Hmmm but for me will select the high demand lowcost to invest if loss few month and average i easily rent out and less burden then focus on 1 project, btw low cost unit also have their demand believe or not up2u.

You have your reasons and others have their reasons for your choice. Thanks for sharing. There is no right and no wrong. This is my point. Cheers.

Phan :
@Stocks
If tenants don’t pay up, halau them out. You are lucky if they follow your instruction immediately. Most cases, you will loose a few months rental from them. And I agree with you, blue chip stocks sometimes are better. Or maybe just keep your money in the bank. Or diversify your investment. It all depends on one’s appetite and analysis. No right, no wrong.

That’s why need property agents to collect rent, like in Australia and the US.

Yes is up to ppl choice, just my 2 cents. Full stop.

Hi. what do u guys think of alila2? i was looking at both tamarind and alila2 but i kind of like alila2 more. but is it safe from landslides?

pushtin :
Hi. what do u guys think of alila2? i was looking at both tamarind and alila2 but i kind of like alila2 more. but is it safe from landslides?

Tamarind is better.

@pushtin

Obviously you can’t compare. It is not a similar product for comparison purposes!

Although Tamarind is not the best choice amongst all, but just between Alila2 vs Tamarind, surely Tamarind is better. I personally wouldn’t buy Hunza anymore, considering what happened to the big and small bosses in the MACC case. Same goes to Infinity condo, which Hunza developed 6-7 years ago, in which case the land that condo is sitting on is actually “stolen land” from a Thai family. Plus the landslide that killed 11 people which happened last week.

xiaomei :
Although Tamarind is not the best choice amongst all, but just between Alila2 vs Tamarind, surely Tamarind is better. I personally wouldn’t buy Hunza anymore, considering what happened to the big and small bosses in the MACC case. Same goes to Infinity condo, which Hunza developed 6-7 years ago, in which case the land that condo is sitting on is actually “stolen land” from a Thai family. Plus the landslide that killed 11 people which happened last week.

What happened to the condo after the land ownership was discovered?

xiaomei :Although Tamarind is not the best choice amongst all, but just between Alila2 vs Tamarind, surely Tamarind is better. I personally wouldn’t buy Hunza anymore, considering what happened to the big and small bosses in the MACC case. Same goes to Infinity condo, which Hunza developed 6-7 years ago, in which case the land that condo is sitting on is actually “stolen land” from a Thai family. Plus the landslide that killed 11 people which happened last week.

the landslide that killed 11 ppl last week, is belongs to another developer.

Anyone know the current status of construction of Tamarind and TNB?

Alila2 is a different class compared to our project. A unit with 1900sf cost around 2.3m though comes with furnished. Great location with beautiful surroundings but the recent massive landslides is of concerned. I think this project caters more for foreigners probably due to our low ringgit.

@Phang

What is the latest progress of our project? When estimate can complete?

@filterfren
last i saw was above level 30

@Png

This project is progressing fast and by year end should reach the top floor. Words have been spreading that purchasers should be able to collect their keys by end of next year 2018. Exciting times are coming soon as I’m sure everyone will be eager to view the completed condo after waited for 3 years.

Another interesting point to highlight is that you won’t be hearing much of those hacking & knocking noise when owners starts to renovate their unit as Tamarind comes with semi-furnished. Water heaters plus 4 air-cons comes with this package. To save cost you probably needs to install ceiling fans, lighting, wardrobe and some little extras will do.

@Phang

Thank you so much for the update.

No wardrobes?! Hope ikea will be ready by then.

@Phang

@Durian

I like the displayed wardrobes at the show unit. If we can order in bulks probably may get some discount but not sure whether Ikea accepts our order. Ikea expected to be completed in early 2019, so the timing is just right.

after the most experience & very good sales staff who attended to me left, no more update news on construction and status again. all the new one there, when i ask them thing, everything don’t know. i think i will not invest and support them anymore.

tamarind buyer :
after the most experience & very good sales staff who attended to me left, no more update news on construction and status again. all the new one there, when i ask them thing, everything don’t know. i think i will not invest and support them anymore.

i was previously attended by one fine guy called desmond and no more updates i received from the company after he had left. r u refering to the same guy as well/

Phang :
@Durian
I like the displayed wardrobes at the show unit. If we can order in bulks probably may get some discount but not sure whether Ikea accepts our order. Ikea expected to be completed in early 2019, so the timing is just right.

Don’t think ikea gives discount, but will probably furnish fully from there. Hope timing is good, thanks!

Basically, I’m planning to budget use RM50k for renovation and furnitures. I’m not going to do plaster ceiling as I am going to install trade light like the show room. Build in wardrobes master 6ft, the other 2 bedrooms 4ft. Total 14 ft, 1 ft is around RM400. So total would be RM7000 for 3 wardrobe. Lightings, Fan and Grill is around RM3000. Wet kitchen at yard is optional. I’m still considering… shall I? Curtains price depends on quality. The rest of the 30k++ can buy above average furnitures. Please comment if you have better suggestions. Tq

Well, it all depends on individual, if you have that extra cash, then could spend more on quality products. Having Rm50k should be enough for me for all those basic needs.

Heard Penang many areas got flooded…wondering is Tamarind area affected?

That’s quite elaborate, I thought it’s moved in condition ?

@Dylan

ikea charge 10% $ for fee assembly per item requested

Guys, Tamarind and STP area are safe from last Saturday probably the heaviest rainfall ever experienced in Penang. I saw along the way two huge uprooted trees along Jln Sultan Ahmad Shah and of course one of the worst incident where the road in front of Straits Regency sink. Just pity those affected by the massive floods. Buying properties nowadays needs to be very careful.

Thanks for sharing, agree.

@Phang

@Phang

Phang, Agreed.

“Tamarind and STP area are safe…..” Hope the heaviest rainfall won’t hit Penang again.

@RayRayHK @Phang

Thanks for sharing. Great news indeed.

Anyone knows what has happened to Jazz residence/hotel as there seems to be no movement at all lately. I thought they have obtained CCC already.

Hi. What is the highest floor for The Tamarind? The latest progress claim letter that came stated the project consist of 34 floors. Am puzzled.

Alvin :Hi. What is the highest floor for The Tamarind? The latest progress claim letter that came stated the project consist of 34 floors. Am puzzled.

I thought only 33 floors

Phang :Anyone knows what has happened to Jazz residence/hotel as there seems to be no movement at all lately. I thought they have obtained CCC already.

No hotel operators willing to take up the Jazz hotel tower.

@NG

I heard MBI bought the Jazz hotel .

@fanny
no, ppl who attend to me is a girl. her name is bee hong.

@NG

Thanks for info. Times are bad really and maybe price is sky high. As for those who bought Jazz residence could be disappointed in a way.

@Phang

Why Jazz residence buyers feel disappointed? Hotel and Residence 2 different towers, right?

@Phan

Jazz residence are high end condos costing over a million and I was told purchasers could enjoy some of its facilities at the hotel. Not sure if its true

@Phang

If can enjoy, then it is good.

Phan :@Phang
If can enjoy, then it is good.

Now the hotel is not operating, how to enjoy hotel facility ? The Jazz Residence buyer are screwed. Million dollar condo but with minimal facility to enjoy.

@NG

You mean Jazz Residence own building not much facilities? They have to use the hotel’s facilities?

Anyone know that the tamarind after get O.C need install the grill door ? or like Quayside unit dont need install it just have wooden door

Anyone know that the tamarind after get O.C need install the grill door ? or like Quayside unit dont need install it just have wooden main door only

I remembered no grille door needed but not sure whether management allow us to do it. If not it would be advisable to install a cctv at the entrance.

@Phang
Thanks Phang. Quayside no grille door also manage very well. The Tamarind also need make it standard so look like hotel standard

@Tan

I’m sure there are bound to be some owner’s for security reasons insist on installing grille door but the developer should decide since they are managing for the first year.

Congrats to all The Tamarind Buyers here. The Tamarind is going to be completed real soon. Expected handover keys on May/June 2018. Completion a year ahead scheduled.

Congrats to all The Tamarind Buyers here. The Tamarind is going to be completed real soon. Expected handover keys on May/June Next Year. Completion a year ahead scheduled.

Hi Ben, how you know about it?

May I know that the Stonyhurst Penang International School in Seri Tanjung Pinang already confirm ?

U can call the their sales Gallery and check. With the progression, they are able to handover keys by middle of next year. They are about to prepare for handing over keys stuff to the buyers. PS: Be kind to their sales staffs okay sometimes they might have mislook something during handover keys as there are 1000++ units.

Inside still have a lot finishing to be done……my bet is OC on end of 2018.still half year ahead as per SnP date.

@Ben

Why should we be kind to the sales staff just because they need to handle 1000++ units. They make damn a lot of money selling 1000++ units, so E&O should at least hire 3 to 4 times more than usual sales staff to handle customers. Want to make money but don’t want to spend money on sales staff?????

Both the blocks , I see have completed the outer construction but how confident to have the keys by mid 2018 ?

I can see both the blocks have already completed the construction on the outer side, but to complete the interior n hand over keys by mid 2018 is surprising.

E&O sales staff are very rude n arrogant…..I remember I visited the sales gallery during their early launch…I had a very bad experience.@ray

@ Dylan @ Ben
The Tamarind keys handover by June 2018 is mere speculation. Its not possible! The main reason being that the progessive billing stage is currenly only at the 50 – 60% level. So how can the keys be handed over so quickly? Doesn’t make any sense at all.

I have a friend want to let go His Unit at The Tamarind. If not mistaken it’s at block A lower floor with 1 carpark, 700k. Is it worth to buy for now? He said just around his SPA price. Friend price wor

Good buy! I’m interested. How do I contact you if I’m really want to buy your friend’s unit?

We still have a few payments to settle so its very unlikely to complete the project by middle of next year. Get ready to collect your keys this time in 2018.

@Phang @filterfren

What is the latest progress?

Latest Progress:
Both towers completed and standing tall. Drainage piling currenly going on. Gym looks around 75% completed. Construction pace seem to have somewhat slowed down lately, but nevertheless, expect keys anytime between Christmas 2018 and CNY 2019. I wouldn’t be surprised if keys were handed over by Nov 2018 itself.

Hi guys,Any idea when we need to paid maintenance fee?

@Conair99

Not sure. I guess should be after CCC.

Looks like the keys may not be handed over by Nov/Dec 2018 after all. This is due to the fact that if electricity is to be supplied by the adjacent TNB plant, this plant is unlikely to be ready by Sep 2018 as stipulated.

Now most likely we would have to wait for the full 4 years before keys are handed over.

Even if they manage to complete it on time, it would take several more months to become operational.

@filterfren

Who else is using the adjacent TNB?

@Png

Santorini will be drawing power from this TNB station too.

@moneygod

Thanks.

@Png

No prob. What else do you want to know?

@moneygod

1. The height of TNB is equivalent to which floor of The Tamarind?

2. Which floor onwards of The Tamarind can have Seaview or slight Seaview?

3. What will do on the land behind TNB?

Is this cheap affordable house still selling?
Where can I book?

@Mr.KayaBao

You too late. Sold out!

I understand this Tamarind project is probably one of the last land area left to be built based on STP phase l. It is already 3 years since its first launched on Feb 2015. It must be completed latest by first quarter of next year. I’m also curious to know what they will do to the land behind TNB. Based on the new Property Act, all purchasers should be collecting their keys together with the Strata Titles. I’m not sure of this issue but if its true, then the amount could be quite substantial.

@Png

(1) TNB substation is 5 storeys high, so that should translate to about the same thing for Tamarind. But I think given a choice, you should not choose any units facing that direction up to at least 15 floors as the radiation goes all direction.

(2) Regarding seaview or slight seaview, it will be small pockets of sea view here and there. But you should not be overly concerned with only seaview, as some seaview units might come with traffic noise from the soon-to-be-built highway in front. You should look at overall.

(3) The land behind TNB has been surrendered to Indah Water, so it’s only a matter of time a waste treatment plant will be built there.

@Phang

When you signed the S&P?

@Png

I went 3 times before finally signed in 2015 after doing some facts finding and getting more
details of this project. Till today, its still a good buy though some minor issues about the TNB
sub-station which I expected at the very beginning as the land belongs to government. As a matter of fact, nowadays, you can’t find a property that suits everything of your demand, the price, location, environment and so on. When did you signed anyway…

@Phang

I agree with your findings. I signed in 1st half of 2016. I forgot the S&P actual date.

@moneygod

Thanks. Where is the City of Dream2 land then?

Chloe :
I have a friend want to let go His Unit at The Tamarind. If not mistaken it’s at block A lower floor with 1 carpark, 700k. Is it worth to buy for now? He said just around his SPA price. Friend price wor

Really interested. Send me contact via email please:wcy5@hotmail.com. Thanks.

@Chloe

Still available? Interested too.

@Phang

Great project. I signed in 2016.

@filterfren

For The Tamarind, did E&O know where the power will be drawn from when they first launched the project?

@Chloe

I am interested too.

@Png

“In a filing with Bursa Malaysia on Tuesday, the property developer and sheet metal fabricator said its 60%-owned subsidiary, Ewein Zenith II, and CZ (previously Consortium Zenith BUCG Sdn Bhd) had mutually terminated their sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for the 4.4252-acre (1.79ha) land in Section 1, Tanjung Pinang. Ewein Zenith II signed the agreement to buy the 1.79ha parcel from CZ for RM162mil in December 2015.”

As such, City of Dream 2 will no longer exist.

Thanks for you info. Now only I know they mutually terminate SNP for city of dream 2. Therefore there are pros and cons for the block b buyer especially those units facing outside. Pros is the view is guarantee no blockage. Gurney whafl and seaview and its facing South East which is very good but cons is beside TNB and Indah water. Sentimentally u will feel The Smell and Radioactive. Hmm… what to do. If you were one of the owner will u choose to stay there no doubt the location is the most sought after. For me if my unit is at lvl 20 and above I don’t mind staying.

still available anymore?

Hi, does anyone know whether the few blocks of apartments facing the main entrance of the tamarind are public housing? Are they permanent or only temporary as they look really out of place with the surrounding condos.

thank you.

@moneygod Thanks for you info. Now only I know they mutually terminate SNP for city of dream 2. Therefore there are pros and cons for the block b buyer especially those units facing outside. Pros is the view is guarantee no blockage. Gurney whafl and seaview and its facing South East which is very good but cons is beside TNB and Indah water. Sentimentally u will feel The Smell and Radioactive. Hmm… what to do. If you were one of the owner will u choose to stay there no doubt the location is the most sought after. For me if my unit is at lvl 20 and above I don’t mind staying.

Hi, I actually was just aware of this TNB power station after reading the posts here as well as the Indah water. I bought tower B high level above 30, unit 11, I believe this is facing the pool. Will this be affected by the power plant? How about the landed properties opposite straits quay marina mall, will they be affected by the power plant too?

for the Indah water, is it confirmed?

thanks.

@kit

Those are low cost flats and it will be there permanently. The worst is still not here yet because only not more than 10 units are being occupied now. When you have more moving in, you will have a slum right in front of Tamarind entrance.

Hi All,

After learning about the substation and sewerage, I went down to take a look again after work, and find out from construction workers that the plant is already into 5th storey, it is quite massive and faces the low end housing.
the sewerage will be built next to the power station so tower B the face towards straits quay the outer side will be facing the sewerage.
To sum it out, the side of tower B not facing straits quay will all be affected either by station, sewerage or both.
the wall built between the property and the power station is about 1.5 meters only.

In view of this hidden information developer never informed us, I think all the owners should gather together and sign a petition requesting E&O to:
1. high partition wall between property and power station and sewerage
2. compensation in the form reduction to selling price

@kit

Thank you for your feedback.

To all your suggestions, we have one word for you……”F” you!

@kt

Sewerage confirm or not?

@kit

Sewerage confirm or not?

Hi All,

I went down and ask the workers and they said yes as the land has been given to Indah waters. Yet to see whether the sewerage system will be up, but they say it will be a mini one, but still, for a supposedly nice location, nice project, we are slapped with one bad surprise after another. In a way, it is the responsibility of the developer to inform the buyers rather than keep us in the dark.
The distance of the sub-station from tower B also looks less than 106m away. It feels it is only about half the distance.
As I am a foreigner and is not stationed in Penang, I think as owners of the flats, we should unite and petition at least for Indah waters not to build the sewerage. This affects even the landed around us, and with both the electromagnetic waves and the bad smell, it will be a health hazard for all living there whether our blocks are affected or not, but it is for the good of all residents.
I hope someone who is based in penang and is the owner can initiate on gathering all the buyers and start the petition while they have not yet started work on the sewerage as sign board seems to be up already.

kit :
Hi All,
I went down and ask the workers and they said yes as the land has been given to Indah waters. Yet to see whether the sewerage system will be up, but they say it will be a mini one, but still, for a supposedly nice location, nice project, we are slapped with one bad surprise after another. In a way, it is the responsibility of the developer to inform the buyers rather than keep us in the dark.
The distance of the sub-station from tower B also looks less than 106m away. It feels it is only about half the distance.
As I am a foreigner and is not stationed in Penang, I think as owners of the flats, we should unite and petition at least for Indah waters not to build the sewerage. This affects even the landed around us, and with both the electromagnetic waves and the bad smell, it will be a health hazard for all living there whether our blocks are affected or not, but it is for the good of all residents.
I hope someone who is based in penang and is the owner can initiate on gathering all the buyers and start the petition while they have not yet started work on the sewerage as sign board seems to be up already.

I’m buyer of tower B. I’m very negative on this sub-station and sewerage. I totally not aware of this during purchasing. I agreed with Kit.

I think the first thing is to request to TNB to measure whether their Substation is really 106m away from the nearest building. To give you some idea, 100m is equivalent to the total height of one tower of the Tamarind based on 2.9m.
It will be good if any owner of either tower A or B who is based in Penang to approach TNB locally.

For the sewerage, since it has not yet being built, we owners should unite and sign a petition to Indah Waters.

Is there any owner whatapps group for Tamarind?
would like to join if there is any..

think we should start compiling for one whatsapp group

@Kit

Please initial one. Thanks.

Guys, this is just a general open forum or for chatting. Anyone can share or have their comments here. We don’t really know who are the real purchasers, how to reach them let alone initiate a gathering or meet up to discuss about the TNB & Indah waters issues. If you go alone to TNB/Indah waters to highlight your concern to them, I believed they will just ignore you. Simple as that. On a positive note, the sewerage system would be properly concealed I think. Those buyers of Tower A and Tower B facing Tower A are more fortunate, that’s it.

@ Phang
YES, you are right indeed. Especially those units facing Jazz towers, are the most fortunate as they are furthest away from the TNB plant. Even for those higher floor units at Tower B facing TNB and Indah Water, it would be a PERIPHERAL vision, so not so good, but not as bad as the lower floors.

Ready by end of this year?

@Sky

According to Penang Property Talk, yes by year end.

@rambo
Best laa orang miskin dok tempat kaya, oohhh best best stim

Yeah, already reached top level.

@PM Lim

May i know the Stonyhurst Penang International School already confirm at Seri Tanjung Pinang ?

Yes
Beside tesco

I drive by tamarind yesterday and saw the low cost flat beside it using sarong & newspaper as curtain. I was originally considering buying subsale when tamarind is completed, but now I don’t think so. Very low class.

Yes you are right
But some time you can’t control the surroundings
If the condo well manage and nice , who care
Some look up see the low class, some look up can see the star and sea view
It depend on you

Location of tamarind definitely not jewel in the crown but is part of the crown, the reclaim island soon will be the jewel of the crown.
But do you know how much they want to sell, RM 1500 PST, there sure no low case flat

Can you guys confirm that Indah Water is for real?? Or someone just spreading false rumours. Coz this is a real threat to us Block B owners. Cannot imagine already having to live with the fear of ill effects from TNB PMU, now Indah Water is going to be built too! Even if covered, I am sure sometimes got bad smell. How to stay like this. I wont want to risk my family’s health. I don’t care for the seaview better than Block A facing Jazz side. I am more concern about my family’s health. Can we actually return our units to developer or not? Anyone can advise.

Even if Ewein and CZ aborts the SPA, land still belongs to CZ because it was given by our state correct? If yes, how can it be given to Indah Water now?

@Real

“In a filing with Bursa Malaysia on Tuesday, the property developer and sheet metal fabricator said its 60%-owned subsidiary and CZ (previously Consortium Zenith BUCG Sdn Bhd) had mutually terminated their sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for the 4.4252-acre (1.79ha) land in Section 1, Tanjung Pinang. “The parties have mutually agreed to terminate the SPA because the land alienated is approximately 2 acres only which is a substantial reduction in the size of the subject land referred to in the SPA” Ewein said.”

The reason for the “substantial reduction” is because part of it has been surrendered to TNB after the S&P. If the land can be given to TNB, it can be given to Indah Water too. Simple.

Huh?

@Real

@siaomi

You said you were considering buying subsale. There must be a good reasons of you considering it. Please share.

If really Indah Water here, block B owners can say bye bye to their property. Tnb and Indah Water sitting just outside your balcony everyday. Smell and radiation. Block A facing Jazz are super lucky. Furthest away yet cheaper than Block B.

Received letter as a tamarind owner to update our personal information for electricity meter application within 14 days.

@ac

Thank you.

Tower B owners should at least get some clarifications from the authorities as far as TNB/Indah Water are concerned. Ignoring the fact and doing nothing won’t be of any help. So far no sign board been put up yet.

nice to hear, understand STP2 is not freehold.

@PM Lim

As Tower B unfortunately facing TNB & Indah Water, will the maintenance fee of Tower A to be higher as a compensation to Tower B residents

Ideal Property sucks!!!!

Mika :As Tower B unfortunately facing TNB & Indah Water, will the maintenance fee of Tower A to be higher as a compensation to Tower B residents

no such thing.

Tower B selling price is actually same as Tower A even though Tower A was open for sale 6 months earlier. Tower B purchaser who opt to sign SnP within 2 weeks after booking actually enjoying another 2% discount, so effectively Tower B is slightly cheaper than Tower A.

What are the complains from Tower A then?

@Phang

Tower A residence are not happy either as long as TNB station is nearby, only fortunate thing is that it is quite a distance away.

@Phang

I am keeping my fingers crossed that it will turn out better than expected, place is getting crowded, can’t complain much.

@Sky

My friend told me there is a few big exhaust fans from Jazz multistorey car park facing the direction of Tamarind Block A, is that true? I couldn’t see them the other day on site, maybe they are hidden behind grill covers?

Not sure, anyone here knows?

@woo

Lower floors may be affected but I was told the fans will be covered, so no issue here.

Anyone knows of the current status on the building of the Gym and the Pool?

Suspect it might be ready earlier than expected

@filterfren

Hi all.. am not from local. My unit is under Tower B. Reading all the above messages is quite depressing. Hope someone can form a whats app group.

@ Elaine nothing to be worry since already bought. If u have any concern direct call E&O sales team…Information here might be inaccurate…

Won’t be as bad.

Elaine :
Hi all.. am not from local. My unit is under Tower B. Reading all the above messages is quite depressing. Hope someone can form a whats app group.

@Elaine

I think we have to manage our expectations on the affordable price we pay for this property. It’s give and take and it’s not luxury nor low cost, just have to live with it.

@mika – E&O sent you?

No one was forced to buy the property and therefore have to accept all the shortcomings. No matter what smell/issue frm hotel carpark or Indah water/tnb, just have to get used to it just like other projects. There are no proofs on the problems. The developer can’t control it, don’t blame them.

who knows, might turn out to be a very pretty development

The tamarind is nominate as best condo in Penang together with The Marin
Saturday night will know who is the winner

@Him

The Tamarind already named Best Condo Development (Penang) yesterday night.

Winners here despite smell radiation congrats

@Her

Him :
The tamarind is nominate as best condo in Penang together with The Marin
Saturday night will know who is the winner

Her :
@Him
The Tamarind already named Best Condo Development (Penang) yesterday night.

tamarind is not even a condo. its a service apartment

Buy Buy Buy!!

Award winning condo at an ‘affordable’ price…….

Ideal Condo also winning Award……. kikiki

house buyer not yet moving in …..already giving award

@PP

Some even getting awards before piling starts! :)) Most awards are obtained by money instead of by real merits nowadays. So award recipients pay, organisers and “honourable VIP” who attend the ceremonies get paid. But ultimately, it is the house buyers who pay everything with their future hard-earned money in the end. :)) What a f@cked up world we live in today!

Congratulations.

@milfy

Building Awards is meaningless for house buyers.
House buyers only hope is after received keys dun want
to see gangster contractor inside the building, agreed ?

And it is ready?

Well done E&O.

@PP

I have heard a lot about “gangster contractor” but have not encountered any of that in the few properties that I own. When you say “gangster contractor”, you mean :-

(A) renovation can only be done by 1 particular “developer-assigned” contractor OR
(B) “renovation waste clearance” can only be done by 1 particular “developer-assigned” contractor OR
(C) both (A) and (B)

Is it (A) or (B) or (C) ?

@phil

Your properties from E&O or other developers?

@Polisi

Both E&O and non-E&O. Do you have the answer to my question? Is it (A) or (B) or (C)?

@phil

I have no idea but reading the property comments, it looks like (C), happened on one of the non-E&O projects.

@Polisi

Referring to (A), I am really puzzled as to how on earth can anyone force home owners to use specific contractor for renovation unless intimidation tactics were used. Then again, if that’s the case, it would have amounted to a criminal conduct, for which a police report should have been made.

However, if you’re talking about only (B), then I can understand as “a single responsible party” is probably needed to minimise damages to common area during movements of waste and to keep common area clean. However, charges must be reasonable and proper job must be done.

@phil

I have no idea but I guess it is using dirty tactics because the property comments labelled it as gangster contractor.

Tamarind should be move in state,

Award? Can Tamarind not “winning” the award in exchange of no TNB substation, Indah Water Waste & Car Park Exhaust Fans? It’s typically depressing and mockery to this project.

phil :@PP
I have heard a lot about “gangster contractor” but have not encountered any of that in the few properties that I own. When you say “gangster contractor”, you mean :-
(A) renovation can only be done by 1 particular “developer-assigned” contractor OR(B) “renovation waste clearance” can only be done by 1 particular “developer-assigned” contractor OR(C) both (A) and (B)
Is it (A) or (B) or (C) ?

Based on my experience, I had saw type (A), my colleague’s new condo at Bkt Gambier.

Actually there is 1 more type, let’s call it type D – ‘renovation waste clearance / rubbish fee, sand/cement, hacking works’ to be provided by the contractor. And of course they will charge you an arm and a leg for the pricing.

My house, the gangster contractor is type-D.

However, some reputable developer (SP Setia for example), no gangster / in-house contractor. I’m not sure for E&O.

Idxal developer, you can assured that CONFIRM there is gangster contractor, as this is their style for all their projects.

@NG

You mean the authority did nothing after you reported such incident to them? I see the PG state gov is so strict in clamping illegal parking etc, but they just turn a blind eye on such gangsterism? Or is it you got so intimidated that you didnt have the balls to make a report to authority? In that case, you only have yourself to blame!

Anyway, if the charges are reasonable, then enforcing a single responsible party might not be such a bad idea since the things you mentioned involves moving dirt and big items around common areas, so if there’s accountability, things will be more orderly. By the way, you mentioned ” they will charge you an arm and a leg”, would you be able to give a rough idea what kind of a price difference between “market rate” vs “gangster rate”? :))

@ron

Residents reported, police come tangkap that fella in-charge, but after few days another gangster member come take over, so the gangster contractor still remain operation. HOW? All the YB YB just take chance make newspaper appearance, then nothing happen.

GANGSTER CONTRACTOR is Penang’s condo/apartment tradition…..ask any Penangites and you will know the pain. Shameful.

market price vs gangster price……..up 30%, or more.

@NG

Oh really? I am surprised the police were willing to interfere in matters concerning a private contractor “claimed by you” to be “officially authorised” by developer. How would the police be able to verify if they are not interfering in private contractual issues. Anyways, assuming it is true that an arrest was made, that should encourage more residents to make police report every time some gangster turn up, by then should result in zero gangster. No?

Well, after talking to a few people, it seems that this type of gangster contractor problem would normally happen in areas like Sg. Ara, Bayan Baru, Jelutong and the likes, in which “coffee money culture” is generally more acceptable by local communities, and therefore less reported to authorities. In areas like Pulau Tikus, Tanjung Tokong or Tanjung Bunga, I have never come across this. Nevertheless, I hope I would run into this situation, so that I can have some fun with them!

Congratulations E&O and The Tamarind.

Dear Madame, Sir
Would you be kind enough to email me a complete brochure of “The Tamarind Executive Appartment” With floor plans , price and mode of payment…many thanks with kindest regards
Jo

@Phang

When this project can be completed?

It is ready when it is ready,

Hi, anyone approached or went to E&O sales office to ask about the sewage plant? Is it true or just rumours?

@Tong

I am wondering too.

2019?

Possible to be ready this year?

I am Looking a Tamarind unit @ 800k , any unit for sale ?

@GOH

Which floor?

I am looking for the smallest unit, facing TNB also ok, I offer 480k.

I just sold my unit on lowest level facing directly tnb substation for RM500k! Yes! Although price is not great, but better than getting cancer or getting stuck with a rotten egg. Actually a bit regret now because just got an offer for RM505k yesterday. But nvm lah, can’t win all.

@fong This is absurd, trying to spoil the market of E&O properties? Don’t mess with the ownerswith great holding power. Jokes

Friends,
Don’t be swayed by the negative comments on TNB, which some jokers on this forum keep harping on.

The truth of the matter is that that in this age and time, we are all surrounded by electromagnetic waves (EMW) and Radio frequency (RF) radiation. A third of our lives are spent working in air conditioned offices which remit these waves. Our houses we live in are full of these EMW’s and RF’s viz air conditioners, refrigerators, microwaves. We use handphones 24/7 which also remit the radiation and some of us are obseessively hooked to their handphones. TNB officials who are ‘ sitting on top’ of these EMW’s are fine and live to the ripe old age. We are surrounded by radiation even while walking on the street , all the time. Basically we are 24/7 into this and yet we don’t hear of anyone getting cancer from it.

If you are still overly concerned, invest in a Gaussmeter and see for yourself the readings of the radiation you get at being at different places throughout your day.

So ignore these jokers… there are so many of them on this planet.

These jokers are sour grapes.

If given the chance would you ever want to stay near substations & sewage plants?

Just that many owners get hooked as it was never disclosed & now have to press own balls.
That’s the bitter truth.

mountain fish :
If given the chance would you ever want to stay near substations & sewage plants?
Just that many owners get hooked as it was never disclosed & now have to press own balls.
That’s the bitter truth.

Y press own balls?still gt chance can sell it with lower price than developer

Nowadays buyers are very well aware of such things & know what to lookout. Powers of education enrich people’s mind. Even old Auntie also is knowledgeable.
Just bcos it is cheaper but can still wait till neck long long unless it is used for commercial purposes like Airbnb otherwise till next generation no chance to sell it off for a stay in residential use.

@filterfren
You have your point. But perception will drive down the demand and resale price. If there are comparable choices which is affordable (vs Tamarind), do you still want to leave besides substations & sewage plants?
BTW, are you comparing small electronics like portable items EMW & RF to a large high powered electric substation? You must be kidding!

ok. went to check and did some survey, i can confirm is just a rumours on the sewage. I did walk around and no signboard as stated in this forum, secondly there is totally no space cos at the back of TNB is high end landed properties and beside is high end condo(if there is a sewage being built this rich ppl surely will make noise first) which is totally no space at all unless the sewage built in front of the main road beside the traffic light which is i think totally not logic and the state gov wont allow such thing in an open area full view of tourist. I guess some idiot is trying to make the price go down so he or she can buy at low price … lol.. Penang transport master plan in place, undersea tunnel and new man make island will b in progress which make Tamarind price to shoot up. Btw during my survey come across some local which told me Tamarind is refer to be mini Quayside by expatriate and M2H..

@Tong

Why the idiots like The Tamarind so much?

may i know how high is the unit ? 10 or 11 feet ? thanks

Given a choice who would want to stay facing a big substation. Everyday thinking of health risk to your own family. If it is really not harmful, why is there a minimun distance needed? But what to do. Developer did not disclose when selling to Block B buyers. So the buyers just got to take it since money already paid.

And if the Indah Water really going to be build here, those Block B owners how to stay? Health hazard plus smell everyday when wind blows into their unit.

For $700-800k, one got plenty of choice to choose from. At the very least Block A units facing the Jazz is away from TNB. At first I thought the Block A and Jazz are pretty close but now when Block A already built up, the distance is good.

Now you don’t see any signboard on Indah Water. But that does not mean it won’t be built. Just like last time in this forum, someone warned that there will be a substation but everyone dismissed saying the land was given to a developer. However it now turned out to be true. So sometimes rumours might have some truth in it. The person might know of some news just that it had not been announced. Therefore dont be too fast to dismiss the Indah Water. Whenever one buys next to a piece of empty land, you take the risk of the unknown. What will come up? Substation! Indah Water?

@lucky

No idea. Guess 10.5 ft.

Guys,

Its only 9.4 ft.

Now there is a possibility of LRT transport passing through Straits Quay (3rd stop) coming down from Tg. Bungah and this area will be hot. The undersea tunnel maybe costly but a third bridge would be enough I guess.

Now this is good news

The bad news is, IF EVER Penang LRT plan takes off, it will be Komtar to Bayan Lepas first. At least 10 years will be needed to complete that, judging by the way things get done by MBPP in penang. By the time it comes to Tanjung Bunga, maybe BN has taken back everything, and LRT project will get cancelled like the way MRT-3 gets it. Cheers!

No LRT, no tourism spike simple

stick to topic please, comment about tamarind

@tamarind

What about if I say ……..the stretch of land between tamarind and E&O terraces houses currently occupied by trees and weed overgrowth will be converted to an expressway by end of next year. Is that considered sticking to topic?

@batman

Ok can

@batman

Great. Traffic time will be reduced by email then.

@batman

Great. Traffic time will be reduced by then.

But there will be serious traffic noise and dust, maybe x3 noisier than Jalan Tanjung Tokong because when cars travel at high speed (anything faster than 70km/hr), the noise goes up exponentially.