World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, convention centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur is a convention facility in Malaysia's capital featuring meeting rooms and exhibition halls spread across multiple levels. The building provides flexible spaces designed to host conferences, trade shows, and corporate events of various scales.
Construction began in 1981 and was completed in 1984; the building was officially opened on 26 September 1985. The site had previously hosted the first and subsequent annual UMNO General Assemblies. In 1985 it was named Putra World Trade Centre after first prime minister Tunku Abdul Rahman.
The center's name reflects Kuala Lumpur's role as a regional business hub where international commerce and knowledge exchange take place. Visitors see delegates from across Asia and beyond gathering for trade activities and professional networking.
The center sits in the middle of Kuala Lumpur and connects easily to public transportation networks. Parking facilities and restaurants on-site make visits straightforward for both short meetings and multi-day events.
The building was originally named Bangunan Tunku Abdul Rahman and Menara Dato' Onn after two former UMNO presidents, and the complex was renamed Putra World Trade Centre in 1985 after first prime minister Tunku Abdul Rahman. Its Dewan Tun Razak halls sit across the Batu River from the main block.
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