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KUALA LUMPUR, 19 June, 2026 – Up-and-coming property developer Setia Awan has announced that Tower B and D (totalling 940 units) of its Seksyen 14, Shah Alam development, Sena Residences has achieved a 98% take-up rate within 6 months of its official launch back in December 2025.  This overwhelming demand, which is attributed to Sena Residences’ strategic location, flexible layouts and attractive facilities, has seen Setia Awan trigger the sale of its final two blocks in the development ahead of schedule. The final two blocks will consist of a total of 1,102 units comprising service apartments and soho transit units. Commenting on this announcement, Miles Chan, General Manager, Sales & Marketing and Corporate Communication, Setia Awan Land, said, “The strong reception we have seen for the first two towers of Sena Residences is highly encouraging. It is a testament that Setia Awan’s approach of maximising space and offering great value for purchases of all stages of life, is matching current market demands. The final two blocks will continue this philosophy offering consumers diversity in layouts all the while maintaining the low barrier of entry.”   Nestled in the epicenter of Seksyen 14, Sena Residences has been designed for urban professionals and first-time homeowners with an affordable entry price in mind. The development features a dynamic range of unit layouts from conventional 4-Bedroom Family Units to the unique Soho Transit Units.  Taking a cue from their highly successful introduction of Soho Transit Units in their Astrum Ampang development, Sena Residences now becomes the first development to introduce the concept in Shah Alam. This new typology aligns with the upcoming LRT3 Shah Alam Line which is scheduled to open at the end of June, specifically the Dato’ Menteri station that is situated in Sekysen 14 approximately 30 metres from Sena Residences.  “We are catering to the demands of a new generation. One that wants their own space at an affordable price and one that wants to be intrinsically connected to the rest of the city through public transport. The Soho Transit Units offers just that, purchasers get a bedroom, living room and even a kitchenette area all for just RM230,000. It would feel just like an executive hotel room but one that is all yours, permanently,” Miles added.  Embodying its "live above, shop below" concept, Setia Awan is now engaging with established tenants across healthcare, wellness, fitness, and food & beverage at the upcoming eatery boulevard area, for its commercial shoplots below the Sena Residence. This will ensure convenience and unrivalled accessibility for the residents and other surrounding communities.  This announcement continues Setia Awan’s momentum in Shah Alam, following the achievement of fully selling out the units in Astrum Shah Alam within 1 year. Other recent developments for Setia Alam include the announcement of its MoU for Bukit Ampang Permai’s very first neighbourhood mall and an agreement with Billion Group to feature its grocery stores in two projects in Melaka as well as other upcoming projects in Selayang, Shah Alam, and Tanjung Malim.   -- MINUTESMY 

Sena Residences Tower B & D Achieve 98% Take-Up in 6 Months –  Setia Awan Land Triggers Final Two Blocks Due to Overwhelming Demand 

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 June, 2026 – Up-and-coming property developer Setia Awan has announced that Tower B and D (totalling 940 units) of its Seksyen 14, Shah Alam development, Sena Residences has achieved a 98% take-up rate within 6 months of its official launch back in December 2025. 

This overwhelming demand, which is attributed to Sena Residences’ strategic location, flexible layouts and attractive facilities, has seen Setia Awan trigger the sale of its final two blocks in the development ahead of schedule. The final two blocks will consist of a total of 1,102 units comprising service apartments and soho transit units.

Commenting on this announcement, Miles Chan, General Manager, Sales & Marketing and Corporate Communication, Setia Awan Land, said, “The strong reception we have seen for the first two towers of Sena Residences is highly encouraging. It is a testament that Setia Awan’s approach of maximising space and offering great value for purchases of all stages of life, is matching current market demands. The final two blocks will continue this philosophy offering consumers diversity in layouts all the while maintaining the low barrier of entry.”  

Nestled in the epicenter of Seksyen 14, Sena Residences has been designed for urban professionals and first-time homeowners with an affordable entry price in mind. The development features a dynamic range of unit layouts from conventional 4-Bedroom Family Units to the unique Soho Transit Units. 

Taking a cue from their highly successful introduction of Soho Transit Units in their Astrum Ampang development, Sena Residences now becomes the first development to introduce the concept in Shah Alam. This new typology aligns with the upcoming LRT3 Shah Alam Line which is scheduled to open at the end of June, specifically the Dato’ Menteri station that is situated in Sekysen 14 approximately 30 metres from Sena Residences. 

“We are catering to the demands of a new generation. One that wants their own space at an affordable price and one that wants to be intrinsically connected to the rest of the city through public transport. The Soho Transit Units offers just that, purchasers get a bedroom, living room and even a kitchenette area all for just RM230,000. It would feel just like an executive hotel room but one that is all yours, permanently,” Miles added. 

Embodying its “live above, shop below” concept, Setia Awan is now engaging with established tenants across healthcare, wellness, fitness, and food & beverage at the upcoming eatery boulevard area, for its commercial shoplots below the Sena Residence. This will ensure convenience and unrivalled accessibility for the residents and other surrounding communities. 

This announcement continues Setia Awan’s momentum in Shah Alam, following the achievement of fully selling out the units in Astrum Shah Alam within 1 year. Other recent developments for Setia Alam include the announcement of its MoU for Bukit Ampang Permai’s very first neighbourhood mall and an agreement with Billion Group to feature its grocery stores in two projects in Melaka as well as other upcoming projects in Selayang, Shah Alam, and Tanjung Malim.  

— MINUTESMY 

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