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D’Marina Bayu will be part of the larger township of Residensi D’Marina that promotes promote sustainable and connected living.

The Ayu Residences comprises 11-storey low-rise blocks, beginning with Block 1, which is now available.

As a result, the project went ahead under the Land Acquisition Act 1970, with 67% of landowners agreeing and the remaining 33% facing compulsory acquisition.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said residents themselves agreed to redevelop the area, selected the developer, and signed a deal without government interference.

As cities absorb burgeoning populations, they are increasingly vulnerable to social and climate-related pressures ranging from inadequate infrastructure to public health crises.

The freehold project is located about 3km from the upcoming Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link and next to Sunway Commercial Square.

“With Sunway Cochrane, we are setting a new benchmark for transit-oriented developments (TODs) in Kuala Lumpur by placing direct MRT access, GreenRE compliance, and future-ready features such as electric vehicle (EV) charging at the heart of the design.

The freehold high-rise mixed development comprises a 33-storey serviced apartment tower with 494 units and 10 commercial shoplots, with a gross development value (GDV) of RM309 million.

As such, he said that giving local authorities the tools they need, such as real-time data, adequate funding, and strong partnerships with communities, is key to building more adaptive and resilient towns and cities.

"Here, each resident can own up to one acre, with the freedom to create a secure, self-sustained home environment.