When I first moved to Shah Alam, I immediately bought this book which, as the title says, is all about the landmarks of Selangor. There is nothing better than a book to introduce one to a place one has chosen to call home (so I say!).
This book consists of beautiful water colour paintings of more than 40 buildings by artist Chin Kon Yit, with architectural notes by architect/conservationist Chen Voon Fee, and historical introduction by John M. Gullick. It has been published to mark the coronation of HRH Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Sultan of Selangor, in 2003.
The significant landmarks covered gives us a glimpse of the history of Selangor from the 18th century onwards. They are:
Kota Melawati 1766 (& Altingsburg Lighthouse 1907); Gedung Raja Abdullah 1856; Batu Caves - temples 1880s; Masjid Sultan Alaeddin Suleiman Shah 1890s; Makam Al-Marhum Sultan Abdul Samad 1898 (& Makam Raja Muda Musa 1884); Istana Bandar 1899.
Kuil Sri Subramania Swamy 1900s; Kwan Imm Teng 1909-11; Bangunan Sultan Suleiman 1910; Former Standard Chartered Bank Early 20th century; Bangunan/Bungalow Sultan Suleiman 1920s; Hatter's Castle 1923; The Gap Resthouse Early 1920s; Church of Our Lady of Lourdes 1928; Sekolah Menengah Convent 1928; Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tinggi 1928; Shophouses at Kuala Kubu Bharu 1920s & 1930s; Universiti Putra Malaysia 1930; Masjid Sultan Suleiman 1932; Kolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah 1930s; Maison des Palmes Rebuilt 1940s; Petaling Jaya houses 1940-50s.
Istana Alam Shah 1960; Wat Thai Buddhist Chetawan 1963; Makam Diraja Kota Melawati Early 1970s; Masjid India Muslim 1974; Kota Darul Ehsan 1975; Istana Bukit Kayangan 1977; The State Memorial 1981; Tugu Keris 1985; Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah 1988; Cash Centre, Bank Negara Malaysia, Shah Alam 1988; Muzium Sultan Alam Shah 1988; Rimbun Dahan 1989-97; Titian Canopy Walkway 1992; Menara Mesiniaga 1992; Rudinara 1992; Shah Alam Stadium & Malawati Stadium 1994-7; The Royal Selangor Yacht Club 1995; D'hulimiti, Boh Plantation Bungalow late 1990s; Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1998 & Sepang F1 Circuit 1999.
This book would serve as a useful reference to exploring our own backyard in Selangor. I have seen or been to some of these landmarks (italicised), and there are still some more to check out. I hope to be able to trace these landmarks and post entries as a record of my "jalan-jalan cari mercutanda Selangor".
*Update 2013/2014 - Landmarks visited in red. New landmarks will also be added under the 'Landmarks of Selangor' label.
Ex Libris CNB 1700
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