Malaysia’s high-rises follow a quiet architectural habit seen in parts of China, Hong Kong, Singapore & Taiwan.​ In some buildings, the number “4” is avoided because it sounds like “death” in several Chinese languages, a superstition known as tetraphobia.​​ Developers sometimes adapt to this preference, especially in areas with a strong Chinese Malaysian presence, by relabeling or skipping the 4th floor.​ It's a belief old enough, and common enough, to leave its mark on modern architecture.​ #Di