PKNS-HCK Capital Group To Develop Smart City e.Sentral In Subang Perdana

SUNGAI BULOH, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) will jointly develop the e.Sentral smart city project with property developer HCK Capital Group Bhd (HCK) as part of a move towards building low-carbon cities.

PKNS deputy chief executive officer (development) Md Kamarzan Md Rais said the "mixed-used development" in Subang Perdana will be developed on ​​4.05 hectares (10 acres) with environmental, social and governance (ESG) elements.

"This is our first collaboration with HCK and this is their first smart city project," he said, adding that the Selangor state developer will have a 30 per cent stake with the development executed according to mutually agreed plans.

bootstrap slideshow

"PKNS always welcomes cooperation with other developers to develop smart cities with various facilities," he told reporters at the e.Sentral groundbreaking ceremony here today.

HCK Group managing director Datuk Dr Dennis Ling said the project will have two phases, with the first phase to begin next month.

"The entire project is expected to be completed within three and a half years. We are offering 3,000 units (housing and shop lots) for both phases at an offer price of between RM300,000 and RM550,000.

bootstrap slideshow

"PKNS brings expertise in developing sustainable communities, while HCK contributes its smart technology and eco-friendly design. Together, we are setting new standards for smart cities," he said.

It will be built with nature in mind and will be a landmark.

"Subang Perdana was selected because of its strategic location to forested areas and its development will be part of our low-carbon city plan," he said.

The e.Sentral development will offer advanced features including car plate recognition at barrier gates, facial recognition in lobbies, and motion sensor technology to cut energy consumption.

-- BERNAMA