New life planned for heritage buildings

Time for upgrade: The former Chartered Bank building in Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur was damaged by last December’s flood. – YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

TWO historical buildings in the heart of Kuala Lumpur belonging to Selangor government will get a major makeover following years of neglect.

Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI), the state’s strategic investment arm, said Selangor government through MBI would develop the old Chartered Bank building and Industrial Court building (formerly Chow Kit & Co Department Store), into information centres to promote the state as a tourist destination.