High-rise living that comes with towering costs

Hidden cost: The redeveloped 1Razak Mansion requires increased funds for maintenance, owing to the added facilities and modern infrastructure that come with high-rise living. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

CELEBRATED as Kuala Lumpur’s flagship redevelopment success, 1Razak Mansion now finds itself grappling with the steep financial demands of high-rise living. Formerly known as Razak Mansion, the flats are located near Jalan Sungai Besi.

The transformative upgrade to 1Razak Mansion brought a 240% increase in maintenance fees, largely for the cost of maintaining modern facilities.