Federal Territories of Malaysia
The Federal Territories (Malay: Wilayah Persekutuan) in Malaysia comprise three territories—Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya—governed directly by the Federal Government of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is the national capital of Malaysia, Putrajaya is the administrative capital, and Labuan is an offshore international financial centre. Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya are enclaves in the state of Selangor, while Labuan is an island off the coast of Sabah.
Federal Territories
Wilayah Persekutuan | |
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Seal | |
Federal territories | Kuala Lumpur Labuan Putrajaya |
Designated | Kuala Lumpur: 1 February 1974 Labuan: 16 April 1984 Putrajaya: 1 February 2001 |
Consolidated under the Ministry | 27 March 2004 |
Government | |
• Head Director | Rosida Jaafar |
Area | |
• Total | 381.65 km2 (147.36 sq mi) |
Population (2004) | |
• Total | 1,602,388 |
• Density | 4,198.6/km2 (10,874/sq mi) |
National postal code | |
Area code(s) | 03a 087b |
Motto | Maju dan Sejahtera 'Progressive and Prosperous' |
Anthem | Wilayah Persekutuan Maju dan Sejahtera |
Administered by the | Federal Territories Department |
License plate | Kuala Lumpur W and V Labuan L Putrajaya PUTRAJAYA and F |
Website | www |
a Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya b Labuan |
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