Istana Negara, Jalan Istana
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This article is about the former Malaysian national palace. For the current Malaysian national palace, see Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim.
The Royal Museum (Malay: Muzium Diraja) along Jalan Istana was the former National Palace (Malay: Istana Negara) and former residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Supreme King) of Malaysia. It stands on a 13-acre (50,000 m2) site, located on a commanding position on the slope of a hill of Bukit Petaling overlooking the Klang River, along Jalan Syed Putra.
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Muzium Diraja Istana Negara Lama | |
Established | 2013 |
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Coordinates | 3.132487°N 101.695703°E / 3.132487; 101.695703 |
Website | www |
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General information | |
Status | Completed |
Architectural style | Palladian architecture[1] |
Location | Jalan Istana |
Town or city | Kuala Lumpur |
Country | Malaysia |
Current tenants | Royal Museum |
Groundbreaking | 1928 |
Construction started | 1928 |
Completed | 1931 |
Inaugurated | 1957 |
Renovated | 1980 |
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It was replaced by the new national palace as the official residence of the king in 2011. In 2013, it was converted into The Royal Museum and referred as Old Istana Negara.