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Photograph of the old MTC building then known
as the Tunku Abdul Rahman Hall
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The original building
was relatively smaller than the existing one and had
since undergone several renovations. It was
initially erected in 1935 byMr Eu Tong Sen to serve
as a family residence. He was an infamous rich
tin-miner and a rubber plantation owner in Kuala
Lumpur.
Constructed byskillful workers known as the "Master
Builders", it was built on an area encompassing 2.6
hectares that used to be a rambutan orchard. Just as
any other buildings erected during that era, it did
not use the service of a trained architect. The only
people involved in the construction of government
buildings then were the English servicemen.
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At the advent of World
War Two and immediately after the Japanese Army
Occupation in Malaya, the British Administration
took over the building and turned it into their
military office in Kuala Lumpur.
When the Japanese gained control over Kuala Lumpur,
they took it in their hands. Then the building
returned to the British's authority upon their
victory over the Japanese Army in 1945.
On February 24, 1948, a historical event took place
at the building. It was the first meeting for the
Federal Council of the Federation of Malaya.
As the Federation of Malaya was gearing itself
towards Independence, the building was chosen as the
Federal Military Office responsible for the set up
of the military troops for an independent nation.
The building was officially launched as the Federal
Military Office on July 15, 1956 byMajor General
F.H. Brooks who was appointed as the highest ranking
personnel in the Federal Army. Then onwards, it
became the premise for several meetings pertaining
to early national military policies.
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A
gathering during the official launching of the
Parliament byHis Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan
Agong on September 12, 1959
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After the independence of the Federation of Malaya
on August 31, 1957, the building played a vital role
in fulfilling the necessities of an independent
country.
Since the administrative government required spaces
for newly formed departments, necessary steps were
initiated to renovate the existing building as an
office space and a meeting place. In addition, the
Military Office was also relocated to a new place at
Sungai Udang, Melaka in 1958.
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Dewan Tunku Abdul Rahman Building when it was
occupied bythe National Art Gallery
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Efforts were also
taken to build an annexe for use of national and
international conferences as well as official
events. The responsibility for giving the facelift
to the edifice was put on the shoulders of the
Public Works Department with architects namely Mr.
Dinsdale, Mr. Shipley and an assistant, Mr. Jewkes.
The cost of the building totaled RM 750, 000.
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Ceremony of the First Session of the Parliament
at Dewan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 12 September 1959
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The hall was
officially opened on February 24,1958 byYTM
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, the first Prime
Minister of Malaya. In honour of the premier, it
was then named, Tunku Abdul Rahman Hall, after
him. In conjunction with its official opening,
the Economy Commission for Asia and the Far East
(ECAFE) conference took place at the premise.
Indeed, it was the first international level
conference ever held there.
Since the Independence Day, the building had
occasionally housed various government agencies.
Balai Seni Lukis or the National Arts Gallery
was one of them. It was officiated byYTM Tunku
Abdul Rahman on August 27, 1958. Consequently,
it remained the longest there from 1958 to 1984.
On May 20, 1984, the National Arts Gallery moved
to its new building at the former Majestic Hotel
at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin.
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The National Archives,
formerly known as the Public Records Office, once
occupied part of Tunku Abdul Rahman Hall for a year
since its inception on December 1, 1957. In
addition, the building also housed the Keeper of the
Royal Seal office between 1974 and 1979.
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Since playing host to
the international conference in 1958, the building
also witnessed several important historical events.
One of them was the inaugural opening of the
Federation of Malaya Conference byHis Majesty the
Yang di-Pertuan Agong I The Late Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Muhammad on September 12, 1959.
Among those present were 104 members of the
Parliament who were successful in the elections held
on August 19, 1959. The date marked the existence of
the Federal Parliament in the country, symbolizing
national democracy.
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The installation of the third Yang di Pertuan
Agong His Majesty Tuanku Syed Putra Ibni
Almarhum Tuanku Syed Hassan Jamalullail at Dewan
Tunku Abdul Rahman, 4 January 1961
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Furthermore, the Hall
has also once been a Balairong Seri for the
installation of the Their Majesties the Yang
di-Pertuan Agong, held with pomp and tradition.
Among the Their Majesties' installations were Tuanku
Syed Putra Ibni Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail on
January 4, 1961 (Yang di-Pertuan Agong III); The
Late Tuanku Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Ibni Almarhum
Sultan Zainal Abidin on April 11, 1966 (Yang
di-Pertuan Agong IV); Tuanku Abdul Halim Muazzam
Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Badli Shah on February 20,
1971 (Yang di-Pertuan Agong V) and The Late Tuanku
Yahya Petra Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ibrahim on February
1976 (Yang di-Pertuan Agong VI).
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Events |
24 Feb 1948 |
First Meeting for the Federal Council of the
Federation of Malaya. |
15 July 1956 |
The launching of Federal Military Office byMajor
General F.H. Brooks. |
1957 |
An annexe was built for use of national and
international conferences. The responsibility for
giving the facelift to the edifice was put on the
shoulders of the Public Works Department with
architects namely Mr. Dinsdale, Mr. Shipley and an
assistant, Mr. Jewkes in charged. The cost of the
building totaled RM 750, 000 .
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24 Feb 1958 |
The hall was officially opened on February 24,1958 byYTM Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, the first Prime
Minister of Malaya. In honour of the premier, it
was then named, Tunku Abdul Rahman Hall, after
him. In conjunction with its official opening, the
Economy Commission for Asia and the Far East (ECAFE)
conference took place at the premise. Indeed, it
was the first international level conference ever
held there |
27 Ougust 1958 |
Balai Seni Lukis or the National Arts Gallery was
officiated byYTM Tunku Abdul Rahman. |
28 November 1958 |
National Dinner to celebrate the Fisrt Prime
Minister. |
12 September 1959
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The First Parliamentary Seating of Malay
Federation byD.Y.M.M. Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Pertama Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman ibni Almarhum
Tuanku Muhammad. |
25 January 1960 |
The inaugural opening of the Federation of Malaya
Conference byHis Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan
Agong . The Late Tuanku Abdul Rahman Ibni Almarhum
Tuanku Muhammad . |
31 January 1960 |
Opening Ceremony of National Week Language byY.T.M Tunku Abdul Rahman, the Prime Minister of
Malaysia. |
4 January 1961 |
The installation of the third Yang Di Pertuan
Agong. |
31 January 1963 |
The launching of Television Malaysia byY.T.M
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, the Prime Minister of
Malaysia . |
31 January 1964 |
The official launching of International Islamic
Congress byY.T.M Tunku Abdul Rahman, the Prime
Minister of Malaysia. |
15 January 1965 |
The launching of SEACOM (Telekom Cabel System).
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11 April 1966 |
The installation of the fourth Yang Di Pertuan
Agong . |
1963-1968 |
The Keeper of the Royal Seal office
was housed in the
building. |
11 July 1968 |
The official launching ceremony of International
Archives Council, Southeast Asia Branch (SARBICA) byTun Abdul Razak, the Deputy Prime Minister of
Malaysia. |
5 January 1970 |
The official opening of the Fifth International
Development Seminar byTun Abdul Razak, the Deputy
Prime Minister of Malaysia
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20 February 1971 |
The installation of
the fifth Yang di-Pertuan Agong. |
5 December 1974 |
The official opening of Bank Simpanan Nasional byTun Abdul Razak, the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
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28 February 1976 |
The installation of
the sixth Yang di-Pertuan Agong. |
20 April 1981 |
The official opening of Amanah Saham Nasional byTun Hussein Onn, the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
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8 Jun 1981 |
The official opening of the District Security
Committee Chairmen's Conference byY.A.B Dato'
Seri Mahathir Mohamad, the Deputy Prime Minister
of Malaysia. |
23 July 1983
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The official opening of Annual Conference of
GERAKAN's Representative byY.A.B Dato' Seri Dr.
Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister of Malaysia
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Tourist
Information Counter
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Tourist
Police Counter
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Transnasional Executive Coach Counter
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Access to
Tourism Websites
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Malaysian
Travel Business
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Bilik
Selasar Menunggu (Lounge)
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Money
Changer
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ATM Machine
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Cultural Show |
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Traditional
Games Demonstrations
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"Batik"
Demonstration
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"Malaysia
Truly Asia" Video Presentation
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Saloma
Theatre Restaurant
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Saloma
Bistro
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Saloma
Courtyard
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Saloma
Retail Center
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