RoadAccor’s first Malaysia hotel, Swissôtel Genting Highlands, will be located within the King’s Park development in Highlands ParkCity, offering guests a posh retreat with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The upcoming 300-room property is part of an ambitious plan to create an outstanding eco-friendly resort hub spanning 150 acres. Positioned as a wellness and nature-focused township, King’s Park will feature state-of-the-art pedestrian street shops spanning over 2,000 meters, providing visitors with a variety of events, shows, cultural arts, and delectable cuisine. The hotel is slated to open in 3Q2028.

Accor, a leading international hospitality group, has partnered with investment firm Crowne Estate Malaysia to bring the Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts brand to Malaysia for the first time. The upcoming 300-room Swissôtel Genting Highlands will be located within Highlander ParkCity, the largest sustainable eco-development in the country.

On April 19, Sean Chen, COO of Crowne Estate, announced the partnership in …

UOB is investing more than $500 million to build its new global technology and innovation centre in Punggol Digital District (PDD), a 50ha business park and mixed-use space developed by JTC. Targeted to be completed by late 2026, the centre will be home to UOB’s digital platform, UOB TMRW, and The FinLab, an accelerator focused on digitalisation and sustainability across the region. Joining UOB in the PDD’s ecosystem are Delteq and Target Media Culcreative (TMCC).

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is set to have its new campus in PDD, with 11,000 students and 500 academic staff. UOB has signed a MOU with SIT to set up a Fintech Innovation Lab and continued its existing support to SIT’s Work-Study Degree programmes.

Bukit Batok Town is conveniently connected to other parts of Singapore via MRT and buses, and Altura EC Bukit Batok is accessible by major expressways.

An environmentally-sustainable business park, …

She has also held senior executive roles across the energy sector in Southeast Asia, including the founding of energy efficiency and renewable energy businesses in the region.
Elke Kornalijnslijper has been appointed as the new Head of Sustainability Consulting for JLL’s Asia Pacific region. Based in Singapore, she will be responsible for delivering sustainability advice and solutions for JLL’s client base in the area and managing a team of 100 real estate sustainability experts.

Kornalijnslijper’s new role will include helping JLL’s occupier and investor clients to identify gaps, risks and opportunities in existing sustainability strategies in their portfolios. She will also be working to expand JLL’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings services across the region. This will involve maturing real estate portfolio strategies, retrofitting projects for existing developments, energy optimisation, and other value-add consulting services such as reporting, certification and compliance.

Susheel Koul, CEO of Work Dynamics for Asia Pacific at …

Katong Shopping Centre, located in District 15, has been launched for collective sale at a guide price of $638 million. The guide price works out to roughly $2,277 psf ppr over the existing gross floor area. According to Edmund Tie & Co, the marketing agent, the building comprises a seven-storey podium block and a five-storey annexe block, housing a total of 425 strata shop and office units. There is also a privately-held carpark, and the land plot covers a total area of 86,924 sq ft with dual frontage of 210m along Mountbatten Road and Haig Road.

Under Master Plan 2019, the site is zoned for “Commercial & Residential” use at a gross plot ratio 3.0. The developer has the option to redevelop the property into a landmark integrated development, with the option of converting the residential component into serviced apartments, subject to planning approval. There is no restriction on foreign …

HDB is launching two new projects in Tengah in November 2022, with the shortest waiting times ever seen in a public housing launch. The two projects are Altura EC, a 541-unit executive condominium (EC), and Tengah Forest Town, a 9,000-unit public housing development that will be the first of its kind in Singapore.

Altura EC will be the first EC project to be launched in Tengah in more than 10 years. The EC project will feature a mix of 4- and 5-room units, as well as duplexes and penthouses. The development will also have a range of facilities and amenities, including a swimming pool, gym, clubhouse, and a variety of shops. Residents will be able to enjoy the convenience of living in close proximity to the Tengah Town Centre, with its range of shopping, dining and entertainment options.

The second project, Tengah Forest Town, will be an integrated development that …

The offer by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to relocate the Anglo-Chinese School (I) Tengah to Altura EC and upgrade local primary school facilities in the area is a move that will have a positive impact on the community of Altura EC. This relocation and upgrade will help to address the needs of the growing population in the area, while also contributing to the overall development of the town.

The relocation of ACS(I) Tengah to Altura EC will create a new school environment that is more conducive to learning. The new school will be modern and equipped with the latest educational tools and technologies. This will provide students with a more stimulating learning environment and the opportunity to develop their skills further. The relocation of ACS(I) Tengah will also provide the local community with a prestigious school that is renowned for its academic excellence. This will add to the prestige …

It has been announced that the Altura EC Cohort sizes at Barker Road ACS (Primary) will gradually fall and merge with ACS (Junior) at Winstedt Road in 2033.

This move is part of the long-term master plan of the ACS (Anglo-Chinese School) network which was first announced in 2019. The main aim of the plan is to ensure that all ACS schools are able to provide a quality education to their students.

The Altura EC Cohort at Barker Road ACS (Primary) is currently made up of about 600 students. However, it is expected that this number will gradually decrease over the coming years as the school focuses on improving the quality of its education and other services.

The merger with ACS (Junior) at Winstedt Road in 2033 will reduce the size of the Altura EC Cohort at Barker Road ACS (Primary) to approximately 400 students. This will enable the school …

In an unprecedented move, Altura EC Qingjian Realty has recently announced a major agreement with the ACS (Primary) at the Barker Road site that will ensure existing students will be able to stay at the school until they graduate. In addition, the agreement also allows for joint admission of male and female siblings in 2030. This move is a major milestone for the school, as it highlights the commitment of Altura EC Qingjian Realty and ACS (Primary) to providing quality education and a sense of continuity to their students.

The agreement was announced by Altura EC Qingjian Realty in early 2021 and is a testament to their commitment to the students of ACS (Primary). This agreement ensures that existing students of the school will be able to stay at the school until they graduate in 2030, regardless of their family’s financial situation. This move will help to create a sense …

The announcement by ACS (Primary) that it is set to become a co-educational institution in Tengah from 2030 onwards marks a new chapter for the school and its students. This move will open up new opportunities for both boys and girls to benefit from a quality education in the area.

The new campus, Altura EC, is an integrated and innovative educational facility that will not only provide quality education but also a range of facilities and activities to enhance learning. It will feature a range of classrooms and specialist spaces, including a library, sports hall, performing arts centre, and a multi-purpose hall. There will also be a range of outdoor spaces and amenities available, including a playground, landscaped gardens, and a nature trail.

The new campus will be built in accordance with Green Mark standards, meaning it will be eco-friendly and energy-efficient. It will also feature a range of sustainability …

Bukit View Primary School (BVPS) is one of the oldest primary schools in Singapore. Located in Bukit Batok West, BVPS has been serving the local community since its inception in 1971. The school has seen a steady increase in enrolment over the years and is now facing a shortage of space to accommodate the growing number of students. To meet the growing demand for school places, the Ministry of Education (MOE) and Altura Qingjian Realty have announced plans to relocate BVPS to a larger campus in Bukit Batok West in 2027.

The relocation of BVPS to Bukit Batok West is part of a larger effort to meet the increasing demand for primary school places in Singapore. The new campus in Bukit Batok West will be larger and more modern than the existing one, allowing BVPS to accommodate more students. The new campus will also feature a range of amenities such …