Raffles 188 is a low-density luxury condominium on Tiger Lane — Jalan Raja Dihilir — which is the address Ipoh people name when they want to signal that someone did well.
188 units. That number is in the name for a reason. For comparison, Loft 26 in Bercham has 394. Fewer units on a road like this is the entire proposition. Note that it is a commercial (HDA) title, which we explain below.
Quick facts
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Location | Tiger Lane (Jalan Raja Dihilir), Ipoh |
| Type | Luxury condominium, low density |
| Title | Commercial (HDA) |
| Built-up | 712 – 888 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 2-3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Car parks | 1-2 |
| Units | 188 only |
| Facilities | 15+ |
| Balcony | All units |
| From price | around RM379k |
What stands out
- The address. Tiger Lane is fully built up with older bungalows and there is essentially no land left. New supply here arrives once every few years, which is why values behave differently from a growing suburb.
- 188 units is genuinely low density. Less lift queuing, less pressure on the facilities, and usually better long-term maintenance because the building is easier to run.
- Balconies on every unit — not standard at this price point.
- Schools. Several of Ipoh’s best-known schools sit in or beside the Tiger Lane corridor. For parents this is often the whole reason.
- Entry price is lower than people assume. Around RM379k on Tiger Lane is less than many Botani landed homes.
What to think about honestly
- Commercial (HDA) title. Expect a lower loan margin than residential, and commercial rates on assessment and utilities. Ask your banker what they will lend before paying a booking fee — our loan guide covers margin of finance.
- Facing and floor are most of the value here. On a 188-unit development the difference between a good facing and a poor one is large and permanent. Ask what is actually left.
- 15+ facilities across only 188 units means a higher maintenance fee per unit than a big development. Get the figure per square foot in writing.
- Car park allocation is 1 or 2 depending on the unit. If you have two cars, confirm which units carry two bays.
- Confirm the school catchment before buying on the assumption of a place.
Who Raffles 188 suits
- Parents whose main driver is the Tiger Lane school cluster
- Downsizers leaving a large old Ipoh house who want to stay in the same part of town with less to maintain
- Buyers who specifically want a recognised Ipoh address and understand they are paying for it
- Investors targeting professional tenants — the address rents well and supply is capped
Who it does not suit: you want land, or you want choice. There is one new-launch project on this road and no garden anywhere in it.
Compare before you decide
Against Anderson Condo in Ipoh Town (freehold, from around RM199k) you pay considerably more for the address and the low density. Against Loft 26 in Bercham (also commercial, 394 units) you pay more for half the density and a better postcode. Full comparison: all 10 Ipoh areas.
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On 188 units, the facing is the decision
Floor and facing are most of the value here, and the good ones go first. Tell me your budget and I will tell you honestly what is left and whether Tiger Lane is the right call for you.
Ask what facings are left →Oscar Teoh · Real Estate Negotiator (REN 30662) · WhatsApp 011-1277 7077 · I reply personally, usually within the hour.