The Sungai Petani clock tower is situated in the city of Sungai Petani, Kuala Muda District, Kedah, Malaysia.
| Sungai Petani clock tower | |
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| Location | Sungai Petani, Malaysia |
| Built | 1936 |
| Built for | King George V's Silver Jubilee |
| Architect | Chew Eng Eam |
| Architectural style(s) | Art Deco |
History
editThe clock tower was built to commemorate King George V's Silver Jubilee, marking 25 years on the throne, and was unveiled on 4 June 1936.[1][2] It was donated by Lim Lean Teng, a wealthy Penang businessman, and designed by architect, Chew Eng Eam.[3]
Architecture
editThe rectangular clock tower is 60 feet high with the clock 40 feet from the ground. Built in the art deco style, it is made of concrete with a granolithic finish to improve durability, and is covered with a golden dome.[1] A bronze memorial plaque reads: "This clock tower was presented to Sungei Patani by Mr. Lim Lean Teng to commemorate the reign of His Majesty King George V. 1910 to 1936."[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "First Memorial to Late King. Clock Tower Unveiled at Sungei Patani". Malaya Tribune. 5 June 1936. p. 12.
- ^ Teh Leam Seng, Alan (4 June 2023). "'Grand Dame' of Sungai Petani". New Straits Times.
- ^ "CLOCK TOWER FOR SUNGEI PATANI". The Straits Times. 22 July 1935. p. 13.
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