Kuala Lumpur construction report – 2025 edition

Old Town renovations, Merdeka 118 (the tallest building in Southeast Asia), Maybank leaves its mark on KL, pocket parks, KLCC and laying the foundation for the future tallest building in Southeast Asia, Bukit Bintang wants to be the Ginza of KL, update on Gombak Station (the KL station for the East Coast Rail Link)

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James Clark
December 01, 2025

These are my notes about construction and urban development in Kuala Lumpur from my visit in October 2025.

Old Town renovations

The government is funding the restoration of seven heritage sites in KL, including the Sultan Abdul Samad Building at Merdeka Square.

Sultan Abdul Samad Building at Merdeka Square

The old city area of KL has always felt neglected, so it was good to see that more buildings are being restored.

There is also a renewal of the laneways in the Chinatown area.

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