THE RELOCATION, CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF KAMPUNG TELUK MEMALI MOSQUE IN IPOH, PERAK MALAYSIA

Abstract

The main purpose of relocating this long-abandoned century old traditional Malay vernacular mosque on to a new area is to ensure that it can be preserved and re-used by many in an area that is presently in need of such a place of worship. It is also to preserve the rich architectural heritage of this unique and unusual mosque. More importantly, it is to let its function to be continued as a place of worship for the future generations of Muslims living in Perak and from elsewhere to experience the act of praying in a century old mosque. It is hoped that with this restoration work, the mosque will still be in existence for many centuries to come.

Keywords: Architecture, Heritage, Preservation, Dismantling, Timber.