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● Updated Oct 2026★ FreeholdCompleted 2018 · Move-in ready

The Establishment

A freehold 41-storey tower on Jalan Ang Seng by Keystone Land Developments, with 646 serviced suites of 445 to 838 sq ft below the Alila Bangsar hotel, on a 1.15-acre site with a pedestrian link to Bangsar LRT.

FreeholdServiced suites646 units445–838 sq ft · studio–2 bed

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646units
1.15 acfreehold land
LRTbridge link to Bangsar station

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The Establishment at a glance

Every figure here comes from the developer, the government housing register or the property records named at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the range is shown. Where nobody has published a number, it is not on this page.

Development

The Establishment

Also listed as Establishment Bangsar (Menara Teguh Bangsar); by Keystone Land Developments Sdn Bhd

Address

Jalan Ang Seng, Brickfields

Kuala Lumpur, on the Bangsar border

Tenure

Freehold · serviced suites

A 2016 PropertyGuru review gives a commercial title; confirm the title type and its utility rates

Completion

2018

Records differ: PropertyGuru gives 2018 and the Alila Bangsar hotel on the top floors opened on 17 May 2018 (Hospitality Net); iProperty gives 2016

Building

41 storeys

Hotel on the top floors, with its lobby on level 41; residents’ facilities on level 9

Units

646

Plus the Alila Bangsar hotel, which is not for sale

Layouts

445–838 sq ft

Eight types: studios of 445–606 sq ft and 2-bedroom suites of 838 sq ft; a 2016 PropertyGuru review calls the 556–606 sq ft types (C, D, F, G) 1-bedroom units, so records differ

Foreign buyers

Generally not eligible

Asking prices are below the RM1 million KL minimum

Land

1.15 acres

Freehold; The Edge Malaysia gives 1.14 acres

Why this address

Four things buyers weigh at The Establishment

A compact, rail-linked serviced suite tower sharing its address with a hotel. Here is the case, and what to check.

🚉

A rail link at the door

PropertyGuru and iProperty describe a pedestrian bridge to Bangsar LRT station, and both list KL Sentral among nearby transport hubs.

🏷️

Freehold at a city-fringe price

Units are freehold, and asking prices in October 2026 ran from about RM450,000 to RM950,000 for 445 to 838 sq ft.

🏊

Hotel next door, facilities on level 9

Residents have a pool, gym, spa and yoga room, steam room, reading room and sky garden, with the Alila Bangsar hotel occupying the top floors.

⚖️

What to weigh: rental supply and parking

PropertyGuru carried about 64 units for rent against 18 for sale in October 2026, so expect competition for tenants. A 2016 PropertyGuru review said parking was on a rental basis, so confirm whether a bay comes with the unit.

The development

The Establishment, decoded

One 41-storey tower of 646 serviced suites on 1.15 acres of freehold land on Jalan Ang Seng, with the Alila Bangsar hotel on its top floors.

646Units
41Storeys
8Layout types
1.15Acres

Facilities

As listed on the PropertyGuru review (July 2016) and the iProperty building page (October 2026).

Water

Pools and spa

  • Swimming pool
  • Wading pool
  • Whirlpool
  • Steam room

Active

Fitness

  • Gymnasium
  • Yoga room
  • Sun deck

Residents

Shared spaces

  • Sky garden
  • Residents’ lounge
  • Reading room
  • Function rooms
  • Outdoor function area

Access

Building

  • Grand lobby
  • Basement car park
  • Pedestrian link to Bangsar LRT

Where the project is now

Jul 2016Under construction; completion expected 2018 (PropertyGuru review)
May 2018Alila Bangsar hotel opens on the top floors (Hospitality Net)
2018Completion (PropertyGuru)
NowSubsale and rental market
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Layouts

All 8 The Establishment layouts

8 layout types, from 445 to 838 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.

Type E — 445 sq ft

Studio · 1 bath · 445 sq ft · studio suite

Studio1 Bath
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Type A — 468 sq ft

Studio · 1 bath · 468 sq ft · studio suite

Studio1 Bath
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Type C — 556 sq ft

1 bath · 556 sq ft

1 Bath
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Type D — 557 sq ft

1 bath · 557 sq ft

1 Bath
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Type G — 605 sq ft

1 bath · 605 sq ft

1 Bath
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Type F — 606 sq ft

1 bath · 606 sq ft

1 Bath
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Type B — 838 sq ft

2 bed 2 bath · 838 sq ft · 2-bedroom suite

2 Bed2 Bath
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Type H — 838 sq ft

2 bed 2 bath · 838 sq ft · 2-bedroom suite

2 Bed2 Bath
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Price and rent by layout

What each layout is asking at The Establishment

Asking prices and rents seen on PropertyGuru and iProperty in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.

LayoutSizeAsking priceAsking rentListings
Type E445 sq ft–RM2,350/mo1
Type A468 sq ft–RM2,400/mo1
Type B / Type H838 sq ft–RM3,300/mo1

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Location & connectivity

Where The Establishment sits

Jalan Ang Seng, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

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Title, parking and fees. Ask the management for the current maintenance charge (RM0.44 psf was quoted in 2016) and sinking fund, confirm whether a parking bay is owned or rented, and check the title type, which affects utility rates.

The recorded numbers

What units here sell and rent for

Recorded sales and asking prices are different things. Transacted figures come from deals recorded with the government valuation department; asking figures are what owners or the developer are listing at.

MeasureFigureSource and date
Asking
for sale
RM450,000 – RM860,000 · about RM743–1,236 psfPropertyGuru project page, Oct 2026
Asking
for sale
RM500,000 – RM950,000iProperty building page, Oct 2026
Asking rent
whole unit
RM2,200 – RM3,900 a month (PropertyGuru); RM2,200 – RM4,000 (iProperty)PropertyGuru and iProperty, Oct 2026
Launch price
per the developer at launch
about RM950 psfPropertyGuru project page, Oct 2026

All sale and rent figures here are asking prices from the PropertyGuru and iProperty building pages seen in October 2026, not recorded sales; we could not reach a transacted median for this building. Listings are split across two portal names (The Establishment, and Establishment Bangsar (Menara Teguh Bangsar)). Ask Jason for recorded sales before you offer.

Track record

About Keystone Land Developments Sdn Bhd

Keystone Land Developments Sdn Bhd is the developer named by PropertyGuru and iProperty.

The Edge Malaysia described the tower as the company’s first project, on 1.14 acres of freehold land with a gross development value of RM450 million.

The Alila Bangsar hotel opened on the top floors on 17 May 2018 (Hospitality Net). Room counts differ between sources (124 to 143).

Around the building

What is near The Establishment

The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.

🚉 Getting around

  • Bangsar~200 m
  • KL Sentral~1.0 km
  • KL Sentral~1.0 km

🛍️ Malls

  • Bangsar Village 2~1.0 km
  • Nu Sentral~1.0 km
  • Telawi Square~1.1 km

🎓 Schools

  • Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Jalan Bangsar~200 m
  • Sekolah Kebangsaan La Salle (1) Brickfields~400 m
  • Valley International School~400 m
  • Madrasah Al-Hidayah~500 m

🏛️ Colleges and universities

  • Brickfields Asia College Vivekananda~800 m
  • Methodist College Kuala Lumpur~1.1 km
  • Sentral Digital College Kuala Lumpur~1.4 km

🏥 Hospitals

  • Pantai Hospital~1.8 km
  • Central Dermatology Specialist Clinic~2.6 km
  • Tung Shin Hospital~3.3 km

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names as recorded on the map; check opening and enrolment details yourself.

Is it for you?

Which kind of buyer are you?

The same building suits different people for different reasons. Pick the line that sounds like you.

🏠 Living here yourself

Layouts here run from about 445 to 838 sq ft. Ask me which stacks get the better view and the least afternoon sun; that changes the price more than the floor.

💰 Buying to rent out

Compare the recorded rents in "The price numbers" above with the instalment on your loan. Smaller layouts usually rent faster; larger ones hold tenants longer.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family with children

Check the school and clinic distances in the location section, the number of car parks per unit and how busy the lifts are at 7.30 am.

✈️ Buying from overseas

Foreigners can only buy above the state minimum price and pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. Ask me which units here qualify before you shortlist.

Straight talk

What I will not hide from you

Every project has trade-offs. These are the ones I would want to know before paying a deposit.

  • ⚠️ A newer project, so many owners are renting out at the same time. Expect competition for tenants for the first few years.
  • ⚠️ Serviced apartments usually sit on commercial land. Utility tariffs and some loan terms can be less favourable than for a residential title.
  • ⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices. Compare any offer with the recorded transacted price per sq ft above before you commit.

The real cost

What buying here costs in 2026

Worked example for a unit at RM860,000, around the typical asking price here. Your figures will differ with the price and the bank.

Malaysian buyer (90% loan)Foreign buyer (70% loan)
Purchase priceRM860,000RM860,000
Down paymentRM86,000RM258,000
Loan amountRM774,000RM602,000
Stamp duty on transfer (MOT)RM19,800RM68,800
Stamp duty on loan (0.5%)RM3,870RM3,010
Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM10,638RM10,638
Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM9,709RM7,852
Cash needed before keysRM130,017RM348,300
State consent fee for foreigners–Set by each state; ask me for the figure

Estimates only. Stamp duty: 1–4% tiers for Malaysians and PRs, 8% flat for foreigners from 1 Jan 2026. Legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. First-time Malaysian buyers of homes up to RM500,000 may get a stamp duty exemption until 2027. Valuation, disbursements and moving costs are not included.

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Straight answers

Frequently asked questions

How many units are there at The Establishment, and how big are they?

There are 646 serviced suites in a 41-storey tower, in eight layouts: studios of 445 to 606 sq ft and 2-bedroom suites of 838 sq ft (PropertyGuru).

Is The Establishment freehold?

Yes, it is freehold. A 2016 PropertyGuru review gives a commercial title for the serviced suites, so check the title type and the utility and maintenance rates before you buy.

Can a foreigner buy at The Establishment?

In Kuala Lumpur a foreigner needs a property priced at RM1 million or more, with consent from the Federal Territories Land and Mines Office (PTGWP). Asking prices in October 2026 ran from about RM450,000 to RM950,000, so units here fall below the minimum and are generally not open to foreign buyers. Transfers of homes to foreigners pay 8% stamp duty from 1 January 2026.

What rent can a unit at The Establishment fetch?

Asking rents in October 2026 were about RM2,200 to RM4,000 a month across studios and 2-bedroom suites (PropertyGuru and iProperty). With dozens of units listed for rent, agreed rents can be lower.

Adakah The Establishment berhampiran stesen LRT?

Ya. Menurut PropertyGuru dan iProperty, bangunan ini dihubungkan oleh jejantas pejalan kaki ke stesen LRT Bangsar. Harga tawaran pada Oktober 2026 ialah sekitar RM450,000 hingga RM950,000.

The Establishment 是永久地契吗?有多少个单位?

是的,The Establishment 是永久地契(Freehold)服务式公寓,共有646个单位,面积约445至838平方尺,包括单间和两房单位,楼上为Alila Bangsar酒店,并有天桥连接Bangsar轻快铁站。

Which schools are near The Establishment?

On map data, the nearest schools are Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Jalan Bangsar (~200 m), Sekolah Kebangsaan La Salle (1) Brickfields (~400 m), Valley International School (~400 m). Distances are straight-line from the building.

Is there a train or bus station near The Establishment?

The nearest stations on map data are Bangsar (~200 m), KL Sentral (~1.0 km), KL Sentral (~1.0 km).

What is the nearest hospital and mall to The Establishment?

The nearest hospital on map data is Pantai Hospital (~1.8 km), and the nearest mall is Bangsar Village 2 (~1.0 km).

How much cash do I need to buy at The Establishment?

For a unit at RM860,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM7,852 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM130,017, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".

Get the current price list and units available at The Establishment

Prices move and the better units go first. Tell me your budget and whether you are buying to live in or to rent out, and I will send back the units that fit, not a generic brochure.

Buying, selling or renting: one conversation, no obligation.

JL

Jason Lim

10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6

I work with local families, investors and buyers from Singapore and overseas. If a project is not right for what you need, I will say so; that is usually worth more than the brochure.

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Last checked October 2026 against the sources listed. Sources: PropertyGuru project pages, The Establishment and Establishment Bangsar (Menara Teguh Bangsar) (Oct 2026); PropertyGuru review (Jul 2016); iProperty building page (Oct 2026); The Edge Malaysia, Alila Bangsar report (seen Oct 2026); Hospitality Net (Jun 2018). Unit availability, prices and completion dates are set by the developer or owner and can change. This page is general information, not an offer, valuation or legal advice.

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