Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Why go

The building anchors Kuala Lumpur’s old administrative quarter and rewards both a broad view across the square and a closer look at its arcades. Its unusual scale reflects the many colonial departments once gathered under one roof in the city centre.

What to look for

• The central clock tower rises above a long arcaded frontage on Jalan Raja.
• Copper-clad onion domes crown the main tower and its smaller companions.
• The former Government Offices once concentrated much of the colonial administration here.

Useful to know

• Start across Dataran Merdeka for the full facade, then cross Jalan Raja for the arches and masonry.
• Confirm access to specific interior galleries before making them the focus of a visit.

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