Updated: 25th April 2021 Amethyst 2, Kota Emerald is a freehold residential development located in the Emerald East, Rawang, Selangor. Completed in 2005, Amethyst 2 is a residential project undertaken by Kota Selatan Indah Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between Guoccoland (Malaysia) Berhad, (Property Development branch of Hong Leong Properties Bhd) and Hong Bee Land Sdn Bhd. Amethyst 2, Kota Emerald offers its residents a home in a peaceful tropical enclave surrounded by undulating hills and abundant greenery and located in the satellite town of Rawang,. This, however, does not compromise the standards of living here with residents being privileged to enjoy easy access to a wide range of facilities and amenities as well as a well-planned transportation network that ensures good connectivity with nearby townships. Amethyst 2, Kota Emerald is located in a gated and guarded community which ensures the safety of residents as they go about with their part and parcel of their daily life. A somewhat commodious home with ample conveniences, Amethyst 2, Kota Emerald will surely appeal to homeowners or families who appreciate a close-to-nature, safe and serene lifestyle. Nestled in the heart of Rawang, Amethyst 2 is easily accessible via the North-South Expressway (PLUS), KL-Kuala Selangor (LATAR), GUTHRIE Highway and New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE). Bus stations like SL 392 Taman Perindustrian Belmas Johan, SL 299 NSK Supermarket and SL 301 Rawang Integrated Industrial Park provide an alternate means of transport for residents. The KTM Rawang is located only 7 minutes away and is by far, the nearest tram station. Amethyst 2, Kota Emerald is a double-storey terrace house project with each house having a land area of 1,400 sq. ft. and a built-up area of 1,800 sq. ft. These terraces come in only one layout which includes 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a front porch for 2 cars. There are a number of educational institutions ranging from primary schools to colleges conveniently located within reaches such as Little Caliphs Emerald Square Rawang Integrated, Tadika Mesra Pelangi, SJK (C) Rawang, SK Rawang, SMK Seri Garing and Straits International School Rawang. With choices for tertiary education being limited to Kolej Asa and Mastura International College, students may have to travel further to Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya and Kajang for more university options. Quality healthcare services are available at several nearby clinics like Klinik SP Care Rawang Tin, Klinik Seri Anggun, Premium Clinic, Klinik Dr DV, Klinik Dr Ko and Klinik Mediviron Country Homes. In case of emergency or need of more advanced medical procedures, patients can be rushed over to hospitals that are open round the clock like Selgate Rawang Hospital and KPJ Rawang Specialist. Grocery shopping is hassle-free with several well-established franchises like Giant, Mr DIY and Eco-shop as well as local retailers like Whole Fruits Market Country Homes, Diamira Grocer, 99 Speedmart and Ikhwan Mart BCH in the precinct. Besides, located nearby are chic lifestyle outlets like Aeon Mall Rawang, Kipmall and Anggun City Sales Gallery which are equipped with various amenities like banking outlets, supermarkets, eateries and retail stores making these malls a convenient one-stop-get-all-you-need-spots. Finding food is not a chore with eateries like Maheswary Food Corner, Restaurant Kinnaree Thai Cuisine, Laxmi’s Kitchen and Restoran Teratak Nogori scattered throughout the district. In-mall eateries like Uncle Don’s and Vaanavil Spices Kitchen in Anggun City as well as Texas Chicken and Food Avenue in Aeon Mall Rawang also serves as an alternative spot for residents to grab a meal. For those who enjoy the waft of juicy proteins sizzling on the grill while adding leafy greens and seafood into simmering flavorful broths, do not miss out on the many hotpot hotspots like Old City Steamboat and Grill, Gather Hotpot and Mr Q Steamboat. Rawang is a township made for nature lovers with tons of nature parks, forest reserves and lakes located in town. Hikers will never be bored with many challenging trails like Bukit Saga, Bukit Kembara, Templer's Park Jungle Waterfall, Bukit 2 Ringgit and Bukit Kiara to conquer. If your golfing game is strong, perhaps grab your “kaki” and head over to Kundang Lakes Club, Templer Park Country Club and Tasik Puteri Golf and Country Club. On the other hand, parks with the likes of the Takun Templer Park and Commonwealth Forest Reserve are ideal picnic and camping grounds where one can enjoy the company of others while drinking in the picturesque view of the enchanting Mother Nature. Besides being located close to mature townships like Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya and Ampang Jaya, Rawang itself is a home for light to medium industries which has spurred population growth by creating plentiful job opportunities for the public. Established in 1976, Guocoland (Malaysia) Berhad is the subsidiary of Guocoland Limited which is the property arm of the world-renowned Hong Leong Group, a giant corporation with businesses in financing, manufacturing, managing hospitality and leisure establishments and property development industry. Guocoland Limited businesses are not only limited to Singapore, China, Malaysia and Vietnam but have begun spreading their wings beyond the markets of Asia, diving into the property development industries of the United Kingdom and Australia. Over the past decades, Guocoland Limited has successfully pushed out various prestigious developmental projects including Damansara City, Emerald 9, Emerald Hills, Emerald Rawang and Emerald Sepang. Recognizing their hard work, determination and innovation, Guocoland Limited has been awarded numerous accolades including BCA Green Mark Awards 2020: Green Mark Champion, 10th Asia Property Awards (Singapore) 2020: Best Developer, 15th Asia Property Awards 2020: Best Condo Development (Asia) and BCA. Hong Bee Group Malaysia began as a textile company in 1933 and with tireless effort and seamless teamwork, the company grew rapidly to the corporate giant we all recognize today. Hong Bee Land Berhad (HBL) was incorporated in 1994 as the property developing subsidiary of Hong Bee Group Malaysia. HBL’s flagship projects include the award-winning Setia-Eco Garden (a joint venture between HBL and SP Setia) as well as the impressive Emerald in Rawang (a joint venture between HBL and Guocoland Berhad). In 2006, Hong Bee Property Management Sdn Bhd was formed which further enhances the HBL brand as the company successfully manages the project and marketing of HBL’s maiden project, Anggun@Rawang. There is not much details about the launch and pricing of this development. If you are interested in other projects within the same price range, check out this list of properties.The rapid growth of the surrounding township has made Rawang a backwater where residents can enjoy a tranquil and safe suburban lifestyle with a moderate cost of living and no compromise on quality and convenience. Even though Rawang is filled with various industrial estates, it is nevertheless outshined by cosmopolis like Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, making the town being increasingly known as a transit town where residents mostly work at nearby townships. With the workforce of the industrial market driving the residential demand, Amethyst 2, Kota Emerald makes a worthy investment with a high prospect as a rental property targeting folks who work in the surrounding cities.