Kuala Lumpur Tower, Communication tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Kuala Lumpur Tower reaches 421 meters in height, containing a 276-meter observation deck and multiple telecommunications facilities within its structure.
Construction of the tower began on October 1, 1991, and the final antenna installation took place on September 13, 1994, before opening to visitors in 1996.
The tower functions as an Islamic falak observatory where specialists monitor the crescent moon to determine the start of Muslim religious months.
Four elevators transport visitors through fifteen floors, leading to an observation deck that provides complete views of the Malaysian capital city.
The tower maintained its position as the tallest structure in Malaysia until the completion of the Petronas Twin Towers three years after its inauguration.
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Inception: September 13, 1994
Official opening: July 23, 1996
Floors above the ground: 15
Elevators: 4
Height: 421 m
Website: https://menarakl.com.my
GPS coordinates: 3.15283,101.70375
Latest update: October 18, 2025 04:05
Malaysia offers diverse photographic subjects from the Cameron Highlands with their tea plantations to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. The landscape includes tropical rainforests in Borneo, limestone formations at Batu Caves, and coral reefs off the Perhentian Islands. Chinese temples in Georgetown, rice fields in Kedah, and mangrove forests in Langkawi complement the photographic opportunities. Architecture ranges from colonial buildings in Malacca to Hindu shrines and modern skyscrapers. The islands of Tioman and Sipadan attract underwater photographers, while Kinabatangan River provides wildlife photography opportunities. Urban markets, plantations, and coastal sections complete the offering for various photographic genres.
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