Before committing to a Kuala Lumpur high-rise, investors compare. This side-by-side analysis benchmarks Maba Suitez by EXSIM against surrounding Merdeka 118-precinct residences such as Lucentia BBCC and Opus KL — across the metrics that actually drive rental yield and capital appreciation: distance to Merdeka 118, MRT access, commercial anchor, entry price and management structure.
Wisma MABA was historically the association's headquarters, established in 1958. This RM800 million redevelopment converts that ageing institutional asset into a landmark while allowing MABA to retain a long-term relationship with the property. By retaining a 3,000 sq ft headquarters and a 3x3 basketball court on Level 6, MABA's economic interest aligns with the long-term functionality and image of the building.
Pros & Cons of Investing in Maba Suitez
Pros & Cons of Investing in Maba Suitez
Type C · 657 sq ft Dual-Key — model your nightly short-stay yield against a standard long-term tenancy.
based on 30 nights / month
Short-Stay Gross Monthly Revenue
RM4,875
based on 30 nights / month
Monthly Arbitrage Uplift
RM1,675 (+66%)
Long-term benchmark: RM3,200/mo for a KL city-centre 657 sq ft dual-key.
Just 50m opposite Merdeka 118 and 160m from Merdeka MRT — the closest residential address to KL's tallest landmark and financial district.
The MABA headquarters and a dedicated 3x3 basketball court on Level 6 give the development a unique identity no neighbouring tower can replicate.
From RM699,000 for a fully-furnished studio — a sharper entry point than comparable Merdeka 118-precinct residences priced above RM900,000.
The Type C dual-key layout is engineered for dual rental income — live in one suite, let the other — ideal for the undersupplied city-centre rental market.
Side-by-side comparison of the metrics that drive yield and appreciation.
| Specification | Maba Suitezby EXSIM | Surrounding Properties(e.g. Lucentia BBCC, Opus KL) |
|---|---|---|
| Distance to Merdeka 118 | 50m (directly opposite) | >500m |
| Walk to Merdeka MRT (SBK17) | 160m (≈2 min walk) | 400m–800m |
| Commercial Anchor | MABA HQ & 3x3 Basketball Court (built-in) | None / standard retail |
| Entry Price | From RM699,000 | Higher PSF (RM900k+) |
| Dual-Key Layout Available | Yes — Type C (657 sqft) | Limited or unavailable |
| Free Fully-Furnished Package | Included for early registrants | Sold separately |
| Hospitality Management | Mana-Mana Hospitality programme | Self-managed |
| Total Units | 914 (54 & 50-storey towers) | 1,200+ (larger, less exclusive) |
| Maintenance Fee | RM0.99 psf (incl. sinking fund) | RM0.35–0.45 psf |
Maba Suitez by EXSIM offers the closest residential address to Merdeka 118, the lowest entry price in the precinct, and a built-in commercial anchor — three structural advantages that are difficult for neighbouring towers to match. For investors seeking KL city-centre exposure with professional hospitality oversight, it stands as the most compelling launch in EXSIM KL's 2026 portfolio.
Sources: MRT Corp (SBK17 Line), EXSIM Group Project Specifications.