Society’s evolving wellness needs have driven many to seek out solutions in the form of outdoor activities, exercise classes at fitness centres, health supplements and regular medical check-ups.
What if you could have all this – and more – within a first-of-its-kind medical, wellness and business hub, complete with residential, retail and commercial offerings.
Designed in line with the national vision of solidifying Malaysia’s position and track record as the top destination for medical tourism, KL Wellness City will serve as the ultimate one-stop oasis for the body and mind.
Built to cater to the healthcare needs of its occupants and visitors, KL Wellness City, set to open in 2025, will be the first development of its kind in Southeast Asia that integrates wellness into all aspects of its design.
From its lush vertical and horizonal landscapes, to its seamless connectivity, this township is the epicentre of health and wellness services as well as vibrant and dynamic leisure amenities.
“Malaysia is an award-winning healthcare and medical tourism destination, regularly ranked top spot globally in recent years,” noted Dato’ Dr Colin Lee, Managing Director, KL Wellness City.
“Our vision is to be at the forefront of wellness and healthcare,” added Dato’ Dr Lee.
“KL Wellness City will be the first in Southeast Asia to pioneer a comprehensive ecosystem, embodying healthcare and wellness living. The concept is to redefine, strengthen, and broaden our experience of
health and quality of life.”
While wellness real estate was already gaining traction before 2020, the global Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of health and further driven people to seek out communities and homes purpose-built to provide them with mental and physical wellbeing.
The non-profit Global Wellness Institute (GWI) noted in a study that the Wellness real estate market was worth $225 billion in 2019 and saw explosive growth during the pandemic, reaching $275 billion in 2020.
The study analysed the global market for wellness lifestyle real estate and communities, delving into the central role that the built environment plays in driving health and wellbeing.
The report also revealed that the pandemic created a major shift in the construction and real estate industry toward wellness, and in 2020, wellness real estate continued to grow by over 22%, despite a 2.5% shrinkage in the overall construction industry.
The International Hospital @ KL Wellness City, a tertiary hospital that has an upgradable capacity of 1,000 beds, anchors the township as the central medical hub that supports its healthcare practitioners and the entire community.
It offers specialties and subspecialties found in leading tertiary hospitals and will also provide niche services with the latest cutting-edge technology and equipment.
From advanced IVF technologies and minimally invasive surgery facilities to robotic assisted surgery and (CAR) T-cell therapy cancer treatment, patients will be able to experience the latest and most effective treatments.
Plot 1 of the development, named The Nobel Healthcare Park, which is open for sale in Phase 1, is made up of 3 towers – 2 blocks of medical suites and 1 block of wellness suites, directly connected to the International Hospital via a two-storey link bridge.
The Nobel Healthcare Park is set to redefine the way medical professionals operate and manage their practices by giving practitioners full autonomy in running their operations, including determining professional fees, dispensing medication and managing personnel.
Complete ownership of medical suites means the medical specialist gets to decide what is best both financially and medically, for their patients and themselves.
In addition, practitioners will be able to leverage on the medical equipment in the International Tertiary Hospital, helping to save cost.
Medical suites, expected to see strong capital appreciation, are built in compliance to Ministry of Health specifications and designed in a modular format. Unit sizes start at 223 sq ft onwards, with the average price per unit in the ballpark of RM800,000.
In addition, the 512 fully furnished exclusive wellness suites will be made available to facilitate healing, rest and rejuvenation. It is designed to complement the demand generated by the International Tertiary Hospital, or to be used as home offices.
The wellness suites also come with flexible layouts and are available in a variety of sizes, catering to different needs and lifestyles.
Suitable for owner occupancy, home office usage, or short-term stays, the starting price for the wellness suites are from RM338,000, providing investors an excellent opportunity to enjoy healthy rental yields.
As the wellness suites are built to complement the needs of healthcare travellers and their family members; a recent survey showed that investors may enjoy a projected return of investment (ROI) of between 10% – 12%, highlighted Dato’ Dr Vincent Tiew, Executive Director, Branding, Sales & Marketing, KL Wellness City.
A one-stop hub from diagnosis to rehabilitation, KL Wellness City will also include office towers, service apartments, hotel, as well as solutions for Assisted Living and Independent Living.
Dwellers will enjoy views of The Nobel Healthcare Park to one side, and the Central Park to the other. Available on the rooftop level are lifestyle facilities ranging from a swimming pool, garden areas, a café and a fitness gym.
Retail spaces on the lobbies and first floors of the North and East Wings will offer modern and chic lifestyle offerings as well as amenities such as shopping, F&B, childcare and education services.
These facilities will be accessible through dedicated pedestrian pathways and cycling trails which cut through scenic gardens and parks.
he stress of everyday business and work life can be detrimental not just to an employee’s wellbeing, but also to the overall organisation, which is why offices in KL Wellness City are designed to be close to nature and peppered with breakout areas and parks.
This ensures that the business community will not only operate from a healthy location, which is vital to a business’s productivity and efficiency, it will also ensure that employees stay fresh and motivated.
Wellness has been incorporated into every design detail at KL Wellness City, from the ease of walking from one location to the next – with plenty of cover from the sun, to cooling elements built into public spaces.
Bukit Jalil, identified as one of the property hotspots in the Klang Valley, has built a stellar reputation over the years, thanks to the rapid growth of its real estate sector. It is also known for being home to renowned educational institutions such as the International Medical University, Asia Pacific University and Bukit Jalil Sports School.
Located within the International Zone of Kuala Lumpur, KL Wellness City boasts proximity to notable landmarks such as the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Resort, Kinrara Golf Course, Bukit Jalil Park and Axiata Arena.
In terms of connectivity, Bukit Jalil is accessible via the Shah Alam Expressway (Kesas) in the north and the Maju Expressway to KL city, as well as by rail transport. The township is also located a mere 40-minutes’ drive from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
A comprehensive healthcare and wellness hub located in an established township with a readily mature population, coupled with an abundant skilled workforce within a 15 km radius, KL Wellness City promises to be an unique asset class positioned to reward investors with hearty returns.
Source: Property Guru, 5 July 2022
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