The former Standard Chartered Bank building, built in the early years of the 20th century, was the third branch in Malaya, of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China (now known as the Standard Chartered Bank). This building which occupies a prominent position in the heritage zone of Klang has distinctive features, especially in the three Dutch style gables; a fourth hidden behind the main block.
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| The former Standard Chartered building (CNB 2013) |
On our walkabout of historic Klang recently, we found the building situated at the corner of Jalan Istana and Jalan Hamzah, now housing 'Chennai Silk'. Unfortunately, advert boards of the business within are most distracting and the beauty of the building's facades is hidden/lost from our gaze.
Ref: Landmarks of Selangor. Jugra Publications, 2003.
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