The Alluring Asia Team
Istana Negara, The National Palace
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Visit Istana Negara or National Palace, the official residence of His Majesty, the King of Malaysia.
It stands on a 28 acre area, located at a commanding position on the slope of a hill overlooking the Klang River. The Istana was originally a double story mansion built in 1928 by a local Chinese millionaire, Chan Wing. After the Japanese occupation, it served as a residence of the Sultan of Selangor until 1957, when the Federal Government acquired it for use as the official residence of the King.