The Istana Negara (English: National Palace; Jawi: ايستان نڬارا) is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia).
The first is through the main gateway entrance via Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim flyover for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Raja Permaisuri Agong, Sultan and Sultanah of the State, Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Diplomats and Government Head, Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister and wife.
[3] The complex was headed by the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sirajuddin of Perlis, serving the mandate trusted upon him by The Malay Rulers Council to overlook the affairs and activities of the palace's construction.
[2] The administration of the Istana Negara entered into full operation on 11 November 2011 during the reign of the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu.
The raising of the Royal Standard of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Ceremony was held on 15 November 2011 to symbolise that the Istana Negara at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim had been officially declared as the new National Palace of Malaysia.