Petanak, Kuching city centre · Completed · Subsale
Riverine Diamond
The last two towers of Kuching Riverine Resort, on the south bank of the Sarawak River facing the State Legislative Assembly building, with homes from a 484 sq ft studio to a 1,937 sq ft 3-bedroom suite.
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Riverine Diamond 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
Riverine Diamond
Final phase of Kuching Riverine Resort, after Riverine Emerald and Riverine Sapphire
Address
Jalan Petanak
93100 Kuching, on the Sarawak River
Tenure
Leasehold
One listing site says 60 years; confirm the expiry on the title
Status
Completed
Tower A was finished by July 2017; Tower B was due in mid-2018 and one record gives 2019
Towers
2 × 22 storeys
Over a three-storey commercial podium
Units
312
156 per tower
Layouts
484–1,937 sq ft
Studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom suites; IJM Land also markets dual-key and triple-key combinations. Records differ on some 1- and 2-bedroom sizes
Foreign buyers
Strata: no Sarawak minimum
Land and Survey approval needed; not Native Area Land or Bumiputera units
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Riverine Diamond
A riverfront address in the old city. Here is the case, and the catch.
On the river, facing the Assembly
The towers have their own waterfront esplanade, with views across the Sarawak River to the State Legislative Assembly building in Petrajaya.
Walk to the old town
Restaurants, cafes, banks, clinics, hotels and the Petanak Wet Market are within walking distance, and SEGi College is about 1 km away.
Three layers of security
A boom gate with entry checks, 24-hour CCTV and card access at the lifts, plus two basement parking levels.
What to weigh: leasehold and records
Tenure is leasehold, and sources differ on the lease length and the handover year. Ask for the title and the strata plan before you pay a booking fee.
The development
Riverine Diamond, decoded
Two towers over a three-storey commercial podium, the last phase of IJM Land’s RM450 million Kuching Riverine Resort.
The towers
Facilities
As reported in The Borneo Post launch coverage and listed on property portals.
Water
Pools
- Adult free-form pool
- Children’s wading pool
Active
Fitness
- Gymnasium
- Aerobics floor
- Jogging track
- Reflexology path
Residents
Shared spaces
- Sky lounge
- Multi-purpose hall
- BBQ area
- Children’s playground
- Waterfront esplanade
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 10 Riverine Diamond layouts
10 layout types, from 484 to 1,937 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.
Type 3a (3-bedroom suite) — 1,937 sq ft
3 bed 2 bath · 1,937 sq ft · largest
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Riverine Diamond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1a | 894 sq ft | – | RM2,500/mo | 1 |
| Type 2a | 1,421 sq ft | RM1.1m | – | 1 |
| – | about 400–500 sq ft | – | RM1,700/mo | 1 |
Gallery
Riverine Diamond in pictures
Images from the developer’s marketing material unless stated. Ask for the full set on WhatsApp.
Location & connectivity
Where Riverine Diamond sits
Jalan Petanak, 93100 Kuching, on the south bank of the Sarawak River.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transacted price recorded sales | RM350,000 – RM620,000 · about RM650–730 psf by layout | irumah.co transaction records, viewed Oct 2026 |
| Asking price for sale | From about RM520,000 | iProperty and PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent studio to 2 bedrooms | About RM1,600 – RM2,500 a month | iProperty and PropertyGuru listings, Sep–Oct 2026 |
Transaction figures are recorded sales, not valuations; listing prices are asking prices. Few units are listed at any time, so treat the ranges as indicative.
Track record
About IJM Land Berhad
IJM Land Berhad is the property development arm of IJM Corporation Berhad, one of Malaysia’s larger construction and property groups.
Riverine Diamond was the fourth and last residential phase of its Kuching Riverine Resort, after Riverine Emerald, Riverine Sapphire and the Tower A launch.
The Borneo Post reported the launch in June 2017 with prices from RM388,458.
Around the building
What is near Riverine Diamond
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Kuching City Center Bus Station~1.9 km
- Bus K21 to Kubah National Park~1.9 km
🛍️ Malls
- Sarawak Plaza~600 m
- Tun Jugah Mall~600 m
- Centrepoint Shopping Centre~600 m
🎓 Schools
- Chung Hua Primary School No. 3~600 m
- SK Song Kheng Hai~600 m
- SK St. Theresa Padungan (M)~600 m
- SK Gersik~800 m
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- SEGi College Sarawak~800 m
- Akademi Percukaian Malaysia Kuching~1.2 km
- SIDMA College Sarawak~2.2 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Hospital Umum Sarawak~2.7 km
- Borneo Medical Centre~3.1 km
- Normah Medical Specialist Centre (NMSC)~4.1 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 484 to 1,937 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 RM520,000, 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 | RM520,000 | RM520,000 |
| Down payment | RM52,000 | RM156,000 |
| Loan amount | RM468,000 | RM364,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM9,600 | RM41,600 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM2,340 | RM1,820 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM6,966 | RM6,966 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM6,318 | RM4,914 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM77,224 | RM211,300 |
| 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
Who developed Riverine Diamond?
IJM Land Berhad, as part of its Kuching Riverine Resort on Jalan Petanak.
What unit sizes are there?
From a 484 sq ft studio to a 1,937 sq ft 3-bedroom suite, with 1- and 2-bedroom units in between.
Is Riverine Diamond freehold?
No. It is leasehold. Sources differ on the lease length, so check the remaining term on the title.
Can a foreigner buy a unit here?
Sarawak uses its own Sarawak Land Code, not the National Land Code. Foreigners may buy individual strata units, and law firms citing the 2019 Direction say strata units carry no Sarawak minimum price; the RM600,000 floor in Kuching Division applies to landed homes. You need approval from the Land and Survey Department first, units on Native Area Land or set aside for Bumiputera buyers are excluded, and stamp duty on the transfer of a home is 8% for foreign buyers from 1 January 2026.
Berapa harga Riverine Diamond sekarang?
Harga jualan yang diminta bermula sekitar RM520,000, dan rekod transaksi menunjukkan RM350,000 hingga RM620,000 bergantung pada unit (Okt 2026).
Riverine Diamond 租金多少？
根据2026年9至10月的挂牌，开价租金约每月RM1,600至RM2,500，视单位大小而定。
Which schools are near Riverine Diamond?
On map data, the nearest schools are Chung Hua Primary School No. 3 (~600 m), SK Song Kheng Hai (~600 m), SK St. Theresa Padungan (M) (~600 m). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Riverine Diamond?
The nearest stations on map data are Kuching City Center Bus Station (~1.9 km), Bus K21 to Kubah National Park (~1.9 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Riverine Diamond?
The nearest hospital on map data is Hospital Umum Sarawak (~2.7 km), and the nearest mall is Sarawak Plaza (~600 m).
How much cash do I need to buy at Riverine Diamond?
For a unit at RM520,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM4,914 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM77,224, 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.