Bukit Kerinchi Urban Park breaks ground, set for completion this year

• IJM Land chief executive officer Datuk Tony Ling: “The park has been thoughtfully designed with biodiversity-friendly landscaping featuring trees and pollinator gardens, incorporating over 30 plant species. These efforts not only elevate the park’s visual appeal but also support local ecosystems and encourage urban biodiversity.”

KUALA LUMPUR (May 26): IJM Land and Amona officiated the groundbreaking of the Urban Park at Taman Rimba Bukit Kerinchi, the first step in Pantai Sentral Park’s development, with the park expected to be completed by year-end.

IJM Land chief executive officer Datuk Tony Ling said the project cost is close to RM1 million.

“The area includes layers of landscaped paths, colourful lighting, and local plants like bougainvillea instead of sakura. Sculptures will also be featured.

“There will also be continuous upgrades connecting the park to the 200-acre forest. That’s part of the next phase, which involves collaboration with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL),” he said after the groundbreaking of the Urban Park at Taman Rimba Bukit Kerinchi, Pantai Sentral Park at the IJM Land Centre of Excellence I.C.E. Gallery.

He added that as a township developer, IJM Land has always prioritised sustainability. While the focus now is more on integrated, vertical urban developments, landscape and walkability remain central.

“This park connects two urban trails directly to the forest, offering rare interconnectivity within the city,” he said.

Ling mentioned that a key highlight is the ‘Ribbon of Life’ pathway, a newly introduced feature in the revised masterplan that allows for easy, walkable access across Pantai Sentral Park and provides a direct link to an upcoming MRT3 station.

“The park has been thoughtfully designed with biodiversity-friendly landscaping featuring trees and pollinator gardens, incorporating over 30 plant species.

“These efforts not only elevate the park’s visual appeal but also support local ecosystems and encourage urban biodiversity,” he stated.

He revealed that as part of Pantai Sentral Park’s broader community vision, the Urban Park is also positioned to be a flexible space that can host wellness classes, family-friendly activities, and even educational programs in partnership with local schools, transforming it into a dynamic space for recreation, learning, and community bonding.

“More than just the natural scenery and a green space, the Urban Park will be a meeting point for the community. With this ease of access, we hope to encourage more people to explore and embrace the natural beauty which exists right here within the city.

“We believe that great communities are not merely built with bricks and roads, but with shared spaces that invite people to come together and have activities with each other, creating bonds that last,” he said.

Meanwhile, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil explained that the Kampung Kerinchi community once harvested bamboo in the area where the park now sits, a piece of heritage he hopes will be reflected in the park’s design.

“I asked the developers to consider integrating the history of this area into the park’s design. For example, the Kampung Kerinchi community used to collect and sell bamboo here.

“Maybe we can identify the exact species they used and include it in the landscape,” he said at the event.

Fahmi also called on the project team to engage residents and local historians.

“I urge the landscape architects to engage with the community, conduct discussions, and explore the area’s history so we can celebrate it meaningfully,” he said.

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