The Pier, Batu Uban

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The Pier is a freehold mixed-use serviced residence development by Asia Green Group, located at Bayan Mutiara, Bayan Lepas, Penang. Formerly known as “Zen 9”, it comprises two 37-storey towers (Tower A & B) with a total of 934 serviced residence units plus 64 commercial shop offices at ground level. Facilities are situated on Level 8 above a 7-storey car parking podium. ¹⁰

Project Details

• Developer: Asia Green Construction Sdn. Bhd. (Asia Green Group)
• Tenure: Freehold
• Towers: 2 towers (Tower A: 496 units; Tower B: 438 units)
• Floors: 37 storeys per tower
• Commercial lots: 64 shop offices at ground floor

Unit Types & Sizes

The Pier offers a variety of layouts including:

• Type A: Standard serviced residence, ~1,044 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. ¹
• Type A1: Dual-key layout, ~1,044 sq ft. ¹
• Type B: Corner units, ~1,227 sq ft, 4 bedrooms with full sea views. ¹

Facilities & Greener Features

The Pier is targeting Green Building Index (GBI) Gold rating; amenities and sustainable features include:

• Wave pool, leisure pool, children’s pool, jacuzzi ¹
• Indoor & outdoor gym, yoga lawn, terrace garden, forest walk ¹
• Reading garden, games room, playground, community hall ¹
• Solar panels, EV charging stations, energy-saving & water-saving fittings, rainwater harvesting, regenerative lifts ¹

Pricing & Launch Info

Built-ups range between ~775 sq ft up to ~1,227 sq ft depending on layout and floor ¹. Price ranges begin from ~RM 600,000+ for smaller units in earlier phases; higher prices expected for premium corner and sea-view units. Completion is expected around Q1 2028 ⁰⁵.

Location of The Pier

The Pier is 10.2 km to Komtar, 3.7 km to the Penang Bridge, 7.5 km to the Second Penang Bridge and 9.1 km to the Penang International Airport.

Nearby Amenities

• Wet Market: Lip Sin Market (~4.1 km) ¹
• Hypermarket: Lotus’s Penang (Bayan Mutiara / Bayan Lepas) (~5-6 km) ¹
• Petrol Station: Shell Sungai Nibong (~4.5 km) ¹
• Chinese Primary School (SJKC): SJK(C) Kwang Hwa (~4.6 km) ¹
• International School: Fairview International School (~7.4 km) ¹
• Hospital: Pantai Hospital Penang (~6.6 km) ¹

Public Transport

The nearest Rapid Penang bus stops are along the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway, around ~650 m from The Pier site. Bus routes serving these stops include 401E, C13A, C13C, and CT13, which connect residents to George Town, Queensbay Mall, and other major nodes. ¹

Projected Rental & Yield

Based on comparing similar serviced residences in Bayan Lepas / Batu Uban:

• Expected monthly rent: For ~1,044 sq ft (3 bedrooms/dual-key) — approx RM 2,500–RM 3,200; for larger corner units (~1,227 sq ft) — approx RM 3,200–RM 4,000. ¹
• Estimated gross yield: With purchase at ~RM 600,000+ for base units, yields could be in the range of 4.5%–5.5% per annum for well-furnished, sea-view or premium stack units. ¹

Selling Points

• Freehold mixed-use project with retail shop offices at ground level, offering daily conveniences.
• Strong sustainability credentials (GBI Gold, solar panels, EV charging), catering to eco-aware buyers.
• Sea views plus dual-key options for families or investors, maximizing flexibility.
• Excellent connectivity via Lim Chong Eu Expressway; short drive to Queensbay Mall and airport corridor.
• Facilities at podium and sky or landscaped gardens enhance lifestyle appeal beyond mere apartment living.

Fun Fact

The Pier includes Penang’s first wave-pool feature in a serviced residence development—part of its green lifestyle offerings, promoted during Asia Green’s launch events. ¹

Quick Facts

The Pier under construction

The Pier under construction (11 September 2025)

References

1. PropXpress – The Pier Bayan Lepas overview
2. Penang Property Talk – The Pier development details
3. Asia Green Group – The Pier project page

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