Royal Palace Istana Negara
The king or queen of Malaysia resides in the Istana Negara. Since there are actually two Istana Negara locations, the term may be unclear to visitors. The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, a Malay title that is typically translated as "Supreme Head," resides in the King's Palace, Istana Negara, which is surrounded by a lovely park, green lawns, and ponds. A vast 98-hectare palace complex with domes is known as the new Istana Negara. The great arched gate of the palace is a popular destination for tourists even if the palace itself is not open to the public. You can view the Palace from outside the main gate, where the Royal Guards are manning the entrance on horseback and on foot while wearing white Malay and red British-inspired uniforms.
The former Istana Negara, which housed the Royal Museum and served as the official royal residence until 2011, is now only partially closed to the public. Visitors can now wander through 22 historic palace rooms, including the royal sleeping chamber, a dining hall, and the Balairung Seri room (where the King would receive visitors). There were several unusual spaces, including a washing facility, a movie theater, and a royal dentistry clinic. Former palace guards give narrated tours.
Address: 2513 Jalan Bukit Petaling 50460 Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 010-367 7576
Opening hours: 11 am - 4:30 pm
Rating: 4.0/5.0, 686 Tripadvisor reviews
Website: jmm.gov.my
