Historical Building II

The front side of FDC

The back side of FDC

The brochure of FDC

Date of Issue: 7th Nov 1991
Country: Malaysia
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1. Istana Maziah Terengganu
2. Istana Besar, Johor
3. Istana Bandar, Kuala Langat, Selangor
4. Istana Johor, Kelantan

"Malaysia is a severeign state with a colourful history. Its periods of historical have left behind legacies which are manifestations of the country's development in the various social and economic fields. One such legacy in its historic buildings which are beautiful and possessing unique architecture. Historic building in Malaysia are governed by the Antiquities Act of 1976 the aim by which is research, protection and the preservation of buildings"

Istana Maziah, Terengganu
The Istana Maziah(Maziah Palace) is located at the foot of "Bukit Puteri"(Princess Hill), Kuala Terengganu. The records of the late Engku Pengeru Aman accounted that the date of the laying of the palace foundation stone was 1894 and according to the records of the late Datuk Seri Amar Di Raja, a chief Minister of Terengganu, it was first built in 1896.

This place was built to replace the Hijau Palace which was built in 1870. The building materials used were that of lime mixed with clay and finely grounded salt. The building was completed in 1903.
The double storey palace is used as a place for the installation and the crowning of the Sultan of Terengganu, the celebration of royal birthdays and as a place to welcome honourable quests.
From time to time the palace underwent alterations and in 1972 an additional modern building was erected on the western wing. The royal seat was then transferred to the upper level of the building.

Istana Besar, Johor
The Istana Besar or the Grand Palace was built in 1866 by the Sultan Abu Bakar as his royal residence. At that time HRH was resideing at Telok Belanga in Singapore-the administrative centre for the Sate Government. The late Duke of Edinburg was the first prince to have stayed in this palace and in 1967 HRH the Third Agung and his consort were the last royal family ever to have stayed in the palace.
Later, the Istana Besar was made an official place for holding royal ceremonies which included the installation of the Sultan, celebrating the royal birthdays of the sultan and the like.

The Istana Besar was granted by HRH Sultan of Johore to become the "Royal Museum' where the state artifacts and royal treasures of Johore are kept.

Istana Bandar, Kuala Langat, Selangor

The Istana Bandar (The Town Palace) was built in 1905, i.e. early in the reign of Sultan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah ibni Almarhum Raja Muda Musa was installed as the fifth Sultan of Selangor in 1898. The palaces is now known as Aluddin Palace.

This palace has fifteen rooms. It is made of wood and marble. The entire design was made by Sultan Alauddin himself who also bore the cost of building the palace.
Sultan Alauddin resided at this palace for 35 years until his death in 1938. It was at this palace too, that Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Hishamuddin Alam Shah, the seventh was born, in 1926.

Istana Jahar, Kelantan
Istana Jahar (Jahar Palace) was built during the reign of Long Senik or Sultan Muhammad II who ruled Kelantan between 1837-1886. The palace was built for his grandson Bentara Long Kundur. The palace was completed in 1887.
During his reign, Long Senik (Sultan Muhammad IV) ordered the planting of the Jahar tree and changed the name of the palace to Jahar Palace.
Several Rulers of Kelantan resided in the palace including the late Sultan Ism ail Ibni Almarhum Sultan Muhammad IV.
In 1980, His Royal Highness Sultan Ismail Petra Ibni Almarhum Sultan Yahya Petra consented for the palace to be used temporarily as the State Museum.


Remark: The back side of this FDC had showed the official logo of Malaysia Pos.
I have never visited any of these palaces. I hope i can get to visit them in near future.