Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Kuala Lumpur, The Historical Enclave of Dataran Merdeka and Surroundings (2019, Nov 8)


Though it's my second visit here, I'm still over the moon, star beams excited.

national textiles museum


sultan abdul samad building


dataran merdeka (merdeka square)




the selangor club padang



galeri kuala lumpur (kuala lumpur city gallery)









next to kuala lumpur city gallery is old chartered bank building






























"i love kl" sculpture, stands tall in front of kuala lumpur city gallery


old chartered bank building




dayabumi complex






central courtyard of the national mosque of malaysia




masjid nasional malaysia (the national mosque of malaysia)






the tower with over 245 steps









The National Mosque (Masjid Negara) is an architectural tribute to Islam, the official religion of Malaysia. Situated on 13 acres, the mosque houses a central courtyard measuring 153 square feet and a tower with over 245 steps The ground laying ceremonyawas officiated by the Yang Dipertuan Agong, or King od Malaysia, His Majesty Tuanku Syed Putra Ibni Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamallulail, on 27 February 1963 (3 Syawal 1983 in the Muslim calendar). Two years later, His Majesty solemnised the official opening of the mosque on 27 August 1965 (29 Rabiulakhir 1385). Accommodating up to 15,000 worshippers during prayers, the mosque houses a library, offices, and a mausoleum for the nation's heroes. It was initially designed by the Public Works Department and was restored and upgraded in 2003 through the generous donation of the Albukhary Foundation. 




















the courtyard of masjid negara with jalan perdana in the background



ktm distribution sdn bhd




ktmb kereta api tanah melayu berhad










jawi jabatan agama islam wilayah persekutuan

tv alhijrah


nice bus station, old ktm station



Coast clear, we make a break for it. Last time was too close a call.


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