#2 Gedung Kuning

The next stop was the Gedung Kuning which was located just outside the compound of the Malay Heritage Centre.

• Who used to stay in this house located at 73 Sultan Gate?

The Gedung Kuning was originally built for one of Sultan Hussein's grandsons. However, in the early 1900s, it was bought over by a rich Malay businessman, Haji Yusof. The mansion now operates as a restaurant called Tepak Sireh which is owned by one of Haji Yusof's grandchildren.

• Why was the mansion painted yellow?

The mansion was painted yellow to indicate the connection between it's occupants and the royal family.