history about KL tower

HISTORY

The Chronology of Menara Kuala Lumpur Construction:
1st Phase, 4th October 1991

• Widening of Jalan Punchak and excavations of soil from construction site.
• Finished: 15th August 1992

2nd Phase, 6th July 1992

• Construction of the foundation and basement of tower
• 50,000 cubic metres of concrete were endless poured for 31 hours hence setting a record in the Malaysian construction industry.
• Finished: 15th April 1993 (without pilling)

3rd Phase/ 'superstructure', began in May 1994

• The dreary construction of the tower starts with erection of the tower shaft, then the tower head.
• As the ultimate touches to the tower head were being done, the construction of the tourist building began.
• Introduce Islamic motif to reflect Malaysia's Islamic Heritage, and blended eastern design with western architectural technology
• Main Lobby � decorated with lovely glass-clad domes that glint like huge diamond.
• These domes were designed and arranged in the form of the 'Muqarnas' by Iranian craftsmen from Esfahan

Final Touch, 13th September 1994

• Topping up Ceremony where the Antenna Mast was installed by YAB Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad
• Marking the final height of tower, 421 above ground level.
• Installation of the facilities and amenities executed to ensure comfort and safety.

Completion of The Tower

• Opened to public on 23rd July 1996.
• Officially launched by the Malaysian 4th Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia on 1st October 1996.