Istana Melawati
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Istana Melawati (
. It serves as a royal retreat for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.History
The Melawati Palace is located in Precinct 1,
Architecture
Designed by Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, principal of Seni Adnan Arkitek architectural practice, the palace comprises four main components namely:
- Royal Wing - Private quarters
- Reception Wing - Ceremonial Reception Hall
- Banquet Wing - Functions
- Administrative Block - Offices
Three tall towers form a prominent structure at the side and centre of the palace. These towers represent old guard towers to be found in medieval Malay palaces. The three tiered roofs with intricate eaves details and clay 'buah butong' (appendages at the corners) provides an authentic attempt to replicate Malay traditional roof designs of the east coast. Inside the palace at the main staircase of the Meeting Wing, is a Melawati which is made from chengal wood topped with golden roof.
Interior
The Royal Wing consists of the following components:
- Royal Bedroom
- Royal Resting Room
- Royal Banquet Room
- Office of the Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong
- Office of the Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong
- Royal Bath (Royal Swimming Pool)
- Royal Kitchen
- Royal Guest House
- Royal Gallery
- Main Meeting Room
- Balai Rong Seri (Throne Room)
External links
Media related to Istana Melawati at Wikimedia Commons