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Malaysia's colourful past with Malay, Chinese and Indian influence alongside the many colonials architecture has resulted in the various stunning heritage buildings that are indeed the pride of the country.
Many of these heritage buildings are icons from the past that exists in the present that exemplify the continuity of everyday life, which celebrate Malaysia's common cultural heritage. Heritage building is a reflection of our national identity and thus should be conserved for the future. |
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1. Bank Kerapu (War Museum), Kelantan
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This memorial of the Second World War known as 'Bank Kerapu', houses an interesting display of photos, articles and artefacts of the Second World War including a bicycle used by a Japanese soldier upon entering Kota Bharu.
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2. Cape Rachado Lighthouse, Negeri Sembilan
Cape Rachado Lighthouse or Rumah Api Tanjung Tuan is the country's oldest lighthouse, originally built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
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3. Central Market, Kuala Lumpur
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It was formerly a wet market where vegetables, meat and fish were sold. Now, it is a beautiful and attractive Art Deco building.
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4. Cheah Kongsi, Penang
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Coming through the narrow entrance, you will get a pleasant surprise. The Cheah Kongsi is a splendid double-storey Chinese temple with an open balcony and sweeping roof. It is decorated with British lionheads.
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5. Chung Thye Pin Building, Perak
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This elegant three-stotey corner building from 1907 originally housed the Medical Hall established by Dr. R.M. Connoly, then Oldfields Dispensaries Ltd.
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6. Convent Light Street, Penang
Penang's Convent Light Street is the oldest girl's school in the country and is steeped in history and traditions.
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7. Court Buildings, Penang
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A landmark historical strucutre, Penang's Court Building today houses the High Courts. Logan's Monument is located in the grounds.
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8. Dr Sun Yat Sen's Penang Base, Penang
This low and rickety building in Georgetown, Penang, which was once a base for Dr. Sun Yat Sen in the early 1900's, survives to serve a reminder of this illustrious Chinese nationalist.
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9. Dramatists' Hostel, Perak
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Today, the Kong Heong Coffeeshop downstairs is a popular dim-sum cafe. In 1906, it was replaced by a new theatre which could accommodate 1500 people.
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10. Eu Tong Sen 1907, Perak
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After a fire razed the first premises in Ipoh, the present building was erected in 1907. A footbridge at the first floor level connects the main building to a store at 2 Birch Street.
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