PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) and IJM Land Bhd (IJM Land) has officially unveiled THE LINQUE, a new transit-oriented development directly integrated with Cochrane MRT Station, marking MRT Corp's first transit-oriented development initiative in the Klang Valley.
The launch ceremony was officiated by the Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook and attended by Transport Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan, IJM Corporation Bhd non-executive chairman Tan Sri Krishnan Tan, MRT Corp chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim and IJM Land chief executive officer Datuk Tony Ling Thou Lung.
With an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM600 mil, THE LINQUE comprises 586 serviced apartment units integrated with retail offerings and direct covered connectivity to Cochrane MRT Station.
"The success of our rail network cannot be measured solely by the number of trains we operate or the number of passengers we carry. The true measure of success is the value that is created around the network. Every MRT station should become more than a transport node. It should become an engine for investment, jobs, economic activity and vibrant communities," Loke said.
Zarif said the project reflects MRT Corp's commitment to creating long-term value around transport infrastructure and the communities it serves.
"Transit-oriented development allows us to unlock that potential by bringing together transport, homes, businesses, public spaces and community amenities in ways that support more sustainable and liveable cities. The Cochrane development is a clear example of that approach in action,” he said.
Ling said the development, IJM Land’s first collaboration with MRT Corp, is an important milestone for the group.
"With this development, IJM Land and MRT Corp came together with a shared aspiration to create more than just another residential development. We wanted to deliver a transit-oriented development that brings together accessibility, convenience and lifestyle within a highly connected urban environment directly linked to the MRT network," Ling said.
THE LINQUE is surrounded by established amenities including MyTOWN Shopping Centre, IKEA Cheras, Sunway Velocity, healthcare facilities, educational institutions and established residential communities.
