KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — The Kuala Lumpur Tower will be temporarily closed today for the safety and comfort of visitors, and to allow the new management to carry out maintenance and improvement works.
The Communications Ministry said the reopening date for the tower — one of the tallest telecommunications structures in the world — will be announced through various media channels.
“The Madani government, through the Ministry of Communications, emphasises that the Kuala Lumpur Tower is government-owned.
“Effective April 1, 2025, the operations, management and maintenance of the Kuala Lumpur Tower have been taken over by LSH Service Master Sdn Bhd (LSHSM),” it said in a statement yesterday.
The ministry added that Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd (MKLSB) 's continued occupation of the KL Tower premises beyond March 31, 2025, is unauthorised.
"Accordingly, the Federal Lands Commissioner has issued two eviction notices to MKLSB via letters dated April 3 and April 9, 2025.
“Therefore, any operations and transactions still being carried out by MKLSB are without government authorisation,” it said.
On March 31, the ministry said the concession takeover would not affect the tower’s operations or staff.
Discussions with LSHSM had outlined terms ensuring that operations would continue as usual.
— Bernama
