The Petronas Towers (also refered to as Petronas Twin Towers; in Malay: Menara Petronas, or Menara Berkembar Petronas) was the tallest building in the world (measured to the highest point) from April 15th, 1998 until 2004 when Taipei 101 (Financial Center) was topped out at 508m (1676ft).
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