Which one of the following is the country's administrative capital/new federal administrative centre of Malaysia?
A
Kota Bharu
B
Kuala Terengganu
C
Putrajaya
D
Taiping
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. Kuala Lumpur is the national capital and largest city of Malaysia.
2. However, to ease congestion in Kuala Lumpur, the federal government shifted its administrative functions to a new planned city.
3. Putrajaya was developed starting in the 1990s specifically to serve as the country's administrative capital/new federal administrative centre of Malaysia.
4. Most government ministries and agencies are located in Putrajaya.