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The Sun
22-07-2025
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- The Sun
PA Jalan Hang Tuah marks two years of park renewal
KUALA LUMPUR: Residents of Perumahan Awam (PA) Jalan Hang Tuah are celebrating a meaningful milestone – two years since the transformation of their multipur-pose park. What was once an underused space is now a lively green sanctuary that has redefined daily life for over 800 residents. The park upgrade, completed in 2023 through PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd's (PMVSB) Public Realm Improvement Programme has since fostered stronger community bonds, inter-generational connections, and a renewed sense of pride in the neighbourhood. This effort will continue across other sites within the Merdeka 118 Precinct, as part of ongoing efforts to revitalise public spaces in the surrounding public housing areas under Warisan KL—a national programme driven by public sector collaboration in which Merdeka 118 serves as a flagship development. Most recently, the Taman Kejiranan at PA Seri Sarawak was completed by PMVSB to provide safer, more functional spaces for the communities neighbouring Merdeka 118. In marking this occasion, PMVSB CEO Tengku Datuk Ab Aziz Tengku Mahmud said: 'PA Jalan Hang Tuah holds a special place in our journey. More than just physical space, it is a symbol of our commitment to inclusivity, sustainability and long-term community wellbeing. We are proud to see the park evolve into a safe, welcoming, and well-used space that reflects the community spirit of the people who call this neighbourhood home.' Sustainability remains at the heart of this project. Upcycled materials such as old fencing and playground parts were used during the construction, while recycled old milk cartons were re-purposed for the roofing and now provides shade at seating and walkway areas, reducing heat and noise. Nature-based solutions including porous pavers for better drainage and replanting of trees, ensure the space remains both eco-friendly and resilient. For Think City, PMVSB's partner, the initiative shows how collaboration drives lasting impact. Think City managing director Datuk Hamdan Abdul Majeed said, 'This milestone is proof that with the right partnerships and a people-first approach, we can revitalise neighbourhoods without displacing their soul. We didn't just build a park but we nurtured a stronger, greener, and more connected community.' Throughout the past two years, the park has served as more than a recreational facility; it has been a catalyst for neighbourly connection and pride. PA Jalan Hang Tuah Residents Association chairman Mohd Ismail Abdullah expressed his gratitude: 'We have seen a real transformation, not just of the space but of the people. There's more togetherness now. The park is where our grandchildren play, where families gather, and where neighbours become friends. We are truly thankful.' Long-time residents echoed the sentiment: 'I've lived here for over 30 years, and for the longest time, the park was underused. Now, it's the centre of our daily life. It brings me peace to see children play and seniors relax under the shade,' said Puan Telaga, 54. 'We are grateful to have a place that feels safe and cared for. It's good to know that we are not forgotten. They included us in the change,' added Puan Amira, 34, who has lived at PA Jalan Hang Tuah since 1991. The upgraded facilities include a multipurpose court with durable surfacing, an enhanced community garden, new seating areas and outdoor fitness equipment. These have helped promote healthier lifestyles and foster inter-generational activities within the precinct. PMVSB's Public Realm Improvement Programme shows how thoughtful urban intervention can uplift communities. As Merdeka 118 shapes the skyline, it also builds a legacy of shared progress, one neighbourhood at a time.
The Star
30-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Park upgrade fosters community bonds
The upgraded multipurpose park at PA Jalan Hang Tuah has benefitted over 800 residents and the surrounding community. Residents of Perumahan Awam (PA) Jalan Hang Tuah, Kuala Lumpur, marked a two-year milestone celebrating the transformation of their multipurpose park. What was once an underused space has now become a lively green sanctuary for over 800 residents. Completed in 2023 through PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd's (PMVSB) Public Realm Improvement Programme, the upgrade has since fostered stronger community bonds and inter-generational connections and renewed sense of neighbourhood pride among the flats' residents. Similar improvements are set to continue across other common spaces within the Merdeka 118 Precinct as part of efforts to revitalise surrounding public housing areas. The efforts are part of Warisan KL, a national programme driven by public sector collaboration. PMVSB recently completed the Taman Kejiranan at PA Seri Sarawak to provide safer, more functional spaces for its community. On the two-year milestone at PA Jalan Hang Tuah, PNB Merdeka Ventures chief executive officer Tengku Datuk Ab Aziz Tengku Mahmud said, 'More than just physical space, it is a symbol of our commitment to inclusivity, sustainability and community well-being. 'We are proud to see the park evolving into a safe, welcoming and well-used space that reflects neighbourhood community spirit.' The upgraded facilities include a multipurpose court with durable surfacing, an enhanced community garden, new seating areas and outdoor fitness equipment. With sustainability central to the project, upcycled materials such as old fencing and playground parts were used to upgrade the park. Old milk cartons were used as roofing to reduce heat and noise in seating and walkway areas. Porous pavers for better drainage and replanting of trees have ensured an eco- friendly space. For project partner Think City, the park rejuvenation has shown how collaborations can bring about lasting impact. Think City managing director Datuk Hamdan Abdul Majeed said the two-year milestone proved that the right partnerships and a people-first approach could revitalise neighbourhoods while honouring the area's cultural heritage. 'We didn't just build a park. We nurtured a stronger, greener and more connected community,' he said. PA Jalan Hang Tuah Residents Association chairman Mohd Ismail Abdullah said the park project had transformed not just the space but also the people. 'There's more togetherness now. The park is where our grandchildren play, families gather and neighbours become friends,' he said. Long-time residents such as Telaga and Amira, who gave only their first names, echoed this sentiment. 'I've lived here for over 30 years and for the longest time, the park was underused,' said Telaga, 54. 'Now, it's the centre of our daily life. It brings me peace to see children play and seniors relax under the shade.' Amira, 34, a resident since 1991 said, 'We are grateful to have a place that feels safe and cared for. 'It's good to know that we are not forgotten.'
New Straits Times
27-06-2025
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- New Straits Times
Revitalised park brings new life to PA Jalan Hang Tuah
KUALA LUMPUR: Residents of Perumahan Awam (PA) Jalan Hang Tuah are celebrating two years since the revitalisation of their previously neglected park, which has become a vibrant community hub for more than 800 residents. 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.
