Malaysia is known to the world for its beautiful beaches, great food, and impressive architecture like the Petronas Twin Towers, the Khoo Kongsi house in Penang, and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building...
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...and soon, this new skyscraper situated between Stadium Merdeka and Stadium Negara will be Malaysia’s tallest building (even taller than the Petronas Twin Towers!).
Nama bangunan ni, Merdeka 118 adalah sempena lokasinya yang terletak di antara Stadium Merdeka & Stadium Negara. 118 tu pula merujuk kepada bilangan tingkat bangunan ni, 118 tingkat. pic.twitter.com/9lmh4IMbzj
— Skyscrapers MY (@SkyscrapersMY) September 1, 2020
Merdeka 118, also known as PNB 118 is owned and developed by one of the largest fund management companies in Malaysia, Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB).
Set to be the second tallest building in the world, Merdeka 118 measures 678.9 meters right after the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai at 828 meters.
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According to the New Straits Times, former PNB President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Jalil Rasheed said that the construction of the building was halted during the first three phases of the MCO.
“We have got seven floors more to go on the central core structure. There could be an additional two to three months extension of the construction period.”
The skyscraper is now 50% complete, reaching 111 floors prior to the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO) on 18 March.
The design of the building is inspired by the silhouette of Tun Abdul Rahman’s iconic hand-raise while chanting ‘Merdeka’ seven times back in 1957, which commemorates one of Malaysia’s iconic moments - Hari Merdeka.
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The tower’s base is modeled from the diamond-shaped motifs of Malay Songket, while the rest of the building is covered in glass from top to bottom making it look like a giant piece of crystal.
This stunning building is designed by Australian firm Fender Katsalidis Architects, the same firm behind the Eureka Tower in Melbourne, Australia.
Dekat Kuala Lumpur, mesti korang perasan ada satu bangunan baru dalam pembinaan yang tinggi menjulang! Lagi tinggi dari KLCC, TRX & Menara KL.
— Skyscrapers MY (@SkyscrapersMY) September 1, 2020
Tahukah korang, bangunan tu kalau dah siap, ia akan jadi bangunan KEDUA TERTINGGI DI DUNIA selepas Burj Khalifa!
Ini adalah bebenang: pic.twitter.com/dFHd25Q4Sh
Untuk naik ke anjung tinjau tu, kita kena naik lif panel kaca yg boleh nampak pemandangan kat luar.
— Skyscrapers MY (@SkyscrapersMY) September 1, 2020
Siapa yg gayat tu, mmg kena pejam mata je lah.. Sebab dlm lif ni, dia ada letak sekali cermin kat belakang 😂 pic.twitter.com/vwtBjdxKRm
Pada waktu malam, menara Merdeka 118 akan dinyalakan dengan light strip yang bercahaya & bergerak dari bucu ke bucu.
— Skyscrapers MY (@SkyscrapersMY) September 1, 2020
Ia akan memberi pencahayaan yang berbeza dan futuristik jika dibandingkan dengan bangunan2 lain di Kuala Lumpur. pic.twitter.com/xuQpZdhQU8
The first and second phase is predicted to complete by 2021, while the third phase will only be completed in 2024.
We’re so excited to see Merdeka 118 once it’s completed! It’s going to be so cantik!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
