The iconic tower is at the centre of a dispute involving the previous concession holder who was was evicted despite an ongoing lawsuit against the government.

It comes two days after multiple agencies sealed off the iconic tower to allow the new concessionaire to settle in.

Lawyers slam the late-night operation by multiple government agencies, saying it was meant to help a rival company to take over the iconic tower.

Abdul Hamid Shaikh Abdul Razak Shaikh was charged with offering bribes for the benefit of Annuar Musa in connection with the take-over of KL Tower concession.

Abdul Hamid Shaikh Abdul Razak Shaikh and his company, Hydroshoppe, have claimed trial to the charges against them.