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- Otis vertical mobility solutions will power a new luxury residence in downtown Kuala Lumpur
- Otis will supply 26 advanced high-rise SkyRise® elevators
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis is collaborating with construction company Vestland in Malaysia to deliver state of the art SkyRise® elevators, Compass® 360 Destination Management System and Otis ONE® IoT solution, with eView™ smart screens for the upscale residential development Armani Hallson KLCC, in downtown Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company.
"We are honoured to be working with Armani Group development, in collaboration with Vestland, the project developer, to bring our cutting-edge technology and innovative design to Armani Hallson KLCC. Otis is proud to bring smart, modern and efficient vertical mobility experience for residents and visitors," said Nicolas Lopez, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Otis Southeast Asia.
How is Otis powering vertical transportation at Armani Hallson KLCC?
- The building has three towers. The two SOVO towers rise 80 stories featuring 18 high-speed SkyRise® elevators travelling at up to 7 meters per second in banks of 9 elevators in each tower. The third tower, SOHO tower, reaches 70 stories and has 8 high-speed SkyRise elevators travelling at up to 6 meters per second in two banks of four elevators.
- Otis will deliver exceptional passenger experience and optimized travel time with the Compass® 360 smart destination management system that dynamically adapts to passenger usage patterns in the building – and can take passengers to their destination as much as 50 percent faster than conventional systems.
- The elevators will feature Otis ONE® technology with eView™ in-car display screens, delivering real-time information and an enhanced passenger experience, while also connecting passengers via voice or video calls to the OTISLINE™ customer care center in case of an emergency.
- Each elevator has a ReGen™ drive, which captures energy usually wasted as heat and returns it to the building for use as power. It reduces energy consumption compared to conventional systems without regenerative technology.
About Otis
Otis gives people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators, we move 2.4 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide – the industry's largest Service portfolio. You'll find us in the world's most iconic structures, as well as residential and commercial buildings, transportation hubs and everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 72,000 people strong, including 44,000 field professionals, all committed to manufacturing, installing and maintaining products to meet the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories. To learn more, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo.
- Otis vertical mobility solutions will power a new luxury residence in downtown Kuala Lumpur
- Otis will supply 26 advanced high-rise SkyRise® elevators
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis is collaborating with construction company Vestland in Malaysia to deliver state of the art SkyRise® elevators, Compass® 360 Destination Management System and Otis ONE® IoT solution, with eView™ smart screens for the upscale residential development Armani Hallson KLCC, in downtown Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company.
"We are honoured to be working with Armani Group development, in collaboration with Vestland, the project developer, to bring our cutting-edge technology and innovative design to Armani Hallson KLCC. Otis is proud to bring smart, modern and efficient vertical mobility experience for residents and visitors," said Nicolas Lopez, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Otis Southeast Asia.
How is Otis powering vertical transportation at Armani Hallson KLCC?
- The building has three towers. The two SOVO towers rise 80 stories featuring 18 high-speed SkyRise® elevators travelling at up to 7 meters per second in banks of 9 elevators in each tower. The third tower, SOHO tower, reaches 70 stories and has 8 high-speed SkyRise elevators travelling at up to 6 meters per second in two banks of four elevators.
- Otis will deliver exceptional passenger experience and optimized travel time with the Compass® 360 smart destination management system that dynamically adapts to passenger usage patterns in the building – and can take passengers to their destination as much as 50 percent faster than conventional systems.
- The elevators will feature Otis ONE® technology with eView™ in-car display screens, delivering real-time information and an enhanced passenger experience, while also connecting passengers via voice or video calls to the OTISLINE™ customer care center in case of an emergency.
- Each elevator has a ReGen™ drive, which captures energy usually wasted as heat and returns it to the building for use as power. It reduces energy consumption compared to conventional systems without regenerative technology.
About Otis
Otis gives people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators, we move 2.4 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide – the industry's largest Service portfolio. You'll find us in the world's most iconic structures, as well as residential and commercial buildings, transportation hubs and everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 72,000 people strong, including 44,000 field professionals, all committed to manufacturing, installing and maintaining products to meet the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories. To learn more, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo.
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Otis Elevates Passenger Experience at Malaysia's Armani Hallson KLCC
SINGAPORE, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent employment data reveals heightened job market pressures affecting mental health needs. In light of these circumstances, LightingWay Counselling & Therapy continues to provide affordable therapy services to help Singaporeans cope better with a complex, evolving job market.
Singaporeans Continue to Face Job Market Challenges Going into 2026
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape job markets and global economic uncertainty persists, new graduates are especially hard hit. The Private Education Institution Graduate Employment Survey, released by SkillsFuture Singapore in April 2024, showed that only 46.4 per cent of fresh graduates found full-time work in 2024, compared with 58.7 per cent in 2023.
This trend has persisted, with WorkforceSG's Q3 2025 report indicating that hiring processes are slower and the share of firms expecting to hire has dropped from 44.0 per cent to 43.7 per cent, while those expecting to raise wages fell from 24.4 per cent to 22.4 per cent.
Stella Ong, therapist and founder of LightingWay Counselling & Therapy, stresses that "In times of economic uncertainty, more people do opt for free mental healthcare resources, namely government ones, as those are subsidised or free." The link between financial stress and mental health is supported by a 2022 survey by TODAY that highlighted that the cost of living was the most significant contributing factor to mental health issues in Singapore at 52%, followed by work-related stress at 49 per cent.
However, free or subsidised mental health resources tend to have longer waiting times and limited flexibility, with the median waiting time for appointments at the Institute of Mental Health being 25 days across all channels of referral. For those requiring more immediate support or flexible scheduling to accommodate job searches and interviews, private practice options like LightingWay can offer accessible alternatives.
LightingWay: Providing Affordable and Flexible Mental Health Support for Singaporeans from All Walks of Life
LightingWay Counselling & Therapy offers online therapy and in-person therapy services in Singapore for adults aged 18 and above. The practice also provides same-day urgent appointments to accommodate immediate mental health needs.
Ong, who holds a Master of Arts (Counselling & Guidance) from Nanyang Technological University and is currently a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Candidate at California Southern University, provides support for young professionals and fresh graduates navigating career uncertainty, anxiety, depression, work-related stress, and burnout.
Her practice uses evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Choice Theory Reality Therapy (CTRT).
CBT, considered the gold standard for the treatment of anxiety disorders, helps individuals identify and challenge the negative thought patterns that often emerge during prolonged job searches. ACT complements this by teaching acceptance of uncertainty while maintaining values-based action—an approach proven effective for anxiety and depression. CTRT focuses on what individuals can control, such as their actions and responses, rather than external factors like the job market, which has been associated with improved self-esteem and happiness.
By integrating different therapeutic approaches, Ong provides dynamic support tailored to different situations, individual needs, and changing circumstances to ensure a truly inclusive practice for her clients.
About Lightingway Counselling & Therapy
We are inclusive and welcoming of people from all walks of life, regardless of age, gender, religion or race.
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LightingWay Counselling Offers Affordable Therapy Amid Rising Job Market Uncertainty in Singapore
