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Continue Reading ⋅ 30 January 2023
The Tropika is undertaken by Berjaya Golf Resort Bhd, a subsidiary of Berjaya Land, the pioneer developer in Bukit Jalil. This is the developer that’s constructed the area’s famous 18-hole Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Resort decades ago.
Berjaya Land’s other projects include Savanna that was built in 2008, followed by Covillea (2012), KM1 East and West (2014), as well as The Link 2 (2018). The firm’s first low-cost housing development, the 648-unit Residensi Lanai @ Bukit Jalil under the Rumawip scheme, is anticipated to be ready by November 2019.
Now, back to the subject property, The Tropika consists of 868 units of serviced apartments spread across four blocks with a height of 37 to 42 storeys. It’s sited on 6.5 acres of freehold land with a residential title. As a mixed-use development, it also comes with nine two-storey retail lots that enjoys dual frontage. This project is expected to be completed by February 2023.
Address: Jalan Jalil Perkasa 7, Bukit Jalil, 57100 Kuala Lumpur
Property Type: Serviced Residence
Land Title: residential
No of Storeys: 37 – 42
No of Blocks: 4
Total Units: 868
Tenure: Freehold
Sales Gallery: Lot 36471, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 7, Bukit Jalil, 57100 Kuala Lumpur
Site GPS Coordinates: 3.059300, 101.681839
Expected Date of Completion: Feb 2023
Built-up area: 732 sq ft – 1318 sq ft
Facilities:
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The Active |
The Natural |
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– Indoor Gym |
– Jogging Track |
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– Dance Studio |
– Par Course |
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– Boxing / MMA Ring |
– Camping Ground |
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– Steam Room |
– Picnic Spot |
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– Sauna Room |
– Scented Trail |
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– Spinning Room |
– Skywalk |
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– Jumping Jack / Trampoline |
– Treehouse |
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– Drinking Fountain Station |
– Flying Fox |
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– Outdoor Gym |
– Vertical Playground |
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– Rock Climbing Wall |
– Half Basketball Court / Futsal Court |
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– Putting Green |
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The Social |
– Hammock Area |
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– Private Dining Room |
– Thematic Playground |
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– Café Bar / Lounge |
– Pavilion |
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– Co Sharing Work Space |
– Bird’s Nest Viewing Deck |
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– Reading Lounge |
– Jungle Gym |
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– Massage Chairs |
– Adventure Trail |
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– Relaxing Pods |
– Herbs & Spice Garden |
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– Picnic Spot |
– Vege Patch / Urban Farming |
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– BBQ Area |
– Green Waterfall |
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– Viewing Deck |
– Vertical Green |
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– Tropical Green Trail |
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The Zen |
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– Reflexology Walkway |
The Splash |
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– Yoga Deck |
– Infinity Pool |
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– Zen Garden |
– Kids Pool |
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– Children Water Park |
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The Comfort |
– Aqua Gym / Hydrotherapy Pool |
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– Multipurpose Room |
– Jacuzzi |
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– Childcare |
– Pebble Pool |
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– Convenience Store |
– Sun Deck |
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– PC Video Games Room |
– Lounge Deck |
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– Coin Operated Laundry |
– Sunken Seat |
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– Vending Machine |
– Tropical Island Hut |
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– Indoor Games Room |
– Floating Gazebos |
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– Outdoor Shower |
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The Common |
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– Management Room |
The Station |
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– Surau |
– Car Wash |
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– Changing Rooms |
– E-Charging Station |
Launch Price: RM575,800 to RM1,391,800
Price psf: From around RM786 per sq ft
Maintenance Fee psf: RM0.42 per sq ft (proposed)
Parking Bay/s per Unit: Min. of 2
Project Details
Homebuyers can choose from 4 layouts – Type A to Type D with sizes spanning between 732 sq ft and 1,318 sq ft. The number of bedrooms ranges from 2 to 3, which is more than adequate for a single individual or a small family. The serviced apartments are priced from RM575,800 to RM1,391,800, which translates to around RM786 per sq ft (psf).
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Unit |
Built-up Area |
Rooms |
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Type A |
732 sq ft |
2R, 2B |
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Type B |
974 sq ft |
3R, 3B |
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Type C |
1,318 sq ft |
3R, 3B |
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Type D |
1,251 sq ft |
3R, 3B |
Type A has the lowest number of bedrooms and bathrooms, while Type B to D each come with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The units cost from RM575,800 to RM1,391,800, which works out to roughly RM787 per sq ft (psf).
Their shop offices are sized between 3,316 sq ft and 3,814 sq ft, while their retail premises measure between 752 sq ft and 1,677 sq ft. Their planned grocery store is also rather spacious, with a built-up area of 23,695 sq ft.
Aside from that, the freehold development boasts nearly 70 types facilities, including seven levels of parking space, where with each unit, the buyer will get at least two parking bays. The numerous facilities are grouped into 8 themed areas – The Active, The Social, The Zen, The Comfort, The Common, The Station, The Natural, and The Splash.
The themed areas are appropriately named. For instance, The Active area sports an indoor gym, dance studio, boxing / MMA ring, steam room, sauna, jumping jack / trampoline, and rock climbing wall. The Zen area has a reflexology walkway, yoga deck, and zen garden.
The Comfort area features a childcare centre, PC video games room, coin-operated laundry, and indoor games room. There are also charging ports for electric cars at The Common.
As for The Natural, it boasts a par course (fitness trail) camping ground, picnic spot, treehouse, half basketball court / futsal court, putting green, hammock area, herbs & spice garden, vegetable patch / urban farming, and green waterfall.
Last but not the least, The Splash comes with an infinity pool, kids pool, children water park, aqua gym / hydrotherapy pool and floating gazebos.
One of the most attractive things about this project is its proximity to two green lungs, namely Bukit Jalil Recreational Park and the Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Resort. Apart from being close to the Calvary Convention Centre, the developer also plans to build a link bridge to connect The Tropika to The Link 2 mixed-use project, which is a bustling commercial hub.
Location
One of the top selling points of The Tropika is its location within the thriving area of Bukit Jalil, but is still surrounded by verdant areas teeming with flora. In fact, the Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Resort is just next to the project, while the 80-acre Bukit Jalil Recreation Park is just opposite it.
As Berjaya Land is one of the pioneer developers in Bukit Jalil, the company has managed to secure a strategic piece of land for this freehold development situated along Jalan Jalil Perkasa.
To give you an idea on how advantageous the address is, The Tropika is well-connected to several major arterial roads. These include Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS), which leads to Klang, Shah Alam and the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2). There’s the Bukit Jalil Highway, through which motorists can travel to Puchong and other areas in Selangor.
In addition, there’s the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Expressway, which takes commuters to the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), or to Johor Bahru and Singapore. Alternatively, car owners can take the Maju Expressway (MEX) if they want to go to the city capital or Cyberjaya, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
The Tropika is also close to public transportion, with the Awan Besar LRT Station, Muhibbah LRT Station, Sri Petaling LRT Station, and Bukit Jalil LRT Station within a 3km radius.
Moreover, the project is nestled within a lush area, but is still surrounded by amenities. For example, the development is close to the Calvary Convention Centre and adjacent to The Link 2, a thriving mixed-use project. It’s also a 1.6km-ride to the popular mall, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, while travelling to Paradigm Garden City OUG, Pearl Point Shopping Mall, and The Mines Shopping Mall is a breeze.
For your entertainment needs, The Tropika is next to the 18-hole Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Resort. It is also within proximity to the Asian Football Confederation, Bukit Jalil National Stadium, and KL Sports City.
Parents need not worry about finding a good school for their children. SMK Bukit Jalil is close at hand, likewise for SJK (C) Lai Meng, SK Bukit Jalil, SMK Bukit Jalil, Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), and International Medical University (IMU). Sekolah Sukan Bukit Jalil, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), and Technology Park Malaysia College are a bit farther but you can still reach them with ease.
In case of medical emergencies or routine check-ups, IMU Healthcare is just a short drive away.
Analysis
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Name |
Completion Date |
Land Tenure |
No. of Units |
Selling Price |
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The Tropika |
Feb 2023 |
Freehold |
868 |
From RM575,800 |
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The Link 2 Residences |
Feb 2018 |
Freehold |
539 |
From RM431,880 |
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The Park Sky Residence @ Bukit Jalil City |
2019 |
Freehold |
1,098 |
From RM715,000 |
Pros
What we like about The Tropika is that the development is sandwiched between two expansive green lungs – the 80-acre Bukit Jalil Recreation Park and the 165-acre Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Resort – which lets residents enjoy nature’s embrace right at their doorstep. Also, many studies have shown that living close to plants not only helps relieves stress, it can also help you live longer (must be all that fresh oxygen!). Another good thing is that Tropika features 68 facilities, including rarely seen ones like a fitness trail, rock climbing wall and boxing/MMA ring, as well as a vegetable patch-cum-urban farming garden.
Cons
This project has very few downsides, the first being the starting price of the residential units is higher than Berjaya Land’s nearby project The Link 2 Residences, as shown in the above table. While The Tropika’s price doesn’t fall within the affordable category, it is still reasonably priced when compared with other similarly freehold projects in the vicinity, such as The Park Sky Residence.
However, the biggest con is the proposed maintenance fee of RM0.42 per sq ft, which means those who bought the smallest unit will still need to pay around RM307 per month. This is somewhat on the high end, and some people fear that the maintenance fee could increase further, as the developer intends to appoint Henry Butcher to manage the freehold project. This property manager is known for charging a high amount, but has a reputation of doing their job well.
Summary
We believe The Tropika is a truly wonderful place to raise a family thanks to its multitude of facilities and serene location surrounded by lots of plant life. Often, developments close to nature are situated in remote locations, but not this one as it’s just next to a commercial hub with easy access to the rest of the state. It’s also just a short drive to the popular shopping mall Pavilion Bukit Jalil.
Buying a home here, be it for investment or own occupation, is a wise move, considering that this freehold development is located on one the few remaining developable land parcels in Bukit Jalil, except for the recreation park and golf course, which the authorities are unlikely to allow for development.
Assuming you take out a RM460,640 loan (80% LTV) with an interest rate of 4.6% that is payable in 30 years to purchase a RM575,800 unit at The Tropika, your monthly debt instalments works out to about RM2,361. Following experts’ advice that your monthly expenses on housing should not exceed 30% of your salary, you need an income of at least RM7,870 per month to be able to afford a unit in this freehold project.
