Tropicana Metropark @Subang Jaya is recently booming with new project launches: both residential and commercial.

* Southplace 1 & 2 by Tropicana
* Alira by MCT

Now MCT is due to launch another one, known as Amika Residences, which will be Japanese styled, suited for the Metropark neighbourhood's al-fresco style lakeside dining:
https://www.starproperty.my/news/mct-plans-...aunches-/125407

Due to be launched later this year, watch this space...

This post has been edited by IronManz: Jun 4 2023, 11:18 PM

Good to hear that.
This township has the potential for growth and capital appreciation

Maybe this is 3rd party agent website, because the developer website not yet mention
https://www.amikasubangjaya.com/

But has some details of what it will be like

Yes, 3rd party agent mentioned it's a mount fuji style...haha

Mount Fuji style is good. Can suggest for them to have Fuji apple orchard as part of the facilities ground, and Sakura trees please


Tentative info ...
Type A: 883 sqft 3R, from RM635K
Type B: 1075 sqft 3R, from RM770K
Type C: 1227 sqft 4R, from RM880K

This post has been edited by IronManz: Jun 10 2023, 11:43 PM

Will open for booking next month, watch this space, that's all the info I know

Potential is there. BRDB is going to slat their launch in Subang Jaya (next to Metropark) in 2024.

would be great if there's a mix of diff development complementing each other.

Any other nearby pieces of land in the area with potential for future development?

Any other empty land in the vicinity of Subang Heights, USJ Heights?

Amika's view from the urban park

I’m not so sure on that. Maybe other bosses can share hehe.

BRDB, Berjaya and Tropicana as well as Avaland for the time being.

Will drive by nearby areas to see if any more empty land.
Yes, interested to hear others' sharings

Amika is officially launching,
Cover story in the Edge

Anyone been to the sales gallery to check it out?

Any buyers here?

Buyer here. Signing SPA on 24th September.

Congrats Hernan. How does Amika compare to Alira?

I did not really go through Alira but I really like the badminton court. Amika facility will be Japanese concept which may be something special but I only interested in swimming, jogging and gym. The rest I not so particular for now. Hopefully, I will change my mind after VP.

I think the furnishing compared to Alira should be the same.
1. Kitchen Cabinet top and bottom
2. Hood and Hob (Teka)
3. 2 Heater Shower (Rubine)
4. Digital Lock. I heard Alira not included.

I was looking at SP2 actually but chose to skip it due to several reasons. I believe you booked SP2 right? I might have booked SP2 if got the early bird promo. Would have been your neighbor haha. But still not too far away. Really looking forward to 2024 Q1 when SP1 shoppes are open (any news on the current progress or if there will be delay?).

SP2 still got the promo for certain types I heard.
SP1 should be on track, the whole structure's already been there for some time now. A lot of people will be eagerly waiting to get their keys, almost sold out now, is SP1.

taken yesterday

May I know any pros of this project that made you to purchase an unit decisively?

Interested to know too, since there's Alira and Alora as well

1. I have been living in Subang Jaya all my life. Kind of used to the convenience and lifestyle here. Although the location is technically closer to Shah Alam, it is still accessible though USJ Heights or Federal Highway.
2. Alira and Amika (or for the whole of Tropicana Metropark), the disadvantage will be no LRT/KTM within walking distance. But I am ok as I have my own transport. For Alora what I know it is walking distance to LRT but it is built between LDP and Elite.
3. Each floor will have 8 units, more privacy and less noise.
4. Amika should be the last piece of land for residential project, so the advantage will be when it is completed, there will be no more construction beside it. Guess Alira will have to deal with Amika construction for another 1-2 years after VP. The land reserved for commercial will be across the urban park.

That is my view. Basically, I like it because of the location, the urban park and also the potential convenience (SP1 and SP2 shoppe). Hopefully I answered some of your doubts.

Have to understand that Amika is an own-stay project as the instalment will definitely higher than the potential rental as the surrounding and existing residences such as Pandora, Paloma and Paisley are hardly rented out with a rental of RM2,000.

Hopefully the population within the area could support the prosperity of the commercial there.

Yeah. I am buying it for own stay.

I would say the only advantage for rental is it is closest to Sri KDU International School. But the other residences are pretty close anyway.

Which type of layout you buy?

Do you guys have any information about the commercial development opposite of the park?

Hi Sanji, you're interested in the Southplace shoppes? There's a separate lowyat topic thread on that:
Southplace

Mercato is the anchor tenant,
there's 3 floors of commercial shoplots where
LG: all taken
L1: all taken except 3
L2: near half taken

Or did you mean the empty plot of land immediately across Amika?

I'm quite sure it would, with the Metropark residents as well as the catchment area (USJ Heights, Subang Heights, ...)

Type A - 883 sqf

Would like to face the park but only Type C (Tower B) will be facing that direction. So I choose facing the facility and Alira.

Since both Amika and Alira is by the same developer, how would you all differentiate the two products? Both also for ownstay?

The concept and location make both projects more suitable for own stay now.

Amika is of lower density while Alira has more layout options.

Amika is of Japanese concept also.

It's tandem carpark or side-by-side carpark?
Residential title?

How would you compare Amika with the launching Hype Residence USJ 7 by SDP?

Mine is side by side. You mean tandem is 2 cars in 1 parking lot where the car parked inside will be stuck? I think have front and back but will not be blocked.
So far most of the projects i survey is commercial under HDA and Amika is the same.

I didnt monitor Hype Residence so unable to comment much. Only thing I can comment is the options for public transport definitely much better than Tropicana Metropark. That should be a plus point for investment purpose. But for own stay, i think depends on personal preference. I always wanted a place where I can walk down and morning walk/jog without needing to drive there. My concern will be the maintenance of the park in the long term.

Got any floor plans?
I am interested but busy working so I need to see the floor plan first then only go to visit show room later.

The official website is here: https://amikaresidences.my/, linked from developer website,
and we see that they've also put up banners along Sunway ... if you fill in the form, they will quickly respond and send you the layouts, experienced that before with developer staff

This post has been edited by IronManz: Oct 13 2023, 09:22 PM

Which layout you interested in?
Type A 883 sqf 3R2B
Type B 1075 sqf 3R2B
Type C 1227 sqf 4R2B

I can help to snap photo of the brochure.

Good stuff Hernan, building up the Amika community

For those that are interested, can check the layouts here. Just done my signing today.

streetview.my/mct/amikaresidences

Also, do hit me up if you for referral, we can split them.

Congrats Steven.
Can share why you went for Amika vs Alira/Alora/Hype/Teja/Pinnacle (others in SJ)?

I'm buying for own stay, similar to hernan, I've been in Subang all my life.

In terms of distance from family, and amenities I am familiar with, Alora's out of the question for me. Not interested in TODs as well, so Pinnacle & Hype is off the list. Also bought a smaller unit in Alira for investment previously (wasn't as informed about properties 2 years back, but I thought the urban park and facilities Alira offered are great).

Why I chose Amika over Teja,
1. Layout
2. Concept
3. Urban Park
4. I managed to book a Garden unit (like the idea of walking out to a pool from my house)
5. Having a kid soon, so next to International school is a plus.
6. More commercials like SP1&2, the retail below residence will be ready by the time Amika is complete.
7. Easy access to federal (work in KL area)
8. Familiar with Ayala as a developer, as I've worked in Philippines before. Fingers crossed they will make a statement out of their first few projects.

The only doubt/worry I have about my unit in Amika is,
Garden area is not fully covered, and friends who don't own Garden unit before are telling me it'll be raining with cigarette butts, wine corks, etc. which maybe those retractable awning will help

This website is good.
Can make better decisions.

Interested in Type B for own stay.

Agreed

Thanks for the detailed sharing Steven.
Looks like there's quite some solid SJians here.
Thriving community.

And came across this one:
https://selangorjournal.my/2023/10/mbsj-pro...ives-next-year/

How does the garden unit work? It's on the same level as the garden, and your balcony opens out towards access to it, or to its view?

Garden instead of Balcony, it's elevated so you retain the privacy, walk down a flight of stairs and you're at the garden area.

The access looks nice. Shortcut to the pool. But like you mentioned, seems like the rain and dirt can easily accumulate at that area compared to to the upper levels. And even though you have privacy from the pool, the upper levels seems like able to see what is happening below.

I just went over for a walk at the park with my 2 kids last weekend. Not many people around there but I guess most people will not jog or walk their pets at 10 am. Overall the park looks properly maintained and clean. Fishes are plenty in the lake which I believe the water quality is still good. Plan to go there again this weekend to feed the fishes with the kids.

garden unit also a popular design in high T10 condos

and easy to walk out straight into pool, done swim can just walk back room to bathe dont need to go thru common corridor

the issue is safety, peeping tom, suprise gifts from all the balconies up stairs

The Amika garden unit sounds nice, since one of their USPs is the unique Japanese garden. There will be good view if they have a strong execution of plan. But yeah, do have faith in Malaysian's quality, littering is everywhere.

Aaron, what do you think about this project?

no comment as im not familiar with this project

but for me garden unit is no

it just allows dev to charge u full price but same floor units as facilities actual should be much cheaper than normal

Given Malaysians etiquette in condo living, the garden unit would be a dumping ground hazard.
The concept is good but just not practical in Malaysian lifestyle.
Even the condos management can't do anything to those who refused to pay maintenance.

Nice design. Like a pool-facing hotel suite.
Yes, you should install the retractable awning for privacy, shade, and as an umbrella against the droppings from above

Yes, means likely will go to the swimming pool frequently since it's in own back yard, no need through common corridor

Hernan, yes, I saw huge fish the other day, turtles, ...
Go after 5pm, you will see dog lovers gather near the area across from Alira

From what I heard, there are quite a lot of dogs around the park. During my walk, hardly find any dog droppings around, well maybe just 1. I have no issues with dogs but I have issues with the owners that just let their dog pee at my car and do not pick up the droppings. What I can see here, the community here are quite civic minded. Hope it stays this way all the time.

Hernan, during the evenings the dog lovers gather at that point with their dogs, mostly on leash, though a few let them loose

I saw some stray dogs gather near the Pandora side of the entrance to the park

hi hernan83, i am considering between Amika and SP2, can you share a bit what factors made you skip SP2 ?

1. Limited units available. As of 3-4 months ago, as I remember all units facing park almost sold out and no more 2% rebate.
2. Maintenance fees slightly higher. RM0.45 per sqf
3. SP2 have no guardhouse for carpark. The concept is like shopping mall but it is separated between resident and others.
4. Not really like the shopping mall directly under my unit. Although it will be very convenient but may be a bit crowded.

Most important is what you prefer. Each have their pros and cons.

i see i see, thanks for the input, i m taking all the views into consideration because i do prefer amika, but still think i haven't seen enough to decide

Hawk1lo, have you checked out the sales gallery and showrooms for both projects?
Best to see first hand before deciding.

Thanks for the sharing Hernan.
1. Can check the sales gallery now and then because some unit bookings open due to various reasons, have seen that over time. e.g. the last time I checked, a few units for the types 01-07 opened back compared to the previous visit
3 and 4. Amika also has retail units, won't that be similar? You have separate entrance/exit points to the different parts of the car park. SP2 only has 2 floors of retail, the design is not so much like a heavy duty mall but more of lepakking for al fresco dining

Hi IronManz, yes i checked both Sales Gallery, but after going through the forums here i realize there are things i didn't put into consideration before such as the guardhouse as hernan83 mentioned. Currently agent told me Amika only 8% rebate, last weekend they had 8+2%, and back in september they have 8+2% rebate. Is these rebates kinda like On and Off thing?

They may vary over time because the +2% usually is a temporary topup , sometimes they may replace with other perks

From what I see during SP2, the one expecting higher demand such as facing park facility/better view have no 2% rebate. The one less demand still offer 2% rebate. I not sure about Amika as both are different developers will use different strategy. I booked mine way before the launching somewhere in July.

Do you have any idea what else is being offered if no 2% rebate? Maybe Iphone or something. Basically 2% will be much more worth it as it is about 14k to 18k rebate based on SPA 700k to 900k, can get 2 or 3 Iphones. The benefit I got was 2% rebate and this rebate can use to offset downpayment. It does not make much difference because I will be getting no rebate during the VP which can be used to cover the MOT. Another benefit is Panasonic voucher worth 5k. I not sure if that is still being offered. Last I heard was reduced to 3k.

Ironmanz did comment on the retail units which I agree should be pretty similar. Seems like should be more quiet and less happening compared to SP2 but it is the closest to Sri KDU. Maybe will have more waiting parents lepak there. For parking, if I remember correctly what I saw, the entrance road will be same for shopper and residence but will be different level to separate. For Amika, there will be residential guardhouse like Pandora, Paloma, Paisley, Alira and another entry point for shoppers.

Thanks for the input Hernan83 and Ironmanz. I plan to visit Amika Gallery this weekend again to see more detail on the unit selection, rebates and current offers.

For SP2 i rmb when looking at the unit selection, there is a middle space in between, if not mistaken something like a pump room. Pretty sure any units nearby or below is not recommended because of noise or possible water leak? I am not aware if Amika have such. Wanted to find out this weekend too

Good, check it out carefully. I would choose the units which are facing the park.
I think the current rebate is 8%.
The nett is roughly RM710++ psf I heard from a staff.

There's 25 retail units and these are concentrated on one part of Amika i.e. the part facing one end of the urban park.

This post has been edited by Asgaard: Nov 7 2023, 09:35 PM

Which project is this?

Went to the sales office today, 6% discount offered. Meeeh

I thought it was higher when I asked developer staff last week

Any idea how many units sold as of now? As of when I sign SPA end of September (also their official launch date), it was about 140+ units out of 468 units is about 30%.

Maybe just continue follow up with agent/ sales when the rebate back to 8% or 8% + 2% which will be quite unlikely, then quickly go and book. However, the disadvantage will be the longer the wait, the lesser choices of level/view to select.

Quite many units still unsold, specially on higher floor above 20, some were booked, unsold unit probably still more than 50% based on the data graphic agent show me.

Your agent very nice to show that info

Which sides / block are more popular?

I checked with my agent. Yes, 6% rebate and limited units with 8%.

I dont know about the actual demand. My opinion is Tower A popular one will be facing the Amika and Alira facility. The other side of Tower A will be facing Sri KDU.
Tower B nice view will be facing the park but only Type C (1200+ sqf) available.

I did my booking last week, 6+2 % for floor 20th and below, and just one week before, they had 8+2%. But they have another - RM5k for signing incentive.

like what macbookpro88 mentioned, from the agent graphic table, i can see that floor above 20 still quite a lot unit, but below 20, i rmb seeing almost all occupied. As for layout type A, only left 8th and 9th floor after i book, the last unit for block A floor between 10-20th.

The ones facing the park only Type C which is above my budget

Congrats bro/ future neighbor. Which type u booked? A or B?

Mind to share what made you chose Amika over SP2?

Hernan, could also include Alira and SP1 in the comparison

I see. Then can choose the ones facing the facilities?
If facing Sri Kdu, then in future will also face Federal Avenue

Comparing between SP2 and Amika,
-My main preference of Amika will be Amika's unit 2+1 rooms layout vs SP2 3 room layout.
-Last to be completed in Subang Metropark.

There are some quite similar points as you mentioned

1. Maintenance fees slightly higher. RM0.45 per sqf
2. SP2 have no guardhouse for carpark.

I somehow don't like the idea of going into balcony and kind of can see the other block. But then actually when Federal Avenue is up, i guess not much different. Just a bit more further
I just knew the future development name is called Federal Avenue

That's right, Hawk, they've started building the sales gallery, and am looking forward to see how our neighbours develop

Yes, it'll be quite a distance, not as bad as can see clear details without binoculars. Those facing the urban park will be looking at the future development of Tmp too

Note that both are expected for completion in 2027, and there's still the future development land facing Amika/Alira

For me, as long as it is not directly beside. Like currently Paisley have to bear with Alira construction. By the time Amika complete, there will be no construction directly beside as Alira will be completed and the other side is the main road. Any development will be across Sri KDU and the urban park, which have quite some distance.

Good.

What do you guys think of the lifts ? 10 years ago I rented condo in PV10 which they have the longer stretcher lifts for transport bigger items, like some condo they have specific lifts for contractor use, while for Amika layout itself, seems like 3 same sized lifts. Also like no dedicated lift for Garbage use, or perhaps only more high end condo have those?

Not sure if I have the right answer as I have no experience in living in serviced apartments. But this question did cross my mind and I asked my agent, he said normally after VP they will use scaffold to cover the lift and let this lift be used for furniture/renovation. Once the grace period over, the lift will be closed for contractors and can only be used for resident/visitor. Usage for furniture/renovation after the grace period will be the Bomba lift. Again, I also not sure if I see the Bomba lift in the plan.

Garbage I not so sure. I all the while thought it is some kind of chute and it will slide down. If have to bring own garbage down by lift, doesn't seem to hygienic.

I think you mean use canvas to cover the lift. I was looking around Damen Residence and notice they actually use 3 lifts too but worst part 2 duplex lift and 1 simplex bomba lift in the lobby. Meaning the 2 lifts share one button, and the other bomba lift it's own one button. Ppl will just press both see which one come first. I have no idea why they configure it that way. The bomba lift is covered with canvas and i guess like you mentioned for contractor use.

I am pretty sure high rise don't use garbage chute anymore but every floor should have one small room to dump the rubbish.

And also one thing i noticed abut Damen residence is the corridor is covered and kinda stuffy when walking along the corridor, the smell of the rubbish kinda lingers around the corridor. I see Amika corridor also similar, hopefully wont have this problem in the future.

Anyone has Amika site progress update ? and is it normal for the SPA to not be stamped yet? Ive signed my SPA on October

This post has been edited by shz1998: Feb 20 2024, 09:34 AM

visited the show units, fuhhh! super pricey imo. if comparing with others out of subang which are in the range of 1200sqft... layout wise, dwitara and sunway flora win.
aurum layout also so-so especially the small kitchen.

The unit layouts here are really nice especially the horizontal living space even in smaller sizes. No corridor wasted area. Only weakness is no real yard area.

u bought amika?

I believe Subang Area the price range around there

Last i heard from the RevUp event (Early Feb 2024), piling works started but they still haven't get the DL, thus cannot stamp yet. Expect around mid June only the loan start (means progress?)

whats a DL ya ? and you got amika as well?

Yeap, signed mine at December.
For now ours consider "registration" or "booking". something like developer actually need APDL (Advertising Permit & Developer License) only can start selling. By that time only developer will require down payment.

oooo i see, okay okay thanks for the info , which type and tower you got ya ?

and also do we have our own Amika owner's group ? Whatsapp or telegram

Nope. I’m a showroom connoisseur.

If this is around 700-750psf can consider for ownstay
Investment this location not favorable.