KL’S New Centre of Gravity
The Tun Razak Exchange precinct and TRX Residences are setting a new benchmark in integrated urban living
Touted as KL’S new CBD, the 70-acre, Rm40bil TRX is globally benchmarked against top financial hubs like Canary Wharf in London, International Commerce Centre (ICC) in Hong Kong and Marina Bay in Singapore. It anchors the southern tip of KL’S golden triangle and is set to strengthen the capital’s competitiveness and enhance the city’s liveability index.
Marked by its excellent connectivity, iconic public realms, as well as smart and sustainable design, TRX is the first development in Malaysia to have received a neighbourhood-level provisional Green Building Index (GBI) certification. As a future-ready development with high commercial potential, one of TRX’S key aspirations is to transform the city around it, creating the impetus for urban regeneration in the surrounding area.
This top business enabled environment boasts Grade A office space backed by a digital backbone incorporating state-of-the-art technology, a security master plan and smart city management. Businesses will enjoy high service levels for utilities and district services, including resilient power and cooling supply. As KL’S future central business district, TRX is set to become the city’s most sought-after business address with the added benefits of co-locating and clustering with established corporations and talent.
Driven by the Malaysian Ministry of Finance as the master developer, attractive incentives are available for qualified occupants to establish an exciting hub for international finance. Special assistance from regulatory agencies facilitate ease of doing business; accommodating talents and investments and the setting up of businesses and business operations.
STANDING TALL IN THE GLOBAL ARENA, TRX INTRODUCES A
SERIES OF FIRSTS IN MALAYSIA
• LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Neighbourhood Gold Certification
• GBI (Green Building Index) Platinum Township • Recycled waste water for non-potable use • District management
• Dual level subterranean ring-roads • Pedestrianised district • Purpose-built MRT interchange and largest underground station
A UNIQUELY MULTINATIONAL HUB
TRX is the cumulative effort of a slew of international partners including the masterplanner, architects, designers and experts in various aspects from the US, UK, France, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia. It reflects the latest thinking and technologies for district development to deliver future-ready infrastructure and amenities. A host of established brands in the global scene are present in the first phase of TRX, bringing prestige, clout and recognition to this striking district. All in all, as an integrated financial and lifestyle district, TRX will have 30 buildings encompassing Grade A office towers, residences, a retail mall, 10-acre park, luxury hotel and an event-ready destination with arts and cultural offerings.
WHO ARE ALREADY IN TRX?
• HSBC from the UK
• Mulia Group from Indonesia
• Lendlease from Australia
• Prudential Malaysia
• Veolia from France
• Affin Bank Malaysia
TRANSFORMING URBAN LIVING
While TRX is officially known as Malaysia’s International Financial District, it will potentially be recognised for being more than a financial hub. For one, its unparalleled connectivity to anywhere within the city and Greater KL allows multiple transportation options that are experienced only when we visit other gateway global gateway cities like Tokyo, London or New York. Steering the public away from an overreliance on personal cars to more liberal use of trains, pedestrian walkways, car-sharing services and even the nontraditional form of commute-like e-scooters, TRX complements the growing network of dedicated lanes and pathways in KL. In doing so, TRX is also creating the path for a future of living sustainably where walking is preferred over driving and a daily commute in and out of the city by trains is commonplace.
TRX CONNECTIONS
MRT Line 1 and 2
TRX is accessible via the largest and the only MRT interchange station in the city, giving access to 68 stations across Klang Valley, including KL Sentral, Putrajaya, and Cyberjaya.
Pedestrian Walkways
• TRX is envisioned to be a pedestrian-focused development. All vehicular traffic and roads are either placed underground or at the periphery. The two underground ring roads lead in and out of basements 1 and 2, respectively, for efficient traffic flow. Minimal vehicles at ground level create a safer environment for pedestrians especially young children and the elderly. • Integrated development provides walkability between park, residences, retail, hotel and office. • Pedestrian links to Bukit Bintang and KLCC for convenient access to key city nodes.
Highways and Tunnels
Currently, TRX enjoys the only direct connection from the SMART Tunnel bypassing surface traffic altogether. Besides that, there are links to the new Setiawangsa Pantai Expressway (SPE), MEX Highway and the main arterial road of Jalan Tun Razak.
Interesting Fact
TRX is pedestrian-focused, with most roads mainly concentrated underground via an extensive network of tunnels.