New apartments near completion

JAKARTA: The construction of the highest apartment towers in the city is slated for completion in June 2006, with 85 percent of the premises' 444 apartments and 16 penthouses sold.

The 35-story twin tower of The Peak-A Beaufort Residence on Sudirman Central Business District, according to the operator, will provide customers with services much like a hotel.

"It will be the perfect choice for those who plan on a short stay in Jakarta," executive director Very Y. Setiady said on Thursday.

The other twin tower in the compound will have 55 floors and is designed for people who want to live in the apartments on a more permanent basis.

"Sixty-five percent of our customers are locals who plan to live there and the remainder are expatriates," Very said.

Nominated among the 50 best apartments in the world by Images Publishing Australia, the forthcoming apartment complex will include a cafe, sky deck lounge, children's playground, jogging track and business center. -- JP