You are pointing the right issue, TMS create unnecessary waste.
I like China style, their new apartment are totally bare, no single tiles, all cement rendered, purchaser choose their own taste to renovate the house, jimat, we Malaysian like to "modify", really waste a lot, jialat!

Whats the price for 2 1/2 storey? Hopes that they open the units for non-bumi.

haih, i called mah sing so many time..but never go through..

Btw do anyone know how much the price for 2 / 2.5 storey link house they selling right now?

Good idea

Mahajaya 3-storey Semi-D with home lift

MJ and Talam project.. dun waste yr time to understand

for those double storey or 2 1/2 storey link houses owner (especially those purchase from mahajaya)
you may opt to have discussion on the link below.

i feel this forum more for semi-d or bunglow "millionaires" owner 
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...&t=1883923&st=0

This skip thing is being overated here....

1st ...only a few young pakatan fella came out with the announcement...talk only...highway concessions belongs to federal...so far nothing has been said from federal govt.

2nd...is a damn long way b4 commencement or any action taken...after election who knows what will happen...and this skip thing might only be for election campaign...like the old town pj story that has been telling election after election

3rd IF it ever take off...the content of the press conference states cleary:
All highway will be built on BRAND new routes no upgrading of existing roads AND WILL NOT touch forest reserve   
land at all AND will not affect existing residential area....dun see how they can achieve that on the kinrara residense side...either these guys are high on drXgs on dont even know what they r talking
Conclusion : finish talking but dun even know what they r talking!

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Added on August 31, 2011, 1:29 am
Mahajaya sand bricks.  Mah sing clay bricks...u get what u paid

According to SA, for 3-storey, kalsa bricks will be used in the event shortage of clay bricks

Nope dun think kalsa brick is better...kalsa is still make of sand thought is tougher(after compression and hydration) than sand brick and clay brick but does not have the beauty of clay bricks in terms of adaptability to weather. Clay by nature is to capture heat when weather is cold and releases heat faster when weather is hot.

And u r right it require different method of installing and plastering OR ELSE in future sure got problem due to malaysia tropika weather....wall crack 

Hey ...i was informed by a friend that visited the site last friday that MS is using Kalsa bricks in certain rows of the 3SSL and not red bricks as informed earlier by MS. Would appreciate if some sifu from this forum could share their views on the pros and cons btw red bricks and kalsa bricks.

What's wrong with kalsa?

I googled and got the following:-

"Sleek, sharp, strong Kalsa Calcium Silicate Bricks set a new dimension in home construction. Internationally renowned for their high comprehenssive strength, quality and aesthetic value, controlled by a British Standard 187, calsium bricks have proven their superiority over other kinds of building materials. Yet they are superiority priced to enable home owners the opportunities of experiencing their remarkable advantages"

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Added on October 25, 2011, 11:18 pm
Hei, I am not a brick salesman, but another interesting piece on Kalsa bricks...

Calcium Silicate Bricks [KALSA] are made by compressing a mixture of naturally clean raw materials – lime and sand – under high pressure steam; a process which chemically fuses the raw materials to form calcium silicate – a compound that is well known for its heat insulation properties. The lime and sand used is tested for consistency, fineness and purity. During the manufacturing process, below par bricks are automatically destroyed. The final product is subjected to impact tests to verify its tenacity.

Calcium Silicate Bricks offer a few distinct advantages such as economical, high compressive strength, heat resistance, sound insulation and durability that place them in a class above all other bricks.

1. Beauty – In their natural state, Calcium Silicate Bricks are white, a whiteness that remains even through years of weathering. By pre-mixing with pigments, Calcium Silicate Bricks of almost any colour can also be produced. This together with their perfect geometrical shape, uniformity in size and aesthetic appeal make Calcium Silicate Bricks most suitable as a decorative medium in home construction or as facing bricks.

2. Economical – Their uniform size and shape enable easier and fast bricklaying. Being hard, damage by rough handling on site is only minimal. This give saving in terms of materials, labour, time and cost.

3. High compressive strength – Compacted and steam-cured at high temperatures and pressures makes the bricks have high compressive strength. This, together with good load-bearing capability makes Calcium Silicate Bricks ideal for non-frame construction.

4. Heat Resistance – Calcium Silicate Bricks have exceptional heat insulation characteristics, thus ensuring a cool, crisp interior.

5. Sound insulation – Their good sound insulation properties keeps your working and living environment quiet and peaceful.

6. Durability – Calcium Silicate Bricks harden with age. As they do not contain soluble salts, they do not disintegrate.