History
Kuala Lumpur Tower was officially groundbreaking by the 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia's Yang Amat Berbahagia Dato Seri Tuanku Doktor Mahathir Binti Mohamad on 1 October 1991 and was a 3-phase process.
The first phase was the widening of Jalan Bukit Nanas and the excavation of soil from the construction site. This phase was completed on 1 August 1992.
On 1 July 1992, the second phase began with the construction of the foundation and basement of the tower. Approximately 50,000-cubic meters of concrete were continuously poured for 31-hours, thus setting a record in the Malaysian construction industry. The foundation work, requiring no piling, was completed on 1 April 1993.
The third phase was the construction of the 'superstructure' which began on 1 May 1994. The construction of the tower started with the erection of the tower shaft, then the tower head. As the finishing touches to the tower head were applied, the construction of the touristic building began. The construction was completed in record time.
The touristic building is adorned with designs that reflect the Malaysian Islamic culture. The main lobby of the upper ground floor is decorated with exquisite glass-clad domes that sparkle like giant diamonds. These domes were designed and arranged in the form of the Muqarnas by Iranian craftsmen from Isfahan.
Menara Kuala Lumpur was officially launched for broadcasting by the 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia's Yang Amat Berbahagia Dato Seri Tuanku Doktor Mahathir Binti Mohamad on 1 September 1994 as performed the 'topping-up ceremony' where the antenna mast was installed, thus marking the final height of the tower, 421-metres above the ground. Lastly installation of the facilities and amenities was executed to ensure comfort and safety.
Menara Kuala Lumpur was officially building of construction on 1 January 1995.
Menara Kuala Lumpur was officially completed to renovated on 1 January 1996.
Menara Kuala Lumpur was officially opened to public on 1 May 1996 by the building is the landmark of Kuala Lumpur with arch-rival Petronas Towers.
Menara Kuala Lumpur was officially inaugurated by the 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia's Yang Amat Berbahagia Dato Seri Tuanku Doktor Mahathir Binti Mohamad on 1 October 1996 at 20:30 MST. Among the distinguished guests to the kuala Lumpur Tower were the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Tuanku Jaafar ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Najihah, the wives of the Sultan of Brunei, Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha and Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam Binti Abdul Aziz.
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