Merdeka 118 Tower first mega-tall building in Malaysia to receive LEED Platinum Certification
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Sets highest sustainability standards for buildings in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 April 2024: The Merdeka 118 tower project has been awarded the
prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification in
the LEED v2009 Core & Shell rating system, marking it as the first mega-tall building in
Malaysia to attain such a distinction.
LEED certification acknowledges a project’s compliance with the criteria outlined in the LEED
rating system, established and upheld by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The
certification programme is overseen by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI).
PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn. Berhad (PNBMV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Permodalan
Nasional Berhad, is the owner of and builder of Merdeka 118. Standing at a height of 678.9
metres high, Merdeka 118 is the tallest tower in Southeast Asia and the second tallest in the
world.
PNBMV Chief Executive Officer Tengku Dato’ Ab. Aziz Tengku Mahmud said that the LEED
Platinum certification marks the first milestone in Merdeka 118’s journey to become Malaysia’s
first triple-green platinum rated mega-tall building.
“Once Merdeka 118 tower receives all its platinum certifications, it will set the highest
sustainability standards not only in Malaysia but also internationally, reinforcing its iconic
status,” he said.
Merdeka 118 is targeting Platinum certification from Green Real Estate (GreenRE) and Green
Building Index (GBI). It is also in line to obtain WELL certification from the International WELL
Building Institute Asia Pacific supporting the wellbeing of the tenants and the wider community.
Tengku Dato’ Ab. Aziz said the USGBC assessed the Merdeka 118 project in the areas of
sustainability of the site, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources,
indoor environmental quality, and innovation in design. Credits were also given to water
efficient landscaping, water use reduction, optimized energy performance, and enhanced
commissioning.
“This well-deserved recognition is proof of the team’s dedication and hard work and the use
of best practices in design and construction,” he said.
Spanning over 3.1 million square feet of gross floor area, the Merdeka 118 tower comprises
84 floors of Premium Grade-A office space, 17 floors of the first and only Park Hyatt Kuala
Lumpur Hotel in Malaysia, The View at 118, the highest Observation deck in Southeast Asia
and is seamlessly connected to 118 Mall which will offer an exciting retail mix.
The development is linked by 4 acres of landscaped greenery and open spaces known as
‘Merdeka Boulevard at 118’. These assets sit adjacent to Malaysia’s two national landmarks –
Stadium Negara and Stadium Merdeka – where the country’s independence was officially
declared in 1957. This area, rich in history and culture, is set to offer a precinct with an inclusive
vision of work and living in fully activated, well thought-out spaces for our community to be a
part of.
About PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn. Berhad (PNBMV)
PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn. Berhad was incorporated in June 2000 and is the landowner and sole custodian of both Stadium Merdeka and Stadium Negara. Both stadiums have been listed as “National Heritage” sites in October 2005 under the National Heritage Act 2005. Thereafter PNB Merdeka Ventures carried out meticulous conservation efforts, earning Stadium Merdeka the UNESCO Award of Excellence for Culture Heritage Conservation Programme (Asia Pacific) in 2008.
Visit www.merdeka118.com.
Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB)
Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) is one of the largest fund management companies in Malaysia with
assets under management (AUM) exceeding RM300 billion. PNB’s portfolio covers strategic investments
in Malaysia’s leading corporates, global equities, private investments and real estate. For over four decades, we remain focused in contributing to the wealth of Bumiputeras and all Malaysians and are dedicated to fulfilling our purpose to uplift the financial lives of Malaysians across generations. We are committed to sustainability, responsible practices, and the creation of an inclusive future that benefits both our stakeholders and the communities we serve.
For more information, please visit www.pnb.com.my.
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