Rumah Tok Menteri II: a continuation of generations

Sapian, Abdul Razak and Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita and Abdul Rahim, Zaiton and Denan, Zuraini (2013) Rumah Tok Menteri II: a continuation of generations. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 978-967-418-255-7

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Abstract

This book explains about the historical background of a house originally occupied by the Minister for Sultan of Kedah. Situated in Alor Setar, Kedah. The book established a clear and precise explanation on the development of Malaysia's early settlements up to Colonial period. It particularly focus on an overview of the colonial bungalow named Rumah Tok Menteri 2. This house was built by En Ismail Hakim Teh, a minister of Kedah during the era of Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah. Its architectural style, influences and building systems should provide readers with ample information on the culture of the Malay people in the 1880's. The book emphasizes on the architectural significance of the building from the history of occupancy to the architectural detail of construction and material.

Item Type:	Book
Additional Information:	3041/44997 - Book call no. NA7436 R936A 2013
Uncontrolled Keywords:	residential, minister of Sultan, Kedah, colonial, Tok Menteri, historic buildings, Kedah, Dwellings, Malay
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Architecture Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
Depositing User:	Mrs Zuraini Denan
Date Deposited:	08 Oct 2015 10:24
Last Modified:	06 Sep 2019 15:00
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/44997

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