HCK CAPITAL Group Bhd will be transforming the Subang Jaya area with its takeover of the long-abandoned project Remix 1.
It is understood that Remix 1 will be renamed as “Subang Sentral” as part of HCK’s portfolio of current and upcoming development projects, which has a combined gross development value of about RM15 bil and are mostly located in the Klang Valley.
Numerous parties have approached HCK over the past two years to ask it to step in, after seeing the successful completion and subsequent high transaction prices at edumetro (previously also abandoned by the same original developer, True Renaissance Development Sdn Bhd (TRDSB) and then known as Remix 2), which HCK had also acted as the white knight.
The public-listed developer had recently held fruitful talks with the liquidator of TRDSB, Ms. Chin Mee Shang, who expressed her confidence in HCK’s ability to rescue the project.
Both parties have agreed to work closely together to bring a final solution for the long-suffering purchasers.
HCK has also joined hands with UOB Malaysia as the new financier for Remix 1, who is also driven by its keen sense of Corporate Social Responsibility to assist the abandoned buyers get out of their dilemma.
Safety & quality of priority
HCK understands that the public has valid concerns about the structural integrity of this development, given the years it has remained inactive. Safety will be its highest priority, it says, and no compromise will be made in this regard.
HCK has appointed independent, accredited structural engineers and consultants to carry out a comprehensive assessment of all the buildings.
This includes rigorous testing of all beams, columns, and slabs, with non-destructive testing methods, material sampling, and full structural audits.
Any element that does not meet today’s standards will be strengthened, rectified, or replaced. In addition, HCK is engaging the original structural consultants of the project to act as advisors.
Their intimate knowledge of the initial design and construction provides valuable insight, while the independent consultants ensure today’s standards and requirements are fully met. This combined expertise offers both continuity and accountability.
Strict monitoring of structural soundness
HCK will work closely with the relevant authorities to ensure that every aspect of the building complies with current building codes and international safety benchmarks. It is engaging third-party specialists to endorse the findings for additional assurance.
No unit will be handed over until both the local authorities and HCK’s professional teams are fully satisfied with the building’s structural soundness.
This is not just about reviving an abandoned project. HCK says it is about rebuilding trust in the crowded property industry, delivering a safe and high quality home, and creating a renewed development that the community can take pride in.
Access & connectivity will be enhanced
Back in January 2025, the Subang Jaya council announced that the proposed flyover connecting USJ1’s Persiaran Subang Permai to Persiaran Kewajipan and the KESAS Highway had to be halted.
This was due to previously unmapped underground utilities, which led to significant cost escalations of approximately RM19 mil. As a result, the council proceeded with a mutual termination of the earlier contract while further detailed studies were commissioned to determine the next steps.
HCK fully understands the long-standing challenges faced by USJ residents, where traffic congestion has been a major concern.
The suspension of the flyover project inevitably heightened these worries. However, with HCK’s takeover and completion of Edumetro (previously Remix 2), upgrading works for part of the KESAS–USJ link are already underway.
Traffic dispersal to be improved
Now, with HCK assuming responsibility for Remix 1 as well, the entire KESAS interchange scheme will be fully activated. This integrated plan is designed to significantly enhance connectivity and improve traffic dispersal within the USJ area.
The overall interchange upgrading project carries an estimated value of RM148 million, with investment apportioned at 26% under Edumetro and 74% under the Remix 1 development.
The RM148 million will be a financial commitment to be made by HCK to greatly reduce traffic congestion in the locality.
These efforts will mark an important step forward in delivering long-term infrastructure solutions for the community within USJ. —Jan 18, 2025
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