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KL Tower International BASE Jump Merdeka Circuit 2006

Menara Komtar
George Town, Penang

Menara Komtar
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Location:
Georgetown, Penang
Building:
Menara Komtar
Building Height:
238 meters (781 feet)
Jump Height:
210 meters (690 feet)

Penang is an island off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia).
Menara Komtar is Malaysia's 5th tallest building.

BASE jumpers arrived in Penang on 19 August. After checking in to our hotel we had a briefing and and inspection of the building.

BASE jumping on took place on 20th August. 95 jumps were completed by 16 jumpers.

A jumper launches off Menara Komtar
Livia Dickie and Gary Cunningham launch off Menara Komtar
BASE Jump at Menara Komtar
Menara Komtar - Gary Cunningham
Jumpers prepare for a display.
Menara Komtar - Jimmy Pouchert and Gary Cunningham
Menara Komtar - Jumpers at Exit Point
BASE Jump at Menara Komtar
Menara Komtar - Gary Cunningham landing
Menara Komtar - Jimmy Pourchert and Gary Cunningham perform a 2 way for Jimmy's 600th BASE jump
Penang - Media
Penang - Aziz and Elvis
Base jumpers on top of Menara Komtar

After jumping we had a closing dinner where we were treated to some local cultural dancers.

Penang Closing Dinner - Dancers
Penang Closing Dinner Dancers 2
Penang CLosing Dinner

Then off to one of the night spots.

Penang Night Club Penang Night Club
Penang Night Club

On 21st August BASE jumpers flew to Kuala Lumpur for the final building on the tower.

Thanks to:

Tourism Penang

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