The Putrajaya Landmark or Mercu Tanda Putrajaya is the first

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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 government ...

where the site of federal administrative centre was established here in 1995. It is located in Putra Perdana Park (which happens to be the highest point in Precinct 1 of

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). The Putrajaya Landmark symbolises the beginnings of

with its time capsule structure. Its design is a combination of a high-technology theme and the use of contemporary and

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motifs. Plaza Mercu or

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, is landscaped with trees and water fountains. The Perdana Mall are pedestrian walkways linking the Landmark and Entrance Plaza to Cascade Plaza, Fragrant Garden, gazebos and pergolas.

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Buildings and structures in Putrajaya Tourist attractions in Putrajaya {{Malaysia-struct-stub

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