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The skyline of Kuala Lumpur’s central business district (KL CBD) is shifting fast. The common sight of tower cranes and scaffolds signal a fresh wave of construction across some of the city’s most prized land around KL City Centre (KLCC), Bukit Bintang, and their surrounding districts.
From luxury residences and serviced apartments to hotels, retail destinations, and lifestyle hubs, the precincts are buzzing with upcoming projects across the urban landscape.
So, what can we expect to see soon? EdgeProp highlights here a selection of ongoing construction, approved developments, and new activities on these prime plots to show how parts of the metropolis are being reshaped, tower by tower, parcel by parcel.
KLCC: Mixed-use giants and strategic parcels
At the heart of the KL CBD, Cititower spans roughly 9.54 acres, right beside KLCC Park within the precinct’s bustling core. Owned by KLCC Property Holdings Bhd, and Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, it has approvals for a mixed commercial development comprising an 80-storey office tower, a 65-storey hotel, and a retail podium.
Nearby, Ombak KLCC spans four acres under Arah Moden Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd. The mixed-use project is slated for opening in the upcoming months.
CloutHaus Residences, developed by TA Global Bhd, covers 2.26 acres and will comprise a 58-storey Tower 1 with private residences, and a 66-storey Tower 2 with serviced apartments with full completion targeted for 2029.
So Sofitel Hotel & Residences, held by Oxley Rising Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-based Oxley Holdings Ltd occupies 3.11 acres for hotel and residential use. The development will host The Langham, KL, featuring 590 residential units, 198 guest rooms, a sky pool, and Michelin-star T’ang Court. It is expected to open in 2027.
Kyliez Suites, developed by EXSIM Group, rises within the KL CBD precinct on 0.38 acres.
The freehold serviced residence within a 37-storey block will house 346 units ranging from 323 to 657 sq ft, and is expected to be completed by 4Q2027.
A joint venture between EXSIM and the Malaysian Basketball Association will redevelop the former 1.328-acre Wisma Maba site along Jalan Hang Jebat into a 60-storey twin-tower serviced apartment and office suite project. Named Maba Suitez, it offers approximately 1,300 units. Located opposite the Merdeka 118 precinct, the project adds new residential and commercial intensity to the wider city-centre zone.
Beyond residential towers, lifestyle and entertainment developments are also entering the picture. GameOn Theme Park has partnered with CapitaLand Malaysia REIT Management Sdn Bhd and Eco World Development Group Bhd to introduce new family entertainment centres, with outlets at The Labs at Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC), as well as The Mines Shopping Mall in Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
The Labs at BBCC will also host Kidpreneur, offering role-play learning experiences for children. Spanning over 32,000 sq ft, the joint tenancy agreement was signed in Oct 2025.
Bukit Bintang: Hotels, serviced apartments, and redevelopment sites
Bukit Bintang remains a focal point for highrise residential and mixed-use developments.
IBN Bukit Bintang, approximately 0.77 acres, is helmed by IBN Corp Ltd and KKH Pavilion Development Sdn Bhd, with approvals for serviced apartments and hotel suites. Construction is ongoing, with completion timelines extended to this year.
The BB Plaza site, covering 2.22 acres and owned by Zurah Ventures Sdn Bhd and Tradewinds Corporation Bhd, is approved for a hotel and serviced apartment development, but construction timelines remain unverified.
Another seven-acre site, which has been purchased by Shenzhen-based China Vanke Co Ltd from Malola Garden City Sdn Bhd, has been approved for a mixed-use development, and appears to remain in planning or early-stage phases.
Nearby, 118 Mall is rising as a major retail and cultural destination within the Merdeka 118 precinct. Set to open in 3Q2026, the seven-storey mall spans more than 800,000 sq ft, and will house over 300 brands, including a 40,000-sq ft Makanizm food hall.
Bukit Nanas: Smaller parcels with planned projects
Bukit Nanas features smaller but strategically-located parcels that continue to add vertical density to the area. One Sultan Ismail, developed by Kuala Lumpur Metro Property Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kuala Lumpur Metro Group, is under contract for earthworks, piling and substructure works by Aneka Jaringan Holdings Bhd. The 62-storey development will include serviced apartments and a hotel component, with completion expected by December.
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