Wonderful Putrajaya

Istana Melawati is the second national palace of Malaysia's Yang di-Pertuan Agong in Putrajaya after the Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur. It serves as a royal retreat for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

The Melawati Palace is located in Precint 1, Putrajaya. Construction of the palace began in 1999 and was completed in 2002. It has a resort concept and serves as a retreat for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Melawati literally means guard’s tower.

Designed by Yang Mulia Raja Datuk Kamarul Bahrin, principal of Senibahri Arkitek architectural practice, the palace comprises four main components namely:

* Royal Wing - Private quarters
* Reception Wing - Ceremonial Reception Hall
* Banquet Wing - Functions
* Administrative Block - Offices

Three tall towers form a prominent structure at the side and centre of the palace. These towers represent old guard towers to be found in medieval Malay palaces. The 3 tiered roofs with intricate eaves details and clay 'buah butong' (appendages at the corners)provides an authentic attempt to replicate malay traditional roof designs of the east coast. Inside the palace at the main staircase of the Meeting Wing, is a Melawati which is made from cengal wood topped with golden roof.


Contact
Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd ,
Blok 1, Menara PjH,
No. 2, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 2,
62100 Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Tel: 603 - 8883 8888
Fax: 603 - 8889 5499

Corporate Website: http://www.pjh.com.my
Putrajaya Community Web Portal: http://www.i-putra.com.my

Putrajaya International Convention Centre or PICC is the main convention centre in Putrajaya, Malaysia. This building is located on the top of Taman Puncak Selatan in Precinct 5.

It was constructed between 2000 and 2003 at a cost of RM600mil. Since October 2004, the Putrajaya Convention Centre is officially known as Putrajaya International Convention Centre or PICC to reflect the state of the art conference facilities at par with other international conference centre such as in London, Tokyo and Paris. The name change, which was perceived necessary as a marketing strategy and to internationalize Putrajaya, was first mooted by Dato Shafiq Abdullah, Deputy Under Secretary, Prime Minister's Department and endorsed by Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, former Prime Minister of Malaysia. Besides hosting the 10th Conference of Organization of Islamic Countries, PICC also became one of the most favoured conference venue for high security risk events, hosted by the government or private sector. PICC has had many important guests including foreign head of states and heads of government, important corporate personalities such as the world's richest man, Bill Gates. Due to its strategic location on the top of the hill in Putrajaya and facing beautiful lakes, it has also become one of most popular places and "hot" sites for film shootings especially for commercial advertisements. Despite these, the PICC is heavily under-utilised and it may take 300 years to recoup its original cost, excluding maintenance fees.

The design idea of this unique and impressive building is based on the shape of the eye of 'pending perak' (a silver Malay royal belt buckle). However, the structure of the roof was designed similar to a folded origami to alleviate the plain roundness of the structure. From the frontview, the building's eaves or wings are lifted at the sides, creating broad overhangings over the raking wall. Most of the walls are made of glass, so natural sunlight can easily illuminate the auditorium through the raked and shaded windows.



Contact
http://www.picc.gov.my

Putrajaya Wetlands in Putrajaya, Malaysia is believed to be the largest constructed freshwater wetlands in the tropics .It has a total area of 200 hactares (3.35 km²). Putrajaya Wetlands consists of 24 wetland cells, Wetlands Park (Taman Wetland) and the other Wetlands areas. The Wetland now is also a wildlife sanctuary which attracts a huge variety of animals to the combined terrestrial-aquatic wetland environment.

Several species of local marshland birds and water birds including the Little Egret, the Little Green Heron and Cinnamon Bittern, and migratory birds form Northern Hemisphere have been spotted there. Binoculars will come in handy for bird watching. The visitors can also enjoy a leisurely walk, jog or cycle along its bicycle track.



Contact
Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd ,
Blok 1, Menara PjH,
No. 2, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 2,
62100 Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Tel: 603 - 8883 8888
Fax: 603 - 8889 5499

Corporate Website: http://www.pjh.com.my
Putrajaya Community Web Portal: http://www.i-putra.com.my

The Putrajaya Landmark or Mercu Tanda is the first landmark in Putrajaya where the site of federal administrative centre was established here in 1995. It is located in Putra Perdana Park (which happens to be the highest point in Precinct 1 of Putrajaya, Malaysia). The Putrajaya Landmark symbolises the beginnings of Putrajaya with its time capsule structure. Its design is a combination of a high-technology theme and the use of contemporary and traditional motifs. Plaza Mercu or Landmark Plaza, is landscaped with trees and water fountains. The Perdana Mall are pedestrian walkways linking the Landmark and Entrance Plaza to Cascade Plaza, Fragrant Garden, gazebos and pergolas.


Contact
Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd ,
Blok 1, Menara PjH,
No. 2, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 2,
62100 Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Tel: 603 - 8883 8888
Fax: 603 - 8889 5499

Corporate Website: http://www.pjh.com.my
Putrajaya Community Web Portal: http://www.i-putra.com.my

Perdana Leadership Foundation was set up in 2003 with the aim of preserving, developing and disseminating materials by and on Malaysia's past Prime Ministers. Believing that past leadership can yield valuable insights for future development, the Foundation's objective is to increase awareness and appreciation of Malaysia's intellectual heritage.

The Foundation's broader obejctive is to promote global understanding by providing a channel for scholars and thinkers to undertake research and idea-sharing for lasting, peaceful resolutions. The Foundation operates a physical and electronic library, the Perdana Library which provides direct access to a wealth of information on Malaysia's past Prime Ministers. The Library collects, organises, preserves and disseminates materials by and about Malaysia's national leaders and events connected to them, and outlines the policies, strategies and initiatives they adopted. In line with the Foundation's objective of disseminating information on Malaysian leadership, these materials are digitised and are made available to the public through the Internet.


Contact
No. 1, Jalan P8H,
Precinct 8,
62250 Putrajaya,
Wilayah Persekutuan,
Malaysia
http://www.perdana.org.my/

Seri Perdana is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Malaysia. It is located in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Construction began in 1997 and was completed in 1999. The building shares similar architecture with Perdana Putra. The first resident of this house was Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's fourth Prime Minister. The current occupant of this house is the present Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Seri Perdana is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
It consists of 3 blocks :
* Main Reception Facilities/Protocol
* Banquet Facilities
* Residential Facilities

The Main Reception/Protocol and Banquet Facilities Blocks are used to welcome the government's official guests. The third block is the official residence of the Prime Minister and is a restricted area.

The Main Reception / Protocol

It is located at the front of Seri Perdana and is the highest area in the building with a pisturesque backdrop of Wetlands Putrajaya, a recreational area for tourists.

The Laman Tiba

The 'Laman Tiba' or arrival hall is located in front of the main entrance door of the main reception area facility block.

The Gallery (Arch)

This arch is an eye-catching feature in contemporary Malaysian architecture. The design of the'onion' shaped arch is inspired from the arches of the Mogul Muslim Era found at the Kuala Lumpur train station and Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur, a legacy of the colonial era. A major part of construction work used local raw materials. Marble from Langkawi was used for pillars, floors and walls; carpets and intricate woodcarvings used for doors and step panels. The total height of the Complex (from ground to peak of arch) is 28 meters.

Guest Room - Bilik Tamu

This comfortable lounge is the main rest area for official guests where the Prime Minister greets them. It can accommodate 25 to 55 guests. The elegant interiors of this block are designed with a combination of French and Malaysian tastes, creating a unique identity and outlook.

Special Guest Room - Bilik Tamu Khas

The Special Guest Room is used for closed discussions between the Prime Minister and Heads of Governments. Official photography sessions and gift exchanging ceremonies are also held here.

The Waiting Rooms - Bilik Menunggu

There are two waiting rooms for the VIPs. It is used by the wives or entourage of official guests before they are greeted by the Prime Minister.

Meeting Room - Bilik Mesyuarat

The meeting room can accommodate 30 persons. It contains video conferencing facilities, computers and advanced telecommunications systems.

Prayer Room - Surau

The prayer room can accommodate 200 people. Wood carving panels are used to separate prayer areas for men and women. The prayer hall is tastefully decorated with carvings and cornices with Islamic motifs similar to those found in mosques in the Middle East.

Dining Room - Bilik Jamuan

The dining room is used for official banquets. This area can accommodate 90 guests.

Gifts Gallery - Galeri Hadiah

This room is used to store gifts or souvenirs presented to the Prime Minister locally and internationally.

The Residence

The third block of the Seri Perdana Putrajaya is the official residence and the living quarters of the Prime Minister.


Banquet Hall

The majestic banquet hall is larger than the Dining Room and is the largest area in the Complex. The elegance of the architecture and interiors are inspired by French interior design.

The banquet hall consists of two floors and can accommodate 200 people. The interior of this hall is designed with a harmonious combination of French and Malay artwork. Apart from Malaysian flower motif carvings on the wooden walls, chandeliers and French window panes, there are also elements of European architecture at the pillars of this hall. The stage has a complete audio-visual system that can be used for speeches, prize giving ceremonies and cultural shows.



Contact
Kompleks Seri Perdana
Persiaran Seri Perdana
62502 Putrajaya Malaysia.
Tel: 03 8888 8200

The Palace of Justice or Istana Kehakiman in Malay houses the Malaysian Court of Appeal and Federal Court, which moved to Putrajaya from the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur in the early 2000s.

The Palace of Justice's design incorporates influences of Islamic culture like Taj Mahal in India, Moorish culture, like the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur and Western culture, like Palladian.

There is a large central atrium around which the various rooms are arranged.

The Library is located on the Ground floor, with the hearing rooms of both the Federal and Appeal Courts located on the first floor. The Registries and offices of the Appeal and Federal Courts are on the second and third floors respectively, with the chambers of the Appeal and Federal Court Judges on the fourth and fifth floor.

Contact
Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd ,
Blok 1, Menara PjH,
No. 2, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 2,
62100 Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Tel: 603 - 8883 8888
Fax: 603 - 8889 5499

Corporate Website: http://www.pjh.com.my
Putrajaya Community Web Portal: http://www.i-putra.com.my