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Named after Malaysia’s first
Prime Minister, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj,
this landmark complex stretches over 11,320 acres. More than
70% of Putrajaya is devoted to greenery and water bodies
with 13 different gardens. The principle landscape is the
6oo-hectre man made lake. The Putrajaya Wetland. Native
wetland plants from over 50 local species were propagated in
the 7-hectre Putrajaya Wetland Nursery prior to
planting
in the wetland cells.
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Perdana
Putra
The
Prime Minister’s Office Complex.
A
massive building topped with a blue dome, symbolises
the Federal Government Administration’s active
centre. The architecture is a mixture of European
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Putra
Mosque.
Situated
next to a lake, it incorporates Islamic architecture
from countries such as Turkestan, Kazakzstan and
Morocco. The mosque consists of a 116m tall minaret
and can accommodate 15,000 people. 116 metres tall,
one of the striking features of the minaret is that
it was designed after the Sheikh Oman Mosque in
Baghdad. Its five-tiers representing the five
pillars of Islam and its five call to prayers.
Within its premises is the VIP Room Gallery, the Al-Quran
Manuscript Museum, a library, auditorium and
exhibition hall as well as a seminar room. It also
has a large courtyard called the “Sahn” dedicated to
commemorate the life of the Prophet. The main
entrance to the mosque is patterned after the gates
of Persia. Twelve columns support the 36 metre
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Putra Bridge
This two-tier
bridge. is based on the Islamic design of the Khaju Bridge
at Isfahan, in Iran. 280 metre in length, its upper tier is
used for normal traffic flow while its lower tier is
designed as a service tunnel, for light train transit system
and a pedestrian walkway.
Putra Square
The Square will
become the focus of national celebrations and important
events. Formed with a combination of eleven, thirteen and
fourteen star shapes that represent the development of
Malaysia – from its independence to the formation of
Malaysia in 1963 and the inclusion of the Federal Territory
of Kuala Lumpur. The perfect circle formed by the
combination of patterns depicts synergy in its portrayal of
unity in Malaysia.
Seri Perdana
This is to be
the permanent, official residence of present and future
Prime Ministers of Malaysia. It is part of the Federal
Government Administrative Centre of Putrajaya.
Specially
designed with Malay and Islamic architecture of the Mogul
era, the building has 3 main areas for reception,
entertainment and residence.
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Seri
Perdana Bridge
Being
part of the protocol route, this 370-metre long
bridge is built across the Putrajaya Lake.
Portraying an atmosphere of Islamic Middle East, it
has 8 rest areas along the bridge where visitors are
able to enjoy the scenery of the surrounding lake
that includes the Prime Minister’s office and the
Putra Mosque. |
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Nature
Interpretation Centre
A centre
for research and compilation of data on water and
plant studies. This hexagon shaped building
incorporates the traditional design of Malaysia’s
rich heritage. Situated near a dam, it has a
pedestrian walkway and a rainproof area that serves
as an optimum breeding ground for greenery as well
two blocks that serve as an exhibition and
administrative centre respectively. |
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Putrajaya
is poised to be a fully integrated and self contained city.
Adapting the latest in telecommunication, transportation
and infrastructure technologies, Putrajaya is to provide
for a level of efficiency in Government machinery that
would be geared towards excellence in the new millennium and
towards 'Vision 2020’.
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Putrajaya is open to the
public (and tourists) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
daily including Sundays. Visitors should not miss
Masjid Putra (Putra Mosque), Dataran Putra (with a
view of the new Prime Minister's Department), and
the new Seri Perdana (Prime Minister's official
residence). A tour of Seri Perdana is highly
recommended. Seri Perdana is open 0900-1230 and
1400-1700 everyday (incl. Public Holidays) except
Mondays and Fridays. On Fridays, Seri Perdana is
open 0900-1200 and 1500-1700. The residence is
closed to the public on Mondays or when official
functions are being held. The entry is free but
visitors are required to submit their identity cards
(Malaysian citizens) or passports when obtaining the
visitor's pass from the public gate. Cameras are
allowed. |
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