Desa Permata, a low-cost freehold apartment in Farlim, Penang completed in the mid-90s, has residential units spread out over 8 apartment blocks. Typical of many lower cost apartments in Penang, its units come with a standard and compact 700 sf layout configured with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, while the facilities provided include covered parking lots on the ground floor of the apartment and 24-hour security. What sets Desa Permata apart from some of the other low-cost properties, however, is its location. The apartment is set close to main roads like Jalan Paya Terubong, Lebuhraya Thean Teik and Jalan Thean Teik, resulting in easy access to Georgetown, adjacent neighbourhoods and other parts of the island. Furthermore, those who do not own private vehicles can catch a bus to places like Georgetown and the Air Itam town from bus stops situated along Jalan Paya Terubong. Also, within Farlim, there are plenty of shops and eateries to pick from. The Econsave and Sunshine Farlim hypermarkets are also situated in and around Farlim itself, as are schools like SJK (C) Kong Min Cawangan 2, SJK (C) Chiao Nan, SK Ayer Itam and SK Sri Aman, making Desa Permata a low-cost, albeit aged, living option for those who work in the vicinity of Farlim.