"The building has long been a landmark for Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur. Its predominantly Moorish appearance suitably reflects the cultural background of Malaysia."
The Sultan Abdul Samad building was constructed in 1897 and has long been a landmark for Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur. The unique Moorish-style building has a 41m clock tower, dubbed 'Big Ben'.
The design of this building was undertaken by a British architect, A.C Norman, who worked for the Public Works Department at that time. In designing this building, he took into consideration some of the features of buildings in several Islamic countries. The predominantly Moorish appearance of the building suitably reflects the cultural background of Malaysia.
The site of this beautiful building was carefully chosen. It is conveniently located at the centre of the old mining town of Kuala Lumpur. It once served as the Colonial Secretariat offices, but now houses the Supreme and High Courts.
Last viewed - February 10, 2010
Getting there
Located at the heart of the city, this building is facing the Merdeka Square, just a walking distance from Central Market. Central market is accessible by almost all public busses. You can also take the PUTRA LRT and disembark at PASAR SENI or MASJID JAMEK station.
User recommendation
"" its beautiful during night with those lights... like to see that big clock" :)" by sheena
"Sekitar bangunan ini akan menjadi tumpun setiap kali tibanya perayaan ulangtahun kemerdekaan kerana terdapat sebuah menara jam yang menjadi panduan orang ramai untuk sama-sama menghitung saat tibanya merdeka pada tepat jam 12 tengah malam" by Boys r me
"This preserved building in KL is a must visit during the celebration of malaysian independence day. During the night the building is so colorfuly fill with light. simply awsome." by On Foot
"nothing special" by simon
"We can see that this buiding is a "preserved buiding" due to its historical value during the celebration of our Independence Day. Today, this buiding is also a mark of Justice whereby the criminal and the civil magistrates courts are also located here. It also has a sentimental value to me as I still remember the day when I was "called to the Bar" where I was officially announced as a lawyer of the High Court in Malaya in 1991. Misses those days .." by angah
"Historical landmark for Kuala Lumpur. A place for remembering merdeka" by Eliza Qistina
"It is a building with a sentimental value. Directly opposite is Merdeka Square, the scene of the annual independence celebration. On weekends, with the roads closed off, this is the centre of activities and cultural shows that posses great entertainment for both locals and tourists alike." by echang
"This magnificent Moorish-styled building is the beloved symbol of Kuala Lumpur that can be seen on postcards, tourism brouchers, stamps and posters. Although it is only a building, we should apprecite it as it kepts its own sentimental value to us." by Scalia
"Located beside the Dataran Merdeka.. its a hot spot to hang out especially on weekends.. the building design is simply unique and brightly lit with colourful lights at night.." by rifdy
"i am interesting to come when day in kuala so that the boss or i acan say our boss help me for the side of education
thank you
mohamed ismail
mogadishu somalia" by mohamed ismail
