PARLIAMENT BUILDING

INTRODUCTION

The Malaysian Houses of Parliament (Malay : Bangunan Parlimen Malaysia), is a building complex where
the Malaysian Parliament assembles.

TheParliament House is where Malaysia's political leaders gather to discuss important matters of state
and the nation.

It was the brainchild of Malaysia's first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman.

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HISTORY William Ivor Shipley

The first meeting of Parliament for Federation ofMalaya on 11 September 1959 at Tunku Abdul RahmanHall
was an important event for the country as it wasthe first time Parliament of Federation of Malayamet with
all its members.

The Building is situated at Jalan Ampang andwas built in 1935.

It was officiated by His Majesty The King,Tuanku Abdul Rahman.

Renovated by master builders who were speciallyhired to convert the building into the meetinghall for the
Senate and House of Representatives.

Originally the residence of Mr. Eu Tong Sen, awealthy and famous miner and estate owner inKuala Lumpur.
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INTRODUCTION 1949,Malaya won the Thomas cup (hosted by the

Stadium Negara is a public building in Kuala Lumpur, constructed in1960 and
completed in 1962. It was renovated in 1982 by replacingthe roof with a dome, and
it is the first indoor stadium in SoutheastAsia. The stadium has a capacity of
10,000 and covers 18,000 squarefeet, with a construction cost of RM34 million. It
is listed as a NationalMonument under the National Heritage Act 2005. The
architecturalstyle is modernism, with a 300-foot column-free multipurpose halland
a diameter of 18000 sq feet. The stadium is located at JalanHang Jebat, 50150 KL,
and is cooled by natural air ventilation viaslits and vents under the seats. Stadium
Negara retains the memoriesand legacy of Malaysia's roots from an era of pride
and optimism,and it is essential to maintain this heritage for years to come.
brits) in 1949 which gaveway for it to host the next
game so they had to built a stadium thatmet the
international standards to hold the next Thomas cup
in 1992.
1962,Malaya becomes the federation of Malaysia- the
dayafter the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong declares
StadiumNegara as one of the eight symbolize
national buildings.
1963,Stadium Negara officially opened on 19th of
April.

1985,The stadium was renovated to address

waterleakage by replacing the concave roof with
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1992,Malaysia wins the Thomas Cup, whichwas

hosted at Stadium Negara.

2005,Listed as National Monument under National

Heritage Act.

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NATIONAL M0SQUE REINFORCED

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INTRODUCTION

National Mosque is located at the heart of the Kuala Lumpur city. National Mosque located in a strategic ARCHITECT
area of Kuala Lumpur. The mosque was opened in 1965 and named by the first Prime Minister, Malaysia,
Tunku Abdul Rahman. He recommended the name Masjid Negara which reflected importance of the Islam
in Malaysia.
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HISTORY

1949,Malaya won the Thomas cup (hosted by the brits) in 1949 which gaveway for it to host the next game
so they had to built a stadium thatmet the international standards to hold the next Thomas cup in 1992.

1962,Malaya becomes the federation of Malaysia- the dayafter the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong declares
StadiumNegara as one of the eight symbolize national buildings. GLASS
Baharuddin
1963,Stadium Negara officially opened on 19th of April. Kassim

1985,The stadium was renovated to address waterleakage by replacing the concave roof with adome.

1992,Malaysia wins the Thomas Cup, whichwas hosted at Stadium Negara.

2005,Listed as National Monument under National Heritage Act.

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INTRODUCTION

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP), which in English is the Institute of Language and Literature, is the
government body responsible for monitoring the use of Bahasa Malaysia, the national language of Malaysia.

HISTORY
DBP Malaysia was established as Balai Pustaka in Johor Bahru on 22 June 1956, It was placed under the
purview of the then Malayan Ministry of Education. During the Kongres Bahasa dan Persuratan Melayu III
which was held between 16 and 21 September 1956 in both Singapore and Johor Bahru, Balai Pustaka was
renamed Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

In 1957, DBP moved from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur. Through Ordinan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka 1959,
DBP was granted a charter with its own Board of Governors. With the charter, DBP has the power to form
policies regarding the Malay language, responsible to spread the language and is able to go into book
publishing business.

On 31 January 1962, DBP moved to its own building at Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama, now Jalan Dewan
Bahasa. The building's architect was Lee Yoon Thim and the prominent mural was by Ismail Mustam.

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Lee Yoon Thim

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INTRODUCTION

“Malaya needs a museum with a national identity to translate the diverse aspects of the country’s culture,
heritage and nature.” – Tunku Abdul Rahmad Putra Al-Haj, The first Prime Minister of Malaysia.

The idea of a national museum was first initiated by Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman
Putra Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul Hamid Shah. The National Museum showcases a variety of
Malaysian and international historical collections such as archeology, architectural arts and built heritage,
geology, paleontology, zoology and botany.

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1883-Establishment of the first museum in Malaysia: REINFORCED
Perak Museum, Taiping CONCRETE

1888-Establishment of the Sarawak Museum,

Kuching

1899-Establishment of the Selangor Museum, Kuala

Lumpur

1910-The management for the Perak Museum and the

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Selangor Museum was consolidated
Ho Kok Hoe
1930-Consolidation separated by British Government

1945-The accidental bombing of Selangor Museum by

Allied Air Force

1953-Establishment of the Temporary National

Museum
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1959-Government selected architect Ho Kok Hoe to
construct the National Museum

1961-The demolition of the Temporary National

Museum to begin building the National Museum

1963-The completion and opening of the official

National Museum