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Mont Kiara Next Wave of Future Projects (2026 & Beyond)

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Business

Business-focused summary (Mont Kiara future projects & market dynamics)

Market traction / sales momentum (existing projects)

The speaker notes that supply of new units is tightening, supported by high take-up rates for currently launched developments:

  • Pavilion Mont Kiara: 100% standard units sold for 1+ year
  • Bon Kiara: reported ~95% units sold
  • The MIN Mont Kiara: reported >95% units sold (per KPKT); some buyers reportedly need to join a waiting list
  • Newest 3-tower project (unnamed in subtitles; launched earlier as 2 towers + later Tower C):
    • First 2 towers: ~95% non-Bumi units sold
    • Tower C: launched afterward; expectation of strong sales

Implication (execution takeaway): strong absorption can reduce sales risk for later phases/towers, but may also push buyers toward sub-sales/completed units when new launches delay.

Master developer pipeline (UEM Sunrise / UEM Sunrise-led township strategy)

UEM Sunrise is positioned as the pioneer/master developer, with 1–2 ongoing projects consistently for ~30 years. Activity and pipeline references include:

  • Past launches cited: Residency 22, Aquaviews, Vista Safina, Solaris Parq, Estriana Mont Kiara, Allevia Mont Kiara
  • Latest ongoing: The MIN Mont Kiara
  • Land bank: exists across Mont Kiara (and adjacent areas like Dutamas)

Pipeline/projects activated (from latest annual report):

  • MK31 Phase 2
  • Solaris Parq Plot B (Speaker interpretation: “activated” likely means not fully launched yet, but in preparation.)

MK31 Phase 2 (details & underwriting assumptions)

  • Location: next to The MIN
  • Land size: ~6 acres+
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Planned product: 2 condominium towers
  • Total units: ~495
  • No public announcement yet on size/price range
  • On-site signboard suggests the phase is actively planned

Actionable question posed: will UEM Sunrise replicate The MIN’s concept and pricing, or pivot to a different strategy (noting similar unit count/land size and observed sales strength).

Developer-to-developer cadence risk (Asia Quest / Kiara Mas)

A parallel focus is Asia Quest in Kiara Mas Hill.

  • Prior developments cited: Sutera, Cendana, Ayuria, Kiara Mas Danai
  • Ongoing: Kiara Mas The Dawn
  • May 2025 news: CEO said a development order application was submitted for 2 remaining plots
    • Unknown: which plots, launch timing, and size/price range
    • Speaker cross-check: a 2018 Hutchinson map suggests possible plots opposite Ayuria, but uncertainty remains

Operational takeaway: even with permit/order activity, timing and announcement sequencing are not guaranteed—buyers face supply uncertainty.

Execution around connectivity as a value unlock (Jalan Kiara 5 & road extension)

The speaker frames infrastructure as a growth lever:

  • Jalan Kiara 5 road extension: currently a dead-end, planned extension to Trinity Pentamont
  • Visual progress suggests it is almost completed, but not officially opened yet
  • Improved access typically increases land/product value and expands development demand

Concrete project plans & revised launch timing (JKG Land / Oasis Mont Kiara)

On Jalan Kiara 5, JKG Land is described as preparing:

  • Project name: Oasis Mont Kiara
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Product: 1 condo tower
  • Units: 244
  • Launch target originally: Q4 2025
  • Revised target launch: Q2 2026, attributed to market uncertainty
  • Target GDV: ~RM 430 million
  • Implied pricing (rough): ~RM 1.76 million/unit (GDV ÷ 244)
  • No confirmed unit sizes or precise pricing yet

Framework implied (GTM/launch discipline):

  • Benchmark pricing via GDV/unit economics
  • Use timing strategy to defer launches when uncertainty rises, protecting sales velocity/margin

Permitted-but-not-launched signal (Symphony Life / Star Kiara Mont Kiara)

On Jalan Kiara 3 near Bon Kiara:

  • Developer: Symphony Life (also known for TWY Residences)
  • Status: permits/licenses secured, proposal brochure uploaded in KPKT system
  • Proposed project name: Star Kiara Mont Kiara
  • Asset type: Freehold service apartment + retail
  • Unit size range: ~1,197 sq ft starting; 1,003–1,006 sq ft range mentioned
  • Price range: ~RM 1.07m to RM 1.4m
  • Target launch (annual report): 2025
  • As of “today,” no official announcement observed
  • Context: road connection works enhancing Jalan Kiara 3 ↔ Jalan Dutamas Kiara connectivity (via Bon Estates)

Execution takeaway: regulatory progress can precede marketing by months/quarters—buyers should monitor KPKT/annual report disclosures for early signals.

Premium land acquisition strategy (SkyWorld / Jalan Kiara main street)

On Jalan Kiara (main street):

  • SkyWorld purchased 3.03 acres freehold prime land near MK28 and close to Mont Kiara International School
  • Intended development: DBKL permission application for 280 units or more
  • Estimated GDV: ~RM 800 million
  • Implied average unit price: ~RM 2.85 million/unit (GDV ÷ ~280)

Acquisition cost & price benchmarking

  • Land cost paid: RM 110 million
  • Approx land price: ~RM 842 per sq ft
  • Comparisons cited:
    • 2018 UM Sunrise: 2.9 acres at ~RM 265/sq ft
    • 2018 JKG Land: ~RM 41m at ~RM 384/sq ft
    • 2012 Trinity Group: 55m for 2.9 acres at ~RM 435/sq ft (described as high at the time)

Strategic positioning (business angle): the speaker believes this deal helps SkyWorld move from mid/affordable segments to high-end/premium. Credibility cited via completed projects like SkyAwani series and Ashwood Setapak.

  • Current stage: no site clearing/construction yet; described as early planning post-acquisition.

Total “future development” list (as summarized by the video)

The speaker claims 5 potential future developments in Mont Kiara:

  1. UEM Sunrise: MK31 Phase 2 (next to The MIN)
  2. Asia Quest: potential future in Kiara Mas (development order submitted for remaining plots)
  3. JKG Land: Oasis Mont Kiara (Jalan Kiara 5) — revised to Q2 2026
  4. Symphony Life: Star Kiara Mont Kiara (Jalan Kiara 3) — permitted, launch timing unclear
  5. SkyWorld: prime land on Jalan Kiara for condo ~280+ units; premium economics

Operating environment & sales strategy implications (buy-side behavior)

Market conditions are summarized as:

  • Existing projects (e.g., Bon Kiara, The MIN, Kiara Mas The Dawn, Pavilion Kiara) have limited remaining inventory
  • Planned launches in 2025 (e.g., JKG’s Oasis Mont Kiara / other related launches, Symphony Life’s Star Kiara) had not launched yet
  • Buyers shift toward sub-sales/completed properties
    • Sub-sale activity mentioned for: Seni, MK10, MK11, MK28, Trinity Pentamont R22
  • Market structure: multiple developers across Mont Kiara (not controlled by one master developer like Desa Park City)

Actionable recommendation implied: monitor regulatory filings (KPKT), annual reports, land signage, and infrastructure timelines to anticipate launches/pricing—rather than relying only on public announcements.

Presenters / sources mentioned

  • Vernon Siang (main presenter)
  • KPKT (referenced for unit sales / approvals)
  • UEM Sunrise (annual report + project pipeline)
  • JKG Land (annual report + project plan)
  • Symphony Life (annual report + KPKT permit/brochure presence)
  • SkyWorld (annual report + land acquisition + GDV estimates)
  • Asia Quest (CEO statement in May 2025 news + development order submission)
  • Hutchinson map (Mont Kiara, 2018 version) (used for cross-checking plot locations)
  • DBKL (referenced for permission application)
  • Mainland (mentioned as a developer in neighboring Desa Sri Hartamas via “news article last month”)

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