The Federal Kuala Lumpur Explained

The Federal Kuala Lumpur
Location:Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Date:28 August 1957
Architect:Lee Yoon Thim (original building)
Operator:Federal Hotels International

The Federal Kuala Lumpur is an international-class hotel located in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It hosts post-independence Malaya's first revolving restaurant.

History

The Federal Kuala Lumpur is the first international-class hotel of post-independence Malaya. It was built to coincide with Malaya's Independence commemoration to serve as a hotel for witnessing foreign dignitaries. It opened for business just three days before Malaya's Independence Day which falls on 31 August 1957.[1] It was founded by Low Yat (father of Low Yow Chuan).[2] The architect of the original nine-story building was Lee Yoon Thim. The taller wing housing the revolving restaurant was built in the early 1960s.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Federal Kuala Lumpur . Federal Hotels International . 2010 . 27 November 2010.
  2. Web site: John Tiong . Part of nation’s history . TravelTimes . 27 November 2010.
  3. Book: Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM). Architectural Heritage: Kuala Lumpur - Pre-Merdeka. 2007. Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur.