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Wawasan Open University Regional and Learning Office is located at No. 7 China Street Ghaut. It is one of the properties belonging to the family of early 20th century millionaire Yeap Chor Ee that was handed over for the use by the University. The university main campus is at 54 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, the site of Homestead, the main residence of the late Yeap Chor Ee.

7 China Street Ghaut is one of the three buildings along the south side of the street associated with Yeap Chor Ee. The other two include the Ban Hin Lee Bank Building, now occupied by CIMB Bank, and the other is Wisma Yeap Chor Ee.

7 China Street Ghaut is located at the junction between China Street Ghaut and Victoria Street. Apart from the university campus, the building also houses the clinic of Drs Allan & Gunstensen (tel: 04 261 5199). The building has been used for various purposes including, most recently, as a


Wawasan Open University Regional & Learning Office
Wawasan Open University Regional & Learning Office (4 January 2009)
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7 China Street Ghaut has a curving frontage between China Street Ghaut and Victoria Street. The façade features rusticated pilasters. On the first floor facing China Street Ghaut is a balcony. The building has recently been restored and repainted in a deep creamn with white trimmings.






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