KUALA LUMPUR : Restoration and maintenance works are in full swing at the iconic Kuala Lumpur Tower, as the new operator, LSH Service Masters Sdn Bhd (LSHSM), readies the national landmark for a safe and enhanced reopening.
Following the conclusion of Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd’s (MKLSB) operating concession on 31 March, LSHSM assumed operational control on 1 April under a 20-year concession granted through a government-led request for proposal (RFP) process. Despite the change in management, the government has reaffirmed that KL Tower remains a state-owned asset.
LSHSM’s chief executive officer, Khairil Faizal Othman, said the works go beyond cosmetic upgrades and are aimed at fully restoring the 421-metre tower’s safety, infrastructure, and functionality to world-class standards.
Ongoing upgrades include electrical and drainage system enhancements, cleaning of the glass dome, reinstallation of flagpoles and CCTV units, repainting of parapet walls, and refurbishment of the revolving restaurant and office spaces with new furnishings and equipment.
A Facility Condition Assessment (FCA), completed on 21 April, was instrumental in identifying critical areas requiring immediate attention. “The assessment ensures we not only meet international safety benchmarks but also exceed the expectations of our future visitors,” Khairil Faizal said.
The operator is currently working in close coordination with the Ministry of Communications to determine a suitable date for the official reopening. “We are expediting on-site work while maintaining regular dialogue with the ministry,” he said.
“Our focus is to ensure a seamless reopening and deliver an upgraded experience that reflects the tower’s status as a premier tourist attraction. We are confident that we will achieve this once full operations resume,” he added.
KL Tower, closed to the public since 17 April, typically welcomes between 1,000 to 1,500 visitors daily—many of them international tourists. The temporary closure has already made an impact on local tourism.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil had earlier confirmed the tower’s closure, citing safety and comfort as the top priorities behind the restoration efforts.
