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tion on the Malay royals. It's also possible to have your photo taken dressed in traditional
Malay costume (RM50).
Built in 1928 by Chinese millionaire Chang Wing, this grand building was used as the
residence of the Japanese Governor during KL's WWII occupation. It was requisitioned
by the government in 1957 and turned into the National Palace.
SAM KOW TONG TEMPLE
(16 Jln Thambapillai; 7am-5pm; KL Sentral)
Established in 1916 by the Heng Hua clan, the
'three teachings' temple has a dragon-decorated roof that contrasts with the soaring
towers above KL Sentral. Look for the paintings that show filial piety.
BUDDHIST TEMPLE
HUNDRED QUARTERS
(Jln Rozario & Jln Chan Ah Tong; KL Sentral)
The parallel rows of concrete houses known as the
Hundred Quarters were built in 1905 to house railway employees and other civil servants.
These multi-ethnic two roads, Jln Rozario and Jln Chan Ah Tong, are named after former
chief clerks of the colonial civil service. The ongoing redevelopment of the area has put
these heritage buildings under threat; residents have been given notice to vacate, with an
assurance that no one will be moved until suitable alternative accommodation is found.
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
CHURCH
(
2274 2747;
www.rc.net/kualalumpur/holyrosary/home_files/index.html
; 10 Jln Tun Sambanathan;
Mass in
English 5pm Sat, 8.30am Sun; KL Sentral)
Cut off from the bulk of Brickfields by Jln
Damansara, this Catholic church built in 1903 is worth a look for its French Gothic Reviv-
al style. It serves mainly a Chinese Catholic congregation.
