Menara Condong Teluk Intan Leaning Tower Perak Malaysia

History of Ownership

When contractor Leong Choon Cheong wanted to build this clock tower, it was undeniable that the Britsh was the owner and the administrator at that time. After independence in 1957, this clock tower automatically becomes national property and now it is under the authority of Perak Governement.

During the Japanese administration, this building was used by the Japanese soldiers as a control tower to watch for enemies.

History of Usage / Rental

1. 1940 – Scout’s Office on the 2nd floor

2. 1977 to 1992 – National Family Planning Board

Description of Style

With careful examination, the Leaning Clock Tower has the biggest influence of Chinese Architecture. This is because of the Pagoda concept. Even if it was built during the British administration, the Chinese influence, donors and contractors succeeded to fight for their culture.

It is obviously shown on the external façade like the gate, tiled roof and its tiled decorations, proves how rich the Chinese architectural and culture are. From the outside, this building looks like it is an eight (8) storey building; but actually it only has three (3) floors.

This clock tower has 110 steps that connect each floor that is 15.5′ high. The wonders of this building architecture, is that it is made from wood and stone structure; there is a passage which is 6’ft wide with a 2’ft wide wall that is decorated with green stones.

The detailed architectural and the planning of space can be seen from the adaption of its usage as a water tank on the 3rd floor that was made from pieces of steel as high as 16 ft and volume of 680 cubic feet. The bottom part on the building measures at central line 43 ft and it stands at 27ft upwards.

Leaning Factor

The building was built on a soft land structure and also the weight of the water tank that was holding water made it lean to the west.