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Kuala Lumpur > Sultan Abdul Samad Building

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What are the reasons to visit?

Unique architecture remarkable building which serves as magnificent backdrop for photo shooting. The building makes an impressive landmark when illuminated at night.

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building, named after Sultan Abdul Samad - the State Ruler, was designed by A.C. Norman and built in 1897 to house servel administration departments during the British rule.

The building is constructed entirely of brick. This Mahometan or Neo-Saracenic style building, with imporsing porch, graceful horseshoe-shaped arches, topped by a shiny copper dome and a 41.2m high clock tower, was the largest building of its day and was said to be the finest in the Malay states.

It once houses the Apex Court of Malaysia, the Supreme Court which was renamed to Federal Court. as well as the Court of Appeals. Today, it houses the Commercial Division of the High Court of Malaya after the 2 courts were moved to the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya.

GETTING THERE:

It is located in front of the Dataran Merdeka and the Royal Selangor Club by Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur.

It is 10-minute walk from the Masjid Jamek Station accessible via the STAR and Putra LRT services..

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