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WELCOMING A NEW YEAR AND
        A NEW BEGINNING
   As we usher in the Year of the Rat and a brand-new decade, it is an opportune time to reflect on achievements of the
                           past and enthusiastically look forward to achievements of the future.

W
                   elcome everyone to a         Ironically, the inevitable conclusion of our   Most importantly, The Estate has inspired
                   new year, a new decade       journey with The Estate has brought            us to expand to new and different ideas,
                   and a new opportunity to     mixed feelings to many of us here in the       while staying true to our goal of enhanc-
                   reinvigorate our hopes,      BӦN Estates family.                            ing lives with well-crafted environments.
ambitions and desire for a better future.                                                      This too is on the horizon, and we can’t
                                                On one hand, we are excited to see the         wait to share that with you as well in 2020.
With the spirit of Chinese New Year still       fruits of our labour come to life. On the
resonating in the air, we approach this new     other hand, it will be sweet sorrow to reach   Until then, we hope that you too will
era empowered by the wisdom gained              the conclusion of a vision that we have        embrace the advent of this new year as an
from the years that have gone, yet eager to     invested so much time, energy and              opportunity to reflect on the achieve-
learn and do more in the years to come.         purpose    towards.   Being   our   maiden     ments of the past and renew your vigour
                                                project, there is simply a lot of sentiment    for the achievements to come.
This coming year, in particular, is poised to   wrapped up in every inch of The Estate,
be a meaningful one for BӦN Estates. Even       despite the fact that we can’t wait to share   Here’s to a new beginning. May it be filled
as you read this, we are entering the final     it with you.                                   with hope, happiness and prosperity for all
stage of construction for our flagship                                                         of you.
project, The Estate in South Bangsar.           Just like every endeavour worth embark-
During the course of the year, we will be       ing upon, there were challenges to be          Gong Xi Fa Chai!
moulding the project into its final shape       met, hurdles to overcome and achieve-
and form, and adding the finishing touch-       ments to be shared. It is the experience       Chan Jin-Wy
es by the end of the year. Currently, we are    that launched our love for innovation and      Chief Operating Officer
well on course to achieving full completion     ingenuity, it shaped our character as a        BӦN Estates
the first quarter of 2021.                      company and it perfected our craft.

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BRINGING THE VISION TO LIFE

                      The making of The Estate: The journey so far, and the exciting final steps to come.

                                                                       2017
                                                                       PILING WORK BEGINS

                                                                       Piling work on the site begins and by the end of the year,
                                                                       most of the piling work has been completed, and this was
                                                                       when the superstructure construction begins. This year
                                                                       also saw the official launch of The Estate, held at The BÖN
                                                                       Estates Gallery in Bangsar on March 19th. By the end of the
                                                                       year, the project is already almost 65% sold. In September
                                                                       that year, Kerjaya Prospek Sdn Bhd was also appointed as
                                                                       the main contractor for the project.

                                               2018
              CONSTRUCTION PICKS UP PACE

With Kerjaya Prospek on board, construction at The Estate
moves forward at promising pace. By the first quarter of
the year, all foundation work on the project is completed.
By end of 2018, the onsite team reports that all piling work
is completed and that the project is ready to move into
phase 2 of the construction process, which is called the
transfer slab phase. From this point, each floor of the
                   two-tower begins to rapidly take shape.

                                                                       2019
                                                                       MOVING SKYWARD WITH QUALITY
                                                                       PRIORITISED

                                                                       The year begins with the completion of mock-up units for
                                                                       stringent quality assessment. As the year progresses the
                                                                       project begins to take on its eventual shape, as the two
                                                                       towers begin to add floors with every passing month and
                                                                       construction work on the podium level – where lifestyle will
                                                                       be hosted – reaches completion.

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                                          STILL TO COME

The first half of this year will see construction on the two
towers reach full height. Work will then move into the final
phase, with interior finishings and interior design work
expected to be completed by the end of the year. Work will
also progress on the podium level, where the final
elements of the many exciting facilities and attractive
green features of the project will be put in place. At present,
                                 The Estate is already 90% sold.

                                                                   2021
                                                             THE FINISH LINE
                               The Estate is currently on target to be completed by the first quarter of next year.

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DEFINING ‘LIVABILITY’ IN THE
MODERN URBAN ENVIRONMENT
            Our quest for comfort, safety and convenience remains constant, but a rapidly evolving world compels us
                                         to embrace new ideas and rediscover old ones.

L
            ivability can mean many things
            to many people these days, but
            the underlying common aspira-
            tion to live in comfort, safety and
convenience       is   both   universal    and
timeless.

In the context of a rapidly urbanising
world, however, our view of an ideal living
environment is evolving in tandem with a
reprioritisation of needs. Time, space and
interaction are probably the greatest
casualties of urban pressure, but today we
seem determined to regain lost ground by
reassessing     the    way    we   shape   our
surroundings and how we choose to live.

Interestingly, in embracing new lifestyle
enhancing concepts and solutions, we are
also re-establishing a spirit that once
defined successful communities of the
past. Contemporary architects and city
planners have caught on to this revival of
urban ideology, and they are now linking
livability to factors that define an urban
environment as “alive”.

                                                  LIVELINESS AND VARIETY                         SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES

                                                  Among the key elements identified by           Another related factor is regular opportu-
                                                  Archdaily.com that make an urban living        nity to connect with others. Despite social
                                                  surrounding attractive is its propensity to    media making the world a smaller place,
                                                  stay fresh and interesting to those who live   people are beginning to feel increasingly
                                                  there. Modern dwellers gravitate towards       isolated because of the absence of the
                                                  neighbourhoods that host retail, F&B and       “human touch”. Surroundings that provide
                                                  entertainment outlets that attract the         plenty of public spaces, can help generate
                                                  outside world in, with regular festivities     face-to-face encounters with fellow neigh-
                                                  and events that put it on the map.             bourhood dwellers. This, in turn, develops
                                                                                                 into tangible relationships and friendships.
                                                  Modern urbanites feel that their ability to
                                                  connect with a larger community and            To achieve this, it needs to be a vicinity
                                                  culture is hampered over time, and the         that is easily walkable, with comfortable
                                                  convenience of new encounters and              pedestrian friendly space that entices
                                                  positive   experiences    located    within    dwellers to take a stroll to nearby facilities
                                                  walking distance simply allows them to         and amenities, thereby maximising daily
                                                  feel alive, whenever they want to.             interactions.

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PEACE OF MIND                                   EASY CONVENIENCES, EASY                           A GREEN RELATIONSHIP
                                                CONNECTIVITY
Security has long been an important                                                               There is the pleasance of greenery, and the
consideration for any home seeker, but          Modern city dwellers are attracted to             presence of greenery, and these are not
our understanding of what that means            holistic living standards and a self-sustain-     necessarily the same thing. Dwellers of the
has expanded beyond the traditional             ing ecosystem of modern conveniences.             future want more than green showpieces
sense. Indeed, secured perimeters and           Again, time is a primary factor as time           in their living environment, they want
access to your private living space remain      wasted commuting to and from work                 greenery they can interact with.
vital factors, but beyond this, urbanites are   takes away some of the time you require
also beginning to appreciate the peace of       to attend to personal, family and house-          Breaking the monotony of their concrete
mind that comes with familiarity with your      hold needs. So it’s a massive plus point          world, people once again want to feel the
extended surroundings.                          when the supermarket, the dentist or              touch of nature in their lives. An environ-
                                                even your favourite gourmet coffee house          ment that allows them to have lunch on
                                                is just around the corner.                        the grass, read under the shade of a tree or

Communities
that encourage
interaction
provide an added
layer of safety

Communities that encourage interaction          However, this doesn’t mean city dwellers          simply gather their thoughts in the
provide an added layer of safety. For exam-     want to feel isolated from the very best the      embrace of a favourite hidden garden is
ple, members of a community feel more           metropolis has to offer. While appreciating       becoming more and more highly valued.
confident in public when you know the           the   convenience    of   their    immediate
grocer on the corner, or the waiter along       surroundings, they also want to feel              At BӦN Estates, livability is not defined by
the street you frequently walk on, or even      intricately connected with other urban            one or more of these factors, but all of
the many random neighbours you bump             hotspots,    which   is   why     strategically   them. In our pursuit of delivering an
into on a daily basis. Put simply, you are      located neighbourhoods with a variety of          elevated living experience, we strive to
less inclined to feel unsafe when you are       transportation options rank high on the           find the perfect balance between a serene
surrounded by people you know.                  livability scale.                                 home environment and intimate connec-
                                                                                                  tion to a vibrant surrounding environ-
                                                                                                  ment.

                                                                                                  Our devotion to livability is best exempli-
                                                                                                  fied in the choice of South Bangsar as the
                                                                                                  site of our flagship project, The Estate.
                                                                                                  There, a vibrant and lively urban centre
                                                                                                  fulfils the modern desire for retail and
                                                                                                  entertainment amenities within a pedes-
                                                                                                  trian friendly environment, while spacious
                                                                                                  homes within a secure and serene green
                                                                                                  haven satisfies the timeless aspiration for
                                                                                                  comfort and peace of mind.

                                                                                                  Having the natural majesty of the Bukit
                                                                                                  Gasing Forest as a neighbour is simply
                                                                                                  icing on the cake.

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CHERISHING TRADITION WHILE
       EMBRACING THE FUTURE
     Ushering-in the Lunar New Year in vibrant colour and meaningful tradition at BÖN Estates Gallery with the
                        symbolic significance of Bamboo, Plum Blossom and Pussy Willow.

                                                                         A
                                                                                     s craftsmen of better living stand-
                                                                                     ards, BÖN Estates has always
                                                                                     pursued the creation of innova-
                                                                                     tive and lifestyle environments
                                                                         with the guidance of timeless wisdom, adopt-
                                                                         ing principles and values that have long
                                                                         influenced our definition of harmony and
                                                                         comfort in living spaces.

                                                                         In fact, the “BÖN” in our name reflects exactly
                                                                         that; it pays tribute to ancient philosophies
                                                                         about    the      harmony     between   natural
                                                                         elements and our living space, enriching the
                                                                         way we interact with our habitat. For us, it is
                                                                         possible to pioneer a path to the future
                                                                         without leaving behind the traditions that
                                                                         best define us.

                                                                            Candle Fortune Reading

                                                                         That spirit of harmony between old and new
                                                                         took centre stage at our recent celebration of
                                                                         the Lunar New Year on February 9th, when
                                                                         our ultra-modern BÖN Estates Gallery in
                                                                         Bangsar paid tribute to the deep symbolic
                                                                         traditions of Chinese culture with contempo-
                                                                         rary flair, energy and fun.

                                                                         This year’s celebrations centred around the
                                                                         traditional significance of Bamboo, Plum
                                                                         Blossom and pussy willow, and the positive
                                                                         influence these natural elements represent
                                                                         as we ushered in a new beginning with the
                                                                         Year of the Rat.

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Traditionally,      bamboo       has      always   hope,     wealth    and    prosperity   as    we   Among the highlights was a lion dance
represented        strength,   rectitude    and    welcomed the new year,” said BÖN                   performance by Khuan Loke Dragon &
longevity. Considered a sign of luck, it is        Estates Chief Operating Officer Chan               Lion Dance Association, a fortune reading
also symbolic of youth, endurance, flexibil-       Jin-Wy.                                            session   by   Soleil   Trinity   Resource,    a
ity and rapid achievement.                                                                            Chinese knot making session, a traditional
                                                   “We often tap into the spirit of cultural          Chinese Paper Cutting workshop, live
                                                   events because they remind us of the               shows on candy making and various other
                      Chinese Knot Making          shared values that make the Malaysian              activities for the whole family.
                                                   community unique. This is the same spirit
                                                   we invite and nurture in communities we
                                                   build,    because    it   inspires   people   to     Lion Dance
                                                   connect intimately with the place they call
                                                   home,” he added.

                                                   Chinese New Year, in particular, carries a
                                                   poignant message of unity, harmony and
                                                   the strengthening of familial and commu-
                                                   nal bonds. It is also a joyous celebration of
                                                   life, filled with vibrance and energy, and
                                                   these elements were well-represented at
                                                   the BÖN Estates Gallery during the
The vibrant Plum Blossom represents                celebrations.
perseverance in the face of adversity and
the promise of a future filled with hope. It
also represents strong personality, beauty                                                            Visitors also had an opportunity to explore
and a long life.                                                                                      the unique lifestyle proposition of our
                                                                                                      ongoing flagship project, The Estate @
Meanwhile, the quaint Pussy Willow is a                                                               South Bangsar, at the award-winning
symbol of wealth and growth. It typically                                                             gallery. With a fully decked-out show unit
blooms at the first sign of spring, so it                                                             located on the 3rd floor and an experien-
signifies fertility, prosperity and a new                                                             tial tour of the many components that
beginning.                                                                                            make the development a benchmark,
                                                                                                      prospective buyers enjoyed a first-hand
“We wanted to begin the year on a positive                                                            taste of elevated living standards.
and feel-good note, so we harnessed the
symbolic meaning and influence of these               Chinese Paper Cutting
elements to create an atmosphere of

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FEASTS AND FESTIVITIES
                     ROUND OFF THE YEAR
        At BÖN Estates we organise events that serve as opportunities to bond and build a network of individuals who
            share common values and principles that help shape the lifestyle ideology behind the spaces we curate.

JAPANESE DELIGHT AT SUSHI SUMMIT
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

In September last year, the BÖN Estates Gallery hosted an
exclusive culinary event in collaboration with APW Bangsar
and Sushi Summit KL.

The event brought together master sushi chefs of multi-cultur-
al backgrounds from all corners of the world, who culminated
at the gallery to showcase their culinary skills in the art of sushi
making. Only the highest quality ingredients were featured at
the feast, from Tokyo as well as other Japanese cities.

Among the renowned attendees were Chef Toshihide Terado
(Sushi Azabu), Chef Eddie Ng (EDJU), Chef Makoto Saito Sam
(Sushi Hibiki), Bartender Osamu Kinugawa (Bar Shake).

                                                                                       SPENDING X’MAS WITH THE FOLKS
                                                                                       DECEMBER 18, 2019

                                                                                       There’s no better way to end the year than with a feast. Bring-
                                                                                       ing the BÖN Estate family together for Christmas, the compa-
                                                                                       ny enjoyed a yuletide dinner at the One World Hotel in Bandar
                                                                                       Utama.

                                                                                       The occasion provided staff members some much-needed
                                                                                       downtime after a hectic year, offering the perfect opportunity
                                                                                       to bond with colleagues from various departments and share
                                                                                       some end-of-year cheer.

                                                                                       Naturally, as it was Christmas, there was a gift exchange
                                                                                       session with an added twist thrown in – staff members had to
                                                                                       first guess who their secret Santa was.

                                                                   BÖN ESTATES SDN BHD              (37791-P)

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