Status Complete Opened 2002 Construction started 1999 | Architectural style Malay architecture Groundbreaking 1999 Function Palace Inaugurated 2002 | |
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Type Second Official Palace and Royal Retreat of His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong(2002 - present) Town or city PutrajayaFederal Territory Similar Istana Darul Ehsan, Seri Perdana Bridge, Putra Bridge, Millennium Monument, Perdana Putra | ||
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Istana Melawati is the second national palace of Malaysia's Yang di-Pertuan Agong in Putrajaya after the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur. It serves as a royal retreat for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
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History
The Melawati Palace is located in Precinct 1, Putrajaya. Construction of the palace began in 1999 and was completed in 2002. It has a resort concept and serves as a retreat for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Melawati literally means guard’s tower.
Architecture
Designed by Raja Kamarul Bahrin, principal of Senibahri Arkitek architectural practice, the palace comprises four main components namely:
Three tall towers form a prominent structure at the side and centre of the palace. These towers represent old guard towers to be found in medieval Malay palaces. The 3 tiered roofs with intricate eaves details and clay 'buah butong' (appendages at the corners) provides an authentic attempt to replicate Malay traditional roof designs of the east coast. Inside the palace at the main staircase of the Meeting Wing, is a Melawati which is made from cengal wood topped with golden roof.
Interior
The Royal Wing consists the following components: