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Article: Awakening of Bukit Jalil
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S.C. Cheah
New Straits Times
07-17-2009
Awakening of Bukit Jalil
Byline: S.C. Cheah
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Section: Property
Column: Property eyes
ABOUT a month ago, residents of Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur woke up to news that Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd (Ho Hup) will be launching a RM1.75 billion commercial cum residential development called Jalil City in the area in the next six to nine months.
While some welcomed the move as they feel Jalil City would help enliven things, spur capital appreciation and create jobs, others were worried that it could spell the end to their fairly peaceful lifestyle.
The 60-acre "jewel in the crown" of the 153-acre freehold Bandar Bukit Jalil is planned to be ...