K.L., Malaysia - PUTRAJAYA - (2 of 3)

Next, we saw the Putra Bridge with minaret-style piers, passed the Perdana Putra, the large, green-domed complex (the official office of the Prime Minister of Malaysia) and then the Palace of Justice, a majestic complex for the courts, and the ministry offices. We drove past the striking Seri Gemilang Bridge, connecting key landmarks across the lake.

In Taman Botani Putrajaya (the Botanical Gardens), home of 700 species of plants from all over the world, we went to many of the 13 theme gardens including: the canopy bridge of rainforest trees, heliconia trail, the vine garden, the mangrove fan palms, the sun garden, the floral garden with African and tropical collections, the hibiscus walk, and the fern garden.

The Laman Bromeliad Garden is a colorful oasis dedicated to the exotic bromeliads – a family of tropical plants known for their striking leaves and unique rosette shapes.

There was an exhibit (a bit of a commercial) in the gardens whose theme this year is: Malaysia Madani, the official national policy framework and socio-economic vision introduced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration. Centered on six core values—Sustainability, Care and Compassion, Respect, Innovation, Prosperity, and Trust—it aims to build a developed, equitable, and a harmonious nation.

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