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The Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower is a clock tower in Malacca built by the third generation of a Chinese philantrophic millionaire family. Although named after Tan Beng Swee, it was in fact built by his son Tan Jiak Kim, to fulfill his father's wish. Tan Beng Swee, was the son of Tan Kim Seng who donated both the bridge adjacent to the clocktower and land for the Chinese cemetery.
The Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower at the Malacca Square.
The original clock was imported from England. When the clock was replaced by one from Seiko in 1982, it caused an uproar among the senior citizens of Malacca who still recall the harsh treatment they suffered during Japan occupation.
Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower Photo Gallery
The Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower at night.
Another view of the Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower.
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