List of tallest buildings in Southeast Asia

This is a list of tallest skyscrapers and supertalls in Southeast Asia with a height of at least 250m. They are ranked by structural height.

Tallest buildings

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  Was the tallest building in Southeast Asia upon completion
Rank Building Image City Country Height (m) Floors Completed Notes
1 Merdeka 118   Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 678.9 m 118 2023 The world's second tallest freestanding structure. The first megatall skyscraper in Southeast Asia.
2 Landmark 81   Ho Chi Minh City   Vietnam 461.2 m 81 2018 Tallest skyscraper in Southeast Asia from 2018 - 2021. Tallest skyscraper in Vietnam.
3 The Exchange 106   Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 453.6 m 95 2019 Tallest in Southeast Asia by highest occupied floor and tallest in Malaysia from 2019 - 2023.
4 Petronas Tower 1   Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 451.9 m 88 1998 The world's tallest twin skyscrapers. Briefly the world's tallest from 1998 - 2004 and it's remain the tallest skyscrapers in 20th century. The tallest skyscrapers in Southeast Asia from 1998 - 2018 and Malaysia from 1998 - 2019.
Petronas Tower 2 Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 451.9 m 88 1998
6 Autograph Tower   Jakarta   Indonesia 382.9 m 83 2022 The tallest skyscraper in Indonesia and the Southern Hemisphere.
7 Oxley Tower 1 Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 345 m 84 2024
8 Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur   Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 342.5 m 75 2018
9 Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower   Hanoi   Vietnam 328.6 m 72 2012 Tallest skyscraper in Vietnam from 2012 - 2018.
10 Grand Hyatt Manila   Taguig   Philippines 318 m 66 2016 Tallest skyscraper in the Philippines.
11 Magnolias Waterfront Residences   Bangkok   Thailand 315 m 70 2018 Tallest skyscraper in Thailand.
12 King Power MahaNakhon   Bangkok   Thailand 314 m 79 2016 Tallest skyscraper in Thailand from 2016 - 2018.
13 Telekom Tower   Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 310 m 55 2001
14 Baiyoke Tower II   Bangkok   Thailand 304 m 85 1997 Tallest skyscraper in Thailand from 1997 - 2016. The first supertall skyscraper in Southeast Asia.
15 Luminary Tower Jakarta   Indonesia 304 m 64 2023
16 Four Seasons Private Residences Bangkok   Bangkok   Thailand 299.5 m 73 2019
17 Gama Tower   Jakarta   Indonesia 288.6 m 64 2016 Tallest skyscraper in Indonesia from 2016 - 2022.
18 Azure Tower Jakarta   Indonesia 288 m 77 2024
19 Guoco Tower   Singapore   Singapore 283.7 m 65 2016 Tallest skyscraper in Singapore.
20 United Overseas Bank Plaza One   Singapore   Singapore 280 m 66 1992 Tallest skyscraper in Southeast Asia from 1992 - 1997
CapitaSpring   Singapore   Singapore 280 m 52 2021
22 Treasury Tower Jakarta   Indonesia 279.5 m 57 2018
23 The Astaka Tower A   Johor Bahru   Malaysia 278.8 m 72 2018 Tallest buildings in Johor Bahru, tallest buildings outside of Kuala Lumpur & tallest residential tower in South East Asia.
24 One Raffles Place Tower 1   Singapore   Singapore 277.8 m 63 1986 Tallest skyscraper in Southeast Asia from 1986 - 1992
25 Republic Plaza   Singapore   Singapore 276.3 m 66 1998
26 One City Centre   Bangkok   Thailand 275.8 m 61 2023
27 Ilham Tower   Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 274 m 60 2015
28 Lotte Center Hanoi   Hanoi   Vietnam 272 m 65 2014
29 The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok   Bangkok   Thailand 269 m 52 2018
30 Petronas Tower 3   Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 267 m 60 2012
31 Jakarta Mori Tower   Jakarta   Indonesia 266 m 59 2022
32 Star Residences RT2   Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 265 m 58 2019
Star Residences RT3 Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 265 m 58 2019
34 Bitexco Financial Tower   Ho Chi Minh City   Vietnam 263 m 68 2010 Tallest skyscraper in Vietnam from 2010 - 2012.
35 Wisma 46   Jakarta   Indonesia 261.9 m 51 1996 Tallest skyscraper in Indonesia from 1996 - 2016.
36 Astra Tower   Jakarta   Indonesia 261.5 m 49 2017
37 PBCom Tower   Makati   Philippines 258.6 m 55 2000 Tallest skyscraper in the Philippines from 2000 - 2016.
38 The River South Tower   Bangkok   Thailand 258 m 74 2012
39 The Astaka Tower B   Johor Bahru   Malaysia 255.6 m 67 2018 One of the tallest buildings in Johor Bahru.
40 Capital Tower   Singapore   Singapore 254 m 52 2000
Millennium Office Tower Jakarta   Indonesia 254 m 53 2019
42 Canapaya Residences   Bangkok   Thailand 253.3 m 57 2019
Raffles Hotel Jakarta   Indonesia 253.3 m 52 2014
43 Permata Sapura Tower Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 252.5 m 53 2020
44 The Pakubuwono Signature Jakarta   Indonesia 252 m 50 2014
45 Star Residences RT1 Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 251 m 57 2019
46 Trump Tower Manila Makati   Philippines 250.7 m 58 2017
47 Altez @ Enggor Street Singapore   Singapore 250 m 62 2014
Skysuites @ Anson Enggor Street Singapore   Singapore 250 m 72 2014
49 Shang Salcedo Makati   Philippines 249.8 m 67 2017
50 The Mega Tower Mandaluyong   Philippines 249.7 m 50 2021
51 KOMTAR   George Town   Malaysia 232 m
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Tallest skyscraper in Southeast Asia from 1985 - 1986 & tallest in Northern Peninsular Malaysia.

Buildings proposed or under construction

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Building City Country Height (m) Floors Estimated Completed Note Ref
Tradewinds Square Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 775 m 150 2030 Would be the tallest building in Malaysia
BUMN Tower Nusantara   Indonesia 707 m 155 - Would be second tallest building in the world upon completion
Tower M Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 700 m 145 - Would be one of the top three tallest building in the world upon completion, formerly KLCC East Gate Tower
Signature Tower Jakarta   Indonesia 638 m 114 2032 Would be the second tallest building in Indonesia
Rama IX Super Tower Bangkok   Thailand 615 m 125 2033 Would be the tallest building in Thailand
Bandar Malaysia Landmark Tower Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 599 m 150 -
Malaya 115 Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 598.5 m 115 - Would be the second tallest building in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, and the sixth tallest in the world, surpassing the Lotte World Tower in South Korea.
Thai Boon Roong Twin Tower World Trade Center 1 Phnom Penh   Cambodia 561.7 m 133 2030 Would be the tallest building in Cambodia and the tallest twin towers in the world [1]
Thai Boon Roong Twin Tower World Trade Center 2 Phnom Penh   Cambodia 561.7 m 133 2030
Smart City Financial Tower Hanoi   Vietnam 553 m 108 2028 Would be the tallest building in Vietnam
Makkasan Complex Bangkok   Thailand 550 m 120 - Would be the second tallest building in Thailand
Domino Tower Ha Long Bay   Vietnam 540 m 99 - Would be second tallest building in Vietnam upon completion
Pertamina Energy Tower Jakarta   Indonesia 523 m 99 2030 Would be the third tallest building in Indonesia upon completion
Time 108 City Yangon   Myanmar 520 m 108 2029 Would be the tallest building in Myanmar
Bandar Malaysia Iconic Tower Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 500 m+ 100 -
Sihanoukville Financial Tower Sihanoukville   Cambodia 494 m 106 2029
MGN Tower Phnom Penh   Cambodia 485 m 85 2028
Asiatique Iconic Tower Bangkok   Thailand 450 m 100 - Would be the third tallest building in Thailand upon completion
MC Tower Jakarta   Indonesia 450 m 80 -
1 Financial Trade Tower Malacca   Malaysia 436 m 110 -
One Bangkok Signature Tower Bangkok   Thailand 436 m 92 2027
KL Vertical City Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 418 m 74 - Currently on hold
Pollux Habibie Financial Center & International Hotel Batam   Indonesia 400 m 100 2027
Naza Signature Tower Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 400 m+ 100 - [2]
Chao Phraya Gateway Bangkok   Thailand 398 m 110 -
Fragrant Sukhumvit 36 Bangkok   Thailand 395 m 68 -
Plaza Rakyat Tower 1 Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 391 m 92 -
Peruri 88 Jakarta   Indonesia 389 m 88 - Currently on hold

Would be the tallest unique skyscraper in Indonesia and possibly Southeast Asia

Bukit Bintang City Centre Signature Tower Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 385 m+ 88 - [3]
Jewel I-City Shah Alam   Malaysia 381 m 73 -
Fairmont Kuala Lumpur Tower 1 Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 370 m 78 -
The Crest Johor Bahru   Malaysia 370 m 78 2028
VietinBank Business Center Office Tower Hanoi   Vietnam 365 m 68 2023 Currently on hold. Would be the tallest office building in Vietnam upon completion
Naga 3 Tower 1 Phnom Penh   Cambodia 358 m 75 2026
KL PWTC Tower Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 351 m 70 -
Ciputra World Jakarta 1 Tower 4 Jakarta   Indonesia 350 m 70 -
HOME Financial Tower Singapore   Singapore 345 m 65 2035
Oasis Central Sudirman Tower-1 Jakarta   Indonesia 340 m 75 -
Oxley Tower 1 Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 339 m 84 2024
Empire 88 Tower Ho Chi Minh City   Vietnam 333 m 88 -
Morgan Enmaison Tower 3 Phnom Penh   Cambodia 331 m 72 2024
IBN Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 330 m 68 2026
Yutai Twin Tower 1 Phnom Penh   Cambodia 327.6 m 72 2027
M101 Skywheel Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 317 m 79 - Currently on hold
Asia Africa Tower Bandung   Indonesia 316 m 48 -
J Tower 3 Phnom Penh   Cambodia 320 m 77 2028
The Stratford Residences Manila   Philippines 312 m 73 2026 Delayed as of September 2017
Kuala Lumpur Kempiski Hotel Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 309 m 72 2023
8 Shenton Way redevelopment project Singapore   Singapore 308 m 63 2028
Dusit Residences Bangkok   Thailand 299 m 69 2026
7Point8 Jakarta   Indonesia 298 m 60 -
Plaza Rakyat Tower 3 Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 295 m 82 -
Dayabumi Tower Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 290.5 m 60 - [4]
Yutai Twin Tower 2 Phnom Penh   Cambodia 285.6 m 68 2024
Sungai Gerong Residential Tower Jakarta   Indonesia 285.4 m 63 -
One Bangkok Office & Hotel Tower I Bangkok   Thailand 285 m 60 2025
Soontareeya Residences Bangkok   Thailand 284 m 57 2025
DDT Sky Tower Quezon City   Philippines 280 m 62 2024
Fairmont Kuala Lumpur Tower 2 Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 278 m 59 -
One Bangkok Residential Tower III Bangkok   Thailand 277 m 61 2024
The Estate Makati Makati   Philippines 277 m 54 2025
One Bangkok Office Tower II Bangkok   Thailand 274 m 58 2024
Mesong Tower Phnom Penh   Cambodia 271 m 71 2024
Phnom Penh Harbour Tower Phnom Penh   Cambodia 269 m 60 -
Angkasa Raya Kuala Lumpur   Malaysia 268 m 65 -
One Bangkok Office Tower II Bangkok   Thailand 264 m 50 2024
Thai Boom Roong Residential Tower 1 Phnom Penh   Cambodia 1000 m 65 -
Thai Boom Roong Residential Tower 2 Phnom Penh   Cambodia 1000 m 65 -
Titan Stone Financial Tower Phnom Penh   Cambodia 260 m 58 -
Naga 3 Tower 2 Phnom Penh   Cambodia 256 m 61 2026
Naga 3 Tower 3 Phnom Penh   Cambodia 256 m 61 2026
Desptiny Tower Jakarta   Indonesia 254 m 53 -
Celestial Tower Jakarta   Indonesia 254 m 53 -
One Bangkok Residential Tower V Bangkok   Thailand 251 m 65 2024
Dimond Tower Yangon   Myanmar 250 m 58 2024

Timeline of tallest buildings in Southeast Asia

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Name Image Country City Years as the tallest Height (m & ft) Floors Reference(s)
Cathay Building     Colony of Singapore
  Singapore
Singapore 1940-1954 84 m (276 ft) 11
Asia Insurance Building     Malaysia
  Singapore
Singapore 1954–1969 87 m (285 ft) 20 [5]
Wisma Nusantara     Indonesia Jakarta 1969–1971 117 m (384 ft) 30
The Mandarin Singapore Tower 1     Singapore Singapore 1971–1973 144 m (472 ft) 36
The Mandarin Singapore Tower 2     Singapore Singapore 1973–1975 152 m (499 ft) 40 First skyscraper in Southeast Asia.
DBS Building Tower 1     Singapore Singapore 1975–1985 201 m (659 ft) 50 First skyscraper exceeding 200m in Southeast Asia.
Komtar     Malaysia George Town 1985–1986 232 m (761 ft) (249 m (817 ft)) 65 Renovated in 2015, reaches 249 metres tall.
One Raffles Place 1     Singapore Singapore 1986–1992 277.8 m (911 ft) 63
United Overseas Bank Plaza One     Singapore Singapore 1992–1997 280 m (920 ft) 66
Baiyoke Tower II     Thailand Bangkok 1997–1998 304 m (997 ft) 85 First supertall skyscraper in Southeast Asia.
Petronas Twin Towers     Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 1998–2018 451.9 m (1,483 ft) 88 Tallest twin skyscrapers in the world.
Landmark 81     Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City 2018–2023 461.2 m (1,513 ft) 81
Merdeka 118     Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 2023-present 678.9 m (2,227 ft) 118 First megatall skyscraper in Southeast Asia.

References

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  1. ^ "Thai Boon Roong Twin Tower World Trade Center 1 - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  2. ^ "KL Metropolis Landmark Tower - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
  3. ^ "Bukit Bintang City Centre Signature Tower - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  4. ^ "Dayabumi - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
  5. ^ "Asia Insurance Building". National Library of Singapore. Archived from the original on 4 July 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2010.