THE Malaysian landmark (the one thing that people think “Malaysia” when they see it) is unquestionably the Petronas Towers.
They’re quite tall. And there’s a mall at the bottom!
I was last in KL in 2003 when I was introduced to Tiger Beer with ice, spicy chicken noodle soup, World Union Rugby and the mother of all hangovers. During this lost weekend, we tried to get tickets to the Petronas Towers tour, but got there too late (all gone!). Tickets for the tour are free, but rationed. They are distributed on the same day, from 0800 until they run out.
My first stop after arriving at KL Sentral from KLIA was to the ticket desk to try to get a tour ticket. I arrived there around 1015 and I’ll have to admit, I wasn’t too optimistic. But sometimes things work out. Because I got a ticket for the 1400 tour!
A view of a tall mall
My favourite store in the KLCC!
After lunch, puttering through the mall and an all too brief internet session, I went on the tour. It began with a brief film on the construction and design of the Towers followed by a ride in what seemed to be a freight elevator to the skybridge on the 41st Floor.
Looking down! Note the brace supporting the skybridge
It’s a nice view from 41 stories up
The park that’s adjecent to the KLCC
Detail shot of some of the 65000 square meters of stainless steel cladding used on the Towers
Tower 1 is occupied by the Petronas company and Tower 2 is leased out to commercial tenants. No restaurant or view deck at the top of the towers. Still I wonder who has the highest office in the building?
As this is a corporate headquarters, the usual disclaimer…
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