List of tallest buildings in Southeast Asia

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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.

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Tallest buildings

  Was the tallest building in Southeast Asia upon completion
RankBuildingImageCityCountryHeight (m)FloorsCompletedNotes
1 Merdeka 118 Merdeka118 20231210.png Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 678.9 m1182023The world's second tallest freestanding structure. The first megatall skyscraper in Southeast Asia.
2 Landmark 81 The Landmark 81 at night.jpg Ho Chi Minh City Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 461.2 m812018Tallest skyscraper in Southeast Asia from 2018 - 2021. Tallest skyscraper in Vietnam.
3 The Exchange 106 The Exchange 106, Kuala Lumpur at dusk in June 2020 03.jpg Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 453.6 m952019Tallest in Southeast Asia by highest occupied floor and tallest in Malaysia from 2019 - 2023.
4 Petronas Tower 1 The Twins SE Asia 2019 (49171985716) (cropped) 2.jpg Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 451.9 m881998The 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 Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 451.9 m881998
6 Autograph Tower Autograph Tower, Jakarta, ID - July 2022.png Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 382.9 m832022The tallest skyscraper in Indonesia and the Southern Hemisphere.
7Oxley Tower 1 Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 345 m842024
8 Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur The Twins SE Asia 2019 (49171985716) (cropped).jpg Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 342.5 m752018
9 Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower LANDMARK72.jpg Hanoi Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 328.6 m722012Tallest skyscraper in Vietnam from 2012 - 2018.
10 Grand Hyatt Manila Grand Hyatt Manila (Federal Land Tower) (BGC, Taguig)(2018-06-04).jpg Taguig Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 318 m662016Tallest skyscraper in the Philippines.
11 Magnolias Waterfront Residences Magnolias Waterfront Residences Iconsiam.jpg Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 315 m702018Tallest skyscraper in Thailand.
12 King Power MahaNakhon Thailande Bangkok MahaNakhon.jpg Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 314 m792016Tallest skyscraper in Thailand from 2016 - 2018.
13 Telekom Tower Menara telekom (16to9).jpg Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 310 m552001
14 Baiyoke Tower II Bangkok Baiyoke Tower II.jpg Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 304 m851997Tallest skyscraper in Thailand from 1997 - 2016. The first supertall skyscraper in Southeast Asia.
15 Luminary Tower Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 304 m642023
16 Four Seasons Private Residences Bangkok Four Seasons Private Residences bangkok.jpg Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 299.5 m732019
17 Gama Tower Gama Tower bottom.jpg Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 288.6 m642016Tallest skyscraper in Indonesia from 2016 - 2022.
18 Azure Tower Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 288 m772024
19 Guoco Tower Singapore - Guoco Tower IMG 9657 cropped.jpg Singapore Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 283.7 m652016Tallest skyscraper in Singapore.
20 United Overseas Bank Plaza One United Overseas Bank Plaza One.jpg Singapore Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 280 m661992Tallest skyscraper in Southeast Asia from 1992 - 1997
CapitaSpring CapitaSpring1.jpg Singapore Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 280 m522021
22 Treasury Tower Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 279.5 m572018
23 The Astaka Tower A The Astaka Tower in Mar 2020.jpg Johor Bahru Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 278.8 m722018Tallest buildings in Johor Bahru, tallest buildings outside of Kuala Lumpur & tallest residential tower in South East Asia.
24 One Raffles Place Tower 1 One Raffles Place Tower 1.jpg Singapore Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 277.8 m631986Tallest skyscraper in Southeast Asia from 1986 - 1992
25 Republic Plaza Republic Plaza.jpg Singapore Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 276.3 m661998
26 One City Centre One City Centre BKK September 2022 (9 to 16).jpg Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 275.8 m612023
27 Ilham Tower Ilham tower.jpg Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 274 m602015
28 Lotte Center Hanoi Lotte Tower Hanoi 2 - NKS.jpg Hanoi Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 272 m652014
29 The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Magnolias Waterfront Residences Iconsiam.jpg Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 269 m522018
30 Petronas Tower 3 KL- Petronas Tower 3 on a rainy morning.jpg Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 267 m602012
31 Jakarta Mori Tower Jakarta Mori Tower.jpg Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 266 m592022
32 Star Residences RT2 Star residence 1-3.jpg Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 265 m582019
Star Residences RT3 Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 265 m582019
34 Bitexco Financial Tower DJI 0550-HDR-Pano Bitexco Financial Tower.jpg Ho Chi Minh City Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 263 m682010Tallest skyscraper in Vietnam from 2010 - 2012.
35 Wisma 46 BNI Building.JPG Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 261.9 m511996Tallest skyscraper in Indonesia from 1996 - 2016.
36 Astra Tower Menara Astra (9 to 16).jpg Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 261.5 m492017
37 PBCom Tower July 9, 2005 - PBCom Tower.jpg Makati Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 258.6 m552000Tallest skyscraper in the Philippines from 2000 - 2016.
38 The River South Tower The River skyscrapers at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok.jpg Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 258 m742012
39 The Astaka Tower B The Astaka Tower in Mar 2020.jpg Johor Bahru Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 255.6 m672018One of the tallest buildings in Johor Bahru.
40 Capital Tower Capital Tower, Jan 06.JPG Singapore Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 254 m522000
Millennium Office Tower Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 254 m532019
42 Canapaya Residences Canapaya Residence.jpg Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 253.3 m572019
Raffles Hotel Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 253.3 m522014
43 Permata Sapura Tower Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 252.5 m532020
44 The Pakubuwono Signature Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 252 m502014
45 Star Residences RT1 Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 251 m572019
46 Trump Tower Manila Makati Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 250.7 m582017
47 Altez @ Enggor Street Singapore Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 250 m622014
Skysuites @ Anson Enggor Street Singapore Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 250 m722014
49 Shang Salcedo Makati Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 249.8 m672017
50 The Mega Tower Mandaluyong Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 249.7 m502021
51 KOMTAR Komtar at dusk, George Town, Penang.jpg George Town Flag of Malaysia.svg  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

BuildingCityCountryHeight (m)FloorsEstimated CompletedNoteRef
Tradewinds Square Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 775 m1502030Would be the tallest building in Malaysia
BUMN Tower Nusantara Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 707 m155-Would be second tallest building in the world upon completion
Tower M Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 700 m145-Would be one of the top three tallest building in the world upon completion, formerly KLCC East Gate Tower
Signature Tower Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 638 m1142032Would be the second tallest building in Indonesia
Rama IX Super Tower Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 615 m1252033Would be the tallest building in Thailand
Bandar Malaysia Landmark Tower Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 599 m150-
Malaya 115 Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 598.5 m115-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 Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 561.7 m1332030Would 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 Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 561.7 m1332030
Smart City Financial Tower Hanoi Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 553 m1082028Would be the tallest building in Vietnam
Makkasan Complex Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 550 m120-Would be the second tallest building in Thailand
Domino Tower Ha Long Bay Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 540 m99-Would be second tallest building in Vietnam upon completion
Pertamina Energy Tower Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 523 m992030Would be the third tallest building in Indonesia upon completion
Time 108 City Yangon Flag of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar 520 m1082029Would be the tallest building in Myanmar
Bandar Malaysia Iconic Tower Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 500 m+100-
Sihanoukville Financial Tower Sihanoukville Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 494 m1062029
MGN Tower Phnom Penh Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 485 m852028
Asiatique Iconic Tower Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 450 m100-Would be the third tallest building in Thailand upon completion
MC Tower Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 450 m80-
1 Financial Trade Tower Malacca Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 436 m110-
One Bangkok Signature Tower Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 436 m922027
KL Vertical City Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 418 m74-Currently on hold
Pollux Habibie Financial Center & International Hotel Batam Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia 400 m1002027
Naza Signature Tower Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 400 m+100- [2]
Chao Phraya Gateway Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 398 m110-
Fragrant Sukhumvit 36 Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 395 m68-
Plaza Rakyat Tower 1 Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 391 m92-
Peruri 88 Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia 389 m88-Currently on hold

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

Bukit Bintang City Centre Signature Tower Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 385 m+88- [3]
Jewel I-City Shah Alam Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 381 m73-
Fairmont Kuala Lumpur Tower 1 Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 370 m78-
The Crest Johor Bahru Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 370 m782028
VietinBank Business Center Office Tower Hanoi Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 365 m682023Currently on hold. Would be the tallest office building in Vietnam upon completion
Naga 3 Tower 1 Phnom Penh Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 358 m752026
KL PWTC Tower Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 351 m70-
Ciputra World Jakarta 1 Tower 4 Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 350 m70-
HOME Financial Tower Singapore Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 345 m652035
Oasis Central Sudirman Tower-1 Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 340 m75-
Oxley Tower 1 Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 339 m842024
Empire 88 Tower Ho Chi Minh City Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 333 m88-
Morgan Enmaison Tower 3 Phnom Penh Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 331 m722024
IBN Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 330 m682026
Yutai Twin Tower 1 Phnom Penh Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 327.6 m722027
M101 Skywheel Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 317 m79-Currently on hold
Asia Africa Tower Bandung Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 316 m48-
J Tower 3 Phnom Penh Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 320 m772028
The Stratford Residences Manila Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 312 m732026Delayed as of September 2017
Kuala Lumpur Kempiski Hotel Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 309 m722023
8 Shenton Way redevelopment project Singapore Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 308 m632028
Dusit Residences Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 299 m692026
7Point8 Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 298 m60-
Plaza Rakyat Tower 3 Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 295 m82-
Dayabumi Tower Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 290.5 m60- [4]
Yutai Twin Tower 2 Phnom Penh Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 285.6 m682024
Sungai Gerong Residential Tower Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 285.4 m63-
One Bangkok Office & Hotel Tower I Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 285 m602025
Soontareeya Residences Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 284 m572025
DDT Sky Tower Quezon City Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 280 m622024
Fairmont Kuala Lumpur Tower 2 Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 278 m59-
One Bangkok Residential Tower III Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 277 m612024
The Estate Makati Makati Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 277 m542025
One Bangkok Office Tower II Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 274 m582024
Mesong Tower Phnom Penh Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 271 m712024
Phnom Penh Harbour Tower Phnom Penh Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 269 m60-
Angkasa Raya Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 268 m65-
One Bangkok Office Tower II Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 264 m502024
Thai Boom Roong Residential Tower 1 Phnom Penh Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 1000 m65-
Thai Boom Roong Residential Tower 2 Phnom Penh Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 1000 m65-
Titan Stone Financial Tower Phnom Penh Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 260 m58-
Naga 3 Tower 2 Phnom Penh Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 256 m612026
Naga 3 Tower 3 Phnom Penh Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 256 m612026
Desptiny Tower Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 254 m53-
Celestial Tower Jakarta Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 254 m53-
One Bangkok Residential Tower V Bangkok Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 251 m652024
Dimond Tower Yangon Flag of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar 250 m582024

Timeline of tallest buildings in Southeast Asia

NameImageCountryCityYears as the tallestHeight (m & ft)FloorsReference(s)
Cathay Building The Cathay Building in Singapore 1945.jpg Flag of Singapore (1952-1959).svg  Colony of Singapore
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore
Singapore 1940-195484 m (276 ft)11
Asia Insurance Building Asia Insurance Building, Dec 05.JPG Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore
Singapore 1954–196987 m (285 ft)20 [5]
Wisma Nusantara Monumen Selamat Datang ^ Wisma Nusantara - panoramio.jpg Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia Jakarta 1969–1971117 m (384 ft)30
The Mandarin Singapore Tower 1 Hilton Singapore Orchard (2023).jpg Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Singapore 1971–1973144 m (472 ft)36
The Mandarin Singapore Tower 2 Hilton Singapore Orchard (2023).jpg Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Singapore 1973–1975152 m (499 ft)40First skyscraper in Southeast Asia.
DBS Building Tower 1 OUE Tower 1.jpg Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Singapore 1975–1985201 m (659 ft)50First skyscraper exceeding 200m in Southeast Asia.
Komtar Komtar at dusk, George Town, Penang.jpg Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia George Town 1985–1986232 m (761 ft) (249 m (817 ft))65Renovated in 2015, reaches 249 metres tall.
One Raffles Place 1 One Raffles Place Tower 1.jpg Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Singapore 1986–1992277.8 m (911 ft)63
United Overseas Bank Plaza One United Overseas Bank Plaza One.jpg Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Singapore 1992–1997280 m (920 ft)66
Baiyoke Tower II Bangkok Baiyoke Tower II.jpg Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand Bangkok 1997–1998304 m (997 ft)85First supertall skyscraper in Southeast Asia.
Petronas Twin Towers The Twins SE Asia 2019 (49171985716) (cropped) 2.jpg Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 1998–2018451.9 m (1,483 ft)88Tallest twin skyscrapers in the world.
Landmark 81 The Landmark 81 at night.jpg Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City 2018–2023461.2 m (1,513 ft)81
Merdeka 118 Merdeka118 20231210.png Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 2023-present678.9 m (2,227 ft)118First megatall skyscraper in Southeast Asia.

References

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