Istana Seri Menanti
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There are three palaces in Seri Menanti, the royal capital of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia: Istana Besar, Istana Lama and Istana Tasik.
Istana Besar
The Istana Besar, is the primary palace of the
There are also offices, facilities and general quarters for palace officials and staff.
Istana Lama
The Istana Lama Seri Menanti, is one of the famous landmarks in
The significance of the ninety nine columns is meant to represent the ninety nine officers of the palace (Hulubalang), while the four columns at the center is signify the four senior officials of the palace (Orang Empat Istana). The design of Istana Lama was expected to represent the ideals of familyhood, education, heritage and culture, and the historical bond with the Minangkabau kingdom of Pagaruyung.
Istana Lama was used as a religious school between 1959 and 1964, and was unoccupied until 1992. The Istana Lama has been designated as a national heritage site and was converted into a Royal Museum on July 14 1992, with the consent of and officiated by Tuanku Ja'afar the Yang Di-Pertuan Besar at the time. It is currently closed to the public to facilitate repairs and upgrading works which is expected to be completed in 2020.[1][2][3]
The palace has been assigned as building number 115 by the JKR.[4]
Istana Tasik
Istana Tasik or Lake Palace is located at the entrance to Istana Besar on the left, next to a small lake. It is quite small, has basic amenities and is used occasionally when required.
Heritage
In February 2009, the Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal announced that the Istana Lama is among ten historical structures in Malaysia gazetted as a national heritage, along with Victoria Institution in Kuala Lumpur and The Stadthuys in Malacca.[5]
References
- ^ "Seri Menanti Royal Museum". Tourism Malaysia. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ^ Anuar, Alia (29 January 2007). "A Craftman's Marvel: The Wooden Palace of Seri Menanti". Holiday City. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ "Istana Lama Sri Menanti Royal Museum closed for three years". www.thesundaily.my.
- ^ "Tahukah Anda Apa Rahsia Di Sebalik Bangunan No JKR 115 di Seri Menanti Negeri Sembilan?". Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ^ "Heritage status for 10 sites". The Star (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 18 February 2009. Retrieved 15 February 2009.