Revitalised park brings new life to PA Jalan Hang Tuah
Completed in 2023 through PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd's (PMVSB) Public Realm Improvement Programme, the upgraded park now includes a multipurpose court, a refreshed community garden, new seating areas, and outdoor fitness equipment. The transformation has strengthened social bonds, encouraged intergenerational engagement, and sparked a renewed sense of community pride.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to rejuvenate public spaces within the Merdeka 118 Precinct, under the Warisan KL programme, a national public-sector collaboration anchored by the Merdeka 118 development.
Building on the success at Jalan Hang Tuah, PMVSB has also completed the Taman Kejiranan at PA Seri Sarawak, providing safer, more inclusive communal spaces for nearby residents.
PMVSB chief executive officer Datuk Tengku Ab. Aziz Tengku Mahmud said the park represents more than a physical upgrade:
"It is a symbol of our commitment to inclusivity, sustainability and long-term community wellbeing," he said in a statement.
PMVSB highlighted sustainability as a core element of the project. Upcycled materials, including old fencing and playground parts, were used during construction, while recycled milk cartons were repurposed into roofing that now provides shaded, cooler, and quieter seating and walkway areas.
Environmentally friendly features such as porous pavers for improved drainage and the replanting of trees enhance the park's long-term resilience and eco-performance.
The park revitalisation is part of a broader initiative to enhance public spaces across the Merdeka 118 Precinct, under the Warisan KL programme, a national public-sector collaboration with Merdeka 118 as its centrepiece.
Building on the success at PA Jalan Hang Tuah, PMVSB recently completed the Taman Kejiranan at PA Seri Sarawak, offering surrounding communities safer and more functional communal areas.
Think City managing director Datuk Hamdan Abdul Majeed said this milestone is proof that with the right partnerships and a people-first approach, neighbourhoods can be revitalised.
"We didn't just build a park, but we nurtured a stronger, greener, and more connected community," he added.
Since its transformation, the park has become more than a recreational space. It now stands as a source of community pride and unity.
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