Merdeka 118 (also known as PNB 118, and formerly known as KL 118 and Warisan Merdeka Tower), is a 118-storey, 644 metre 2,113 feet supertall and megatall skyscraper currently under construction in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As of October 2021, it is the tallest building under construction in Malaysia. The skyscraper is planned to be completed in April 2022. citation needed date = October 2021
The building's name, Merdeka, commemorates the country's freedom, with the symbolic meaning in the Malay language for 'freedom' and 'independence', as well as referring to Malaysia's Independence Day (Malaysia) Hari Merdeka. Upon completion, the structure is expected to become the List of tallest buildings in Malaysia (surpassing the Petronas Towers) and in the Southeast Asia region. It List of tallest buildings in the world once finished, surpassing the 632 metre Shanghai Tower, taking the title by virtue of its 140 metre in 472 feet spire. Elevator and glass shaft facing towards Downtown Kuala Lumpur on Jalan Hang Jebat.
Construction progress as of February 2021. This image was taken from here.
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The building has a diamond-shaped exterior facade, which is said to represent the diversity of Malaysians. The building was built on a site that is crucial to the history of Malaysia. This is because it stands right next to Stadium Merdeka, where the Prime Minister of Malaysia raised his hand and declared the country’s independence. The spire that will be built on the building will represent the raised hand of the prime minister.