World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur Explained

World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur
Native Name:Pusat Dagangan Dunia Kuala Lumpur
Alternate Names:WTC KL, World Trade Centre KL, Putra World Trade Centre
Status:Complete
Location:Jalan Tun Ismail, Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Building Type:Offices and convention centre
Floor Area:1.70 million ft²[1]
Architect:Datuk Dr. Ikmal Hisham Albakri [2]
Mapframe-Zoom:15
Owner:[3]
Management:Putrade Property Management Sdn Bhd

World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, formerly known as Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC; ms|Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putra), is a convention and exhibition centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The venue is sprawled over 1.7 million square feet with 235,000 square feet of exhibition space[4] .

It is Malaysia's historical convention centre and the preferred venue for local and international conventions, concerts, weddings, and small events like seminars, trainings and meetings.

Construction commenced in 1981 and was completed in 1984. The building was officially opened on 26 September 1985.[5] Before the PWTC, the area was the venue of the first and subsequent annual UMNO General Assemblies.

This building is also used for the International Quran Recitation Competition every year, since it was moved from Stadium Merdeka in 1985.

Location and access

WTC KL is located in the Jalan Putra ward in the north-western corner of downtown Kuala Lumpur. It is next to Jalan Putra's interchange with Jalan Tun Ismail and is within walking distance of several hotels such as the Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Sunway Putra Hotel, Dynasty Hotel Kuala Lumpur, and Sheraton Imperial Hotel Kuala Lumpur.[6] The confluence of the Batu and Gombak Rivers is located right behind the convention centre.

The Sunway Putra Mall is connected to WTC KL by a pedestrian bridge, which also links up the LRT and KTM Komuter stations and the aforementioned hotels.[7]

Public transportation

WTC KL previously lend its name to the PWTC LRT Station on the Ampang Line and the Sri Petaling Line. It is also connected by a pedestrian bridge across Jalan Kuching to the Putra Komuter station which serves both the Seremban Line and Port Klang Line on the KTM Komuter network.

Car

WTC KL is located adjacent to the interchanges with Jalan Kuching and Jalan Ipoh, both part of the Federal Route 1 system.

Interior

Notable events

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. News: Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC). 23 April 2014. Time Out Kuala Lumpur. 19 October 2018.
  2. News: PWTC architect dies at 75. 15 January 2006. The Star. 19 October 2018.
  3. News: PWTC, nilai sentimental Ku Li. ms. 30 November 2016. Harian Metro. 19 October 2018.
  4. Web site: World Trade Centres Association lauds Madani Economy initiatives . 2024-09-27 . thesun.my . en-MY.
  5. Web site: MIFF - Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia . 2024-09-27 . www.tradeindia.com.
  6. Web site: Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel. Rates from MYR349. . 2024-09-27 . sheraton-imperial-kl.hotel-rez.com . en.
  7. Web site: Getting Here Sunway Putra Mall . 2024-09-27 . www.sunwayputramall.com . en.
  8. Web site: Event & Function Hall For Rent In Kuala Lumpur. 2021-10-09. World Trade Centre KL. en-US.
  9. News: Bruno Mars took fans to Mars and back at his KL concert. Chang. Michael. 10 May 2018. star2.com. 19 October 2018.
  10. News: 2021-05-15. Capacity at KL World Trade Centre vaccination centre for AstraZeneca vaccine increased to 8,100 doses per day from today. Malay Mail. 2021-06-22.

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