Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim

Malaysian National Palace
Istana Negara Malaysia
Agency overview
Formed	31 August 1957
Jurisdiction	Malaysia
Headquarters	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Annual budget	RM70.00 billion (2023)
Agency executives	Dato' Zailani bin Hj. Hashim, Comptroller of the Royal Family and Household (Datuk Pengelola Bijaya Diraja); Datuk Azuan Effendy bin Zairakithnaini, Grand Chamberlain of the Royal Family and Household (Datuk Paduka Maharaja Lela);
Parent department	Prime Minister's Department
Website	www.istananegara.gov.my

National Palace of Malaysia
National Palace of Malaysia
Istana Negara Malaysia
General information
Type	Royal palace
Architectural style	Malay, Islamic and Western architecture
Town or city	Kuala Lumpur
Country	Malaysia
Current tenants	Ibrahim Iskandar, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Groundbreaking	1 November 2007
Construction started	5 November 2007
Completed	16 September 2011
Inaugurated	15 November 2011
Cost	RM997 million
Owner	Government of Malaysia
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Malaysian Public Works Department; Kumpulan Seni Reka Sdn. Bhd.
Main contractor	Malaysian Public Works Department; Maya Maju Sdn. Bhd.

The Istana Negara (English: National Palace) is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the monarch of Malaysia. It is located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim (formerly Jalan Duta) near Taman Duta, northwestern Kuala Lumpur. The palace opened in 2011 and replaced the old Istana Negara which was located at a different compound in central Kuala Lumpur.

The palace complex has an area of 97.65 hectares, 22 domes, and is split into three main portions: the Formal Component, Royal Component and Administration Component.

There are 3 entrances to the Palace that is, through the main gateway entrance via Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim flyover for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Raja Permaisuri Agong, Sultan and Sultanah of the State, Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Diplomats and Government Head, Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister and wife. The second entrance located at Jalan Semantan – Dungun serves as a main entrance for the Royal Guest and VIP. The third access located at Jalan Sri Hartamas is meant for general public that has an appointment with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong and also the Palace Administration's Staff.

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