Kuala Lumpur, 08 November 2011 – Sunrise Berhad (“Sunrise”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia’s preferred partner in nation-building UEM Land Holdings Berhad (“UEM Land”), today unveiled the design for its landmark project Angkasa Raya located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the economic powerhouse of Malaysia. The integrated mixed-use project, designed by renowned architect Ole Scheeren, will be a world-class building representing the future vision of Kuala Lumpur as a leading Southeast Asian city.


(From Left) Lum Tuck Ming, COO, Datuk Tong Kooi Ong, Chairman, Dato’ Izzaddin Idris, Group MD / CEO of UEM Group, Dato’ Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim, MD of Sunrise, MD/CEO of UEM Land Holdings Berhad, Ole Scheeren, Principal, Buro OS posing with Angkasa Raya in the background.

The new Angkasa Raya, which occupies the space of the former Bangunan Angkasa Raya, is expected to be completed in 2016, and will be a prominent addition to Kuala Lumpur’s skyline. The landmark tower will comprise premium office spaces, over 280 service residences, a luxury hotel with 200+ five-star suites, three sky levels as well as a multitude of signature retail spaces. Angkasa Raya will strike a dramatic balance with its neighbouring iconic Petronas Twin Towers.

 At the unveiling, Datuk Tong Kooi Ong, Chairman of Sunrise, said: “As an innovative community developer, Sunrise is committed to its vision of value creation. Over the years, we have successfully developed a global and sustainable community in Mont’Kiara, home to more than 50 nationalities from around the world.

 As a leading developer specialising in residential and commercial spaces that create balanced communities, Sunrise embraces the aspirations of building comfortable, secure and quality living environments for Malaysia’s diverse ethnicities and nationalities.