15 properties to rent close to new shopping malls in KL

Shopping malls. The place where Malaysians often make a beeline for during leisure time. We’ve all done it, right? Be it for (window) shopping, meals, movies, or activities, we often find ourselves heading towards our favourite malls, or the ones closest to where we live. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at high-rise residential buildings that are close to 5 new shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur.

Living close to a well-managed mall certainly saves a lot of travel time and if it’s close enough, you don’t even need to drive! For property owners or investors, it could be a good opportunity to invest and live in a thriving area.

In recent years, a few new shopping malls have emerged in Kuala Lumpur, such as Pavilion Bukit Jalil, LaLaPort Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC), Datum Jelatek Mall, Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall, and The Exchange TRX.

So, if you’re looking to rent or invest in properties close to these new shopping malls in KL, read on!

Pavilion Bukit Jalil

Pavilion Bukit Jalil is a lifestyle mall that’s set to transform the southern corridor of Kuala Lumpur. It is located about 12km from the Kuala Lumpur city centre (KLCC), and is well-connected via a network of highways, including the Bukit Jalil Highway, Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2), KESAS Highway, Maju Expressway (MEX), KL-Seremban Highway, Sungai Besi Highway, and Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP).

Pavilion Bukit Jalil opened its doors on 3 December 2021, and one of the more popular events recently held there is ‘Van Gogh Alive, a multi-sensory experience, and after that, Tim Burton’s ‘World of Tim Burton’ will be exhibited there.

Anchor tenants at Pavilion Bukit Jalil include department store operator Parkson, Dadi Cinema (China’s second largest cinema chain), Food Republic, The Food Merchant, Harvey Norman superstore, and Pavilion Bukit Jalil Ice Rink. 

Other specialty brands include Grand Harbour Restaurant & Banquet, Sports Direct, Toys ’R Us, Uniqlo, Padini, Bukit Jalil Tsutaya Books, Blue Ice Snow Park, K11 Karaoke, and HOHM, a 58,000 sq ft home-concept store that house an array of home products.

Properties to rent near Pavilion Bukit Jalil 

1. The Havre @ Bukit Jalil

Distance to Pavilion Bukit Jalil	Drive: 1.8km / about 5 mins Walk: 1.1km / about 15 mins Note: Based on Google Maps
Property type	Condominium
Tenure	Leasehold
Land title	Residential
Developer	Aset Kayamas
Total Units	1,052
Built up	1,023 sq ft – 1,239 sq ft
Units listed for sale	RM550,000 – RM690,000
Units listed for rent	RM1,600 – RM2,800
Completed	2020

The Havre is a high-rise development on 3.58 acres of leasehold land in Bukit Jalil. There are two blocks, standing at 40 storeys each, and six lifts serving each block.

The unit types are:

• Type A: 1,023 sq ft (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
• Type B: 1,239 sq ft (3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)

Units feature open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas.

The Havre’s landscape design is based on the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and thus, there’s an abundance of greenery throughout the property.

For facilities, the link-bridge gymnasium is one of the 36 facilities spread across two floors in The Havre. On the 6th floor, you’ll find the main pool and kid’s pool, as well as the jogging track designed around them, a hammock grove, fountain, barbeque pit, and reading pavilion.

You can venture to the highest floor of the building to find pilates and yoga decks, a sand pit, games room, multi-purpose hall, mini futsal court, playground, and a function room with full-height glass walls.

2. The Park 2, Bukit Jalil

Distance to Pavilion Bukit Jalil	Drive: 1km / about 3 mins Walk: 400m / about 5 mins   Note: Based on Google Maps
Property type	Serviced Residence
Tenure	Freehold
Land title	Commercial
Developer	Malton Berhad Group
Total units	709 (385 in Tower 1, 324 in Tower 2)
Built-up	750 sq ft – 1,570 sq ft
Units listed for sale	RM750,000 – RM1.89mil
Units listed for rent	RM2,000 – RM5,815
Completed	2021

The Park comprises a total of 709 units across two towers, standing at 52 and 50 storeys respectively. The units’ built-up ranges from 750 sq ft to 1,570 sq ft, and were partly furnished with fittings.

• Type A: 750 sq ft (1+1 bedroom and 1 bathroom)
• Type B: 933 sq ft (2+1 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms)
• Type C: 1,570 sq ft (Dual key; 3+1 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms)

The development also commands a panoramic view of the Bukit Jalil Recreational Park. Facilities at The Park 2 development include gymnasium, playground, jogging track, sauna, swimming pool, wading pool, cafeteria, and a clubhouse.

The Park 2 is also linked by a covered bridge to Pavilion Bukit Jalil mall. In fact, The Park 2 and Pavilion Bukit Jalil are part of Malton’s Bukit Jalil City development.

The Park 2 offers urban living with direct access to multiple shopping, dining, and entertainment choices, and lush greeneries via direct link bridges within the 50-acre Bukit Jalil City.

Bukit Jalil City is a well-connected development, comprising retail, residential, commercial and hospitality components. Thus, everything is within walking distance, making it a sought-after address in Bukit Jalil.

3. Paraiso Residence @ The Earth, Bukit Jalil

Distance to Pavilion Bukit Jalil	Drive: 2.7km / about 7 mins Walk: 1.3km / about 17 mins Note: Based on Google Maps
Property type	Serviced Residence
Tenure	Leasehold
Land title	Residential
Developer	WZR Group
Total units	762
Built-up	960 sq ft – 1,480 sq ft
Units listed for sale	RM537,200 – RM666,000
Units listed for rent	RM1,700 – RM2,950
Completed	2020

Paraiso Residence is the third phase of The Earth project by WZR Group. It is built over 5.6 acres, and consists of two 39-storey towers, with 762 units.

There are 4 types of units in Paraiso Residence – Type A, Type A1 (only 8 units), Type B and Type C – and all units comprise three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The units have a built up ranging from 960 sq ft to 1,480 sq ft.

• Type A: 960 sq ft (2+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
• Type A1: 1,480 sq ft (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
• Type B: 1,101 sq ft (3+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
• Type C: 1,226 sq ft (3+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)

Paraiso Residence is strategically located near two LRT stations – the Alam Sutera station (about 5 mins’ drive), and the Kinrara BK 5 station (about 8 mins’ drive).

Facilities at Paraiso Residence include a badminton hall, swimming pool, wading pool, sauna, nursery, launderette, community plaza, multi-purpose hall, surau, barbeque area, and covered car park bay.

The development also comes with a 7-tier security system, including CCTV surveillance at the perimeter fencing and podium parking at public areas, visitor management system, boom gate, card access system, IP intercom system, and physical guard patrols.

Other developments close to Pavilion Bukit Jalil are:

• Parkhill Residence
• The Z Residence
• Savanna Condominium
• The Park Sky Residence
• Jalilmas
• Casa Green
• The Andes Condo Villa

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LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC)

LaLaport BBCC offers an immersive experience for both local and international visitors. There are six retail floors, with over 400 stores.

LaLaport BBCC is developed by Mitsui Fudosan Co Ltd, a Tokyo-based company. The project is under Mitsui Fudosan’s subsidiary, MFBBCC Retail Mall Sdn Bhd, a project company established with UDA Holdings Bhd, Eco World Development Group Bhd, and Employees Provident Fund Board. 

The development is the company’s flagship project in Southeast Asia, and second LaLaport mall overseas. There are 16 LaLaport shopping malls in Japan.

LaLaport BBCC opened its doors in January 2022, and it offers event spaces such as its Central Rooftop Garden, WOW Plaza (at the centre of Gourmet Street), and Grand Steps (next to the main entrance). 

Japanese retail groups at LaLaport BBCC include Nitori (home and living), Nojima (electronics), Star Child (nursery), and Coo & Riku (pets). Other tenants include GSC Cineplex, BookXcess, Jaya Grocer, Polo Ralph Lauren, Aigner, Hackett London, Marta’s Kitchen, Rollerwa+, Ippudo, Jonetz by Don Don Donki, and Metrojaya.

There’s also Zepp Hall, a Sony-affiliated live music hall, and Grand Bazaar, which showcases local artisanal products. More? Yes, there’s DONQ/Mini One bakery, Yakiniku Sizzle by Yakiniquest, ice cream by Matcha Eight, Tamaruya Honten Steakhouse, and Zoff eyewear. 

Visitors will have direct access to Hang Tuah LRT and monorail stations, including a pedestrian deck to the Merdeka MRT station. 

In 2022, the ‘teamLab: Resonating Microcosms’ which features ovoids was exhibited at the Rooftop Garden on Level 4. 

Properties to rent near LalaPort Bukit Bintang

1. Pavilion Residences, Bukit Bintang

Distance to LaLaport BBCC	Drive: 1.6km / about 7 mins Walk: 1.5km / about 20 mins Note: Based on Google Maps
Property type	Serviced Residence
Tenure	Leasehold
Land title	Residential
Developer	Urusharta Cemerlang Sdn Bhd
Total units	368 (Tower 1: 163, Tower 2: 205)
Built-up	1,057 sq ft – 17,718 sq ft (penthouse)
Units listed for sale	RM1.4mil – RM12.39mil
Units listed for rent	RM5,450 – RM18,500
Completed	2009

Pavilion Residences is a luxury condominium that sits above Pavilion Kuala Lumpur mall in Bukit Bintang. Thus, it offers residents views of the KL cityscape and golf courses.

It comprises two blocks of 43-storey (Tower 1) and 50-storey (Tower 2) buildings, with a total of 368 units. The built-ups are:

• 1,057 sq ft to 1,509 sq ft: 2 bedrooms
• 2,013 sq ft to 4,157 sq ft: 3 bedrooms
• 4,227 sq ft to 7,174 sq ft: 4 bedrooms

The residence’s Sky Garden is located at the roof level of the shopping mall. It features facilities such as a swimming pool, playground, mini parks, and a gymnasium.

Residents enjoy easy access to other shopping malls in the area, including Starhill, KL Plaza, Lot 10, and Suria KLCC. As for accessibility, Pavilion Residences is close to major roads such as Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Imbi, Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Kampung Pandan, and Jalan Raja Chulan.

2. Lucentia Residences, Bukit Bintang

Distance to LaLaport BBCC	Drive: Less than 5 mins Walk: About 5 mins   Note: Based on Google Maps
Property type	Serviced Residence
Tenure	Leasehold
Land title	Residential
Developer	BBCC Development Sdn Bhd
Total units	666
Built-up	454 sq ft – 882 sq ft
Units listed for sale	RM719,750 – RM1.45mil
Units listed for rent	RM2,480 – RM5,500
Completed	2021

Lucentia Residences is the first residential component in BBCC. This high-rise residential development features two conjoined towers, standing at 47 and 35 floors respectively.

The fully-fitted unit types include:

• Type A: 454 sq ft (studio)
• Type B: 545 sq ft (1 bedroom, 1 bathroom)
• Type C: 654 sq ft (1 bedroom, 1 bathroom)
• Type D: 859 sq ft (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
• Type Dd: 859 sq ft (Dual key – 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 studio with 1 bathroom)

The Podium Deck at Lucentia Residences offers an Olympic-length swimming pool, lounges, barbeque area, treehouse (where children can climb up from the Podium Deck to the open-air play area on the mezzanine level).

At the Sky Deck on Levels 33A and 35, residents can take in the views of the city skyline. There’s also Sky Cabanas, a gym, yoga deck, spa lounge, and an infinity pool. The development also offers 4-tier security.

Lucentia Residences is a transit oriented development (TOD) as it is connected to 3 train lines – monorail, LRT and MRT.

3. Casa Residency, Bukit Bintang

Distance to LaLaport BBCC	Drive: 1.6km / about 4 mins Walk: 1.4km / about 19 mins   Note: Based on Google Maps
Property type	Serviced Residence
Tenure	Freehold
Land title	Commercial
Developer	Mutiara Johan Project Management
Total units	188
Built-up	535 sq ft – 1,066 sq ft
Units listed for sale	RM561,600 – RM1.04mil
Units listed for rent	RM1,250 – RM3,600
Completed	2012

Casa Residency is located along Jalan Galloway, in the heart of the Kuala Lumpur city centre. Thus, it is close to popular areas such as Bukit Bintang, Chinatown (Petaling Street), and Bukit Ceylon. Casa Residency has a sister development located close by, named Casa Mutiara. 

The single-block 27-storey Casa Residency occupies about 1-acre of land, and it houses 188 units. There are many unit types, and they range from 535 sq ft to 1,066 sq ft. There are 12 units per floor from the 6th to the 10th floor, while there are eight units per floor for the other floors.

Facilities at Casa Residency include an infinity swimming pool, sauna, and card access system. Apart from being close to LaLaport BBCC, Casa Residency is also near Starhill Gallery, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Mall, Fahrenheit88, Lot 10, Sungei Wang Plaza, Berjaya Times Square, and Suria KLCC.

Residents are also just a short walk away from the Hang Tuah LRT station, Hang Tuah Monorail station, Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) train station and the Pudu Sentral bus terminal.

Other developments close to LaLaport BBCC are:

• The Robertson
• Angkasa Impian 2
• Verticas Residensi
• Pavilion Suites
• Sixceylon
• Berjaya Times Square
• Parkroyal Serviced Suites

Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall

Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall is part of the integrated Pavilion Damansara Heights project, which will also feature five residential towers, 10 corporate towers, and a proposed 5-star hotel.

Phase 1 of Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall is expected to open in May 2023, with over 70% confirmed tenants. There’ll be around 380 retail outlets in Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall, and some of the confirmed tenants include Harvey Norman, Swarovski, Adidas, Laneige, Gong Cha, IIaoIIao, Din Tai Fung, Starbucks Reserve, and Machines.

Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall will also have an event space called the Event Gallery. It will be a hub to host shows, events, and product launches.

Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall is located about 5km away from the Kuala Lumpur city centre, and it can be accessed via Jalan Maarof, Jalan Damansara, Jalan Duta, Jalan Semantan, SPRINT Highway, Penchala Link, and the Federal Highway.

The Pavilion Damansara Heights MRT station, which is part of MRT line 1, is directly connected to the 1 million sq ft Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall via a covered link bridge, and it is two stations to KL Sentral, five stations to Pavilion Bukit Bintang MRT Station, and six stations to the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) MRT station.

Properties to rent near Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall

1. Aira Residence, Damansara Heights

Distance to Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall	Drive: 2.5km / about 5 mins Walk: 1.1km / about 13 mins Note: Based on Google Maps
Property type	Condominium
Tenure	Freehold
Land title	Residential
Developer	Selangor Properties Sdn Bhd
Total units	169
Built-up	2,679 sq ft – 7,730 sq ft
Units listed for sale	RM2.8mil – RM9.25mil
Units listed for rent	RM7,980 – RM30,000
Completed	2019

Aira Residence is a low-density luxury condominium at the hilltop of Jalan Batai, providing residents with views of the KLCC skyline, Mont Kiara, and Petaling Jaya. This European-inspired condominium sits on a 3-acre parcel of freehold land, with 169 units of spacious units.

There are two towers, standing at 17 floors high. Aira Residence features 14 unit types, with 6 units per floor in Tower A and 4 units per floor in Tower B. Unit sizes are large, ranging from 2,679 sq ft to 7,730 sq ft.

Facilities at Aira Residence include an infinity pool, children’s pool, children’s playground, fragrance and tranquillity garden, wellness centre, gym, lounge area, sports lounge, view lounge, barbeque area, yoga room, and community area.

The North-South Expressway (NSE), Kerinchi Link, and Sprint Expressway, are located close to Aira Residence.

2. Desa Damansara, Damansara Heights

Distance to Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall	Drive: 2.7km / about 6 mins Walk: 2.7km / About 35 mins Note: Based on Google Maps
Property type	Condominium
Tenure	Freehold
Land title	Residential
Developer	Tan & Tan Developments Berhad
Total units	262
Built-up	1,615 sq ft – 1,900 sq ft
Units listed for sale	RM1.18mil – RM3.6mil
Units listed for rent	RM3,600 – RM8000
Completed	1994 (Phase 1) / 2005 (Phase 2)

Desa Damansara is a low-density condominium, with 262 units. It was built in two phases:

• Phase 1: One tower block and nine low-rise buildings with 114 units
• Phase 2: Two tower blocks with 132 apartment units

Desa Damansara features a tropical country resort concept, and its neighbours include Sunway Palazzio and Bukit Kiara Residences. The built-ups are 1,615 sq ft, 1,969 sq ft, and 2,200 sq ft. The bigger sizes are the penthouses, at 2,800 sq ft, 3,600 sq ft, and 5,000 sq ft.

Facilities at the 8-acre Desa Damansara include swimming pools, tennis court, gym, sauna, and a garden on the rooftop.

3.Twins @ Damansara Heights

Distance to Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall	Drive: 5km / 9 mins Walk: 750m / 11 mins Note: Based on Google Maps
Property type	Serviced Residence
Tenure	Freehold
Land title	Residential
Developer	Paranero Sdn Bhd (a joint venture between Lion Group, AIG Investments, Koh Maju, and Heeton Venture)
Total units	318
Built-up	766 sq ft – 5,261 sq ft
Units listed for sale	RM964,000 – RM2.4mil
Units listed for rent	RM2,530 – RM6,500
Completed	2010

Twins @ Damansara Heights (also known as Twins) fronts Jalan Damanlela, adjacent to Jalan Johar. As its name suggests, there are twin 36-storey blocks with a total of 318 units (159 units per block).

Built-up sizes at Twins range from 766 sq ft to 5,261 sq ft, with seven unit types to choose from.

• Standard units: 766 sq ft – 2,078 sq ft.
• Penthouse units (duplex / triplex suites): 2,171 sq ft – 5,261 sq ft

Surrounding Twins are various towers including Menara Millennium, Wisma Guthrie, Menara Manulife, Menara HP Wisma UOA Damansara I, and Wisma UOA Damansara II. Additionally, there’s an integrated transit oriented development (TOD), Damansara City (DC), within a 5-min walk.

Residents of Twins can get to the KL city centre, Mont Kiara and Damansara Uptown via Sprint Expressway, and get to Bangsar via Jalan Maarof from Jalan Damansara.

Facilities at Twins include two sky gymnasiums, a workout studio, swimming pool, wading pool, landscaped gardens, barbeque area, business centre, cafeteria, and so on.

Other developments close to Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall are:

• Sri Murni,
• Clearwater Residences
• Pavilion Damansara Heights
• Prima Damansara
• Villa Setia
• 10 Semantan (Semantan Avenue)
• Desa Damansara 2

Datum Jelatek Mall

The 500,000 sq ft Datum Jelatek Mall is in the Keramat neighbourhood. It opened its doors in December 2022, and it serves the communities in Ampang and Gombak.

The three-storey shopping mall is part of the RM1.2 billion Datum Jelatek transit oriented development (TOD), which also has 712 apartments across four blocks. This TOD has a 35m link-bridge that connects to the Jelatek LRT station.

The Datum Jelatek development features Malaysia’s first sky-ring bridge, which connects all four towers of the project. It is inspired by lily pads, and offers a common point for residents.

Datum Jelatek Mall is located near embassies and a mix of neighbourhoods, from upscale to affordable. This new shopping mall offers a wide selection of brands, dining options, and daily essentials.

Some of its tenants include Pacific Concept Store, Pacific Marketplace, Mr. DIY, Net Food Garden, Jom Bali, Daiso, and more. The event hall at Datum Jelatek Mall is managed by Pak Tam, a famed restaurateur and wedding caterer.

Datum Jelatek Mall is just 4 LRT stops away from the KLCC station, and accessible via Jalan Ampang, Ampang–Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH), Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2), and Jalan Tun Razak.

Datum Jelatek TOD is developed by Datumcorp International Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS).

Properties to rent near Datum Jelatek Mall

1. The Haute Gurney, Keramat

Distance to Datum Jelatek Mall	Drive: 1.4km / about 5 mins Walk: 1.4km / about 18 mins   Note: Based on Google Maps
Property type	Condominium
Tenure	Leasehold
Land title	Residential
Developer	Era Ecoland Sdn Bhd
Total units	274
Built-up	1,003 sq ft – 1,864 sq ft
Units listed for sale	RM520,000 – RM1.05mil
Units listed for rent	RM1,800 – RM2,320
Completed	2020

The Haute Gurney is located about 3km from the Kuala Lumpur city centre (KLCC). It has 6 design layouts, with sizes ranging from 1,003 sq ft to 1,864 sq ft. In total, there are 274 units.

The Haute Gurney has only one block, and the closest train stations are the Damai LRT station (about 1.5km), and Dato’ Keramat LRT station (about 2km). Accessibility wise, The Haute Gurney is close to Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2), and Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE).

Facilitiefs are on Level 8 of The Haute Gurney, and they include an aerial yoga deck, elevated gym and water features, fireflies garden, and topiary gardens. The infinity sky pool and wading pool, and the open theatre are at the rooftop of The Haute Gurney.

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2. Gurney Heights, Keramat

Distance to Datum Jelatek Mall	Drive: 1.6km / about 6 mins Walk: 1.5km / about 19 mins Note: Based on Google Maps
Property type	Condominium
Tenure	Freehold
Land title	Residential
Developer	Mampu Jaya Sdn Bhd
Total units	N/A
Built-up	800 sq ft – 3,500 sq ft.
Units listed for sale	RM342,000 – RM1.21mil
Units listed for rent	RM1,480 – RM2,800
Completed	2002

Gurney Heights is a condominium nestled at Jalan Bukit Keramat. This property comprises two 23-storey blocks, and units listed for sale or rent in iProperty range from 800 sq ft to 3,500 sq ft.

As for facilities, there’s a swimming pool, playground, squash courts, gym, mini market, and laundrette.

The Keramat area is served by three LRT stations – Jelatek, Dato’ Keramat and Damai – as part of the Kelana Jaya Line. Gurney Heights itself is accessible via major roads, such as Jalan Semarak, Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Jelatek, Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH), and Jalan Jelatek.

Apart from Datum Jelatek Mall, other malls that are about a 15-minute drive from Gurney Heights include Suria KLCC, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Sungei Wang Plaza, and Berjaya Times Square.

3. Residensi Gurneymas, Keramat

Distance to Datum Jelatek Mall	Drive: 1.6km / about 6 mins Walk: 1.5km / about 19 mins Note: Based on Google Maps
Property type	Apartment
Tenure	Leasehold
Land title	Residential
Developer	Era Ecoland Sdn Bhd
Total units	274
Built-up	800 sq ft
Units listed for sale	N/A
Units listed for rent	RM1,320 – RM1,500
Completed	2021

Residensi Gurneymas falls under the Rumah Mampu Milik Wilayah Persekutuan (RUMAWIP) scheme, and it is developed by Era Ecoland Sdn Bhd. The project is located in Dato Keramat, which puts residents about 6km from the KL city centre via the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH).

Residensi Gurneymas stands at 34-storey tall, with a total of 274 units. Each unit is a standard 800 sq ft, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and come with a covered car park

Facilities at Residensi Gurneymas include a multi-purpose hall, nursery, shops, and children’s playground.

Other developments close to Datum Jelatek Mall are:

• Service Suites @ Pavilion Embassy
• Menara Rajawali
• Sri Ayu
• Lanai Gurney
• Mayfair Residences @ Pavilion Embassy
• Pangsapuri Mawar Sari

The Exchange TRX

The Exchange TRX is part of the 70-acre Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) development in Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. This new shopping mall is set to debut in Q4 2023, and will include more than 400 experience stores across four retail levels.

The Exchange TRX will encompass 1.3 million sq ft of Net Lettable Area (NLA), and its lifestyle anchor tenants will include Golden Screen Cinemas, and Seibu department store which will bring in Malaysia’s first “depachika” Japanese food hall and take up 250,000 sq ft across four levels.

There will also be an upscale supermarket by the Dairy Farm Group of Hong Kong, and the LVMH group will open 17 brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany & Co. The Kering group will have six brands, including Gucci and Saint Laurent.

Dining is expected to be a highlight at The Exchange TRX, as it will offer five dining precincts – Food Exchange, Concourse Dining, Park Dining, Premium Dining and Dining Terrace. Each precinct will have over 100 dining outlets.

The Exchange TRX will also host a 10-acre park on the roof, to host an ecosystem of over 150,000 plantings from about 150 native plant species. There will also be children’s play areas, water features, and shaded enclaves. The area can be used for alfresco dining, community events, and sports and leisure activities.

The Exchange TRX Mall is within walking distance from the Bukit Bintang MRT station.

Properties to rent near The Exchange TRX

1. One KL, KLCC

Distance to The Exchange TRX	Drive: 3.3km / about 8 mins Walk: 2.8km / about 36 mins Note: Based on Google Maps
Property type	Condominium
Tenure	Freehold
Land title	Residential
Developer	One KLCC
Total units	94
Built-up	3,265 sq ft – 3,760 sq ft
Units listed for sale	RM3.31mil – RM6.5mil
Units listed for rent	RM11,275 – RM18,000
Completed	2009

One KL occupies one acre of freehold land, and is located close to Suria KLCC, and Mandarin Oriental. The 35-storey building is trapezium-shaped, offering three spectacular views to choose from – the Petronas Twin Towers, Suria KLCC Park and KL city centre.

There are 94 duplex units, and the spacious units range from 3,265 sq ft to 3,760 sq ft. Each has its own infinite swimming pool. The largest penthouse is about 12,000 sq ft and it faces the Suria KLCC park.

There is also a swimming pool, gym, and function rooms on the second floor. This development also features sports car-friendly ramps to the parking bays and earthquake tremor-resistant technology.

One KL is located along Jalan Pinang, in the heart of KL city centre. It is accessible via Jalan Ampang, Jalan Binjai, Jalan Tun Razak, the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH), and Jalan Yap Kwan Seng.

2. Anggun Residences, KLCC

Distance to The Exchange TRX	Drive: 4.5km / about 15 mins Walk: 4.1km / 52 mins   Note: Based on Google Maps
Property type	Condominium
Tenure	Freehold
Land title	Residential
Developer	UDA Holdings Berhad
Total units	384
Built-up	657 sq ft – 1,535 sq ft
Units listed for sale	RM626,575 – RM1.85mil
Units listed for rent	RM2,500 – RM4,280
Completed	2018

Anggun Residences is in the heart of KL city centre, along Jalan Sultan Ismail. Thus, it is just 10 to 15 minutes away from a host of malls, conveniences, and tourist attractions.

It sits opposite Quill City Mall, and additionally, Merdeka Square, Petaling Street, Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC Park, and Kuala Lumpur Tower are all within a 3.5km radius.

For public transport, the Dang Wangi LRT station and Medan Tuanku monorail station is about a 5-minute walk from Anggun Residences. For motorists, there’s easy accessibility via Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH), Jalan Ampang, Jalan Tun Razak, Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2), and Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE).

The freehold 38-storey Anggun Residences offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units. There are 384 units, with built-up sizes ranging from 657 sq ft to 1,535 sq ft.

Facilities on the rooftop include Wind Cube, Green Cube, Play Cube and Grill Cube, while other facilities are on Level 8 and Level 9. They include an infinity pool, children’s pool, jacuzzi, squash court, gym, AV room, reading room, and meeting room, among others.

3. Idaman Residence, KLCC

Distance to The Exchange TRX	Drive: 4km / about 10 mins Walk: 3.1km / about 40 mins Note: Based on Google Maps
Property type	Condominium
Tenure	Freehold
Land title	Residential
Developer	TA Properties
Total units	250
Built-up	877 sq ft – 3,800 sq ft
Units listed for sale	RM897,000 – RM1.66mil
Units listed for rent	RM3,000 – RM5,000
Completed	2008

Idaman Residence sits on 1.45 acres of freehold land, opposite to the Petronas Twin Towers in KL city centre. So, it’s no surprise that residents enjoy views of KL city centre.

This condominium comprises one 34-storey block with 250 units. There are nine units on each floor, and built-up sizes are as follows:

• Units: 877 sq ft – 1,075 sq ft (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
• Units: 1,691 sq ft – 1,746 sq ft (3 bedrooms, 3+1 bathrooms)
• Units: 1,519 sq ft – 1,756 sq ft (3 bedrooms, 2+1 bathrooms)
• Units: 1,607 sq ft – 2,100 sq ft (4 bedrooms, 4+1 bathrooms)
• Deluxe units: 2,096 sq ft – 2,174 sq ft (4 bedrooms, 4+1 bathrooms)
• Penthouse (triplex): 3,400 sq ft – 3,800 sq ft (4+1 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms)

Facilities at Idaman Residence include a gym, swimming pool, multi-purpose hall, and playground.

Idaman Residence’s easy accessibility includes Jalan Tun Razak, Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH), and Jalan Kuching. Through these routes, motorists can get to Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Gombak, Sungai Besi and Ampang.

Idaman Residence was developed by TA Properties and completed in 2008.

Other developments close to The Exchange TRX are:

• Hampshire Residences,
• Stonor 3
• Four Seasons Place
• The Binjai on the Park
• Crest Residence
• The Troika
• Sky Suites @ KLCC

Happy shopping!

There is certainly no shortage of malls in Malaysia, and to stay relevant, they’ve been introducing unique concepts, experiences and brands to shoppers. Regardless of the mall you’d prefer to live close to, always remember the fundamentals of renting or purchasing  a property!