Istana Negara, Jalan Istana

The Istana Negara ( " National Palace " ) in Kuala Lumpur is the official residence of the Yang di - Pertuan Agong ( King ) of Malaysia.

The building was constructed in 1928 as the residence of millionaire Chan Wing. Between 1942 and 1945 it was used by the Japanese occupation forces. Following the withdrawal of the Japanese state of Selangor bought the palace and made ​​him the residence of his sultan. In the year of independence of Malaysia in 1957, he went into the possession of the Federal Government and became the National Palace.