Masjid Negara is distinguished as the national mosque of Malaysia. It covers 13 acres of landscaped gardens hence considered amongst the largest mosques of Southeast Asia with its capacity to accommodate 15,000 people at a time. It was originally built in 1965, as the modern representation of the aspirations of a then newly-independent Malaysia. The building’s highlights are formed by a 73-meter-tall minaret and an 18-pointed star-shaped central dome. This 18-point star represents 13 states of the country and 5 central pillars of Islam; it makes the roof appear like a partly opened umbrella.
The Thean Hou Temple is amongst the largest Chinese temples in South-East Asia, which can be found atop Robinson Heights facing Jalan Syed Putra. The temple is sprawled in 1.67 acres of land. Goddess Thean Hou, the patron goddess of the Hainanese community, is the presiding deity in the holy shrine. This grand temple features impressive pillars, fabulous roofs, ornate carvings and intricate embellishments. In fact, its imposing architecture has made it a well-liked tourist destination. The main entrance of the temple boasts of a multi-arched doorway with red pillars.