Millennium Monument (Malaysia)

Summary

Millennium Monument (Malay: Monumen Alaf Baru) is a national monument in Putrajaya, Malaysia which is analogous to the Washington Monument in Washington DC, United States. It was the second national monument to be built in Putrajaya after Putrajaya Landmark. It is shaped like an obelisk with etchings denoting important periods and milestones in the nation's history. The monument is 68m tall. It stands in a 25-hectare park in Precinct 2. The monument is constructed of solid metal structures. At night, the monument serves as a beacon with strong light projected at 360 degrees and sweeping lights visible from various locations in Putrajaya. The lights also guide the cruise boats.

Millennium Monument
Monumen Alaf Baru
Map
General information
TypeMonument
LocationPutrajaya, Malaysia
Coordinates2°55′24″N 101°40′57″E / 2.9234°N 101.6825°E / 2.9234; 101.6825
Completed2001
OwnerPutrajaya Corporation
Height
ArchitecturalModernism
Design and construction
Architecture firmT.R. Hamzah & Yeang Sdn. Bhd.

See also edit

External links edit

  • Attraction in Putrajaya