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The Parliament of Malaysia is the national legislature of Malaysia which is based on the Westminster system in the United Kingdom.
The Parliament building is just a stone's throw away from the National Monument and about 20-25 minutes walk from Masjid Jamek LRT station
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Completed in 1962, the building comprises a three-storey complex for the two houses of Parliament to meet. The 18 storey tower houses the offices of the Ministers and members of Parliament
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A statue of the nation's first Prime Minister was erected in front of the Parliament building. Parliament was originated from a French word "
Parlement" which means venue for discussion, meeting and talk.
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It consists of of the House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat) and the Senate (Dewan Negara)
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This is the operation room for one of the government ministries.
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The interior of the Parliament is very grand, almost equivalent to a 6 star hotel. It's very cozy and I could laze around the whole day. There is a souvenir shop, special lounge (for elected representatives and Senators only) and cafeteria within the Parliament complex.
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This is the spot where the press conference will be held and broadcast to the national television.
3 comments:
wow..nice..i hvn't got into the parliment yet.
I been to Parliament when I was standard Six... School Trip... I go inside dewan negara some more.. hahaha....
If got chance, really wish can go again...
can we go inside anytime we want?
I would like to see the meetings.
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