History

This handsome heritage mansion is now standing majestically among other prominent heritage buildings along the perimeter of the Padang (now Dataran Merdeka) after its conservation and renovation work was completed in December 2017. Originally this 2-storey sprawling mansion was developed by Loke Yew for his client and good friend, a renowned mining business magnate and municipal councillor Loke Chow Kit. It is located on Jalan Tangsi (formerly Barrack Road), the area which used to be the European Quarter and the Loke Hall was said to have been the only mansion belonging to the local.

Significance

Rumah Tangsi is now being managed by Seetizens Lab under the supervision of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). Rumah Tangsi now serves as a venue for various cultural and art events since it was officially launched in September 2018.

Travel Tips

• Keep up with the latest events at Rumah Tangsi on their Facebook page.

• Rumah Tangsi is the neighbouring building to the Kuala Lumpur Tourism Bureau.

Check out our video on Rumah Tangsi here!