Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Kuala Lumpur

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Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Prior to the building of the Petronas Twin Towers, the Sultan Abdul Samad building has long been a famous landmark for Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur. Designed by British architect A.C Norman, it was built in 1897 with a unique Moorish-style design. The Moorish inspired design of the building is based on some of the features of buildings in Islamic countries that suitably reflects the cultural background of Malaysia. It used to be the Colonial Secretariat offices, but now houses the Supreme and High Courts. The centre of attraction is it's clock tower in the midle - KL's answer to London's 'Big Ben'. The clock tower is significant to many major events; from the lowering of the Union Jack at the strock of midnite when Malaysia (then Malaya) gained independance to the numorous new year eve celebrations. Another must visit in KL.

Directions: Not that far from the place where the rivers meet.

Website: http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Kl/guide_sasbuild.htm


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Updated By dragontml

on January 9, 2004

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KL's most famous landmark. The stately historic building rich in character was designed by AC Norman and built between 1894 and1897 to house the British administration. Formerly the Secretariat building this Moorish inspired building with its shining copper domes and high clock tower is a major landmark in the city. The Supreme Court and the Textile Museum now occupy the building.

Directions: It's just opposite Merdeka Square.

Website: http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Kl/guide_sasbuild.htm


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on May 12, 2006

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Sultan Abdul Samad Building

This building was built in 1897 in the Mahometan or Neo Saracenic style and its constructed entirely from brick. The structure consist of porch , horseshoe-shaped arches and a shiny copper domes and a 41.2 meter height clock tower. It is now the Malaysia Supreme and High Court and handicraft centre. This building is illuminated at night.

Address: Jalan Raja

Directions: 10 minutes walk from Masjid Jamek LRT station

Website: http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Kl/guide_sasbuild.htm


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By xaver

on November 12, 2006

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A stately, historic building rich in character, it was built in 1897 to house several important government departments during the British administration. This building, topped by a shiny copper dome and a 40m high clock tower, is a major landmark in the city. It serves as the back drop for important events such as the National Day Parade on August 31th and the shering in of the New Year. This heritage buildings now occupied by the Supreme Court and the Textile Museum.

Website: http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Kl/guide_sasbuild.htm


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By yen_2

on July 25, 2003

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Sultan Abdul Samad Building

You will noticed this famous area and it's one of their must visit place. The gleaming copper domes and the clock tower of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building are by far the most impressive architectural feature of the Dataran Merdeka. I guess, this is a fantastic blend of Moghul, Moorish, Arab, and British neoclassical architecture, a style far more expressive of the British colonial imagination than of Malay culture.

Address: Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur


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By JamesWtc

on July 5, 2003

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This is the highcourt of Malaysia. The building has the history of more than 100 years. A very nice place to visit expecially the night scene here. The road is closed everynight here for tourists. The scene is nice when all the lights lid up at night.


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By Umea6

on November 11, 2003

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This is probably the most impressive building in the whole KL. Looking at it in details shows a remarkable work of architecture. Inside it is a High Court and Supreme Court, but it used to be a colonial administrative centre.

Website: http://www.cuti.com.my/Sub/Kl/guide_sasbuild.htm


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By kenmerk

on June 17, 2003

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Down in the centre of the old colonial district you will find the oft photographed Sultan Abdul Samad Building. For a really nice pictures bring your tripod and come down here at night, as the building and surrounding area is all lit up with decorative lights... (I didn't have the time for this photo op, myself...)


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Updated By marimar_72

on June 26, 2004

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Sultan Abdul Samad building

it was built in 1897,topped by a shiny copper dome and a 40m high clock tower, is a major landmark in the city. It serves for important events such as the National Day Parade on August 31,and now houses the Malaysia Supreme and High Courts.

Address: Jalan Raja,Kuala Lumpur MY, 50050

Phone: +60 3 2696 6135


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By eelaine

on August 26, 2002

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visit the sultan abdul samad building.. when there are special events, the field in front of the building will host colourful parades, shows and festivities in celebration.. if you can, try to make it for the national day parade on 31st august every year..