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This not-to-be-missed city has amazing sights and sounds, parks and
lush garden, gastronomic and entertainment enclave, exciting places
of interest, and well-preserved heritage sites waiting to be explored
ZONE D by discerning visitors. The city’s fashion and art scene is simply
DAMANSARA - ZONE A
captivating.
PENCHALA CITY There is year round events and unique festivals, irresistible shopping
CENTRE opportunities and year-round sales and delicious food. The city also
has world-class accommodation facilities and is the venue for several
prestigious international events.
ZONE E Recognitions:
• 6th Most Visited City in the world by Euromonitor International
BUKIT JALIL - (2012)
SEPUTEH • 4th Best Shopping City in the World by CNN (2012)
ZONE F • 2nd Best Shopping Destination in Asia Pacific by Globe Shopper
Index (2012)
BANDAR TUN RAZAK - • ‘Asia’s Leading City Break Destination’ by the World Travel
SUNGAI BESI Awards (2011)
Useful Information
The Weather changers and some hotels. Most hotels The different ethnic groups also speak embassy before travelling here or visit
and large retail outlets accept major their own dialects. Mandarin and www.imi.gov.my.
The tropical climate in Kuala Lumpur
credit cards and travelers cheques. Cantonese are widely spoken by the
makes the weather warm and pleasant
Chinese, while the Indians also speak
all year round, with temperatures of
Tamil. Telecommunications
28°C to 36°C. Generally, rain occurs
Business Hours
occasionally all year round. Postal and communication services are
The official operating hours for most available throughout Kuala Lumpur.
Religion
retail shops and shopping centres in Mobile networks operate on the Global
Money Kuala Lumpur are from 10.00am to Islam is the official religion of Malaysia. System for Mobile Communications
10.00pm. Government offices operate However, other religions such as (GSM) network and roaming services
The Malaysian Ringgit, written as RM
from 8.00am to 4.30pm on weekdays Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity are readily available.
(currency code: MYR), is the main
only. Banking hours are from 9.15am are also widely practiced. Most
trading currency in Malaysia. Notes If needed, you can purchase prepaid
to 4.30pm on Mondays to Fridays religious festivals are national public
come in denominations of RM100, telephone cards that are available on
and post offices open from 8.30am to holidays.
RM50, RM20, RM10, RM5 and RM1. most flights to Kuala Lumpur and at the
5.30pm on Mondays to Saturdays.
Coins are called sen (RM1 = 100 sen) airport.
and come in 5 sen, 10 sen, 20 sen and
Time There are special rates offered for
50 sen.
Languages tourists. Internet services are available
Malaysia is eight hours ahead of
Money changers are common in Kuala to the public via internet cafes and at
Bahasa Malaysia is the national Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Lumpur and they accept all major hotels, and many outlets offer free
language of Malaysia. Most people in
currencies. Traveller’s cheques can WiFi for their patrons. Malaysia’s
Kuala Lumpur can speak English.
be cashed at banks, licensed money Immigration & Visa international calling code is +60.
1.6 The Kuala Lumpur City Centre or better known by her acronym
KLCC is an entertainment and business hub. KLCC houses Malaysia’s
most iconic landmark, the PETRONAS Twin Towers, which is the
world’s tallest twin structure.
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KLCC is sometimes referred to as a city within a city, which is
immediately conspicuous from the vast number of dining choices,
shopping options and cultural events that are available here.
Whether splurging on a shopping spree at one of the many luxury
retailers or simply taking a stroll on the sprawling greenery that is
1.8 in the KLCC Park, visitors will find several reasons to make sure that
the heart of the city is on their Kuala Lumpur experience list.
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1.1 PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS The next stage was the single reduction properties, provide a Jan 1992 Start of project
Kuala Lumpur City Centre largest and longest concrete pour comfortable inner environment. The planning
Kuala Lumpur in Malaysian history. 13,200 cubic glass is covered with stainless steel NOTES:
Mar 1993 Start of foundation
+603 2331 8080 metres of concrete was continuously visors to protect visitors from the
works
www.petronastwintowers.com.my poured through a period of 54 tropical sun.
Tues - Sun: 9.00am - 9.00pm hours for each tower. This record- Apr 1994 Construction of
Interior
Mon: Closed breaking slab with 104 piles forms the the superstructure
foundation for each tower. Designs and patterns of the entrance
PETRONAS Twin Towers is the tallest Jan 1996 Fitting out of
halls’ foyer reflect traditional
twin building in the world and was the From this floor rose a 21 metre high the interiors
handicrafts and ‘songket’, or weaving.
brainchild of Malaysia’s fourth Prime retaining wall, with a perimetre length complete with
In addition, hardwood carvings from
Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. of over one kilometre. This concrete furniture
the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia
shell and the basement area it
Designed by a master architect inspire the motifs of wall panels and Mar 1996 Jacking of the
encloses required two years and up to
César Pelli and Achmad Murdijat. screens. The floor designs are based spires of Tower 1
40 workers on site, all day and night.
The construction of the building also on intricate patterns of pandan and Tower 2
involved two international companies The construction of the superstructure weaving and bertam palm wall
matting. Jan 1997 Moving in of
namely Hazama Corporation and commenced in April 1994, after
the first batch of
Samsung Corporation. PETRONAS rigorous tests and simulations of wind
Lifts PETRONAS’
is Malaysia’s national oil and gas and structural loads on the design.
personnel
company. The Towers house 29 double-decker
The PETRONAS Twin Towers was
high-speed passenger lifts, six heavy-
Make a visit to the Skybridge (41st finally encased in steel and glass and
duty service lifts and four executive
floor) and the Observation Deck (86th completed in June 1996. Tun Dr. The PETRONAS Twin Towers symbolises
lifts.
floor). Mahathir Mohamad officially opened our culture and advancement on
the twin building on 31st August 1999. The floors are based on a zoning the world stage. This is shown by a
Tickets can be purchased online or at
arrangement: two sets of 6 double- blend of local art and cutting-edge
the Lower Ground (Concourse) Level Pinnacles
decker lifts serve levels 1 to 23 and innovation. The interior motifs are
of the PETRONAS Twin Towers.
These structures house the levels 1 to 37, while another set a reflection of local handicrafts and
aircraft warning lights and external of the five double-decker lifts take weaving patterns, while stainless
maintenance building equipment. passengers directly to the Sky Lobby. steel and glass combine beautifully as
Interesting information: Here, passengers take another lift to Islamic patterns.
Each pinnacle features a spire with 23
Planning phases the upper zones.
segments, and a ring ball comprised The design of each Tower’s floor plate
The planning of PETRONAS Twin of 14 rings of varying diametre. The executive lifts are the longest rise is based on simple Islamic geometric
Towers started in January 1992, led in any office building in Malaysia. It forms of two interlocking squares,
Exterior
by architect Cesar Pelli along with serves every floor from the basement creating a shape of eight-pointed
engineer Deejay Cerico, designer Each Tower is set back five times in car park to the top of the Towers in 90 stars. Architecturally, these forms
Dominic Saibo and consultant J.C. its ascent to maintain the vertical seconds. describe important Islamic principles
Guinto. axis and tapering of the design. The of ‘unity within unity, harmony,
Each passenger deck can carry 26
walls of the uppermost floors are also stability and rationality’.
Excavators began digging down 30 people or 52 in total, while the
sloped inward to taper and meet the
metres below the surface of the site executive lifts can carry an average of The towers are ‘intelligent’ structures,
pinnacle.
on March 1993. The work required 10. Its speed is between 3.5 metres per built with a system that seamlessly
moving over 500 truckloads of earth The Towers feature multi-faceted walls second (m/s) and 6.0 m/s, depending coordinates telecommunications,
every night. of 33,000 stainless steel and 55,000 on the zones they are servicing. environment control, power supply,
glass panels. Vision Glass, specialised lighting, fire and smoke control, and
panels with light filtering and noise building security.
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Number of floors: 88
NOTES: Height of each towers: 452 metres above street level
Length of Skybridge: 58.4 metres
Height of Skybridge
170 metres
(41st floor) from street level:
Height of each Pinnacle: 73.5 metres
29 double-decker high-speed
Lifts:
passenger lifts in each tower
Amount of Foundation
13,200 sq. metres
Concrete:
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1.2 SURIA KLCC 1.3 MALAYSIAN the Malaysian public. 1.4 GALERI PETRONAS
Kuala Lumpur City Centre PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Level 3, Suria KLCC
Kuala Lumpur (MPO) The week long celebration was Jalan Ampang NOTES:
+603 2382 2828 / 2430 Level 2, Tower Two modelled upon the famous BBC Kuala Lumpur
www.suriaklcc.com.my PETRONAS Twin Towers Proms in United Kingdom. +603 2051 7770
Daily: 10.00am - 10.00pm Kuala Lumpur City Centre www.petronas.com.my
MPO and BBC Symphony
Kuala Lumpur www.galeripetronas.com.my
Suria KLCC is one of the leading Orchestra collaborated to
+603 2051 7007 Daily: 10.00am - 8.00pm
shopping destinations in Kuala share the same stage strutting
www.mpo.com.my
Lumpur and it offers an array of local out much-loved classical works, Galeri PETRONAS is a non-profit visual
Daily: 10.30am – 6.30pm (ticket
and international goods and services which were later performed art gallery that is primarily dedicated
counter)
to visitors. Shoppers can find most live to the public at Suria KLCC to documenting and promoting
items from fashion, entertainment, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra Park from the concert hall. works created by Malaysian artists,
arts and culture to local delicacies and (MPO) is Malaysia’s prestigious especially Malaysian artwork.
international gourmets. classical concert hall devoted
Besides holding regular exhibitions, it
specifically to classical music. The Hall
Set in the heart of Malaysia’s capital also organises regular public events
incorporates unique acoustic devices
city, Suria KLCC is surrounded by such as artist-in-residence sessions,
to maximize the hall’s natural sound
hotels, office buildings, a scenic park, art appreciation classes for adults
qualities.
a convention centre and dancing and children as well as seminars
fountains. Some of the world’s renowned and workshops for cross-disciplinary
orchestras that have performed in this discussions and other public events.
Suria KLCC is located in Kuala Lumpur’s
beautiful hall include the New York
most prestigious commercial address, The gallery is also the custodian
Philharmonic, Academy of St Martin
the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) of the PETRONAS Art Collection,
in the Fields, BBC Symphony, Vienna
and next to the iconic PETRONAS Twin acknowledged by Malaysian art
Symphony and Sydney Symphony.
Towers. historians as among the most
Designed by César Pelli, the hall comprehensive and relevant
draws inspiration from the traditional collections of 20th-century Malaysian
shoebox shape of the great 19th- art.
century European concert halls with
Entrance to this gallery is free.
the magnificent Klais Pipe Organ
providing a spectacular backdrop to
the hall’s stage and platform.
Make a visit and book your tickets
online or via phone.
Anecdote:
In May 2002, MPO took a leap
by making itself the prime
venue for classical music by
organizing Kuala Lumpur Bukit
BIntang Centre (KLBBC) Proms.
This has further improved
their credibility by receiving
overwhelming responses from
Suria KLCC Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra Galeri PETRONAS
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1.5 PETROSAINS 1.6 MARINI’S ON 57 arranged to provide colour and form Ornamental Water Features
Level 4, Suria KLCC Level 57, Menara 3 PETRONAS to the park. 23 of the mature and
Various waterfalls, fountains, cascade
NOTES: Jalan Ampang Kuala Lumpur City Centre rarer plant specimens were saved
and reflecting pools are scattered
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur from the old Selangor Turf Club and
around the park.
+603 2331 8181 +603 2386 6030 transplanted into the park grounds.
www.petrosains.com.my www.marinis57.com The trees were deliberately selected Children’s Pool & Playground
Tues – Fri: 9.30am – 5.30pm Daily: 5.00pm- 3.00am to attract local and migratory birds.
A 2-acre children’s playground with
last admission: 4.00pm
Marini’s on 57 is Malaysia’s highest There is also a man-made lake built in a public pool is located on the west
Sat, Sun and public holidays:
rooftop bar, restaurant and lounge the middle of the park, directly in front side of the park for children below
9.30am – 6.30pm
perched on the 57th floor of PETRONAS of Suria KLCC mall and PETRONAS 12 years old. It is open from 10.00am
last admission: 5.00pm
Tower 3, offering spectacular views of Twin Towers. An elevated bridge of to 7.30pm during weekdays (Tuesday
Mon, first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri
the Kuala Lumpur city skyline. 43 metres that cut across the lake to Fridays) and 10.00am to 9.30pm
(Eid Al-Fitr) and Hari Raya Haji (Eid
provides a vantage view of the park during weekends. Take note that
Al-Adha): Closed Marini’s is also a fine dining restaurant and the twin towers. the pool is closed for maintenance
specializing in Italian cuisine. The
Petrosains is an interactive Science on Mondays when it is not a public
ultra-chic rooftop bar is designed Park features
Discovery Centre and a fun and holiday. During the school holidays,
with glass from floor to ceiling giving
interesting place to visit. It tells the The Symphony Lake the pool is opened throughout the
one the best views of the city while
story of the science and technology week. The playground is also laid
enjoying cocktails, champagnes and The Symphony Lake is a man-made
of the petroleum industry in Malaysia. with a special rubber material called
wines. 10,000 square metre water fountain.
EDPM for the comfort and safety of
Built for Malaysians of all ages, foreign The main fountain shoots water up
the children.
visitors to Petrosains will be able to to a height of 42 metres. It is a daily
learn about Malaysia’s rich resources 1.7 KLCC PARK event, occurring at noon and in the Mosque
and appreciate the strength, Kuala Lumpur City Centre evenings. Symphony Lake has two
The Asy-Syakirin Mosque is nestled in
resourcefulness and pioneering spirit Kuala Lumpur fountains that has five programmes
the heart of the KLCC Park.
of its people. Try out some the many +603 2380 9033 with 380 individually sequenced
different interactive games available www.suriaklcc.com.my effects of water.
in the centre. Daily: 10.00am - 10.00pm
The fountains are on from 12.00pm to Anecdote:
The KLCC Park is a 50-acre public park 2.00pm and from 6.00pm to 11.00pm
The Kuala Lumpur City Centre
located in the vicinity of Suria KLCC, during the weekdays. It is on from
(KLCC) business district that
Kuala Lumpur. It was designed by a 10.00am to 12 midnight during public
encompasses the KLCC Park,
Brazilian architect named Roberto holidays and weekends. There are
PETRONAS Twin Towers and
Burle Marx with the aim to ‘leave the dancing fountains in colourful lights
other business complexes,
world a little more sensitive and a little in the night show, which starts at
was once the grounds of
more educated to the importance of 8.00pm daily.
the Selangor Turf Club. The
nature’
Jogging Track and Foot path Turf Club was moved to Seri
The over 1,900 indigenous trees and 74 Kembangan in 1993 after which
A 1.3 km long jogging track is
species of palms showcase a heritage the construction of the KLCC
covered with Ethylene Propylene
of biodiversity tropical greenery and business district began. Forty
Deine Monomer (EPDM) a special
features many combinations of man- trees from the old premises
rubberised material for comfort
made design. Elements of shape and of the historical Selangor Turf
and safety. Rest areas are provided
topography were created to give an Club were transplanted into the
along interconnecting footpaths and
illusion of space. The combination grounds of KLCC Park.
numbered on the local map.
of trees, shrubs and sculptures were
Petrosains
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The Symphny Lake which
comprises of two water
fountains located at the NOTES:
esplanade outside Suria KLCC
is programmed to provide 150
magical dramatic animations.
The total effect is a light hearted
and gregarious atmosphere.
The Asy-Syarikin mosque within
the park is the only mosque in
Kuala Lumpur which conducts
its sermons in English. In
September 2012, the Duke
and Duchess of Cambridge,
Prince William and Catherine
Middleton, graced the mosque
with their royal presence.
1.8 KUALA LUMPUR prayer rooms, AV production rooms, Sdn Bhd which in turn, is owned by KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned
CONVENTION CENTRE concierge rooms, luggage rooms, subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS).
NOTES: Kuala Lumpur City Centre ancillary facilities, and the latest
The Centre has ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications,
Jalan Ampang wireless, 3G telecommunications and
Earth Check Bronze status (environment) and HACCP recognition, the international
Kuala Lumpur digital audio-visual services.
food safety system for international convention facilities and five-star hotels. It is
+603 2333 2888
Aquaria KLCC, a 60,000 sq. feet (5,600 also the first in Asia to receive the ‘Gold’ International Association of Convention
www.klccconventioncentre.com
cu. metres) underwater park is located Centres (AIPC) Quality Standards certification.
Daily: 9.00am - 5.00pm
beneath the convention center. The
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is managed and operated by Convex Malaysia
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre convention centre has a vending
Sdn Bhd, a joint venture company between KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd and AEG
is a purpose-built convention and space for food outlets with more than
Ogden Pty Ltd, Australia. It is owned by Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Sdn Bhd,
exhibition centre strategically located 200 seats, café, family restaurants,
a subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS).
in the centre tip of the city and travel agencies and bureau de change.
designed to be a ‘city within a city’;
Standing on a span of five levels,
this 40-hectare (99-acre) site includes
the centre offers 22,659 sq. metres
the 20-hectare (50-acre) KLCC Park
of flexible function space including
and the PETRONAS Twin Towers.
12,310sq. metres of column-free
In December 2006, the Kuala exhibition halls and a 2,600sq. metres
Lumpur Convention Centre achieved standalone marquee, 3,000 capacity
the Hazard Analysis and Critical plenary hall, 500-seat plenary theatre,
Control Points Certification (HACCP) Grand Ballroom for 2,000 diners,
certification. Two months later it Banquet Hall for 750, Conference Hall
was identified as the first convention for 1,800 and 20 meeting rooms.
centre in the northern hemisphere to
It also prides itself on having a
be recognised with a ‘Green Globe’
professional team to ensure the
grade by the global benchmarking,
delivery of world-class services and
certification and improvement
top-notch culinary offerings; the latter
system for sustainable tourism and
served up by a 51 chefs.
travel. In 2015, it will host the 127th
International Olympic Committee A winner of numerous awards
(IOC) session in 2015 where the IOC including the:
will elect the host city of the 2022
• International Congress and
Winter Olympics.
Convention Association (ICCA) Best
This sophisticated convention centre PR Award
holds a 3,000-seat plenary hall,
• Recognising Award Winning Results
500-seat plenary theatre, 110,000
(rAWr) Awards 2013 for ‘Purpose
square feet of column free exhibition
Built Convention & Exhibition
space, conference halls that can
Centre Award For Excellence’ in the
accommodate 1,800 people, a grand
Business Events category
ballroom for 2,000 diners, a banquet
hall of 750 and 20 meeting rooms. • MICE Report Awards 2012 for ‘Best
Convention Centre in Asia’
Apart from these, there are also VIP
suites, bridal suites, media room, The Centre is a wholly-owned facility
business centre, medical room, of Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
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1.9 AQUARIA KLCC the streams in the highlands, running 1.11 AVENUE K SHOPPING Season Private Residences is the first
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre through rainforests and mangroves to MALL Four Season Place in South-East Asia.
Complex, Jalan Pinang the coral reefs into the deep blue sea. 156, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur The Four Season Hotel will provide the NOTES:
Kuala Lumpur +603 2168 7888 finest world-class five-star hospitality
Various interactive activities related to
+603 2333 1975 / 1976 www.avenuek.com.my services.
conservation and education, such as
www.aquariaklcc.com Daily: 10.00am - 10.00pm
feeding the sharks, are organised to This mixed development will include
Daily: 10.30am - 8.00pm
educate children about saving marine Avenue K Shopping Mall is a one-stop an ultra luxurious retail complex and
Last admission: 7.00pm
life. With Aquaria Experts available on shop boutique mall found next to the the franchised condos comprise of
The Aquaria KLCC is an underwater site, they are able to share with school Petronas Twin Towers. It has many hotel and residential area. When
park showcasing over 5,000 different children about how they interact in trendy and fashionable stores and completed the hotel would enjoy
exhibits of aquatic and land-bound their natural habitats. restaurants. commanding views of the 50-acre
creatures over a sprawling 60,000 KLCC Park as well as the PETRONAS
Among the many interesting This shopping mall has also been
square-foot space. Twin Towers.
features of the Aquaria is a 90-metre host to some of Kuala Lumpur’s most
The Aquaria is located beneath the transparent tunnel with a moving exciting fashion parties and celebrity The 65-storey integrated development
world class Kuala Lumpur Convention walkway that takes visitors past Sand music events since July 2012. consists of over 300,000 square feet of
Centre within Kuala Lumpur City Tiger sharks, Giant Stingrays, Marine luxury retail space for global couture
Centre and is an exciting place to turtles and shoals of other fishes. brands, over 231 hotel rooms, 242
discover Malaysia’s fascinating marine units of hotel service apartments
At the Living Ocean area, they attempt
world and mangroves. and residence ranging from 1,345 to
to show how pollution, accidental oil
12,000 square feet in size per unit
The overall theme in Aquaria is the spillage and excessive carbon dioxide
Journey of Water, which starts from caused global warming affect the The Four Season Hotel and affiliated
environment. service apartments are comprised
AQUARIA KLCC ENTRANCE FEES
in the 42-storey tower, while the
Aquaria have received several
Category With Non luxury condominiums occupy the
MyKad / MyKid MyKad / MyKid accolades that include the Kuala
north tower. The tower’s features
ADULT RM38 RM50 Lumpur Mayor’s Tourism Award 2014
have been designed to complement
CHILD for the Tourist Attraction (Attractions)
(3 -12 years old) RM28 RM40 the PETRONAS Twin Towers and the
category.
SENIOR overall skyline of Kuala Lumpur.
CITIZEN RM28 RM30
(60 years & above) The Four Season Place and the Four
1.10 SKYBAR Avenue K Shopping Mall Season Hotel will be managed by Four
Level 33, Traders Hotel Season Hotel and Resort.
Kuala Lumpur City Centre
1.12 THE FOUR SEASON PLACE The developers behind The Four
Kuala Lumpur
(opening 2017) Season Place are Singapore-based
+603 2332 9888
Jalan Ampang Ong Beng Sen, who partnered with
www.skybar.com.my
Kuala Lumpur His Majesty the Sultan of Selangor and
Sun - Thurs: 10.00am - 1.00am
corporate figure Tan Sri Syed Yusuf
Fri, Sat, Sun & public holidays: Four Season Place, a 65-storey luxury Syed Nasir.
10.00am - 3.00am hotel, residences and luxury shopping
SkyBar is a hotel bar perched on the mall podium located adjacent to the
33rd floor of the Traders Hotel. It is a Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) is set
popular place to enjoy drinks and soak to be completed in 2017.
in the views of the city below. The Four Season Hotel and the Four
Aquaria KLCC
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2.1 Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) 2.12 St John’s Cathedral
2.2 Muslim Cemetery on Jalan Ampang 2.13 Muzium Telekom
2.3 Kun Yam Thong Temple 2.14 Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange
2.4 Ampang Park 2.15 St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
2.5 Tabung Haji (Pilgrims Fund Board) 2.16 Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park
2.6 Prince Court Medical Centre (Bukit Nanas)
2.7 Kuala Lumpur Craft Cultural Complex 2.17 The Weld
2.8 Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman (Malaysia Heritage Trust) 2.18 Kuala Lumpur Tower
2.9 Harrods Hotel (opening 2018) 2.19 Jalan P.Ramlee
2.10 SMK Convent Bukit Nanas 2.20 Kuala Lumpur City Walk
2.11 St John’s Institution
The triangle formed by three of Kuala Lumpur’s busiest
streets, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Raja
Chulan, aptly named the Golden Triangle, headquarters
many corporations and financial institutions and five-star
hotels. When night falls, these corporate folks loosen
their ties and suits to network and chill out at the many
watering holes along Jalan P. Ramlee.
Within the core of the hustle and bustle of all these
wealth generating corporate activities, the serene green
sanctuary that is Bukit Nanas reminds us of what Kuala
Lumpur used to look like before the pioneers set foot
upon the potentially rich muddy estuary.
The peak of this green lung used to house fortresses of
Malay chieftains. As the muskets and daggers of these
chieftains evolved into corporate weapons in the form
of smartphones and sophisticated electronic gadgets,
a different kind of citadel stands here - a majestic
telecommunications tower that graces Kuala Lumpur’s
multifaceted skyline.
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2.1 MALAYSIA TOURISM assembly in the small theatre of the 2.2 MUSLIM CEMETERY AT 2.3 KUN YAM THONG TEMPLE
CENTRE (MaTiC) building on 12th September 1959 JALAN AMPANG 161, Jalan Ampang
109, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur and four of Malaya’s Yang di-Pertuan Jalan Ampang Kuala Lumpur NOTES:
+603 9235 4800 / 4900 Agong (Kings) were crowned here. Kuala Lumpur +603 2164 8055
www.matic.gov.my www.dbkl.gov.my Daily: 7.00am - 8.00pm
The building only became the home of
Operation hours: Daily: 10.00am - 7.00pm
MaTiC in 1989. Kun Yam Thong Temple, located at
Mon - Fri: 7.30am - 5.30pm
The Muslim Cemetery on Jalan Jalan Ampang, was built in 1880 and
Tourist Information Centre: Within the compounds of MaTiC is the
Ampang is one of the earliest malay formally known as the Dharma Realm
Daily: 8.00am - 10.00pm Saloma Bistro and Theatre Restaurant.
burial grounds that has many notable Guan Yin Sagely Monastery.
Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) is artists and heroes laid to rest in the
Saloma Bistro And Theatre Inside the temple is a large Great
a one-stop tourist center providing heart of the city.
Restaurant Jewelled Hall dominated by a giant
professional and friendly services to
139, Jalan Ampang The people buried in this small plot of altar topped with three golden
local and foreign tourists in Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur land includes the loved and legendary Buddha statues namely Shakyamuni
Various services and facilities are +603 2161 0122 multi-talented Malaysian artist (singer, Buddha, Medicine Master Buddha and
available including the Tourist www.saloma.com.my writer, film actor and film producer) Amitabha Buddha.
Information Counter, Tourist Police the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee who passed
The venue comprises an air- There is also the statue of the Goddess
Counter, internet access to its tourism away in 1973.
conditioned theatre restaurant where of Mercy, Kwan Yin, depicted with
e-portal, Saloma Bistro & Theatre
nightly dance performances are held, Also buried here is the courageous 1,000 arms and 1,000 eyes.
Restaurant, a chocolate boutique,
a spacious lounge area with a bar, an Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Hashim, an
ATM machine, Money Changer, a Besides offering prayers, worships,
open courtyard and two dining rooms Inspector General of Police who died
handicraft outlet and a KL Hop- On- rites, teachings and fortune telling,
for private functions. in 1974 in an assassination carried out
Hop-Off ticket counter for tourists the temple has a vegetarian fast food
by communist subversives during the
who wish to explore the city in their The restaurant’s main attraction is centre that serves delicious vegetarian
Malaysian Insurgency.
own time. an hour-long performance of local lunches from 11.00am until 2.30pm
dances of the various cultures in daily.
The ornate bungalow that houses
Malaysia. At the end of the lively
MaTiC was originally built in 1935 The temple is worth visiting. There is
performance, guests are invited to
as the residence of Eu Tong Sen, a no admission fee but a donation into
join the performers on stage.
wealthy tin and rubber entrepreneur. the temple’s boxes is most welcome.
When the Second World War broke
out, it became the War Office of the Anecdote:
British Army.
Saloma Bistro and Theatre
When Malaya fell into the hands of Restaurant is named after the
the Japanese in 1942, the Japanese late Saloma Ismail, a well-
Army took over the building as their known Malaysian film actress
headquarters. After the end of the and singer. She was the wife of
great war, the building had many the late actor, director, singer
interesting tenants such as the and songwriter, P Ramlee.
Parliament of Malaya and the National Black and white photographs
Art Gallery and the Public Records of Saloma, P Ramlee and
Office (now known as the National other famous local musicians
Archives). of the 60s and 70s adorn the
walls, creating a nostalgic
The newly independent Federation of
atmosphere of a bygone era.
Malaya held her first parliamentary
Malaysia Tourism Centre Kun Yam Thong Temple
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2.4 AMPANG PARK 2.6 PRINCE COURT MEDICAL 2.8 RUMAH PENGHULU ABU
Ampang Park CENTRE SEMAN
NOTES: Jalan Ampang 39, Jalan Kia Peng 2, Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur +603 2144 9273
+603 2733 9580 +603 2160 0000 www.badanwarisan.org.my
www.ampangpark.com.my www.princecourt.com Mon - Fri: 9.00am - 6.00pm
Daily: 10.00am - 9.00pm 24 hours Sat: 9.00am - 6.00pm
Guided Tour of House:
Ampang Park is the first shopping Prince Court Medical Centre is
Mon - Sat: 11.00am & 3.00pm Sun &
complex in the city. It was opened in often mistaken as ‘The Prince Court
public holidays: Closed
March 1973 and is still popular today Hotel’. This is because its inviting
for its malay fashion, textiles, hair environment resembles the luxuries Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman is a
salons and restaurants at affordable and comfort of a five-star hotel rather restored traditional timber house
prices. than that of a hospital. in the compound of The Heritage
of Malaysia Trust (Badan Warisan
Conveniently located and well- This 277-bed hospital offers
Malaysia). The house originally
serviced by public transport such comprehensive medical care to the
belonged to Abu Seman bin Nayan,
as buses, taxis and Light Rail Transit, highest international standards with
a Malay headman from Kampung
Ampang Park is within walking world-class facilities, innovative
Sungai Kechil, a small village in the
distance of the PETRONAS Twin technology and excellent customer
district of Bagan Samak in the state of
Towers. service.
Kedah. He completed the ensemble of
The hospital also has a coffee outlet buildings in the mid-1920s to the early
and free wi-fi in the room, a concierge 1930s.
that can arrange for shopping and
2.5 TABUNG HAJI (PILGRIMS sightseeing visits in the city, and even
When he died, his son Ibrahim
FUND BOARD) a room-service menu.
bin Abu Seman inherited the title
201, Jalan Tun Razak and the ownership of the house.
Kuala Lumpur Unfortunately, ‘Penghulu’ (Headman)
+603 2054 2000 / 2233 Ibrahim had no son to succeed him
2.7 KUALA LUMPUR CRAFT
www.tabunghaji.gov.my and the house was eventually left
CULTURAL COMPLEX
Mon - Fri: 8.00am - 5.00pm vacant.
5, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur
Sat, Sun & public holidays: Closed
+603 2162 7459 The three main sections of the house
Tabung Haji, also known as the www.kraftangan.gov.my which are the hall, the main house
Pilgrims Fund Board was formed to Daily: 8.00am - 7.00pm and the kitchen and dining room,
enable muslims to save gradually in were constructed at different times
Kuala Lumpur Craft Cultural Complex
order to provide for their expenses and their origins differ.
is a great place to visit and see the
in performing the pilgrimage or to
vast arrays of arts, crafts, souvenirs The main house was originally built
participate in commercial investments
and handicrafts. Make a visit to see for Tok Taib who was a notable person
as well as real estate in accordance to
the different artists at work. in Kampung Paya Takong. When the
Islamic principles.
latter passed away, this structure was
At the complex, one can learn the way
The building shaped after an hourglass sold to Penghulu Abu Seman who
to make a batik prints, potteries or try
was completed in 1984 and designed dismantled and moved it to Kampung
out woodcarving.
by Malaysia’s well-known architect Sungai Kechil in 1924. The hall was
Hijjas Kasturi. probably added in the 1930s.
On the 13th May 1996, the President
Tabung Haji
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of the Badan Warisan Malaysia, 2.9 HARRODS HOTEL (opening 2.11 ST JOHN’S INSTITUTION 2.12 ST JOHN’S CATHEDRAL
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ahmad Sarji bin 2018) Jalan Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur 5, Jalan Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur
Abdul Hamid, officiated the formal Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur +603 2078 2846 +603 2078 1876 / 2026 2813 NOTES:
commencement of the dismantling of www.stjohn.edu.my www.stjohnkl.net
the house. The world’s first Harrods Hotel is
Mon - Fri: 7.00am - 7.00pm Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 5.00pm
expected to be opened in Kuala
Weekends & public holidays: Closed 2nd, 4th & 5th Sat:
By the end of the month, the Lumpur in 2018. The hotel is located
8.30am – 12.00pm
dismantled house was moved to its on a 2.21-hectare land between Jalan St John’s Institution, founded in 1904,
present location at No. 2, Jalan Stonor, Raja Chulan and Jalan Conlay in the is one of the oldest schools in Kuala St John’s Cathedral was the only
Kuala Lumpur. city’s Golden Triangle. Lumpur. The school is famous for catholic church in Selangor when it
its high achievements in academic, was established in 1883 with the help
On the 8th August 1996, the raising Harrods Hotel is currently estimated sports and extra-curriculum activities of a chinese catholic tin miner from
of the main column (tiang seri) to house 300 rooms, apartments and and is regarded as one of the best Kajang.
marked the official commencement retail outlets. non-residential schools in Malaysia.
of the reconstruction of the house. In Visitors to this cathedral will see the
keeping with tradition, Tan Sri Dato’ Further development projects would The school is also one of the very inscription in mosaic chips and stained
Seri Ahmad Sarji placed the original include two residential towers, an few schools in Malaysia that enrols glasses depicting the three gospel
1916 Straits Settlement coin which office building and a retail podium, visually impaired students (blind and scenes.
was found under the main column with direct connectivity to the award- low vision students). The school has
winning Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Mall. admitted thousands of students from Among the services offered to
back in its position along with a 1996
all walks of life ranging from royalties followers are faith education, worship,
one ringgit coin to commemorate the
to children of prime ministers, fellowship, baptism, marriage
restoration.
2.10 SMK CONVENT BUKIT politicians, civil servants and ordinary registration and reconciliation,
The house was reassembled under NANAS citizens. Girls are only admitted in counselling and anointing of the sick.
the watchful eyes of The Heritage of Jalan Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur the lower and upper sixth forms.
Malaysia Trust. +603 2078 0559 The school building has a European
www.cbn.edu.my architectural style and is painted in 2.13 MUZIUM TELEKOM
Badan Warisan offers guided
Mon - Fri: 7.00am - 7.00pm white and maroon. Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur
tours with a minimum donation of
Weekends & public holidays: Closed +603 2031 9966
RM10.00 per person. Anecdote: www.muziumtelekom.com.my
SMK Convent Bukit Nanas is an all- Daily: 9.00am - 5.00pm
The construction of the building
girls secondary school located at Bukit Closed on public holidays
was delayed due to tigers attacking
Nanas, Kuala Lumpur.
oxen carrying building materials up
Muzium Telekom (The
The school was founded by a group the hill called Bukit Nanas.
Telecommunication Museum) is
of nuns, who arrived from Singapore the only museum of its kind in the
with the intention of starting a school country and it is an interesting
for the local children. It is one of the place to visit. It traces the history of
oldest and best schools in the city. telecommunications in Malaysia from
the 1870s up to the present day.
The museum features exhibits of
telecommunication systems that
began in the days when communities
only used the knocking codes
on a hollowed wood or bamboo
instrument that gives out clear sound
when struck.
Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman SMK Convent Bukit Nanas St John’s Institution
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Later came the introduction of the 2.14 KUALA LUMPUR STOCK 2.16 KL FOREST ECO PARK activities, it still boast some trees that
Morse code telegraph followed EXCHANGE Jalan Raja Chulan appear to be several hundred years
NOTES: by telephones, switchboards, LG Floor, Exchange Square Kuala Lumpur old.
marine communications, railway Bukit Kewangan, Kuala Lumpur +603 2026 4741 / 2070 6342
Trails in KL Forest Eco Park
communications and more. +603 2026 5099 / 2034 7000 www.nre.gov.my
www.bursamalaysia.com www.forestry.gov.my There are several trails that run
Anecdote:
Mon - Fri: 9.00am - 5.30pm Daily: 7.00am - 6.00pm through the forest reserve. The two
The building was built in Weekends & public holidays: Closed main ones are the Merbau Trail
1928 to house the old British which is about 361 metres long and
telephone exchange during the The Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange the Jelutong Trail which is about 300
colonial days. A British style (KLSE) is one of the largest stock metres long.
telephone booth stands outside exchange markets in Asia.
There are many signages with
the building as a reminder of
Established as a holding company information that are placed by
the building’s colonial past.
in 1973 and listed in 2005, the KLSE the trees which include Kapur
The building has got two operates a fully-integrated and (Dryobalanops) and huge bamboo
distinctive façades. The façade comprehensive range of exchange- clumps growing on the sides.
facing Jalan Gereja has got related facilities such as listing, trading,
Along the Bamboo Walk is a tiled
Greek columns and is of the clearing, settlement and depository
pavement that takes you through
Neo-classical style, while services. Other financial products and
an old banana grove. There you can
the façade facing Jalan Raja services includes equities, derivatives,
detour down to the Suboh Trail,
Chulan is of modern European offshore listings, services, bonds and
a scenic trail passing through the
style. From a birds-eye view, Islamic financial markets.
banana plantation to the edge of
the building has a shape of the
the forest reserve, bordering the
letter G.
Convent school, and ends at a small
2.15 ST ANDREW’S
In 1984, there were plans to KL Forest Eco Park tarred-road called Jalan Aquilaria that
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
demolish this building to make connects to Jalan Bukit Nanas.
29, Jalan Raja Chulan
way for a 26-storey complex
Kuala Lumpur You may stumble upon the silver
of the National Telecom. The forest has now been officially
+603 2031 1223 lacquer and the long tailed macauque
Fortunately, the then Prime renamed as the KL Forest Eco Park,
www.standrewschurch.org.my monkeys that live in this park.
Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr. but most KL citizens will still know and
Daily: 8.00am - 6.00pm
Mahathir Mohamad saw the call it by its old name, Bukit Nanas Squirrels and bird species such as the
architectural heritage of the The St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (Pineapple Hill) Forest Reserve near White-Throated King Fisher and the
building and gazetted the was the original Scottish planters’ the Kuala Lumpur Tower. It is one White-Rumped Shama can also be
building for conservation. church. Built in 1918, the church of the oldest permanent tropical found here. Other plants that you will
has maintained much of its original rainforest reserve in the heart of the encounter are the palmaes, herbs and
architecture and internal furnishings. city. ferns.
It is regarded as one of the finest It covers an area of approximately 11 Walking to the end of this open area
existing examples of colonial hectares and is the only remaining leads you back into the forest. Here,
architecture in Kuala Lumpur. The tropical rainforest in the heart of the you have a choice between taking
church offers information on the city. the Merawan Trail, or the short plank
religion, opportunities for worship, walkway built over the forest floor.
Although this mini forest has
fellowship, education, discipleship
long suffered random loggings,
training and services.
encroachments, and even war
Muzium Telekom
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Anecdote:
2.18 KUALA LUMPUR TOWER Visit the Observation Deck at 276
Jalan P. Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur metres for a panoramic view of Kuala Due to his contributions to
Bukit Nanas literally means +603 2020 5499 Lumpur or dine at the revolving the movie and music industry, NOTES:
Pineapple Hill in the malay www.menarakualalumpur.com.my restaurant that offers fusion cuisine. his passion has transcended
language. This is because, Raja Daily: 9.00am - 10.00pm Malaysian generations.
For a cultural experience, Kuala
Asal, a malay chieftain, planted
The Kuala Lumpur Tower is a Lumpur Tower hosts a series of
pineapples to protect his hill-
telecommunications tower that exciting cultural events throughout 2.20 KUALA LUMPUR CITY
top fortress from his enemies
stands at 421 metres on a hill known the year and on a daily basis, there WALK
during the Selangor Civil War
as Bukit Nanas. It is the tallest are traditional dances performed by 11, Jalan P. Ramlee
(1867-1873).
telecommunication tower in the talented in-house cultural troupes. Kuala Lumpur
The spikes of the pineapple world and tallest in South East Asia. Kuala Lumpur Tower is also known +603 2170 6688
plant is an exellent obstruction as the World Building, Antenna, Span www.klcitywalk.com
It was officially inaugurated by
in those days as people usually and Earth (BASE) Jump Centre. Daily: 9.00am - 6.00pm
Malaysia’s fourth Prime Minister Tun
walked around barefooted.
Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on the 1st Kuala Lumpur City Walk is Malaysia’s
The chinese however call the October 1996. 2.19 JALAN P RAMLEE first ever pedestrian strip mall that
hill Ka Fei Shan (coffee hill in started off as a mere beautification
Located in the heart of the city, Kuala Jalan P. Ramlee is located just around
Mandarin), as the hill was the project by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall.
Lumpur Tower offers a unique blend the corner from the city’s major
site of Selangor’s first European
of culture, adventure and nature landmark such as the PETRONAS Twin It has since evolved to an exciting
estate during the British
experiences for its visitors. Towers and Kuala Lumpur Tower. tourist destination with unique
administration (1874-1957)
and coffee was planted there. Jalan P. Ramlee has a mix commercial lifestyle retailers, fashion boutiques,
and night life brand to the road. It has bistros, cafés, signature culinary and
The British however, called the service offerings.
some of the city’s popular cafés, bars
hill Weld Hill after the Governor
and restaurants such as the Beach Kuala Lumpur City Walk stretching
of the Straits Settlement Sir
Club and Healy Macs. approximately half a kilometre offers
Frederick Weld. The hill was
gazetted as a nature reserve in It is the moderate spill over of night an interesting outdoor experience for
1906. entertainment from the hardest shopping, culture and cuisine.
hopping and jiving Changkat Bukit
Bintang neighbourhood.
2.17 THE WELD
76, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur
+603 2162 3580 Anecdote:
www.theweld.com.my
Being a stretch known for
Daily: 10.00am - 10.00pm
its vibrant entertainment,
The Weld Shopping Centre is a small this street is aptly named
yet cosy shopping destination with a after the King of Malaysian
great variety of food and beverage. entertainment, P. Ramlee,
Strategically located in the heart of the (1929 – 1973). He was a
city, The Weld is surrounded by world- legendary icon, a gifted
class hotels and tourist attractions. film actor, director, singer,
songwriter, composer, and
It was the first full-fledged supermarket
producer.
in the 1960s and later went through
extensive refurbishment.
Kuala Lumpur Tower Kuala Lumpur City Walk
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BUKIT BINTANG
3.1 Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
3.2 Starhill Gallery
3.3 Fahrenheit 88
3.4 Lot 10
3.5 Sungei Wang Plaza
3.11 3.1 3.6 Imbi Plaza
3.7 Low Yat Plaza
3.8 Berjaya Times Square
3.2 3.9 Jalan Alor (street food)
3.3 3.10 Changkat Bukit Bintang
3.10 3.4 3.11 No Black Tie
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3.4 LOT 10 3.5 SUNGEI WANG PLAZA 3.7 LOW YAT PLAZA Berjaya Times Square Theme
50, Jalan Sultan Ismail Lower Basement One 7, Jalan Bukit Bintang Park
NOTES: Kuala Lumpur Sungei Wang Plaza 55100 Kuala Lumpur Level 5 & 7
+603 2143 6092 / 2782 3566 Jalan Bukit Bintang +603 2148 3651 Berjaya Times Square
www.lot10.com.my Kuala Lumpur www.plazalowyat.com 1, Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur
Daily: 10.00am - 10.00pm +603 2144 9988 Daily: 10.00am - 9.00pm +603 2117 3118
www.sungeiwang.com www.berjayatimessquareKuala
Lot 10 Shopping Mall offers a diverse Low Yat Plaza, located in the shopping
Daily: 10.00am - 10.00pm Lumpur.com/themepark
range of fashionable lifestyle choices district of Bukit Bintang, is the best
Daily: 10.00am - 9.00pm
from a range of cultures, with variety of Sungei Wang Plaza is a vibrant place to look for computers, cameras
ladies fashion ranging from executive shopping hub in the heart of Kuala and electronic gadgets. Berjaya Times Square Theme Park
apparels to elegant garments and its Lumpur with offerings in fashion, is an indoor theme park that offers
anchor tenant, ISETAN of Japan. accessories, mobile phones, gadgets, thrilling rides and activities for
beauty and many more at affordable 3.8 BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE people of all ages. Galaxy Station
The store is spread out over 5 levels
rates for all kinds of shoppers. 1, Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur rollercoasters for thrill seekers while
which boasts a wide selection of
+603 2144 9821 Fantasy Garden is great for family
electronic shops, supermarkets, food This plaza offers visitors more than 800
www.berjayatimessquareKuala fun with eight rides amidst colorful
courts, restaurants, specialty stores, retail outlets in one shopping haven
Lumpur.com garden avenues. Theme Park Ticket
beauty, health treatment and an complete with functional facilities and
Daily: 10.00am - 10.00pm purchase is required.
entertainment outlet. accessible public transportation.
Berjaya TImes Square houses over
Known as one of the most happening
a 1,000 retail outlets including
malls in town for its events and
theme parks, book stores, cinemas,
promotions since the 90s, Sungei
excellent shopping experiences,
Wang Plaza is home to numerous
accommodations, business facilities,
popular international and local
restaurants, gadgets and electronics,
artistes, fashion shows, countdown
fashion and apparel, home
concerts, festive season stage
furnishings, gifts and collectibles and
showcases and corporate social
many more under one roof.
responsibility programs.
The Plaza went through its second
major refurbishment in late-2012.
Lot 10 Shopping Mall Berjaya TImes Square Berjaya Times Square Theme Park
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3.9 JALAN ALOR (STREET FOOD) reasonably priced) in the city. Most 3.10 CHANGKAT BUKIT as a counterweight to the sprawl of
Jalan Alor, Kuala Lumpur of these dishes cannot be found in BINTANG surrounding 5 star hotels.
Daily: 6.00pm- 12.00am fashion-conscious restaurants – and Changkat Bukit Bintang
Without the tourists and resident NOTES:
even if they are, they are rarely as Kuala Lumpur
It is a place both locals and tourists expats, many entertainment venues
tasty, so hawker stalls are a favourite Daily: 6.00pm - 1.00am
flock to for a full-blown open-air street would simply not survive.
on the city’s foodie scene.
food experience. It was known as a Changkat has grown organically is
As it is, Changkat goes from strength
red light area but is now a well-known The place stays loud and vibrant open, friendly and fun. Changkat Bukit
to strength, for which both locals
tourist eatery. Just a street away from throughout the night with vendors Bintang is a network of alleys and
and visitors to KL frequent. So, when
Jalan Bukit Bintang, visitors love Jalan furiously fanning grills of chicken and streets that make part of the Bukit
one fancy a chilled out drink, a good
Alor for its vibrant and buzzing aura beef skewers, the metallic clang of Bintang area.
meal,or a place to groove, Changkat a
of food choices. Located just behind frying woks and the air thick with
You will come across a blend of old and night out.
Jalan Bukit Bintang and a short walk charcoal smoke is part of Jalan Alor’s
unique charm. new charm buildings from the prewar
away from Changkat Bukit Bintang, it
era which have now been refurbished
is a hive of activity when the sun sets.
into upscale pubs been likened to
Red lanterns are strung across street London’s Piccadilly Circus and New
lamps, casting their warm glow onto York City’s Times Square and dubbed
the hordes of people on the street. Dining “. It is a trendy place for pub
Food hawkers wave plastic menus at crawling and one of Kuala Lumpur’s
everyone, enticing them with photos most “happening” night scenes.
of their specialities.
This street is lined with a mix of
Dubbed the cultural heart of the city’s chic casual bars, restaurants, street
local cuisine, tourists rarely venture hawkers, pubs and budget hotels.
here unguided. Both with tourist Changkat Bukit Bintang are broad.
guides and locals alike; almost every It is the street with the most vibrant
tourist will be brought here. restaurant scenes in downtown Kuala
Lumpur. Changkat Bukit Bintang
A sharp contrast to trendy Jalan
Bukit Bintang and Changkat Bukit Foodies would love the wide variety of
Bintang, Jalan Alor has a local charm gastronomic choices from authentic 3.11 NO BLACK TIE
to it with atmospheric air-conditioned traditional dishes to fusion cuisines. 17, Jalan Mesui Off Jalan Nagasari,
chinese seafood restaurants, bright There is the Magnificent Fish & Kuala Lumpur
fluorescent restaurant signage lighting Chips Bar , Thai Baan 26 and Italian +603 2142 3737
and mini red chinese lanterns strung Neroteca. After clubbing or drinking www.noblacktie.com.my
up in the trees. But it is also a tad late at night, pub crawlers or revellers Daily: 6.00pm - 1.00am
messy because of the seemingly- may join the locals for some food on
endless row of hawker stalls set up bamboo skewers (meatballs, chicken, No Black Tie (NBT) is the venue to catch
on the five-foot walkway, with plastic squid, boiled eggs, a variety of the acts of Malaysia’s top singers,
tables and chairs spilling out onto the vegetables, cuttlefish). musicians and an impressive line up
road. of international acts in entertainment.
In tandem with Changkat establishing Enjoy the range of music from rhythm
Kuala Lumpur being a cosmopolitan itself as Kuala Lumpur’s most & blues to jazz. The NBT Gastro-Bar
city, the variety of food available happening entertainment area, it has offers a variety of culinary delights in
is amazing and in Jalan Alor the also become the place for budget a contemporary setting.
barbecued meats, noodles and travellers to stay. This not only helps
desserts are some of the best (and make for a refreshing mix it also acts
Jalan Alor
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HERITAGE PARK
(formerly known as Lake Gardens)
4.1 Perdana Botanical Gardens
4.19 4.2 Deer Park
4.15
4.3 Panggung Anniversari (Open-Air Amphitheater)
4.4 Bukit Aman (Malaysian Police Headquarters)
4.14 4.5 Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park
4.16 4.6 Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
4.7 Orchid Garden
4.4 4.8 Hibiscus Garden
4.9 Memorial Tun Abdul Razak
4.5 4.10 National Planetarium
4.3
4.11 Royal Malaysian Police Museum
4.8
4.12 Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
4.13 National Mosque (Masjid Negara)
4.14 Asean Sculpture Garden
4.15 National Monument (Tugu Negara)
4.1
4.16 Parliament House
4.6 4.17 Carcosa
4.7
4.2 4.18 Muzium Negara
4.9 4.12 4.19 Bank Negara Museum & Art Gallery
The Tun Abdul Razak Heritage Park, formerly known as Lake Gardens, is a
4.17 4.13
peaceful oasis in the midst of a bustling modern city. Prior to the 1930s,
4.11
this part of Kuala Lumpur was a wild territory where adventurers explored
4.10
ravines on horses in search for exotic flora and fauna.
Today, much of the terrain has been beautifully manicured with the lake
4.18 giving the park a romantic charm. Exotic flora and fauna are segmented
into enclosed parks such as the Bird Park, Deer Park, Hibiscus and Orchid
Gardens, although playful monkeys and squirrels still roam freely. On top
of that, museums, galleries and monuments have made this park an ideal
place for visitors to explore Malaysia’s rich natural and cultural history.
Take a ride on the battery operated tram that operates within the park
and see the 14 main attractions found here.
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of trees named after or giving names
to States or places in Malaysia. It is
educational for the local visitors, as NOTES:
they will know the subject and origin
of the names of places they live in.
Collections of tropical fauna, from
families of Aracaea, Zamiceae and
Fern and can be seen in garden areas
such as the Heliconia garden, the
Fernery and Cycads Island.
The Conservatory and the Herb
gardens would also be of interest to
plant enthusiast as the collections
of herbaceaous plants and herbs,
especially from the tropical rainforest
are showcased in very typical tropical
ornamental garden style.
The Perdana Botanical Gardens covers
a fairly large area with a lake in it,
originally named Sydney Lake in 1888.
The lake is now a venue for boating.
Anecdote:
The Perdana Lake was
previously called the Sydney
Lake when A.R. Venning, the
Chairman of the Sanitary
Board and the State Treasurer
of Selangor, sculptured the
gardens in 1888.
4.1 PERDANA BOTANICAL Heritage Park. The then Perdana Lake Majestic Baobabs (Adansonia digitata)
This was a tribute to Lady
GARDENS Gardens is now the Perdana Botanical and Moringa drouhardli, from Africa
Constance Sydney Holmes, the
Tun Abdul Razak Heritage Park Gardens. The first phase saw the are part of this collection.
wife of Sir Frank Swettenham,
Kuala Lumpur rehabilitation of the central gardens
The Botanical collections included the then British Resident of
+603 2617 6404 with additions of flora & fauna
forgotten trees, which are now rarely Selangor. The tragedy that was
www.klbotanicalgarden.gov.my collections and fiscal built up of new
grown in the home garden. Unusual the life of Lady Sydney inspired
Daily: 9.00am - 5.00pm features.
tropical rainforest fruit trees, either Malaysian playwright Sabera
On 28th June 2011, the 6th Prime The Perdana Botanical Gardens has endemic or introduced have been Shaik to pen the play Lady
Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Sri Najib a gentle scenic undulating garden collected and planted in the fruit tree Swettenham, which was staged
Tun Razak launched the Perdana landscape. Originally laid in 1888, area next to the heritage Brazilian several times at the City Theatre
Botanical Gardens, in conjunction with trees, endemics and exotic nut tree. The Brazilian nut tree was (Panggung Bandaraya) and the
with the completion of the first phase flora there were new collections of planted over a hundred years ago. Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts
of the making of the Tun Abdul Razak amazing and unusual trees e.g. The Centre (KLPAC).
Another interesting collection is that
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Jalan Perdana, Taman Tasik Perdana (open-air amphitheater) Police Headquarters) The collection was moved to
NOTES: Kuala Lumpur Perdana Botanical Garden Police Headquarters, Bukit Aman the Selangor Museum when
+603 2693 6661 Jalan Cenderawasih Kuala Lumpur it was completed in 1899. The
www.klbotanicalgarden.gov.my/ +603 2617 6404 +603 2266 2222 / 8821/ 8822 Selangor Museum is situated on
guide-deer-park www.klbotanicalgarden.gov.my/ www.rmp.gov.my the site where Kuala Lumpur’s
Daily: 9.00am - 6.00pm www.visitkl.gov.my operates 24 hours a day National Museum now stands.
Daily: 7.00am – 8.00pm
The Deer Park is a two-hectare Bukit Aman means “the hill of peace”
enclosure that houses a few species Refurbished recently, the Panggung in the Malay language, and it is aptly
of deer such as fallow deer, axis deer Anniversari is a venue for shows named as such because the men in 4.5 KUALA LUMPUR BUTTERFLY
and Sambar deer. where many pop musicians and rock blue who serve there are literally PARK
stars of Kuala Lumpur started their peacemakers. However, during the Taman Tasik Perdana, Jalan
Of special attraction is the mousedeer,
road to fame. Located in the Perdana British Administration it was called the Cenderasari, Kuala Lumpur
the smallest hoofed animal in the
Botanical Garden, the amphitheater Bluff Road Hill. A bluff is a broad steep +603 2693 4799
world. The viewing points and the
has a roof over the seats on the headland or cliff. www.kualalumpurbutterflypark.
placement of fences allow visitors’ to
slopes. Shows are free of charge. com
get the best views of the deer in the When the administrative capital of
park. The Kuala Lumpur City Hall is the Selangor was moved from Klang to Daily: 9.00am - 6.00pm
caretaker of this amphitheater. Kuala Lumpur in 1880, the Selangor Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park is a
Chief Police Captain H.C. Syers chose large area of over 80,000 square
Anecdote: the Bluff Road Hill as the location feet of landscaped gardens with over
of his headquarters. The bluff 5,000 live butterflies, exotic plants,
The mousedeer is called the
strategically looks over the British butterfly-host plants and ferns. This
Sang Kancil in Malay folklore.
Administrative offices around the is a paradise for nature lovers and
Sang Kancil is an epitome of
open field which is now called Dataran photographers who desire close-up
intelligence and agility and has
Merdeka (Independence Square) and views of these rare delicate butterflies
been known to outsmart larger
also Chinatown across the Klang River. fluttering around beautiful flowers,
and stronger beasts such as
dogs, tigers and crocodiles. As such the economic and social plants, ferns and flowering vines.
activities of the then little town of Other attractions of this park are the
The legendary incident of a
Kuala Lumpur were done under the Japanese Koi fish, fresh water turtles,
mousedeer kicking Prince
scrutiny of the law enforcers of the live insects and a museum with a large
Parameswara’s hunting dogs
hill. It was only on 25th March 1975, collection of butterflies and insects
into the Melaka River explains
when Bluff Road Hill changed her from around the world.
the mousedeer’s presence in
name to Bukit Aman.
the Melaka State Coat of Arms.
Sang Kancil’s agility even Anecdote:
inspired the name of the petite The Selangor Chief Police,
but sleek model of a national Captain H.C. Syers who lived
automobile, a very useful car on Bluff Road Hill was a keen
to have when braving narrow collector of local artifacts and
alleys and tight parking spots. plant and animal specimens.
His large collection at home is
considered the first museum of
Kuala Lumpur.
Panggung Anniversari Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park
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4.6 KUALA LUMPUR BIRD PARK 4.7 ORCHID GARDEN make a viscous fluid for blowing
4.10 NATIONAL PLANETARIUM
Jalan Cenderawasih Jalan Perdana, Taman Tasik Perdana National Planetarium, National
firm bubbles.
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Space Agency (ANGKASA) NOTES:
+603 2272 1010 +603 2617 6000 The Polynesian women wear Ministry of Science, Technology &
www.klbirdpark.com www.klbotanicalgarden.gov.my the flower on their ear to Innovation
Daily: 9.00am - 6.00pm Daily: 9.00am- 6.00pm indicate their relationship Lot 53, Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur
status- on the left ear, married +603 2273 4303 / 5484 / 4301
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is well known Orchid Garden houses over 800
and on the right, available. It is www.angkasa.gov.my/planetarium
as the “World’s Largest Free-flight species of orchids, including rare and
also universally acknowledged Daily: 8.00am – 5.00pm
Walk-in Aviary”, home to more than exotic types. The garden comprises a
in all these cultures as the
3,000 birds of approximately 200 semi-circle pergola for the climbing The National Planetarium is the
“Shoeflower”, as the petals are
species of local and foreign birds. The and epiphytic variety and a rock symbol of Malaysia Government’s
excellent polishers of leather.
Park offers 20.9 acres of valley terrain garden for the terrestrial variety. serious commitment towards the
to be explored, divided into four The hibiscus is also the state development of space, science and
An Orchid Bazaar is held every Sunday
zones; Zone 1 and 2 make up the free- flower of Hawaii. However, only technology. The complex houses a
for interested visitors.
flight zone; Zone 3 is the Hornbill Park the red Hibiscus is the national tilted dome theater and facilities such
and Zone 4 is where birds are placed flower of Malaysia. as an outdoor ancient observatory
in separate cages and mini aviaries. park, picnic areas with space theme,
4.8 HIBISCUS GARDEN
Ticket purchase is required. exhibition gallery, viewing gallery with
Jalan Perdana, Taman Tasik Perdana
4.9 MEMORIAL TUN ABDUL binoculars, space theatre, observatory
Anecdote: Kuala Lumpur
RAZAK with telescope and its accessories.
+603 2617 6000
As the Bird Park is a replica www.klbotanicalgarden.gov.my Sri Taman, Jalan Perdana Admission charges apply although
of the natural habitat of our Daily: 9.00am- 6.00pm Kuala Lumpur admission to the exhibition gallery is
feathered friends, it may be a +603 2693 7141 free of charge.
good platform to observe some Hibiscus Garden showcases the http://www.jmm.gov.my/en/
of their unusual nesting habits. various species of Malaysia’s national museum/memorial-tun-abdul-razak Anecdote:
flower, the Bunga Raya (Hibiscus Rosa Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun:
The monogamous hornbills are Malaysia is the 37th nation to
Sinensis). 10.00am – 5.30 pm
known for their cooperative send a man to outer space. The
Fri: 10.00am - 12.00pm &
breeding. Before incubation, Some of the attractions in the garden honour of the first Malaysian
3.00pm - 5.30pm
the female begin to close the include a 4-metre high waterfall, in space goes to Dr. Sheikh
Mon except public holidays & school
entrance to the nest cavity of a fountain and pools and a lovely Muszaphar Shukor who was in
holidays: Closed
tree with a wall made of mud, colonial style building converted into space from 10th to 21st October
droppings and fruit pulp. an exhibition hall and a gallery. Opened in 1982, the Tun Abdul Razak 2007. Coming from a medical
Memorial commemorates the life background, he was given the
When the female is ready to lay Anecdote:
and times of Malaysia’s second Prime task to perform experiments
her eggs, the entrance is just The hibiscus is native to the Minister, Tun Abdul Razak (1970- on board the International
large enough for her to enter Pacific archipelago, which 1976). This memorial is housed in his Space Station relating to the
the nest. includes islands such as Taiwan, official residence and has two sections characteristics and growth of
Hainan, the Philippines, Hawaii worth viewing. liver cancer and leukemia cells,
Afterwards, the remaining
and Tahiti. As such, it plays an the crystallisation of various
opening is sealed shut but The artefacts and documents on
important role in the indigenous proteins and microbes in space.
leaving only a narrow aperture, display in the memorial tell the story of
big enough for the male to cultures of these islands.
an intellectual and a great statesman His time in space coincided
transfer food to the mother and Children in the Philippines use with the interest of the rural folks at with the Muslim fasting month
eventually the chicks. gum crushed from the plant to heart. Tun Abdul Razak was recognized of Ramadhan and for that the
as a ‘Father of Development’
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4.13 NATIONAL MOSQUE 4.14 ASEAN SCULPTURE 4.15 NATIONAL MONUMENT Overall the monument depicts
(MASJID NEGARA) GARDEN (TUGU NEGARA) the victory of the forces of
Jalan Lembah Perdana Asean Sculpture Garden Jalan Parlimen, Kuala Lumpur democracy, peace and freedom NOTES:
Kuala Lumpur Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin +603 9235 4848 over that of the communist and
+603 2693 7905 Taman Tasik Perdana www.dbkl.gov.my evil. By the way, communism
www.masjidnegara.gov.my Kuala Lumpur Daily: 8.00am – 10.00pm is outlawed in Malaysia. The
Daily: 6.30am – 7.30pm www.klbotanicalgarden.gov.my sculpture was then casted in
The National Monument is a huge a foundry in Rome at a cost of
except for prayer times www.visitkl.gov.my
bronze sculpture designed by Felix RM600,000.
Daily: 7.00am – 8.00pm
The National Mosque is the most de Weldon, architect of the famous
distinguished mosque in the city with Explore this interestingly landscaped Iwo Jima Memorial. Located in the De Weldon was conferred
its unique multifold umbrella shape garden to view a collection of prize- Tun Abdul Razak Heritage Park, this with the title Tan Sri, the
dome and tall minaret, which stands winning sculptures in wood, marble, sculpture was built to pay tribute to Malaysian equivalent of a high-
magnificently against the skyline. Built iron and bamboo, designed by most the courageous soldiers who gave ranking knighthood. He died in
in 1965, the mosque has the capacity respected sculptors from six ASEAN their lives defending the country. Woodstock, Virginal on 02 June
to accommodate up to 8,000 people countries: Malaysia, Singapore, 2003 at the age of 96.
Every year on July 31, the King and
at any one time for prayers. Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and
the Prime Minister as well as senior The idea of a national
Brunei
Within its neatly landscaped grounds representatives of the Royal Malaysian monument was mooted by
are fountains and pools. Behind the The garden, located at the foot of the Police and the Armed Forces gather Tunku Abdul Rahman (First
mosque is the Heroes’ Mausoleum, National Monument hill, was built and at the National Monument to lay Malaysian prime minister) and
a burial ground of several prominent officially opened in 1987 to wreaths and pay homage to Malaysia’s the sculpture was constructed
Malaysian statesmen namely, commemorate the 20th anniversary fallen heroes in 1966. It stands at 50 feet and
Malaysia’s second Prime Minister Tun of the founding of the Association of is made of bronze. Previously,
Did You Know: every year during the National
Abdul Razak, third Prime Minister South East Asian Nations or ASEAN
Tun Hussein Onn, and former deputy Felix de Weldon Day celebration, a short service
prime ministers Tun Dr Ismail and Tun will be held at the monument
Felix de Weldon contributed site but now the celebration is
Ghafar Baba.
in creating Malaysia’s Tugu done at a different area due to
Dress Code for mosque visit: Negara (National Monument) religious reasons. At the base of
when the country’s first Prime the sculpture is the inscription:
Visitors are required to be Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman
appropriately dressed. Robes and saw the USMC War Memorial Dedicated to the heroic fighters
headscarves will be provided for in the cause of peace and
statue in his visit to America in
women. Shoes are not allowed freedom, May the blessing of
inside the mosque. October 1960. He also designed
the Iwo Jima Memorial located Allah be upon them.
Anecdote: at Arlington, Washington DC.
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4.18 MUZIUM NEGARA 4.19 BANK NEGARA MUSEUM & OTHER SERVICES
Jabatan Muzium Malaysia Did you know? ART GALLERY
Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur Sasana Kijang Tram Ride NOTES:
+603 2282 6255 The 110 metre long main 2, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur This electric-operated tram is a fun
www.muziumnegara.gov.my facade is decorated with two +603 9179 2784 way to see the city’s attractions
Daily: 9.00am - 6.00pm giant wall murals in the style www.museumbnm.gov.my particularly the heritage zones,
First Day Hari Raya & Raya Haji: of batik painting designed by 10.00am - 6.00pm covering the vicinity of Dataran
Closed a local artist. The mural on its Sun & first 3 days of Hari Raya: Merdeka and the nature zone that
right depicts the culture and Closed covers the Tun Abdul Razak Heritage
The National Museum boasts four customs of Malaysians while Park. Since the trams are electric
main galleries; Early History, the one on its left shows the Bank Negara Museum & Art Gallery
powered, there is little noise, no
Malay Kingdoms, Colonial Era historical episodes of the nation. aims to provide the public with an
smoke emission and is eco-friendly.
and Malaysia Today, which features The murals are made using informal venue to learn about the
history of Malaysia from prehistoric Italian glass mosaic that was importance of economics, Islamic The tram allows passengers the
days to the present. manufactured in Florence. The banking and financial planning, flexibility to hop-off and hop-on at
entire cost of the mural (about whereas the Central Bank (Bank any of the attractions found along the
The National Museum was once the
RM135,000) was donated by Negara) plays the role in nation route.
site of the old Selangor Museum
millionaire and philanthropist, building through its prudent economic
established in 1963. The building The tram departs from the Kuala
the late Dr. Lee Kong Chian. transformational policies.
takes the design of the traditional Lumpur City Gallery at every half-hour
Malay palace architecture and is There are six galleries of exhibits interval and makes a full circle which
being considered to be gazetted into showcasing the Central Bank’s passes the Dataran Merdeka, Sultan
a National Heritage Building. collection of art pieces acquired since Abdul Samad Building and Perdana
1962 to early history of money and Botanical Gardens, Deer Park, Hibiscus
The most interesting exhibition for
barter trade to displays of preserved Garden, Orchid Garden, KL Bird Park,
most visitors is the Istana Satu, an
national heritage showing the National Planetarium, Royal Malaysian
original-sized old Terengganu timber
evolution of the country’s currency Police Museum, Islamic Arts Museum
palace built in 1884. Other outdoor
early to modern times. and the National Museum.
exhibits include the traditional Malay
fishing boat, two burial poles from the
burial site of a chief of a certain clan.
Must-try TRAM RIDE
Anecdote: The Sasana Kijang Cafe of the
Organised by Kuala Lumpur City Hall
museum serves a delicious
The present museum building menu of local and international Days: Daily
is built on the site of the cuisine. The fried noodles
former Selangor Museum and chicken chop are staple Operation
9.00am - 4.00pm
(1906 – 1945). On 10th March favorites of many of the Time:
1945, the Selangor Museum museum’s patrons.
was accidentally bombed Pick up Kuala Lumpur City
by the Allied Forces whose point: Gallery
actual intention was to bomb Call: +603 9282 2713
the railway marshaling yard
in Brickfields to cripple the Website: www.myhopnhopoff.
com
transportation system of the
Japanese.
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HERITAGE AREA
5.1 Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
5.2 Kuala Lumpur Library
5.3 Children’s Library
5.13 5.4 National Music Museum (former Chartered Bank)
5.5 DATARAN UNDRGRND
5.6 Victorian Fountain
5.7 Flag Pole
5.9 5.15 5.14 5.8 Dataran Merdeka (Merdeka Square)
5.8 5.9 Royal Selangor Club
5.17 5.10 National Textile Museum
5.11 General Post Office
5.11 5.12
5.12 Sultan Abdul Samad Building
5.13 The Cathedral of St. Mary The Virgin
5.14 Former High Court Building
5.3 5.15 Panggung Bandaraya (City Theatre)
5.16 5.16 PH Hendry
5.17 Masjid Jamek (Jamek Mosque)
5.7 5.6 5.5
5.2 The Dataran Merdeka or Independence Square serves as a
5.1 5.4 commemoration of Malaysia’s long road to independence, which
came to be on 31st August 1957 after several years of being in the
clutches of colonialism.
Ironically, this arena that celebrates the independence of a young
5.10 nation was also the British Administration district when Kuala
Lumpur became the administrative capital of Selangor in 1880
and the Federated Malay States in 1896. The charming colonial
buildings around the square reminds us that this was once the
place where the colonists lived, worked and played.
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was fired at 5.00pm daily from the Police Headquarters on top of Bluff Hill, 5.13 THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. were removed and buried in an
now known as Bukit Aman. The clock was imported from South Croydon, MARY THE VIRGIN unknown place to protect them
Surrey in England and manufactured by Gillett & Johnston (Croydon) Ltd. Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur
from damage from impending NOTES:
+603 2692 8672
war. The original stained-glass
The clock is very sensitive and works almost the same way as an old www.stmaryscathedral.org.my
windows were never found. The
grandfather’s clock. Before the clock caretaker winds the clock, he must Daily: 7.00am – 6.00pm
one standing today are a replica
first wind the bell 320 times. This is still done today and being a clock
The Cathedral of St. Mary the Virgin, of the original ones.
caretaker is indeed a full-time job. In a cavity below the foundation stone,
Sir Charles Mitchell, the Governor of the Straits Settlement placed a few built in 1894, is the oldest brick
Queen Elizabeth II visited the
items: a Japanese Yen, a few Straits coins, a piece of tin from the Straits Anglican Church in Kuala Lumpur. It
church twice. The first time
Trading Company and a copy of the Selangor Journal, produced by John stands in a strategic location at one
was in October 1989 during
Russel. end the Independence Square. The
the Commonwealth Heads of
church is worth a visit. Among the
Government Meeting (CHOGM)
Behind the building, there are rows of protected century-old heritage many interesting items in the church
and the second was nine years
raintrees still standing along the Klang River. worth seeing includes the old pipe
later when Kuala Lumpur
organ built by a renowned English
hosted the 16th Commonwealth
organ builder, Henry Willis and the
Games in 1998.
three stained glass placed above the
chancel.
Anecdote:
During the early days of the
British Administration, the
population of the Europeans in
Kuala Lumpur was around 200
people. Attendance of Sunday
service was strict and could
easily be monitored. Absentees
would be listed in the ‘Hall of
Shame’ column of the Selangor
Journal. Air-conditioning in the
stuffy church during services
came in the form of the swish
of the punkahs, pulled by Tamil
punkah wallahs outside the
church hired to tug the ropes of
the punkahs.
The pipes of the church organ
were intentionally elevated to
prevent it from being damaged
by floods.
Prior to the Second World
War, the original stained glass
windows above the chancel
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Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman was once Batu Road as it was once a rough
road that led to the tin mining areas of Batu and Rawang. Shops along the
road were mostly owned by Indian moneylenders known as Chettiars. The
Chettiars let out their shops to other Indian traders who operated shops,
6.4 eateries, warehouses and other businesses.
6.6 6.7
6.3 The textile business flourished and between household names such as
6.2 6.5 Globe Silk Store, G.S. Gill and P. Lal Store emerged. An Indian Mosque was
built to serve the growing population of Indian merchants.
The golden age of cinema in Hollywood saw two beautiful art deco
cinemas in the form of the Coliseum and the Odeon emerging amongst the
busy shophouses. Today, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman is still an important
shopping street and is called by some, the Golden Mile.
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6.1 DATARAN MEDAN PASAR Designed by AK Moosdeen, the block
Kuala Lumpur) was at Market
Complex, KL Sogo Shopping Complex
(OLD MARKET SQUARE) was sometimes referred to as “The (the biggest department store in
Square, he was absolutely
Red House” owing to the distinctive the area with 10 floors of shopping, NOTES:
Dataran Medan Pasar (also known as impressed when he found
exposed red brick, which has since dining and entertainment) and Maju
the Old Market Square) is a square Jules Mumm’s champagne for
been painted over. Although designed Junction.
surrounded by the oldest and some sale at 60 cents per quart and
as a whole, each shop house façade is
of the most of ornate shop houses of India pale ale at 15 cents per
treated differently with the alternating 6.3 COLISEUM CINEMA
Kuala Lumpur. quart. After the death of Yap
window designs between each floor 94, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Ah Loy, the market stalls were
It was formerly the centre of and shop house. In 1908, the block Kuala Lumpur
gradually relocated to the new
Kuala Lumpur’s original township was extended to include No. 8. +603 2692 5995
Central Market building.
established in the 1870s by Yap Ah At the corner of the square, the www.cinema.com.my
Loy the then Kapitan China (Chinese former Sin Seng Nam Restaurant, has Daily: 12.00pm – 11.30 pm
headman) of Kuala Lumpur. In the very fine stepped Dutch Gables. The (Midnight shows available on
middle of the square, stands a clock
6.2 TUANKU ABDUL RAHMAN Fridays and Saturdays)
interesting entryways have wooden STREET (Jalan TAR)
tower that was built to commemorate bars serve as security doors and also Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman Coliseum Cinema was the first to open
the coronation of King George IV. provide ventilation. In earlier times, Kuala Lumpur its doors in Malaysia. It was a popular
The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) the restaurant was well patronized Daily: 10.00am - 10.00pm cinema for moviegoers interested in
has beautified and upgraded Dataran by planters and was known as the Malay and Hindi films. A well-known
Medan Pasar into a venue for fairs, Vatican. This road was originally called Batu Chinese businessman and property
exhibitions, festivals and cultural Road because it began as a track
Anecdotes: developer, built this neo-classical
events. leading to Batu where there was structure and leased it to an operator
In 1907, AB Hubback, Government When Yap Ah Loy administered a village, limestone cave and tin who opened this cinema in 1921.
Architect, presented to the Sanitary Kuala Lumpur, he watched over mines. Now, the road is named after Many Malay Operas were performed
Board design guidelines for shop the trade activities of the Old Malaysia’s first King. by itinerant troupes here in the 1930s.
houses to be erected in the Square. Market Square from his house, Jalan TAR has an interesting history.
which was situated where the However, in 2012 the cinema
This has resulted to a gracious It became Kuala Lumpur’s busiest
Pacific Express Hotel stands rebranded itself as LFS Coliseum
symmetry of the Square as a whole. streets in the 1930s when the rice
today. Miners travelling upriver Cineplex. The cinema has 2 halls and
The three-storey shop houses are fields, swamps, and coconut estates
from Klang would disembark a seating capacity of 474. Hall 1 plays
examples of ornate Neo-classical were replaced by commercial
and settle at the Old Market all movies including Hollywood titles
designs, as evidenced by the developments. Still evident today, the
Square. The lives of the miners while Hall 2 plays only Tamil and Hindi
decorative plaster garlands, roof-top property owners, builders, traders
were hard and dreary but the movies.
gables and balustrades. and commercial operators along this
shrewd Kapitan saw this as a road are an ethnically diverse group.
Later, two classic Art Deco structures, business opportunity.
the Maybank Finance Berhad building The Malays, Sri Lankans, Chinese and
and the Clock Tower, were built. He set up gambling dens and British lived around this area. Today
The Tower was erected in 1937 to brothels around the square to the buildings along Jalan TAR reflect
commemorate the coronation of keep his workers entertained the changing trends in architectural
King George VI. The sunburst motif, a and motivated. The gambling design.
common Art Deco design, is featured sheds were situated at the
at the base. row of shop houses where the The stores and malls you can find
Sin Seng Nam coffeeshop now here besides the street arcades are
The block of shop houses located is. When William T. Hornaday Campbell Complex, G.S. Gill (reputed
at 2 – 8 Dataran Medan Pasar was (the American naturalist who for top sporting goods distribution in
built by Loke Yew around 1906. discovered the Batu Caves near Malaysia, offering all sorts of sporting
equipment and attire), Pertama
Coliseum Cinema
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6.4 COLISEUM CAFÉ & GRILL 6.5 MASJID INDIA 6.6 MASJID INDIA BAZAAR 6.7 JAI HIND
ROOM Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman Jalan Masjid India 13, Jalan Melayu
NOTES: 98, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Masjid India
Kuala Lumpur +603 2692 1009 Daily: 10.00am - 10.00pm Kuala Lumpur
+603 2692 6270 www.masjidindia.com +603 2692 0041 /
Masjid India Bazaar is a popular
Daily: 10.00am - 10.00pm Mon - Fri: 8.00am – 5.00pm +6012 927 1288
covered bazaar packed with shops
Sat, Sun & public holiday: Closed Daily: 8.00am - 9.00pm
Coliseum Café, built in 1921 was a specializing in traditional Malay shops
popular watering hole for colonial Masjid India was built a century ago specializing in batik and songkok Jai Hind is the oldest family owned
planters, miners and traders. In the by the Indian Muslim merchants who (headgear for Malay men), prayer Punjabi restaurant in Kuala Lumpur,
past, on every Wednesday, the tea settled in Kuala Lumpur. mats, robes, jewelry and oddities. serving Northern Indian and authentic
dance was the main entertainment at Punjabi cuisine.
The mosque, built in the southern This street is lined with Malay and
the Coliseum Café. Indian style, is a three-storey structure Indian shops selling perfumes, It is also the leading producer of fresh
Its famous patrons in the past include with onion-domed cupolas and arc spices, incense, saris, brassware and sweet treats and Indian munchies.
Somerset Maugham, the English windows patterned with Islamic jewellers.
This unpretentious and popular
author. motifs. The mosque is located at a
To capture the pulse of shopping in restaurant is housed in a pre-war shop
busy street with rows of shop houses
The building is worth a visit. It has a Kuala Lumpur, take a walk along Jalan house at Jalan Melayu, in the heart of
and vendors selling items for prayers,
neo-classical design with rusticated Masjid India. This street is lively, with a Masjid India.
textiles, shoes and oddities.
arches at ground level. Much later, the heady mix of color, aroma and sounds.
art deco elements were added such The site of the mosque was later The street exudes a similar feel to the
as wood and glass shop-front, and the gazetted in 1964 as a ‘reserve for popular street bazaar called Petaling 6.8 KL SOGO
door lintels with the carved café logo. a mosque’. The mosque has since Street in Chinatown. This street is 190, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
underwent several renovations even more vibrant during the Muslim Kuala Lumpur
The special atmosphere of yesteryears without losing its identity and up fasting month.
is retained with its unchanged +603 2618 2111
till today remains a recognizable www.klsogo.com.my
décor, furnishing and white linen- landmark in the city.
clad waiters. The Grill Room serves Daily: 10.00am- 9.30pm
mainly English cuisine. The menu has Dress Code for mosque visit: KL Sogo is one of the leading retailers
remained the same. in the city with a huge department
Visitors are required to be
appropriately dressed while store with multi-storey, offering
visiting the mosque. Robes and the latest fashion trends, home
headscarves will be provided for convenience wares, hottest sales and
women. promotions.
Shoes are not allowed inside the This award-winning shopping complex
mosque. also has a fair selection of restaurants
and entertainment outlets.
Visitors can find a wide range of
cosmetics and fragrances, fashion
clothes, home furnishing, children and
infant wear, electronics and gadgets.
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6.9 PERTAMA COMPLEX 6.11 MAJU JUNCTION MALL a law firm. It was once home to Loke such as the Victoria Institution of
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman 1001, Jalan Sultan Ismail Yew (1846 – 1917) an entrepreneur Kuala Lumpur and the University of
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur and philanthropist who became the Hong Kong, where he was awarded an NOTES:
+603 2691 6599 +603 2772 8536 / 8500 wealthiest man in Kuala Lumpur in honorary degree of Doctor of Laws,
www.uda.com.my www.majujunction.com the early 20th century, by virtue of his the highest honour for a Chinese
Daily: 9.00am - 9.00pm Daily: 10.00am - 10.00pm significant role in the growth of Kuala gentleman in the Federated Malay
Lumpur. States.
Pertama Complex was one of the Maju Junction Mall is a shopping
earliest shopping malls built by the centre specializing in Malay clothes, Having travelled three times to He was also recognized by the British
Urban Development Authority, a and wedding apparel. Europe, Loke Yew borrowed ideas who conferred on him a Companion
semi-government body. from some of the grand homes that he of the Most Distinguished Order of St.
It also has several food outlets ranging had seen. Although the house had a Michael and St. George.
Opened in 1976, the shopping mall from restaurants, cafés and fast European exterior, on its front door is
offers bargain prices for original food that are mainly patronized by Loke Yew died of malaria on 24th
a plaque with the Chinese inscription
leather shoes, leather ware, trophies, office workers due to the presence February 1917. His final resting
‘Garden of Peace and Prosperity’.
sports and outdoor items. of government departments in the place is at the Loke Yew Memorial
building. The floors, doors and posts are made situated in Hawthornden Estate (Loke
of chengal timber, while the upper Yew’s favourite villa estate) which
This mall is also a one-stop centre to and lower verandahs are paved with is now encircled by the compounds
6.10 CAMPBELL SHOPPING pay utility bills. specially imported Chinese tiles. The of Malaysian Ministry of Defence
COMPLEX main hall of the mansion had a very (MINDEF).
98, Jalan Dang Wangi high ceiling while the dining room
Kuala Lumpur 6.12 MEDAN TUANKU The memorial consists of Loke Yew’s
had space for 20 tables or at least 200
+603 2698 1366 / 2617 6272 Jalan Medan Tuanku tomb, a bronze statue of him looking
guests.
Daily: 10.00am - 10.00pm Kuala Lumpur resplendent in a graduation robe,
Loke Yew was born on 9th October the tombs of his wife, two children
Campbell Shopping Complex is one of Medan Tuanku is an area off Jalan 1846 to a peasant family in China. (including cinema mogul Loke Wan
the oldest shopping complexes in the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Road and was He set sail for Singapore when he Tho) and daughter-in-law, arranged in
city, offering a wide range of clothing, once the preferred residential area for was only 11 years old. After working a cascading-down-a-hill design.
jewelry, leather products, footwear wealthy Chinese businessman who as a shop assistant for four years, he
and electrical appliances. lived here in the early 20th century. managed to save 99 Straits dollars
The complex stands strategically in which he used to start his own shop,
This small area is known for its eateries
the city’s financial and commercial Chop Heng Loong which was the first
and the many shopping malls such as
district. of his many businesses to come.
Maju Junction, Campbell Complex,
This complex has several pubs for Pertama Complex, KL Sogo and Jalan He owned tin mines, rubber plantation
shoppers looking for a quick beer Tuanku Abdul Rahman shopping and properties and had business
while they take a break from shopping. bazaars. interests in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur,
Selangor and Bentong. For a good 20
Within walking distance from the years, he was the richest man in Kuala
Campbell Shopping Complex are Lumpur and was even a member of
other interesting malls such as the 6.13 LOKE YEW MANSION the Selangor State Council and sat on
Pertama Complex and KL Sogo. 273A, Jalan Medan Tuanku numerous committees and chambers
Kuala Lumpur of commerce.
The Loke Yew Mansion is an eclectic From the riches that he accumulated,
mansion with European and Chinese he gave back to the society by
influences which is currently leased to contributing to education institutions
Loke Yew Mansion
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CHINATOWN
7.1 Central Market
7.10
7.9 7.2 Central Market Annexe
7.3 Sin Sze Ya Temple
7.4 Kwong Siew Association (Kwan Ti Temple)
7.2
7.5 Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
7.6 Petaling Street Bazaar
7.1
7.7 Old China Café (Laundrette Guild)
7.8 Sikh Temple (Police Temple)
7.3 7.9 Junk Bookstore
7.10 Maybank Numismatic Museum
The region stretching from the eastern banks of the Klang River
7.4 to Jalan Sultan in the west is the chinese enclave of Kuala Lumpur.
7.5 When the early chinese mining pioneers arrived at the muddy
7.6
estuary, Yap Ah Loy’s Market Square was where they settled,
obtained their sundries and provisions and entertained themselves
at gambling dens, opium parlours and brothels.
The tin mining industry was so lucrative that even the kerosene
lamp fire that wiped out their thatched roof settlement in 1881 did
7.7 not dampen their spirits for long. Brick shophouses soon replaced
the thatched houses and proper infrastructure in the form of
7.8 Petaling Street, High Street and Sultan Street emerged due to Yap
Ah Loy’s ingenuity and the British Administration’s town planning
measures.
Today one can still witness the trading and socio-cultural
activities of these early Chinese pioneers less the vices. Chinese
apothecaries displaying their herbs and medicines in porcelain
pots and beneath glass counters, jewellers and goldsmiths, casket
and basket makers, dry goods stores, pet shops, herbalists, frame
makers, haberdashers and vendors of a plethora of street food
contribute to the colourful cacophony that is Chinatown.
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Jalan Hang Kasturi 14A, Leboh Pudu, Kuala Lumpur around the temple grounds.
NOTES: Kuala Lumpur +603 2078 9052
+603 2070 1137 www.sytemple.org Dress code for temple visit:
www.annexegallery.com Daily: 7.00am - 5.00pm
Visitors are required to be appropriately dressed while visiting this temple.
Daily: 10.00am - 7.00pm
Legend has it that in 1864, the Sin Sze
The Central Market Annexe is a Ya Temple was founded by the famous
contemporary art and soul place Capitan Yap Ah Loy in honour of the
that compliments the traditional equally significant Capitan Shin Kap or
Central Market. Since its launch in Sheng Meng Li of Sungai Ujong.
2007, a variety of events, including
It is said to be the only Chinese
contemporary art exhibitions, talks,
temple in Malaysia that has locals as
film screenings, workshops, theatre,
their main deities instead of these
music, performance art and other
from mainland China. Both Shin Kap
related events are the activities are
and Chong Piang were two true local
held here.
personalities of Kuala Lumpur in
The Annexe has three main spaces: the 1860 before being deified after their
Gallery (on the 2nd Floor), Studio and deaths.
Theatre (on the 1st Floor). Whether it
This oldest Taoist temple is a standing
is for contemporary art, socio-political
testament of traditional Southern
art, collaborative art, multimedia,
chinese architecture built based upon
multidisciplinary art, multisyllabic art,
the Feng Shui principle.
community art, theatre, dance, film
screenings, music gigs, poetry recitals, It features a main hall and two
workshops, fashion shows, book side halls with a sophisticated roof
launches or corporate launches, this is structure similar to that of temples in
a place for the artsy enthusiast . China.
This temple had been involved in
charity work since 1907 when a Trust
Fund representing 12 Chinese clans
was established.
Processions to commemorate Shin
Kap, Chong Piang and Yap Ah Loy
becoming deities were held on the full
moon of the 3rd lunar calendar every
year.
The rich Chinese sometimes try to
outdo each other in their donations
and contributions towards the
procession. The head of clans will
usually have the honour of leading
the procession and get their due
recognition.
Central Market Annexe Sin Sze Ya Temple
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7.4 KWONG SIEW ASSOCIATION 7.5 SRI MAHA MARIAMMAN the statues of Lord Muruga and his
(KWAN TI TEMPLE) TEMPLE consorts (Valli and Teivayanni) up to
168, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee Jalan Tun H.S. Lee Batu Caves in the wee hours of the NOTES:
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur morning.
+603 2078 2735 +603 2078 3467
Prayers are offered prior to the long
www.kwongsiew.org www.sreemahamariamman.org
procession where devotees attach
Daily: 9.00am - 6.00pm Daily: 6.00am - 9.00pm
huge carriers (kavadi) to their bodies
The Kwan Ti Temple is a Chinese Taoist This 150-year old Hindu Temple, the by hooks and haul the portable altars
temple located in Chinatown, Kuala Sri Mahamariamman is the oldest and with lances piercing their skins.
Lumpur. It is also known as the Kwong wealthiest Indian temples in Kuala
Other devotees will carry containers
Siew Association Building because it Lumpur dating back to 1873.
containing milk as offering to Lord
was started by Chinese immigrants
The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple is Muruga. Thaipusam is one festival
from the Kwong Foo and Siew Foo
also a religious charity organization that never fails to attract curious
villages in the Provinces of Guangdong
in Malaysia. The most remarkable onlookers who are keen to learn and
in Southern China.
feature of the temple is its structure observe Hindu culture.
This temple was built in 1888. which is similar to the shape of a
Another popular festival that puts the
human body .
Since its inception, the building has Sri Mahamariamman temple in the
been used both as a place of worship The feet are symbolised by a 75-feet center of attention is Deepavali, the
as well as a community centre where high gopuram (monumental tower) Festival of Light.
people can seek comfort and support standing five-tiers high. There is an
Entrance is free. However, a small fee
from fellow countrymen as they begin impressive gateway at every tier, each
is charged for storing your shoes at a
their life in Kuala Lumpur. adorned with 228 Hindu deities that
safe place when you are visiting the
are sculpted in the styles of South
An interesting feature of this Temple is temple.
India.
the replica of General Kwan Ti’s sword
and long-blade sword, which was The entrance faces the east and the Dress code for temple visit:
brought over from China by the early chief deity, Sri Maha Mariamman, is Visitors are required to be
immigrants. installed at the inner sanctum. appropriately dressed while
visiting this temple. Visitors are
Dress code for temple visit: Another focal point is the interestingly
not allowed in with their shoes on.
ornate main prayer hall, which is
Visitors are required to be decorated by murals and frescos. The
appropriately dressed while location of three shrines in the main
visiting this temple. temple, are roofed by an ornament
embellished dome.
In addition, there are four smaller
shrines dedicated to Lord Ganesha
and his brother, Lord Muruga, located
around the main prayer hall.
Also noticeable is a giant silver chariot,
which is also a major feature during
the Hindu festival of Thaipusam. You
may pay a visit during Thaipusam to
see how the chariot is used to carry
Kwan Ti Temple The main shrine Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
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In 1921, the golf course was moved to the compounds of a proper
8.2 8.7 clubhouse near Circular Road (now known as Jalan Tun Razak). It is still
8.9 here today as the Royal Selangor Golf Club. However, Petaling Hill today
remains as a place associated with recreational activities as it is home to
8.8 many stadiums and headquarters of many sports associations.
8.14 8.11
8.13
The hill is also a site of Independence Day nostalgia for those who are
old enough to follow through Tunku Abdul Rahman’s long struggle for
8.10
independence, which climaxed with the declaration of independence in
the Merdeka Stadium. But for the younger baby-boomers and generation
Ws, nostalgia comes in the form of the giant ‘mushroom’ structure in the
middle of the Merdeka Park beside the stadium – the spot where many
romantic relationships were established. Sadly, the Merdeka Park along
8.12 with the ‘mushroom’ will be making way for a multi-storey business
8.16
complex called the KL 118 (Heritage Tower). The sun-dial behind the
‘mushroom’ which was fondly used as a slide by children, was salvaged
and is now an outdoor exhibit of the National Planetarium at the Tun
Abdul Razak Heritage Park.
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8.1 GOSPEL HALL CHURCH 8.3 SAINT WESLEY METHODIST 8.5 METHODIST BOYS SCHOOL
3, Jalan Hang Jebat CHURCH Wesley Road
Kuala Lumpur 2, Jalan Wesley off Jalan Hang Jebat NOTES:
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www.gospelhall.org +603 2072 0338 +603 2078 2293
www.klwesley.org www.mbsskl.edu.my
Kuala Lumpur Gospel Hall is a Brethren
Daily: 9.00am - 6.00pm 7.00am - 6.00pm (school hours)
Church located at the heart of Kuala
Lumpur. Established in 1897, this main The Methodist Boys’ School, Kuala Lumpur is a cluster of secondary school in
evangelical church with a rich line of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.It was founded in July 1897, making it one of the oldest
It is also one of the oldest churches for
history is one of the oldest churches schools in Malaysia. It is known as MBS and its students are known as MBSians.
the Kuala Lumpur Chinese community
in Malaysia.
in this area. The school is also known as the Marble or Horley School to the community of
As a church they have various Petaling Street. It is noted for its library, which attracts visits from many other
It started in October 1889 when
services employing different modes schools.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Eagger travelled
of worship in order to meet the
from Penang and discovered a large In the hundred years of its existence MBS has more than fulfilled its role in
needs of a multicultural and diverse
harvest field with a few Christian providing education and nurture for those who passed through its portals. The
congregation.
workers conversing in Hakka. Mr. MBS’s bell is the oldest existing school bell in Kuala Lumpur which dates back to
Eagger began preaching the gospel This Church has various programmes 1923. It is mounted in a special tower located at the Reading Corner.
to the predominantly Hakka Chinese and activities to foster fellowship
community. among members.
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Anecdote:
The school was formerly located at High Street and was moved to the
current location in 1929 to facilitate the straightening of the Klang River.
Notable alumnus includes Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei
and Ananda Krishnan, business mogul and the richest man in Malaysia.
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8.14 KUAN YIN TEMPLE 8.15 PUDU JAIL beach scenes, blue skies and
Jalan Maharajalela, Kuala Lumpur Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur flowers. It is hard to believe
Daily: 7.00am -5.00pm that these were works of art NOTES:
Pudu Jail was built on the site of of a criminal charged with
Kuan Yin Temple was built in 1880 and is dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Pudu Village. Two isolated roads, possession of stolen goods and
Kuan Yin. Also known as Guanyin Temple, it is located across the road from Jalan Rathbone Street and Hill Street, were drug abuse called Pha Tee.
Stadium in Chinatown. demolished to make way for it. Pudu
Jail was built by the British in 1895 as Pha Tee painted these murals
Featuring distinctly chinese and European baroque architecture, the temple has based on places that he had
a prison in Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur
one of the most colourful shrines in the city. visited and photographs he had
area. As such, it was used to house
The temple started out as a small shrine for Hokkien chinese who hailed from the criminals including drug offenders seen in books and magazines
Fujian Province in China and other dialect groups who turned up to offer their and was also used for administering whilst in prison.
prayers to those buried in a cemetery on the hill. corporal punishment through rotan
caning.
This temple is not very well known but it is worth a visit. This temple house a 8.16 PUDU WAI SEK KAI
statue of Sakyamuni Buddha as its centerpiece. Flanking it are three statues The colonial era prison was officially 446, Jalan Sayur, Off Jalan Pudu
representing the Fa Zhu Gung brothers and a thousand armed and thousand- closed in November 1996. Today, the Kuala Lumpur
eyed Kuan Yin. public can see the jail gateway, the Daily: 7.00pm - 12.00am
door that used to separate thousands (except Monday)
of prisoners’ ‘souls’ from the real
world. Pudu Wai Sek Kai is one of the older
hawker centers in the heart of Pudu
Anecdote: that is still surviving despite rapid
There is an old joke that modernization. By the late afternoon,
prison inmates enjoyed the Jalan Sayur in Pudu turns into a
luxury of being served a rather hawker haven. It is no wonder then
sumptuous platter of fish curry that it is also popularly known as ‘Wai
and rice. This is not true of Sek Kai’ in Cantonese, which literally
course. But what is true was means ‘Glutton Street’.
that in the early days, the By nightfall, Wai Sek Kai is a thriving
prison had three European food center bustling with hungry
wardens whose surnames were folks out for some tasty grub spilling
Fish, Currie and Rice. with local flavor. The grilled tofu and
Some of the most prominent cuttlefish stall has been featured in
inmates were Ethel Proudlock, several television programmes.
wife of the Victoria Institution This 50 year old hawker food centre
schoolmaster who was charged has now second, and even third
for murder of her alleged lover generation owners. This fluorescent
and Botak Chin fondly known lamp lit street comes alive after
as the Malaysian Robin Hood 7.00pm. For an entirely local street
who robbed from the rich and food experience, this Wai Sek Kai is
shared with the poor. not to be missed.
The prison will always be Stalls start opening for business from
remembered for its beautiful 4.30pm onwards.
murals of lush jungle scenery,
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9.1 Menara Dayabumi
9.2 Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
9.3 Malayan Railway Headquarters
9.1
9.4 Majestic Hotel
9.5 Sulaiman Building
9.4
the Kota Darul Ehsan. This majestic archway, which commemorates
n His
lta
Su the historic cessation of Kuala Lumpur also marks the border of
l an
Ja the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and the State of Selangor
along the busy Federal Highway.
9.5
The roundabout at the beginning of Sultan Hishamuddin also
had a historic monument at its centrepiece. It was the cenotaph
commemorating the end of the First World War. When the National
Monument was built along Jalan Parliament in 1963, the cenotaph
was shifted to the monument complex.
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A fine example of neo-classical Moghul architecture, this building is a masterpiece of Arthur Benison Hubback, a British Architectural Assistant and the Director of
Public Works. It was completed in 1917 as an administration building for the railway company and still serves that purpose. Its north wing was seriously damaged by
bombing in World War II and again by fire in 1968.
The building’s architecture also reflects the architectural styles of nearby buildings. As the Malayan Railway Headquarters, the building is not open for public visits, but
it serves as a great backdrop for photographers, featuring wide colonnaded verandahs, including, onion-shaped domes topped with chatri points, spiral staircases and
numerous arched windows and doorways.
Anecdote:
To indicate that both the Malayan Railway Headquarters and the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station were designed as a pair, Arthur Benison Hubback used a smaller
version of the railway station’s minaret to crown the main dome of the administrative building. The compound of the administrative building was the ground
where a mass protest of the Malayan Union by members of the United Malay National Organization (UMNO) in 1948 was held. The Malayan Union was
dissolved and the Federation of Malaya took its place. This event sparked a series of nationalistic movement that led to the independence of Malaya.
Malayan Railway Headquarters Side View Malayan Railway Headquarters Front View
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Jalan Dang Wangi was formerly known as Campbell Road. It was named
ng a
pa hray
after Douglas Graham Campbell, the first British Advisor for the state of
Am bu
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Johor in 1914. Douglas Campbell has British Resident of Negeri Sembilan
and District Officer of Kuala Lumpur in his impressive resume of service
towards the British Administration of Malaya.
The road and the name Campbell would however, be always associated
with the Campbell Shopping Complex Fire of 1976, which razed and
completely destroyed the 20-storey building, then the tallest shopping
complex in Kuala Lumpur. The blaze, which started at 10.30pm on the
8th April 1976, was due to an electrical short-circuit and lasted for a good
10.1 30 hours. The Hollywood blockbuster Towering Inferno was screened at
the Odeon Theatre just down the road not too long before Kuala Lumpur
had her share of a real-life fiery drama. As such, the incident left a deep
impact in not just the psyche of Malaysians but also the fire safety policy
of all high-rise building in the country.
Fortunately, the beautiful heritage shop-houses in and around Jalan Dang
Menara
Multi-Purpose
Wangi were spared from that fearsome inferno.
Capsquare
Tower Kuala Lumpur
Forest Eco Park
(Bukit Nanas)
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KAMPONG BHARU Kampong Bharu, located at the
heart of Kuala Lumpur, was founded
as a Malay community or Malay
Kampong Bharu was also gazetted
as one of the Malay Reserved Areas
(MRA) in Kuala Lumpur. The MRAs
Agricultural Settlement by the were created under the Malay
11.1 Kelab Sultan Sulaiman
British government since 1899. Reservation Enactment of 1913 and
11.2 Kelab Sultan Suleiman Gallery the Land Enactment of 1987.
11.3 Malay Food Street (Jalan Raja Muda Musa) The Malay Agricultural Settlement
(MAS) was formed on 12th January The objective of the legislation was
11.4 Heritage Malay Houses 1900 by the Federated Malay States to ensure that the Malays would be
11.5 Masjid Jamek Kampong Bharu on 223 acres of land awarded by able to own land, especially in urban
11.6 Herbal Shops fifth Sultan of Selangor state, His areas. A provision of the enactment
11.7 Gurdwara Tatt Khalsa Diwan (Sikh Temple) Royal Highness, Sultan Sir Alae’ddin is that an MRA may not, either
Suleiman. Enclosed by Princess Road through sale or lease, be transferred
11.8 Chowkit Fruit And Vegetable Market (Raja Bot Market) (Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz) at the to non-Malay Muslim.
north and Campbell Road (Jalan
A few development plans have
Dang Wangi) at the south, Tuanku
been prepared for the MRAs,
Abdul Rahman Road at the west and
however little progress has been
Klang River at the east.
achieved and the issue on slow
The Malay Agricultural Settlement development process of the MRAs,
(MAS) is a special area reserved especially Kampong Bharu, remains
specifically for the Malays in Kuala unresolved.
Lumpur. This special right has
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11.1 KELAB SULTAN SULAIMAN The new club contains a Community 11.2 KELAB SULTAN SULEIMAN run by Malays from the Kelantan
Jalan Datuk Abdul Razak Hall that has a capacity of up to 1,000 GALLERY state. Aside from their fiery tom yam,
Kampong Bharu people, used for sport activities such Jalan Datuk Abdul Razak these places are well known for their NOTES:
Kuala Lumpur as badminton and basketball. There Kampong Bharu steamed fish with ginger and assam
are also a library, restaurant, meeting Kuala Lumpur boi, plain rice porridge with salted fish
The Sultan Sulaiman Club was first
room, bar and hostels for visiting and egg, and many varieties of fried
built in 1909, but it was not until 1967 Year Built: 1932
sports teams. rice or noodles.
that it was christened with the name
Opened on 5th December 2007, the
in honour of the Sultan of Selangor The Club played an important role In the late afternoon, drop by a stall
gallery showcases the history of the
who was ruling when the club was in the history of Malaysia when the selling Malay kuih or tea cakes. Not
Malay political struggle from its early
built, Sultan Ala’eddin Sulaiman Shah first Malay Congress was held there all kuihs are sweet there are fried
beginning during the colonial era. This
ibni Almarhum Raja Muda Musa in 1946, which led to the birth of the savouries like currypuffs filled with
heritage building is a replica of the
(ruled 1898 – 1938). United Malays National Organization potatoes and spicy sardines, popiahs
second Sultan Sulaiman Club.
(UMNO), one of the founding with beans sprouts and carrots,
The club serves as a venue for
political parties that negotiated the and pulut panggang – grilled rolls
sporting and social events for the
independence of Malaya from the of glutinous rice stuffed with spicy
Malay community of Kuala Lumpur,
British.
11.3 MALAY FOOD STREET coconut sambal. There are also many
to rival the British Selangor Club in Jalan Raja Muda Musa
types of sweet kuihs (tea cakes),
Dataran Merdeka and Lake Club in the When Malaysia began television Kampong Bharu
mostly made with glutinous rice flour,
Lake Gardens. broadcast services in 1963, the Club Kuala Lumpur
coconut milk and palm sugar – the
placed a television set outside the
In 1909, the original structure of the Right past the entrance arch way over holy trinity of Malay kuih ingredients.
building in 1964 for the entertainment
club was erected on a piece of land Jalan Raja Musa, you will be greeted
of club members and the public.
donated by the Sultan of Selangor. by the delicious scents, slightly
Till now, the club is in use as a location chaotic sights and bustling sounds
Its architectural style follows the
for meetings local associations and of one of Kuala Lumpur’s most well-
traditional Malay house form with
small scale sports championships. known hawker food areas. There are
a horn-tipped roof in the Minang
many stalls to choose from, serving a
style, constructed using cengal hard
wide range of dishes which are budget
wood beams, wooden plank walls and FREE KAMPONG BHARU friendly.
thatched nipah roof. CULTURAL GUIDED WALK
As a Malay settlement, Kampong
The British contributed $500 dollars to Organised by Kuala Lumpur City Hall Bharu is well known for the traditional
build the club and the rest of the fund
Days: Tues, Wed & Sun Malay cuisine and here you can find
was raised from the local community
a variety of delicacies from different
through the ticket sales for cultural Registration 4.15pm regions in Malaysia. Follow your nose
performances. Time: to the smoky charcoal aroma of ikan
The original structure was destroyed Walk bakar or grilled fish eaten with spicy
Duration: 2.5 hours
in a fire in 1930, and was replaced by sambal and sour dipping sauce.
a new building with zinc instead of Kelab Sultan Served with white rice and raw ulam
Meeting Sulaiman, Jalan (traditional herb salad leaves), it
thatch nipah roof. Point: Datuk Abdul Razak can also be accompanied by various
The second building was demolished
Call: +603 2698 0332 curries and stir fried vegetables to
in 1967 to make way for a new
make up a hearty portion of nasi
building, which was launched in 1969 pelancongan@
Email: campur or mixed rice.
by Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia’s Deputy dbkl.gov.my
Prime Minister of that time. There are also many tom yam
Website: www.visitkl.gov.my
restaurants to choose from, many
Local cakes
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11.5 MASJID JAMEK KAMPONG cost RM214,000 to build – which was 11.7 GURDWARA TATT KHALSA DIWAN (SIKH TEMPLE)
BHARU derived from donations of the local 24, Jalan Raja Alang
Jalan Raja Alang people and an allocation from the Kampong Bharu NOTES:
Kampong Bharu Selangor Government. Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Today the mosque stands at 6,472 Believed to be the largest Sikh temple in Southeast Asia, the Gurdwara Tatt Khalsa
+603 2691 3954
square metres and receives over Diwan is a beacon to the Sikh community in Kuala Lumpur. The roots of the
www.masjidmjkb.org.my
7,000 people daily, of which there gurdwara can be traced back to 1819, to its original site where the Kuala Lumpur
Masjid Jamek Kampong Bharu or the are no less than 500 people are in General Hospital now stands.
Jamek Mosque of Kampong Bharu attendance each time prayers are
held. Islamic studies sessions are The British government officially allocated the lot for the Sikh community in Jalan
sits on a piece of land donated by
held every morning here after Subuh Raja Alang in 1922. Originally serving the Sikh community from the Setapak and
a Malay philanthropist named Haji
prayers since the 1960s and the Sentul area during the 1920s, the congregation grew to include businessmen who
Bachik bin Abdullah. Haji Bachik hails
second session happens every night worked in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in the 1960s.
from Melaka and was a businessman
who became a leader of the Malays here after the Maghrib prayers. Its The Malaya Samachar newspaper, printed entirely in Punjabi thrice weekly, with
in the settlement of Kampong Hujung other facilities include air-conditioned a run of 500 copies per issue, is housed in the complex. There are also 15 rooms
Pasir, one of the seven nearby prayer halls, meeting rooms, guest available to house the needy or budget travellers on a temporary basis, but due
villages in the area incorporated into rooms, a room to perform the last to safety reasons the gurdwara committee is careful whom they accommodate.
Kampong Bharu in 1900 to centralise rites for the deceased, a communal The gurdwara also provides free lunch for everyone, regardless of religion, race
the management and development kitchen, a library and an Islamic or social class. On Sundays, children come for religious classes, yoga and music
of the area by the Malay Agricultural kindergarten. lessons.
Settlement (MAS).
Dress code for mosque visit: Dress code for temple visit:
As the village became larger and more
people moved in, Haji Bachik donated • Visitors are required to be • Remove shoes and wash your feet.
a piece of the land he owned to MAS appropriately dressed while
• Wear long pants or loose-fitting clothing as you may sit on the floor in
in the late 1920s, for the purpose of visiting the mosque the main prayer hall.
building a small surau or prayer hall • Shoes are not allowed inside • Everyone must cover his or her head before entering the gurdwara.
for the Muslim community to gather the mosque
in those days. The earliest structure of • Sikh men customarily wear turbans, while Sikh women typically wear
• Male visitors are required to headscarf as part of their traditional dress.
the building was erected using nibong wear long pants
wood posts and floors. A small section • If you do not have a head covering, inquire about borrowing one when
was set aside for a muslim cemetery • Female visitors are required you arrive at the temple.
where the village people of the time to wear non-revealing
were laid to rest. clothes with head scarves
11.8 CHOWKIT FRUIT AND Loke Chow Kit the man. He was
VEGETABLE MARKET so westernised that he owned
NOTES: (Raja Bot Market) a store with a range of goods
Jalan Raja Alang that catered specifically for the
Kuala Lumpur European Market.
4.00pm - 6.00am
That store was called Chow
Aside from the indoor Chow Kit Kit and Co. which operated
Bazaar, the stretch of stalls along in the building now known as
Jalan Raja Alang is more than just a the Industrial Court behind the
wet market, a rare find in the middle Sultan Abdul Samad building.
of Kuala Lumpur city centre. Amongst Chow Kit and Co.’s range
the towering skyscrapers and whizzing of items included textiles,
vehicles driving by, you can find the liquor, tobacco, cakes and
locals shopping for fresh produce and biscuits, glassware and even
an astounding range of unusual and motorcycles and cars.
wonderful tropical fruits.
He built his first mansion in
Not for the faint-hearted, you can 1907 within close vicinity to
try out the king of fruits, the durian. the Selangor Club where he
Identified by its green thorny skin and socialised with the Europeans.
pungent aroma, the opened fruit will Loke Chow Kit was a sporting
expose its creamy and custard-like and cosmopolitan chap.
flesh.
During a fancy-dress party,
Less adventurous types can go for the he shaved his head bald and
rambutan, sweet, hairy-skinned fruits came dressed as an Indian
that grow in bunches and is similar moneylender (Chettiar). He had
in taste and texture to the lychee. a soft spot for Scotland and
There’s also the mangosteen, a round sent two of his sons there to
fruit with thick purple skin and sweet study. He even named one of
and sour white flesh. his mansions in Ampang Road
with a nine-hectare orchard,
Anecdote:
Desswood Place after a road in
The Chow Kit Bazaar is named Aberdeen.
after a legendary figure known
His empire unfortunately
as Loke Chow Kit. Born to a
came to an end when he died
poor family in Penang, this
in 1918 at the age of 56. His
self-made millionaire made his
contributions to the growing
fortune by supplying labourers
years of Kuala Lumpur were
for the Klang-Kuala Lumpur
many and is immortalised in by
railway project and investing
the name of a monorail station,
in tin mines and rubber estates
a road and this colourful
around Kuala Lumpur.
bazaar.
This Chow Kit bazaar is a far cry
from being a representation of
Chowkit Fruit and Vegetable Market
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TITIWANGSA
1.1 Titiwangsa Lake Gardens 1.8 Bernama News Agency
(Taman Tasik Titiwangsa) 1.9 Alliance Francaise
1.2 Ponyback Riding at Titiwangsa Lake 1.10 University Teknologi Malaysia
Gardens (Taman Tasik Titiwangsa) 1.11 PULOPOL (Pusat Latihan Polis)
1.3 Titiwangsa Police Force Golf Club 1.12 Gudwara Sahib Titiwangsa
1.4 Istana Budaya 1.13 Sutra Foundation
1.5 National Visual Arts Gallery 1.14 Dashen Ye Temple (Monkey God Temple)
1.6 Hospital Pusrawi 1.15 Royal Selangor Golf Club
1.7 National Library
The Titiwangsa sub-district of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur is the
1.3 namesake of the Titiwangsa Mountain, which is affectionately known as
1.2
1.12 1.14 ‘The backbone of the Peninsular’ as it divides the Malay peninsular into
its western and eastern lowlands.
On clear days, the Titiwangsa mountain range is visible from certain places
1.13 1.1 in Kuala Lumpur especially when one is on the higher floors of highrise
buildings. And on clear nights, one can see the Genting Highlands, a hill
resort, glistening against the night sky.
Being the eastern most sub-district of Kuala Lumpur, the main roads of
1.11
Titiwangsa like Jalan Pahang is a major route to the east coast states of
Peninsular Malaysia, a journey that involves going through the undulating
highlands of the Titiwangsa mountain range.
1.4 Some parts of Titiwangsa were tin mines of the early days of Kuala
1.5 1.10
Lumpur. In the late 1980s it became a recreational area for city folks.
1.6 1.8
1.7 Within this sub-district is the picturesque Titiwangsa Lake, a neatly
landscaped area with ornamental plants and trees. Surrounding the lake
are jogging tracks and other facilities such as water boats and horse riding
1.9
for visitors. On weekends this place becomes busy with picnickers and
joggers.
Within Titiwangsa are found government schools, art galleries, theatres,
a dance school and a national library.
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1.1 TITIWANGSA LAKE 1.2 PONY RIDING AT 1.3 TITIWANGSA POLICE FORCE 1.4 ISTANA BUDAYA
GARDENS (TAMAN TASIK TITIWANGSA LAKE GARDENS GOLF CLUB Jalan Tun Razak
TITIWANGSA) (TAMAN TASIK TITIWANGSA) Pusat Latihan Polis Kuala Lumpur NOTES:
Jalan Kuantan, Kuala Lumpur +603 4023 8294 / +6019 327 7198 Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur +603 4026 5555
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Sat, Sun, public holidays and school +603 2693 4964 www.istanabudaya.gov.my
Being one of the most popular Tues - Sun: 7.00am – 6.00pm
holidays: Literally translated as ‘The Palace of
metropolitan recreational parks Mon: 2.00pm – 6.00pm
9.00am – 11.00pm (Morning Arts’, Istana Budaya is the National
located in the northern part of Kuala
session) Designed by Mr. Ng Ah Bey and other Theatre and home to the National
Lumpur, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa or
3.00pm – 6.00pm (Afternoon police personnel, this 36-par nine- Theatre Company. It has been ranked
Titiwangsa Lake Garden boast great
session) hole golf course that spans over on the Top Ten list of the most
views of central Kuala Lumpur and
stretches over 46 hectares of land. Pony riding, an activity often 3,055 metres, offers a truly thrilling sophisticated theatres in the world.
associated with the elite groups of golf experience, where casual golfers The design of the ‘palace’ is in itself an
In addition to having boats for hire, have an opportunity to challenge
society, is affordable and accessible architectural wonder. The turquoise
kayaks, aqua biking, Radio Control Car themselves on some of the more
to the masses at Titiwangsa Lake folds of the roof and intricate design
Racing Track, a children’s playground challenging holes. A caddy is available
Gardens. With as little as RM1.50, of the foyer are inspired by the ‘sirih
and a small equestrian track, one for the nine-holes. The club also offers
one can have an escorted ride on junjung’, a traditional arrangement
can go horse riding or take a ride excellent driving-range facilities.
a horseback around the lake. Rides of betel leaves in a box served during
in a horse-drawn carriage which is
on horse-drawn carriages are also Malay weddings and ceremonies to
the main attraction of Taman Tasik
available. welcome guests.
Titiwangsa.
Titiwangsa Lake of Kuala Lumpur is The entrance is shaped of a ‘wau
the placid lake, located in the centre bulan’ the traditional Malay moon
of the park that also bears a small tiny kite. The layout of the building is that
spouting fountain. of a Malay house, with the serambi
(verandah) representing the lobby
There are also tennis courts, a sports and foyer, rumah ibu (main house)
complex and a squash community representing the performance
hall. Tourists can savour delectable auditorium which has a 1,421 people
delicacies from the regional cuisine at capacity, and the rumah dapur
the restaurant afloat on the edge of (kitchen) representing the stage and
the lake here. Pony riding rehearsal rooms.
Istana Budaya has hosted both local
and international productions to
the likes of West End and Broadway
musicals. ‘Puteri Gunung Ledang’
(Gunung Ledang Princess) and ‘Cuci
(Wash) The Musical’ were amongst
some of the most well-loved locally
produced musicals staged here.
For the latest schedules of events and
performances to be staged here, go
onto the Istana Budaya’s website.
+ 603 4025 4990 / +603 4026 7000 Tues - Sat: 10.00am – 7.00pm 28, Jalan 1/65A www.alliancefrancaise.org.my
www.artgallery.gov.my Sun: 10.00am – 6.00pm off Jalan Tun Razak Tues - Fri: 10.00am – 6.00pm
Daily: 10.00am – 6.00pm Mon & public holidays: Closed Kuala Lumpur Sat: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Mon: Closed +603 2693 9933 Sun & Mon: Closed
The National Library of Malaysia
www.bernama.com
Established in 1958, the National holds a comprehensive collection The Alliance Française is an association
Visual Arts Gallery aims to display to of books, other printed materials BERNAMA, the national news agency that promotes French language and
the world works of local artists and and special documents such as films of Malaysia, is one of the country’s culture throughout the world through
to promote the appreciation of visual and audio materials. The pride of leading content providers of up-to- classes and cultural activities and
arts to the younger generation. The the library is its intellectual heritage the-minute news reports, updates and events. The Gurney Street (Lorong
gallery collects artwork that portrays which comes in the form of the Malay analysis for newspapers, television Gurney) centre aims at fostering ties
creativity and the aspirations of local Manuscripts and ‘Hikayat Hang Tuah’ and radio stations, global wire services between Malaysians and the French
culture and preserves them as part of (The Legend of Hang Tuah), both of and the Internet. It also provides news community.
the country’s national heritage. which are manuscripts acknowledged subscriptions, real-time stock-quotes
It is housed in a fully renovated
by UNESCO ‘Memory of the World and a business database accessed
Amongst the gallery’s permanent bungalow in a pleasant green setting.
Register’. through personal computers and
collection of 4,000 pieces of artwork, Some of the facilities in this centre
mobile devices.
are paintings by Zulkifli Moh’d The National Library’s building has an include a caféteria serving French
Dohalan, Wong Hoi Cheong, Ahad architecture that reflects the national Besides its news agency services, food, a multimedia library and
Osman and the renowned batik artist heritage. It is in the shape of the BERNAMA operates a 24-hour broadcast of French TV (TV5).
Chuah Tan Teng. The National Visual tengkolok (the Malay headgear) that television news channel (BERNAMA
The centre is also the venue for French
Arts Gallery also hosts seminars, is the symbol of intellectual pride TV on ASTRO Channel 502) and a 24-
classes of all levels (from beginners
workshops and competitions both in and respect in Malaysian culture. hour news radio station (BERNAMA
to advanced classes) and regular
the local and international arena. The tiles of the roof are also unique, Radio 24).
screening of French language movies.
containing patterns inspired by the
BERNAMA also supplies photographs
1.6 HOSPITAL PUSRAWI kain songket, a traditional hand-
to news organizations, non-news
Lot 149, Jalan Tun Razak woven embroidered textile.
organizations and individuals.
Kuala Lumpur
+603 2687 5000 BERNAMA’s more than 300 journalists
www.pusrawi.com.my and photojournalists report daily from
its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and
Established in 1984, Hospital bureaus from all over Malaysia and
PUSPRAWI is a wholly-owned overseas offices in Singapore, Jakarta,
subsidiary of the Federal Territory Bangkok, Beijing, New Dehli, Dubai,
Islamic Council and a renowned Washington DC, New York, Berlin and
shariah-compliant private hospital Melbourne.
in Kuala Lumpur. The hospital has a
capacity of 189 beds, three branch
clinics and a hemodialysis centre.
It offers outpatient treatment,
physiotherapy, obstetrics, hemodialysis
and pre-natal counseling facilities.
National Library Alliance Française
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1.10 UNIVERSITY TEKNOLOGI 1.11 PULAPOL (PUSAT LATIHAN Founded by Ramli Ibrahim, one of 1.15 ROYAL SELANGOR GOLF
MALAYSIA POLIS) the nation’s most accomplished CLUB
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Pusat Latihan Polis artists, the foundation encompasses Jalan Kelab Golf NOTES:
Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur the Sutra Dance Theatre, where off Jalan Tun Razak
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+603 2615 4100 +603 2688 2222 new choreography is crafted and Kuala Lumpur
www.kl.utm.my performed; the Sutra Academy, where +603 9206 3333
Established in 1904, this is the oldest future dancers are trained; and the www.rsgc.com.my
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) police academy in Malaysia. The Sutra Gallery where visual artist
offers full-time undergraduate and academy provides new police recruits exhibit all their works. Established in 1893, the Royal Selangor
postgraduate programmes under its with the best training possible, Golf Club or RSGC as it is popularly
four major schools: UTM Razak School, thereby enhancing their ability to For the latest schedules of dance known is the oldest golf club in Kuala
Perdana School, Advanced Informatics protect the lives, rights, property and performances, classes and art Lumpur and has played host to many
School and UTM International dignity of all Malaysians and visitors to exhibitions, go to the Sutra international golf tournaments. A
Business School, which are open to the country. Foundation’s website. hallmark of quality and par excellence
both local and international students. is synonymous with this august club.
Some of these schools also offer 1.12 GUDWARA SAHIB This club is home to more than
part-time executive programmes TITIWANGSA 1.14 DASHEN YE TEMPLE 6,000 members comprising royalty,
for working professionals. UTM 41, Jalan Pahang (MONKEY GOD TEMPLE) cabinet ministers, foreign diplomats,
Kuala Lumpur strives to be a front- off Persiaran Titiwangsa Lorong Titiwangsa 7 corporate leaders, captains of
runner in the fields of science and Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur industries and professionals who
technology that offers cross-disciplinary +603 4031 5531 The Dashen Ye Temple is a rare Taoist share a keen interest in golf.
programmes that are industry-driven www.facebook.com/GSTitiwangsa temple that deifies and honours
Almost a sanctuary amidst the city
and have an international outlook. the Monkey God Sun WuKong. Sun centre, this 45-hole landscaped
Established in 1959, the Gudwara WuKong is a main character in the parkland course, with a panoramic
Sahib Titiwangsa is the centre of Chinese classical literature known as view of the city’s skyline, is always a joy
cultural and religious activities of the the Journey to the West. for a game of golf. Clusters of mature
Sikh community of Kuala Lumpur’s He was a monkey born of stone trees of over a hundred years is one
Titiwangsa sub-district. For the latest who acquired supernatural powers of the distinctions that sets the club
activities and festivals, check out the through Taoist practices. apart; hence its strong tradition and
temple’s Facebook page. testament to its enduring existence.
After rebelling against the heavens
and imprisoned under a mountain by
1.13 SUTRA FOUNDATION the Buddha, he sought redemption
12, Persiaran Titiwangsa 3 by accompanying the monk Xuanzang
Kuala Lumpur on the titular Journey to the West to
+603 4021 1092 retrieve Buddhist sutras from India.
www.sutrafoundation.org.my
The Sutra Foundation was established
in 2007 to develop awareness of
Indian traditional, contemporary
performing and visual arts, upholding
the philosophy of nurturing a society
that appreciates art while embracing
the nation’s cultural diversity.
2.2 2.14
2.1
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Kuala Lumpur educational and offers Kindergarten,
+603 4145 6122 primary and secondary education.
www. royalselangorvisitorcentre.com The National School incorporates
Daily: 9.00am - 5.00pm seven international subjects taught in
Founded in 1885, Royal Selangor is English (Mathematics, Science, Health
the world’s foremost name in quality Education, Computer Studies, Library
pewter, a brand synonymous with Programmes and Additional English)
design and craftsmanship. in addition to subjects from the
Malaysian National Curriculum which
In the hands of Royal Selangor’s skilled are conducted in Bahasa Malaysia
crafts people, this versatile alloy of tin, (Malaysia’s National Language).
copper and antimony is transformed
into an endless variety of homeware The International School follows
and gifts sold in more than twenty the London Board of Examination’s
countries around the world. Curriculum, and is open to both
international and Malaysian students.
The visitor center takes visitors back
in time to the founding of Royal
Selangor and its inextricable link with
the history of Malaysia, to the present
day as the world’s largest pewter 2.3 ALPHA ANGLE
maker and its expansion into gold and Section1, Jalan 2/27A
sterling silver. Bandar Wangsa Maju
Kuala Lumpur
This multiple award winning +603 4149 5288
visitor center also gives visitors an www.aeonretail.com.my
opportunity to craft their own pewter Sun - Thurs: 10.00am – 10.00pm
ware in the fun and interactive School
of Hard Knocks. Fri - Sat: 10.00am – 11.00pm
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www.columbiaasia.com Kuala Lumpur.
+603 4023 1131
Columbia Asia Hospital is an international private healthcare company
www.p-ramlee.com/p-ramlee/memorial.htm
incorporated in Malaysia in 1996. Leading the way in private healthcare trends,
Tues - Sun: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Columbia Asia offers optimum and affordable services through its community
Fri : 10.00am – 12.00pm and 3.00pm – 5.00pm
hospitals and clinics. With modern amenities and highly trained doctors and
Mon: Closed (except during school holidays and public holidays)
nurses, these hospitals are located in residential areas, making quality private
healthcare more accessible and efficient for patients. The P. Ramlee Memorial Museum is located at the former Kuala Lumpur residence
of legendary Malaysian musician and filmmaker P. Ramlee who won various
Moreover, rate structures are transparent and comparatively lower than the
accolades for his works such as ‘Anakku Sazali’ (Sazali my Son). He lived here with
standard model for private healthcare.
his wife Saloma and their children until his death on 29th May 1973.
Each Columbia Asia medical facility also houses no more than 100 beds per
Upon his death, this one-storey bungalow was acquired by the Malaysian
hospital. The hospitals may be smaller in comparison to other private hospitals
Government for the purpose of making it a national heritage.
but the concept behind its simplicity leads the way towards healthcare trends in
the future – efficient, accessible and cost-effective. It was officially opened as a memorial on 22nd March 1986, and has since
exhibited P. Ramlee’s awards, clothes, musical instruments, documents, personal
artifacts, photos and stills from his films. P. Ramlee’s Datsun Sunny 1200 with the
registration number BAD 3608 is parked outside the house. Various P. Ramlee
merchandises are available for sale here.
2.12 KUAN YIN TEMPLE There was a village opposite the Lee 2.14 WANGSA WALK MALL
43, Jalan Pahang, Setapak Rubber Factory Warehouse called Wangsa Avenue
Kuala Lumpur ‘Kampung Lee Kong Chian’ where the 9, Jalan Wangsa Perdana 1 NOTES:
workers of the factory warehouse and Bandar Wangsa Maju
What makes this temple unique is
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smokehouse and their families lived. Kuala Lumpur.
that it is housed in a renovated shop
+603 4142 8888
house. The village was named after the
www.wangsawalkmall.com.my
prominent Chinese philanthropist
The temple is dedicated to Kuan Yin, Daily: 10.00am – 10.00pm
and entrepreneur Tan Sri Lee Kong
the Goddess of Mercy, one of the Chian (1893 – 1967) who founded Wangsa Walk Mall is where visitors
key goddesses in Chinese Theravada the Lee Rubber Company and the Lee find everything they need. They can
Buddhism. Foundation and was the richest man hang out with friends al fresco style,
The temple observes the anniversary in Southeast Asia during the 1950s have a good laugh at the movies,
of the key milestones in Kuan Yin’s life and 1960s. or exercise their stress away at the
on earth, i.e. birth on the 19th day gym. Wangsa Walk Mall offers a rich
Tan Sri Lee donated part of his rubber
of the second Chinese lunar month, shopping experience for the young
factory land in Gombak to set up
seeking refuge at the nunnery on the and the old alike. It is designed as
a school known today as the Lee
19th day of the sixth Chinese lunar an outdoor walking mall with a
Rubber Chinese Primary School, one
month and enlightenment on the total of 173 tenants which include
of the many schools he set up in then
19th day of the ninth Chinese lunar Celebrity Fitness, Cold Storage, TGIF,
Malaya and Singapore.
month. TGV Cinemas, FOS, Wangsa Bowl
and Popular Bookstore, and this
The temple is also beautifully
encapsulates everything visitors need
decorated during the Chinese New
– fashion, food and fun.
Year festival. Rubber Tree
Anecdote:
In the heydays of the rubber
2.13 LIAN HIN RUBBER industry, one could tell at first
SMOKEHOUSE & LEE RUBBER whiff, if someone is a resident
FACTORY WAREHOUSE of Kampong Lee Kong Chian or
4th and 5th Mile the nearby areas.
Jalan Gombak
Kuala Lumpur The scent of rubber fumes from
the rubber smoke houses gets
Until the 1980s the Lian Hin Rubber stuck onto clothes and skin and
Smokehouse (4th Mile) and the Lee were not easily washed off even
Rubber Factory Warehouse (5th Mile) with the strongest detergent
were the tallest structures along the available those days.
main road of Jalan Gombak.
As such, protests on air
Today, these two buildings stand pollution amongst residents
as a reminder of the heydays of were common outside the Lee
the Malayan rubber industry, when Rubber Factory.
coagulated latex were press-rolled
into sheets and dried in smokehouses
en masse before being stored in
warehouses to be sold.
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AMPANG Ampang’s history is akin to the history of Kuala Lumpur. Raja Abdullah,
a representative of the Selangor Sultanate, opened up the Klang Valley
for tin propectors in 1857. The chinese prospectors went up the Klang
3.1 Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur River and began prospecting in the Ampang area, which was then jungle.
3.2 Great Eastern Mall A thriving tin mine was established despite 69 of them dying due to the
3.3 Malaysian Rubber Board pestilential conditions. Kuala Lumpur, along with Ampang, was made
3.4 The Raintree Club capital of Selangor in 1880 and the capital of the Federation of Malaysia
3.5 Goethe-Institut Malaysia in 1963. Ampang which is situated to the east of the Kuala Lumpur city
3.6 Russian Centre Of Science And Culture centre has several large lakes due to its tin mining history.
3.7 Embassy Row
There are distinctively a handful of pre-war buildings along Ampang Road.
In 1930, the Eng Choon Assembly Hall on Ampang Road for example was
built . Its inner structure was rebuilt to support a taller building within. Eu
3.1 Tong Sen, a leading businessman in the early 1900s, built a villa in 1935
3.3 on Ampang Road; also owned a tin mine in Ampang which was the first to
install an electricity generator in 1914.
3.2
It was then used by the British government as a military base. Over time
3.6 it was renovated and reopened as the National Art Gallery on the 27th
August 1958 and later refurbished to become the Malaysia Tourism
3.7 Centre ( MaTiC ).
Founded in March 1896, the Selangor Turf Club’s former horse racing
venue was one of the most popular landmarks in Ampang until it was
demolished on the 1st March 1997 to make way for the Petronas Twin
3.4 Towers project.
3.5
Many pre-war and British colonial buildings were extensively renovated
and modernised. The lack of clear guidelines for architectural conservation
3.7
in the city means unregulated alterations of pre-war buildings are
common.
Many embassies are located in the Ampang area, and still remain despite
the Malaysian government’s relocation to the new administrative centre
in Putrajaya. The embassies located along Ampang Road, includes the
United Kingdom, France, China, Russian Federation, Indonesia, Ireland
and Thailand. The Singapore High Commission and the U.S. embassy are
also located near Ampang at the corner of Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan U
Thant.
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3.1 GLENEAGLES HOSPITAL 3.2 GREAT EASTERN MALL 3.3 MALAYSIAN RUBBER
KUALA LUMPUR 303, Jalan Ampang BOARD
282 & 286, Jalan Ampang Kuala Lumpur 260, Jalan Ampang NOTES:
Kuala Lumpur +603 4259 8090 Kuala Lumpur
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+603 4141 3000 www.greateasternmall.com.my +603 9206 2000
www.gleneagleskl.com.my Daily: 10.00am – 10.00pm www.lgm.gov.my
Situated at the Embassy Row of Jalan The Great Eastern Mall is an affluent sophisticated mid-size shopping complex. In The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) is
Ampang, Gleneagles Hospital Kuala addition to placing emphasis on its tenant mix – ranging from provision of basic the custodian of the rubber industry
Lumpur has lived up to its reputation daily needs to servicing the tastes of discerning shoppers, it is also a fair ground which was one of the main pillars of
as the preferred private healthcare of several exclusive brands. the Malaysian economy in Malaysia’s
facility for international patients. Situated amidst the embassy community, the Great Eastern Mall is a formative years.
In addition to professional medical neighbourhood mall offering value, quality and an excellent choice of shopping, It has under its umbrella three well-
consultation, services and treatment, dining and leisure. This premier shopping mall features 6 levels of retail podium established agencies, the Rubber
the hospital has an International and 5 levels of basement car park with 1,600 bays. Research Institute of Malaysia (RRIM),
Referral Office which looks into the Malaysian Rubber Research and
the specific needs of international Development Boards (MRRDB) and
patients – from liaising with the the Malaysian Rubber Exchange and
patient’s referral doctors from their Licensing Board (MRELB), which
country of origin, meeting them at have contributed significantly to the
the airport to transfer them to the development of the rubber industry
hospital, finding accommodations for since 1933.
them at local hotels or apartments
The Research and Development
prior to admission, and providing
in Natural Rubber accomplished
translators and interpreters for those
by RRIM has had an impact on not
who need it.
only the Malaysian Natural Rubber
industry but also that of other rubber
producing countries.
The primary objective of the MRB
is to assist the development and
modernization of the Malaysian
rubber industry in all aspects from
cultivation of the rubber trees, the
extraction and processing of raw
rubber, the manufacture of rubber
products and the marketing of rubber
and rubber products.
The word Kepong means ‘to surround’ in the malay language. There are
two possible theories as to how Kepong got her name. First, because she
is surrounded by undulating hills and second because Kepong being one
of the biggest New Village formed during the Malayan Emergency (1948
-1960), had barbed wire fences and security checkpoints surrounding it
to keep out the communist insurgents. During the Malayan Emergency,
many chinese communities were resettled in several New Villages around
1.1 the country, including Kepong.
Kepong was one of the major tin mining areas during the 1860s. During
1.2 the Selangor Civil War (1867 – 1873) there was a power struggle over
tin monopoly and Kepong was involved in this conflict. The civil war saw
Yap Ah Loy, chinese headman of Kuala Lumpur, and his troops fleeing
to the state of Pahang after being defeated by his rival Syed Mashor, a
mandailing chieftain. With the help of Pahang’s Raja Rasu, Yap Ah Loy of
Hakka descent returned with a vengeance and reclaimed Kepong from
1.3 1.4 Syed Mashor.
1.5 The past tin mining activities and formation of New Villages brought large
number of Hakka chinese to Kepong. The Hakka chinese are known for
their traditional cooking and exotic gourmet, which can be found today in
Kepong’s wet market, coffee shops and restaurants.
Kepong is also a haven for nature lovers. The Forest Research Institute of
Malaysia (FRIM), located in Kepong is a popular spot for nature studies,
jungle-trekking, bird watching, and the 150-metre suspended canopy
walkway, which is 30 metres above the ground. The canopy walkway
offers a breathtaking view of the undulating forested hills and the skyline
of Kuala Lumpur.
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1.1 KEPONG METROPOLITAN PARK 1.2 MASJID INDAH PERDANA Sheng Fo (the central deity), Liang
North of Jinjang Jalan Indan Perdana 11 Gong Sheng Fo (the deity on the right)
Kuala Lumpur Kepong, Kuala Lumpur and Shi Zhen Xian (a female deity on NOTES:
www.my.pagenation.com the left). A huge pond is made in front
Kepong Metropolitan Park is the place for a good rest and recreation time and to of the temple for devotees to let go of
Daily: 6.30am - 9.00pm
unwind if you need to get away from the busy city. fishes that symbolizes releasing their
Masjid Indah Perdana is located about lives from captivity to Buddhism.
It is a modern residential area that opened in 2001, and is located on the outskirts
one kilometre away from the Kepong
of the city.
Metropolitan Park’s Lake Garden. The
Besides being a residential area, it has schools, a scenic lake, a recreation park mosque is mainly used by residents 1.5 BATU METROPOLITAN PARK
with jogging tracks and places of interests for activities such as kite flying, jogging, living nearby and has great views of Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
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cycling, fishing and the park viewing tower. the Lake garden. Sentul, Kuala Lumpur
Daily: 6.00am - 6.00pm
Other facilities include a children’s playground, boat house and car park. Fishing
is allowed on the lake on weekends. Other attractions nearby are Batu Caves and 1.3 SRI ANANTHA VEL Batu Metropolitan Park is part of a
Aeon Shopping Mall. MURUGAN ALAYAM former open cast tin mine along Jalan
6½ Mile Jalan Kepong Sultan Azlan Shah.
Jinjang Utara
This 24-hour park is a large picnic
Kuala Lumpur
lake area with complete BBQ pits,
Daily: 7.00am - 9.00pm
jogging tracks, reflexology paths and
Sri Anantha Vel Murugan Alayam exercise station for light workouts.
Temple started in the 1950s for Hindu Frequenting this park in the evenings
devotees residing in the Jinjang area is not encouraged.
worshipping the deity Lord Muruga.
Apparently, the Hindu devotees in this
area believed that Lord Muruga first
went to Batu Caves.
After defeating the demon
Surapadman, the deity later resided
in Jinjang with his consorts in
‘Anantham’ (meaning peace). Many
Hindu devotees seek Lord Muruga’s
divine assistance to have their prayers
fulfilled in this temple.
Fortunately, at the turn of the century, real estate mogul Francis Yeoh saw
2.7
opportunity in Sentul’s location, railway infrastructure and greenery. His
business conglomerate YTL Corporation gave Sentul a facelift to become
2.5 the prime piece of real estate that it is today. Chic apartment residences
2.8
like the Tamarind and Saffron emerged in Sentul East, while Sentul West
has become a draw for performing arts connoisseurs with the Kuala
Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) regularly staging contemporary
plays and dances.
Sentul is also a gastronomic paradise where office workers from the city
centre flock to for lunch. Popular haunts include the Ipoh Road Yong Tow
Foo outlet.
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prosperity, beauty and prestige.
The Sentul Park is the green lung
There are about 36 retail koi ponds in
of Sentul sub-disctrict. Surrounding
this centre holding a large variety of
the park are luxurious residencies,
koi ranging from reasonably-priced
schools, restaurants and commercial
ones for novice hobbyists to highly
facilities.
sought-after quality Koi.
The communities of Sentul frequent
The centre also offers splendid views
this park for recreation purposes that
of landscape gardens and Japanese
include jogging, cycling, picnic and tai
cuisine at their restaurant, Yuritei,
chi exercises.
which means House of Playful Koi in
the Japanese language.
Sentul Park Koi Centre
major events, workshops, classes, film screenings, self-directed and self-organized shows, as well as renting out their facilities and equipment.
2.4 OLD RAILWAY YARD 2.5 GURDWARA SAHIB SIKH 2.6 IPOH ROAD YONG TOW 2.8 SHREE LAKSHMI NARAYAN
Jalan Perhentian, Sentul TEMPLE FOO TEMPLE
Kuala Lumpur Jalan Haji Salleh, Sentul 67, Jalan Segambut 26, Jalan Kasipillay NOTES:
+603 4041 7620 Kuala Lumpur Segambut Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
Daily: 6.30 am - 8.30 pm Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur
The old railway yard is closed but
+603 6252 6473 / Daily: 6.00am - 12.00pm &
the Sentul railway station is open to Gurdwara Sahib Sikh Temple was
+6019 309 8283 4.00pm - 8.30pm
all commuters who wish to use the a temple built in 1912 by the large
Daily: 10.00am - 3.00pm
transport facility. community of Sikhs who settled Shree Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple
in Sentul to work for the railway Ipoh Road Yong Tow Foo is one of the was founded by North Indian settlers
Once upon a time, Sentul was the
workshops. One of the main aims of famous Yong Tow Foo outlets within in Malaya between the early 20th
home and workplace of thousands
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the temple is to promote Gurmukhi the city vicinity located in an old century.
of railway workers, with a majority of
classes and Gurbani from the Holy bungalow house.
them Indians. The main prayer hall on the first floor
Book called Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Its Yong Tow Foo selections comes in is dedicated to Lakshmi Narayan, the
Sentul had the finest integrated In 1947, the temple established the
many varieties of freshly-made items goddess of wealth, prosperity (both
engineering workshop in the world Sentul Punjabi School.
such as fish balls, ladies’ fingers, fried material and spiritual), fortune and
called Sentul Works, which is now the
The temple building was extensively pouches of fish paste with vegetables, the embodiment of beauty.
old railway yard.
renovated in 1988 along with a new stuffed chillies, brinjals, beancurds
She is worshipped by Hindu devotees
The workshop was where a wide 3-storey building being erected, which and the like; each cost about RM1.00
as she is said to bring good luck and is
variety of steam locomotives and today is known as the ‘Sikh Centre per piece. Since the place is pretty
believed to protect her devotees from
passenger coaches were assembled Malaysia’. crowded at timest, you can call up to
all kinds of misery and money related
and repaired since 1904. make a booking prior to arrival.
The facilities offered are a venue hall sorrows.
Having metal sheds and storage areas on the ground floor that can seat 450
Other deities that share this temple
for steam or diesel locomotives and persons, a library on the second and
are Maa Durga, Shree Ganesha
railway cars, Sentul Works was the third floor, quarters with 34 rooms
2.7 CHOO SING TONG KUAN TI (Elephant God), Shiv Parivar, Shee
largest train depot in British Malaya to accommodate Sikh students and
TEMPLE Hanuman (Monkey God), Sita Ram
but it has been deemed dilapidated visitors, a conference hall that can
Kampung Kasipillay and Radha Krishna.
today after decades of use. seat 150 people and a Sikh registrar
Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
for marriages. On the ground floor, there are altars
Kuala Lumpur
of 2 other Gods, i.e. Navgraha and
Daily: 6.30am - 8.00pm
Maa Kali.
Choo Sing Tong Kuan Ti Temple is
Other facilities of the temple are
a Buddhist temple built with many
a multipurpose hall for weddings,
statues of dragons and phoenixes on
discourses, youth and motivation
its roof. The 24 filial piety exemplars
camps; a venue for seminars and
are attached to the external walls of
cultural extravaganzas; a Hindu shop
the temple. The temple is dedicated
operated by the youth of the temple
to the worship of Red Face God of
that caters to prayer needs, a Hindi
War, Guan Ti, flanked by deity Guan
school and a library.
Ping Tai Zi on the right and Zhou Cang
on the left.
This temple also boasts of having a
special 9 dragon wall and a koi fish
pond.
Old Railway Yard now part of the KL Performing Arts Centre
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DESA PARK CITY
3.1 The Central Park
3.2 The Waterfront
3.2
3.1
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outdoor escape from the hustle and bustle of a busy city life.
The Park features a picturesque lake, a children’s playground complete with child-
proof play equipment, park benches, rest areas, family picnic areas and a man-
made stream. There is also a sports center with a FIFA-size soccer field and 2
floodlit basketball courts and an international school.
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Perdana Parkcity Sdn Bhd,
NOTES: FF-28, The Waterfront@ParkCity
5, Persiaran Residen
Kuala Lumpur
+603- 6280 8181 / 8080
www.desaparkcity.com/township/the-central-park
6.30am - 8.30pm
In addition to Central Park, the Waterfront is an iconic retail and entertainment center of Desa Park City, offering a great shopping and dining experience by the lake. The
entertainment center is the perfect hang-out spot where people of all ages can mingle and mix. The township has all the facilities needed for the community without
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DAMANSARA - PENCHALA
KL SENTRAL - BRICKFIELDS KL Sentral, an area next to Brickfields, has witnessed a rapid emergence from
what was Kuala Lumpur’s old railway, marshalling yard into an exclusive urban
centre built around KL Sentral Station, Malaysia’s largest transit hub, offering
1.1 KL Sentral 1.13 Tamil Methodist Church global connectivity, business convenience and an international lifestyle. KL
Sentral, an exclusive urban centre was built to be Malaysia’s largest transit hub,
1.2 Nu Sentral 1.14 Sri Sakthi Karpaga Vinayagar Temple offering global connectivity. Today it is recognised as the most connected transit
1.3 Brickfields Asia College 1.15 The Temple Of Fine Arts point in Kuala Lumpur.
1.4 Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) 1.16 Buddhist Maha Vihara KL Sentral Station, the state-of-the-art transportation hub for Kuala Lumpur’s
1.5 Wei-Ling Gallery 1.17 Evangelical Lutheran Church integrated rail transportation, seamlessly links all urban and suburban residential,
1.6 Sri Maha Muneeswarar Temple 1.18 St Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Cathedral commercial and industrial areas and connected to the six rail systems that serve
Kuala Lumpur. These six rail systems are: the KTM Intercity, KTM Komuter, the
1.7 Arulmigu Sree Veera Hanuman Temple 1.19 Hundred Quarters Kelana Jaya line of the RapidKL Light Rail Transit (LRT), the KLIA Express Rail Link
1.8 Sri Kandaswamy Temple 1.20 Vivekananda Ashram (ERL), the KLIA Transit and the KL Monorail. The KLIA ERL is a direct link from KL
1.9 Malaysian Association For The Blind (MAB) 1.21 Our Lady Of Fatima Church Sentral to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and the newly-opened
budget airport KLIA2. The KLIA Transit also serves journeys to these two major
1.10 Methodist Girls Primary School 1.22 Little India airports but stops along the way at Putrajaya (Malaysia’s federal administrative
1.11 Sam Kow Temple 1.23 Holy Rosary Church centre), Cyberjaya and key areas within the Multimedia Super Corridor.
1.12 Madrasatul Gothiyyah 1.24 Blind Massage And Ayurvedic Centres Situated on 9.3 acres, the main building has a gross floor area of half a million
square feet and the specifications were based on passenger projections till the
year 2020, which is Malaysia vision to be a fully developed nation. KL Sentral
Station has retail food outlets and a food court. Hidden from public view, it also
1.23 houses KTM’s maintenance depot beneath the complex.
Originally, this self-sustained city-within-a-city has been planned around KL
1.5 Sentral Station to encourage use of public transportation as well as to reduce
carbon foot-print, which in turn has significantly reduced traffic movement within
1.6
KL Sentral serving its green agenda. KL Sentral has undoubtedly played a part
1.1 in driving the surrounding community, especially Brickfields into a vibrant and
1.7 modern identity and contributed to the soul of Brickfields.
1.2 Brickfields is a reflection of Malaysia’s multi-ethnic social and cultural mix. Bound
1.3 1.4 on the north by railway tracks and on the south by the Klang River, one can find
1.8
1.11 within Brickfields a concentration of social, cultural, religious and educational
institutions, all reflecting a positive, vibrant and caring community. Brickfields
have interesting accommodations and are known for its food, blind massage
1.24 1.12 1.9 centres and schools for the disabled.
1.20
The historical relationship of Brickfields to the development of modern Kuala
Lumpur goes back to the late 19th century when the buildings, which make up
1.13 1.10
the civic heart of the city were literally created from the clay pits of Brickfields.
The rebuilding of the town of Kuala Lumpur from wood and thatch into brick and
1.19 mortar structures in the 1880s created a substantial demand for bricks resulting
1.22 in many brick kilns being established, thus the name Brick-fields came to be.
Following the establishment of the Railway and Public Works Department offices
1.14
in the Brickfields area from about 1890, many jobs were created. Workers found
it convenient to live along the Brickfields Road so as to be near their work. In
1.18 this way, Brickfields became a small residential district, hence the set up of the
1.17 1.16
1.21 1.15 hundred quarters.
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1.1 KL SENTRAL 1.2 NU SENTRAL 1.3 BRICKFIELDS ASIA COLLEGE 1.5 WEI-LING GALLERY
Kuala Lumpur Sentral 201, Jalan Tun Sambanthan 68-2, Jalan Tun Sambanthan 8, Jalan Scott, Brickfields
Jalan Travers, Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur NOTES:
+603 2730 2000 +603 2773 5611 +603 2274 4165 +603 2260 1106
www.klsentral.com.my Daily: 10.00am - 10.00pm www.bac.edu.my www.weiling-gallery.com
Mon - Fri: 11.00am – 7.00pm
Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL Sentral) Nu Sentral is Malaysia’s first transit Since 1991, Brickfields Asia College
Sat: 10.00am – 5.00pm
is an exclusive urban centre built mall hub. It connects KL Sentral Railway (BAC) has established itself as a
Sun: By appointment
around Malaysia’s largest transit hub, Station to the KL Sentral Monorail possible option to obtaining the
offering global connectivity, excellent station at Jalan Tun Sambanthan. United Kingdom Law and Business The Wei-Ling Gallery, previously
investment opportunities, business degrees. known as the Townhouse Gallery was
It has eight floors of chic retail,
convenience and an international set up by Lim Wei-Ling and Yohan
entertainment and food & beverage Having sent more than 6,500 law
lifestyle. Rajan in 2002 in Bangsar to showcase
outlets. Anchor tenants include graduates into practicum, the
the works of contemporary artists
At the nucleus of KL Sentral is the Parkson and SAM’s Groceria. Money college has established an excellent
in Malaysia. The gallery moved to
world-class transit hub, KL Sentral. changing facilities and luggage shops reputation as a provider of quality
its current premises in Brickfields in
Its infrastructure supports six rail available on the ground floor and education. Its graduates are highly
2005.
networks, namely the KLIA Express the lower ground floor are especially sought after by local and international
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Rail Link, KLIA Transit, the Kelana Jaya handy for travelers on transit from firms in both the public and private The objective of this gallery is to
line of the RapidKL Light Rail Transit KLIA and KLIA2 via KL Sentral. sectors. nurture and promote contemporary
(LRT), KTM Komuter, KTM Intercity art in Malaysia.
BAC currently has partnerships
and KL Monorail Services.
and affiliations with more than 20 The gallery represents a core stable
KL Sentral is one of the only city rail foreign universities and professional of artists who are dedicated to their
hubs in the world with its own airport organizations, offering its students artistic journey and vision. In recent
code which is XKL. access to over 70 world-class Law and times, the gallery has expended their
Business degrees and professional stable to include several young and
Passengers of flights departing from
qualifications that can be completed upcoming talented artists.
the Kuala Lumpur International
locally and abroad.
Airport can check-in their luggage Programs have been put in place to
at the KL City Air Terminal (KLCAT) support and develop their careers
counters here, and just go baggage so that they may form the next
1.4 YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN
free on the KLIA Express Rail Link (ERL) generation of contemporary artists in
ASSOCIATION (YMCA)
to KLIA, which takes only 28 minutes the country.
95, Jalan Padang Belia Brickfields
to reach.
Kuala Lumpur
When the budget airport KLIA 2 +603 2274 1439
opened in 2nd May 2014, the existing
Serving the community since 1905,
KLIA ERL extended its services from
this non-profit youth organization’s
KLIA to KLIA 2 via a new track. The
original one-storey building was
journey from KL Sentral to KLIA 2 via
officiated by Sir Arthur Young, the
the KLIA ERL takes only 33 minutes.
High Commissioner of the Federated
Also within KL Sentral’s 72-acre Malaya States.
vicinity are corporate office towers,
The present building was officiated
business suites, international hotels,
by His Royal Highness, the late
luxury condominiums, retail malls and
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah of
service apartments.
Selangor on 14th September 1968.
Nu Sentral Wei-Ling Gallery
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1.6 SRI MAHA MUNEESWARAR Ravana’s guards attempted to set his 1.9 MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION 1.10 METHODIST GIRLS
TEMPLE tail ablaze, Lord Hanuman escaped FOR THE BLIND (MAB) PRIMARY SCHOOL
NOTES: Lorong Scott from his captors. With his tail on fire, Kompleks MAB Jalan Tun Sambanthan 4
Brickfields he burned down most of Lanka. Jalan Tebing off Jalan Tun Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Sambanthan 4 +603 2274 1553
Brickfields
The Sri Maha Muneeswarar Temple 1.8 SRI KANDASWAMY TEMPLE The clock tower of the Methodist Girls
Kuala Lumpur
was originally located where the 3, Lorong Scott, Brickfields Primary School (MGS) can be clearly
+603 2274 6162
KL Sentral Monorail now stands. Kuala Lumpur seen from the monorail, especially as
www.mab.org.my
Every March, the temple holds a +603 2274 2987 it runs along the embankment of the
festival procession to celebrate www.srikandaswamykovil.org The Malaysian Association for the Klang River.
Muneeswarar’s birthday. Blind (MAB) was established in 1951
The construction of this temple began This was the first block built in 1950 for
on the initiative of Major D. R. Bridges,
in 1902. One of the most prominent the Junior MGS. As the school grew,
who was responsible for laying the
more blocks were added between
1.7 ARULMIGU SREE VEERA Sri Lankan Tamil temples in Malaysia, foundation on the work for the blind
1955 and 1962.
HANUMAN TEMPLE it showcases rich Sri Lankan Tamil in the country.
22, Lorong Scott architecture and is said to be inspired
by the Nailur Kandaswamy temple in Major Bridges was a soldier in the
Brickfields 1.11 SAM KOW TEMPLE
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1.12 MADRASATUL 1.13 TAMIL METHODIST The 5.1 feet statue of Karpaga 1.16 BUDDHIST MAHA VIHARA
GOUTHIYYAH SURAU CHURCH Vinayagar is carved out from a 123, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields
Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur 197, Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad single block of granite brought from Kuala Lumpur NOTES:
+6013 334 6509 Off Jalan Tun Sambanthan Pillayarpatti in Southern India. It is +603 2274 1141
Daily: 5.00am – 7.30am Brickfields believed that he meditates for the www.facebook.com/MahaVihara
12.30pm – 9.30pm Kuala Lumpur wellbeing of his devotees, hence their Daily: 6.00am – 10.00pm
+603 2274 1299 / 2273 6594 prayers are answered immediately.
This only mosque in Brickfields The Buddhist Maha Vihara was
tmckl.org.my
began as a madrasah (school) giving founded in 1894 by the Sinhalese
Al-Quran lessons to children and to The church was established in 1896 1.15 THE TEMPLE OF FINE ARTS community who were based in Kuala
serve members of the Indian Muslim and initially located on Malacca 114 - 116, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields Lumpur and its neighborhood to
community for their daily prayers. Street, Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur provide a place of worship in their Sri
+603 2274 3709 Lankan Theravada tradition.
The original building was a small It was relocated to Brickfields in the
wooden structure built in the 1980s 1960s and is now housed in this very Established in 1981, the Temple of Most of the Sinhalese were either
in the same area known as Kampong interesting triangular shaped building. Fine Arts moved into their modern traders, artisans or skilled workers
Khadijah back then. Then in 2008, purpose-built building in 2008. brought in from Ceylon by the British
it was upgraded into the grand This cultural organization is a centre Administration to develop the colonial
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structure. The madrasah has facilities 1.14 SRI SAKTHI KARPAGA of artistic, cultural and spiritual Malayan Civil Service.
for religious classes and is conducted VINAYAGAR TEMPLE expression and exploration for
in Bahasa Melayu and Tamil. 199, Jalan Berhala Its complex includes an International
its members and students. Many Buddhist Pagoda, Monks’ Quarters
Kuala Lumpur internationally acclaimed performers
The surau also arranges for visiting and new multifunctional buildings.
+603 2274 8624 have been nurtured in this very
scholars to give talks in English, Tamil
www.klkarpagavinayagar.com centre. The Bodhi trees in the compound
and Urdu. Most Muslims in Malaysia
are followers of the Shafie school of The Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Temple has its were grown from cuttings taken from
thought but this mosque follows the humble beginnings as a shrine for the the sacred Bodhi tree at Anurdhapura,
Hanafi school of thought. The imams squatter villagers along Jalan Sultan Sri Lanka.
here are from India. Abdul Samad. The shrine was built by
a gentlemen known by the villagers
Goutiyyah means one who is helpful.
as Mr. D’Cruz or ‘Anna’ who often 1.17 EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
This mosque was named after the
saw white apparitions of an elephant CHURCH
attributes of a respectable imam, 21, Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad
by the tapioca plant of the village.
Imam Abdul Qadir Jailani, who loved Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur
Villagers worshipped at the shrine by
to help people. +603 2274 1033 / 0204
lighting oil lamps.
www.elcm.org.my
When the squatters were cleared
for the Palm Court Condominiums This church caters to the Tamil
project, the shrine was moved to Lutherans. The very first batch of Tamil
its present location. In 2005, the Sri Lutherans came in with the work force
Sakthi Vinayagar Temple was built from Tamil Nadu, India in the 1800s.
over the shrine Through efforts of missionaries,
The temple is dedicated to Karpaga Lutheran churches were established
Vinayagar the deity with an elephant around the Malay Peninsula. This
head also known as Ganesha, the church built in 1924 marks the
eldest son of Lord Shiva. pioneering Lutheran work in Kuala
Lumpur.
Madrasatul Gouthiyyah Surau Temple of Fine Arts
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1.18 ST MARY’S ORTHODOX 1.20 VIVEKANANDA ASHRAM 1.21 OUR LADY OF FATIMA
SYRIAN CATHEDRAL Anecdote: 220, Jalan Tun Sambanthan CHURCH
NOTES: 1, Jalan Tun Sambanthan Satu The Hundred Quarters has Brickfields Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad
Brickfields character. Built in standard Kuala Lumpur Brickfields
Kuala Lumpur brick boxes that withstood heat +603 2274 1885 Kuala Lumpur
+603 2272 2619 and cold well, the houses were +603 2274 1631 / 2273 8042
Swami Vivekananda (1863 – 1902) was
The end of First World War in 1918 not large and not much to look the Chief Disciple of the 19th century The Our Lady of Fatima Church was
saw a substantial number of Syrian at. mystic Sri Ramakrishna Parmahamsa established in 1963 to cater to
Orthodox Christians around Kuala The British administration built Mission. the Tamil-speaking faithful within
Lumpur. these quarters in bricks to Brickfields.
He visited Malaya in 1893. Inspired
In view of the growing congregation prevent future fire. Other than by his teachings and in honour of It was blessed and consecrated by
by 1949, an application was submitted Brickfields there were other his contributions, this whitewashed the late Tan Sri Dominic Vendargon,
to the Selangor state government for government quarters created building with Moghul style Archbishop Emeritus who was then
a piece of land to build a church. such as Imbi Road, Kampung embellishments was named in honour the Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur.
Pandan and Kampung Attap of this spiritual leader and his statue
The church was thus built in 1956 which is meant only for the Mass is performed in both English and
stands in the grounds of the ashram.
and the first Holy Qurbana (Eucharist) staff of the Malayan Railway. Tamil.
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service was conducted on the same Kundalini yoga classes are held at
year. the Ashram at 6.30pm every Tuesday
and donations are encouraged during
admissions.
1.19 HUNDRED QUARTERS
Jalan Rozario, Brickfields
Kuala Lumpur
The Hundred Quarters, one of the
oldest government quarters of
Brickfields, are called as such because
these double and single storey
quarters initially built for civil servants
in 1905, totalling a hundred units.
These houses were built along Jalan
Chan Ah Tong. Lorong Chan Ah Tong
and Jalan Rozario.
This quarter was the enclave of
middle-class civil servants.
Jalan Rozario was named after F.L.D.
Rozario, an Eurasian who served as
the chief clerk to William Treacher,
former British Resident of Selangor.
There are plans to redevelop this area
into a commercial and residential hub.
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to ensure privacy for each guest.
Singh together with the Prime Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Website: www.visitkl.gov.my
inaugurated the Little India at Brickfields development on which occasion the Kerala Ayuverdic Life
Indian Prime Minister announced that India would be presenting the Torana Gate 37, Jalan Thamby Abdullah Satu
to the residents of Brickfields as a mark of the India-Malaysia friendship. 1.23 HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
off Jalan Tun Sambanthan
10, Jalan Tun Sambanthan
Brickfields
Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
+603 2274 2747
+603 2260 3436
Initiated by Father Francis Emile Daily: 10.00am - 10.00pm
Terrien, a French missionary, the
Kerala Ayurvedic Lifestyle promotes
church took 18 months to build and
healthy lifestyle through Ayurveda, a
was blessed on the 18th December
system of traditional medicine native
1904. Built in French Gothic Revival
to the Indian subcontinent, which
style from funds raised by the Chinese
seeks to strike a balance between the
Catholic congregation, the spire was
human body and mind.
added in the early 1950s.
Among the programs and services
1.24 BLIND MASSAGE AND offered by Kerala Ayurvedic Lifestyle
AYURVEDIC CENTRES centre in Brickfields are General Body
Super Blind Traditional Massage Massage (Abhyangam), Nourishing
Centre Poultice (Navarakizhi), Nasal Instillation
45 -1, Jalan Thambypillai (Nasyam), Medicated Enema
Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur (Vasti), Head Oil Retaining Therapy
+6019 312 0744 (Shirovasti), Oil Pouring (Thailadhara),
Daily: 10.00am – 10.00pm Medicated Powder Rubbing
(Udhvartanam) and Oil Squeezing
Jalan Thambypillai is a mecca for (Pizhichil).
massage centres run by the visually
Little India Indian bangles
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BANGSAR – PANTAI – MIDVALLEY
2.1 Saidina Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Mosque 2.8 The Gardens Mall
2.2 Bangsar Village I &II 2.9 Sekeping Tenggiri
2.3 Sri Nirwana Maju 2.10 University of Malaya
2.4 Pasar Malam Bangsar Baru 2.11 Pantai Hospital
2.5 Bangsar Shopping Center 2.12 Bangsar South
2.6 Sri Nageswary Amman Temple 2.13 Eco City
2.7 Mid Valley Megamall
2.5 The name Bangsar is derived from the contraction of names of a Belgian
and a Frenchman, Edouard Bunge and Alfred Grisar respectively. They
were among the first board members of the London based Kuala Lumpur
Rubber Company Limited, which was established on 19 May 1906 and
which owned the Bunge-Grisar rubber estate (later known as Bung-sar).
Following the end of the Second World War, Bangsar thrived in
tandem with the growth of the rubber, tin mining, railway, electricity,
telecomunications and healthcare sectors. Much of the ‘action’ was
2.3
centred in and around Bangsar. The boom resulted in the construction of
2.6
the Malayan Railway Staff Quarters, Central Electricity Board (now Tenaga
2.4
2.2 Nasional), the Telecom department, headquarters of the Lever Brothers
2.1
(now Unilever) and training facilities of the Ministry of Helath.
The 1970s saw Bangsar developing into a housing suburb catering for the
baby boomers from all over Malaysia settling in Kuala Lumpur in search
2.10
for job opportunities. The earliest housing estate Taman Weng Lock (now
Bangsar Pertama) had its roads named after fish (kurau, tenggiri, bilis,
senangin) and Bangsar Park’s roads were named after citrus fruits (limau
2.9 manis, limau nipis, limau kasturi, limau purut).
2.11
Today, Bangsar is a much sought-after piece of prime real estate and the
2.8 ‘action’ comes in the form of its trendy night-clubs, boutiques, malls and
2.7 restaurants.
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2.1 SAIDINA ABU BAKAR AS-SIDDIQ MOSQUE 2.2 BANGSAR VILLAGE I & II
Jalan Ara, Bangsar 1 & 2, Jalan Telawi, Bangsar Baru
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur NOTES:
+603 2283 3707 +603 2282 1808
www.masjidbangsar.blogspot.com (Bangsar Village I)
This prominent mosque of Bangsar’s Muslim community was build with +603 2282 1200
combination of public and state funds and was officially opened on 24th August (Bangsar Village II)
1980. It was then handed over to the Federal Government in 1982. www.bangsarvillage.com
Daily: 8.30am – 10.00pm
The design is of traditional Malay architecture with a minaret, arches and a dome.
The doors are made of hard wood and carved with Islamic motifs with patterned Bangsar Village first opened its doors in 2004 in the heart of Bangsar, an area
holes to allow air to flow through. popular with locals and expatriates alike. Bangsar Village has over 70 specialty
shops selected to cater to everyday needs of families.
This mosque can accommodate a congregation of 4,000 people and was one of
the mosques used as a backup when the National Mosque underwent renovation. Bangsar Village places emphasis on creating a clean, safe and friendly shopping
environment all the way from restrooms to parking convenience, all with
customer comfort in mind. Succinctly put, Bangsar Village puts the fun back into
shopping for the family.
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in 2007, Bangsar Village II opened its doors. Bangsar Village II is a boutique
shopping centre targeted at the discerning shoppers.
Located across the street from Bangsar Village I and connected by a skybridge,
Bangsar Village II brings together high style, quality and service in the legendary
Telawi Street.
Designed primarily to fulfil fashion needs, Bangsar Village promises fashionistas a
gateway to sizzling hot international couture.
rings coated with mouth watering marinade and batter and deep-fried to crispy decades. the temple currently stands today
perfection and the Mutton Curry. and many Hindu devotees believed
that it was the abode of the Goddess
Nageswary Amman and frequented
2.5 BANGSAR SHOPPING the site to worship her. It was said that
CENTER when the site was designated for the
285, Jalan Maarof construction of railway tracks, tractors
Bukit Bandaraya often malfunctioned and construction
Kuala Lumpur workers often had nightmares and
+603 2094 1022 succumbed to illness.
www.bsc.com.my
Whilst prayers were carried out to
Daily: 10.00am - 9.00pm
appease the Goddess Nageswary,
Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC) is a woman devotee fell into a trance
Kuala Lumpur’s premiere destination and conveyed Goddess Nageswary’s
mall, serving the surrounding desire to spare the snake mound
neighbourhood since 1984. from destruction and built a temple
on the site in her honour. Today the
BSC has grown alongside the families
snake mound still stands in the middle
and communities that have made BSC
of the Sri Nageswary Amman temple
their home away from home.
sheltering a pair of beautiful cobras.
Constantly evolving, BSC offers a
The temple is the centre of a Hindu
unique cosmopolitan shopping
festival known as Adi Puram which
experience to very shopper.
falls between the months of July and
August. During this festival, devotees
undergo a walk-on-fire ritual after
having undergone a 48-day fast.
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offer to its shoppers.
One of Malaysia’s favourite shopping
The Gardens Mall also features a
destinations, Mid Valley Megamall
unique array of outlets for those
offers a kaleidoscope of diverse
in need of pampering. Cocoon – a
retail experiences from fashion to
secluded and dedicated area on the
lifestyle innovations, electronics
4th Floor – comes complete with spas,
to home furnishing, cosmetics to
wellness, clinics, hair and nail salons
healthcare essentials and dining to
and yoga/fitness centres.
entertainment.
Shoppers can also enjoy new movie
releases in Malaysia’s most premier
cinema known as Golden Screens
2.8 THE GARDENS MALL Cineplex (GSC) Signature.
Mid Valley City
The Garden Theatre at The Gardens
Lingkaran Syed Putra
Mall is the newest venue for theatre-
Kuala Lumpur
goers. Located on the 6th Floor,
+603 - 2297 0288
theatre lovers can catch the latest
www.thegardensmall.com.my
in performing arts and culture,
Daily: 10.00am – 10.00pm
comedy, drama, dance and musical
Within the hustle and bustle of Mid productions.
Valley City is The Gardens Mall, a
6-level shopping haven renowned
for its ‘valued guest’ philosophy.
The Gardens Mall at Mid Valley City
also features a unique concierge
service where shoppers are made to
constantly feel welcomed.
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space. There is also for function rooms with over 250 seats per room and suitable
Valued at RM6 billion, KL Eco City is developed by a joint venture partnership
for private events such as seminars, a 297-seater auditorium complete with sound
between SP Setia and Kuala Lumpur City Hall. Located on a 24.4-acre leasehold
and light system that is suitable for a plenary session or theatre production, and
land, it consists of 4 phases that comprise of 3 residential towers, 3 corporate
an outdoor glass-clad gazebo.
office towers, 1 service apartment tower, 1 retail podium, 3 clusters (4 blocks per
The Village at the Sphere at Bangsar South has been selected as one of the cluster) of boutique offices as well as 1 strata office tower. It is built with multi-
recipients of the prestigious Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards (MLAA) storey car park bays and a mosque.
2013 for its excellent landscape design. This was the second win for the 60-acre
The main attraction of KL Eco City is its convenient accessibility factor as it is
flagship Bangsar South development as The Central Park was also conferred an
served by several highways and roads including the Federal Highway, the New
honour award at the MLAA in 2012 .
Pantai Expressway, Jalan Bangsar, Jalan Maarof, Jalan Klang Lama and the East-
West Link Highway. It is also accessible by the LRT and the KTM Komuter via the
Abdullah Hukum RapidKL LRT station and also the Mid Valley Komuter station
respectively.
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Esfahan, Iran while the main minaret
is inspired by the Nabawi Mosque in
Saudi Arabia.
The mosque is indeed an awe-
inspiring sight to behold at night,
gleaming majestically under the city
lights. The mosque is situated within
a well-manicured garden and is
surrounded by a moat.
Lumpur. Its architecture resembles will cover almost l million square images portraying the economic
an arch that never ceases to amaze feet, about 10 times the size of the and social life of the country. The Whilst the civil law is a federalised
onlookers as it can be seen from miles Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in phototographs were accumulated court system, the Shariah law is a
away. terms of gross floor area. It will offer over the years from different sources matter of State jurisdiction. This
12 exhibition halls, meeting rooms as including private collections and majestic building embellished with
The building serves as a convention
well as food and beverage outlets built public records. domes and arches houses the Federal
centre, trade centre and exhibition
over three levels, with the capacity to Territory Shariah Courts which
centre which focuses on trade-centric Located in Jalan Tunku Abdul Halim
handle 40,000 visitors at any given handles civil and criminal cases that
events. There are 400 permanent (formerly Jalan Duta), the National
time. involve muslim individuals in the
exhibition spaces for local companies, Archives of Malaysia is open to the
Federal Territory.
an amphitheatre, exhibition halls, The district is also poised to boost the public free of charge for admiration
a theatrette, meeting rooms and a tourism business and MICE sector to and research purposes. It is one of the
grand MATRADE hall. become the premier and preferred country’s landmarks with historical
MICE destination in the region. The
3.7 PUBLIKA AND MAP@
significance that contains priceless
future phases of development after
PUBLIKA
exhibits.
Publika Shopping Gallery Level U2,
3.4 MATRADE MALAYSIA the exhibition centre are expected
Block C5
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND to be located close to the MRT Circle
Solaris Dutamas
EXHIBITION CENTRE (MITEC) Line-3, work on which is expected to
1, Jalan Dutamas 1
KL Metropolis commence in 2016, improving the
Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah connectivity for the area.
+603 6207 9732
off Jalan Tunku Abdul Halim
MITEC is owned by the Government www.publika.com.my,
(formerly Jalan Duta)
of Malaysia and is identified as a hub www.mapkl.org
+603 6203 7032
for meetings, incentives, conferences Daily: 10.00am – 9.00pm
www.mecc.matrade.gov.my
and exhibitions (MICE) under the
Publika is a shopping gallery in Solaris
Launched in 2011, the KL Metropolis Greater Kuala Lumpur Plan. The total
Dutamas with quirky boutiques,
is an integrated development project land area for development of MITEC is
bistros and diners, art galleries, an
designed to be Kuala Lumpur’s 13.1 acres wit the Gross Floor Area of
urban market with gourmet items,
“International Trade and Exhibition 1.1 million square feet.
children’s enrichment, bookstore,
National Archives of Malaysia
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conveniences and more. Publika is affluent neighbourhoods such as 3.11 FLEA MARKETS
also home to MAP@Publika (simply Mont’Kiara, Hartamas, Kenny Hills and
known as MAP), an arts and cultural Damansara Heights. ABC Market NOTES:
platform that serves as a catalyst to Plaza Mont’ Kiara
explore contemporary ideas. MAP 2, Jalan Kiara Mont’ Kiara
was created as an integral component 3.9 SohoKL @ SOLARIS MONT’ Sun: 10.00am – 6.00pm
of Publika at Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur KIARA
and serves as an activity generator for Solaris Mont’ Kiara The ABC Market is a located at the fountain courtyard of the Plaza Mont’ Kiara. At
the development. 2, Jalan Solaris, Kuala Lumpur this market various items ranging from second hand goods, household gadgets,
+603 6203 0800 clothes, accessories and handicrafts are found. The market has a carnival like
MAP aims to create an energetic atmosphere.
www.sohokl.com.my
environment dedicated to making
contemporary art and culture SohoKL is about giving each and every
accessible and exciting to audiences guest an impactful and memorable FIESTA Nite
of all ages and background. MAP’s dining and entertainment experience. Plaza Mont’ Kiara
main spaces include the White Box Should one wish to entertain in 2, Jalan Kiara, Mont’ Kiara
and Black Box, and are supplemented SohoKL with family, friends or even Thurs: 4.30pm – 9.30pm
by Publika’s Art Row, Outdoor Stage at business associates, there are outlets Over 100 stalls are set up at Plaza Mont’ Kiara’s fountain courtyard, selling a wide
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The Square, and The Boulevard. here suitable for one and for all, with array of foods, fruits, flowers, fragrances, fabrics, footwear, etc.
international dining experiences from
Italian to Japanese and Balinese to
3.8 SOLARIS DUTAMAS Croatian.
1, Jalan Dutamas 1
Kuala Lumpur
+603 6411 6823 3.10 ONE MONT’ KIARA
Jalan Kiara 1, Mont’ Kiara
Solaris Dutamas is also known as
Kuala Lumpur
Solaris@Dutamas and was completed
+603 6203 0615
in 2009. This freehold development
www.1montkiara.com
sprawls across a 17-acre site and
Daily: 10.00am – 10.00pm
encompasses over 400 retail outlets,
1,000 office suites, 800 designer The first truly integrated development
suites and a 21-storey office tower. set within the prestigious Mont’
This integrated development has 2 Kiara precinct, 1 Mont’ Kiara is set
open piazzas, linked by a sheltered to be the jewel of the crown. Upon
and air-conditioned corridor, and entrance, shoppers are greeted by a
features tree-lined retail boulevards. It 6,000 square feet piazza brought alive
also focuses on the arts, hence there by the penetration of natural light
are many artistic touches throughout through the special EFTE roofing, a
the whole development. unique material used to construct the
acclaimed Beijing National Aquatic
Solaris Dutamas is located close to the
Centre. Come night fall, shoppers can
MATRADE building, Wilayah Mosque
shop and dine under the night sky and
and the government office complex
enjoy the spectacular performance
at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim. It is
brought about by the changing LED
approximately 500 metres off Jalan
lights.
Tuanku Abdul Halim and is close to
Flea Market
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3.12 PLAZA DAMAS / 3.13 NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTRE 3.14 SECURITIES COMMISSION
HARTAMAS SHOPPING CENTER Persiaran Bukit Kiara 3, Persiaran Bukit Kiara
NOTES: 60, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1 Bukit Kiara Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Sri Hartamas Kuala Lumpur +603 6204 8000
Kuala Lumpur +603 2089 3400 www.sc.com.my
+603 6201 6553 www.psn.gov.my
Established on the 1st March 1993
www.hartamas-sc.com Sat - Thurs: 9.00am – 5.00pm
under the Securities Commission
Daily: 10.00am – 10.00pm Fri: Closed
Act 1993, the Securities Commission
Hartamas Shopping Center’s unique This beautiful 4-storey structure with a modern geodesic dome located atop is a self-funded statutory body with
feature is its integration into the Plaza a hill is a symbol of the nation’s pride towards its scientific and technological investigative and enforcement powers
Damas development that consists advancement. Established in 1996, the National Science Centre allows visitors to that governs the trading of securities
of 2 blocks of service apartments, witness many experiences aimed at promoting a greater understanding the role in the various financial exchanges,
retail shops as well as offices of science and technology in our lives. the unit trust industry and the private
surrounded by lush greenery and pension administrator.
One example is walking through an overhead tropical freshwater aquarium
soothing water features, giving the
followed by the unraveling of threats facing the tropical environment. There are Special educational visits can be
surroundings a comfortable, European
also many futuristic machines such as the 14-inch telescope, which will enlighten arranged by making a written request
neighbourhood feel set amongst ‘al
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children and adults alike, on the environmental odyssey and the future world. to the management.
fresco’ boulevards, sidewalk cafes/
The centre also houses a multimedia library, lecture theatre, multi-purpose hall
restaurants and little alleyways with
and a cafeteria.
numerous unique and interesting
shops such as spas, yoga and dance
studios that are just waiting to be
discovered.
With an affluent catchment of
400,000 within a 15 minutes drive
area and 2000 parking bays, Hartamas
Shopping Centre has all the selected
criteria and modern facilities, to suit
the most discerning shoppers; be it
restaurant, café, fashion boutique,
beauty salon cum spa and a gourmet
supermarket.
The convenience of good infrastructures,
growing population base and
increasing consumer wealth in this
region augers well for Hartamas
Shopping Centre as the neighborhood
mall.
3.15 KUALA LUMPUR GOLF is equally challenging and many The facility was officially opened on 3.19 SIME DARBY CONVENTION
AND COUNTRY CLUB have regretted underestimating it. the 7th June 1998 by then Yang di- CENTER
10, Jalan 1/70D The majestic Roman-architecture Pertuan Agong Tuanku Jaafar. The 1A, Jalan Bukit Kiara 1 NOTES:
off Jalan Bukit Kiara Clubhouse features a wide range of annexe is laid out in a similar manner Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur amenities including a banquet which as the original club, with the main +603 2089 3688
+603 2093 1111 can cater up to 400 people. club building facing a large field and www.simedarbyconvetion.com
www.klgcc.com.my designed in a similar architectural
style as the original club building. With the lush backdrop of greenery
The beautiful fairways of Kuala and undulating fairways, the Sime
3.17 BUKIT KIARA EQUESTRIAN
Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) The annexe also includes a various Darby Convention Center offers
CLUB
lie in the unspoilt landscape of Bukit sporting facilities; two football fields, a perfect setting for business and
Jalan Bukit Kiara
Kiara, just 8km away from the heart of a hockey field, rugby field, a cricket social events in an elegant exclusive
off Jalan Damansara
the city. Strategically placed amongst pitch, gymnasium and a swimming environment. This purpose-built
Kuala Lumpur
the capital’s prime residential suburbs pool. convention centre is fully-equipped
+603 2093 1222
and well served by major roads, it with meeting and banquet facilities,
www.berjaya.com.my
is the most conducive backdrop for an auditorium as well as two
business, entertainment and leisure At the Bukit Kiara Equestrian Resort, exclusive food and beverage outlets.
for the discerning few who are one can expect relaxation, recreation Ample parking, a great location and
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members of this exclusive golf club. and rejuvenation tailored to ones personalized service from the centre’s
needs. There is a myriad of activities dedicated team of professionals taking
The country club’s 36-hole course
that enhance the quality of life from care of every detail, renders the Sime
play host to numerous international
equestrian to sports and games to fine Darby Convention Centre, the perfect
championships including the Sime
dining. venue for any event.
Darby LPGA, Maybank Malaysian
Open and the CIMB Classic. As the premier horse-riding club in
the country, the club takes pride in
their exclusive equestrian features.
3.16 PUBLIC SERVICES GOLF Within their well-equipped equestrian
CLUB centre, one can expect facilities such
Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam as a large indoor arena, a polo field
Jalan Bukit Kiara with a grand stand pavilion and well-
off Jalan Damansara maintained horse stables.
Kuala Lumpur
+603 7957 3344 / 5310 / 0666
www.kgpagolf.com 3.18 ROYAL SELANGOR CLUB
SPORTS ANNEXE
Established in 1989, the Public
Jalan Bukit Kiara
Services Golf Club is a 27-hole golf
off Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
course. The championship course
+603 2692 716
(Hills and Lakes) is a classic par 72 golf
www.rscweb.my
course measuring 5,989 metres with
landscaped lush fairways culminating The Royal Selangor Club Bukit
in manicured verdant greens. Kiara Sports annexe, was given as
compensation after the part original
The third nine (Forest), measuring
club’s field was acquired by the Kuala
2,711 metres, caters for intermediate
Lumpur City Hall in 1987 to build the
and senior golfers. The course
Independence Square flag pole.
Sime Darby Convention Center
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PENCHALA - TAMAN TUN DR. ISMAIL
4.1 Lazat Restaurant
TTDI, short for Taman Tun Dr. Ismail is also affectionately known as Taman
4.2 Bora Asmara
Tun. Taman means ‘park’ in the Malay language but in ‘suburb’ in the
4.3 Sambal Hijau context of urban Malaysia as every suburb has a park, and Taman Tun has
4.4 Bayan Indah Culinary Resort one of the most elaborate suburban park in Kuala Lumpur. The Lembah
4.5 Subak Kiara Recreational Park is complete with a lake which originates from the
4.6 Muhibbah Seafood Restaurant springs of the Penchala River and a jogging track that is lined with shock-
4.7 Bukit Kiara Arboretum Park absorbing material to make jogging a less-strenous activity.
4.8 Lembah Kiara Recreational Park
The ‘Tun’ in Taman Tun, refers to the most senior federal title awarded
by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Paramount Ruler of the Federation
4.5 4.4 of Malaysia) to the most deserving figure that has contributed to the
nation. The figure concerned here is Dr. Ismail Abdul Rahman, Malaysia’s
first ambassador to the United States of America and a Malaysian
4.1 representative to the United Nations, before becoming Deputy Prime
4.3 Minister in 1970.
4.2
It was during Tun Dr. Ismail’s tenure as Deputy Prime Minister when the
Urban Development Authority (UDA), the government arm for urban
4.7 planning and redevelopment was established. Taman Tun was one of the
earliest surburbs in Kuala Lumpur that was developed under UDA and
4.6
one of the suburbs that emerged after the cessation of Kuala Lumpur
from Selangor to the Federal Government in 1974.
4.8 In 1982, UDA requested for a 1.4 hectare site in Taman Tun to house
the wet market traders from Central Market, which was turned into a
handicraft market and cultural centre. If you wish to have an idea how
the interiors of the old Central Market looked like in the past, the Taman
Tun market may be worth a visit. You may get fresh produce at a bargain
there.
Kampung Sungai Penchala, the village surrounding the banks of the
Penchala River which flows through this sub-district was once a Malay
Reserve Land where Javanese, Boyanese and Sumatran Malays such as
Kerinchi and Minang settled. It was then an oil palm estate. With the
construction of the Damansara Puchong Highway in the 1990s and the
Penchala Link tunnel in 2008, this area boomed into prime real estate.
However, this area still mantains her rural charm with rainforest and
Balinese themed restaurants and cooking schools and traditional Malay
food stalls.
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4.1 LAZAT 4.2 BORA ASMARA 4.4 THE BAYAN INDAH Bayan Indah. It is an airy, spacious,
(Malaysian cooking school) 2825-2831, Jalan Sungai Penchala CULINARY RESORT elegant tropical home with one of
Lot 3196, Jalan Seri Penchala Kampung Sungai Penchala 3343, Kampung Palimbayan Indah the most beautiful kitchens in the NOTES:
Kampung Sungai Penchala Kuala Lumpur Sungai Penchala country. Internally it has 4 superb
Kuala Lumpur +603 7726 0964 Kuala Lumpur luxury bedrooms for guests, with
+6019 2381198 Daily: 10.00am – 12.00am +603 7729 0122 contemporary comfortable spaces for
www.malaysia-klcookingclass.com www.bayanindah.com guests to lounge around for a chat or
Bora Asmara, a Balinese themed while planning the day ahead.
restaurant found tucked away in The Bayan Indah Culinary Resort is
LaZat is a cooking school located at the
Kampung Sungai Penchala. This a Malaysian Cooking School with
peaceful suburbs of Bukit Penchala
restaurant serves up a mix of Asian, an Herb Garden, a Garden Seminar
just outside of Kuala Lumpur. Set in
Western and Fusion food, making it a House and a Library on cooking. Apart
a contemporary Malaysian home,
one stop shop for fickle minded food from the main Malaysian dishes, there
the school offers various recipes
goers. are also Japanese and Thai cooking in
to participants where they learn to
prepare traditional dishes the As you enter you will find yourself the classes.
way it has been done for generations. immersed in ‘Bali’ literally, greeted Being merely 30 minutes from Kuala
by beautiful Balinese landscape, Lumpur city, Bayan Indah’s rustic
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A typical cooking class begins with a with cascading water features and two-storey bungalow is located in
visit to a market. At the end of the shrouded in Banyan and coconut a beautifully secluded enclave of a
cooking class participants can savour trees. Malay Rainforest Village. A culinary
their own cooking. retreat where owner and Le Cordon
You can opt to dine alfresco in
charming little Balinese huts or in Bleu-trained chef Rohani Jelani has set
air-conditioned rooms across the up her cooking school amidst a Malay
courtyard, which also doubles as village in Kampung Sungai Penchala.
function rooms. Classes are held in groups, and some
can spend the night in the beautifully
fitted rooms with floor-to-ceiling
windows that reveal the jungle.
4.3 SAMBAL HIJAU
At the back of Bayan Indah are genuine
RESTAURANT wild natural rain forests, pristine
Lot 2990, Kampung Sungai Penchala and undisturbed for centuries. The
Jalan Damansara unspoilt nature of Bayan Indah is a
Kuala Lumpur place to savour the Malaysian natural
+603 7731 2045 forest amidst a purposed activity such
www.sambalhijau.my as cooking. In case you are wondering,
Daily: 7.00am – 2.00am Bayan is the local name for a red-
This restaurant specializes in Minang cheeked longtailed parakeet bird and
cuisine, Malay food which originates Indah is a Malay word for pretty (or
from West Sumatra. kind or sweet natured).
they’re open to guests bringing their noodles with mixed seafood cooked in rocks crevices have exhilarated the well-paved running path. With a
own. a clear but thick egg gravy). few privilege hikers who have been cushion-like surface, the red-coloured
there. path absorbs the shock of impact
from exercising and running. The
Those who have quenched their
smaller walking path circle through
thirst with it attested that it tasted
the large pond, where couples and
as good as it looks. The Arboretum is
families settle to enjoy a spot of fresh
a paradise for hikers who is up for a
air or look for fish and turtles.
good challenge and also avid nature
lovers, as it is home to many species
of birds, spiders, snakes and frogs.
Subak Muhibbah Seafood Restaurant Bukit Kiara Arboretum Park Lembah Kiara Recreational Park
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ISTANA NEGARA - ROBSON
1.1 Muzium Diraja (Royal Museum)
1.2 Medan Ikan Bakar Bellamy (Halal)
1.3 Kuen Cheng High School
1.1 1.4 Thean Hou Temple
1.5 United Nations High Commission For Refugees (UNHCR)
1.2 1.6 Alice Smith Primary School
1.5 1.7 Kwong Tung Chinese Cemetery (Heritage Park)
1.3
1.6
This undulating area borders the southern corridor of Kuala Lumpur and
was once nearest the earliest international airport in the city. Its highest
1.7 point within the Chinese cemetery offers panoramic views of both the
southern segment of Kuala Lumpur as well the city centre’s business
district.
1.4 Apart from the occasional peak hour traffic crawls, this area still retains
its eco-friendly charm. It is an ideal location for a circumnavigating and
refreshing drive from the Royal Palace, taking a left turn and past the
Kuen Cheng School for around two kilometres before connecting the
road leading to the old airport perimeter. From here, keeping left, take
a slow drive continuing towards the city on the highway and stop for a
sumptuous Chinese seafood meal at the Siu Siu Restaurant or the Medan
Ikan Bakar Bellamy.
There is a street named after John Henry Matthews Robson who was a
prominent figure in Malaya, best remembered as the founder and owner
of The Malay Mail newspaper.
He arrived in Kuala Lumpur at the end of 1889 and filled up a various
posts within the Selangor civil service including the post of District Officer
of Kuala Lumpur.
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1.1 MUZIUM DIRAJA (ROYAL MUSEUM)
Jalan Istana, Kuala Lumpur
+603 2267 1000 NOTES:
Daily: 9.00am - 5.00pm
This building was originally a double-storey mansion called The Big House built
in 1928 by a local Chinese millionaire, Chang Wing. Standing on a 13 acre site,
located at a commanding position on the slope of a Petaling Hill overlooking the
Klang River.
During the Japanese Occupation from 1942 to 1945, it was used as the residence
of the Japanese Governor soon after Chang Wing fled to India with his family.
When the Japanese surrendered on 15th August 1945, the British Military
Administration commandeered it for senior military officers’ mess from the rank
of brigadier.
With the formation of the Federation of Malaya in 1950, the Selangor State
Government rented the residence and it was renovated to become the palace of
His Majesty the Sultan of Selangor.
In 1957 it was then sold to the Federal Government which then converted the
residence into the National Palace for the newly created sovereign post of the
King of the country which was about to achieve independence on 31st August
1957.
After the National Palace moved to its new premise at Jalan Tunku Abdul Halim
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(former Jalan Duta) in December 2011, this building was later used for a royal
exhibition called Raja Kita (Our King), in conjunction with the installation of
Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah as the 14th King in 2012.
From 2013 onwards, it began operations as the Royal Museum with two guards
in Malay traditional attire stationed at the main gateway of this building to revive
the nostalgia and tradition of the Malay Sultanate.
Anecdote:
Chang Wing lived with his 8 wives and 26 children in this building till the
Second World War. With his fortunes from tin mining, he and four of his
clansman formed the Kwong Yik Bank in Kuala Lumpur in 1913, the first
local bank of Malaysia.
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1.2 MEDAN IKAN BAKAR 1.3 KUEN CHENG HIGH SCHOOL an independent Chinese school with columns as well as pagoda rooftops.
BELLAMY (HALAL) Jalan Syed Putra funding from its own sources.
Despite the dedication to Thean
NOTES: Jalan Bellamy Kuala Lumpur
In 2008, Kuen Cheng converted its Hou, worship of Guan Yin (or “Guan
Bukit Petaling +603 2273 2713 Shi-Yin”) is a recurrent theme at the
status from an all-girls school to a co-
Kuala Lumpur www.kuencheng.edu.my Thean Hou Temple.
ed system in order to keep up with
12.00pm - 3.00pm Kuen Cheng High School was founded gender equality.
7.00pm - 11.00pm Finally there is a large statue of the
in 1908 by Miss Wu Xuehua, Mr. goddess opposite the temple, along
It has an average student population
This seafood haven is located along Zhong Zhuo Jing and his wife Yoshiko with a collection of other large statues
of 3,300 and is one of the best Chinese
the road behind Istana Negara (Royal Watanabe, making it one of the oldest that include representations of the
Independent Schools in the country.
Museum) and is actually a row of stalls and most successful educational twelve animals of Chinese astrology.
forming a food court. establishments in Malaysia.
In the Malay language, bakar means It was the first education institution Anecdote:
1.4 THEAN HOU TEMPLE
roast or grill while “ikan” means fish. of Malaysia to offer exclusive proper
65, Persiaran Endah Thean Hou temple attracts
However, apart from fish, a variety education to females, with a hybrid
Taman Persiaran Desa thousands of visitors every
of seafood delicacies ranging from teaching system focusing on the
Kuala Lumpur year especially during Chinese
squids, crabs, clams and oysters are Chinese Language, characters and
+603 2274 7088 festivals such as the Chinese
available here. arithmetic. This was at a time where
www.hainannet.com.my New Year, Mooncake Festival,
traditional culture considered
Despite its secluded location, it gets Daily: 9:00am - 6:00pm and the Wesak Day. It is
females less important when it came
extremely crowded especially during to education. Hence its aim was to This six-tiered Chinese temple is a definitely a must-visit for those
lunch hours. train and nurture female elites in the famous landmark located on 1.67 seeking to understand the
society where educated females were acres of land atop Robson Heights and Chinese culture better.
Its best to arrive early as the area
is quite small and parking space is a rarity. is dedicated to Thean Hou or Heavenly
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1.5 UNITED NATIONS HIGH Although Malaysia is not a State 1.7 KWONG TUNG CHINESE CEMETERY (HERITAGE PARK)
COMMISSION FOR REFUGEES Party to the 1951 Convention and 507, Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama
(UNHCR) its Protocol Relating to the Status of Kuala Lumpur NOTES:
570, Jalan Bukit Petaling Refugees, the Malaysian Government +603 2141 0783 / 0838
Kuala Lumpur continues to cooperate with UNHCR www.ktc.org.my
+603 2118 4800 in addressing refugee issues on Daily: 9.00am - 5.00pm
www.unhcr.org.my humanitarian grounds.
The Kwong Tung chinese cemetery is the largest and oldest graves in Kuala
8.00 am - 4.00 pm Lumpur. It covers 343 acres (200 hectares) and has been in existence for more
than 100 years.
The UNHCR conducts all activities 1.6 ALICE SMITH PRIMARY
related to the reception, registration, SCHOOL It is the final resting place of prominent pioneers of the Kuala Lumpur city like
Kapitan Yap Ah Loy.
documentation and status 2, Jalan Bellamy, Bukit Petaling
determination of asylum-seekers and Kuala Lumpur In 2007, this place was renamed as a Heritage Park. Subsequent extensive
+603 2148 3674 landscaping turned this park into another green lung of Kuala Lumpur.
refugees.
www.alice-smith.edu.my There are several vantage points for photo opportunities of various parts of Kuala
It began operations in Malaysia in Lumpur.
1975 when Vietnamese refugees This leading international school was
began to arrive by boat in Malaysia started in 1946 by Mrs. Alice Fairfield-
and other countries in the region. Smith at her home in Jalan Eaton, Anecdote:
Kuala Lumpur after the Second World
From 1975 until 1996, UNHCR There is a memorial here for victims of the Japanese Occupation in the
War. It is the oldest British school in
assisted the Malaysian government country from 11th January 1942 till the surrender of the Japanese on 15th
Malaysia and one of the oldest in
in providing protection and assistance August 1945. There is also The Nanyang Volunteers Memorial erected in
South East Asia.
for the Vietnamese boat people. 1947 in honour of 15 batches of Chinese who left the country to assist
Over those two decades as part of an In 1952, the school moved to its China’s need for drivers and skilled workers. In addition there is a large
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international burden sharing effort, current premises in Jalan Bellamy gated plot of graves of the founder of Cycle & Carriage Mr. Chua Cheng
UNHCR resettled more than 240,000 (Bellamy Road) to accommodate the Tuan and his family members.
Vietnamese to countries including increasing number of students. It
the United States, Canada, Australia, currently provides an outstanding and
France, New Zealand, Sweden, thriving all-round education based on
Finland, Denmark and Norway. the British curriculum for 3 to 18 year
olds.
During that same period, more than
9,000 persons returned home to The Alice Smith School is truly
Vietnam with the support of UNHCR. international and multi-cultural,
where over 65% of students are
During the 1970s and 1980s, UNHCR expatriates, representing over 50
assisted the Malaysian Government nationalities. Around 36% of the
in receiving and locally settling students are British, while students
over 50,000 Filipino Muslims from from Australia, Ireland and New
Mindanao who fled to Sabah. Zealand make up another 10% of the
UNHCR also supported the Malaysian student body.
Government in locally settling several The current location houses the
thousand Muslim Chams from primary campus catering for children
Cambodia in the 1980s and several from the age of 3 to 11 while the
hundred Bosnian refugees in the secondary campus is located in Equine
1990s. Park, Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
Kwong Tung Chinese Cemetery
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PUTRA
2.1 Bukit Gasing Forest Park
2.2 Angkasapuri
2.3 Kota Darul Ehsan
2.3
2.1
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Jabatan Penyiaran Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Bukit Gasing Forest Reserve is a Kota Darul Ehsan is a row of arches
100-hectare stretch green belt
+ 603 2282 5333
symbolizing the border between the
NOTES:
www.rtm.gov.my
dividing the city of Petaling Jaya Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and
(Selangor state) from the Federal Malaysia’s Government Radio and Television Broadcast Complex, also known the Malaysian state of Selangor.
Territory of Kuala Lumpur. as ‘Angkasapuri’, is situated on Putra hill along the Federal Highway that links
This arch commemorates the
Kuala Lumpur to Port Klang through the adjacent city of Petaling Jaya. The entire
It was once a rubber plantation, Selangor state’s cession of Kuala
complex is spread out on a 33-acre site.
but in the intervening 60 years, the Lumpur to the Federal Government
restorative powers of nature turned it Construction commenced on 1st January 1966. On 17th January 1968 it was to form the first Federal Territory of
into a haven of lush secondary forest officially inaugurated by the First Prime Minister of Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman Malaysia. The arch costing RM4.4
including some very large tropical Putra. million was commissioned by the late
trees. Sultan of Selangor, Almarhum Sultan
Its design included heavy use of louvers, shading panels and grille work which
Salahhuddin Abdul Aziz Shah and
Being surrounded by heavily were the most common means to keep the building cooler at that time. The main
was officially opened by him on 3rd
populated areas, Bukit Gasing is a building is 10-storey high with each floor averaging 11,000 square feet.
January 1982.
popular exercise place for nearby
Angkasapuri and its surroundings were officially declared ‘Media City’ on 20th
residents. There are a number of The arches design incorporates
March 2012 and will be redeveloped in two phases through a government-private
hiking trails within the park to suit all influences from Moghul architecture,
sector collaboration.
levels of energy and fitness. as seen in the domes on the arches.
The first phase of the project involves the construction of broadcasting The 4 cannons at the base of the
It is also a favourite with nature lovers
infrastructure over a period of three years. Under the second phase, the arches are more than 100 years old
who come here to view the leaf
government’s partner company will develop facilities which support the Media and were taken from the fort at Kuala
monkeys and for bird watching.
City concept on a section of the Angkasapuri site and this is expected to be Selangor, a coastal town in the state of
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Bukit Gasing’s highest point at 160 completed in five years after the first phase is ready. Selangor. At the top of the arches are
metres gives a panoramic view of 2 Malaysian flags, 2 Selangor flags and
The development of the Media City would enable the national broadcasting
both Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. 4 state crests.
industry to upgrade Malaysia into a broadcasting hub in the Southeast Asian
region.
3.4
Bukit Jalil was an agricultural tract with oil palm and rubber tree
plantations, originally known as Bukit Jalil Estate until 1992. From an
agricultural zone, the area was then converted for both commercial and
3.1 residential use. It now houses the iconic anchor tenant, the National
Sports Complex that was constructed for the 1998 Commonwealth
Games. The whole area, around 20 kilometres south of Kuala Lumpur is
bordered by the Shah Alam Expressway on the north, city boundaries to
the west, and the Puchong river.
After the Commonwealth Games closed its doors in Kuala Lumpur, the
National Sports Complex became the training arena for Malaysia’s finest
athletes, while the Game’s athlete’s village was converted into residential
apartments. Also present in this area is a haven for golf enthusiasts
known as the Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Resort. Bukit Jalil is no doubt
3.6 the centre for sporting excellence.
3.5 3.7 Also within the Bukit Jalil sub-district is Technology Park Malaysia which
houses various multimedia colleges and Measat Broadcast Network
System, Malaysia’s first private broadcasting station.
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Sports enthusiasts can gather
interesting information regarding
the countries that took part in 1998
Commonwealth Games and also the
history of the Commonwealth Games.
There are 3 main plazas at this park,
namely the Flag Plaza, Commonwealth
Plaza and Central Plaza.
The Central Plaza is the highest peak
that provides panoramic views of the
National Sports Complex in Bukit Jalil
and the Kuala Lumpur skyline, which is
exceptionally amazing in the mornings
and late evenings.
Among the facilities provided here are
public toilets and a small mosque.
Currently, it has over 3,300 students international garden. With an international student
There is a well-stocked indoor games community of more than 10,000
across its various programmes, with
room and mini bowling alley. This club There are a few steeper slopes with students from more than 105
2,880 students based at Bukit Jalil,
also offers many private lessons and steps and a network of tracks for countries studying in its Malaysian
while another 420 at the Clinical
exciting courses on activities like hip the health conscious joggers seeking campus, the APU offers a truly
schools. Over 200 international
hop dancing, Taekwondo, and even more vigorous exercise. cosmopolitan learning environment
students from 30 countries are also
Belly dancing. which prepares students well for the
studying in IMU. One of the best attractions of the
Three restaurants here serve choice park is the international garden area - global challenges which lie ahead.
The IMU has a Healthcare Unit which
of Malay, Chinese and Western featuring gardens of various countries, APU (via APIIT) is Malaysia’s first
provides Medical, Dental, Chiropractic
delicacies whilst the Golfer’s Lounge including Malaysia, England, Institution to achieve Multimedia
and Chinese Medicine services. These
also serves wholesome meals amidst Netherlands, Japan, China, Iran, Peru, Super Corridor (MSC) Company Status.
range from basic primary healthcare
a tranquil environment overlooking Canada, Thailand and Indonesia. Its academic programs are approved
to advanced specialties and sub-
the golf course. by the Ministry of Higher Education
specialties suitable for patients
of all ages and backgrounds. IMU of Malaysia and the qualifications
Healthcare’s team of doctors, dentists are accredited by the Malaysian
and practitioners is focused on Qualifications Agency (MQA).
assisting patients with the knowledge
of the many treatment options
available and helping them reach
the outcome that restores them to
optimal health.
Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Club
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Vision 2020.
Although the institution is young, it has
the confidence to gradually develop to
be among the best tertiary institutions
in the country. To consolidate this,
TPM College is collaborating with a
number of renowned international
universities to offer high quality
academic programmes.
The TPM College enables students to
mingle with professionals in the real
world while observing actual research
and commercial projects. 3-month
industrial placements with various
companies are provided for diploma
students. Degree students are also
required to undergo internships
while studying in the United States
of America and students can legally
extend the three months’ attachment
for an additional year upon graduation.
Technology Park Malaysia (TPM)
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4.1 Desa Water Park
4.2 Sri Petaling Golf Driving Range
4.1
This location experienced housing and industrial development from
the 1970s and now has a large concentration of middle and upper-class
residential properties.
The main zone is located within the East-West Link Expressway and Jalan
Klang Lama. It is a self-contained area with all essential services, both
domestic and commercial, available easily.
4.2
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with numerous water-based fun rides
for everyone.
This park is very popular among the
city dwellers as it is spacious and
has ample parking facility. There is a
large covered amphitheatre which
makes it attractive for hosting large
group, family days, dinners, corporate
themed events and carnivals.
Desa Water Park is also known for
short outings where the family can
enjoy the thrills and spills of a heart
thumping adrenaline rush of the
water theme park.
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BANDAR TUN RAZAK -
SUNGAI BESI
CHERAS
1.1 Viva Home Shoping Mall
1.1 1.2 Kuala Lumpur Velodrome
1.3 Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium
1.4 University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Medical Centre
1.5 Permaisuri Lake Gardens
1.6 Al-Najihin Mosque
1.7 Saidina Uthman Ibnu Affan Mosque
1.8 Cheras Baptist Church
1.9 UCSI University
1.2
1.10 Cheras Leisure Mall
1.3 Cheras was the original entry/exit point for road journeys before highways
were built in the late 1970s.
1.6 1.4 It is also home to the longest night market in Malaysia, located in Taman
1.5 Connaught. Its nearest borders to the city centre had residences for civil
servants, which was convenient for them to reach their government
1.10 workplaces.
1.8 The area is now a fully integrated suburb with world-class public and
1.7 private hospitals, higher institutions of learning and hypermarkets as well
as small industries.
1.9 During Kuala Lumpur’s historic hosting of the 16th Commonwealth
Games, Cheras housed two of the Games’ venues: the Kuala Lumpur
Badminton Stadium and the Cheras Velodrome.
The suburb of Taman Cheras formerly and still affectionately known as
Taman Yulek is a haven for Chinese hawker food.
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1.3 KUALA LUMPUR FOOTBALL 1.5 PERMAISURI LAKE GARDENS 1.6 AL-NAJIHIN MOSQUE 1.7 SAIDINA UTHMAN IBNU
STADIUM Jalan Tasik Permaisuri 2 Jalan Sri Permaisuri AFFAN MOSQUE
NOTES: Jalan Yaacob Latif Bandar Tun Razak Bandar Sri Permaisuri Jalan Budiman
Bandar Tun Razak Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Bandar Tun Razak
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur
Permaisuri Lake Gardens is one of the This mosque, situated on 8,042
+603 9131 5500 / 5757 +603 9171 9195
three major full fledged recreational square metres of land, was completed
The Kuala Lumpur Football Association parks in Kuala Lumpur. It was formerly on 17th March 2009 and handed over This mosque was officially opened in
(KLFA) Stadium is a multi-purpose a tin mine and as part of an urban to the Federal Territory Islamic Affairs 1988 by the eighth King of Malaysia,
sports complex but mostly for football regeneration strategy, turned into a Department on 14th April 2009. The Sultan Iskandar of Johor. It was named
matches. It is partly covered at the park for leisure, recreation and sports. first prayers at this mosque was held after the Prophet Muhammad’s third
grandstand area. It is now maintained by Kuala Lumpur on 14th May 2009. Caliph, Uthman Bin Affan.
City Hall.
It is the home stadium of the Kuala The design of this mosque is based It is a three storey building, with a very
Lumpur Football Association and has The park and lake gardens were on contemporary Malay architecture distinctive single blue dome and a blue
a capacity of 18,000 spectators. designed by an international and costed RM14 million, including roofed staircase leading to the main
consultant team led by architect and the cost of the land, building and prayer hall. Its three-tiered minaret is
It is now being upgraded at an
urbanist Peter Verity as the first major landscaping. also capped with a blue dome.
estimated cost of RM50 million
professionally designed landscape
to improve facilities for users and It has three levels with capacity for
park in Malaysia.
spectators. 3,000 worshippers. The ground floor
Officially opened in 1989, some of has the main prayer hall, mosque 1.8 CHERAS BAPTIST CHURCH
the main attractions seen at this park administration office and facilities for Jalan 30A/119
1.4 UNIVERSITY KEBANGSAAN are a man-made lake with fountains, the handicapped. Taman Taynton View
MALAYSIA (UKM) MEDICAL a specially designed seven-tiered Kuala Lumpur
The first floor provides prayer facilities
CENTRE flower terrace named ‘Laman Puteri’, +603 9130 2523
for Muslim women whereas the
Jalan Yaacob Latif a traditional royal Malay Garden full
second floor caters for the needs of This medium-sized church was
Bandar Tun Razak of different species of tropical flowers
children and also features multi-media establised in 1984 and shifted to its
Kuala Lumpur and a unique herb garden filled with
screens used during main prayers and present premise in 2006.
+603 9145 5555 Malaysian herbs.
sermons.
www.hukm.ukm.my It has a capacity for 300 worshippers
The park is a popular spot, used
and conducts Sunday services in
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This was originally the teaching for yoga and tai-chi training in the
Mandarin/Cantonese (8.45am - 10.00am)
hospital for the University Kebangsaan morning and well patronized in the
and English (10.30am - 12.00noon).
Malaysia (UKM) based in Bangi, evenings for jogging, picnicking and
Selangor. other recreational activities. Also The church provides several ministries
a popular venue for weddings, the to engage the entire family, ranging
Construction of the hospital started
garden around the lake has seen many from Sunday Schools, Youth Ministries,
on 2nd November 1993 and was
such receptions. Ladies Fellowship, Home Fellowship
completed on 14th July 1998. It was
and Prayer Meetings.
officially opened by Tun Dr. Mahathir For security, the Kuala Lumpur City
Mohamed, the then Prime Minister of Hall’s Mounted Patrol Unit often
Malaysia. rides through the area as the City
Hall stables are located in the park
On 28th February 2008, the
grounds too. These men on horses are
university’s faculty of medicine and
a big hit with kids.
the hospital merged and became
UKM Medical Centre.
Al-Najihin Mosque
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UCSI University Cheras Leisure Mall
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2.1 National Defence University Malaysia
2.9 2.2 MO Outlet
2.3 Sungai Besi Town
2.8 2.4 Integrated Transport Terminal
2.5 Bukit Sungai Besi Forest Reserve
2.6 Alam Damai Recreation Park
2.10 2.7 Tze Yun Tung Bhuddist Monastery
2.7 2.8 Sungai Besi Airport
2.9 Royal Malaysian Airforce Museum
2.10 Bukit Sungai Puteh Wildlife Reserve
2.4 The Sungai Besi sub-district is named after a former mining town
of the same name situated within the sub-district. The deepest tin
mine in Malaysia was located just on the outskirts of the mining
2.6 town. Sungai Besi literally means ‘steel river’ in the Malay language
2.3 2.5 as the town has many heavy industries such as steelworks, waste
steel plants and other steel industries.
2.2 2.1 This sub-district is also many places of historical significance. The
Sungai Besi Airport is Kuala Lumpur’s first airport and has the
nation’s oldest runway. It was also the site where Malaysia’s Father
of Independence, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj took off for
his flight to London to negotiate the independence of Malaya.
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Defence University Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia) Sungai Besi Town
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TERMINAL RESERVE
NOTES: Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) -
This is a 42.11-hectare green area with
Bandar Tasik Selatan
half-mile access road, managed by the
Jalan Terminal Selatan
Forestry and Wildlife Department as
Kuala Lumpur
an amenity forest.
+603 9051 2000 / 2121
www.tbsbts.com.my The majority of the forest reserve is
steep and most of the area has been
This is the latest integrated transport
replanted with high quality timber
terminal, known as Terminal
trees.
Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) at Bandar
Tasik Selatan.
TBS is an advance terminal for south 2.6 ALAM DAMAI RECREATION
bound express buses to cities like PARK
Melaka, Johor Bahru and Singapore. Jalan Damai Rasa 18
Damai Rasa
Apart from operating as the main
Taman Alam Damai
terminal for bus service, the TBS is
Cheras
also a Light Rail Train (LRT) station that
Daily: 6.00am - 8.00pm
links Seri Petaling in the south and
Kuala Lumpur city centre. The Express This 30-acre park located next to
Rail Link (ERL) Transit service serving Sungai Besi Hills is a 3.17 kilometres
KL International Airport, Putrajaya and long recreation park with a one-
Kuala Lumpur also transits through kilometre jogging track. It highlights
this terminal. three unique landscaping concepts
namely, Tropical, Islamic and
In addition, the commuter train
Boulevard.
service between Seremban and Kuala
Lumpur also connects through this The park has palm trees, fish ponds
terminal. and a play area for children with
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2.7 TZE YUN TUNG BHUDDIST Air Force, Royal Malaysian Police Air (1993-1995) and Cambodia (1991-1993).
MONASTERY Wing and the air unit of the Malaysian
While admission and parking is free, conducted tours for groups can only be made
Batu 5 1/2, Jalan Sungai Besi Fire and Rescue Department base.
by prior arrangement. Photography is permitted. Rest area, children’s playground, NOTES:
Kuala Lumpur
The Royal Selangor Flying Club also toilets and refreshment facilities are available.
+603 7982 6560
operates from this airport.
There is a gift shop at the entrance selling aircraft models at RM195 each and
This monastery was founded in 1935
other souvenir items. The gift shop is open Tuesday - Thursday from 9.00am to
and the members of the monastery
12.00noon only.
moved into this new building on the 2.9 ROYAL MALAYSIAN
20th September 1992. AIRFORCE MUSEUM
Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama
Also known as Guan Yin Sagely 2.10 BUKIT SUNGAI PUTEH WILDLIFE RESERVE
Kuala Lumpur
Monastery, daily monastic schedules KM 10, Jalan Cheras
+603 2141 1133
are organized here. Resident nuns Kuala Lumpur
Mon - Thurs: 9.00am – 5.00pm
also conduct a variety of Buddhist +603 9086 6800
Sat & Sun: 9.00am - 5.00pm
ceremonies such as the annual
Fri: Closed The 40-hectare jungle land was gazetted as a forest reserve in 1923. It now covers
Bathing Buddha Festival, Master
two territories, the bulk of it in the state of Selangor and 4-hectare in Kuala
Medicine Ceremony and Vigorous The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)
Lumpur.
Buddha-name Recitation Ceremony. Museum is located at KL Airbase,
the oldest air force base in Malaysia, Whilst the Selangor side is classified as Forest Sanctuary for Wildlife, the Kuala
The monastery also celebrates the
which was handed over to the RMAF Lumpur segment is classified as an amenity forest.
yearly Youth Cherishing Day and
in 1960. It is jointly operated by
Respecting Elders Day. The monastery This residual forest area is home to a number of fauna species particularly
the military and the Civil Aviation
also runs a Sunday Dharma Class for monkeys, tree shrews, squirrels and birds.
Department.
students.
The headquarters of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks is located
The RMAF Museum was opened to
in the Kuala Lumpur segment of the reserve. The Department is using the Kuala
the public on the 2nd June 1985,
Lumpur segment for its research programmes and also operates a nature study
2.8 SUNGAI BESI AIRPORT coinciding with the 27th anniversary
centre.
of the formation of the Royal
The Sungai Besi Airport goes by its Malaysian Air Force.
original name, Sempang Airport. It is
also known as TUDM Kuala Lumpur The museum provides information on
ZONE F
Old Airport or Sempang Air Force the history of the RMAF which was
Base. It has a runway measuring formed in 1958. It started with a single
1,891.3 metres long and 45.1 metres hangar and just five aircraft exhibits.
wide. It has since expanded and boasts
14 aircraft and helicopters lined up
It served as the main airport for Kuala outside on the airfield and another 13
Lumpur from 1952 to 1965 under the aircraft inside a large hanger today.
name Kuala Lumpur International
Airport until the main airport was Besides the aircraft exhibits there are
moved to Subang. It was the first two small galleries containing exhibits
airport to serve Kuala Lumpur and and details about the role of the RMAF
currently remains as the only airport in counter-insurgency operations
to be located within the boundaries of during the Malayan Emergency
Kuala Lumpur. period, and subsequent contributions
to peacekeeping operations in the
Today it is used by the Royal Malaysian former Yugoslavia (1993), Somalia
Royal Malaysian Air Force
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