Putrajaya Seafood Restaurant is one of the restaurants owned by Tai Thong Group. This lakeside establishment is located in the midst of Putrajaya's Botanical Gardens. It reminded me of the restaurant in Bukit Kinding Resort in Perak. As its name suggests, it is a seafood restaurant, serving the freshest bounty from the sea. Diners can ... continue reading »

This Moroccan Pavilion is located within Putrajaya's Botanical Garden (Taman Botani Putrajaya). Yes, in the midst of the world's largest man-made botanical garden in the world. In my opinion, it is a little out of place but story has it that the Moroccan ruler presented this gift to Malaysia to boost bilateral ties, and Putrajaya was ... continue reading »

Seri Perdana is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Malaysia. This complex consists of three blocks: Protocol, Banquet and Residence. This is where heads of states, heads of government, state dignitaries and VIP guests to Malaysia are welcomed. As Seri Perdana "belongs to the people", the Protocol and Banquet Blocks are open to public ... continue reading »

Putrajaya Shangri-La is said to be a "boutique hotel", though it doesn't fit the definition of "boutique hotel" as stipulated by the Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia. In fact, it is a five-star rated hotel, and certainly doesn't look like one. However, it is a retreat within a garden sanctuary atop a hill. The hotel has ... continue reading »

Some three months after visiting Putrajaya, which was the starting point of Malaysia Tourism Hunt 2012, I was back in the Garden City of Tomorrow again, for its lake cruise. Putrajaya looked very different when viewed from the lake during the day, but I preferred the night cruise because of its multitude of lights. Nevertheless, I ... continue reading »