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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA : sunrise view of highest tower KL PNB Merdeka 118

Merdeka 118, formerly known as Warisan Merdeka Tower, KL 118 and PNB 118, is a 118-storey megatall skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. At 678.9 m (2,227 ft) tall, it is the second-tallest structure and the second-tallest building in the world, behind the Burj Khalifa at 828 m (2,717 ft).

The building's name, Merdeka (which literally means "independence"), is inspired by its proximity to Stadium Merdeka. The spire of the building was completed in October 2021, which marked its final height of 678.9 m (2,227 ft) above ground and 741.9 m (2,434 ft) above sea level.

It is the tallest building in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. It surpassed the 453.6 m (1,488 ft) Exchange 106 to become the tallest building in Malaysia and surpassed the 461.2 m (1,513 ft) Landmark 81 to become the tallest building in Southeast Asia, taking these titles by virtue of its 160 m (520 ft) tall spire. The building will also be the first in Malaysia to receive a triple platinum rating from worldwide sustainability certifications, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).