Otis to Power Mobility in The Westin Residences, Tallest Residential Tower in Penang, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis (NYSE: OTIS), the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company, will install cutting edge technologies and smart, connected solutions that power vertical mobility for the Westin Residence and Hotel by Macrovest Sdn. Bhd. (VST Group), a leading developer in Malaysia.  

 Otis will provide 19 high speed SkyRise® (travelling at up to 6 meters per second), four Gen3™ and a car elevator, as well as ten Link™ escalators.

"With Malaysia experiencing significant urbanization and related infrastructure development, the demand for efficient and reliable vertical transportation solutions is on the rise," said Pradeep Nair, Managing Director, Otis Malaysia.

"We are honored to collaborate with our long-term customer Macrovest Sdn. Bhd to provide safe, comfortable, and fast elevator systems that will enhance the passenger experience for all future visitors."

Soaring 69 stories above Penang's vibrant cityscape and the sea-facing promenade of Gurney Drive, the Westin Residences will house 498 units and will become the tallest landmark in the city. Accompanying it, a 28-story hotel with specialty restaurants will offer visitors an exceptional standard of style and quality.

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, Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo.

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