Malaysia has extensive mangrove forests, which are vital ecosystems that provide protection against coastal erosion and support various marine life. It also serves as an ecotourism since some areas in Malaysia offer ecotourism experiences, such as guided tours through mangrove forests. These tours provide insights into the unique flora and fauna of these ecosystems. These ecosystems are vital to local economies. They support fishing industries, provide wood for construction, and offer opportunities for ecotourism.
There are also conservation efforts in Malaysia that aim to protect and restore mangrove forests. Organizations and government agencies work together to combat illegal logging and unsustainable practices. Although it has its benefits it also has its negative impact such as Malaysian mangrove forests face threats from coastal development, aquaculture, and climate change. Rising sea levels and changing rainfall patterns can negatively impact these sensitive ecosystems.
2) TWIN TOWER
PETRONAS Twin Towers are the tallest twin towers in the world, that standing 1,483 feet high with 88 storeys and its status has remained unchallenged since 1996. We welcome you to Malaysia’s proudest icon and architectural wonder, lined with an endless shopping and touring experience.
Majestic by day and dazzling at night, the PETRONAS Twin Towers is inspired by Tun Mahathir Mohamad's vision for Malaysia to be a global player. Together with master architect Cesar Pelli, the international icon powerfully captures the nation's ambitions and aspirations.
The site planning for PETRONAS Twin Towers began in January 1992, led by distinguished architect Cesar Pelli along with Deejay Cerico, J.C. Guinto and Dominic Saibo. Excavators began digging down 30 metres below the surface of the site on March 1993. The work required moving over 500 truckloads of earth every night.
Following that was the single, largest, and longest concrete pour ever in Malaysian history; approx. 13,200 cubic metres of concrete was continuously poured per tower through a period of 54 hours. This record-breaking slab with 104 piles of concrete layers form the very foundation for the twin towers we see today.
From this floor rose a 21 metre high retaining wall, with a perimeter length of over one kilometre. This concrete shell and the basement area it encloses required two years and up to 40 workers on site all day and night.
The construction of the superstructure commenced in April 1994 after passing multiple rigo
rous tests and simulations of wind and structural loads on the design. Finally in June 1996, PETRONAS Twin Towers was completed with its encasing in steel and glass.
DESIGN
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