KTMB heritage sites set for tourism makeover, says Loke
THE government will revitalise two of Kuala Lumpur’s historic railway landmarks for tourism, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today, dismissing allegations that the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) headquarters would be sold or privatised. The...
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced plans to restore and upgrade two historic railway landmarks in Kuala Lumpur for tourism purposes, dismissing claims that the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) headquarters would be sold or privatized. The restoration effort, which will involve Khazanah Nasional and the Railway Assets Corporation (RAC), aims to preserve Malaysia's railway heritage while giving the buildings a renewed public and tourism role.
Loke addressed allegations that the Transport Ministry intended to sell KTMB assets, including the historic headquarters, to private companies or Chinese entities, stating that such claims were untrue. The government-owned heritage building was described as significant due to its historical and nostalgic value. The restoration would combine conservation efforts with measures to make the structures more appealing to the public and tourists, similar to the Khazanah's work on the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
Additionally, railway track upgrades and improvements to Seremban Railway Station have been approved, with construction already underway.
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