Showing posts with label Putrajaya. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Putrajaya. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Palace of Justice, Putrajaya





The Palace of Justice, as its name signifies, houses the judicial department and courts. The complex comprises five-storey building for the judiciary and a two-storey building to house the courts and the offices.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

The Seri Wawasan Bridge

The Seri Wawasan Bridge is one of the main bridges in Putrajaya, the Malaysian federal administrative capital. This futuristic cable-stayed bridge which has a sail ship appearance, connects Precinct 2 on the Core Island to the residential area of Precinct 8. The concrete bridge is a combination of cable backstays and structural steel tie back. It is a dual three lane carriageways of 18.6m width each, comprising 3 x 3.5m width lanes, 0.5 m hard shoulder, 0.5m marginal strip. The median is 4 m wide and walkway cum cycle track width is 5.1m giving a total width of 37.2m at the centre of the bridge.

The Darul Ehsan Palace

The Darul Ehsan Palace (Istana Darul Ehsan) belongs to the Sultan of Selangor. The palace is the weekend palace of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. It is located in Precinct 8 of Putrajaya. Construction began when Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, the then Sultan of Selangor, reigned at the 11th Yang Di-Pertuan Agung, the king of Malaysia, in 1999. When His Majesty passed away in 2001, the palace was still incomplete. The Tudor-style Istana Darul Ehsan is grey in colour, with dark blue roofing. The grand entrance door leads to a semi-circular lobby.

Perdana Putra (The Prime Minister's Office)


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. 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 Department moved from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Masjid Putra (Putra Mosque)
















The Masjid Putra (Putra Mosque) is located in Putrajaya, Selangor, Malaysia. The construction of the mosque started in June 1997 and cost MYR 250 million (USD 80 million, based on today's rate). The capacious of the mosque is 1.37 hectar (3.38 acre).

Friday, September 24, 2010

Alamanda

"Alamanda" is a shopping centre in Putrajaya, Malaysia. It means "Your Universe". Alamanda shopping centre is currently the only shopping mall that serves the residents of Putrajaya and surrounding towns. It was opened to the public in August 2004 and has over 180 retail outlets. Being the only mall here, it is usually packed during the weekends where many residents around here will bring their family for a time of relaxation and shopping. Located at Precint 1, this mall has about 3,000 car park bays. The parking fee is RM1 (USD 0.31) per entry.

Walker Bay

The Walker Bay is located at Putrajaya Lake Club. It's a very beautiful place and very quiet.

If Stars Were Made of Steel

This is how stars would look like if they were made of steel. This is the Seri Wawasan Bridge. It is one of the main bridges in Putrajaya, the Malaysian federal administrative capital. This futuristic cable-stayed bridge which has a sail ship appearance, connects Precinct 2 on the Core Island to the residential area of Precinct 8.

25th Century Rocket

This is the Seri Wawasan Bridge in Putrajaya, Malaysia. It has a single span which is 240 metres in length, supported by stayed cables which are suspended from leaning concrete pylons. The Seri Wawasan Bridge carries a six-lane avenue, three each way, as well as pedestrian walkway on each side. Its dramatic appearance is said to be inspired by the Bugis schooner. (Source: http://www.asiaexplorers.com/malaysia/seri_wawasan_bridge.htm)

The 6000 Tones Steel Mosque

The Sultan Al-Mizan Mosque Putrajaya is a 6000 tones steel mosque. The cost to build the mosque is said be approximately RM200 million (USD 60 million). It's located in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

In Within

This is Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, Malaysia. It houses the judicial department and courts. The complex comprises five-storey building for the judiciary and a two-storey building to house the courts and the offices for lawyers, prosecutors, Chief Registrar of Federal Court, Registrar of Federal Court, Registrar of High Court, Registrar, Court Records, Courtrooms, Appeals Court, Judges' Chambers, Auditorium, Courtrooms, Ante Room, and Banquet Hall.