Which skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur was the world's tallest building from 1998 until 2004?

Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Towers were the world's tallest buildings from 1998 until 2004.

The twin towers were designed by Argentine-American architect César Pelli and completed in 1998. Each tower rises to 451.9 metres, including its distinctive pinnacles. Their reinforced-concrete construction and Islamic-inspired geometric planning helped create a landmark strongly associated with Malaysia's capital.

The towers held the official height record for buildings until Taipei 101 surpassed them in 2004. Their status is sometimes misunderstood because a building's antenna height, roof height, and architectural pinnacle height can be measured differently. The Petronas Towers' record was based on their architectural height, including the pinnacles.

A two-level skybridge links the towers at levels 41 and 42. It was designed as a visually striking connection and as a practical emergency feature, but it is not fixed rigidly to both towers because the towers can move independently in strong winds.

The complex also includes Suria KLCC shopping centre and sits beside the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and KLCC Park.