Supplementary EIA for the “Proposed Mixed Development (Residential

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

I. Introduction to the Proposed Project

This Supplementary Environmental Impact Assessment study is carried out for the Proposed Mixed Development (Residential, Commercial and Amenities) and Agricultural Plot on Lot PT 73800, PT 76614, PT 76615, PT 76616, PT 76617 & PT 76623, Kajang 2, Bandar Kajang, Daerah Hulu Langat, Selangor Darul Ehsan. The landuse for Lot PT.73800 (previously known as Lot 1029) was converted from agriculture plots to proposed mixed development; hence the need of submitting the Supplementary EIA based on the previously approved EIA Reference B(B) 50/011/100/342 Jilid 1 (10) dated 10 th December 2008.

The total Project area (Lot PT. 73800) is 56.94 acres and the proposed Project is to be developed by Srijang Kemajuan Sdn. Bhd. This piece of land is owned by Everland Asia Development Sdn. Bhd. (Company No: 635264-A) which is a subsidiary of MKH Berhad. The locality of the Project Site falls under the jurisdiction of Majlis Perbandaran Kajang (MPKj).

The Project Site is situated within the District of Hulu Langat, Selangor Darul Ehsan. The Project Site is situated 4km south from the Kajang Town, 4km east from Bandar Baru Bangi and approximately 10km west from Semenyih town. The geographical location of the proposed Project Site is:

Lot No. Longitude Latitude

Lot PT 73800 101°48’5.94”E 2°58’26.20”N 101°48’16.32”E 2°58’12.70”N (Previously known as Lot 1029) 101°48’5.37”E 2°57’54.11”N 101°48’14.23”E 2°57’56.53”N

General location of project site is shown in Figure A. The main access to the Project Site is from Jalan Seksyen 3/13 via Jalan Maju which is located at Taman Seri Mewah. Alternatively, Project site can be accessed via Jalan Kajang 2 Utama from Jalan Maju which is connected to Silk Highway, the main highway that connects the Project Site with the Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan, Puchong, Kajang, Bangi and Semenyih.

At present, the Project Site was partly cleared and was used as a borrow pit for part of the lots in Phase 1 and 2 of Kajang 2 development. However, there are still rubber trees observed at the northern boundary of the Project Site. The current site condition of the Project Site is as shown in Figure B .

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Figure A: General Location of the Project Site

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Kajang 2 development is a housing development involving an area of more than 50 ha which falls under the ambit of item 7 under the Schedule of the Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activities) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Order, 1987 made under Section 34A of the Environmental Quality (Amendment) Act 2012. “Penilaian Awalan Tapak (PAT)” for the proposed Project Site was submitted to DOE and the review was received on the 21st August 2014 [(B)B 50/011/100/342 Jld 6(10)]. This proposed site is 56.94 acres of the overall 269.26 acres development.

Based on ‘Rancangan Tempatan Majlis Perbandaran Kajang 2020’ (Pengubahan 1) gazatted on the 23rd May 2013, the proposed Project Site lies within Blok Perancangan Semenyih under BPK 1.19: Kajang and that is designated for residential development.

The parties involved in this development are:-

i. Landowner

Everland Asia Development Sdn Bhd Suite 1, 5th Floor, Wisma Metro Kajang, Jalan Semenyih, Kajang, 43000 Kajang. Tel: 03-8737 8228, Fax: 03-8737 7777 Attn: Mr. Ng Wai Kit

ii. Developer Srijang Kemajuan Sdn Bhd 5th Floor Wisma Metro Kajang, Jalan Semenyih, 43000 Kajang, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Tel: 03-8737 8228, Fax: 03-8737 7777 Attn: Mr. Ng Wai Kit

iii. EIA Consultant Europasia Engineering Services Sdn. Bhd. (239233-K) No. 63A-2 & 65-2, Petaling Utama Avenue, Jalan PJS1/50,Taman Petaling Utama, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Tel. : 03-7783 3639/40; Fax. : 03-7784 3200 Attn. : Ms. Geetha P. Kumaran (C0020) (EIA Study Team Leader)

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v. Geotechnical and Civil Engineer G & P Professional Sdn Bhd Wisma G& P, 39-5 Jalan 3/146, Bandar Tasik Selatan, 57000 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-9057 1885 Fax: 03-9057 1669 Attn.: Ir.Saw How Teong vi. Surveyor Jurukur Jitu Runding No. 25A, Jalan Kenari 17E, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong, Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel.: 03-8070 8330; Fax.: 03-8070 8400 Attn.: Mr. Tan Say Kee (Licensed Land Surveyor) vii. Appointment of Accredited Analytical Laboratory

Spectrum Laboratories Sdn. Bhd. (SAMM No.: 062) Lot 14 Jalan Pendamar 27/90, Seksyen 27 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel.: 03-5192 8188 Fax: 03-5191 8188 Attn.: Mr. Casey Kan

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II. The Existing Environment

Physical Environment a. Topography

• At present, the southern portion of the Project Site has been disturbed and used as a borrow pit for part of the lots in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the overall Kajang 2 development. • From the topography survey plan, Project Site is generally characterised as undulating terrains with the average elevations ranging from RL60m to RL80m above mean sea level. • The highest ground (approximately RL 100.39m) lies at the flat top of the hill lock in the middle portion of the Project Site while the lowest ground (approximately RL 57.61m) which is situated at the south-western portion of the Project Site. b. Hydrology

• The Project Site lies within the upstream catchment of the Sg. Langat river catchment. • The surface runoff from the Project Site flows into the existing tributaries of Sg. Langat in the northern and southern boundaries of the Project Site, and flow westwards into Sg. Langat which eventually discharges into the Straits of Melaka. • Based on the site observation of the geotechnical engineers, G&P Geotechnics Sdn. Bhd., the proposed site generally is dry with no obvious seepage on the slope. However, there is one pond observed at the proposed Project Site. • There is no river or stream observed at the proposed site. However, concrete drains and the earth drains are found within the Project Site. • Altogether there are eight (8) water intake points within the Sg. Langat river catchments. Among these water intake points, the nearest water intake points is Bukit Tampoi Water Treatment Plants located 24km downstream from the Project Site. c. Geology and Soil

• The Geological Map of Selangor, Sheet 94 Kuala Lumpur (2010), published by the Director-General of Geological Survey Department Malaysia shows that the Project Site is situated on the Jelebu Schist Formation. • Based on the Soil Investigation (SI) conducted by United Soil Sdn. Bhd. in August 2007, a total of eighteen (18) exploratory boreholes were drilled within the Project Site and three (3) locations of standpipe point. • Project Site generally consists of sandy SILT with gravel.

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Supplementary EIA for the “Proposed Mixed Development (Residential, Commercial and Amenities) and Agricultural Plot on Lot PT 73800, PT 76614, PT 76615, PT 76616, PT 76617 & PT 76623, Kajang 2, Bandar Kajang, Daerah Hulu Langat, Selangor Darul Ehsan” for Srijang Kemajuan Sdn. Bhd. • Hydrogeological Map of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory (2008) published by Jabatan Mineral and Geosains (JMG) Malaysia shows the Project Site is located on high potential aquifer regime of this region. The groundwater of the Project site flows from the north of the Project Site towards south into the valley of Sg. Langat. • Based on the Reconnaissance Soil Map ( Pindaan 2002), published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Malaysia, the Project Site is situated on Munchong-Seremban Association. d. Landuse

• The main landuse components is classified under settlements & associated non-agricultural areas consist of urban and associated areas, recreation areas, main road, power line right of way, and quarry and ex-quarry which cover the total impact area i.e., 14,151.21 acres or 63.21%. These urbanized areas are usually in the form of townships and settlements/ villages areas in the vicinity to the Project Site. • Apart from this, rubber and oil palm plantations which form approximately 2,654.66 acres (11.86%) of land and 2,126.97 acres (9.50%) of the impact area, respectively, can be observed at, Sg. Purun Estate and Sg. Tangkas Estate (south-eastern part of the impact area). Mixed horticulture, which makes up approximately 3.28% (734.12 acres) of land and there are some orchards owned by the villagers which cover an area of 246.08 acres (1.10%) of the total impact area. • Forested land i.e., and idle grassland/lalang covers approximately 1,456.20 acres (6.50% of the total impact area). Meanwhile, forest and marshland occupy an area of 121.80 acres (0.54% of the total impact area) and 58.02 acres (0.26% of the total impact area), respectively. • Other landuse that can be found are the newly cleared land (3.43%), water covers approximately 0.32% of the impact area respectively. • Immediate receptors to the Proposed Project will be:- • Taman Kajang 2 - 35m from the existing building to the proposed Rumah Selangorku 2 • Taman Seri Mewah - 65m from the existing building to the Proposed Rumah Selangorku 2

Existing nearest receptors with distances to the Project Site is shown in Figure C.

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Distance from the building boundary of the Proposed Rumah Selangorku 2 to: - nearest house in Taman Seri Mewah ~ 65 m

Distance from the building boundary of the Taman Seri Mewah Proposed Rumah Selangorku Flat 1 to: - nearest house in Taman Seri Mewah ~ 160m

~160m

~95m

Taman Seri Distance from the building boundary of Mewah the Proposed Secondary School to: - Rafflesia International School ~ 275m ~65m

~35m

Kajang 2

Distance from the proposed building boundary of the ~275m Proposed Rumah Selangorku Flat 2- nearest house in Kajang 2 ~ 35 m

Rafflesia International School ~390m

Nadayu 92

Distance from the Project site boundary to Nadayu 92 boundary ~ 390 m

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• The baseline water sampling session was conducted on the 11th September 2014 at seven (7) sampling points representing two monitoring sessions i.e., morning and evening. The sampling and analysis was conducted by a DSM-accredited laboratory, i.e., Spectrum Laboratories Sdn. Bhd. • The water quality is summarized in terms of Water Quality Index (WQI) as shown in Table A. The computed results showed that all sampling points fall under Class II of the National Water Quality Standards for Malaysia. Generally, the water quality is clean and acceptable to be used as water supply and for recreation. Table A: Results of WQI Assessment

Sampling WQI Location Description Site Morning Evening Pond Area- represents upstream catchment 02°57'55.8"N, 86 84 W 1 of the Project site at the South eastern 101°48'12.7"E (Class II) (Class II) portion of the Project Site. 02°57'53.4"N, Main drain- represents downstream 87 93 W 2 101°47'53.3"E catchment of the Project site at the south (Class II) (Class II) western portion of the Project Site. 02°58'19.4"N, Pond area- Represent the upstream 94 89 W 3 101°48'12.3"E catchment of the northern portion of the (Class I) (Class II) Project Site 02°58'28.8"N, Pond area- Represent the downstream 83 90 W 4 101°48'04.0"E catchment of the northern portion of the (Class II) (Class II) Project Site 02°58'16.3"N, Represent the upstream of Sg. Langat at 88 87 W 5 101°47’12.4"E the northwestern portion of the Project (Class II) (Class II) Site. 02°57'21.5"N, Represent the downstream of Sg. Langat at 83 83 W6 101°47'01.4"E the western portion of the Project Site. (Class II) (Class II)

02°55'28.4"N, Represent the downstream of Sg. Langat at 80 81 W7 101°45'53.5"E the southwestern portion of the Project (Class II) (Class II) Site. Source: Europasia Engineering Services Sdn. Bhd., 2014. Classification according to the National Water Quality Standards (NWQS) for Malaysia. f. Air Quality

• Air quality assessment was carried out from the 9th to 12 th of September 2014 at three (3) sampling points as depicted in Table B . • All the six (6) parameters indicated levels within the Malaysian Environmental Air Quality Limits. Therefore good air quality is indicated at the Project Site and its surrounding areas

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Table B: Description of Air Monitoring Sampling Stations

Sampling Location Location Description

02 o 57’50.7”N, Located near Rafflesia International School Point A1 101 o 48’10.9”E Surrounding contributors: • Student activities • Vehicles movement within the area

02 o 57’59.5”N, Located near house no. 27, Jalan K2 Villas S1/2 Point A2 101 o 48’05.1”E Surrounding contributors: • Vehicles movement within residential area. • Human activities.

02 o 55’15.8”N, Located near house no. 96, Jalan Seksyen 3/13C Point A3 101 o 48’05.5”E Surrounding contributors: • Human activities

Source: Europasia Engineering Services Sdn. Bhd, 2014 g. Sound Level

• Noise levels at the designated sampling sites N1, N2, and N3 (same location with the air quality assessment) were determined from from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for day-time and 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. for night-time. • The result analysis shows that existing noise level at N1, N2 and N3 (day and night time) are all within the permissible limits. h. Vibration Level

• The vibration level monitoring study was conducted on 9 th to 11 th of September 2014 at three (3) selected locations. The vibration level assessment locations are similar to those specified for the air and noise quality. • The maximum Vibration Velocity values recorded at x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis for all monitoring points, V1, V2, and V3 were found below the based curve (Curve A) stipulated in Schedule 2: Recommended Limits for Damage Risk in Buildings from Short Term Vibration.

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• The existing biological environment at the Project Site is limited to the flora and fauna composition of an agricultural estate and shrubs of Peninsular Malaysia. The predominant vegetation in this area is rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis) which consist of old and mature trees. • Thick undergrowth vegetation such as shrubs, creepers and small woody plants are quite apparent at the Project Site. • Fringe of the pond and streams within the site are occupied by variety of grasses mainly from family of Cyperaceae and Poaceae. In addition, there are many banana trees are encountered at the Project Site which is believed previously planted by site workers or nearby residents. • The observations made during the field survey have revealed that the vegetation density within the site is very low and these flora species are common and possessing no conservation value. • The fauna composition at the Project Site seems to be very much adversely affected due to currently ongoing surrounding development activities nearby (Kajang 2 Development) which does not provide a suitable habitat for wildlife. The removals of natural vegetation followed by earthworks and borrow pit activities has affected the fauna species in terms of its composition and population density. • Apart from mammals, there are common reptiles, amphibians, birds and insects which are normally found within the estate area. j. Socio-economic Environment

• Based on the Population and Housing Census of Malaysia 2010, the total number of population in Mukim Kajang was 342,657 people. Malays make up bulk of the population which totaled at 206,805 people, followed by the Chinese and Indian people at 65,992 and 33,536 respectively. • Based on the gender ratio, male population was numbered at 176,206 while female population was 166,451 people. • Project Site was mainly comprised of rubber trees and cleared land. There were also few structures within the Project Site belonging to some workers due to some previous works within the site, however these structures will be demolished and the workers will move out once the project development commences. • Located in an almost centralised areas the landuse surrounding of the Project site are mainly consists of residential, industrial and plantation estates. The nearest residential park to the Proposed Project is Taman Kajang 2 and Taman Seri Mewah.

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• Previously, Majlis Perbandaran Kajang have approved the overall layout plan of Kajang 2 which are of 269.26 acres [Ref: MPKJ /JPP/BPB/KM 1/52-2008] which belongs to Srijang Kemajuan Sdn. Bhd. Subsequently, Srijang Kemajuan Sdn. Bhd. is converting the 56.94 acres Agriculture plot into mixed development consisting of residential, commercial and amenities. • Residential component make up 28.59% of total areal coverage, i.e., approximately 73.56 acres out of the total development area and for Lot PT 73800, there are a total of 1,028 units of Rumah SelangorKu was proposed. • The commercial sector, takes up 23.43% (i.e. 60.27 acres) of the total development. Lot PT 73800 shall consist of stalls. • Public amenities that will be provided within Lot PT. 73800 include a secondary school and surau . Meanwhile, infrastructure and utilities that are proposed in this development is detention pond, IWK pump house and water tank. The detention ponds covering a total of 1.73 acres land will also be upgraded to recreational area and landscaped. It is to be constructed to cater runoff during development and post development to avoid flood at the Project Site. • Besides the built up units, there is allocation for open or green with total area coverage of an active open space area from 3.21 acres to 5.68 acres and buffer zone/ green/ utility reserves from 6.43 acres to 8.88 acres in total area of the development. • Based on the overall planning for the proposed development, the approved tarred roads occupy approximately 35.77 acres of land have been revised to 40.11 acres. For internal circulation, it is proposed to be two-way system for smoother traffic movement. • Apart from the amendment of Lot PT 73800, proposed development for PT 76614, PT 76615, PT 76616, PT 76617 & PT 76623 also have been amended as below: a) PT 76614 - 410 units of proposed Independent Cost Apartments. - Proposed to be allocated at Lot 76614 beside the 132 ft Jalan Maju.

b) PT 76615, PT 76616 and PT 76617 The commercial plots are with plot ratio of 1:4 are located at PT 76615, PT 76616, PT 76617. The earlier approved plan for Lot PT. 76615, PT. 76616 and PT. 76617 consists of Medium Cost Apartments, Medium Low Cost Apartments and Low Cost Apartments and is amended to Commercial Plot 2 covering 15.97 acres.

c) PT 76623 The previous approved suction tank area is amended to Commercial Plot 4 measuring 0.71 acres will be constructed here.

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• The quantitative demand in basic infrastructural facilities and the amount of waste generated is summarized in Table C .

Table C: Estimated Utilities Demand and Waste Generated during the Operational Phase of the Proposed Project

Sector Estimated Description Demand/Output Maximum electric • There will be one (1) main distributor substation and 4 TNB demand Substation allocated to cater to the overall electricity Electricity 7,193 kVA demand for Kajang 2 Development. (only for Lot PT 73800) • Source of water supply shall be from Syarikat Bekalan Air 16,761,000 gal/day Selangor (SYABAS). Water Demand (overall Kajang 2) • Ground tank constructed at Phase 1 of the site and another proposed ground tank at Lot PT.73800. • Any sewage and sullage generated from PT 73800 will be channeled into proposed 8,400 PE Pump House located at southeastern part of the development via sewer reticulation 12,420,000 L/day Sewerage by gravity flow and then pump to MH 58 via force main, prior (overall Kajang 2) to being channeled to the 3.37 acres sewage treatment plant at Kajang 2. The STP will be upgraded from the initial approved 23,300 PE to 55,200 PE. 12,420,000 kg per day • Solid waste collection and disposal services at the Project site Solid Waste (overall Kajang 2) falls under the administration of Majlis Perbandaran Kajang. Source: Europasia Engineering Services Sdn. Bhd., 2014

The development at the proposed Project site will be divided into one (1) development phase i.e., Phase 1. Based on the implementation schedule, it is estimated that the proposed development will be carried out for duration of approximately 3 years and 4 months i.e., from September of 2015 (earthwork) to end of 2018 (completion of building works). Earthwork for plot pertanian are expected to be carried out in September 2015 and expected to be completed by February 2016. Club house, Rumah SelangorKU 1 and infrastructure works is expected to be commenced in January 2016, once the earthwork for that area has been completed. The development schedule may vary due to sales launching stages and actual construction works are subjected to the authorities’ approval

IV. Significant Environmental Impacts & The Proposed Mitigation Measures

The key environmental issues are those related to activities during the site clearing, construction phase and operational phase. All the impacts that are likely to be generated by the proposed Project together with the proposed mitigation measures are summarized in Table D .

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V. Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

Apart from the recommendation of mitigating measures, this report also emphasizes on the formulation and implementation of an environmental management plan (EMP). This plan involves the participation of the Project developer, local authorities, consultants as well as the contractors. The outline of the EMP relies on a collective effort from all the various group involved regardless of their level of involvement in the hierarchy. The management schemes and monitoring program proposed for the proposed Project at construction and operational levels are: • Supervision, field training and maintenance program for pollution control structures; • On-site implementation of mitigation measures; • Planning of a progress of works on site; • Provision of safety measure along with an emergency response plan; • Implementation of a properly documented traffic management scheme to ensure safety within the site; • Water, air, noise and vibration quality monitoring to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed mitigation measures implemented on-site; • Water, air, noise and vibration quality need to be analyzed by a laboratory accredited by Jabatan Piawaian (Standard) Malaysia.

VI. Conclusion

The Proposed Development will be developed on Lot PT 73800, PT 76614, PT 76615, PT 76616, PT 76617 & PT 76623, Kajang 2, Bandar Kajang, Daerah Hulu Langat, Selangor Darul Ehsan. However, lot PT 73800 is studied in this EIA as the other lots have been studied in the approved EIA via number reference B(B) 50/011/100/342 Jilid 1 (10) dated 10 th December 2008. The proposed Project will be developed by Srijang Kemajuan Sdn. Bhd . The development of the Project Site is under the jurisdiction of Majlis Perbandaran Kajang (MPKj). In reviewing the proposed Project and its’ anticipated integration with the existing environment of the Project Site, the main concerns is the effect of soil erosion and contamination (i.e. water, air and noise pollution) on the physical environment and upon human himself during the earthworks and construction phase. Part of the biological environment will be lost during site clearing and construction activities. However, this can be mitigated via the various practical and cost effective remedial measures recommended in this report to minimize adverse environmental impacts. Success of the development in integrating with the surrounding developing areas will contribute towards the social acceptability of the proposed Project. Through strict commitment and supervision on-site, it is anticipated that the development can carry on with the context of a sustainable development.

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