Merdeka Clock Tower, Kulim

Merdeka Clock Tower, Kulim (17 August, 2015)


Merdeka Clock Tower (GPS: 5.36615, 100.55292) is the landmark clock tower in the heart of Kulim, Kedah. It was erected to commemorate the independence of Malaya. The clock tower stands at the corner of Kulim Main Road and Jalan Tunku Laksamana. It has the words Merdeka 1957 on each of its four sides.

Ground breaking for the Merdeka Clock Tower was officiated by the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, who was then the Chief Minister of the Federated States of Malaya, on 14 June, 1957. The list of donors is headed by local philanthropist Lim Lean Teng, who was also the main donor for the construction of the Sungai Petani Clock Tower.

Merdeka Clock Tower on Google Maps Street View

Merdeka Clock Tower

Another view of the Merdeka Clock Tower of Kulim (17 August, 2015)

Merdeka Clock Tower is on the map of Map of Kulim

Merdeka Clock Tower

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