Merdeka 118: Building the World Second Tallest Skyscraper

This documentary follows a team of elite engineers in Malaysia racing to build Merdeka 118, set to become one of the world's tallest skyscrapers. It shows how the tower must rise more than two thousand feet at a cost topping a billion dollars, battling sinking foundations along the way. Through the construction it reveals the ingenuity behind a record-breaking build. It is an absorbing watch for anyone fascinated by engineering and mega structures. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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