Johor Bahru - Attractions

Sultan Ibrahim Building

Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by admin in Attractions

Sultan Ibrahim Building is the building of the Secretariat of the state of Johore where the state government departments are located. The building is located in Bukit Timbal in the city of Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It was built between the years 1936 and 1939 and was officially opened a year later by the late Sultan Ibrahim of Johor. Sultan Ibrahim Building was the tallest building in the country during the pre-Merdeka was indisputable and in their own state until the 1970s when the tower was completed Merlin.

However, in 1942 during the Japanese occupation of Malaya, the Japanese Imperial Army used the building as its strength, as well as a central command center so they can keep an eye on the activities of the British in neighboring Singapore, where the Japanese would launch attack days later. Unfortunately, the building was damaged during the Japanese invasion and the damage is still visible.

The building has the architecture of both Malay and colonial influences that also includes the design Saracenic. It is considered a landmark of Johor Bahru, because of the design elements that have been incorporated into the architecture and the construction of the tower. The building was designed by renowned British architectural firm Palmer and Turner. They are also responsible for a series of designs in Johor, as well as the General Hospital in Johor Bahru, now known as the Sultanah Aminah Hospital. His designs can also be found in several prominent places in Singapore. Today the building is used as the office for the state of Menteri Besar or Chief Minister in English, as well as the Board of the State Assembly.

JB Sultan Ibrahim Building & other Recommended Attractions in Johor Bahru: ~

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