Scientex Meru, Ipoh · Completed 2020 · Subsale
Meru Heights Residences
Two 22-storey freehold towers by Scientex in the Scientex Meru township, with 2- and 3-bedroom family homes of 812–981 sq ft and asking prices from under RM300,000.
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Meru Heights Residences at a glance
Every figure here comes from the developer, the government housing register or the property records named at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the range is shown. Where nobody has published a number, it is not on this page.
Development
Meru Heights Residences
Part of the Scientex Meru township
Address
Jalan Meru Idaman
30020 Ipoh
Tenure
Freehold
Completed
2020
PropertyGenie gives January 2020
Towers
2 × 22 storeys
174 units per tower
Units
348
Two towers of 174 units; iProperty’s 174 is one tower
Layouts
812–981 sq ft
2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Foreign buyers
Generally not eligible
Freehold is barred for foreigners in Perak
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Meru Heights Residences
An affordable freehold family condominium in a newer township. Here is the case, and the catch.
Built for families
Every unit has 2 or 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, from 812 to 981 sq ft, inside a township with schools and shops.
An affordable freehold entry
Asking prices run from about RM298,000 to RM398,000, or RM282–386 psf.
Good road links
Federal Route 5 and the North–South Expressway are close, with Tesco, Mydin Mall and Tenby Schools Ipoh in the area.
What to weigh: further from town
Meru is on the northern edge of Ipoh, so most errands mean a drive, and asking rents are modest at about RM1,000–2,100 a month.
The development
Meru Heights Residences, decoded
Two towers of 22 storeys with 174 units each.
The towers
Facilities
As listed by PropertyGuru, iProperty and PropertyGenie.
Water
Pool
- Swimming pool
Active
Sports and fitness
- Gym
- Badminton hall
- Adult fitness stations
Residents
Shared spaces
- Clubhouse
- Children’s playground
- BBQ area
- 24-hour security
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 4 Meru Heights Residences layouts
4 layout types, from 812 to 981 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Other layouts may exist; ask for the full list. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
812 sq ft — 812 sq ft
2 bed 2 bath · 812 sq ft · smallest
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Meru Heights Residences
Asking prices and rents seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.
| Layout | Size | Asking price | Asking rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 812 sq ft | 812 sq ft | – | RM950/mo | 2 |
| 855 sq ft | 855 sq ft | RM289,000–299,000 | RM950–1,400/mo | 8 |
| 952 sq ft | 952 sq ft | RM350,000–370,000 | RM950–1,800/mo | 5 |
| 981 sq ft | 981 sq ft | RM298,000–368,000 | RM1,200–1,400/mo | 8 |
| – | about 600–700 sq ft | – | RM950/mo | 1 |
| – | about 700–800 sq ft | – | RM950–1,300/mo | 4 |
| – | about 1,100–1,200 sq ft | – | RM1,320/mo | 1 |
Gallery
Meru Heights Residences in pictures
Images from the developer’s marketing material unless stated. Ask for the full set on WhatsApp.
Location & connectivity
Where Meru Heights Residences sits
Jalan Meru Idaman, Scientex Meru, 30020 Ipoh, Perak.
The recorded numbers
The price numbers
Recorded sales and asking prices are different things. Transacted figures come from deals recorded with the government valuation department; asking figures are what owners or the developer are listing at.
| Measure | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Asking price for sale | About RM298,000 – RM398,000 · RM282–386 psf | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| Asking price another portal | From about RM260,000 | iProperty, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent whole units | About RM1,000 – RM2,100 a month | PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
Recorded transactions for this building were not available on the sources checked. All figures are asking prices.
Track record
About Scientex Berhad
Scientex Berhad (reg. no. 196801000264) is a Bursa Malaysia-listed group with a property arm that builds affordable townships.
Meru Heights Residences is the high-rise part of its Scientex Meru township on the northern edge of Ipoh.
Around the building
What is near Meru Heights Residences
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Perak Transit Express (Departure to Cameron highlands~2.5 km
- Terminal Meru Raya~2.5 km
🛍️ Malls
None found nearby on the map
🎓 Schools
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Jelapang~600 m
- SK Jati~1.4 km
- Yuk Choy High School~1.5 km
- SMK Jati~1.5 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Kolej Universiti Poly-Tech MARA~3.6 km
- Perak Education Technology Division~4.5 km
- Maxwell College~5.0 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun~6.0 km
- Hospital Fatimah~6.8 km
- KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital~7.1 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names as recorded on the map; check opening and enrolment details yourself.
Is it for you?
Which kind of buyer are you?
The same building suits different people for different reasons. Pick the line that sounds like you.
🏠 Living here yourself
Layouts here run from about 812 to 981 sq ft. Ask me which stacks get the better view and the least afternoon sun; that changes the price more than the floor.
💰 Buying to rent out
Compare the recorded rents in "The price numbers" above with the instalment on your loan. Smaller layouts usually rent faster; larger ones hold tenants longer.
👨👩👧 Family with children
Check the school and clinic distances in the location section, the number of car parks per unit and how busy the lifts are at 7.30 am.
✈️ Buying from overseas
Foreigners can only buy above the state minimum price and pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. Ask me which units here qualify before you shortlist.
Straight talk
What I will not hide from you
Every project has trade-offs. These are the ones I would want to know before paying a deposit.
- ⚠️ A newer project, so many owners are renting out at the same time. Expect competition for tenants for the first few years.
- ⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices. Compare any offer with the recorded transacted price per sq ft above before you commit.
The real cost
What buying here costs in 2026
Worked example for a unit at RM300,000, around the typical asking price here. Your figures will differ with the price and the bank.
| Malaysian buyer (90% loan) | Foreign buyer (70% loan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | RM300,000 | RM300,000 |
| Down payment | RM30,000 | RM90,000 |
| Loan amount | RM270,000 | RM210,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM5,000 | RM24,000 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM1,350 | RM1,050 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM4,050 | RM4,050 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM3,645 | RM2,835 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM44,045 | RM121,935 |
| State consent fee for foreigners | – | Set by each state; ask me for the figure |
Estimates only. Stamp duty: 1–4% tiers for Malaysians and PRs, 8% flat for foreigners from 1 Jan 2026. Legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. First-time Malaysian buyers of homes up to RM500,000 may get a stamp duty exemption until 2027. Valuation, disbursements and moving costs are not included.
Get these numbers for a real unitCalculate my exact costs →Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
Is Meru Heights Residences freehold?
Yes. It is freehold.
What sizes are available?
Four sizes: 812, 855, 952 and 981 sq ft, each with 2 or 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
How much does it rent for?
Whole units are listed at about RM1,000 to RM2,100 a month (PropertyGuru, October 2026).
Can a foreigner buy here?
Generally no. Since September 2023 non-citizens and foreign companies cannot acquire, own, hold or inherit freehold property in Perak, according to the Malaysian Bar’s December 2024 circular. This project is freehold, so it is generally not open to foreign buyers. Confirm the current position with a Perak conveyancing lawyer.
Berapa harga Meru Heights Residences?
Unit ditawarkan sekitar RM298,000 hingga RM398,000 di PropertyGuru. Pegangan bebas, siap 2020, dua menara 22 tingkat.
Meru Heights Residences 价格多少？
PropertyGuru挂牌价约RM29.8万至RM39.8万。永久地契，2020年完工，两栋22层大楼共348个单位。
Which schools are near Meru Heights Residences?
On map data, the nearest schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan Jelapang (~600 m), SK Jati (~1.4 km), Yuk Choy High School (~1.5 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Meru Heights Residences?
The nearest stations on map data are Perak Transit Express (Departure to Cameron highlands (~2.5 km), Terminal Meru Raya (~2.5 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at Meru Heights Residences?
For a unit at RM300,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM2,835 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM44,045, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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Prices move and the better units go first. Tell me your budget and whether you are buying to live in or to rent out, and I will send back the units that fit, not a generic brochure.
Buying, selling or renting: one conversation, no obligation.
Jason Lim
10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6
I work with local families, investors and buyers from Singapore and overseas. If a project is not right for what you need, I will say so; that is usually worth more than the brochure.