Sultan Abdul Samad Building is located in Kuala Lumpur, situated opposite of the Dataran Merdeka.
The building houses the offices of the Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture of Malaysia.
Surrounding the square are many buildings of historical interest. Just opposite the building is the Dataran Merdeka.
Top right corner is the Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin, the Tudor-style Royal Selangor Club faces the iconic Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
On the other corner of the field, the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery and the National Textile Museum invite you to take another look at traditional textiles and the humble beginnings of the city.
Topped by a shiny copper dome and a 40m high clock tower, this Building is a major landmark in the city.
It serves as the backdrop for important events such as the National Day Parade on 31 August and the ushering in of the New Year.
How to go
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is located along Jalan Raja, opposite of the Dataran Merdeka. See Google Map.
Here are some transportation options you can consider:
★ Go KL City Bus: The Go KL City Bus – Red Line will make stop at Dataran Merdeka.
★ Kelana Jaya line LRT: Take the LRT and stop at the Masjid Jamek LRT station. The Building is about 10 minutes walk from the LRT station.
★ Ampang line LRT: Take the LRT and stop at the Masjid Jamek LRT station. The Building is about 10 minutes walk from the LRT station.
★ RapidKL Bus: The RapidKL Bus No U4, U7, U13, U14, U209 will stop at Jalan Raja bus stop. The Building is within short walking distance.
Pictures and surroundings
Here are some pictures and surrounding areas.
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