutual Covenants document copy with u now, at page 6 of column (k) which expressly states that " The purchaser shall not keep any animal in the Parcel or on the Common Property other than fish in tanks or small birds."

I hope I answer ur query. but dun be disappointed yet. When I talk to one of the developer's rep at the time of signing the documents, she told me it shld be ok to even have a doggie so long won't cause any disturbance/bother others too much etc.

If u have read the terms carefully, there are so many "residential restrictions" lar. Do u know it is even stated in the document that we can not install any air-conditioning units except at the designated places by Vendor?? Then, can't have more than 1 air-cond then larr... aiyo

~Cordy~

[wong.kok.wai]

:D I am so happy to hear that...!

My evil landlord is in deperate need for money... He sold off the place that I'm currently renting... And is pushing me to move out...

For those collected their key... Please please please post updates here...

So... Basically we wait until our bank has released the final payment, then go and make appointment with SMI?

As for pets... It is generally okay to keep a small dog, or cat... Those writtings in the contract is just a "precaution" ... In case the owner gets too carried away with pets...

And yes... A strong resident comittee is very very important for condo dwellers... Let us all become friends now...

Cheers~ :D

[cordy]

Hi Cordy,

Thanks for your clarification. Yea...never thot of my cats when I bought KM..:(. Anyway, hope they'll loose up some of the restrictions..else, my poor babies..but I'm prettey sure cats will not give that much trouble, esp mine are indoor babes..;).

Yea..I knew about the air-cond thing but I'm sure there are enough space to put at least 4 or 5 compressors at the designated area..;)

p/s: I missunderstood the letter too..thought can take the keys this weekend already..*blushing*.



Hi Iezpossible!

No prob. I think it is quite a standard thingy when u live in apts/condo lor. To have that term incorporated in the contract. But then, I'd been in my frens' apt/condos where they have pets ie doggies/cats etc in spite of the terms.

So long ur pets dun make a mess/cause a nuisance, shld be ok lor. I tell u wat, if u r my next door neighbour, I wld be fine with your cats! ;)

I also harbor the mistaken impression can take keys already & kinda mentally preparing myself this weekend to see my unit. But just when I got kinda excited, then my mood went down once i discover it's not as simple as it appears to be lor. Watta bummer. :(

~Cordy~

[cordy]

hi wong!

>My evil landlord is in deperate need for money... He sold off the place that >I'm currently renting... And is pushing me to move out...

Dat's da bad thing about renting lor. At da mercy of landlord. :(

>So... Basically we wait until our bank has released the final payment, then >go and make appointment with SMI?

Yep, that was the advise one lady given me. Just call next week and see whether it is release yet. After collecting the keys, at least a mth before CF is ready. Or it could be earlier. Depending on MPPJ lor

ta ta!

~Cordy~

[totoro]

fellow owners,

someone asked for general tips rgd new condos... i have some from friends:

- knock on tiles for hollow sound. ask to patch if hollow.
- wet floors to see where water flow. if leave water puddles then shud re-do flooring so water flows into floor trap.
- check window, rubber linings on windows for defects
- check keys, doors n windows to see if they open / close smoothly
- erm, if u see a big crack... run!

Cheers!
Block C unit owner.

[totoro]

btw, i forgot to ask... if anyone here knows private contractors who can cut a good deal for kitchen cabinets, or bathroom reno's... I know Mahkota got their appointed 'default' contractor which gives discounts, but I may want to get different designs.

Erm, but... definitely not IKEA :-)

[cordy]

btw, i forgot to ask... if anyone here knows private contractors who can cut a good deal for kitchen cabinets, or bathroom reno's... I know Mahkota got their appointed 'default' contractor which gives discounts, but I may want to get different designs.

Erm, but... definitely not IKEA :-)


Hi ToToro!

Do check The Star's newspaper under Metro section esp Friday's & Sat's newspapers. There's a lot of ads for bathroom/kitchen cabinet reno. Actually, u can start now larr during weekends, checking out those shops who do kitchen cabinet thingy.

I went to one last sunday with my hubby. Boy, the quote I gotten from her is RM7700++! It's for cabinet & worktop.That does not include plumbing fees, sink, taps, handles etc.... She told me it's 50% discount. Dunno why, when I compared the pricing ( with the same materials she quote to me) to 1 or 2 shops, the pricing was not much difference.

So, she's pulling a fast one in saying it's veli cheap. Tried to entice me by saying that this offer only valid till 15th this month. After that, the discount may drop to 30%.....

No, thank you...I say. I rather take my options elsewhere and seek other quotations.

To those looking for contractors, happy hunting! :)

~Cordy~

p/s by da way, ur banks have made the last pymt yet? I called SMI today. Told me that there are couple of chqs they recvd from the certain banks. But none recvd yet where my condo unit is concerned lor. Hoping it will be kau tim this week so that can make appo to do condo viewing! Can't wait! :D

[ellyf]

HLB should have released payment to SMI. But I haven't had the time to go to SMI to hand in the RM 1000 cheque. The lady said that our own cheque has to be cleared first (4 days) before they will actually hand over the key to us at the KM site????

Wondering if we could pay by credit card/cash/transfer to avoid so much hassle. :confused:

[ciderblue]

Yo neighbour-neighbours sekalian!
I just visited my end financial this afternoon to chase them to release my loan, they told me by this afternoon my loan should be release and they will contact the lawyer to collect the cheque on tomorrow morning.

I just checked my internet banking account, my loan has been released and I am in BIG BIG debts now! haaa... I will contact the developer on tomorrow morning and get my key + 'Mystery Gift' as mentioned by Ms. MIMA (Dev. Reps.)

P/S: Anyone received the gift from developer yet?

My end financial ? < Public Bank Berhad >

[wong.kok.wai]

Hanookke Spring... :D

[cordy]

Yo neighbour-neighbours sekalian!
I just visited my end financial this afternoon to chase them to release my loan, they told me by this afternoon my loan should be release and they will contact the lawyer to collect the cheque on tomorrow morning.

I just checked my internet banking account, my loan has been released and I am in BIG BIG debts now! haaa... I will contact the developer on tomorrow morning and get my key + 'Mystery Gift' as mentioned by Ms. MIMA (Dev. Reps.)

P/S: Anyone received the gift from developer yet?

My end financial ? < Public Bank Berhad >

Hiya ciderblue!

Eh? They didn't tell me we suppose to get a gift! I wonder wat gift,leh? oooooohhhh. :cool:

Me gonna call them tmw too. Hopefully, da bank already released the chq to the developer.

~Cordy~

[totoro]

Last year they gave mooncakes... each costed about RM35 I think. Erm, also gave out free copies of some interior decor magazine that featured Mahkota's Thai showroom.

[cordy]

Last year they gave mooncakes... each costed about RM35 I think. Erm, also gave out free copies of some interior decor magazine that featured Mahkota's Thai showroom.

Yea, totoro! I recvd them too. I wonder this time wat else they gonna give us, as token of appreciation :D

~Cordy~

[Iezpossible]

Hi Cordy/All,

I've got some info from friends saying stuffs from Puchong are cheap - kitchen cab, lights, etc. So may be u guys might want to start surveying in Puchong. Do inform us if you find the info true..I haven't done my window shopping yet.. :p

Btw, I went to SMI yesterday to pay the $1k++ and wanted to make appt for taking the keys. SMI said my bank (EON Bank) has not released the last payment and they will not make the appt for us until they recieve the payment. When my husband called the Bank, they said they want to see the key first..haiyaa...then we r stuck in the middle..late means we have to bare the interest.. :mad: My hubby asked our lawyer to push the bank..so see la what the outcome is..tension already.. :confused:

[cordy]

HI Iezpossible!

Me having da same prob. When I called SMI, they told me belum lagi recvd my chq from the bank. They ask me to chase after the bank otherwise, kena interest from da developer.

When I talk to my bankers, they said sudah released the last pymt as it is reflected in my loan account. So, which is which now?? The bank manager told me it depends wat's da arrangement with the developer.

Some of the developers req it to be couriered it to them or they sent an office boy to collect the chq pymts from the Hq. I have yet to recvd a call from them ( developer, i mean). Left a msg to ask them to return my call. For I want to confirm when's da due date and how do they collect the chq pymt. Also when they did submit for the last payment release to my bank.

Me also tension here....grrrrrr...... I think we shld not bear the interest charges if the problems lies btw the communication/inefficiencies of the developer n the bank, rite??

~Cordy~ :mad:

[cordy]

A query to other condo unit owners - do u also have this prob which we are currently facing now?

~Cordy~

[Iezpossible]

Will there be any more unexpected payments after this? Is there any such thing as "pecah lot" payment we have to bare like what landed property owners have to face..it's a lot..my friend kena more than 5k for a dst.. :eek: . :(

[Tarantula]

Hi Cordy and Iez,

Just wanna share my experience regarding the payment to SMI. It happened during first payment from bank to SMI. The lady from SMI called me asking me to chase the bank. I told her, nothing that I could do because its at the bank side. Then I get to know the bank already release the cheque. So, I told SMI, please let me know if she has received it, but after 2 weeks she called me again and said never received anything from the bank. She even asked me to call bank and ask whether they sent by courier or what..
Later I have to call bank and asked abt the payment. When they checked, the payment already credited to SMI's account. So, I get the bank to fax to me the account detail etc. After that, I called SMI and told her that SMI already bank-in the cheque. THen only she said... "Wait aahh.. let me check your file.. what's your unit no again?..." After a while, she said.. "yeah yeah.. its already clear in our account week before.. sorry ahh.. these ppl never informed me when they received the cheque..."

HIYAAAA.. like that also cannn ahhh?...

so, my advise is... get SMI to really check whether they have received the payment from bank..

regards,

[cordy]

Hi Tarantula!

Tks for sharing ur experience with us. I'll definitely gonna bulldoze my way tmw, whether SMI or da bank. Becoz currently right now, they are pushing da buck to the other. The banker asking us to check with SMI. SMI ask us to check with the banker?? What the...??? :confused:

I called one lady rep from developer just now thru her hphn, ( gotten fed up waiting for SMI's returning my calls.) She told me it could be the banks have not released the pymt yet. ( but when checked with my bank, already done so) Or that chqs in da lawyers' office now, pending prior to the despatch boy sending the chqs to the developer's. Or the despatch boy have not collected the chqs yet etc.... hhmm..... If this is true, all da more the purchasers shld not bear the conseq of late pymt. :mad:

~Cordy~ :mad:

[Tarantula]

hi Cordy,

I pity for what you are going tru right now as I am going tru the same problem too..

yesterday i called my bank, according to them, bank already released the payment on 10 Jan, so I called SMI to double check.. when i called them, a receptionist answer, so i asked her abt the payment, she then answered me, not yet received.. I scolded her, "how come u never look in my file but u answer me have not received?"... then only she busy taking my unit number etc etc..

sometimes, these ppl are like that.. u need to teach them a lesson..

[wong.kok.wai]

SMI will charge late payment penalty... For each "delayed" progressive payment. We have to pay up. Before we are clear to take the keys...

[ciderblue]

Neighbour-neighbours,
When the bank said already released the last payment and already reflects in your loan account means already issued the bankers cheque. SMIB still say not yet receive the payment, it could be due to the cheque is collected by the lawyer and not yet reach SMIB. According to Ms. Mima in SMIB, once they can confirm the cheque receive by the lawyer, then we can go collect the key and make appointment to inspect the condo.

For your infomation, SMIB has 6 panel lawyers handle this project, mine one is Abraham Ooi & Partners (03-7729 8188).

[totoro]

I think a lot of ppl kena late pmt interest charge... closer to RM1000... have to get bank to show their payment dates, and if they have not paid, get SMI to verify when they send notice for payment, and when the bank will pay. if it is SMI fault, dun need to pay, if it is bank fault, bank needs to pay. We don't need to pay a cent.

[cordy]

Hi all,

Fyi, my hubby called SMI today ( I'm on MC tdy unexpectedly) & discovered that the chq had arrived late afternoon yesterday. Wahh lauuu... Yesterday was the last day too. So close dateline tim.

To those who still in dat earlier predicament, I would understd how frustrating it must be for u right now. As you would need to do more things.
These matters shld be settled btw the developer & the bank. Shld not have disturb us.

I would be making arrangements to go there next mon. HOpe to all my other neighbours having these roundabout problems, will be resolved soon.

~Cordy~

[cordy]

Hi all,

Was at SMI office in the morning, pass the chq pymts & hand in the necessary documents. Fyi, we could only get to view the condo from 24th of Jan onwards. ( mo - sat) The appo basis is on the practise of "first come first serve".

Unfortunately for those who have not gone there yet to make the appo & hope to view their condo unit this mth, you could only do so next mth onwards. My condo viewing is on next mth. Seems that they limit the condo viewing to less than 10 ppl per day. This month itself fully booked! :eek:

So, for those who have not yet gone there to fix the appo time, quick, try to kau tim this so that you can get to view ur condo unit earlier. For those who notice that their bankers' last pymt yet to be settled to the developer, the developer won't allow you to collect the keys yet.

they would give you a booklet on the rules & regulations in living in mahkota....and really..... sooo many restrictions... haiya.... :(

~Cordy~

[ciderblue]

Sigh sigh sigh....
Neighbour-neighbours,
Do you have the same 'SIGH' like me? I am sure you do ya?

Part I
On last Friday, I am frustrated and struggled with calls. Because the bank told me has released the loan and the lawyer has collected the cheque. Then I informed Ms. Oma (developer) to confirmed with the lawyer so that I can come and make appointment to inspects the condo. But, Ms. Oma replied that the lawyer said did not received any cheque! So, I personally went to the bank and the credit officer show me that the lawyer has collected the cheque with signature. I called up the lawyer again and get the same replied which they said did not receive any cheque, I had to explained and gave them the cheque number and ask them to check again. At last they told me they found the cheque and going to fax it to developer. Ms. Oma, called me and said that they received the confirmation from the lawyer and I can come to make appointment.

Part II
when I reached the SMIB office, the UNPROFESSIONAL INDIAN GAL (only 2 malay and 1 indian customer service in charge of this project) told me I got late payment to settle before I can make the appointment. Can you imagine that this is the second time I came to the office, I make so many calls to confirm whether can make appointment and wasting so many time to follow up with the loan stuff and now only they told me I got late payment to settle? I was so angry, as they should have told me earlier so I can check with the bank when I am there. ESPECIALLY THAT INDIAN GAL, SHE WAS SO RUDE AND UNPROFESSIONAL! She kind of like 'you want to pay then pay else get lost'. There is nothings wrong to do with the purchaser, I am getting loan from the bank and now the developer expect me to pay what ever late payment charges.

Part III
Today, I visited the bank gain. TOO BAD, all billing chopped with received date and COINCIDENTLY this particular late payment received by the bank without received date. SO, I got no choice as I can not prove to developer that they sent out the invoice late and I NEED TO PAY EXTRA TO DEVELOPER FOR NO REASON!

P/s:You can judge whether I am rite if so happen you deal with that Indian gal that I mentioned.

[cordy]

Hi ciderblue!

Gosh! how terrible it is for you to go thru! I wonder who else is in ur similar predicament.... *shaking head*

~Cordy~

[Iezpossible]

Hi All,

Maybe it's the developer's trick to get xtra income generate from interest imposed on late payments..Very bad la like that.. :mad:

Well, my bank is still processing (as of last Friday) so donno when it will be released. My hubby is still chasing them. Aiyoo..betul ker the interest can reach 1k? Like that die la..that means got to really fight for our rights..Why the ministry didn't do anything about this.. :confused:

[Tarantula]

hello friends,

ya'll lucky to have RM1000 interest charges.. some ppl, reach to the amount of RM8000... hmmmm so sad lahh..

[ciderblue]

Neighbour-neighbours,
FYI, the gift for every purchaser per unit is one 12 pcs Tea Set from Tupperware.

[ciderblue]

The meaning of taking Vacant Possesion (VP) and to understand more bout what we are waiting now, Certificate of Fitness For Occupancy (CF or CFO)

http://www.nst.com.my/Weekly/PropertyTimes/News/Buyerwatch/20030305105233/Article/

[Pixie]

I am a first time condo buyer and of course, I was really shocked to receive the statement of accounts asking me to pay for the interest charged to the delay of the 1st payment by the bank to the developer. I am not made aware that we have to chase the developer, bank and lawyer to ensure that our payments are done efficiently and in a timely manner. Of course, in this situation, either party (developer, bank or lawyer) would not be interested to bear the charges.

After much deliberation and argument over the charges with my lawyer, she finally agreed that she would help me pay some of it. The manager at the bank is not interested to help at all. He said that the bank is not at fault, hence the bank holds no responsibility to the delay of the payment. I told him that I can assure him that I have no faith in recommending PUBLIC BANK to any of my friends that would be applying for a housing loan.

I think it is really unfair for us, condo buyers to pay the full charges especially for something that is beyond our control. The charges should be settled by 3 parties only - it is the developer, bank or lawyer. We shouldn't be taking out the money eventhough we have sign the agreement.

I am asking for all of you to come together with one voice to lodge a complaint so that we can at least get some discount from the developer.

I will be at the SMI office on Monday to settle the payment. But, I am very, very reluctant to pay the rest of the amount from my pocket because I would rather spend the money to furnish the condo.

On a lighter note, I am very happy to know all of you and it is really up to us to make Kelana Mahkota a great place to stay.

Regards,
Pixie

[StaedtlerPencil]

Sigh sigh sigh....
Neighbour-neighbours,
Do you have the same 'SIGH' like me? I am sure you do ya?

Part I
On last Friday, I am frustrated and struggled with calls. Because the bank told me has released the loan and the lawyer has collected the cheque. Then I informed Ms. Oma (developer) to confirmed with the lawyer so that I can come and make appointment to inspects the condo. But, Ms. Oma replied that the lawyer said did not received any cheque! So, I personally went to the bank and the credit officer show me that the lawyer has collected the cheque with signature. I called up the lawyer again and get the same replied which they said did not receive any cheque, I had to explained and gave them the cheque number and ask them to check again. At last they told me they found the cheque and going to fax it to developer. Ms. Oma, called me and said that they received the confirmation from the lawyer and I can come to make appointment.

Part II
when I reached the SMIB office, the UNPROFESSIONAL INDIAN GAL (only 2 malay and 1 indian customer service in charge of this project) told me I got late payment to settle before I can make the appointment. Can you imagine that this is the second time I came to the office, I make so many calls to confirm whether can make appointment and wasting so many time to follow up with the loan stuff and now only they told me I got late payment to settle? I was so angry, as they should have told me earlier so I can check with the bank when I am there. ESPECIALLY THAT INDIAN GAL, SHE WAS SO RUDE AND UNPROFESSIONAL! She kind of like 'you want to pay then pay else get lost'. There is nothings wrong to do with the purchaser, I am getting loan from the bank and now the developer expect me to pay what ever late payment charges.

Part III
Today, I visited the bank gain. TOO BAD, all billing chopped with received date and COINCIDENTLY this particular late payment received by the bank without received date. SO, I got no choice as I can not prove to developer that they sent out the invoice late and I NEED TO PAY EXTRA TO DEVELOPER FOR NO REASON!

P/s:You can judge whether I am rite if so happen you deal with that Indian gal that I mentioned.

Hello, Friends,
The Indian lady really sucks.... unprofessional at all............
We were asking the achitectual plan for our unit since our s&p don't have the actual measurement.......
This indian gal replied with RUDE attitude.....
"" What for you want to get that plan? S&P plan is enough for you. If you want to do renovation, you can measure yourself. who told you, you can get from developer? If you want the plan for house inspection, don't think about it, nobody is so silly to measure during inspection......"
See, we just asked a simple question, she replied like that already.... SMI can't really get a more professional lady to handle the project.....
We need the achithectual plan for basic renovation design plan before we can get the key and CF.
One of my civil engineer friends told me, sometimes, you need to check on the measurement of the room, layout..... they might build shorter according to the layout plan in S&P...... :mad:

Anyway nice to meet you all out there.......

[kuanj]

Service Charges.

Those early birds who signed the S&P the service charge
is one month plus one month of advance. The newer agreement states that one month plus three months advance. For those who signned the earlier agreement stick to the agreemnt.

kuanj

[cordy]

Service Charges.

Those early birds who signed the S&P the service charge
is one month plus one month of advance. The newer agreement states that one month plus three months advance. For those who signned the earlier agreement stick to the agreemnt.

kuanj


Really? I'm of da newer agmt one! If only I known this earlier.... oh, well...never mind.... :p

Say, am addressing to all purchasers of Mahkota Kelana, for those who had view their condo unit. I just wanna confirm one or two things. Firstly, is there a tap in da yard? It wld be important to have one if we wish to have the washing machine located in the yard itself.

Secondly, say....did u all notice that in the brochure itself, stated that in the bathroom area, there are a water basin & a pedestal water closet. For those who had view their condo unit, is it separated or joined together? My condo viewing set on next mth larr.... Just a little curious lor.

Would appreciate if anyone could update me on this! :D

~Cordy~

[kuanj]

hi Cordy,

1. Since u have paid the 3 months never mind 'ang pow for SMI'
2. I cannot comment on the tap issue as I have not been given an appointment date.

3. Watch out for the the aircondition point. Understand SMI only provides the electrical point not the blower's outlet drain pipe and also the the pipping from the compressor to
the blower. If this is done after CF, this is a very costly affair. SMI should have included in the unit.

4. We need to form a pro tem group as soon as possible to
safe guard our interest.

[cordy]

hi Cordy,

1. Since u have paid the 3 months never mind 'ang pow for SMI'
2. I cannot comment on the tap issue as I have not been given an appointment date.

3. Watch out for the the aircondition point. Understand SMI only provides the electrical point not the blower's outlet drain pipe and also the the pipping from the compressor to
the blower. If this is done after CF, this is a very costly affair. SMI should have included in the unit.

4. We need to form a pro tem group as soon as possible to
safe guard our interest.


Hi kuanj!

Fyi, SMI rep confirmed with me what's the "pedestal water closet" all about. It's a term for WC. At first I thought it's a basin and a closet below the basin. I'd seen one before in a bathroom accessories shop. Whitish in colour, and sealed together. :p

As for the tap,she told me there's a tap in da yard itself. Then good lar! If decided to put the washing machine there, prob solved. ;)

Say, did any of u guys paid for the "upgraded" charges for ur condo unit? They offer us two packages ie RM 2k+ and the other I think RM 5K+. BUt in da end, we didn't opt for them. Notice the adjoining bathroom to the Master Bedroom got a water heater point but the 2nd bathroom, elek. I'd inquired of the sanitaryware shops, they informed me that one heater point installation costs around RM 120 - Rm150. Makes me wonder, if had opt for the upgraded charges from SMI, would it be cheaper in the long-run?

As for ur suggestion for a pro tem group to safeguard our interests? I'm all for it! :D

~Cordy~

[Iezpossible]

Hi All,

Yup, count me in..I fully support the pro-team :D.

I have yet to meet this Indian lady..will have to warn my hubby upfront..hehe..

:rolleyes:

-iezpossible

[kuanj]

Hi Cordy,
Qte
As for the tap,she told me there's a tap in da yard itself. Then good lar! If decided to put the washing machine there, prob solved
Unqte
Even though the tap is there what about the outlet for draining the water? I am not sure whether this outlet
(drainer) is included, otherwise another cost.

SMI is out to make money........

kuanj

[kuanj]

SUBJ: PRO TEM COMMITTEE

ALL MAHKOTA OWNERS,

I am initialting a meeting to form a pro tem committee
with a view to protect owners' interest.

For those who are interested please keep Sunday 20 February morning free. Will decide on the venue later.

Happy Condo Living

kuanj

[cordy]

Hi Cordy,

Even though the tap is there what about the outlet for draining the water? I am not sure whether this outlet
(drainer) is included, otherwise another cost.

SMI is out to make money........

kuanj


Hi Kuanj!

Thanks for the reminder. I cld one of the rep earlier on this, and she said definitely got one. We'll know when we view the condo lor.

Plus, have u read yet of the House rules & regulation booklet? They did list down how much one need to come up to use the facilities lor.... The booking of BBQ pit, the function hall booking for 1st four hrs etc....

~Cordy~

[StaedtlerPencil]

Dear All,

We had viewed and inspected our unit (type E) in this evening. Overall, the workmanship is not so good.
Those stated below are all the problems for our unit during inspection. Hope it help for others who haven't view your unit.

Family area:
1. Window broken and missing
2. Tiles skirting (boarder) crack and cip off

Kitchen:
1. Ceiling found protruded nail
2. Poor door finishing & painting

Entrance:
1. Main door not paint properly

Balcony:
1. Wall colour uneven

Living Room:
1. Floor tiles uneven, tiles sinking and gap between tiles not patch properly (a lot of holes) :mad:
Toilet:
1. A lot of paint stain found on the wall tiles
2. 1 piece asbestos ceiling didn't paint
3. Floor tiles cutting shape not suite the drain hole.
4. Water supply tap difficult to twist open/ jammed

Toilet at Masterbedroom:
1. Wash hand basin pipe blocked and chocked.
2. Toilet bowl flushing padel leaking - uncapped

We didn't check the electrical part due to no TNB meter yet.
We didn't try for the keys for all the doors due to no key available. (The person in charge climbed from yard and opened from inside).
We forgot to check the air con points available. :p
Heater point only available at masterbedroom's bathroom.

After inspection, keys will be still with them about 2 weeks for rectifying the problems you raised. They will call you for final inspection.

Car park (LG 2) is very dark even in day time....... maybe they will provide lighting in the future.....

Count us in the pre committee management meeting.... :)

[kuanj]

Attention All Mahkota Condominium Owners

As we have read from ‘StaedtlerPencil’ detailed report on the defects, it clearly shows
the workmanship is questionable. I expect more of such encounters will surface.Thank you ‘StaedtlerPencil’
What can be we do? The only solution is to get together and safe guard our interest

Happy Condo Living

P/S Keep Sunday 20 February morning free so that we can meet.

kuanj

[Iezpossible]

Hi All,

Not surprised at all if the workmanship is bad. All the sweet talk before we buy, after that semua hilang..:mad:. I went to SMI yesterday to book for the inspection day. We reached there around 4.45 and we were only attended around 5.45..That one hour we just observed the receptionists. It was kind of funny that the receptionist answered all calls with ms bla bla is enganged..and once a while she was so called kind enough to take messages but din bother to jot down..hmm..there was one expectrate couples who came in later than us and got fed up that they actually shouted at the receptionist.."no wonder everytime I called u said they were engaged..if there are many customers than they should open up more counters..bla..bla.." and left..heheh..ok..just a little sotry for a break..So, I've set 26/2 11 am to inspect my unit. :rolleyes:

Guys, they are going to build another condo beside KM and it's beside block A..that's our block Cordy.. :mad: I wonder if we can live peacefully for the next 2 years till the condo completed. :confused: :( . Yea, I've read the R&R book..first thing NO PETS...huaa...and max 3 hours per week for badminton/squash/tennis court..then I felt irritated to read further...:mad:

p/s: the indian lady was extra nice to my hubby yesterday..hmm...

ok neighbours..I'll see u all @ the pro-team meeting.

Take care,
Iezpossible

[Tarantula]

Iezpossible,

26/2 ur viewing date?... perghhh.. that's like a month from now..

i heard from someone, we probably be getting the CF in March.. but dont know its true or not..

[Iezpossible]

Hi Tarantula,

Yea, that's y...feel like bengang already but no choice, weekends only I can go. :( . Funny thing, why they don't put a few staffs at a time for the inspection, at least they can have more people viewing the unit at the same time. Tak faham!

That's what I'm worried about, can they release the CF if they haven't repair all the reports submitted by owners? What if they do and they haven't completed all the repair work in our unit? They have warranty right but I heard if we do renovations than the aggrement becomes faulty. :(

rgds,

[StaedtlerPencil]

How come we didn't receive the R&R book??? When they pass the book to you all? I just wonder why?

[StaedtlerPencil]

Hi there,

I think we are advised to make a copy of the defect that has listed for our future reference..... Either, you can write it down or photocopy....
For us, We only written down in one piece of paper and countered check with the person in charge. This can ensure that whatever we complaints are taken down by developer.

One of my friends told me about this, i think this is helpful for us to understand more........

The purchaser have 18 months warranty period to lodge any compaints after receiving the keys. The developer is required to rectify the defects within 30 days from the time they receive the complaint.
If the defects are not rectified within stipulated period, the buyer can notify the developer of the cost required to rectify the defects. You can send a written notice by registered mail or go through the developer's solicitor. If the developer still fails to take any action after 14 days from the time the notice is served on the cost involved. We has the right to get money reimbursed from the developer through 5% deduction stated in SPA.

I think we should have KELANA MAHKOTA residents forum also, just like want we have it in USJ now......

Happy investing and buying property...... ;)

[Stephan Ng]

Defects Liability Period

Hi, nice to read u all's discussions & I am a new comer in this forum. I have 1 querry & do not know any one of my new neighbours can advise me.
My bank released the final payment to SMI yesterday & was confirmed received by SMI. My appointment for unit inspection was fixed by SMI the earliest on 18 February 2005. Referring to our S&P clause 30-Defects Liability Period (DLP), the 18 months DLP commence after the date the Purchaser takes vacant possession of the said parcel . Having checked with SMI, they said that the DLP started frm. the date of the notice of VP which falled on 31
Dec.2004. If that is true, this mean that my DLP has been reduced by about 3 weeks (frm. the date my bank released final payment ie 24/1/05 to my inspection date ie 18/2/05). I felt that is unfair to us as purchaser & who knows, some latent defects might occur during the last few weeks before the end of 18 mths DLP. :confused:
Hope to get some advise from my new neighbours & awaiting for the pro mgt. committee meeting tentatively fixed on 20/2/05.

Regards

[ellyf]

Hi All,

Guys, they are going to build another condo beside KM and it's beside block A..that's our block Cordy.. :mad: I wonder if we can live peacefully for the next 2 years till the condo completed. :confused: :( . Yea, I've read the R&R book..first thing NO PETS...huaa...and max 3 hours per week for badminton/squash/tennis court..then I felt irritated to read further...:mad:

Iezpossible


My unit is also in Block A. That is bad news. A new construction means it will be very noisy and dirty! :mad:

I also didn't get the R&R book.

[StaedtlerPencil]

Yesterday, we went to the sales office located beside our condo there. You know what, the new Sterling Condo is also a very high density one, sharing the same entrance to our Mahkota. They are preparing the site office for this Sterling, the model and poster is up. There will be very pack soon in the future.......
If the project start, we have no choice already, need to learn to enjoy piling sound as music......... :(

[kuanj]

I am also unaware of the R&R Book too.
kuanj

[Iezpossible]

Hi All,

The R&R booklet was given together with the teaset after you've confirmed ur inspection date. Funny that you guys din get it..:confused:

Gosh, same entrance as KM? I'm beginning to worry now..If I choose not to stay there, then renting it out would be difficult too. Who wants to stay in a noisy and dirty and buzy with lories and contractors in and out..Can we address this somewhere? SMI should not keep us in the dark of their plan to build another condo just beside KM. Yea, I know...they couldn't be bothered..I am totally dissapointed.. :mad:

take care.

[ellyf]

Hi All,

The R&R booklet was given together with the teaset after you've confirmed ur inspection date. Funny that you guys din get it..:confused:

Gosh, same entrance as KM? I'm beginning to worry now..If I choose not to stay there, then renting it out would be difficult too. Who wants to stay in a noisy and dirty and buzy with lories and contractors in and out..Can we address this somewhere? SMI should not keep us in the dark of their plan to build another condo just beside KM. Yea, I know...they couldn't be bothered..I am totally dissapointed.. :mad:

take care.


Yup, I'm just utterly disappointed. First I hear about the unsatisfactory workmanship, now the new construction. My unit inspection date will be next week. I'll just have to wait and see how things go from there. We shall try to stay optimistic.

[kuanj]

original posted by Iezpossible

Hi All,

The R&R booklet was given together with the teaset after you've confirmed ur inspection date. Funny that you guys din get it..:confused:

Gosh, same entrance as KM? I'm beginning to worry now..If I choose not to stay there, then renting it out would be difficult too. Who wants to stay in a noisy and dirty and buzy with lories and contractors in and out..Can we address this somewhere? SMI should not keep us in the dark of their plan to build another condo just beside KM. Yea, I know...they couldn't be bothered..I am totally dissapointed.. :mad:

take care.[/QUOTE]

TO: Iezpossible and ALL OWNERS

1. Thank you for the R&R info
2. Since we have decided and committed to the purchase there is no turning back. Lets be pratical and make the
best of the situation. You are not the only one with reservation. Lets put our thinking cap together and enoy
the condo living.
3. Lets volunteer for a good cause towards an enjoyable life in the community, share resources in materials or
in ideas to maintain or improve our community in Mahkota Kelana Condo living.
4. Hope you all owners argree to have a cohesive voice in the interest of our Mahkota Condo living.

Thank you and hope to meet in 20 February
kuanj

[Tarantula]

hmmm... ya loohhh what to do.. in the end we are the one who rugi also..

too bad we cant build our own unit... if not.. hmmm easier mehhh...

[Tarantula]

ohhh yaaa...

do you guys noticed that we have to make u-turn at the end of the road coming to KM (near KCP)?... I was told by someone at SMI that they gonna pecah the road divider so that easier to residents of KM to enter via the secutiry without having to make u-turn at the end of the road. but until today, i dont see any sign of them to pecah the divider?..

any info on this?

[wong.kok.wai]

Very disappointed to hear about such big list of defects...

Used to be a resident of Kelana Putera for years... I didn't know it's the same developer until after I have made the purchase... Life in Kelana Putera... And even Kelana Puteri has got a lot better... After the establishment of a very strong resident association. But it was hard at the begining. Management got some lawyers to sent a warning letter to the RA... threatening legal action unless they disband... But eventually the RA got their own lawyer... and they even made formal complains to the MP of Subang... The Star got one small article on this...

But anyway... Let's not regret... Together, we can still make a lot of difference.

Meanwhile... What is the agenda for the PC Meeting? Ideas?

[kuanj]

FROM: WONG.KOK.WAI QTE Meanwhile... What is the agenda for the PC Meeting? Ideas? UNQTE

Firstly we have to collect details of the owners. We need the numbers and maybe another meeting to elect the pro-tem team or RA. If the numbers are suficient on the 20 Feb we may proceed to secure volunteers in the pro tem committee or elect a pro tem committee to start the ball rolling.
Do you have any suggestion?

kuanj

[Jaytea]

looking at the defect list, i think it would be wise to bring a digital camera along.
protem meeting - is it possible to reschedule to the afternoon or evening as some may have religious commitments in the morning?


thanks

[wong.kok.wai]

Do you have any suggestion?
kuanj

Currently... we have 2 major issues...
1) Defects... (Have to gather more information...)
2) Late Payment penalties...

And yes.. we need to elect some sort of comittee members... and establish a more "conventional" means of communication. At least before we all move in...

And Jaytea is correct. We should bring along our camera... during our inspection.

[Iezpossible]

TO: Iezpossible and ALL OWNERS

1. Thank you for the R&R info
2. Since we have decided and committed to the purchase there is no turning back. Lets be pratical and make the
best of the situation. You are not the only one with reservation. Lets put our thinking cap together and enoy
the condo living.
3. Lets volunteer for a good cause towards an enjoyable life in the community, share resources in materials or
in ideas to maintain or improve our community in Mahkota Kelana Condo living.
4. Hope you all owners argree to have a cohesive voice in the interest of our Mahkota Condo living.

Thank you and hope to meet in 20 February
kuanj[/QUOTE]

Yes, I agree with you. Will always support for the benefits of KM residents..:).
How can we spread the news about the pro-team meeting? Met a few neighbours when i was in SMI office but too shy to ask..Really sorry about that.. :o .

[cordy]

Thanks StaedtlerPencil for informing us of the defects in ur condo. Would be extra vigilant when it's time for our condo viewing.

Iezpossible, I didn't know there's a new upcoming condo besides our block! Haiya! Didn't inform us they will do that at the time of our purchase. Would have second thoughts if aware of this. :(

will inform u all how's the condition of our condo unit like when we view it next week.

Rgds,

Cordy

[ciderblue]

Dear All,

We had viewed and inspected our unit (type E) in this evening. Overall, the workmanship is not so good.
Those stated below are all the problems for our unit during inspection. Hope it help for others who haven't view your unit.

Family area:
1. Window broken and missing
2. Tiles skirting (boarder) crack and cip off

Kitchen:
1. Ceiling found protruded nail
2. Poor door finishing & painting

Entrance:
1. Main door not paint properly

Balcony:
1. Wall colour uneven

Living Room:
1. Floor tiles uneven, tiles sinking and gap between tiles not patch properly (a lot of holes) :mad:
Toilet:
1. A lot of paint stain found on the wall tiles
2. 1 piece asbestos ceiling didn't paint
3. Floor tiles cutting shape not suite the drain hole.
4. Water supply tap difficult to twist open/ jammed

Toilet at Masterbedroom:
1. Wash hand basin pipe blocked and chocked.
2. Toilet bowl flushing padel leaking - uncapped

We didn't check the electrical part due to no TNB meter yet.
We didn't try for the keys for all the doors due to no key available. (The person in charge climbed from yard and opened from inside).
We forgot to check the air con points available. :p
Heater point only available at masterbedroom's bathroom.

After inspection, keys will be still with them about 2 weeks for rectifying the problems you raised. They will call you for final inspection.

Car park (LG 2) is very dark even in day time....... maybe they will provide lighting in the future.....

Count us in the pre committee management meeting.... :)

Hi StaedtlerPencil,
Did you took any pictures? Don't mind could you please share it here? I can't imagine their workmanship was this bad! sighhhhh x4 ...

[totoro]

Hi,

Can I know:

- for condos, when we will have Astro?
- when will we get broadband like Streamyx?
- is anyone pushing for water filtering at the condo level? Kelana Putera water is like mud.
- can we push for a water filter at each block? and share costs?

TQ!

[wong.kok.wai]

- is anyone pushing for water filtering at the condo level? Kelana Putera water is like mud.


Yes Indeed... Water @ Putera is very muddy!


- can we push for a water filter at each block? and share costs?


First we have to establish an official RA... Last time... @ Putera, at least 70% of all tenants must register, before it's recognized as being official...

[StaedtlerPencil]

Sorry, We don't have the photo of the defects....
I also regret didn't prepare camera for that, seem like everything was too rush..........

Anyone already inspect their units? Just wonder is it only my unit have those complaints?

Water filter at condo level to provide clean water to all the owners is a good ideas...... i support this....

;)

[Jaytea]

:D heh heh heh, does this look familiar ?
http://www.ebay.com.my/viItem?ItemId=4351257638

[starrnorth88]

Where is Kelana Mahkota condo ?

[kuanj]

Where is Kelana Mahkota condo ?

The condo is located in Kelana Jaya, Off LDP.
ope this will help

[totoro]

SMI soft-launched their latest project - Sterling - at the old Kelana Mahkota showroom, now Sterling showroom yesterday. Got press conference n stuff... and got into a small column in d papers today.

I have inspected my unit, actually. I found it to be quite ok. Some minor defects or problems, but otherwise, not bad. Thank God no broken windows, or cracked tiles!

I don't like the color of the doors though! I also didn't like the lower level color for the building! It's dark grey!

[bryan/ming]

Hi All,

Greetings. We are a husband and wife team and we are delighted to find fellow KM home owners in this forum. You bet we will be there on 20 Feb.

Ok, just did our inspection this morning at Block C (Type C). Was largely a disappointing experience mainly due to the smaller than expected kitchen size. What really won us over into buying the unit in the first place was its spacious kitchen - as represented by the show unit back in 2002. Imagine our dismay when we discovered that a huge gigantic column had "eaten" into our kitchen space.

Further, there was a mega beam running accross the middle of the kitchen, virtually "cutting" the kitchen into two. Trust me, it looked like SMI built the Great Wall of China on our kitchen ceiling!

Well, guess these setbacks practically rendered our imaginary ID ideas
redundant!

Oh yes, I swear the bothrooms were also smaller then in the show unit. Hmmm.....

Other than that, I guess things were generally ok. I mean, as expected, there were some shoddy paint jobs, cracked tiles, missing door knobs (I kid you not!) and missing shower heads. According to the SMI dude with us, they will make good the complaints within 14 days. We shall see. Anyway, we DO have 18 months to make good any further defects that should arise later.

Having said all that, we were pretty pleased with the general layout of the common facilities. Might not exactly be award winning quality, but at least the common areas were pretty spacious and the land scaping was pretty well done.

Though as ealier pointed out, we strongly agree that the road and u-turn leading to KM is dodgy and does not look fit to catter for 800 residents in KM and another 600 in Stearling in the near future!!! Unless something is done, can forsee an hour long jam from Shell station to KM!! haha.

Well. I guess that sums it up. On the whole, it was not bad, but the kitchen was a major disappointment. *sigh*. Am now desperately seeking out ID help for the kitchen. Yes, indeed, I think we will need PROFESSIONAL help on this one! Know of any cheap IDs out there? ha.

Ok mates, we hope to see you guys soon. Till then, Good Luck!!!

[wong.kok.wai]

Well... weird enough... I agree with B+M 100%. I was attracted by the samething... And I feel the same way about the kitchen, toilet, paint job, common area... He saves me a lot of writting... :)

But I must add... I like the layout of the car park, and I like the type of toilet sink + bowl they use...

The floor tiles is okay. But could have been better... Acceptable. But I'm not really happy with it.

[Orca]

Hi Folks

Glad I found you guys. Well, we are a couple who also bought a unit at KM. After reading some of your postings we realised that we have been rather lucky during the purchase and administartion period. The folks in SMI has been quite accomodative towards us.

Managed to have a look at our unit mid-week. Firstly inspected the exterior... superb. Felt like we were in an exclusive resort. Then came to our unit..... was rather dissapointing. For the worth of RM2++K for 1260sqft, we would have expected a better finishing.

1) Do expect that there is a main pipe going through your kitchen and it's not concealed. It is really awkward and will cost you a grand at least just to conceal it.

2) Beam pertruding in the kitchen which makes it difficult to have a 16ft Kitchen cab (top unit).

3) Master bedroom, awkward positioning of the electrical outlet which makes "built in wardrobe" difficult. If you have a 2ft deep "built in wardrobe", half of the outlet would have been covered. Somebody somewhere needs a little common sense smack into him/her.

4) The main entraince where you are expected to lock in a grill is also in awkward position which leaves a slight gap from one end to the other.

5) Pipings underneath the sinks in both the bathrooms are really a mess.

6) Additional slab of concrete at the dining area.

Generally, if you expect your unit to be as the show unit, well you will be let down. It is smaller... I can't actually say how and where but it is, especially the bathrooms. I guess that's why they removed the show unit long before we can make any comparisson.

Please excuse me as the description is rather vague. Do check these areas to understand what I mean. I believe my info is more for type D owners.

The gentleman who took us for inspection was Jimmy and he was definitely helpful. You guys might want to utilise him. He spotted things for me that I didn't. Obviously, I did not managed to get me keys yet as they need to rectify the problems. It would be great if someone could give more pointers so that I could do another inspection on my next visit.

By the way, you have our support on the pro team....

Best regards

[Orca]

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.

[Tarantula]

no pictures of your unit?... my inspection day will be on 21 Feb.. hiyaa... have to wait some more..

[kuanj]

Hi Folks

Glad I found you guys......................

By the way, you have our support on the pro team....

Best regards


Thank you for the detailed report and also the show of support to the pro tem committee.

Did you check your aircondition power points? Is there any outlet water pipe installed (for the blower) and inlet pipe from the compressor etc

If these are not pre installed it will be a costly affair to install later as hacking and drilling is required.

kuanj

P/S KEEP SUNDAY 20 FEB Free. Venue/time to be advised later

[totoro]

Did you check your aircondition power points? Is there any outlet water pipe installed (for the blower) and inlet pipe from the compressor etc

If these are not pre installed it will be a costly affair to install later as hacking and drilling is required.

kuanj


No they are not there.

[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.


Hi Orca!

Glad to know another new neighbour in da forum. I am of Type D unit too lor. Thanks for ur update on ur condo's condition.

Um, u sure a hammer can do the job, meh? ;)

[exiled_criminal]

Hi all,

I am new here. I was told by SMI that CF will be issued by MPPJ after Chinese New Year.

I will be inspecting my unit tomorrow, is there anything else i need to check besides what you guys had mentioned?

Cheers
:D

[totoro]

hi guys,

btw, u can get the floor plans and building plans (as found on the brochures) on the SMI website: http://smib.com.my/index.asp?id=3&type=lp&im=project

[totoro]

Hi all,

I am new here. I was told by SMI that CF will be issued by MPPJ after Chinese New Year.


Did they say how much longer after CNY... ? 1 week, 1 month, 2 months... ? :p

[exiled_criminal]

Did they say how much longer after CNY... ? 1 week, 1 month, 2 months... ? :p

I supposed in 1 or 2 weeks time after CNY :confused:

[totoro]

Hi all,

I will be inspecting my unit tomorrow, is there anything else i need to check besides what you guys had mentioned?

Cheers
:D

Check that the items described in the S&P are there, e.g. a socket where it's stated on the plan, a/c points, regulators, taps, etc. Especially if you upgraded...!

Look out for cracks in walls, ceilings, tiles, doors. Check doorsets, door frames. If you really have time, you can knock on every single tile to see if it sounds hollow... :p

[totoro]

Hi guys,

About the beam in the kitchen... I re-read the Home Builders magazine SMI provided that featured the Mahkota showroom. And the kitchen in the showroom also had the beam across the middle, so I believe we are not cheated or ripped off in that respect.

The pipe of course, needs to be covered and that would cost some money.

Cheers!

[Orca]

Thank you for the detailed report and also the show of support to the pro tem committee.

Did you check your aircondition power points? Is there any outlet water pipe installed (for the blower) and inlet pipe from the compressor etc




Pleasure is all ours......

There is one air condition switch in the masterbedroom as far as I can remember. Pipings inlet are definitely not present.

Cheers.

[Orca]

Hi Orca!

Um, u sure a hammer can do the job, meh? ;)


Hi Cordy..

I certainly hope so. Might take me roughly 8 years and 6 months to complete but with the help from some of you folks, maybe sooner.

The existing U-turn at the end is really troublesome. At office hours... some inconsiderate patrons of the Kelena Centre Point double parks out there. Hence the concrete slabs to deter parking. Yet these folks still does it. I have had experience that I needed to do a couple point turns. A real drag it is. I believe MPPJ has their mind set on a negative for openning up a new turn in for us. Well unless we have some really VVVIP living in there with us which I sincerely doubt it.

[Orca]

Hi,

Can I know:

- for condos, when we will have Astro?
- when will we get broadband like Streamyx?
- is anyone pushing for water filtering at the condo level? Kelana Putera water is like mud.
- can we push for a water filter at each block? and share costs?

TQ!


- It is Astro ready. We just need to plug and play.
- Streamyx, I believe we need to check with Telekom. Please advise if you have gotten the answer.
- You are so very right, Kelana D'Putera water is really not much to be desired.

[exiled_criminal]

Hi guys,

About the beam in the kitchen... I re-read the Home Builders magazine SMI provided that featured the Mahkota showroom. And the kitchen in the showroom also had the beam across the middle, so I believe we are not cheated or ripped off in that respect.

The pipe of course, needs to be covered and that would cost some money.

Cheers!

I still felt cheated. Btw my unit is type C block C.The show unit is definately bigger. Living room, Bathroom and master bedroom seems a lot smaller. The kitchen....is a total disappointment. Clumn and sewage piping which were not shown in the show unit appeared. However i am quite happy with the finishes on my unit.

[totoro]

I still felt cheated. Btw my unit is type C block C.The show unit is definately bigger. Living room, Bathroom and master bedroom seems a lot smaller. The kitchen....is a total disappointment. Clumn and sewage piping which were not shown in the show unit appeared. However i am quite happy with the finishes on my unit.

i think this might have to do with the lighting and accessories that give the impression of being bigger? The use of bright colors, mirrors, etc can give that illusion. it could be that when you checked your unit, it was darker due to there being no light fixtures so it seemed smaller... ?

the first thing i noted about the condo when i saw the type C showroom was that the bathrooms were quite small... hmm.

[Orca]

no pictures of your unit?... my inspection day will be on 21 Feb.. hiyaa... have to wait some more..


Hi Folks

Some pictures here. These pics are to point out the dissapointments please do not take it too at heart and view it with an open mind. Do also note that there are many plus points where we will be living soon.

Regards

[Orca]

Hi folks...

Sorry about that. Uploaded the pics but it turn out no where. Not sure which gaxaly it was uploaded to. Anyone knows how theses uploads works? Anyway, will advise when I find it.

Cheers

[Orca]

2nd try on the pics loading.

[Orca]

Sorry folks, failed again miserably.

Seems to be a problem uploading the pics. Well, if any of you still keen, just Private Message me your email add and I shall forward it across.

Cheers...

[cordy]

Hi neighbours!

I have some good news & bad news after inspecting the exterior & interior of Kelana Mahkota Condo. The good news - the landscaping superb! Swimming pool seems quite ok too. The atmosphere itself I do quite like.

Now, prepare yourselves.....I have a long ( and I do mean LONG list of complaints. Do prepare urself when the time comes for those to view ur unit):

YARD

1. small hole above the window
2. ceiling paint uneven ( cement can be seen at the side)
3. There is a gap surrounding the tap
4. Below the window, facing outside, there is a small hole on the right side.

BALCONY

1. Cement stain on the exterior walls ( can be seen clearly at the top and bottom)
2. Water mark stain on the ceiling
3. Grill/fence got a chewing gum on top plus cement stains
4. Facing outside, a crack can be seen ( which is not small) near the grill fence at the right side.
5. Sticker can be seen clearly on the right top panel of glass sliding door.
6. "Pin" jutting out, which can be clearly seen on the top glass sliding door.

LIVING AREA

1. Wire seen jutting out located above the front switch next to the entrance door.
2. Painting uneven
3. Below electrical socket, lots of dust ( near the entrance door)
4. Paint stains on the floor ( near the entrance door)
5. Water stain marks on the bottom wall near the steps ( plus a water mark below the TV plug)
6. Wall cracks near the sliding door area. From the switch near the sliding door, there's a 1 ft', 11 inches & 5 inches crack lines. ( which is faint. Only when u look closely at the wall, u wld notice it)
7. I forgot to add this in.... one small portion of the paint is already peeling!?

FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE

1. paint peeling outside the main entrance ( the pink paint)
2. hole on the right side of the door ( 4 ft frm ground)
3. small portion of area around the door knob left unpainted.
4. Notice the door at the top seems can't be closed properly. ( but it seems minimal)

KITCHEN

1. ceramic tiles 57 inches minus 3 inches in height. According to the specs, it is supposed to be at 5 ft. For those who have the brochures, plse check the specs. Stated clearly the tiles in the kitchen at 5 ft. ( But the SNP stated that ceramic tiles at 5" high..... ( meaning inches, not feet. But I think it is a mistypo as I have 2 brochures on Mahkota Condo. Clearly states 5 ft high in kitchen tiles)
2. 8 ft from window, 4 ft in height there's a stain on ceramic wall
3. in front of the door to the kitchen, there's a big pipe linking from ceiling to bottom. It was mentioned to me that it is the 'dirty water outlet, where u do the washing'.
4. Behind the big pipe, there's a stain on ceramic wall.
5. Door to yard, the ceramic tile located at the bottom got a 3cm x 1 cm hole.

MASTER BEDROOM

1. above the light switch, wire can be seen jutting out.
2. stain seen on the floor tiles ( near socket area)

Smallest room/3rd room ( my condo is type D, no door)

1. paint stain on the floor tiles.

Master Bedroom's Bathroom

1. no wiring opening can be seen for placement of lights nor water heater
2. Bathroom window flimsy unlike the 2nd bathroom, as do not have black rubber to support the window pane.
3. cigarette butt on the floor! :mad:

2nd Bathroom

1. below the window, there's cracked tiles
2. 2 cigarette butts on the floor!! :mad:
3. no wiring opening in the ceiling for lights
4. greasy spots on the front floor tiles.
5. there's a tap situated very near to knee level next to the WC. U can easily knock ags it.


When u enter ur place, u notice ur place would be smaller than the show room. When I asked the guy who led us to our unit why is it so much difference, he just kept quiet. Ask him few qns. Kept quiet again. After a while kinda frus with that fellow, and went around inspecting the unit. When my mom inquire as to the much difference in size, the SMI rep said, "illusion". I dun think so.

Afraid got bad news for u all if u wanna hold them responsible. When my hubby measured the unit from top to bottom, it is 1260 sq, not lesser. So, the unit they used as show room was considerably, noticeably bigger. They must have used a bigger unit to impress us. Too bad we didn't measure the show room unit! :mad:

When I went to the mgmt office, to write down my list of complaints, my mom inquire why is it there are no wiring for lights in both bathrooms. One of the SMI rep insisted that there is. I got irritated and loudly raise my voice while writing, " It is most certainly NOT!" Only then, he became more honest. THat the wires is there but they have yet to make the opening.

Then he made a call to someone, asking him/her why some units got wiring for lights in the bathrooms, and some not. After that I ask him on why the unit is smaller than what we see in the show room. He claim that we can break down the walls inside to make the room bigger. Anything can be done but do not interfere with the exterior. For the glass sliding door, the grill must be faced inside.

But if I am not mistaken ( i will check later of the Deed of Mutual Covenants and that R & R booklet) , i thought it mentioned that u can not break down walls that affects the structure of the unit!? So...is that fellow saying things just to humour us?

Plse remember to bring ur measuring tape and see whether the tiles at your kitchen is at 5' in height.

*phew*.... I'm tired as I'd been there few hours, inspecting the place. Do remember to bring ur specs too, ( ur SNP got such). ( suppose to be an hour's inspection - if that SMI rep accompanied, it would certainly be one hour, me and hubby won't be able to notice soooo many defects. But I think it was becoz I raised so much queries to that fellow that he got kinda scared off. pass me the form and ask me to list our complaints and pass it tothe mgmt office later. I guess he wants to leave as he was getting uncomfortable by the number of qns, which he couldn't or won't answer! )

Hope u have a good inspection session!

Rgds,

Cordy

[bryan/ming]

Good work cordy & exiled criminal...as owners of type C, we share the same sentiments...do feel cheated and the unit inspection did spoil our entire weekend - and we definitely do not think it is an illusion. when we went to visit the thai showroom: we distinctly thought it was smaller - but we thought that it boiled down to the interior designer who used a lot of beams in the living room plus placement of furniture and in-built cupboards, giving an impression that the unit was cosier and smaller.

little did we know that that was no illusion and that we were "conned" by the very first showroom

btw, we agree with orca that the beam was there in the thai showroom - see the smi website - their interior designer managed to camaflage it pretty well and it went undetected. OK, acknowledge that it was lack of observation on our side then....but the major differences we feel are:

1. the additional pillar in the kitchen, making it narrower - am quite sure that the original showroom did not have the pillar there

2. the water pipe in the kitchen.

oh well....there is little choice unless you're one rich guy who can afford to sell and buy another piece of property. for ikan bilis like us, we will have to make do, and move on.

looking on the brighter side (if you do manage to forget the lovely kitchen in the first showroom), overall, it is still quite a nice place...plus with pleasant neighbours like you guys...things can only get better! :)

[Orca]

Hi Cordy..

Are you free tomorrow...? Need your presence and assistance to reinspect my unit. Just kidding. Gee....you are definitely detailed. Anyway...thanks for the heads up. I believe I shall need to reinspect my unit again, this time with your notes in hand.

Cheers.

[kuanj]

Andryn / Bryan/ming /ciderblue / cordy / ellyf
exiled criminal / idolfan / Iezpossible / Jaytea
Orca / Pixie / StaedtlerPencil / starrnorth88
Stephan Ng / Tarantula / totoro / wong.kok.wai

Hi future exciting neighbours,

Proposed to meet at 10.30 am at the Mahkota Condo Pool side on Sunday 20 Feb 05 for our first get together.
Please write or type on an A4 size paper the following details in this order:-
Name:
Address in Mahkota Condo
Tel No:
E-mail address
Volunteer to be in the pro tem committee Yes / No
(please say yes. we need the numbers)

This is to expedite the formation of the pro tem committee.
If u have any other constructive proposal, please provide. Our future happiness living in MK lies in our hands.

kuanj

[totoro]

Andryn / Bryan/ming /ciderblue / cordy / ellyf
exiled criminal / idolfan / Iezpossible / Jaytea
Orca / Pixie / StaedtlerPencil / starrnorth88
Stephan Ng / Tarantula / totoro / wong.kok.wai

Hi future exciting neighbours,

Proposed to meet at 10.30 am at the Mahkota Condo Pool side on Sunday 20 Feb 05 for our first get together.
Please write or type on an A4 size paper the following details in this order:-
Name:
Address in Mahkota Condo
Tel No:
E-mail address
Volunteer to be in the pro tem committee Yes / No
(please say yes. we need the numbers)

This is to expedite the formation of the pro tem committee.
If u have any other constructive proposal, please provide. Our future happiness living in MK lies in our hands.

kuanj

kuanj, it might be good to try to loop in a whole lot of other people who do not have access to the internet or do not check the usj forums as well. I am sure there are a lot of concerned and proactive people out there who would really like to be in the pro tem committee, and the future resident association.

[wong.kok.wai]

From some very experienced show house constractor... Frequent tricks that they use:

1) Higher ceiling...
2) Omit some beams / pillars...
3) Omit some exposed pipings...
4) Intentionally make some rooms wider / longer by a teeny bit...

(And claim it is a mistake... If anyone finds out...)

4) And of course... Bright lightings / colors, mirros, minimal furnishing.

[totoro]

Andryn / Bryan/ming /ciderblue / cordy / ellyf
exiled criminal / idolfan / Iezpossible / Jaytea
Orca / Pixie / StaedtlerPencil / starrnorth88
Stephan Ng / Tarantula / totoro / wong.kok.wai

Hi future exciting neighbours,

Proposed to meet at 10.30 am at the Mahkota Condo Pool side on Sunday 20 Feb 05 for our first get together.
Please write or type on an A4 size paper the following details in this order:-
Name:
Address in Mahkota Condo
Tel No:
E-mail address
Volunteer to be in the pro tem committee Yes / No
(please say yes. we need the numbers)

This is to expedite the formation of the pro tem committee.
If u have any other constructive proposal, please provide. Our future happiness living in MK lies in our hands.

kuanj

kuanj, it might be good to try to loop in a whole lot of other people who do not have access to the internet or do not check the usj forums as well. I am sure there are a lot of concerned and proactive people out there who would really like to be in the pro tem committee, and the future resident association.

[totoro]

This is to expedite the formation of the pro tem committee.
If u have any other constructive proposal, please provide. Our future happiness living in MK lies in our hands.

kuanj

kuanj, it might be good to try to loop in a whole lot of other people who do not have access to the internet or do not check the usj forums as well. I am sure there are a lot of concerned and proactive people out there who would really like to be in the pro tem committee, and the future resident association.

[totoro]

kuanj, it might be good to try to loop in a whole lot of other people who do not have access to the internet or do not check the usj forums as well. I am sure there are a lot of concerned and proactive people out there who would really like to be in the pro tem committee, and the future resident association.

[bryan/ming]

Dear folks,

Am REALLY looking forward to 20 Feb. However, if I'm not mistaken, only those with "inspection/appoinment slip" can enter the condo compound at the moment. So, perhaps a different venue? :confused:

[totoro]

kuanj, it might be good to try to loop in a whole lot of other people who do not have access to the internet or do not check the usj forums as well. I am sure there are a lot of concerned and proactive people out there who would really like to be in the pro tem committee, and the future resident association.

[Jaytea]

not sure if the size difference is due to colouring, illusions etc.

the show unit i saw was a model of type C which is 1360 sq feet. Type D is 1260 sq feet.

or did they re-size it to type D for the thai style showunit to sell off the type D units?

[cordy]

Hi Cordy..

Are you free tomorrow...? Need your presence and assistance to reinspect my unit. Just kidding. Gee....you are definitely detailed. Anyway...thanks for the heads up. I believe I shall need to reinspect my unit again, this time with your notes in hand.

Cheers.


Hi Orca!

Free tmw to help u in re-inspection of ur unit? Me almost collapse when u ask me of that! :eek: Luckily u added " Just Kidding", otherwise might think u serious larr! :p

Fyi, it's me, my hubby & mom (she was curious how my new place would be like...she's also disappointed too) as a team checking in and out of our condo. It was mom which noticed the faint wall cracks. She in fact managed to point out couple of defects which we missed out.

My hubby good with numbers/figures, so I had him on the measuring resp. Me, resp in writing down complaints. :p

Plus, thanks to u and StaedtlerPencil's earlier comments on their condo's inspection proved to be a useful guideline today when we view our condo. :D


Originally Posted by Orca
1) Do expect that there is a main pipe going through your kitchen and it's not concealed. It is really awkward and will cost you a grand at least just to conceal it.

Originally Posted by totoro:

The pipe of course, needs to be covered and that would cost some money.

Um, u guys? I was given some ideas to camouflage the awkward looking protruding pipe. Really an eye sore. Shld cost considerably lesser than a thousand. Will let u all know during the Feb 20th meeting up lor. The ideas are still in infancy stage lor. Dun wan to mention it till I have a definite idea what I want. :p

In fact there's not just one big pipe near the kitchen entrance doorway, but another one near the back door leading to the yard. ( Location in the ceiling,
u see a pipe protruding out....just go to the basin area and look up!)

Hopefully for those who had not viewed their condo, it's not so bad lor...

Rgds,

Cordy

p/s I couldn't able to access my private msgs just now. Gotten 'error' msg, for some reason. For those who wish to PM me, u could check my profile and u would notice there are my email addresses. Just email me there. :)

[cordy]

Hi Cordy..

Are you free tomorrow...? Need your presence and assistance to reinspect my unit. Just kidding. Gee....you are definitely detailed. Anyway...thanks for the heads up. I believe I shall need to reinspect my unit again, this time with your notes in hand.

Cheers.


Hi Orca!

Free tmw to help u in re-inspection of ur unit? Me almost collapse when u ask me of that! :eek: Luckily u added " Just Kidding", otherwise might think u serious larr! :p

Fyi, it's me, my hubby & mom (she was curious how my new place would be like...she's also disappointed too) as a team checking in and out of our condo. It was mom which noticed the faint wall cracks. She in fact managed to point out couple of defects which we missed out.

My hubby good with numbers/figures, so I had him on the measuring resp. Me, resp in writing down complaints. :p

Plus, thanks to u and StaedtlerPencil's earlier comments on their condo's inspection proved to be a useful guideline today when we view our condo. :D


Originally Posted by Orca
1) Do expect that there is a main pipe going through your kitchen and it's not concealed. It is really awkward and will cost you a grand at least just to conceal it.

Originally Posted by totoro:

The pipe of course, needs to be covered and that would cost some money.

Um, u guys? I was given some ideas to camouflage the awkward looking protruding pipe. Really an eye sore. Shld cost considerably lesser than a thousand. Will let u all know during the Feb 20th meeting up lor. The ideas are still in infancy stage lor. Dun wan to mention it till I have a definite idea what I want. :p

In fact there's not just one big pipe near the kitchen entrance doorway, but another one near the back door leading to the yard. ( Location in the ceiling,
u see a pipe protruding out....just go to the basin area and look up!)

Hopefully for those who had not viewed their condo, it's not so bad lor...

Rgds,

Cordy

p/s I couldn't able to access my private msgs just now. Gotten 'error' msg, for some reason. For those who wish to PM me, u could check my profile and u would notice there are my email addresses. Just email me there. :)

[totoro]

hi guys,

sorry for the triple plus duplicate posting yesterday! the web seems to be having some issues... i also can't access my PM...

I'm also a type C unit owner... block C, top floor... the top floor unit has a higher ceiling... at the expense of visible beams...

[exiled_criminal]

Andryn / Bryan/ming /ciderblue / cordy / ellyf
exiled criminal / idolfan / Iezpossible / Jaytea
Orca / Pixie / StaedtlerPencil / starrnorth88
Stephan Ng / Tarantula / totoro / wong.kok.wai


This is to expedite the formation of the pro tem committee.
If u have any other constructive proposal, please provide. Our future happiness living in MK lies in our hands.

kuanj

Hi,

I am unable :o to attend the meeting on the 20.2.05 but please keep us update on the meeting.

I propose we have the agenda ready prior the meeting. And the U-turn or demolition of the divider to the entrance of KM should be one of them. :mad:

criminal

Name: criminal
Address in Mahkota Condo C-6-3
Tel No:
E-mail address:litherng@tm.net.my
Volunteer to be in the pro tem committee [U]Yes

[totoro]

not sure if the size difference is due to colouring, illusions etc.

the show unit i saw was a model of type C which is 1360 sq feet. Type D is 1260 sq feet.

or did they re-size it to type D for the thai style showunit to sell off the type D units?

hi,

the showroom featured type C once and then was rebuilt to type D later.

[kuanj]

1. Kuanj
Proposed to meet at 10.30 am at the Mahkota Condo Pool side on Sunday 20 Feb 05 for our first get together.
Please write or type on an A4 size paper the following details in this order:-
Name:
Address in Mahkota Condo
Tel No:
E-mail address
Volunteer to be in the pro tem committee Yes / No
(please say yes. we need the numbers)
2.totoro
kuanj, it might be good to try to loop in a whole lot of other people who do not have access to the internet or do not check the usj forums as well. I am sure there are a lot of concerned and proactive people out there who would really like to be in the pro tem committee, and the future resident association.
3.bryan/ming
Am REALLY looking forward to 20 Feb. However, if I'm not mistaken, only those with "inspection/appoinment slip" can enter the condo compound at the moment. So, perhaps a different venue?

Hi Totoro and bryab/ming

1. We need to do a bit by informing others of the 20 Feb meeting through our contacts with buyers either in MK or
SMI office/showroom
2. Regarding the change of venue, will wait and see the MK visit requirement by 20 Feb.
3. Agreed with TOTORO the 720 owners must be made aware of our intention. The dissemination task from the pro tem committee will be intensified after identifing the commitee members. We need representatives from each of the three blocks.

Hope u are agreeable to this approach.Suggestions are welcomed

kuanj

[Tarantula]

hiyaa.. why so many complaints on the unit?.... i got scared oredi to view my unit.. afraid i will get disappointed too..

[Tarantula]

Hello friends,

Abt Streamyx in the condo, of course the best way to check with Telekom.
Since I work with Telekom, let me check this for all of you.. btw, Streamyx is under TMNet..
As far as I know, Streamyx will be available when the telephone line comes in.. that will depends also if our area is wired by copper or fiber.. then need to check on the Streamyx capacity and availability at our area..
Let me check first.. but.. put this issue as secondary..

i think i am the only Malay purchaser in this forum.. cant wait to make new friends with all of you..

regards,
tarantula

[Orca]

hiyaa.. why so many complaints on the unit?.... i got scared oredi to view my unit.. afraid i will get disappointed too..


Let's put it this way.... now that your expactations are lower, dissapointments shall be lesser. No..?


Here's a suggestion to imform KM residence to be. Post a notice by the guard house about the pro tem, the intention and first meeting (date/time/venue).

Cheers

[kuanj]

Hello friends,

.....i think i am the only Malay purchaser in this forum.. cant wait to make new friends with all of you..

regards,
tarantula


Hi Tarantula,

Me to looking forward to meet. We are living under one roof (infact 3 roofs as block ABC) as one.
kuanj

[Tarantula]

I agree with Orca to post a notice at the guard house. May be we can pass the message around since we have another 3 weeks to go before 20/2?

[Orca]

Hello friends,

that will depends also if our area is wired by copper or fiber.. then need to check on the Streamyx capacity and availability at our area..
Let me check first.. but.. put this issue as secondary..

i think i am the only Malay purchaser in this forum.. cant wait to make new friends with all of you..

regards,
tarantula

Hi Spidey...!

What if I am an existing Streamyx user? Can the line be transfered?

Likewise on making friends with you.

Later....

[Tarantula]

after reading all the messages posted here.. i must say, i have to be ready for the disappointment.. what i can say is, since we already buy the condo, and the unit are ready for us to move in, what can we do.. live with it loohh... make do with i have bought.. *frust*

orca, transfer the line?... hmm let me check with TMNet.. and get back to you on this..

[Orca]

after reading all the messages posted here.. i must say, i have to be ready for the disappointment.. what i can say is, since we already buy the condo, and the unit are ready for us to move in, what can we do.. live with it loohh... make do with i have bought.. *frust*

orca, transfer the line?... hmm let me check with TMNet.. and get back to you on this..


The finishing may be a little let down but I am looking at the bright side that so far... folks I met in here and on site seems to be decent people. I believe this matters most. Furthermore.... the landscaping is superb. Now, how many mid-level condos are there that is able to tops KM's layout?

Thanks for checking the streamyx.

[Tarantula]

yeah i agree also.. may be we get poor finishing on the unit.. but if we have money, then we can repair lah whereever possible..

the most important thing is our new friends.. and also new community..

[ellyf]

Since I couldn't take time off work today, my parents went to inspect the unit this morning. On an overall, they said that the workmanship for the unit wasn't excellent but still "acceptable".

But they did submit request to change the doors (got defects I think), and some other complaints (i didn't ask in detail yet). They also said that gaps between tiles and some parts of painting were uneven.. but it is already expected for such big development projects. Disappointing, but then again, it is not unusual even for other higher end projects.

Many of u have a point about minimal deco/lighting/colour scheme/extensive usage of mirrors playing a part.

I remember that there was mirror covering almost entire wall in living room at the initial show unit (at the KM sales site) Besides the colour scheme, that's also one reason why the Thai styled unit "looked" really small in comparison.

On a more positive note, my parents also mentioned about the nice landscaping. And I personally think that another thing we can smile about is for the wide corridor leading to each units (pathway from stairs/lifts to unit). I was very impressed by this when I went up to view the Thai style actual unit late last year. Not many high rise condos have such wide pathways! I guess every condo has its own pros and cons....

cheers.

[totoro]

Since I couldn't take time off work today, my parents went to inspect the unit this morning. On an overall, they said that the workmanship for the unit wasn't excellent but still "acceptable".

But they did submit request to change the doors (got defects I think), and some other complaints (i didn't ask in detail yet). They also said that gaps between tiles and some parts of painting were uneven.. but it is already expected for such big development projects. Disappointing, but then again, it is not unusual even for other higher end projects.

Many of u have a point about minimal deco/lighting/colour scheme/extensive usage of mirrors playing a part.

I remember that there was mirror covering almost entire wall in living room at the initial show unit (at the KM sales site) Besides the colour scheme, that's also one reason why the Thai styled unit "looked" really small in comparison.

On a more positive note, my parents also mentioned about the nice landscaping. And I personally think that another thing we can smile about is for the wide corridor leading to each units (pathway from stairs/lifts to unit). I was very impressed by this when I went up to view the Thai style actual unit late last year. Not many high rise condos have such wide pathways! I guess every condo has its own pros and cons....

cheers.

I agree on the wide corridors... I was really surprised by that as well, made me wonder why they didn't just give bigger space to each unit instead... :P

I felt ok with most of the work done for my unit. Cigarette butts, dust build-ups, etc, will be gone as soon as we clean-up the place b4 moving in.

Cordy, the wiring sticking out of the light switches in your list of defects are actually for the fan regulators, they are meant to be there. ;)

I think seeing the unit without the touch-ups, furnishing and finishings... and before being cleaned-up can be a shock, but I'm sure it'll look better later.

Overall, I think Mahkota will shape up into a very nice place and community to live in.

[totoro]

yeah i agree also.. may be we get poor finishing on the unit.. but if we have money, then we can repair lah whereever possible..

the most important thing is our new friends.. and also new community..

Hmm, to me I thought that the finishing was ok. I liked the bathroom tiles, and the shower rose, toilet bowl, washbasin, taps, etc were all ok. The wall paint was not the typical white which comes off when u rub ur finger on it. And the floor traps were a newer version that traps dirt and waste inside.

But, I agree when we say that what makes a condo community work and a pleasant, friendly environment to live in is its residents. Let's make this place our haven, and heaven!

[cordy]

hi neighbours!

Sorre for the double posting last nite. Had the same prob as totoro too. Dunno what happened to the website. :confused:

Yep, agreed with kuanj, we must do our part to inform of other 'neighbours' we happen to come across while in KM, whether doing inspection or other things. I happened to notice a couple leaving the mgmt office while i was writing down my complaints.

I literally chased after them! Um....I hope didn't scare them into thinking I was one mad woman, waving like crazee to attract their attention earlier. :p

Rgds,

Cordy

[cordy]

Cordy, the wiring sticking out of the light switches in your list of defects are actually for the fan regulators, they are meant to be there. ;)

I think seeing the unit without the touch-ups, furnishing and finishings... and before being cleaned-up can be a shock, but I'm sure it'll look better later.

Overall, I think Mahkota will shape up into a very nice place and community to live in.

Oic.... ok....scrap the wiring sticking off da list.... One down, um.... 30 + issues to go? :p

Ok, after blowing up my fuse yesterday, I now can see something
"positive" of the whole situation. Except for the monetary part, as we
need to re-plan again. Might burst our budget to "rectify/camouflage"
their defects/eye-sores. We are frus as our original plans now not
applicable as may need to do more. :mad:

Firstly, it's windy when we opened the window. Secondly, since it's
smaller than the show unit, it wld be easier to clean and maintain it.
Thirdly, there's a free "pillar" ( meaning a big pipe protruding in
the corner of the kitchen, that runs from ceiling into the ground).

Another thing is, think we have a good community going on here, based on the threads I'd read earlier. Even better when we have a Residents' Association later to safeguard our interest, esp in light of "u know wat" :p

Rgds,

Cordy

[C&E]

Hi guys. We are a couple who bought a unit in Block C. Its been nice to know tt we have a forum here to share the thoughts of the residents :)

We went to inspect our unit yday. And yes, we did suprised by the size of our unit (ours is type D too). But somehow we were kinda expecting this sort of "show unit vs actual unit" thing, so the impact wasnt that "huge". :o

we noticed in our unit tt there were quite a number of water mark-like stains on the edge of the ceiling (kitchen, living hall, bedrooms). Furthermore, the areas around the powerpoints were also roughly treated.

Im not sure abt other unit, but for our unit, the wall (facing the second hall), there were visible uneven paint right above the power points all the way up till the ceiling. When I went inside the opposite unit (to my suprise, it wasnt locked!), i saw the same thing. Anyone saw the same thing in their units?

When I complained this to Jimmy (the so-called supervisor for Block C) he said nothing much he can do, coz they will just hand the complains to the main contractor, and if the contractor think that its nothing, then they will not fix it!! So we are preparing ourselves to file further complains in our re-inspection. :cool:

However, the overall finishing for my unit is acceptable. so far no visible cracks (keeping my fingers croosed!), the doors and windows are in good condition, and tiles r in good shape too.

I also asked Jimmy on fixing the grills, coz we want to use our own contractor to do it for us. he said the pattern(or whatever they call it)of the grills will be fixed by the RA, and we r free to appoint our own contractor as long as we use the "approved" pattern.

When we inspect our unit, we brought along our ID contractor. he said that at this price range of our condo, the finishing shld haf been better, especially on the painting part.

But anyway, we were very impressed with the facilities. we hope that the maintainence of the facilities will be executed professionally when we moved in.

We r OK with the date of 20/2. But if possible, we would much appreciate it if it can be held in the afternoon, rather than the morning.

Hope we will form a great community in KM.

p/s: And yes, we think the U-turn / divider on the road thing is one of the main problems KM residents will face. Before we purchase the unit, the sales person said the divider will be removed to enable easy entry for the residents. Now, after reading posts from u guys, seems like its another sweat talk again....sigh....

[cordy]

Hi neighbours!

Say, wanna confirm with u guys whether u had the same experience as me. When it was time for me to make the appo to view my unit, one of the SMI rep informed me that if I am to do any renovation, I am to come up with a renovation deposit(refundable) of RM 1000 before can embark on any renovation. BUt when looking at the Form F( located almost at the back of the R & R booklet), it clearly stated Refundable Deposit at RM500

woooo..... u better read that form carefully before u signed and hand over ur Rm1000, neighbours!

~Cordy~

p/s At pg 10 of R & R booklet, it did state "separate deposits are collectible from the renovation contractors". Meaning, the additional RM500 borne by them or what?

[Orca]

I agree on the wide corridors... I was really surprised by that as well, made me wonder why they didn't just give bigger space to each unit instead... :P



My sentiment exactly....

[Orca]

hi neighbours!
Yep, agreed with kuanj, we must do our part to inform of other 'neighbours' we happen to come across while in KM, whether doing inspection or other things. I happened to notice a couple leaving the mgmt office while i was writing down my complaints.

I literally chased after them! Um....I hope didn't scare them into thinking I was one mad woman, waving like crazee to attract their attention earlier. :p

Rgds,

Cordy

Need to claim some credits myself too... Was reinspecting my unit again. Met other soon to be neighbours and told them visit us in here. Boy were they surprise about this forum.

Cheers....

[Orca]

p/s: And yes, we think the U-turn / divider on the road thing is one of the main problems KM residents will face. Before we purchase the unit, the sales person said the divider will be removed to enable easy entry for the residents. Now, after reading posts from u guys, seems like its another sweat talk again....sigh....


Hi C & E...

You can come lend me a hand, our soon to be neighbour.

Cheers....

[Orca]

Hi Folks.....

By the way... missed out an important good news. Was speaking with Mr. Lee late this afternoon. Asked when will the CF be expected ready. He quipped that it shall be by the 3rd week of Feb.

Keeping me fingers cross...!

[Orca]

Sorry folks... one more important fact....

Took a drive into the LG2 car park, certain area was flooded. I think the highest is at 1 1/2 inch.

[Andryn]

Hi!
we have a cat too and we will be bringing her together to the new condo no matter what. well, we are going to 'on' the radio during day time and close all the windows. pitty my cat but what to do...we cant just dump her... :(

[chinmin]

Hello Neighbours...

First of all....Just wanna ask Tarantula a question. Are you the same Tarantula of V-6ers?

I am a owner of a unit in Block C Type C. Just went for my inspection today. My first impression when I walked into the unit was...I was cheated. The living room was definately smaller than the showroom. Even my empty unit looks smaller than the showroom with furniture. What a ripoff...!! But look on the bright side, SMI gave me a free ceiling to floor piping and an extra slab of concrete in my kitchen :mad: . Wadda hell is that two ugly things doing in my kitchen? My wife was furious when she saw it. We cannot blame that poor guy Jimmy cause it is not his fault. He was there to do his job...Anyway I think I gotta live with it. At least now I know that I am not the only one who got cheated....hahahaa :D

[Andryn]

1. Kuanj
Proposed to meet at 10.30 am at the Mahkota Condo Pool side on Sunday 20 Feb 05 for our first get together.
Please write or type on an A4 size paper the following details in this order:-
Name:
Address in Mahkota Condo
Tel No:
E-mail address
Volunteer to be in the pro tem committee Yes / No
(please say yes. we need the numbers)
2.totoro
kuanj, it might be good to try to loop in a whole lot of other people who do not have access to the internet or do not check the usj forums as well. I am sure there are a lot of concerned and proactive people out there who would really like to be in the pro tem committee, and the future resident association.
3.bryan/ming
Am REALLY looking forward to 20 Feb. However, if I'm not mistaken, only those with "inspection/appoinment slip" can enter the condo compound at the moment. So, perhaps a different venue?

Hi Totoro and bryab/ming

1. We need to do a bit by informing others of the 20 Feb meeting through our contacts with buyers either in MK or
SMI office/showroom
2. Regarding the change of venue, will wait and see the MK visit requirement by 20 Feb.
3. Agreed with TOTORO the 720 owners must be made aware of our intention. The dissemination task from the pro tem committee will be intensified after identifing the commitee members. We need representatives from each of the three blocks.

Hope u are agreeable to this approach.Suggestions are welcomed

kuanj

Hi!

Is the meeting on the 20th this month confirmed? We're going to view our condo tomorrow afternoon. My wife is working as an Condo Executive at Month'Kiara condominium and I think she should know what to do with all those defects. Nothing is perfect but hofefully that our unit will be ok. Hope to see you all soon and dont forget to inform us regarding the meeting asap.

Thanks!

[kuanj]

Hi,

Please let us know if there is any committee meeting soon. Email us at andrew_tan_98@yahoo.com. If possible, please make it during weekend.

Thanks

Regards

Andrew,

Reproduced frome earlier thread

Hi future exciting neighbours,

Proposed to meet at 10.30 am at the Mahkota Condo Pool side on Sunday 20 Feb 05 for our first get together.
Please write or type on an A4 size paper the following details in this order:-
Name:
Address in Mahkota Condo
Tel No:
E-mail address
Volunteer to be in the pro tem committee Yes / No
(please say yes. we need the numbers)

This is to expedite the formation of the pro tem committee.
If u have any other constructive proposal, please provide. Our future happiness living in MK lies in our hands.

kuanj

[Orca]

Hello Neighbours...
Wadda hell is that two ugly things doing in my kitchen? My wife was furious when she saw it.


Hi Chinmin

You mean what the hell is it doing in OUR kitchens...? If anybody worked out a formula to hide it or to make it useful... please advise.

by the way... were you the couple viewing at about 3ish in the afternoon?

Cheers...!

[kuanj]

Hi!

Is the meeting on the 20th this month confirmed? We're going to view our condo tomorrow afternoon. My wife is working as an Condo Executive at Month'Kiara condominium and I think she should know what to do with all those defects. Nothing is perfect but hofefully that our unit will be ok. Hope to see you all soon and dont forget to inform us regarding the meeting asap.

Thanks!

Andryn

The meeting is confirmed on 20 Feb. Pay attention to the aircond points such as the pipping etc..

regards

Kuanj

[kuanj]

Hello Neighbours...

.............My wife was furious when she saw it...............:D


Hi chinmin,

DO NOT FORGET THE MEETING SCHEDULED ON 20 FEB 05.........

kuanj

[Orca]

Andrew,

Hi future exciting neighbours,

Proposed to meet at 10.30 am at the Mahkota Condo Pool side on Sunday 20 Feb 05 for our first get together.
Please write or type on an A4 size paper the following details in this order:-
Name:
Address in Mahkota Condo
Tel No:
E-mail address
Volunteer to be in the pro tem committee Yes / No
(please say yes. we need the numbers)

This is to expedite the formation of the pro tem committee.
If u have any other constructive proposal, please provide. Our future happiness living in MK lies in our hands.

kuanj

We need volunteers for these;

- Preparation of information to poster (A4)
- Print out and posting of the info at the guard house, the management office and at the elevator area for every block. (Providing the management allows)

Cheers.

[Andryn]

Andrew,

Reproduced frome earlier thread

Hi future exciting neighbours,

Proposed to meet at 10.30 am at the Mahkota Condo Pool side on Sunday 20 Feb 05 for our first get together.
Please write or type on an A4 size paper the following details in this order:-
Name:
Address in Mahkota Condo
Tel No:
E-mail address
Volunteer to be in the pro tem committee Yes / No
(please say yes. we need the numbers)

This is to expedite the formation of the pro tem committee.
If u have any other constructive proposal, please provide. Our future happiness living in MK lies in our hands.

kuanj



Name: Mr & Mrs Andrew
Address in Mahkota Condo
Tel No: 012-2427 029 or 012-9359 178
E-mail address: andrew_tan_98@yahoo.com
Volunteer to be in the pro tem committee Yes / No
Remarks: Sure if you have not found any pro tem committee yet!

I wonder how many people aready confirmed? Ok, we will be coming on the 20th this month. Thanks

[kuanj]

Hi guys.
We r OK with the date of 20/2. But if possible, we would much appreciate it if it can be held in the afternoon, rather than the morning.

Hope we will form a great community in KM.

....

C&E
There were two reqests to held the meeting later. The majority kept silent. After the formation of the pro tem
we need another meeting on the following Satuday to seek more committe members if necessary. AT the moment the numbers are still not sufficient. I am sure u want to volunteer and assist the committee

kuanj

[V&C]

Dear All,

I've forward you all an attachment of our corridor :D Cheers ! ;)

[bryan/ming]

We need volunteers for these;

- Preparation of information to poster (A4)
- Print out and posting of the info at the guard house, the management office and at the elevator area for every block. (Providing the management allows)

Cheers.

Hi all,

we can volunteer to churn out the posters - but we're due to balik kampung for Chinese New Year for about the next 2 weeks, beginning this saturday. so am not sure if we are able to obtain the necessary permission and put the posters up as well.

if someone can work on that, perhaps we can meet up with one of u guys to pass you the printed out posters?

just to confirm, details on posters are as follows:

date - 20/2/05
time - 10:30am
venue - kelana mahkota poolside

is the above arrangement ok? if yes, we will work on it and will need someone to volunteer to receive the posters. we are currently living in ss15, but if the volunteer is not staying too far away (i.e. like cheras/ ampang/ kajang)...we can arrange to drop by his/her house or meet up somewhere neutral.

any takers? btw, you can contact us on 012-2258269

[bryan/ming]

Hi all,

attached is a sample of the poster for your feedback. is the info sufficient? was not sure if a phone number needs to be listed on the poster....and if yes, whose? =)

we can print colour copies (they are more visible and will attract more attention than black and white)....so next step is who can we pass the printouts too?

[Orca]

Hi Bryan/Ming

Nice poster. Will it better if we were to use Pre - Resident Association instead..?

I am a little tight for time and I am sure everyone else too. But if there are no takers by this weekend, I will volunteer.

If it is possible, please print out 5 copies.
1) Guard house
2) Management Office
3) Block A - Lift
4) Block B - Lift
5) Block C - Lift

Please advise if there are any other location we can capitalise for posting.

[totoro]

Hi Bryan/Ming

Nice poster. Will it better if we were to use Pre - Resident Association instead..?

I am a little tight for time and I am sure everyone else too. But if there are no takers by this weekend, I will volunteer.

If it is possible, please print out 5 copies.
1) Guard house
2) Management Office
3) Block A - Lift
4) Block B - Lift
5) Block C - Lift

Please advise if there are any other location we can capitalise for posting.

Shall someone try to get 'formal' approval from the pre-management office for putting up these posters? Otherwise I fear they may be taken down without notice.

[exiled_criminal]

Hi all,

attached is a sample of the poster for your feedback. is the info sufficient? was not sure if a phone number needs to be listed on the poster....and if yes, whose? =)

we can print colour copies (they are more visible and will attract more attention than black and white)....so next step is who can we pass the printouts too?

I propose to include chinese word in the poster.

[bryan/ming]

Good ideas from Orca and Exiled Criminal,

Changing it to "pre-resident" is not a problem for us...but as for chinese characters...unfortunately we do not have the requisite software, nor (admittedly)the necessary language skills...dunno whether it is possible for exiled criminal to send us the image with the chinese characters...and we'll try to cut and paste into the word document....or you can amend the document uploaded and when finalised...just let us know and we'll print :)

[totoro]

C&E
There were two reqests to held the meeting later. The majority kept silent. After the formation of the pro tem
we need another meeting on the following Satuday to seek more committe members if necessary. AT the moment the numbers are still not sufficient. I am sure u want to volunteer and assist the committee

kuanj

count me in. i know a fellow buyer who couldn't get an appointment until after 20 Feb, I am not sure if the security will allow her into the condo? I guess showing an appointment slip, even if post-dated will allow entry.

[wong.kok.wai]

Shall someone try to get 'formal' approval from the pre-management office for putting up these posters? Otherwise I fear they may be taken down without notice.

Yes, that's a very good point...

[C&E]

Hi C & E...

You can come lend me a hand, our soon to be neighbour.

Cheers....

Sure. Just give us a shout~ :)

Cheers.

[Iezpossible]

Hi Folks.....

By the way... missed out an important good news. Was speaking with Mr. Lee late this afternoon. Asked when will the CF be expected ready. He quipped that it shall be by the 3rd week of Feb.

Keeping me fingers cross...!

Hmm..3rd week of feb? I haven't even inspect my unit yet by then? :eek: Is that ok?

[C&E]

C&E
There were two reqests to held the meeting later. The majority kept silent. After the formation of the pro tem
we need another meeting on the following Satuday to seek more committe members if necessary. AT the moment the numbers are still not sufficient. I am sure u want to volunteer and assist the committee

kuanj

Hi Kuanj,
Ok, we will come for the meeting on 20/2. We may be abit late, but definately will be there before 11am.
Sure, we will help in any way we possibily can.
Pls do count us in! ;)

Cheers.
C&E

[C&E]

Hi Folks.....

By the way... missed out an important good news. Was speaking with Mr. Lee late this afternoon. Asked when will the CF be expected ready. He quipped that it shall be by the 3rd week of Feb.

Keeping me fingers cross...!

OH! Thats great~~ :)

Keeping our fingers crossed too!

Thanks for the great news, Orca.

Cheers.

C&E

[C&E]

Good ideas from Orca and Exiled Criminal,

Changing it to "pre-resident" is not a problem for us...but as for chinese characters...unfortunately we do not have the requisite software, nor (admittedly)the necessary language skills...dunno whether it is possible for exiled criminal to send us the image with the chinese characters...and we'll try to cut and paste into the word document....or you can amend the document uploaded and when finalised...just let us know and we'll print :)

Dear bryna/ming,

Hi.
We can do the chinese characters. Just send the "finalized" copy of the poster to zito9cwy@gmail.com, and we will do the translation from english to chinese.
But we still need you guys to print it out, is that OK?

(Pls leave a post to remind us to check the mail box, thx. ;) )

p/s: we will make the chinese characters in image format for your easy printing.

Cheers.
C&E

[totoro]

Dear bryna/ming,

Hi.
We can do the chinese characters. Just send the "finalized" copy of the poster to zito9cwy@gmail.com, and we will do the translation from english to chinese.
But we still need you guys to print it out, is that OK?

(Pls leave a post to remind us to check the mail box, thx. ;) )

p/s: we will make the chinese characters in image format for your easy printing.

Cheers.
C&E

Dear neighbours,

I am very happy to see all of us working together for the common good of the community. In fact I would like to see this 'online' community continue long after we move in and settle down into our homes. That is why I would like to propose setting up a more high-tech environment in Mahkota that supports broadband for all, and wireless access at common areas. :P

This is a way to supplement our means of communication, sending notices, baby monitoring when at work, turning on the air-con at home when we leave our office, and circumvents the need for MO approval each time we want to post a notice! :D

[kuanj]

Dear ALL,
Andryn/Bryan/ming/C&E/chinmin/ciderblue/cordy/ellyf
exiled criminal/idolfan/Iezpossible/Jaytea/Orca/Pixie
StaedtlerPencil/starrnorth88/Stephan Ng/Tarantula
totoro/V&C/wong.kok.wai

Looking at the response the formation of a pre Resident's Association will be a success. We have 20 participants not only in the forum but offering their services. (There are three from the housing board Association forum) If we include self and the three, the total will be 24.

I am proposing that all the 24 to be in the committee (of course if there are others willing to come forward we will accept it) for the time being.

We will elect on 20 Feb the pro tem to consist of the following:-
One President
Two secretaries
Two treasurer
14 committee members

The above will be enhanced once the pro tem is running.This is a great step towards our objective i.e.
save guard our interest for many years to come.

So thats the agenda for the 20 Feb

kuanj

[Orca]

Hmm..3rd week of feb? I haven't even inspect my unit yet by then? :eek: Is that ok?

Hi Neighbour

The dates for your inspection was by choice?

I noticed the chaps there to lead the inspection are quite friendly. You might just want to drop by and see if they can do it for you then and there. I am sure a little sweet talk might get you in earlier.

regards

[bryan/ming]

Dear bryna/ming,

Hi.
We can do the chinese characters. Just send the "finalized" copy of the poster to zito9cwy@gmail.com, and we will do the translation from english to chinese.
But we still need you guys to print it out, is that OK?

(Pls leave a post to remind us to check the mail box, thx. ;) )

p/s: we will make the chinese characters in image format for your easy printing.

Cheers.
C&E

Thanks for the offer - sending the attachment to you now. Will appreciate if you can come back today if possible and by tomorrow noon latest, which leaves us some time to print out and pass the end-products to Orca (?) coz our flights to balik kampung are scheduled on Sat morning.

Good vibes here...am so glad to have "virtually met" you guys...can't wait for 20 Feb

[cordy]

C&E
There were two reqests to held the meeting later. The majority kept silent. After the formation of the pro tem
we need another meeting on the following Satuday to seek more committe members if necessary. AT the moment the numbers are still not sufficient. I am sure u want to volunteer and assist the committee

kuanj

hi kuanj,

Me and hubby shld be able to make it on the 20th Feb. Looking forward to the meeting. :)

Today wld be the last day me in KL. Me off tmw till after CNY.

Wishing u all happy Chinese New Year!

Rgds,

Cordy

[chinmin]

Hi Orca.....
I am the tall bespectacled guy. You thought I was one of the SMI people. ;)

Anyway sorry but cannot make it on the 20/2/05 cause working on that day. Any updates please post here OK? :)

[Tarantula]

Chin Min,

Aiyaa.. its you again mehhh?.... so we will be neighbor later... good for us and the community..

Kuanj,
I dont mind to be part of committee.. at least, i can contribute my part.. meet you on the 20/2..

but my inspection date is 21/2.. wonder if they let me in for the meeting..

[C&E]

Thanks for the offer - sending the attachment to you now. Will appreciate if you can come back today if possible and by tomorrow noon latest, which leaves us some time to print out and pass the end-products to Orca (?) coz our flights to balik kampung are scheduled on Sat morning.

Good vibes here...am so glad to have "virtually met" you guys...can't wait for 20 Feb

Hi guys.
Done the chinese characters, and already sent it back to you. Pls check ur mail box.
I've test-printed it. Shouldn't be any problem.
Anyway ,do let me know if you face any printing problem on the characters, ok. :)
Glad to "meet" you guys too.
Cheers~

C&E

[ellyf]

kuanj,

Looks like I might not be able to join all of u on 20/2.

However if there's anything i can help, feel free to let me know. I can be contacted via email at: ellyf@pd.jaring.my

rgds.

[Seahorse2]

Hi guys.... See you all on the 20/2/05 :p

[bryan/ming]

C&E...the chinese version looks good. will print out...orca...any chance of passing over the stuff this evening...give us a call

[Stephan Ng]

Dear Kuanj:

Thanks for initiating and confirming the meeting on 20/2/05 & to all my new neighbours, Happy Chinese New Year.

See u all on 20/2/05.

Regards

[totoro]

dear neighbours,

i think orca mentioned that anyone who has an inspection slip is able to enter Mahkota at any time in the day. this means, you can return to take more photos, or to do further inspection if you like. hope this will help those who felt they missed out on something during inspections the first time round.

[SHiGE]

Hi Guys,

Just found out about this place. Yup, I bought a unit in KM Block C, the 1260ft version and went for inspection on 26/1/05 already.

I should have been here earlier and read on how should do inspection. As this is my first time buying, I do not know what to look out for and I left out many areas that I read here. :o

My inspection experience,

1. The pool area is good.
2. The lobby at the lift on ground far is toooo small... look like some low cost flat type. But the lobby of the lift on our floor is so wide....
3. The pink door frame is a letdown... of all color, why pink... :confused:
4. Upon opening the door, OMG!!, how come so small. In fact, I just bought the unit very recently, 3 months ago, and when I viewed the showroom which is the exact unit of mine but just at floor 1, I specifically told myself this is a showroom which will make you think spacious. So next time when I view my unit without furniture and plaster ceiling, it should look the same... but is not.
5. Minor problem here and there which is not so serious I think like tile cracking, wall cracking, water stain at the ceiling and etc.. The only problem is the floor tiling is really ugly. Is uneven height, uneven gap and the black gap is so ugly. And the KimReality ppl even said they gave us nice tiling so that we don't need to waste money on retiling.
6. Toilet is too cramp.... but at least the basin is big enough so no need change. The sticking of the toilet paper holder is poorly done... You can see it stick out with semen behind it.
7. Kitchen.... haiz... don't want to mention again... very sad... :mad:

I went with 3 of my friends. They help spot for defects. One of my friend just move in to his new condo at Nusa Seri Kelana, by Puncakdana. He said the finishing already better than his which is same price as mine. Since I'm currently renting a place in Lagoon Perdana, by Talam :eek: , which is like Iraq battle field, I guess ours one is already very good quality... haha...

As for the Resident Association, count me in.

And for renovation, anyone can recommend good quality but resonable price (I mean cheap :D) contractor?

Oh one more thing, the SMI people at the office in Phileo, are rubbish..... I gonna ask my boss (also is my friend) which uncle is one of the directors of SMI, to complaint to his uncle and have him look into the professionalism and attidude of their customer relation staff.

Nice to meet you all.

[totoro]

I've been thinking about how we can settle this 'different size of showroom vs what we bought' issue...

The answer is so easy! We can just go to the last showroom unit in Mahkota (which has been sold for over RM300k to someone) and measure it ourselves! :P

Or at least we can see if its outer walls stick further out compared to other floors, which will prove that it is bigger than other Type D units.

[chinmin]

I've been thinking about how we can settle this 'different size of showroom vs what we bought' issue...

The answer is so easy! We can just go to the last showroom unit in Mahkota (which has been sold for over RM300k to someone) and measure it ourselves! :P

Or at least we can see if its outer walls stick further out compared to other floors, which will prove that it is bigger than other Type D units.


err....Totoro..
I dont think there would be any difference in size between the "Thai" theme showhouse and our actual units. If it was different then the whole block would be different also :confused: . If you want to measure you should compare between the showunit at the sales office and our actual unit. But it is too late already cause they already tore it down and built the showunit for Sterling ;) .

[duxz]

hey there neighbours,

Just found out about this site yesterday from Orca. Its nice to see you have a whole bunch of people working on things together. As for me, i face alot of trouble too with the stupid interest charges with the developer...... a freakin' RM 1290 for interest!!! Not too sure what i can do about this coz when i approach SMI they told me it was the bankers fault... approached the bank, they blame it on the lawyers and everything goes in a circle so i decided to pay. Just a question here.... anyone is facing this problems and getting it settled with the developers??? pls... i need assistance in this matter.

Anywayz... i was there with a fren of mine who went to check his unit for defects.... blah blah blah everything was done. Upon seeing so many weird looking defects and let downs from my frens.... i decided to smuggle into my own unit (which is located on the 2nd floor)

As i approach my door keeping my fingers crossed..... entered and surveyed around..... to my surprise everything was ok.. no weird looking pillars in da kitchen and not much of a defect. (wow! wat a game of poker :o )

[Tarantula]

duxz,

aikk bro... do i know you?... hahahah.. ur name looks and sounds familiar laa.....

[Tarantula]

i agree with chinmin.. if the showunit at block C is built bigger than our unit, the whole block must be bigger lahh.. i dont agree with this.. but may be we can measure the show unit after we know the owner and compare with our unit.. but then, nothing much that we can do even if our unit smaller in size.. we already pay for the amount of the unit.. have to live with it lahh..

[duxz]

Tarantula,

Sure lar my name sounds femiliar.... v6ers mar. Now we can TT in kelana mahkota cafe la together with chinmin oso.

[Tarantula]

duxz, aihh so fast meh u reply the msg.. no work ehh?...

sure lah.. next time can TT by the pool side.. can invite EJ and Badol also.. they live nearby..

[Tarantula]

duxz & chinmin.. which unit did u buy?

[totoro]

err....Totoro..
I dont think there would be any difference in size between the "Thai" theme showhouse and our actual units. If it was different then the whole block would be different also :confused: . If you want to measure you should compare between the showunit at the sales office and our actual unit. But it is too late already cause they already tore it down and built the showunit for Sterling ;) .

hahahaha... that is exactly my point. I was actually replying to SHIGE, who said:

4. Upon opening the door, OMG!!, how come so small. In fact, I just bought the unit very recently, 3 months ago, and when I viewed the showroom which is the exact unit of mine but just at floor 1, I specifically told myself this is a showroom which will make you think spacious. So next time when I view my unit without furniture and plaster ceiling, it should look the same... but is not.


So.. cannot be that showroom at floor 1 is bigger rite? :confused:

[Tarantula]

oh ya.. apart from our disappointment on our smaller unit, poor finishing on our unit... i would like to suggest to everyone here, who plan to do renovation on the unit including plaster ceiling, kitchen cabinet, wardrobe, wiring, grill etc etc, to post up their cost, quotation.. may be we can share on the info to get a better deal... after all, we are all neighbors whatt...

[totoro]

Not too sure what i can do about this coz when i approach SMI they told me it was the bankers fault... approached the bank, they blame it on the lawyers and everything goes in a circle so i decided to pay.

lawyer's fault, so you can negotiate with the lawyer to get him to pay...

[chinmin]

I will be at my unit this coming Saturday to do some personal measurements. If anybody in this forum see a tall bespectacled chinese guy walking around like an idiot, it is ME !!! ahahahahaaha :D

[SHiGE]

oh ya.. apart from our disappointment on our smaller unit, poor finishing on our unit... i would like to suggest to everyone here, who plan to do renovation on the unit including plaster ceiling, kitchen cabinet, wardrobe, wiring, grill etc etc, to post up their cost, quotation.. may be we can share on the info to get a better deal... after all, we are all neighbors whatt...
About the air-con compressor placement, which location do u think is the best? For masterbed room, it can be put at balcony, the study room can put at yard, but the middle room, where to put?

I'm thinking of getting the LG Artcool series? is it good? is very nice the design...

[totoro]

guys,

i need to confirm this with you. for the grilles, can we actually install our own grilles or do we need to purchase specific grilles specified and approved by the management office?

i wanted to install the stainless steel grill which does not need to be painted, but i was told that we can only install patterns approved by them.

how?

[duxz]

Totoro,

Have u tried talking to the lawyers? which lawyers..... SMI lawyers or the bank lawyers?

[totoro]

Totoro,

Have u tried talking to the lawyers? which lawyers..... SMI lawyers or the bank lawyers?

well, actually my late interest charge is not as high as yours.. so i didn't bother to push the lawyers... i think you should contact whichever lawyer is at fault, and i don't know in your case if it's the smi lawyer or bank lawyer which caused the delay?

[chinmin]

About the air-con compressor placement, which location do u think is the best? For masterbed room, it can be put at balcony, the study room can put at yard, but the middle room, where to put?

I'm thinking of getting the LG Artcool series? is it good? is very nice the design...


LG kah? The brand is good, no doubt about it but I have a friend who is doing air con and he said that LG aircons are the most expensive in the market.

[duxz]

wow! tat was a pretty fast reply totoro..... hahaha all i did was refresh the page and there was your reply. You guys full time online wan ka?

Anyways... i have check with all the lawyers... but they seem to be pushing the blame to others, so i cant seem to find the root of the problem.

[chinmin]

guys,

i need to confirm this with you. for the grilles, can we actually install our own grilles or do we need to purchase specific grilles specified and approved by the management office?

i wanted to install the stainless steel grill which does not need to be painted, but i was told that we can only install patterns approved by them.

how?


As for the grills it is confirmed that we have to follow the management's design but we can use our own contractors to fabricate them. And grills for the yard area is compulsory.

[totoro]

wow! tat was a pretty fast reply totoro..... hahaha all i did was refresh the page and there was your reply. You guys full time online wan ka?

Anyways... i have check with all the lawyers... but they seem to be pushing the blame to others, so i cant seem to find the root of the problem.

not really always online lah... job requirement...

anyway, i subscribe to this thread, so any replies goes to my email as well. now if i set my email to forward to my sms... :D

but, not -that- interested in getting the latest replies... :p

[totoro]

As for the grills it is confirmed that we have to follow the management's design but we can use our own contractors to fabricate them. And grills for the yard area is compulsory.

compulsory? i thought only to do grille for main door. aiseh... is this compulsory listed anywhere in our contracts?

[SHiGE]

LG kah? The brand is good, no doubt about it but I have a friend who is doing air con and he said that LG aircons are the most expensive in the market.
depending on which model u buy.. LG also got cheap one but the Artcool one is rili expensinve... RM12xx for 1hp unit.

eh... brand good doesn't mean they can make good air-con isn't it? :)

[bryan/ming]

I've been thinking about how we can settle this 'different size of showroom vs what we bought' issue...

The answer is so easy! We can just go to the last showroom unit in Mahkota (which has been sold for over RM300k to someone) and measure it ourselves! :P

Or at least we can see if its outer walls stick further out compared to other floors, which will prove that it is bigger than other Type D units.

if you're referring to the thai showroom...that is a type C unit (*shock shock horror horror*) - reason why m confident is coz my unit is right above it. so measurement and location of pillars and walls should be the same...unless SMI found a technology to "bend" pillars for a specific floor! :D

[chinmin]

compulsory? i thought only to do grille for main door. aiseh... is this compulsory listed anywhere in our contracts?


I really think that it is necessary to put grilles at your yard area. Cause if there are no grills, it is very easy for somebody to climb into your yard.

One more thing that I am not so happy about is the security system. Anybody can easily access into the lifts and go up and down as they wished. There are no keycard system to access the lifts.. :eek:

[Tarantula]

chinmin, ehh u going there again this saturday meh? can i come with u?

[SHiGE]

Tarantula,

So have you find out about the StreamyX availability.... I really hope we have it right after we move in... I have been living without broadband ever since I move into Lagoon Perdana Apt at Bandar Sunway.. waited for 1 yr also don't have because of fibre line...

[duxz]

Yeah... i think i agree with chinmin, looks like another issue of security will pop up once we move in. From wat i see from both the apartment putri and putra, the level of security is minimal where i can even just walk in without getting questioned.

Btw, anyone in here has a carpark to rent out ar? i m in need for another car park... no matter which ever block lar.... but preferbaly in block B.

[chinmin]

chinmin, ehh u going there again this saturday meh? can i come with u?

Sure Tarantula.....but I am not sure how long I will be there until. One more thing is that only one lift is working currently. So you have to call the lift attendant's HP to ask him to stop at your floor if you wanna go down.

[SHiGE]

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

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

[chinmin]

Does anyone know where the car wash area is located? :D

[Orca]

Hi Orca.....
I am the tall bespectacled guy. You thought I was one of the SMI people. ;)



That's great....! Glad you found your way in here.

Cheers

[Orca]

duxz, aihh so fast meh u reply the msg.. no work ehh?...

sure lah.. next time can TT by the pool side.. can invite EJ and Badol also.. they live nearby..


TT means...?

[Orca]

dear neighbours,

i think orca mentioned that anyone who has an inspection slip is able to enter Mahkota at any time in the day. this means, you can return to take more photos, or to do further inspection if you like. hope this will help those who felt they missed out on something during inspections the first time round.


Something like that... If you have the inspection slip, try get in and speak with the blokes running the inspection and if you are lucky, they may be able to do it for you earlier. Eliminating the anticipation.
Below eg;
Anywayz... i was there with a fren of mine who went to check his unit for defects.... blah blah blah everything was done. Upon seeing so many weird looking defects and let downs from my frens.... i decided to smuggle into my own unit (which is located on the 2nd floor).

[Orca]

hey there neighbours,

As for me, I face alot of trouble too with the stupid interest charges with the developer...... a freakin' RM 1290 for interest!!! Not too sure what i can do about this coz when i approach SMI they told me it was the bankers fault... approached the bank, they blame it on the lawyers and everything goes in a circle so i decided to pay. Just a question here.... anyone is facing this problems and getting it settled with the developers??? pls... i need assistance in this matter.



Hi duxz...

Yup...had that problem too. Mine was due to the loan officer leaving and not laying down the full details whereby me lawyers was taking their sweet time. I had nothing on the developer so I had to pay them in order not to create any issues with the key collection and so forth.

Voiced it to the bank and they push the blame to the lawyers, lawyers in the other hand pushed it back to the bank. To date, I still have no conclusions but guess I would have to live with it. However, they did try to make it up in other ways.

Here are my 2cents. Since it's going to be our home. I shall not create too much of an issue so that the moving in and living in will be pleasant. The amount lost might come back in other forms. Hopefully.

hope this puts you more at ease.

cheers.

Cheers.

[Orca]

compulsory? i thought only to do grille for main door. aiseh... is this compulsory listed anywhere in our contracts?


For your security... yes..!

[Orca]

Tarantula,

So have you find out about the StreamyX availability.... I really hope we have it right after we move in... I have been living without broadband ever since I move into Lagoon Perdana Apt at Bandar Sunway.. waited for 1 yr also don't have because of fibre line...


Just checked with clickers this afternoon. If you are an existing user, you can advise Kedai Telekom to transfer it with the line. Which means, it should be fine.

[Orca]

Yeah... i think i agree with chinmin, looks like another issue of security will pop up once we move in. From wat i see from both the apartment putri and putra, the level of security is minimal where i can even just walk in without getting questioned.

Btw, anyone in here has a carpark to rent out ar? i m in need for another car park... no matter which ever block lar.... but preferbaly in block B.


We don't but a friend of ours who is also a neighbour might. She is at block C though. Not sure if she has gotten a car at this point of time yet. She might be in here reading the threads as I have informed her about it. If you really need it when time comes, I can intro her to you.

Regards...

[duxz]

Orca,

Thanks for looking out on da parking issue... really appreciate that, will buy u a drink when we meet up later. Block A,B or C ... its fine with me as long as my car is in da compound :) .

As for the issue with the interest thingy... looks like i got no choice but to write into the management as wat was advise by the staff in SMI and will update you guys on the progress of it.

BTW.... TT means 'Teh Tarik' session, chillin out for a drink with frens :D

To those who plan to smuggle up to thier units :D like wat i did.... just make sure your unit is reachable by the staircase or if your are on a higher ground make sure u have a good stamina and 2 litres of mineral water.

[Orca]

Orca,

Thanks for looking out on da parking issue... really appreciate that, will buy u a drink when we meet up later. Block A,B or C ... its fine with me as long as my car is in da compound :) .

Pleasure is mine.

BTW.... TT means 'Teh Tarik' session, chillin out for a drink with frens :D

OIC...!


To those who plan to smuggle up to thier units :D like wat i did.... just make sure your unit is reachable by the staircase or if your are on a higher ground make sure u have a good stamina and 2 litres of mineral water.

Or... Just wait by the lift (not sure the frequency but at least once in half hour). When they open, ask the attendants to drop you off your respected floor and asked for their handset number so that when you are done, you can call them to come pick you up. The Handset for the Block C jaga is +6013 639 5260 (do reconfirm the number).

[Orca]

I will be at my unit this coming Saturday to do some personal measurements. If anybody in this forum see a tall bespectacled chinese guy walking around like an idiot, it is ME !!! ahahahahaaha :D


Hi Chinmin

I believe I should be there too to arrange for the posters. Would you mind giving me a hand?

Regards

[Tarantula]

Chinmin,

OK. Then i follow u.. mine is block A level 1... can use staircase.. no problem.. i just need to go in with u coz u have the letter.. then i probably can go out by myself.. no worries..

[duxz]

Tarantula,

U havent collect your letter ka?

[totoro]

jiran-jiran sekalian,

normally if we buy items in bulk we can expect good discounts right? as mentioned earlier in this thread, maybe we can collect a list of purchasers who wish to buy the same items and then make a bulk purchase? items like air-cons, grilles, curtains, etc?

btw, how many of you setup a door for your study?

counting down the days before we move in and enjoy the LDP jam.

[SHiGE]

Just checked with clickers this afternoon. If you are an existing user, you can advise Kedai Telekom to transfer it with the line. Which means, it should be fine.
what i afraid is our condo will be running on fibre line which streamyx can't support without installing a converter... which they very relunctant to install one if the demand is low...

[totoro]

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

fibre better voice quality? aiseh... and i have 3 phone jacks! without streamyx, i may not even apply telekom line... quite a waste, leh...

[Tarantula]

Duxz,

i got my letter oredi... but the letter said that my inspection date in on 21/2.. i dont know if i can use the same letter to go in before 21/2... any idea?..

[Orca]

jiran-jiran sekalian,

normally if we buy items in bulk we can expect good discounts right? as mentioned earlier in this thread, maybe we can collect a list of purchasers who wish to buy the same items and then make a bulk purchase? items like air-cons, grilles, curtains, etc?



We are keen but it will have to be soon.

[duxz]

Tarantula,

Not too sure lar if we can use the letter or not.... but i will be trying to enter this coming saturday with my letter which is dated 18/2. My wife wanna go check the place out lor.... and i wanna take some measurement for renovation costing.

[chinmin]

jiran-jiran sekalian,

normally if we buy items in bulk we can expect good discounts right? as mentioned earlier in this thread, maybe we can collect a list of purchasers who wish to buy the same items and then make a bulk purchase? items like air-cons, grilles, curtains, etc?

btw, how many of you setup a door for your study?

counting down the days before we move in and enjoy the LDP jam.

For electrical items than we can buy in bulk lah....but for furniture I think quite difficult cause different people have different taste and I am very sure that we cannot get all the furniture you like in one place. :D

[Orca]

Just out of curiosity.... anyone plays tennis..?

Cheers..!

[Tarantula]

duxz, OK

ChinMin,
What time are u going tomorrow? How do I meet you? At the entrance near guard house?