Royal Selangor Visitor Centre

“Came here to learn about pewter and the experience was great. The guided tour is actually FOC and I ended up having a tour guide all to myself. Very informative and personal service. I signed up for two courses which cost RM 280 in total. I made one bowl and three keychains to take home. While it seemed expensive at first, you realize pewter is a premium material once you see the prices in the merch shop. They do give you an apron and two certificates since it was two courses, though the hands-on experience of making the items is the real highlight. Definitely worth a visit for the hard work of the guides and the unique craft.”

“A wonderful experience to Royal Selangor and to have James as our guide. We got to learn about the history and the fact that it was one of the first big company to empower women in the workplace. It was more amazing that Royal Selangor was older than Swarovski! Royal Selangor was founded in 1885 by Yong Koon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, initially as a small pewtersmith workshop. Swarovski was founded ten years later, in 1895, by Daniel Swarovski in Wattens, Austria. The craftsmanship of some of the pieces are a sight to behold. I hope my photos would justify and show the beauty of the craft.”

“Worth every minute of my time. No entrance fee. Some staffs has been working here for more than 40 years. Provide free guide for tour. Guide will explain the historical facts about Selangor Pewter. Can learn how Selangor pewter items are made. One and only pewter factory in the world. Have a cafe inside the building.”

“A very brief and express version of the whole history of the founder, how it grew and became the royal pewterer for the Selangor sultan, and how pewter is melted and sculpted into a luxury item. This is a free guided tour you have to go when you're nearby KL. The guide itself took about 15 minutes, and then you'll enter their gallery to enjoy window shopping. Some items are only available in this HQ.”