Mont Residence @ Mount Erskine, Penang
Two 38-storey blocks holding 473 freehold condominium units on the Mount Erskine hillside, 388 m from Mount Erskine Market and 1.7 km from Gurney Plaza. The register dates its certificate of completion 27 December 2017, so this is a building you walk through before you decide. Foreign eligibility is settled unit by unit against Penang Island’s RM1,000,000 strata floor.
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Mont Residence @ Mount Erskine, Penang at a glance
Every figure below comes from the developer’s own published material or the government register. Where neither has published something, it isn’t on this page.
- Development
- Mont ResidenceBy VST Group · licence held by Visentak Capital Sdn. Bhd.
- Where it is
- Mount Erskine, Tanjung TokongDaerah Timur Laut (North-East District), Penang Island · 388 m from Mount Erskine Market
- Tenure
- FreeholdStated in VST Group’s own 2019 advertorial; your solicitor confirms it on the strata title
- Land
- 5.15 acresThe developer’s figure
- Building
- 38 storeys · Blocks A and BThe register files the condominium as a 38-storey building; its unit list labels the homes A and B
- Units
- 473 condominium unitsPlus a separate 21-storey block of 142 units filed under the same register entry
- Layouts
- Four layoutsThe developer’s wording. Built-up areas are not on its current pages, so I work from the area on the title of the unit you view
- Completion
- Completed · CCC 27 Dec 2017Register status ‘Siap Dengan CCC’ — completed with certificate
- Government permit
- 13937-1/03-2017/0249(P)Valid 26 Mar 2015 to 25 Mar 2017 · the original sales permit of a project that is now finished
- Foreign buyers
- Decided unit by unitIsland strata floor of RM1,000,000 at your purchase price · the 21-storey block is closed to foreigners
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Six things about Mont Residence worth knowing before you view a unit
Four are reasons this address stays on Penang buyers’ shortlists. Two are things to check with your own eyes. The figures come from VST Group’s own material or the government register.
A finished building, delivered inside its period
The register records the certificate of completion and compliance on 27 December 2017. The first sale agreement was dated 23 March 2015 and delivery was due by 23 March 2018, so the certificate came about three months early, with no extension on record. Nearly nine years on, you are judging real lifts, real corridors and a real car park.
Freehold land on the island’s north-east
VST Group describes Mont Residence as a 38-storey condominium on 5.15 acres of freehold land. Freehold matters most in a resale: there is no lease shortening in the background when the next buyer applies for a loan.
Market at 388 m, Gurney at 1.7 km
In a straight line Mount Erskine Market is 388 m away, the Island 88 mall in Tanjung Tokong 983 m, Gurney Plaza 1.7 km and Straits Quay 2.1 km. Penang Adventist Hospital is 1.8 km. That is the old, settled side of the island’s north-east, not a new township still waiting for shops.
Facilities planned for families
The developer lists three pools — a children’s play pool, an adult lap pool and an aqua-gym pool with jacuzzi — a 2,000 sq ft gymnasium, a rooftop sky garden with a viewing deck, study and tuition rooms and a day-care centre. Level 20 carries a conference room for 20 people and a dining room for 30.
The developer’s pages no longer give unit sizes
VST Group’s material today speaks of four layouts and a 200 sq ft master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, but states no built-up areas, no car park allocation and no monthly charges. In a resale the numbers that count are the area on the strata title and the management’s statement of account. I get both for the exact unit before you view.
Stand on the balcony before you commit
Mount Erskine is known in Penang for the old Chinese cemeteries on its slopes. Whether any are in view depends entirely on block, floor and facing, and buyers feel very differently about it. The same register entry also holds a 21-storey block of 142 units next to the condominium towers. Look out of the actual unit, morning and evening.
The whole development, decoded
Every number here is the developer’s own or the government register’s.
Know which block a listing is in
Blocks A and B
This is what buyers mean by Mont Residence: the 38-storey condominium of 473 units, which the register’s unit list labels Block A and Block B. The developer describes four layouts for families of four to five. Its 2015 permit band straddles Penang Island’s floor for non-citizens, so foreign eligibility is settled unit by unit at the price in your agreement.
Block C
The second component on the same register entry: 142 units in a 21-storey building, with RM72,500 recorded as both the minimum and the maximum of the permit band — the band on the advertising permit, not the price of any unit. A single uniform figure like this marks price-controlled housing, which comes with state eligibility and resale conditions and is closed to foreigners. If a listing gives a Block C address, let me check the conditions before you view.
Facilities
Compiled from VST Group’s Mont Residence microsite and the developer’s own 2019 advertorial. A level is shown only where the developer states one. This is a building in use: check on site which facilities are open and how well they are kept.
Water and fitness
- Children’s play pool
- Adult lap pool
- Aqua-gym pool with jacuzzi
- Wading pool
- Gymnasium of 2,000 sq ft
- Fitness stations
- Basketball court
- Mini golf range
Sky and social
- Conference room for 20 people (Level 20)
- Dining room with kitchen for 30 people, indoor and outdoor (Level 20)
- Sky lounge
- Rooftop sky garden with viewing deck
- Barbecue area
- Karaoke room
- Games room
Family and study
- Children’s playground
- Study rooms
- Tuition room
- Library
- Day-care centre
Security and parking
- Checkpoint at the guardhouse
- Access card for the lift lobby
- Access card for the car park
- Access card for your own floor
- Covered car park
Where the project is now
Mont Residence facilities and interior, in the developer’s photos
Where Mont Residence @ Mount Erskine, Penang sits
On Jalan Mount Erskine in the North-East District of Penang Island, on the hillside behind Tanjung Tokong and Pulau Tikus — 388 m in a straight line from Mount Erskine Market and 1.7 km from Gurney Plaza.
Pinned to the coordinates filed with the national housing register for project 13937-1, not to a neighbouring landmark. Distances are straight-line from that point.
- Mount Erskine Market388 mstraight-line
- Island 88 mall, Tanjung Tokong983 mstraight-line
- SJK(C) Hun Bin, Tanjung Tokong1.5 kmstraight-line
- Penang Chinese Girls’ High School campus, Jalan Gottlieb1.5 kmstraight-line
- Gurney Plaza1.7 kmstraight-line
- Penang Adventist Hospital1.8 kmstraight-line
- Straits Quay2.1 kmstraight-line
- KOMTAR, George Town5.0 kmstraight-line
- Penang International Airport17.0 kmstraight-line
On the government register it is project 13937-1 — completed, certificate dated 27 December 2017
The housing developer’s licence is held by Visentak Capital Sdn. Bhd. (13937), a VST Group company whose business address on the register is Wisma VST, Jalan Anson, George Town. Mont Residence is the only project filed under this licensee, and its overall status is ‘Siap Dengan CCC’ — completed, with the certificate of completion and compliance.
| Project code | Registered name | Advertising permit | Permit expires | Units | Bed / bath | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13937-1 | Mont Residence — flats / condominium, 38 storeys | 13937-1/03-2017/0249(P) | 25 Mar 2017 | 473 | — | 100% built · CCC 27 Dec 2017 |
| 13937-1 | Mont Residence — flats / condominium, 21 storeys | 13937-1/03-2017/0249(P) | 25 Mar 2017 | 142 | — | 100% built · CCC 27 Dec 2017 |
| Total | 615 | Licensed developer: Visentak Capital Sdn. Bhd. (13937) | ||||
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Read from teduh.kpkt.gov.my on 2 October 2026. Check it yourself: teduh.kpkt.gov.my/semakan-status-kemajuan?kodProjek=13937-1
615 units on the register: 473 condominium units and a second block of 142
The entry has two components, both classed as flats / condominium: 473 units in a 38-storey building and 142 units in a 21-storey building. The 473 matches the figure in VST Group’s own advertorial. The public unit list itemises 400 of the 615 — 151 labelled Block A, 128 Block B and 121 Block C — and every one of those is recorded as sold. The remaining 215 are not itemised, so the register cannot tell you their status. In a completed building the practical question is simply which owners are selling today.
What the permit band tells you — and where the foreign floor sits
For the 38-storey condominium the 2015 advertising permit records a band of RM200,000 to RM1,050,000. For the 21-storey block it records RM72,500 as both minimum and maximum, a single uniform figure of the kind used for Penang’s price-controlled homes. This is the band on the advertising permit, not the price of any unit, and it is more than ten years old, so it says nothing about today’s resale values. Penang Island’s floor for a non-citizen buying strata property is RM1,000,000. The band straddles it, so eligibility is decided unit by unit at the price in your own agreement; the 21-storey block is closed to foreigners.
Schedule H, 36 months, no extension
The sale and purchase agreement was Schedule H (strata) with the standard 36-month delivery period. The first agreement on record is dated 23 March 2015, which put the delivery date at 23 March 2018. No extension was applied for or approved, and the certificate of completion and compliance is dated 27 December 2017 for both blocks. The register’s vacant-possession column is blank, so ask the seller for the actual handover letter of the unit.
The permit has expired and no newer one is listed
The advertising permit ran from 26 March 2015 to 25 March 2017, and the last developer’s licence on record ran to 25 March 2020. Nothing newer is listed. A resale between an owner and a buyer does not run on a developer’s permit, but if any unit is presented to you as the developer’s own stock, let me confirm that with VST Group in writing first.
About VST Group
VST Group describes itself as a property development and construction company established in 1990, working in Penang, Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Terengganu. Its website lists far more than housing: specialist hospitals, SOCSO office buildings in several states and a university campus appear among its construction jobs.
On the residential side the same website names Mont Residence alongside Reizz Residence, Fairview Residence, Codrington Residence, Tanjung Beach Condominium, TK Residence in Teluk Kumbar and Fragonard Garden in Balik Pulau, and more recently lyf Georgetown Penang with The Ascott Limited.
Mont Residence was built through Visentak Capital Sdn. Bhd., the licence holder on the register. The developer’s microsite pitches the homes at families of four to five, with a master bedroom of 200 sq ft and a walk-in wardrobe, and describes the towers as having the hill at their back and the sea in front.
One honest caveat: the register can tell you that the building was certified inside its contractual period, but not how it has been run since. After nearly nine years the condition of the lifts, pools and façade, the size of the sinking fund and the level of unpaid maintenance charges are in the hands of the management corporation, not the developer. I ask the management office for those answers before I recommend any unit here.
Frequently asked questions
How many units are there at Mont Residence?
473 condominium units in 38-storey towers, which the register’s unit list labels Block A and Block B. VST Group’s own material gives the same 473.
The same register entry also holds a separate 21-storey block of 142 units, so the whole filing comes to 615 homes. If you are comparing density, ask me how the entrances, car park and facilities are shared between the blocks.
Is Mont Residence freehold?
Yes, according to the developer: VST Group’s 2019 advertorial describes it as standing on 5.15 acres of freehold land.
For a resale the proof is the strata title or, if titles have not been issued for that unit, the developer’s confirmation and a land search. Your solicitor does this before you sign; I can ask the seller for a copy of the title up front.
What are the unit sizes and layouts at Mont Residence?
The developer speaks of four layouts designed for families of four to five, with a master bedroom of 200 sq ft and a walk-in wardrobe. Its current pages do not state the built-up areas, and I will not copy sizes from listing portals.
For any unit you are considering I take the area from the strata title or the original sale agreement and send you the layout drawing with it.
Can foreigners buy at Mont Residence?
It depends on the unit. A non-citizen may buy strata property on Penang Island only at RM1,000,000 or above, measured at the price in the sale agreement, and needs state consent. The state levy is 3% (1.5% for island strata between RM1,000,000 and RM1,500,000), resale is allowed only after three years, and non-citizens pay a flat 8% stamp duty on residential property.
The 2015 permit band for the condominium runs from RM200,000 to RM1,050,000, so only the top of it clears the floor; the 21-storey block is closed to foreigners. Tell me your nationality and budget and I will say plainly whether a given unit can qualify.
When was Mont Residence completed?
The register records the certificate of completion and compliance on 27 December 2017 for both blocks.
The first sale agreement was dated 23 March 2015 under Schedule H with a 36-month period, making delivery due by 23 March 2018. No extension is recorded.
Which block, floor and facing should I choose?
Start with the view. The developer describes the hill behind and the sea ahead to the north-east; in practice each facing looks at something different, including hillside cemeteries from some angles. Visit the unit in daylight and again after dark.
Then check the things a floor plate does not show: how far the unit is from the lifts, where its car park bays are, and how it relates to Level 20, where the conference and dining rooms sit. I can line up units in Block A and Block B on the same day so you compare like with like.
What is the price and the maintenance fee?
The only public price information is the government permit band from 2015: RM200,000 to RM1,050,000 for the condominium. That is the band on the advertising permit, not the price of any unit. Today’s asking prices are set by individual owners, and I do not repeat figures from property portals.
The developer has not published the monthly maintenance charge or sinking fund. Message me and I will send the units currently for sale, with the management’s latest charges in writing.
How does Mont Residence compare with Crown Penang in Tanjung Tokong?
They are different kinds of purchase. Mont Residence is a completed 2017 building bought from an existing owner: you inspect the actual unit, pay under a resale agreement and can move in or rent out soon after.
Crown Penang has its own page on this site with its own verified facts. Tell me your budget and timing and I will put the two side by side for you, including which one a foreign buyer can actually qualify for.
Is Mount Erskine practical for daily life or for renting out?
For daily life: Mount Erskine Market is 388 m away in a straight line, the Island 88 mall 983 m, SJK(C) Hun Bin and the Penang Chinese Girls’ High School campus on Jalan Gottlieb 1.5 km each, Gurney Plaza 1.7 km and Penang Adventist Hospital 1.8 km. You will still want a car, because the building is on a hillside road.
For renting: the case rests on those schools, hospitals and the Gurney strip being within about 2 km. I do not quote rental figures. Ask me for recent tenancies in the building before you buy with tenants in mind.
Ask which Mont Residence units are for sale today
This is a completed building, so asking prices are set by individual owners and good units come and go. Tell me your budget and whether you are buying to live in or to let, and I will send the units that actually fit, with the title area and the management’s charges.
Completed project — what is for sale changes unit by unit, so ask before you plan a viewing
Louis Koh
11 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur & Penang new launches · English & 中文
I work with cross-border buyers from Singapore and further afield, and with local investors. I’ll tell you when a project isn’t right for you — that’s usually worth more than the brochure.
Published 2026-10-02 · Last verified 2026-10-05 against VST Group’s project page and Mont Residence microsite, the developer’s 2019 advertorial, and the KPKT housing register. Unit availability, pricing and completion dates are set by the developer and subject to change. This page is marketing information, not an offer or a contract.
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Developer: VST Group (1 development on this site)
Where it is: Tanjung Tokong, Penang
The unit mix, the permitted price and how far up it is
None of this table is the developer’s account of itself. It is what the Ministry of Housing and Local Government records from the 7(f) returns: unit type, bedrooms and bathrooms, built-up area, unit count, the price range on the permit, and the certified percentage complete. A brochure price can be revised; the price on the permit was filed. A brochure need not mention progress; the percentage is certified. The status vocabulary is theirs too: Lancar (on schedule), Lewat (behind), Sakit (sick), Terbengkalai (abandoned).
13937-1 · MONT RESIDENCE
Overall status: Siap Dengan CCC — completed
| Component | Bed / bath | Built-up | Units | Price on the permit | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumah Pangsa/Kondo 38 storeys Siap Dengan CCC | — | 800 m² ≈ 8,611 sq ft | 473 | RM200,000.00 – RM1,050,000.00 | 100.00% |
| Rumah Pangsa/Kondo 21 storeys Siap Dengan CCC | — | 743 m² ≈ 7,998 sq ft | 142 | RM72,500.00 | 100.00% |
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Read from teduh.kpkt.gov.my on 2026-10-08, project code 13937-1. Re-read weekly.
What to do with the number. Read it against the delivery date in your own agreement, not against what a salesperson says. A project with a year left on its statutory clock and a third of the building up is telling you something the brochure will not.
How does that compare? Every development on this site, grouped by register status — cancelled, abandoned and behind schedule first.