Parit Buntar Clock Tower Explained

Parit Buntar Clock Tower is situated in the town of Parit Buntar, Kerian District, Perak, Malaysia.

The clock tower was unveiled by Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman on 24 August 1961. It was donated by Lim Chong Chee, a Kuala Lumpur businessman, who was born in the town, and cost $20,000.[1]

The clock tower has a four-faced clock, is 39 feet high, and is surmounted by a golden, onion dome.[2]

References

5.1302°N 100.4911°W

Notes and References

  1. News: 23 August 1961 . Clock tower to be unveiled . 14 . The Straits Times .
  2. News: 23 August 1960 . Trader's donation to home town . 3 . The Singapore Free Press .