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Dayabumi Complex
(Malay) Kompleks Dayabumi

The facade of the Dayabumi tower is adorned with patterns of eight-pointed stars, and Islamic arches at the top and bottom of the tower. The Arabic star is a punctuation mark developed to be distinct from the asterisk (*). The asterisk had existed in feudal times, and the original shape was six-pointed, each point like a teardrop coming from the center. ...

Information
Location Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Status Complete
Groundbreaking February 14, 1982
Constructed 1982-1984 (26 months)
Opening May 5, 1984
Use Office
Roof 157 m (515 ft.)
Technical details
Floor count 36
Floor area 150,682 m2
Companies
Architect Urban Development Authority of Malaysia (UDA)

The Dayabumi Complex (Malay: Kompleks Dayabumi) is a major landmark in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It houses several commercial facilities and is one of the earliest skyscrapers in the city. It is located near the National Mosque, the Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the Federal House at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin. It was designed in a modern Islamic style. Nickname: Motto: Maju dan makmur (English: Progress and Prosper) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: , Country State Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Government  - Mayor (Datuk Bandar) Datuk Abdul Hakim Borhan From 14 December 2006 Area  - Total 243. ... is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the year. ... is the 125th day of the year (126th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... The Urban Development Authority (Malay: Perbadanan Pembangunan Bandar; commonly abbreviated as UDA) is an agency of the government of Malaysia. ... Not to be confused with the Malayalam language, spoken in India. ... Nickname: Motto: Maju dan makmur (English: Progress and Prosper) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: , Country State Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Government  - Mayor (Datuk Bandar) Datuk Abdul Hakim Borhan From 14 December 2006 Area  - Total 243. ... For other uses, see Skyscraper (disambiguation). ... The National Mosque of Malaysia, one of the largest mosques in East Asia The Masjid Negara or the National Mosque is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ... Kuala Lumpur Railway Station The Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ...


History

Previously, it was a site of Malayan Railway workshops and depots from 1900s until 1981. Construction began in January 1982. Central Market, which is near the banks of Klang River avoided demolition during Dayabumi Complex's construction. The building was completed in February 1984. It was owned by Urban Development Authority of Malaysia. (UDA). A train stopping at a KTMB railway station in Kuala Lipis, Pahang Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) or the Malayan Railway is the main railway system in Peninsular Malaysia. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... The vibrant and colourful Central Market The Kuala Lumpurs Central Market is a main attraction in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ... Klang River is a river which flows through Kuala Lumpur and Selangor in Malaysia. ... This article is about the year. ... The Urban Development Authority (Malay: Perbadanan Pembangunan Bandar; commonly abbreviated as UDA) is an agency of the government of Malaysia. ...


Structures in the Dayabumi Complex

Kuala Lumpur General Post Office is the biggest general post office in Malaysia. ... KTM Komuter is an electrified commuter train service first introduced in 1995, catering especially to commuters in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburban areas. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Malaysia. ... For other uses, see Skyscraper (disambiguation). ... The Menara Alor Star is a 165. ... Berjaya Times Square KL is a building containing a huge shopping centre and two five star hotels located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ... Empire Tower is a building located at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ... KOMTAR KOMTAR (Malay: Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak), or more accurately KOMTAR Tower (Menara KOMTAR in Malay) is Penangs tallest building and the sixth tallest building in Malaysia. ... The Kuala Lumpur Tower (officially known as Menara Kuala Lumpur; referred later as KL Tower) is a tall tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and was built in 1995. ... Kerinchi Pylon is located near Menara Telekom in Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ... The Maxis Tower is the headquarters of Maxis Communications and Tanjong Plc Group of Companies. ... The Menara Great Eastern also known as Great Eastern Tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia which is the Headquarter of the Largest and Oldest Local Funded Insurance Company Great Eastern Life Assurance (M) Bhd, a Member of Great Eastern Holdings Ltd in Singapore. ... The Maybank Tower (Malay: Menara Maybank) is a major skyscraper and landmark in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ... Menara Mesiniaga is a main futuristic building in Malaysia. ... Menara Telekom Menara Telekom is the headquartes of Telekom Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. ... The Millennium Tower, Penang The Millennium Tower is a 35-storey condominium located on Penangs Gurney Drive shopping and entertainment district. ... The Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is a mixed used development in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ... The Petronas Twin Towers (also known as the Petronas Towers or Twin Towers), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are the worlds tallest twin buildings. ... The Tun Mustapha Tower (officially known as Menara Tun Mustapha), is the tallest building in Borneo. ... // The Penang Global City Centre (PGCC) is a project located at The Turf Club on Penang Island, Malaysia. ... Plaza Rakyat is a project that was on hold since 1997 due to the economic crisis. ... Selangor Triple Towers is a new building currently in the planning stage. ...


 
 

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