Remember Look Out Point? Whatever Happened To It?
The many nights driving on dark winding roads up the hill to be greeted by the bright, bustling, cozy, chilly atmosphere that is Look Out Point; the plethora of restaurants and the amazing view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline; Look Out Point was the best kept secret of KL, and will be dearly missed.
By Mei Mei Chu — 25 Jul 2013, 02:28 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
Remember the beautiful Look Out Point in Ampang?
Reviews on Trip Advisor say the view there was amazing and breathtaking
It is an amazing place. Good restaurants where there are excellent BBQ food from the restaurant "The Haven". The view was amazing, beautiful, breathtaking. Even with such words, it cannot describe the feeling.
Look Out Point is actually a western restaurant on top of the hill. but the name stuck and the place is not called LOP. The view was breathtaking! the air there was fresh and it was romantic.
You'll will definitly love the view...but you have to go at night it is more amazing. We loved our experience at Ampang Look-Out Point. The setting is local and lovely, the view is really something to write home about.
In February 2012, Look Out Point management announced with a heavy heart that they are closing
In February 2012, Look Out Point management announced with a heavy heart that they are closing.
Image via imgur.comNow, the Selangor state government has announced its permanent closure
Tourism brochures and road signages pointing to the direction of what used to be a tourist attraction that offered the best view of Kuala Lumpur's skyline -- Look Out Point -- will soon be removed as it has been announced that the place will be closed to visitors.
malaysiandigest.comThe permanent closure was announced by the Selangor state government following a slope study that was done by Malaysian Public Works Institute (Ikram).
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Studies have concluded that the entire area where the Look Out Point is located is unsafe due to its unstable earth structure. Ikram had concluded that the area including where Look Out Point is located was no longer suited for any activities as there were soil movements.
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Initially, residents, traders and diners made it clear that they were not happy with the closure
OWNERS, workers and even diners at several restaurants at Ampang Look Out Point (ALOP) in Jalan Ampang-Hulu Langat had a rude shock on Wednesday evening when the Kajang Municipal Council instructed them to vacate the premises and issued a closure order.
thestar.com.myIt is learnt that about 40,000 people visited the centre each month. Based on estimates, the restaurants generate businesses worth about RM800,000 monthly should each visitor spend a minimum of RM20 on each meal.
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"We are not sure what is going to happen as we were not told whether the closure was temporary or permanent. "If this prolongs, about 300 employees who are working at several restaurants here will have to look for new jobs," said a business operator.
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Then in November 2012, a landslide occured near Look Out Point
NOV 16: Jalan Ampang-Hulu Langat is closed to all vehicles following a landslide near the Ampang Lookout Point in Bukit Ampang yesterday evening.
Ampang Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Amiruddin Jamaluddin said the landslide was caused by soil erosion after several days of heavy rain.
Now, what will happen to the many restaurants and towers on Look Out Point?
To the question of whether the structures at the area will be torn down, Kamarul Izlan said the council was waiting for instructions from the state government for the next course of action.
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Thank you for the wonderful views of the KL skyline, Look Out Point. You will be dearly missed.
Thank you for the wonderful views of the KL skyline Look Out Point. You will be missed.
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