New Telephone Line for Guard House

Just to inform you guys that there's another fixed line installed at guard house.

And the number is 0362501019. Existing mobile no is 0136414928.

So, for now, if you wish to contact the guard house at any time, just call either one of the number.

A Reminder to Secure You Condominium Unit

Repost from the notice by management office.

We are sending out this notice to remind residents to make sure that your unit is properly locaked before leaving the condominium.

There is currently a syndicate in Klang Valley where a group will break-in into condominiums and apartments during the day time when most people are out for work. This group of people will normally be either a resident at the same place or have friends who are staying in the area in which it will be easy for them to monitor the movement of their neighbours and even the security guards.

We have enhance our security procedures in Changkat View Condominium but at the same time would like to request for the residents cooperation to properly secure your condominium unit. You can always give a call to our 24 hours Customer Service Care Centre at 0179050303 or Security guard 0136414928 should you encounter any suspicious persons or activites within the condominium area. You can also inform the management office or security guards whenever you are away for a long period where we will try to give extra attention to you condominium unit.

Together let's make Changkat View Condo a safe place to live in.
Thank you.

Happy Deepavali 2012

Happy Deepavali to all Hindu friends.

May the lights of peace continue to shine on us.

Happy Mid Autumn Festival 2012

 

To all boys and girls, Happy Mid Autumn Festival!

Notice of Annual General Meeting 2012

Please be informed that the Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held on:

Date: 6 October 2012
Time: 10.00am (registration will begin at 9.30am)
Venue: Multi purpose hall, Changkat View Condominium
Agenda:

1) Opening address by the Chairman of Changkat View Condomunium JMB.
2) To deliberate on the audited accounts for the period ended 31st December 2011.
3) To confirm purchase of all the insurance coverage effected by the Body.
4) To decide whether to confirm or vary amount of current service charges and sinking fund paid by the parcel owners.
5) To determine the interest payable by the purchases in respect of the late payment charges towards the Building Maintenance Fund.
6) To determine the number of members of the Joint Management Committee and to elect the Joint Management Committee for term 2012/2013.
7) To transact any other business of which due notice shall have been given in writting addressed to Changkat View Condominium JMB on or before 5.00pm of 1 October 2012 which is to be sent to the Management office of Changkat View Condominium.

Thanks and hope to see you there.

Madam Ellen Yeow, 1947-2012

As we bid farewell to our dearest Chairlady, here's the journey of her life. Indeed, we have lost a dedicated leader but her principle of life, will always be our guide in facing obstacles and challenges. Following is special report from The Star.


Cheers, Ellen

By SUZANNE LAZAROO

star2@thestar.com.my


Malaysia’s wine scene recently bid farewell to Ellen Yeow, one of the pioneers of the industry. We raise a glass in memory of a trailblazer.


ELLEN Yeow had tannins running through her veins. Had she been poured into a glass, she would have been a complex, formidable red, those tannins forming a solid backbone but leading into a long, sweet finish. That was Tai Kar Cheh Ellen (big sister Ellen) to those who knew her, a fitting moniker for the lady who cut such a swathe in a traditionally male-dominated wine scene, and paved the way for many more to follow.

Ellen Yeow, 1947–2012

Yeow died on Aug 21, at the age of 65, after a battle with cancer; her good friends raised one of many last toasts to her in a memorial verse in The Star: “In fertile hills/ along the vines/ and sun kissed grapes/ her spirit walks/ her laughter/ bubbles in a Champagne flute/ her scoldings/ sharp as new born malt/ her friendship/ sweet fragrant dessert wine/ in the deep depths of a dark hued red/ her very being shines/ her soul now/ at journeys end/ in the vineyard of The Lord”. It was a meaningful, wine-sprinkled tribute to an old friend, now far away.

“I can just hear her say ‘such bad verse – can’t you do better than that!’ ... that’s dear Ellen for you!” says lawyer Wong Swee Min, one of the poets and a childhood friend. Together with his younger brother, and Yeow and her cousins, they formed a small band of brothers (and sister) in their stomping grounds of the Hicks Road-Tong Shin Terrace area (now Changkat Bukit Bintang) in KL.

He recalls her as more “snips and snails and puppy dogs’ tails” than “sugar and spice” – hers was a feisty, strong personality that was to stand her in good stead later, when she joined the wine industry.

In the 1970s, the wine industry in Malaysia was still in the embryonic stages, with just a few individuals striving to bring wine culture into the country. Yeow was one of these dedicated wine-lovers.

She joined importers and distributors Caldbeck MacGregor right after she graduated from Britain and returned to KL; although she initially knew very little about spirits and wine, she soon developed a keen interest to complement an already refined palate.

“There weren’t too many women in the wine and spirits industry then, she was among the very first,” says Wong. “That made her unique, and coupled with her friendly and pleasant disposition, willingness to learn and industrious nature, it meant that the macho bosses and veteran colleagues went out of their way to take her under their wings and teach her the trade.

“And being able to match them glass for glass was no doubt a great help when it came to being accepted as ‘one of the boys’,” he adds.

Her sharp palate and great olfactory senses made it easy for her to learn the trade quickly, and sniff out grape treasures.

A passion for fine wine and the art of marketing it was born; and as Yeow’s knowledge and experience grew, so did her involvement with the gourmet scene and several international organisations. She served as president of the KL branch of the International Wine and Food Society from 2000 to 2003, during which time she was awarded the Bronze Andre Simon Medallion.


In 2001, Yeow joined Asiaeuro Wines and Spirits as a consultant advisor, a post she retained to the end. She was responsible for developing the wine portfolio for both New and Old World wines, but was considered an expert particularly in the field of French wines.

“Her keen interest and vast knowledge in this field took Asiaeuro to great heights,” says Toh Sek Piew, Asiaeuro’s operations director and a long-time collaborator of Yeow’s.

“She always had a keen eye for good wines with good value. And during her tenure here at Asiaeuro, she trained a few wine aficionados with strict guidance and tremendous pressure – she only wanted to work with the crème of the crop!”

“Ellen was a loyal and kind friend, and a diligent mentor – however, she was not one to suffer fools gladly! Few are her friends and co-workers who have not at one time or another been soundly scolded for what she considered acts of foolishness or inappropriate conduct,” recalls Wong with fondness.

Yeow believed that everyone should drink the best wine they could afford, with a constant admonishment to not “waste precious liver and stomach space” on plonk.

“Her passion for wine and her willingness to share her knowledge and her bottles of wines and malts brought many of us to not only the enjoyment of them, but also to an understanding and deeper appreciation of their respective subtleties,” says Wong.

“For certain she helped develop the fine wine market in Malaysia beyond plonk and the mundane and ordinary. And she foreshadowed the acceptance and progress of women in the world of wines and sprits in this country – not by the glimmer of a shapely leg glimpsed in a cheongsam slit but by sheer talent and perseverance,” he adds.

Yeow has embarked on her last journey now, no doubt wineglass in hand. The only thing left to say is: Salut and safe passage.

Happy Independence Day

To all Malaysians, Happy 55th Independence Day!

Car Park For Rent (Mid September)

Location : Level LG
Rental:  RM160 per month
Required advance payment.

Near Block B, C & D
Car park lot by owner. Terms and conditions apply.

Available mid September.

Interested, pls email at changkatview.kl@gmail.com

Selamat Hari Raya 2012

To all my Muslim friends and family, wish you Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. 

And on this special occasion, I would like to share a poem I received. Here it is:

Tanpa mengira miskin kaya
Pangkat kedudukan hamba shaya
Sama-sama menyambut raya
Maaf-maafan dihari bahagia

What next for Mont’Kiara?

Please read this article on the latest development in Mont Kiara/Dutamas
http://www.thesundaily.my/news/284505

To summarize:
1) New project scheduled to launch this year

• Kiara 163 serviced apartment by YNH
• Boutique condominium by SunKiara
• MK22 by Sunrise
• Amverton Condo by A&M Realty Berhad
• SunSuria Kiara (SOHO) by Sunsuria

2) Launched project

• Verdana by BRDB
• Concerto Kiara by BCB
• MK28 by Sunrise
• Kiara 163 (SOHO) by YNH

3) Proposed plan to improve accesibility

• MRT near Solaris Mont Kiara
• Access road from Verdana into jalan Segambut
• Acess road from MK28 into Jalan Segambut

Are we experiencing market slowdown? At least I know, Changkat View units are currently selling in the market for RM390-400 psf. For the past few months, I'm sure you will noticed those real estate agents are desperately for unit either for lease or sale. Somehow they managed to send SMS besides flyers and notice hung along Jalan Dutamas Raya. This shows that Changkat View Condo is highly sought in the market right now. On the contrary, just wondering how do they obtained our personal details.

But anyhow, let's see whether our property can achieved to RM450 psf by end of this year.

New upgrades in Changkat View

For those who have not been following up with the latest development, here are the updates:

1) Installation of centralised water filter by BACFREE- Done
2) Finalizing the installation of CCTV in all lifts.- In the process
3) Changing of cafe operator- In the process
4) Light up the water fountain-Done
5) Installation of speed bump near multistorey car park entrance and covered walkway to Block C- In the process

All the on-going project are for the benefits of all owners and residents particularly to improve the security and betterment of living condition. For your information, the main project 1) and 2) had been tabled in the last Annual General Meeting and owners who presence supported the plans. We have take in consideration of the cost via benefit hence the execution which actually took month to carry out.

We hope that with this upgrading works, the values of Changkat View Condo will increase tremendously in the near future. There're few other plans such as access card in the lift and glass door panel at the main lobby block also were highlighted during the meeting. But more detailed study should be carry out first before we commit as the budget involved is quite big sum.

Anyhow, we still welcoming more ideas and plan to further improve the existing living condition and facilities in Changkat View Condo. Till more updates from us, have a great staying in Changkat View Condo!

Unit for rent

Unit:
Block A, High Floor

Facing:

Facing lush greenery, quiet & nice

Size:

1100 sq feet

Description:

Tastefully designed / Fully furnished with a/cond in living & all bedrooms , bed and built in wardrobe, built in shoes cabinet, 2 water heaters, dry & wet kitchen (kitchen cabinet & fridge & built in oven), washing machine & dryers,

Facilities:

Barbecue Area, Business Centre, Cafeteria, Club House, Gymnasium, Jacuzzi, Jogging Track, Mini Market, Nursery, Playground, Swimming Pool, Wading Pool, Tennis Court, 24hr Gated Security with smart card access system and centralised water filter system.
 

Locality:

5 min to Mont Kiara, Hartamas, French International Schools, SOHO KL, Bangsar, Damansara, KL, Easy access to major expressway (Penchala Link, Kerinchi Link, Jalan Duta, Jalan Kuching)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental:

Asking price is RM2,400 (nego)

 

Available:

October 2012 onwards.

Contact: Nicole 012-3791846

Wesak day is considered the holiest day in Buddhist calendar. In this special festival, let's us follow the teaching by live a fullest and meaningful life.

Happy Wesak Day!

Happy Vaisakhi

Wishing all my friends especially Sikh community, a blessed and joyous celebration of this special occasion.

Happy Vaisakhi!

Safer streets in Mont’Kiara

Thought you might interested in as many cases of theft were reported at Mont Kiara's condo. But really not sure, this program actually gonna to be implemented in our area as I know Sunrise has not vested interest in this area.

RESIDENTS of Mont’Kiara and Dutamas can look forward to a safer living environment with the launch of the Sunrise Community Watch.

Recognising the importance of a safe and secured environment, Sunrise Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of UEM Land Holdings Bhd, spearheaded the community-based campaign in partnership with the police.

“With this campaign, we hope to minimise crime besides promoting closer community ties with the law enforcers,” said UEM Land Holdings Bhd CEO Datuk Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim.

The campaign includes joint patrols by the police as well as the auxiliary force in addition to crime prevention talks, dialogues and exhibitions by the police.

“Sunrise is currently incorporating modern technologies and we are running trials on the Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) system that can detect and send alerts instantaneously in response to a crime,” Wan Abdullah added.

The neighbourhood has adopted innovative solutions to enhance security; there are foot patrol beats, LED screens to display safety tips and emergency numbers and regular crime prevention awareness activities at the Community Centre. Sunrise had been implementing several security measures since 2005.

As of last year, Sunrise Bhd had set up an Auxiliary Police Unit with 60 trained personnel patrolling the Mont’Kiara and Dutamas vicinity as well as monitoring CCTV surveillance of public roads for suspicious criminal activities.

“We have a total of 45 cameras with the installation of seven additional units at the end of Jalan Kiara to provide coverage for our latest development,” he said.

Kuala Lumpur chief police officer DCP Datuk Mohmad Salleh said this initiative could only be successful with the cooperation and assistance of people who frequented the area. “Neighbourhood watch schemes can help reduce crime by keeping an eye on suspicious behaviour within the neighbourhood. A partnership with the police is the best weapon to fight against crime,” he said.

The launch also featured several booths from the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department, Commercial Crime Investigation Department, Rakan Cop and traffic police displaying illegal drugs, fake bank notes, photos of road accidents as well as informative brochures on the departments.

Source: The Star Paper

Transfer ownership of strata titles

I'm pretty sure few owners had done the transfer. But nevertheless, few owners still in the process of getting the right lawyer to do the job. As stated in the letter by developer dated 15 July 2011, we're supposed to execute the transfer within 12 months.

So, just for a quick references, following are some info I gathered about the process.

What is transfer ownership of strata title?

(1) Any original proprietor or any person or body appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction shall execute the transfer of strata titles to the parcel proprietors within twelve months from the date of issue of strata titles by the Land Administrator or any extended period approved by the Director upon the opening of the strata register.

(2) Any purchaser shall execute complete documents of transfer of strata titles within twelve months or any extended period approved by the Director from the date of notice of transfer of strata titles issued by the original proprietor or from the date of purchase of the parcel, whichever is the later.

(3) Any original proprietor or any person or body appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction or any purchaser who fails to comply with subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine of not less than one thousand ringgit and not more than ten thousand ringgit per parcel.

What are the documents that you must provide to your lawyer?

• Copies of all present and previous Sale & Purchase Agreements (if you are not the first purchaser, to show proof that you are the last buyer in the chain).
• Copies of present and previous Loan Agreement, Deed of Assignment, Deed of Receipt and Re-assignment (if any). 
• Strata Title (from the developer)
• Current year quit rent receipt.
• Current year assessment receipt.

How much to pay for the transfer? 

Basically 2 main cost involved which are the legal fee and stamp duty. So far, based on
priced quoted is around RM7k-RM8k.

I'm thinking we could form a group purchase so that we could obtain more competitive fee charged by lawyers. If you've choosen any particular law firm or you're personally know or worked as lawyer, feel free to contact me.

So, owners, please send in your contact if you plan to join in this group before 19 February 2012. At the moment, time is essense, as for execution it took around 3-4 months.

Hopefully we can get it done before the due date this July 2012.

Happy Thaipusam

A day to ask forgiveness and hope your wishes will be granted!

Best wishes to all my friends especially Hindu.

Happy Thaipusam 2012!

Locations of two more mass rapid transit lines identified

Some updates on the mass rapid transit lines. This news has confirmed the previous rumour saying the station located at the MATRADE and Mont Kiara. If the project goes as plan, need not to say, the potential of Dutamas area is enormous.
Following is the proposed MRT Map alignment.

Source: http://eforericyong.blogspot.com/2011/01/kuala-lumpurs-new-mrt-map-alignment.html

By SHARIDAN M.ALI
sharidan@thestar.com.my
Feb 4, 2012


Under the Greater KL/ Klang Valley Land Public Transport Master Plan draft, the Government has generally identified the locations of the other two mass rapid transit (MRT2) lines. The Greater KL/Klang Valley Region is identified as the critical economic growth centre as it generates over 37% of the nation’s gross domestic product. The region comprises Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Klang, Kajang, Subang Jaya, Selayang, Shah Alam, Ampang Jaya and Sepang.

According to MRT Co, line two, the circle line (MRT 2) and line three (MRT 3) should be completed by 2020.

In the master plan draft, MRT 2 would cater for orbital movements around Kuala Lumpur, provide linkages to major developments identified in the DBKL City Plan such as Matrade and reach existing areas that were currently poorly served. “Orbital movements in KL would be addressed by the provision of a circle line as MRT 2. “This would link existing areas such as the Mid Valley, Mont Kiara, Sentul Timur and Ampang, as well as proposed developments such as Matrade.

“The circle line would encourage modal transfers in corridors that are currently poorly served by public transport as well as providing relief to the radial lines for those direct orbital journeys which have to travel via the city centre,” it said.

It was proposed that the MRT 2 makes use of the Ampang Branch of the Ampang Line to allow a higher frequency service to be provided on the main Star line towards Sri Petaling. The master plan draft says the circle line would be developed in at least two phases.

The first would be the western and southern sections linking Ampang with Mid Valley, Matrade and Sentul. The second phase would line Ampang with Sentul Timur, completing the north eastern sector of the circle line.

An initial estimate suggests a length of 29km for phase one with 22 stations. The second phase would be 12km with eight stations.

Meanwhile, the master plan says MRT 3 or the north-south (NS) line would cater for north-west corridor of Greater Klang Valley which was forecast to be overloaded in the future. “In the northern corridor, even allowing for the upgrade of KTMB, future travel demands indicate that there will be a need to provide enhanced capacity.

“For this reason, a new NS line is proposed to link developing areas such as Sungai Buloh, Kepong and Selayang with the eastern half of the city centre (including Kampung Baru and Kuala Lumpur International Financial District).

Happy Chinese New Year

Happy Chinese New Year!

Wish you a prosperous year of dragon.