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MALAYSIA
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AIRLINES
THAI AIRWAYS
EMIRATES
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TRANSPORTATION • Buses.
• There are several bus operators operating in Kuala Lumpur, linking the city centre with the suburbs of the Klang Valley. The main operator is the government-owned Rapid KL, which stands for Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd.
• TEXI.
• Metered taxis can be hailed throughout the city. However, traffic jams, especially during rush hour are fairly common in KL and it might be difficult to get a taxi during rush hour. There have been many incidents of taxi drivers charging extravagant fares, especially among tourists,
• RAIL.
• Kuala Lumpur's rail-based transit system consists of two Light Rail Transit lines (rapid transit), one monorail line, two commuter rail systems consisting four lines, and an airport rail link.
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Petronas Twin Towers
• 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers also known as KLCC
• World's tallest twin structures
• KLCC Park on opposite side
• Other attractions include Suria Shopping Complex, Petronas Philharmonic Hall, Petrosains Science Centre, Petronas Art Gallery and KUL Convention Centre where Aquaria Oceanarium is situated.
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KL TOWER KUL
• Standing majestically atop Bukit Nanas
• 421 meters and 94 meters above sea level
• Islamic architecture with Arabic scripts, Islamic tiles, classic Islamic floral and abstract motifs and soothing color combi-nations.
• Verdant green surrounding of Menara KL is the Bukit Nanas Forest
• Covers an area of 10.05 hectares and considered as Green Lung of KUL
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AQUARIA KLCC
• Nestled in the heart of the bustling Golden Triangle and within walking distance from the iconic Petronas Twin Towers
• state-of-the-art aquarium
• sprawling multi-level space in the Concourse Level of KLCC
• 90-metre tunnel tank with a moving travelator
• showcasing over 5,000 different exhibits of aquatic and land-bound creatures
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KL BIRD PARK
• Located in the serene and scenic Perdana Botanical Gardens
• 10 minutes away from the Kuala Lumpur city centre
• Main feature of KL Bird Park is the concept of free-flight
• Egg Incubation Room and Nursery
• Home to more than 3,000 birds of 200 local and foreign bird species
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NATIONAL TEXTILE MUSEUM
• The National Textiles Museum houses a unique collection of clothing, accessories and textiles
• Four main galleries: Pohon Budi Gallery, Pelangi Gallery, Teluk Berantai Gallery and the Ratna Sari Gallery
• The Pohon Budi Gallery showcases the origins of textiles
• Also on exhibit here are tools, materials and traditional techniques of textile-making
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ISTANA BUDAYA
• Istana Budaya meaning “Palace of Culture”
• top ten most sophisticated theatres in the world
• the first theatre in Asia equipped with cutting- edge stage equipment that is on par with the Royal Albert Hall in London
• The main building takes the form of the “sirih junjung” (a traditional arrangement of betel leaves used in Malay weddings and welcoming ceremonies)
• The interior of the Istana Budaya is Langkawi marble and decorated with tropical
wooden doors which feature hand- carved flower and leaf motifs
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NATIONAL MONUMENT KUL
• One of the world's largest free-standing bronze sculptures
• Sculpted in 1966 by Felix de Weldon
• Seven bronze human figures denoting qualities of courage, unity leadership, sacrifice, strength, suffering, and vigilance.
• Next to the National Monument are the ASEAN Gardens and the Tun Razak Memorial
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MASJID JAMEK
• Built in 1909, the oldest mosque in the city
• The mosque sits at the meeting point of the Kiang and Gombak rivers,
• Architecture is inspired by Mogul influences of northern India
officially declared as the National Mosque in 1965
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CENTRAL MARKET
• Built in 1888 and originally functioned as wet market
• Classified as a Heritage Site
• Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, a few minutes away from Petaling Street
• Batik Emporium houses well-known designer labels
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PETALING STREET
• Petaling Street, the centre of Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown
• Chan See Shu Yuen Temple dated back to 1906 is located on back of Petaling Street China Town
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PETALING STREET
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COCOA BOUTIQUE
• The range of fine chocolates available here
• Created and made to original Belgian recipes, using 100% pure cocoa butter in accordance with authentic Belgium formulation
• Durian Chocolate is awarded The Winner of the Most Innovative Chocolate Product 2004 by the Malaysian Cocoa Board
• Awarded The Winner of the Most Innovative Chocolate Product 2004 by the Malaysian Cocoa Board
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GENTING HIGHLAND
• The First World Plaza indoor theme park / shopping complex features a series of fun rides and six theme areas
• The Snow World features a log cabin, an igloo, toboggan slides and a snowy play area.
• Genting Sky Venture, the only free-fall skydiving simulator in Asia
• Genting X-pedition Wall, an international-standard rock-climbing wall stretching to 15 metres in height, with a 6-metre overhang
• One of the most popular attractions is the casino, the only one in Malaysia.
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KALIM RIVER CRUISE
• Kilim Nature Park spreads over an area of 100sq. Km
• The Hole in the Wall is a famous passage named after a narrow opening between formidable walls of limestone cliffs that connect the river to the open sea.
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Pulau Payar Marine Park
• The sprinkling jade green islands of Pulau Payar lie just 30km south- east of Langkawi
• It is a 1-hour boat ride out to the best marine park on Malaysia's West Coast
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Langkawi Cable Car
• At 709 meters above sea level, the cable car ride up to Langkawi's second highest peak is truly an experience not to be missed.
• Throughout the 20-minute ride, you will pass over jungle waterfalls and a thick carpet of virgin rainforest.
• At the top, a sky bridge offers a breathtaking view of Langkawi
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PENANG
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FORT CORNWALLIS
• FORT CORNWALLIS is one of the most interesting historical landmarks in Georgetown
• Located close to the Esplanade, next to the Victoria Memorial Clock
• The fort's walls, roughly 10 feet high, are laid out in a star-shape formation
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Penang Museum & Art Gallery
• a regal bronze statue of Captain Francis Light, the founder of the Penang Straits Settlement
• The museum houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, historical
documents, Chinese furniture, embroidery, costumes etc.
• On the first floor where the Art Gallery is located, works of local artists and paintings of old Penang are on display
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Penang War Museum
• Penang War Museum situated on Bukit Batu Maung was erected on the original
defense complex built by British before World War II
• It became a defense fort during the war.
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Kapitan Kelang Mosque
• The Kapitan Kelang Mosque was first erected by the troops of the East India Company
• In 1801, the community, was granted with an 18-acre lot.
• The original mosque was a single-storey structure made of brick
• This white-washed mosque is adorned with yellow Mughal-style domes and turrets
• The tall minaret, once used by the muezzin to deliver his call to prayers, is located on the corner of Buckingham and Pitt Street.
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EMERGENCY NUMBER
Police/Ambulance 999
Civil Defence 991
Fire & Rescure 994
To Call from any Handphones 112
Electrical Breakdown 15454
Gas Emergency 995
Water Woes (Selangor) 1-800-88-5252
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