 The concert hall was officially opened to public on 17 August 1998 by the patron of Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali and her husband, who is also the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.The hall is constructed with concealed movable ceiling panels which can be adjusted to alter the volume in the hall and simulate a wide range
of acoustic environments.There are seven movable panels in the upper ceiling.