WARISAN MERDEKA DEVELOPMENTS | Kuala Lumpur ( Stadium ) | 100F

nazrey

September 12th, 2009, 07:19 AM

Reliving the past with Merdeka Stadium
Its doors will open for events in December or January
Haresh Deol Monday, August 10th, 2009 07:35:00
Source: http://www.mmail.com.my/content/10361-reliving-past-merdeka-stadium

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THERE is a fervent attempt to bring the glory back to Merdeka Stadium. And PNB chairman Tun Ahmad Sarji wants to start with staging the Merdeka Tournament annually.

"The stadium will be ready by November. We're looking at opening its doors either by December or perhaps early January," said Ahmad Sarji, also chairman of IIUM and Lawns Bowls Association of Malaysia.

"We want national sports associations to talk to us. We want them to bring their events back. It would be fabulous if the FA of Malaysia organises the Merdeka Tournament where it all started - at Merdeka Stadium."

Merdeka Stadium holds special meaning to the country. It was built for the declaration of Independence on Aug 31, 1957. It was later turned into a sporting hub, hosting a series of events including the Muhammad Ali vs Joe Bugner clash on July 1, 1975, the 1977 SEA Games and the annual Merdeka Tournament.

It also saw concerts by, among others, the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, Kool and the Gang, Celine Dion and Linkin Park.

Modernisation took its toll on Merdeka Stadium and Stadium Negara, a stone's thrown away. It was almost torn down but due to a public outcry, plans to redevelop the land were shelved. Then came along PNB, promising
to upkeep all 14 acres of the land housing the stadiums and developing the surrounding 19 acres - ranging from posh residential areas to business plazas at a gross development value of RM3 billion.

"PNB is the owner but the stadiums are entrusted with the PNB's Merdeka Heritage Trust Foundation.

"The first phase of restoration works was to commemorate the 50th Merdeka celebrations in 2007. Now we're into our second phase and have spent around RM8.5 million to give Merdeka Stadium its original look," added Ahmad Sarji.

The restoration works will include the construction of the saluting platform at the grandstand, retaining walls, minor repairs and a scoreboard complete with State emblems - almost like what the stadium looked like when it was built.

The upper terraces have been torn down and as such, the seating capacity is now reduced from 45,000 to 20,000 - just as it was in 1957. Also gone is the running track.

Stadium Negara, meanwhile, will house a sports library, a gymnasium and a gallery celebrating historical
feats achieved at both Merdeka Stadium and Stadium Negara.

"We're got plans for Stadium Negara. Let's keep that for another day," Ahmad Sarji said. Merdeka Stadium was awarded the 2008 Unesco Asia-Pacifi c Heritage Award of Excellence and was declared a National Heritage by the Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry earlier this year.

"National stadiums are objects of pride with history. Sadly, many are under-utilised. It is now up to the NSAs to approach us and make use of the facilities.

"They should know the number of spectators expected in the preliminary rounds and the critical stages. Merdeka Stadium is in the heart of town, has ample parking space and excellent public transportation.

"If organisers want to relive past memories, if they want reasonable prices to host a reasonable crowd, then Merdeka Stadium is the place for it," Ahmad Sarji said.

Sportcheck — FAM says why not

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PRIDE: Ahmad Sarji with the awards given to Stadium Merdeka

WHY not? That was the immediate reaction from FA of Malaysia (FAM) deputy-president Datuk Seri Redzuan Sheikh Ahmad on utilising Merdeka Stadium as the main venue for football events, including the Merdeka Tournament.

“Obviously, the field must be of international standard as we host international teams. That aside, I feel it would be wonderful to have the matches at Merdeka Stadium,” said Redzuan.

Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PNB) chairman Tun Ahmad Sarji has urged national sports associations, including FAM, to use Merdeka Stadium when it opens its doors again by the end of this year.
Redzuan said the reduced seating capacity would not be a problem.

“We know when there will be fans and when there isn’t going to be a large crowd. We can also use two or more stadiums and shift the venues once the numbers get larger, which would normally be during the more critical stages of a tournament,” added Redzuan.

Merdeka Stadium staged a string of football activities. It saw the likes of the late Mokhtar Dahari, Santokh Singh, Dollah Salleh and national coach K. Rajagobal play on the field.

“We couldn’t organise the Merdeka Tournament and Intercontinental Cup this year due to the swine flu.

“There’s still plenty of time for next year’s edition. Who knows, if all goes well it may be a good idea to use Merdeka Stadium as the venue,” Redzuan added.

Stadium history

MERDEKA STADIUM was constructed in 1956 for Malaysia’s declaration of Independence on Aug 31, 1957.

From its original capacity of 20,000, the stadium was later able to fit 40,000 people and running tracks were included, turning it into a multi-sports facility.

Merdeka Stadium hosted a series of sports, cultural and arts activities, including the 1965 and 1971 SEAP Games, 1977 and 1989 SEA Games, national athletics meets, the annual Merdeka Tournament, the memorable Muhammad Ali vs Joe Bugner heavyweight title clash, a number of concerts including German rock band Scorpions, the late King of Pop Michael Jackson and Hong Kong stars such as Leslie Cheung and Aaron Kwok.

STADIUM NEGARA was declared open on April 10, 1962 by our third King Tuanku Syed Putra. It was the scene of several world badminton triumphs, including the Thomas Cup victory of 1992. It too held several concerts, including Santana in mid-70s, and Disneyland shows.

CHIN WOO STADIUM is anotherfamous landmark in the area. Built in the 1950s by YT Lee, the stadium was a favourite badminton and aquatics hub. It remains so today as it is located in the heart of town. National swimming championships were mostly held there.

MERDEKA STADIUM HIGHLIGHTS

Sept 25, 1956 – Construction began

Aug 21, 1957 – Stadium fully completed with a capacity of 20,000 at a cost of RM2.3 million

Aug 30, 1957 – Officially launched by Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman

Aug 31, 1957 – Saw Malaysia’s declaration of Independence

1957 – 1995 – Hosted the Pestabola Merdeka tournament

1965, 1971 – Hosted the SEAP Games

1977, 1989 – Hosted the SEA Games

July 1, 1975 – Muhammed Ali fought Joe Bugner for the heavyweight title

1994 – Talk of demolishing Stadium Merdeka and Stadium Negara heightened after UEM was granted the rights to develop the land. Proposed was a RM1 billion complex of office blocks, shopping complex, high-end residential areas, park, amphitheatre and entertainment centre.

Oct 27, 1996 – Michael Jackson performed in front of a packed stadium

2001 – PNB acquired the land from UEM as the latter had no financial capability to proceed with the billion-ringgit project due to the economic downturn. PNB would redevelop the surrounding land but restore the two stadiums for sporting activities

Aug 31, 2007 – 50th Merdeka Celebrations held at Stadium Merdeka

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Dec 2009 – Expected completion of Stadium Merdeka restoration works

nazrey

September 12th, 2009, 07:39 AM

Stadium Negara&Stadium Merdeka

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Stadium Negara is a stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and was the first indoor stadium in the country. Construction began in 1961 and the stadium officially opened in July 1963 by third Yang di-Pertuan Agong Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra of Perlis.

The second of a pair of stadium in a complex in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. This is the covered brother of Stadium Merdeka. The dome you see today isn't the original roof. It was covered by a flat roof with supports radiating from a central hub. Today's dome was built in the 1980's and provides more space and better acoustics for the many musical concerts held here each year.

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The 1st Merdeka Stadium restoration
Before

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After

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nazrey

September 12th, 2009, 07:40 AM

New restoration update:
Dec 2009 – Expected completion of Stadium Merdeka restoration works

what happened to Merdeka Stadium again?
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patchay

September 12th, 2009, 09:26 AM

This One!!!

merdeka park

http://www.architrondesign.com/mixdev/merdekapark-intro.jpg

http://www.architrondesign.com/mixdev/merdeka1.jpg

http://www.architrondesign.com/mixdev/merdeka3.jpg

http://www.architrondesign.com/mixdev/merdeka4.jpg

http://www.architrondesign.com/mixdev/merdeka5.jpg

nazrey

September 12th, 2009, 09:37 AM

Another abstract design...btw many thanks!

nazrey

September 12th, 2009, 10:27 AM

http://www.architrondesign.com/mixdev/merdeka1.jpg

I hope it isn't like UDA development news of Bukit Bintang City Centre ahh!
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=104953&page=2

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/09/12/12/17/5056735_768x1024.JPG

The project site is in the white circle!!!!
4 more projects from dis pic.
1.Swiss garden (2towers)
2.Police HQ (1tower)
3.Vericas Residency (3towers)
4.Suasana Bukit ceylon (1tower)

nazrey

September 12th, 2009, 10:35 AM

Location

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rizalhakim

September 14th, 2009, 03:54 AM

KL reaches for the skies, approval granted for several new superstructures
Stories by YIP YOKE TENG

Another skyscraper to loom over Stadium Merdeka at about 40-storeys tall has also been approved in principle. It is learnt that this will be part of a privatisation project by the government.

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dis project must be part of it....

nazrey

September 14th, 2009, 07:32 AM

http://a679.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/75/l_45a629af0b80e3bf85a3fcacb02c276e.png

Great! although a big error news report for The Four Seasons Place!

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/09/14/09/28/5078740_600x450.JPG

Actually from this view we can see many more projects than that such as:
5- The Regent Residences (38-storey) Approve http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=906972
6- Four Seasons Place (65-storey) Approve http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=260785&page=12
7- DNP (49, 43-storey) Approve http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=755952
8- TA3/TA4 (60, 35-storey) Proposal http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=482186&page=4
9- The Ritz Carlton Residences (48, 48-storey) approve http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=887944
10- The Puncak Baru (60, 40-storey) Proposal http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=840436
11- The Crest (44, 26-storey) U/C http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=907504
12- Cendana (45-storey) Completed http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=167856
13- Solaris Tower (38, 38-storey) Approve http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=907316
14- Sunway Tower (30-storey) Approve http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=907312
15- Eastern & Oriental Office/Hotel (40-storey) Approve http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=919422
16- Public Mutual Tower (35-storey) Approve http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=755782
17- Wisma MPL redevelopment (50-storey) Proposal http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=915672

:cheers:

nazrey

September 14th, 2009, 07:49 AM

More...:)

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/09/14/09/48/5078866_600x450.JPG

18- Parkview Luxury Suite (50-storey) proposal http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=373127&page=5
19- Mulpha Tower (30-storey) proposal http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=755792

nazrey

September 14th, 2009, 08:42 AM

THE NEW GENERATION OF KL SKYLINE HAS BEGUN!!!!
20- Glomac Tower (36-storey) U/C
21- Grand Hyatt Hotel (42-storey) U/C

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byong_sun

September 14th, 2009, 09:10 AM

wah naz..very detail..tu belum masuk area klsentral lagi tu. :cheers:

Jim856796

September 15th, 2009, 11:38 AM

Merdeka Stadium fell into disrepair before restoration. Glad to see it being restored. There should have been an alternative plan that should have added a full 2nd tier around the stadium.

To restore Merdeka Stadium, the existing seats were removed, the upper terrace block additions were demoed. the lower tier was cleaned up, and new seating is installed. Are there any plans to improve the Negara Indoor Stadium?

nazrey

September 19th, 2009, 10:15 AM

wah naz..very detail..tu belum masuk area klsentral lagi tu. :cheers:

sebenarnya walau projek semua tu dah siap..still got many space berkali ganda lagi..kalau tak percaya check di google earth :cheers:

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/09/19/01/06/5127556_720x540.JPG

22. Plaza Rakyat (79-storey) - On Hold

rizalhakim

October 14th, 2009, 09:24 AM

Former Tunku Abdul Rahman Park site could host mixed property projects
By Racheal Lee of theedgeproperty.com
Tuesday, 13 October 2009 06:30

PETALING JAYA: As Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), the country’s biggest fund management company, plans to develop the former Tunku Abdul Rahman Park next year, the question now arises: What kind of developments are suitable on such prime land?

Paul Khong, executive director of Regroup Associates Sdn Bhd, tells theedgeproperty.com that the site is suitable for a mix of serviced apartments, mid to upper-end condominiums and a retail mall.

“The theme of development and its concept should also be carefully planned, especially as it is located within a strong and established tourist area with various historical elements around. We have the tourist attractions of Petaling Street and Central Market down the road with the Stadium Negara and Stadium Merdeka adjacent,” he said.

Recently, PNB president and group chief executive Tan Sri Hamad Kama Piah Che Othman was reported as saying that the company would undertake mixed property projects on the 7.2 ha land surrounding Merdeka Stadium and Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur to add value to the surrounding areas.

The former Tunku Abdul Rahman Park was demolished more than 10 years ago. The park, together with Merdeka Stadium and Stadium Negara, were slated for demolition to make way for inner-city development in the 1990s, but the plan did not proceed due to the developer (the then United Engineers Malaysia Bhd -- UEM) facing financial difficulties during the Asian financial crisis.

The three plots were then taken over by PNB through Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Bhd, a national asset management company. In 2003, Merdeka Stadium and Stadium Negara were classed as national heritage buildings.

PNB had earlier said it planned to have posh residential developments and business plazas in the area at a gross development value of RM3 billion.

Regroup’s Khong expected to see greater values to the properties nearby and more redevelopment projects within the vicinity upon the completion of the project.

“This major development could further spark off a host of new redevelopments in this vicinity which will rejuvenate and bring back commercial activity to this quiet part of the old town. Across the entire area, the road and infrastructure will have to be improved substantially, upgraded and widened to cater to the traffic which will be attracted to this area. Currently, the old structures are still around and redevelopment is still nominal,” he said.

rizalhakim

November 10th, 2009, 09:39 AM

dis area totally creepy at nite!!!

patchay

November 11th, 2009, 03:02 AM

the tallest block is around 40 to 45 storeys

patchay

December 7th, 2009, 04:13 AM

PNB bina bangunan pencakar langit dekat Stadium Merdeka

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia bakal memiliki satu lagi mercu tanda bangunan pencakar langit setinggi 100 tingkat yang dirancang dibina di sekitar Stadium Merdeka dan Stadium Negara, selepas Menara Berkembar Petronas setinggi 88 tingkat.

Projek yang akan dimajukan oleh sayap perniagaan hartanah Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) itu dijadual bermula seawal suku pertama tahun depan sebagai langkah susulan kerajaan menyegerakan pelaksanaan beberapa projek berimpak tinggi dalam usaha merangsang pertumbuhan ekonomi negara pada tahun depan.

Menurut sumber, belum dipastikan sama ada bangunan pencakar langit itu akan menjadi yang tertinggi di dunia kerana status ketinggian ditentukan berdasarkan ukuran ketinggian dan bukan jumlah tingkat bangunan.

Mercu tanda 100 tingkat
Oleh Kamarulzaidi Kamis
kamarulzaidi@bharian.com.my

PNB bina bangunan pencakar langit dekat Stadium Merdeka

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia bakal memiliki satu lagi mercu tanda bangunan pencakar langit setinggi 100 tingkat yang dirancang dibina di sekitar Stadium Merdeka dan Stadium Negara, selepas Menara Berkembar Petronas setinggi 88 tingkat.

Projek yang akan dimajukan oleh sayap perniagaan hartanah Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) itu dijadual bermula seawal suku pertama tahun depan sebagai langkah susulan kerajaan menyegerakan pelaksanaan beberapa projek berimpak tinggi dalam usaha merangsang pertumbuhan ekonomi negara pada tahun depan.

Menurut sumber, belum dipastikan sama ada bangunan pencakar langit itu akan menjadi yang tertinggi di dunia kerana status ketinggian ditentukan berdasarkan ukuran ketinggian dan bukan jumlah tingkat bangunan.

Ia mungkin menjadi antara yang tertinggi kerana ketika ini Taipei 101, bangunan tertinggi dunia memiliki 101 tingkat. Bangunan kedua tertinggi adalah Menara Berkembar Petronas dengan 88 tingkat.

Dari segi ukuran ketinggian, Taipei 101 adalah 509.2 meter dan Menara Petronas 451.9 meter. Menara Burj Dubai yang akan siap pada Januari 2010 pula akan memiliki 160 tingkat dengan ketinggian 818 meter, katanya.

Sumber itu berkata, cadangan pembinaan bangunan itu sudah dihantar kepada Kementerian Kewangan dan difahamkan sedang dipertimbangkan secara terperinci.

Kita mungkin dapat mengetahui mengenainya dengan lebih jelas sedikit masa lagi. Buat masa ini, ia masih pada peringkat awal perancangan, katanya kepada Berita Harian.

Beliau juga berkata, secara umumnya, kerajaan mewartakan tiga kawasan untuk pembinaan bangunan pencakar langit di sekitar Kuala Lumpur selepas Jalan Ampang yang menempatkan Menara Berkembar Petronas.

Selain sekitar Stadium Merdeka, dua lagi lokasi dicadangkan ialah di kawasan pembangunan Pusat Matrade di Jalan Duta yang akan dibangunkan Naza TTDI Sdn Bhd dan projek pembangunan Dataran Perdana, Jalan Imbi oleh Pelaburan Hartanah Bumiputera Bhd (PHBB).

Yes, another supertall is rumoured at Jalan Imbi near the Pasar Rakyat site....

Selasa lalu, Menteri Kewangan Kedua, Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah, berkata kerajaan akan menyegerakan pelaksanaan beberapa projek berimpak tinggi bagi membolehkan ekonomi negara berkembang pada kadar lima peratus tahun depan, termasuk projek pembangunan bercampur di sekitar Stadium Merdeka dan Pusat Matrade.

PNB baru-baru ini pula berkata, ia sedang membuat persediaan memajukan satu lagi asetnya, iaitu kawasan Stadium Merdeka yang dinobatkan sebagai Tapak Warisan Dunia pada anugerah Unesco Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation. Ia akan membangunkan tapak seluas 7.2 hektar di persekitaran stadium dengan projek pembangunan bercampur dan dijangka dimulakan tahun depan.

Presiden dan Ketua Eksekutifnya, Tan Sri Hamad Kama Piah Che Othman, berkata projek merangkumi pembinaan hartanah kediaman dan plaza perniagaan itu memiliki nilai pembangunan kasar sekitar RM3 bilion.

Seorang peserta pasaran hartanah tempatan, berkata cadangan PNB memajukan kawasan sekitar dua stadium bersejarah itu termasuk bangunan pencakar langit akan memberi nilai tambah kepada pelaburan kumpulan itu serta meningkatkan nilai hartanah sekitarnya.

Anggaran pembinaan sebuah bangunan 100 tingkat ketika ini mencecah lebih RM1 bilion. Dua menara berkembar Petronas yang siap pada 1998 menelan belanja kira-kira RM1.8 bilion. Berdasarkan harga perkhidmatan dan barangan pembinaan semasa yang lebih tinggi berbanding dulu, belanja bangunan 100 tingkat mungkin lebih RM1.5 bilion, katanya.

:banana::banana:

poltak

December 7th, 2009, 04:25 AM

I do not agree with this project not because of the height but it is behind the plaza rakyat project. Imagine if plaza rakyat completed, it will block the PNB building and the view is not nice.

dengilo

December 7th, 2009, 04:33 AM

If pnb got so much money and dont know what to do with it why not pumped it into the pasar rakyat area!That project has been KIV for a while now just leave the 2 stadiums alone.

byong_sun

December 7th, 2009, 04:38 AM

I do not agree with this project not because of the height but it is behind the plaza rakyat project. Imagine if plaza rakyat completed, it will block the PNB building and the view is not nice.

at least this project will make sure some one completing plaza rakyat.blocking is not a big problem..just be at the right angle n u can see the best view :)

byong_sun

December 7th, 2009, 04:53 AM

If pnb got so much money and dont know what to do with it why not pumped it into the pasar rakyat area!That project has been KIV for a while now just leave the 2 stadiums alone.

i think this project will enhanced the whole area including central market.let PNB build this tower,plaza rakyat case should be settled between raja nong chik n the ever unreliable DBKL n Tan Sri Ting Pek Khiing.

pedang

December 7th, 2009, 06:28 AM

jom kalah kan freedom toweer :banana:

byong_sun

December 7th, 2009, 06:52 AM

jom kalah kan freedom toweer :banana:

JOOOOOMMM..but i hope we will ranked higher than other 100+ storey skyscrapers by floor..not spear.we need to clear out the issue of being taller than Willis Tower,formerly named Sears Tower.anybody bet this project would be 2nd highest after dubai?

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nazrey

December 7th, 2009, 10:44 AM

100-storey skyscrapers planned for Kuala Lumpur
2009/12/07

By Vasantha Ganesan and Presenna Nambiar

KULA LUMPUR: Three sites in the city have been identified for the development of iconic structures to spur growth in the economy.

Sources say they are Dataran Perdana in Jalan Davis, the area surrounding Stadium Merdeka and the vicinity of the Matrade Centre in Jalan Duta.

All the plots of land are privately owned.Two belong to governmentlinked companies — Pelaburan Hartanah Bumiputera Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) — while the Naza group owns 25ha in the vicinity of the Matrade Centre.

Economists were recently briefed by the Economic Planning Unit in the Prime Minister’s Department on the implementation of the iconic projects, as part of efforts to boost the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

Even though the actual designs of the three structures have not been finalised, two appeared to have a 100-storey building each.

This could rival the highest structure in the country — the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, completed in 1997 at a cost of US$1.2 billion (RM4.05 billion).

While it is understood that the design for such a skyscraper is included in the original development master plan for the 25ha site around the Matrade centre, another source claimed that a 100-storey building is to be built near Stadium Merdeka, owned by PNB.

Bank Islam Malaysia chief economist Azrul Azwa said: “The key thing is the huge cost of the development and what the government’s role will be in this.

“There needs to be a costbenefit analysis of the projects to ensure they not only give short-term benefits to GDP but also help the economy in the long run.” RSP Architect’s Hud Bakar said a 100-storey building, on average, would cost 50 per cent more per square foot than a normal high-rise building, depending on the actual design.

Real estate agent Previndran Singhe of Zerin Properties said: “It is good to have iconic developments. But we should do away with the perception that iconic developments mean tall buildings.”

Source:
- http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/20091207075841/Article/index_html
- http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20091207-184385.html
:eek2:

World 2 World

December 7th, 2009, 10:49 AM

wow.. not 1 but 2 - 100 storey buidings:cheers:

choon

December 7th, 2009, 11:18 AM

Who will be the first one to post the rendering in this forum?

World 2 World

December 7th, 2009, 11:52 AM

No applications yet on iconic buildings, says Ahmad Fuad
News 2009-12-07 17:56
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- There have been no applications from developers to build iconic buildings in the city, said Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Datuk Ahmad Fuad Ismail.

He said he had heard about plans to build such buildings but was still waiting to receive proposals on them.

"In any case, any proposal (to build such buildings) will have to go through the due process," he told reporters after tabling the city's 2010 budget at City Hall here today.

He was commenting on a news report today that three sites had been identified in the city to construct iconic buildings, each about 100-storeys high.

The tallest buildings in the city currently are the Petronas twin towers which are 88 storeys high.

byong_sun

December 7th, 2009, 11:53 AM

Who will be the first one to post the rendering in this forum?

maybe pathay,rizalhakim or nazrey...i cant wait to see the rendering! :cheers: or better yet,whos the architect?

byong_sun

December 7th, 2009, 11:59 AM

wow.. not 1 but 2 - 100 storey buidings:cheers:

too good to be true but i'll take it :cheers:

patchay

December 7th, 2009, 12:24 PM

I'm very excited.

But wait...

There are still talking only. I want to see the proposals before rejoicing. Hope not another khabar angin.

- Merdeka Park --> PNB

- Matrade Centre --> NAZA

- Dataran Perdana, Pudu --> PHHB

Bear in mind these ideas weren't new. There have been talks since decades ago, even up to Parliament.

byong_sun

December 7th, 2009, 12:46 PM

pedang

December 7th, 2009, 03:16 PM

^^ puncak baru projek kecik je bro.. projek KFH konon nak bina bangunan lagi tinggi dekat area KLCC dulu lagi sakit ati :ohno: tin kosong!

byong_sun

December 7th, 2009, 03:30 PM

^^ puncak baru projek kecik je bro.. projek KFH konon nak bina bangunan lagi tinggi dekat area KLCC dulu lagi sakit ati :ohno: tin kosong!

oh haah...pak arab punya auta.mmg sakit ati :bash:

daeng_jal

December 7th, 2009, 03:35 PM

diorg dlm bharian, kata project ni iconic development meant to stimulate the economy..

tapi mcm maner tall building nak stimulate the economy, lainlah mcm bablo dgn Guggenheim museum tuu..satu bandar yg org tak kenal, buat iconic structure,so org kenal & increase tourist dgn capital flow..lagipon KL dah world famous dah pun with PTT..so what the point?baik buat somewhere else...

aseania

December 7th, 2009, 05:32 PM

ketinggian tak penting....sebab yg penting 'iconic' which can generate multiplier effect on economy especially surrounding area. just like what KLCC did.

like this in BKK. for me, my fav iconic dev so far...

http://www.luxuo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/mahanakhon_copyright_oma_ole_scheeren_v_4.jpg

but to got the same 'impact' as what KLCC, those new towers need to be build outside city center area....or some 'abandoned' and decayed area like Pudu could help stimulate economy as what its main intention....

the PNB's Stadium Merdeka surround is good for this purpose....as that place is in 'mati segan hidup tak mau' condition...

another 'dead' area in KL is...Jalan Ipoh/Sentul/Jalan Kuching area....i dunno what we call that place....Mahameru?

szehoong

December 7th, 2009, 09:09 PM

aseania > Do not think we dunno who you are and trying to act stupid. :ohno:

fairul

December 7th, 2009, 09:47 PM

i object... don't like the idea of another building to overshadow the iconic Twin Tower...

agree on the article above:

Real estate agent Previndran Singhe of Zerin Properties said: “It is good to have iconic developments. But we should do away with the perception that iconic developments mean tall buildings.”

byong_sun

December 7th, 2009, 11:13 PM

i dont think this building will over shadow PTT..PTT has already an established iconic tower compared to any super tall new buildings in HK n shanghai.even burj cant over shadow PTT.yes burj is the tallest..but thats all there is.PTT is a wonder.we can hv as many new 'iconic' super talls without being worried about over shadowing PTT... :) forever stunning PTT!

pedang

December 8th, 2009, 01:51 AM

Builders positive on mega property projects
By DANNY YAP

MBAM: Time’s right to revive construction sector in a big way

PETALING JAYA: Developers and construction players are generally, in favour of several mega property projects in the pipeline in Kuala Lumpur, especially the proposed development of a multi billion ringgit 100-storey skycraper, expected to be built near Matrade Centre, bordering Jalan Kuching and Jalan Duta.

Master Builders Association of Malaysia (MBAM) president Ng Kee Leen said the mega projects would help spur the Malaysian economy further and provide more jobs to players in the industry .

Occupying a 28-ha site owned by Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), the project could be completed in three to five years, if approved.

“It’s definitely the right time to revive the construction industry in a big way as (prices of) raw materials for the construction industry have stabilised and more importantly, consumer confidence, both local and foreign, is rising,” Ng told StarBiz yesterday.

Kuala Lumpur City Hall had approved several 30-storey and 50-storey property developement projects in the city, which are expected to commence soon.

Kuala Lumpur City Hall and top officials from PNB were unavailable for comments on the mega projects or confirm if the proposed100-storey skyscraper project had been approved.

Ng said despite the current property overhang, there were signs of a revival in the construction industry.

“There is now more hiring of draftsmen and architects and if most of the mega projects are appproved, it would certainly help further boost the Malaysian economy,” he said.

On the impact of the 100-storey property project, Ng said: “We don’t see this (building more mega property projects) as having a negative impact on the construction industry or the economy.”

“It would show to the world the Malaysia’s seriousness in following through with its plans,” he said, citing the continued property developments in Hong Kong and Singapore despite the current property overhang.

Jack Chua, a local real estate property agent and a property consultant specialising in property in the Golden Triangle area, said the impact of new mega projects would overall be positive to the economy.

“We believe if Malaysian government policies remain consistent and attractive, there should still be good buying interest from locals and foreigners, even if more mega projects come onstream,” he said.

Meanwhile, a local property analyst said while government policies had generally been proactive and supportive of the construction industry’s growth, the recent re-introduction of the real estate property gains tax (RPGT) did not go well with players in the industry.

“Many of them felt that the RPGT came very suddenly, just when the construction industry was showing signs of recovery,” he said.

The analyst said many construction players, including associations like MBAM and Real Estate and Housing Developers Association, had urged the Government to reconsider deferring the RPGT to a more appropriate time.

byong_sun

December 8th, 2009, 01:55 AM

^^:banana::cheers: COOL!!!

aseania

December 8th, 2009, 04:12 AM

byong_sun

December 8th, 2009, 07:44 AM

same like Burj Dubai will never overshadow Burj Arab. they are unique on their own.

Hong Kong's BoC and 2IFC

...whatelse?

true,every building has its own character..i personally love Turning Torso in Malmö, Sweden n Torre Agbar in Barcelona Spain.

SMKJ

December 8th, 2009, 02:57 PM

aseania > Do not think we dunno who you are and trying to act stupid. :ohno:

szehoong,
This is a public forum. As long as aseania abides by its rules you have no right whatsoever to bar him. And your stupid statement in above is wholly unnecessary. I think you are becoming a menace to the skyscrapercity society. Behave. :ohno:

Victor18

December 8th, 2009, 03:45 PM

JOOOOOMMM..but i hope we will ranked higher than other 100+ storey skyscrapers by floor..not spear.we need to clear out the issue of being taller than Willis Tower,formerly named Sears Tower.anybody bet this project would be 2nd highest after dubai?

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/byong_sun/skyscrapers.png

I dont think so la bro,kemungkinan besar ia boleh overtake 1 WTC,Taipei 101,or the upcoming Burj Al Alam but i have doubts that it will overtake other supertalls going on such as the Shanghai Tower,Chicago Spire or the Pentominium....

Shanghai Tower tu ok la,but Chicago Spire got around 150 floors,tapi Pentominium ade spire yg bkan main tinggi..

I have created and designed a few custom diagrams for this next 100-floor twins,and it is not the actual design that they are doing,just a vision design by me,ill share it with you guys later on if you all want to...:)

szehoong

December 8th, 2009, 05:47 PM

szehoong,
This is a public forum. As long as aseania abides by its rules you have no right whatsoever to bar him. And your stupid statement in above is wholly unnecessary. I think you are becoming a menace to the skyscrapercity society. Behave. :ohno:

You can also kiss your arse (and that of your crony's) goodbye. :banana:

poltak

December 8th, 2009, 07:22 PM

byong_sun

December 8th, 2009, 11:55 PM

I dont think so la bro,kemungkinan besar ia boleh overtake 1 WTC,Taipei 101,or the upcoming Burj Al Alam but i have doubts that it will overtake other supertalls going on such as the Shanghai Tower,Chicago Spire or the Pentominium....

Shanghai Tower tu ok la,but Chicago Spire got around 150 floors,tapi Pentominium ade spire yg bkan main tinggi,tgok ni...

I have created and designed a few custom diagrams for this next 100-floor twins,and it is not the actual design that they are doing,just a vision design by me,ill share it with you guys later on if you all want to...:)

aku rasa mmg susah nak over take yg kat shanghai tu,dubai jgn mimpi la hehehe..International Commerce Center kat HK tu maybe boleh..nak surpass 520 m by floor mungking susah sket kot...by spire boleh lah.

case kita dgn sears tower (now willis) tu mmg arguable.US kata sears lagi tinggi dari PTT..tapi dunia iktiraf kita paling tinggi dlm dunia(dulu sebelum taipei 101) so hopefully yg ni kita make sure yg floor kita boleh jejak at least 500 m.

yes,feel free to share ur diagrams with us( we love ur diagrams ) :okay:...but what do u mean by twin?i thought it was 2 separate projects,the other one at pudu havent confirm how many floors or height yet right?

i wonder if we include Sungei Besi Hub City,would we probably have 3 100+ storey buildings?

byong_sun

December 9th, 2009, 12:08 AM

I don't mind if this building cannot surpass 101 taipei in term of height. The most important thing, it must be iconic and nice. I do not like 101 taipei and sears towers architecture, they are horrible.

taipei 101 is like a stack of american chinese food boxes.i hope PNB choose the final design wisely...they need to stay away from vivid conceptual designs.
pls no wau,batik,kerawang or minangkabau element in it.thats why im still keen to know who the architect is.

dengilo

December 9th, 2009, 01:13 AM

Guys for a long long time not in our lifetime will there be a world tallest building here in malaysia thats for sure.

byong_sun

December 9th, 2009, 01:37 AM

Guys for a long long time not in our lifetime will there be a world tallest building here in malaysia thats for sure.

tallest doesnt count...the city it self what matters.singapore,tokyo,sydney n paris never had (maybe will never have) tallest building in the world,yet they are still tourists haven.kl had her moments,but not impressive enough.kl need also to upgrade other elements,not just skyscrapers....personally,safety.
but to have a 100+ storey building is like a bonus to us..so yeah we all exited :)

pedang

December 9th, 2009, 01:54 AM

dbkl kena focus project PNB nie dulu.. supertalls NAZa ngan PHBB kena Q dulu tunggu projek nie betul2 matang mcm KLCC. blaja dari krisis Dubai.
btw, PTT kan former World's Tallest Buildng.. famous already maa :)

rizalhakim

December 9th, 2009, 04:02 AM

so dis 1 confirmd after 2 years??? cool...so where's the location...jln duta or stadium merdeka?

Victor18

December 9th, 2009, 12:03 PM

aku rasa mmg susah nak over take yg kat shanghai tu,dubai jgn mimpi la hehehe..International Commerce Center kat HK tu maybe boleh..nak surpass 520 m by floor mungking susah sket kot...by spire boleh lah.

case kita dgn sears tower (now willis) tu mmg arguable.US kata sears lagi tinggi dari PTT..tapi dunia iktiraf kita paling tinggi dlm dunia(dulu sebelum taipei 101) so hopefully yg ni kita make sure yg floor kita boleh jejak at least 500 m.

yes,feel free to share ur diagrams with us( we love ur diagrams ) :okay:...but what do u mean by twin?i thought it was 2 separate projects,the other one at pudu havent confirm how many floors or height yet right?

i wonder if we include Sungei Besi Hub City,would we probably have 3 100+ storey buildings?

Thanks,btw yg Sungai Besi Hub punye project mcm tak jalan langsung,lagipun project daripada Berjaya plak!!,mesti takkan jadi punye...and ive never liked the main tower which it looks old fashion,very squarish at the base till mid section and the top looks a little like the Burj Al Mamlaka (Kingdom Tower) in Riyadh...

Btw on my own diagram skyscraper,i make it as a tall 100 storey twin towers since KL tu mmg banyak bangunan twins rather than a single tower design,and maybe developer project ni mungkin akan repeat the success of PTT back then,which makes it its successor in building this next tallest,there is two versions la,one with a skybridge and one more without a skybridge,and remember,this is just my prediction on the next tallest being build here and its totally visionary,my purpose of creating this diagram is to share some info...:)

Here you go guys...

Standard Diagram. (Without Skybridges)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4168889967_8080e2b7f3_o.png

With Details. (Without Skybridges)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2491/4171643180_8ab99a48f8_o.png

Standard Diagram. (With Skybridges)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4168889991_a26c2ef9e6_o.png

With Details. (With Skybridges)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2632/4170885387_43a1c0594b_o.png

poltak

December 9th, 2009, 02:36 PM

ya lah malaysia patut buat lagi satu twin towers. PTT are no longer to be the tallest twin tower sebab incheon twin towers yang bakal siap 2014 kat korea lebih tinggi dari PTT lebih dari 500 meter.

byong_sun

December 9th, 2009, 03:44 PM

wow Vic,ur diagrams show 550+ m high,impressive.i like the double sky bridge.cool!

aismanggo

December 10th, 2009, 06:50 AM

how about something like this...just my idea
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/aismanggo/Picture1-7.png http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/aismanggo/thetimes3.png http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/aismanggo/thetimes4.png

poltak

December 10th, 2009, 07:20 AM

wow, it so impressive aismanggo. tapi PNB ada duit ke buat project mcm tu?

byong_sun

December 10th, 2009, 07:41 AM

wow,that is rather spectacular...opera house,convention hall and shopping mall..i like ur design dude.well done!

aismanggo

December 10th, 2009, 07:54 AM

thanks...
gabungan 2 menara yang berhubung di atas,dan d tingkat pelantar pemandangan di tingkat paling bawah penghubung,dgn lantai kaca jernih...
simbol kepada gerbang,yg mengalu2kan people dlm seluruh dunia,terbahagi kepada 3 kawasan
(culture area)-convetion center,opera house,concert hall
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/aismanggo/gateway2.png

(business area)-main tower
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/aismanggo/gateway1.png

(tourism area)-shopping district,plaza,hotel
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/aismanggo/gateway3.png

byong_sun

December 10th, 2009, 08:58 AM

i wish that this can be a reality..u hv a very good vision bro! ^^ :okay:

daeng_jal

December 10th, 2009, 02:57 PM

wow, it so impressive aismanggo. tapi PNB ada duit ke buat project mcm tu?

ader, sebab tiap tiap tahun dier kutip duit org dekat minggu saham malaysia

dengilo

December 11th, 2009, 05:43 AM

Hey perhaps they should take over V I too ha!!!

dengilo

December 11th, 2009, 05:45 AM

ader, sebab tiap tiap tahun dier kutip duit org dekat minggu saham malaysia

:lol:Amanah Saham Bangunan is next:nuts:

patchay

December 11th, 2009, 07:05 AM

btw the Amanah Saham 1Malaysia tak berapa laku lah....... but the normal ASM is damm laku every year...

patchay

December 11th, 2009, 09:03 AM

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9-TGpM01RS0/SslZujM29kI/AAAAAAAAE1I/rPJuNMP7M24/s400/merdeka1.jpg

patchay

December 11th, 2009, 11:21 AM

If PNB built it how would KL skyline looks like in 2015?

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/191/23548404843d5ea001b7b.jpg

byong_sun

December 11th, 2009, 12:26 PM

all i can say is super awesome!!..provided,all under construction projects also completed accordingly.and oh yeah..those on hold ones also must be resumed :) ^^

James Foong

December 12th, 2009, 08:30 AM

byong_sun

December 12th, 2009, 08:59 AM

james,i dont understand the argument between PTT and the sears(now willis) tower.ptt spear won over floors?hows that possible?
is 4-4.2m height for each floor is the safest for a high tower?if im not mistaken the sail in s'pore has very low height for each floor.3m plus only.

James Foong

December 12th, 2009, 09:45 AM

the reason why we won is simply a matter of common sense. the body cbtuh measures a building height by achitectural perspective. thats mean spire; a permanent architectural element is included because this is part of the building overall architectural form. antenae doesnt count. it is a removable item anytime. but the sears argue they were comparing the highest occupied floor. this is far from accurate of being the tallest, because it ll be very weird if you say sears is the tallest but tip of the petronas spire is taller than their roof.

regarding to the floor height, it is not for me to say it is the safest. material technology and method of designing and constructing are improving. we r just not arriving at the time yet to construct in the best economically way.

byong_sun

December 12th, 2009, 11:20 AM

ic...i understand now..i always mixed up antenna with spear.thanks for the info bro :) ^^

buiscasey

December 12th, 2009, 01:44 PM

i don't mind the building not being the tallest in the world, but i do mind for it to have an unique and great design...

James Foong

December 12th, 2009, 04:44 PM

^^ actually did you realize how much difference is 100-storey and 169storey the burj dubai has? we r just discussing about how to break into the 500m mark. i hope you made better observation, rather than simply assume malaysia is trying to build another record. same with star business columnist, p gunasegaran. he still believe a 100 storey is very tall; 'will be among the tallest in the world'. Wrong. sears and wtc, both before the petronas has 110 storey but still lower than us. dont get yourself wrong with the number. it is not the matter how many storey we r expecting. it is the height thats count.

byong_sun

December 12th, 2009, 11:31 PM

true james..floor counts doesnt make any building absolute in meters.i realized this when i observed the sail in singapore.with a floor count of 70,it only reaches 245m height,while carigali would reach 267m and only will hv 58/59 floors.both dont hv spear n measured by roof.apart from windows size n material usage,generally,does floors height different from office towers with apartment towers?

i admire the sail though :)

byong_sun

December 13th, 2009, 05:25 AM

i read P.Gunasegaram's article about the pros and cons of mega projects(yesterday paper),hes a doubter la.but he got points though.one question,are these projects (including NAZA's n PHBB,s) merely meant to be iconic in the first place?or is it coincidentally happened to be very tall?now height does not necessarily make anything iconic right?especially when the world is already have more than 15 400m and above skyscrapers.

byong_sun

December 13th, 2009, 05:48 AM

i don't mind the building not being the tallest in the world, but i do mind for it to have an unique and great design...

we are way off talking about being the highest here.and yes,we r concern about the design too.thats y we all cant wait to see the rendering.:)

James Foong

December 13th, 2009, 04:07 PM

apart from windows size n material usage,generally,does floors height different from office towers with apartment towers?

yes. generally office requires more space for installation of aircond ducts above and a raise working platform floor for the wires to run beneath. apartment usually has a ceiling height of 2.75 to 3.6m, compare to office 3.2 to 4m.

byong_sun

December 13th, 2009, 11:41 PM

ok thanks James.^^ :)

dengilo

December 14th, 2009, 10:02 AM

i don't mind the building not being the tallest in the world, but i do mind for it to have an unique and great design...

:cheers:I totally agree with u bro.

Lastresorter

December 14th, 2009, 12:05 PM

i don't mind the building not being the tallest in the world, but i do mind for it to have an unique and great design...

I don't mind the building not being the tallest in the world or not having an outstanding design, but I do mind very much if they start the project and don't finish it. >.<

byong_sun

December 14th, 2009, 12:17 PM

I don't mind the building not being the tallest in the world or not having an outstanding design, but I do mind very much if they start the project and don't finish it. >.<

hahaha totally bro.

Sheik

December 14th, 2009, 11:19 PM

I would love to see the 100 storey tower built near the 2 stadiums because it will be accesible by public transport and it is right in town. They should make it a new tourist attraction.

PNB should organize a design competition and ask all the world leading architects of super tall structures to submit their proposals. The tower should be 1 of a kind, have an indoor/outdoor observation deck and restaurants on the highest deck.

ZaHiRnYa???

December 15th, 2009, 01:27 AM

FROM : UTUSAN MALAYSIA...

KUALA LUMPUR 14 Dis. - Permodalan Nasional Bhd. (PNB) akan hanya meneruskan projek pembangunan di Stadium Merdeka sekiranya projek tersebut didapati berdaya maju.

Presiden dan Ketua Eksekutifnya, Tan Sri Hamad Kama Piah Che Othman mengesahkan PNB belum ada sebarang keputusan mengenai projek tersebut kerana ia masih dalam penelitian firma pelaburan itu.

''Aset berkenaan adalah milik anak syarikat PNB dan saya tidak boleh membuat komen mengenai lagi sehingga ia diputuskan oleh lembaga pengarah,'' katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian sebagai mengulas projek pembangunan menara 100 tingkat berhampiran Stadium Merdeka yang didakwa bakal menelan kos sebanyak RM1 bilion.

Ia merupakan antara projek pembangunan syarikat-syarikat milik kerajaan yang perlu dilaksanakan pada suku pertama 2010 bagi dalam usaha memastikan ia mampu memberi sumbangan tambahan sebanyak dua peratus kepada Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK).

patchay

December 15th, 2009, 02:08 AM

PNB studying skyscraper project
Business Times 15 December 2009
By June Ramlee Published: 2009/12/15

PERMODALAN Nasional Bhd (PNB) has said that it will study the viability of building a 100-storey skyscraper in the vicinity of Stadium Merdeka.

"We are still studying the matter," chief executive officer Tan Sri Hamad Kama Piah Che Othman said when asked about the project.

The New Straits Times had reported that three sites in Kuala Lumpur city had been identified for the development of iconic structures to spur growth in the economy.

One of them is the area surrounding Stadium Merdeka owned by PNB's subsidiary company.

"We need to bring this to the board to discuss further," Hamad Kama Piah said after the announcement of Amanah Saham Bumiputera's income distribution in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

He did not indicate when the board meeting would take place, but said there would be an announcement as soon as a decision was made.

"We are not sure when the announcement will be made, but it will be soon," Hamad Kama Piah said, adding that the site concerned was owned by one of its subsidiary companies.

He declined to name the company or share details of the proposed development.

rizalhakim

December 15th, 2009, 03:07 AM

dat area got potential.....juz few minutes drive to Bukit Bintang,KLCC,KLSentral/bangsar... cant wait 4 dis project....2 big project in dat area.... the pudujail & stadium merdeka....

The report, quoting sources, said construction work on the building was expected to commence in the first quarter of next year.
waaa....next year....plz aprov dis project

poltak

December 15th, 2009, 03:41 AM

byong_sun

December 15th, 2009, 04:24 AM

plazarakyatosour

arepull87

December 15th, 2009, 11:21 AM

just hope they build it and finish it....no more plaza rakyat...but i don't think this super tall will overshadow PTT....petronas tower still the landmark for KL and the icon of malaysia...forever and ever.....

patchay

December 15th, 2009, 11:26 AM

very unfortunate to say that up to now it's only a feasible study. I'm not sure whether we have that many tenants in the next 4 years for all the projects planned.

Bad news is more and more big names are moving out of KL CBD to places like Midvalley, Sentral, Damansara, PJ and Subang.

Victor18

December 15th, 2009, 03:51 PM

So KL Sentral will be the next big thing then huh...cool anyways to see other parts of the city developing as well :)

byong_sun

December 21st, 2009, 11:23 PM

any updates on this one yet?

dengilo

December 22nd, 2009, 05:07 AM

LeeighIam

December 22nd, 2009, 06:09 AM

Can't PNB just take over Plaza Rakyat?!! finish that pile of mess...and eyesore

byong_sun

December 22nd, 2009, 11:25 AM

Can't PNB just take over Plaza Rakyat?!! finish that pile of mess...and eyesore

caaaaaannn,if the ministry who is responsible dont play politic on that matter.but then again,plaza rakyat is a huge project,i dont think PNB can handle too many expensive projects at one time.

fairul

December 22nd, 2009, 02:50 PM

am i the only one against this? :D

dengilo

December 22nd, 2009, 02:56 PM

Nope !!!First we got bank negara if not we have petronas oh ya now PNB ya malaysia memang bolehlah!!!I dont remember pnb is in the business of buying old building around kl and bailing out the gone case no hopers projects.PNB we are watching u what u doing with our money!!!

PlanetNova

December 23rd, 2009, 04:21 PM

byong_sun

December 23rd, 2009, 11:33 PM

hahaha...thats what we smell every day bro :) ^^

patchay

December 24th, 2009, 02:29 AM

-del-

khosim

December 24th, 2009, 02:37 AM

patchay,i suppose post #102 should be in naza thread..lol

patchay

December 24th, 2009, 03:02 AM

patchay,i suppose post #102 should be in naza thread..lol

oooops my mistake

SHAH FIRDAUS

December 24th, 2009, 08:30 AM

Thursday December 24, 2009
CEO: PNB skyscraper study in advanced stages
By EUGENE MAHALINGAM

KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) study of a proposal for a multi-storey building here is in “advanced stages,” according to president and group chief executive Tan Sri Hamad Kama Piah Che Othman.

However, he neither confirmed nor denied that the building would be a 100-storey skycraper.
Tun Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid (left) and Tan Sri Hamad Kama Piah Che Othman announcing the income distribution.

“Whatever assets we have, we need to do a proper study to ensure that the returns we achieve will be beneficial for our shareholders. The study (for the building) is in advanced stages.

“I’m not saying it will be 100 storeys, but we are going to develop something,” he told reporters after announcing the income distribution for its Amanah Saham Nasional (ASN) fund yesterday.

Hamad Kama Piah declined to comment on whether the evaluation was being undertaken by local or foreign consultants. The building is expected to be developed near Stadium Merdeka and Stadium Negara.

On the reason for the proposed development, he said: “We want to improve our returns. If you just rely on equity and the stock market – there are too many ups and downs. Through this diversification, it helps to improve our returns.”

On another note, Hamad Kama Piah confirmed that PNB had purchased the 22-storey Kenanga International Building in Kuala Lumpur from Injaz AsiaEquity Property but declined to verify that the purchase cost the company RM250mil.

He also said PNB was looking at the possibility of listing its property assets, namely Island & Peninsular Bhd, Pelangi Bhd and Petaling Garden Bhd. “It will depend on whether it would benefit our shareholders and if the timing is right.”

Asked on the progress of PNB’s 10 billion-unit Amanah Saham 1Malaysia (AS1M) fund, he said 2.96 billion units had been subscribed by 235,032 investors since its launch on July 31.

Subscription of the AS1M units is subject to an allocation of 50% for bumiputras, 30% for Chinese, 15% for Indians and the remainder for other minority groups.

Hamad Kama Piah said about 82% and nearly 20% of the Chinese and Indian quotas respectively had been filled, adding that there was “still a lot to go” for the bumiputra allocation.

He said PNB might extend the period for subscribing to the AS1M share trust units, which has a Dec 31 deadline.

Asked whether PNB expected the 10 billion units to be fully subscribed, Hamad Kama Piah said “it would take time,” adding that the company was currently conducting nationwide promotions to create more awareness of the AS1M fund to the public.

Meanwhile, PNB announced an income distribution of 5.2 sen per unit for its ASN fund for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2009.

The income distribution will involve a total payment of RM81.52mil versus RM79.9mil last year.

PNB chairman Tun Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid said based on the net asset value of ASN of 75.86 sen per unit on Dec 22, 2009, the yield derived from the income distribution of 5.2 sen per unit was 7.36%.

The price return for ASN for the same period is 25.75%.

“Therefore, based on the rise of the net asset value of ASN from RM0.5619 per unit on Dec 31, 2008 to 75.86 sen per unit on Dec 22, 2009, the total return recorded by ASN is 35.01%,” Ahmad Sarji said.

Up until Tuesday, ASN recorded a gross income of RM87.91mil. Of the amount, the profit from the sale of shares contributed RM55.46mil (63.09%) followed by dividend income that contributed RM23.75mil (27.02%), while RM8.70mil (9.89%) was derived from short-term investment instruments.

The income distribution of ASN is calculated based on the units held on Dec 31, 2009, which is the last day of the ASN financial year. The payment will benefit 1.19 million unit holders which currently hold more than 1.57 billion units of ASN.

So there might not be a 100 storeys skyscraper after all,:bash:it could be shorter,i doubt it will be taller than 100 storeys

azey

December 24th, 2009, 12:34 PM

Victor18

December 24th, 2009, 12:54 PM

Oh man,now this looks like its gonna be only a vision :ohno:

byong_sun

December 24th, 2009, 01:05 PM

hahahaha...i wont call it vision,its more like a trick to me.any ways,this is the last time i believe in such news.the only guy who really made it happened was the doc.yg lain cakap berhabuk ja.

Victor18

December 24th, 2009, 03:52 PM

^^ Mmg betul,his words all got action :)

patchay

December 25th, 2009, 03:23 AM

It's still in study stages.

Our govt may approved this for the sake of artificially boosting the economy next year.

daeng_jal

December 25th, 2009, 12:25 PM

build a mix use building ler, with mall,office,apartment n hotel in one super structure, this will help diversified the risk on PNB maiden voyage on the property scene as well create an iconic structure in KL..hope it will pave way to other urban revival in other part of malaysia..

just make sure PNB get the best arhitech, consultant n planner, hate to see another BTS here.. anyone anyone know what happen to the cappers by YTL at sentul.. i don't see any movement

msyukry08

April 25th, 2010, 07:52 PM

Dpt info Kumpulan Akitek dlm proses design utk tower 100 tingkat......:)

patchay

April 26th, 2010, 03:52 AM

Dpt info Kumpulan Akitek dlm proses design utk tower 100 tingkat......:)

celebration!! :banana:

pedang

April 26th, 2010, 06:41 AM

perhh... boleh pecaya ke

SHAH FIRDAUS

April 26th, 2010, 12:36 PM

100 storey?...YES!...a first for KL

hetfield85

April 26th, 2010, 03:16 PM

can't wait for the rendering to come out :banana:

willeo

April 27th, 2010, 05:22 AM

Memang ke? I never imagined there would be another project this soon that will overtake PTT as the tallest buildings in KL, you know, given PTT was the pride and glory of KL for such a long time (and, arguably and understandably, still is). Regardless, great news!

patchay

April 27th, 2010, 05:26 AM

we now have 2 projects with 100stories on the drawing board........

buiscasey

April 27th, 2010, 05:33 AM

where's the 2 locations actually? stadium merdeka and jalan duta?

rizalhakim

April 27th, 2010, 05:36 AM

dengilo

April 27th, 2010, 05:51 AM

At the rate PNB buying up all the tak laku or kosong buildings around KL sooner or later they will build this one!Have to show the world ma they got money!!!Yeah the peoples money!I would be the first one protesting this project to the board of directors.

forrestcat

April 27th, 2010, 06:20 AM

patchay

April 27th, 2010, 06:33 AM

where's the 2 locations actually? stadium merdeka and jalan duta?

yessss

dengilo

April 27th, 2010, 06:42 AM

lThere u go i would not a little bit terkejut with AMANAH SAHAM HARTANAH:nuts:

msyukry08

May 5th, 2010, 04:08 PM

Old proposal

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4581473396_0a975707a8_o.jpg

ZaHiRnYa???

May 5th, 2010, 04:29 PM

looks more like a theme park

rizalhakim

May 6th, 2010, 05:07 AM

macam kat dubai but ugly haha!!

guy4versa4

May 6th, 2010, 03:51 PM

ugly..where is a new rendering?

msyukry08

May 6th, 2010, 04:09 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4584219668_7a589dd9a1_b.jpg

patchay

May 6th, 2010, 04:14 PM

awesome............ :banana::banana::banana:

D_Y2k.2^

May 6th, 2010, 04:46 PM

tall...but not that great in my opinion. Wouldn't have a strong identity as a landmark

ZaHiRnYa???

May 6th, 2010, 04:59 PM

i dont like it..too normal for me.

Victor18

May 6th, 2010, 05:06 PM

For a better prospective and view,here is a diagram ive made for it be easier to judge and view. :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4583724071_dee4b51436_o.png

patchay

May 6th, 2010, 05:11 PM

looks more like a theme park

LORD OF THE RINGS SQUARE, KUALA LUMPUR

the design looks quite "corporate". It's alrite as it shud not be more glamourous than our beloved PTT....

SEED

May 6th, 2010, 07:03 PM

tall...but not that great in my opinion. Wouldn't have a strong identity as a landmark

same here.. that designs crap...

willeo

May 7th, 2010, 01:11 AM

Do we know who the architect is? We may not have many supertalls in KL, and we may not get very many either, but at least, we can be a city with some of the best architecture, featuring designs by world-famous architects. Imagine driving down a street with skyscrapers by the likes of I.M. Pei, Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Santiago Calatrava, Rem Koolhaas, Daniel Libeskind, etc.

Cerulean

May 7th, 2010, 11:14 PM

I think it looks like a lengthier version of The Address Dubai.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a8/sahmad/fbfed03a.jpg

kansai78

May 8th, 2010, 04:25 AM

atas tu ape ? Noah's ark ? :ohno:

LeeighIam

May 8th, 2010, 04:31 AM

Hmmm..can't figure it out...wether I like or not, is that the final design or still in the drawing board/proposal?

msyukry08

May 8th, 2010, 10:10 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4588702476_a6a886e12d_o.jpg

msyukry08

May 8th, 2010, 10:11 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/4588081153_4646831ce0_o.jpg

msyukry08

May 8th, 2010, 10:20 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4588702476_a6a886e12d_o.jpg

poltak

May 8th, 2010, 10:32 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4588702476_a6a886e12d_o.jpg

I like this building. The imo is better than taipei 101 building. build it please

patchay

May 8th, 2010, 10:51 AM

this proposal submitted to DBKL already???

msyukry08

May 8th, 2010, 11:19 AM

this proposal submitted to DBKL already???

i dunno....maybe still not.

guy4versa4

May 8th, 2010, 04:32 PM

dont build it,the top is sooo ugly and old style...the facade pun dah ketinggalan zaman....
buat la mcm aqua chicago...cun sgt
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/aismanggo/4169579684a046404d09b.jpg

Arkdriver

May 9th, 2010, 07:08 AM

ya la, agree..the design on the top seems to be so outdated.

LoveArki

May 9th, 2010, 08:26 AM

the atrium or the main entrance looks ugly also....

guy4versa4

May 10th, 2010, 01:13 PM

i dont think foster,zaha hadid,calatrava,frank will have this kind of idea,its so oldskool,it diesnt looks great,iconic and futuristic..i cant accept this!!:ohno:
please dont build it
please dont build it
please dont build it
please dont build it
please dont build it
pembinaannya satu penghinaan terhadap senibina di malaysia
forumer scc akan kritik habis2san

patchay

May 10th, 2010, 03:07 PM

as i'm in the accounting line, cost is my concern.... turunkan kosnya and i dont care how it will look like (except when i'm on SSC)...

dengilo

May 10th, 2010, 04:55 PM

[QUOTE=guy4versa4
please dont build it
please dont build it
please dont build it
please dont build it
please dont build it
pembinaannya satu penghinaan terhadap senibina di malaysia:lol:

SETUJU 1000%!!!:bash::ohno::bash::

project aliciel

May 10th, 2010, 09:55 PM

Whatever skyscraper is it, I won't agree. KL need more green space, leave the place as green space for KL-ites. Miss the park beside Chin Woo Association and Tunku Park, closed down when I was 6 or 7, I forgot...

Reopen the park, please.

Why don't just build it on the ruins of Pudu Jail? Even that place may be quite haunted, but Pudu Jail is a huge **** eyesore in city center.
Why don't just build it around Pasar Rakyat? Bukit Bintang still got alot of lands, there should be the place of skyscrapers. Merdeka Stadium, National Stadium and Victoria Institution on this hill are heritage sites of KL, under of it is Chinatown with some pre-war shophouses, build a skyscraper within this area? I would say no, of course. Pour the money rehabilate, clean up, plan the Chinatown as tourism spot, make the backalleys as scenic as streets in Shimokitazawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan may make more sense. Why don't we protect those we had but build something new to destroy it. Build new if the old can't used anymore, not for just breaking 1000m record. If want to do that, find a better spot, not here!

guy4versa4

May 16th, 2010, 07:28 AM

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/aismanggo/thetimes3.png

guy4versa4

May 16th, 2010, 07:31 AM

[QUOTE=project aliciel;56669603]Whatever skyscraper is it, I won't agree. KL need more green space, leave the place as green space for KL-ites. Miss the park beside Chin Woo Association and Tunku Park, closed down when I was 6 or 7, I forgot...[QUOTE]

agree,why dont build this development at massive city centre(klcc area),so the skyline would be nice...a green is still green,n city skyline will boost n centrlize

arepull87

May 16th, 2010, 11:33 AM

very tall but the design so outdated.....

roxasnobody

May 16th, 2010, 11:45 AM

pls change the design~
pls~ pls~ pls~
it will make the skyline worse... i think~

World 2 World

May 17th, 2010, 09:39 AM

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/aismanggo/thetimes3.png

new design?.......................... ^^ not bad:)

a7x

May 17th, 2010, 11:58 AM

^^ nope..thats the future tallest twin tower somewhere in china or korea..either one

guy4versa4

May 17th, 2010, 01:44 PM

^^ nope..thats the future tallest twin tower somewhere in china or korea..either one

no lah...its not a new proposal@from korea,its my idea,if im a developer for that project,i will build something like that..
if uhave that china/korea twin tower,post that link,i want to see it:)

shasujka

May 17th, 2010, 01:47 PM

^^ nope..thats the future tallest twin tower somewhere in china or korea..either one

CCTV HQ Building in Beijing CBD
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/2319/0055ue.png (http://img83.imageshack.us/i/0055ue.png/)

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guy4versa4

May 19th, 2010, 07:04 PM

im adding some stuff in my previous design..
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/aismanggo/Picture2-8.pnghttp://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/aismanggo/Picture1-12.png
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/aismanggo/Picture4-5.pnghttp://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/aismanggo/Picture6-2.png
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/aismanggo/Picture3-5.png

rizalhakim

May 19th, 2010, 07:09 PM

^^owh plz not another CCTV Tower in Beijing..... new designlah!!!

patchay

May 19th, 2010, 07:11 PM

looks like between two legs...... (i think its too haram :lol:)

roxasnobody

May 21st, 2010, 11:49 AM

odd design~ very odd, especially at the top-right part.
if they don't build the top part, it will better...

dengilo

May 21st, 2010, 04:12 PM

Darby and PNB kawan kawan right!!!After loosing so much money ,They want to to build this mega super ugly building!!!I dont think so!!!

patchay

June 13th, 2010, 09:16 AM

i posted this when this project was still under Renong Group last time..... it became distressed till PNB took over..........

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/72/263058621_e8fcbe5043_o.jpg
is this real?

D_Y2k.2^

June 16th, 2010, 08:38 AM

Lots of Menara Marinara there

patchay

June 16th, 2010, 06:32 PM

Lots of Menara Marinara there

hahhaha u r very observant... :)

dengilo

June 17th, 2010, 07:03 AM

Thank god for the financial crisis of 97 if not they surely would have went ahead with it!!!

nazrey

June 21st, 2010, 12:04 PM

I think this is the right location for this mega project...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4719671350_8216799296_b.jpg

Jim856796

July 26th, 2010, 11:11 PM

^^From the look of that photo, the restoration of the Merdeka Stadium may be completed, but where are the seats? I know seats weren't part of the stadium's original appearence, but this stadium must become an all-seater.

D_Y2k.2^

July 27th, 2010, 07:51 AM

I wonder when will the project be announced

Victor18

July 29th, 2010, 10:28 AM

^^ Might be a long way more, but i hope they revise the design of the supertall, it looks way too odd for that area :ohno:

dengilo

July 31st, 2010, 07:19 AM

Went to the stadium recently after so many years hoping to have may fav fish head curry only to find out they gone!!!

kl 2020 ideas

September 1st, 2010, 11:51 AM

Is the project continuing or they scrapped another magnificent project.

nazrey

September 22nd, 2010, 09:16 AM

From OutSyed The Box Blog

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P6bgLo1z_aw/TJiaxE80k1I/AAAAAAAAB8M/boETVkgmOLI/s1600/PEMANDU+015.jpg

Can see some developments around Merdeka stadium!! (NODE 5?!)

rizalhakim

September 22nd, 2010, 09:20 AM

the pudujail projek pun banyak besar...

nazrey

September 22nd, 2010, 09:23 AM

Any idea projek apa yg latek belakang pudu jail yg bermerah tu (kt tepi KLIFD)...hmm

cattivo

October 15th, 2010, 10:30 AM

Mr Najib just announced about this project in his 2011 budget speech. He mentioned it will be "tallest in Malaysia" with 100 floors. But please get a superb design, not another Marinara type.

nazrey

October 15th, 2010, 10:39 AM

katanya kumpulan Naza pun nak buat "tallest in Malaysia" di jalan duta??? so di mana yg nak tinggi padanya :lol:

ashraf abdullah

October 15th, 2010, 11:51 AM

Mr Najib just announced about this project in his 2011 budget speech. He mentioned it will be "tallest in Malaysia" with 100 floors. But please get a superb design, not another Marinara type.

in bernama,
najib said the menara warisan will be a hallmark for 2020 vision and it will be completed around 2015.and yes,please get some futuristic yet creative design please!!!

rizalhakim

October 15th, 2010, 12:13 PM

A new landmark, Warisan Merdeka, is expected to be completed in 2020. It will include a 100-storey tower, the tallest in Malaysia

nazrey

October 15th, 2010, 12:34 PM

-delete-

jani13

October 15th, 2010, 06:28 PM

habis la VI..

SHAH FIRDAUS

October 15th, 2010, 07:34 PM

Warisan Merdeka, satu lagi pencakar langit di KL
Okt 15, 10 4:31pm

http://media1.malaysiakini.com/290/a9875e75c5cdb4093645bcf4004b195b.gif

Permodalan Nasional Bhd akan membangunkan projek bersepadu berharga RM5 bilion, yang membabitkan menara 100 tingkat, yang dijadual siap pada 2020, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

"Kita berasa sungguh bangga kerana ke mana sahaja kita pergi, semua orang mengetahui tentang Menara Berkembar Petronas.

Satu lagi mercu tanda yang akan dibangunkan oleh Permodalan Nasional Bhd ialah Warisan Merdeka, yang dijadual siap pada 2020," katanya semasa membentangkan Bajet 2011 di Dewan Rakyat hari ini.

Menara itu akan menjadi menara tertinggi di Malaysia. Projek itu akan mengekalkan Stadium Merdeka dan Stadium Negara sebagai warisan negara.

Kos projek berjumlah RM5 bilion, dengan menara dijangka siap pada 2015.

hetfield85

October 15th, 2010, 08:02 PM

Superb news..I hope the design of the tower would be assigned to world's best architects :banana:

dengilo

October 16th, 2010, 12:15 AM

Here we go again!!!But why?

hetfield85

October 16th, 2010, 05:31 AM

Here we go again!!!But why?

PNB might want to venture into property business. Maybe by developing a landmark can spur the development in the surrounding area just like KLCC..but I really hope PNB can revive abandoned buildings in KL like Vision City and Plaza Rakyat..etc instead which has become an eyesore for so many years instead of developing more towers..

pedang

October 16th, 2010, 05:48 AM

dari bina just so so .. 3 x 50 storey tower or a single tower of 70 or 80 level, its better to build a 100 storey tower for the long term .. it will save more space for public park.

lohxy

October 16th, 2010, 06:16 AM

It will be the 2nd tallest building.

nazrey

October 16th, 2010, 06:30 AM

Mixed reaction to PNB's tower plan
By Presenna Nambiar Published: 2010/10/16
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/p100-2/Article/index_html

Pemodalan Nasional Bhd plans to build a 100-storey tower which is due to be completed in 2015; the Petronas Twin Towers is 88-storey high.

Pemodalan Nasional Bhd's plan to build Malaysia's tallest tower on a 7.2ha area in the vicinity of Stadium Merdeka and Stadium Negara was met with mixed reaction from property experts.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak yesterday announced in his budget speech of PNB's plans to spend RM5 billion on an integrated development by 2020.

The development includes a 100-storey tower which is due to be completed in 2015. The Petronas Twin Towers is 88-storey high.

One property consultant, who declined to be named, said the developer of the tower will have to be very resourceful in order to secure tenants for the space. It is understood that the tower alone will have 3.5 million square feet of space.

He also said that the RM5 billion price tag justified the amount of infrastructure work that would have to go into the development of the area, which includes roads and tunnels.

Zerin Properties chief executive officer Previndran Singhe, as a proponent of iconic structures, is all for the project.

"I've always maintained that an iconic structure doesn't have to be a tall one, but we need iconic structures to give the country a sense of identity.

"Just like how when you think Paris, you think Eiffel Tower," he said.

Previndran said with the government's various initiatives like Kuala Lumpur International Financial District and announcement of three brokerage licences, there was a high probability that there would be a need for the space come 2015.

"Also, we don't know what the composition would be like. It could be 80 per cent office space and 20 per cent hotel space, it's all subject to demand and supply," he said.

A 100-storey building on average would cost 50 per cent more per square foot than a normal high-rise building, depending on the actual design.

nazrey

October 16th, 2010, 07:50 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/4588081153_4646831ce0_o.jpg

Talkin bout identiti mungkin macam designnya yg telah post oleh msyukry08...macam Taipei 101 pun ada identiti cina (inspirasi buloh cina)

patchay

October 16th, 2010, 09:45 AM

On Twitter, scorn for 100-storey skyscraper
By Zurairi Abdul Rahman October 15, 2010
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/on-twitter-scorn-for-100-storey-skyscraper/

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Malaysians following the Budget 2011 announcement today via the Twitter micro-blogging service were confounded when the prime minister revived a proposal to build 100-storey tower between the historic Stadium Merdeka and Stadium Negara.

Many labelled the RM5 billion Warisan Merdeka project as a frivolous and unnecessary part of the Budget, which also failed to specify how developers Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), would be funding the project.

“Does KL need a 100 storey building? Ridiculous,” exclaimed Klang MP Charles Santiago (@mpklang) on his Twitter account, a sentiment shared by many others who “tweeted” on the subject as Datuk Seri Najib Razak unveiled his second Budget since taking office in April 2009.

The landmark tower will eclipse the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers completed during Tun Dr Mahathir’s administration. At 100-storey tall, the skyscraper is expected to be the tallest structure in Malaysia when completed in 2015.

“If they’re gonna be building this 100-storey mega structure next to Stadium Merdeka... Where exactly is it going to be again??” asked concerned artist Fahmi Fadzil (@fahmi_fadzil).

Besides the two stadiums, the proposed site is also situated near the 117-year-old Victoria Institution (VI), one of the earliest schools in Kuala Lumpur.

A couple of VI alumni have expressed concern whether the development will affect the illustrious school, much like how Bukit Bintang Girls School was bulldozed over for the Pavillion shopping centre in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle.

Amid a property overhang ripe in Kuala Lumpur, lawyer Chow Pong (@ChowPong) questioned, “I wonder who will occupy the 100 storey building? Even twin tower isn’t fully occupied, kan?”

On how to better spend the RM5 billion, Malaysians on Twitter have suggested a number of measures to improve the quality of life.

Many of them, including indie musician Pete Teo (@PeteTeo) thought that the money should have been funnelled to improve schools, human resource and public transport.

“Why not create a Central Park in KL that is bigger than New York?” commented a representative of marketing site Vanity Shack (@vanityshack).

PNB to build 100-storey skyscraper in KL by 2015
By Lee Wei Lian October 15, 2010
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/pnb-to-build-100-storey-tower-in-kl-by-2015/

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) will build Malaysia’s tallest building near the historic Merdeka Stadium at a cost of about RM5 billion with completion expected in 2015, it was announced today.

No height was mentioned for the 100-storey 'supertall' building but there is virtually no chance the new skyscraper will surpass the current world’s tallest building — the 160-storey Burj Khalifa, which stands at 828m tall.

It could, however, be runner-up as the world’s second tallest building, Taipei 101, has 101 stories and has a height of 509m.

The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, at 452 meters, was the world’s tallest when it was completed in 1998.

The development, called Warisan Merdeka, will be sited on 7.2-ha of PNB-owned land near the stadium where Malaysia’s independence was declared in 1957.

The project will retain Stadium Merdeka and Stadium Negara as heritage buildings.

“We take pride in our national icon, the Petronas Twin Towers. It signifies the spirit of ‘Malaysia Boleh’. Another landmark to be developed by PNB is Warisan Merdeka,” said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak during the tabling of the 2011 Budget in Parliament today.

Mention of the project first surfaced last year, when PNB said that it planned to develop the Stadium Merdeka land into posh residential areas and business plazas at a gross development value of RM3 billion.

Its president and group chief executive officer, Tan Sri Hamad Kama Piah Che Othman, said it would be a mixed development that would add value to the surrounding areas.

There are concerns, however, that Kuala Lumpur could suffer a commercial property glut as a result of numerous ambitious real estate development plans, such as the RM26 billion KL Financial District, the 161-ha Sungai Besi Airport, and the 25.2-ha Matrade world trade centre in Jalan Duta.

rizalhakim

October 16th, 2010, 11:10 AM

Im so xcited n cant wait 4 warisan merdeka...dis area totally needs 2 be develop...so quiet n dangerous after 6...n now warisan merdeka wil be the new klcc n change dis area totally...looks at how klcc change kl from juz another city 2 1 of the most busiest city in asia...really cool!

hetfield85

October 16th, 2010, 11:17 AM

for sure it will be taller than 450m. i'm so excited about this project :banana:. after the tower completed, people will not be able so say that kl skyline is nothing without PTT because we going to have 2 towers above 400m mark..not to say another >400m tower proposed at Jalan Duta.

rizalhakim

October 16th, 2010, 11:19 AM

Juz hope its gonna be a real icon... N hope its gonna be the tallest green tower :)

Venycal

October 16th, 2010, 12:12 PM

Any infos on the exact location?
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/3182/84510708.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/i/84510708.jpg/)

Warisan Merdeka - Target for completion: year 2015
How about Plaza Rakyat? It's only about 500m - 1km away from Stadium Negara....
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/113/262732869_a652b3fdcc.jpg?v=0

rizalhakim

October 16th, 2010, 12:18 PM

no lah target completion 2020 but the 100storey tower in 2015..so im sure the whole project got few block towers... The location must be the parking nex 2 both stadium...

D_Y2k.2^

October 16th, 2010, 12:35 PM

Since they've planned to build a 100 story tower, why not hit the 600m to be the tallest in SEA?

But seriously, I think KL do not need such a tall tower. Probably more 300m towers will be just fine

nazrey

October 16th, 2010, 12:41 PM

The site must be around here...

I think this is the right location for this mega project...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4719671350_8216799296_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4719644646_d4ee753bcc_b.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/7229/28720451952b09694edbb.jpg

patchay

October 16th, 2010, 04:05 PM

wah Swiss Garden Residences owners mannnyaakk untung lah...

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/7751/pnbd.jpg

nazrey

October 16th, 2010, 04:08 PM

Lagi hebat laa kalo Plaza Rakyat hidup semulaarr..kt tepi tu saja!

guy4versa4

October 16th, 2010, 04:20 PM

some of my friends said..pembinaan bgnan pencakar langit 100 di kl hanya membazirkan duit,yg sepatutnya digunakan utk bantuan org daif,what u all think?

a= A new landmark, Warisan Merdeka, is expected to be completed in 2020. It will include a 100-storey tower, the tallest in Malaysia

b=ape yg merdeka. bgunan tinggi melangit ade ape selain mercu dan kemegahan... jika malaysia dijajah, ha itulah warisannya kot. yakni menara warisan merdeka.

a=ok lah,dr duit tu asyik bg kebajikan pd rakyat,rakyat xpandai guna,beli tv lah,handfonlah pakai duit sumbangan, perhabis mcm u jer..skrg2nye ade jugak usaha pm kita nak bangunkan negara,bila dah naik nama negara,pelabur asing dtg,ekonomi pon naik,then pendapatan negara naik,rakyat jugak untung

b=bukan bangunkan negara... itu adalah bangunkan menara 100 tingkat. even bangunan 2 tingkat pun boleh jadi mercu tnda.. kan bagus klu guna duit tu buat rumah bg mereka yg lebih memerlukan. Apa gunanya program 'bersamamu' yg selalu memaparkan kisah2 daif orang2 yg tinggal di luar bandar...

a=.boleh buat bangunan 2tingkat,tp yg akan tertarik peniaga2 melayu,yg kecil2la..xsesuai kot kat kwsn tgh pusat bandar,rugi tanah

b=hmh... cmtu skali deskriminasi pada mereka. cuba ko pula hidup dkat dlam hutan tanpa duit. boleh tak survive.

a=hurmm.. boleh kalau nak berkebajikan tp jgn smpai menghentikan pembangunan negara..

b=mmg ah boleh.. tapi, nape bgunan 100 tingkat? tak cukup ke ngan petronas tower. hmh

banglong1

October 16th, 2010, 04:28 PM

jom saje2 kita buat competition utk design this tower nak?just a simple sketch,by manual drawing @sketchup..

nazrey

October 16th, 2010, 06:37 PM

RM5bil Warisan Merdeka will be country’s new landmark
Saturday October 16, 2010
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/10/16/nation/7241701&sec=nation

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2010/10/16/nation/n_3stadium.jpg

A landmark to emerge: The site near Stadium Negara and Merdeka Stadium
in Kuala Lumpur where a 100-storey building, the tallest in the country, will
soon be built. – Bernama

THE Warisan Merdeka landmark, a RM5bil project located within the enclave of Merdeka Stadium and Stadium Negara, will change the city skyline.

Construction of the 100-storey skyscraper, which is part of the mega project, will start next year and is expected to be completed in 2015.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the two stadiums would be retained as national heritage buildings.

Real Estate and Housing Developers Association Malaysia said the plan to create the iconic feature must take into consideration demand for space.

“We recommend that the Government conduct feasibility and market studies in consultation with the private sector before embarking on this ambitious project,” its deputy president Datuk F.D. Iskandar Tan Sri Mohamed Mansor said in a press statement,

Architect Dr Tan Loke Mun said the building must be constructed with sustainability in mind.

“If we are going to give Malaysia the tallest building, we may as well make it the greenest building in the world. Additionally, local talents should be considered for job opportunities that will arise,” Dr Tan said.

Human resources manager Julian Sanjivan, 28, asked whether the project was aimed at competing with the Burj Khalifa in Dubai or to boost tourism and the construction industry.

“If they want to create more jobs, then we should welcome it. However, if it is just for the name, perhaps the money will be best used elsewhere,” he said.

Businessman Lo Yew Wai felt there wasn’t a need for such a development here.

He said there were many buildings left vacant after construction, adding that the status of having the tallest building in the country was not a good enough reason because it would be a waste of space and money.

hetfield85

October 16th, 2010, 06:48 PM

Anyone wanna get a piece of property over there? :naughty: . Grab them fast while the price still low.

nazrey

October 17th, 2010, 10:07 AM

100- Storey Tower Will Be A Catalyst For Tourism Growth - Yen Yen
October 16, 2010 22:39 PM
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/state_news/news.php?id=536059&cat=nt

GUA MUSANG, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Tourism Ministry welcomed the proposal to construct a 100-storey tower as announced in the 2011 Budget by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in Parliament yesterday.

Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said the tourism sector would flourish with the tower as it would attract tourists to Malaysia.

"It will not only be beneficial to the tourism industry, but also for the domestic trade sector.

"Malaysians should take this suggestion positively because this 100-storey tower is for the good of the country," she told reporters at the MCA elections operation room here Saturday.

In the announcement yesterday, Permodalan Nasional Berhad would spearhead an integrated project worth RM5 billion, involving a 100-storey building that is expected to be ready by 2020.

Commenting on the matter, Ng said there had been protests against building the Petronas Twin Towers in 1996, but now its proven to be an icon and tourist attraction for the country.

"We can build it as we have the capacity for such structures. Look at Shanghai (China), they start with a tower and keep adding more, the same goes for Taipei," she said.

She added that Malaysia has taken a brave step towards being competitive and the tower will open more windows for domestic trade, as well as attract more foreign investors to occupy the building.

--BERNAMA

rizalhakim

October 17th, 2010, 10:40 AM

I hope dis new tower can attract tourists like klcc n the new marina bay tower..hopefuly not juz another tall tower....

guy4versa4

October 17th, 2010, 10:46 AM

jom saje2 kita buat competition utk design this tower nak?just a simple sketch,by manual drawing @sketchup..

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1236623

patchay

October 17th, 2010, 11:42 AM

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1236623

^^ nice but looks like vagina... :lol:

Skyprince

October 17th, 2010, 11:53 AM

arepull87

October 17th, 2010, 12:29 PM

I think this project will not be too controversy is the government do not announce it at the buget..it will be more practically if the PNB announce it and it will be like another business deal by the GLC..Najib do a mistake, mostly people will not agree with it...from rural to the big town everyone talk about this... how significant this project will increase malaysia per capita income? how this 100 storey building give benefit to us and turn malaysia to high income country?...nobody will ask it if the PNB proposed this project and make it like another mega project without link with government..but when the government decide to announce it at the budget..seems like they use rakyat money to build this one since the budget money come from taxpayer....just look at the response from twitter, facebook and bloggers...the reaction are negative!...maybe we are in skycraperscity are the only group that support this mega project but ordinary people outhere who has nothing interest in skyscrapers or tall building..they see this is just another waste project from government...thanks to this...the PR now get the new weapon to shoot the government...

rizalhakim

October 17th, 2010, 12:54 PM

XNeo

October 17th, 2010, 12:59 PM

If these tower targeting the tourists and attract investors as well...it shud have a concept, marvelous and yet unique design and functionality.

all around the world there will be many 100++ storey buildings in the coming years.so how to be different and iconic.

i suggest Vertical World Expo tower + sports tower for parachuting sport (they can landed at stadium merdeka), bungee jumping sport,
vertical sports arena..etc.

arepull87

October 17th, 2010, 01:32 PM

^^alah masa mahathir dulupun semua ckp klcc tu buang duit n xkan bjaya...tapi tgk skrg...sbb klcc malaysia lebih dikenali...more tourists dtg kl..byk investment ke kl...n tgk btapa bkembangnya area ampang disbabkan klcc...4 sure projekni akan bjaya....think positifla...

the problem is when KLCC was build only few cities in the world have supertall...once the tower is finished it become marvelous architecture...no cities outside american have do it before and suddenly a cities from asia, not so famous city shocked the world with the new tallest building in the world. Until now Twin tower remain the iconic landmark for KL and one of the famous landmark in Asia...

however the situation are different now...there are a lot of supertall are build around the world..even combodia, Vietnam, indonesia also plan to build supertall and for sure taller than twin tower....so how can our new tall building can be iconic?..it must have super marvelous design to be an iconic..Tourist will not come to see this building if it just have typical supertall design..they can see it everywhere...paris just have Eiffel tower and it remain the most famous landmark in paris and it is not even in top tall building in the world...

im not against this mega project, if it can give benefit to us and KL why not?..but the problem is Najib use the wrong medium to announce it...Budget is not a good medium to announce a mega project where people outside there are much waiting a good news that benefit to all of us not the developer, not the resident at the area only....like i said..it will be more practically if the PNB announce it make it like other business deal..it will get low attention from people and it will be much easy for PNB to build it..but now im doubt after strong objection outside there..are the government ready to build it?..it might be another dreaming....

ashraf abdullah

October 17th, 2010, 02:17 PM

KL no need to be the tallest.
it is enough if among the concrete boxes around the KL,there is a very iconic one.
depicting malaysia 2020 vision perfectly

patchay

October 17th, 2010, 02:49 PM

aismanggo

October 17th, 2010, 02:56 PM

KL no need to be the tallest.
it is enough if among the concrete boxes around the KL,there is a very iconic one.
depicting malaysia 2020 vision perfectly

i think to attract invesment from outside,we need to design it out of the box..this building is not the higest,but it succes to attract invester and increase a land value.
hole in the op of building (sifc),
marina bay(hanging garden)
abraj al bait(largest clock)
klcc(twin with skybridge)
the question is...what are this pnb tower need to attract people?

guy4versa4

October 17th, 2010, 03:04 PM

maybe this kind of design will success in term of attractive
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/2695/b094x1024y768.jpg

PenangiteInSingapore

October 17th, 2010, 04:33 PM

I agree that the Government made a fool out of themselve by announcing it publicly in the Budget 2011 as one of the "national projects" that will bring us to Vision 2020 (high income nation).

I think this bring a very wrong signal to all rakyat, whether you are supporting the PM or not, as the way it was told reminded the people of megaprojects = cryonism and corruption.

Budget 2011 should be about how we can improve the masses of the rakyat's per capita income and how the Government would spend the money they have prudently. And how they plan to tackle any eventuality of another downturn, judging from Europe. Certainly not about megaproject stimulus plan or what not.

Today, Malaysians are matured enough to acknowledge the meaning of sustainability and balanced economy. Today, Malaysians dislike the widening gap of income between the tycoons and enciks. Today, Malaysians know how hard money can come, unlike pre-1998 Asian Economic Crisis, during the Mahathir era. Today, young Malaysians have a new inspiration, that is to do things wisely and prudently and dislike the "pemboros" attitude.

As I said on Twitter, it is better to build 10 MRT lines at whatever cost it may be than to build one 100-storey skyscraper. Today, Malaysians are fed up with increasing traffic in KL area, any money spent to increase density in KL will be protested by the rakyat. Enough said.

Well said. I think the building of 100-level supertall is a total waste of people's money and immature proposal. The government should seriously use the people's money to build and strengthen the public transportation network in the cities in Malaysia.

People staying in Kuala Lumpur and Penang face congested traffic jam every weekdays. Heavy traffic jams do waste people's energy, creating traveling cost and other business costs. The government should seriously think ahead, care about people's welfare. And please strengthen the nationwide infrastructure including facilities for disables, greenery and public transportation.

Building 100-level Warisan Merdeka creates more traffic and does not solve the problem.

daeng_jal

October 17th, 2010, 05:06 PM

^^, its not gomen money its PNB money why on earth will PNB investor, gonna allowed the use of their money to finance a road work at your city so tat people there can have less jam and hay happy happy burn subsidized fuel and burn a hole in the atmosphere,hek,i wont even want it in my own city..but i tolled highway oklah..

ye lah, when people are frustrate at not getting any goodies,when ifrastructural project aren't annoncs in heir city, when some are wondering how the buget gonna transform malaysia into a high income nation..the PM announce increase of allowance to JKKK(giler x popular)and a 100 story building?

the goverment aleady bukak 1MIFD,sg besi,RISDA,kg baru, then who gonna occupied these building? and it not being build by so called investor, the goverment themself financing it..

i like tall tower, but the new tower wont give as much impact as the PTT, the PTT are the 1st tall building outside the US, in an unknown city an unknowned country, it give us an identity as well as recognition,..however iconic,it wont overshadow the PTT.and most ikely wont become an "icon'. i think, build it at other city lah,like penang or JB, they desperately need a symbol for their city

and what on earth did the PNB mgmt thinking ? without any experiences or whatever, suddenly jump ship into properties and their fis venture are building the world 2nd 3rd tallest building?..hope not gonna see some CEO getting fire for cost overun again..hahaha

jgn abih jahanan duit kitaorg dl tabung PNB tu sudah

patchay

October 17th, 2010, 05:54 PM

woww this design will be iconic... pls scroll down....

:lol::lol:
http://www.tolkienforums.com/Orthanc.jpg

arepull87

October 17th, 2010, 06:13 PM

haha really iconic :lol::lol:

guy4versa4

October 17th, 2010, 06:34 PM

..org2 kat bwh tu smua tgh bantah pmbinaan tower tu

patchay

October 17th, 2010, 06:35 PM

..org2 kat bwh tu smua tgh bantah pmbinaan tower tu

those ppl are depositors of PNB (Amanah Saham buyers).... :lol:

arepull87

October 17th, 2010, 06:51 PM

let wait n see...the design proposal and how PNB will deal with the depositor...some economist also question the rational of this project...hmmm...wait najib reaction about strong objection of this project....today he told reporter there are no bonus for public servant because it will involve huge money and the gomen no money to pay it...

Cerulean

October 17th, 2010, 10:08 PM

As I said on Twitter, it is better to build 10 MRT lines at whatever cost it may be than to build one 100-storey skyscraper. Today, Malaysians are fed up with increasing traffic in KL area, any money spent to increase density in KL will be protested by the rakyat. Enough said.
Agreed. RM 5 billion could be better spent to improve the public transportation system in KL or to improve the current extremely slow internet speed throughout the nation to be at least on par to the speed of those in the Western European countries.

dengilo

October 18th, 2010, 01:05 AM

Very simple solution PNB can launch a new"Amanah Saham 100" and lets see if people will invest ,let the people decide what to do with their money!!!

rizalhakim

October 18th, 2010, 04:40 AM

Well said. I think the building of 100-level supertall is a total waste of people's money and immature proposal. The government should seriously use the people's money to build and strengthen the public transportation network in the cities in Malaysia.

People staying in Kuala Lumpur and Penang face congested traffic jam every weekdays. Heavy traffic jams do waste people's energy, creating traveling cost and other business costs. The government should seriously think ahead, care about people's welfare. And please strengthen the nationwide infrastructure including facilities for disables, greenery and public transportation.

Building 100-level Warisan Merdeka creates more traffic and does not solve the problem.

juz wait 4 the new LRT, MRT & Bullet train

rizalhakim

October 18th, 2010, 06:48 AM

Warisan Merdeka project a hot topic
By YIP YOKE TENG and LIM CHIA YING
metro@thestar.com.my

The infrastructure development projects proposed in Budget 2011 are welcomed in the Klang Valley as they would improve the quality of life.

However, industry experts commented that comprehensive planning and follow-up action must be in place to ensure that funds allocated for the projects are effectively used.

The 100-storey Warisan Merdeka has become the hottest topic with many expressing concern over adding a megastructure to the congested city. They want more information on the purpose of the RM5bil skyscraper.

Bukit Bintang MP Fong Kui Lun thinks there is already an oversupply of office space in Kuala Lumpur. He questioned the necessity and is concerned over traffic congestion due to the project’s proximity to schools,

“Is this viable and could the money be better spent on more important things?” he asked.

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2010/10/18/central/m_pg02merdeka.jpg
New landmark: The site for the proposed 100-storey Warisan Merdeka which is near Stadium Negara and Stadium Merdeka. —Bernamapic

The Malaysian Institute of Planners’ honorary secretary Lee Lih Shyan said the government should provide more details on the purpose of Warisan Merdeka.

“Until and unless they give us more details, I am doubtful of the impact of this building on the construction-related sector since we are already anticipating development of the Sungai Besi Air Force Base, Rubber Research Institute in Sungai Buloh and Pudu Jail,” he said.

“If the new icon is to boost tourism, I do not see the point, too, because tourists come to Malaysia for its natural resources. I doubt they come here to see another skyscraper,” he added. However, the institute’s sustainable planning and community development committee chairman Khairiah Mohd Talha welcomes the project because “the trend for growth nowadays is towards intensification”.

“As space becomes scarce in the city, it is natural that development intensifies,” said Khairiah.

“However, developments like these will only be justified if they are carried out along the major public transportation routes. This is also to slow down urban sprawl,” she said.

Khairiah said it was secondary on how tall the building would be as market forces determined the need for such height.

“There are pros and cons of course, but for high-rise buildings, cost is greatly reduced with less use of land and innovations on green technology can be harnessed on a single building,” she said.