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Revamped Carcosa Seri Negara to reopen in July after six-year closure | Scoop
Federal Territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa visits the site of Carcosa Seri Negara which is under renovation and expected to be reopened in July. – Dr Zaliha Mustafa Facebook pic, February 19, 2025
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Revamped Carcosa Seri Negara to reopen in July after six-year closure

Dr Zaliha Mustafa says she looks forward to hosting Asean delegates at the venue which hosted the signing of the 1957 Federation of Malaya Agreement

Scoop Reporters
Updated
11:39 AM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – After nearly six years, the doors of Carcosa Seri Negara will finally reopen this July as Malaysia chairs Asean this year. This long-awaited revival comes after an extensive restoration to preserve its heritage while giving it a fresh new look.

The project is a collaborative effort between Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and Khazanah Nasional, marking it as the second flagship initiative in Kuala Lumpur’s cultural and historical conservation efforts. 

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa announced that the revitalisation of Carcosa Seri Negara aligns with the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2040 (PSKL2040) and Malaysia’s preparations to host key Asean events. 

“Hopefully, the restoration of Carcosa Seri Negara will be completed by this July and we can introduce a quaint programme like high-tea to introduce the heritage building to foreign delegations (during Asean conferences),” she said in a Facebook post, accompanied by photos of her site visit. 

The first phase of the project will see Carcosa Seri Negara transformed into a museum and art gallery, celebrating its colonial-era legacy and historical significance. The second phase will introduce the Lindungan-Eko Hotel, which aims to blend world-class hospitality with sustainable development principles. 

Originally built by Sir Frank Swettenham, the first British Resident General of the Federated Malay States, Carcosa Seri Negara has played a pivotal role in Malaysia’s history, including hosting the signing of the 1957 Federation of Malaya Agreement. 

It has been closed since June 1, 2019, following the federal government’s acquisition from a third party. 

With its reopening, Carcosa Seri Negara is poised to become a key venue for diplomatic engagements, cultural exhibitions, and historical appreciation, reaffirming its place as a cornerstone of Malaysia’s national heritage. – February 19, 2025 

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