The Dayabumi Complex () is a major landmark in

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, Malaysia. It houses several commercial facilities and is one of the earliest skyscrapers in the city. It was officially opened and launched on 5 May 1984 by the fourth prime minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr.

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History

The complex was originally a site of

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workshops and depots from the 1900s until 1981. Developed by the Urban Development Authority as part of the Kuala Lumpur comprehensive urban renewal programme, the 53-hectare complex initially cost RM 200 million to build. The tower block in the complex was planned to be 60 storey high. Several surrounding roads were realigned. The current name was used in 1979. Construction began on 14 February 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

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(UDA). Kuala Lumpur Commodity Exchange moved to the complex in June 1984.

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moved to the building in the same year after occupying various buildings in the city centre. The Post Office building was opened on 30 October 1984. In 2005, the building was taken over by the KLCC Properties Holdings Berhad (KLCCP), a member of

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Malaysia.

Dayabumi Complex structures

*Dayabumi Tower (35 storeys) *

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*City Point shopping complex - demolished in 2015, pending new tower redevelopment *Connection to KTM Komuter station and LRT/MRT station

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance north of Pasar Seni LRT Station.

References

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History

Dayabumi Complex structures

Transportation

See also

References