PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur Tower will reopen its doors to the public on Saturday, the communications ministry said.
The announcement comes a day after the CEO of the iconic landmark’s new operator, LSH Service Master Sdn Bhd, said the tower would only be reopened to the public once all safety and operational aspects are fully restored.
“The reopening of Kuala Lumpur Tower is in line with the government’s commitment to ensure the wellbeing of the employees and providing a safe and conducive environment for visitors,” the ministry said in a statement today.
Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil had earlier this month announced the temporary closure of KL Tower starting April 17 to allow LSHSM to carry out maintenance and improvement works for the safety and comfort of visitors.
LSHSM was awarded a 20-year concession beginning April 1 to manage the telecommunications tower, following the expiry of Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd’s concession on March 31.
Before the takeover, it was engaged in a legal dispute with Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd (MKLSB) and its parent company, Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd, over the concession.
MKLSB and Hydroshoppe are seeking RM20.13 million in losses and damages, as well as the transfer of the concession back to them.
LSHSM lodged a police report on April 1 after they were barred from entering the premises.
