Maimunah (left) and Azman (right) posed with the MoU for the restoration of Kepong Metropolitan Park lake.

PETALING JAYA: UEM Sunrise Bhd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mega Legacy (M) Sdn Bhd and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to implement a lake rehabilitation plan at Kepong Metropolitan Park, site of one of Kuala Lumpur’s largest public lakes. 

The MoU includes the restoration of ecological balance, introducing water-treatment systems and developing a long-term maintenance strategy at Kepong Metropolitan Park. The programme will also include improvements to lakeside facilities to support safe recreation such as kayaking, dragon boating, jogging, cycling and family-friendly community activities. 

Yayasan UEM, the philanthropic arm of UEM Group, has agreed to provide a grant to co-finance the restoration works. A preliminary water-quality study was conducted by University Malaya in 2023, followed by a Phase 1 assessment in 2024 to identify technical solutions.  

Kepong Metropolitan Park is located next to UEM Sunrise’s 73-acre Kiara Bay township. The programmes complement Kiara Bay’s position as a model for sustainable township development that champions healthy and active living, social connection and respect for the environment.

“This lake has always been central to Kiara Bay’s masterplan. Our responsibility is to enhance it as a clean, safe and accessible public asset for everyone. This collaboration represents our shared commitment to responsible development and community well-being, ensuring that the lake remains a vibrant, sustainable environment for generations to come,” said UEM Sunrise’s independent non-executive director and Mega Legacy’s chairman Datuk Azman Talib.

Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif said the partnership reflects DBKL’s continuous effort to create a city that is both sustainable and inclusive. 

“A great city is not only liveable but lovable. Through collaboration from different sectors, we are restoring a valuable public asset and shaping a shared space where identity, heritage and community pride can flourish. Kepong Metropolitan Lake has the potential to become a vibrant public realm that celebrates nature, recreation and togetherness. Such initiatives strengthen the bond between the government, private sector and the community, bring us closer to a city that is healthier, more inclusive and future-ready,” she said.

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