Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim
| Istana Negara | |
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Istana Negara | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Official Palace of His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (2011 - present) |
| Architectural style | Malay, Islamic and Western architecture |
| Town or city | Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Groundbreaking | November 2007 |
| Construction started | November 2007 |
| Completed | September 2011 |
| Inaugurated | 15 November 2011 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) Kumpulan Seni Reka Sdn Bhd |
| Main contractor | Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) Maya Maju Sdn Bhd |
The Istana Negara (Malay for National Palace) is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the monarch of Malaysia. It is located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim in Segambut, northwestern Kuala Lumpur. The palace opened in 2011 and replaced the old Istana Negara which was located at a different compound in central Kuala Lumpur.
The palace complex has an area of 97.65 hectares, 22 domes, and is split into three main portions: the Formal Component, Royal Component and Administration Component.[1]
History
The site where the palace is located has been gazetted for such purpose in 1976, and numerous contractors have been involved with the initial planning. The need for a new palace, according to the then Works Minister Samy Vellu, has been pressing due to space constraints; the Balai Rong Seri of Jalan Istana's Istana Negara where the throne is located had also been used as the dining and meeting rooms. The site is 96.52 hectares and situated on a hill, of which according to Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) director-general Dr Amer Hamzah Mohd Yunus, only 28 hectares will be used for the development of the palace complex.[2]
Construction began in November 2007 and cost RM812 million to build.[3] The complex incorporates Islamic and Malay architectural elements, following designs by architect firm Kumpulan Seni Reka Sdn Bhd and built by construction firm Maya Maju Sdn Bhd. The palace complex was slated for completion in 2009 but was only completed in September 2011.[2]
The royal household began shifting its operations to the new complex in stages since 19 October, which was completed with a flag-raising ceremony on 15 November.[4]
The 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, is the first King installed at the palace.
See also
References
- ^ Zamzukhairi Noordin (21 November 2011). "Istana Negara : From Jalan Istana To Jalan Duta". mynewshub. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
- ^ a b "New, bigger Istana Negara". 14 November 2006. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
- ^ "Majlis Penyerahan Istana Negara Jalan Duta" (in Malay). Istana Negara. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
- ^ "Istana Negara relocates to Jalan Duta". The Sun. 15 November 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2011.