Warisan Merdeka
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The Warisan Merdeka is a 100-storey mega tower proposed to be built in Malaysia with a budget of RM5 billion. When completed in 2015, it will be the tallest building in Malaysia, succeeding the Petronas Twin Towers
, which has 88 stories.
It is planned to be constructed within the vicinity of Plaza Rakyat
, Victoria Institution
, Merdeka Stadium and Stadium Negara
. The project will be funded by Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB).
In response to the criticism, the Prime Minister
said that the project is not a waste and will bring more benefits.
If built, the Warisan Merdeka is expected to have a height of around 525 metres (1 722ft).
Petronas Twin Towers
The Petronas Towers are skyscrapers and twin towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
, which has 88 stories.
It is planned to be constructed within the vicinity of Plaza Rakyat
Plaza Rakyat
The People's Plaza is a mixed-use skyscraper complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia initiated during the 1990s. However, the project, which had already commenced construction, was stalled due to the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis and remains abandoned as of June 2009.The project, originally designed by...
, Victoria Institution
Victoria Institution
Victoria Institution is a premier secondary school for boys and one of the oldest schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The school is widely known as V.I. and a student of Victoria Institution bears the name Victorian....
, Merdeka Stadium and Stadium Negara
Stadium Negara
Stadium Negara is a stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and was the first indoor stadium in the country. Construction began in 1960 and the stadium officially opened in 10 April 1962, by third Yang di-Pertuan Agong Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra, of Perlis...
. The project will be funded by Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB).
Criticism
Many have criticized this project, saying that it is a wasteful project and the RM5 billion funds could have been used for other causes like poverty, education, and roads.In response to the criticism, the Prime Minister
Najib Tun Razak
Dato' Sri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak is the sixth, and since 2009, Prime Minister of Malaysia. He previously held the post of Deputy Prime Minister from 7 January 2004 until he succeeded Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister on 3 April 2009. Najib is President of the United...
said that the project is not a waste and will bring more benefits.
If built, the Warisan Merdeka is expected to have a height of around 525 metres (1 722ft).