Merdeka 118
Merdeka 118, formerly known as Menara Warisan Merdeka, KL 118 and PNB 118, is a 118-story megatall skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. At 678.9 m (2,227 ft) tall, it is the second-tallest building and structure in the world, only behind the Burj Khalifa at 828 m (2,717 ft).
| Merdeka 118 | |
|---|---|
Malay: Merdeka PNB 118 | |
Merdeka 118, as viewed from the Kuala Lumpur Tower, 2023 | |
| Former names | Menara Warisan Merdeka (lit. 'Independence Heritage Tower'), KL 118, PNB 118 |
| Alternative names | Merdeka Tower |
| Record height | |
| Tallest in Malaysia since 2021[I] | |
| Preceded by | The Exchange 106 |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Mixed-use: Shopping complex, housing properties, hotel, observation, public park, office |
| Architectural style | Neo-futurism and Malay traditional songket pattern |
| Location | Jalan Hang Jebat, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Named for | Malaysian Independence |
| Groundbreaking | July 2014 |
| Topped-out | 30 November 2021 |
| Completed | November 2023 |
| Opening | Q3 2024 (Park Hyatt KL) Q4 2024 (observation deck) |
| Inaugurated | 10 January 2024 |
| Cost | RM5 billion |
| Owner | PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd (under PNB) |
| Height | |
| Architectural | 678.9 m (2,227 ft) |
| Tip | 680.5 m (2,233 ft) |
| Antenna spire | 160 m (520 ft) |
| Roof | 518.9 m (1,702 ft) |
| Top floor | 502.8 m (1,650 ft) |
| Observatory | 566 m (1,857 ft) (Level spire) 516.9 m (1,696 ft) (View at 118) |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Steel Reinforced concrete Concrete encased steel |
| Floor count | 118 (with 5 below ground) |
| Floor area | 292,000 m2 (3,140,000 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 87 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Fender Katsalidis in association with RSP KL |
| Developer | PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd |
| Structural engineer | Leslie E. Robertson Associates, Robert Bird Group in association with Arup |
| Main contractor | Samsung C&T UEM Group |
| Known for | First skyscraper to exceed 500 m (1,600 ft) and 600 m (2,000 ft) in Malaysia and Southeast Asia |
| Other information | |
| Parking | 20,000 parking bays |
| Public transit access | KG17 Merdeka MRT station of the Kajang Line AG8 SP8 Plaza Rakyat LRT station via KG17 MR3 Maharajalela Monorail station of the KL Monorail |
| Website | |
| merdeka118 | |
| References | |
The building's name, Merdeka, which means "independence" in Malay, is inspired by its proximity to Stadium Merdeka. The spire of the building was completed in December 2022, which marked its final height of 678.9 m (2,227 ft) above ground and 700.9 m (2,300 ft) above sea level.
It is the tallest building in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. It surpassed the 453.6 m (1,488 ft) Exchange 106 to become the tallest building in Malaysia and surpassed the 461.2 m (1,513 ft) Landmark 81 to become the tallest building in Southeast Asia. The building will also be the first in Malaysia to receive a triple platinum rating from worldwide sustainability certifications, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).