KL CBD & Merdeka is best-fit for banking (maybank), government, professional services, hospitality.

  • Tier: trophy.
  • Tenant fit: Banking (Maybank), government, professional services, hospitality.
  • Average rent RM120/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD.

KL CBD & Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur: best fit for…

KL CBD & Merdeka is best-fit for banking (maybank), government, professional services, hospitality.

TL;DR

  • Tier: trophy.
  • Tenant fit: Banking (Maybank), government, professional services, hospitality.
  • Average rent RM120/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD.

Best fit

Banking (Maybank), government, professional services, hospitality.

Less good fit

Cost-sensitive operations and back-office functions are usually a poor fit — the rent premium is real and is paid for brand and address.

Key facts

cityKuala Lumpur
submarketKL CBD & Merdeka
tiertrophy
averageRentLocalRM120/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD
cityClassARentUsd$26/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct28.4%

Frequently asked questions

Is KL CBD & Merdeka the right fit for my office?
Banking (Maybank), government, professional services, hospitality. If your profile aligns, yes. If your priority is cost over address, consider value-tier submarkets first.

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Reviewed by Kenji Watanabe — APAC contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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