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Chemistry with 32 years in research and
development work, 20 of which were in oil
and gas. She is retired, loves writing and
travels widely. storiesfromtheeast.com.showcases concerts by local
artists and a New Year countdown
traditionally attended by the Prime
Minister. The event’s crowd-puller
is the Projection Mapping show,
where the façade of the grand
Palace of Justice is transformed
into a colossal background for the
display of lively multimedia effects.
Entrance is free and it is advisable
to bring a portable chair. The Royal
Floria Putrajaya is Malaysia’s
annual flower and garden festival.
The theme this year is Orchid &
Bonsai and will be held from 30
August till 8 September. Last year,
the festival featured 61 garden lots
with 43 international participants
from 23 countries.
Putrajaya Lake Cruise is a top
tourist attraction, for good
reason. You get the perfect
opportunity to take photos of
the many bridges you pass
cruising down the lake. But
for thrill seekers, flyboarding,
hovering and dolphin dives at
the Marina Putrajaya in Precinct
5 come highly recommended.
The Putrajaya Water Sports
Complex in Precinct 6 is probably
the best place for those who love
the active lifestyle. This complex
has been used to host local and
international sports events.
Alternatively, you can rent a
boat and choose from different
activities at the lake such as
wakeboarding, water skiing and
banana boating.
Putrajaya Wetlands Park is
the first man-made freshwater
wetland in the tropics and a
sanctuary for marshland wildlife
and water birds. Grab your
binoculars and go birdwatching
here in the Wetlands, recognised
by UNESCO as an eco-hydrology
demonstration site. Skyrides
Festivals Park, located on the edge
of the Perdana Lake, in Precinct 2,
offers the thrilling experience of
hot air balloon rides.
With plenty of greens and
beautiful lakes, dedicated
cycle paths and fresh, clean air,
Putrajaya is a haven for cyclists
and joggers. There are plenty of
places to stop for a picnic, too. You
can bring your own bicycles or rent
one from Taman Botani. There are
also walking tours in Putrajaya,
organised by various companies.
There is also the Putrajaya Night
Tour and the Symphony Walk,
which consist of waterfront walks.
If you prefer not to work up a
sweat, book a tour with Planet
Scooters. They offer two and three-
hour programmes that are the
perfect way for families to tour the
city together.
Something For The Tummy
There are plenty of restaurants
and fast food outlets in Alamanda
Mall, but locals prefer Dataran
Putra. If there is one thing in
Malaysia you can count on, it’s
hawker food. At Selera Putra Food
Court at Dataran Putra, visitors will
find a varied spread, from Indian
curries, Middle Eastern kebabs
and American fast food to the
quintessential Malaysian dessert,
durian cendol. ■
Getting Around:
BY BUS
There are five types of bus services
operating from Putrajaya Sentral in Precinct- NadiPutra Bus, a commuter bus service,
offers the most comprehensive bus routes
coverage within the city.
BY TRAIN
The KLIA Transit train service
from KL Sentral station to the
Kuala Lumpur International
Airport stops at Putrajaya.
It takes about 20 minutes.BY TAXI
Taxis are plentiful;
alternatively, use ride-
hailing service Grab
to get around.TAXI
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