KUALA LUMPUR, 3 January 2026 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim tonight officiated the launch of the ‘I LITE U’ Lighting Innovation Project at Pavilion, Bukit Bintang, a city-centre initiative aimed at enhancing Kuala Lumpur’s night-time appeal while supporting the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign.
Anwar arrived at the venue at about 8pm, accompanied by Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, and was received by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh and Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing.
Also present were Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, several ministers and deputy ministers, as well as Oscar Award winner Michelle Yeoh, who is also a Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Members of the public from diverse backgrounds began gathering around Pavilion as early as 6pm, creating a lively atmosphere ahead of the launch.
The ceremony opened with the singing of Negaraku and the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 song, followed by cultural performances and the screening of a special video. The programme also featured a large-scale parade involving 18 contingents, alongside performances by popular local artistes.
The ‘I LITE U’ project spans a major route of nearly one kilometre around Bukit Bintang and is designed to enliven the city’s night atmosphere through dynamic lighting displays. The initiative highlights the urban landscape using modern and sustainable technology, in line with Kuala Lumpur’s low-carbon city agenda.
The project incorporates several light-emitting diode (LED) designs, utilising energy-efficient technology with the installation of more than 70 LED lights across the route.
‘I LITE U’ is an acronym for Infrastructure, Lighting, Innovation, Technology, sustainable towards Urbanisation, reflecting the project’s emphasis on innovation-led urban development.
