Istana Alam Shah

Istana Alam Shah is the official palace of the Sultan of Selangor, located in southern Klang, the royal town of the state of Selangor, Malaysia.

Istana Alam Shah
General information
LocationKlang, Selangor
CountryMalaysia

History

Between 1903 and 1957[1][2] there existed an older palace on the same site, known as Istana Mahkota Puri. It was built in 1903 during the rule of Sultan Sulaiman Shah, who was the fifth Sultan of Selangor, and the design closely resembles the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur. The Sultan went on to live in the palace for 35 years until his death in 1938. In the 1950s it was briefly used as a student dorm for nearby schools. The palace was demolished in October 1957 and soon replaced by the present-day structure.

Istana Mahkota Puri during colonial rule

Despite the Sultan having two other official residences in Shah Alam and Putrajaya, most royal ceremonies (such as the coronation of a new Sultan) involving the Selangor royal family are held in Istana Alam Shah.[3]

The palace has 15 rooms and was built using wood and marble. In early 2000, extensive renovations were carried out by Sultan Salahuddin Shah.

See also

References
  1. "Sultan Selangor akan membikin kediaman baharu harga $2.5j". Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  2. "Mahkota Puri Palace, Klang". Image of museum caption. Retrieved 27 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. "Welcome to Klang". Archived from the original on 2017-05-02. Retrieved 2010-05-03.
  • Istana Alam Shah, m.s. S15, 12 Mei 2008, Akhbar Sinar Harian (Selangor)

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