Sultan Brunei's Palace (Kuala Lumpur)

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Address:
Istana Hinggap Brunei (Rumah Awang Alak Betatar)
(English: Sultan Brunei's Palace)
No. 201, Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

The Istana Hinggap Brunei (Sultan Brunei's Palace), officially known as 'Rumah Awang Alak Betatar,' is the official city-residence of His Majesty, the Sultan of Brunei and the royal family, in Kuala Lumpur. The building is modern, but has traditional Malay motifs and designs incorporated into it. The palace is named after the first Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Muhammad Shah (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Shah_of_Brunei). He ruled Brunei from 1363 to 1402. He was the first Muslim ruler of Brunei as a result of his conversion to Islam in 1363 for his marriage to a Johorean-Temasik princess. Prior to conversion to Islam, he was known as Awang Alak Betatar.

Currently the palace stands empty.