Menara Merdeka 118 Is Now Officially Named Menara Merdeka Maybank
Malaysia’s tallest skyscraper enters a new era as Maybank officially moves in and lends its name to the iconic tower.
- Malaysia's second-tallest skyscraper, Merdeka 118, has been officially renamed Menara Merdeka Maybank following Maybank's relocation of its headquarters there.
- Maybank occupies 33 floors of the 118-storey tower, consolidating nearly 6,000 employees as part of its workplace transformation initiative.
- Many Malaysians criticised the renaming on social media, expressing a strong preference for the tower's original name, Merdeka 118.
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Malaysia’s tallest building and the world’s second-tallest skyscraper has officially been renamed Menara Merdeka Maybank, marking a new chapter for the landmark following Malayan Banking Bhd’s (Maybank) relocation of its headquarters to the iconic tower.
According to The Star, the change took effect on Tuesday, with the bank’s registered head office now listed as Level 70, Menara Merdeka Maybank, Presint Merdeka 118, 50118 Kuala Lumpur. The new name reflects Maybank’s presence as the anchor corporate occupant of the 118-storey tower after moving from its long-time headquarters on Jalan Tun Perak.
The renaming follows Maybank’s phased relocation to Merdeka 118, which began earlier this year. The banking group occupies 33 floors of the landmark development, bringing together nearly 6,000 employees under one roof as part of its workplace transformation initiative.
The move also marks the end of an era for the bank’s former headquarters, which has reverted to its original name, Menara Tun Perak.
Standing at 678.9 metres, Merdeka 118 remains the tallest building in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, and the second-tallest building in the world. Developed by Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), the mixed-use skyscraper houses premium office spaces, retail outlets, a luxury hotel, residences and an observation deck, and has become one of Kuala Lumpur’s defining landmarks.
Although Maybank has moved its corporate headquarters to its new location, the bank said its Kuala Lumpur Main Branch will remain at Menara Tun Perak and continue serving customers until further notice.
On social media, a majority of Malaysians criticised the decision, citing it as unecessary and expressing their preference over the tower’s original name.
“Merdeka 118 sounds way better,” said one Facebook user.
“Why do they feel the need to change its name?” another user said.
Meanwhile, some jokingly said the tower should just be called “Menara M&M” while others felt that Menara PNB is an apt title for the structure.
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