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"A City in a Garden" is the theme of this planned city. Visitors today will be surprised to learn that the lake and wetlands are man made. I once took a relative from neighbouring Singapore and he was amazed to learn about the transformation of the place to what it is today. This is the result of the planners' desire to turn to nature for inspiration.
The constructed wetlands are to mimic nature's treatment to pollutants entering the waterways. What were lost during the plantation era when the jungles were cleared to make way for the cultivation of rubber and oil palm trees are now put back in place albeit on a smaller scale. Today, the Putrajaya wetlands are functioning as the 'kidneys' of the catchment, filtering and trapping sediment and pollutants from the catchment area upstream. The primary function of the wetland system is to ensure that the water entering the lake meets the water quality standard that allows the lake to be used for various recreational activities.
Today, the lake and wetlands has transformed Putrajaya into one of the most landscaped cities in Malaysia. It is "A City in a Garden" that turns to nature for inspiration, resulting in a landscape dominated by the picturesque Putrajaya Lake.
Please Note: Some of the information in this page was obtained from the official Website of the Putrajaya Corporation, the local authority. The webpage address is http://www.ppj.gov.my.
Updated Jul 28, 2009
Address: Federal Territory of Putrajaya
Website: http://www.ppj.gov.my/
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This is a beautiful mosque built out of rose tinted granite, has a central asian Islamic design, with a distinctive Persian dome. The Prayer Hall is simple and elegant.
Its 116-metre minaret is influenced by the Sheikh Omar mosque in Baghdad, while the basement wall of the mosque resembles that of the King Hassan mosque in Casablanca, Morocco.
The Mosque was completed in 1999., and can accommodate 15000 worshippers at a time.
It is in a lovely position by the lake. You get beautiful views from here.
I loved walking around it and admiring the beauty.
You have to wear a pink coverall, this if provided for free.
Updated Sep 16, 2009
Address: Masjid Putra, 62502 Putrajaya
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The Perdana Putra complex is next to the Putra Mosque. This building houses the offices of the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, as well as several other ministerial departments.
It is a distinctive landmark of Putrajaya, having a green roof and an onion-shaped glazed mosaic main dome which is surrounded by four smaller domes.
Wrought iron hibiscus - the national flower - motifs and stone carvings decorate the main block.
You must wear appropriate clothing ( like when you visit a mosque)
NO video cameras or carry bags are allowed, and international visitors must show their passport..
The Perdana Putra Building is open to the public from Mondays to Fridays: 8.00 am to 12.30 pm, 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm and on Saturdays from 8.00 am to 12.30 pm.
CLOSED on ........ Sundays, public holidays and every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.
Updated Sep 16, 2009
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Selera Putra is a food outlet court, located down the lower level of Dataran Putra fronting Putrajaya Lake, next to Putra Mosque.
The food outlets in Selera Putra can seat over 800 people and offer international cuisine, local favourites and fast food. Take the escalator down.
Also here, is the SOUK, this is where you find things to buy, only the day I was here, a lot of the shops were shut, don't know why. I browsed around at the ones that were open, I should think it would be quite interesting when they are all open.
This is a nice area to relax, if you have been doing a lot of walking like I had.
Updated Sep 16, 2009
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Putra Mosque is a real beauty. With its Persian Islamic design and desert pink, it is unique and outstanding as it is built overlooking the Putrajaya Lake.
You can see the reflection of the Mosque on the waters. The Mosque itself faces the direction of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
We were able to enter the Mosque which was open to visitors then. Have to take off the shoes of course to wonder at the beautiful interior of the dome.
Many postcards sold of the Putra Mosque. Why not buy one and mail it back home.
Written Jan 6, 2008
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Perdana Putra is an impressive building on a hill top and was completed in 1999 with architecture features of Malay, Islamic and Western Classical style.
It is the adminstrative office of the Malaysian Prime Minister. Although it was designed and built during the era of the Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, it was occupied for official use only by his successor, the current 5th Prime Minister of Malaysia Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
If you visit Putrajaya, this is must-take background photograph.
Written Jan 6, 2008
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Palace of Justice houses the Malaysian judicial department and courts. The building comprises five-storey building for the judiciary and a two-storey building to house the courts and the offices.
The Palace of Justice's design has the influences of Islamic culture like Taj Mahal and initially we thought that it was a mosque. The Moorish culture and Western culture can be seen in this magnificant work by Salomon de Brosse.
Putrajay has some very beautiful curved street lamps. Look out for them when you pass by.
Written Sep 11, 2006
Address: Putrajaya
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Jambatan Putra Putra Bridge is the main bridge in Putrajaya that connects the Government Precinct to the Mixed Development Precinct and links Dataran Putra with the Boulevard. Putra Bridge is inspired by the design of the famous Khaju Bridge in Isfahan, Iran.
The upper level of the Bridge forms part of the Boulevard. This huge three-deck bridge provides vehicle, monorail and pedestrian access. Besides providing the link between Precinct 1 and Precinct 2 on the Core Island, it has been designed to be a special feature of Putrajaya.
Written Sep 11, 2006
Address: Putrajaya
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Jambatan Seri Wawasan Bridge is one of the main bridges in Putrajaya. It is a cable-stayed bridge which has a sail ship look alike design.
It is the main link between Precinct 2 on the Core Island and an important utility link to the residential area of Precinct 8.
You could get very good view of the Putra Lake and the surrounding area from the bridge.
Written Sep 11, 2006
Address: Putrajaya
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Just outside KL, Putrajaya is touted as the "well planned" city. Most federal and government offices have been relocated to this area and are housed in buildings whose architectural designs are works of art. A second Kings Palace was constructed atop a hill, while close by is the Office of the Prime Minister. Hotel, hospital, school, mosque, convention center, and bridges with "futuristic" and unconventional designs were also built within the complex.
Written Jun 28, 2005
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