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Masjid Jamek Queenstown

Standing at the junction of Margaret Drive and Tanglin Road, this mosque stands out with its distinctive minaret and Javanese architectural elements such as the tiered roof.

By the late 1950s, the growing Muslim community in Queenstown saw the need for a place for worship. In 1958, the SIT made land available for the building of a mosque provided that the residents could raise the funds to lease it. This was met with great enthusiasm, even drawing a $15,000 donation from the Federation of Malaya. Built at a cost of $35,000, Masjid Jamek Queenstown was officially opened in December 1964.

Mr. Johari Bin Pardi, a long-time worshipper, recalled a lively mosque in the 1960s and 1970s. Many attended religious classes and Muslim workers in the area would come for noon prayers, with many spilling over onto the gallery as the main hall could not accommodate all. Today, the mosque remains a social and religious centre for Muslim residents of Queenstown.

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