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Continue Reading ⋅ 19 February 2022
The Riyang
The Riyang: A cheery review
Built on 2.03 acres worth of freehold land in Kuchai Lama, The Riyang is a low density residential condominium to be developed by Suntrack Development Sdn Bhd.
This developer has over 12 years of experience in property development and has even won a few awards to showcase their credibility like the ‘Asia Pacific Award in association with Bloomberg TV 2011’ for their SummerGlades project, the ‘Malaysian Landscape Architecture Awards 2013 for Excellent Landscape Design and Excellent Landscape Planning & Development’ by the Institute of Landscape Architects of Malaysia (ILAM), and the ‘2012-2013 International Property Award Asia Pacific in association with HSBC for Best Industrial Development in Malaysia’.
Beginning operation since 1998 as a family business that trades construction equipment, Suntrack’s first housing development project comprised of RM7 million semi-D houses named Puncak Mutiara in Serdang in 2002 before expanding their portfolio to include Puncak Mutiara in Kajang, Damai 8 and Damai 23 in Cheras, SummerGlades in Cyberjaya, and Suntrack Hub in Bangi.
The Riyang comprises of only 212 units spread out over a 35-storey tower with built-ups ranging from 1,477 sq ft to 2,798 sq ft. The average price per square foot is around RM550 which translates to a starting price of around RM813,000 onwards.
And now you’d like to know how worthy is this project then either for own-stay or investment right? Well then, keep reading this review for The Riyang at Kuchai Lama to find out.
Project Details
Address: Kuchai Lama, Kuala Lumpur
Land Title: Residential
Tenure: Freehold
Site GPS Coordinates: 3°5’2″N 101°41’20″E
Website: http://www.theriyang.my/
Expected Date of Completion: 2020
Property Type: Condominium
Total Units: 212
Built Up in Sq Ft: 1,477, 1,593 – 1,776, 1,711 – 1,884, 2,798
Price: RM813,000 onwards
Average Price Per Sq Ft: RM550
Maintenance Fee Per Sq Ft: RM0.30
Special Features:
- Freehold
- Low density
- Large built-ups
Facilities:
- Mini Forest/Treehouse
- Waiting Area
- Children’s Playground
- Children’s Playroom
- Library
- Surau
- Meeting Room
- Wading Pool
- Shallow Water
- Infinity Pool
- Pool Deck
- Gymnasium
- Basketball cum Badminton Court (convertible)
- Waterfall
- Jacuzzi
- Pool Slide
- Sky Lounge
Unit Type:
- Type A1-A6 – 1,593-1,776 sq ft – 3+1 rooms, 4 bathrooms
- Type B1-B6 – 1,711-1,884 sq ft – 4+1 rooms, 4 bathrooms
- Type C – 1,477 sq ft – 3+1 rooms, 4 bathrooms
- Type D – 2,798 sq ft – 6+1 rooms, 6 bathrooms
Project Details
The Riyang – Main Lobby
The Riyang: An overview.
The Riyang is a low density residential condominium that consists of only 212 units in total. Set on 2.03 acres worth of freehold land in Kuchai Lama, this is definitely an exclusive development for one to own. With only one block towering at 35 storeys, there will be a generous five lifts serving the residents here where per floor, there will only be around eight units in total for more privacy.
The Riyang – Type A1 to A6
There are four main layout designs to choose from. Type A1 to A6 have built-ups ranging from 1,593 to 1,776 sq ft and spot three plus one rooms and four bathrooms. The balcony is definitely the selling point here since it’s so huge, extending from the living and dining areas all the way to the side of the master bedroom where one can even plant their own private garden here.
The Riyang – Type B1 to B6
Type B1 to B6 have built-ups ranging from 1,711 to 1,884 sq ft and spot four plus one rooms and four bathrooms. There will be another room apart from the master bedroom that has the balcony view which is definitely a plus.
The Riyang – Type C
Type C that comes in at 1,477 sq ft spots three plus one rooms and four bathrooms. Despite having a smaller balcony (which is still generous in size though) than the other types, the master bedroom is however separated from the other rooms by the dining and living areas for added privacy.
The Riyang – Type D
Type D is the biggest unit offered coming in at 2,798 sq ft. This type spots six plus one rooms and six bathrooms, and even has two balconies with the other one being next to the now, an additional family area.
With an average price per square foot of around RM550, the listing price for the units in The Riyang starts from RM813,000 onwards. Pricey yes, but considering how spacious the offerings are, the finishes that come with it, and its location being so close to KL, one may argue that it’s quite the bargain.
The Riyang – Spacious Balcony
For one, this property is one of the few last freehold property to be developed in this area that also carries a residential title. And having only 212 units in total in a point-block design gives one that much needed privacy while still having the option to actually socialize and get to really know one’s neighbour without being too overwhelmed.
It also encompasses some green features like rainwater harvesting system, laminated windows to keep out the heat, multi split air-conditioning, and architectural structures that make the most out of natural light and air ventilation for the common areas like the lift lobby.
The Riyang – Facility Plan
Not only that, the developer for The Riyang puts so much thoughts to families from all walks of life that the common areas are disabled-, elderly-, and children-friendly through the implementation of disabled-friendly toilets, raised swimming pool and fish ponds for the safety of the children, and carpark ramps that are four metres wide for the less experienced drivers.
The Riyang – Mini Forest with a Treehouse
The facilities provided is another reason to celebrate. Apart from having the standard ones like a swimming pool, a children’s playground, and a gym, there are also the more lavish ones like a Jacuzzi, a Treehouse, an indoor basketball/badminton court and more. Again, the details like having a covered walkway to the gym so that one won’t get wet if it rains, two wading pools where one has a 400 metres depth and the other having a 100 metre depth for the safety of the kids, a pool slide, shaded playground, and pangkin rest areas makes it that much worthy for the imposed maintenance fee of around RM0.30 per square foot.
And since ‘Riyang’ is a creative way of spelling Riang (English: Cheery), continue whistling to Pharrel’s ‘Happy’ now won’t you?
Location
The Riyang – Location
Kuchai Lama: A happy onion?
Alas, nobody knows how the name Kuchai Lama came to be but considering that many old townships get their names from either things or plants or animals (e.g. Puchong that was known as such because the place used to have lots of burung puchong (English: Heron); did Kuchai Lama used to have lots of daun kucai (English: Chives) planted there then?) Truly a mystery isn’t it?
Kuchai is a suburb that’s strategically located within Kuala Lumpur. It is a mere 10 kilometres away from Kuala Lumpur city centre, 17 kilometres away from Petaling Jaya, 13 kilometres away from Mont Kiara, and basically nearby to many other mature townships of Klang Valley. It is surrounded by ample highways like the MEX Highway that conveniently connects it to Putrajaya and Cyberjaya, the New Pantai Expressway that leads one to Bandar Sunway, Subang, and Bangsar, the Lebuhraya Kuala Lumpur-Seremban that can take one all the way to Negeri Sembilan, and Lebuhraya Sungai Besi that goes to Cheras.
Despite all the excellent connections, sadly when it comes to reliable public transportation (not buses and cabs that may get stuck in traffic jams but more on train lines like LRT tracks), there are none serving this area as of yet. An MRT line is expected to include Kuchai Lama as well so let’s hope that will come to fruition.
The Riyang – SJKC Choong Wen
Kuchai Lama is so huge that it encompasses several townships like Taman Goodwood, Taman Continental, Taman Kuchai Jaya, and of course the ever famous Happy Garden. Needless to say, plenty of amenities can be found here. The Riyang is located strategically nearby the famous Kuchai Business Park and the NSK Hypermarket, a mere 400 metres away. Within a four kilometres radius, residents can choose to send their kids to either Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Choong Wen, SK Seri Setia, SMK Seri Sentosa, or SJKC La Salle.
The Riyang – Taman Desa Medical Centre
Plus, everyone knows that Kuchai Lama is nearby the famous Old Klang Road which means that Mid Valley Megamall is rather close by too, around eight kilometres away. Healthcare wise, not too bad either considering how a decent size hospital called Taman Desa Medical Centre is located 3.5 kilometres from The Riyang.
Makes you want to whistle some Pharrell William’s ‘Happy’ tune doesn’t it?
Analysis
The Riyang: An assessment.
Around 800 metres away stands Arte @ Kuchai Lama by the Penang-based developer Nusmetro Group that was completed in the year 2015. The Riyang being a less dense project than Arte and having a freehold tenure are definite plusses. Arte can now fetch a subsale price of around RM800,000 and a rental rate of around RM4,500 which shows that this area is definitely a hotspot, indicating the potential that The Riyang carries once it is completed.
Summary
The Riyang: The verdict.
You want a location that’s near to KL city centre, you get a location that’s near to KL city centre… and Petaling Jaya city centre… and even Subang/Shah Alam area! But keep in mind that this busy place may be too congested for one’s likings despite all the conveniences it offers.
And for those with a big family, The Riyang with its spacious offering is definitely a plus. For now, this property is definitely more suited for own-stay rather than rental-purpose but come the MRT lines in the future, it may just write a different story altogether.
Thoughts?
