Jalan Raja Laut KL Shops for Rent & Sale
Jalan Raja Laut runs parallel to Jalan TAR on the north side of the old city centre, lined with office towers, hotels, government buildings and older shoplots. Ground-floor shops here trade mainly on weekday workers.
Jalan Raja Laut shop rent and price guide
Ground-floor shops and whole shoplots only, middle half of recent market adverts
| Type | Typical price | Typical size | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | RM 4.28M to RM 5.20M | 5,260 to 6,000 sq ft | RM 725 to RM 925 |
Tenure of shoplots for sale: Mostly freehold (11 of 11 adverts)
For reference only. Actual prices depend on frontage, corner position, condition and lease terms.
Compiled by Tok Ginstee (REN 37505), CID Realtors Sdn Bhd (E (1) 1855).
Jalan Raja Laut shops for rent and for sale: market examples
Ground Floor Shop for Rent, Jalan Raja Laut, Chow Kit
4 Storey Shoplot for Sale, Jalan Raja Laut, Chow Kit
Where is the shop stretch on Jalan Raja Laut?
Jalan Raja Laut runs north from the old city centre towards Chow Kit, one block from Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. It mixes office towers, hotels and government buildings with rows of older four and five storey shoplots. It is part of our Chow Kit, Jalan TAR and Jalan Raja Laut hub, close to Kampung Baru. LRT Sultan Ismail and Bandaraya stations and the Chow Kit and Medan Tuanku monorail stations are within walking distance of different stretches.
Which stretch of Jalan Raja Laut is best for a shop?
Shoplots near the office towers and government buildings catch the weekday breakfast and lunch crowd. Units at junctions that link across to Jalan TAR pick up shoppers as well. Stretches with fewer offices nearby are quieter and depend on passing traffic. Because many buildings are large and deep, ask how much of the ground floor is usable shop space and how much is storage or stairs.
How much is a shop on Jalan Raja Laut?
Whole shoplots were recently advertised at about RM4.28 million to RM5.2 million for 5,260 to 6,000 sq ft, or roughly RM725 to RM925 per sq ft, and every recent sale advert was freehold. That is well below Jalan TAR per sq ft, as many units are large older buildings. Ground-floor rent adverts are too few to quote a fair range. Compare with Kuala Lumpur shoplots for sale and Kuala Lumpur shops for rent.
What businesses do well on Jalan Raja Laut?
- Malay, mamak and Chinese F&B serving office workers at breakfast and lunch
- Cafés and grab and go food near the towers
- Convenience stores for workers and hotel guests
- Pharmacies and clinics for the daytime population
- Printing, photocopy and document services near government offices
When is Jalan Raja Laut busiest?
Weekday mornings and lunchtimes are the peaks. Evenings and weekends are much quieter on office led stretches, though the Hari Raya season lifts trade across the Chow Kit area.
Parking and access
The road is busy and kerbside parking is limited, so most customers walk from nearby offices or arrive by rail. Check loading arrangements before you sign.
What to check before renting or buying
- Count weekday and weekend footfall separately, since office led trade drops sharply at weekends.
- Inspect older buildings for wiring, lifts if any, fire safety and roof condition.
- Confirm approved use and signage with DBKL.
- For a whole shoplot, the upper floors add rental income. Our guide on buying a tenanted or vacant shoplot helps you weigh the options.
Good Jalan Raja Laut units are usually let or sold privately before they reach the portals. WhatsApp MCE with your trade, size and budget to hear about them first.
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