Putrajaya

Putrajaya is Malaysia’s planned federal administrative center and a federal territory south of Kuala Lumpur. It houses the offices of the prime minister and many federal ministries.

Federal Territories of Malaysia: The three territories governed directly by Malaysia’s federal government rather than belonging to a state. Putrajaya is one of Malaysia’s three federal territories.
Mahathir Mohamad: A Malaysian politician who served twice as prime minister, from 1981 to 2003 and from 2018 to 2020. His government initiated the plan to build Putrajaya as a federal administrative center.
Perdana Putra: The complex in Putrajaya that houses the offices of Malaysia’s prime minister. Its hilltop position makes it the city’s most prominent executive landmark.
Administrative capital: A city where a country’s principal government offices and administrative institutions are located. Putrajaya is Malaysia’s administrative capital, distinct from its national and commercial roles.
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s largest city and former federal capital, now a federal territory. Putrajaya was built south of Kuala Lumpur to relocate federal administration.
Multimedia Super Corridor: A Malaysian economic development zone launched in 1996 to foster information technology and high-tech industries. Putrajaya was planned alongside this broader national development initiative.
Putra Mosque: A mosque in Putrajaya distinguished by its pink granite dome and lakeside setting. It anchors the ceremonial waterfront beside Perdana Putra.
Planned city: A city designed and developed according to an overarching plan, often before substantial settlement. Putrajaya’s layout and construction were planned as a unified federal project.
Prime Minister of Malaysia: The head of government of Malaysia, who leads the federal cabinet. The prime minister’s office is based in Putrajaya.
Prang Besar: A former Selangor agricultural area whose land was acquired for the development of Putrajaya. The new city was built on land formerly known as Prang Besar.

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