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Molek Pulai, Tebrau consists of two towers 26 storeys high. With 5-tier security, lush surroundings, shops and a living style un-matched by many others in Taman Molek Pulai. With a total amount of 150 units with 8 units per floor with 3 lifts to cater to everyone, it’s a definite low density development. Only 10 to 15 minutes to CIQ, Johor Bahru city centre, EDL Highways, Pasir Gudang and the North-South Expressway you can be sure to close to everything that you expect of this kind of high living. Molek Pulai is designed and built around the desires of a new generation and perfect for young families, foreigners and first time buyers.
| Project Name | : Molek Pulai, Taman Molek Pulai |
| Address | : Jalan Molek 2/36 Off Jalan Persiaran Molek, Taman Molek, |
| 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor. | |
| Developer & Address | : Tanjung Bintang Sdn Bhd (152333-X) [Subs. of Kuok Group] |
| Level 32, Johor Bahru City Square (Office Tower), | |
| 106-108, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, | |
| 80000, Johor Bahru, Johor. | |
| Tel – +607 2265 989 / +607 3582 989 , Website – www.berinda.com | |
| Sales Gallery | : Berinda Sales Gallery, Jalan Molek 1/27, Taman Molek, |
| 81100, Johor Bahru, Johor. | |
| Tel – +607 226 5989 | Fax – +607 222 1989 | E-mail – sales@berinda.com | |
| Property Type | : Service Residence |
| Land Title | : Residential |
| Tenure | : Freehold |
| Land Area | : 1.5 acres |
| No. of Towers | : 2 |
| No. of Storeys | : 26 |
| No. of Units in Total | : 150 |
| Unit Types & Sizes | : Type A – 942 sq.ft. |
| Type B – 1,005 sq.ft. | |
| Type C – 1,416 sq.ft. | |
| Parking Bays | : 2 parking bays for all with exception of Type A (1 parking bay) |
| Price per Sq.Ft. | : RM600 |
| Listing Price | : RM 574,000.00 (Min) – RM 961,000.00 (Max) |
| Maintenance Fee | : RM0.35 per sq.ft. |
| Expected TOP | : September 2016 |
Unique Selling Points:
- 15 minutes to CIQ, JB City, EDL and North-South Expressway
- All Units – All Bathroom Fixtures all Free (except for mirrors)
- 3 metres ceiling height in all units (About 10 feet)
- Location grants easy access to EDL, North-South Expressway
- 10 minutes to Sunway College and 20 minutes to the main Education Hub
- Walking distance to banks, shops in Taman Molek Pulai
- Integrated Development where its perfect for foreigners –
- Japanese eateries and shops
- Korean eateries and shops both right in front of the tower
Facilities:
- Gymnasium
- Swimming Pool
- Sauna
- Childrens’ Playground
- Function Room
- Sky Garden
- Wading Pool
- BBQ Area
- Child Care Centre
- 5-Tier Security/24 hour security control
Amenities:
- Walking distance to 7-Eleven, Banks, Guardian Pharmacy, Watsons, Spa and Foot Massage, Restaurants and Sundry Shops.
- Close to Aeon Big, Tesco, Giant Hypermart, Aeon Tebrau City, Laman Tasik Pandan and Recreational Park
- EDL Expressway to city centre and Singapore
- Tebrau Highway
- Pasir Gudang Highway
- North-South Highway to Melacca, Kuala Lumpur and Penang
Project Details
The main lobby showroom model of Molek Pulai tower
Frontal view – 26 storeys tower of Molek Pulai
Molek Pulai consists of one tower block 26 storeys in height. The fact that there are only 150 units, 8 units per floor alongwith 3 lifts to serve all the residents makes it nothing less than a low-density development. Most developments in Iskandar can be medium density and yet Molek Pulai pretty much defines what low-density is all about.
With only 150 units in total and 8 units per floor alongwith 3 lifts to serve all the residents it is indeed a bargain to reckon with. There is not doubt that at around RM600 per square feet, it may not be the cheapest offer in town so to speak along with a maintainance fee of 0.35 sen.
Two parking bays are given to all unit owners with the exception of the Type A residents. The parking bays start from levels 2 to 6, whilst the shop lots are located at levels 1 and 2. Level 7 is the facilities podium. All residential units start from level 8 upwards. Level 3 is the SOHO level.
Do remember that Type A – 1 bedroom starts at around RM580,000. 2 Bedrooms at around RM650,000 and 3 bedrooms and above at around RM900,000.
But if you actually visit Berinda Properties’s Sales Gallery at Jalan Molek, Taman Molek, you will see for yourself how aesthetically simple the layout of the showroom unit (Type C) really is. I was there and was immediately impressed by how well planned it was, better than a lot I have seen these past few weeks. Even I would buy if given the chance.
I was ushered into their only showroom unit, Type C. Immediately I was taken aback by the way it was laid out. Simple yet aesthically comfortable to the eye with everything within a very short walking distance which I kind of like.
All units however do not come with a balcony and quite frankly a lot of residents prefer it this way. There is plenty of room behind the kitchen in the Yard area for a “Wet Kitchen” setup, a washing machine and hanging up your laundry. The 3rd bathroom is located right next to this Yard area and straight next to the kitchen making it a nice convenience.
Molek Pulai Type C Showroom Unit
Do enjoy the following set of pictures taken inside this Type C showroom unit of Molek Pulai.
Entrance to Type C Molek Pulai Showroom Unit
View from the main entrance to Type C Showroom Unit
View of the Type C Dining Area leading to the Living Area
The Type C Living Area (No balcony for all units by the way)
Closeup of the Dining Area
Type C Unit Master Bedroom
The 2nd Bedroom Type C
Third Bedroom Type C
Master Bathroom (All fixtures provided free except mirrors)
Second Bathroom interconnecting 2nd and 3rd Bedrooms
Third Bathroom next to the Kitchen and the Yard
Type C Kitchen
Specially tailored for its Japanese residents
Specifications:
- Structure Wall
- Reinforced Concrete Framework
- Wall
- Bricks/Reinforced Concrete Walls/Light Weight Block/Solid Wall
- Pre-Cast Concrete Panel
- Ceiling
- Fibrous Plaster Board Ceiling/Slim Coat
- Windows
- Aluminium Framed Glass Windows
- Doors
- Fire-rated Doors/Timber Flushed Doors
- Ironmongeries
- Good quality Ironmongeries
- Wall Finishes
- Ceiling Height Ceramic Wall Tiles
- Floor Finishes
- All rooms except Bedrooms all Ceramic Tiles
- Bedrooms all Hardwood Parquet/Bamboo Flooring
FACILITIES:
Molek Pulai and its Facilities
Molek Pulai comes complete with a myriad of resort facilities such as Gymnasium, Swimming pool and Wading pool, Sky garden, Sauna, BBQ area, Function room, Children’s Playground & Child Care Centre and 24-hour Security.
Common Facilities
- Fitness center / GymnasiumSwimming pool
- Separated locker room with sauna
- Children playground
- Multi-purpose hall
- Child care services
Location
More On Taman Molek
And what it means for you;
Taman Molek is a main township in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It was developed by Pelangi Berhad Group in the 1990s and is now a mini commercial hub with several major banks : Standard Chartered, HSBC, Al-Rajhi Bank, Kuwait Finance House, Royal Bank of Scotland, OCBC, UOB, RHB Bank, EON, Maybank, Hwang-DBS Investments. It is surrounded by Taman Johor Jaya, Taman Redang, Taman Desa Harmoni, Taman Saujana and is adjacent to two major golf courses, Ponderosa Golf and Country Resort and the Daiman 18 Golf and Country Resort. It is becoming increasingly popular as a commercial and residential area and with a direct link to Johor Bahru slated to open soon.
It is also close to the Tebrau-Plentong corridor which is seeing tremendous growth and also a lot of high end developments such as waterfront and marina type projects along with hotels and more commercial areas set to come in future.
A little known fact about Taman Molek is that for about half century it was the site of the main transmitting station of the BBC or British Broadcasting Corporation in the Far East – known locally as BBC Tebrau – before this was relocated to Singapore. In the old days the Masai Trunk Road was popularly known as the BBC Road.
Map location of Taman Molek in Johor Bahru
What I found interesting is that Robert Kuok owns all the land featured in their land model in the main lobby showroom featured below (3 photos)
Berinda properties with around 40 years experience dealing with properties only shows how mature this company is. As you can see from these three photos – model – the whole land are is huge and they are planning many more developments as time goes on.
The entire land development plan in the main showroom lobby
If you look closely you can see at the rear Molek Pine 1,2,3, 4 and the future 5
Frontal view of Ponderosa and the surrounding planned developments. Can you see Molek Pulai to your center right?
What was told to me by the Sales Gallery staff was that Robert Kuok and Berinda Properties have acquired this huge plot of land in order to make into one large township, self sufficient and able to provide a high-end kind of living for all who live in it and if I had missed anything said to me, I pretty much can bet that it will be just that, no need to venture to Johor Bahru city.
With a waterfont in front of one of their other developments, Ponderosa to boot the whole environment, I would like add that this is one of the few places in Austin Hills that is going to be one of these environmentally friendly places where you would like to be.
To the rear of the above photo, well behind Molek Pine 1,2,3 and 4 there was an army camp which has since moved to Kluang, I was told.
By the way, below are some photos I took in front of Berinda Sales Gallery, Jalan Molek. These seem to be the quaint shop houses-cum- Japanese and Korean eateries, perfect for all the Koreans now living in Molek Pine 2 and 3 and something to look forward when it comes to the incoming Japanese residents in Molek Pine 4 which I will be covering as well.
Japanese eateries fright in front of Jalan Molek
Here it is again
Yes, another place for Japanese cuisine
BERINDA PROPERTIES: Location-Wise and More
A little more about Berinda Properties Sdn Bhd. With over 30 years of experience in the property development industry, Berinda Properties has quickly become the premier property development company in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The heart of Berindas’ success lies in the womb of their ethos: to build safe and convenient communities for people.
Fuelled by this passion, and knowing that economics play a vital role in the health of a community, Berinda has not stopped at building houses, but has set about transforming Johor Bahru into the premier financial and commercial hub of the south, developing quality shopping malls and office blocks in the CBD.
Furthermore, with lifestyle a focus of the company, Berinda has broken traditional boundaries and brought the benefits of the CBD to the suburbs, by building office blocks and shopping malls in residential areas.
As a company, Berinda has been fortunate enough to be able to draw from the vast international experience of their Holding Company, the Kuok Group, who are responsible for such iconic buildings as the soon to be opened Shangri-La Hotel in London.
Part of the spin-off of this sharing of expertise has resulted in Berinda being the visionary property development company in Johor Bahru, introducing the city to many industry firsts. Berinda townships are the first developmentsin Johor to have a concealed drainage and electrical cables and boast dual inner roads to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.
Purpose built roads and bridges connect to major interchanges and highways, making trips into the city so much easier. As part of their focus on lifestyle, acres of land are set aside for gardens, parks and golf courses, making Berinda homes the ideal place for families.
In recognition of their achievements over the past few decades, Berinda have won numerous awards, including;
Best Maintained Township (Malaysia Ministry of Housing and Local Government), Outstanding Achievement in Residential Development(Asean Association for Planning and Housing), Best Landscape for Resort Living(Johor Bahru City Council), Best Township – Taman Molek(Johor Bahru City Council), Special Award for Rain Water Harvesting System – Molek Pine 4 & Lakeside Apartments (Year 2013-2014) Awarded by the Johor Bahru City Council , Molek Pine 4, Malaysia’s 1st Residential New Construction (High Rise) Green Building Index (GBI) Platinum rating certification on design assessment – Awarded by GBI Accreditation Panel,Molek Pine 3 & Ponderosa Lakeside also awarded Green Building Index (GBI) Gold rating certification on design assessment, to mention but a few.And with an eye on the future and many more developments being released, Johor Bahru is set to become the jewel of the south.
The brilliant nightscape of Taman Molek, which is Johor Bahru’s newest financial hub, with over 17 financial institutions clustered together.
Analysis
Before we compare with other similar nearby developments,here’s a quick thought:
5 Questions to Answer before Making a Decision to Buy
Before putting your life savings into a property investment, ask yourself these few questions to determine whether or not your dream home will appreciate in value or forever lie fallow:
- Does it have a public hub for transportation like buses and taxis nearby?
- Does it have Road and Highway access?
- In these days of high-speed technology, does it have telecommunication infrastructure in place ie. Telephone lines, fibre optic/wireless technology for Internet and Wifi?
- Does it have an “exciting” feature to breathe “life” into the township, such as: An international school or university campus with foreign students, a shopping centre, offices, a hospital?
- What is the standing of the developer?
| Name | Location | Tenure / Land Title | Average Price per Sq.Ft. | Maintenance Fee per Sq.Ft. | Approx. Price for Typical Unit |
| Molek Pulai | Taman Molek, Johor Bahru | Freehold | RM600 | 0.35 sen | RM574,000 – RM900,000 |
| Arc | Austin Hills, Johor Bahru |
Freehold | RM450 | 0.25 sen | RM262,000 |
| Palazio | Mount Austin, Johor Bahru | Freehold | RM374.35 | 0.20 sen | RM98,888 – RM259,484 |
Rental Rate Comparisons
- Austin Regency, Austin Hills – RM1,200 monthly
- Petrie Condo – RM5,000 monthly
- Molek Pine 2 – RM5,900 monthly
- Molek Pulai – (Approx) From RM2,500 to RM3,000 monthly
The Developer:
Tanjung Bintang Sdn Bhd and Berinda Properties is a premier property developer in Johor Bahru renowned for its over 30 years of invaluable experience in the property development industry. The Berinda team has been an integral part of developing townships and key properties in Johor and beyond.
“BERINDA” is a Bahasa Malaysia word for “family”. It is a word that also means “togetherness” and “unity”, a word from when life was always meaningful and community was paramount.
Berinda Properties is indeed the premier property developer in Johor.
Summary
The fact that the majority of the purchasers on this upcoming development happen to be Japanese only demonstrates how appealing this residence is. Malaysians of course love it too according to the sales staff at Berinda Properties. What really got me was the fact that our “Sugar-King” Robert Kuok who now resides mainly in Hong Kong, PRC is behind all these developments. Not only does Berinda Properties have Molek Pulai, but also three others – Molek Pine 1, 2, 3 and 4 with the plan to build another Molek Pine 5.
Molek Pulai I would declare is the smallest of them all but located in the same township (See above land area photos fully owned by Berinda Properties/Robert Kuok) that Berinda Properties owns right now. It’s a beautiful mature location what with plenty of shops, banks, and sundry shops of all kinds not forgetting the quaint Japanese and Korean shops and eateries right in front of your “doorstep” so to speak – right in front of the property facing the street.
For me, I was impressed with how neatly designed Molek Pulai is, a wonderful type C unit layout, one lovely Japanese toilet function, cool may I add and something I believe that’s amazingly efficient!. At the price offered, its competitive, not necessarily that cheap but there again, when its comes to something as high-end as Molek Pulai and where its located, a mature township where everything is within a few minutes drive, what do you expect?. Do remember that Robert Kuok owns all this and you can be sure of a great development, well structured, well maintained with excellent in-house facilities to boot and with a great financial foundation.
The best thing being – you are living in a very mature neighbourhood, so you don’t need more than five to fifteen minutes to get to where you need to go like a Bank, to a Shopping Mall or even one of the Major Expressways. It’s a buy well worth considering above all others.
