KUALA LUMPUR – Former KL Tower operator Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd (MKLSB) and Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd are demanding RM34 million in compensation from LSH Service Masters Sdn Bhd (LSHSM) for allegedly destroying property during the takeover of the iconic tower.
MKLSB managing director Abdul Hamid Shaikh Abdul Razak told Scoop that a formal notice has been issued to the new operators, warning that legal action will follow if payment isn’t made within two weeks.
“We have suffered massive losses due to the reckless handling of our assets. They didn’t just take over the tower – they ripped through it as if they owned everything. What we built over the years was torn apart in days,” he said.
“The majority of the property within the tower was funded by the government and entrusted to us. LSHSM didn’t have the common sense to at least inform us that they were planning to demolish the property.
“We could have reclaimed some of the assets or even sold them off to third parties – but now, everything has gone to waste. Hence, they must now pay for the damages they’ve caused. The total cost of the damage is around RM34 million.
“Taking over such a landmark comes with responsibility. LSHSM had a duty to protect, not destroy. They failed – plain and simple,” Abdul Hamid said when met today.
It is understood that the alleged damage includes key technical systems such as elevators, digital communication infrastructure, CCTV networks, fire safety panels, and commercial installations.
Several administrative offices and tenant-specific facilities were also reportedly left in disrepair, including fully equipped kitchens, food prep areas, staff quarters, and admin spaces.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil recently confirmed the KL Tower requires repairs before reopening to the public. He said a team from his ministry, along with members of the public, visited the tower and found it in poor condition.
A new reopening date will be announced once repair and maintenance works are completed.
Fahmi also revealed that 193 out of 205 staff from the former concessionaire have been rehired by the new management. – April 18, 2025