4 Items Tagged "Malaysia"

Historical Sites in Malaysia: Masjid Negara (National Mosque)

Masjid Negara, which is also known as the National Mosque in Malaysia, was built in 1965 to memorialize Malaysia’s independence. It comprises of a main prayer hall with…

Historical Sites in Malaysia: Sultan Abdul Samad Building

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is a renowned building in Kuala Lumpur, located in front of Dataran Merdeka. It was built in 1897 and was named after the…

Historical Sites in Malaysia: Petronas Twin Towers

At 451.8 meters tall, the Petronas Twin Towers are the worlds tallest twin towers. Designed by César Pelli, the identical towers took six years to build. The design…

Historical Sites in Malaysia: Kota A’Famosa

Built in 1511, Kota A’Famosa is one of Malaysia’s oldest surviving historical landmarks. The fortress was built by Alfonso de Albuquerque, who led the Portuguese invasion on the…