Perdana ParkCity creates vibrant communities with time-tested ideals

Developing large-scale master-planned communities that foster family and neighbourhood ties, Malaysia-based Perdana ParkCity is building visionary properties. With Asia's growing affluence, booming property market and a rising middle class eager to experience rewarding lifestyles within tranquil, secure and contemporary enclaves, Perdana promotes communities in Malaysia and abroad that imaginatively converge wholesome family values with lifestyle needs.

"When we first started building communities, we made a commitment to act long-term, and we wanted to create an environment that is completely safe and attractive," says Lee Liam Chye, Group CEO. "To ensure a high standard of maintenance and upkeep, we retain control and manage the infrastructure and services of our communities - the streets, drains, parks, security and other amenities. We are like a mini-city hall."

Serving the middle- to upper-class housing market, Perdana develops multiple master-planned projects in Malaysia and Vietnam. Perdana's flagship development Desa ParkCity - the first-of-its-kind urban community in Malaysia - is located in Kuala Lumpur, the nation's capital. The project site used to be an inhospitable quarry mine site situated 15km northwest of the city centre. Perdana transformed the 191-hectare "wasteland" into a thriving and lively community in a span of only 13 years.

Modern Communities

Aside from Desa ParkCity, Perdana is developing two large-scale master-planned projects in Miri, Sarawak, East Malaysia and Hanoi, Vietnam. Regional expansion is very much in the cards. Perdana is actively seeking joint venture partnerships with owners of large tracts of land in Malaysia and in Asia's emerging markets.

Perdana considers Marina ParkCity - a 223-hectare seafront mixed-use project in downtown Miri - as an opportunity to showcase its ability to create a modern city from "ground zero". Bringing together world-renowned master planners and urban quality consultants from San Francisco and Copenhagen, and working in collaboration with the Sarawak state government, Perdana is doubling the size of the existing Miri CityCenter. "It will be the first authentic seafront commercial development in Malaysia with a marina," says Yaw Chee Siew, executive chairman. "We will be introducing tree-lined pedestrian walkways, dedicated cycling lanes and parks so people can enjoy and easily access the sea. It will take about 20 years to complete this mega-project."