List of tallest buildings in Kuala Lumpur

This list of tallest buildings in Kuala Lumpur ranks skyscrapers in the city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by height. The tallest buildings in the city are currently the The Petronas Twin Towers, which rise 1,483 feet (452 m) in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre and were the world's tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004. Other prominent structures on the skyline are the Vista Tower and the Kuala Lumpur Tower.

Panorama of Kuala Lumpur.

Tallest buildings

This lists ranks Kuala Lumpur skyscrapers that stand at least 600 feet (183 meters) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Existing structures are included for ranking purposes based on present height. This list includes under construction buildings that have already been topped out.

Rank Name Photo Height
ft / m		 Floors Year Notes
1 Petronas Twin Towers Petronas Panorama II.jpg 1,483 / 452 88 1998 These are the tallest buildings in Kuala Lumpur, and were the world's tallest buildings from 1998-2004.[1][2][3]
2 Menara Telekom Menara telekom.jpg 1,017 / 310 55 2001 [4][5]
3 Menara Carigali 80px 876 / 267 58 2011 Complete[6][7]
4 Menara Maybank Maybank Tower Kuala Lumpur.jpg 799 / 244 50 1988 [8][9]
5 Vista Tower KL-EmpireTower.JPG 781 / 238 62 1994 Formerly known as Empire Tower.[10][11]
6 Menara Maxis Maxis Tower, Kuala Lumpur.jpg 696 / 212 49 1998 [12][13]
7 Menara AmBank 80px 689 / 210 50 1998 Also known as AmBank Tower[14][15]
8 The Troika (Kuala Lumpur), Tower 3 669 / 204 50 2010 [16]
9 Berjaya Times Square Berjaya Time Square in the afternoon, Kuala Lumpur (Dec 2006).jpg 666 / 203 48 2003 [17][18][19]
10 K Residence 663 / 202 50 2008 First and tallest luxury condominiums in Malaysia
11 Menara Multi Purpose Menara Multi Purpose.jpg 650 / 198 40 1994 Also known as Cap Square Tower I[20][21][22]
12 Maju Tower 643 / 196 50 2002 [23][24]
13 Menara Standard Chartered 633 / 193 46 1990 [25][26]
14 Menara Citibank 624 / 190 50 1995 [27][28]
15 Marinara Financial Center 609 / 186 36 2000 [29][30]
16 Grand Seasons Hotel 603 / 184 42 1998 Tallest hotel in Malaysia[31][32]

* Indicates still under construction, but has been topped out.

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Tallest under construction, approved, and proposed

Under construction

This lists buildings that are under construction in Kuala Lumpur and are planned to rise at least 600 feet (183 meters). Under construction buildings that have already been topped out are also included.

Name Height
ft / m		 Floors Year
(est.)		 Notes
Warisan Merdeka 2,000 / 600 118 2015 Proposed[33]
Plaza Rakyat 1,253 / 382 79 On hold.[34][35] To be revived.[36]
Four Seasons Place 1,050 / 320 65 2013 Proposed[37]
Tradewinds Centre 1 984 /300 60 2016 Proposed[38]
Ilham Baru Tower 978 / 298 62 2014 Construction[39]
Naza Tower 1 892 / 272 50 2013 [40][41]
Aurora Tower 880 / 268 65 2016 [42]
Charigali Tower 876 / 267 58 2011 Topped out[43][44]
Grand Duta Hyatt 797 / 243 60 On hold.[45][46]
W Hotel and Residences 761 / 232 50 2016 Proposed[47]
Tradewinds Centre 2 755 / 230 55 2016 Proposed[38]
KKR2 Tower 689 / 210 37 2013 Under Construction[48]
Menara Felda 656 / 200 50 2011 Topped out[49][50]
Lot G 656 / 200 37 2012 [51]
Q Sentral 49 2014 Construction[52]
Cap Square Tower II 650 / 198 40 Completed.[53][54]
Tamansari Riverside Garden City Revolving Tower (Parcel M)  ? 60


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Timeline of tallest buildings

Name District Years as Tallest Height
ft / m		 Floors Reference
Kompleks Dayabumi Kawasan Perancangan Pusat 1984—1985 515 / 157 35 [55][56]
Menara Dato'Onn Kawasan Perancangan Pusat 1985—1988 574 / 175 40 [57][58]
Menara Maybank Kawasan Perancangan Pusat 1988—1998 799 / 244 50 ....
Petronas Twin Towers KLCC 1998—present 1,483 / 452 88 ....
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References

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  2. ^ "Petronas Tower 1". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
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  6. ^ "Charigali Headquarters Tower". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2010-01-17. 
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  8. ^ "Menara Maybank". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
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  10. ^ "Empire Tower". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
  11. ^ "Vista Tower". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2010-01-17. 
  12. ^ "Menara Maxis". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
  13. ^ "Menara Maxis". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
  14. ^ "Bangunan AM Finance". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
  15. ^ "AmBank Tower". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
  16. ^ "The Troika Tower 3". CTBUH. Retrieved 2011-04-24. 
  17. ^ "Berjaya Times Square". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
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  27. ^ "Menara Citibank". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
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  29. ^ "Marinara Financial Center". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
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  33. ^ "Warisan Merdeka". CTBUH. Retrieved 2011-04-24. 
  34. ^ "Plaza Rakyat". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
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  38. ^ a b "Tradewinds project to change KL skyline". Business Times. Retrieved 2011-04-24. 
  39. ^ "Ilham Baru Tower". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2010-04-30. 
  40. ^ "Naza Tower A". SkyscraperPage. Retrieved 2010-04-30. 
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  47. ^ "W Hotel & Residences". CTBUH. Retrieved 2011-04-24. 
  48. ^ "KKR2 Tower". CTBUH. Retrieved 2011-09-23. 
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  50. ^ "Menara Felda". CTBUH. Retrieved 2011-09-23. 
  51. ^ "Lot G Office Towers". MRCB Land. Retrieved 2011-04-11. 
  52. ^ "Q Sentral". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2011-06-05. 
  53. ^ "Capital Square Tower 2". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
  54. ^ "Capital Square Tower II". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
  55. ^ "Kompleks Dayabumi". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
  56. ^ "Kompleks Dayabumi". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
  57. ^ "Menara Dato'Onn". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
  58. ^ "Menara Dato'Onn". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2009-04-19. 
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