History

*73 Sultan Gate, Singapura 7

                   Gedung Kuning (the Yellow Mansion) is synonymous with Haji Yusoff 'Tali Pinggang'. This is because Haji Yusoff was the owner of the mansion (formerly called Rumah Bendahara) from 1912 until it was acquired by the Singapore government in 1999. Haji Yusoff had preserved the mansion and redecorated it with artefacts bought from the Malay Archipelago, Asia, Europe and Africa.

                   Gedung Kuning is indeed as regal as its name. It stood strong during the Japanese Occupation from 1942-1945. It has witnessed the births, deaths, graduations and weddings of three generations of Haji Yusoff’s family. It shared the joys and sadness of the family. Its garden hosted flowering plants and trees like rambutan, papaya and mango whose delicious fruits were shared with friends and neighbours. Its mighty hall reverberated with pride to Quranic verses read during religious ceremonies. Its gate welcomed the poor who came to ask for alms. Gedung Kuning is testimony of a family legacy.

                   Even to the very last day when Haji Yusoff’s family moved out, Gedung Kuning stood proud befitting its royal colour and stature.

*Gedung Kuning's address written in Jawi (a type of Arabic script used to write the Malay language)