Kuala Lumpur: An old raintree that stood even before Malaya’s independence in 1957 and, hence, dubbed the “Merdeka Tree” is being carefully conserved at the public access heart of the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), Malaysia’s newest financial district.
Property consultant Richard Chua said the preference was to preserve it rather than chop it down for development.
This was in contrast to Sabah’s Kasigui raintrees said to be in danger of being removed to make way for infrastructural expansion development.
Or the fact that Kota Kinabalu has already lost many raintrees on the excuse of development.
Raintrees are treasured for the shade that its far reaching branches provide and can last more than a century.
As part of green measures, TRX’s park and open space comprise 24 per cent of its total site area which would accommodate 30 buildings with more than 80 per cent of wastewater being recycled.
The TRX Exchange 106 tower.
Developer TRX City Sdn Bhd earned platinum GBI rating as this highly rated development in the Kuala Lumpur business district is committed to sustainability – adopting zero waste principles, maximizing the lifecycle of its materials, and adapting to future climate changes.
The TRX City Park will be a key green lung right in the heart of the city, connecting people back to nature.
The TRX development of residential, offices, retail and recreational spaces is touted to create a new multi-layered, multi-functional global vision for Malaysia being a unique global financial environment, and it is positioned as a perfect platform for a global investment community seeking next-generation opportunities.
With the single tower confidently reaching for the sky, TRX’s tallest building – Exchange 106 is the embodiment of elegant sophistication and the nation’s ambitions.
It is a breathtaking building, which makes its presence felt, but in the midst of its shadow, the “Merdeka Tree” lives as it did many years before Malaya’s independence.
The Exchange TRX is a 17-acre integrated development set to become one of Asia’s leading lifestyle hubs. Its 106 floors, soaring over the city, will be a beacon visible for miles, a symbol of a nation on the rise.
“The reason why Exchange 106 has 106 storeys is that this site in Kuala Lumpur where TRX is being developed was once occupied by 106 detached homes or bungalows. It is a great way to remember the history of this place, besides the story of the Merdeka Tree,” said Chua.
