epc

1. Effective Public Communication
(COM 30103)
Canisius Bong Wei Pheng (0318914)
Oral Presentation 2
Topic: Parks and Gardens

2. Perdana Botanical Garden

3. -Situated in the Heritage Park of Kuala Lumpur
-Is a type of Landscaped gardens with a lake.
-Regarded as the city’s most busy park.
-Easily accessible by walking, train or bus as it is located just
southwest of Chinatown and KTM Old Railway Kuala Lumpur
Station.
-Unique design mixing contemporary and classic style

4. Historical Background
•The park was officially opened on 1st May, 1975.
•Initially the park was called Public Gardens
•Later renamed as Lake Gardens
•On the 28th June 2011, the gardens were renamed again to Perdana Botanical
Garden.
•This marked the completion of the first phase of the process of turning the
Public park into a Botanical Park

5. Structures and types of park
• With an approximately 92 hectares of space
•There are many types of park and structures in here.
•Herb garden, orchid and hibiscus garden, conservatory garden and many more.

6. National Monument
•An imposing bronze statue on a low hill facing the lake garden.
•This monument was designed by an American sculptor, Felix de Weldon
•It commemorates the warriors who died defending the sovereignty of
Malaysia.

7. Boathouse
•Has the facility of an hour
•For family boating on the lake

8. Deer Park
•Many spotted deer from Holland.

9. Activities
Jogging
Jogging tracks and walking trails for people to sweat out.

10. Taking Photos
•Captured the beautiful view of the garden
Walking and Visit around
•People walk around the garden and
some with their family visit different
part of the garden

11. Materials
Walking and Jogging pathway
•The outer layer is Plexitrac top coat
•The first layer

12. References
•Sculptures and 3D-art installations at Perdana Botanical Garden - Community | The
Star Online. (n.d.). Retrieved August 6, 2011, from
http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Community/2014/10/30/Entertaining-walk-in-
the-park-Sculptures-and-3Dart-installations-draw-visitors-to-art-festival-in-Pe/
• White Temple ( Wat Rong Khun):Chiang Rai. (2013,Septemeber 5). Retrieved June
20, 2011,from http://travelmoments.net/2013/09/05/white-temple-wat-rong-khun-
chiang-rai/
• News & Events. (n.d.). Retrieved April 15, 2012, from
http://www.klbotanicalgarden.gov.my/events-2012-bonsai-orchid-show.php
• Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens - Taman Botani Perdana. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13,
2012, from http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/kuala-lumpur-lake-gardens.html