"4 NEGARAS" KL CITY TOUR

Kuala Lumpur City Tour is incomplete without a visit to the “4 Negaras” – Istana Negara, Tugu Negara, Masjid Negara and Muzuim Negara. Direct translation - Palace Country, Monument Country, Mosque Country and Museum Country. Actually, the 4 Negaras are King’s Palace or National Palace (Istana Negara), National Monument (Tugu Negara), National Mosque (Masjid Negara) and National Museum (Muzuim Negara)

King’s Palace is the official residence of the King of Malaysia after our 1957 independence. It stands on a 28 acre site (11.34  hectares), located at a commanding position on the slope of a hill of Bukit Petaling overlooking the Klang River along Jalan Istana.

This colonial mansion was originally the home of a self-made ethnic Chinese tycoon Chan Wing built in 1928 by architect Swan & McLaren. During the 1942 – 1945, it was used by the Japanese as their offices. After the surrender of the Japanese, it became the house of British Malaysian administration. In 1949, the Selangor State Government bought and renovated the mansion and used it as the palace of the Sultan of Selangor.

                                                                                                         

Another royal palace is Melawati Palace in Putrajaya which was completed in 2002. This royal retreat for His Majesty and members of the royal family is situated at the highest point in Putrajaya at 125 meters above sea level. The palace, designed by another royal architect Raja Kamarul Bahrin, comprises 4 main components namely The Royal Wing (private quarters), Reception wing (ceremonial reception hall), Banquet wing for functions and Administrative block. The 3 tall towers form a prominent structure representing old guard towers during the medieval Malay time. The 3 tiered roofs with intricate eaves details and clay “buah butong” (appendages at the corner) replicate Malay traditional roof designs in the East Coast of Terengganu.

Istana Melawati, a Royal Retreat, in Putrajaya

'Buah Butong' of the Resting Wakaf at KL King's Palace 

Presently another massive new palace is taking shape on a hilltop along the Jalan Duta. It will be an enormous complex of dome-topped buildings linked to the city’s highway with special access roads. This palace sprawls over a 241.3 acre (96.52 hectares) and expected to be completed on 30 June 2011 at a total cost of RM797 million (US$258 million). The present King’s Palace is expected to become a Royal Museum.

Artist's Impressions 

National Monument was built in 1966 by sculptor Felix De Weldon to commemorate those who died in the struggle for Malaysia’s independence from Britain and the communists. This memorial site sits on a hilltop overlooking the Parliament House and the tranquil Lake Gardens along Jalan Cendarawasih.

This 15.54 meter high bronze monument depicts seven men; each figure denotes the quality of courage, leadership, sacrifice, strength, suffering, unity and vigilance.

                          

On the way to the National Monument is the ASEAN Sculpture Garden which features a collection of modern works made of bamboo, iron, marble and wood.
                         

National Mosque was built in 1965 replacing Jamek Mosque as its principal mosque. The architects, Howard Ashley, Hisham Albakri and Baharuddin Kassim, did not follow the conventional Middle Eastern mosque design of dome and arches. Its key feature are its 73 meter high minaret and 18 pointed star concrete main roof which symbolize the (then) 13 states of Malaysia and fiver pillars of Islam, It has a generous serambi space with reflecting pools and fountains spread throughout the compound.

With a capacity of 15,000 worshippers, the National Mosque is situated among 13 acres of beautiful garden. The Warrior Mausoleum, a 7 pointed star concrete roofed structure. Is a burial ground of several Malaysian Prime Ministers.

You are advised to wear modest clothing and to remove your shoes when entering the mosque.
                     

National Museum, located on Jalan Damansara, opened on 31 August 1963. The museum is a palatial structure built in the style of Rumah Gagang, an aspect of Minangkabau architecture.

The mural on the east side of the building illustrates the economic activities, traditional ceremonies and customs inherited by the Malaysian society. The mural of the west side signified events of Malay history, including the eminent Malacca Malay Sultanate, colonization and independence of Malaysia in 1957. The museum showcases 4 main galleries with highlights such as traditional musical instruments, ceramics from the Ming Dynasty, vintage cars and a steam locomotive. The Malay World Gallery is situated at the museum grounds.
                         

All tours (ex-KL) are based on minimum 2 adults. Child is between 4 – 11 years.

Tours	Commences	Duration	Price (2 – 3 paxs)	Price (4 – 8 paxs)
KL Metropolitan City Tour	9 am or  2 pm	Approx 4 hrs	RM 100.00 adult RM 70.00 child	RM 80.00 adult RM 50.00 child

Tour Highlights

King’s Palace – National Museum – National Mosque – The Railway Station – Independence Square – National Monument – Craft Complex – Jamek Mosque – Chinatown

The Railway Station – A fine example of the British colonial adaptation of western Moorish architecture.

Independence Square – The place where Malaya’s independence took place on 31 August 1957.

Craft Complex – An artist’s colony housing handicraft shops, craft museum and food court.

Jamek Mosque – KL’s oldest surviving mosque built in 1909.

Chinatown – One of KL’s best-know shopping spots. Open air bazaar style.

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