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● Updated Oct 2026Leasehold

The Gardens at Bundusan

Two 29-storey towers on a 5.23-acre hillside in Bundusan, with 500 three-bedroom homes of 848 or 982 sq ft, a 50-metre pool and an elevated garden deck of more than an acre.

Leasehold500 units2 × 29 storeys848 and 982 sq ft · 3 bed

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The Gardens at Bundusan 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

The Gardens at Bundusan

By SCland, through Marvelgold Development Sdn Bhd

Address

Lorong Taman Formosa, Bundusan

89509 Penampang

Tenure

Leasehold

Confirm the expiry on the title

Completed

2016–2017

Occupation certificate February 2019

Towers

2 × 29 storeys

250 units per tower, on 5.23 acres

Units

500

Phase 1

Layouts

848 and 982 sq ft

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, balcony

Foreign buyers

Generally not eligible

Prices list below the RM600,000 Sabah minimum

Why this address

Four things buyers weigh at The Gardens at Bundusan

A family-priced condominium in Penampang with big facilities. Here is the case, and its history.

🏷️

A family price point

Every unit has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and asking prices sit around RM405,000 to RM550,000.

🌳

Facilities on a large site

A 50-metre pool, a glass gym, private cabanas and an elevated garden deck of more than an acre, on 5.23 acres.

🏔️

Views both ways

Depending on the stack, units look to Mount Kinabalu, the South China Sea or over Penampang and Bundusan.

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What to weigh: the OC history

Buyers waited more than 18 months for the occupation certificate over a road access dispute. A High Court ruling in January 2019 cleared it, and the OC was issued in February 2019.

The development

The Gardens at Bundusan, decoded

Two 29-storey towers of 250 units each on 5.23 acres of hillside land.

2Towers
500Units
29Storeys
2Layouts

The towers

ATower A29 storeys · 250 units
BTower B29 storeys · 250 units

Facilities

As listed by the developer and on PropertyGuru.

Water

Pools

  • 50 m swimming pool
  • Children’s pool
  • Private canopied cabanas

Garden deck

Elevated, over 1 acre

  • Garden maze
  • Tai chi garden
  • Community garden
  • Adult fitness stations

Residents

Shared spaces

  • Glass gym
  • Function halls
  • BBQ area
  • Children’s playground
  • Two-tier security

Where the project is now

2016–2017Construction completed
Jan 2019High Court clears the access dispute
Feb 2019Occupation certificate issued
NowSubsale and rental market
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Layouts

All 2 The Gardens at Bundusan layouts

2 layout types, from 848 to 982 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.

Type B — 848 sq ft

3 bed 2 bath · 848 sq ft

3 Bed2 Bath
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Type A — 982 sq ft

3 bed 2 bath · 982 sq ft

3 Bed2 Bath
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Price and rent by layout

What each layout is asking at The Gardens at Bundusan

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.

LayoutSizeAsking priceAsking rentListings
Type B848 sq ftRM405,000–500,000–3
Type A982 sq ftRM520,000–568,000–4

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Photos

The Gardens at Bundusan in pictures

The Gardens condominium, Bundusan, Penampang

Image from the developer’s website

Location & connectivity

Where The Gardens at Bundusan sits

Lorong Taman Formosa, Taman Farmosa, Bundusan, 89509 Penampang, Sabah.

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Parking and fees. Maintenance charges are not published. Ask the management corporation for the current rate and the number of car park bays that come with the unit.
Bundusan and Penampang townlocal
Kota Kinabalu city centreby car

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.

MeasureFigureSource and date
Asking price
for sale
RM405,000 – RM550,000 · about RM480–660 psfPropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026
Asking rent
3 bedrooms
RM1,800 – RM2,500 a monthiProperty listings, Sep 2026

EdgeProp does not publish a transacted median for this project, so these are asking prices. A data site estimates the gross yield at about 5%. Ask Jason for recorded sales before you offer.

Track record

About SCland Group

SCland Group was established in 2004 and has built in Selangor, Pahang and Sabah. In Kota Kinabalu it also completed Surian Residences and The Suritz.

The Gardens at Bundusan was developed through Marvelgold Development Sdn Bhd.

Around the building

What is near The Gardens at Bundusan

The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.

🚉 Getting around

  • Sembulan~3.9 km

🛍️ Malls

  • City Mall~2.5 km
  • Emart~3.1 km
  • ITCC Shopping Mall~3.2 km

🎓 Schools

  • National Secondary School Taman Tun Fuad~1.0 km
  • Institut Latihan Kementerian Kesihatan~1.2 km
  • National School Saint Francis Convent (M)~1.8 km
  • SMK Bahang~1.9 km

🏛️ Colleges and universities

  • Sekolah Perubatan UMS~3.3 km
  • Sabah College~3.8 km
  • Yayasan Sabah College of Technology~4.1 km

🏥 Hospitals

  • Permai Polyclinic~1.2 km
  • KK Specialist Centre~1.9 km
  • Klinik Kissey~2.5 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 848 to 982 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.

  • ⚠️ Leasehold title. Check how many years remain on the lease; banks lend less, and buyers pay less, as the lease gets shorter.
  • ⚠️ 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 RM550,000, 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 priceRM550,000RM550,000
Down paymentRM55,000RM165,000
Loan amountRM495,000RM385,000
Stamp duty on transfer (MOT)RM10,500RM44,000
Stamp duty on loan (0.5%)RM2,475RM1,925
Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM7,290RM7,290
Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM6,683RM5,198
Cash needed before keysRM81,948RM223,413
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.

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Straight answers

Frequently asked questions

Why was the occupation certificate delayed?

The Penampang District Council held back the OC over access through a neighbouring road reserve. A High Court ruling in January 2019 settled it, and the OC was issued in February 2019.

What are the unit sizes?

There are two layouts, both with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms: 848 sq ft and 982 sq ft.

Can a foreigner buy here?

In Sabah a foreigner generally needs a high-rise home priced at RM600,000 or more, with state approval. Units here list below that, so they are generally not open to foreign buyers.

Berapa harga The Gardens at Bundusan?

Harga tawaran semasa sekitar RM405,000 hingga RM550,000 (PropertyGuru). Sewa unit 3 bilik sekitar RM1,800 hingga RM2,500 sebulan.

The Gardens at Bundusan 有几种户型?

只有两种户型,都是三房两卫:848平方尺和982平方尺。

Which schools are near The Gardens at Bundusan?

On map data, the nearest schools are National Secondary School Taman Tun Fuad (~1.0 km), Institut Latihan Kementerian Kesihatan (~1.2 km), National School Saint Francis Convent (M) (~1.8 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.

Is there a train or bus station near The Gardens at Bundusan?

The nearest stations on map data are Sembulan (~3.9 km).

What is the nearest hospital and mall to The Gardens at Bundusan?

The nearest hospital on map data is Permai Polyclinic (~1.2 km), and the nearest mall is City Mall (~2.5 km).

How much cash do I need to buy at The Gardens at Bundusan?

For a unit at RM550,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM5,198 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM81,948, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".

Get the current price list and units available at The Gardens at Bundusan

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.

JL

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.

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Last checked October 2026 against the sources listed. Sources: SCland developer site; PropertyGenie project page; PropertyGuru project page and listings; iProperty listings; Daily Express (Jan and Feb 2019); irumah.co. Unit availability, prices and completion dates are set by the developer or owner and can change. This page is general information, not an offer, valuation or legal advice.

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