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CHINA-MALAYSIA FRIENDSHIP GARDEN Precinct 4
Built to celebrate 40 years of friendly relations between the two countries, the garden features bonsai trees, a pagoda, rock garden, ornamental and a pair of 200-year-old lion statues. Open: Daily, 6.30am~7pm
DATARAN PAHLAWAN NEGARA
Precinct 1
The National Heroes Square honours Malaysians who gave their lives in all wars and conflicts. Completed
in 2016, it has replaced the National Monument as the venue for Warriors Day. Open: Daily/ 24 hours
DATARAN PUTRA
(PUTRA SQUARE)
Precinct 1
Putrajaya’s main square is a 300-metre wide series of concentric circles, with the national flag surrounded by the flags of Malaysia’s 13 states at the centre.
MASJID PUTRA
(PUTRA MOSQUE)
Precinct 1
Putrajaya’s main mosque is built of rose-tinted granite with a 116-metre minaret and can accommodate 15,000 faithful. Its design incorporates Islamic themes from various countries.
T (03) 8888 5678
MASJID TUANKU MIZAN ZAINAL ABIDIN
(STEEL MOSQUE)
Precinct 3
Putrajaya’s largest mosque can accommodate over 20,000 faithful. Its structure is 70% stainless steel, combines with fine glass elements to create an impression of great delicacy.
PERDANA LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
Precinct 8
Library and research centre tracing the achievements of Malaysia's Prime Ministers. T (03) 8885 8900/ 8940 Open: Mon-Fri, 9am~5.30pm (Guided
tours by appointment)
Closed: Sat, Sun & Public Holidays
PERDANA PUTRA
Precinct 1
An iconic landmark overlooking Dataran Putra and housing the Prime Minister’s Department offices. Its architecture is a blend of Malay, Islamic and European elements.
PERSIARAN PERDANA
Precincts 1-5
This processional boulevard
is 100-metres wide, 4.2km long and links the five central precincts. Intended for ceremonial parades such as the National Day Celebration, its design and landscaping celebrate the nation’s diverse cultures and rich heritage.
PUTRAJAYA LAKE
& BRIDGES
All Precincts
This 650-hectare man- made lake is designed as a natural cooling element
for the city. Spanned by nine bridges, each with a unique architectural style, it offers fishing, water sports, canoeing and lake cruises.
SERI PERDANA
Precinct 10
The Prime Minister’s official residence is a fusion of
Malay, Islamic and Neo- classical architecture. The Protocol and Banquet Blocks are open to the public via guided tours.
T (03) 8888 8200
Open: Sat-Thu, 9am~3pm Closed: Fri & Public Holidays
THE MILLENIUM MONUMENT
Precinct 2
A uniquely shaped 68-metre tall obelisk with etchings denoting important
periods and milestones in the nation’s history.
SABAH
SABAH TOURISM BOARD
51, Jalan Gaya
Kota Kinabalu
One of only three colonial buildings left standing
in Kota Kinabalu at the end of WW2, the Tourism Board’s HQ is itself a
Putrajaya’s Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque. Known as the Steel Mosque, its stainless steel structure combines with glass elements to create a stunning impression.