The Putra Square in malay called Dataran Putra, is a city square located opposite the Prime Minister’s office complex, Perdana Putra main gate. Planned in a Prescint 1 as a main area in Putrajaya is symbolic to where its begin.  

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The square which is 300 meter circular and its entrance is bounded by Perdana Putra (north), Masjid Putra (west), Putra Bridge (south) and the Promenade Shopping Mall in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Together they constitute a most impressive showcase of Putrajaya’s unique architectural form. Recently, The square has been used for festivals such as the Malaysian Independence Day parade that hold every 31 august.

 

Designed basically as two concentric plazas surrounded by Taman Putra Perdana, the circular ceremonial area is an open hard landscape encircled by Chahar Baghs, which acts as a transition between the parks and the ceremonial area. Inside the Chahar Baghs is carefully arranged interplay of paths, water channels, flower beds and trees. Beyond the Chahar Baghs is a sea of colorful local flora.

 

The Square is divided into 11 segments, in the pattern of an 11-pointed star. The outer 11-pointed star represents the 11 states of Malaya when the country gained independence in August 1957, the inner 13-pointed star the 13 states that formed Malaysia in 1963 and the 14-pointed star includes the new addition of the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya. The progressive arrangements of the different pointed stars finally culminate in a circle at the centre of the Square. The circle symbolises the ultimate goal of unity.

 

As the venue for major events, the Dataran is one of the most attractive landmarks in Putrajaya. Its design incorporates local motifs and cultural values. The circular shape of the Dataran does not only determine the termination of the Boulevard but also acts as a hinge linking the Boulevard axis towards the Mercu Tanda, makes it the most visited landmark in Putrajaya.

 

 
Getting there
By Bus
From Sinar Kota in Kuala Lumpur, you can catch the Park May (Cityliner) bus number 868 to Putrajaya. This bus service operates from 6.30am until 10pm and the fare is about RM2.60. From the temporary bus and taxi terminal at Precinct 9, you can catch a Nadi Putra bus to Dataran Putra.
By Rail
You can get to Putrajaya via the KLIA transit train which departs from Kuala Lumpur’s Sentral Station. The train runs every 30 minutes from 5.30am to 1am the next morning, and stops at the Western Transportation Terminal in Precinct 7. From there, you can catch a Nadi Putra bus service to Dataran Putra.