This building located along Jalan Istana in Kuala Lumpur was the former residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Supreme King) of Malaysia. It was replaced by the new national palace as the official residence of the King in 2011, and in 2013 was converted into The Royal Museum and referred as Old Istana Negara. The palace was originally a double-storey mansion called The Big House built in 1928 by a local Chinese millionaire, Chan Wing. During the Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945, it was used as the residence of the Japanese Governor.
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