Khazanah reopens historic Pejabat Pos Besar Lama as heritage-led culinary hub

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 JULY 2026 —

Khazanah Nasional Berhad opened the Pejabat Pos Besar Lama, Block 2 of the Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad Complex, as a heritage-led culinary destination on 23 May 2026.

The building has been restored under Khazanah’s DanaWarisan programme within Warisan Kuala Lumpur and now houses eight locally rooted brands showcasing Malaysia’s breakfast culture, which was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2024. The project is Khazanah’s third completed heritage restoration in Kuala Lumpur after the reopening of Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad Block 1 and Seri Negara.

Dato’ Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir, Khazanah’s managing director, said the reopening reflects the fund’s commitment to making Kuala Lumpur a destination rather than just a transit point. “By activating heritage assets, we create reasons for Malaysians and tourists to stay, spend and engage, supporting local businesses and strengthening Malaysia’s cultural identity,” he told reporters.

The 1907 building, designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, served as Kuala Lumpur’s main General Post Office until postal operations moved to the Dayabumi Complex in the mid-1980s. It later housed judiciary functions and government agencies before Khazanah took over in 2025 for conservation work that began in February 2025. Conservation focused on preserving original materials and architectural elements such as clay brickwork, plaster details and hexagonal staircases while ensuring structural integrity and visitor safety.

Khazanah is rejuvenating eight historic buildings in Kuala Lumpur under Warisan KL, including the Bukit Carcares cluster and the wider Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad Complex. Restoration of the remaining buildings is scheduled for completion in phases over the coming years.

To mark the opening, Khazanah launched the “Warkah Untuk Malaysia” campaign inviting Malaysians to share hopes, memories and aspirations through handwritten postcards or digital submissions from 23 May to 31 July 2026. Selected submissions will be curated into commemorative videos and reels released during Merdeka and Malaysia Day. PPBL is open daily from 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Details are available at www.bsas.com.my.

Related: PPB · Kuala Lumpur