Buffer

Perdana Emerald Vs. Metropolitan Square

Emerald Vs. Metropolitan Square

Our web analytics reveals that a significant number of visitors to this site would like to know how Perdana Emerald compares to Metropolitan Square. This is not an easy comparison to make, and we understand that no matter how objective we try to be, some of you may hold different opinions. We welcome this diversity [...]

Malaysian Property Market Insights – Part 2 of 2

dato-mani-2

This article is the 2nd installment of our very interesting interview with Dato’ Mani Usilappan, former Director General of the Valuation and Property Services Department, Ministry of Finance. For Part 1 of the article click here. DP: So to understand you correctly Dato’, although in theory there is a difference between freehold and leasehold, in [...]

Malaysian Property Market Insights – Part 1 of 2

A Crown Lease is for 999 years

We recently had the opportunity to interview Dato’ Mani Usilappan for his thoughts on the general property market in Malaysia. Amongst other things, we asked him if the property market was going to crash and what his advise was for first time property investors. Mani is a very accomplished professional in the property sector. He [...]

10 Things To Do During The Weekend

A group of people doing yoga early in the morning at Central Park

The weekend is coming, you’re looking forward to it, then suddenly it’s Monday morning and all you’ve done over the weekend is laze around, watching TV at home. Not anymore. If you’re a Damansara Perdana resident, there are quite a number of activities that you can do over the weekend, all within a 5 KM [...]

DASH Protest in Damansara Perdana

A protestor holding a placard

Exactly 1 week ago, on a Saturday morning, residents of Damansara Perdana held a rally in protest of the proposed Damansara-Shah Alam Highway (DASH). The DASH has been a very contentious issue with residents from Damansara Perdana and Mutiara Damansara. This rally drew a crowd of about 400 people. Early this year, residents of Mutiara [...]

Jaya Grocer Vs. 99 Speedmart

New kid on the block, 99 Speedmart

With the recent opening of 99 Speedmart in Damansara Perdana, we thought it appropriate to facilitate a face-off between the newcomer and Jaya Grocer, Damansara Perdana’s favorite grocer. The challenge? To see who offers the: best overall customer experience; and the most competitive pricing I’m betting that you’re interested in the outcome of the challenge [...]

New Traffic Flow From LDP

Look out for the traffic signage early on.

Early last week, Lingkaran Trans Kota Sdn Bhd (LITRAK) implemented a new traffic flow along the Mutiara Damansra – Damansara Perdana exits on the LDP. The new traffic flow is aimed at easing traffic congestion and according to LITRAK’s CEO, is built upon the success of their improved traffic flow system at the Puchong Intan [...]

The Big Cheese In The Neighbourhood

A freshly prepared roti cheese!

Damansara Perdana is not famous for its Mamak restaurants. Even the Kayu Nasi Kandar that opened at Damansara Neo recently lacks the luster of the other branches in the chain. Nevertheless, if you’re looking at very specific dishes, some of the Mamak restaurants here may surprise you. One such surprise is the roti cheese at [...]

The DASH Expressway: Boon or Bane?

Click on image to enlarge. Picture courtesy of Prolintas.

The proposed  Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) has triggered strong sentiment within the Mutiara Damansara community. In Damansara Perdana, residents have been less vocal but it seems to be on top of most property owners’ minds. A large number of property owners that we have spoken to are speculating 2 major issues; “how will this [...]

Should You Invest In A Studio Apartment?

studio-apartment

Studio apartments invoke mixed emotions in the context of the Malaysia market. There are those who find it preposterous to live in a small unit that makes no distinction of the bedroom and living area. And there are those that find it is the perfect solution to current lifestyle trends. Essentially, you love it or [...]