Much more than just an office building, the Petronas Twin Towers sparked a nation’s pride and came to symbolize Malaysia’s jaunt into the 21st century. Join Editor Chad Merchant and step back in time to explore the history and construction of these magnificient towers.
Perhaps as meaningful to Kuala Lumpur as the Eiffel Tower is to Paris and the Statue of Liberty is to New York, the iconic, soaring Petronas Towers are unquestionably the symbol of modern Malaysia. Hard though it is to believe, this year will mark an astonishing 23 years since construction began on a project that would not only transform a city’s skyline, but also the heart of a nation. It’s hard to overstate the importance of the part the Petronas Towers have played in KL’s continuing evolution into a world-class city.