Precinct 1, Putrajaya

Perdana Putra Building, Precinct 1, Putrajaya
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Precinct 1 is the Government Precinct of Putrajaya. It is located on the northern end of the Putrajaya Core Area, where most of the federal government ministries are located. Two important landmarks of Putrajaya are located here, namely the Perdana Putra Building (also known as the Prime Minister's Department) and the Putra Mosque. Three bridges link Precinct 1 with other parts of Putrajaya. They are the Seri Perdana, the Putra and the Seri Bakti bridges.

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Sights in Putrajaya Precinct 1

Istana Melawati
Istana Melawati is the royal retreat of His Majesty the Yang di Pertuan Agong and his family. It is also the venue of meetings of Rulers and Yang Di Pertua Negeri, as well as functions hosted by the Yang Di Pertuan Agong. Located in Precinct 1 on the northwestern slope of the hill within Persiaran Persekutuan, it is one of the first sights to greet visitors arriving from Kuala Lumpur.

Putra Mosque
The Putra Mosque is the biggest mosque in Putrajaya, and one of its most prominent landmarks. Sitting as if afloat on Putrajaya Lake, the mosque consists of three main functional areas - the prayer hall, the "Sahn" or courtyard, learning facilities and function rooms. The prayer hall is supported by 12 columns, with the highest point below the dome being 250 feet above ground level. The "Sahn" is landscaped with decorative water features and bordered by colonnades. The minaret is 116m tall - the tallest in the region.

Putra Mosque is capable of accommodationg 15,000 worshippers at any one time also houses. The mosque is modeled after Persian Islamic architecture of the Safavid period with several elements derived from other Muslim cultures. As with all mosques, the Putra Mosque faces Kiblat, the direction of Mecca. The main entrance is patterned after gates to public buildings in Muslim Persia. The building was constructed mainly with rose-tinted granite, offset by brown-stained cengal woodwork to enhance the decorative features on the doors, windows and panels.

Dataran Putra
Directly in front of the Putra Mosque and immediately below the Perdana Putra is the 300m circular Dataran Putra. It is designed for the purpose of staging national events and formal parades. The square is divided into 11 segments, in the pattern of 11-pointed star, representing the 11 states of Malaya when the country gained independence in August 1957. Within this is 13 pointed stars representing the 13 states that formed Malaysia in 1963, and within this a 14-pointed star representing the 13 states and the Federal Territory.

Perdana Putra Building
The Perdana Putra Building has a shape resembling either the Taj Mahal or the Jami Masjid of Delhi. This is where the Prime Minister's Office is located. With its stone façade and green onion-shaped dome, the Perdana Putra Building is the central landmark of Putrajaya. The Prime Minister's Office is in the Central Main Block and is distinguished by the dome that is supposed to resemble the the Zahir Mosque in Alor Setar, Kedah.

Putra Bridge
Spanning 435 metres, the Putra Bridge connects Dataran Putra in the Government Precinct to the Boulevard in the Mixed Development Precinct. It is inspired by the Khaju Bridge of Isfahan, Iran. The upper level forms part of the Boulevard. One level down is the service tunnel, with provision for LRT track, service road and pedestrian walkway. The lowest level will be used for restaurants and for boat berthing.

Seri Perdana Bridge
The 370 metre long Seri Perdana Bridge crosses Putrajaya Lake. Its design reflects Islamic elements. There are 8 rest areas on the bridge for visitors to appreciate the scenery which includes the Putra Mosque and the Perdana Putra. From this bridge, you can see the official residence of the prime minister, the Seri Perdana, from the distance.

Seri Bakti Bridge
Linking the Government Precinct in the north with the Deputy Prime Minister's Residence in the south is the Seri Bakti Bridge. Like the Seri Perdana Bridge, the Seri Bakti also borrows Islamic architectural influences, featuring minaret-type pavilions overflowing with bougainvilleas.

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