Royal Selangor Club Turn 125

Nobody will ever miss this building located across the Dataran Merdeka and opposite of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. As all of us Malaysians knew, this area is a historical landmak and a must on everyones itenary of travelling.

Photo credit: Both banner and photo taken from the RSC official website

Above: Map showing the location of the Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur

Its the exclusive Royal Selangor Club and celebrated its125th anniversary on 20th December 2009 and also heralds the Royal Patronage of Sultan of Selangor 25th Anniversary for the club.

Activities to mark the celebration includes Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) displaying their unique brassband , motorcycle stunts and equestrian skills beside parade of vintage cars driven by club members and honouring the Sunbeams Home children as passengers.

HISTORY OF THE CLUB (Taken from its website)

Royal Selangor Club, founded in 1884, started out as a tiny wooden building with an “attap” roof. It was later redesigned in the Tudor style. The Main Club house, fondly known as “The Spotted Dog”, was located at the “Padang”, now known as Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur, where cricket matches and other sports events were once held.

The Club was granted a royal charter by DYMM Sultan Selangor in 1984 and thereafter known as Kelab DiRaja Selangor (Royal Selangor Club). The Club has since expanded to the prime residential district of Bukit Kiara with the opening of the Royal Selangor Club’s Kiara Sports Annexe by DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Dipertuan Agong in 1998. RSC has been very objective in providing members with sporting and social facilities that encourage interaction and socialising in a friendly, harmonious and relaxing atmosphere.