KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday, 9 April 2025 — Radium Development Berhad (“Radium”), a leading Klang Valley-centric property developer, today celebrated the official opening of a 350-metre solar-powered covered walkway linking the Taman Melati LRT station to the Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (“TAR UMT”) campus.

The event was officiated by Kuala Lumpur Mayor, YBhg. Dato’ Seri TPr. Dr. Maimunah binti Mohd Sharif, underscoring the importance of enhancing urban connectivity for the benefit of students, faculty members, and the surrounding communities in Taman Melati and Setapak.

The RM600,000 infrastructure project, completed in late November 2024, is designed to provide much-needed shelter from the elements, ensuring a safer and more convenient route for pedestrians traveling between the LRT station and TAR UMT. The covered walkway is also powered by solar panels, aligning with sustainability efforts to create more energy-efficient public infrastructure.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Kuala Lumpur Mayor, Dato’ Seri TPr. Dr. Maimunah binti Mohd Sharif, commended the initiative, saying: “Infrastructure projects such as this covered walkway are key to achieving the goals outlined in the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2040 (PSKL 2040), which envisions a connected, resilient, and people-centric city, a ‘City for All’. DBKL strongly supports meaningful collaborations with private sector partners like Radium Development Berhad, who share our vision for a well-connected and peoplefriendly Kuala Lumpur. Through projects such as this, we see how developers can go beyond commercial projects to deliver infrastructure that benefits the wider community.”

This initiative reflects Radium’s ‘Building Good’ ethos—its commitment to responsible, community-centric development. Guided by the ‘Radium Rule of 8’, the developer prioritises sustainability, trust, and inclusivity to ensure its projects create lasting positive impact.

Radium Development Berhad Group Managing Director, Datuk Gary Gan Kah Siong, highlighted the significance of the project: “At Radium, we believe that as developers, we have a responsibility not just to build, but to build responsibly and responsively—to listen, to understand, and to act in ways that truly benefit the community. This initiative is a reflection of our commitment to ‘Building Good’ and ensuring that infrastructure serves the people who need it most.”

This is not the first time that Radium has contributed towards the betterment of the institution and the community. In 2023, Radium signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TAR UMT to establish the TARC-Radium Care Student Loan scheme, which provides interest-free loans to exceptional students in financial need. Under this initiative, Radium has pledged RM500,000 to support students over a five-year period. To date, the scheme has benefitted four students, enabling them to pursue their education and build a brighter future.

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology President, Professor Dato’ Indera Ir. Dr. Lee Sze Wei, expressed appreciation for Radium’s ongoing contributions: “We are grateful for Radium Development Berhad’s commitment to community well-being. This covered walkway is more than just a physical structure; it significantly enhances the daily commute for our students, staff, and the surrounding community. We thank Radium for its efforts in creating positive, lasting impact, and look forward to future opportunities that benefit our campus and its people.”

The official opening ceremony was attended by key stakeholders, including representatives from Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), TAR UMT, CSR Malaysia, and Radium, reflecting strong support for community-driven infrastructure projects that contribute to Kuala Lumpur’s urban growth and sustainability goals.

For more information on Radium, please visit https://www.radiumdevelopment.com/.