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Putrajaya

Putrajaya, Malaysia · Asia

About Putrajaya

Putrajaya works well as a base: 10 minutes from Cyberjaya, 55km from Genting Highlands Road.

Putrajaya is a town located in Putrajaya, Malaysia. With a population of 50,000, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Putrajaya sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Putrajaya to your route.

About Putrajaya

Putrajaya (Malay pronunciation: [ˌputraˈd͡ʒaja, ˌputrəˈd͡ʒajə] ), officially the Federal Territory of Putrajaya (Malay: Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya), is the administrative centre of Malaysia. The seat of the federal government of Malaysia was moved in 1999 from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya because of overcrowding and

Read more congestion, whilst the seat of the judiciary of Malaysia was later moved to Putrajaya in 2003. Kuala Lumpur remains as Malaysia's national capital city per the constitution and is still the seat of the head of state (Yang di-Pertuan Agong) and the national legislature (Parliament of Malaysia), as well as being the country's commercial and financial centre. The establishment of Putrajaya was the idea of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Mayor of Kuala Lumpur Elyas Omar. First thought of in the 1990s, Putrajaya was envisioned to be "a laboratory for a new form of electronic government" that would emphasize new adoption of and investment in internet, media, and digital communications. The development of Putrajaya began in August 1995 and was completed at an estimated cost of US$8.1 billion. On 1 February 2001, Putrajaya became Malaysia's third federal territory, after Kuala Lumpur in 1974 and Labuan in 1984. Putrajaya is enclaved within the state of Selangor, on the central west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is also a part of MSC Malaysia, a special economic zone that covers the Klang Valley.

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What are the best things to do in Putrajaya?

Putrajaya offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Putrajaya located?

Putrajaya is located in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 2.9353 latitude, 101.6911 longitude.

What is the population of Putrajaya?

Putrajaya has a population of approximately 50,000 people, making it a town in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
50,000
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Putrajaya
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
2.9353, 101.6911

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Putrajaya

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Sunway Lagoon

Multi-park destination near Kuala Lumpur with a water park, amusement park, wildlife park, and extreme park.

18 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Sepang International Circuit

Malaysian circuit designed by Hermann Tilke with iconic double-apex corners

20 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

KL Tower

A 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

PETRONAS Skybridge

Double-deck skybridge connecting the Petronas Twin Towers at the 41st and 42nd floors, 170 metres above the ground.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Petronas Twin Towers

452-metre twin skyscrapers in central Kuala Lumpur with a public skybridge, observation deck and large underground car park.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Batu Caves

A limestone hill with massive cave temples and a 42-meter golden statue of Lord Murugan, a major Hindu pilgrimage site near Kuala Lumpur.

34 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Genting Highlands Road

Malaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.

55 km · about 65 min drive

mountain pass

Genting Highlands

Hilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Putrajaya

  • 24 kmKL TowerA 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.
  • 55 kmGenting Highlands RoadMalaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.
  • 56 kmGenting HighlandsHilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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