54-888: Permodalan Nasional Berhad ( PNB ) is a Malaysian investment management company headquartered at the Merdeka 118 in Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur . One of the largest fund management companies in Malaysia, it was established on 17 March 1978 as one of the instruments of the government's New Economic Policy . PNB's two notable projects is located in Kuala Lumpur. It is the Merdeka 118 on Jalan Hang Jebat and PNB 1194 Hotel (formerly MAS Building) on Jalan Sultan Ismail . In June 2023, PNB announced that it planned to move its corporate headquarters from PNB Tower, Jalan Tun Razak where it had operated since 1985 to Merdeka 118 by
108-518: A Finnish group, is supplying around 87 elevators and escalators for the project. On 23 November 2015, PNB announced a contract worth RM3.4 billion has been awarded to the joint venture of South Korea's Samsung C&T and UEM Group Berhad. Furthermore, on 9 November 2017, PNB planned to raise up to RM5 billion fund for its project via a green sukuk , the Merdeka Asean Green SRI Sukuk, with a 15-year tenure. The sukuk covered
162-496: A budget of RM5 billion. When completed in 2023, the tower became the tallest building in Malaysia . It was constructed in three phases and consists of 400,000 square metres (4,300,000 square feet) of residential, hotel and commercial space. The building is a mix of office spaces, hotels, and retail outlets and an observatory floor which will be the highest observation deck in Southeast Asia. It has two observation decks,
216-490: A modern Islamic Corporate theme. Cochrane features harmonious red and yellow colours while Bukit Bintang has vibrant red patterns. Maluri is filled with bright green, blue and yellow tiles which symbolises urban renewal. All stations are wheelchair accessible, with lifts and escalators serving each platform. All platforms are equipped with platform screen doors . Cross-platform interchange with PY01 MRT Putrajaya Line . KWSP Tower (Headquarters)
270-616: A pedestrian bridge across the Klang River . Bus hub to Puchong , Subang Airport , Petaling Jaya , Klang , Shah Alam and Subang Jaya . Theme: Confluence Between Two Rivers Theme: Independence, Spirit of Nationhood Exit to Merdeka 118 . [REDACTED] GOKL 01 [REDACTED] GOKL 02 [REDACTED] GOKL 04 [REDACTED] 400 [REDACTED] 420 [REDACTED] 421 [REDACTED] 580 Pedestrian access to KJ10 KLCC on
324-417: A population of 878,000. It was also reported that the detailed design stage for the line would commence in the second quarter of 2009 and the opening date is expected to be in 2014. On 14 September 2009, SPNB managing director Datuk Idrose Mohamed was reported as saying that the new line could end up longer than the earlier announced alignment although he did not offer any further details. A public display of
378-537: A span of 47 kilometres (29 mi) from Kwasa Damansara to Kajang , passing the Kuala Lumpur city centre where the alignment goes underground. The line serves a corridor with 1.2 million residents within the Klang Valley region from the northwest to the southeast of Kuala Lumpur. The line starts from Kwasa Damansara which is located to the northwest of Kuala Lumpur, and runs on an elevated guideway to
432-441: A waste and it would "bring more benefits" by generating "economic opportunities". In 2022, a viral video began circulating online when a group of American individuals trespassed towards the top of Merdeka 118, prompting criticism of the lack of security measures at the site. In a statement, the developer stated that such stunts are illegal and that trespassing is illegal by law. The group was eventually charged under Section 457 of
486-474: Is inspired by its proximity to Stadium Merdeka . The spire of the building was completed in December 2022, which marked its final height of 678.9 m (2,227 ft) above ground and 700.9 m (2,300 ft) above sea level. It is the tallest building in Malaysia and Southeast Asia . It surpassed the 452.6 m (1,485 ft) Exchange 106 to become the tallest building in Malaysia and surpassed
540-2128: Is located near this station. [REDACTED] T772 [REDACTED] T801 [REDACTED] T802 [REDACTED] T803 [REDACTED] T804 [REDACTED] T805 [REDACTED] 780 [REDACTED] T807 [REDACTED] T808 [REDACTED] 780 [REDACTED] 802 Exit to Tropicana Gardens Mall and Sunway Nexis. [REDACTED] T809 [REDACTED] T810 [REDACTED] PJ06 [REDACTED] 780 [REDACTED] 801 [REDACTED] 802 [REDACTED] T811 [REDACTED] T812 [REDACTED] PJ05 [REDACTED] PJ06 [REDACTED] 780 [REDACTED] 802 Future interchange with SA01 LRT Shah Alam Line . [REDACTED] T813 [REDACTED] T814 [REDACTED] T815 [REDACTED] T816 Proposed interchange with CC01 MRT Circle Line . [REDACTED] T817 Exit to Pavilion Damansara Heights . [REDACTED] T818 [REDACTED] T819 [REDACTED] T820 [REDACTED] T821 [REDACTED] T852 [REDACTED] GOKL 03 Theme: Transition, History of Kuala Lumpur's Public Transportation Exit to NU Sentral via an underground walkway. [REDACTED] GOKL 02 [REDACTED] 180 [REDACTED] 600 [REDACTED] 640 [REDACTED] 650 [REDACTED] 750 [REDACTED] 751 [REDACTED] 770 [REDACTED] 772 [REDACTED] 780 [REDACTED] 782 [REDACTED] 821 [REDACTED] 851 Connecting station , without paid area integration, to KA02 Kuala Lumpur for KTM Batu Caves-Pulau Sebang Line , KTM Tanjung Malim-Port Klang Line and KTM ETS via
594-654: Is one of three planned MRT rail lines under the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit Project by MRT Corp . Phase 1 operations between Sungai Buloh and Semantan commenced service on 16 December 2016. Phase 2 operations between Muzium Negara and Kajang was opened on 17 July 2017, as a free shuttle service, by former Malaysian Prime Minister , Dato' Seri Najib Tun Razak in a ceremony at the Tun Razak Exchange station. Full revenue service between Sungai Buloh and Kajang began
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#1732793694921648-528: Is to provide convenient interchanges to the existing Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) stations at Sungai Buloh and Kajang, as well as supporting the upcoming development of some 3,000-acre (1,200 ha) land in Sungai Buloh. An additional branch line from Damansara Utama to Kelana Jaya (additional 4 km (2.5 mi)) aimed to relieve congestion on the LDP Highway was also being studied, bringing
702-547: Is used in the designs of the different murals in the underground stations. Muzium Negara is fitted with tiles that depict the transition of the city's mode of public transport while Pasar Seni is "painted" with 'Y's, which represents the convergence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. Merdeka has the Rukun Negara sculpted on the walls of the concourse. Tun Razak Exchange has designs of blue and grey motives representing
756-577: The MR3 Maharajalela Monorail station on the 8 KL Monorail Line , connected through the precinct's linear park under the development. The AG9 SP9 MR8 Hang Tuah station, serving the 3 LRT Ampang Line, 4 LRT Sri Petaling Line and 8 KL Monorail , is a 600-metre walk southeast. 3°8′30″N 101°42′2″E / 3.14167°N 101.70056°E / 3.14167; 101.70056 Kajang line Interchange stations The MRT Kajang Line , previously known as
810-809: The MRT Sungai Buloh–Kajang Line , is a Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line servicing the Klang Valley , Malaysia . It is the second fully automated and driverless rail system in the Klang Valley region after the LRT Kelana Jaya Line . Owned by MRT Corp and operated as part of the Rapid KL system by Rapid Rail , it forms part of the Klang Valley Integrated Transit System . The line is numbered 9 and coloured green on official transit maps. It
864-810: The Methodist Boys' School and the Chinese-type Jalan Davidson Primary School ), and the stalled Plaza Rakyat project (across the Ampang Line ). The Merdeka 118 development, when completed, will also have access to the newly built Merdeka MRT station on the Kajang Line (SBK) and be directly linked from three major roads via the Belfield Tunnel, which will be a 2-storey underground tunnel passing underneath Kampung Attap and Jalan Maharajalela to
918-507: The 10th of January 2024, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah officially inaugurated Merdeka 118, stated that the new landmark "symbolises the people celebrating the diversity of the country as an independent nation". Many Malaysians have criticized this project, adding that it is unnecessary and a waste of "public funds", having been funded by the Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), a state-owned enterprise of
972-535: The 462 m (1,516 ft) Landmark 81 to become the tallest building in Southeast Asia . The building will also be the first in Malaysia to receive a triple platinum rating from worldwide sustainability certifications, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The Merdeka 118 precinct is a 19 acres (7.7 ha) land development funded by Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), with
1026-650: The Cochrane launch shaft, Sungai Buloh depot and Semantan portal. Two more 132/33kV Transmission Main Intakes are constructed at Cochrane Launch shaft and Semantan portal. Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) agreed to supply 116.5MW of power on the Kajang Line which costs RM173.1 million. On 1 November 2011, the 70's Klang bus stand ceased operations and was demolished to make way for the underground platforms and new entrances of Pasar Seni station. When construction of
1080-562: The Kajang Line began with the world's first Variable Density Tunnel Boring Machine (VDTBM). This TBM was jointly designed by MMC Gamuda KVMRT Tunnelling and Herrenknecht AG, a German company. Commencement of tunnelling works was launched by former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak at the Cochrane Launch Shaft, which would later become the Cochrane MRT station . The shaft is 30 m (98 ft) deep and this TBM
1134-472: The Kajang Line which spans 23 km from opened between Sungai Buloh to Semantan . The fare of this part of the line and its feeder bus routes was free of charge until 16 January 2017. Two days later, MRT Corp confirms cost of 51 km of Kajang Line would be RM21 billion. On 17 July 2017, Phase Two of the line from Semantan to Kajang began operations. The line is operated by a subsidiary of Prasarana Malaysia , Rapid Rail . The MRT line covers
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#17327936949211188-620: The Klang Valley by encouraging more commuters to opt for public transport. It is also aimed to reduce overcrowding on the KL Monorail and to provide an alternative transport mode due to rising fuel prices. It is estimated to be approximately 30 km (19 mi) in length. This is planned in-line with the extension of the LRT Kelana Jaya Line and the LRT Sri Petaling Line , to Subang Jaya and Puchong respectively and converging at Putra Heights . The combined cost of
1242-540: The Klang Valley, was approved by the Malaysian cabinet on 16 December 2010 and construction of the first line from Sungai Buloh to Kajang would begin in July 2011 with a duration of five to six years. Gross national income from these future lines is between RM3 bil and RM12 bil. The government had appointed MMC-Gamuda JV Sdn Bhd as Project Delivery Partner where it would play the role project manager, supervised by
1296-490: The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD). The whole project would be divided into nine parcels in which will be done on open tender basis. 10 km (6.2 mi) of the line would be underground and the remaining 50 km (31 mi) above ground with 35 new stations. MMC-Gamuda would be barred from bidding for any tender except for tunnelling works (the most expensive portion). Ownership of
1350-582: The Malaysian Penal Code. That same year, another trespassing incident occurred when Russian rooftoppers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus scaled the spire of Merdeka 118, prompting further criticism. Malaysian police requested for the entry and exit records of the couple from the Immigration Department, which responded that there were no records of the duo entering or exiting Malaysia, suggesting that they had entered
1404-406: The Malaysian government. Amounting to more than RM5 billion, it is said that the money could have been better used for other practical causes, such as education and healthcare, which has been increasingly deteriorating in the country. In response to the criticism, former Prime Minister Najib Razak , who would eventually be directly involved with the 1MDB scandal, claimed that the project was not
1458-793: The Semantan portal, passing through Kota Damansara , Bandar Utama , Seksyen 17 Petaling Jaya , Phileo Damansara and Damansara Town Centre . Kwasa Damansara provides a cross-platform interchange between the MRT Kajang Line and the MRT Putrajaya Line . The line continues in twin-bore tunnels underground to the Maluri portal, passing through the city centre and the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur. Interchanges to other lines are provided from Muzium Negara to Maluri with
1512-566: The alignment was launched a day after the announcement. SPNB has raised the necessary funds from Islamic investments of RM2 billion and hopes to gain approval from the Ministry of Transport to call out for tenders. In April 2010, a proposal to extend the line by 16 km (9.9 mi) was being studied by the government. The proposal includes extensions from Kota Damansara to Sungai Buloh (additional 3 km (1.9 mi)) and from Cheras to Kajang (additional 9 km (5.6 mi)). This
1566-477: The basement of the precinct. The building is designed with a mixture of diamond-shaped glass facades to signify the diversity of Malaysians. The design was made to resemble and inspired by Tunku Abdul Rahman 's outstretched hand gesture while chanting " Merdeka ! ", when he proclaimed the independence of Malaysia on 31 August 1957. The building's cladding was to comprise 18,144 panels, 114,000 square-meter of glass, and 1,600 tonnes of window frame extrusions. It
1620-411: The city, Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Cheras, stopping at around 30 stations. Ownership of the line belonged to SPNB, and would be operated by Rapid Rail . The estimated construction cost is between RM4 billion and RM5 billion. In September 2008, Executive Director of SPNB said that a 5.9 km (3.7 mi) section of the line in central Kuala Lumpur will be underground, serving 5 stations. However,
1674-573: The construction of the MRT Kajang line. IJM Construction Sdn Bhd was appointed the contractor for Package V5 at a tender price of RM974 million, while Ahmad Zaki Sdn Bhd was appointed the contractor for Package V6 at a tender price of RM764 million. Package V5 is from the Maluri portal to Plaza Phoenix (now Taman Connaught ) station while Package V6 covers the section between Plaza Phoenix and Bandar Tun Hussein Onn stations. MRT Corp announced
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1728-518: The country illegally. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has confirmed that a full investigation is ongoing. The building will be served by the 9 Kajang Line's KG17 Merdeka MRT station located along Jalan Hang Jebat , which is connected to an interchange with the 3 4 LRT Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines' AG8 SP8 Plaza Rakyat LRT station. It will also be accessible from
1782-542: The developer of the project, and its subsidiaries. The building is situated on Jalan Hang Jebat , on the location of the former Merdeka Park (subsequently repurposed into an open-air car park). The site lies within the vicinity of landmarks such as Petaling Street , sporting venues including Merdeka Stadium , Stadium Negara and the Chin Woo Stadium, three schools (the Victoria Institution ,
1836-648: The development of its 83-storey office space, which forms part of the tower. It is the first adopter of the Asean Green Bond Standards launched by the Securities Commission Malaysia that validates PNB commitment to develop the project as a sustainable and environmentally-friendly project. On 27 February 2018, it was announced that Park Hyatt will open up a hotel in Merdeka 118. The Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur will occupy
1890-608: The exception of Cochrane station in Kuala Lumpur. Beyond Taman Pertama, the line passes through Cheras and ends in Kajang via an elevated guideway. For the seven underground stations, the overall inspiration was from the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge, a pure quartz dyke found in the Klang Valley which has multi-faceted characteristics and has kaleidoscopic reflections. These features resemble Malaysia's multi-racial, multi-cultural and progressive society. The concept
1944-405: The first inside the building and the second inside the spire, and a retail business center ( 118 Mall ). It will be surrounded by four acres of urban and linear parks. The non-rentable space consists of elevators, recreational and maintenance facilities, as well as parking spaces for up to 8,500 cars. Sixty out of the 80 storeys of office space will be reserved for Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB),
1998-489: The following day. In August 2006, the LRT Kota Damansara–Cheras line proposal was first made known to the public by the then Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak under a RM10 billion government allocation for the improvement and expansion of the public transportation network in the Klang Valley as a new light rapid transit (LRT) system. The line is also targeted to alleviate traffic congestion in
2052-505: The largest national infrastructure project. The proposal includes 3 lines, including one which is similar to the Kota Damansara—Cheras proposal. The MRT lines were to be mostly underground with stations 500 m (1,600 ft) to 1 km (3,300 ft) apart in areas with high demand. The concept was envisioned to be inspired by Singapore 's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system. The project, aimed to improve public transport in
2106-709: The line from Kota Damansara to Cheras and Balakong would be completed by 2012. The line would be 40 km (25 mi) long, serving densely populated areas in Damansara and Cheras via "The Golden Triangle" of Kuala Lumpur city. The alignment was to be from Persiaran Surian to the Balakong Interchange on the Cheras-Kajang Expressway , passing through the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP), Sprint Highway,
2160-518: The line would start operations a month after. On 17 August 2011, the government announced that Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) , a new company under the Finance Ministry had been formed to take control of the project from Prasarana . MRT Corp would be the asset owner of the project and officially take over the project from Prasarana on 1 September 2011. After the MRT project
2214-441: The lines would be given to SPNB. To seek for further consultation from the public, SPAD held a 3-month public display of the alignment of the MRT Kajang Line. On 8 July 2011, Razak officially launched the project. The final alignment was adjusted following the public display, having a length of 51 km (32 mi) with 31 stations where 16 have Park and Ride facilities. Construction was said to be completed in December 2016 and
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2268-411: The locations of underground stations were not announced. It was during this time that the line was said to be 42 km (26 mi) with 32 stations in total, which would serve areas of Bandar Utama , Bangsar , KL Sentral , Bukit Bintang , Bandar Tasik Selatan and Cheras. The line was being considered for as a Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system after taking into consideration the catchment area serving
2322-539: The new line and the proposed extensions were estimated at RM7 billion. Syarikat Prasarana Nasional Berhad (SPNB) was in charge of the construction of these lines. The line was planned to be served by 140 coaches, and the track gauge to be almost similar to existing LRT lines. The Ministry of Transport had approved the alignment of the new line in July 2007 which would then be tabled to the Cabinet for approval. The Finance Ministry 's Parliamentary Secretary announced that
2376-842: The pre-qualification of 28 companies to bid for six System Works Packages for the MRT line on 8 March 2012. Subsequently, in September 2012, another 31 companies were pre-qualified to bid for the remaining five System Works Packages. All stations are to be equipped with platform screen doors, where this contract was awarded to the Singaporean company Singapore Technology Electronics Ltd. 33kV Main Switching Substations are to be constructed at 4 stations, namely Taman Industri Sungai Buloh (now Kwasa Sentral), Section 16 (now Phileo Damansara), Taman Cuepacs (now Sri Raya) and Kajang stations. The other 3 substations are added at
2430-542: The project was awarded to Pintaras Geotechnics Sdn Bhd. The Permodalan Nasional Berhad shortlisted six groups for various construction jobs: Samsung C&T and UEM Group Bhd; IJM Corp Bhd , Norwest Holdings Sdn Bhd, and Shimizu Corp; Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd and State Construction Engineering Corp; WCT Bhd and Arabtec Construction LLC; TSR Capital Bhd and Daewoo Group; Seacera Group Bhd with Spaz Sdn Bhd, Sinohydro Corp , and Shanghai Construction Group. These companies submitted their bids by January 28, 2015. KONE ,
2484-418: The station is completed, a new bus hub will be reconstructed. On 1 August 2012, MRT Corp announced that the project was in active construction phase. MRT Corp said that the project cost would not exceed the limit of RM23 billion. The first section between Sungai Buloh and Semantan was expected to open in December 2016, with the entire line opening in July 2017. On 30 May 2013, tunnel excavation works for
2538-470: The tallest building in Southeast Asia. In June 2021, the tower was at 81% completion, with the installation of the glass façade in progress at Level 108 and has successfully reached Level 118 with its spire already 50% assembled along with the retail podium . Turner International plays the role of Project Management Consultant for this complex development. The tower was topped out in November 2021. On
2592-595: The top 17 floors of the building; It is slated to have 232 units, including 28 suites and 30 apartments. The construction was halted on 18 March 2020 due to the Movement Control Order in Malaysia caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, but works resumed in mid-May 2020. In early August 2020, the building's concrete core topped out at 118 floors surpassing the Vincom Landmark 81 as
2646-399: The total length of the line to 59 km (37 mi). Unofficial statements in 2009 claimed that the proposed line was changed to an MRT line. In June 2010, during the tabling of the 10th Malaysia Plan , Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak announced that the government was now considering a RM36 billion Klang Valley MRT proposal from Gamuda Berhad and MMC Corporation Berhad , which is
2700-542: The year-end. Merdeka 118 Merdeka 118 , formerly known as Menara Warisan Merdeka , KL 118 and PNB 118 , is a 118-story megatall skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia. At 678.9 m (2,227 ft) tall, it is the second-tallest building and structure in the world, only behind the Burj Khalifa at 829.8 m (2,722 ft). The building's name, Merdeka , which means "independence" in Malay ,
2754-453: Was employed to provide consultancy services towards achieving platinum rating with three Green Building certification bodies: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Building Index and GreenRE. All of the floor plans were obtained from the building's proposals and are subject to change. The height of the spire, crown, roof, top floor, observation and residential towers of Merdeka 118. The piling and foundation work for
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#17327936949212808-431: Was formally launched on 8 July 2011, the following amendments have been made to the original proposed alignment following the public display exercise between March and May 2011: On 21 October 2011, MRT Corp shortlisted 5 companies to construct the underground parts of the line including MMC Gamuda Joint Venture and Sinohydro Group. On 26 January 2012, MRT Corp announced the award of the first two civil works contracts for
2862-457: Was to contain the 118 Mall , Grade-A offices, hotels, and residential areas. The structural engineers were Leslie E. Robertson Associates and Robert Bird Group while the civil and structural engineer of record for this tower is Arup . The building has been equipped and illuminated at night with 8.4 km of LED light strips which would gradually move from one corner to another. The Neapoli Group, an environmental design and engineering firm,
2916-496: Was to dig a distance of 1.2 km (0.75 mi) towards Pasar Rakyat (now Tun Razak Exchange) station. 10 TBMs were used to construct the 9.5 km (5.9 mi) tunnelled section of the line, where 6 are Variable Density and 4 are Earth Pressure Balance TBMs. The tunnels are to have a diameter of 6 m (20 ft), where the first breakthrough of the TBM excavations occurred on 25 December 2013. On 16 December 2016, Phase 1 of
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