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TRANSPORTATION • Buses.

• There are several bus operators operating in Kuala Lumpur, linking the city centre with the suburbs of the Klang Valley. The main operator is the government-owned Rapid KL, which stands for Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd.

• TEXI.

• Metered taxis can be hailed throughout the city. However, traffic jams, especially during rush hour are fairly common in KL and it might be difficult to get a taxi during rush hour. There have been many incidents of taxi drivers charging extravagant fares, especially among tourists,

• RAIL.

• Kuala Lumpur's rail-based transit system consists of two Light Rail Transit lines (rapid transit), one monorail line, two commuter rail systems consisting four lines, and an airport rail link.

Petronas Twin Towers

• 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers also known as KLCC

• World's tallest twin structures

• KLCC Park on opposite side

• Other attractions include Suria Shopping Complex, Petronas Philharmonic Hall, Petrosains Science Centre, Petronas Art Gallery and KUL Convention Centre where Aquaria Oceanarium is situated.

KL TOWER KUL

• Standing majestically atop Bukit Nanas

• 421 meters and 94 meters above sea level

• Islamic architecture with Arabic scripts, Islamic tiles, classic Islamic floral and abstract motifs and soothing color combi-nations.

• Verdant green surrounding of Menara KL is the Bukit Nanas Forest

• Covers an area of 10.05 hectares and considered as Green Lung of KUL

AQUARIA KLCC

• Nestled in the heart of the bustling Golden Triangle and within walking distance from the iconic Petronas Twin Towers

• state-of-the-art aquarium

• sprawling multi-level space in the Concourse Level of KLCC

• 90-metre tunnel tank with a moving travelator

• showcasing over 5,000 different exhibits of aquatic and land-bound creatures

KL BIRD PARK

• Located in the serene and scenic Perdana Botanical Gardens

• 10 minutes away from the Kuala Lumpur city centre

• Main feature of KL Bird Park is the concept of free-flight

• Egg Incubation Room and Nursery

• Home to more than 3,000 birds of 200 local and foreign bird species

NATIONAL TEXTILE MUSEUM

• The National Textiles Museum houses a unique collection of clothing, accessories and textiles

• Four main galleries: Pohon Budi Gallery, Pelangi Gallery, Teluk Berantai Gallery and the Ratna Sari Gallery

• The Pohon Budi Gallery showcases the origins of textiles

• Also on exhibit here are tools, materials and traditional techniques of textile-making

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ISTANA BUDAYA

• Istana Budaya meaning “Palace of Culture”

• top ten most sophisticated theatres in the world

• the first theatre in Asia equipped with cutting- edge stage equipment that is on par with the Royal Albert Hall in London

• The main building takes the form of the “sirih junjung” (a traditional arrangement of betel leaves used in Malay weddings and welcoming ceremonies)

• The interior of the Istana Budaya is Langkawi marble and decorated with tropical

wooden doors which feature hand- carved flower and leaf motifs

NATIONAL MONUMENT KUL

• One of the world's largest free-standing bronze sculptures

• Sculpted in 1966 by Felix de Weldon

• Seven bronze human figures denoting qualities of courage, unity leadership, sacrifice, strength, suffering, and vigilance.

• Next to the National Monument are the ASEAN Gardens and the Tun Razak Memorial

MASJID JAMEK

• Built in 1909, the oldest mosque in the city

• The mosque sits at the meeting point of the Kiang and Gombak rivers,

• Architecture is inspired by Mogul influences of northern India

officially declared as the National Mosque in 1965

CENTRAL MARKET

• Built in 1888 and originally functioned as wet market

• Classified as a Heritage Site

• Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, a few minutes away from Petaling Street

• Batik Emporium houses well-known designer labels

PETALING STREET

• Petaling Street, the centre of Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown

• Chan See Shu Yuen Temple dated back to 1906 is located on back of Petaling Street China Town

PETALING STREET

COCOA BOUTIQUE

• The range of fine chocolates available here

• Created and made to original Belgian recipes, using 100% pure cocoa butter in accordance with authentic Belgium formulation

• Durian Chocolate is awarded The Winner of the Most Innovative Chocolate Product 2004 by the Malaysian Cocoa Board

• Awarded The Winner of the Most Innovative Chocolate Product 2004 by the Malaysian Cocoa Board

GENTING HIGHLAND

• The First World Plaza indoor theme park / shopping complex features a series of fun rides and six theme areas

• The Snow World features a log cabin, an igloo, toboggan slides and a snowy play area.

• Genting Sky Venture, the only free-fall skydiving simulator in Asia

• Genting X-pedition Wall, an international-standard rock-climbing wall stretching to 15 metres in height, with a 6-metre overhang

• One of the most popular attractions is the casino, the only one in Malaysia.

KALIM RIVER CRUISE

• Kilim Nature Park spreads over an area of 100sq. Km

• The Hole in the Wall is a famous passage named after a narrow opening between formidable walls of limestone cliffs that connect the river to the open sea.

Pulau Payar Marine Park

• The sprinkling jade green islands of Pulau Payar lie just 30km south- east of Langkawi

• It is a 1-hour boat ride out to the best marine park on Malaysia's West Coast

Langkawi Cable Car

• At 709 meters above sea level, the cable car ride up to Langkawi's second highest peak is truly an experience not to be missed.

• Throughout the 20-minute ride, you will pass over jungle waterfalls and a thick carpet of virgin rainforest.

• At the top, a sky bridge offers a breathtaking view of Langkawi

PENANG

FORT CORNWALLIS

• FORT CORNWALLIS is one of the most interesting historical landmarks in Georgetown

• Located close to the Esplanade, next to the Victoria Memorial Clock

• The fort's walls, roughly 10 feet high, are laid out in a star-shape formation

Penang Museum & Art Gallery

• a regal bronze statue of Captain Francis Light, the founder of the Penang Straits Settlement

• The museum houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, historical

documents, Chinese furniture, embroidery, costumes etc.

• On the first floor where the Art Gallery is located, works of local artists and paintings of old Penang are on display

Penang War Museum

• Penang War Museum situated on Bukit Batu Maung was erected on the original

defense complex built by British before World War II

• It became a defense fort during the war.

Kapitan Kelang Mosque

• The Kapitan Kelang Mosque was first erected by the troops of the East India Company

• In 1801, the community, was granted with an 18-acre lot.

• The original mosque was a single-storey structure made of brick

• This white-washed mosque is adorned with yellow Mughal-style domes and turrets

• The tall minaret, once used by the muezzin to deliver his call to prayers, is located on the corner of Buckingham and Pitt Street.

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