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

[pedang]

PNB plans mixed property projects
Published: 2009/09/12


Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), the country's biggest fund management company, plans to develop next year its 7.2ha surrounding Merdeka Stadium and Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur.

Its president and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Hamad Kama Piah Che Othman said it will undertake mixed property projects that add value to the surrounding areas.

PNB had said earlier that it planned to develop the land into posh residential areas and business plazas at a gross development value of RM3 billion.

Hamad Kama Piah said that PNB was stepping up property development as earnings from its property arm provided an important source of revenue for the well-diversfied group.

"PNB will increase real estate investment to ensure it reaps commensurate returns," he told reporters after handing over Hari Raya goodies to seven organisations and orphanages from Selangor in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
On Amanah Saham 1Malaysia (AS 1Malaysia), Hamad Kama Piah said that an estimated 2.4 billion units had been subscribed to date. More units of the fixed income fund are still available.

The fund, launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on July 31, offered 10 billion units for sale at RM1 each. It has the same features as Amanah Saham Wawasan 2020 and Amanah Saham Malaysia. - Bernama

[nazrey]

Originally Posted by pedang

PNB plans mixed property projects
Published: 2009/09/12

PNB had said earlier that it planned to develop the land into posh residential areas and business plazas at a gross development value of RM3 billion.

GDV RM3 billion for residential areas and business plazas?? Itu mahal gilerrrr!!

[nazrey]

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/1036...erdeka-stadium



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



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



Dec 2009 – Expected completion of Stadium Merdeka restoration works

[nazrey]

Stadium Negara&Stadium Merdeka



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.

The 1st Merdeka Stadium restoration
Before



After

[nazrey]

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

Originally Posted by Ethaniel83

what happened to Merdeka Stadium again?

Originally Posted by Ethaniel83

[patchay]

This One!!!

Originally Posted by rizalhakim

merdeka park

[nazrey]

Another abstract design...btw many thanks!

[nazrey]

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



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)

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Location

[rizalhakim]

Originally Posted by rizalhakim

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.

Originally Posted by rizalhakim

dis project must be part of it....

[nazrey]

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



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/showth...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/showth...=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

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More...



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

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

[byong_sun]

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

[Jim856796]

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]

Originally Posted by byong_sun

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

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



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

[rizalhakim]

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]

dis area totally creepy at nite!!!

[patchay]

the tallest block is around 40 to 45 storeys

[patchay]

Originally Posted by byong_sun

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.

Originally Posted by arief_malaysia96

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.