Perlis State Secretariat Building
Perlis State Secretriat Building is Perlis's state secretariat building. It is situated on Jalan Hospital, Kangar.
History
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The building was erected as government offices for the British authorities, and included various departments including: the British Adviser's Office, the Council Chamber, the Treasury, the Customs, the Land Office, the Education Office, the Sanitary Board, and the Health Office.[1][2]
The foundation stone was laid by the Raja of Perlis in 1937 and the building was completed in 1939. The cost of the building was $87,000 and was designed by a Mr. Boucher, architect, Boucher & Co., Penang. The building contractor was Lee Woon of Penang, supervised by D. Cheam of Kangar. The clock was made by William Potts & Sons, Leeds.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "New Perlis Government Offices". Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle. 23 October 1939. p. 5.
- ^ "Kangar Background". mpkangar.gov.my. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
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