KL CBD & Merdeka's tenant base is anchored by banking (maybank), government, professional services, hospitality.

• Tier: trophy.
• Tenant character: Historic CBD with Merdeka 118 trophy.
• Average rent: RM120/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD.

TL;DR

• Tier: trophy.
• Tenant character: Historic CBD with Merdeka 118 trophy.
• Average rent: RM120/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD.

Who clusters here

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

What that means for newcomers

Newcomers to KL CBD & Merdeka should expect peer-tenant scrutiny: covenant strength, brand fit, and signage standards are watched closely. Lease-up product underwrites by anchor tenant; secondary tenants typically benefit from anchor halo.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

What kind of tenants lease in KL CBD & Merdeka?

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

Related

• KL CBD & Merdeka — submarket overview
• Kuala Lumpur — full city profile
• Kuala Lumpur submarkets — all
• KL CBD & Merdeka — Rents
• KL CBD & Merdeka — Transit
• KL CBD & Merdeka — Amenity
• KL CBD & Merdeka — Buildings

Editorial provenance

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

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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