KUCHING, Nov 11: Batu Kawa has the potential to surpass Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) as a major urban development hub with further development, given its vast land availability and growing range of facilities.

Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said unlike KLCC, which occupies a relatively small and densely developed area, Batu Kawa has ample space to accommodate future expansion while offering facilities comparable to those found in the capital’s iconic commercial district.

“KLCC has a very small land area, with its development highly integrated and dense. Batu Kawa, on the other hand, has the space and facilities comparable to KLCC,” he said when speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Batu Kawa–Jalan Datuk Stephen Yong road project in Moyan today.