Building the World’s Second Tallest Skyscraper

Fred Mills travels to the top of Malaysia's Merdeka 118.

Additional footage and images courtesy of Styfly, Columbia Pictures and KONE.

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00:00 Intro
00:50 Merdeka 118
01:48 Megatall
02:22 Population Size
02:45 The Core Problem
04:02 Merdeka's Elevators
04:54 KONE
05:15 The Solution
06:24 New Tech
07:32 Heavy Duty
08:59 Construction Phase
10:00 Merdeka's Legacy
11:53 Kuala Lumpur

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[oiartsun]

As I was finishing the video, I thought, "Huh, no sponsor." And I felt kind of relieved. Then you said it is sponsored by Kone, and I have to hand it to you — I can't remember the last time I saw a video in which the sponsor's work was so integral and relevant to the subject matter, to the extent that I didn't even recognize it as an ad.

[rotors_taker_h]

I'm watching that literally across the street from that building and I'm dying to visit that roof.

[mikehenson]

When I was younger: tall buildings were everything to me. But it wasn’t just the height. It was the Incredible planning and engineering of the structure itself that drew me in before the beauty and functionality captivated me.
And after all these years I still feel the same about these buildings.
Watching your videos; I feel we share the exact appreciation of and spirit Fred.
As always, excellent job!

[scouserleigh]

This has to be one of my favourite B1M videos yet. Superb work.

[jacksawyer]

As a lift engineer, the thought of having to replace one of those 7 ton machines sends shivers down my spine

[charlesdikkema]

0:03 Are you less tall when you’re on other buildings?

[ariainlondon]

Genius marketing by the Merdeka 118 to bring you there in person! Please don't tell me this is the only building you covered during the trip because Kuala Lumpur is also the home of many other famous tall buildings.

[mohdrazif]

I've been looking frequently at this building for many years during its construction, let me tell you something. It is something that you will never get bored of. Thanks B1M for covering a part of my city.

[hamishpaterson]

Another brilliant docu from The B1M! 👏

[gshockactive]

Glad to see you here❤❤greetings from kuala lumpur Malaysia.welcome fred🎉🎉🎉🎉

[michaelheckmann]

I'm still for building an orbital lift just to put the question "Who has the biggest?" to rest once and for all.

[AcAlvin]

During the sunset, if you are in the right location, some part of the building turn orange, it's real stunning. Y'all must come and see it some day.

[laudermarauder]

I'm no fan of skyscrapers but I have great admiration for the construction workers who work at those ridiculous heights. You wouldn't get me up there for love nor money.

[johnhall]

That inside shot at the top of the tower looked like you was on green screen! Nice lighting in that space!

[GeekyMedia]

Oh this video was incredible. TWO skyscraper docs in one week is crazy. Thanks B1M team 👏

[azharel]

Fred's reaction when Basil mentioned the weight of the MX100..😄Selamat Datang to Malaysia.

[AnthonyNeedsTech]

this building is actually very good looking. i love the angles. not many modern buildings catch my attention as much anymore.

[imjody]

That looks nerve-wracking to be up there, Fred!! 👀

[dkNian]

Proud to be Malaysian and thank you B1M to feature Malaysia building on the channel! Really love all the videos B1M had created!

Non the less, welcome to Malaysia!

[midnight_snack]

Probably the best looking skyscraper I have ever seen, it looks so cool maan!