What Under $200K Buys In Malaysia Today — From Freehold Apartments to Beachfront Suites

Malaysian property developer Tropicana Corporation unveiled new show units for its three signature developments across Malaysia – Breeze Hill Service Apartments @ Tropicana Avalon in Genting Highlands, Clarissa Serviced Suites @ Tropicana Cenang in Langkawi, and Skypark Kepler @ Lido Waterfront Boulevard in Johor.

At a media event on Feb 5, the Bursa Malaysia-listed developer also unveiled a nearly month-long sales campaign to celebrate the Chinese New Year, with several open houses, one-time payment schemes, and financing solutions.

Tropicana’s flagship property gallery is located in their Tropicana Gardens Office Tower in Kuala Lumpur. One of their signature developments is Skypark Kepler, a new branded residence that will be managed by Singapore hospitality company Banyan Group.

Skypark Kepler is an upcoming freehold project that Tropicana is developing on a 163-acre site in Johor Bahru named Lido Waterfront Boulevard. Bukit Chagar station on the upcoming Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) is approximately 10 minutes away by car.

Located along the coastal Persiaran Abu Bakar Sultan close to the Causeway, this mixed-use master planned site features a 2.5km waterfront promenade, new office buildings, residences, a hotel, a cultural centre, and parks and green spaces.

According to Tropicana, the 1,596-unit Skypark Kepler is Johor’s first high-rise branded residence, comprising two 54-storey towers with a mix of two- to five-bedroom apartments with prices starting from RM 454,000 ($146,722) that range from 463 to 807 sq ft.

The newest show unit features the 667 sq ft, two-bedroom and two-bath unit layout.

The developer is also showcasing the 431 sq ft studio unit at Breeze Hill Serviced Apartments. This project is part of the 71.2ha Tropicana Avalon Township in Gohtong Jaya, which features a mix of residential, commercial, and recreational developments. The township is one of three precincts within the Tropicana WindCity township.

A freehold development, the 1,722-unit Breeze Hill consists of two 27-storey towers above a retail podium, Breeze Hill Shoppes. There are three unit types – 431 sq ft studios, 756 sq ft two-bedroom units, and 975 sq ft three-bedroom units.

The design concept of the new studio show unit features warm laminated wood flooring in the bedroom and living areas, with furnishings that are functional and aesthetic. The unit layout features a gallery-style kitchen, a combined living and bedroom space, a walk-in wardrobe, and an ensuite bathroom.

Meanwhile, the two-bedroom units come with two bathrooms – an ensuite for the master bedroom, and a common bathroom for the second bedroom. The living room also leads out to a balcony.

The three-bedroom units are located at the ends of each of the twin residential blocks, with a total of eight stacks. The unit features an ensuite master bedroom, an ensuite bedroom, and a shared bathroom for the third bedroom.

The indicative price for apartments at Breeze Hill starts from RM348,000.

Visitors to the refreshed flagship sales gallery will also experience the 784 sq ft, two-bedroom unit at Clarissa Serviced Suites. This is the third and final development phase at Tropicana’s 5.28-acre beachfront development in Langkawi, named Tropicana Cenang.

The first two phases of the freehold development comprised the 831-unit Assana Serviced Suites and the 60-unit low-rise Merissa Serviced Suites. Both are fully sold, and the developer celebrated the topping off ceremony last July.

Clarissa Serviced Suites is a 40-storey development with 806 fully furnished serviced suites and seven retail units. The residential unit mix comprises one-, two- and four-bedroom units, with prices starting from RM592,000.

One-bedroom units are 536 sq ft, two-bedroom units span 784 to 829 sq ft. There is only one stack of four-bedroom units, which each span 1,356 sq ft, and have the most direct sea-facing views.

The design of the newest show unit reflects a modern and resort-style design with an open layout and a tropical-toned palette. The large openings, including a balcony, maximise natural light and sea-facing views.

Despite the orientation of the block, the balcony of each unit is angled to offer sea-facing views. The living space includes an ensuite master bedroom with space for a lounger, a bedroom, a common bathroom, a combined living and dining space, and a kitchen.

Tropicana is also running a CNY Prosperity Campaign ‘Redefining the Art of Living”, until Feb 28. This comprises financing solutions via MayBank MyDeco, and through the Easy Payment Scheme, there will be a full absorption of legal fees and stamp duties by Tropicana.

Other perks being rolled out during this campaign include referral rewards of up to RM80,000, festive prosperity packets, flexible financing solutions, and additional property ownership privileges.