Engineering & Construction
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Completed
Menara MRCB, Shah Alam
Menara MRCB office tower, with a lettable area of over 216,000 sq. ft., continues to enjoy full occupancy, reinforcing its position as the leading office building in Shah Alam. MRCB Sentral Properties Sdn Bhd (MSPSB), a subsidiary of MRCB had previously achieved its objective of disposing of the building when the sale to Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad was completed in December 2006. The building which was sold under a sale and leaseback with rental guarantee has consistently commanded full occupancy due to its prime position in the heart of Shah Alam.
 
 
 
Completed
1 Sentral
1 Sentral is Kuala Lumpur Sentral CBD’s first Grade A office tower. With a GFA of 454,000 sq. ft. and GDV of RM161 million, it was completed in 2007.

Sold to Lembaga Tabung Haji and managed by MRCB, this 33- storey purpose-built office tower is one of the most modern office buildings in Kuala Lumpur, offering the latest in security and lift systems. 1 Sentral was named as the winner of the prestigious FIABCI Malaysia Best Office Development for 2008 and was a runner-up in the FIABCI International Awards for Office Development in 2009.

Notable tenants include General Electric International, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Cisco and Wilhelmsen Maritime Services. 1 Sentral is also the new Group Headquarters of MRCB and is a striking new addition to the Kuala Lumpur skyline.
 
 
 
Completed
MIDA And SSM Towers
Both Malaysia Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) and Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM) towers have been completed ahead of schedule in 2009. The development of these towers also completes the quartet of new developments that prominently anchor the frontage of Kuala Lumpur Sentral CBD on Jalan Travers.

The four office towers at Lot J have a combined total GDV of over RM610 million.

MIDA is one of Kuala Lumpur Sentral CBD’s earliest tenants, having taken up an entire block of Plaza Sentral Phase 1 in 2001. The signing of the agreement for the new office tower reflects MIDA’s continued preference for this location, and the fact that they have grown together with Kuala Lumpur Sentral CBD. This expresses the synergy between MIDA and Kuala Lumpur Sentral CBD as it evolves into an exclusive urban centre – a synergy that enables both parties to facilitate and attract investments and businesses into Malaysia.

In 2006, Kuala Lumpur Sentral CBD Sdn Bhd signed the Sales and Purchase Agreement with SSM. This was followed with the successful signing of Sales and Purchase Agreements with MIDA in 2007. MIDA’s new 30-storey headquarters has a built-up area of approximately 283,000 sq. ft.
 
 
 
Completed
UEM And Quill 7 Towers
Lot J parcels A & D were successfully sold to United Engineers (Malaysia) Berhad (UEM) in 2005, while 2007 saw the signing of Sale and Purchase Agreements with major landowner Quill Realty Sdn Bhd.

The development at Quill 7 won the 2010 FIABCI-Malaysia Property Award for Best Office Development, setting yet another milestone for the Kuala Lumpur Sentral CBD development. Quill 7 represented Malaysia in the FIABCI International Property Awards, Prix d’Excellence that was held in Cyprus.

Completed in 2009, the developments at UEM and Quill 7 have attracted support from global brands like British Petroleum, Axiata Group Berhad while UEM has shifted its headquarters to Mercu UEM.
 
 
 
Completed
Plaza Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral CBD
Fully taken up and tenanted mainly by blue-chip multinationals and other leading corporations, Plaza Sentral sets the standard for high-end office spaces in Kuala Lumpur.

Plaza Sentral, with a GFA of 1.64 million sq. ft. and GDV of RM580 million, is the first building in Kuala Lumpur Sentral CBD to have MSC Cybercentre status. This, combined with its strategic address, makes it a genuinely borderless business hub and the winning choice for ICT companies that want to reap the benefits of MSC status while staying close to their customers.

Plaza Sentral represents a sound investment for investors offering high capital appreciation, an attractive investment yield and freehold land tenure as well as providing state-ofthe- art building facilities. Notable tenants of Plaza Sentral include British Telecom, Maxis, MIDA, Samsung, UMW, Malakoff and Allianz.

Under the Building and Common Property (Maintenance and Management) Act 2007, the Plaza Sentral Joint Management Body (JMB) was established on 15 August 2008 and has been registered with the Commissioner of Buildings. As such, Kuala Lumpur Sentral Sdn Bhd (KLSSB) had successfully handed over the building administration to the purchaser after fulfilling its duties and obligations. In addition, the JMB has reappointed MRCB Land to continue managing Plaza Sentral.
 
 
 
Completed
KL Sentral Park
KL Sentral Park is a unique green, state-of-the-art office campus, offering seamless connectivity, a creative working environment and contemporary business lifestyle. KL Sentral Park is Kuala Lumpur Sentral CBD’s first Green Office Campus.

With a GFA of approximately 980,000 sq. ft., KL Sentral Park includes contemporary office buildings, high-end retail, business centres, hospitality zones and green spaces. With its estimated GDV of over RM650 million, this premise shall provide ample car parks equipped with digital guidance system.

In line with MRCB’s commitment towards sustainable development as well as Energy Efficient Building & Design features; KL Sentral Park is one of MRCB’s signature projects, with contemporary and best-in-class office solutions, designed in compliance with Singapore’s BCA Green Mark (Platinum rating).

100% owned by MRCB, KL Sentral Park has secured over 60% tenancy with major tenants comprising SME Corp Malaysia and SBM Corp.

Construction of KL Sentral Park has been completed.
 
 
 
In progress
Q Sentral
A spectacular state-of-the-art 45-storey Grade A office tower designed as a contemporary monoblock glass box, Q Sentral is destined to become an iconic landmark in the Kuala Lumpur skyline.

Q Sentral offers investors and owners stratafied office spaces that have been separated into 2 distinct zones: the spacious High Zone offices on Levels 30 through 42, and the more modest Low Zone offices on Levels 13A through 29. Q Sentral’s High Zone will present the biggest floor plate in the country, up to 40,000 square feet. The sheer size of these office units, along with an open plan design, minimal columns and higher than average (2.8 metres, specifically) ceilings offer you the perfect opportunity to centralise your operations on one floor for greater cost savings and better control.

 
A FREEHOLD DEVELOPMENT CONCEIVED FOR YOUR PEACE-OF-MIND:
  Intelligent Destination Lift Control System
  Turnstile Security Access Gate
  Centralised Data Centre
  Fibre Optic Backbone System
  Sky Garden
  Floating Gymnasium
 
Both High Zone and Low Zone offices will be presented with finished mineral fibre board ceilings; individually-controlled air conditioning; pre-fitted lighting fixtures and underfloor trunking with CAT 6 cabling.

Q Sentral will be supported by 1,400 parking bays, directly linked to the Sky Lobbies. With their contemporary granite, marble and glass finishing and lofty triple volume 3.6 to 4 metre high ceilings, the Sky Lobbies will definitely present a grand first impression to your clients and guests.

Q Sentral will also feature a one-of-a-kind 6-storey high Sky Garden on Level 33A, with a distinctive “open-to-the-sky” concept offering spacious floor areas, alfresco dining and extensive greenery – the overall effect to resemble a park in the clouds.

On Level 43, the penthouse crowns Q Sentral with its 15,000 sq ft private rooftop garden. Q Sentral incorporates the following sustainable technologies with the aim of complying with Green Building Index (GBI) Standards.
 
 
 
In progress
348 Sentral
348 Sentral known as Menara Shell was initially a project jointly undertaken by MRCB and Gapurna Sdn Bhd. However, in 2010, MRCB secured 100% ownership of the equity. With a GDV of over RM900 million, 348 Sentral consists of a commercial office tower and a 157-unit service residences block above a five-storey retail podium.

Shell People Services has signed an agreement in 2009 to be the anchor tenant of the office. This commitment by Shell People Services is consistent with its plan to consolidate its businesses and corporate functions in the Klang Valley to operate from a single office by 2012. Shell People Services is the regional company providing various services within the Shell group, including real estate, finance and management consultancies and recruitment, learning and human resources information technology support.

With sustainability being the main criterion for the development, several green features have been integrated early in the design process. These features will enable the project to achieve a Building Energy Index (BEl) of less than 150 kWh/m2/yr, as well as targeting LEED Gold status.

The serviced residences will be managed by Ascott International, a global serviced residence operator with a presence in more than 20 countries. Visitors to Kuala Lumpur Sentral CBD will be spoilt for choice with this world-class addition to Hilton Kuala Lumpur and Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur hotels currently in operation, and a likely Aloft in 2012, followed by St Regis Hotel and Residences.

Construction commenced in April 2009 and is set for completion by end 2012.
 
 
 
In progress
CIMB Headquarters
MRCB Land is currently working on the construction of Lot A, the new corporate headquarters of CIMB Investment Bank. Works began in 2009 and is progressing as scheduled. The office tower will complete by November 2012.

A prime lot within the Kuala Lumpur Sentral CBD development, Menara CIMB faces the exclusive Federal Hill, Bangsar and Damansara neighbourhoods. It was acquired by Lot A Sentral Sdn Bhd (LASSB), a joint-venture company between Maple Dextra Pte Ltd and CMREF1.

Lot A, has a GFA of 834,000 sq. ft. and a GDV of RM402 million. Once completed, this new office tower will bring a major financial institution to Kuala Lumpur Sentral CBD, and will act as the anchor for the development of a new financial hub for Kuala Lumpur.
 
 
 
In progress
Nu Sentral
Nu Sentral Retail Mall is an eight storey building with a GFA of 1.3 million sq. ft. and GDV of over RM1 billion that offers 287 shops for lease.

We have secured six anchor tenants, with the two largest being Parkson and Golden Screen Cinema (GSC). These two tenants occupy more than 186,000 sq. ft. Other well-known retailer brands having secured a space include Wesria Food Court, Wangsa Bowl, Supermarket, MPH Book Store and Amp Square Premium Karaoke. These new tenants will take up approximately 116,000 sq. ft of floor space giving us an occupancy rate of 50%.

Nu Sentral Retail Mall promises to combine lifestyle shopping with convenience that appeals to discerning modern and urban consumers. It combines connectivity, convenience and convergence to cater to the ever-changing needs of retailers and consumers, with a captive market of over 800,000 households and a total population of over 3.6 million.

Positioned as the first integrated ‘green’ lifestyle retail mall in Malaysia, Nu Sentral is designed in compliance with Singapore’s BCA Green Mark and Malaysia’s GBI certifications. Nu Sentral will be adopting sustainable and green building practices.

A joint-venture development between MRCB and Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad (PHB), the retail mall will be owned by Nu Sentral Sdn Bhd, a 51:49 joint-venture between MRCB and PHB respectively and operated by MRCB Land. The office tower is owned by PHB.
 
 
 
In progress
Lot G: Hotel And Office
MRCB and its partner, Aseana Properties Limited, UK, undertook the task to jointly develop a new business class hotel and two office towers as part of the Lot G development. Located next to Nu Sentral, MRCB’s latest shopping mall within Kuala Lumpur Sentral; the hotel Aloft will complement Hilton Kuala Lumpur and Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur by offering a different level of services to cater to discerning business and leisure travellers.

Both office towers were pre-sold en-bloc to foreign investors comprising institutional and trust funds from South Korea. The management of office towers will however revert to MRCB Land upon completion in 2012. With a combined GFA of 1.2 million sq. ft. and GDV of RM851 million, this venture supports the Group’s strategy to grow recurring income from development and management services.

The Aloft hotel, under the Starwood Group is expected to commence operation in 2013. The office towers and hotel are expected to be completed by end of 2012.
 
 
Factories & Warehouses
 
Completed
New Straits Times Press, Shah Alam
Kota Kemuning Light Industrial Buildings, Shah Alam

MRCB completed the construction of the NSTP factory in 1999, which facilitated the relocation of the media group's printing plant from Bangsar to Shah Alam. Other construstion include the Kota Kemuning Light Industrial Buildings.
 
 
Completed
Kompleks Sentral
Formerly known as Resource Complex, Kompleks Sentral is another of the Group’s investment assets. It is a 562,493 sq. ft. flatted factory for lease in Segambut, at the fringe of Kuala Lumpur. 89.4% of the total area is owned by Malaysian Resources Development Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MRCB.

Due to rigorous marketing efforts, Kompleks Sentral has become the preferred choice of warehouses and storage centres. The occupancy rate has reached 90%. The team is now focusing on further improving the property value by attracting more businesses to set up offices and factories at the complex.
 
 
 
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