Pejabat Kementerian Pelancongan Malaysia WP Kuala Lumpur/ Putrajaya Kementerian Pelancongan Malaysia Tingkat 33, Menara Dato’ Onn, Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putera (PWTC), 45, Jln Tun Ismail, 50695 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 603-2696 3339 Fax: 603-2693 7451 A City In a Garden 10 Tourism Icons of Putrajaya • Parks Perdana Putra Bridges of Putrajaya Putra Square Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque The Melawati Palace Pride of Putrajaya - Ministry of Finance Pride of Putrajaya - Ministry of Finance Seri Perdana Putrajaya Lake Putrajaya International Convention Centre Perbadanan Putrajaya Kompleks Perbadanan Putrajaya, 24 Persiaran Perdana Presint 3, 62675 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan. Tel: 603-8887 7000 Fax: 603-8887 5000 Website: www.ppj.gov.my
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Pejabat Kementerian Pelancongan MalaysiaWP Kuala Lumpur/ PutrajayaKementerian Pelancongan MalaysiaTingkat 33, Menara Dato’ Onn, Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putera (PWTC),45, Jln Tun Ismail, 50695 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Tel: 603-2696 3339 Fax: 603-2693 7451
Putrajaya is a model township that has been constructed with detailed planning, innovative urban design and great respect for the environment. It is a city with a vision and heritage for the country’s present and future generations. Its beautifully landscaped roads and parks as well as modern buildings are clearly reflected in the theme “A City In A Garden”.
The vision to have a new Federal Government Administrative Centre to replace Kuala Lumpur surfaced in late 1980s. A 4,930-hectare lush forest area in southern Prang Besar estate in Selangor was identified and later renamed Putrajaya in honour of Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, for his invaluable contribution to the nation. The relocation is to ensure that Kuala Lumpur will have adequate supply of land to continue to develop as Malaysia’s principal business and financial centre.
Of the city’s total land area, about 38% is being developed into parks, lakes and wetlands while the remaining area is for Government offices, commercial and residential areas, public utilities and amenities. The centrepiece of the city is a 650-hectare manmade Putrajaya Lake.
The Master Plan and Urban Design vision of Putrajaya comprises two main components namely the Core and Peripheral Areas. The Core Area, which covers a total area of 1,069 hectares, is divided into 5 precincts and are identified by their predominant economic activities:• Precinct 1 for the Federal Government• Precinct 2 for mixed development• Precinct 3 for commercial• Precinct 4 for civic and cultural usage• Precinct 5 for sports and recreational activities
The Peripheral Area comprises 15 precincts (Precincts 6 to 20), of which 12 of the precincts make up the residential neighbourhood.
Facilities and amenities that are available in Putrajaya include schools, hospitals, shopping centres, mosques, multi-purpose halls, food court, learning centres and neighbourhood parks.
ABOUT PUTRAJAYA
Fast fact 资讯一点通
PUTRAJAYA
About 4,931 hectare 约4,931公顷
Approximately 45,000约45万人
Pejabat Kementerian Pelancongan Malaysia WP Kuala Lumpur/ PutrajayaKementerian Pelancongan MalaysiaTingkat 33, Menara Dato’ Onn, Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putera (PWTC)45, Jln Tun Ismail, 50695 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
603-2696 3339
603-2693 7451
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Tourism Icons of Putrajaya
Perdana Putra is located in Precinct 1 and overlooks Putrajaya Lake, Putra Mosque and Putra Square. This six-storey natural stone clad office complex comprises the Prime Minister’s office, the offices of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Chief Secretary to the Government. The two lower levels of the building sit on a strong perimeter base which supports fluted columns rising across the remaining four levels. The base symbolises the strong and stable foundation that is necessary to administer a dynamic and prosperous country such as Malaysia while the series of columns denote the orderly and united people that support the sovereignty of Malaysia.
The design of Perdana Putra incorporates elements of Islamic Mogul architecture. Its green-pitched roof converges at the onion shaped glazed mosaic main dome a replica of Masjid Zahir in Alor Star, Kedah and surrounded by four smaller domes denoting the Malay and Islamic heritage of the nation. Wrought iron bunga raya motifs and waterjet stone carvings decorate the Main Block.
1 Perdana Putra (Prime Minister’s Office) 柏达纳布特拉 (首相办公楼)
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2 PARKS公园
Botanical Garden植物园
Putrajaya’s Taman Botani extends over 93 hectares of land and is the largest botanical garden in the country with over 700 species of plants species from over 90 tropical countries in South America, Africa and Asia Pacific regions. The garden is divided into three main sections; Flowers section, Ornamental Plants Section and Preservation cum Research Section. Located within Precinct 1, the garden is highly accessible via private or public transportation hence, often used as a venue for fishing competitions and other community oriented activities. Exploring the garden is made easy by the availability of tram rides, bicycles for hire, guided tours and an excellent network of pedestrian trails.
Its Moroccan Pavilion offers a quiet and cool place for contemplation and reflection while enjoying the variety of exhibits brought over from the African continent. Other attractions include the Lakeside Promenade, Visitors’ Interpretative Centre, Sun and Floral gardens, Explorer’s Trail and Palm Hill. This botanical garden also boasts a nursery for plants with its own research units for its growing collection.
Taman Wetland is another success story of Putrajaya that boasts the first and the largest constructed freshwater wetlands in the tropics. Over the years it has developed into more than a ‘water filter’ for Putrajaya Lake; it has successfully sustained a balanced ecosystem with lush vegetation and attracting a variety of wildlife to this terrestrial-aquatic wetland environment.
With a total area of 3.35 square kilometers, Taman Wetland consists of Wetlands Park and the Lake Recreational Centre. Wetlands Park is a public park that serves as gateway to the wetland as well as a wildlife sanctuary. Provided with well designed roads and trails, the most visited spots are the Look-out Tower, Nature Interpretive Centre and the Flamingo Pond. The Lake Recreational Centre on the other hand serves as a centre for water recreational activities, proven to be the most suitable place for fishing, boating, and canoeing. The lake also serves as a habitat for a variety of local fish species.
Taman Wetland is becoming increasingly popular as an ecotourism destination. The variety of activities offered, biodiversity, open spaces and public amenities make the wetlands an attractive destination for passive recreational, education and social activities. It is also home to a pair of hippopotamus from Africa. Several species of local marshland birds and water birds including the Little Egret, the Little Green Heron, Cinnamon Bittern, and migratory birds form the Northern Hemisphere have been spotted here. Binoculars will come in handy for bird watching.
The Agriculture Heritage Park or Taman Warisan Pertanian, located at Precinct 16 of Putrajaya, emphasies the role and important of Malaysia’s commercial agriculture. This includes rubber tree, oil palm, coffee, cocoa, fruits herbs and spices. Besides showcasing the development of Malaysian agriculture, a visit to Taman Warisan Pertaniaan promises a fun, hands-on learning experience.
Among the many attractions and facilities the park offers are a Visitor Complex, Herbs and Spices Track, Fruit Orchard, Rubber Clone Plot and Viewing Deck. Visitors will be able to se up close agriculture-related activities such as extracting latex from the rubber tree and how it is coagulated before being rolled into rubber sheets; how crops are frown and harvest. The Park also offers for sale many agro-products, while various agro activities and programmes are arranged for visitors, all year round.
Visitors will also be able to see, hear, touch, smell, taste and learn about more than 180 types of herbs, spices and crops at the park. Explore and learn about the seasonal and non-seasonal fruits, rare fruits collections, varieties of palm and commercial crops. Tour packages can be tailor-made for visitors.
The residence of the Prime Minister of Malaysia as well as the venue for official receptions and banquets. The house is divided into three segments; main reception facilities or protocol block for welcoming the government’s official guests, the banquet block for public functions and finally the residence block serving as a self-contained private home for the Prime Minister and his family.
The construction of Seri Perdana which started in 1997, took three years to complete. The building shares similar architectural features with Perdana Putra, in particular its green dome and the use of Malay and Islamic design idioms as the main dominators. However, the building also incorporates contemporary elements to reflect a more universal outlook such as extensive use of openings to capture the view of its beautiful surroundings. The first resident of this house was the 4th Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, followed by the 5th Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi.
斯里柏达纳大厦从1997年开始建造,历时三年完成。该大楼与 Perdana Putra 共有类似的建筑特色,特别是其绿色的圆顶以及马来西亚和伊斯兰统治者的主要设计。同时,建筑还采用了时尚元素,以反映周围的优美环境。此房子的首个住户是马来西亚第四任首相——敦马哈迪医生;接着是第五任首相——敦阿都拉。
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4 THE MELAWATI PALACE猛拉洼蒂皇宫
Built on the highest vantage point in Putrajaya is the Melawati Palace, a retreat for His Royal Highness Yang di-Pertuan Agong. It functions as the second official residence for His Royal Highness besides the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur.
Designed by YM Raja Datuk Kamarul Bahrin, an architect from the Terengganu royal house, the palace is divided into four wings namely the Royal Wing, Arrival Wing, Meetings Wing and the Administration Block. With obvious reference to the traditional Malay architecture used in the royal court, the effect is further enhanced by the guard’s towers, multiple layered roofs and the use of woodcarving.
Putra Mosque steals the limelight as one approaches the city of Putrajaya with three quarters of the beautiful dusky pink mosque afloat on Putrajaya Lake. 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. Construction of the mosque began in 1997 and was completed two years later.
The mosque consists of three main functional areas - the prayer hall, the Sahn or courtyard, and various learning facilities and function rooms. The prayer hall is simple and elegant, supported by 12 columns. The highest point below the dome is 250 feet above ground level. The Sahn, landscaped with several decorative water features and bordered by colonnades, provides a huge yet welcoming and beautiful prayer space. The architecture of the mosque is commendable. It reflects the evolution of mosque designs in Malaysia, with its Islamic-inspired architecture taking into account traditional design elements and craftsmanship, local materials and weather conditions. The mosque is modelled after Persian Islamic architecture of the Safavid period. The main entrance to the mosque is patterned after gates to public buildings in Muslim Persia. The building was clad mainly with rose-tinted granite, which is offset by brown-stained ‘chengal’ woodwork to enhance the decorative features on the doors, windows and panels.
Its impressive minaret is influenced by the design of the Sheikh Omar Mosque in Baghdad. At 116m, it is the tallest minaret in the region and has five tiers, representing the Five Pillars of Islam.
The Mosque named after the Yang Dipertuan Agong, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin is the second mosque in Putrajaya, officially opened in September 2009. The entire structure built on 4.04ha comprises the mosque (3.32ha) and Kiblat Walk (0.72ha). The main prayer hall houses the Mihrab Wall that directs worshippers towards “Kiblat” (the direction of Mecca). The Mihrab Wall is inscribed with Quranic verses in the Nasakh Caligraphic-style. The Khat is inscribed on to the back of the anti-reflective glass, giving a sense of verses floating down from the sky. The Sahn is the overflow prayer area outside the main prayer hall and the entrance to this is via a gateway called the Internal Iwan. It features stainless steel grilles, based on Islamic motifs and mirrors traditional Islamic architecture in a contemporary manner.
Pedestrian access to the mosque from the Palace of Justice and Perbadanan Putrajaya Complex is provided via the Kiblat Walk. Once opened, it will be dotted with landscaping and stalls selling religious paraphernalia.
Designed as a formal urban park, Putra Square or Dataran Putra is now a popular tourist destination. The 300-metre circular Dataran Putra has concentric stars representing the states of Malaysia and is adorned with light and water features. Flanked by Putra Mosque, Perdana Putra, Putra Bridge and the Promenade, they constitute a most impressive showcase of Putrajaya’s unique architectural form.
The highlight here is the Chahar Baghs or the recreation of Eden with its four quadrants and four rivers. Serving as a unique transition between the ceremonial area and the parks, the Chahar Baghs is a carefully arranged interplay of paths, water channels, trees and flowerbeds. The Dataran is divided into 11 segments, in the pattern of an 11-pointed star. The outer 11-pointed star represents the 11 states of Malaya when the country gained independence in August 1957, the inner 13-pointed star the 13 states that formed Malaysia in 1963 and the 14-pointed star inlcudes the new addition of the Federal Territory. The progressive arrangements of the different pointed stars finally culminate in a circle in the centre of the Dataran symbolising the ultimate goal of unity
Putrajaya’s signature bridges are admired and captured by artists, photographers and engineers. All in, there are 8 bridges in Putrajaya of various sizes, design and importance.
Putra Bridge is the non-identical twin of the famous Khaju Bridge in Isfahan, Iran. With a span of 435 metres, the Putra Bridge connects the Government Precinct to the Mixed Development Precinct and links Dataran Putra with the Boulevard therefore considered as the main bridge in Putrajaya.
The fleet of Putrajaya Cruise is stationed below this bridge while the upper level of the bridge forms part of the Boulevard. This huge three-deck bridge provides access for cars and pedestrian on its upper level thus allowing service lane and monorail tracks to be hidden within its structure. Besides providing the link between Precinct 1 and Precinct 2 on the Core Island, it has been designed to be a special feature of Putrajaya. The piers also afford excellent views of the lake and its surroundings from within its main pillar supports.
SERI GEMILANG BRIDGE斯里辉煌大桥
Modelled after the Ponte Alexandre III in Paris, the gold and black Seri Gemilang Bridge is categorised as a ceremonial bridge in Putrajaya. It serves as the main entrance to the Core Island from the south, connecting Dataran Wawasan with Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PiCC). The three-span steel arch bridge has a main span of 240 metres, six traffic lanes each measuring 3.5 metres wide and pedestrian walkways on both sides. The deck level is 36.75 metres above the water measured at the center of the bridge. The special features of the bridge include balusters fabricated from precast stone, specially designed lights and towers.
This futuristic cable-stayed bridge with its sail ship appearance connects Precinct 2 on the Core Island to the residential area of Precinct 8. The bridge has, since its completion became a landmark of Putrajaya. The view of soaring concrete pylon measuring 96.6 metres high holding the 240 metres long main deck with cable backstays and tie back is quite magnificent, an outstanding achievement by Malaysians in design and construction. Designed as a dual three-lane carriageway measuring 37.2 metres width at the centre of the bridge, the main feature is the 5.1 metres-width walkway cum cycle track which makes Seri Wawasan Bridge a popular hang out among visitors and residents.
SERI PERDANA BRIDGE斯里柏达纳大桥
Seri Perdana Bridge has a 370 metres long span made up of seven central spans of 75 metres and two end-spans of 55 metres. There are two separate carriageways over two twin-cell 23 metres-width box girder. Footpaths are provided on both sides of the bridge with eight rest areas or balconies for visitors to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding lake which includes the Prime Minister’s Office, Masjid Putra and the Seri Perdana. Designed with Islamic motifs and finished with bright mosaic tiles, the rest areas also incorporate planter boxes and landscaping. The median is also well landscaped and lined with decorative street lighting, one of the trademarks of Putrajaya.
Seri Saujana Bridge reflects the bold imaginative spirit that built Putrajaya. It soars across the 300 metres-span connecting the Core Island (Precinct 4) to Precinct 7 on Lebuh Sentosa highway combining arches, parabolic and cable-stay technology that results in a unique fusion of technical know-how and structural ingenuity; elegant, slender, transparent and futuristic. With a total width of 32 metres, it accommodates dual three-lane carriageways in view of the occasionally busy traffic during functions and special events.
A leisurely cruise through the meandering lakes is a must for visitors to Putrajaya as it offers the best way to marvel at the city’s many stunning landmarks. ‘Belimbing Cruise’ is a fully air-conditioned 65 footer cruise boat, built specifically to carry passengers on a sightseeing cruise around Putrajaya Lake while ‘Daun Dining Cruise’ offers a unique dining experience onboard. For the more romantic at heart, ‘Dondang Sayang’ offers a more nostalgic way to view Putrajaya.
Putrajaya lake; a vast 650 hectare of man-made lake is without doubt the city’s main attraction - a bluish watery expanse which connects the different precincts and gives Putrajaya a unique sense of identity, a single prevalent influence which calms and soothes and brings a sense of tranquility to its inhabitants. The lake as natural as it may seem was in fact a purposely designed climate moderator for the city. It offers a place for recreation, water sports as well as water transport. It has a Class 2B water quality graded by Interim National Water Quality Standards, therefore suitable for bodily contact, a requirement of all national and international water sports events.
Over the years, Putrajaya has played host to many international water sports events. In 2004, the F1 Powerboat Championship was held here for the first time followed by the Asian Canoeing Championships the year after and recently in 2008 Putrajaya Lake was the stage for the World Water Ski Jump Championship. Putrajaya Watersports Complex, a purpose-built complex dedicated to watersports has played a vital role in providing cutting-edge facilities and promoting the city as an international venue for watersport events.
Putrajaya International Convention Centre or PICC is an important landmark for the city. Similar to the Prime Minister’s office on the opposite end, it terminates the main axis of the main boulevard, rising above a mound of Taman Selatan. The building’s unique design was inspired by the shape of the eye of ‘pending perak’ (a silver Malay royal belt buckle). The roof is said to have been designed similar to a folded origami to alleviate the plain roundness of the structure. With a total area of 135,000 square metres, the complex caters for large conventions as well as individual rooms for a quiet summit of two parties. Its levels provide a plenary hall for 3000 people, a banqueting hall to seat 3500 people and two large conference halls (each for 2000 people), as well as mini halls, meeting rooms, suites, galleries and supporting services.
It was officially known as PiCC in October 2004 to reflect the state of the art conference facilities at par with other international conference centres. Since hosting the 10th OIC Conference, PiCC has become one of the most favoured venues for high security risk events. PICC is poised to be the preferred gathering place for great minds which over the years have greeted many important guests, including foreign heads of state and heads of government, as well as important corporate personalities such as Bill Gates.
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Putrajaya showcases building and structures of international standards designed and constructed by local talents and expertise. Many of these stunning landmarks prove the ability of Malaysians as nation builders, at par with other developed nations around the world.
The Ministry of Finance building, (also known as the MoF Building) is a 12-storey monolithic structure facing Dataran Wawasan, one of four nodes along the main boulevard. It houses many departments that make up the Ministry of Finance such as Royal Customs and Excise Department, Department of Valuation and Property Services, Department of the Accountant General, Inland Revenue Board, Securities Commission and Bank Negara Malaysia, the National Bank of Malaysia.
The building was completed in August 2002; a distinctive crescent-shaped tower that rises against the formal landscape of Dataran Wawasan. Intricate modern Islamic motifs form a series of arches, layered with brown anodised aluminum sun-screen created as a bold backdrop to the public space, one of the favourite sets for shooting films and commercials.
The obelisk-like, gold coloured monument was built as a continuum of the nation’s timeline, marking Malaysia’s historical milestone from the Melaka Sultanate’s era to the present day. The monument, which stands in a 25 hectare waterfront park in Precinct 2, takes the shape of the Bunga Raya, and is 68 metres tall. The monument is constructed of solid metal and strengthened with metal structures. At night, the monument serves as a beacon with strong light projected at 360 degrees and sweeping lights visible from various locations in Putrajaya. The lights also guides the cruise boats.
The name ‘Wisma Putra’ owes its origin to the previous Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Jalan Wisma Putra, Kuala Lumpur occupied in 1966. Consequently the name was retained as an exclusive name of the ministry when the entire ministry moved to Putrajaya in 2001. Wisma Putra in Putrajaya is a new complex located on a hill and surrounded by Taman Wawasan.
Built on a 12.2 acre site in Precint 2, it symbolises the strength of a government institution that combines the traditional form with modern technology. Traditional architectural features can be seen in the roof design which is an adaptation of the roof of old Malay homes, floral motifs that adorn the grilles for windows, pillars as well as roof edges. Surrounded by lush vegetation and public gardens, the new Wisma Putra realises the notion of working close to nature in the truest sense.
Distinguished by a series of off-white domes and facades, the design of the Palace of Justice is heavily influenced by Islamic and Moorish architecture, in particular the Taj Mahal in India. It reflects the principles of balance, fairness and strength of the nation’s judicial system. In general, it houses the Malaysian Court of Appeal and the Federal Court, which moved to Putrajaya from the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur in early 2000. The complex comprises a five-storey building for the judiciary and a two-storey building to house the courts and the offices. Within the building, there are six Courts of Appeal, two Federal Courts and 20 judge’s chambers.
Facing Dataran Putrajaya, the Palace of Justice will continue to serve its exclusive role designated as a courthouse complex since the nation’s independence in 1957 and as the backdrop to many national parades and celebrations.
Putrajaya will be a well-managed, vibrant and prosperous Federal Administrative Capital that fulfils socio-economic, recreational and spiritual needs of its residents, workers and visitors’ - Perbadanan Putrajaya’s Vision 2015.
Perbadanan Putrajaya (PPj) is responsible for the administration of the Federal Territory of Putrajaya. PPj is entrusted with the functions of a local authority and local planning authority by various orders and notifications under the Local Government Act. Among its many functions, PPj is directly accountable for public health and sanitation, waste removal, town planning, environmental protection and building control, social and economic development as well as general maintenance of urban infrastructure.
Famous for its futuristic entrance arch, the building is modern in totality reflecting PPj’s fresh and energetic approach to modern city administration. Designed as a complex of interconnected spaces it reflects the idea of traditional Islamic architecture of courtyards and vistas. Its main courtyard, Qiblat Walk marked by the grand arch acts as a link to the newly constructed Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque as well as framing the vista of the Palace of Justice across the boulevard. Nestled within this complex is an egg-shaped auditorium, venue of many cultural events hosted by PPj.