US To Build New KL Embassy? RM420 Million LTAT Land Deal Has People Talking

Key takeaways

The US government plans to construct a new embassy in Kuala Lumpur after leasing land in Ampang Hilir for RM420 million. This expansion will supplement the existing diplomatic facility located on Jalan Tun Razak.

• The US secured a lease for RM420 million on land along Jalan U Thant in Ampang Hilir.
• The current US embassy operates from 376 Jalan Tun Razak in Taman U Thant, Kuala Lumpur.
• US diplomatic ties with Malaysia began with a consular post in 1948, upgraded to embassy status in 1957.

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