Kuala Lumpur Tower, Communication tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur Tower rises 421 meters above the city, housing an observation deck at 276 meters and telecommunications equipment throughout. The structure combines a slender shaft with a broad viewing level topped by an antenna spire.
Construction started on October 1, 1991, with the final antenna installed on September 13, 1994, before opening in 1996. The structure held the title of tallest in Malaysia for three years until the Petronas Twin Towers were completed.
The structure serves as an Islamic falak observatory where specialists watch for the crescent moon to mark the beginning of religious months. This role connects modern infrastructure with religious practices that shape the rhythm of local life.
The tower stands on Jalan Bukit Nanas, and its upper area is reached by stairwell and elevator; the pod roof sits at 336.5 metres. It is the highest viewpoint in Kuala Lumpur open to the public, and an annual race sends participants up the stairs to the top.
The tower stands on Bukit Nanas, a hill about 94 metres above sea level, so its 421-metre height reaches higher above the city than the Petronas Twin Towers. The hill also holds one of the last patches of primary rainforest within Kuala Lumpur's city limits.
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