Mansion of Syed Al-Attas (Penang Islamic Museum)

Syed Al-Attas was a spice trader from Acheh. This mansion was built in the 1860's. Syed supported the Achenese battle against the Dutch. The house is believed to have been used as a secret meeting place for the Achenese leadership.

Yo! Its Xmas!

December 29th 2006
"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know. Where the tree tops glisten and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow". White Christmas was blaring out of the PA system at high volume in the Prangin Mall, Panang whilst I was eating a noodle soup. White Christmas was followed by a rendition of: "Rudolf the red nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose And ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Penang

During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... ... read more

8th January 2020

VINODNE MENON RAMESWARAN
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Requesting for schematic drawings of ALl-Attas Mansion for university project
Hi there, im a final student of interior architecture in Lim kok wing. im doing a research thesis about this building. am I able to get the drawings of this building?

17th January 2020

Stuart
Stuart Morgan Hurlbut

I don't know.

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