Eastern & Oriental Berhad highlights how integrated townships are reshaping where Malaysians choose to live, work and invest
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 January 2026 — Today, Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O) announced that Laman Embun, its first commercial precinct in City of Elmina, Shah Alam, has achieved 100% take-up. The precinct was fully taken up within the first week of its launch in November 2025, reflecting strong market demand and growing confidence in decentralised, well-planned townships that offer daily convenience, accessibility and long-term liveability beyond traditional city centres.
This milestone also sets the stage for Seri Embun, E&O’s upcoming residential township in Elmina, slated for launch in February 2026.
As Malaysia’s property market adapts to evolving work patterns and lifestyle priorities, buyer behaviour continues to shift in visible ways. Businesses and homeowners are increasingly favouring decentralised townships designed as complete environments where residential, commercial and community elements evolve together to support daily life.
Located within the fast-developing Guthrie Corridor, Seri Embun benefits from strong regional connectivity while maintaining a township-led planning approach. The surrounding area is supported by education hubs, lifestyle amenities and growing commercial activity, the elements that collectively strengthen long-term liveability and sustain consistent day-to-day vibrancy.
More than a single development milestone, the growing interest in Seri Embun reflects a broader shift in how Malaysians evaluate where they live and invest. Designed as an integrated neighbourhood, Seri Embun places emphasis on accessibility, everyday convenience, long-term liveability and community integration — priorities that are increasingly valued over proximity to traditional central business districts alone.
“Seri Embun reflects a more holistic way of thinking about where people live, where daily needs, social spaces, work opportunities and quality of life come together in one coherent environment,” said Mr Kok Tuck Cheong, Managing Director of Eastern & Oriental Berhad. “Today’s buyers are more deliberate about where they commit, and Seri Embun responds to this shift by offering a well-connected township environment that supports daily life, work and community beyond traditional city centres.”
Seri Embun, E&O’s next residential chapter in Elmina, is envisioned as a natural extension of this evolving ecosystem. The development will be guided by E&O’s long-standing placemaking philosophy, focusing on human-scale design, connectivity and long-term adaptability rather than short-term trends.
The upcoming township builds on key community anchors introduced earlier within E&O’s Elmina developments, including the first clubhouse in the area and integrated commercial components designed to support everyday needs. Together, these moves reflect a deliberate sequencing strategy in establishing infrastructure and shared community frameworks ahead of residential development.
Positioned on elevated ground overlooking Elmina, Seri Embun draws character from its natural terrain, where height and openness enhance the lived experience and strengthen the township’s sense of place within its wider context.
With Seri Embun expected to debut in the coming February of 2026, E&O’s focus in Seri Embun in Elmina marks not just the launch of another residential project, but the next phase in a township designed to grow organically with its community.
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