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 Kuala Lumpur : Putrajaya Tourist Attractions

 

“Putrajaya is the manifestation of the symbiosis of man, nature and science through detailed planning, innovative urban design

and a respect for the environment.”

- Tun Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad

 
PERDANA PUTRA
 

The Perdana Putra building houses the offices of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Deputy Prime Minister, Ministers and Deputy Ministers in the Prime Minister’s Department, Chief Secretary to the Government.

 

Scientific Advisor’s Office, Special Technology Unit, Implementation Coordination Unit and the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology. 

 

The design of the building incorporates elements of Islamic - Mogul architecture and overlooks the Putrajaya Lake. The stone-clad building with its green-pitched roof that converges at the onion-shaped glazed mosaic main dome and surrounded by four smaller domes, forms the distinctive landmark of Putrajaya. Wrought iron 'Bunga Raya' motifs and water jet stone carvings decorate the main block.

 
 
SERI PERDANA
 

The official residence of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Seri Perdana is also used for official receptions and banquets. Seri Perdana comprises three blocks - main reception/protocol block, banquet block and residence block. The main reception/protocol block and the banquet block are the formal guest areas and are open to the public for guided tours.

 

The residence block is a self-contained private home for the Prime Minister and his family. While Malay and Islamic design idioms dominate the architecture of Seri Perdana, the building also incorporates several western and contemporary elements to reflect a universal outlook. The building also makes extensive use of openings which offer panoramic views of the city. Guests are rewarded with attractively landscaped grounds which are divided into seven zones, each with its own characteristics based on its size and function. They are Laman Tiba, Laman Depan, Laman Sari, Laman Tengah, The Orchard, The Private Garden, Entrances and Access Roads.

 
 

 
PUTRA MOSQUE
 

The pink-domed Putra Mosque is constructed of rose-tinted granite and can accommodate 15,000 worshippers at any one time. The basement wall of the mosque resembles that of the King Hassan Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. The mosque consists of three main functional areas - the prayer hall, the Sahn or courtyard, learning facilities and function rooms.

 

The prayer hall is simple and elegant, supported by 12 columns. The highest point below the dome is 2,500 feet above ground level.  The Sahn, landscaped with several decorative water features and bordered by colonnades, provide extended prayer space.

 

Its impressive minaret is influenced by the design of the Sheikh Omar Mosque in Baghdad. At 116 metres, it is the tallest minaret in the region and has five tiers, representing the Rukun Islam or the Five Pillars of Islam, The mosque also houses a VIP room, library, seminar room, an Al-Qur'an manuscript museum, auditorium, and exhibition foyer.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Visitors should be properly attired when entering the mosque. Robes and scarf's or head covers are available for women at the entrance of the mosque.

  • According to Islamic rules and regulations, menstruating females are not allowed to enter a mosque;

  • Visitors are required to observe good behavior to uphold the sanctity of the mosque.

 
 

 
 Kuala Lumpur : Putrajaya Tourist Attractions

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