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INTRODUCTION 4 Wellness, Beauty & Spa 125History of Selangor 8 Spa What makes up Klang Valley 10 Transportation 128Public Transport in Klang Valley 12 130Calendar of Events 16 Motoring in Malaysia 133Fun Short Trip (2D 1N) KTM/LRT/Bus Essential InfoSIGHTSEEINGHeritage Sites 19Museum & Galleries 23Places of Worship 25Kuala Selangor 29Shah Alam 36Kuala Langat 42Remarkable Traits of Klang Valley 46Panduan Perjalanan (2H1M)Warisan Lokasi Lembah Klang 53Muzium & Galeri 57Tempat-tempat Ibadat 59Kuala Selangor 62Shah Alam 69Kuala Langat 75Keistimewaan Klang Valley 79Eating OutIntroduction 82Malay Restaurant 83Chinese Restaurant 86Indian Restaurant 89Western Cuisine 91Special FeaturePepper Lunch 92Festive ExclusiveDeepavali/Christmas 94Sports & Recreation 101Golf 102Darts Shopping 104Shopping venue 108Accommodation 109Introduction 115Hotels/Resorts Relax & Unwind 119Café Culture in Klang ValleyNight OutClubs/Bars/Pubs 3

INTRODUCTION Origins and History In the beginning: Selangor’s first capital, Kuala Selangor was established in 1766 which was later replaced by Kuala Lumpur. In 1978, 4 years after Kuala Lumpur was incorporated into a Federal Territory, Shah Alam took over the reigns as the first planned city. Selangor is the place to visit as it encompasses a range of attraction to fulfill the desires of its visitors. With its rich cultural heritage, naturally beautiful landscapes and surrounding, outdoor activities as well as a wide selection of shopping centre to invade, tourists will be spoilt for choice. Amidst the hustle and bustle of development, Selangor still retains its natural beauty which still attracts people around the world. There are just too many things to do in Selangor that will require you to spend more time into exploring the wonders of the beautiful state. Get yourself ready, plan ahead on what you want to do and explore Selangor, be prepared to be blown away by the surprises that are waiting.4

What Makes Up Klang Valley INTRODUCTION Klang Valley (Malay: Lembah Klang) is an area in Malaysia which is centred in Kuala Lumpur, and includes its adjoining cities and towns in the state of Selangor. A more recent alternative reference to this would be Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan Area or Greater Kuala Lumpur. The Klang Valley is geographically delineated by Titiwangsa Mountains to the north and east and the Strait of Malacca to the west. It extends to Rawang in the northwest, Semenyih in the southeast, and Klang and Port Klang in the southwest. The conurbation is the heartland of Malaysia's industry and commerce. As of 2012, the Klang Valley is home to roughly 7.5 million people. Klang Valley is home to a large number of migrants from other states within Malaysia and foreign workers largely from Indonesia, India and Nepal. The valley is named after the Klang River, the principal river that flows through it, which is closely linked to the early development of the area as a cluster of tin mining towns in the late 19th century. Development of the region took place largely in the East-West direction (between Gombak and Port Klang) but the urban areas surrounding Kuala Lumpur have since grown south towards the border with Negeri Sembilan and north towards Rawang. 5

INTRODUCTION Origins and History Heritage & History: A Progressive State: Selangor was associated With the growing demand of rubber with tin and ore and tin, Selangor began thriving mining activities on its massive resources available since the past. and soon grew to become an And Selangor’s influential political power in the history dates region around the 18th century. back to more than 2,000 Kuala Lumpur was handed over to years back with the Federal Government in 1970. Klang being And in 2002, Putrajaya became in existence a part of the Federal Territory. long before Parameswara’s di A power struggle soon occurred and caused the economy to be unstable when the British arrived. The Sultan of Selangor was forced to accept a British Resident in 1874 and soon after, Selangor was back on the road to prosperity by becoming a part of the Federation of Malaya and in 1963, the Federation of Malaysia. Being declared a developed state on the 25th August 2005, Selangor continues to grow and thrive while maintaining its beauty as a wonderful state.6

Public Transport in Klang Valley INTRODUCTIONThe Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit(KVMRT) project aims to provide anintegrated and sustainable transportsystem for the Klang Valley. It wasannounced by the Government ofMalaysia in December 2010 underthe Greater Kuala Lumpur / KlangValley National Key Economic Area(NKEA) as detailed in the EconomicTransformation Programme. The objective of the project is to increase the number of people using public transport, alleviate traffic congestion and decrease travel time from one destination to another. Travelling by MRT will also be considerably cheaper than owning and driving a car in the Klang Valley. Other benefits of the line include increased productivity from time- saved travelling and an increase in property values along the line.Actual works for the KVMRT Sungai In terms of governance, the KVMRTBuloh – Kajang Line has commenced project is overseen at the highestin July 2011 with the site works on level by the Steering Committee,the launch shafts and depot area and which is chaired by the Prime Ministeris expected to be operational in 2017. of Malaysia. The Steering CommitteeThe entire project will be fully funded drives overall policy and direction.by the Government of Malaysia and Beneath the Steering Committeea special-purpose vehicle under the is the Executive Committee (Exco)Finance Ministry has been set up to chaired by the Chief Secretary to theadvise, manage and raise the funding. Government, which meets weekly to solves inter-agency issues onThere is also a Technical Committee KVMRT project implementation.chaired by SPAD. This Committeedirectly oversees the projectimplementation players, monitorsprogress of the project and reviewsoperational and technical mattersrelating to the MRT. 7

INTRODUCTION What Makes Up Klang Valley Though there are no official borders drawn, Klang Valley can be considered to encompass the federal territories and several other districts in its vicinity. These include: Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Putrajaya • Kuala Lumpur City Hall • Putrajaya Corporation Selangor District of Petaling Selangor District of Klang • Klang Municipal Council • Shah Alam City Council Selangor District of Hulu Langat • Petaling Jaya City Council • Ampang Jaya Municipal Council • Subang Jaya Municipal Council • Kajang Municipal Council Selangor District of Gombak • Selayang Municipal Council8

Pet animals More than 60 types of Vegetable andwithin Tropical Fruit Trees.enclosures More than 100 Species of Exotic Animals.that mimic “Kampong” Vegetable Farm.natural habitats. 11 Habitats in the Farm. World Giant tortoises. World Smallest Breed Species of Horse. World Smallest Species of Crocodile. Albino Recticulated Python. Palm Sized Monkey and many more.... 9

Klang Valley CultureINTRODUCTION With so many different races, religions and languages, Malaysia is a potpourri Selangor has 5 million people, making of cultures. They celebrate festivals it a state with the highest population such as Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, in Malaysia. Its concentration of Deepavali, Wesak Day, Thaipusam people is mainly centered around the and many more. Each holiday is given Klang Valley area, with the rest of the the same amount of priority as the spread across its more than 8,000 sq next and big celebrations are held to km land. commemorate them. Traditions are abundant with many different dances, Being a Muslim country, it comes costumes, food and art forms. It will as no surprise that the Malays are not be surprising to see a Chinese the more predominant race and wearing a Sari or an Indian wearing they are identified as Bumiputera’s a Baju Kebaya. The people share and (prince of the land). They make up embrace each other’s culture with the largest ethnic group in Selangor open arms. with about 53% and their native language is Bahasa Melayu which is The Malaysian people are generally also the national language as well. very friendly people. They are polite, Yet the more interesting people are friendly and helpful. There are a select the Chinese because of their wide few that might have an ulterior motive variety of dialects and religions. They (beware the touting taxi drivers) but come in second with almost 30% with that aside, they are generally and adopt either the Buddhist, Taoist sincere. So if you’re planning to visit or Christian religion. Most of them Malaysia, be prepared to experience would speak English as their first the many different flavours the language but amongst themselves country has to offer. All are unique they would converse in dialects and interesting. Be assured that you’ll such as Mandarin, Cantonese, have many stories to tell the relatives Hokkien, Hakka, Teochew and many and friends back home. more. It is interesting to see them in conversation as a mixture of all the different dialects, English and Bahasa Melayu can be heard in one sentence. Lastly the Indians who are mainly Hindus from Southern India make up 13% of the total of Selangor’s population and they converse in Tamil. However many middle/upper class Indians would be able to converse well in English and would use it as their first language.10

Year of CelebrationsFestivals and Fiestas! INTRODUCTIONOne of the significant characteristicsof Malaysian culture is its celebrationof various festivals and events.The year is filled with colourful,exhilarating and exciting activities.Some are religious and solemn butothers are vibrant, joyous events.One interesting feature of the mainfestivals here is the ‘open house’custom. This is when Malaysianscelebrating the festival invite friendsto come by their homes for sometraditional delicacies and fellowship. Festivals such as Deepavali are celebrated mostly in the villages or home towns of the urbanites. Every year, just before the festival, Hindus nationwide return to their home towns to meet their family and friends. These family reunions are also celebrated during other main festivals in the country. With people decked out in their traditional finery, these festivals are an integral feature of Malaysian society. Here are some of the festivals in Malaysia (dates may vary from year to year as some are based upon the lunar calendar). 11

INTRODUCTION Year of Celebrations Calendar of Events October Fabulous Food 1Malaysia – Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 1 – 31 Oct 2013 @ Kuala Lumpur Get ready for a delectable feast as gourmet restaurants and top chefs whip up a variety of special dishes and delicacies using fine, quality ingredients. Travel around the country and savour delicious culinary creations. Hari Raya Aidiladha 19 – 20 Oct 2013 @ Kota Kinabalu, 15 Oct 2013 @ Nationwide Sabah Also known as Hari Raya Haji, this Dubbed as ‘The World’s Toughest festival marks the culmination of Mountain Race’, this race is a true the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which challenge to the spirit of human is performed by millions of Muslims endurance. The average climber annually. It is also known as Hari takes two days to climb the Raya Qurban. Muslims in the country mountain but participants of the race celebrate the festival with prayers can make it in less than 3 hours up and the sacrifice of cattle. and down Mt. Kinabalu (4,095.2m).12

Year of CelebrationsCalendar of Events INTRODUCTIONNovemberDeepavali Festival of Lights2 Nov 2013 @ Nationwide (except Labuan & Sarawak)Deepavali or the ‘Festival of Lights’ is celebrated by Hindus with prayers, familygatherings and festivities. Open houses are held where family and friends visiteach other and enjoy delicious traditional goodies. Malaysia Year-End Sale 10 Nov 2013 – 1 Jan 2014 @ Throughout Malaysia The Year-End Sale is back with great discounts! It’s the season eagerly awaited by Malaysians and visitors alike for the unbelievable discounts, bargains and promotions. Load your shopping carts with gifts, souvenirs,Calendar of Events branded items and everything elseDecember you need for the year-end festive season!Christmas25 Dec 2013 @ NationwideThe Christmas spirit is made merrierwith Malaysia’s tropical weatherand friendly people. Visitors willbe spoilt for choice as there aremany restaurants, bistros, shoppingmalls and hotels that offer greatpromotions planned specially for theoccasion. Join in the celebration andhave a sunny Christmas in Malaysia! 13

INTRODUCTION Short & fun (2D/1N) trip guide Petaling Jaya Tour Highlights: Day 1 The Pisang Cheese Restoran Jamal Mohammed, 24, Jalan SS5A/9, Kelana Jaya Tue -Fri, 10:00am – 05:00pm; Sat – Sun, 09:00am – 05:00pm (Closed on Monday) The Pisang Cheese is a very popular stall near Restoran Jamal Mohammed in Kelana Jaya. For those unfamiliar with that area, it is placed in a row with the infamous Nasi Lemak Kukus Kangkung. The popularity of this outlet is evident in the fifty to eighty banana bunches sold out in a DAY! Another interesting part about this outlet is their delivery service. Speaking of the choices available here, they have original, chocolate, white chocolate, caramel, cinnamon, coffee and even allowing a mix of 4 different flavours. They are usually sold out by 5 or 6 pm, so after work, head straight on to this place or be prepared to be disappointed if it is finished by the time you get there. Price: RM 5 – RM 7 (depending on the flavour) Bukit Gasing Forest Park Jalan Tanjung 5/4, 46000 Petaling Jaya Bukit Gasing or Gasing Hill is certainly no strangers to many hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers. Sitting near PJ Old Town, Bukit Gasing is a hidden gem in Seksyen 5 neighborhood off Jalan Gasing. If you are not familiar with PJ neighborhood, turn on Google Map or Waze and search for 'Gasing Hill Educational Forest'. Alternatively, you may just compute these GPS coordinates: 3.095138, 101.656131 and it will bring you right to the official entrance of Bukit Gasing where the humble wooden gateway greets. In fact, people from all ages comes to visit Bukit Gasing as it is a good place for beginners who is about to embark on the world of hiking and the outdoors in general. It is best to come early, bring sufficient water supply (one 1.5 liter water minimum) and always be on the move to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. Nasi Lemak 223 Selera Jaya 223, 46050, Petaling Jaya 24 Hours Everyday Hidden behind the Kah Bintang Hyundai Showroom of Jalan 222 Petaling Jaya, is the Selera Jaya 223 food court where the main attraction at this place is the nasi lemak. Basically, there are two types; the nasi lemak with blue print is a little sweeter and wetter, while the red print version is slightly drier but spicier. They come with a half hard-boiled egg and some fried anchovies. The nasi lemak is always still hot for consumption, as they only pack as of when those put on the table are sold out! Apart from that, they also serve some good mutton soup and otak otak, which are very good condiments to go with a piping hot packet of nasi lemak. 14

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Short & fun (2D/1N) trip guideINTRODUCTION Explore Escape Room, eCurve Second Floor, eCurve, 6 Jalan PJU Malaysia’s first real escape game 7/3, 47810 Mutiara Damansara, is a unique, intuitive and interactive Petaling Jaya. experience where a team of two to Check-in: The Royal Bintang, eCurve six players find mysterious clues based on various story lines to solve 6, Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara live puzzles and ultimately escape Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya the room within a time limit. Players Situated in Mutiara Damansara, The are encouraged to work together as a Royale Bintang, eCurve offers guests team to solve puzzles collaboratively, a luxurious and exceptional service and the Game Master directs game in this outstanding hotel. It is also play to add a touch of drama to ideally adjacent to the renowned the story. There are various rooms eCurve, Malaysia’s first lifestyle each with its own storyline and pedestrian shopping mall and the difficulty level: 'Prison Break', 'The largest cineleisure centre, IKEA Mysterious Room', 'The Mummy', home Furnishing Store and Ikano 'The Abandoned Factory', 'Pirate Power Centre. The hotel is tastefully Ship' and 'The Slaughterhouse'. The designed with contemporary wood price for the room is RM 36/person. furnishing and classic décor. Soft Petaling Jaya Tour Highlights: Day 2 lighting provides a relaxed ambience in the hotel’s 145 luxurious Superior P-289, Promenade Lakeside, 1 and Deluxe guest rooms and suites Utama Shopping Centre, 47800 including Executive Suites, Family Petaling Jaya Suites and Club Studio. All rooms Daily 10am – 10pm are also fully equipped with modern Sealantis Dive Centre amenities to ensure a comfortable Learn to scuba dive from professionals stay. at Sealantis Dive Centre. It is a scuba diving and swimming institute with No 8A Jalan 13/6 Seksyen 13, a purpose-built swimming pool Petaling Jaya designed to teach beginners the Daily 10am – 10pm basics of scuba-diving, especially for those who are not sure if they want to be fully-certified. They have a range of affordable classes, even catering to children, eight years and above, making this the perfect way to dive into the world of scuba diving. Jump Street Jump Street is an indoor air- conditioned trampoline park with jumping areas that are super safe (think, padded edges). There are eight types of trampoline jumping experiences at Jump Street, including a 9,000sqft free jumping space perfect for all ages, a sunken trampoline pit filled with thousands of soft foam cubes ideal for trying high- risk jumps, and even a trampoline basketball ‘court’ that will enable anyone to achieve a slam dunk!16

KidZania Petaling Jaya Short & fun (2D/1N) trip guide INTRODUCTION The Royale Chulan Damansara Ice Skating RinkCurve NX, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Level 1, Royale Chulan Damansara,Petaling JayaOpens: 9am – 9pm; Sunday – 2 Jalan PJU7/3 Mutiara Damansara,Wednesday; 9am – 11pm; Thursday;10am – 11pm Friday & Saturday 47810 Petaling JayaKidZania offers a whole new Daily 10am – 10pmexperience to a child’s life wherethey are now given the chance to The Royale Chulan Damansara Iceexperience ‘working life’ through a Skating Rink is perfect for hand-role play session which offers up in-hand figure eights on the ice,to 90 real-like jobs here at Kuala accompanied by the beautiful view ofLumpur. At KidZania Kuala Lumpur, twinkling fairy lights on trees outsidechildren from the age of 4 to 14 can the hotel. It is only RM25 per entryvisit an indoor entertainment and and while traditionally ice skating iseducational theme park for the price the quintessential winter pastime,of RM55 (MyKad holders) or RM75 the Royale Chulan Damansara Ice(non-MyKad holders). Here they will Skating Rink synthetic ice allows forbe able to ‘work’ as a fireman, chef, year-round gliding. So whether youpainter, actor or even a magician. In are looking to add a bit of romance toshort, whatever profession that you a first date, or simply to have somecan think of, they would have it at fun, this cosy, intimate ice skatingKidZania, which is located directly rink is the place for you.opposite the popular eCurve shoppingmall at Mutiara Damansara.Sunway GizaNo.2 Jalan PJU5/14, PJU5, KotaDamansara 47810 Petaling JayaDaily 10am – 10pmSunway Giza Mall is a premier shopping, dining and entertainment complexin the Kota Damansara area. The 85,900sqft complex comprises an indoorair-conditioned shopping mall with trendy retail stores and an outdoor stripwith al fresco dining outlets. Located just a five-minute drive away from IKEA,Ikano Power Centre and Tesco, the complex aims to attract nearby residentsand its anchor tenant Village Grocer is the most frequented supermarket in theneighbourhood. Plans are also in the works for a new Light Rail Transit stationto be built nearby Sunway Giza. 17

Klang Walking TourSightseeing Amicably, a Klang Walking Klang Valley 4 Locals think Tour or heritage walk that it is definitely worth would not be top of most spending a few hours travel guides' list of must- walking round the compact do activities in Malaysia. town centre to soak up the Maybe this is because atmosphere of its colourful, Klang is a somewhat interesting and historic scruffy, sprawling town streets. If you are coming close to the mouth of the from Kuala Lumpur it would Klang River and near the probably make sense to shipping terminals at Port travel to Klang by KLM Klang. While the city does Komuter train and we will not boast any major tourist start our Klang Walking Tour attractions, it is called a at Gedung Raja Abdullah Royal town and was once (see next page). Make sure the royal capital of Selangor, you get off at Klang station Malaysia's most populous not Port Klang which is a and prosperous state. We, few stops further on.18

Klang’s Heritage LocationsKlang Railway Station SightseeingWho would have guessed the white coloured station,now known as Stesen Komuter Klang, has a historydating back in 1890? The Klang Railway Station wasconstructed in 1890 to replace the original Bukit KudaStation. Bukit Kuda Station was used since 1875and located 3 miles away from Klang town. Whilethe railway station has evolved to accommodate themodern railway technology, the sentimental historical value of the railwaystation can be traced through the architecture of main building which looksnothing but English.Chong Kok Kopitiam Address: Jalan Raya Timur Off Jalan Stesen 41000 Klang.Chong Kok Kopitiam, located in front Tel: 03-22631051of Klang KTM Trains Station has been GPS: N 3.04304 E 101.44973running since 1940 and it has beenrecognized for 70 years. It originatedfrom 5 of Hainan people. They werecrewman coming from Hainan at thattime. After that, they arrived at Klangand worked together to open ChongKok Kopitiam. In 1970's, the first floorwas utilized by a western restaurant,and the second floor used to be amotel. But now both of them have runout of business. Only the ground flooris still running on business, which isthe kopitiam and the building haskept its original structure for over 70years.Raja Abdullah Warehouse Address: 5, Jalan Stesen, Kawasan 1, 41000 KlangBuilt in 1857, Gedung Raja Abdullah GPS: 3.042633,101.4494821,17zin Klang was first used to storeweapons, tin and food. The British Address: Jalan Raja Abdullah, 40100then converted the warehouse into Klang.government offices In 1874, in which Tel: 03-5590050the first council meeting of Selangor GPS: 3.0430916,101.4413921,12zwas held in. In 1880, Gedung RajaAbdullah was turned into a policestation and remained so until 1974.The lock-ups, with heavy iron wroughtgates, still exist. Gedung RajaAbdullah is close for public viewing.Therefore, we could only see thetraditional wooden house smackedin the centre of Klang from outsidethe fence. To sum up, historical wise;Gedung Raja Abdullah used to be thestorage place for Raja Abdullah’sarms and ammunitions. 19

Klang’s Heritage LocationsSightseeing Klang Fire Station The beautiful Victorian-style Address: Batu 1 ½, Jalan Kapar, construction was built in the 1890s, 41400, Klang. primarily to safeguard the town from Tel: 03-33424444 fires. It is located at the junction GPS: 3.0510465,101.447841 of Jalan Tengku Diaudin and Jalan Tengku Kelana, overlooking the bridge Address: Taman Klang Jaya 41200 on the latter road. Today, the building Klang. still serves as a fire station. Though GPS: 3.01087,101.44783,17z it has been renovated throughout the years to accommodate modern use, the main structure and architectural design features are well maintained, keeping intact the way it looked a hundred years ago. Raja Mahadi Fort The 141 year-old Raja Mahadi Fort was constructed beside the Klang River. During the war in 1866, Price Mahathir Ibni Almarhum Raja Sulaiman built this fort in his fight against Prince Abdullah Ibni Almarhum Raja Jaafar. This fort has withstood the onslaught of time since the fight between the Malay Sultanates more than 100 years ago. The peaceful settlement now is the fort next to the present Klang Municipal Council Hall which also serves as an impressive landmark. The Kota Bridge Address: Jalan Jambatan Kota, 41300 Klang. The Kota Bridge, also known as GPS: 3.0412546,101.4426072,17z double-decked bridge, was first opened to the public in 1957, improving the domestic traffic flow in town. The upper tier was designed for use by fast-moving automobiles, while the lower tier was intended for bicycles and pedestrians. The upper tier was dismantled in the 1980s. However, despite the new bridge built adjacent to it, the lower tier of the Kota bridge remains open to motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians.20

Klang’s Heritage LocationsAlam Shah Palace SightseeingAlam Shah Palace or mostly known Address: Jalan Istana, Kawasan 1,as the Istana Alam Shah is the Sultan 41000 Klangof Selangor's official palace. It is from GPS: 3.0369924,101.4459859,17here that His Royal Highness carriesout his official duties as Sultan andceremonies involving the Selangorroyalty are held here. The palaceis located in the south of the royaltown of Klang, Malaysia. Visitors canvisit parts of the palace such as theBalairung Seri, Balai Santapan andsee the artifacts in the building.Old Chartered Bank BuildingOld Chartered Bank Building is Address: Annex building maina European Styled image that is entrance (at the junction of Jalanbelieved to have influenced the Istana & Jalan Dato Hamzah)architecture of Malaya especially the GPS: N 03 02.400 E 101 26.928styles that were modified accordingto the tropical climate and combinedwith architecture influence of Malay,Classical Portuguese, Dutch andEnglish.The Royal GalleryThere are various royal collections depicting the reigning period of the lateking, from his early childhood through his appointment as the eighth SultanSelangor in 1960 and as the eleventh King in 1999. Among the collectionsinclude replicas of Selangor's crown jewels, royal seal of Sultan Sir AbdulSamad (fourth Selangor Sultan) and state sword decorated with silver andBurmese rubies used by the fifth Selangor Sultan. Visit this unique andinteresting gallery to discover more of the history of Selangor's late illustriousSultan and Malaysia's eleventh King.Address: Jalan Stesen, 41000, Klang.GPS: N03 02.500 E101 26.943.A 21

Sightseeing Known for its antiqueness, Klang Valley also has a fascinating history. Interestingly, ancient history always has a way of evolving the way we look at things in the present. Yet while we do not belong in those ancient times, it can be utmost fun to discover and learn from present day exposure. Do join in and experience Klang Valley’s amazing stories in the various museums housing artefacts and captivating memorabilia. Here’s a listing of museums and galleries that you may opt to visit during your stay here.22

Petaling Jaya Museum SightseeingAt this museum, you will learn how Address: Jalan 10/7, Seksyen 10,Petaling Jaya got its name. Also, you Taman Jaya, 46000 Petaling Jayaget to view a 3D model of the city, Opening hours: Daily from 9am-5pmwatch multimedia presentations and except Fridays and Public Holidaysbrowse photographs. Informationin the Museum includes howPetaling Jaya was named after thepetaling tree, scientifically known asochanostachys amentacea whichwas popularly found in the area. Theseed from the tree could be eatenwhen boiled, while the bark hasmedicinal properties commonly usedto treat fever. Its timber is also usefuland used as telegraphy poles, amongothers.Wei-Ling ContemporarySpearheading the burgeoning Address: G212 Ground Floor, Themarket for contemporary Malaysian Gardens Mall, 59200 Kuala Lumpurart in Malaysia and abroad, Wei- Opening hours: Daily from 11am-Ling Contemporary opened its 9pmdoors in 2011 as an extension ofWei-Ling Gallery. Located at TheGardens Mall, Kuala Lumpur, Wei-Ling Contemporary has a forward-looking focus, holding independentexhibitions several times throughoutthe year. A spacious, high-ceilingedplatform for contemporary artlocated in a busy public area, Wei-Ling Contemporary responds tothe often heard criticism about theimpenetrability of contemporary artby bringing the contemporary artexperience to the public.TAKSU Kuala LumpurEstablished in 1989, TAKSU now has gallery locations in KL, Bali andSingapore. An undisputed key player in the Southeast Asia arts scene, TAKSUKuala Lumpur has promoted some of the most outstanding and excitingartists in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. With an intercultural focus, TAKSUalso provides curatorial expertise for art exhibitions across the region.Serious about their aim of fostering the careers of budding contemporaryartists and aware of the challenges of breaking into the contemporary artscene, since 2004, TAKSU Kuala Lumpur has set up an Artist ResidencyProgramme (TARP) that allows artists to focus on making art. Artists areencouraged to interact with the wider Malaysian community through theirsolo exhibitions which allow people to understand and interact with art in avibrantly public and accessible environment.Address: 17 Jalan Pawang 54000 Kuala Lumpur 23

Sightseeing SHALINI GANENDRA FINE ART @ Gallery Residence Address: 8, Lorong 16/7b, Seksyen Shalini Ganendra Fine Art started 16, 46350 Petaling Jaya in 1998 and has developed an Opening hours: Daily 11am – 7pm important regional presence as a cultural innovator, connector and Address: 10, Jalan 5/31, Petaling exhibitor. Opened in January 2011, Jaya, 46000, Petaling Jaya Gallery Residence is a tangible Opening hours: Daily 11am – 7pm symbol of SGFA's commitment to design and applauds innovation Address: Lot 21 & 22, Level G4 and creativity of internationally Publika@Dutamas, 50480 Kuala renowned local talents. The space Lumpur itself is an ideal backdrop for Opening hours: 11am-7pm Mon- showcasing SGFA's eclectic range Sat; Sundays and public holidays by of art and design exhibitions - appointment providing a contemporary arena for contemporary art. This inspiring building is also at the forefront of modern architectural style, boasting effective design for green living. Purplehouz Fine Arts Exhibition Art Gallery Purplehouz Fine Arts is an independent Fine Arts Gallery in Malaysia housing a selection of fine arts ranging from classic to contemporary and modern pieces in a variety of media. Boasting artworks and collections from the 1930's to rare exclusive pieces from legends, the art gallery is committed to building an artistic community and promoting cross cultural art. Established in 2005, the gallery hosts regular solo and group exhibitions to showcase talents of the region and bringing art, ideas and artists to a wider audience. Artemis Art Gallery Artemis Art Gallery is focused on bringing contemporary art to Malaysia’s younger generations. Rather than placed at the periphery, young artists are at the core of Artemis Art Gallery's vision. Representing young and emerging artists and guiding new collectors through the Malaysian arts scene, Artemis Art Gallery exhibits and promotes works by artists from across Asia, including from Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, and the Philippines. A hub of cultural activity, Artemis Art Gallery features solo and group exhibitions, book launches as well as art, literature and cultural workshops for the wider community.24

Places of worship Sightseeing Indulge in the art of culture variants & believesWith a rich cultural mix and blend ofreligions, Klang Valley hosts severalplaces of worship where devoteesof the respective faiths are seenpaying their respects on certainfestivals. Although Klang Valley hasa fast-pace environment, many ofits temples, churches and mosqueshave been around for centuries thatultimately provide a balance to thehectic lifestyle of the city dwellershere. 25

Sightseeing Church of Lady Lourdes One of the oldest religious buildings in Klang, Our Lady of Lourdes Church was built 80years ago. The church is a rare example of masonry structure found in the state. However, in 1918, this signature church just began as a mere wooden house standing on a hillock close to Jalan Kota. Today, the church stands along busy Jalan Tengku Kelana, radiating a sense of importance. Kuan Yin Temple Address: No. 114, Jalan Tengku Kelana, 41000 Klang The Kuan Yin Temple is built in 1892 in Klang and it is one of the oldest Chinese temples in Selangor. The temple was nearly demolished several years ago, until the Sultan of Selangor declared the temple as a state heritage building, thus ensuring its preservation. Sultan Suleiman Royal Address: No. 30, Jalan Raya Barat, 41000 Klang Sultan Suleiman Royal Mosque is Selangor’s Royal Mosque and it Address: Jalan Kota Raja, 41400 is located in Klang. It was solely Klang designed by the British architect L. Keste Vend and the heritage was officiated in 1932. The mosque’s architecture is a combination of Western Art Deco and Neo Classical styles. Among the attractive features are the Tangga Diraja (Royal Steps) from Istana Alam Shah and a royal mausoleum, where the late Sultan Salahuddin lies in state.26

Thean Hou Temple SightseeingLocated on a hill around the Seputeh Address: 65, Persiaran Endah, Tamanarea, the Thean Hou Temple is a six- Persiaran Desa, 50460 Kuala Lumpurtiered Chinese temple and consideredas one of the largest ones in the Address: Persiaran Masjid, Seksyenregion. Its’ beautiful and articulately- 14, Shah Alamcrafted statues make the temple apicturesque place for visitors whilemany local couples come here toregister their marriages. It wascompleted in 1987 and officiallyopened in 1989.Sultan Salahudin AbdulAziz Shah MosqueThe Sultan Salahuddin Abdul AzizShah Mosque in Shah Alam is oneof the most stunning structures inthe country. Commonly referred toas the 'Blue Mosque', it boasts thetallest minarets in the world. Asvisitors approach the mosque, theawe-inspiring blue dome welcomesthem. Decorative Islamic calligraphydominates the edges surrounding thedome and main prayer hall, while theinterior architecture exhibits ethnicMalay design elements. Sunlightfiltering through the blue stainedglass of the mosque renders a bluishambience to its interior, evoking asense of peace and serenity. TheBlue Mosque houses nine galleriesthat exhibit a rich array of Islamicarts such as calligraphy, sculptures,paintings and architecture.Dong Zen TempleThe FGS Dong Zen Temple or FoGuang Shan is a large Buddhistreligious, cultural and educationalcomplex in the small town ofJenjarom in the Kuala Langat districtof Selangor state. It’s fairly modernwith a pleasant atmosphere andis definitely worth a visit if you arepassing that area.Address: PT2297, Jalan SungaiBuaya, 42600 Jenjarom, Kuala Langat 27

Sightseeing Kuil Sri Nagara The Sri Nagara Thendayuthapani Address: Junction of Jalan Dato temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Hamzah and Jalan Bukit Jawa in Klang. It is situated at the junction of Klang Jalan Dato Hamzah and Jalan Bukit Jawa. The temple was a place of Address: No 1, Jalan SS15/5C (at worship for early Indian immigrants Jalan SS15/2E), 47500 Subang Jaya and it is now an important cultural and heritage attraction of Klang. Masjid Darul Ehsan Darul Ehsan Mosque or Masjid Darul Ehsan is the very first mosque in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located in SS 15 and it is adjacent to the Subang Parade shopping complex. It was constructed between 1983 and 1985 to serve the then newly built township of Subang Jaya. This mosque was officially opened on 13 September 1985 by Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah of Selangor in conjunction of the 25th Silver Jubilee of his reign. Church of St Thomas The church of St Thomas More or (STM) is a roman catholic parish and it is located at SIME (UEP) Industrial Park, Subang Jaya. The church primarily caters to the pastoral needs of the catholic community. Address: Lot 295, Jalan TP5, Taman Perindustrian UEP, 47600 Subang Jaya28

Bukit Jugra Local attractions Kuala SelangorPulau Carey Much of Selangor to the west andAn insight of Selangor south of Kuala Lumpur (KL) is part of the Klang Valley conurbation, theSelangor’s current sultanate was most developed part of the country.established in the 18th century by It is an area of sprawling townshipsBugis from Sulawesi, but numerous and large industrial estates linkedminor rulers in settlements such as by networks of highways. HereKuala Selangor, Jugra and Klang also are the country’s main airportcontinued to exist. The discovery and port, as well as the federalof tin in the 19th century enriched territory of Putrajaya, the MalaysianSelangor, prompting power struggles administrative capital. However,and civil wars. This led to British man-made and natural attractionsinterference in local affairs. In 1894, are plentiful and draw in both localsSelangor was among the first four and tourists. There are great day tripsstates to become part of the British to be made here from KL, whether toFederated Malay States, which later see a Hindu temple at the Batu Caves,became Malaya and then Malaysia. discover indigenous crafts at Pulau Carey, experience the rainforest atBatu Caves FRIM, or explore old royal towns such as Klang. Bukit Melawati 29

KUALA SELANGOR Places to visit in Selangor Putrajaya Putrajaya is the federal administrative capital, purpose-built during the boom years of the mid-1990s. As a tribute to this period of plenty, everything here is not merely big, but grandiose: government buildings, monuments, public spaces. Critics denounce this excess – its cost has never been revealed – as well as the lack of attention to local influences. Yet it remains a showcase of urban planning and postmodern architecture, and is especially pretty at night. Precinct 1 (Presint 1) is the government quarter, crowned by the green-domed Prime Minister’s Office (Perdana Putra), which is in the French palatial style. Next to it is the Putra Mosque, a pink edifice featuring Persian influences. Walk down to the lakeside, where there is a jetty for Cruise Tasik Putrajaya, which runs gondola rides and cruise-boat rides on the lake. Off the square is one of Putrajaya’s ostentatious bridges, the Putra Bridge, inspired by the 17th-century Khaju Bridge in Iran. 30

Paddy / Padi Field Sekinchan Attractions Kuala Selangor The ride to Sekinchan is scenic with oil palm trees along the coastal road, stalls selling handmade cotton pillows, eateries offering a wide variety of local delicacies, and suddenly, almost in the middle of nowhere, vast expanses of paddy fields bordering a stretch of fishing villages.Sekinchan is a small, cozy farmingand fishing village just north of KualaLumpur. It has gotten extremelypopular over the years with cityslickers from KL heading over toenjoy the simpler things in life. Itis well known for its mechanisedfarming methods and high yield ofrice. In Sekinchan, you can drive right beside the paddy fields. There are roads connecting the town with the small village located in the center of the paddy fields. Along the way, you will find water path (aqueduct), little bridge, birds, bird house, farmers and their giant machine. This is the main attraction in Sekinchan.This small and peaceful town hasa unique dual characters, it is botha fishing village as well as a riceproducing area. Drive north along themain highway that cuts through thetown and you will see vast expansesof paddy field on your right. Take theleft turn when you reach town andyou see a busy fishing port. This is anInteresting place. 31

KUALA SELANGOR Top Picks Of Sekinchan The wide view of Paddy Field in Sekinchan show different feeling in different time. In the month of March and September are the rice transplanting period, the view of the paddy field is green. During the harvest season, June and December, the paddy field looks like gold yellow colour. Fishing Village at Bagan, Sekinchan Before paddy plantation became popular in Sekinchan, villagers were active in fishing activities and this is still ongoing until today. The fishing village is called Bagan and is just a stone throw away from the town. There are about 300 fishing trawlers in Bagan. You can see a lot of fishing trawler park along the river at Bagan. The fisherman go out to catch fish at the morning about 4-5 am, come back around 5 pm with a lot fresh sea fish and prawn. Migratory Bird Flying at Paddy Field Sekinchan As Sekinchan is a coastal fishing village and also a large paddy field area, you will be able to see open country birds. Shorebirds, Black- shouldered Kite, Eastern Marsh Harrier, Pied Harrier, Hen Harrier, Oriental Pratincole, Peaceful Dove, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, Black Drongo, Stonchat, Brown Shrike and White- breasted Wood swallow could be spotted in Sekinchan. 32

Religious Culture in Sekinchan Place of Worship Kuala Selangor 33Nan Tian Temple, a templein the middle of paddy fieldin SekinchanThe two main industries in Sekinchanare farming and fishing, these twoindustries are highly dependent onthe weather. The villagers alwaysplay for calm of ocean and rich inharvest. There are a lot of Chinesetemples. The main Chinese templewe should visit is Nan Tian Temple,a temple in the middle of paddy field.Windy Redang Beach withthe beautiful SunsetRedang Beach is a small beach in thecoastal area with one small tributarynear to the beach. This tributary isthe main access route for the fishingboat to go to the ocean. Every evening,fishing boat come back to Sekinchanfrom Strait of Malacca and this beachwill become busy. Yet the view ofbeach becomes more beautiful withthe fishing boat. Alternatively, RedangBeach Sekinchan is the best place tosee sunset during the eveningFresh Fruits in SekinchanSekinchan, which literally means“village suitable for plantation” inChinese, lives up to its name as thetown is the rice bowl of Selangor.Large plots of land are cultivatedto produce the staple food ofMalaysians. This area is well-known for its high yield of rice andmechanised farming methods.The place is also famous for itsmany fruit orchards with mangoesbeing one of the main attractions ofSekinchan. Ciku and jambu air arepopular among both the residents ofthe town as well as visitors becausethese sweet and juicy fruits aresimply mouth-watering especially ona hot day. The size of the fruits grownin Sekinchan is also something thatmust be noted as well.

KUALA SELANGOR Explore Klang Valley Attraction Taman Botani Negara / Bukit Cahaya, Shah Alam The Malaysia Agriculture Park located in Shah Alam, Selangor covers 1,295 hectares of virgin jungle and is the world's first agro-forestry park. The genesis of the agricultural park was initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture. The park is also known as Bukit Cherakah and there are many gardens in this park amongst which are the Spice Garden, Ornamental Garden, Orchid Garden, Cactus Garden, Bamboo Garden and Mushroom Garden. Bicycles are available for rent at the park while free bus service is provided to ferry visitors to various spots within the park. If you like fishing, there are lakes within the park that you can fish for a fee of RM2 per fishing rod. The operating hours of the park is from 8:30am to 4:30pm Tuesdays to Sundays. It is closed on Mondays except when Monday is a public or school holiday. Address: Taman Pertanian Malaysia, Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam, 40000 Shah Alam GPS: 3°6'34\"N 101°30'21\"E 34

Broga Hill is a rather well known location for hiking located in Semenyih Kuala SelangorSelangor. For those who have yet to visit this rather nice place, below is aninsight into what you can expect.GETTING THEREYou will be needing a car for this The entrance fee to the car park isone. The location of the entrance to RM2. As with any location wherethe trail is located in front of a rabbit you leave your car, be sensible andfarm just outside of the village of ensure that any valuables are hiddenBroga. More likely than not, you will away out of sight.be coming in from the direction ofSemenyih town. Follow the signs THE TRAILto the University of NottinghamMalaysia Campus, and drive past You will start the trail at the car park.the campus entrance. Just follow You should be headed opposite ofthe road along until you find a rabbit where the entrance of the car park isfarm to your right and the entrance to head towards the trail. The trailsto a car park (which is actually an oil start off pretty steep right at thepalm plantation) to your left. beginning. Just follow the cleared path up. The trail continues itsFrom the first peak, the second and steep ascent until you reach a smallthird peak is just a walk up some very plateau, where the vegetation startsshallow gradients. A nice respite for to thin out. This signals that youthe knees I am sure. Upon reaching have reach the second part of thethe third peak, you will be able to see climb, which is the ascent of the firstthe fourth and final peak of Broga Hill. peak. The ascent to the first peak isIt’s another step ascent to the fourth a large steep section of barren hill.peak, which when nearing the final Footholds have been made by thepeak of Broga Hill requires a climb up hundreds, if not thousands, of peoplea boulder, with the aid of ropes. who visit the hill every weekend. This may require that you use your hands as well as feet in order to keep your balance. 35

SHAH ALAM INTRODUCTION Top Rated Shah Alam Attractions Shah Alam is a little thin on the ground for tourist attractions. Most of the city's main attractions entail getting close to nature or getting physical with sports activities, although there are also some impressive monuments. Situated on the city's outskirts is the huge Malaysia Agriculture Park (Taman Pertanian), which comes with many side attractions and its own zoo, while sports facilities can be enjoyed at either the Shah Alam Stadium or at the Malawati Stadium. For families, the city is surrounded by many beautiful parks and gardens, including the Lake Gardens. Sports & Activities The city boasts excellent sports facilities, of which the Sports Complex, home to the massive Shah Alam Stadium, is a highlight. This giant multi-purpose venue is only slightly smaller than the National Stadium and comes with a whopping 80,000 seats, being officially opened in 1994 as the home ground of the Football Association of Selangor (Selangor FA). In the adjacent car park, City Karting Enterprise operates a popular go-karting attraction. Close by and capable of seating around 10,000 spectators, the Malawati Stadium also has excellent sports facilities and stages many big indoor events, including boxing matches and tennis tournaments. Wet World Located in the city is the Wet World Shah Alam attraction, where families can enjoy water recreation on hot sunny days. The park is to be found at the Lake Gardens, where it opened in 1996 and has appealed to families ever since. Although not overly large, it comes with a long water slide and several other thrilling water-related rides and activities for kids, such as Atlantis City, Neptune's Challenge, the Lighthouse Escape and the Cascading Waterfall. There are also restaurants and picnic facilities onsite. Opening hours: Thursday to Tuesday – 1pm to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday – 10am -8pm Admission: Charge, discount for children 36

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Writer’s ChoiceSHAH ALAM Mudtrekker Paintball Park Tuesday: Closed Weekdays: 10am to 4pm Mudtrekker at Cahaya SPK, Shah Weekends / Public Holidays: 9am – Alam operates with the nick MTZ that 5pm is run by MudLegion Paintball Club, Paintball bookings and sales registered to the Malaysian Sports enquiries: [email protected]. Council under the Sports Ministry. my MTZ has 2 operational speedball tournament fields and another ad hoc when an event requires more fields. For leisure paintball, we have a Cowboy town, Mad Max dome and the Angker Hill woods field. We cater training for the serious tournament teams, the underage team development and the leisure paintball groups and players. Our grounds will host several National Paintball events through the year. City Karting City Karting, Malaysia's premier karting body, is a household name amongst karting enthusiasts, both recreational and profesional. Since its inception, City Karting has proudly supported karting races at club level as well as in regional and international events. It has organized various events from corporate competitions to corporate functions. Besides managing and operating a go- kart circuit in Shah Alam, City Karting has become an appointed operator of Langkawi Morac International Circuit and Sepang International Kart Circuit City Karting Shah Alam Car Park Western 5, Shah Alam Stadium, Seksyen 13, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia Contact : +603 5512 5868 +603 5512 1649 +6017 377 5868 Everyday 10.00 AM -7.00 PM We Are Open During Public Holidays38

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SHAH ALAM Writer’s Choice Aviax - Aviation Experience Flight Simulator Address: 22-1, Block 2, Jalan Opera B U2/B Taman TTDI Jaya 40150 Shah Alam Malaysia Tel: +603 7859 7378 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.aviax.my Full fill your dream to fly! How many people get to experience the thrill of flying a jet airliner? Give your loved one the gift of a lifetime; experience the ultimate Flight Simulator 737 instead!! Extreme Park Extreme Park is Malaysia’s first theme park dedicated to motorize and non- motorize extreme sports. The park features an assortment of thrills and attraction that cater to the entertainment needs of all visitors. With our facilities and branches throughout Malaysia, we are here to provide and serve you better. Escape to a different world of fun; choose the one that is closer to you! Motomarin Sdn. Bhd. Extreme Park HQ, Jalan Tasik Selatan, Sunway South Quay, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor D.E. Tel: +603 5632 9913 Fax: +603 5633 9913 40 40

Writer’s ChoiceTaman Ekuestrian Putrajaya Putra Perdana Park (Taman SHAH ALAM(TEP) Putra Perdana)Taman Ekuestrian Putrajaya Taman Putra Perdana or Putra(TEP) is located in the Southeast Perdana Park is located in Precinctsection of Precinct 5. TEP is built 1, within walking distance fromon an estimated 70-acre spread Putrajaya Shangri-La Hotel. This is aoverlooking the lush Putrajaya public park and is open to all withoutgreenery and can be found at the any admission fee. You can walkedge of a hilltop where prestigious about enjoying the environment, orPutrajaya International Convention just do bird watching. With a largeCentre (PICC) sits. Taking advantage area of about 158 acres, you will findof these natural surroundings, TEP this park is a good place to unwind.provides an attractive location for This park is also an ideal location toriders to experience new environment enjoy a panoramic view of Putrajaya.and sporting background for leisureand competitions. There are about 54 species of shade trees planted in this park. On top ofHorse Riding School is open to that, there are also 17 palm species,public and students of all ages are 63 kinds of shrubs, 19 species ofwelcomed. groundcover and ferns, and 5 species of climbers. Other colourful plantsOperation Hours: 7:45am - 1145am include the yiang yiang, frangipani| 4:15pm - 7:15pm (Close on and Kedah gardenia.Mondays). Contact 03 - 8881 1271 toget riding lessons. Take the opportunity to stop by Fragrance Garden where you can smell the nice aromas of plants such as the Gardenia Jasminoides, also known as Bunga Cina. Others include the Melati or Wrightia Religiosa, Cempaka Telor or Magnolia Coco. These flowers are usually used during big celebrations and weddings to add natural fragrance to the place. 41

Writer’s ChoiceSHAH ALAM Putrajaya Botanical Garden (Taman Botani) The biggest botanical garden in There is also a Visitors' Interpretative Malaysia, the Putrajaya Botanical Centre (VIC), explorer's trail, palm hill, Garden covers an area over 92 sun and floral gardens for visitors hectares. The park is divided into wishing to experience more from the three sections - flowers, ornamental Botanical Garden. plants and preservation/research purposes. Take home some interesting collections from its quaint gift shop The garden currently has more than offering environmentally friendly 700 species of flowering plants, local souvenirs. plants as well as plants from the Asia-Pacific and Africa regions. Taman Wawasan The area also serves as a research Taman Wawasan or Visionary centre, with its multi-purpose Park, literally translated, was collection. Kids will be delighted conceptualised to be Putrajaya’s with the huge collection and exotic principal metropolitan park. Other flowers, and educationists will be attractions to this park is a bird able to see many species of plants at aviary, three-themed adventure the research centre. playground which focuses on the elements of park, water and forest, Taman Rimba Alam a park promenade, light beacons, gazebos and headland areas. This area is 25 km from Kuala Lumpur and 20 km north of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). One can use the Express Railway (ERL), car, taxi or bus to destinations in Putrajaya. Taman Rimba Alam is straddled between Precinct 14 and 15 on the eastern section of Putrajaya. The park is bordered by the diplomatic enclave and the residential areas in both precincts. Basically, this is a forest, but not a dense one. Taman Rimba Alam or Nature’s Forest Park is a showcase of urban forestry combining a sustainable tropical forests eco-system with a metropolitan recreational park. In short, it is a forest park with horse riding paths running along the ridges and hilltops on the eastern edge of Putrajaya.42

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KUALA LANGAT INTRODUCTION Brief overview of Kuala Langat Previously Kuala Langat was known as Langat and it was located where Bandar Temasya and Jugra are now situated. Langat was believed to have been founded by the Bugis who came from Johor in the 18th century to trade with Melaka. Jugra was already well known during the golden age of the Melaka Sultanate. Actually it existed well before the Sultanate emerged, as proven by the discovery of archaeological remains believed to be 2,000 years old in Kampung Sungai Lang in 1964. During the reign of Sultan Abdul Samad Ibni Almarhum Raja Abdullah (1857 - 1898), the seat of power was moved to Bandar Temasya during the Klang War (1868). Thereafter, Bandar Temasya became a Royal Town and it played an important role in the political, social and economic development of Selangor. This was mainly due to its location on the coast, which made it suitable for a riverine and marine-based governance system. River navigation was made safe due to its location near the riverbank of Sungai Langat and natural protection provided by the nearby Carey Island. It attracted people from the neighboring areas as well as traders from Sumatera and Bugis. After the death of Sultan Abdul Samad on 6 February 1898, his son Sultan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah was installed as the Sultan. The decline of Bandar Temasya and Jugra began early in his reign and finally due to the power struggles within the palace, the seat of power was moved back to Klang in 1903. 44

Morib INTRODUCTION KUALA LANGAT Paya Indah Wetland SanctuaryMorib was formerly a popular beach A sanctuary it really is, for the birdslocated in Selangor, Malaysia. Morib and the bees, and the egrets andBeach (Pantai Morib) is a quiet the herons, and the eagles withseaside tourist attraction which is their watchful eyes, and the rainbowhistorically noted for being one of coloured dragonflies that flit aboutthe first landing points on the west zig zagging from leaf to leaf, petalcoast for the British and Indian to petal without a care in the world.Army liberation forces during end of Here lies their playground, in theirWorld War II in 1945. It is a small but wonderful world called Paya Indahsuitable beach for swimming. Wetland Sanctuary. Their backyard ofIt is located near Simpang Morib, a multitude of lakes and lotuses andwhich is about 10 km from the town lilies all sparkling and welcoming,of Banting. Morib attracts more than safeguarding and feeding them,10000 visitors annually notably without ever asking for anything induring the month of August, festive return.seasons and public holidaysTanjung Sepat Opening hours Monday – Thursday: Park closedTanjung Sepat is a coastal town in Friday: 2.30pm – 7.00pmKuala Langat, about 15km north of Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday:Bagan Lalang. Visitors heading to 7.30am - 7.30pmSepang Gold Coast often make a School Holidaysdetour here to see charming fishing Monday – Sunday: 7.30am – 7.30pmvillages and explore its culinary Group Visit attractions. The most famous Pre-arranged group visits arefood product is 'Pau', a traditional accepted from Monday to Sundaysteamed bun of Chinese origin, with a minimum of 10 pax per group.with whitish texture and fillings of GPS: N02° 39.596' E101°meat, vegetables or sweet paste.Next, open-air seafood restaurants,built on stilts across the muddybeachfront, are popular venues forlunch and dinner. Finally, the lover'sbridge is a long, rickety woodenbridge that leads out to sea, used byfishermen to unload their catch, but apopular strolling area for tourists.GPS: 2.670196,101.6026385,12z 45

KUALA LANGAT INTRODUCTION House of Chips Banting One of the places that should you drop by if you come to Banting is Kerepek House Fazz Enterprise. It is located nearby Sungai Lang and Darat Kanchong. The chips that available here is among the best. Chips manufacturing process also is broadcast for visitor’s viewing. Address: Cempedak Road, Sungai Kampung New Eagle, 42700 Thresh, Selangor, Malaysia. Tel: +60 19-378 9889 Jugra Hill Lighthouse (Rumah Api Bukit Jugra) Jugra Bukit Lighthouse that stand 146 metres on sea level play a role that is important to helmsman and shipmaster at sea. It were built in location that strategiclly eyes the Straits of Malacca direction. The white concrete tower that were built in year 1976 have a height of 25 metres complete with lighting system.46

Carey Island INTRODUCTION KUALA LANGAT Carey Island or Pulau Carey is an island in Selangor, Malaysia. Carey Island is located to the south of Port Klang and north of Banting town. It was named after Valentine Carey, a former British civil service officer in Malaya. Despite its name, many locals from Klang do not consider it as a real island due to its proximity to the mainland and the river that separates it from the mainland is practically a stream. The aborigines – the Mak Meri tribe is famous for their unique wooden statues and masks carved from a rare red swamp mahogany hardwood called “Nyireh Batu”. Their works of art are renowned for the grain, lustre and sheen of the wood, simple design and cultural significance. They had been awarded by the UNESCO seals of excellence for quality. 47

Remarkable Traits of Klang Valley CityKUALA LANGAT Mount Nuang (Gunung Kampung Kuala Pangsun, 43100 Nuang) Hulu Langat, Selangor. 03-9075 2885 (District Forestry Department) From Leisure Mall Cheras, drive towards the Kajang hwy. You will pass a Toll. First exit after the toll will take you to Hulu Langat if you keep left. Go straight at the first traffic light. You will get to a second traffic light with a police station at the T-junction on your right. Take a left turn at the light, go straight along this long kampong road till the end. You will end up in Kampung Kuala Pangsun, ask for directions to Mt Nuang here. GPS: N3.26659 E101.90023 There are three hiking routes to the Orchard Homestay peak. Two routes start in Selangor; one at Kuala Pangsoon in Hulu The homestay is located in a district Langat and another at Kampung called Hulu Langat, in Selangor, Kemensah in Gombak. The third barely 40 minutes from Kuala Lumpur path originates from Bukit Tinggi in City Centre. It consists of two villages Bentong, Pahang. called Kampung Jawa (Javanese Village) and Kampung Sungai Lui (Lui On the Kuala Pangsun route, the River Village). climb involves a one and a half hour hike on a very steep road, then an These two villages are famous for optional stop at “Camp Lolo”. After ‘Durian Langat’ during the fruits that, there is a four hour push to season. One can witness how the the peak, and a four hour trek to the ‘bahulu’, a local delicacy is made ground. Ascend and descending time as well as taste the traditional dish may vary depending on the hiker’s of Javanese people called ‘Nasi fitness. Ambeng. Mount Nuang is located in Malaysia Lot 670, Batu 18.5, Kampung Jawa, with the height of 1493 metres 43100 Hulu Langat, Selangor. 03- (4898 feet). Its peak borders the 90212089 019-2768120 (Mr. Mohd state of Pahang and Selangor. The Suyat) 019-3653751 (Mrs. Roliyah mountain itself is the highest point in Siraj) www.orchardhomestay.com Selangor and part of the Titiwangsa Mountains. GPS: 3.16699,101.857713,17z48