Perdana Putra
The Perdana Putra is a building in Putrajaya, Malaysia which houses the office complex of the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Located on the main hill in Putrajaya, it has become synonymous with the executive branch of the Malaysian federal government.
| Perdana Putra | |
|---|---|
Bangunan Perdana Putra | |
 The Perdana Putra in Putrajaya | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Federal Government Administrative Centre |
| Architectural style | Malay Islamic Palladian and Neoclassicism |
| Town or city |  Putrajaya |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| Groundbreaking | 1995 |
| Construction started | 1997 |
| Completed | 1999 |
| Inaugurated | 1999 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Putrajaya Corporation (PPJ) |
History
Construction began in 1997 and was completed in early 1999. The building was first occupied in April 1999 after all sections of the Prime Minister's Department moved from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya. The former building of the prime minister's office was in Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, where it was transformed into a museum today. The museum is named Memorial Negarawan, commemorating the independence of Malaya, Sabah, and Sarawak.
Architecture
The structural design is influenced by Malay, Islamic and European cultures as such Palladian and Neoclassicism. It was designed by an aQidea Architect (Ahmad Rozi Abd Wahab being the principal architect) with inspiration from the 4th, 7th and former Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad.
Interior of the building
These are the main rooms and halls in the interior layout of Perdana Putra.
- Prime Minister's office
- Deputy Prime Minister office
- Small Meeting Hall
- Large Meeting Hall
- View point
- Delegation room
- VIP room
- VIP banquet hall
- National Security Division office
- National Economic Action Council office
See also
- Putrajaya
- Malaysian Houses of Parliament, federal government legislative building in Kuala Lumpur.
References
External links
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