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Church of St. Francis Xavier (Melaka)

The Church of St. Francis Xavier (Malay: Gereja St. Francis Xavier) is a church in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia. It is the largest church in Melaka. It is also the third oldest church after St. Peter's Church (Melaka) and Christ Church, Malacca. History The church was built in 1849 on the site of an old Portuguese Church of St Dominic by a French MEP priest, Father Farvé. Fr. Farvé was sent to as far as the South Americas to raise funds for the church in which was finally enough in 1856. The finishing touches of the building were completed in 1856 by Father Allard, with the present-day presbytery built in 1874. The church's origins actually dated from 1845 but was not successful due to jurisdiction issues with the Portuguese's St. Peter's Church (Melaka) which was under the administration of the diocese of Macau. In the early 1900s, a marble high altar was purchased from France and placed in the sanctuary. It was once known as one of the most stunning altar pieces in the region, and now forms part of the current altar after the redesigning of the sanctuary during the Vatican II process. Much of the church remains unchanged except for the portico added in 1965 and building of a shrine in front of the church a few years after. The Church of St Francis Xavier is also known to found numerous other parishes within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Malacca–Johor such as St. Philip's Church, Segamat, St. Theresa's Church (Melaka), St Andrew Church Muar in 1908 and St Mary Ayer Salak in 1848. Architecture The church is a twin-spired neo-gothic structure. It is believed that the church was modeled after the Cathedral of St. Peter in Montpellier, Southern France, which closely followed the older church’s original construction, except for a portico which was added on in 1963. It's also the only neo-gothic structure in Malaysia and the MEP missionaries' largest church built at the time and is still the largest church in Melaka. Features Beneath the church are the tombs of 3 of the priests that served St Francis Xavier's church. The side windows are fitted with stained glass from the early 2000s with the earliest stained glass from the late 1800s placed above the altar depicting the life of St Francis Xavier, commissioned from Vietnam. The organ placed on the choir loft was donated in the early 1900s but has since been left in a state of disrepair. The 3 stained glasses above the main entrance and the lower window of the two transepts were donated by a generous benefactor in 1999, whereas the remaining of the smaller stained glass windows were made in 2002. The church also appears to be tilted due to a WW2 bomb that exploded next to the right tower of the church. The church originally had one of the most spectacular high altars in the country but was dismantled in the later years and used for the current altar present.A statue of St Francis Xavier and Yajiro, one of his followers has been placed on the right of the church entrance as a donation from the catholics in Japan. See also List of tourist attractions in Melaka Christianity in Malaysia References
Церковь Святого Франциска Ксаверия (Малакка)

Церковь Святого Франциска Ксаверия (малайск. Gereja St. Francis Xavier) является храмом епархии Малакка-Джохора Католической церкви, освящённым в честь святого Франциска Ксаверия; расположена недалеко от исторического центра Малакки на берегу реки Малакки на улице Джалан-Банда-Каба. История Инициатором строительства храма в честь одного из первых миссионеров в Юго-Восточной Азии, святого католической церкви Франциска Ксаверия выступил французский священник Падери Фабр (фр. Paderi Fabre). Здание в готическом стиле начали возводить в 1849 году на месте некогда действовавшей Португальской миссии. В 1856 году строительство было завершено, и с тех пор храм остаётся практически в неизменном виде: только в 1920 году пол храма был покрыт цементом, а в 1963 году к храму был пристроен портик. На момент завершения строительства Церковь Святого Франциска Ксаверия стала самым крупным из возведённых Парижским обществом заграничных миссий храмов. Примечания
Riverside Secondary School (Singapore)

Riverside Secondary School (RSS) (Chinese: 立德中学) is a co-educational government secondary school located in Woodlands, Singapore. Students of the school are referred to as "Riversidians". History Riverside Secondary School, established in 1987, at the site of Fuchun Secondary School with Principal Mrs Ngiam Geak Kim leading a team of nine teachers and two non-academic staff members. In December 1987, the school relocated to its present premises at 3 Woodlands Street 81 under the pioneer leadership of Principal Mr Oliver J. Balasingam. The school was officially inaugurated on July 14, 1990, by Mr Lee Yiok Seng, Member of Parliament for Bukit Panjang. Mr Balasingam played a pivotal role in crafting the school motto, designing the crest and uniform, raising funds through walkathons, and co-writing the school song, "My Best and More." On 16 December 1996, Lu Kheng Lui became the second Principal and in April 1997, Hoon Tien Ghun, the first Vice-Principal. Lu wrote the school's first vision statement and led the school in piloting the home-grown Interdisciplinary Project Work and the IT Master Plan Phase 2A. In December 2000, Stella Tan-Wee Bee Lian became the school's principal. In 2005, the school signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nan Huan Middle School in Suzhou and staff and students have undertaken school exchange programmes since then. From end 2002 to end 2004, Riverside underwent upgrading works under the Programme for Rebuilding and Improving Existing Schools. A new school crest and a new school uniform were designed. In December 2005, Serene Pang became principal and oversaw a partnership with the polytechnics and an overseas school in Chennai. In December 2006 the Head of English Department, Hilda Thong, was appointed Vice-Principal. In 2006 the school was awarded the Development Award in Character Development and Outstanding Development Award in National Education. On 15 May 2007, Riverside welcomed its fifth Principal, Sng Siew Hong. In October 2007, the school was awarded the Lee Kuan Yew National Education Award. On 16 December 2013, Riverside welcomed its sixth Principal, Tan Kong Yin Yee. In December 2015, Shanti Devi, became the seventh principal. In December 2020, Tham Yoke Chun became the eighth principal. Current Principal : Tham Yoke Chun Notable alumni Bonnie Loo, singer and actress Jaspers Lai, comedian and actor References External links Official website
Robinson 77

Robinson 77, previously called the SIA Building, is a high-rise skyscraper located in the central business district of Singapore. The building is located on 77 Robinson Road, just next to DBS Building Tower One and Two. Once the flagship building of Singapore Airlines, the airline sold the building to SEB Investment in 2006. It is currently owned by CITIC Group, a state-owned investment company of the People's Republic of China. The building has a net floor area of around 27,400 m2 (295,000 sq ft). It has a total of 180 car park lots. History SIA Building was designed by Obayashi Gumi Corporation, and SAA Partnership, and structural engineering of the development was done by T. Y. Lin International. Construction of the building was completed in 1998. Other firms involved in the development included Singapore Airlines, PCR Engineers Private Limited, PCR Engineers Private Limited, Rider Hunt Levett & Bailey, Levett & Bailey Chart, and Quantity Surveyors Ltd. Architecture The SIA Building was one of the first high-rises in Singapore with its exterior made out of glass. As the flagship building for Singapore Airlines, it bears the Singapore Airlines' logo. The roof of the building also incorporates a vertical stabilizer design, similar to that of an airplane. Selling of building In 2006, Singapore Airlines sold the SIA Building to TSO Investment, which is a unit of a real estate fund managed by CLSA Capital Partners. It comes at a price of S$343.9 million, which amounts to some $1,165 per square foot. According to the company, the sale was "in line with the non-core business strategy". It was valued at $118.8 million then. SIA subsequently used proceeds from the sale for investment and growing the company and its subsidiaries. In 2011 SEB Investment announced the company would be selling the building. In 2015 it was announced again that SEB Investment would be selling the building, but the disposition plan was subsequently cancelled as the company was undergoing a change of ownership and management. The property is currently held by Savills Fund Management (which was previously known as SEB Investment GmbH) The property was sold in 2016 back to a fund managed by CLSA. CLSA, who refurbished parts of the building during 2017 and 2018 intends to sell it on in late 2018. See also Singapore Airlines List of tallest buildings in Singapore References External links Singapore Airlines homepage
Robinson 77

Robinson 77, anteriormente denominado SIA Building, es un rascacielos construido en el Distrito financiero de Singapur.​ Está situado en el número 77 de Robinson Road, justo al lado de rascacielos DBS Building, con el que forma un único complejo.​ El Edificio SIA fue el edificio insignia de la compañía Singapore Airlines, las líneas aéreas de Singapur. La sede de la aerolínea no se encuentra en este edificio, sino que se ha trasladado a la localidad de Changi, próxima al Aeropuerto Internacional de Singapur.​​ El edificio tiene una superficie total de unos 27 400 m², y cuenta con más de 180 plazas de estacionamiento.​ Historia Diseño y construcción El edificio SIA fue diseñado por Obayashi Gumi Corporation y SAA Partnership, y la ingeniería estructural de la construcción fue realizada por T. Y. Lin International. Las obras se iniciaron en 1994 y se vieron acabadas cuatro años después, en 1998. Otras empresas implicadas en el desarrollo del proyecto de Singapore Airlines fueron PCR Engineers Private Limited, PCR Engineers Private Limited, Rider Hunt Levett & Bailey, Levett & Bailey Chart, y Quantity Surveyors Ltd. El rascacielos Robinson 77 fue uno de los primeros grandes edificios de Singapur, con su exterior hecho de vidrio y acero. Se trataba de hacer un edificio insignia para las líneas aéreas más importantes de Singapur, que incluso lleva el logotipo de la compañía en la entrada del edificio. Además, el techo del edificio también incorpora un diseño de aleta trasera, similar al de un avión. Venta del edificio En 2006, la compañía Singapore Airlines vendió el edificio a TSO Investment, que es un fondo inmobiliario administrado por CLSA Capital Partners.​ Se pagó un precio aproximado de S$ 343.9 millones, lo que equivale a unos $ 1.165 dólares por pie cuadrado. Según la compañía, la venta fue "en línea con la estrategia de negocio no-core". Se valoró en 118,8 millones de dólares entonces. SIA posteriormente utilizó el producto de la venta para la inversión y el crecimiento de la compañía y sus subsidiarias.​ En 2011 SEB Investment anunció que la compañía vendería el edificio.​ En 2015 se anunció de nuevo que SEB Investment vendería el edificio, pero el plan de disposición fue cancelado posteriormente mientras que la compañía experimentaba un cambio de la propiedad y de la gerencia.​ La propiedad está actualmente en manos de Savills Fund Management (anteriormente conocido como SEB Investment GmbH).​ Véase también Aerolíneas de Singapur Lista de edificios más altos en Singapur Referencias Enlaces externos Aerolíneas de Singapur homepage Archivado el 9 de septiembre de 2005 en Wayback Machine.
Istana Balai Besar

Istana Balai Besar or Grand Hall Palace is the royal palace of the Sultan of Kelantan which is located in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. History Istana Balai Besar (Grand Hall Palace) was first built by Sultan Muhammad II to replace the Kelantan Administration Center at Istana Kota Lama (Kampung Galuh) and Kota Kebun Menseta (Pulau Saba), transitioning to the current location in Kota Bharu. Construction began around 1842 and was completed by 1844. The palace was constructed by a renowned carpenter and wood carver, led by Muhamad Salleh, who was from Terengganu. He was one of the few professional craftsmen available during that time. Covering approximately 1.6 hectares in the heart of Kota Bharu, it hosted the first significant historic event: receiving the “Surat Pejabat” (Official Letter) from the Raja Maha Besar Siam, acknowledging and recognizing the royal throne of Kelantan, under the leadership of Sultan Muhammad II. Since then, Istana Balai Besar has hosted numerous royal and state events. Istana Balai Besar served as the official royal residence of Sultan Muhammad II (1839–1886), Sultan Ahmad (1886–1889), Sultan Muhammad III (1890–1891), Sultan Mansur (1891–1900), and Sultan Muhammad IV (1900–1920). After Sultan Muhammad IV, the palace became the venue for grand royal and traditional events, a role it continues to fulfill to this day. Istana Balai Besar is currently used only for investitures, state banquets and royal functions. References
Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum

Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum (Malay: Muzium Istana Kesultanan Melaka) also known as the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum is a museum located at the foot of St. Paul's Hill in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia. The building is a modern reconstruction of the palace of the Malacca Sultanate, based on the information and data obtained from the Malay Annals. It is made up of hardwood (for its structure), 'belian' wood (for its roof) and wooden pegs (instead of nails) and was constructed at a cost of MYR 3.09 million. Construction of this museum began in October 1984 and was completed in April 1986. The museum was officially opened on 17 July 1986 by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. The museum consists of three floors and divided into eight chambers and three galleries. The first floor mainly consists of the throne room of a typical Sultanate Palace, the second floor consists of various Sultan's chambers including the one used for sleeping, whereas the third one displays many of the sultan's stored possessions. Around 1,350 items including artifacts like sultan's weapons, clothings and regalia and paintings, as well as dioramas of historical events and human figures during the sultanate period are displayed in this museum. On 15 April 1989, the museum was the site of the declaration of Malacca Town as a historic city. A monument topped by a golden tengkolok (headgear) as well as a semicircular tile art were erected at its entrance to mark this occasion. See also List of museums in Malaysia List of tourist attractions in Malacca Notes References Literature Lenzi, Iola (2004). Museums of Southeast Asia. Singapore: Archipelago Press. pp. 200 pages. ISBN 981-4068-96-9. External links Virtual Museum Melaka | Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum
Дворец султанов Малакки

Дворец султанов Малакки (малайск. Istana Kesultanan Melaka) является построенной в 1984—1986 годы реконструкцией исторического дворца XV века султана Мансура Шаха; расположен в историческом центре Малакки у подножья холма Сент-Полс на улице Джалан-Кота. В здании дворца действует музей. История Для сохранения памяти об истории Малакки в начале 1980-х годов было принято решение о воссоздании исторического дворца султана Малаккского султаната Мансура Шаха. Для поиска сведений об устройстве здания был создан специальный комитет, в который вошли Малаккское отделение Малайзийского исторического общества (малайск. Persatuan Sejarah Malaysia), Музей Малакки и Государственная корпорация развития Малакки (малайск. Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Melaka). Модель дворца была выполнена представителями Ассоциации художников Малакки (малайск. Persatuan Pelukis Melaka). Для реконструкции дворца был выделен участок площадью 0,7 гектара и 1,4 миллиона ринггитов. Строительные работы велись с 27 октября 1984 по 15 апреля 1986 года. Официальное открытие нового дворца-музея для посетителей состоялось 17 июля 1986 года. Описание Реконструкция дворца не имеет полного соответствия с историческим зданием: так, в отличие от описания, данного в «Малайских родословиях», при сооружении современного здания не использовались золочение балок, а также медь и цинк для черепицы; помимо этого, чтобы уложиться в имеющееся пространство, само здание было сделано значительно меньшим в размерах (по описанию, большой дворец имел 17 помещений по 87,5 метров в длину и по 40 дверей в каждом; современное здание имеет общую длину 67,2 метра, высоту — 18,5 метра и ширину — 12 метров). Деревянное здание дворца украшено резьбой с традиционными для Малакки растительными мотивами; многоярусная крыша украшена загибающимися вверх коньками, традиционными для минангкабау. В залах дворца представлены реконструкции сцен из дворцовой жизни времён Малаккского султаната, а также других событий исторически важных для Малакки периодов. Примечания
Istana Maziah

Istana Maziah is the official palace of the Sultan of Terengganu. It is located at the foot of Bukit Puteri in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. The palace is the official venue for important functions such as royal birthdays, weddings, conferment of titles and receptions for local and foreign dignitaries. History Istana Maziah was built to replace Istana Hijau (Green Palace) which was destroyed in a fire. Istana Hijau had been constructed during the reign of Sultan Omar (Baginda Omar) on 10 March 1870 (7 Zulhijjah 1286). There are differing accounts about the exact date construction started on Istana Maziah. According to one record by Engku Pengiran Anum, the foundation stone of Istana Maziah was laid on Friday, May 31, 1895 (7 Zulhijjah 1312) at 10am during the reign of Sultan Zainal Abidin III (1881-1918). However, according to the records by Dato Seri Amar Diraja Haji Ngah Muhammad bin Yusof, the palace was built in 1897. The architect of Istana Maziah is Tengku Chik Abu Bakar bin Tengku Abdul Jalil. He is a relative of Sultan Zainal Abidin III. Others also contributed towards the completion of the blue print and furnishing of Istana Maziah, including Engku Besar Paduka Raja Sayyid Abdullah bin Zin Al-Idrus, Muhammad bin Abdul Rahim (Encik Mat) and Dato’ Mata-Mata. Wood supply to build the Istana came from the region of Dungun and this responsibility of obtaining it was entrusted to Tengku Panglima Besar Tengku Muda Kechik, while bricks and chalk were handled by Tengku Besar Paduka Indera. Because of the constant lack of funds, the palace construction was delayed many times. When it was finally completed, the "upacara naik istana" ceremony, marking the sultan moving into the new palace was held on August 7, 1903 (14 Jamadil Awal 1312). Several refurbishments were carried throughout the reign of Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah (1920-1942) and Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah (1945-1979). Further additions were carried out to the Istana buildings in 1972 and 1998. Architecture The palace stands at a height of 2 storeys and is noticeably coffee brown in colour. It is a blend of modern and traditional architecture with its tall shuttered windows that resembles a French chateau. About 20 Malay and Chinese workers who were skilled in art, wood craft and carpentry were involved in the building of Istana Maziah. Its early foundations were built from a mixture of chalk, clay, sand salts, egg whites, lime and honey. Dataran Maziah Dataran Maziah, which is located in front of Istana Maziah, is a mini-park beautifully adorned with landscapes of shrubs, trees and paved walkways. In the centre of the park, stands an impressive replica of betel chewing instruments such as Gobek Sireh and Kacip Pinang, also known as Tepak Sirih. The Tepak Sirih symbolises the culture and traditions of Terengganu. References
Muar Second Bridge

Muar Second Bridge (Malay: Jambatan Kedua Muar) is a cable-stayed bridge in Muar, Johor, Malaysia. It crosses the Muar River, linking the eastern outskirts of Muar with Parit Bunga on the Tangkak side of the river. History Between the 1990s to 2000s, traffic congestion was prevalent at the Sultan Ismail Bridge since the official opening of the North–South Expressway Southern Route between Ayer Keroh and Pagoh and the opening of the Tangkak and Pagoh Interchange on April 1, 1989. In 1998, the federal government announced that a second bridge would be built at Parit Bunga to ease traffic congestion on the existing bridge. The bridge was constructed between March 2001 and June 2003. It was built by Public Works Department of Malaysia (JKR) while the main contractor was Ranhill Bersekutu Sdn Bhd. The bridge was officially opened to traffic on 2004 alongside the opening of the Muar Bypass. Bridge Descriptions The Muar Second Bridge is a 632-metre semi-harp cable-stayed bridge with a 132-metre mid-span across Muar River, similar in design to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay, Florida, in the United States, and Prai River Bridge in Penang, Malaysia. The bridge project also features a complex interchange at Parit Bunga, the first in the town. See also Muar Sungai Muar Muar Bypass Jambatan Sultan Ismail References
Seri Saujana Bridge

Die Seri Saujana Bridge ist eine Straßenbrücke in Putrajaya, der 1995 gegründeten Planstadt und neuem Verwaltungszentrum von Malaysia. Sie führt die Lebuh Sentosa über den künstlich angelegten Putrajaya Lake und verbindet die Stadtteile Presint 7 und Presint 4, wo die meisten Regierungsgebäude stehen. Sie hat sechs durch einen Mittelstreifen getrennte Fahrspuren und beidseitige, durch massive Geländer abgetrennte Geh- und Radwege. Die Seri Saujana Bridge ist die erste kombinierte Bogen- und Schrägseilbrücke, deren Fahrbahnträger sowohl von den Hängern der Bögen als auch von den Schrägseilen der Pylone getragen wird. Sie wurde von PJSI Consultants, Kuala Lumpur, entworfen und 2003 eröffnet. Ihre Bögen haben eine Stützweite von 300 m. Sie bestehen aus Stahlrohren mit einem Durchmesser von 2,20 m, die in die aus den Widerlagern auskragenden Bogenansätze aus Beton eingespannt sind. Die Bögen sind leicht nach innen geneigt und überragen die Fahrbahn um 34 m. Sie werden durch einen K-förmigen, ebenfalls aus Stahlrohren bestehenden Windverband versteift. Jeder Bogen ist durch 23 Hänger mit den äußeren Rändern des Fahrbahnträgers verbunden. Der 32 m breite Fahrbahnträger besteht aus zwei Hohlkästen aus längs- und quergespanntem Spannbeton mit aerodynamisch geformten, runden Unterseiten. Die beiden leicht nach außen geneigten Pylonstiele stehen auf dem Mittelstreifen auf den Widerlagern. Sie sind 73 m hoch und bestehen aus Stahlbeton und einem stählernen Kasten auf der Spitze zur Verankerung der Schrägseile. Je 22 Seile sind in einer Ebene zwischen ihnen und der Mittelrippe zwischen den beiden Hohlkästen des Fahrbahnträgers so angeordnet, dass sie die Rohre des Windverbandes nicht berühren. Jeder Pylonstiel ist durch 2 × 10 Seile in seitlich neben der Straße befindlichen Ankerblöcken rückverankert. Die Brücke hat keine Übergangskonstruktionen. In dem örtlichen Klima sind temperaturbedingte Längenänderungen gering; sie werden von Änderungen der Wölbung des Fahrbahnträgers aufgefangen. Weblinks Einzelnachweise