Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (Jalan TAR) KL Shops for Rent & Sale
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, or Jalan TAR, is one of Kuala Lumpur's oldest shopping streets, famous for textiles and Hari Raya shopping. Its long rows of older shoplots get heavy passing traffic all day.
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (Jalan TAR) 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 6.50M to RM 10.60M | 2,400 to 6,000 sq ft | RM 1767 to RM 2711 |
Tenure of shoplots for sale: Mostly freehold (17 of 17 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 Tuanku Abdul Rahman (Jalan TAR) shops for rent and for sale: market examples
Whole Shoplot for Sale, Jalan TAR, Chow Kit
Main Road Shop Buildings on Jalan TAR, Chow Kit
Where is the shop stretch on Jalan TAR?
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman runs north from the old city centre towards Chow Kit, parallel to Jalan Raja Laut and close to Kampung Baru. It is lined with fabric, carpet, baju Melayu and songkok shops, plus department stores such as SOGO, in long rows of older shoplots facing the main road. It forms the spine of our Chow Kit, Jalan TAR and Jalan Raja Laut hub. The KL Monorail stops at Chow Kit and Medan Tuanku, and LRT Sultan Ismail and Bandaraya stations are within walking distance.
Which stretch of Jalan TAR is best for a shop?
Units with direct frontage on Jalan TAR itself are worth far more than those on the back lanes behind it. The stretches near the monorail stations and the department stores see the heaviest foot traffic. Inner lanes are cheaper and suit wholesale or service trades that do not depend on walk-in shoppers.
How much is a shop on Jalan TAR?
Whole shoplots were recently advertised at about RM6.5 million to RM10.6 million for 2,400 to 6,000 sq ft, or roughly RM1,770 to RM2,710 per sq ft, and every recent sale advert was freehold. Many are older multi storey buildings on freehold land, which explains the high prices. Ground-floor rent adverts are too few to quote a fair range. Compare with Kuala Lumpur shops for rent and Kuala Lumpur shoplots for sale.
What businesses do well on Jalan TAR?
- Textiles, carpets and Muslim fashion, the street's core trade with a strong festive peak
- Malay, Indonesian and mamak F&B for traders, workers and shoppers
- Pharmacies, clinics and optical shops for dense residents and workers
- Phone shops, money changers and remittance for local and foreign workers
- Convenience stores that thrive on passing traffic
When is Jalan TAR busiest?
Trade runs from morning to evening, with the strongest weeks in the run up to Hari Raya, when the street becomes one of the busiest retail strips in the country. Fashion and textile shops earn a large share of their year in that season, so plan rent and stock around it.
Parking and access
Roads are congested and kerbside loading is limited. Most shoppers arrive by rail, bus or on foot, so check loading and delivery hours if you run a wholesale or F&B business.
What to check before renting or buying
- Compare footfall on the main road against the back lanes before you agree a rent.
- Inspect wiring, fire safety and roofs, since many buildings are decades old.
- Confirm approved use, signage and any five foot way trading with DBKL.
- For a whole shoplot, the upper floors add rental income. Our guide on whether a whole shoplot is worth buying explains the numbers.
The best Jalan TAR frontages are usually let or sold privately before they reach the portals. WhatsApp MCE with your trade, size and budget. Nearby, Kampung Baru offers a different Malay food crowd.
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