Putra Prima: May 2012

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

IJM unveils Bandar Rimbayu plan

IJM Land Bhd has introduced its Bandar Rimbayu township, with an estimated gross development value of RM11 billion, to be spread over 751.6ha close to Kota Kemuning in Shah Alam.

Bandar Rimbayu, which will comprise four precincts, is targeted for full completion within 15 years, which will boast about 10,000 residential units in total.
“IJM Land’s architects and town planners have also enlisted “defensible space” solutions to make Bandar Rimbayu safer for the community, guided by the principles of crime prevention through environmental design.
“The launch of its maiden product — The Chimes, consisting of 526 units of linked homes, is targeted for the second half of 2012,” IJM Land said in a statement yesterday.
It added in conjunction with the launch of the development project, IJM Land also signed a service agreement with Telekom Malaysia Bhd for the provision of high speed broadband infrastructure in the new township.
Meanwhile, IJM Corporation Bhd reported a 169.2% higher pretax profit of RM190.82 million for the last quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to RM70.89 million in the corresponding quarter of last year — with the construction, property and industry divisions achieving profit growth.
For the year to date, the group recorded a higher pretax profit of RM801.59 million on operating revenue of RM4.52 billion.

Source: Bernama

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

One month free toll at Section 2 SKVE

BANTING: Motorists using Section 2 South Klang Valley Expresssway (SKVE) will enjoy one month free toll until June 29 in conjunction with its official opening on Tuesday.Works Minister Datuk Seri Shaziman Abu Mansor said the route can indirectly be the catalyst for development of Bandar Saujana Putra, Kebun Baru, Sijangkang, Teluk Panglima Garang, Jenjarom and Banting.
The 12.9km route four-lane dual carriageway with 3.65 metres width for each lane was built with emphasis on quality and security features like traffic monitoring system and 24-hour patrol team.
"I am confident that the quality of facilities available will provide comfort and security to users," said Shaziman when opening Section 2 SKVE at Teluk Panglima Garang toll plaza here Tuesday.
Shaziman's speech was read out by Works Ministry secretary-general Datuk Himmat Singh.
The 52km SKVE costing RM1.1bil is constructed under three phases namely Section 1A, 1B, 2 and 3.
SKVE passes via the North South Expressway Central Link (ELITE) and the proposed West Coast Highway, beginning at the intersection of Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Uniten) in Bangi and ends at Pulau Indah ring road.
First phase of the project (Section 1A) was completed in 2000 while Section 1B operate officially on June 29, 2010.
Meanwhile, Malaysian Highway Authority director-general Datuk Ismail Md Salleh said Section 2 SKVE cost RM230mil.
"The toll rate is fixed at 14.96sen per km. The final phase or Section 3 is expected to be completed by July next year," he added.

Source: Bernama