Perdana Putra

The Perdana Putra Complex is the The Prime Minister’s Office Complex located in Putrajaya, Malaysia. It is a massive building topped with a blue dome, it symbolises the Federal Government Administration’s active centre. It is a six storey building comprising the Main Block and flanked by the East and West Wings.

Interior

• Central Main Block

The Prime Minister's Office is located at the Central Main Block and is distinguished by the distinctively topped main dome design that resembles the Zahir Mosque in Alor Setar, Kedah.

• The West Wing

The West Wing consists of offices of the Deputy Prime Minister, Ministers and Deputy Ministers as well as Parliamentary Secretaries in the Prime Minister's Department. The Malaysian Industries-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) and Advisory Board are also located here.

• The East Wing

The East Wing houses the offices of the Chief Secretary to the Government, Cabinet Divisions and the Implementation and Coordination Unit (ICU).

• Perdana Meeting Room

Meetings and discussions are commonly held either in the Prime Minister's Room or the Perdana Meeting Room. The Perdana Meeting Room can accommodate 70 people and is used for bilateral meetings or when there are a large number of attendees. The Cabinet Meeting Room is used for weekly cabinet meetings.

Exterior

• Dataran Perdana

Dataran Perdana is where the Prime Minister welcomes the Head of States and Head of Governments from other countries. During the welcoming ceremony, the National Anthem will be played followed by the inspection of the Guard of Honours.

• Laman Perdana

Laman Perdana is where the guests are introduced to the cabinet ministers, foreign dignitaries, government and public officials.

Architecture

The architecture is a mixture of European influences overlaid by Malay and Islamic Western and British Colonial elements which was itself inspired by ancient Roman architecture. The onion dome is accompanied by smaller domes on either side, and the facade is intricately adorned. The green of the dome is matched by the roof and the windows, and contrasts with the brown stone facade.