Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and colloquially referred to as KL, is a federal territory and the capital city of Malaysia. It is the largest city in the country, covering an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi) with a census population of 2,163,000 as of 2022. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 8.622 million people as of 2023. It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in Southeast Asia, both in population and economic development. Klang Valley is ASEAN's fifth largest economy after Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, and Manila.
Some of the key events about Kuala Lumpur
- 1857The city was founded at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers
- 1881A devastating flood struck the newly established town, causing significant damage
- 1896Kuala Lumpur became the capital of the Federated Malay States
- 1942Japanese forces occupied Kuala Lumpur during World War II, leading to years of hardship
- 1957Independence was declared at Merdeka Stadium, marking the birth of Malaysia
- 1969Violent racial riots erupted in the city, resulting in numerous casualties and property damage
- 1974Kuala Lumpur was officially declared a Federal Territory
- 1975The AIA Building hostage crisis occurred, with five armed terrorists holding 53 hostages
- 1988The iconic Petronas Twin Towers construction began, becoming the world's tallest buildings upon completion
- 1993The collapse of the Highland Towers condominium killed 48 people
- 1997The Asian financial crisis severely impacted Kuala Lumpur's economy and development
- 1998The city successfully hosted the 16th Commonwealth Games
- 1999The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) opened, becoming a major aviation hub in Southeast Asia
- 1999The city experienced a major outbreak of Nipah virus, causing multiple fatalities
- 2003The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre was completed, boosting the city's MICE industry
- 2003Severe haze from forest fires in Indonesia blanketed the city, causing health issues
- 2012The Kuala Lumpur Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project commenced, significantly improving public transportation
- 2013A series of violent crimes in the city led to increased public concern about safety
- 2017Kuala Lumpur hosted the 29th Southeast Asian Games, showcasing the city's sporting facilities
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic hit Kuala Lumpur hard, resulting in lockdowns and economic downturn
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