International Workplace Group (IWG) announced the signing of a new centre under its Signature brand, located at the landmark Menara Merdeka.

The new Signature centre boasts two floors of flexible work solutions, with 637 workstations, three meeting rooms, 31 coworking desks, a business lounge, and ample open space to support businesses of all sizes, with the option for large, branded and customised client areas.

The premium city centre location has excellent transport accessibility, with easy access to highways, major roads and immediate access to the MRT, LRT, and expressway networks connecting users to locations like Klang Valley, Ampang, Sungai Buloh, Rawang, Shah Alam, Bangsar, Seremban and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

This new centre is the fourth IWG location within PNB-owned properties, following three previous centres across Johor and Kuala Lumpur. This expansion is part of IWG’s broader network growth strategy in Malaysia, aimed at increasing accessibility to flexible work solutions for professionals and businesses.

It will add to IWG’s global network of 4,000 locations spanning 120 countries, and support IWG’s future growth as it continues to cater to the rising demand for hybrid working.

In Malaysia, IWG has 45 centres across four brands – Regus, HQ, Signature and Spaces, including four new centres announced earlier this year, as well as four more new centres expected to open this year.

Dato’ Rick Ramli

In Kuala Lumpur, IWG currently has 16 operational centres throughout the city. Dato’ Rick Ramli, Deputy President and Group Chief Executive of PNB, said, “We are pleased to welcome IWG’s new centre at Merdeka 118 as part of our continued efforts to support high-quality workspaces in Malaysia.

”As more Malaysian businesses and professionals seek premium office spaces tailored to their operational needs, we remain committed to facilitating greater access to diverse and high-quality work solutions. The addition of IWG’s latest centre aligns with our broader objective of supporting the evolving needs of the professional community in Malaysia,” he added.

Mark Dixon

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of IWG Mark Dixon said, “We are establishing a stronger presence in Malaysia with the signing of Signature at the renowned Menara Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, a prime business hub and the ideal location to drive our expansion plans. The signing of our newest Signature location comes as the demand for quality hybrid work solutions and access to a vast network of locations across Malaysia continues to rise.

In Malaysia, IWG has 45 centres across four brands – Regus, HQ, Signature and Spaces, including four new centres announced earlier this year, as well as four more new centres expected to open this year.

“Our proven workplace model not only boosts employee satisfaction and productivity but also supports a more sustainable way of working. Through our continued collaboration with PNB, we are offering businesses a prestigious address in one of the world’s most sought-after locations, combining iconic locations with sophisticated flexible workspaces,” he added.

IWG’s Signature brand, known for its world-class workspaces in landmark buildings in major global hubs, offers a premium working environment with a custom design reflecting the quality and nature of the building – Signature at Merdeka 118 reflects the brand’s commitment to excellence.

Standing tall at 678.9 metres, Merdeka 118 is the tallest building in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, and the second tallest building in the world, and also the first building in Malaysia to target triple green building platinum accreditations – Green Building Index (GBI), Green Real Estate (GreenRE), and has recently been certified in Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED).

About International Workplace Group PLC

International Workplace Group is the global leader in hybrid work solutions and workspace brands. We create personal, financial, and strategic value for businesses of every size. International Workplace Group’s unrivalled network coverage includes approximately 4,000 locations across more than 120 countries and 83% of Fortune 500 companies are amongst our growing customer base.

Through our brands including Regus, Spaces, HQ and Signature, we help millions of people and their businesses to work more productively. We do so by providing the world’s leading hybrid work platform with professional, inspiring and collaborative workspaces and digital services all available via the International Workplace Group’s app. For more information, visit www.iwgplc.com

About Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB)

Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) is one of the largest fund management companies in Malaysia with assets under management (AUM) exceeding RM300 billion. PNB’s portfolio covers strategic investments in Malaysia’s leading corporates, global equities, private investments and real estate. For over four decades, we remain focused in contributing to the wealth of Bumiputeras and all Malaysians and are dedicated to fulfilling our purpose to uplift the financial lives of Malaysians across generations. For more information, please visit www.pnb.com.my.

About PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn. Berhad

PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn. Berhad was incorporated in June 2000 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB). PNBMV is the landowner and sole custodian of both Stadium Merdeka and Stadium Negara.

The Merdeka 118 precinct is a mixed-use development comprising premium Grade A office spaces, The View at 118 Observation deck, Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, a seven-storey retail mall called 118 Mall and three premium residential towers known as ‘Merdeka Residences’.

(This article was adapted from a press release).