Petaling Street's Most Forgotten Building Just Became Its Most Talked-About
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A forgotten eight-storey commercial block on Petaling Street has reopened as Chinatown 1974, a heritage lifestyle destination where guests can eat dim sum, get a massage, sleep in a boutique hotel room, and end the night on a Muslim-friendly rooftop terrace looking directly at Merdeka 118 — all without leaving…
From the original report
For years, the building at Jalan Petaling known as Menara Rezeki collected dust.
Earlier this month (5 Sep), it opened its doors as Chinatown 1974, and the dust was replaced with vintage neon lights, charcoal hotpot smoke, and a rooftop view that no budget motel on Petaling Street can compete with.
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- Sep 22, 2026
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