How should we judge a government?

In Malaysia, if you don't watch television or read newspapers, you are uninformed; but if you do, you are misinformed!

"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." - Malcolm X

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience - Mark Twain

Why we should be against censorship in a court of law: Publicity is the very soul of justice … it keeps the judge himself, while trying, under trial. - Jeremy Bentham

"Our government is like a baby's alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no
responsibility at the other. " - Ronald Reagan

Government fed by the people

Government fed by the people

Career options

Career options
I suggest government... because nobody has ever been caught.

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?
Corruption is so prevalent it affects English language?

When there's too much dirt...

When there's too much dirt...
We need better tools... to cover up mega corruptions.

Prevent bullying now!

Prevent bullying now!
If you're not going to speak up, how is the world supposed to know you exist? “Orang boleh pandai setinggi langit, tapi selama ia tidak menulis, ia akan hilang di dalam masyarakat dan dari sejarah.” - Ananta Prameodya Toer (Your intellect may soar to the sky but if you do not write, you will be lost from society and to history.)

Sunday, August 07, 2011

Binjai on The Park: The most expensive condo here

Briefly, from Kee Hua Chee's review...

This is the billion ringgit view you get from your Super Penthouse!

The Binjai on the Park; Your Super Penthouse is on the right building.

Sold only by invitation and it is believed the successful buyers are "who's who" in society with a number of big names from overseas.

After paying, you can't even move in with your toothbrush as the entire 4 floors are empty and resemble an abandoned construction site. You will have to wait at least 10 months for your contractors and interior decorators to fix the place and make it habitable.

At RM 50 million for 19,180 sq ft spread over 4 floors with your own infinity pool and two private lifts, one opening onto your 42nd floor and another serving just your four floors from living room to rooftop, this Super Penthouse commands both breathtaking views and price. Sounds like New York or London but it is right here in Kuala Lumpur !

At this rarefied level, one can safely assume this Super Penthouse without a gram of earth to call your own must be in KL’s most prestigious condo. The Binjai is acknowledged as Malaysia’s trophy property as Petronas has wisely made sure it is the sole residential condominium in Kuala Lumpur City City aka KLCC. Apart from the mantra ‘location, location, location’, The Binjai offers a guaranteed, uninterrupted view across the 50-acre parkland all the way to Petronas Twin Towers .

As the park is gazetted as public park, having a new condo tower built in front of The Binjai and obliterating its prized views is ...unlikely! The Binjai’s residents can stroll direct into KLCC Park !

With Trader’s Hotel, KL Convention Centre, Mandarin Oriental and Suria KLCC shopping haven a leisurely stroll away, you can practically shut yourself from the rest of KL.

For those lacking bodyguards or PA’s while shopping, Louis Vuitton and their kind will deliver your goods to Binjai’s reception. Residents enjoy synergy and tie-ins and you can even order room service from Traders and Mandarin Oriental.

“We are unique for three reasons. The Binjai is part of KLCC which is a global landmark and enjoys the status and stature of being part of an international icon. Residents enjoy direct access to KLCC Park with over 1,900 indigenous trees. Thirdly, residents enjoy unobstructed, full length views of Petronas Twin Towers from the moment they enter the lobby. Every unit has a balcony with incredible views of KLCC!”

The Super Penthouse will be delivered to you as an empty shell. Devoid of even a single shingle. All you get for RM 50 million are naked ceilings, bare concrete floors, exposed wiring and not even railings on the staircases. You will also get an elevator card key and water in the pool which may need to be drained, chemically treated and refilled.

As your lift card key opens only at your 42nd floor, theoretically you do not even need traditional doors since your access card acts as key and the lift will function as your door! Only those with your access card can stop and open the lift on your floor. Security cameras will record any intruder who has entered illegally.

Fancy the rare pleasure of seeing your living room as the lift doors open.

Only you can reach your floor as each lift card opens only at a designated floor and with 24/7 closed-circuit TVs, you will be safe as houses. Once inside, another special lift takes you from 42nd to 45th floors or there are the staircases, now just railing-less concrete steps.

The Super Penthouse is the only residence that allows the fortunate owner to enjoy a ravishing 360 degree view of Kuala Lumpur since you own the rooftop. At this stratospheric level, no developer dares decorate the interior for the first buyer. Concurs marketing and sales manager Terri Har, “It is best for the buyer to decorate this Super Penthouse as he or she will have specific tastes and requirements. Whatever we do might not appeal and it is a waste of time and money if the owner tears everything down to start all over again. And we would have to charge RM53 million instead of RM 50 million!”

You can never tell the owner’s taste. No point decorating it in minimalist super-modern style when he prefers heavy baroque, French chateau, King Louis XVI style with gold furnishings and 2 metre chandeliers! Or elaborate Imperial China style with carved rosewood furniture and jade ornamentations when he dreams of a Balinese resort style eyrie!

The actual cost of making the Super Penthouse habitable is up to the owner but guesstimates range from over a million to four million as one should not slum it out after doling out RM 50 million.

Not that this info will affect your purchase but there is no maintenance fee for the first 3 years!

With facilities like these, you will want to rush home after work.

In case you are interested in knowing more before you decide:
http://keehuachee.blogspot.com/2011/05/kls-most-expensive-condo-rm-50-million.html

About the location, an old friend on a visit from Canada who stayed somewhere near KLCC, complained that he had a problem when meeting friends outside KL central district because of traffic jams. Easier to invite them instead. As to affordability, like the Rolls Royce, if you need to ask, you can't afford it. In this case, if you have only Rm50 million, you might have problem furnishing it or paying the service charges later!

Snob appeal is likely to attract someone from within Malaysia or overseas, people like Jho Low, just to be THE ONE to own such an exclusive condominium. Other super rich are likely to be more sensible than to be egoistic, with some even trying to be reclusive instead. Suggestions would include Tun Dr. Mahathir, as a gift from Petronas? First Lady Rosmah, as a gift from husband? PM's other official residence in KL? Royal Penthouse for foreign VVIPs? The list is only limited by our imagination, and there is only ONE such super condo!
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