Putrajaya
Where's is the office of the Prime Minister of Malaysia? The answer is : Putrajaya. If you are not sure of its location, click on Malaysia map and zoom into the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan, Kuala Lumpur and you will find it surrounded by Putra Lake.
You won't miss the Prime Minister's office, Perdana Putra, a distinctive onion-domed citadel, the heart of Malaysia's administration capital, seated among man made lake, greeneries and showcase buildings - all still undergoing development. Nearby is the pretty in pink Putra Mosque, boasting the tallest 116m minaret in Southeast Asia and a capacity of 15,000 worshippers. So, at least Officially..., it is convenient for the Prime Minister to perform his worship. Construction of Perdana Putra began in 1997 and was completed in early 1999. In April, the Prime Minister's office officially moved in from congested Kuala Lumpur.
As for the man who brought about the birth of Putrajaya - former Prime Minister Mahatir Mohamad, his office is also here, at the end of an unkempt asphalt road among this modern city in which " barely a blade of grass is out of place". Have you spotted it?
Significance
Places in Malaysia named "Jaya" - Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Cyberjaya and now Putrajaya. Apparently, Jaya is favourited due to its auspicious meaning of "excellent" or " success". Putra is a Malay prince, in this case, to honour the father of Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra.
So, how is the " Prince of Success" founded on 19 October, 1995 faring as Malaysia's new administration capital and latest addition of federal territory...?
"Ever since the Asian economic crisis of 1998 development has slowed down markedly, and while there aren't any of the rusting half-built concrete shells that still litter KL and Bangkok, the careful eye will spot more than a couple of once cleared and dug-up but now abandoned fields (often with a crane or two stuck in the mud too). Basically, the infrastructure is largely in place but the buildings and occupants aren't, leading to the impression of a giant swath of hilly jungle crisscrossed by 8-lane highways with no other cars on them, and the occasional beautifully sculpted lake garden with no people in sight.
That said, the area remains under heavy construction and both people and companies are slowly moving in. As of 2006, the population has surpassed 50,000, although there's still a long way to go to the targeted 300,000. " according to Wikitravel.
If you want to see Putrajaya a bit, this video clip is quite good for amateur standard:
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