Ong Chong Realty
All 3 names
Ong Chong Realty (OCR Group), OCR Land Holdings Sdn Bhd (formerly Ong Chong Realty), formerly Ong Chong RealtyHow their buildings read
1 poor, 2 fair, 1 good
Outcomes still vary building by building. Check the building, not the brochure.
What we found
Beverly Residence in BU11, Bandar Utama is listed among the developments of OCR Land Holdings Sdn Bhd (formerly Ong Chong Realty Sdn Bhd), alongside Casa Utama Townhouses and Eastwood Terrace; the project is attributed to the developer, but nothing is said about delivery timeliness or handover conduct.
The evidence
Delivery
PositiveOng Chong Realty Sdn Bhd had completed Dahlia Villa Townhouse, Casa Utama Townhouse and Chestwood Terrace, is known for niche developments of no more than 60 units, and its then-ongoing projects had achieved 90% sales since 2009; no statement is made about completion timeliness.
One more finding
OCR Land Holdings (formerly Ong Chong Realty) has developed at least 15 projects with a total GDV of more than RM630 million; its completed residential projects include Casa Utama Townhouses, Beverly Residence, Eastwood Terrace, Chestwood Terrace 1 and 2, and Westwood Terrace 1 and 2, and its Palm Reserve project was launched in 2009 and completed in 2011.
Defects and workmanship
Management sharply criticised: JMB controlled by developer who ignores warranty defects;
Boulevard Residence
Regulatory and legal
In April 2023 contractor Kencana Amanjaya Sdn Bhd sued two OCR Group Bhd subsidiaries for RM30.93 million in payments and damages over construction contracts, for a Kuantan residential project and a Petaling Jaya commercial building, that were terminated in April 2021. OCR Group said it would contest the claims.
Corporate continuity
Ong Chong Realty Sdn Bhd was renamed OCR Land Holdings Sdn Bhd; the firm commenced property development in 2001, and Ong Kah Hoe, who owns 35% of OCR Land, had accumulated about 20.9% of Bursa-listed Takaso Resources and been appointed a non-independent non-executive director of it.
3 more findings
OCR Land Holdings (previously Ong Chong Realty) became a substantial shareholder in loss-making listed Takaso Resources Bhd with a 6.3% stake, and Ong Kah Hoe, who owns 35% of OCR Land, had built up about 20.9% of Takaso.
OCR Land Holdings Sdn Bhd describes itself as a subsidiary of the OCR Group of Companies and a property developer established in 1989.
OCR Land Holdings Sdn Bhd was formerly Ong Chong Realty Sdn Bhd, founded in 1989 by chairman Dr Ong Kim Chong as a property holding company, and it started developing property in 2001 with the 53-unit Dahlia Villa.
Their buildings
Beverly Residences BU11Bandar Utama · 2008Peaceful, low-density gated townhouses with rooftop gardens. The reviewer consensus is that asking prices look unappealing next to landed homes or full-facility condos, and it is leasehold.7.4 out of 10Good
Boulevard ResidenceBandar Utama · 2014Swimming pool are dirty with worms growing inside the swimming pool. There are roaches infesting the whole building too.6.0 out of 10Fair
Casa Utama CondominiumBandar Utama · 2004Limited residential review data available; project marketing emphasises facilities and modern design. Developer Ong Chong Realty positioned property as a landmark development. No resident maintenance complaints or praise found in published sources.4.6 out of 10PoorVilla DahliaBandar Utama · 2001Mixed resident sentiment reported. Many praise the peaceful, quiet environment as a low-density condominium with friendly neighbours; however, others express dissatisfaction with appalling access roads that weave through squatter areas and occasional bad smells from drains. Single 3-storey block of 48 units offers compact living with basic amenities.6.2 out of 10Fair