Kampung Baru Shops for Rent & Sale

Kampung Baru lies just north of KLCC, across the Klang River from the city centre, between Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Raja Abdullah and the AKLEH highway. It was set up in the late 1800s as a Malay settlement and still keeps traditional wooden houses next to new towers, with the Twin Towers as a famous backdrop. The area is best known for its food: nasi lemak, Malay rice shops, satay, kuih and late-night eateries along Jalan Raja Muda Musa and the surrounding lanes, plus a well-known weekend market. Large redevelopment projects on its edges are adding new residents and offices.

Main shop streets: Jalan Raja Abdullah, Jalan Raja Muda Musa and Jalan Raja Alang.

Recent ground-floor rent adverts in Kampung Baru are too few to quote a fair rent range, and there are almost no recent sale adverts, so stock is limited: ask MCE for units open now. There are also too few sale adverts to show a tenure pattern, so check freehold or leasehold status on each title.

Units on Jalan Raja Abdullah close to the LRT and the main food streets ask the most, while inner lanes are cheaper, and good units are often let privately first to people who contact MCE. Compare with the Kuala Lumpur shop page and the shop rent index.

• Malay restaurants and nasi lemak: the main draw for residents, office workers and visitors.
• Kuih, desserts and drinks: steady daytime trade and a strong evening crowd.
• Cafés with Twin Towers views: younger diners and visitors looking for a local experience.
• Muslim fashion and festive goods: strong demand before Hari Raya.
• Pharmacy, clinic and convenience store: daily needs of a dense residential community.

• Title and ownership rules: much of Kampung Baru sits on Malay Agricultural Settlement land with ownership restrictions, so investors must check the title and any restriction in interest before buying.
• Food street or quiet lane: footfall is concentrated on a few streets and peaks in the evening and during Ramadan; visit at those hours.
• Parking: streets are narrow and parking is tight at meal times.
• Licensing: Kampung Baru is under DBKL; confirm approved use, signage and outdoor seating.
• Investment: there are few sale adverts, so check tenure and title on each unit. The ground floor attracts covenant tenants such as banks, convenience chains, pharmacies, clinics and F&B chains.

The LRT Kampung Baru station on the Kelana Jaya Line and the Medan Tuanku monorail station serve the area, and KLCC is a short walk across the river. Nearby hubs include Chow Kit and Jalan TAR, KLCC and Jalan Sultan Ismail and Medan Pasar and Masjid Jamek.

The best units are offered privately first, so WhatsApp MCE with your area, size, budget and trade.