KL Tower | Menara Kuala Lumpur

KL Tower; standing proud

The starting point of Kuala Lumpur Tower is when it was officially groundbreaking by the 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia's, Tun Doktor Mahathir Bin Mohamad on 1 October 1991 and there was a 3-phase process altogether.

The first phase was the widening of Jalan Bukit Nanas and the excavation of soil from the construction site. This phase was completed on 1 August 1992.

The second phase began on 1 July 1992 with the construction of the foundation and basement of the tower. Approximately 50,000-cubic meters of concrete were continuously poured for 31-hours, thus setting a record in the Malaysian construction industry. The foundation work, requiring no piling, was completed on 1 April 1993.

The third phase was the construction of the 'superstructure' which began on 1 May 1994. The tedious construction of the tower started with the erection of the tower shaft, then the tower head. As the finishing touches to the tower head were applied, the construction of the touristic building began. The construction was completed in record time.

The touristic building is adorned with designs that reflect the Malaysian Islamic culture. The main lobby of the upper ground floor is decorated with exquisite glass-clad domes that sparkle like giant diamonds. These domes were designed and arranged in the form of the Muqarnas by Iranian craftsmen from Isfahan.

Furthermore on the journey, Menara Kuala Lumpur was officially launched for broadcasting by the 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia's Tun Doktor Mahathir Bin Mohamad on 1 September 1994 as performed the 'topping-up ceremony' where the antenna mast was installed, thus marking the final height of the tower, 421-metres above the ground. Lastly installation of the facilities and amenities was executed to ensure comfort and safety.

The Kuala Lumpur Tower in Malay: Menara Kuala Lumpur; abbreviated as KL Tower is a well-known tall tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in continuous present. Its construction was completed on 1 March 1995. It is used for communication purposes and features an antenna that reaches 421-metre (1,381-foot). The roof of the pod is at 335-metre (1,099-foot). The rest of the tower below has a stairwell and an elevator to reach the upper area, which also contains a revolving restaurant, providing diners with a panoramic view of the city.

KL Tower & KLCC

Races are held annually, where participants race up the stairs to the top. The tower also acts as the Islamic falak observatory to observe the crescent moon which marks the beginning of Muslim month of Ramadhan, Syawal, and Zulhijjah, to celebrate fasting month of Ramadhan, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Aidiladha. The tower is the highest viewpoint in Kuala Lumpur that is open to the public. The building is the landmark of Kuala Lumpur with arch-rival Petronas Towers.

Menara Kuala Lumpur was officially inaugurated by the 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia's Tun Doktor Mahathir Bin Mohamad on 1 October 1996 at 20:30 MST. Among the distinguished guests to the kuala Lumpur Tower were the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Tuanku Jaafar ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Najihah, the wives of the Sultan of Brunei, DYMM Paduka Seri Baginda Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha and DYTM Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam.

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