Kuala Lumpur’s famous mega skyscraper Merdeka 118 – topped by a needle-thin spire – recently reached 678.9 metres high, heralding a new era for the city and defining the Merdeka 118 precinct. The slender and flexible spire accounts for almost a quarter of the tower’s height, presenting engineering challenges due to its sensitivity to wind load vibration and stresses. To overcome these challenges our specialists adopted 3D space truss framing with 30% porosity in the spire façade. Our Advanced Te

2K views · 14 reactions | 50 guests of The Edge Malaysia and YTL Cement's Sustainable Construction: The Next Level Symposium took part in a study tour to Merdeka 118 for a closer look at the country’s tallest skyscraper. | The Edge Malaysia | Facebook

19K views · 98 reactions | In line with Malaysia’s 64th #Merdeka Day, we gathered a few Malaysians who were fortunate enough to witness this historical day. Hear their stories, and feel the energy that united our land in 1957 through this special episode. Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka! | WORLD OF BUZZ | Facebook