Malaysia’s Intelligent Garden City & Federal Administrative Capital
Putrajaya is Malaysia’s federal administrative centre, known for its futuristic architecture, landscaped gardens, lakes, and smart city design. Built as a planned city, Putrajaya symbolizes Malaysia’s technological, administrative, and Islamic architectural excellence.
🏛️ Formation & Historical Background
Putrajaya is one of the world’s youngest planned capitals.
Key Historical Timeline:
| Year/Period | Major Event |
|---|---|
| Early 1990s | Malaysian government decides to create a new administrative capital |
| 1995 | Putrajaya Corporation established |
| 1996 | Construction of the city begins |
| 1999 | Federal government ministries begin relocation |
| 2001 | Putrajaya becomes a Federal Territory |
| 2010s–2020s | Development of smart city systems, eco-parks, digital administration |
Today Putrajaya is the hub of Malaysia’s federal ministries, courts, and government agencies.
🧭 Basic City Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Putrajaya Federal Territory |
| Status | Administrative capital of Malaysia |
| Area | 49 sq km |
| Population (2025 est.) | ~110,000 |
| Time Zone | UTC +8 |
| Mayor (2025) | Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud |
| Main Languages | Malay, English |
| ISO Code | MY-16 |
Putrajaya is one of the world’s greenest administrative capitals.
⚖️ Government & Administration
| Position | Officeholder (2025) |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Putrajaya | Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud |
| Local Authority | Perbadanan Putrajaya (PPj) |
| Federal Supervision | Ministry of Federal Territories |
Putrajaya houses:
Prime Minister’s Office
Most federal ministries & departments
Federal Court of Malaysia
Palace of Justice
Perdana Putra administrative complex
🗺️ Administrative Structure
Putrajaya is divided into presincts (not districts).
| Precinct Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Government Precincts | Precinct 1, Precinct 2 |
| Commercial Precincts | Precinct 3, Precinct 4 |
| Residential Precincts | Precinct 8–18 |
| Diplomatic Precinct | Precinct 15 |
| Recreational Precinct | Putrajaya Lake, Wetlands Park |
The city is organized to maintain functionality, greenery, and smart mobility.
🌐 Geography & Environment
Region: Central Peninsular Malaysia
Borders: Selangor (Sepang district)
Main Landscape: Man-made lakes, parks, boulevards
Natural & Built Highlights:
Putrajaya Lake (650-hectare man-made lake)
Putrajaya Wetlands Park (Malaysia’s largest constructed freshwater wetland)
Botanical Gardens & Taman Wawasan
Bridges (Seri Wawasan, Seri Gemilang, Seri Perdana)
Islamic-style architecture
Putrajaya is often called a “City in a Garden”.
🏘️ Local Government Structure
Putrajaya is managed by Perbadanan Putrajaya (PPj), responsible for:
Urban planning
Landscaping & environmental care
Smart city infrastructure
Licensing & business regulation
Digital public services
Transport management
🧩 Development & Priorities
Putrajaya focuses on:
Smart city digitalization
Paperless government services
Sustainable mobility
Low-carbon initiatives
Tourism & international events
Digital administrative efficiency
Putrajaya aims to be Southeast Asia’s most advanced administrative city.
🛡️ Law Enforcement & Safety
| Agency | Function |
|---|---|
| PDRM Putrajaya | Policing |
| PPj Enforcement | Business, licensing, traffic & city rules |
| Immigration HQ | Key national-level functions |
| Special Security | Federal complex protection |
Putrajaya is one of the safest cities in Malaysia.
🕊️ Religion, Language & Culture
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Major Religion | Islam |
| Other Faiths | Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism |
| Cultural Identity | Modern Malaysian-Islamic architecture |
| Key Landmarks | Putra Mosque, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin (Iron Mosque) |
Putrajaya represents Malaysia’s Islamic design merged with modern engineering.
📈 Economy & Key Sectors
| Sector | Description |
|---|---|
| Government Administration | Core sector |
| Services | IT, consulting, tourism |
| Events | International conferences |
| Hospitality | Hotels & convention centres |
| Education | Universities & training centres |
Putrajaya is not industrial — it is administrative & service-focused.
🎓 Education & Healthcare
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Universities | Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, UNIMAP campus, various training institutes |
| Schools | International & public |
| Hospitals | Putrajaya Hospital (major government hospital) |
Healthcare and education facilities are modern and high-quality.
✈️ Transport & Infrastructure
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Rail | Putrajaya Sentral (ERL, MRT Putrajaya Line) |
| Airports Nearby | KLIA & KLIA2 (15–20 minutes) |
| Highways | MEX, PLUS, LDP, SKVE |
| Buses | RapidKL & NadiPutra |
| Smart Mobility | e-scooters, automated traffic systems |
Putrajaya is one of Malaysia’s smartest transportation cities.
🏞️ Tourism & Attractions
Top Attractions:
Putra Mosque (Pink Dome Mosque)
Seri Wawasan Bridge
Putrajaya Lake Cruise
Putrajaya Botanical Garden
Iron Mosque (Tuanku Mizan Mosque)
Millennium Monument
Putrajaya Boulevard
Moroccan Pavilion (Taman Botani)
Putrajaya is a hotspot for architecture, photography, events & night views.
🌍 Global Role & Relations
Host of international summits & ministerial meetings
Administrative gateway for foreign delegates
Key location for diplomatic missions (nearby in Kuala Lumpur & Cyberjaya)
📝 Summary
Putrajaya is Malaysia’s administrative heart — modern, beautifully designed, eco-friendly, and digitally driven. With its iconic mosques, bridges, and futuristic layout, Putrajaya stands as a symbol of Malaysia’s progress and vision.
📢 News & Articles
“Putrajaya Smart City Framework 2030”
“Digital Governance & Administrative Modernization”
“Putrajaya’s Sustainable Urban Planning Model”
🎯 Our Mission
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