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World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur

Convention and exhibition centre in Kuala Lumpur

Convention and exhibition centre in Kuala Lumpur

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nameWorld Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur
native_namePusat Dagangan Dunia Kuala Lumpur
imageJalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur 20240212 131821.jpg
alternate_namesWTC KL, World Trade Centre KL, Putra World Trade Centre
statusComplete
locationJalan Tun Ismail, Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
start_date
completion_date
opening
building_typeOffices and convention centre
floor_area1.70 million ft2
architectDatuk Dr. Ikmal Hisham Albakri
website
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owner
managementPutrade Property Management Sdn Bhd

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World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, formerly known as Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC; ), 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.

Construction commenced in 1981 and was completed in 1984. The building was officially opened on 26 September 1985. 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. 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.

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

Menara Dato' Onn
  • Menara Dato Onn - The UMNO general headquarters
  • Dewan Merdeka
  • Dewan Tun Dr Ismail
  • Dewan Tun Hussein Onn
  • Dewan Tun Razak 1 & 2 (Separated from the main building across Batu river)
  • Dewan Tun Razak 3
  • Dewan Tun Razak 4
  • Johor/Kedah Room
  • Kuala Lumpur Room
  • Kenanga Room
  • Pahang Room
  • Perak Room
  • Perlis Room
  • Perdana Lounge
  • Tanjung Lounge
  • Anggerik Lounge
  • Melur Lounge
  • Serambi Lounge
  • Cempaka Suites
  • Merdeka Suites
  • Perdana Suites
  • Seroja Suites

Notable events

  • PATA General Conference in 1986.
  • Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 1989.
  • ABU Golden Kite World Song Festival, 1989-1991
  • Toto, Kingdom of Desire Tour 25 November 1992
  • B.B. King, 2 December 1992
  • Bryan Adams, 3 January 1994
  • Bob Dylan, Never Ending Tour 22 February 1992
  • Foreigner (band), 25 February 1993
  • INXS, 20 February 1994
  • Duran Duran, 1993-1994 The Dilate Your Mind Tour 8 April 1994
  • James Taylor, 17 March 1995
  • Bread, 19 September 1997
  • Westlife, Where Dreams Come True Tour 26 May 2001
  • NAM General Conference in 2003.
  • Bruno Mars, 10 April 2011.
  • MATTA Fair
  • PUBG Mobile Club Open - Fall Split Prelims that was held on 23–25 November 2019
  • PUBG Mobile Club Open - Fall Split Global Finals that was held on 29 November-1 December 2019
  • COVID-19 mega vaccination centre (PPV) for Kuala Lumpur region{{cite news | access-date = 2021-06-22
  • Tom Jones (singer) - Ages & Stages Tour, 6 March 2024
  • Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair

References

References

  1. (23 April 2014). "Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC)". Time Out Kuala Lumpur.
  2. (15 January 2006). "PWTC architect dies at 75". The Star.
  3. (30 November 2016). "PWTC, nilai sentimental Ku Li". Harian Metro.
  4. "World Trade Centres Association lauds Madani Economy initiatives".
  5. "MIFF - Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia".
  6. "Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel. Rates from MYR349.".
  7. "Getting Here {{!}} Sunway Putra Mall".
  8. "Event & Function Hall For Rent In Kuala Lumpur".
  9. Chang, Michael. (10 May 2018). "Bruno Mars took fans to Mars and back at his KL concert". star2.com.
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