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Independent Singapore
6 days ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
HPL receives green light to acquire entire Concorde Hotel and Shopping Mall strata area at S$821M
Photo: Facebook/Savills Singapore SINGAPORE: Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) has received the green light from the Strata Titles Board to proceed with acquiring the S$821 million entire strata area of the Concorde Hotel and Shopping Mall, The Edge Singapore reported. The deal, carried out through HPL's wholly owned subsidiary Luxury Peak, values the remaining property at about S$74.84 million. The company stated that the purchase will not have any material impact on its consolidated net earnings per share or consolidated net tangible assets per share, based on its financial results for the year ended Dec 31, 2024. Previously, HPL had already owned 95.4% of the property for years through five of its wholly owned subsidiaries, including the 407-room hotel, which spans levels four to nine, and 63 out of 98 strata shops in the three-storey retail podium. The total area covers about 108,510 square feet (sq ft). In September last year, Savills Singapore announced the sale of Concorde Hotel & Shopping Centre through a public tender, with a guide price of S$820 million or about S$1,801 per plot ratio (ppr). This price includes S$213.1 million to extend the lease to a new 99-year term, based on a proposed mixed-use scheme of 40% hotel, 40% residential, and 20% commercial use. See also Unsold properties in Johor worth $1.24 billion, cause for concern HPL, through Luxury Peak, later announced the en bloc purchase on Nov 7, 2024, for S$821 million, a million more than the guide price. /TISG Read also: Savills: Singapore private home prices could rise up to 7% amid strong demand and record-high new launches
The Star
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Packaged delights for Dragon Boat fest
Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur Xin Cuisine Chinese restaurant marks the Dragon Boat Festival with time-honoured traditional delicacies. Sweet Red Bean Alkaline Rice Dumpling offers a soft, chewy texture with red bean paste filling. Alkaline Rice Dumpling with Coconut Kaya has a jelly-like texture and is served with rich coconut kaya, while Millet Dumpling is for those who want something nutty, hearty and wholesome. Supreme Rice Dumpling is a premium dumpling stuffed with dried scallops, roasted pork, succulent pork belly and salted egg yolk. Prices range from RM10nett to RM68nett per piece while a set of four assorted dumplings presented in beautiful packaging is set at RM105nett. They are available until May 31. To order, call 03-2149 2778 or email fbkl@ GrandMillennium Kuala Lumpur Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur Lai Ching Yuen's handcrafted rice dumplings offer an unforgettable taste, whether one is continuing a cherished tradition or discovering it anew. Crafted as a tribute to heritage, flavour and festive joy, the glutinous rice dumplings are available from tomorrow until May 31. Traditional Steamed Rice Dumpling with Baby Abalone is a premium product featuring baby abalone, conpoy (dried scallop), roasted duck, mushroom and salted egg yolk. Five-Spice Rice Dumpling with Pork Belly has roasted pork belly, dried shrimp, mushrooms and chestnuts – it is enveloped in an aromatic five-spice seasoning. Steamed Sweet Dumpling is filled with red bean paste. Prices range from RM18++ to RM68++ per piece. To order, WhatsApp 012-204 6217 or call 03-2117 4180. JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur Shanghai restaurant presents its classic glutinous rice dumplings – parcels of indulgence that are true to tradition with a sumptuous Shanghainese interpretation. Spanish Pork and Salted Egg Yolk Glutinous Rice Dumpling (RM65+ per piece) is filled with Spanish pork, salted egg yolk, dried scallops and mushroom. Red Bean Paste Glutinous Rice Dumpling (RM35+ per piece) is a special creation of sweet bean paste, served with an osmanthus-flavoured syrup. These treats can be savoured at the restaurant or through delivery or self pick-up. Available from May 28 to June 10. To order, WhatsApp 018-623 0069. Resorts World Genting Resorts World Genting The resort has five glutinous rice dumpling flavours this year. Mui Choy Bak Chang offers a rich blend of preserved mustard greens, black mushrooms, and pork belly. Black Eyed-Peas Bak Chang provides a nutty, hearty flavour with black-eyed peas, chestnuts, pork belly and salted egg yolk. A highlight is Tian Bah Bak Chang, featuring fragrant coconut milk-infused glutinous rice. Nyonya Bak Chang delivers a sweet, savoury and mildly spicy mix with minced pork and Nyonya spices. For a simpler taste, Crystal Bak Chang highlights the glutinous rice's natural texture. Priced between RM8nett and RM18nett per piece, they are available until May 31 at Lau Di Fang, Hainan Kitchen Express, Malaysian Food Street and Grand Cha Chaan Teng. For details, visit Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Honour tradition with Shang Palace's timeless treats. Available until May 31, Shang Palace Fragrant Peaks and Azure Tides Dumpling is a luxurious medley of abalone, dried oyster and dried scallop. There are also the bold, aromatic Truffle-Infused Smoked Duck Rice Dumpling, hearty Hokkien-Style Savoury Chicken Rice Dumpling and Celestial Blue Pearl Nyonya Dumpling with its harmony of sweet and savoury notes. Plant-based Imperial Golden Chickpea and Wild Mushroom Vegetarian Dumpling offers a meat-free alternative, while classic alkaline dumplings come either plain or with red bean. Prices range from RM38nett to RM188nett per piece, or RM198nett for a Heritage of Asia gift box with six signature dumplings. To order, visit The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with delectable glutinous rice dumplings crafted by the team at Li Yen restaurant. The offerings are Savoury Duck and Chestnut Glutinous Rice Dumpling, an exquisite creation that includes duck meat, pork, dried scallops, salted egg yolk and chestnut (RM65+ per piece); and Sweet Glutinous Rice Dumplings with either Lotus or Red Bean Paste filling served with honey (RM25+ per piece). Available until May 31, these delicacies can be enjoyed at the restaurant or at home through delivery or self pick-up. To order, WhatsApp 018-623 0038. The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi Time-honoured traditions and recipes come alive at Hai Yan restaurant with delectable dumplings by dim sum chef Kit Wong that evoke memories of his childhood. Abalone and Conpoy Treasure offers a bountiful feast packed into one dumpling, with premium abalone, dried scallop, mushrooms and roasted duck breast. Signature Hakka Dumpling combines juicy chicken thigh with mushrooms, salted egg, and black-eyed peas, while the Red Bean, Osmanthus and Honey dumpling is for those who prefer something sweet. The dumplings are for dine-in or takeaway from May 31 to June 30, with prices ranging from RM28nett to RM98nett per piece. To order, call 04-952 4888.
The Star
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Daily specials that reflect Japanese culinary traditions
'Teishoku' meal at Kazuma Japanese Restaurant, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur. THE culinary team at Kazuma Japanese Restaurant, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, is showcasing five teishoku meals with quality and freshness in mind. The restaurant's promotion this month focuses on Higawari Teishoku to celebrate variety, balance and authentic flavours. Teishoku refers to set meals, while higawari means daily specials. A teishoku meal typically includes rice, soup, pickles and a main dish, often meat or fish. Each set focuses on freshness, seasonal ingredients and craftsmanship. The meals reflect a deep respect for Japanese culinary tradition – bringing comfort, nutrition and flavour to every plate. There are five featured sets, namely Wakatori Karaage No Kitsune Udon (RM38nett) which offers Japanese fried chicken and hot udon soup topped with inari while the Tori Shogayaki No Kuruma Ebi Fry (RM38nett) is pan-grilled chicken with ginger-soy sauce and breaded deep-fried tiger prawn. Shake Harasu Shuiyaki No Yasai Soba (RM53nett) comes with grilled salmon belly with salt and hot buckwheat noodles with vegetables. The other sets are Gyu Katsu No Shake Sashimi (RM53nett) – beef cutlet and salmon sashimi and Nigiri Sushi No Niku Udon (RM80nett) – mixed sushi and hot udon with beef slices. The Higawari Teishoku menu is available until May 31. The restaurant is open daily. Lunch hours are from 11.30am to 3pm (last order at 2.45pm) while dinner hours are from 6pm to 10pm (last order at 9.45pm). For reservations, call 03-2149 2666 or 013-399 4792.
New Paper
07-05-2025
- New Paper
Orchard Road fatal brawl: Man gets jail, caning for rioting
After partying at an Orchard Road club, a secret society member and other men - referred to in court documents as the "rioting group" - got into a dispute with one of the nightspot's former bouncers and rained blows on him. During the brawl on Aug 20, 2023, gang member Sijesh Asogan punched and kicked Mr Mohammad Isrrat Mohd Ismail, 29, at three separate locations near Club Rumours, located in Concorde Hotel and Shopping Mall. According to the prosecution, another member of the rioting group, identified as Asvain Pachan Pillai Sukumaran, picked up a knife that Mr Isrrat had dropped and repeatedly stabbed him with it. An ambulance rushed Mr Isrrat to hospital where he was pronounced dead at around 7am. On May 7, Sijesh, 27, who is a Singaporean, was sentenced to 2½ years' jail and four strokes of the cane after he pleaded guilty to a rioting charge. Asvain, then 30, was earlier handed a murder charge and his case is pending. Multiple men linked to the case were earlier given jail sentences. Among them were Sridharan Elangovan, then 30, and Manojkumar Velayanatham, then 32, from the rioting group. Other men who used to work for Club Rumours, including Zurfaqar Musli, then 34, Mohamad Zachary Danial Mohamad Azhar, then 23; and Muhammad Shahrulnizam Osman, then 31, were also dealt with in court earlier. Deputy Public Prosecutor Kathy Chu told the court that Asvain, Manojkumar, Sridharan were members of the same secret society at the time while Sijesh came from a related gang. She added that Mr Isrrat and Shahrulnizam, who were former Club Rumours bouncers, were from a different secret society. Shortly before the tragedy, Sijesh arrived at Club Rumours at around 3.40am on Aug 20, 2023, to join the other members of the rioting group. About an hour later, Mr Isrrat and Shahrulnizam arrived at the nightspot as Mr Isrrat wanted to pass his wedding invitation cards to his former colleagues. Meanwhile, Zurfaqar, then the club's chief bouncer, spotted members of the rioting group and asked Zachary to retrieve three knives from a locker outside the nightspot. The latter did so, handing a watermelon knife to Zurfaqar and a bread knife to Shahrulnizam. Zachary armed himself with the third knife, and the trio returned to Club Rumours. Mr Isrrat also armed himself with a knife, said the DPP. The nightspot closed around 6am, prompting patrons to leave and head to an exit towards Kramat Lane. Mr Isrrat and Shahrulnizam then yelled vulgarities at the men in the rioting group. Members of the group confronted the pair. A scuffle broke out and Shahrulnizam used a knife to slash three men. He and Mr Isrrat then ran off, pursued by the rioting group. The prosecutors told the court that Mr Isrrat spotted a friend of the rioting group and stabbed the man's forehead before fleeing. Meanwhile, Shahrulnizam, who was ahead of Mr Isrrat, headed to a corridor outside Club Rumours. He then saw the rioting group running after Mr Isrrat. They caught up with Mr Isrrat, who fell after Sijesh punched him twice. Other members of the group then surrounded Mr Isrrat and rained blows on him near an escalator. Mr Isrrat managed to get back up and run away, but members of the rioting group continued to pursue him. They cornered him near a glass door exit leading towards Orchard Road and attacked him again. The court heard that Sijesh kicked Mr Isrrat at least once at this spot. Somehow, Mr Isrrat managed to get back to his feet and ran out of the building. Members of the rioting group continued their pursuit and one of them shoved him to the ground. Mr Isrrat's knife also fell to the ground, and a group of men including Sijesh, then attacked him. Court documents stated that Sijesh kicked his head four times. DPP Chu said: "After witnessing the accused persons kicking (Mr Isrrat), Asvain picked up the small knife (Mr Isrrat) had dropped and stabbed (him) with it multiple times." The rioting group left the vicinity soon after. On May 7, defence lawyer Joyce Khoo urged the court to sentence Sijesh to two years and two months jail, and four strokes of the cane. She added that her client regretted his actions and is "committed to turn his life around". Sijesh's bail has been set at $65,000, and he is expected to begin serving his sentence on May 21.
The Star
07-05-2025
- The Star
Singapore's Orchard Road fatal brawl: Man gets jail, caning for rioting
SINGAPORE: After partying at an Orchard Road club, a secret society member and other men – referred to in court documents as the 'rioting group' – got into a dispute with one of the nightspot's former bouncers and rained blows on him. During the brawl on Aug 20, 2023, gang member Sijesh Asogan punched and kicked Mohammad Isrrat Mohd Ismail, 29, at three separate locations near Club Rumours, located in Concorde Hotel and Shopping Mall. According to the prosecution, another member of the rioting group, identified as Asvain Pachan Pillai Sukumaran, picked up a knife that Isrrat had dropped and repeatedly stabbed him with it. An ambulance rushed Isrrat to hospital where he was pronounced dead at around 7am. On Wednesday (May 7), Sijesh, 27, who is a Singaporean, was sentenced to 2½ years' jail and four strokes of the cane after he pleaded guilty to a rioting charge. Asvain, then 30, was earlier handed a murder charge and his case is pending. Multiple men linked to the case were earlier given jail sentences. Among them were Sridharan Elangovan, then 30, and Manojkumar Velayanatham, then 32, from the rioting group. Other men who used to work for Club Rumours, including Zurfaqar Musli, then 34, Mohamad Zachary Danial Mohamad Azhar, then 23; and Muhammad Shahrulnizam Osman, then 31, were also dealt with in court earlier. Deputy Public Prosecutor Kathy Chu told the court that Asvain, Manojkumar, Sridharan were members of the same secret society at the time while Sijesh came from a related gang. She added that Isrrat and Shahrulnizam, who were former Club Rumours bouncers, were from a different secret society. Shortly before the tragedy, Sijesh arrived at Club Rumours at around 3.40am on Aug 20, 2023, to join the other members of the rioting group. About an hour later, Isrrat and Shahrulnizam arrived at the nightspot as Isrrat wanted to pass his wedding invitation cards to his former colleagues. Meanwhile, Zurfaqar, then the club's chief bouncer, spotted members of the rioting group and asked Zachary to retrieve three knives from a locker outside the nightspot. The latter did so, handing a watermelon knife to Zurfaqar and a bread knife to Shahrulnizam. Zachary armed himself with the third knife, and the trio returned to Club Rumours. Isrrat also armed himself with a knife, said the DPP. The nightspot closed around 6am, prompting patrons to leave and head to an exit towards Kramat Lane. Isrrat and Shahrulnizam then yelled vulgarities at the men in the rioting group. Members of the group confronted the pair. A scuffle broke out and Shahrulnizam used a knife to slash three men. He and Isrrat then ran off, pursued by the rioting group. The prosecutors told the court that Isrrat spotted a friend of the rioting group and stabbed the man's forehead before fleeing. Meanwhile, Shahrulnizam, who was ahead of Isrrat, headed to a corridor outside Club Rumours. He then saw the rioting group running after Isrrat. They caught up with Isrrat, who fell after Sijesh punched him twice. Other members of the group then surrounded Isrrat and rained blows on him near an escalator. Isrrat managed to get back up and run away, but members of the rioting group continued to pursue him. They cornered him near a glass door exit leading towards Orchard Road and attacked him again. The court heard that Sijesh kicked Isrrat at least once at this spot. Somehow, Isrrat managed to get back to his feet and ran out of the building. Members of the rioting group continued their pursuit and one of them shoved him to the ground. Isrrat's knife also fell to the ground, and a group of men including Sijesh, then attacked him. Court documents stated that Sijesh kicked his head four times. DPP Chu said: 'After witnessing the accused persons kicking (Isrrat), Asvain picked up the small knife (Isrrat) had dropped and stabbed (him) with it multiple times.' The rioting group left the vicinity soon after. On May 7, defence lawyer Joyce Khoo urged the court to sentence Sijesh to two years and two months jail, and four strokes of the cane. She added that her client regretted his actions and is 'committed to turn his life around'. Sijesh's bail has been set at S$65,000, and he is expected to begin serving his sentence on May 21. - The Straits Times/ANN
