Sultan Ibrahim Building
Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim
A former state government building completed in 1940, its tower blending colonial and Islamic styles, and used as a Japanese command post during World War II.
The building was constructed between 1936 and 1940 on the slope of Bukit Timah hill. Its 64-metre tower was once the tallest building in Johor Bahru, and its style blends English colonial, Saracenic and Malay elements. In 1942, when Japanese forces attacked Singapore, General Yamashita commanded operations from this tower. After the state government moved to Iskandar Puteri, the building was restored as a museum and cultural exhibition space. Opening arrangements vary, so check on site. The exterior may be photographed freely, and it is about a 10-minute walk from the Johor Bahru CIQ.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; interior access varies, check on site
Nearby sights
- Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum
- Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple
- Jalan Tan Hiok Nee Heritage Street
- Royal Abu Bakar Museum (Istana Besar)
- Johor Zoo
- Johor–Singapore Causeway
- Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque
- Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple