PUTRAJAYA is a new administrative center of the Federal
Government and was planned to put all ministries
in one region. The implementation of this new urban development had been
commenced since August 1995. The Government decided to deploy Putrajaya sited
at Perang Besar of Sepang district. It is the administrative center of the new
federal aims to reduce congestion in Kuala Lumpur and creating new destinations
of people in the long run.
The name ' Putrajaya ' inspired named after Malaysia's first
Prime Minister, namely, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. With futuristic
concept and bring the image as a City in a garden, a total of 38% of the
Putrajaya spaces are reserved for use by garden, lakes and wetlands, while the
remaining area are being utilize for the use of government and commercial
offices. A man-made lake which is covers an area of 600 hectares, located in
the heart of the city has a role to balance up the weather conditions.
Currently,
activities such as boat ride, kayaking and fishing are allowed at the lake
area. The whole city is decorated with various kinds of tree species and other
decoration plants. The Government's approach is to ensure that the city shall
act as the Smart City functions. It is relevant to the implementation of multimedia-technology
facilities that have been launched and to ensure the effectiveness of
communication and interaction between the Government offices with the public,
traders and the local residents.
Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC)
While the idea for a planned city was conceived just prior
to the beginning of the 21st century, it has rapidly evolved into
the pride of the nation. The residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life in an
environment that is still rooted in Malaysian culture and tradition.
It is located 25 km (15.5 miles) to the southwest of Kuala
Lumpur with several expressways leading there and then on to the airport. Its
semi-rural setting makes it a pleasant weekend escape from the city.
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