Petronas Twin Towers: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Description

THE PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS, a masterpiece of architectural design, are the tallest office buildings in the world at the turn of the millennium. An integral part of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) development, the Towers embody the aspirations of Prime Minister Dato Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad's Vision 2020' - a national plan charting the ongoing rise of Malaysia as it aims to become a fully developed nation. They symbolise not only Malaysia's dynamism and resilience but also the success achieved by the nation and its people as well as the country's readiness to meet the increasing challenges of the new millennium. Epitomising the development of a nation at the forefront of technology, the Towers stand as a tribute and a national pride to all Malaysians. This special publication, released in conjunction with the official opening of the Towers, provides a comprehensive glimpse of the world's latest architectural icon and the corporate headquarters of PETRONAS, the national petroleum corporation of Malaysia - the PETRONAS Twin Towers.