Town Hall (Ipoh)

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Address:
Ipoh Town Hall
Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab
30000 Ipoh, Perak
Malaysia

This is Ipoh Town Hall; it is the chief administrative building of Ipoh. It houses the town council, its associated departments, and their employees. As a symbol of local government, this town hall has distinctive architecture, and the building have great historical significance. This stately colonial building with strong classical element was designed by the government architect, Arthur Benison Hubback, who also designed the Ipoh Railway Station. This building also serves as cultural icon that symbolizes the town of Ipoh.

Built in 1917, this Town Hall has been the venue of many significant events. It has seen many people from various backgrounds and expertise utilizing, and walking up and down, its hallways. It was here the Malay Nationalist Party, the first political party formed in Malaya, held its inaugural congress from November 30 to December 3, 1945, attended by more than 300 people from all over Malaya. From 1948, the Town Hall served as the district police headquarters for some years. This building also served as a Post Office, and was once the District Police headquarters in 1948.