Quick answer: Bamboo Hills Residences or EkoTitiwangsa?
Choose Bamboo Hills Residences if you want a link bridge to Kentonmen MRT station, a very large facility deck and a 2- or 3-bedroom home of 603 to 904 sq ft, and you accept 2,517 homes in three towers. Choose EkoTitiwangsa if you want the lower price per square foot (from about RM 630), the lower entry price (from RM 434,700), the lower monthly fee and completion expected earlier, in Q1 2028, and you accept a bare unit on a site shared with an office tower and shops.
Side by side (checked, updated October 2026)
| Item | Bamboo Hills Residences | EkoTitiwangsa |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Concord Housing Development Sdn Bhd (UOA Group) | Ekovest Land Sdn Bhd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Ekovest Berhad) |
| Location | Off Jalan Ipoh, next to Kentonmen MRT station and the Bamboo Hills Dining Enclave | Jalan Pahang, Setapak |
| Status / completion | Proposed August 2029 (launched June 2024) | Expected Q1 2028 |
| Units and storeys | 2,517 homes, three 50-storey towers | 500 serviced apartments in Blocks B and C, plus 115 office suites in Block A; up to 46 floors (office tower) |
| Unit sizes | 603 to 904 sq ft | 690 to 1,120 sq ft (homes) |
| Layouts | Nine types, 2 to 3 bedrooms, 1 to 2 bathrooms | 1 + 1 to 3 bedrooms, 1 to 2 bathrooms; 1,120 sq ft dual-key unit |
| Starting price | From RM 486,000 | From RM 434,700 |
| Price per sq ft | From about RM 806 | From about RM 630 |
| Maintenance fee | RM 0.40 psf, including sinking fund | RM 0.30 psf (serviced apartments) |
| Nearest train station | Kentonmen MRT, about 100 m by link bridge | Sentul Timur LRT, about 720 m |
| Handover / furnishing | Air-conditioners, water heater, built-in kitchen cabinet with hob and hood, digital lock | Bare unit with kitchen cabinet |
| Tenure | Freehold; commercial title under the Housing Development Act | Freehold; serviced apartments on a commercial title under the Housing Development Act |
| Standout feature | Link bridge to the MRT; very large Level 8 facility deck | Lowest price per sq ft of the two; dual-key 3-bedroom; facilities on three levels |
Location: how they differ
The two are about 2.8 km apart in a straight line. Bamboo Hills is on the Jalan Ipoh side, next to Kentonmen MRT station on the Putrajaya line, about 100 m by link bridge, with the Bamboo Hills Dining Enclave next door. EkoTitiwangsa is on Jalan Pahang between Setapak, Sentul and Titiwangsa: Sentul Timur LRT is about 720 m away and Sentul LRT about 970 m in a straight line, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa about 960 m and KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital about 890 m. A Chinese primary school, SJK(C) Chong Hwa, is about 60 m from EkoTitiwangsa.
| Nearby | Bamboo Hills Residences | EkoTitiwangsa |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kentonmen MRT, about 100 m (link bridge) | Sentul Timur LRT, about 720 m |
| Second station | Jalan Ipoh MRT, about 580 m | Sentul LRT, about 970 m |
| Groceries | 99 Speedmart, about 290 m | 99 Speedmart, about 520 m |
| Shopping | Kompleks Mutiara, about 580 m | Sunway Putra Mall, about 2.3 km; Kompleks Mutiara, about 2.4 km |
| Schools | SJK(C) Lai Chee, about 600 m | SJK(C) Chong Hwa, about 60 m |
| Healthcare | Klinik Mediviron, about 320 m | KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital, about 890 m |
| Parks | Taman Komuniti Taman Bamboo, about 200 m | Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, about 960 m |
Layouts compared size for size
Neither review gives a price for each layout; ask for the current price lists. Sizes are paired below.
| Size band | Bamboo Hills Residences | EkoTitiwangsa |
|---|---|---|
| About 603 sq ft | A1 / A2, 603 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom | No equivalent (smallest is 690 sq ft) |
| About 690 to 743 sq ft | B1, 743 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; B2, 732 sq ft, 2 + 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (Tower A only) | B / B1, 690 sq ft, 1 bedroom + study, 1 bathroom; B2, 690 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom |
| About 806 to 854 sq ft | No equivalent (nothing between 743 and 904 sq ft) | C / C1, 809 sq ft, 1 bedroom + study, 2 bathrooms; A, C2, D, E, 806 to 854 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms |
| About 904 sq ft | C1 to C5, 904 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, yard | No equivalent (nothing between 854 and 1,120 sq ft) |
| About 1,120 sq ft | No equivalent (largest is 904 sq ft) | F, 1,120 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dual key, 2 car parks |
Prices: Bamboo Hills is RM 486,000 to RM 1,293,000; EkoTitiwangsa is RM 434,700 to RM 739,600. Car parks: Bamboo Hills gives 1 for Type A and 2 for Types B and C; EkoTitiwangsa gives 1 per unit and 2 for the 1,120 sq ft unit.
Price per square foot and monthly cost
Bamboo Hills starts at about RM 806 per square foot; EkoTitiwangsa starts at about RM 630, so EkoTitiwangsa is the cheaper of the two per square foot. The handover differs: Bamboo Hills comes with air-conditioners, a water heater and a kitchen cabinet with hob and hood, while EkoTitiwangsa is a bare unit with a kitchen cabinet. Bamboo Hills's fee is RM 0.40 psf including the sinking fund; EkoTitiwangsa's is RM 0.30 psf for the serviced apartments. Maintenance fee only:
| Comparable unit | Bamboo Hills Residences | EkoTitiwangsa |
|---|---|---|
| Entry unit | A1 / A2, 603 sq ft: about RM 241 a month | B / B1 / B2, 690 sq ft: about RM 207 a month |
| 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | B1, 743 sq ft: about RM 297 a month | A, 806 sq ft: about RM 242 a month |
| 3 bedrooms | C1 to C5, 904 sq ft: about RM 362 a month | F, 1,120 sq ft: about RM 336 a month |
What nearby homes sell and rent for
Near Bamboo Hills, recorded sales from 2024 to 2026 show Vista Sentul Residences at RM 335,000 to 360,000 for 689 sq ft, about RM 490 to 520 psf, and RM 422,000 to 488,000 for 958 sq ft, about RM 440 to 510 psf, and Sentul Point at RM 335,000 to 500,000 for 743 to 872 sq ft, about RM 410 to 590 psf. Bamboo Hills's starting price per square foot is well above these. Near EkoTitiwangsa, SkyMeridien recorded RM 578,000 to 690,000 for 797 to 980 sq ft, about RM 700 to 730 psf, and RM 785,000 to 945,000 for 1,206 sq ft, about RM 650 to 780 psf; The Capers recorded RM 565,000 to 700,000 for 997 to 1,023 sq ft, about RM 550 to 700 psf. EkoTitiwangsa's starting price per square foot sits within or below these.
| Asking rents, September–October 2026 | Unit | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Sentul Residences (near Bamboo Hills) | 685 to 700 sq ft | RM 1,750 to 1,959 |
| Sentul Point (near Bamboo Hills) | 720 to 750 sq ft | RM 1,500 to 1,899 (mostly RM 1,600 to 1,700) |
| Sentul Point (near Bamboo Hills) | 850 to 874 sq ft | RM 1,600 to 2,390 (mostly RM 1,850 to 2,200) |
| SkyMeridien (near EkoTitiwangsa) | 700 sq ft | RM 1,900 to 2,000 |
| SkyMeridien (near EkoTitiwangsa) | 800 sq ft | RM 1,800 to 2,500 (mostly RM 1,800) |
| The Capers (near EkoTitiwangsa) | 999 to 1,000 sq ft | RM 2,400 to 2,800 (mostly RM 2,400 to 2,500) |
Asking rents are what owners are listing for, not signed leases, so treat them as a ceiling.
My view: who should pick which
I read these as a rail-and-facilities product against a price product. At Bamboo Hills you pay more per square foot for the bridge to Kentonmen MRT, a new building with a very large facility deck and a developer that handed over its recent large projects ahead of their dates. The cost is 2,517 homes in three towers, with nearly half of them the 603 sq ft one-bathroom type, and a wait until August 2029. EkoTitiwangsa is the entry point: the lowest price per square foot and monthly fee of the two, completion expected in Q1 2028, and the 1,120 sq ft dual-key Type F with two car parks, which is the layout I find most interesting there. What to weigh is the bare handover and the shared site, with an office tower and shops on the same podium.
Pick Bamboo Hills Residences if…
- you commute by MRT to KL City Centre or TRX;
- you want a very large facility deck and sky lounges on every roof;
- you want a 904 sq ft three-bedroom with two car parks;
- you can wait for completion, proposed for August 2029.
Pick EkoTitiwangsa if…
- you want the lower entry price, from RM 434,700, and the lower price per square foot;
- you want the lower monthly fee, RM 0.30 psf;
- you want a dual-key three-bedroom of 1,120 sq ft, or a compact unit near two LRT stations;
- you are fine fitting out a bare unit, on a site shared with an office tower and shops.
Read the full reviews
- Bamboo Hills Residences review
- EkoTitiwangsa review
- Project pages: Bamboo Hills Residences and EkoTitiwangsa
WhatsApp Shyan Yee (REN 46305, IQI Realty) at +60 17-279 8932 for price lists and viewings of both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper per square foot, Bamboo Hills Residences or EkoTitiwangsa?
EkoTitiwangsa, from about RM 630 per square foot against from about RM 806 at Bamboo Hills Residences. EkoTitiwangsa also has the lower starting price, from RM 434,700 against RM 486,000, and its smallest home is larger (690 sq ft against 603 sq ft).
Which is closer to the MRT or LRT?
Bamboo Hills Residences. A link bridge connects it to Kentonmen MRT station on the Putrajaya line, about 100 m away. EkoTitiwangsa is about 720 m from Sentul Timur LRT and about 970 m from Sentul LRT in a straight line, and the developer plans a shuttle to Titiwangsa and Sentul Timur.
Which has bigger units?
EkoTitiwangsa. Its homes run from 690 to 1,120 sq ft, and the largest is a three-bedroom dual-key unit. Bamboo Hills Residences runs from 603 to 904 sq ft, and its largest is a 904 sq ft three-bedroom.
Which completes first?
EkoTitiwangsa, expected in Q1 2028. Bamboo Hills Residences has a proposed completion date of August 2029.
Is Bamboo Hills Residences or EkoTitiwangsa better for renting out?
Neither is built yet, so there are no rents of their own. Near Bamboo Hills, Sentul Point's 720 to 750 sq ft units mostly ask RM 1,600 to 1,700 a month and Vista Sentul Residences' 685 to 700 sq ft units RM 1,750 to 1,959. Near EkoTitiwangsa, SkyMeridien's 700 sq ft units ask RM 1,900 to 2,000 and its 800 sq ft units mostly RM 1,800. Asking rents are a ceiling, not signed leases. Bamboo Hills has the MRT link; EkoTitiwangsa has the lower entry price and a dual-key layout, and is handed over bare.
How far apart are Bamboo Hills Residences and EkoTitiwangsa?
About 2.8 km apart in a straight line. Bamboo Hills is off Jalan Ipoh, next to Kentonmen MRT station; EkoTitiwangsa is on Jalan Pahang, Setapak.
Which has the lower monthly maintenance fee?
EkoTitiwangsa, at RM 0.30 per square foot for the serviced apartments, about RM 300 a month on 1,000 sq ft. Bamboo Hills Residences is RM 0.40 per square foot including the sinking fund, about RM 400 on 1,000 sq ft.
Should I pick Bamboo Hills Residences or EkoTitiwangsa?
Pick Bamboo Hills Residences if you commute by MRT and want a link bridge to the station, a very large facility deck and a 904 sq ft three-bedroom with two car parks. Pick EkoTitiwangsa if you want the lower price per square foot and entry price, the lower monthly fee, completion expected earlier in Q1 2028, or a 1,120 sq ft dual-key unit, and you accept a bare unit on a site shared with an office tower and shops.
Written by
REN 46305 · IQI Realty Sdn Bhd · Kuala Lumpur
Licensed real estate negotiator focused on new launches in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor Bahru. Articles draw on developer material and site visits; prices and rules change, so confirm the latest before you buy.
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- BambooHill — Kuala Lumpur, Freehold, from RM 486,000
- EkoTitiwangsa — Setapak, Freehold, from RM 434,700
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