Malaysia boasts a total of 366 skyscrapers as of Jan 3, securing the fourth position in terms of skyscraper count globally.
Among these impressive structures, 293 soar beyond 150m, with 67 exceeding 200m and six towering over 300m, according to Wikipedia.
Kuala Lumpur hosts the world’s second-tallest building, the Merdeka 118, at 678.9m, with a multi-faceted diamond-shaped facade and unique spire design.
Dubai, which has a population of just over three million, boasts the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, at 828m.
The term “skyscraper” typically refers to buildings surpassing 150m in height and featuring more than 40 floors.
Leading the global skyscraper race are China with 4,377 structures, followed by the United States with 1,164 and the United Arab Emirates with 545.
Even with a relatively modest land area, Singapore lays claim to 130 skyscrapers, reflecting its vertical urban development.
Skyscrapers offer multifaceted contributions to a country’s economy, from job creation to attracting foreign direct investment.
From the standpoint of real estate development, these towering structures signify substantial investments, generating revenue for developers, construction firms and property management companies.Source: NST Online
