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PJ has officially become a city on 20th June, 2006! In case anyone is wondering why the date of this
momentous event was not conveniently fixed at the end or beginning of the month, well, look again. The
date makes better sense if you were to write it in numbers, like so – 20-06-2006!
On the economic front, it is getting really difficult for developers and contractors to do business these days.
In addition to the plethora of new regulations, rules and laws to comply with, the spectre of inflation and
escalating costs of building materials has reared its ugly head again. Purchasers’ sentiments of late are also
somewhat dampened, and the lacklustre local stock market has not helped. In the midst of this somewhat
gloomy scenario, however, there is at least some sunshine, in the form of our 5%-6% GDP growth for 2006,
which, according to published official numbers, is still on track at the half-way mark.
Moving to sports, Geoff Ogilvy was the surprise beneficiary of last-minute blunders by leaders Phil
Michelson and Colin Montgomerie in the recent US Open. Ogilvy was already in the clubhouse, resigned to
his 2nd or 3rd placing, until the unthinkable happened. It is indeed true that the ball is round, and it ain’t
over till it’s over! As for the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament, at the time of writing, the field has been
whittled down to the last 16. Will it be Brazil, Argentina, England, Germany or a dark horse that will lift the
coveted trophy this time around? Just ask any bleary-eyed and sleep-deprived fan, and you will hear no end
to his arguments as to why his favourite team will win, even as he struggles to keep his eyes open!
Some good news. Work on the road widening at the Sony junction, at the bridge over the NKVE and at the
ramp leading to the bridge, has finally re-commenced. Hopefully, this time, the work can be completed
smoothly. Closer home, we were told that the contract for the widening of the underpass at Persiaran
Tropicana to a dual-carriageway has been awarded, and once approvals from the highway authorities have
been obtained by MBPJ, the tunnelling work can commence.
For fitness enthusiasts, the construction of a whole new cardio extension to our gym, with a great view
of the pool, will be completed by August – so no more waiting for your turn at the treadmills during peak
hours.
In this issue, our ongoing articles on Tropicana’s more prominent residents will feature the affable and
likeable Mr Ho Kay Tat and his family. Kay Tat is the Group Managing Director / Group Editor-In-Chief of
Nexnews Berhad, The Edge Communications Sdn Bhd and The Sun. Read about what he has to say about
his family and his philosophy.
I shall end this message with even more good news. We will soon unveil Tropicana City, our latest exciting
mixed commercial project, next to the established neighbourhood of SS2 and located in the heart of
Damansara at the junction of Sprint and LDP. Tropicana City will showcase the four-level Tropicana Mall,
601 units of chic designer suites, and a signature office block for en-bloc sale. The trendy designer suites,
including the much sought-after lofts, which will sit atop the shopping mall, are expected to perk up the
interest of young couples and retirees alike. Key selling points are the trend-setting designs, affordable
pricing, superb location and shopping convenience. Imagine getting into a lift from your apartment, at
almost any time of the day or night, and be at the new “happening” hotspots downstairs in less than 5
minutes, and yet be able to retreat into your cocoon and apartment and be in bed just as quickly.
So, do register with us now and check out our show units!
PK POH
Group Managing Director
FROM THE
GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
The Address, 2nd Quarter; April - June 2006
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