Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial

Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra (8 February 1903 - 6 December 1990) was the first Prime Minister of Malaysia from Independence in 31 August 1957 when he raised his right arm in Merdeka Stadium and hailed the thundering words, "Merdeka", "Merdeka", "Merdeka" before the National Anthem "Negaraku" was played. Tunku's reigh as premier ended in 22 September 1970. He is favorably known as "Father of Independence".

The Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial was build to highlight his life, times and achievements. It is like a time capsule of a bygone era. There is also the adjoining Regency Building which was his official residency during his premiership which is almost a 100 years old.

I made a visit on 23 July 2013 and found the place rich in history and information but sadly under visited. The whole place was about 4 acres or more but other than the 4 or 5 staff they had on the grounds, we were the only visitors. I find this very sad. Being a proud Malaysian and there was no one else there during that time made me ponder on the sacrifices made by this great man for the nation.

Anyhow, the Memorial is located at Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur. Below I have attached some of the pictures that I manage to capture during my visit which I hope will encourage or make bloggers curious enough to make a visit. 

Tunku's Keris collection. Keris collectors would definitely love this. Located in the corner of his living room.

The main living room. Notice the huge Ivory Elephant Task.

A different angle.

The adjacent living room.

A different angle. Notice the pencil cabinet leg.

Guest bedroom.

Different angle.

Closeup of the bedroom chandelier. Notice the furniture although being high in quality is not arrogantly extravagant like using gold plated furniture or crystal chandelier. 

Old electrical switch, wires and board. Indeed a bygone era as opposed to today's modern build in wiring which is all concealed. 

Prayer (Solat) room.

Some of the bedroom's dressing cabinet.

Old fan.

Notice how thick the walls are. One of the guards / curator informed me that the wall is 14 inches thick. Modern houses have a wall only 6 inches thick. The bricks used are solid red clay bricks not like the grey cement bricks used now days.

Tunku's official meeting room in his office.