New centre for high-tech

DAMANSARA Uptown in Petaling Jaya is set to attract Multimedia Supercorridor (MSC)-certified companies with its recent attainment of MSC Malaysia Cybercentre status.

See Hoy Chan Sdn Bhd, master developer of Damansara Uptown put the development’s commercial highrise buildings through a comprehensive refurbishment . Following the refurbishment Damansara Uptown was recently awarded the status of MSC Malaysia Cybercentre @ Damansara Uptown.

The MSC Malaysia Cybercentre Status confirms that the certified location qualifies as a competitive enabling environment to attract, nurture and retain ICT and ICT-enabled industries where the benefits of ICT can also be extended to the local community.

As the designated MSC Malaysia Cybercentres located inside MSC Malaysia Cybercentre @ Damansara Uptown, both the UPtown 1 and UPtown 2 office towers are able to host MSC Malaysia-status entities.

Apart from the improved information technology infrastructures of the two buildings, other advantages offered by Damansara Uptown include its strategic location with easy access to major expressways, the availability of various modes of public transportation, as well as the safety and security of the area close to a police station.

The established development is already a well- known commercial centre in Petaling Jaya — Photos courtesy of Tate Mario Ghazi

“Damansara Uptown has always been appealing to businesses due to its convenient location and the rich array of amenities available inthe surrounding area. Now, with the conducive information technology infrastructure in place, we foresee that more ICT companies will be attracted to work in Uptown,” says Joe Tan, chief executive 0fficer of See Hoy Chan.

“The benefits listed under the 10 point Bill of Guarantees for MSC-status companies company located in a MSC Malaysia Cybercentre enjoys are highly advantageous and will greatly increase a company’s competitive edge. This, coupled with the surrounding positive business environment makes Damansara Uptown a very attractive workplace,” Tan added.

As a result of the upgrading MSC Malaysia Cybercentres UPtown 1 and UPtown 2 provide a good location for MSC Malaysia-status companies to operate in, grow and receive the incentives designed to boost ICT companies.

“The MSC Malaysia Cybercentre @ Damansara Uptownis in line with See Hoy Chan’s plans to transform Uptown into a high-technology one-stop centre with a consolidated mix of office buildings, residential and serviced apartments complete with a retail mall,” Tan said.

The See Hoy Chan Sdn. Berhad Group has a long history in residential property development, dating back to 1963. The group is behind established developments such Taman Paramount, Taman Bahagia, Damansara Jaya, Damansara Utama and Damansara Uptown in Petaling Jaya. The has diversified interests that include property investment, facilities management, interior design, and car park management.