Datuk Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, stopped by the TRX Gallery for a working visit earlier this week, where the TRX team gave a project update on its commercial and construction progress.
Following the presentation by CEO TRX City Sdn Bhd Dato’ Azmar Talib, the Prime Minister had a viewing of the project from the upper deck of the gallery.
Also present during the visit was Secretary General of Treasury, Tan Sri Irwan Serigar Abdullah, who is also the Chairman of TRX City, Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Works Minister Dato’ Sri Fadillah Yusof, and Mayor of Kuala Lumpur Datuk Seri Amin Noordin Abd Aziz.
Via The Sun:
“Expressing his delight with the progress of the project, Najib also hoped that TRX would not only be seen as a commercial hub but also a place well equipped with attractions that could provide a global lifestyle.
"This will be the next central business district for the city and this will be a very attractive development," he said.
"It is not just about commercial buildings but a centre that will enable you to enjoy the kind of lifestyle that is commensurate with a global standard development," he told reporters after his visit to the TRX project site here.
Stating that the project is going on schedule, Najib said the government was not in a hurry to sell the available land in TRX.
"We will want to get the best offer, and as you know many financial institutions have shown their interest," he said.
Before finishing his tour, the Prime Minister signed a plaque under the “Merdeka Tree” that stood in the inner courtyard of the TRX Gallery. A conscious decision was made to preserve the 22-metre tree as a symbol of Malaysia’s green development, and as a precursor to TRX’s future as the green lung of KL, so the Gallery was built around it.
The Prime Minister later remarked on the tree’s symbolism in his Facebook post.
“As the name implies, I was told this tree was planted in 1957, the year of our country's independence.
“I want this tree continue to be preserved and maintained. We must ensure that our development is environmentally friendly, and is integrated in a balanced way, without compromising our natural environment.”
