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100SPECIAL FEATURE: ISLANDS Islands ISLAND HOPPING Come experience the enchantment of Malaysia’s idyllic islands that is simply a paradise! Imagine warm clear waters, colourful underwater reefs and fascinating aquatic life forms. Imagine stunning, sheer walls and large and graceful pelagic. Imagine breathtaking beaches of powdery soft sand. These captivating sights will be yours to enjoy in your journey to all islands in Malaysia. PANGKOR ISLAND Places to visit: - Fu Lin Kong Chinese Temple - Pangkor Forest Reserve - Dutch Fort - Pasir Giam Beach Places To Stay: 1 Pangkor Laut Resort Pangkor Laut Island 32200 Lumut, Perak, Malaysia Useful contact: Tel: 60 3 2783 1000 Tourism Information Centre Lumut Tel: 05 – 683 4057 Fax:05 683 8443 Coral Bay Resort 2 Email: [email protected] Lot 34, Pasir Bogak 32300 Pulau Pangkor Perak Darul Ridzuan Malaysia Tel: 605 - 685 5111 ** Budget Hotel, Chalets and restaurants can be found along Chenang, Beach.

FEATURE : ISLAND HOPPING 101TIOMAN ISLAND Places to visit: SPECIAL FEATURE: ISLANDSTioman is the largest and most developed The Coral Islandof the volcanic islands that from the Paya BeachTIOMAN MARINE PARK. According to Asah Waterfallslegend, the island is the nal resting place Nene Semukutof a beautiful dragon princess. Till today, Kampung Tekekthe island bears startling resemblance Marine Parkto a sleeping dragon. A sense of peace, Tioman Island Sudut Muziumtranquility and simplicity embracesvisitors upon arrival. The waters aroundTioman are ideal for a host of water sportsactivities, including swimming, boating,kayaking or windsur ng. Marine life suchas Napoleon Fish, Golden striped trevally,bumphead parrot sh and shoals offusiliers swim playfully in the depths. Places To Stay: 1 Berjaya Tioman Resort Malaysia P.O Box 4,86807 Mering , Johor Tel: 9 -419 1000 Email: 09 – 419 1718Getting there: 2Japamala Boutique ResortTanjung Gemok in Pahang and Mersingin Johor are two take-o points to Tioman. Kampung Lanting,Tanjung Gemok is a 3 ½ hour drive via the 86800 Pulau Tioman,North –South Expressway. Visitors can exit Pahang Darul Makmur,at the Senawang Interchange, proceed Malaysia Tel : +6(03).2161 0769to Muadzam Shah and Rompin beforearriving at Tanjung Gemok. To get toMersing from Kuala Lumpur, exit at Kluangalong the North –South Expressway.Oversight buses from Kuala Lumpur arethe alternative way to get to Mersing.Useful contact:Tourism Malaysia PahangTel : 09 517 7111/12/15 Fax: 09 – 5177114Email: mtpb.pahang@ tourism.gov.my

102 FEATURE : ISLAND HOPPINGSPECIAL FEATURE: ISLANDS Places to stay: Perhentian Island Perhentian is another breathtaking island in Arwana Perhentian Eco Resort the state, lies about 21 km of Terengganu’s & Beach Chalet coastline. Made up of two islands: Perhentian Lot 181 Telok Dalam Pulau Besar and Perhentian Kecil. They abound Perhentian Besar Kuala Besut, with exciting acivities for sun-seekers. The Pulau Perhentian Besar, waters around Perhentian o er some of Perhentian Island, the best dive sites in the country. Fusiliers, Malaysia 22300 Scorpion sh, Rabbit sh and Christmas Tree Tel: : +609 6911888 Worms are among the sights which will leav Perhentian Island Resort snorkelers Spellbound. A myriad of surprises Daerah Besut, Besut, Pulau await beneath the bewitching ly blue sea. Perhentian Besar, Perhentian The waters teem with wealth of marine life Island, Malaysia 50250 and corals, and the good visibility makes it Tel: + 609. 6911. 111 / 112 ideal for snorkeling and diving. Fax: + 609. 6911. 110 Attractions: - Diving Site (Shark Point, Sugar Wreck & Pinnacle) - Jungle Trekking - Snorkeling Getting there: Travel along the East Coast Highway from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Tereangganu, Merang, the take –off point to Redang and Lang Tengah is located about an hour’s drive north of Kuala Terengganu . Visitors to Perhentian can drive further north to Kuala Besut Jetty. Bus services to Merang and Kuala Besut are easily available from Kuala Lumpur. Regular boat services are available to the islands. Useful contact: Tourism Information Centre Kuala Terengganu Tel :09 – 617 3553 Email:[email protected]

103Beyond KL BEYOND KLYou might be wondering what else there is to see other than the usual places inKuala Lumpur. This section introduces you to areas outside of Kuala Lumpur, whereyou can venture into more fascinating scenery and visit their historical buildings.Putrajaya is located in Klang Valley, which is a planned city that serves as the federaladministrative centre of Malaysia. It consists of buildings with Islamic architecture,recreational parks, a beautiful lake, shopping and residential areas. If you go just alittle bit outside of Kuala Lumpur, you will see signboards leading you to GentingHighlands, a hill resort nestled at a mountain peak of about 6100 feet within Titiwan-gsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor, wherepeople usually go for its theme parks and more importantly, the breathtaking views.South from Kuala Lumpur is where a living heritage city Melaka is located, servingas the one and only city in Malaysia that develops with infrastructure but maintainsits cultural and historical values. Being in Melaka will make you feel like having ajourney back in time, during Portuguese, Dutch and British eras.

BEYOND KL104 PUTRAJAYA Putra Mosque This beautiful pink structure stands partly on water, and is arguably the most photographed structure in Putrajaya. Its architecture is based on Persian Islamic architecture of the Safavid period fused with elements from other Muslim cultures. The main entrance to the building is patterned after gates to public in ancient Persia. Perdana Putra, Putrajaya, Selangor, Wilayah Persekutuan, 62000 03-8888-5678 Millennium Monument This 68m high column was opened to public in 2005 as one of the beautiful attractions of Putrajaya. Facing the waterfront, it has a multilevel platform that wraps around the column base. As you walk up towards the platform, you will see glass panels depicting Malaysia’s history in chronological order, and engraved there are some key events for information. There is also a time capsule meant to be opened in the future, speci cally year 2020, buried at the Putrajaya Wetlands base of this monument and it contains A nature lover’s paradise, the a message by the former Prime Minister, Putrajaya Wetlands o ers bird Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohammad. This watching, elogical tours , board walks is a common venue for people to watch and educational walkabouts, all in reworks display and visit the annual the con nes of a national park – events such as Floria Putrajaya and Hot Air like ambience. Covering 3.35lm2, it Balloon Fiesta. At night, this monument is the largest man-made freshwater serves as a beacon, mainly to guide the wetlands in the country. cruise boats of the waterfront, and the light projected can be seen from various parts of Putrajaya. Persiaran Utara, Presint 1, 62000 Putrajaya 03 - 8887 7773 Lebuh Ehsan, Precint 2, 62100 Putrajaya, Selangor. Opens everyday, 24 hours. GPS N2 5524.61 E101 4057.07

PUTRAJAYA 105 BEYOND KL Cruise Tasik Putrajaya Putrajaya Lake is a 650-hectare man-made lake which promotes beautiful environment for the city. The cruise along Putrajaya Lake takes about 20 minutes to 2 hours, with 3 di erent boats namely Dining Cruise Boat, Belimbing Sightseeing Cruise Boat and Dondang Sayang Perahu. Dining Cruise Boat o ers dining on cruise experience and accommodate up to 60 persons, Belimbing Sightseeing Cruise Boat seats 76 persons and takes them to see the amazing views of Putrajaya, while Dondang Sayang Perahu is a replica of Malay traditional boat, intricately crafted in Terengganu and made for those who are looking for a more nostalgic and romantic cruise. Jeti Putra, Jambatan Putra, Precinct 1, 62000 Putrajaya 03-88885539 Take RapidKL bus number U42 toTaman Botani along Persiaran SSAAS (Sultan Sallahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah). Putrajaya Lake jetty is just around the corner. 10:00 -18:00 (Mon – Thu), 10:00 -20:00 (Fri – Sat), 10:00-19:00 (Sun) Palace of Justice Consist of 2 Appeal Courts and 6 Federal Courts located withinn Precint 3 of Putrajaya was identi ed in replacing Bangunan Abdul Samad building in Kuala Lumpur bringing out the justice“Order”is de nitely a desired courts functions involving parties such as Judges, witnesses, public and the accused. Pejabat Ketua Pendaftar Mahkamah Persekutuan Malaysia Aras 3, Presint3 Istana Kehakiman 62506 Putrajaya, FederalTerritory of Putrajaya +603-2615-8188 [email protected] Warisan Pertanian PutrajayaTaman Warisan is divided up into various sections comprising tropical fruit trees whichare the park’s main attraction. Along with it are herbs and spices, commercial crops,palms and a rubber tree grove.There are many fruit species growing here which arewell known as Malaysian’s favourite fruits. Taman Warisan Pertanian Putrajaya No 7, Jalan P16, Presint 16, 62150 +603-88811112 07:00 - 23:00 - Weekdays, Weekend & Public Holiday

BEYOND KL106 PUTRAJAYA Perdana Putra This 6-storey building is a complex that houses the Prime Minister’s o ce, comprising the Main Block, anked by the East and West wings. The architecture is inspired from the former Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, in uenced by Malay with Islamic cultures, and blended together with a hint of European culture. Even though visitors are not allowed to enter into the building, it is still worth a visit even viewing it from outside of its compound. Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Precinct 1, 62502 Putrajaya Take RapidKL bus number U42 to Putrajaya Mosque at Persiaran Perdana. Perdana Putra is just right there. 03- 8888 8000 Istana Melawati This palace which is also known as Melawati Palace is the second national palace for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia after the National Palace or Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur. It serves as a retreat for the Yang di- Pertuan Agong and built with resort concept, comprising 4 main components like Royal Wing, Reception Wing, Banquet Wing, and Administrative Block. Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Precinct 1, 62502 Putrajaya Take RapidKL bus number U42 to Precinct 1 at Persiaran SSAAS (Sultan Salahudding Abdul Aziz Shah). The palace can be seen from there, located at the east. Putra Perdana Park Taman Putra Perdana or Putra Perdana Park is popular in Putrajaya for the landmark which is known as ‘Mercu Tanda’, symbolizing the beginning of Putrajaya. The landmark is designed to resemble a time capsule with contemporary and traditional motifs, while the park itself is landscaped with a combination of high-technology theme with trees and water fountains. The walkways for pedestrians are known as Perdana Mall, linking the landmark to the entrance and other plazas. Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Precinct 1, 62502 Putrajaya Take RapidKL bus number U42 to Precinct 1 at Persiaran SSAAS (Sultan Salahudding Abdul Aziz Shah). The park is located at the east. 07:00 - 20:00 (Mon - Fri), 07:00 - 22:00 (Sat, Sun & PH) Admission is free

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BEYOND KL108 GENTING HIGHLANDS NEARBY ATTRATIONS Chin Swee Caves Temple Located at the most panoramic site of Genting Highlands, this magni cent temple attracts local and foreign devotees such as the ones from Singapore, Taiwan, China, Thailand and Indonesia. Inside the temple, a statue resembling Reverend Master Chin Swee takes place to signify the deity in Fujian Province that is believed to have supernatural abilities to summon rain and chase away evil spirits. Chin Swee Caves Temple, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang By car and following the signboards to Genting Highlands on Karak Highway and reach First World Hotel. Afterward, take the complimentary shuttle bus to the temple from there. 013-333 2348 09:00 – 20:30 www.csc.org.my Cradle Rock Surprisingly, this stunning rock has been well kept for years. Also known as Batu Berayun, this rock is claimed to be mysterious and mystical by some people. Genting Highlands, Pahang By car and following the signboards to Genting Highlands on Karak Highway. The rock is located right before you enter the resort city and you won’t miss it. Lim Goh Tong Memorial Hall Renowned for the vision and courage of the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong who passed away in 2007, founder of Genting Highlands, the memorial hall is built to commemorate his story as a successful man who transformed this unexplored hilltop into one of the world’s most fascinating casino-oriented entertainment stations. Alongside Genting Sempah to Genting Highlands highway By driving from Kuala Lumpur, the memorial hall can be found a short distance away from Gohtong Jaya, along the main road. 08:00 – 22: 00

109 BEYOND KL Petrosains, The Discovery Centre uses fun and interactive approach to tell the story of the science and technology of the petroleum industry. Located in the iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers, Petrosains will amaze their visitors with the many di erent areas, Exhibits and Programmes! At the same time the visitors will also be able to learn about Malaysia’s rich resources and the spirit of the people. Some highlights of the Petrosains experience are the Earthquake Machine, Camp Petrosains and the live Science Shows! Petrosains is open from Tuesday till Friday from 09:30 – 17:30 and on Saturday and Sunday from 09:30 – 18:30. Ticket fee are age-related (max RM25 ) Check the website for the rates: (www.petrosains.com.my) Address: Petrosains, The Discovery Centre Level 4, Suria KLCC PETRONAS Twin Towers, 50088 Kuala Lumpur GPS: N3 09.438 E101 42.734 For more information Call +603 2331 8181Soaring to a height of 451.9 metres, the 88-storey twin structure is Kuala Lumpur's crown jewel.Majestic by day and dazzling at night, the PETRONAS Twin Towers is a vision for Malaysia to be a global player.Together with master architect Cesar Pelli, the international icon powerfully captures the nation's ambitions and aspirations. About PETRONAS Twin Towers: The doors will open at the Skybridge, a 2-storey bridge structure that connects the twin towers. Ascend even higher to level 86, where the story of Malaysia’s vision unfolds amid breathtaking views of Kuala Lumpur. Visit us and experience the PETRONAS Twin Towers rst-hand. Begin your tour with interactive displays that showcase the journey, from idea to completion. Scale 170 metres in an elevator with a futuristic edge. Then wrap up your visit with exquisite souvenirs at the gift shop. Visit http://www.petronastwintowers.com.my/ for more information.

BEYOND KL110 GENTING HIGHLANDS NEARBY ATTRATIONS Genting Strawberry Farm This is probably good news for some people as strawberries are now being farmed in Genting Highlands which is commonly known for casinos and its theme parks. The fruits can either be gathered on your own or purchased from the store. No.1, Lot 3707, Jalan Jati 2, Bandar Gohtong Jaya, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang By car and following the signboards to Genting Highlands on Karak Highway and turn left at the roundabout to Gohtong Jaya. The farm is located along the street. 03-6100 1121 09:00 – 18:00 www.gentingstrawberry.com World of Phalaenopsis After years of cultivating and researching phalaenopsis which is a species of orchids, the founder Steven S. H. Cheong turned his hobby into business by showing to the world the beauty of owers through his collections of phalaenopsis orchids. This is the best place for orchid lovers as the orchids here are tended with a lot of care and passion for nature. Lot 100, Bandar Gohtong Jaya, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang By car and following the signboards to Genting Highlands on Karak Highway and turn left at the roundabout to Gohtong Jaya. The orchid farm is located along the street. 09:00 – 17:00

GENTING HIGHLANDS 111 BEYOND KL RESTAURANTHainan Kitchen Restaurant Level 2, First World Plaza,69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang 03-6101 1118 www.rwgenting.com/en/fb/local/hainan/index.htm 24 hoursChin Swee Vegetarian Restaurant Mushroom Farm 9100 Chin Swee Caves Temple, 69000 Seafood RestaurantGenting Highlands, Pahang Mushroom Farm, 69000 Genting 03-61011613 Highlands, Pahang www.chinswee-vegetarianrestau- 03-6101 2864rant.com 24 hours Daily 8.30am - 8.30pm The Olive Lobby Floor, Genting HighlandsCo ee Terrace Hotel, 69000 Genting Highlands, Lobby, Genting Grand Hotel, Pahang 03-6101 111869000 Genting Highlands, Pahang www.rwgenting.com/en/fb/buf- 03-6101 1118 fet/cterrace www.rwgenting.com/en/fb/ Lunch: 12.00pm to 2.30pm (Sun- day only)bu et/cterrace Dinner: 6.00pm to 11.00pm Bu et Penang Food Village Lobby, Theme Park Hotel, 69000Breakfast: 5.30am - 10.30am Genting Highlands, PahangLunch: 12.00 noon - 2.30pm 03-6101 1118Dinner: 5.00pm - 9.30pm www.rwgenting.com/en/fb/oth- ers/penang.htmAla-Carte-Day Menu2.30pm - 5.00pm9.30pm - 10.30pmAla-Carte-Supper Menu10.30pm - 5.30am

BEYOND KL112 GENTING HIGHLANDS ACCOMMODATION First World Hotel Genting Highlands Resort, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang 03- 6101 1118 www. rstworldhotel.org [email protected] Theme Park Hotel Genting Highlands Resort, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang 03- 6101 1118 www.rwgenting.com [email protected] Hotel Seri Malaysia Ria Apartment No. 11, Jalan Jati 1, Goh Tong No 416, Ria Apartment, Selangor Jaya, 69000 Genting Highlands, Tower, Genting Highlands Resort, Pahang 69000 Pahang 03-6100 2525 03-61011829 www.serimalaysiagentinghigh- www.riaapartment.com lands.com [email protected] [email protected] Awana Genting 8th Mile, Genting Highlands, 69000 Pahang 03- 6436 9000 www.awanagenting.org [email protected] Nurizuan Homestay Genting View Resort, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang 014-2919368 nurizuan-homestay.webnode.com [email protected] Genting View Resort 10KM, Genting Highlands, 69000 Pahang 03-6100 2260/68 www.gentingview.com.my [email protected]

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BEYOND KL114 MELAKA Macau Gallery Melaka Melaka and Macau are well known for their cooperation together in the trading route in the olden days. They have become two yet separate ideal destinations every history-lover aims to visit because of their similarity and interchanging of in uences between each other. Today, Melaka and Macau are together again, encapsulated within the Macau Gallery Melaka. Regarded as the new must-see venue while visit- ing the heritage city of Melaka, the Macau Gallery Melaka showcases the history, cul- ture, economy and intangible cultural heritage of Macau and Melaka, and it is able to o er exclusive guided tours, food tastings and other activities upon request. Here, visitors who have a hunger for history can deepen their understanding of the two great nations through interesting and interactive exhibitions. Discover more about the gallery in www.facebook.com/MacauGalleryMelaka. No.6, Bukit Peringgit, 75400 Melaka Malaysia 06 -2869939 06 -2829939 10am - 5pm (Daily) (Monday Closed) [email protected] RM Admission Free is HERE !Scan QR code Discover more ... ... @for further details: www.melakatheguide.com.my [email protected]

115ACCOMMODATION AccommodationLive the culture, Stay in Comfort!Malaysia is home to the widest variety of quality accommodation andboasts some of the world’s most famous hotels, serviced apartments,resorts, and budget accommodations. Whether the tourist comes with afamily on business or backpacking, Malaysia has over 100,000 rooms everynight. Our guide took the initiative to welcome all tourists with sufficientinfo on accommodation by promoting the Malaysian Hospitality.

ACCOMMODATION116 AROUND KL Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur International Hotel 5 mins’ walk to Twin Towers 79, Lorong Haji Hussein 2, O Jalan Ampang, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. +603-2692 9133 +603-2161 8888 +603-2698 3145 +603-2162 3428 / +603-2161 2393 Carcosa Seri Negara @ [email protected] Taman Tasik Perdana, www.corushotelkl.com Persiaran Mahameru, KL +603-2282 1888 Hotel Hilton Kuala Lumpur +603-2282 6868 3, Jalan Stesen Sentral, [email protected] www.carcosa.com.my Kuala lumpur Sentral +603-2295 0888 Bestotel City Centre +603-2282 7888 368, Jalan Ipoh www3.hilton.com +603-4043 1888 +603-4048 1888 Vistana Hotel www.bestotel.com 9, Jalan Lumut, O Jalan Ipoh +603-4042 8000 Swiss Inn +603-4041 1400 62 Jalan Sultan [email protected] +603-2072 3333 www.vistanahotels.com +603-2031 6699 www.swissgarden.com Ancasa Hotel Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock +603-2026 6060 +603-2026 8322 [email protected] www.ancasa-hotel.com Grand Season Hotel Hotel Grand 72, Jalan Pahang Continental +603-2697 8888 +603-2691 3333 Jalan Belia/ Jalan Raja Laut [email protected] +603-2693 9333 +603-2693 1360 www.grandseasonshotel.com www.ghihotels.com.my

HOTEL LISTING 117 Moderate (RM150- RM300 Per Night) ACCOMMODATIONBintang Warisan Palace Hotel The Federal68, Jalan Bukit Bintang 40, Jalan Masjid India 35, Jalan Bukit Bintang+603-2148 8111 +603-2698 6122 +603-2148 9166www.bintangwarisan.com www.palacehotel.com.my www.fhihotels.comBoulevard Hotel Quality Hotel City Centre Anggun Kuala LumpurMid Valley City Jalan Raja Laut 7 & 9, Jalan Tengkat Tong Shin+603-2295 8000 +603-2693 9233 +603-2715 1000www.blvhotel.com www.quality.com.my www.anggunkl,comPrince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur Dorsett Regency Hotel4, Jalan Conlay 172, Jalan Imbi+603-2170 8888 +603-2715 1000+603-2170 8999 www.dorsettregency.com.myreservations@princehotelkl.com.mywww.princehotelkl.com Budget (RM80- RM100 Per Night)Pondok Lodge Tune Hotel YMCA Hostel20-1B, Jalan Changkat 316, Jln Tuanku Abdul Rahman 95, Jalan Padang Belia+603-2142 8449 +603-2692 3300 +603-22741439www.pondoklodge.com www.tunehotels.com www.ymcakl.comNumber Eight Guesthouse Pujangga Homestay8-10, Jln Tengkat Tong Shin, Bukit Bintang 21, Jln Berangan, O Jln Nagasari+603-2144 2050 +603-2141 4243www.numbereight.com.my www.pujangga-homestay.comColiseum Café and Hotel The Green Hut Lodge98-100, Jln Tuanku Abdul 48, Jln Tengkat Tong Shin, Bukit BintangRahman +603-2141 3339+603- 2692 6270 www.thegreenhut.com

118ACCOMMODATION LEXIS HOTEL GROUP Nestled majestically along the coastal stretch of Port Dickson, Lexis Port Dickson and Grand Lexis Port Dickson are two unique vacation gate- ways that o er serenity and tranquillity. It’s a mere hours’ drive away from Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). LEXIS PORT DICKSON Recreation Facilities (Smart Living Above Sea Water) • Lanscaped Swimming Pool and Children’s Pool Like Us on Facebook: Lexis Port Dickson • Children’s Outdoor Playground Grand Lexis Port Dickson • Children’s Play Room • Male & Female Sauna • Board Games • Fishing & Crabbing Activities • Karaoke Room • Garden Jacuzzi • Outdoor Games • Games Room • Bicycle & KMX Rental • Archery Range • Segway Obstacle Course • Inflatable Games : www.facebook.com/lexispd : www.facebook.com/grandlexispd

119 ACCOMMODATION GRAND LEXIS PORT DICKSON Recreation Facilities (A Sanctuary of Peace and Serenity) • Lanscaped Swimming Pool andwww.grandlexispd.com Children’s Pool • Children’s Pool • Children’s Playground • Male & Female Sauna • Board Games • Fishing & Crabbing Activities • Karaoke Room • Garden Jacuzzi • Outdoor Games • Games Room • Bicycle & KMX Rental • Archery Range • Segway Obstacle Course • Inflatable GamesLexis Hotel GroupBatu 2, Jalan Seremban,71000 Port Dickson,Negeri Sembilan Malaysia.Tel : +606 653 2000Fax : +606 651 5330Website : www.lexis.myE-mail : [email protected] Company No. 739605-U

ACCOMMODATION120 IMPIANA KLCC HOTEL “Your Preferred 4-Star Business Class City Hotel in Kuala Lumpur”. Nestled right in the heart of the city, IMPIANA KLCC HOTEL is positioned among prominent landmarks including the majestic PETRONAS Twin Towers and the ultra- modern Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Travelers seeking a refreshing change from the typical run-of-the-mill hotel will find that perfect balance between business and leisure, technology and the human touch, all within the IMPIANA KLCC HOTEL. The hip, young and contemporary personality translates into traits that distinguish it from others. An Impiana guest will be assured of service second to none with professionalism, friendliness, enthusiasm, and speed being all part of the equation. With a total of 519 rooms, guests have a choice of elegantly appointed Superior, Deluxe (king and twin) and Junior Suites ranging in size from 30sqm to 60sqm at the current block and Club rooms and suites on the new Club Tower. Be spoilt for choice as you relax in tastefully designed rooms with internet access (includes Wi-Fi) and first class and up-to-date amenities.

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122 USEFUL CONTACTS USEFUL CONTACTS Fire y +603-7845 4543 Emergency Air Asia 1-300-88-9933 Sky Park SubangESSENTIAL INFORMATION Tourism Police Kuala Lumpur Japan Airlines +603-8775 4000 Korean Airlines +603-7845 1717 Enquiries +603-2149 6593 Singapore Airlines Headquaters +603-2149 6590 Cathay Paci c 1-800-81-3366 24-Hour Service +603-2166 8322 Thai Airways 1-800-81-3333 Garuda Indonesia +603-2144 0200 Fire, Ambulance & Police China Airlines +603-2692 3122 British Airways +603-2978 3377 (Land lines & Public Pay 999 Air India +603-2091 2900 phones) 112 Emirates +603-2162 2811 (Mobile Phones) Royal Brunei +603-2142 7344 +603-2167 6006 Tourism Malaysia +603-2142 0166 +603-2072 5288 Tourism Infoline 1-300-88-5050 +603-2070 6628 PWTC +603-2615 8540 KL Sentral +603-2272 5823 Foreign High Commission and Embasies MaTiC, Jalan Ampang +603-2164 3929 +603-2163 3667 Arab Saudi +603-4257 9433 Australia +603-2146 5555 Telecomunication Service Provider Britain +603-2170 2200 Canada +603-2718 3333 Telekom Malaysia (TM) Operators China +603-2142 8495 www.tm.net.my France +603-2053 5500 Germany +603-2170 9666 Fault reporting 100 India +603-2093 3509 Operator assisted call 101 Indonesia +603-2145 2011 Directory enquiry service 103 Italy +603-4256 5122 Japan +603-2142 7044 Mobile/Cellular Service Provider New Zealand +603-2078 2533 Singapore +603-2161 6277 Maxis Communications +603-7492 2123 Spain +603-2142 8776 www.maxis.com.my Thailand +603-2148 8222 United States +603-2168 5000 Digi Telecommunications +603-5721 1800 www.digi.com.my Celcom +603-3630 8888 Credit Cards www.celcom.com.my U Mobile +603-2117 9888 American Express +603-2050 0000 www.u.com.my Diner’s Club +603-2730 3388 Visa International +603-2096 1779 Public and Cellular Phones MasterCard International 1-800-80-4594 Local and International xed land line calls can Information Counters at Kuala Lumpur be made from public pay phones throughout International Airport (KLIA) Malaysia using coins and prepaid cards, or at any Telekom Malaysia o ce. Prepaid mobile phone The Main Terminal Building +603-8776 4386 and IDD (International Direct Dial) cards are also (MTB) +603-8776 0259 widely available at a ordable local rates from The Contact Pier (CP) +603-8776 2454 most Post O ces, Petrol Stations, Supermarkets, The Satellite Building (SAT) Mini Markets, 7 Eleven Stores, Mobile phone KEDAH +604-714 2994 Kiosks and Shops. Langkawi International Airport +604-643 4411 TMNet Streamyx 1300-88-9515 PENANG www.tm.net.my Penang International Airport +6088-325 555 SABAH Jaring +603-8991 7080 Kota Kinabalu International +6082-454 242 www.jaring.com.my Airport SARAWAK Airzed +603-6203 5181 Kuching International Airport www.airzed.com TIMEdotNet Berhad +603-2710 6200 Information Counters at Low Cost www.time.net.my Carrier Terminal (LCCT) Airlines Lost & Found +603-8777 6777 +603-8777 6641 Malaysia Airline 1300-88-3000

USEFUL CONTACTS 123 Courier/Parcel Services Sri Maju (Puduraya) +603-2078 6618DHL 1-300-88-1188 Pharmacies ESSENTIAL INFORMATIONFedEx 1-800-88-6363TNT 1-300-88-2882 Guardian +603-2145 7553UPS 1-800-18-0088 www.guardian.com.my +603-2148 8066 Car Rental Agencies Lot No. 89 & 91, +603-2142 2928Advantage Car Rentals 03-2142 5855 Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2166 2469Apex Rent A Car 03-2124 1926 Watson’s Personal Care +603-2144 2382Avis Rent A Car 03-8787 4087 Stores +603-4041 3905Hawk Rent A Car 03-2164 6488 www.watsons.com.myHertz Rent A Car 03-2148 6433Insas Paci c Rent A Car 03-2287 0131 G121,122 & SG 001,Kasina Rent-A-Car 03-8787 1739 Ground Floor, Sungei WangMay ower Car Rental 03-6252 1888 Plaza, Jalan Bukit BintangOrix Car Rentals 03-9284 7799 Caring Pharmacy www.caring2u.com.myTravel & Accomodation Association Lot 1.23, Level 1,Malaysian Association of +603-4251 8477 Pavilion KL, 168,Hotels Jalan Bukit Bintangwww.hotels.org.my Vitacare PharmacyMalaysia Budget Hotel +603-2141 2313 Lot 229B, 2nd Floor,Association Suria KLCCwww.budgethotel.org.my George Town ChemistMalaysian Association of +603-9287 6881 Lot S15, 2nd Floor,Tour and Travel Agents Lot 10 Shopping Centre,www.matta.org.my Jalan Sultan Ismail Ling Chemist (Opposite General Hospital) MMA Building, 124, Jalan PahangLocal Government Organisation HealthcareThe Malaysian cial Hospital Kuala Lumpur +603-2615 5555Government’s O (General Hospital) +603-4270 2500Portal www.hkl.gov.mywww.gov.my +603-2617 8200 Jalan PahangKuala Lumpur City Hall +603-2617 9931 Ampang Puteriwww.dbkl.gov.my Specialist Hospital www.ampangputeri.Immigration Department +603-2095 5077 com.myof Malaysia www.apsh.kpjhealth.www.imi.gov.my com.myRoyal Malaysian Customs +603-8882 2100 1 Jalan Mamanda 9,www.customs.gov.my Taman Dato Ahmad Razali, AmpangDaily Weather Forecast Institut Jantungfrom the Malaysian NegaraMeteorological Service (National Heart Institute)www.kjc.gov.my www.ijn.com.my Taxis 145, Jalan Tun Razak BanksKLIA Limo ServiceComfort Radio Taxi +603-9223 8080 Malaysian banking hours are from 09:30 toUptown Ace +603-8024 4727 16:30 Monday to Thursday and (09.30Public Cab +603-9283 2333 to 16.00 on Fridays), with some banksSupercab +603-6259 2020 open on Saturday and Sunday mornings.Cityline +603-7875 7333 (Banking hours may vary between banks +603-4142 5566 on the weekend). Most banks offer 24- Coach +603-2070 2617 hour cash withdrawals – with ATM machinesPlusliner (Puduraya) +603-2070 3300 found almost everywhere in the city, includingTransnasional (Puduraya) +603-2072 4500 major shopping malls and petrol stations. ForKonsortium (Puduraya) problems with ATM or credit cards, please call the respective bank hotline or log on to the bank’s website.

124 USEFUL CONTACTS / MALAYSIAN FACTFILE A n Bank Berhad 1-800-88-3883 Dubbed Malaysia’s Garden City of Lights, the city www.a nbank.com.my sits at the con uence of the Klang and Gombak rivers.ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Alliance Bank Malaysia 1-800-18-1822 Berhad Area www.alliancebank.com.my 329, 758 sq km; 234 sq km (Kuala Lumpur) Al-Rajhi Bank 1-300-826-000 Capital www.alrajhibank.com.my Kuala Lumpur (KL). The capitals new administrative centre is at Putrajaya, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad 1-800-88-8686 approximately a half an hour’s drive from the city www.bankislam.com.my +603-2690 0900 centre. Bank Simpanan Nasional +603-2162 3222 People (BSN) Malays make up about 57% of the population, www.bsn.com.my with Chinese, Indians and other indigenous ethnic groups making up the balance. CIMB Bank +603-2084 8888 www.cimb.com.my Language Citibank Malaysia +603-2383 0000 Bahasa Malaysia is the country’s national www.citibank.com.my language, with English being widely spoken. Malaysians in general speak more than one HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad 1-300-88-1388 language including, the Chinese dialects of www.hsbc.com.my Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka and Indian such as Tamil, Mallayalam, Punjabi and Telegu. Maybank Group 1-800-88-3231 www.maybank.com.my Religion www.maybank2u.com.my Islam is the o cial religion of Malaysia; all other Public Bank Berhad 1-800-88-3323 faiths are also practiced freely. www.publicbank.com.my Government RHB Bank Berhad +603-9206 8118 www.rhb.com.my Malaysia’s government runs on Parliamentary democracy and a bicameral legislative system, Standard Chartered Bank +603-7711 8888 with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the King) as Malaysia +603-2692 4511 the Head of State, and the Prime Minister as www.standardchartered.com. the Head of Government. my United Overseas Bank Shop Hours Berhad www.uob.com.my Department stores and supermarkets are usually open from 10:00 to 22:00 daily. In MALAYSIAN FACTFILE Kuala Lumpur as well as in most major towns, Country 24-hour eateries and convenience stores widely available. Malaysia consists of 13 states, 11 in Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia) with the 2 remaining Tipping states of Sabah and Sarawak, on the island of Borneo in (East Malaysia). The country also has 3 Generally, you do not need to tip as a service Federal Territories, namely: Wilayah Persekutuan charge is included in your bill. However, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan. whenever good service is rendered a small tip may be suitable. Geographical Location Entry Requirement Malaysia lies 7° north of the Equator, and consists of Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. Local Malaysians travelling between neighbouring Peninsular Malaysia’s closest neighbours are states in Malaysia are required to carry their Thailand to the north and Singapore to the south, Identi cation Cards (IC) at all times. Those while East Malaysia is bound by Indonesia’s travelling from East Malaysia to the Peninsular Kalimantan to the south. Kuala Lumpur is situated must produce their IC and any other necessary approximately halfway down the west coast of travel documents to the Immigration authorities Peninsular Malaysia and 35 km (22 miles) inland. as they exit Sabah and Sarawak. Vaccination Visitors are advised to consult with their own GP before departure or check with the doctor at a local clinic on arrival. Currency

MALAYSIAN FACTFILE / INDEX 125The unit of currency in Malaysia is the Malaysian Sri Maha Mariamman Temple 22 ESSENTIAL INFORMATIONRinggit, denoted as RM. Coins and notes are Stadium Merdeka 28also used as smaller denominations from RM 1, Sultan Abdul Samad Building 1950sen, 20sen, 10sen, 5sen. foreign currencies Sze Ya Temple 24can be converted on arrival at Kuala Lumpur Tatt Khalsa Diwan 24International Airport (KLIA) and at banks and Thean Hou Temple 24money changers across the city. The Central Of St. Mary 23 The Garden City Of Lights 18 Post O ce The Hibiscus Garden 34 The Orchid Garden 34Post o ces in Malaysia open daily from 08:00 Titiwangsa Park 31to 17:00 daily (except on Sundays and publicholidays). In the northern states of Kedah,Kelantan and Terengganu, post o ces are closedon Fridays and public holidays.www.pos.com.my 1-300-30-0300 INDEX Shopping Sightseeing Bangsar Village I & II 73 BB (Bukit Bintang) Plaza 73Asean Sculpture Garden 33 Berjaya Times Square KL 72Batu Caves 22 CapSquare 73Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve 31 Chinatown (Petaling Street) 75Butter y Park 33 Fahrenheit 88 71City Hall Theatre 35 Jadi Batek Gallery 74Dayabumi Complex 20 Jalan Masjid India 75Deer Park 32 Kenanga Wholesale City 72Former National Palace 25 Lot 10 71Guan Di (God Of War) Temple 22 Low Yat Plaza 72Guan Yi Temple 22 Paradigm Mall 74Islamic Art Museum 26 Pasar Karat 75Jamek Mosque 23 Pavilion 71Karyaneka 35 SOGO Kuala Lumpur 73Kepong Metropolitan Park 32 Sooka Sentral 74Kl Bird Park 33 Starhill Gallery 72Klcc Park 32 Sungai Wang Plaza 71Kl Children’s Library 35Malaysia Money Museum And Art Centre 27 Eating OutMalaysia Tourism Centre (Matic) 28Masjid India 23 Al Amar Lebanese Cuisine 87Memorial Tun Abdul Razak 25 Al Baraka 87Memorial Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra 25 A Li Yaa Island Restaurant and Bar 84Merdeka Square 19Nationai Textile Museum 26National Monument (Tugu Negara) 25National Mosque 23National Museum 26National Science Centre 27National Theatre( Istana Budaya) 28Ng Chee Tang ( Five Lanterns Street) 30Old Gian Singh Building 30Old Market Square( Medan Pasar Lama) 29Old Sessions & Magistrates Court 20Perdana Botanical Garden 31Permaisuri Lake Garden 34P. Ramlee Memorial Library 27Railway Station ( Ktmb) 20Royal Malaysian Police Museum 26Royal Selangor Club 19Selangor Grocer’s Guild 29

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION126 INDEX Sari Ratu 77 Seri Keningau 78 Al-Rawsha Restaurant 87 Shin Kee Beef Noodles Specialist 82 Aroma 78 Soi23 88 Betel Leaf 84 Soong Kee 80 Botanical 88 Spice Garden 84 Burp! 90 Spice Of India KLCC 83 Canton Fare 81 SS 2, Petaling Jaya, Selangor 89 Chat Masala Restaurant ( Vegetarian) 83 Sungei Wang Food Court 90 Chatterbox 80 Tarbush Bukit Bintang 87 Coliseum Cafe 88 Taynton Fish Head Noodle 81 Daidomon Charcoal BBQ Teratak Pak Ajis 77 Japanese Restaurant 85 The Mage Cafe 88 Daikanyama 85 The Seri Melayu Restaurant 77 Din Tai Fung Mid Valley City 82 Uncle Cheng’s Special Duck n’ Such 88 Beef Noodle 81 Dynasty restaurant 82 Uncle Jang Korean Restaurant 85 Eat Food Village 90 Unique Seafood 81 Feast Village 90 Yut Kee 80 Flying Chillies 86 Food Court 90 Night Life Food Garden 90 Food Republic 90 Alexis Bangsar 92 Gokuraku Ramen 85 Bently’s Pub 92 Hutong @ Lot10 90 Borneo Barok Club 92 Ilham Nasi Kukus 78 Club De Vegas 92 Imperial China Restaurant 82 Elysyle Spa 93 I’m Spicy 86 Emperor Spa 93 Jalan Alor, Kuala Lumpur 89 Frangipani 92 Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur 89 Health Spring Antioxidant Therapy Beauty Kameya 85 Centre 93 Little Korea 85 Heavenly Spa 93 Local Hawker Food Areas 89 Liang Xian Spa 94 Ma’Cik Biryani 77 Mist /Milk Club 92 Malabar Palace 83 Morino Kaze 94 Marco Polo 81 Paloma Re exology And Therapy 93 Mee Ketam Kuala Lumpur 78 Rootz 92 Mei Keng Fatt 80 Sembunyi Spa 94 Mekong House 86 Social Bistro & Bar 92 Ming Tien Food Court 81 The Asia Spa 93 Morgan eld 87 The Asia Spa, Kuala Lumpur 93 Morgan eld ( Non Halal) 87 The Cotton Club Jazzaurant 92 My Espresso Lab 78 The Sompoton Spa 94 Naan Corner 84 Zeta Bar 92 Namaste 84 Nasi Lemak Cikgu 77 Medical Tourism New Heong Kee Beggar’s Chicken 80 Oasis And Food Junction 90 Choy’S O & G Clinic 96 Oasis Bistro 84 Dental Specialist Centre 97 Onsemiro 85 Esadsa House Sdn Bhd 96 Panda Pizza 88 iHEAL Skin, Cosmetology Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur 89 and Plastic Surgery Clinic 97 Pride of India 83 Klinik Dr. Ko 97 Putien Restaurant 80 Lipocity Malaysia 97 Rasa Food Arena And Signatures Food Court 90 Mediviron UOA Aesthetic Clinic 96 Red Tee @ Zhara 77 PrimaNora Medical Centre 97 Restaurant Sri Kortumalai 83 Pusat Pakar Wanita Bangsar 96 Restoran Bisik Bisik 78 Sime Darby Medical Centre 95 Restoran Haji Sharin Low Grand 82 Specialist Obstetrician & Restoran Simon’s 88 Gynaecologist Clinic 96 Restoran Songket 77 Winning Smile (M) Sdn Bhd 97 Saba Restaurant 87 Sagar Restaurant Bangsar 83 Samira by Asian Terrace 88 Sao Nam Vietnamese Cuisine 86

Special Feature - Island Hopping INDEX / TRAVEL NOTES127 ESSENTIAL INFORMATIONIsland Hopping 100 AccommodationPangkor Island 100Perhentian Island 102 Ancasa Hotel 115Tioman Island 101 Anggun Kuala Lumpur 120 Bestotel City Centre 115 Beyond KL Bintang Warisan 120 Boulevard Hotel 120Awana Genting 110 Carcosa Seri Negara 115Chin Swee Caves Temple 106 Coliseum Café and Hotel 120Chin Swee Vegetarian Restaurant 108 Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur 115Co ee Terrace 108 Dorsett Regency Hotel 120Cradle Rock 106 Grand Lexis Hotel 117Cruise Tasik Putrajaya 104 Hotel GrandFirst World Hotel 110 Continental 115 Hotel Hilton Kuala Lumpur 115 Kuala Lumpur International Hotel 115 Number Eight Guesthouse 120 Palace Hotel 120 Pondok Lodge 120 Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur 120 Pujangga Homestay 120 Quality Hotel City Centre 120 Swiss Inn 115 The Federal 120 The Green Hut Lodge 120 Tune Hotel 120 Vistana Hotel 115 YMCA Hostel 120 Travel NotesGenting Strawberry Farm 107Genting View Resort 110Hainan Kitchen Restaurant 108Hotel Seri Malaysia 110Istana Melawati 105Lim Goh Tong Memorial Hall 106Macau Gallery Melaka 112Millennium Monument 103Mushroom Farm 9100Seafood Restaurant 108Nurizuan Homestay 110Palace of Justice 104Penang Food Village 108Perdana Putra 105Putrajaya Wetlands 103Putra Mosque 103Putra Perdana Park 105Ria Apartment 110Taman Warisan Pertanian Putrajaya 104Theme Park Hotel 110The Olive 108World of Phalaenopsis 107

128 LANGUAGE SIMPLE, USEFUL PHRASES IN MALAY DirectionsESSENTIAL INFORMATION Bahasa Malaysia or Malay is the o cial language and How do I get to .. ? Bagaimana saya many words are phonetically similar to English. The ke ..? letter ‘c’ is pronounced ‘ch’. Please draw me a map Tolong lukiskan saya peta Hello Helo Right Kanan Good morning Selamat Pagi Left Kiri Good afternoon Selamat Tengahari Straight ahead Terus Good evening Selamat Petang Here Di sini Good night Selamat Malam There Di sana Welcome Selamat Datang Front Depan Please come in Sila masuk Back Belakang How are You Apa khabar I’m ne Khabar baik Asking Questions My name is {name} Nama saya …. I’m from …. Saya dari …. Where? Di mana? What is your name? Siapa nama awak? How? Bagaimana? This is {name} Ini {name} Why? Mengapa? Husband Suami Who? Siapa? Wife Isteri What? Apa? Mother Emak Which? Yang mana? Father Ayah When? Bila? Grandmother Nenek Grandfather Datuk Time and Day Child / Children Anak / Anak Second Saat Greetings Minute Minit Hour Jam Goodbye (if you’re the Selamat jalan/ Selamat Day Hari one who’s leaving) tinggal Week Minggu Goodbye (to someone Selamat jalan Month Bulan who’s leaving) Year Tahun See you again Jumpa lagi Sunday Ahad Monday Isnin Numbers Tuesday Selasa Wednesday Rabu Zero Kosong Thursday Khamis One Satu Friday Jumaat Two Dua Saturday Sabtu Three Tiga What is the time? Sekarang pukul Four Empat berapa? Five Lima {x} o’clock Pukul {x} Six Enam Yesterday Semalam Seven Tujuh Tomorrow Esok Eight Lapan Now Sekarang Nine Sembilan Ten Sepuluh Common Words Eleven Sebelas Twelve Dua belas None Tiada {x} teen {x} belas Many Banyak {x} ty {x} puluh Less Kurang {x} ty {y} {x} puluh {y} Thank you Terima kasih Hundred Ratus You’re welcome Sama-sama Thousand Ribu

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