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Istana Syarqiyyah ايستان شرقية | |
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General information | |
Type | Official palace for Sultan Terengganu |
Location | Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia |
Construction started | 2006 |
Completed | 2014 |
Owner | Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 3 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Bill Bensley |
Syarqiyyah palace (Malay: Istana Syarqiyyah) is the palace in Malaysia located in Bukit Chendering, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. This palace is the main palace of the Sultan of Terengganu and all official ceremonies will take place at the palace. Inside the palace area is also the main residence for the sultan and the royal families of Terengganu. The name of Syarqiyyah is from Arabic means 'East Gem'. It is known that the palace cost an estimated RM1 Billion for construction.