Sultan Abdul Samad Building

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is one of the important historical landmarks in Kuala Lumpur. Built in 1897, the moorish structure stands tall against the other modern buildings in the surrounding area. Initially built to house British Colonial Secretariat, the building now holds offices of Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture of Malaysia. The building is worth visiting for its distinctive architecture style. The strong brick facade, curved colonnades and imposing arches are striking features of Sultan Abdul Samad Building. The building is adorned with two towers topped with copper onion domes. The centre of the two storey building is flanked by a tall clock tower measuring 41 m in height. Located at the colonial core of Kuala Lumpur, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building forms a backdrop for Independence Day parade every year held at Merdeka Square. Visit the heart of Kuala Lumpur and you will not fail to notice the endurance of this historical structure against the ever changing landscape of the city!