Istana Melawati is the second national palace of
Malaysia
Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federal constitutional monarchy consists of thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo's East Mal ...
's
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The o ...
in
Putrajaya
Putrajaya (), officially the Federal Territory of Putrajaya ( ms, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya), is a planned capital city which functions as the administrative capital and the judicial capital of Malaysia. The seat of the federal governm ...
after the
Istana Negara in
Kuala Lumpur
, anthem = ''Maju dan Sejahtera''
, image_map =
, map_caption =
, pushpin_map = Malaysia#Southeast Asia#Asia
, pushpin_map_caption =
, coordinates =
, sub ...
. It serves as a royal retreat for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
History
The Melawati Palace is located in Precinct 1,
Putrajaya
Putrajaya (), officially the Federal Territory of Putrajaya ( ms, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya), is a planned capital city which functions as the administrative capital and the judicial capital of Malaysia. The seat of the federal governm ...
. Construction of the palace began in 1999 and was completed in 2002. It has a resort concept and serves as a retreat for the
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The o ...
. The name of the palace was given by the
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The o ...
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah of Selangor. Melawati literally means guard's tower.
Architecture
Designed by Raja Kamarul Bahrin, principal of Senibahri Arkitek architectural practice, the palace comprises four main components namely:
* Royal Wing - Private quarters
* Reception Wing - Ceremonial Reception Hall
* Banquet Wing - Functions
* Administrative Block - Offices
Three tall towers form a prominent structure at the side and centre of the palace. These towers represent old guard towers to be found in medieval Malay palaces. The three tiered roofs with intricate eaves details and clay 'buah butong' (appendages at the corners) provides an authentic attempt to replicate Malay traditional roof designs of the east coast. Inside the palace at the main staircase of the Meeting Wing, is a Melawati which is made from chengal wood topped with golden roof.
Interior
The Royal Wing consists the following components:
* Royal Bedroom
* Royal Resting Room
* Royal Banquet Room
* Office of the Seri Paduka Baginda
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The o ...
* Office of the Seri Paduka Baginda
Raja Permaisuri Agong
''Raja Permaisuri Agong'' ( Jawi: راج ڤرمايسوري اݢوڠ; full title: ''Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong''; سري ڤدوک بݢيندا راج ڤرمايسوري اݢوڠ, literally ''The Que ...
* Royal Bath (Royal Swimming Pool)
* Royal Kitchen
* Royal Guest House
* Royal Gallery
* Main Meeting Room
* Balai Rong Seri (Throne Room)
External links
Information about the Istana Melawati
{{coord, 2, 56, 43, N, 101, 42, 03, E, region:MY-16_type:landmark_source:kolossus-dewiki, display=title
Melawati
Taman Melawati is an affluent, self-contained town located in Ulu Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Although the township's postcode is 53100, which gives it a Federal Territory postal address, it is actually in the Gombak constituency of Selangor, a ...
Melawati
Taman Melawati is an affluent, self-contained town located in Ulu Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Although the township's postcode is 53100, which gives it a Federal Territory postal address, it is actually in the Gombak constituency of Selangor, a ...
Royal residences in Malaysia
2002 establishments in Malaysia