Sultan Ibrahim Building, British colonial building in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
The Sultan Ibrahim Building spans 60,000 square feet on Bukit Timbalan hill, featuring reinforced concrete walls and 3,000 tons of structural steelwork.
The structure, completed in 1940, maintained its status as the tallest building in Johor Bahru until the Merlin Tower construction in the 1970s.
The building combines British architectural elements with Saracenic design features, reflecting the fusion of colonial and Malaysian architectural traditions.
Visitors need permission from security guards to enter the compound, as the building remains a protected government property with limited access.
The structure bears physical marks from the 1942 Japanese occupation, when it served as a military command center for operations against Singapore.
Location: Johor Bahru
Inception: 1942
Architectural style: architecture of the United Kingdom
GPS coordinates: 1.45789,103.76106
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:09
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