AdminOriental Interest Berhad (OIB) has officially launched Gardens Idaman, its latest affordable housing development under Selangor’s Rumah Idaman programme, further strengthening the group’s presence in the state’s affordable housing segment.
Marketed under the Myra brand, the leasehold development spans 11.226 acres and has a gross development value (GDV) of RM163.8 million. It will comprise 616 semi-furnished apartment units priced from RM250,000 to RM270,000, with completion targeted for 2030.
Each 1,002-square-foot unit features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two parking bays. Homes will be equipped with wardrobes, air-conditioners, water heaters, kitchen cabinets, a refrigerator, television and TV cabinet.
Designed as a gated and guarded community, Gardens Idaman is targeted at first-time homebuyers and growing families. Residents will have access to a Central Park with a jogging track, outdoor gym, children’s playground, futsal and pickleball courts, alongside a multipurpose hall, kindergarten and surau.
OIB expands affordable housing offering across Selangor
William Lew, General Manager (Essential BU) of Myra, OIB’s residential property arm, said the Rumah Idaman programme had helped expand access to quality affordable housing across Selangor.
“The Rumah Idaman programme has established a strong benchmark for making quality homeownership more accessible to first-time homebuyers across Selangor,” he said.
“As one of the participating developers, our role extends beyond delivering homes that meet the programme’s requirements. We are continuously looking at how we can create added value for homeowners and the communities they will live in.”
Gardens Idaman follows OIB’s Putra Idaman development in Desa Pinggiran Putra, which was launched in 2024. The group is also preparing to launch Saujana Idaman in Dengkil in the third quarter of 2026.
Both Gardens Idaman and Saujana Idaman have received Provisional GreenRE Bronze certification, marking another aspect of OIB’s affordable housing strategy.
Sustainable features integrated into affordable homes
The GreenRE certification recognises developments that meet sustainability benchmarks covering areas including energy and water efficiency, environmental protection and indoor environmental quality.
Gardens Idaman incorporates measures including a high-performance building envelope to reduce heat gain, 100% water-efficient fittings, lower-carbon construction materials, reusable aluminium system formwork, energy-efficient lifts, low-VOC paints and natural daylight optimisation.
According to the GreenRE assessment, the development is expected to achieve about 30.61% energy savings against the GreenRE baseline and reduce operational carbon emissions by an estimated 337 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually.
Lew said sustainability should not be limited to premium housing.
“There is often a perception that sustainability is reserved for higher-end developments. We believe affordable housing deserves the same commitment to creating healthier, more efficient and future-ready communities,” he said.
Located within one of Selangor’s growth corridors, Gardens Idaman provides connectivity to Rawang, Sungai Buloh, Kwasa Damansara, Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur through the LATAR Expressway, Guthrie Corridor Expressway and North-South Expressway.
The development also offers access to schools, healthcare facilities, recreational amenities and established commercial centres, supporting OIB’s broader objective of combining affordability, connectivity and sustainability in its housing portfolio.
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