Bukit Serene Palace, Royal palace in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
The Bukit Serene Palace features a 35-meter tower and stands on grounds with gardens facing the Straits of Johor towards Singapore.
Construction of the palace began in 1933 and finished in 1939, later serving as a strategic location for Japanese forces during World War II.
The palace incorporates Art Deco architectural elements and detailed carvings that represent the design preferences of the Johor royal family.
The Johor Military Force maintains security at the palace, which remains closed to public access but allows photographs from designated exterior areas.
General Yamashita Tomoyuki used the palace tower to observe military positions across the Straits of Johor during the 1942 Singapore invasion.
Location: Johor Bahru
Inception: 1939
GPS coordinates: 1.48000,101.72611
Latest update: May 13, 2025 05:35
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