Revitalising KL: Think City’s Vision for Downtown

Hamdan Abdul Majeed, Managing Director, Think City

05-Jun-24 12:00

Revitalising KL: Think City’s Vision for Downtown

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We dive into an initiative aimed at transforming downtown Kuala Lumpur into a vibrant creative and cultural district. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Think City, promises to rejuvenate the heart of our capital city, creating new opportunities for businesses, enhancing cultural engagement, and boosting economic growth.

We unravel the intricacies of this transformation with Hamdan Abdul Majeed, the Managing Director of Think City.

Produced by: Richard Bradbury, Kishan Sivaswamy

Presented by: Richard Bradbury

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Categories: History/Heritage, markets, SME, culture

Tags: development, infrastructure, think city, small businesses, local business, tourism, sme, urban planning,

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