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They are Malaysian 7 wonders ... Cool huh... :)
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| KLIA |
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang considered as one of the most modern and sophisticated airports in the Asia Pacific region. One of the prominent features of the new premier gateway to Malaysia is it serene environment combine with high technology attractions. Often described as the airport in the forest, forest in the airport, KLIA undoubtedly reflect Malaysian vision on developing the nation without neglecting it rich environmental heritage.
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| Menara Kuala Lumpur |
Menara Kuala Lumpur or KL Tower stands at the height of 421 metre atop Bukit Nanas, 94 metres above sea level, reputed as the highest concrete tower in Asia and the fourth tallest telecommunication tower in the world. Designed with vertical rib structure on the surface, the tower, which was weighs 100,000 metric tonnes and was built without piling, took four years to erect and was completed in May 1996.A panoramic view of the city from its observation platform or from the Seri Angkasa Revolving Restaurant below the observation platform.Five main sections, namely the foundation base, tourist floor, tower shaft, tower head and antenna head.It only took 58 seconds to reach the observation platform by lifts.
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| KLCC |
At a dizzying height of 452m above the city skyline, Petronas Twin Tower, the 88-storey building surpass Sears Towers in Chicago, U.S by 8.9 meters to acknowledged by the Council on Tall Building and Urban Habitat as the worlds tallest two free-standing towers. Officially opened on 31 August 1999, as part of Malaysia's 1999 National Day celebrations.
The prominent features of the tower, which was designed based on geometric patterns common in architecture of Islamic heritage, is it double-deck sky-bridge, high speed double-deck lifts, building control and security system, and it communication system.
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| Putrajaya |
The new administrative capital of Malaysia, Putrajaya (formerly known as Perang Besar) is located 25 km south of Kuala Lumpur. Putrajaya, which will become a test bed for an electronic Government (a paperless administration) will be equipped with the latest in telecommunication technologies.
Spanning over 4,581 hectares and with a 600-hectare man-made lake as its principal landscape feature, the Core Area of Putrajaya covers a total area 1,069 hectares (23% of total land use) and divided into five precincts that linked by a distinctive 4.2 km long boulevard
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| Formula 1 circuit |
Sepang International Circuit or officially known as Sepang F1 Circuit undoubtedly acknowledge as another glittering wonders of Malaysia, when the RM286 million state-of-art racing track was officially launched on 9 March 1999, by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed.
The Sepang F1 Circuit, which was the first in the world to be allowed to incorporate the F1 logo in its name, not only it will signifies a new dimension for motor sports development in the country but also for the motor sports fraternity.
Set in the middle of picturesque forest, the Sepang F1 Circuit has unique features that distinguish it from the other established circuits. The Sepang F1 Circuit different from other circuits yet meets all the requirements set by international motor sports regulatory bodies
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| MEASAT I,II |
MEASAT is the first Malaysian satellite ever from Binariang Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. It was built by Huge Space and Comunication International, Inc. El Segundo, Calif.
MEASAT I was launch on the 12 Jan. 1996, from Kourou, French Guiana. Mean while MEASAT II was launch on 13 Nov. 1996 using roket Ariane. Life line for MEASAT I is 12 years and MEASAT II is 11 years.
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