Palace sights in Malaysia

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   Istana Batu

   • Kota Bharu, Malaysia
   • Sights › Palace

   The pale yellow Istana Batu, also known as Muzium Diraja, was constructed in 1939 and was the crown prince’s palace until donated to the state. The richly furnished rooms give a surprisingly intimate insight into royal life, with family photos and personal belongings scattered among the fine china and chintzy sofas, and the late sultan’s collection of hats.

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   Istana Negara

   • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
   • Sights › Palace

   On the far side of the river, off Jln Istana, is the Istana Negara, the official residence of the Sultan of Malaysia. The palace itself is only distantly visible through the trees, but locals flock here to see the hourly changing of the palace guard (from 08:00 to 16:00 weekdays).

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   Istana Maziah

   • Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
   • Sights › Palace

   East of the hill is Istana Maziah, the sultan’s palace. It’s built in semi-tweedy colonial style, but renovations have given the structure a blocky, over-modernist feel. The palace is closed to the public, except for some ceremonial occasions.

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4. Istana Bukit Serene

   • Johor Bahru, Malaysia
   • Sights › Palace

   Istana Bukit Serene has a 32m stone tower and is the residence of the Sultan of Johor. The palace was built in 1932 and isn’t open to the public – you can glimpse it on the waterfront, 5km west of the Abu Bakar museum.

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