OAKA Residences — low-density luxury in amenity-rich Bukit Jalil enclave

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Many property decisions are guided by prediction — the potential of a location, the reputation of a developer, or how neighbouring projects have performed over time. With that inherent uncertainty, hesitation naturally lingers.

The dynamic shifts when a developer has demonstrated the ability to deliver repeatedly within the same location. Where earlier projects offer the benefit of hindsight, the next chapter in that same setting can more naturally be expected to emerge from a refined version of the same playbook.

Bukit Jalil is one such example. Over the years, Berjaya Property Bhd (formerly Berjaya Land Bhd) has introduced landmark developments in this well-established Kuala Lumpur suburb such as The Tropika and KM1 West, which have since evolved into well-performing residential and commercial hubs, widely regarded as reference points for value within the precinct.

“Many of our residential projects are developed along the Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Resort, and that is one reason they continue to be well received by buyers,” says Berjaya Property group CEO Syed Ali Shahul Hameed.

It is against this backdrop that OAKA Residences takes shape. Nestled on a 2.2-acre freehold site at Jalil Perkasa 7, this new residential address represents a purposeful extension of Berjaya’s ongoing Bukit Jalil narrative — with completion targeted for next year.

Bukit Jalil today: from national sports hub to a mature township

Bukit Jalil’s rise is synonymous with the 1998 Commonwealth Games, when the area — then largely undeveloped — was selected as the host site, culminating in the Bukit Jalil National Stadium as it stands today. Together with defining anchors such as the expansive 80‐acre Bukit Jalil Recreational Park and the established Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Resort by Berjaya, a strong foundation was set for the township to evolve steadily through the 2000s.

Its more recent chapter, however, is shaped by the arrival of Pavilion Bukit Jalil shopping mall, also known as Pavilion 2 — a mega, integrated retail and leisure destination that has repositioned the area as a lifestyle-driven enclave, where residential demand and commercial activity increasingly reinforce one another.

Established venues such as the Calvary Convention Centre and, slightly further out, Pearl Point Shopping Mall, add depth to the area’s broader ecosystem, while the ongoing development of the KL Sports City further cements the precinct’s status as one of the Klang Valley’s most dynamic urban addresses.

Today, Bukit Jalil stands as a well-connected and mature enclave, where its early recreational and green foundations now sit seamlessly alongside a fully-realised live‐work‐play environment. The result is a sustainable ecosystem that continues to support the evolving needs of the community over the long term.

Education and healthcare complete the urban ecosystem

Bukit Jalil’s education ecosystem is equally compelling. Flagship institutions — International Medical University, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, and Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology — establish the area as a recognised tertiary hub, while international schools including Tzu Chi International School, Stellaire International, and Kingsgate International School provide continuity for long-term residents.

Local options such as SJK(C) Lai Ming and SMK Bukit Jalil, alongside Sekolah Sukan Bukit Jalil and Institut Sukan Negara, complete an ecosystem that supports learners at every stage.

Healthcare adds another layer to Bukit Jalil’s liveability, with Columbia Asia Hospital already serving the community, and KL Wellness City taking shape as a future-ready healthcare and wellness cluster.

Affluent demographics drawing comparisons with Bangsar

“With a firmly established living ecosystem in place, Bukit Jalil is increasingly drawing comparisons to established addresses like Bangsar,” Berjaya Property director and head of property sales & marketing Tan Tee Ming tells EdgeProp. “What is driving these comparisons is Bukit Jalil’s ability to attract a more affluent segment who value the area’s integrated lifestyle amenities, quality healthcare and education offerings.”

Supporting this positioning, the latest data as at 2024 from the Department of Statistics Malaysia shows that more than half of the resident base in Bukit Jalil — approximately 52.34% individuals—falls within the T20 income segment.

EdgeProp listings as at end-May also showed that asking rents for a 1,318 sq ft unit at The Tropika serviced apartment could reach up to RM6,500, offering a snapshot of the income profile the area is increasingly able to support. From a launch price in February 2019 of around RM680 psf for Tower A, EdgeProp transaction data as at end-May showed the median sale price of The Tropika stood at RM909 psf, while rental yield recorded 5.38%, pointing to a strong appreciation alongside healthy rental performance — all within just a few years after completion.

Backed by this strong track record, Berjaya is now introducing OAKA Residences, an upgraded development that is envisioned to replicate, if not surpass its earlier success.

Only 175 units per 31-storey block

At OAKA Residences, low-density living is not just a marketing line — it shows up in the small things that matter every day.

Mornings don’t start with packed lift lobbies.

Peak-hour lifts don’t get stuck serving the top floors while you wait quietly fuming at ground level. Communal spaces don’t feel cramped after a long day at work.

This is the built-in luxury at OAKA Residences — spread across two 31-storey blocks with just 175 units per block, totalling 350 units, and only seven homes per floor. More breathing room and more privacy: things that are rare in today’s vibrant suburban areas such as Bukit Jalil.

Everyday practicalities, thoughtfully considered

OAKA Residences offers a considered range of unit types built around different stages of urban living.

For couples or smaller households, Type A ranges from 882–915 sq ft, offering two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Those needing extra flexibility will appreciate Type B layouts, spanning 1,175–1,262 sq ft, with 2+1 bedrooms and two bathrooms. Larger households are catered for with Type C residences, ranging 1,423–1,509 sq ft, featuring three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

What stands out at OAKA Residences is how much thought has gone into everyday convenience. All units feature balconies, while select layouts come with a lanai.

More than just an outdoor extension, these spaces are versatile lifestyle spaces. Let your creativity take over: a personalised planting zone, an exercise corner with doses of natural vitamin D, or simply a me-time pad to decompress and soak in the city views or after a long day.

Every unit also comes with a dedicated utility space, keeping storage, laundry and household essentials out of living areas — one of those quiet details that makes a home feel cleaner and less cluttered.

With two to three car park bays per unit, families and couples are spared the stress of juggling spaces.

The pet-friendly community paw-rents have been waiting for

For pet owners eyeing high-rise security and community living, OAKA Residences is the response to such demand.

At OAKA Residences, owning a *pet doesn’t feel like bending rules just to get by. Bringing your furkids out for a walk doesn’t come with awkward stares or constant worry about complaints. It is welcome here — amongst a genuine pet-lover community.

 (*As with all strata developments in KL, residents are advised to refer to KL City Hall (DBKL)’s prevailing pet licensing requirements for applicable breeds and conditions.)

Sustainability: beyond the buzzword

OAKA Residences carries a GreenRE Gold certification, placing it among a selective group of developments that have met demanding sustainability standards.

Underpinning this achievement are EV charging bays, naturally-ventilated common areas, and a rainwater harvesting system for common area plant maintenance, amongst others. This collectively shapes a more responsible residential environment.

Connectivity built on established infrastructure network

One of the advantages that the Bukit Jalil location carries is its strong infrastructure system.

Major arteries — the Bukit Jalil Highway, Maju Expressway (MEX), Shah Alam Expressway (Kesas), Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2), and the KL– Seremban Expressway — place the wider Klang Valley firmly within reach.

For public transport, Awan Besar, Bukit Jalil, and Sri Petaling LRT stations are all within a 3km radius. Last-mile connectivity is taken care of with a free shuttle service to the Awan Besar LRT station for residents, who can also use the convenient mode for a quick bite or grocery pick-up at The Tropika’s commercial avenue, or a shopping trip at Pavilion Bukit Jalil.

The smartest move is an early one

With just 350 units, a rare pet-friendly positioning, and a developer with a proven Bukit Jalil track record, OAKA Residences favours those who move early.

Selected units also capture golf course views — but that quieter, greener expanse belongs to those who act first.

To find out more, visit www.berjayaproperties.com or follow Berjaya Properties on Facebook and @Berjaya.Property on Instagram.

MOVING UPMARKET

Being a popular residential address, Bukit Jalil has recorded stable price growth, as shown in EdgeProp EPIQ data, with median prices of non-landed homes climbing through the mid-high hundred thousands in 2020–2023 (Chart 1). While the price dipped 11.9% in 2024 — a correction that tracked the broader Klang Valley market — the recovery of 3.3% in 2025 to a RM565,000 median price signalled renewed buyer confidence in this established precinct.

More telling than the median price shift is what is happening beyond it. The RM1-million segment has more than doubled its share — from 5.9% of all non-landed transactions in 2020 to 12.3% in 2025 — signalling a clear upward migration in buyer appetite at the premium end of the market.

The sub-RM400K segment has contracted in parallel, from 35.5% in 2020 to 30.6% in 2025, as the precinct’s buyer profile matures alongside its infrastructure.

Overall, the data shows that the higher-tier bands of RM600k and above form a significant proportion of between 37.4% and 51.8% in the Bukit Jalil neighbourhood over the past six years.

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