PROPERTY REVIEW #190 | MEGAH RISE, PETALING JAYA

Shout-out to the team for having me in this very nostalgic project. For appointment arrangements, do contact the team directly via:
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This location was transformed from one of the most popular food court around Petaling Jaya into this majestic architecture. Part of the reason for the popularity of this location is due to it's connectivity. It's directly adjacent to the LDP highway, also in between the Taman Bahagia and Kelana Jaya LRT station. The other reason would be the wet market, badminton courts and commercial area.

I still remember the days where we need to line up for hours just to book a unit here, kinda regretted for not having the patience. Anyway, Megah rise is a mixed development that consist a residential block with a retail component. In my opinion, that component mix is well integrated with the surrounding. Now residents get to enjoy a wider range of shopping experience, from the wet market, to the conventional shop offices, to the new air-conditioned retail area. If those are not enough, this is only 15 mins away from Atria Mall, Paradigm Mall, Sunway Pyramid, Citta Mall, Starling Mall and etc.

Although the selling price psf is considered high compared to the projects within proximity, the sales figures has been very encouraging despite the restriction of bumi allocations. There is just a clear target audience for this product, who are the community staying around the area. This is when I realized that the sense of 'kai fong' (community living) here is very strong. It just feels great to meet your family or friends within the area.

Well this is just ideal for those who priorities convenience in their lifestyle but it does come with noise and congestion. Because of the LDP, the local roads within the neighbourhood are becoming alternative routes to other addresses.

[azyyeo]

Always looking forward to your property reviews. Keep up the good work! You are a gem for Malaysian property info.

[vineshrajoo]

Thanks for this semi/partial showroom and area review, boss. A very locally flavoured property. As we become older, we tend to appreciate things that remind us of our past or when we were young.

[theone]

Solid American white oak for flooring.

[kokleonglee]

great review. hope you can do one on the new ruby sea park condo project.

[Charlieanglers]

I actually bought this unit. But reading all the negative comments... I would have still buy it. 😂
Of cos, i have an important factor that many people don't have that is the unit is super close to my work place (3 min walking). Maybe I bought the bigger unit, even at high floor, its cost around 930 per sqft for me, bought it in end 2019. I can compile some thoughts of pro and cons here:

Pro -
- Super convenient to all my favourite shops and restaurants. I think with the neighbourhood mall open, will have more option. Hope a good grocer can operate there.
- Wet market is literally at door step. The market has good range and reasonable price, importantly fresh. I doubt it will have smell, since the lowest unit start at 8th floor, if not mistaken.
- The view on top is not too bad consider there is no highrise nearby obstructing the view.
- Walking distance to school like Yukchai, which i have two kids just started there.
- Quite low density with 200++ units only.
- They have been upgrading the unit with a lot better quality material. (they have change to better tiles and some fitting than the original plan)
- Many better quality fixture and electrical appliances are installed, included in the price. (hopefully maintenance is not too costly)
- While PBB may not be the best developer, at least they shouldn't have any issues completing the building.


Cons-
- So far exterior design and appeal is really so so, for the price it should look more "atas". Hopefully it looks better when it completes.
- Lrt is there but quite a bit of walking distance(10min?). Crossing major road is risky for kids and old folks because cars are quite fast.
- Traffic jam....of cos its my least concern since I work nearby and kids study nearby too. The traffic is still better than most places.
- Surrounding doesn't have any sense of serenity, buzzling whole day long, especially the front also facing terrace house.
- With the price...i also agree many options available.

Wishlist -
- Hope to get a good grocer in the mall and some cafe(which is currently lacking).
- Good security
- Better Gym facilities(so i don't have to go to private gym anymore)

[ranjit_kaur]

I did call to check their price. Fuyooh, cannot afford. Thanks for ur reviews 👍

[weldon]

similar to the grand in ss15
both also previously food court

[pa]

Wonderful review Sean! Keep the videos coming, I have watched 95% of all your videos and are keeping your new videos to watch at a later date, so I don't run out of video to watch from your channel.

[Jongys]

They took away the futsal court, my badminton court, my petstore (my childhood) and my beautiful food court. Atleast give me back my Ming Tien!

[ushagunagnanam]

Hi Sean. Please do a review of Highpark Suites in Kelana Jaya. Thank you.

[ylihao]

Actually when taman road becomes main road it also brings traffic and business to local shops, like someone may not have stopped by a kopitiam had they only use the LDP, now when they turn in to avoid traffic they discover this interesting kopitiam and stop by for a drink. In a way it’s a good thing also la even though with some congestion.

[DilipMutum]

I live nearby. Nice review. I totally agree, the traffic can be horrendous in the morning.

[onglilynicole]

Hi Sean,
do you know why this barely two years old building could have the ceiling of car porch in front entrance of Megah Rise Mall collapsed on 28thOct2023 ?? 😳
THANKS

[BADMINTONSHARING]

it used to be a badminton court as well as foodcourt

[jeffreyleong]

Hey Sean, really love your presentation here! could you make one on The Arcuz please?

[jasonyow]

nice vid, can please review glomac 121 residence?

[arinasyed]

Hi, can you do a review for sunway D’Hill please? Thanks!

[irenehenry]

Hi Sean,
We are from Canada, been watching you videos. Really good tips!
Why is it property listing don't mention what floor the unit is located. Thanks.

[TheAdamzul]

Nice review as always Sean! Could you please review Panorama Residence Kelana Jaya? Really interesting property with walking distance to LRT Glenmarie (and possibly interchange for LRT3 too?)

[puggiepugpugpug]

back then, used to drink the gigantic watermelon juice in ming tein every single night, no more liao