A couple of months ago, I found myself with a collection of old photographs left in my care by a relative. Among these photos, there are some photos of Batu Pahat taken during the late 50s and 60s. I thought I might as well share it here on my blog. Even though I was given the task to sell this print but I feel that they are too priceless to be sold off. It’s part of our history. 🙂
This is a photo of Ai Chun before the new school blocks and hall were built thus covering this from public view. If anyone has gone into the school before, this original building can still be found somewhere in the middle of the compound.
The fire station when it was taken on 1st January 1959 (hence said the description in the photo).
I have no idea where this is, but according to the description its Bukit Istana. Would this be the building where the royalties stay when they drop by in Batu Pahat, near to Kampung Istana. To me it looks like the old house situated near to Tasik Y, at the small hill where the government quarters used to be situated. Could someone shed a light on where this is located? All comments are welcomed.
Cathay cinema during the 60s before it was refurbished to be a exhibition hall a couple of years back. Does anyone missed the creaky wooden chairs and the sticky floor that greeted them once you stepped into the hall? Or the stalls selling tit bits lining the side of it whenever there is a blockbuster showing.
I guess that’s all for Part 1, will post more soon …. I hope.
Welcome back.
larry, thanks. Will try to post part 2 when I am free.
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Hi I’m Aijune here, so happy can have my memory back!!!
Sorry to ask that i’m curious with an old building at Along Jalan Mohd Khalid, did u all know anything about this old building.
How can i sent the photo to you????
You can send it to my e-mail, tigersd3n@gmail.com
I roughly know which building you want to ask, is it that old bungalow beside the road with the overgrown weeds, behind the tyre shop?
Yes Mr Tiger, I try to post the photo of that bungalow but i cant find the way. Since u had sent me yr email address then i will try to sent it to u later. Do u noe any story about this building???It belong to who and find it still well care and the condition of the building look good. Yesterday i also go c the old Ai Chun building photo. The Building is still there but not well care. Sigh!!!!
Itu banglow dekat dengan BP mall saja..Kalau dari Ayer Hitam Ke Batu pahat bila sampai saja traffic light BP mall dan lepas traffic light lebih kurang 500-800 meter sebelah kiri,Kalau nak masuk ada gate pintu..tapi bungalow tu dah di robohkan I baru Saja renovat Istana tu
That old bungalow .. I will ask my parents when I go back to BP again. The last time I heard was the owner wanted to sell it but it’s very expensive.
Thanks a lot Tiger!!!When u will back BP??
Probably next week, this week I might not go back but depending on circumstances first.
The third house Malay stilt style was the OCPD quarter now fenced up and renovated. Some thugs went in and robbed the OCPD’s wife some years back.
Where would this house be located?
Hi Colin ,Nice to hear from you. Now you are known as Tiger huh!any relation to Tiger woods? Nice pics of old BP. would be interesting to see more of good old BP. SAm Lim
Erm … I am not Colin .. 🙂
Hi Tiger,
Do you remember in the early 80’s (before 85), there was a big flood in Batu Pahat? Is any chance you have any picture/pictures of the flood?
Thank you!
Nice…. I’m from BP as well. Good job!
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The OCPD house is located near SMKA. Not sure if it’s still call SMKA. Have been away for 30 years. Nice pics, brings lots of memories. Thanks!
The 3rd picture is opposite Bp stadium. Now is official house for District Office of Batu Pahat.
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The bungalow house (and a handful similar houses) on the hill is Jalan Sulit which goes a circle around the government hill, which is also a road access to the old reservoir. Taman Soga housing estate is built along this Reservoir Rd.
A Monsoon drain from the reservoir separates this hill from Monfort and High Schools and another monsoon drain separates this hill from TIGS.
Hi, how can i contact you to seek more historical photos of Batu Pahat? I’m from a studio that wish to collect old story of my homeland Batu Pahat.