Ownership of the old Istana Negara would remain under the Government

Source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/3/16/parliament/10929477&sec=parliament (16/3/2012)
Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said ownership of the old Istana Negara – the official residence of 13 Yang di-Pertuan Agong – would remain under the Government.
He said the main building would be a national heritage site highlighting the Malaysian monarchy.
In a written reply to Lim Lip Eng (DAP-Segambut), Rais said Istana Negara was handed over to his ministry on Feb 21.