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Located about 35km north of Kuala Lumpur, Rawang had a slow start, but it is now bustling with housing, commercial, industrial and infrastructure developments. Rawang is developing rapidly, with several renowned developers coming into play, including Bandaraya Development Sdn Bhd (BRDB), Guocoland (M) Bhd, Gamuda Land Sdn Bhd, Glomac Bhd, Scientex Bhd, and Mah Sing Group Bhd.
Mah Sing’s presence in Rawang spans across 480 acres, and it has 3 townships there – M Residence (year 2011), and M Residence 2 (year 2012), and M Aruna (year 2018). The developer saw potential in Rawang due to its proximity to the city.
With nearby amenities nearby, M Aruna could potentially replicate the success of M Residence and M Residence 2. Many purchasers for M Aruna’s phase 1 (Aster & Basil) are first-time homebuyers, and newly-wed couples, who preferred a landed property within a township with green environment. M Aruna has a 2-acre central park with a tree-house themed playground, hammock, jogging track, kids’ bicycle park with obstacle course, and a half basketball court.
The central garden will be located right at the entrance of the township so everyone who enters will be immediately greeted by the greenery. The central park will also serve as the common area for the community to mingle.
Given the serene and convenient location, M Aruna is positioned as a “secret garden” in Rawang. Residents can enjoy a peaceful setting with a mountain view, which is only a short distance from the busy town centre and main road.
The developer will be reserving about 10% of the land for parks and green spaces. The township will feature fairy-tale-like thematic landscaped areas. It will have open green spaces outdoors and fully open-plan concepts indoors, providing more space for family bonding. M Aruna’s phase 2 (Carya & Avery) was launched in 2020.
Aruna translates to ‘reddish brown’ in Sanskrit and refers to the red rising sun, representing growth and prosperity.
Address: Saujana Rawang, 48000 Rawang, Selangor
Property Type:
- 2-storey link house
- 3-storey townhouse (Rumah Selangorku)
- Shophouses
Land Title: Residential
Total Units: 805
Tenure: Leasehold
Sales Gallery: M Aruna Sales Gallery, Saujana Rawang, 48000 Rawang, Selangor
Year of Completion: 2022
Built-up Area: From 1,666 sq ft
Facilities:
- 2-acre central park with a tree-house themed playground
- Hammock
- Jogging track
- Kids’ bicycle park with obstacle course
- Half basketball court
Launch Price: From RM506,000
Awards:
The developer, Mah Sing Group has won multiple property accolades during the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Malaysia) 2020 event such as:
- Best Lifestyle Developer
- Winner: Special Recognition for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)
- Winner: Special Recognition for CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)
- Winner: Special Recognition in Sustainable Construction
- Winner: Special Recognition in Sustainable Design
- Winner: Special Recognition for Building Communities
Project Details
M Aruna will take up 96.7 acres of leasehold land, has a gross development value of RM520 million. It will offer 805 units, including Rumah Selangorku. Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the township will also comprise 2-storey link homes, measuring 20ft by 60ft, and 20ft by 75ft respectively. Other phases include 3-storey townhouses under Rumah Selangorku and shophouses.
M Aruna’s first phase comprised Aster and Basil, and both measure 20ft by 60ft and have built-ups of 1,666 ft. Prices started from RM506,000. During the launch of Aster, Mah Sing offered Aster’s early bird buyers ‘The Furnishing Assist Plan’, where purchasers only need to pay RM15,000 for RM60,000 worth of furnishing which include built-in wardrobe for three bedrooms, kitchen cabinet, lightings, air-conditioners in living and master bedrooms, instant water heater and smart home system.
As phase 1 of M Aruna is fully sold, the developer is opening phase 2 for registration. Phase 2, called Avery and Carya, will comprise 192 two-storey link homes with built-ups starting from 1,700 sq ft (4-bedroom, 3-bathroom homes). Prices start from RM550,000.
80% to 90% of M Aruna’s properties will be low-rise residences. There are also 20 double-storey shoplots to serve the residents. The entire project will be developed in 3 phases and is slated for completion by 2022.
M Aruna is Mah Sing’s first development to adopt the industrialised building system (IBS), with first phase Aster achieving a score of 85. The benefits of IBS include reduced usage of timber during construction, and faster construction time and cleaner site.
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Unit Types |
Built-Up |
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Aster & Basil (Phase 1) |
· Fully sold · 20’ x 60’ · 1,666 sq ft · 196 units · Launch price: From RM506,000 |
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Sendayu Residence (Rumah Selangorku) |
· 3-storey townhouse · Type A (Ground Floor) / Type B (First Floor) / Type C (Second Floor) · 1,000 sq ft · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · RM200,000 |
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Carya & Avery (Phase 2) |
· Open for registration · 2-storey link homes · 20’ x 75’ · 1,700 sq ft · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · From RM550,000 |
Location
Rawang is located about 30km to 35km from Kuala Lumpur city centre (KLCC), and M Aruna is located at the west of Rawang’s town centre, which is about 4km away from the main junction right after the Rawang toll plaza on the North-South Expressway (PLUS).
M Aruna is also accessible via the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) and KL-Kuala Selangor Expressway (LATAR Expressway), and about 10km from the Rawang KTM station. The township benefits from the added access to the LATAR Expressway and the extension from Jalan Tasik Puteri, which have shortened the drive time to KL by 20 minutes.
Amenities near M Aruna include AEON Rawang (5km away), Pasar Raya NSK (8km), Giant Hypermarket Rawang (10km) and Tesco Hypermarket Rawang (13km).
Accessibility
- Jalan Tasik Puteri
- New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE)
- KL–Kuala Selangor Expressway (LATAR Expressway)
- North-South Expressway (PLUS)
Education
- SK Taman Desa 1 & 2
- SJK (C) Kota Emerald
- SJK (C) Kundang
- SK Sinaran Budi
- SK Rawang
- SMK Seri Garing
- SMK Bandar Tasik Puteri
- SK Bandar Baru Rawang
- SK Bandar Tasik Puteri
- SMK Tuanku Abdul Rahman
- SMK Seri Kundang
Medical
- Selgate Hospital (coming soon)
- KPJ Rawang
- Hospital Sungai Buloh
Shopping
- AEON Rawang
- Pasar Raya NSK
- GIANT Hypermarket Rawang
- TESCO Hypermarket Rawang
- The Curve
- 1 Utama
Major Landmarks
- Bandar Country Homes
- M Residence
- M Residence 2
- Sungai Buloh
- Bandar Seri Damansara
- Kepong
- Damansara
- Subang
- Kuala Lumpur
- Shah Alam
Analysis
The developer is targeting first-time homebuyers who prefer landed homes that are not far from the Kuala Lumpur city centre (KLCC). The units’ land size are slightly smaller than the other similar homes in Rawang, so that first-time homebuyers and small families can afford to buy.
M Aruna is ideal for buyers who seek open space facilities, and a serene environment that’s conducive for family living. Based on the developer’s track record of developing fit-for-purpose products that meet the current market demand, M Aruna looks to be another feather in the cap for Mah Sing.
Rawang is a matured township, with infrastructure upgrading works in progress, and more international schools and companies have set up there. These are indicators of Rawang’s growth and potential. It is no longer a quiet suburb. It is well-connected today and its population is growing.
Here’s a brief look at residential properties in or close to Rawang.
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Project |
Land Tenure |
Unit Type |
Completion |
Built-up |
Approximate Launch Price |
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Carya & Avery at M Aruna by Mah Sing Group |
Leasehold |
2-storey link house |
2022 |
1,700 sq ft
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From RM550,000 |
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Acacia Phase 4a at Bandar Tasik Puteri by Low Yat Group |
Leasehold |
2-storey terrace house
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N/A
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1,892 sq ft & 2,585 sq ft
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From RM561,170
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Peranakan Straits at Setia Eco Templer by SP Setia |
Leasehold |
2-storey semi-detached house & link villas |
2020 |
2,292 sq ft – 2,797 sq ft
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From RM888,000
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Dahlia at Tamansari by BRDB |
Freehold
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2-storey terrace house
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2023 |
1,685 sq ft & 1,878 sq ft |
From RM560,000
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Chloe Residence At Emerald Rawang by GuocoLand Bhd |
Freehold
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2- & 2.5-storey terrace house
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2019 |
1,977 sq ft – 2,287 sq ft
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From RM630,000
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Summary
In February 2020, Mah Sing launched their Eazy to Own campaign, aimed at enabling home buyers to own their dream home. Plus, there’s the reintroduction of HOC (2020-2021) for residential properties from RM300,000 to RM2.5mil until 31 May 2021 which includes stamp duty exemption on the instruments of transfer for residential properties limited to the first RM1mil of the home price, and full stamp duty exemption for loan agreement. The developer is also working with Maybank HouzKEY’s rent-to-own scheme. Be sure to find out more from the developer.
In the Kuala Lumpur city centre, residential units can only go upwards, whereas Rawang has the space for growth. Malaysians generally prefer landed properties, which means they will have to buy further away from the city. Rawang is a viable option for most.
In summary, here are the key points if you are considering M Aruna.
- Thematic park for zen living
- Guarded by 24-hour security patrol
- Low density
- North-South orientation of units; minimises direct sun and heat
- Entrance statement with green driveway
- Amenities within a 5km radius
- Surrounded by12 primary and secondary schools
