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Kuala Lumpur > Royal Selangor Club

Jalan Raja
Kuala Lumpur 50050

Phone: 603 2692 7166
Fax: 603 2693 4724

Royal Selangor Club was started in 1884 as a little plank building with attap roof, serving as a social and cricket club for the growing expatriate community. In the early 90's it was famous for the smoking concerts where people are volunteered or called upon to sing or play. Women are not allowed to the concert.

A few big events that happened are

1922	The gatherings of thousands of people on the Club padang to cheer the visit of Duke of Windsor (the Prince of Wales) to Kuala Lumpur.
1925 & 1926	The worst flood ever.
1970	Fire razed the Club causing damage estimated at more than $1.5 million.

The Club was dubbed 'The Spotted Dog' in the colonial days. It was originated from the Police Commissioner's black and white dalmations, often brought there by his wife. It could also dued to the mixed membership at that time.

The Club has been rebuilt a few times until the charming mock-Tudor structure found today adjacent to Dataran Merdeka. The rebuilt history is as follows:

1884	a small plank building with thatched roof
1890	rebuilt to a two-storey timber structure designed by AC Norman, a government architect
1910	rebuilt to design similar to mock-Tudor like house by architect AB Hubback
1979	rebuilt to present form by architect Fong Ying Leong

Today, the club is exclusively for members with various sporting facilities as well as food and beverage outlets.

ADMISSION:	For members only.
TEL:	+603 2692 7166
FAX:	+603 2693 4724
WEBSITE:	http://www.rscweb.org.my
GETTING THERE:	Royal Selangor Club is a 10-minute walk from Masjid Jamek Station, accessible via both the STAR and Putra LRT services.

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