Putrajaya

Putrajaya Prang Besar
Administrative capital and Federal territory
Federal Territory of Putrajaya Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya
Other transcription(s)
•  Jawi	ڤوتراجاي‎
•  Chinese	布城(Simplified) 布城(Traditional) Bùchéng(Hanyu Pinyin)
•  Tamil	புத்ராஜெயா Putrājāyā(Transliteration)
From top, left to right: Perdana Putra housing the office of Malaysia's Prime Minister, the Putra Mosque, the Putrajaya Corporation Complex, the Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque, the PICC, Seri Wawasan Bridge, High-rise ministry complexes, and Aerial view of Putrajaya
Flag Seal
Motto(s):  "Bandar raya Taman, Bandar raya Bestari" ("Garden City, Intelligent City")
Putrajaya in    Malaysia
Coordinates: 02°55′48″N101°41′24″E / 2.93000°N 101.69000°E / 2.93000; 101.69000
Country	Malaysia
First settled	c. 1921
Planned city established	19 October 1995
Transferred from Selangor to federal jurisdiction	1 February 2001
Government
• Type	Direct federal administration
• Administered by	Putrajaya Corporation
• President	Dato' Fadlun bin Mak Ujud
Area [1]
• Total	49 km2 (19 sq mi)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	109,202
• Density	2,200/km2 (5,800/sq mi)
Human Development Index
• HDI (2019) [3]	0.856 (very high) (3rd)
Time zone	UTC+8 (MST)
Postcode	62xxx
Calling code	+603-88
ISO 3166 code	MY-16
Mean solar time	UTC+06:46:40
Vehicle registration	F and Putrajaya
Rapid Transit
Website	www.ppj.gov.my

Putrajaya (Malay pronunciation: [putraˈdʒaja,putrəˈdʒajə] ), officially the Federal Territory of Putrajaya (Malay : Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya; Jawi: ولايه ڤرسکوتوان ڤوتراجاي‎), is the administrative centre of Malaysia. ^[4] The seat of the federal government of Malaysia was moved in 1999 from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya because of overcrowding and congestion in Kuala Lumpur, ^[5] whilst the seat of the judiciary of Malaysia was later moved to Putrajaya in 2003. ^[6] Kuala Lumpur remains as Malaysia's national capital city per the constitution and is still the seat of the head of state (Yang di-Pertuan Agong) and the national legislature (Parliament of Malaysia), as well as being the country's commercial and financial centre.

The establishment of Putrajaya was the idea of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. First thought of in the 1990s, Putrajaya was envisioned to be “a laboratory for a new form of electronic government" that would emphasize new adoption of, investment in internet, media, and digital communications. ^[7] The development of Putrajaya began in August 1995 and was completed at an estimated cost of US$8.1 billion. ^[8] On February 1, 2001, Putrajaya became Malaysia's third federal territory, after Kuala Lumpur in 1974 and Labuan in 1984. ^[8] Putrajaya is also a part of MSC Malaysia, a special economic zone that covers Klang Valley.

Etymology

Putrajaya was named after the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. The name is derived from the Sanskrit language, which was then adopted into Malay; "putra" (पुत्र) means son and "jaya" (जया) means "success" or "victory"; hence Putrajaya means victorious men or people. ^[9] The name was decided in late 1994. ^[10]

History and design

Putrajaya precincts

Prang Besar (Jawi: ڤراڠ بسر‎, alternately Perang Besar (Malay for "Great War"), was founded in 1921 on land that was jungle, as a rubber plantation by British veterans of World War I, hence its name. ^[11] Its land area of 800 acres (3.2 km²) expanded to 8,000 acres (32 km²), and was merged with surrounding estates, including Estet Raja Alang, Estet Galloway and Estet Bukit Prang.

Until 1975, what is today Putrajaya, along with adjacent Cyberjaya, was under the administration of Hulu Langat District.

The vision of a new Federal Government Administrative Centre to replace Kuala Lumpur as the administrative capital emerged in the late 1980s, during the tenure of Malaysia's fourth prime minister, Mahathir bin Mohamad. A new city adjacent to Kuala Lumpur was envisioned, where the government would systematically locate its government offices within an efficient administrative hub; as opposed having government offices scattered across the congested Kuala Lumpur. ^[8] The new city was proposed to be located between Kuala Lumpur and the new Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Two areas were proposed: Prang Besar and Janda Baik of Pahang. ^[12] The new name Putrajaya was chosen for the site.

The federal government negotiated with the state of Selangor on the prospect of another federal territory. In the mid-1990s, the federal government paid a substantial amount of money to Selangor for approximately 11,320 acres (45.8 km²) of land in Prang Besar, Selangor. As a result of this land purchase, Selangor now surrounds two federal territories: Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.

Planned as a garden city and an intelligent city, 38% of the area is green spaces in which the natural landscape is enhanced. ^[13] The plan incorporated a network of open spaces and wide boulevards. Construction began in August 1995; it was Malaysia's biggest project and one of Southeast Asia's largest, with an estimated final cost of US$8.1 billion. The entire project was designed and constructed by Malaysian companies, with only 10% imported materials. ^[13]

The 1997 Asian financial crisis somewhat slowed the development of Putrajaya. 300 members of the Prime Minister's office staff moved there in 1999, and the remaining government servants moved in 2005. On 1 February 2001, the city was formally transferred to the federal government and declared Malaysia's third federal territory. ^[14]

In 2002, a rail line called KLIA Transit was opened, linking Putrajaya to KLIA in Sepang. The construction of the Putrajaya Monorail, which was intended to be the city's metro system, was suspended owing to high costs. One of the monorail suspension bridges in Putrajaya remains unused.

In April 2013, the Putrajaya government signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the government of Sejong City in South Korea to mark co-operation between the two cities. ^{[15] [16]}

Government and politics

Government ministries and bodies remaining in Kuala Lumpur include the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), ^[17] Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) ^[18] and Ministry of Works (KKR), as well as Bank Negara Malaysia, Royal Malaysian Police and Malayan Railways. The Parliament of Malaysia also remained in Kuala Lumpur, as well as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia. Foreign embassies and missions except Brunei still remain in Kuala Lumpur.

The local government in Putrajaya is the responsibility of the Putrajaya Corporation (Perbadanan Putrajaya), a unique local authority. Previously it was administered by the Sepang District Council.

Putrajaya is represented in the Parliament of Malaysia by one elected MP in the Dewan Rakyat, under the seat of Putrajaya, as well as one appointed senator in the Dewan Negara.

As with the other federal territories of Malaysia, Putrajaya does not have a territorial legislature.

Parliament	Seat Name	Member of Parliament	Party
P125	Putrajaya	Mohd Radzi Md Jidin	PN ( BERSATU )

Demographics

Population

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
2010	68,361	—
2015	88,300	+29.2%
2020	109,202	+23.7%
Source: [19]

Ethnic groups in Putrajaya - 2020 Census [19]
ethnic groups			percent
Bumiputera			97.9%
Indian			1.2%
Chinese			0.6%
Others			0.2%

In 2007 the population of Putrajaya was estimated to be over 30,000, which comprised mainly government servants. Government public servants have been encouraged to relocate to the city through various government subsidy and loan programs. The population had increased to 88,300 by 2015. ^[20]

Religion

Religion in Putrajaya - 2020 Census [19]
religion			percent
Islam			97.2%
Hinduism			1.1%
Christianity			0.8%
Buddhism			0.5%
Unknown / None			0.4%
Others			0.1%

As of 2020 ^[update] , the population of Putrajaya is 97.2% Muslim, 1.1% Hindu, 0.8% Christian, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.4% unknown and 0.1% other religions.

Infrastructure

Most of the infrastructure in Putrajaya uses Middle Eastern architectural designs, which symbolises Malaysian Islamic Identity. ^[21]

Government complexes

Perdana Putra, the Prime Minister's office

Istana Melawati

Putra Mosque

• Perdana Putra – Prime Minister's office
• Seri Perdana – The official residence of the Prime Minister
• Seri Satria – The official residence of the Deputy Prime Minister
• Palace of Justice – The seat of the national judiciary (Federal Court and the Court of Appeals)
• Ministry of Finance
• Wisma Putra – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Istana Melawati - Palace of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
• Istana Darul Ehsan - Palace of the Sultan of Selangor
• Putrajaya International Convention Centre
• Perdana Leadership Foundation

Infrastructure and places of worship

• Alamanda Putrajaya Shopping Centre - the only shopping mall within Putrajaya
• Heritage Square
• Putrajaya Corporation Square
• Selera Putra
• Souq Putrajaya
• Pusat Kejiranan Presint 9
• Pusat Kejiranan Presint 16
• Putra Mosque
• Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque
• PUSPANITAPURI (Persatuan Kesejahteraan Rakyat Malaysia)

Monuments

• Putrajaya Landmark
• Millennium Monument
• National Heroes Square

Open spaces

• Putrajaya Lake
• Putra Square
• Putrajaya Wetlands Park
• Taman Selatan
• Putrajaya Botanical Gardens – The largest botanical garden in Malaysia, covering an area over 92 hectares ^[22]
• Saujana Hijau Park, Precinct 11

Educational institutions

Kindergarten and Pre-School

• Brainy Bunch International Montessori (Presint 14)

Primary & Secondary Education in Putrajaya is provided by a few schools such as:

• SK Putrajaya Presint 5 (1)
• SK Putrajaya Presint 8 (1)
• SK Putrajaya Presint 8 (2)
• SK Putrajaya Presint 9 (1)
• SK Putrajaya Presint 9 (2)
• SK Putrajaya Presint 11 (1)
• SK Putrajaya Presint 11 (2)
• SK Putrajaya Presint 11 (3)
• SK Putrajaya Presint 14 (1)
• SK Putrajaya Presint 16 (1)
• SK Putrajaya Presint 16 (2)
• SK Putrajaya Presint 17 (1)
• SK Putrajaya Presint 18 (1)
• SK Putrajaya Presint 18 (2)
• SMK Putrajaya Presint 5 (1)
• SMK Putrajaya Presint 8 (1)
• SMK Putrajaya Presint 9
• SMK Putrajaya Presint 9 (2)
• SMK Putrajaya Presint 11 (1)
• SMK Putrajaya Presint 11 (2)
• SMK Putrajaya Presint 14 (1)
• SMK Putrajaya Presint 16 (1)
• SMK Putrajaya Presint 18 (1)

There are also two elite fully residential schools in Putrajaya:

• Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah
• Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Putrajaya (SMAPUTRA)

Other universities:

• Heriot-Watt University Malaysia has a campus in Precinct 5. ^[23]

International Schools

• Nexus International School, Presint 15.
• The International Modern Arabic School, Presint 14.

Transport

By car

Major highways

Putrajaya is surrounded by federal highways 29 on the western side and 30 on the eastern side. The South Klang Valley Expressway E26, connecting Pulau Indah to Kajang, runs through the northern end of Putrajaya. ELITE E6 exit 607 serves Putrajaya and also nearby Cyberjaya. Highway 29 interchanges with Damansara–Puchong Expressway (LDP) E11 in the northwestern corner of Putrajaya, linking the city with Puchong, Subang Jaya, Kelana Jaya and to Kepong.

Within Putrajaya, the following roads serve as the main thoroughfares of the city.

• Persiaran Persekutuan
• Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (The world's largest roundabout with a diameter of 3.5 km (2.2 miles))
• Persiaran Utara
• Lebuh Sentosa
• Persiaran Barat
• Persiaran Selatan
• Persiaran Timur
• Persiaran Perdana (Boulevard)

List of road bridges

Seri Wawasan Bridge

• Seri Perdana Bridge
• Putra Bridge
• Seri Wawasan Bridge
• Seri Bakti Bridge
• Seri Saujana Bridge
• Seri Bestari Bridge
• Seri Setia Bridge
• Seri Gemilang Bridge

Public transport

Rail

Putrajaya is served by two rail lines: the 7 KLIA Transit line and the 12 MRT Putrajaya Line through the  KT3  PY41  Putrajaya Sentral transportation hub on the western border of Putrajaya. The MRT Putrajaya Line is Malaysia's fifth metro line, and the longest in the Rapid Rail network. The KLIA Transit is one of Malaysia's two operational airport rail links, connecting KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur to its international airport, calling at 3 stations in between including Putrajaya. ^{[24] [25]}

National rail network Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) does not serve Putrajaya. The cancelled   HSR   Kuala Lumpur–Singapore High Speed Rail was meant to serve Putrajaya with a station at Kampung Dato Abu Bakar Baginda, about halfway between Precinct 14 and Bandar Baru Bangi.

Around 2003, plans for a monorail in Putrajaya were under construction but were halted due to low population. Plans to revive the construction of the 14 Putrajaya Monorail, with proposed connections to Kajang, Bandar Baru Bangi and Cyberjaya, have not been revived.

Buses

Putrajaya Corporation provides its own stage bus services through its subsidiary Nadi Putra using natural gas-powered buses and a few electric buses. The bus service serves the entirety of Putrajaya as well as Cyberjaya and provides express bus routes to Kuala Lumpur through Puduraya and a few other nearby cities from its hubs at Putrajaya Sentral, and P&R Presint 14. ^[26] Bus stops in Putrajaya are very common too and serves Nadi Putra. Rapid KL, Causeway Link and Cityliner also provides bus services to other areas from Putrajaya Sentral such as Banting, Puchong, Bandar Utama and Petaling Jaya.

Intercity buses also serve bus routes from Putrajaya Sentral to the northern states.

International relations

Twin towns and sister cities

Putrajaya is twinned with these cities:

• Cyberjaya, Malaysia
• Astana, Kazakhstan ^[27]
• Sejong City, South Korea ^[28]

Climate

Putrajaya has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with heavy rainfall year-round and high temperatures throughout the year. Typical cities, towns, and other geographical regions with this climate, Putrajaya does not have a true dry season. The average temperature in Putrajaya is 27.1 °C, which is measured at approximately 80.8 °F. Over the course of a yearly period, the rainfall averages 2307 mm in Putrajaya, which is approximately 90.8 inches. ^[29]

Climate data for Putrajaya
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	31.1 (88.0)	31.9 (89.4)	32.4 (90.3)	32.2 (90.0)	32.0 (89.6)	31.7 (89.1)	31.4 (88.5)	31.3 (88.3)	31.3 (88.3)	31.2 (88.2)	31.1 (88.0)	31.0 (87.8)	31.6 (88.8)
Daily mean °C (°F)	26.5 (79.7)	27.1 (80.8)	27.4 (81.3)	27.6 (81.7)	27.7 (81.9)	27.4 (81.3)	27.0 (80.6)	27.0 (80.6)	26.9 (80.4)	26.9 (80.4)	26.9 (80.4)	26.7 (80.1)	27.1 (80.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	22.0 (71.6)	22.3 (72.1)	22.5 (72.5)	23.1 (73.6)	23.4 (74.1)	23.1 (73.6)	22.6 (72.7)	22.8 (73.0)	22.6 (72.7)	22.7 (72.9)	22.8 (73.0)	22.4 (72.3)	22.7 (72.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	168 (6.6)	150 (5.9)	227 (8.9)	250 (9.8)	188 (7.4)	118 (4.6)	121 (4.8)	154 (6.1)	176 (6.9)	254 (10.0)	268 (10.6)	233 (9.2)	2,307 (90.8)
Source: Climate-Data.org [30]

Image gallery

Panoramic image of Putrajaya, (from left to right) the Putra Bridge, the Ministry of Finance on the left, the Seri Wawasan Bridge, the Istana Darul Ehsan next to it

Panorama of Putrajaya from Cyberjaya Lake Gardens in December 2023.

• 
  Aerial Photograph - Oct 2013
• 
  The Prime Minister's office at Perdana Putra
• 
  Perbadanan government complex
• 
  The Ministry of Finance complex
• 
  Istana Kehakiman
• 
  Putrajaya Walk
• 
  PM Office and Putra Mosque at night
• 
  Interior view of the Seri Wawasan Bridge
• 
  Putra Mosque with the Prime Minister's office in the background
• 
  Seri Saujana Bridge at night
• 
  Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside Hotel (now, DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside)
• 
  Modern architecture includes streetlamps
• 
  Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC)
• 
  Ministry of Health Building
• 
  Highrises in Precinct 4
• 
  Ministry of Agriculture and Agro Based Industry Building

See also

• Malaysia portal

• List of countries with multiple capitals

References

Citations

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General

• "Putrajaya presentation". Yangsquare.com. Archived from the original on 10 February 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2014.

Further reading

• King, Ross: Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya: Negotiating Urban Space in Malaysia, Nias Press, 2008

External links

• Putrajaya travel guide from Wikivoyage
• Official website