The Old Kuala Lumpur - Page 5

Parrot · September 28th, 2007, 01:32 PM

That's not the only building of its kind in the compound. There are another two further north, although those bare closer resemblances to Malay kampung houses (I think; took pictures of the place months ago, so I couldn't remember very well).

nazrey · November 28th, 2007, 04:11 AM

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YeahWho · November 28th, 2007, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TYW

i hate those airconds, astro dishes and signboard hanging on the art deco building. makes it look cheap

what do you expect? Malaysia or I should say Asian countries don't practise central HVAC systems. So, have to live with it even though it is uglier that way.

argory · December 21st, 2007, 09:10 AM

Some nice 60's films on youtube

Saloma singing "Kuala Lumpur"
From: modcentric

KL in 1961
From: MichaelRogge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96CUt-_i-kA

argory · August 3rd, 2008, 02:36 PM

For those who don’t know, there was a cable-car system implemented in the early 1970s up to about somewhere in the 80s. To be honest, I was probably not even born during the period or too young to know and not much information is actually available on the internet.

Today, I purchased an interesting not-so-old postcard of KL showing cable-cars at Bukit Nanas. It says that it was a mix of alternating “bubble-cars” and “cable-chairs”. Would anyone of you here remember where the cables went or how it actually worked? Among the vague reasons for its discontinuation appears to be because the “initial enthusiasm died out” – which appears to be valid in most rides like this.

However, could there be a different potential of the cable-car since KL Tower became the star attraction of Bukit Nanas? It may provide a means of getting up to the tower especially if it is connected to existing LRT/ monorail stations and it could improve the overall tourist experience in KL. But there could be negative implications if the project barged into the environment of Bukit Nanas forest reserve and if the cables distract the city skyline or if it is completely unfeasible to rebuild.

So, could it be revived?

Some pictures

I posted this before – I think this is the “Bubble-Car” part.

And this one, I got today – showing the cable chairs.

image hosted on flickr

OshHisham · August 6th, 2008, 06:27 AM

i don't think it should be revived.

we can't bear further land clearing around Bukit Nenas since the precious hill already lost its green part to give way for KL Tower construction....

and if we want this cable car...then, more green will get cut...

argory · August 11th, 2008, 04:12 AM

Yup, that is probably the most important concern...

There was talk some years back about reviving the Batu Caves funicular train or build some cable-car thing. No idea what happened to that too...

argory · August 17th, 2008, 12:17 PM

Does anyone know if this kongsi is still around in Sultan Street (Jalan Sultan)?

image hosted on flickr

picture copyrighted to Arkib Negara Malaysia

HangPC2 · September 12th, 2008, 09:11 AM

Kuala Berlumpur (KL) 1880s

Sultan Abdul Samad Buildings 1897

Sultan Abdul Samad Buildings 1960s

HangPC2 · September 12th, 2008, 09:12 AM

World War 2

Dataran Merdeka @ Merdeka Square (Royal Selangor Club) 1890s

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

The Old Kuala Lumpur Station Before The New Old Kuala Lumpur Station Build

HangPC2 · September 12th, 2008, 09:13 AM

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station 1920s

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station 1950s

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station 1960s

HangPC2 · September 12th, 2008, 09:14 AM

Brickfields

Bukit Aman @ Aman Hill

General Hospital (Hospital Besar Kuala Lumpur)

Jalan Bukit Bintang @ Star Hill

Jalan Tun Perak (Java Street/Mountbatten Road)

Jalan Petaling (Petaling Street)

Penjara Pudu (Pudu Jail)

Masjid Jamek (Jamek Mosque)

rizalhakim · September 12th, 2008, 09:19 AM

so cool!!!

dengilo · September 14th, 2008, 08:50 AM

The Old Kuala Lumpur Station Before The New Old Kuala Lumpur Station Build

[/QUOTE]

Is this the one where the present selangor club is????

dengilo · September 14th, 2008, 08:58 AM

Jalan Bukit Bintang @ Star Hill

[img]http://i g238.imageshack.us/img238/858/jalanbukitbintang6zy.jpg[/img

If i am not mistaken that angle would be from the Pavilion looking towards Star Hill

argory · September 14th, 2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dengilo

The Old Kuala Lumpur Station Before The New Old Kuala Lumpur Station Build

Is this the one where the present selangor club is????

I think this might be the second railway station (the site of the current Old KL Station). The 1st station (near Selangor Club) is said to been a humble structure with a thatched-roof.

Also, if that was the station near the Selangor club, my guess is that you would have been able to see bits of Bukit Aman (Bluff Hill) at the back.

argory · September 14th, 2008, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HangPC2

Kuala Berlumpur (KL) 1880s

This is a famous picture showing what is now Dataran Merdeka. I took the picture below in 2005 (I think) to compare the famous photograph that you posted. The difference is fantastic...

Ps: Please post a more recent picture of this angle if anyone has one

OshHisham · September 17th, 2008, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HangPC2

Masjid Jamek (Jamek Mosque)

you see, isn't it nice if we can restore the confluence as what it was back in early 1900? the current condition is no better than a longkang

nazrey · October 6th, 2008, 09:06 PM

Merdeka Stadium

image hosted on flickr

Tengku Abdul Rahman Park

image hosted on flickr

'Maktab Perguran Bahasa' (The Language Institute), Pantai Valley, Near Kuala Lumpur

image hosted on flickr

Source: http://flickr.com/photos/striderv/se...7607761593584/

nazrey · October 6th, 2008, 09:32 PM

Malaysia 1993. View from Empire Tower, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

Source : http://flickr.com/photos/7883848@N06...7607786761830/

November 28th, 2007, 04:11 AM	#82
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December 21st, 2007, 09:10 AM	#84
argory Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 887 Likes (Received): 7	Some nice 60's films on youtube Saloma singing "Kuala Lumpur" From: modcentric KL in 1961 From: MichaelRogge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96CUt-_i-kA Last edited by argory; December 21st, 2007 at 09:20 AM.

August 3rd, 2008, 02:36 PM	#85
argory Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 887 Likes (Received): 7	THE OLD BUKIT NANAS CABLE CAR For those who don’t know, there was a cable-car system implemented in the early 1970s up to about somewhere in the 80s. To be honest, I was probably not even born during the period or too young to know and not much information is actually available on the internet. Today, I purchased an interesting not-so-old postcard of KL showing cable-cars at Bukit Nanas. It says that it was a mix of alternating “bubble-cars” and “cable-chairs”. Would anyone of you here remember where the cables went or how it actually worked? Among the vague reasons for its discontinuation appears to be because the “initial enthusiasm died out” – which appears to be valid in most rides like this. However, could there be a different potential of the cable-car since KL Tower became the star attraction of Bukit Nanas? It may provide a means of getting up to the tower especially if it is connected to existing LRT/ monorail stations and it could improve the overall tourist experience in KL. But there could be negative implications if the project barged into the environment of Bukit Nanas forest reserve and if the cables distract the city skyline or if it is completely unfeasible to rebuild. So, could it be revived? Some pictures I posted this before – I think this is the “Bubble-Car” part. And this one, I got today – showing the cable chairs. image hosted on flickr

August 17th, 2008, 12:17 PM	#88
argory Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 887 Likes (Received): 7	Hakka Kongsi Does anyone know if this kongsi is still around in Sultan Street (Jalan Sultan)? image hosted on flickr picture copyrighted to Arkib Negara Malaysia

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September 28th, 2007, 01:32 PM	#81
Parrot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 16 Likes (Received): 0	That's not the only building of its kind in the compound. There are another two further north, although those bare closer resemblances to Malay kampung houses (I think; took pictures of the place months ago, so I couldn't remember very well).

August 6th, 2008, 06:27 AM	#86
OshHisham BANNED Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Damansara Kim Posts: 3,647 Likes (Received): 0	i don't think it should be revived. we can't bear further land clearing around Bukit Nenas since the precious hill already lost its green part to give way for KL Tower construction.... and if we want this cable car...then, more green will get cut...

August 11th, 2008, 04:12 AM	#87
argory Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 887 Likes (Received): 7	Yup, that is probably the most important concern... There was talk some years back about reviving the Batu Caves funicular train or build some cable-car thing. No idea what happened to that too...

September 12th, 2008, 09:11 AM	#89
HangPC2 Tamang Durna Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MAREESHIA Posts: 450 Likes (Received): 19	Kuala Berlumpur (KL) 1880s Sultan Abdul Samad Buildings 1897 Sultan Abdul Samad Buildings 1960s

September 12th, 2008, 09:12 AM	#90
HangPC2 Tamang Durna Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MAREESHIA Posts: 450 Likes (Received): 19	World War 2 Dataran Merdeka @ Merdeka Square (Royal Selangor Club) 1890s Kuala Lumpur Railway Station The Old Kuala Lumpur Station Before The New Old Kuala Lumpur Station Build

September 12th, 2008, 09:13 AM	#91
HangPC2 Tamang Durna Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MAREESHIA Posts: 450 Likes (Received): 19	Kuala Lumpur Railway Station 1920s Kuala Lumpur Railway Station 1950s Kuala Lumpur Railway Station 1960s

September 12th, 2008, 09:14 AM	#92
HangPC2 Tamang Durna Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MAREESHIA Posts: 450 Likes (Received): 19	Brickfields Bukit Aman @ Aman Hill General Hospital (Hospital Besar Kuala Lumpur) Jalan Bukit Bintang @ Star Hill Jalan Tun Perak (Java Street/Mountbatten Road) Jalan Petaling (Petaling Street) Penjara Pudu (Pudu Jail) Masjid Jamek (Jamek Mosque)

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rizalhakim PROUD 2 B MALAYSIAN Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KL Posts: 32,392 Likes (Received): 176	so cool!!!

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dengilo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,934 Likes (Received): 149	The Old Kuala Lumpur Station Before The New Old Kuala Lumpur Station Build [/QUOTE] Is this the one where the present selangor club is????

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dengilo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,934 Likes (Received): 149	Jalan Bukit Bintang @ Star Hill [img]http://i g238.imageshack.us/img238/858/jalanbukitbintang6zy.jpg[/img If i am not mistaken that angle would be from the Pavilion looking towards Star Hill

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nazrey Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 72,651 Likes (Received): 302	Merdeka Stadium image hosted on flickr Tengku Abdul Rahman Park image hosted on flickr 'Maktab Perguran Bahasa' (The Language Institute), Pantai Valley, Near Kuala Lumpur image hosted on flickr Source: http://flickr.com/photos/striderv/se...7607761593584/

October 6th, 2008, 09:32 PM	#100
nazrey Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 72,651 Likes (Received): 302	Malaysia 1993. View from Empire Tower, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. Source : http://flickr.com/photos/7883848@N06...7607786761830/