WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN : PUTRAJAYA

Putrajaya was built from rubber estate land called Prang Besar which was filled with jungle and oil palm plantations.

The establishment of Putrajaya was the brainchild of the former 4th and 7th Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad. The area was developed into the government headquarters on 12 October 1994. However, construction activities began on 16 April 1995.

On 1 June 1999, 300 officers from the Prime Minister's Department began moving into a new building in Putrajaya as the first citizens to inhabit Putrajaya.

Putrajaya was officially declared a Federal Territory on 1 February 2001, making it the 3rd location of the Federal Territory after Kuala Lumpur and Labuan.

My first experience with Putrajaya was when I worked with The Institution of Engineers Malaysia from 1999 - 2011. I once attended a conference at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (sorry, I don't remember the year). Unfortunately, the photos of the memories from the conference are lost in my storage.

The Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) occupies an area of 135,000 square meters in Precint 5.  The building began construction in 2001 and was completed in September 2003. 

MEMORIAL PHOTOS IN PUTRAJAYA

2011 - 2019

IEM 52ND ANNUAL DINNER

PUTRAJAYA MARRIOTT HOTEL

16 APRIL 2011

Memories of my last Annual Dinner with The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) on 16 April 2011 after 12 years of working at IEM.

The Annual Dinner took place at the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel in IOI Resort City, a 5-Star hotel.

PUTRAJAYA INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC ARTS & CULTURAL FESTIVAL

PERBADANAN PUTRAJAYA

5 NOVEMBER 2013

Memories of attending the Putrajaya International Islamic Arts & Cultural Festival with my wife on 5 November 2013. It is the first event of its kind to be organised in Malaysia. 

It aims at pioneering the values of Islam through the perspective of a moderate society in which arts and culture take center stage in delivering the messages of Islam to the world. 

This event was organised by The Perbadanan Putrajaya, the administrator of Malaysia's Government Administrative Centre. 

COMMUNITY PROGRAM

DEWAN D'SERI ENDON

PUSPANITAPURI, PUTRAJAYA

9 APRIL 2014

The Malaysian Heart Foundation Community Program for April was held at the Sri Endon Hall in Putrajaya on 9 April 2014.

This program was at the invitation of the Malaysian Association of Wives and Female Members of the Public Service (PUSPANITA) for PUSPANITA members.

This time the program was assisted by nurses from Pusrawi Hospital Jalan Tun Razak, KL.

A total of 129 PUSPANITA members and staff attended the Health Screening test throughout this program.

SETIA PUTRAJAYA SDN BHD

PUTRAJAYA

20 SEPTEMBER 2015

The Malaysian Heart Foundation Community Program for September was held at Setiaputrajaya Sdn Bhd on 20 September 2015.

This program was at the invitation of the Women's Association and Women's Members

A total of 63 Setiaputrajaya employees attended the Health Screening test throughout this program.

PESTA LELONG BUKU

PUTRAJAYA 2016

29 OCTOBER 2016

The Putrajaya Book Auction Festival 2016 was held in Putrajaya on 29 October 2016 where I attended with my wife and my 2 sons.

Friday prayers at the Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque while attending the Program Coordination Meeting in Putrajaya (can't remember the name of the place).

The Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque is also called the Iron Mosque, located in Precinct 3, Putrajaya. Built since April 2004 and fully completed in August 2009.

It is called the Iron Mosque because 6,000 tons of steel were used to build this mosque, representing about 70% while the rest is concrete.

The Diplomatic Precinct Town Centre is located in Precinct 15, close to the Government Complex and Alamanda Shopping Complex. Memories of attending a relative's wedding there.

PUTRAJAYA

23 DECEMBER 2024

My wife, my niece, and my sister's grandchildren visited Putrajaya on December 23, 2024.

Seri Wawasan Bridge, one of the main bridge in Putrajaya, connecting Precint 2 on the Core Island to the residential area of Precint 8. The designed of this cable-stayed bridge  resembles a futuristic ship. At 2.4 km it can accomodate motorised traffic, bicycles and pedestrians. Highly visible even from afar, it has become one of the beautiful icons of Putrajaya.

With its distinctive green dome, the Prime Minister's Department Complex has become an icon in Putrajaya. Built in 1997, the complex houses the office of the Prime Minister, several government departments and agencies. Parched on the main hill in Putrajaya, the complex incorporates various architectural influences including European , Islamic and traditional Malay. 

Putra Square or locally known as Dataran Putra, located opposite Perdana Putra, it is the venue of National level celebrations and festivals including the Malaysian Independence Day Parade. The square is actually two concentrics plazas, divided into star-shaped segments that represent the states of Malaysia.

My wife and I was invited by my Niece to take a cruise on Lake Putrajaya. The cruise around the lake takes 45 minutes and it si worth the money. 

Lying in the heart of Putrajaya is the 650-hectare Lake Putrajaya, a calm body of water linking the different precints, visitors can embark on leisurely curise on the lake to take in the breathtaking sight of the city's many landmarks. 

Two different modes of transportation are available, a passenge vruise boat or gondola-like vessels that resembles traditional Malay Perahu. Daun is a luxury dining cruise boat that comes with the trimmings of a five-star restaurant, so passengers can dine in style while enjoying the views.

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Jambatan Putra, 435m long connecting Precints 1 and 2 on the Core Island. The upper level of the bridge forms part of the Boulevard, the main street in the capital, its designed was inspired by the Islamic architecture of the famous Khaju Bridge in Isfahan, Iran, its attraction include the four-minaret-like-piers complete with observation decks that overlook Lake Putrajaya. 

Masjid Putra or Putra Mosque is the principal mosque in Putrajaya. Built with rose-tinted granite that gives it its distinctive colour, the mosque can accomodate 15,000 worshippers. An interesting features of the mosque is the sahn or courtyard , which landscaped with decorative water features to provide a soothing feel. 

Seri Saujana Bridge, another premier bridge in Putrajaya, connecting Precint 4 on the Core Island to Precint 7. This cable-stayed arch bridge has been designed to reflect a transparent, elegant and futuristic structure. With an overall single span of 3 km, it is an awesome sight to behold both dan and night. 

Seri Gemilang Bridge, a ceremonial bridge connect Heritage Square with the Putrajaya International Convention Centre and serve as the main entrance to the Core Island. About 233 m in length, it has become yet another icon in Putrajaya. The most dominant feature of the bridge is its four distinctive towers which are visible from a distance. Specially designed street lamps that line the bridge light up the whole are at night. 

Seri Bakti Bridge one of the main bridges in Putrajaya. The bridge links the secondary road to Seri Satria, the Deputy Prime Minister's Residence, connecting the Government Precint in the north to Precint 16 in the south. 

The Seri Bestari Bridge is a large arch bridge in Putrajaya. The eastern of the bride starts in Precint 16 and the westenr end starts near Wisma Putra on Core Island. The bridge has a total length of 152.6 meters with a main span of 60 meters. 

Seri Perdana Bridge spans a length of 370 m across the Putrajaya Lake. It is based on royal Islamic architectural design. This bridge contains eight unique balconies / rest areas for visitors. 

Monorel Suspension Bridge is one of the many bridges in Putrajaya, built to link several important landmarks in the Putrajaya area like the Putrajaya Convention Centre, Putra Mosque and the Government Administrative Complex in Parcel E. 

However, the project halted in 2004 because the government had not approved futher funding. 

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

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