Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim

Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim
The Istana Negara (English: National Palace) is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the monarch of Malaysia. It is located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim (formerly Jalan Duta) near Taman Duta, 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.
The whole palace complex has 3 main entry points from Jalan Duta, Changkat Semantan and Jalan Sri Hartamas 1 which are named as Pintu 1 Istana Negara (Gate 1 of Istana Negara), Pintu 2 Istana Negara (Gate 2 of Istana Negara) and Pintu 3 Istana Negara (Gate 3 of Istana Negara) respectively.
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 in the old palace. The Balai Rong Seri (throne room) of the old palace was also 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 while the rest is allocated as a forest reserve and a buffer zone for safety purposes.
Construction began in November 2007 and cost RM812 million to build. The complex was headed by the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin of Perlis, serving the mandate trusted upon him by The Malay Rules Council as to overlook the affairs and activities of the palace's construction. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin had also officiated the palace's new official site on 13 November 2006. 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.
The royal household began moving its operations to the new palace complex in phases beginning 19 October, ending with a flag-raising ceremony on 15 November.
The 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu was the first King to use the palace while the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah of Kedah was the first King to have his installation ceremony held there.
Palace areas
The formal component consists of the following
Main Lobby
Banquet Hall Pre-Function
Banquet Hall
Singgahsana (Main Throne)
Singgahsana Kecil (Small Throne)
Prayers Hall
Dewan Seri Negara (Royal Waiting Hall 1)
Dewan Seri Maharaja (Royal Waiting Hall 2)
Dewan Seri Mahkota (VVIP Waiting Hall)
Audience Hall
Audience Chamber
Bilik Mesyuarat Majlis Raja-Raja (The Conference Of Rulers Meeting Chamber)
Kitchen Facility
The royal component consists of the following
Royal Guest Suites 1 - 9
Royal Bath (Royal Swimming Pool)
Royal Kitchen
Royal Dining Chamber
Royal Private Garden
Royal Wing's Lobby
Royal Multipurpose Hall
Foyer At The Royal Wing
Office of the Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Office of the Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong
Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong & Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Meeting Room
Guest Lounge
Guest Lounge on the First Floor of The Royal Wing
Guest Lounge on the 2nd Floor of The Royal Wing
Yang Di-Pertuan Agong's Personal Library
Guest Library
Mini Theatre
TV Room
Treatment Room
Gymnasium, Sauna & Steam
Dentistry Facility
The administration component consists of the following
Offices of the palace administrators
Praying chamber
the Support Building
the Security Office
Multipurpose hall
Emergency room
Helipad
Horse stable
Swimming pool
Sports recreation area
Ceremonial cannons
See also
Istana Negara, Jalan Istana, is the former national palace of Malaysia's Yang di-Pertuan Agong in Kuala Lumpur.
Istana Melawati, is the second palace of Malaysia's Yang di-Pertuan Agong situated in Putrajaya.
References
External links
Royal residences in Malaysia
Negara, Jalan Duta
Negara, Jalan Duta
2011 establishments in Malaysia
Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia)