KUCHING: CKH Realty has officially signed with Boulevard Group for the setting up of a stand-alone Boulevard Department Store and Supermarket in MetroCity Square yesterday.
Adenan (centre) observes as Ling (right) and Chong exchange documents during the launch and signing ceremony between CKH Realty and Boulevard Group. — Photo by Tan Song Wei
The guests of honour at the launch and signing ceremony between CKH Realty and Boulevard Group were Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem and Datin Patinggi Jamilah Anu.
In his speech yesterday, Chong Kia Hoi, chairman/managing director of CKH Realty said they are launching MetroCity Square.
This project comprises 356 SoHo apartments, 129 strata-titled shops, an eight-storey corporate office tower, 25 units of three-storey commercial shop offices and a stand-alone Boulevard Department Store and Supermarket, together with a multi-storey car park with close to 600 parking bays.
With Boulevard Group coming in to set up their department store and supermarket at MetroCity Square, Chong affirmed that Tan Sri Datuk Ling Chiong Ho, chairman and chief executive officer of Shin Yang and the Boulevard group of companies, has big plans for Matang.
“His participation in MetroCity Square represents the first step in Boulevard’s progressive and increasing presence in Matang,” he emphasised, adding that Ling is giving back to the state by developing projects that bring socio-economic returns for Sarawakians.
“MetroCity Square is situated in the heart of MetroCity Matang New Township’s business district and is the first step in the creation of the Central Business District (CBD) of Matang.
“MetroCity Square is situated within a large commercial centre including 314 new shops, petrol stations, F&B (KFC and McDonald’s drive thru restaurant), transportation terminal and an education college amongst others,” Chong highlighted.
He made a special mention of McDonald’s and commended them for opening their first double-storey 24-hour McDonald’s drive thru in Kuching City North.
He also gave special thanks to KFC Sarawak, Petronas, SIDMA College, Green Gallery Group, Syarikat Jasmine, Hung Cheong, Wan Fatt and other India Street merchants for setting up their operations in CKH Realty’s business district.
“This area will see many businesses and services being offered to residents and visitors alike. What is required next is for the banks to come in and set up base in MetroCity. I urge all bankers in attendance today to take serious note and consider the excellent opportunity to set up your presence here in MetroCity,” he emphasised.
Also present were Assistant Infrastructure Development Minister Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman, State Secretary Tan Sri Datuk Amar Morshidi Ghani and Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) Datuk Bandar Datuk Abang Wahap Abang Julai.