Malaysia (Putrajaya, Federal Territory) Sept 2018

The Prime Minister's Office, Putrajaya - Malaysia

Putra Mosque, Putrajaya

" Behind us are memories, beside us are friends, before us are dreams " 

" Never put an age limit on your dreams " 

" Age appears to be best in 4 things. Old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, old authors to read " 

" My Cuti Cuti (Vacation) & Jalan Jalan (walkabout) 1/2 day visit to Putrajaya, the federal administrative capital of Malaysia on Sunday 2nd Sept 2018 " 

Due to congestion & rapid urban development in Kuala Lumpur city, Putrajaya which is located 23km from KL, was established as the new administrative capital of Malaysia in 1995. This "Garden City, Intelligent City" was built to showcase sophisticated government buildings, office towers, commercial complexes and modern homes nestled amidst beautiful gardens, parks & lakes. 

Putrajaya is the pride of Malaysia & this well planned city has a total area of 49 sq km with a population of around 90,000 people. The main tourist attractions in Putrajaya include the magnificent Putra Mosque on Putrajaya Lake, Seri Wawasan Bridge, Dataran Putra, the Boulevard, Putra Wetlands, Ministry of Finance Complex & Seri Perdana. 

For tourists visiting Kuala Lumpur, most opted for a half day tour to this signature address, approx. an hour drive from the KL city center. As my visit was on a weekend (Sunday), there were bus loads of tourists at the Dataran Putra & boulevard area - all were eager and excited to see this deluxe city ! 

My previous visits to Putrajaya were brief so for this visit, I drove my own vehicle and took my time to "roam" this intelligent city visiting the major touristy places in & around Putrajaya ! 

Like my recent visit to Genting Highlands, this was another productive weekend for me in my home country when not travelling overseas ! Extremely pleased with what I saw in Putrajaya and if you have not been there, put on your walking shoes and explore Putrajaya, a friendly, safe & pleasant environment awaits you to see & admire !

Putrajaya Map

Kuala Lumpur > Putrajaya Map 

Travel itinerary (self drive car) : Subang Jaya, Selangor > Putrajaya, Federal Territory > Subang Jaya (17km X 2 return)

Kuala Lumpur City Centre > Putrajaya (23km)

Self drive car (petrol): Rm30
Toll fees: Rm8.20
Exchange rate: US$1 = Rm4.10

1) Taman Botani (Botanical Garden), Putrajaya - free admission but buggy ride is Rm5 (Malaysians) & entry to Morocco Pavilion is Rm3. 

2) Morroco Pavilion - Taman Botani, Putrajaya

3) Istana (Palace) Melawati, Putrajaya 

4) Taman (Garden) Putra Perdana, Putrajaya

5) A Panoramic view of Prime Minister' Office, Sri Wawasan Bridge & Putra Mosque from Taman Putra Perdana, Putrajaya

6) Selesa Laman Perdana, Putrajaya

7) Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Prime Minister's Department), Putrajaya

8) Dataran Putra (Putra Square)

9) City Trail / Selera Putra / Lake cruise / Seri Bestari Bridge / Boulevard / Putra Lake / Food Court, Putrajaya

10) Souq Putrajaya

11) Putra Bridge

12) Sri Wawasan Bridge, Putrajaya

13) Seri Perdana Bridge, Putrajaya

14) Masjid Putra (Putra Mosque), Putrajaya

15) Perdana Putra (Prime Minister's Office),  Putrajaya

16) Government Ministries & Office Complexes in Putrajaya