It's that time of the year again. Yup, the durian season has begun (though not at its peak yet) as several fruit stalls in Bukit Tinggi Village can be seen selling limited species of durians. That means having to start eating the beloved durians but also needing to pay higher prices for them. Sigh! The merciless economics of Demand & Supply at work as always.
The great tastes of the Musang Kings, D24s and Trackas ('Bamboo Legs' if crudely translated from its Chinese name) lingered in my mind since I sank my teeth on them in the last durian season. Am glad I need not wait much longer to savour the various species of durians at 'more attractive' prices.
Even at the current high prices, I can already see many people eagerly patronising the current durian stalls in Bukit Tinggi Village. Such is the pulling power of the King of Fruits. As more and more people from other countries who many years ago would stay far away from the strong aroma of the durian e.g Hong Kong and China, are getting attracted to this fruit, we may have to be prepared to accept the fact that future prices for superior species of this fruit are only going to go up. Being a seasonal fruit only makes it worse.
Anyway, no amount of money is going to stop durian fans in Malaysia from enjoying this most awesome of fruit. No other fruit can even match its popularity since years gone by. Its awesomeness is just way too awesome. Even the potential risk of a bad sore throat and fever (usually due to overindulgence in this fruit) will deter very few from eating it.
Below is my teaser of what's to be expected in the coming months from the fruit stalls in Bukit Tinggi Village:
A 2kg durian?
Tricked ya!
Durian fit for a hamster?
And I thought durians only fall when they are ripe. Guess this one must have been blown off by strong wind or heavy rain. No matter because we know, come rain or shine, nothing is going to stop all of us from emptying our wallets and rushing to any durian stall at first sight. Proper sitting etiquettes and dining etiquettes are thrown out the window at times like these. No matter. Just eat it and enjoy it.
Hi Daniel - I'm actually interested in Genting Tiara property. Its quite hard to find information about it. There's only a 2 listings on iProperty and your blog post.
ReplyDeleteI wonder - are you living there? Did you buy land or a ready built bungalow? Are there many lots for sales still or is it just secondary market now?
Look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Brian
HI Brian. Mine is a ready-built bungalow which I started using since eve of this Chinese New Year. At the moment, I am only staying in Genting Tiara on weekends and holidays. Would love to make it my permanent home but after I retire, I guess.
ReplyDeleteAs far as I know, there are still available lots for sale but don't know if from developer or secondary market. So far, three others that I know of bought theirs from agents. So, I guess more are from secondary market.
Since last year, there seems to be growing attention on this place. I guess a lot has got to do with the crazy prices of Klang Valley properties such that people are beginning to find options and realise the true potential of certain places outside Klang Valley. Consequently, Genting Tiara has enjoyed noticeable increase in price the past 1 year.
I did see listings in iProperty on the bungalow lots and ready-built bungalows for sale. Definitely more than 2 that you mentioned unless they have been taken off the site of late. Most posted in iProperty are uniquely designed bungalows which cost above RM2.5 million with built-ups above 4000 sf. Bungalow lots in iProperty are asking for RM70/sf but I believe prices vary depending on the location of the lot i.e. the higher the altitude, the pricier.
Don't know if you have been to the place but there are several bungalows here with common designs and Tudor designs with built-ups around 3000 sf which may be had for less than RM1 million, at least for now. Do believe some owners are now more willing to sell them as prices are on the rise. That isn't good news for potential buyers though.
I would suggest you come here again and check out the contact details of several of the bungalows which are for sale but not found in iProperty. I did notice a couple of them few months back but don't know if they are still available.
Do feel free to ask if you need further info on this place.