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HOW TO GET SMARTER IN 15 MINUTES Travel Living Menjelahan Tempat Menarik While You Are On Holiday WHILE YOU ARE ON HOLIDAY? 15 Minutes Get Smarter 1 Got 1 minute? Test Your Memory. Look at whatever’s directly in front you for 30 seconds. Now close your eyes and visualize what you saw. Without looking your brain to use both its language and visual areas. Got 2 minutes? up, write down 10 items you just spied. This forces Crank Up Some Music. Upbeat songs increase levels of the feel good brain chemical dopamine and being 2 good mood inhibits parts of the brain in a that are critical. This can trigger your mood to plan your daily trip during holiday without stress. Got 7 minutes? Got 10 minutes? See Green. Play More. Can’t leave your hotel Ten minutes on non room, feel sleepy and violent video games in lazy? 3 Then take seven 4 your mobile phone like minutes to look at images of Angry Bird or Tetris quicken your land, sea and sky. Nature’s restful thought processes, letting your effect can enhance memory and make decisions and see connections attention almost 20 percent to faster before you walk out from the motivate you to have an active hotel room. Bonus: video day. games distract you from anxieties and which can hamper quick Got 15 minutes? thinking. Have Some Coffee or Tea. These fluids rev up the central nervous system and boost the 5 hormone nor-epinephrine TIPS: TIREDNESS WHILE which acts like brain adrenaline. You will TRAVELLING? see an improvement in attention and Peel An Orange – The peel up scent problem solving of citrus can give you an energy d u r i n g y o u r surge. Citrus activates the holiday? Don’t have brain’s limbic system, more than two cups. which is associated mood to keep on walking while travelling. 100

TIPS fOR PLANNING A SMOOTH HOLIDAY! should be fun Holidays and relaxing. Travel Living That’s why we take them, right? To get away from the stresses of work and home, it is important that we all schedule a week or so away every year. Unfortunately, sometimes what is planned as a stress-free holiday can easily turn into a stress-filled nightmare. Here are some planning tips to make your holiday stress free. Planning your budget Plan the right holiday We all love to dream big and you Look at whatever’s directly in 2might even have a list of “dream 1front you for 30 seconds. Now holidays”, places you would love to close your eyes and visualize what you visit someday. Be realistic with yourself saw. Without looking up, write down though, if these places are not in your 10 items you just spied. This forces holiday budget they will have to wait your brain to use both its language until later. Do not ruin a holiday by and visual areas. spending the entire time worrying about your finances. Research your destination No matter where you are going Decide on how to book 3you should spend time doing your holiday a little research about the holiday 4This is probably one of the most destination. Read guide books, travel important decisions that you will make magazines, and the internet offers a when booking your holiday, because wealth of information about every it is essential in this day and age that place imaginable. you make sure that you are financially protected should the airline or travel Read reviews of company go bust. It happens. your accommodation 5No matter how you book your Slow down and relax holiday make sure that you read Remember that this is your reviews of your accommodation or 6holiday, a chance to get away resort. They’re tons of websites out from your everyday stress. No doing there that will help you do this. dishes and no cleaning the house, no working nine to five. Relax, unwind, take in the culture, the food, but more importantly, do what you enjoy. 101

DIET / NUTRITION Travel Living Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Ciku (Manilkara sp.), a tropical fruit also known as NUTRITION AND TROPICAL DIET CIKU sapodilla, belongs to the family Sapotaceae. Various species of Manilkara are grown and used worldwide for different purposes. The species most popular for its fruit in Malaysia and Southeast Asia .This was also called Manilkara achras, Achras zapota or Nispero achras, a derivative of the Greek word achras for the Pear tree because of the fruit’s semblance to a pear. 1. Contains rich fiber helps to prevent constipation. 2. Taking sufficient quantity in raw form will protect colon system preventing chances of colon cancer. 3. Contains natural antioxidant properties. Eating this tropical fruits will be the most effective natural health cure medicine to prevent viral, bacterial and parasitic effects in human internal organ system. 4. Vitamin A contents in ripe, sweet and delicious Ciku fruits take care of vision, lung and oral health even at the old age also helping to enjoy younger happy life. 5. Vitamin C natural medicinal property in Ciku is useful for maintaining healthy and shining skin texture. 6. Eating this delicious and healthy tropical fruits will develop body resistance to fight against many infectious diseases throughout the year. RECIPE GIVEN BY CHEf MAZLITA - HOME BAKERY ETA , RAWANG PRAWN IN POTATOES AND CIKU STEW 1. Cook Ciku and Potatoes in lightly salted, boiling water for 15 minutes, until tender. Drain and return to the pan. 2. Finely chop half the coriander and add to the pan with the tomato and chilli sauce and 90ml/6tbsp water. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and cover and simmer gently for 5 minutes. 3. Stir in prawns and heat briefly until they are warmed through. Do not overheat the prawns or they will quickly shrivel, becoming tough and tasteless. Spooin into shallow bowls and serve sprinkled with the remaining coriander, torn into pieces. Ingredients 674g small potatoes,scrubbed 500gm ciku, scrubbed 15g cup fresh coriander ( cilantro) 350g jar tomato and chilli sauce 200gm stew sauce 300g cooked peeled prawns(shrimp), thawed and drained if frozen. 102

TRAVEL LIVING HOLIDAY ON MUSIC! Travel Living No plan for holidays? Bored with beaches and highlands? Looking for something amusing? Here are just a few of the most popular music shop and school you can sign up for around the holidays. They provide a great learning experience and will certainly be a big hit with various types of instrument. Don’t forget to ask about the special classes for short term holidays or even on the school breaks that simply trigger your happy holidays with a amazing experience. Yamaha Music ( Malaysia) Sdn Bhd No.8, Jalan Perbandaran, Kelana Jaya 47301, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Tel: 03 – 780 30900 Fax: 03 – 780 30611 Website: my.yamaha.com International College Of Music (ICOM) Wisma Icom, Lot 126, Section 85A Off Jalan Pahang, Postcode 53000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 03 – 4023 6000 Fax: 03 – 4023 4344 Email: [email protected] Harmony Road Dataran Sunway Centre, M29 -2 & M29-03, Jalan PJU 5/9, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Bentley Music Selangor Darul Ehsan. Wisma Bentley Music 3, Tel: 03 – 6140 7596 Jalan PJU7/2, Mutiara Damansara, Fax: 03- 6140 9961 47810 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Email: [email protected] Tel: 03- 7727 3333 ext 111 Website: www.bentleymusic.com 103

SPORT TOURISM Travel Living Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Looking for immediate calendar for sport highlights? Check out our column Klang Valley: Sport Events “Sport Tourism’ in every edition. It simply gives special updates that packed with details of the event that might be taking you to the perfect weekend gateway. If you are interested to let us announce your sport event, kindly email us at: [email protected] 1 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix Date : 21-23 October 2011 Venue : Sepang International Circuit, Selangor Tel : 03 – 8778 2200 Fax : 03 – 8783 1000 Website : www.malaysiagp.com.my 2 Raja Muda Selangor Regatta Date : 11- 13 November 2011 Venue : Royal Selangor Yacht Club, Port Klang – Selangor Tel : 03 -31 68 6964 Fax : 03 – 3168 8650 Website : www.rsyc.com.my 3 Sepang 1000km Endurance Race Date : 1-3 December 2011 Venue : Sepang International Circuit, Selangor Tel : 03 – 8778 2200 Fax : 03 – 87831000 Website : www.malaysiangp.com.my 104

SPORT TOURISM Malaysia: Sport Events Travel Living 1 Monsoon Cup Date : December 2011 Venue : Pulau Duyong , Kuala Terengganu- Terengganu Tel : 09 – 623 1553 Fax : 09 – 622 1957 Website : www.tourism.terengganu. gov.my 2 Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon Date : 22-23 October 2011 Venue : Kundasang Ranau – Sabah T el : 088 – 232 121 Fax : 088 – 265 540 Website : [email protected] 3 Borneo International Yachting Challenge Date : October 2011 Venue : Miri, Sarawak Tel: 085 – 423 033 Fax : 085 – 417 249 Website : [email protected] 4 Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) Date : 6-10 December 2011 Venue : Langkawi, Kedah Tel : 03 – 4027 4070 Fax : 03 – 4027 4277/78 Website: www.mod.gov.my 105

MALAYSIA’S TIPS Travel Living Menjelahan Tempat Menarik CLIMATE These tips will help for those who are still looking for the accurate facts about Malaysia. It helps to guide you to know more about Malaysia and the basic information that surely will help you in certain situation. Malaysia’s weather is generally hot and sunny all year round, with temperatures ranging from 32 celsius during the day to 22 celsius at night. It is slightly colder in the highlands like Fraser’s Hill and Genting. Humidity is high at 80 percent and thunder storms are occasional. The heaviest rainfall occurs during the inter-monsoon periods of April to May and October to November. The months of January and March are hot and dry. With global warming, though, rains have become unpredictable. For more details on local weather, visit Malaysian Meteorlogical Service website at www.kjc.gov.my CLOTHING PUBLIC BEHAVIOUR Light and loose clothes work When holding hands in common, displaying best in Malaysia’s climate. other forms of affection in public is considered So pack cottons and natural bad form. The government is particular about fibres. Sun- glasses, sunblock upholding Islamic and Asian moral values, so and umbrellas or raincoats such behavior in public places is unacceptable, are advisable. Shoes should especially if you are with a local or look like one. be removed before entering Shouting and talking loudly, even outside a temples and homes, so nightspot, is considered rude. slippons are handy. Shorts and T-shirts are generally COMMON SCAMS acceptable attire, including Although Malaysians are friendly, they rarely in shopping malls. KL-ites do approach foreigners or engage them in tend to dress up for a night conversation. Always be on guard and walk out in town. Women should away if they ask you to meet a “relative” who dress more conservative when has always wanted to visit your country”, or to entering places of worship partake in gambling session with “guaranteed and outside KL. winnings”. Be ware of people pretending to be police and demanding to see you ID. The police will do unless you have committed an offence or you are in a nightspot that is being raided. ETIQUETTE Of GREETING If you are a man, you must never offer to shake a Muslim lady’s hand unless she offers it first. A simple nod and smile will suffice. Similar rules apply to women wanting to shake a Muslim man’s hand. If you get what you think is a limp handshake. It is actually a Malay greeting (salam), which involves brushing the palm of the other person and placing the hand on one’s heart. 106

Shopping Shopping Time! Shopping Shopping Time! Time! Time! Introduction.....………………….….................................... 107 Wangsa Walk Mall, Great Eastern Mall, The Mall, Kota Raya Complex....................….….................................... 108 Endah Parade, Empire ....................….…............................... 109 Amcorp Mall., SM Digital Mall, Shah Alam City Centre, Bangsar Village...........……………................ 110 Sooka Central, The Weld.... .................................................... 112 Shopping Spree in Style! alaysia is popular with the MEGA SALES every quarterly of the year. Shopping in Malaysia is an adventure of discovery. Since it is situated at the crossroads of Asia, it presents to tourists the best that the region can Moffer. It has rare treasures of the Orient, branded designer goods, and even intricate local handicrafts. The exemption of duty on certain items has also resulted in more competitive pricing and made shopping in Malaysia much more attractive option. 107

shopping time! Wangsa Walk mall Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Shopping Time! the whole family, there is an al fresco dining Designed as an outdoor walking mall for area for shoppers and numerous retail outlets, a hypermarket (Cold Storage), a cinema, a gym and a bowling alley located within. Jalan Wangsa Perdana 1, Section 4 Bandar Wangsa Maju, KL (www.wangsawalkmall.com.my) great eastern mall Conveniently located on Jalan Ampang KL’s ‘embassy row’, this modern mall has it all. The six level open plan design immediately makes this mall easy to navigate the plethora of shops, restaurants and services on offer. The diverse mix of tenants ranges from daily provision supermarkets to exclusive stores to children’s indoor play areas. The family friendly mall, complete with 1,600 basement parking bays, provides excellent range of complementary services delivered by the friendly Customer Service Representatives at the information Counter on the ground floor. Lot 303, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur www.greateasternmall.com.my Kota Raya Complex One of the oldest shopping complexes that have been superseded by today’s megamalls Kota Raya stands close to the old part of Chinatown and soldiers on with a slow but steady stream of customers seeking budget shoes, handbags , clothes the mall and textiles. Located near the Putra World Trade Jalan Cheng Lock, KL Centre, The Mall boasts over 200 retail stores sellin clothes, electronics and household items. There is also a good selection of antiques and souvenirs to be found there. Recent events held here include the auditions for Astro’s next Raja Lawak (Comedy King). 100 Jalan Putra, KL (www.themallkl.com) 108

shopping time! BRing BACK home A pieCe oF ‘mALAYsiA’ Shopping Time! If you are wondering where you can get amazing local handicraft to take back home that will remind you the beauty of Malaysia’s Art! Jadi Batek Gallery is the right place for you to visit today! Jadi Batek Gallery is one of the largest batik handicraft centre in Kuala Lumpur. It is located at the heart of Kuala Lumpur which is at No. 30, Jalan Inai, Off Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. The batik workshop is the main attraction where visitors can see how the talented batik artists turn a piece of plain white cloth into an exquisite piece of batik. Batik class is also available and it is better to make a booking by telephone at (60) 3-21451133 or online booking at www.jadibatek.com Besides batik, the gallery offers a great selection of crafts like pewterware; silverware that includes kites, keris, bowls and accessories like necklaces, bracelets and brooches; carved wood with UNESCO award made by the Orang Asli from Mahmeri, Kuala Selangor; basketry, and; modern and classic handicrafts with a choice of colourful handmade soaps. endah parade You can always count on small shopping centres like these to have odd shops offering all kinds of products and services. Endah Parade is no exception with its pet grooming academy, fortune telling outlet and rent a book store next to the very commonplace ( in comparison) Carrefour. Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, KL empire shopping gallery A fairly new addition, Empire Shopping Gallery opened its doors in 2010. With its 180 retail outlets, it looks set provide yet another holistic shopping experience with its wide range of eateries and shops. Following the trend of providing edutainment for kids, Empire offers a whole floor dedicated to children’s activities. Jalan SS16/1, Ss 16 , Subang Jaya (www.empiresubang.com) 109

shopping time! Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa Sdn Bhd Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa Sdn Bhd Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Shopping Time! When it comes to clothes, fabrics and fashion, the Klang Valley has both retailers Amcorp mall and wholesalers vying for a piece of the action. In this section we bring you the wholesalers and textile merchants who shape the backdrop of the fashion and apparel industry for the many ladies who still prefer to tailor-make their clothes. Lower Ground Floor, 18 Pesiaran Barat Off Jalan Timur, (www.shopneasy.com) sm Digital mall SM Digital Mall’s unmistakable yellow, white and black tiled façade forms the centre of the commercial district in Petaling Jaya’s Section 14. The four-storey medium-sized mall contains a variety of IT-related products neatly seperated into five main categories: computers, mobile phones, gadgets, game consoles and accessories. Both business and personal users will find SM Digital Mall’s high accessiblity from the Asia Jaya LRT via feeder buses and the fact that PJ residents no longer have to travel to KL for high-quality, cutting-edge and value for money IT solutions. No 2, Jalan SS 14/20, Section 14, Petaling Jaya (www.digitalmall.com.my) shah Alam City Centre (sACC mall) Located near Shah Alam Lake Garden, SACC Mall houses a variety of retail stores and shopping outlets with high- end and moderate brands. With its slogan ‘Specialty Lifestyle’, it is able to cater for its shoppers’ daily needs. Jalan Perbandaran 14/9, Shah Alam Bangsar Village i & ii (www.sacc.com.my) Located in the privilaged Telawi neighbourhood, these twin malls full with international fashion labels, quirky cafes and supermarket. It also have some entertainment for the kids too like Gymboree Play & Music and FasTracKids. 1 Jalan Telawi, Bangsar, KL (www.bangsarvillage.com) 110

Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa Sdn Bhd Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa Sdn Bhd Enjoy wellness and sustain well-being with Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa, the awards winner for Shopping Time! Malaysia Book of Record, Malaysia Spa & Wellness Award-Best Reflexology Center, Best City Spa, Asia Spa & Wellness Award-Best Wellness Center & Tourism Award-Innovative Shopping outlet. Don’t miss out our signature Kenko reflexology technique, a combination of the American Caterpillar Walk Technique (derived from Ingham Method) and Chinese Acupressure where requires no oil application during the treatment and only powder is used to ease the movement of the thumb during the caterpillar walk. Unlike other techniques, we only use our thumbs and fingers and not our knuckles nor sticks. Of course also with Kenko’s most famous treatment in town, an extraordinary treatment called “Fish Spa therapy” where thousands of ‘Dr Fish’ will surround your feet and nibble away scaly dead skin from the feet. We applying biological & mechanical Fish Spa System in all our outlets to serve our customers better. Services available: • Fish Spa Therapy • Body Fish Spa Therapy • Signature Foot Reflexology • Foot, Hand & Shoulder Therapy • Body Acupressure Therapy • Acupressure Head Therapy • Foot Exfoliation • Aromatic Foot Therapy • Aroma Foot Bath • Aroma Hand Therapy Get yourself another relaxing reward right after the golf enjoyment! Call now for reservation @ Pavilion KL 03-2141 6651 Mid Valley KL 03-2284 3707 Gurney Plaza Penang 04-228 3707 www.kenko.com.sg 111

shopping time! sooka sentral Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Shopping Time! Work, Play’ development concept, Sooka Sentral is a Claiming to be the ‘Play’ element in KL Sentral’s Live, centre for leisure activities for busy urbanites working and living within the area. Eateries, fitness centres and spas are some of the stress relief outlets collected under Sooka’s doomed roof. Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, KL Sentral , KL (www.sookasentral.com) the Weld Starting out as a supermarket in the 60’s, The Weld has since undergone a facelift and has become a cosy shopping destination with decent variety of food outlets that will satisfy your daily shopping needs. Jalan Raja Chulan KL (www.theweld.com.my) Happy Hour (From 10am - 3pm on Weekday)Happy Hour (From 10am - 3pm on Weekday) 2 Hours Foot Reflexology Treatment*RM782 Hours Foot Reflexology Treatment*RM78 2 Hours Foot Reflexology + \"Tui Na\" Treatment*RM882 Hours Foot Reflexology + \"Tui Na\" Treatment*RM88 www.reborn.com.my 2 Hours \"Tui Na\" Treatment*RM982 Hours \"Tui Na\" Treatment*RM98 www.reborn.com.my Terms & Conditions: Terms & Conditions: - Happy Hour is available at selected outlet only. - Happy Hour is available at selected outlet only. - Price shown is not inclusive of 6% govt tax. - Price shown is not inclusive of 6% govt tax. Penang Penang - Excluding Public Holiday fall on Weekday. - Excluding Public Holiday fall on Weekday. Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Johor Bahru Johor Bahru Bali Bali The Healing Touch From Nature The Healing Touch From Nature INDULGE YOUR HOLIDAYS WITH US HERE TOURIST HOTSPOTS Bukit Bintang KL. China Town Petaling Street Sutera JB Tel : 03-2144 1288 Tel : 03-2070 9388 Tel : 04-229 1388 Ipoh De Garden Gurney Plaza Indonesia Kuta Bali Tel : 05-545 3788 Tel : 04-229 1388 Tel : +62-361 76 7171 KUALA LUMPUR Leisure Mall 1 Cheras Taman Segar Cheras Taman Connaught Cheras Tel : 03-9130 9788 Tel : 03-9131 0588 Tel : 03-9130 9088 Snap the Fish Spa and show Leisure Mall 2 Cheras Plaza Damas Hartamas Sri Petaling Tel : 03-9131 1888 Tel : 03-6203 3273 Tel : 03-9057 1099 us to get a FREE Fish Spa 20 SELANGOR mins worth RM38 at Bukit 112 Kota Damansara Giant Hypermarket Kelana Jaya Bandar Puteri Puchong Bintang outlet (valid for 1 Tel : 03-6142 8188 Tel : 03-8060 3083 Tel : 03-7806 3688 The Mines Kajang Metropoint IOI Boulevard Puchong person per photo snap) Tel : 03-8942 2881 Tel : 03-8734 3788 Tel : 03-8070 7818

Art & Art & Art & Culture Culture Event & Entertainement Culture Introduction.....….................…................. 113 Art & Culture............…….......................... 114-115 Art Gallery.................…….......................... 116 ulture in Kuala Lumpur takes various from both traditional to modern and contemporary culture. This section celebrates all forms of culture, including art, theatre and dance and music. Art critics will simply love the Ccollection of various art galleries throughout town, regardless of taste. In fact, we delve into traditional art which offers a glimpse into local lifestyle and harmonious blend of Malaysia Culture. 113

ArT & CuLTurE Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Event & Entertainment Traditional Malay music and performing arts appear to have originated in the A Complex Cultural Melange… An overview Of Malaysia’s Traditional Musical Intruments Kelantan Pattani region with influences from India , China ,Thailand and Indonesia. The music is based around percussion instruments, the most important of which is the ‘gendang’ (drum). rEBANA Malaysia’s earliest rhythms were born of necessity. Long ago before the invention ubi or giant drums were used to KOMPANG communicate from across the hills, across cast distances. The kompang is a shallow frame drum with a goat or of the phone and fax, the rebana cow hide skin nailed to the wooden frame by metal GENDANG nails. It is usually found in Gendang is a common large kompang ensembles M ala y t er m used throughout Malaysia, to denote any type p l a y i n g i n t e r l o c k i n g of drum. There are rhythmic patterns for basically three types processions, to accompany in Malay folk music, barrel drums, frame drums the cholral singing of zikir and kettle drums. Single headed frame drums and to perform music for are also commonly called rebana. social occasions. GONG TABLA Gongs form the backbone of most Malay The set of two drums known folk music ensembles and are used for nearly as tabla actually consist every social event. They come in various of a smaller drum called sizes and are played together in various tabla and a larger drum numbers. Usually, called baya. It is used not one or two drums only in the Carnatic music are also played and Hindustani music to accentuate the of the Malaysian Indian m a i n r h y t h m s . community, but also in Gongs are found all v a r i o u s over Malaysia and m u s i c are highly valued. ensembles s u c h a s ghazal and CAKLEMPONG dangdut. Caklempong is found in Negeri Sembilan, on the west coast of the Peninsula. It is believed to have originated from Sumatra, being brought to Negeri Sembilan by Minangkabau immigrants. 114

ArT & CuLTurE CuLTurE Dance forms in Malaysia are also diverse like the music of country. The country boasts of numerous traditional dance forms. Some of the popular traditional dance forms are Joget, Inang, Silat, Shadow Plays and Datun Event & Entertainement Julud. Joget is a traditional dance form that is generally accompanied by flute and dance. Inang is a Malay folk dance performed in front of royal guests. Other performing arts include Shadow Plays performed to commemorate special occasions like marriage and birth. Silat is a form of martial art but then, it is also considered as a performing art since it is accompanied by drums and gongs and performed during weddings and other noteworthy occasions. To watch live performance of the dance, check out the details as below: Malaysia Tourism Centre 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450, Kuala Lumpur. +603- 9235 4848 / 9235 4800 [email protected] Aswara 464, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur +603-2697 5319 www.aswara.edu.my Istana Budaya 58, Jalan Kuantan, Titiwangsa Tel: 03 – 4026 5555 www.istanabudaya.gov.my The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre ( KLPAC) Sentul Park , Jalan Strachan, Off Jalan Ipoh. Tel:03 – 4047 9010 www.klpac.com 115

ArT & CuLTurE Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Event & Entertainment PIPAL FineArt Art Gallery Lot S- 215, 2nd Floor, The Gardens Malla, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra 59200 +603- 2201 0892 PINKGuY Art Gallery A-G-02, Ground Floor. Marc Services Residence, Jalan Pinang 50450 Kuala Lumpur City Centre +603- 2166 2166 G13 Gallery GL 13 Block B, Ground Floor, JuNE ArT SPACE Kelana Square, Jalan 227/26, 21, Jalan SS2/64, Petaling Jaya, Kelana Jaya m Selangor 47300 Selangor +603- 7880 0991 +603- 7876 9363 City Art Gallery G.08A, Ground Floor, The AmpWalk, 218 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur +603- 2775 3933 Pelita Hati Gallery of Art 1st Floor, 8 Jalan Abdullah, Off Jalan Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur. +603- 2092 3380 House of Matahari Valentine Willie Fine Art 6A Jalan Cempaka, 1st Floor, 17 Jalan Telawi 3, 68000 Ampang, Bangsar Baru, Selangor 59100 Kuala Lumpur +603- 9285 6004 +603- 2284 2348 116

Accomodation Accomodation Accomodation Introduction .....…………….............. 117 Accommodation Hotels KL......................................…....... 118 - 120 Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam............................................... 121 Hotel de Art ........................................... 122 - 125 Outside KL .............................................. 126 Live the culture, Stay In Comfort! alaysia is home to the widest variety of quality accommodation and boasts some of the world’s most famous hotels, serviced apartments, resorts, and budget accommodations. Whether the tourist comes with Ma family on business or backpacking, Malaysia has over 100,000 rooms every night. This column took the initiative to welcome all tourists with sufficient info of accommodation by promoting the Malaysian Hospitality. This blinding light of city is a treasure trove of diverse and innovative experiences, providing all tourists a perfect mix of comfort and leisure which you can never get it elsewhere. 117

hotels - kl Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Accomodation Hin the city centre via Light Rail Transits (LRT) and even public transportation. otels situated in the older parts o f Kuala Lumpur, while slightly outside the Golden Triangle, enjoy easy accessibility to all the entertainment and shopping districts However, hotel guests in this part of Kuala Lumpur are very much closer to the city’s famous Petaling Street (Chinatown), flea markets and bazaars in Masjid India and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman and other attractions including Merdeka Square and the city’s iconic Sultan Abdul Samad Building. tune hotel Agora hotel No. 316, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman 106-110, Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-7962 5888 +603-2142 8133 +603-2691 3301 +603-2142 7815 www.tunehotels.com www.agorahotel.com.my [email protected] Federal hotel hotel Midah 35, Jalan Bukit Bintang 8 Jalan Kampung Attap +603-2148 9166 +603-2273 9999 +603-2148 2877 +603-2273 9199 [email protected] www.midahhotelkl.com www.federal.com.my olympic sport hotel Mandarin Court hotel Jalan Hang Jebat 55 Jalan Maharajalela +603-2078 7888 +603-2273 9933 +603-2078 1488 +603-2273 9833 www.olympichotelkl.com.my www.mandarincourthotel.com.my hotel China town Inn the Plaza hotel kuala lumpur 52-54 Jalan Petaling Jalan Raja Laut +603-2070 4008 +603-2698 2255 +603-2078 4033 +603-2692 0959/ 2692 9822 www.chinatowninn.com Cititel express kuala lumpur holiday Villa Apartment suites 449, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman 225, Jalan Ampang +603-2691 9833 +603-2179 9000 +603-2697 3338 +603-2164 7097 www.cititelexpress.com [email protected] 118

GRAnd BlueWAVe hotel shAh AlAM Room & suites Accommodation With 341 newly refurbished luxurious rooms including 280 deluxe rooms, 58 suites, 2 special care rooms and a Presidential Suite, the Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam has everything a business traveller’s need. All rooms are equipped with the latest amenities sucd as IDD lines, high speed internet access, satellite TV, advanced telephone system with voice mail facilities, mini bar, coffee and tea making facilities, hairdryer, fire and safety alarm that exceeds international standards, and personal in-room safes. Non-smoking floors area available. A special floor is designated for the ladies with extra safety and security features so ensure peace of mind for solo female guests at level 17th floor. Enjoy the privileges and feminine bathroom amenities only at this floor. BlueWave executive Floor Offers a higher level of comfort and personalized service, the BlueWave Executive Floor ( 18th & 19th) have their own exclusive lounge where business travellers can entertain their associates and friends. A complimentary breakfast, snacks and beverages are also served especially for guests staying on these floors. For added convenience, the BlueWave Executive Floor also offers pre-registration, personal check-in and check-out and valet service. BlueWave Club executive Floor Privileges’: • Daily breakfast at the BlueWave Club Lounge at the Executive Floor • Complimentary local telephone calls (KL and Selangor only- mobile number not inclusive) • Complimentary snacks and evening cocktails at the BlueWave Club Lounge daily from 6.00pm to 8.00pm • Complimentary use of the BlueWave Club Lounge from 7.00am to 10.00pm • Complimentary fruit basket and drinking water • Complimentary local newspaper and shoe shine • Complimentary pressing of 2 garments daily • Complimentary access to the gym • In-room coffee/ tea making facilities • Free usage of internet at the BlueWave Club Lounge Grand BlueWave hotel shah Alam Persiaran Perbandaran, Seksyen 14, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Tel : (603) 5551 8811 Fax : (603) 5511 8899 E-mail : [email protected] Toll Free Number (within Malaysia) : 1800-38-1388 Managed by ORIX Hotels International Pte. Ltd. A member of ORIX Group 119

hotels - kl Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Accomodation Hresorts, with some budget hotels thrown in. With easy access to the shopping and otels located within the Golden Triangle are in one of the most strategic locations. These hotels are made up of mainly exquisite business class hotels and boutique entertainment district of Bukit Bintang, these hotels boast a whole world of convenience for their guests, and all within walking distance. Transit systems including taxis and buses are just nearby. sheraton Imperial shangri-la hotel kuala lumpur Jalan Sultan Ismail 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail +603-2717 9900 +603-2032 2388 +603-2717 9999 +603-2070 1514 [email protected] [email protected] www.sheraton.com/imperialkualalumpur www.shangri-la.com Grand Millennium kuala lumpur the Ritz-Carlton, kuala lumpur 160, Jalan Bukit Bintang No. 168, Jalan Imbi +603-2117 4888 +603-2142 8000 +603-2142 1441 +603-2143 8080 www.millenniumhotels.com www.ritzcarlton.com.my the Westin kuala lumpur hotel equatorial kuala lumpur 199, Jalan Bukit Bintang Jalan Sultan Ismail +603-2731 8333 +603-2161 7777 +603-2731 8000 +603-2161 9020 [email protected] [email protected] www.westin.com/kl www.equatorial.com Parkroyal kuala lumpur JW Marriott hotel Jalan Sultan Ismail 183, Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2142 5588/ 603-2147 0088 +603-2715 9000 +603-2141 5524 / 2141 0099 +603-2715 7000 www.kualalumpur.parkroyalhotels.com 120

hotels - kl le Meridien kuala lumpur Impiana klCC hotel & spa 2, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral 13, Jalan Pinang +603-2263 7888 +603-2147 1111 +603-2263 7222 +603-2147 1100 Accommodation [email protected] [email protected] www.lemeridien.com/KualaLumpur www.impiana.com/klcc the Royale Bintang kuala lumpur Coronade hotel 17-21, Jalan Bukit Bintang Jalan Walter Grenier +603-2143 9898 +603-2148 6888 +603-2142 1807 +603-2142 5359 www.royale-bintang-hotel.com.my [email protected] [email protected] www.coronade.com dorsett Regency kuala lumpur Brisdale hotel 172, Jalan Imbi 65, Jalan Haji Hussein Off +603-2716 1000 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman +603-2715 5000 +603-2694 8833 [email protected] +603-2694 9933 www.dorsettregency.com.my www.brisdale.com.my shangri-la hotel kuala lumpur 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail +603-2032 2388 Prince hotel & Residence kuala lumpur Pacific Regency hotel suites +603-2070 1514 No 4, Jalan Conlay Menara PanGlobal, Jalan Puncak [email protected] +603-2170 8888 Off Jalan P.Ramlee www.shangri-la.com +603-2170 8999 +603-2332 7777 [email protected] +603-2031 2492 www.princehotelkl.com [email protected] www.pacific-regency.com swiss-Garden hotel kuala lumpur hotel Malaya 117, Jalan Pudu 162 - 164, Jalan Hang Lekir +603-2141 3333 +603-2072 7722 +603-2141 5555 +603-2070 0980 [email protected] www.hotelmalaya.com.my www.swissgarden.com Corus hotel Jalan Ampang +603-2161 8888 +603-2161 2393 [email protected] www.corushotelkl.com reservation1@ corushotelkl.com 121

hotel de ARt Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Accomodation WELCOME TO HOTEL DE ART, SHAH ALAM otel de Art is not just your ordinary hotel. Known as the pioneer Art-themed hotel in Malaysia, all 60 rooms in this trendy boutique hotel is individually Hand creatively designed! Be it modern contemporary, classic Victorian, Ancient Egyptian and Oriental style to even Funky Gaga style! You will find each room decorated with a unique theme to impress all guests. For the first time in Malaysia, guests get to choose the theme that suits their mood every time they check in! What’s more, rates are so affordable, you will be surprised!!! Hotel de Art is founded with one mission in mind – to provide the guests a different experience – one that stimulate your senses, your perceptions and transport you to a whole new world, all under one roof. Hence, our hotel rooms extend beyond previous design boundaries to provide that extra edge, while maintaining the modern comforts that is a must for travelers today. Provided with a wide range of amenities including free high speed Wi-Fi and plasma TV, guests are sure to experience utmost comfort. While staying here, guests are within close proximity from the famous i-City, blue mosque, museums, galleries, botanic gardens, agricultural parks, theme parks, shopping centers and many more. So come by, check in and discover our spaces. One thing we promise, you haven’t seen anything like it! 122

Hotel de Art Accommodation Address : Lot 3, Jalan Kristal AS7/ AS, Section 7, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Tel : 03-5518 0975 / 03-5518 0976 Website : www.hoteldeart.com.my Email : [email protected] 123

Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Accomodation hotels - kl hotel hilton kuala lumpur 72, Jalan Pahang 3, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala lumpur Sentral +603-2697 8888 +603-2295 0888 +603-2691 3333 [email protected] +603-2282 7888 Grand season hotel [email protected] www.grandseasonshotel.com www.shr.my/carcosa.com.my Carcosa seri negara Ancasa hotel Taman Tasik Perdana, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock Persiaran Mahameru, KL +603-2026 6060 +603-2282 1888 +603-2026 8322 +603-2282 6868 [email protected] [email protected] www.ancasa-hotel.com www.carcosa.com.my Flamingo hotel Vistana hotel Tasik Ampang, Jalan Hulu 9, Jalan Lumut, Off Jalan Ipoh Kelang, Ampang +603-4042 8000 +603-4256 3288 +603-4041 1400 +603-4256 3188 [email protected] www.flamingo.com.my www.vistanahotels.com [email protected] Bestotel City Centre kuala lumpur International hotel 368, Jalan Ipoh 79, Lorong Haji Hussein 2, Off +603-4043 1888 Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz +603-4048 1888 +603-2692 9133 www.bestotel.com +603-2698 3145 hotel Grand Continental swiss Inn Jalan Belia/ Jalan Raja Laut 62 Jalan Sultan +603-2693 9333 +603-2072 3333 +603-2693 1360 +603-2031 6699 www.ghihotels.com.my www.swissgarden.com 124

hotels - kl he main road of Ampang, situated on the eastern side of the City Centre, is easily accessibly from Jalan Tun Razak or Jalan Ulu Klang. They are plenty o f shopping Tcomplexes such as Ampang Point, Plaza Ampang, Ampwalk and City Square found Accommodation along Jalan Ampang itself. Many embassies and consulates are also found along Jalan Ampang including the Cuban Embassy, Royal Thai Embassy, Zimbabwe High Commission, JapaneseEmbassy, British High Commission, China Embassy and French Embassy. Jalan Ampang also includes 2 international schools: Sayfol International School and Fairview International School. Hotel guests staying around this area will find it easy to travel in to the city centre as there is plenty public transportation plying Jalan Ampang including Putra LRT trains (underground), at KLCC and Ampang Park Stations. hotel InterContinental kuala lumpur 165, Jalan Ampang +603-2161 1111 +603-2161 1122 the Zon All suite Residences 161 D, Jalan Ampang +603-2164 8000 +603-2164 1000 www.zonhotel.com.my [email protected] Crowne Plaza Mutiara hotel Jalan Sultan Ismail +603-2148 2322 +603-2144 2157 [email protected] www.crowneplazakl.com hotel Istana 73, Jalan Raja Chulan +603-2141 9888 +603-2144 0111 [email protected] www.hotelistana.com hotel Maya 138 Jalan Ampang +603-2711 8866 +603-2711 2277/ 603-2711 9966 [email protected] www.hotelmaya.com.my dynasty hotel 218, Jalan Ipoh +603-4043 7777 +603-4043 6868 [email protected] www.dynasty.com.my 125

outsIde kl Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Accomodation Wlodging preference, KL hotel offers everything from the 5-star experience, ith an immense selection of hotel accommodation within Kuala Lumpur, it should not be difficult for you to find a place to stay. Depending on your classy and clean, to the not so well-presented clean but not so classy hotel. Klang Valley for Locals presents to you the hostel experience and suggests that you try out hostel accommodation in the city centre. For the first timers, or even the common backpacker, one of the biggest challenges is to find a hostel that’s both fun and reasonably priced. Hostels are quite similar to hotel establishments, except they offer less frills. Many hostels within the city centre offer breakfast, Internet access, laundry facilities, knowledgeable local staff and other hostel friends eager to be of help. The hostel experience is worth trying only if you’re single and travelling alone, or maybe with a few friends. So, if you are in town with some not-so-fussy travellers who have more time than money, why not try staying in a hostel this time around the Green hut lodge 48, Tengkat Tong Shin, sarang Galloway 6, Jalan Galloway, 50150, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Kuala Lumpur Lumpur 1300-88-2837 +603-2142 3339 +6012-333 5666 (Michael Fong) +603-2142 6339 +603-2142 2272 www.thegreenhut.com www.saranggalloway.com trekker lodge Cintamani travellers lodge 1-1, Jalan Angsoka, Off No. 37, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Jalan Nagasari, Bukit Kuala Lumpur Bintang, Kuala Lumpur +603-2070 4071 +603-2142 4633 +603-2026 6640 [email protected] [email protected] www.thetrekkerlodge.com www.mayviewglory.com the hostel experience Backpackerstravellers Inn Pujangga homestay 60b, 2nd floor, Jalan Sultan, 21, Jalan Berangan, off Jalan Kuala Lumpur Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur +603-2078 2473 +603-2141 4243 +603-2032 1988 +603-2141 3151 [email protected] [email protected] www.pujangga-homestay.com www.hostelbookers.com serai Inn 2nd floor, 62, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Kuala Lumpur +603-2070 4728 [email protected] www.seraiinn.com Red Palm 5, Tengkat Tong Shin, Bukit Bintang +603-2143 1279 www.redpalm-kl.com [email protected] 126

outsIde kl - suBAnG JAyA & shAh AlAM epending on where you will be temparorily based while you are on your business trip, we have just the thing for you, especially if you find Accommodation Dyourself outside Kuala Lumpur. The various areas containing business hotels are focussed in the towns and suburbs of Selangor. Here, we take a look at a few other areas. Concorde hotel shah Alam Grand dorsett subang hotel kuala lumpur 3, Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah Jalan SS12/1, Subang Jaya C9/, Shah Alam +603-5031 6060 +603-5512 2200 +603-5031 8686 +603-5512 2233 www.granddorsett.com/kualalumpur/ shahalam.concordehotelsresorts.com [email protected] klang histana hotel Prescott hotel 10, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama, No. 18A, Lebuh Enggang, Klang Off Persiaran Sultan Ibrahim, Klang +603-3343 8999 +603-3343 8833 www.histanahotel.com.my www.vhotels.com [email protected] Cintamani travellers lodge No. 37, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Kuala Lumpur +603-2070 4071 Crystal Crown hotel, shah’s Village hotel +603-2026 6640 harbour View Port No 3& 5, Lorong Sultan, Petaling Jaya [email protected] 217, Persiaran Raja Muda +603-7956 9322 www.mayviewglory.com Musa, Pelabuhan Klang +603-7955 97715 +603-3165 4422 www.shahsresorts.com www.crystalcrown.com.my [email protected] Grand BlueWave hotel Pearl International hotel Persiaran Perbandaran, Batu, Jalan Klang Lama Seksyen 14, +603-7983 1111 +603-5511 8811 www.pearl.com.my +603-5511 8899 www.bluewavehotels.com [email protected] holiday Inn kl Glenmarie No 1, Jalan Usahawan U1/8, Seksyen U1 Shah Alam +603-7803 1000 +603-7804 1000 [email protected] www.holidayinn.com 127

outsIde kl - PutRAJAyA, CyBeRJAyA, klIA & PetAlInG JAyA Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Accomodation www.sepang.concorderesorts.com [email protected] Concorde Inn kuala lumpur Putrajayashangri-la Taman Putra Perdana, Presint 1, Putrajaya International +603-8887 8888 Jalan KLIA 1/60, KLIA, Sepang +603-8887 8889 +603-8783 3118 www.shangri-la.com +603-8783 1211 [email protected] Pullman Putrajaya lakeside Cyberview lodge Resort & spa No.2, Jalan 5/5, Presint 5, Putrajaya Persiaran Multimedia, Cyberjaya +603-8312 7000 +603-8890 0000 +603-8312 7001 +603-8890 0001 www.cyberview-lodge.com [email protected] www.pullmanputrajaya.com [email protected] Palace of the Golden horses Pan Pacific kuala lumpur Jalan Kuda Emas, The MINES Resort City, International Airport Seri Kembangan Jalan CTA 4B, KLIA, Sepang (+60)3-8943 2333 +603-8787 3333 (+60)3-8943 2666 +603-8787 5555 www.palaceofthegoldenhorses.com.my www.panpacific.com hotel Armada Petaling Jaya eastin hotel Lorong Utara C,Section 52, 13, Jalang 16/11, Pusat Dagang, Petaling Jaya Seksyen 16, Petaling Jaya +603-7954 6888 +603-7665 1111 +603-7956 8088 +603-7665 9999 www.armada.com.my www.eastin.com Crystal Crown hotel, Petaling Jaya 12, Lorong Utara A, Off Jalan Utara 46200 Petaling Jaya +603-7958 4422 +603-7958 7223 www.crystalcrown.com.my Petaling Jaya hilton hotel 2, Jalan Barat, Petaling Jaya +603-7955 9122 +603-7955 3909 www.hilton.com 128 [email protected]

TranSporTaTion Visitors to Kuala Lumpur have a variety of public transportation options to choose from when travelling around the city. With the city’s efficient network of Monorail, train, bus and taxi services – getting around KL is both convenient and affordable. Taxi Services Most taxi drivers in KL have a fair command Essential Information & Index of the English Language. By law, all taxis must use meters and fares are based on metered rates, please insist that the meter is used for all journeys. Buses As part of KL’s extensive public transport network, a number of bus companies provide public transport throughout KL and the surrounding areas. Rapid KL is very popular with visitors to KL; covering most of the city, with fares starting from RM 1.00. As in most major cities, buses in KL are a very popular form of cheap public transport among the locals and become very packed during peak hours. Bus routes are usually displayed by the electronic board on the side of the bus, but it’s always advisable to check first with bus driver for any passengers who may be uncertain of their destination. For passengers travelling interstate, tickets can be purchased from the respective counters at Pudu Bus Station in KL. Contact number : +603-7625 6999 website : www.rapidkl.com.my KL Monorail The newest addition to the cities transit system is the KL Monorail. The KL Monorail serves the city, connecting passengers to the major shopping and entertainment areas of the city. Stopping at Imbi, Bukit Bintang, Raja Chulan, Bukit Nanas and Medan Tuanku, the Monorail operates between 6.00am to 12 midnight at 5-minute intervals during peak hours and 6 to 10-minute intervals during off-peak hours. Starting in the city from opposite KL Sentral (KLCAT), passengers getting down at KL Sentral (KLCAT) should walk out of the building, across the car park and cross Jalan Brickfields to the Monorail station. Contact number : +603-6625 6999 website : www.rapidkl.com.my 129

Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Essential Information & Index TranSporTaTion KTM Komuter Initially running from Sentul in the north to Port Klang on the southwest coast and from Rawang in the north to Seremban in the state of Negeri Sembilan in the south. Both trains stop at KL Sentral (KLCAT), connecting passenggers with the STAR LRT, PUTRA LRT and the Monorail. Trains operate at 15-minute intervals during peak hours and a 20-minute intervals during peak hours. Contact number : +603-2267 1200 website : www.ktmb.com.my Light railway Transit (LrT) The city has two different LRT networks for getting around, the RapidKL LRT and the Monorail. The Kelana Jaya line stretches from the Putra Terminal at Gombak to the Kelana Jaya Terminal - south west of KL in Petaling Jaya, with 24 stations in between including, Suria KLCC in the city centre, KL Sentral - also known as Kuala Lumpur City Air Terminal (KLCAT), Bangsar and Masjid Jamek. KLCAT is also the central point for pasenggers who wish to transfer between all three systems take the KLIA Ekspress to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The Sentul LRT serves 25 stations and is divided into two lines, the Ampang line and the Sri Petaling line. The Ampang line runs between the northern suburb of Sentul and Ampang on the eastern side of the city - making stops at Putra World Trade Centre, Sultan Ismail and Plaza Rakyat. The Sri Petaling line also runs from Sentul in the cities north, but continues to Sri Petaling on the south side of KL - stopping along the way at Bukit Jalil Stadium. Trains operate daily - including public holidays, from 6.00a.m to 11.45p.m at intervals of 3-5 minutes during peak hours. The RapidKL station of Masjid Jamek is where passenggers can transfer between all the LRT lines. Contact number : +603-2267 8000 website : www.KLiaekspres.com 130

TranSporTaTion Bus Terminals in KL Most of the Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia transport by bus goes through few bus terminals. There are 5 Main Bus Terminal in Kuala Lumpur. From here coaches’ leave to all parts in Malaysia, and you may choose from variety of coaches. 1. pekeliling Bus Terminal Essential Information & Index Pekeliling Bus Terminal’s buses are mainly going off to the Eastern states including Kuantan & Jerantut. The terminal is situated at the Jalan Pekeliling. The nearest LRT Station is Titiwangsa Station on Monorail and STAR LRT. 2. putra Bus Terminal This bus terminal is mainly catering to East Coast Malaysia - Terengganu, Kelantan etc. It's situated at the Jalan Putra. It's directly opposite Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC). The nearest LRT Station would be the PWTC station from STAR LRT. 3. perhentian Duta Bus Terminal The buses are mainly going to Northern States and main coach company here is Transnasional Coach Services. This Bus Terminal is situated at the Jalan Duta, right next to the Hockey Stadium and Duta Tennis Courts. There is no LRT to Perhentian Duta; the best way to get there is by taxi. 4. pasar rakyat Bus Terminal It’s a new bus terminal to take away some of Bukit Jalil terminal's load. It’s mainly operates coaches to Singapore and Penang. It’s situated nearby Jalan Imbi and Pasar Imbi. The best way to get there is by taxi. 131

Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Essential Information & Index BaCKpaCKing Kuala Lumpur (or \"KL\" in short) is one of the cheapest cities in Asia for a vacation. Foreign currency exchange rates of the Pound Sterling and US Dollar, for instance, as against the Malaysian Ringgit are highly favourable. Backpacking is popular as the city has a very low crime rate and English is widely spoken. If you need directions, or wish to order food from a hawker stall rest assured that someone will be able to communicate with you in English. However, some planning is in order to stretch your vacation money to the maximum if you are a backpacker. Cheap air Fares Malaysia's AirAsia and Singapore's SilkAir are two low-cost carriers that can fly you cheaply from many destinations around the world to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore respectively. (From Singapore, you can take a bus or train to Kuala Lumpur). Another Malaysian budget airline is Fireflyz which caters mostly to domestic destinations in the country; however, it links Kuala Lumpur with Medan and Bandar Acheh (both in Indonesia) and Phuket in Thailand. Where To Stay The most popular area for backpackers to stay in KL is Chinatown. Its heart is Jalan Petaling (Petaling Street). Accommodation ranges from simple bed- and-breakfast inns with communal bathrooms to one-star and two-star hotels that are air- conditioned. Chinatown is also within walking distance to the KL Monorail station on Jalan Maharajalela and also the STAR Light Rail Transit station near the Central 132 Market.

ONE DAY ROAD TRIP IN KLANG VALLEY t’s sometimes hard to keep up with so many places in Klang Valley just This guide Iwill give you extra guide for those who want to have one day gateway special in Klang Valley . Wondering how to spend the time, about where to go and what to do. If you have only one day? Here are some things you can enjoy during your visit in Klang Valley! Essential Information & Index 8am-3pm, Kuala Lumpur Breakfast with Banana Leaf Get ready to start your day by having a feast! Banana leaf is meal of curries, fried meat marinated in spices, delicious vegetables and cooling yogurt with white rice, served on along banana leaf. Address: One of the best banana leaf places in Petaling Jaya is Rajoo’s along Jalan Gasing. Kuala Lumpur’s Craft Complex and Heritage of Malaysia Trust The complex is based on tradiotional Malay architectural Bukit Bintang , with motifs on the façade and pitched roofs. Exclusive Kuala Lumpur’s golden Triangle Malaysian handicrafts – can be found here. Opposite Bukit Bintang is in the heart of the complex is the Heritage Of Malaysia Trust Centre Kuala Lumpur. It covers Jalan built in Tudor architecture. The center houses a well Raja Chulan, Jalan Sultan Ismail restored Malay timber house known as “ The House , Jalan Ampang and from Jalan of Penghulu Abu Saman Imbi to Jalan Pudu. Bukit Bintang ( 1920), which formerly or also known as ‘Star Hill’ is the known the house of a local synonymous name for shopping . headman in Kedah. Tel: 03 – 2162 7459 4. 30pm to 9.00pm, Kuala Selangor royal Selangor Visitor Centre The tour kicks off with a visit to the remains of Want to learn the rich history of a fort on Bukit Melawati before heading to the pewter and discover its beauty protected Taman Alam mangrove swamp, an ideal and versatility through interactive spot for bird-watching and witnessing swamp exhibits. Then take a guided tour creatures. At night, enjoy a delicious seafood dinner of the factory and see the skills if and afterwards, take a boat ride down the Kuala the amazing craftpeople. Address: Selangor River to watch fire flies twinkling among Selangor Visitor Centre, 4 Jalan the mangroves that line the banks of the river. Kuala Lumpur.Tel:03-4145612 Usahawan 6, Setapak Jaya, 53300 9.30pm, Homestay Sungai Sireh, Kuala Selangor Contact: Selamat Surib, 013 -305 1470 Another homestay with a fresh air in the night and a breathtaking view of paddy field, you will be truly mesmerized by its beauty. ** Check out next issue for another amazing oneday road trip in Klang Valley!!! 133

Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Essential Information & Index one Day in KL Wondering how to spend the time, about where to go and what to do if you have only one day in KL? Let’s check out the itinerary below to fill your day! KL Nightlife (9pm) am 8Head to Petaling Street for the various choices of food, and try out the local flavors such as the WonTon noodles, Curry noodles, or simply sipping a cup of ‘pulled tea’ or Teh Tarik in local words and taste the flavor of local milk tea. You may walk around the Petaling Street, seeing locals rush off, to start their day in KL. am 9You may walk a short distance to Central Market, the centre for arts and crafts in KL. Spend some time choosing souvenirs to bring back home and indulge in the richness of Malaysian culture around you. 134

one Day in KL am 10:30Hop on a buss to National Muzium, the great place to understand more about Malaysia’s history and background, especially the culture and lifestyle. After that, you may hail a taxi and head to the KL Bird Park, or Butterfly and deer park for some fresh breath and have fun with these Essential Information & Index cute animals. pm 3KL Tower is in must-do-list, visit to KL Tower, and enjoy the breath-taking view from the observation deck. You may experience the exciting Flying Fox game at KL Tower, or visit and have a journey of Jungle Trekking to Bukit Nanas, pm the reserved forest 1Try out local food for lunch surrounding KL Tower. along Jalan Bukit Bintang or Bintang Walk, there’s the pm whole constellation of eateries, 6Besides KL Tower, KLCC is also a significant restaurants, cafes and delis building in KL. Head to KLCC for shopping, running the whole gamut of and a movie watching world cuisines. After lunch, you perhaps, you may also visit may visit to the major shopping to the Garden surrounding malls around Bukit Bintang, such KLCC, have a mind-rest as Times Square, Lot 10, Sungei moment in the garden Wang, Pavilion, Fahrenheit 88, or before you’re heading to even StarHill Gallery for top to toe the KLCC Aquarium for the stuffs. amazing underwater life. pm am 9Not called ‘The Garden 12The night is still young! Though it’s past City of Lights’ for nothing, the bed time, and yes it’s more than a day now, KL’s vibrant nightlife is found Malaysian just love hanging out with their friends along Jalan Sultan Ismail in road side mamak stalls for a cup if tea and a and Jalan P. Ramlee or the session to chat Asian Heritage Row on Jalan around. There are Doraisamy. The best way to many of these get there would be take a 24 hours outlets taxi and walk down the road available, they, till you get to those bar, club, and you, are spoilt bistro that suits your fancy. for choice. 135

Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Essential Information & Index eSSenTiaL inForMaTion 999 Local and International fixed land line calls can be made USeFUL ConTaCTS public and Cellular phones emergency numbers from public pay phones throughout Malaysia using coins Tourism police Kuala Lumpur and prepaid cards, or at any Telekom Malaysia office. Prepaid mobile phone and IDD (International Direct Dial) Enquiries cards are also widely available at affordable local rates +603-2149 6593 from most Post Offices, Petrol Stations, Supermarkets, Headquaters +603-2149 6590 +603-2166 8322 24-Hour Service Mini Markets, 7 Eleven Stores, Mobile phone Kiosks and Shops. Fire, ambulance & police 1300-88-9515 TMNet Streamyx (Land lines & Public Pay phones) www.tm.net.my (Mobile Phones) 112 www.jaring.com.my Airzed +603-6203 5181 www.airzed.com Tourism Infoline Tourism Malaysia 1-300-88-5050 Jaring +603-8991 7080 TIMEdotNet Berhad +603-2710 6200 PWTC +603-2615 8540 KL Sentral +603-2272 5823 www.time.net.my MaTiC, Jalan Ampang +603-2164 3929 +603-2163 3667 airlines Malaysia Airline 1300-88-3000 public and Cellular phones Firefly +603-7845 4543 Air Asia 1-300-88-9933 Local and International fixed land line calls can be made +603-8775 4000 from public pay phones throughout Malaysia using coins Sky Park Subang +603-7845 1717 and prepaid cards, or at any Telekom Malaysia office. Japan Airlines 1-800-81-3366 Prepaid mobile phone and IDD (International Direct Dial) 1-800-81-3333 cards are also widely available at affordable local rates Korean Airlines +603-2144 0200 from most Post Offices, Petrol Stations, Supermarkets, Singapore Airlines +603-2692 3122 Mini Markets, 7 Eleven Stores, Mobile phone Kiosks and Cathay Pacific +603-2978 3377 Shops. Thai Airways +603-2091 2900 Garuda Indonesia +603-2162 2811 China Airlines +603-2142 7344 British Airways +603-2167 6006 Telecomunication Service provider Air India +603-2142 0166 Emirates +603-2072 5288 Telekom Malaysia (TM) Operators Royal Brunei +603-2070 6628 www.tm.net.my Fault reporting 100 Operator assisted call 101 Foreign High Commission and embasies Directory enquiry service 103 arab Saudi +603-4257 9433 australia +603-2146 5555 Britain +603-2170 2200 Mobile/Cellular Service provider Canada +603-2718 3333 China +603-2142 8495 Maxis Communications +603-7492 2123 France +603-2053 5500 www.maxis.com.my germany +603-2170 9666 Digi Telecommunications +603-5721 1800 india +603-2093 3509 www.digi.com.my indonesia +603-2145 2011 italy +603-4256 5122 Celcom +603-3630 8888 Japan +603-2142 7044 www.celcom.com.my new Zealand +603-2078 2533 Singapore +603-2161 6277 U Mobile +603-2117 9888 Spain +603-2142 8776 www.u.com.my Thailand +603-2148 8222 United States +603-2168 5000 Credit Cards 136

eSSenTiaL inForMaTion Credit Cards Travel & accomodation association american express +603-2050 0000 Malaysian association of Hotels +603-4251 8477 Diner’s Club +603-2730 3388 www.hotels.org.my Visa international +603-2096 1779 MasterCard international 1-800-80-4594 Malaysia Budget Hotel +603-2141 2313 association www.budgethotel.org.my information Counters at Kuala Lumpur Malaysian association of +603-9287 6881 Essential Information & Index international airport (KLia) Tour and Travel agents www.matta.org.my The Main Terminal Building (MTB) +603-8776 4386 The Contact pier (Cp) +603-8776 0259 The Satellite Building (SaT) +603-8776 2454 Local government organisation The Malaysian government’s information Counters at Low Cost Carrier official portal www.gov.my Terminal (LCCT) Kuala Lumpur City Hall +603-2617 9931 Lost & Found +603-8777 6777 www.dbkl.gov.my +603-8777 6641 immigration Department of +603-2095 5077 Malaysia www.imi.gov.my information Counters at Kuala Lumpur international airport (KLia) royal Malaysian Customs +603-8882 2100 www.customs.gov.my KeDaH +604-714 2994 Langkawi International Airport Daily Weather Forecast penang +604-643 4411 from the Malaysian Penang International Airport Meteorological Service SaBaH +6088-325 555 www.kjc.gov.my Kota Kinabalu International Airport SaraWaK +6082-454 242 Kuching International Airport Taxis KLia Limo Service +603-9223 8080 Courier/parcel Services Comfort radio Taxi +603-8024 4727 Uptown ace +603-9283 2333 DHL 1-300-88-1188 public Cab +603-6259 2020 Fedex 1-800-88-6363 Supercab +603-7875 7333 TnT 1-300-88-2882 Cityline +603-4142 5566 UpS 1-800-18-0088 Coach Car rental agencies plusliner (puduraya) +603-2070 2617 advantage Car rentals 03-2142 5855 Transnasional (puduraya) +603-2070 3300 apex rent a Car 03-2124 1926 Konsortium (puduraya) +603-2072 4500 avis rent a Car 03-8787 4087 Sri Maju (puduraya) +603-2078 6618 Hawk rent a Car 03-2164 6488 Hertz rent a Car 03-2148 6433 insas pacific rent a Car 03-2287 0131 Kasina rent-a-Car 03-8787 1739 Mayflower Car rental 03-6252 1888 orix Car rentals 03-9284 7799 137

Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Essential Information & Index eSSenTiaL inForMaTion Malaysia’s government runs on Parliamentary democracy government MaLaySian FaCTFiLe Country and a bicameral legislative system, with the yang di- Malaysia consists of 13 states, 11 in Peninsular Malaysia pertuan agong (the King) as the Head of State, and the (West Malaysia) with the 2 remaining states of Sabah and prime Minister as the Head of government. Sarawak, on the island of Borneo in (East Malaysia). The country also has 3 Federal Territories, namely: Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan. Shop Hours Department stores and supermarkets are usually open geographical Location from 10:00 to 22:00 daily. In Kuala Lumpur as well as in most major towns, 24-hour eateries and convenience Malaysia lies 7° north of the Equator, and consists of Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. Peninsular Malaysia’s closest neighbours are Thailand to the north and Singapore to the south, while East Malaysia is bound by Indonesia’s Kalimantan to the south. Kuala Lumpur is situated approximately halfway down the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and 35 km (22 miles) stores widely available. Tipping Generally, you do not need to tip as a service charge is inland. Dubbed Malaysia’s Garden City of Lights, the city included in your bill. However, whenever good service is sits at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. rendered a small tip may be suitable. area entry requirement 329, 758 sq km; 234 sq km (Kuala Lumpur) Local Malaysians travelling between neighbouring states in Malaysia are required to carry their Identification Cards (IC) at all times. Those travelling from East Malaysia to the Capital Peninsular must produce their IC and any other necessary travel documents to the Immigration authorities as they Kuala Lumpur (KL). The capitals new administrative exit Sabah and Sarawak. centre is at Putrajaya, approximately a half an hour’s drive from the city centre. Vaccination people Visitors are advised to consult with their own GP before departure or check with the doctor at a local clinic on Malays make up about 57% of the population, with arrival. Chinese, Indians and other indigenous ethnic groups making up the balance. Currency Language The unit of currency in Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit, Bahasa Malaysia is the country’s national language, with denoted as rM. Coins and notes are also used as english being widely spoken. Malaysians in general speak smaller denominations from rM 1, 50sen, 20sen, more than one language including, the Chinese dialects 10sen, 5sen. foreign currencies can be converted on arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and at of Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka and indian such as Tamil, Mallayalam, punjabi and Telegu. banks and money changers across the city. religion post office islam is the official religion of Malaysia; all other faiths are also practiced freely. Post offices in Malaysia open daily from 08:00 to 17:00 daily (except on Sundays and public holidays). In the northern states of Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, post offices are closed on Fridays and public holidays. www.pos.com.my 1-300-30-0300 138

eSSenTiaL inForMaTion pharmacies Bank guardian +603-2145 7553 Malaysian banking hours are from 09:30 to 16:30 Monday to www.guardian.com.my Thursday and (09.30 to 16.00 on Fridays), with some banks Lot No. 89 & 91, open on Saturday and Sunday mornings. (Banking hours may vary between banks on the weekend). Most banks Jalan Bukit Bintang offer 24-hour cash withdrawals – with ATM machines found almost everywhere in the city, including major shopping malls Watson’s personal Care Stores +603-2148 8066 and petrol stations. For problems with ATM or credit cards, please www.watsons.com.my call the respective bank hotline or log on to the bank’s website. Essential Information & Index G121,122 & SG 001, affin Bank Berhad 1-800-88-3883 Ground Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza, www.affinbank.com.my Jalan Bukit Bintang alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad 1-800-18-1822 Caring pharmacy +603-2142 2928 www.alliancebank.com.my www.caring2u.com.my Lot 1.23, Level 1, al-rajhi Bank 1-300-826-000 Pavilion KL, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang www.alrajhibank.com.my Bank islam Malaysia Berhad 1-800-88-8686 Vitacare pharmacy +603-2166 2469 www.bankislam.com.my +603-2690 0900 Lot 229B, 2nd Floor, Suria KLCC Bank Simpanan nasional (BSn) +603-2162 3222 www.bsn.com.my george Town Chemist +603-2144 2382 Lot S15, 2nd Floor, CiMB Bank +603-2084 8888 Lot 10 Shopping Centre, www.cimb.com.my Jalan Sultan Ismail Citibank Malaysia +603-2383 0000 Ling Chemist +603-4041 3905 www.citibank.com.my (Opposite General Hospital) MMA Building, 124, Jalan Pahang HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad 1-300-88-1388 www.hsbc.com.my Healthcare Maybank group 1-800-88-3231 www.maybank.com.my www.maybank2u.com.my Hospital Kuala Lumpur +603-2615 5555 (General Hospital) public Bank Berhad 1-800-88-3323 www.hkl.gov.my www.publicbank.com.my Jalan Pahang rHB Bank Berhad +603-9206 8118 ampang puteri Specialist Hospital +603-4270 2500 www.rhb.com.my www.ampangputeri.com.my www.apsh.kpjhealth.com.my Standard Chartered Bank +603-7711 8888 1 Jalan Mamanda 9, Malaysia Taman Dato Ahmad Razali, Ampang www.standardchartered.com.my gleneagles intan Medical Centre +603-4257 1300 United overseas Bank Berhad +603-2692 4511 www.gimc.com.my www.uob.com.my 282 & 286, Jalan Ampang HSC Medical Centre +603-2712 0866 www.hsc.com.my Lot 3.6, Level 3, PNB Darby Park, 10 Jalan Binjai institut Jantung negara +603-2617 8200 (National Heart Institute) www.ijn.com.my 145, Jalan Tun Razak 139

Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Essential Information & Index inDex SpeCiaL FeaTUreS 70 Bombay Palace 83 68 1 Utama Shopping Centre Bukhara 93 73 Alamanda Putrajaya Canteena 88 73 Avenue K Celadon 94 98 Bangsar Shopping Centre Chinoz On The Park 72 Berjaya Times Square 98 Cilantro Restaurant and Wine Bar Bukit Bintang Plaza 70 Coffee Shop 92 Cricket Lounge Capital Square 92 74 Central Market 73 E-Style Image 97 Cupcake Chic Fahrenheit 88 71 Daorae 95 GM Klang Wholesale City 74 Cristang Restaurant (Non Halal) 96 86 66 Deutsches Bierhausm (Non Halal) Ikano Power Centre 68 D’river Cafe 91 IOI Mall 74 D’sore Cafe & Catering 87 Jade Museum 69 Du Viet Restaurant & Cafe 94 Lot 10 71 Ecogreen 96 Low Yat Plaza 71 El Cactus 90 Midvalley Megamall 72 Enak KL 80-81 Mines Shopping Mall 72 Fisherman’s Cove 86 Pavilion 70 Frangipani 98 Petaling Street 74 Gelare 97 Sungei Wang Plaza 71 Gim Men Teppanyaki 90 The Curve 68 Golden Phoenix 92 Tropicana City Mall 68 Golden Sea Restaurant 90 Viva Home 72 Gonbei 86 Grand Bluewave Hotel Shah Alam 85 Gulam Mee 88 eaTing oUT Hailam Kopitiam 89 Al-Amar 93 Harrods 96 Alexis Bistro 98 Hatyai Street Cafe (Non Halal) 94 Ali Baba Kebab 93 Hummingbirds Coffee Bar@Beatrice 97 Looi Boutigue Amarin 94 Imperial Chakri Cafe 94 Ani Sup Utara 88 Jarrod & Rawlins 88 Atrium 98 Jogoya 86 Bangkok House 87 Karl’s Beisl 98 Bangkok Jam 94 Kedai Ayam Panggang Wong Ah Wah 86 Basil Thai Nudle Bar 94 Kelantan Delights 87 Bayu Timor 86 Koryo -Won 95 Big Mama 95 Kunang Kunang Restaurant 91 Bora Ombak Cafe 91 140

inDex La Bodega 96 Tajine Restaurant 93 Lafite 96 Taktaz Restaurant 93 Lecka Lecka 97 Tamarind Springs 94 Le Table D’Hote 98 Tarbush 93 Lobsterman 86 Tatsu Restaurant 95 Lotus 83 The Castle 93 Essential Information & Index LSY- POT 82 The Manhattan Fish Market 96 Ma’ Cik Biryani 80 The Seri Melayu Restaurant 80 Malaya Steamboat 91 The Social 88 Malones 96 The Tea Republic 97 Mamak Pelita 83 Top Hat Restaurant 98 Mek T 97 Tutti Fruitti 97 Mizu Restaurant 95 Village Roast Duck 82 Morganfield (Non Halal) 86 Village Park Restaurant 88 Moon Sing Restaurant 82 Vin’s 88 Muhibbah Seafood 88 Vishalachirs Restaurant 83 Paddington, House of Pancakes 97 Vivo American Pizza & Panni 96 Pak Lang, Kedai Kopi 90 Whisk Espresso Bar & Bake Shop 97 Pantai Seafood Restaurant 90 Yut Kee 82 Rebung 80 Zhe Hou Dian 82 Regency Tanjung Tuan Beach Resort 90 Hotel- Api Api Coffee Terrace Restaurant Sri Kortumalai 83 TraVeL LiVing Restoran Mek Ayam Kampung 87 Bentley Music 103 Restoran Nasi Dagang Ulik Mayang 91 Harmony Road 103 Restoran Polperro 87 International College Of Music (ICOM) 103 Restoran Songket 80 Yamaha Music (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 103 Restoran Sri Payung 91 Sakae Sushi 95 Sercet Recipe 90 eVenT & enTerTainMenT Senjyu 95 Aloha 76 Seri Keningau 87 Beach Club Cafe 76 Sheesh Mahal, Mogul Cuisines 83 Bently’s Pub 76 Shokudo Restaurant 95 Club de Vegas 77 Singalot 92 Craft Brews 78 Spasso Milano 91 Euphoria by Ministry of Sound 78 Solero Negori 87 Finnegan’s 3 77 Soong Kee 82 Hard Rock Cafe 76 Sri Ayutthaya 94 Havana 77 Sweet Chat Cafe 97 Laundry Bar 78 141

Menjelahan Tempat Menarik Essential Information & Index inDex 78 Craft Museum 23 Library 34 Cruise Putrajaya Lake 76 Luna Bar 20 77 Mist/ Milk Club Dayabumi Complex 33 Forest Research Institute of Malaysia 78 Movida (Frim) Overtime 78 I- City 35 77 Poole Associates Islamic Arts Museum 23 Social Bistro & Bar 77 17 Istana Negara (National Palace) 76 Thai Club & Bistro Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Park 36 The Cotton Club Jazzaurant The Pulse 77 29 KLCC Park 78 The Sanctuary KL Lake Gardens 30 78 Overtime 76 Kepong Metropolitan Park 33 KL Railway Station 18 Zeta Bar 77 KL Tower 16 Zouk- Mainroom, Velvet 76 Kuala Selangor Nature Park 32 Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) 20 Masjid Jamek 25 SHopping TiMe! Masjid India 25 Amcorp Mall 110 Merdeka Square 19 Bangsar Village I & II 110 Museum of Aboriginal Affairs 22 Batek Gallery 109 Memorial Tun Abdul Razak 24 Endah Parade 109 Memorial Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra 24 Empire Shopping Gallery 109 National Mosque 25 Great Eastern Mall 108 National Museum 21 Kenko Fishspa 111 National Planetarium 16 Kota Raya Complex 108 Parliament House 22 Reborn 112 Pisang River Waterfall 31 Shah Alam City Centre (SACC Mall) 110 Putra Mosque 34 SM Digital Mall 110 Putra Wetlands 34 The Mall 108 Royal Police Museum 22 Wangsa Walk Mall 108 Royal Selangor Club 21 Sri Maha Mariamman Temple 26 Sultan Abdul Samad Building 18 SigHTSeeing ToUrS Sungai Batangsi, Semenyih 32 ASEAN Sculpture Garden 30 Sungai Congkak, Hulu Langat 32 Batu Caves 27 Sungai Gabai, Hulu Langat 32 Bukit Melawati 36 Sungai Tekala, Semenyih 32 Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve 29 Sze Ya Temple 28 Carcosa Seri Negara 19 Tatt Khalsa Diwan 27 Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin (St. 26 Mary’s Church) The Blue Mosque 35 142

inDex The Hibiscus Garden 29 Hotel Grand Continental 124 The Orchid Garden 29 Hotel Hilton Kuala Lumpur 124 Thean Hou Temple 28 Hotel Istana 125 Titiwangsa Lake Gardens 30 Hotel Malaya 121 Tugu Negara 17 Hotel Maya 125 Wet World Waterpark 35 Hotel Midah 118 Essential Information & Index Hotel InterContinental Kuala Lumpur 125 aCCoMoDaTion Impiana KLCC Hotel & Spa 121 Agora Hotel 118 JW Marriott Hotel 120 Ancasa Hotel 124 Klang Histana Hotel 127 Backpackers Travellers Inn 126 Kuala Lumpur International Hotel 124 Bestotel City Centre 124 Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur 121 Brisdale Hotel 121 Mandarin Court Hotel 118 Carcosa Seri Negara 124 Olympic Sport Hotel 118 Cintamani Travellers Lodge 126 Pacific Regency Hotel Suites 121 Cititel Express Kuala Lumpur 118 Palace of The Golden Horses 128 Concorde Inn Kuala Lumpur 128 Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur International 128 International Airport Concorde Hotel Shah Alam 127 Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur 120 Coronade Hotel 121 Pearl International Hotel 127 Corus Hotel 121 Petaling Jaya Hilton Hotel 128 Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel 125 Prescott Hotel 127 Crystal Crown Hotel, Harbour View Port 127 Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur 121 Crystal Crown Hotel, Petaling Jaya 128 Pujangga Homestay 126 Cyberview Lodge Resort & Spa 128 Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside 128 Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur 121 Putrajaya Shangri-la 128 Dynasty Hotel 125 Red Palm 126 Eastin Hotel 128 Sarang Galloway 126 Federal Hotel 118 Serai Inn 126 Flamingo Hotel 124 Shah’s Village Hotel 127 Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam 119 Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 120 Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel Kuala 127 Sheraton Imperial 120 Lumpur Swiss Inn 124 Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur 120 The Green Hut Lodge 126 Grand Season Hotel 124 The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur 120 Holiday Inn KL Glenmarie 127 The Royal Bintang Kuala Lumpur 121 Holiday Villa Apartment Suites 118 The Westin Kuala Lumpur 120 Hotel Armada Petaling Jaya 128 The Zon All Suite Residences 125 Hotel China town Inn 118 Trekker Lodge 126 Hotel de Art 122 Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur 120 Vistana Hotel 124 143

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