Petronas Twin Towers Kuala Lumpur

PETRONAS Twin Towers was official opened by Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohammad in 31 August 1999. Since that the towers become a Kuala Lumpur landmarks and a symbol of Malaysia's social economy progress and achievement, it's also a symbol of aspiration and ambitions of Malaysia to become a develop country by year 2020. This twin building is a home for Malaysia Petroleum Company also known as Petroliam Nasional Berhad or PETRONAS. PETRONAS is ranked among the FORTUNE Global 500 largest corporations in the world, engaged in the broad spectrum of oil and gas operation in more than 30 countries.

The idea to build this tower came from Malaysia 4th Prime Minister Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohammad that wanted the PETRONAS Twin Towers must be unique and can be recognizing as icon of Malaysia by people around the world like Eifel Tower in France or Great Wall in China.

Standing at 452 m (1483 feet), designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates from USA, the tower was build on the former horse racing track at Jalan Ampang, fully completed in 1997, PETRONAS twin towers became the highest twin building in the world on date of completion before the places been taking over by Taipei 101.

 

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Jamek Mosque Kuala Lumpur

Masjid Jamek is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur; it’s located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak River and was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback. The mosque official opened in 1909 after two years of construction by Sultan of Selangor. Before national mosque, Masjid Negara was opened in 1965, Masjid Negara served as Kuala Lumpur main mosque. The mosque has a Moorish architecture.

Advice

Do not visit on Friday around 1200noon – 230 pm, all the Muslim will perform Friday prayer during this time. You will unable to enter the Mosque and stuck in the crowded.

Getting There

• Take Putra LRT to Masjid Jamek Station
• Take Star LRT to Masjid Jamek
• Walking distance (approx 10 minutes from Central Market, 10 minutes from Merdeka Square)

Sultan Abdul Samad Building Kuala Lumpur

Sultan Abdul Samad Building is among historic building in Kuala Lumpur and become a Kuala Lumpur landmark for more than 100 years. No other building in Kuala Lumpur witnesses so many historic events like Sultan Abdul Samad Building. The building was well preserved and its original architecture still remains until today even this building been through a lot of major renovation. The building takes its name from Sultan Abdul Samad, the sultan of Selangor during its construction. Located at the most strategic location between Klang River and Gombak River meets, it's also located nearby to Merdeka square, Jamek Mosque and Royal Selangor Club, it's become the most important building during British Administration.

It's was design by A.C. Norman from British assisted by another engineer also from British name C.E Spooner. The process to build this building started in year 1893 and fully completed in 1897, but the official ceremony putting the foundation of this building only happen on 6 October 1894 done by Sir Charles B.H. Mitchell the Governor for Straights Settlements, cost to build this structure about RM152000, Sultan Abdul Samad building become the most expensive building in the region during that time it completed.

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Kuala Lumpur Tower

Kuala Lumpur Tower or Menara Kuala Lumpur in Bahasa Malaysia located on top of Bukit Nenas, its was officially open by Malaysia Prime Minister  Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohammad in October 1996. The construction started in 1991 and it's taken 4 years to complete. The construction began in October 1991 and fully completed in May 1996. Build in 3 phases, this including the excavation of soil from the construction site, construction of the foundation and basement of the tower, and the construction of the superstructure. Kuala Lumpur Tower was designed to stand wind pressure up to 90 mph. Build to enhance a quality of TV and Radio broadcasting and telecommunication in Kuala Lumpur city and Klang Valley, it's also been use by Malaysian Police to monitor traffic situation in Kuala Lumpur.

If we view from far Kuala Lumpur tower will look like old Olympic Torch but the design are reflected on Islamic architecture. Standing at 421 meter Kuala Lumpur Tower become the fifty tallest towers in the world after  the CN Tower in Canada, the Ostankino Tower in Russia, the Oriental Pearl Tower in China, and the Borj-e Milad in Iran. Observation Deck located at 276 meter is the best places to view Kuala Lumpur scenery compare to Petronas Twin Tower. Surronding by nature tropical forest as a forest reservse since 1906, visitor also can see the 100 years Jelutong Tree (Dyera Costulata).

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Royal Selangor Club

Its was founded in 1884 as a small plank building with thatched roof, serving as a social and cricket club for a growing expatriate community. The original building was replace in 1890 by a two storey timber structure designed by A.C Norman, a government architect, and build in 1910 with a design similar to a mock Tudor house by architect AB Hubback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

Designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, competed and fully operational on 1^st August 1910. Design of Kuala Lumpur railway station influence by Moorish and Mughal style. Total cost to build the station RM 23000.00. In 1997 the operational of railway station has been transfer to KL Sentral station.

Getting there

Walking distance (5 minutes) from National Mosque