The Sail (一帆风顺ザセイル ) at Melaka, Site Visit, Malaysia Property Tour

Erik
Jan 8, 2021
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Updated: Jul 11, 2023

[ Malaysia Long stay, Malaysia Property, Apartment, Hotel, Travel, Rental , MM2H, Blog] SEP update DEC 2020

Malaysia's World Heritage City ー Melaka, Introduce you Melaka's Future New City Area

A development project to revive the ancient city of Melaka ー The Sail [一帆风顺ザセイル],

Mixed development of Commercial, Shopping Malls, Hotels, Residential

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Why invest in Melaka and what makes Melaka so attractive?

It is a beautiful world heritage site that has prospered with various trades since ancient times. Located at the southern west coast of the Malaysia Peninsula and facing the Straits of Melaka, Melaka prospered as a trading hub as a strategic point for maritime transportation. The Kingdom of Melaka was born in the 15th century, and later became a colony of Portugal, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Peranakans was born from the marriage of Chinese immigrants with diverse cultures, languages, ethnicities, and local Malay women. With this unique points, it was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2008. Wait a minute! I think these are still old-fashioned impressions of Melaka, but let's take a look at Melaka now from the perspective of why we invest in Melaka! Lets ’TABINIKO!

Viewpoint 1: Melaka Travel Industry

Population under 900,000 (about 200,000 foreigners and 120,000 students), 17.8 million tourists visit each year. Looking at the number of tourists in 2018, Malaysians (about 11.33 million 66%) are the top, and the countries with the largest number overseas are China (about 1.77 million 31%) and Singapore (about 1.59 million 27%), Indonesia (about 810K, 14%), Taiwan (about 140K, 2.4%), Vietnam (about 110K. 2.1%). The number of traveler to Melaka is still increasing and the government's goal is to reach 20 million people annually. It also a trend of medical check up travel in Melaka, with promoting medical travel packages from hospitals will booth up Melaka's travel industry and the is positive.

Viewpoint 2: Industrial park

There are also five industrial parks: Batu Berendam Industrial Free Trade Zone, Ayer Keroh Industrial Estate, Cheng Industrial Park (where Panasonic is located), Jasin industrial Park and Alor Gajah Industrial Estate! Isn't it surprising? Melaka also has Malaysia's largest solar power production plant, Malaysia's largest swallow processing plant, Southeast Asia's largest glass plant, and Southeast Asia's largest chip plant.

Viewpoint 3: A huge project called Melaka Gateway (planning)

Melaka's most representative large-scale port comprehensive development project. Consisting of two artificial islands, one natural island (Pulau Panjang) and a landfilled island that extends into the sea, a cruise terminal, commercial and recreational facilities, housing, high-tech industrial estates and free trade zones, and a deep sea port, A container terminal and a shipbuilding facility are also planned in this project. It is estimated to attract 2.5 million tourists annually, create 40,000-45,000 jobs and bring 1.19 trillion ringgit to Melaka. Foreign investors are coming in one after another, especially China Money and Middle East Money. This Melaka gateway is consider to surpass Singapore's port, as Melaka is also on the route of the Economic Zone initiative proposed by China's One Belt, One Road Initiative (OBOR). Melaka is still getting a lot of attention.

Viewpoint 4: Accessibility

Sea：

The Strait of Melaka is a maritime transportation hub connecting the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean, and is one of the most using marine area in the world. Looking at the distribution of ship navigation, (1) the route from Angola in Africa to China, (2) the route from Saudi Arabia and Iran to China in the Persian Gulf in the Middle East, and (3) from China to other countries around the world. In other words, it's also a flow of money. The Straits of Melaka are also known as the Oil Road, as each large freighter carrying approximately 14 million barrels of crude oil travels in and out of the day. The golden road of Strait of Melaka still shining!

Land：

It takes about 2 hours by car from Kuala Lumpur to Melaka, about 2.5 to 3 hours by car from Singapore to Melaka, and about 45 minutes by plane. It is a popular travel destination not only for Malaysian people but also for Singaporeans. There is also a high-speed railway (HSR) project from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, which was temporarily canceled, but is scheduled to be re-announced after the end of May 2020 (plan). The seven Shinkansen stations connect Bandar Malaysia, Sepang-Putrajaya, Seremban, Melaka, Muar, Batu Pahat, Iskandar Puteri in Malaysia and Jurong East in Singapore in 90 minutes from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. The fourth station, Melaka, is probably about 30 minutes from Bandar Malaysia. The planned construction site is in the Ayer Keroh district of Melaka. There is also a bridge project that connects Melaka to Indonesia, which has been stopped. The project is to cross the Melaka Strait 48.7km from Teluk Gong in Melaka to Pulau Rupat in Indonesia and arrive at Dumai 71.2km away. I don't know if it will resume......

Sky：

If you fly from another country to Malaysia, it's convenient because it's not far away. For example, it takes about 4 hours from Hong Kong and Shenzhen, about 5 hours from Taiwan, about 6 hours from Shanghai, Beijing and South Korea, about 7 hours from Japan and Dubai, and about 9 hours from Australia. It's about 19 hours from Seattle, Amelia.

Viewpoint 5: Melaka's unique charm points that last for a long time

Melaka's unique charm is that it has coexisted with the culture, language, ethnicity, customs, and food of Portugal, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Malay, and China and India against the background of its rich history. Mixed-race ethnic descendants between Malays and Chinese-Peranakan culture (also known as Baba & Nyonya), especially in language, costumes, cooking, coloring and decoration. It will be attractive to those who want to explore more about Melaka. With cute colors, unique Peranakan cuisine, and world heritage historical buildings, Melaka's unique charm will be last continues for a long time. So you'll want to go to Melaka over and over again!

Viewpoint 6: Expectations for land prices and property values to rise

Melaka, with the development of luxury hotels, houses, and shopping malls, land prices and property values can be expected to rise. The development of each Malaysian developer is in progress. In additional, The Sail, developed by Sheng Tai International, which I would like to introduce this time, besides this, another large-scale development project Impression City developed by Yong Tai and completed Encore Melaka又見馬六甲 in the same area, opera stage productions. China's leading director, Zhang Yimou, who has been a successful director of the opera, has visited Melaka many times to complete the opera theater. It seems that it can contribute to increase in tourists every year. And Hatten City, developed by Hatten Group, is also underway. Melaka is changing every year. The aforementioned "good timing" means NOW is the timing. In Impression City and Hatten City, Melaka Gateway also is a huge project and it will take time to complete. The Sail is scheduled to be completed in 2025 and is likely to benefit from higher property prices in advance from The Sail!

What do you think? Has your impression of Melaka changed? It is also important to check the situation in the area around the property you are investing in! Now, let's take a look at the whole picture of The Sail!

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The Sail (一帆风顺ザセイル) Basic information：

■「１．The Sail (一帆风顺ザセイル)」 Sales Gallery ：

Now in September 2020：

「Property Location + Station & Building information」：

The Sail project is located in an area called Kota Laksamana. e? Where? ?? Most people haven't heard of it, it's about 8-minute drive to the World Heritage city. Surround the road is under construction now and it takes an hour on foot. The road after completion will surely be even more convenient. From Kota Laksamana, it is about 20 minutes by car to Melaka International Airport (also called Batu Berendam Airport), about 10 minutes by car to the location of the huge project called Melaka Gateway (Melaka Gateway). The planned construction site, Ayer Keroh, planning to have High Speed Rail (HSR) between Singapore from Kuala Lumpur. From Laksamana to Ayer Keroh it is about a 30-minute drive and to Melaka Sentral (Melaka Bus Terminal) is about a 13-minute drive. If you drive from Kuala Lumpur, Ayer Keroh is the first place to enter Melaka. Melaka International Trade Center, Malacca Botanical Garden, Malacca Bird Park, Malacca Crocodile Farm, Malacca Zoo, Mini Malaysia & ASEAN Cultural Park, etc. are all gathered in this Ayer Keroh district. It has been beautifully maintained in recent years and also is a hot tourist spot.

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What kind of place is Kota Laksamana? Melaka government began reclamation work in the 1980s to increase the area of Melaka by 4000 aces in order to further develop Melaka. There are Klebang, Kota Laksamana and Melaka Jaya districts. Since the land that can be used is limited because it is a World Heritage city, the valuable landfill near the World Heritage city is said to have the highest potential for further development of Melaka. Kota Laksamana includes Encore Melaka(又見馬六甲) opera stage, complex development projects Impression City, Admiral City (plan), new international school King Henry VIII College Melaka, new condominiums The Green, The Wave, The Atlantis Residences etc. This area is undergoing development gradually. Great location to invest in Melaka.

The Sail is scheduled to be completed in 2025. Kota Laksamana area is expected to grow in population once the construction of large shopping malls and new condominiums is completed. Being close to a World Heritage city, Kota Laksamana area not only will be formed as commercial area and living infrastructure will be improved. With the entry of investors and brands from around the world, the travel industry and medical travel industry in Melaka also consider will be rising. In fact, some Japanese invest in Melaka shop lots. Moreover, Melaka is definitely a popular place for Japanese people, whether traveling or staying for a long time. Melaka government's city planning by 2035 will increase the population from the current 900,000 to 1.5 million, the number of tourists to 25 million, and the GDP per capita from the current USD9148 to USD21221. The development is slowly underway and The Sail is a "good property" that comes out at "good timing."

The location of The Sail is about 8 minutes by car to the World Heritage city, about 10 minutes by car to the Melaka gateway, and about 30 minutes by car to the planned high-speed rail (HSR) construction site, Ayer Keroh. Kota Laksamana area is the perfect place for invest.

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「Property composition + Ownership」：

The Sail has nine glass-designed of towers. Each tower is divided into three themes: The Bay, The Park, The Future, and a two-story exhibition hall with a capacity of 4000 people, a huge shopping mall of 1 million square feet sqft (about 92,903 square meters). And Melaka night market: The New Jonker Street + Nanjing Street = Commercial Shop Lot will be built as much as Jonker Street. The nine towers are about 58th to 61st floors. Designed with luxury condominiums (5 buildings), office buildings (1 building), and 5-star hotels (3 buildings). Ownership of the property: Lease Hold. This time we are selling Bay2 (hotel investment), so we will mainly introduce the rooms in Bay2.

「Developer Real Estate Company 」：

SHENG TAI INTERNATIONAL was established in Hong Kong in 2012, but before that, SHENG TAI INTERNATIONAL had various real estate construction experience in Malaysia. Over 22 home and shop constructions in Ipoh, Perak (eg BerCham Nova Garden, Greentown Nova, etc.), Cameron Square Shopping Plaza in the summer resort Cameron Highlands, Cameron Square (eg Aranda Nova The Square) , The Retreat), 3 star Family & Serviced Hotel. They started an acquisition plan (White Knight) in 2017, merged with other companies, and are more active in the real estate industry. Example: They have partnered with TITAN RITZ, ALORIE (Hotel Management Partner), etc., and have also focused on real estate sales. Example: They sell Damansara City condominiums, SkyVilla @ LamanVila (KL), PETRIE VILLA (Johor), and have a wealth of experience in selling properties. Since then, they has expanded their business to real estate property development, hotel and resort ownership, real estate services, acquisition and redevelopment, MM2H, and has offices in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Shanghai, China, Seattle, USA, Japan and Dubai. They are planning to open offices in Beijing, Taiwan, and South Korea.

The founder of SHENG TAI INTERNATIONAL is Dato Leong Sir Ley, a career woman who was originally an attorney and a legal officer. Because of this reason, SHENG TAI INTERNATIONAL has lawyer relationship, more than 50 lawyers are supported by legal partner companies (Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Ipoh). You can see that the real estate ability is very strong. TABINIKO will continue to write blogs for Regalia Beachfront Residence and Ames Hotel.

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5 Reasons Why Buy & Invest The Sail(一帆风顺ザセイル)

[ Reason 1 ]

Located on Malaysia's World Heritage in Malacca, world-renowned address：

The Sail (一帆风顺ザセイル) project is located in the Kota Laksamana area, about an 8-minute drive to the World Heritage city. The main Dutch Square with a red brick church (originally the church of Christ and now the Museum of History of Malacca), Peranakans-style buildings, a flashy tri-show with deco, ST. PAUL CHURCH on a hill (Church of St. Paul), Porta De Santiago (A'Famosa) Fort Santiago, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, the bustling Jonker Street shopping street, historic buildings and attractions are all nearby. It's in the heart of Melaka, you can see the value.

[ Reason 2]

Supermarkets, restaurants and living amenities all in place, future CBD：

About 15 minutes by car to Aeon and Tesco, restaurant and living amenities are also available. Close to banks, hotels, medical centers, hospitals, schools and development projects, including World Heritage Sites. For example: Encore Melaka(又見馬六甲) Opera Stage, Complex Development Projects Impression City, Hatten City, Melaka Gateway. The Sail will be the Central Business District CBD of the future.

[ Reason 3 ]

Expectations of the high-speed railway (HSR) between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore and tourist attractions where people gather：

It is the 4th stop of HSR, Kuala Lumpur to Malacca on the high-speed train, which greatly reduces the travel time. It will be easier to reach from KL. The Malaysian government's target number of travelers is 20 million, the travel industry is doing well, and the medical travel industry is also being promoted, so travelers can use convenient access by sea, land, or air to entry to Melaka. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a spot where people gather.

[ Reason 4 ]

An eye-catching design with the appearance that like a ship to depart from now on：

Everyone will be surprised to see the futuristic look design of The Sail (一帆风顺ザセイル). The sail's inspiration is based on sea exploration, waves and wind. Design represents the energy of adventure and successful prosperity on a modern sailing vessel, like a daunting business person. As for the architectural composition, a modern sailing ship is rippling. The background of the sailing ship is that Zheng He, commander of the voyage, came to Melaka six times in seven major voyages from 1405 to 1433 during the Ming Dynasty. This sailing vessel building is about to become a new icon in Melaka.

[ Reason 5 ]：

Expectations of increased value：

Construction of each project is in progress. In addition to The Sail, Impression City, Hatten City, etc. Melaka Gateway, the resumption of high-speed rail HSR, is awaiting announcement. There is a sense of value that will increase once each project is completed. Kota Laksamana is consider an increasingly hot area.

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■「２．Bay2(Hotel investment)」

Room type：

１．Type 1：1Room (1toilet)　Area：35.5 ㎡ / 414.4 sq.ft

２．Type 2：1Room (1toilet)　Area：59 ㎡ / 635 sq.ft

３．Type 2：1Room (1toilet)　Area：31.4 ㎡ / 338 sq.ft

１．Type 1：1Room (1toilet)　Area：35.5 ㎡ / 414.4 sq.ft：

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２．Type 2：1Room (1toilet)　Area：59 ㎡ / 635 sq.ft：

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３．Type 3：1Room (1toilet)　Area：31.4 ㎡ / 338 sq.ft：

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9 Reasons to Invest in The Sail (一帆风顺ザセイル)：

[ Reason 1 ]：

Best location：

Kota Laksamana is about an 8-minute drive to the World Heritage City. Due to the limited land available around the World Heritage Site and the ongoing progress of each project, it has the potential to become the Central Business District CBD in the future.

[ Reason 2 ]：

Malaysian World Heritage Site-Melaka is branded and has a world-renowned address：

With the branding power of Melaka World Heritage Site, which is a famous travel destination in the world. You can expect potential travelers. A vibrant place where money flows and investors are concentrated.

[ Reason 3 ]：

Life amenities are available：

Aeon, Tesco, banks, hotels, medical centers, hospitals and schools are nearby. It will become even more convenient once the development project is completed.

[ Reason 4 ]：

The selling point unique to The Sail (一帆风顺ザセイル) 1

Melaka's largest sky garden, the largest sky link bridge (9 towers connected), and Malacca's first sky restaurant will be born. The futuristic exterior design will be a new icon for Melaka and will surely be a good topic.

[ Reason 5 ]：

The selling point unique to The Sail (一帆风顺ザセイル) 2

The New Jonker Street + Nanjing Street = planning to make a commercial shop lot. Have you ever strolled through the popular night market Jonker Street and had a wonderful night enjoying delicious gourmet food? There will be a second Jonker Street! A shopping street with the characteristics of Melaka culture. In addition, The Sail plan to build it with the image of Nanjing Street, which will be a tourist attraction for travel!

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[ Reason 6 ]：

The selling point unique to The Sail (一帆风顺ザセイル) 3

A one-million-square-foot luxury shopping mall and a two-story exhibition hall (ballroom) that can accommodate 4,000 people also will be built. If a mall or exhibition hall is ready, each store and restaurant will gather and it will become a commercial area depending on the demand and supply of employment opportunities, business, and shopping. The exterior of the shopping center is a combination of traditional Malay hats-Tengkolok Melayu and the original treasure of Chinese culture-ancient money.

[ Reason 7 ]：

The selling point unique to The Sail (一帆风顺ザセイル) 4

Innovative designs and ideas.

The nine all-glass tower buildings and the first "moon" -themed theater / event hall design have the image of the moon shining in the night sky. "Moon" representative peaceful with family and friends. No other place in Melaka has such a signature design.

[ Reason 8 ]：

The selling point unique to The Sail (一帆风顺ザセイル) 5

The nine towers are planned to be luxury condominiums (5 towers), office buildings (1 towers), and 5-star hotels (3 towers). Even though it is a luxury condominium, it is a concept similar to a serviced apartment, and it feels like a condominium + hotel combined. Name it Condotel. So, the plan is condotel (5 towers), office building (1 towers), 5 star hotel (3 towers). It will be about 58th floor to the 61st floor.

[ Reason 9 ]：

The bathroom brands are TOTO, GROHE, and KOHLER.

Here are nine reasons why you should invest in The Sail (一帆风顺ザセイル). Real estate investment in Malaysia are not as high as in Japan. There are many benefits now, so if you are thinking of purchasing a property in Malaysia, please consider it. The Sail (一帆风顺ザセイル) are implementing benefits such as no lawyer fee, 3 nights 4 days tour. (Subject to be changed from time to time)

The following is the state of September 2020：