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Menara Jam Atkinson

  • built to commemorate Jesselton's first District Officer, Francis George Atkinson, who died after being attacked by malaria when he was only 28 years old.
  • His mother, Mary Edith, gave a two-faced clock for this building. However, the original building that was completed in 1905 was replaced by a new building in 1964.
  • Merdeka Stadium

    Stadium Merdeka

  • Stadium Merdeka is a sports stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia that is used for multipurpose activities.
  • Stadium Merdeka has a capacity of 25,000 spectators with 10,000 seats.
  • The Stadthuys

  • Built in 1650, The Stadthuys was originally the official residence for the Dutch Governor.
  • during the Dutch era, this building was white, but in 1911, which was during the British colonial period, this building was painted red as seen now.
  • Kota A' Famosa

  • is a city that was built in 1511 using forced labor under Portuguese rule.
  • This building which is more than 500 years old is still standing.
  • Sultan Abdul Samad Building

  • is like 'icing on the cake' for the city of Kuala Lumpur.
  • Built in the 19th century that is in 1893, this building has a Moghul and Moorish design with Islamic influence based on the 3 domes found on it.