The official residence of the Yang DiPertuan Agong, who is the monarch Malaysia. It is located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, northwestern Kuala Lumpur. Istana Negara occupies a complex area of 97.65 hectors with 22 domes, where the palace is split into three main components, the formal component, the royal component, and the administration component.

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Istana Negara Construction began in November 2007 and cost RM812 million to build. The complex is composed of Islamic and Malay architectural elements, designed by the architectural firm Kumpulan Seni Reka Sdn Bhd and constructed by the construction firm Maya Maju Sdn Bhd. The palace complex was expected to be finished in 2009 but was only finished in September 2011. Location: Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, Bukit Damansara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours: 24 Hours

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The Perdana Botanical Garden, formerly known as Taman Tasik Perdana or Lake Gardens, is located in the Heritage Park of Kuala Lumpur. It's always been part of the green lung of the city and has a history of over a decade. Initially developed as part of a community park but planted with a selection of tropical plants, the garden was rehabilitated and converted into a Botanical Garden.

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Perdana Botanical Garden The Perdana Botanical Garden, formerly known as Taman Tasik Perdana or Lake Gardens, is located in the Heritage Park of Kuala Lumpur. It's always been part of the green lung of the city and has a history of over a decade. Initially developed as part of a community park but planted with a selection of tropical plants, the garden was rehabilitated and converted into a Botanical Garden. Content: Set in the core of the city, the Perdana Botanical Garden (formerly known as Lake Gardens) is the oldest public park in Kuala Lumpur. This 225-acre (91-hectare) site is home to a bird park, hibiscus and orchid garden, a butterfly sanctuary and a deer park, the main attraction being its central lake surrounded by lush greenery. The garden has not only botanical collections, but also house features that give tourists the feeling of being in a tropical rainforest while being in the centre of a busy metropolis. The gardens between the attractions of the park are lined with sculptures (including a miniature model of England's Stonehenge) and plenty of walking paths and benches for strolling around and relaxing in the shade. The gardens comprise local and foreign plants, with areas allocated to ferns, rare trees, medicinal herbs and aquatic plants. Location: Jalan Kebun Bunga, Tasik Perdana, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. Opening Hours: Open daily 7 am – 8 pm Tel: +603-2617 6404

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The National Monument is a 48,562 square meter area with five main components. The parts include the monument, the pavilion, the surrounding gardens, the fountains and the war memorial. The National Monument was designed by the American architect Felix de Weldon, who also designed the famous Iwo Jima Memorial.

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National Monument The National Monument is a memorial that commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggle for independence, particularly against Japanese invasion during the Second World War and the Malaysian Emergency, which lasted from 1948 to 1960. It is based in Kuala Lumpur. The monument is located within walking distance from the famous Lake Gardens Kuala Lumpur. Location: Tugu Negara, Jalan Parlimen, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours: Daily (7 am - 6 pm) Tel: +60122356023

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Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial is a massive exhibition centre in Kuala Lumpur that commemorates the life and achievements of Malaysia’s first Prime Minister. Situated along Jalan Dato' Onn, the memorial is surrounded by a picturesque garden landscape with his official residence and two further blocks of buildings housing an extensive collection of his personal belongings and documents

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Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial With a surface area of 120,000 square meters, the two exhibition buildings feature impressive exhibits of historical documents, news excerpts, mementoes, books, letters and publications by the late Prime Minister. Also part of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial is the well-preserved official residence, which is over 100 years old and has hosted official functions and events, most memorably the deliberations for Malaysia’s independence. Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial was officially opened by Dr Mahathir Mohamad on 11 November 1994. This memorial was built for the memorial as well as to commemorate the charity service and contribution of Almarhum Tunku as the "Father of Independence" (Bapa Kemerdekaan) and as the first Prime Minister of Malaysia from 1957 to 1970. This memorial demonstrates the legacies left by Tunku, including documents, photos, souvenirs, news excerpts, clothes and furniture. Location: Jalan Dato Onn, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.30pm (Tuesday – Sunday) 12.00pm - 3.00pm (Temporary closed on Friday) Tel: +603 2694 7277

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Located in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka) is unquestionably Malaysia’s best known location. It's the core of KL's history. Formerly known as the Selangor Club Padang or simply the “Padang”, was used as the cricket green of the Selangor Club.

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Dataran Merdeka The Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag was hoisted at this very spot at midnight on 31 August 1957 as Malaya declared independence from the British rule. That is why this spot is known as Dataran Merdeka which directly translates to Independence Square and has been where the Independence day parade took place until it was later moved to Putrajaya. Merdeka Square appears to be nothing more than a colossal field of beautifully manicured green lawns and the centerpiece of the tallest flagpole in the world (95 m) proudly displaying the Jalur Gemilang (Malaysian flag). Location: Dataran Merdeka, Jalan Raja, 57000 Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours: 24 Hours (Closed until 31 December 2020) Tel: +603 2693 7905

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Sultan Abdul Samad Building is one of the early Moorish-style buildings in Kuala Lumpur. It is located to the east of Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka) and the Royal Selangor Club, across from Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin. It was built in 1897 and at that time was named after the reigning Sultan of Selangor.

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Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad The Sultan Abdul Samad originally housed the offices of the British colonial administration, and was known simply as Government Offices in its early years. In 1974 it was renamed after Sultan Abdul Samad, the reigning sultan of Selangor at the time. This once housed the superior courts of the country: the Federal Court of Malaysia, the Court of Appeal and the High Court of Malaysia. In the early 2000s, the Federal Court and the Court of Appeals moved to the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, while the High Court of Malaya moved to the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex in 2007. Today, the building houses both the offices of the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia Location: Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours: 24 Hours

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