After being out of service for many years, the Battersea Power Station has finally undergone restoration, becoming a popular destination for both local Londoners and out-of-town tourists eager to explore this iconic Grade II* listed landmark and its collection of more than 100 stores, restaurants, and other entertainment venues.
On October 12, the £9 billion ($1 = RM5.14) Battersea Power Station will be officially unveiled, and on October 14, the public will be allowed access.
A five-day "Festival of Power" honouring the building's distinctive heritage and its contributions to British culture will begin on October 14 to commemorate this momentous occasion.
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah are scheduled to officiate at its opening.
His Majesty expressed delight in the capability and success of Malaysian-owned companies and government agencies managing businesses and investments in the UK during his special visit there last year.
The Battersea Power Station is owned by a Malaysian consortium that consists of Sime Darby Property Bhd and S P Setia Bhd, each of which holds 40 per cent ownership; the Employees' Provident Fund owns the other 20 per cent.
The commercial assets within the power station building, located south of the Thames are now directly owned by Permodalan Nasional Bhd and EPF.
British-based Battersea Power Station Development Company is managing the development.
The Battersea Power Station project covers 17 hectares with 3.5 million sq ft of mixed commercial space and 4,239 new housing.
Some 20,000 jobs have been created as a result of the property's successful regeneration, giving locals long-term professional options.
Additionally, a new NHS medical centre is being constructed.
The five-day festival will begin with a tour of the building for Malaysian journalists, who will also be among the first visitors.
The building is designed by Wilkinson Eyre, one of the top architectural firms in the world with a portfolio of daring, stunning, and brilliant award-winning buildings.
A Battersea Power Station commercial and retail tour, a KOA residential tour, and the Lift 109 experience are all included in the itinerary.
The Lift 109 is a special glass elevator located inside the northwest chimney that provides an incredible panoramic view of London from a height of 109m above ground level.