Left in the dark over fate of two mansions

Iconic: An aerial view of Carcosa with its pink roof, surrounded by lush greenery. It was built in 1896 and was the official residence of the first Federated Malay States Resident-General, Sir Frank Swettenham. – FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

HERITAGE activists, architects and history buffs are questioning the lack of information on the historical Carcosa and Seri Negara mansions following their closure more than three years ago.

The mansions were locked up after the buildings’ management was taken over by the Federal Government on June 1, 2019.