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.

For other uses, see Istana Negara.

National Palace of Malaysia
Istana Negara Malaysia
General information
TypeRoyal palace
Architectural styleMalay, Islamic and Western architecture
Town or cityKuala Lumpur
Country Malaysia
Current tenantsAbdullah, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Groundbreaking1 November 2007
Construction started5 November 2007
Completed16 September 2011
Inaugurated15 November 2011
CostRM997 million
OwnerGovernment of Malaysia
Design and construction
Architect(s)Malaysian Public Works Department
Kumpulan Seni Reka Sdn. Bhd.
Main contractorMalaysian Public Works Department
Maya Maju Sdn. Bhd.
Malaysian National Palace
Istana Negara Malaysia
Agency overview
Formed31 August 1957 (1957-08-31)
JurisdictionMalaysia
HeadquartersKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Annual budgetRM70.00 billion (2023)
Agency executives
  • Mejar Jeneral Dato' Indera Zahari bin Mohd Ariffin, Comptroller of the Royal Family and Household (Datuk Pengelola Bijaya Diraja)
  • Datuk Azuan Effendy bin Zairakithnaini, Grand Chamberlain of the Royal Family and Household (Datuk Paduka Maharaja Lela)
Parent departmentPrime Minister's Department
Websitewww.istananegara.gov.my
Royal guard of the Malaysian Army outside the main gate of the Istana Negara, 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]

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.[2]

Construction began in November 2007 and cost RM812 million to build.[3] 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.[2]

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.[4]

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
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References
  1. Zamzukhairi Noordin (21 November 2011). "Istana Negara : From Jalan Istana To Jalan Duta". mynewshub. Archived from the original on 24 April 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  2. "New, bigger Istana Negara". 14 November 2006. Archived from the original on 21 February 2007. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  3. "Majlis Penyerahan Istana Negara Jalan Duta" (in Malay). Istana Negara. 18 October 2011. Archived from the original on 5 December 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  4. "Istana Negara relocates to Jalan Duta". The Sun. 15 November 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
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