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27-423: While Taman Setiawangsa and Tiara Setiawangsa are located on the busier, flatter and more visible front part of the suburb, Puncak Setiawangsa and Bukit Setiawangsa are neighborhoods positioned higher up on the hills in a quieter surrounding. The residential was developed by Island & Peninsular (I&P) Group Sdn Bhd. The foothill and mid-hill areas were originally part of Bukit Dinding, developed in stages in

54-592: A construction cost of RM1.183 billion. Phase two, which will entail the construction of an elevated highway that will complement the existing DUKE, was to be completed in 2015. The DUKE extension will comprise two additional links, namely the Sri Damansara Link and the Tun Razak Link. Both links are proposed to have dual carriageways and the Tun Razak link will be about 9 kilometres in length while

81-865: A construction firm for mid-sized infrastructure projects in the Klang Valley, and the construction vehicle for its Iskandar region developments – at US$ 1.1 billion, ranking him on the Malaysian Forbes Richest List. Later, in 2015, Forbes further estimated an additional stake in Iskandar Waterfront Holdings to be worth US$ 925 million. In January 2016, Tan Sri Lim succeeded on a bid on the Bandar Malaysia project worth $ 1.7 billion (RM 7.41 billion) The Joint Venture partners are dedicated to developing an underground city project spanning over 15 years with

108-585: A gross development value of US$ 53 billion. Tan Sri Lim is referred as 'helicopter-man' by the locals as he frequently commutes between his office in Kuala Lumpur and his project birthchild, Iskandar Malaysia privately via his rotorcrafts. Tan Sri Lim's Ekovest Berhad is also the 2016 sponsor for the Kuala Lumpur National Football Association . A company that Lim co-founded, Ekovest, is known for its involvement of

135-644: A joint bid for the US$ 9.91 billion High Speed Rail project - connecting Thailand, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. In 2012, Tan Sri Lim was recognized by Brand Laureate as the Property Man of the year. In 2014, Tan Sri Lim was dubbed a member of the "ASEAN Business Club" among other notable entrepreneurs such as Tan Sri Tony Feranandes, Tan Sri Robert Kuok , Tan Sri Francis Yeoh , Tan Sri Lim Wee-Chai and Tan Sri Leong Hoy Kum . The ASEAN Business Club members are ambassadors advocating growth of regional networks and

162-535: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Duta%E2%80%93Ulu Klang Expressway Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway ( DUKE , E33 ), is the main expressway network in Klang Valley , Malaysia . The 18 km (11 mi) expressway connects New Klang Valley Expressway 's Jalan Duta Interchange (E1) to Taman Hillview Interchange on Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 28 in Ulu Klang . The expressway

189-543: Is a Malaysian businessman and investor. He is the founder, chairman and chief executive of Iskandar Waterfront Holdings and Ekovest Berhad. Both corporations manage infrastructure construction projects, as well as mega property development. Tan Sri Lim is also linked to other public listed companies in directorial roles; PLS plantations, holding 40,000 acres in palm oil plantations and Knusford Berhad and Tebrau Teguh Berhad. In 2014, Forbes estimates his stake in Ekovest –

216-600: Is an expressway in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia connecting Sentul Pasar Interchange on the Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway to the Genting Klang–Pahang Highway . The phase two development of the DUKE will be built by Ekovest Bhd and will start in two weeks at a construction cost of RM1.183 billion. Phase two, which will entail the construction of an elevated highway that will complement the existing DUKE,

243-467: Is dedicated to developing an underground city project spanning over 15 years, with a gross development value of RM 150 billion ($ 53 billion) On 23 March 2016, Tan Sri Lim announced the expected launch of Phase 1 of Bandar Malaysia (GDV US$ 37.2 billion) for 2017. CREC simultaneously announced their commitment to consolidate operations at a US$ 2 billion regional centre within the first phase of Bandar Malaysia. The Joint Venture partners are expected to place

270-648: The New Klang Valley Expressway [REDACTED] North–South Expressway Northern Route . The Kilometre Zero of this section is located at Sentul Pasar Interchange. At Bandar Dalam Interchange the expressway overlaps with the Federal Route 2 from Bandar Dalam Interchange to Greenwood Interchange. The expressway used to be known as the Kuala Lumpur North East Expressway (KLNEE) . It is a main element in

297-1045: The 1980s and renamed as Bukit Setiawangsa. Final phase of the development was Puncak Setiawangsa, which was completed in 1995. The lists of tenants here is changing daily, due possibly to the easier traffic flow (helped by the new Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE)), competitive rentals and accessibility between KL, Petaling Jaya and other suburbs. Firms such as Texas Instruments , I & P, Right Balance Group, Fidin Universal, Tanjung and RB Helicopters all have their operational bases in Setiawangsa. Japanese retailer JUSCO (now, AEON) also has one outlet operating here in AU2 since 2008. The parliamentary constituency Setiawangsa has been led since 2018 by Nik Nazmi of PKR . Incident: slope failure / fallen retainer wall The engineered slope holding up Puncak Setiawangsa which has been standing tall at 10–11 berms, totalling over 50m high, since

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324-535: The Batu, Sentul Pasar, Ayer Panas, Segambut & Batu Tambahan Toll Plazas, all toll transactions at four toll plazas on the DUKE are conducted electronically via Touch 'n Go cards, SmartTAGs or RFID tags starting January 2018. (Starting 23 November 2017) From Persiaran Dutamas ( proposal ) East Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Segambut Mont Kiara KL Metropolis North Batu Kentonmen Army Camp Kepong The DUKE Extension Expressway ( E33 )

351-859: The Concession Agreement signed with the Federal Government on 12 August 2004. The construction of this expressway commenced in late 2005. The Jalan Duta–DUKE Interchange was built at the sharp hairpin of the NKVE and the Jalan Kuching Interchange was built at the former Jalan Kuching Toll Plaza owned by Kamunting Corporation Berhad. The expressway was partially (2/3) opened officially by the Minister of Works Ir Mohd Zin Mohamed on 9 January 2009. Three months later,

378-544: The Iskandar region. Past collaborative investors in the Iskandar region include billionaires Robert Kwok, Peter Lim, Jeffery Cheah, as well as few of the largest real estate development companies from China ( Country Garden Holdings , Greenland ) and Australia. On the west side of Iskandar, Tan Sri Lim has plans to convert Johor Bahru into a waterfront destination with cruise terminals, marina, residences, offices, hotels and convention centers. Here he has sold land to one of

405-851: The Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020 as specified in the Transportation Research of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) conducted by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur) (DBKL) in 1985. It was identified by DBKL as one of the main connecting routes to complete the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020. DBKL conducted a detailed study of the alignment that feed the next three years, including Environmental Impact Assessment and Public Opinion. These studies and reports were approved by

432-419: The NKVE section was open to traffic on 30 April 2009. Built to accommodate 120,000 vehicles per day, this expressway will offer an attractive alternative route to Klang Valley residents, especially for those traveling from east to west and for those who want to go to the city centre. Construction progress gallery The phase two development of the DUKE will be built by Ekovest Bhd and will start in two weeks at

459-484: The Sri Damansara Link will be 7 kilometres long. The expressway will serve as a link between the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 1 (MRR1) and Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 MRR2. The DUKE uses an open toll system. Batu, Sentul Pasar, Ayer Panas, Segambut & Batu Tambahan toll plazas have fully Electronic Toll Collections (ETC). As part of an initiative to facilitate faster transaction at

486-452: The city to the suburban range through several routes in and out of several branches of the main intersection. Through DUKE, drivers can move from one part to other parts of Kuala Lumpur in a short time, by bypassing congested traffic areas, such as Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 1 and Kuala Lumpur Inner Ring Road . The Kilometre Zero of this section is located at Jalan Duta Interchange near Jalan Duta , Kuala Lumpur , at its interchange with

513-533: The construction of the Petronas Twin Towers , Kuala Lumpur International Airport , and main buildings within Putrajaya , the country's federal administrative centre. Other projects include highway construction projects e.g. DUKE highway , and its successive phases. Iskandar Waterfront Holdings has a gross development value of RM 125 billion ($ 44 billion) in projects on the 4,000+ acres of land in

540-402: The early 1990s failed dramatically at the 2200 hour on Friday, 28 December 2012. Three families were ordered to evacuate from the bungalows at Puncak Setiawangsa. 13 retailers at the row of shoplots across the retainer wall were also asked to evacuate. Incident: Flashflood Heavy rain that caused a flashflood from Bukit Dinding onto the residentials at Bukit Setiawangsa. Incident: Landslide at

567-812: The school include rapper and actor Juzzthin and filmmaker and actor Pierre Andre , filmmaker and LoneWvlf music label owner Al Bakri Harith. Brighton International School - is the only International school within Setiawangsa. Setiawangsa is served by Setiawangsa LRT station (  KJ5  ) on the Kelana Jaya Line . The last entry route to Setiawangsa/AU2 area is the MRR2 Federal Route 28 . The Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway which connects Setiawangsa to Segambut / Mont Kiara , starts here. 3°11′07″N 101°44′47″E  /  3.1852515°N 101.7464635°E  / 3.1852515; 101.7464635 This Malaysian location article

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594-433: The side of the earlier fallen retainer wall A landslide happened at the side of the earlier fallen retainer wall after heavy rain. Vegetation was removed and DBKL superficially cemented the wall to avoid further erosion and for aesthetic purpose. SK Setiawangsa is classified as Top Performance School in Kuala Lumpur. Additionally, a secondary school SMK Taman Setiawangsa is located in Setiawangsa hill and DUKE. Alumni of

621-621: The timing of the IPO has been delayed due to currently unfavourable market conditions - fears of a weakening market. According to an article published in Deal Street Asia, Iskandar Waterfront is looking to revisit its IPO plans in 2016, with a potential dual listing in Kuala Lumpur as well as in Hong Kong. Tan Sri Lim's recent award on his bid for Bandar Malaysia - a joint venture with China Railway Engineering Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd

648-550: The top developers in China, Country Garden. Most of the current projects are being developed in a joint venture with his company, Iskandar WaterFront Holdings, in which he holds 60%, and has been scheduled for its initial public offering (IPO). According to The Star, through this IPO, Iskandar Waterfront Holdings was "hoping to lock in some global names in the property and investment world as cornerstone investors" with procedural preparations nearing completion. It has been reported that

675-585: Was constructed to provide the "missing link" between New Klang Valley Expressway (E1), Kuala Lumpur–Karak Expressway (E8), and Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 (JKR28). This expressway is also known as the Kuala Lumpur Northeast Dispersal Link Scheme . It was proposed by Tan Sri Datuk Lim Kang Hoo , a chairman of Ekovest Berhad . It originally was given route code E16 but later changed to E33 instead. In addition to improving connectivity, DUKE disperses traffic from

702-636: Was opened to traffic on 28 September 2017 and 23 October 2017. The DUKE Extension Expressway uses an open toll system. Sentul Pasar & Segambut toll plazas have fully Electronic Toll Collections (ETC). As part of an initiative to facilitate faster transaction at the Sentul Pasar & Segambut Toll Plazas, all toll transactions at two toll plazas on the DUKE are conducted electronically via Touch 'n Go cards, SmartTAGs or RFID tags starting January 2018. (Starting 23 November 2017) Lim Kang Hoo Lim Kang Hoo ( Chinese : 林刚河 , born 1956)

729-557: Was to be completed in 2015. The DUKE extension will comprise two additional links, namely the Sri Damansara Link and the Tun Razak Link. Both links are proposed to have dual carriageways and the Tun Razak link will be about 9 kilometres in length while the Sri Damansara Link will be 7 kilometres long. The expressway will serve as a link between the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 1 (MRR1) and Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 MRR2. This 9 kilometre and 7 kilometre segment

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