Title: A Tourist Attraction Terms Of Reference: Our Course Coordinator

Title: A Tourist Attraction Terms Of Reference: Our course Coordinator for JUE100 – Preparatory English Mr. Shahrier Pawanchik asked for the project report during our Orientasi for Sidang Akademik 2009/2010 on 02nd June 2009. He requested us to form a group of five or six members and not less, and these members must be from the same regional centre (Pusat Wilayah). He also requested us to narrow down our choice to our town/city or state and write in about 400-500 words on the topic that our group have chosen. Topic that our group have chosen is A Tourist Attraction – Putrajaya. Introduction Putrajaya, just outside the city of Kuala Lumpur and bordering on Malaysia's Silicon Valley of Cyberjaya, is designed as an intelligent, cyber-city. It is the new federal government administrative center. Designed as a model city, it is a thoroughly modern township that displays the best of Malaysian design and architecture in an environmentally-friendly setting of beautifully landscaped lakes and parks. Perdana Putra The Perdana Putra building houses the offices of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Deputy Prime Minister, Ministers and Deputy Ministers in the Prime Minister's Department, Chief Secretary to the Government, Scientific Advisor's Office, Special Technology Unit, Implementation Coordination Unit and the Malaysian IndustryGovernment Group for High Technology. The design of the building incorporates elements of Islamic-Mogul architecture and overlooks the Putrajaya Lake. The stoneclad building with its green-pitched roof that converges at the onion-shaped glazed mosaic main dome and surrounded by four smaller domes, forms the distinctive landmark of Putrajaya, wrought iron bunga raya motifs and water jet stone carvings decorate the main block.

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The Palace of Justice or Istana Kehakiman in Malay houses the Malaysian Court of Appeal and Federal Court, which moved to Putrajaya from the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur in the early 2000s. The Palace of Justice's design incorporates influences of Islamic culture like Taj Mahal in India, Moorish culture, like the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur and Western culture, like Palladian. There is a large central atrium around which the various rooms are arranged. The Library is located on the Ground floor, with the hearing rooms of both the Federal and Appeal Courts located on the first floor. The Registries and offices of the Appeal and Federal Courts are on the second and third floors respectively, with the chambers of the Appeal and Federal Court Judges on the fourth and fifth floor. Putrajaya International Convention Centre Putrajaya International Convention Centre or PICC is the main convention centre in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The design of the building is unique because it an impressive building is based on the shape of the eye of 'pending perak' (a silver Malay royal belt buckle). The interior consists of a Meeting Hall and Main Hall. The facilities are useful while convention, wedding and the other main events that can be share with the people. Here are some of the high-end accommodations that are available here. Located this highend hotel offers a wide range of luxurious facilities that would appease the most discerning guest. Putrajaya Lake Cruise In the heart of Putrajaya, the Putrajaya Lake is the city's centerpiece. Through this meandering lake, visitors can take leisurely cruise to see and marvel at the city's many stunning landmarks and views. It is only via the unique perspective accorded from this waterways that captured the most breathtaking sights of Putrajaya. Putrajaya Lake is 400hectare man-made lake at the heart of Putrajaya. The lake, which serves as climate moderator, has a Class 2B water quality graded by Interim National Water Quality Standards. It is suitable for body contact, a requirement of all national and international water sports events. Currently the lake offers activities such as canoeing, kayaking, sailing and boating. Visitors can choose from two modes of transportation: the passenger cruise boat or the gondola-like vessels designed in the style of traditional Malay perahu. 2

The air-conditioned cruise boat seats 76 persons comfortably and allows passengers spectacular vistas of Putrajaya with its wrap-around windows. Putra Mosque The Putra Mosque, or Masjid Putra in Malay language, is the principal mosque of Putrajaya, Malaysia. Construction of the mosque began in 1997 and was completed two years later. It is located next to Perdana Putra which houses the Malaysian Prime Minister's office and man-made Putrajaya Lake. In front of the mosque is a large square with flagpoles flying Malaysian states' flags. Putra Mosque stands out in the city of Putrajaya with its two distinctive features: its color and its site. Three quarter of the beautiful desert pink mosque floats on Putrajaya Lake, at a choice location that can be easily accessed by congregants and other visitors. The Prayer Hall rests on Putrajaya Lake, which is approximately three to six meters deep.The prayer hall is simple and elegant. It is an airy space with no internal walls; instead it is supported by 12 columns that prop up the 36 metre-diameter main dome. The highest point, which is below the dome, is equivalent to a 25 storey building. Millennium Monument Millennium Monument is a national monument in Putrajaya, Malaysia which is analogous to the Washington Monument in Washington DC. It was the first national monument to be built in Putrajaya. It is uniquely shaped like an obelisk with etchings denoting important periods and milestones in the nation’s history. The monument is 68m tall. It stands in a 25 hectare park in Precinct 2. The monument is constructed of solid metal structures. At night, the monument serves as a beacon with strong light projected at 360 degrees and sweeping lights visible from various locations in Putrajaya. The lights also guide the cruise boats. It was constructed in the shape of the national flower, the Bunga Raya, and has a pointed pillar. The monument serves as a medium for the younger generation to learn about the country's history, struggles and achievements. Conclusion Putrajaya is a planned city, located south of Kuala Lumpur, that serves as the federal administrative centre of Malaysia. The seat of government was shifted in 1999 3

from Kuala Lumpur due to the overcrowding and congestion there. Nevertheless, Kuala Lumpur remains as Malaysia's national capital and also as the commercial and financial centre. Putrajaya was the brainchild of a former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad who was in power then. In 2001, Putrajaya was made a Federal Territory, increasing the number of federal territories to three. Kuala Lumpur and Labuan are the other two. Foot Note (N.B) Terms Of Reference: NUR FAHADA BINTI ALIAS Introduction: KHAIRUNNISA BINTI MOHD SUKRI Perdana Putra: NORHASHIMAH BINTI ISMAIL Palace Of Justice: SITI ZAIDAH BINTI HASHIM Putrajaya International Convention Centre: NUR NATASHA BINTI ZULKEFLI AMIN Putrajaya Lake Cruise: KHAIRUNNISA BINTI MOHD SUKRI Putra Mosque: ELEZA BINTI WAHID Millennium Monument: NUR FAHADA BINTI ALIAS Conclusion: ELEZA BINTI WAHID

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Perdana Putra

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Palace Of Justice

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Putrajaya International Convention Centre

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Putrajaya Lake Cruise

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Putra Mosque

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Millennium Monument

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