KL Metropolis’ first residential tower to be launched next month

By Wong King Wai

Naza TTDI Sdn Bhd launched the KL Metropolis Show Gallery at Naza Tower at Platinum Park in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 18 with much fanfare. At the event, an overview of KL Metropolis was presented by SM Faliq SM Nasimuddin, deputy executive chairman of Naza Corp Holdings Sdn Bhd and group managing director of Naza TTDI Sdn Bhd.

He was accompanied by his brothers, Datuk Wira SM Faisal SM Nasimuddin who is Naza Group of Companies joint group executive chairman, and SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, Naza TTDI Group chairman, and other family members.

Business partners and guests were given the opportunity to tour the show gallery and given a glimpse of the masterplan for the RM20 billion (US$4.8 billion) KL Metropolis, which will take shape on 75.5 acres in Mont’Kiara over the next 15 years.

Some may recall that when the project was announced in October 2011, it stirred some controversy. Among the questions raised were whether the prized tract was unfairly traded at a steep discount, did Malaysia need another exhibition centre and does Naza TTDI have what it takes to make it work.

Faliq, in his opening address, recalls that he was in his mid-twenties when the project was announced. “Our focus is simple — make sure the plans are in place, make sure the launches go well. This is just the beginning. I am quite excited as there are a lot more things coming up for KL Metropolis.”