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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Map 01 The Greater Selangor 06 History of Selangor 08 Calendar of Events 10 Weekend Buzz (2D1N) 13Aktiviti Hujung Minggu (2H1M) 15 SIGHTSEEING_English Introduction 17 Historical Sites 19Modern Buildings/Structures 21 Travel Tips 22 Places of Worship 23 Parks & Gardens 26 Natural Wonders 30 Map of Klang 28SIGHTSEEING_B.Melayu Mukadimah 31 Tempat Bersejarah 33 Bangunan Moden 35 Tips Bersiar-siar 36 Tempat Beribadah 37 Taman Rekreasi 40 Alam Semulajadi 41 Map of Shah Alam 42 OUTDOORS & RECREATIONTop 10 Outdoor Activities 44 Recreation & Outdoors 46 Map of Putrajaya 58 Nikmati Dunia Luar 48 Sports Arena 52 Paintball Arena & Public Swimming Pool 55 Gym & Fitness Centres 56 Golf & Equestrian Centres 57

SPECIAL FEATURE: CLOTHES 61 Introduction 62 Malaysian Cultural Outfits 63 Batik 65 Thaipusam 67 Valentines Day 71 New Year SHOPPING 73 Shopaholics, Unite! 74 Shopping Malls 77 Hypermarkets / Departmental Stores 79 Shopping Tips 82 Map of Subang EATING OUT 84 Introduction 85 Malay Restaurants 86 Malay/Indonesian Restaurants 87 Chinese Restaurant 90 Indian Restaurants 92 Mamak Restaurants 94 International Cuisines 96 Map of Petaling Jaya NIGHTLIFE 99 Clubs/Bars/Pubs 104 Best Valentine’s Day Cafe and Restaurants in Klang Valley BEAUTY & WELLNESS 108 Introduction 109 Spas & Wellness Centres 111 Hair Salons 112 Cosmetics and Dermatology MEDICAL TOURISM 114 Introduction 115 Hospitals 116 Pet Clinics 117 Women’s Health 119 Dental 120 Map of Kuala Selangor ACCOMMODATION 123 Introduction 125 Hotels 127 Resorts 128 Budget Hotels ENDLIM 136 Criss Cross Puzzle 140 Essential Info141 Index

INTRODUCTION The Greater Selangor islands while private marinas welcome foreign guests who wish to berth their AS e bl aonugto r yachts in comfort and convenience. Located on the west coast of peninsular By Air Malaysia and covering 8,000 square kilometers, Selangor is bounded on the The Kuala Lumpur International Airport north by Perak, on the east by Pahang and at Sepang is one of the largest and Negeri Sembilan, and on the west by the most sophisticated in the world, and is Straits of Malacca. sometimes viewed as an attraction in Selangor’s climate is characterized by a itself with the forest-style landscaping, warm, sunny days, and cool nights all year numerous eateries and the world’s tallest round and occasional rain in the evenings. control tower. The Sultan Abdul Aziz Temperature ranges from 23 °C to 33 °C. Shah Airport in Subang caters mainly for Humidity usually exceeds 80%. Annual domestic flights, as well as for flights to rainfall is 2,670 mm. Although rain falls nearby regional destinations. Buses and throughout the year, December to February taxicabs as well as self-drive rental car are said to be the wettest months. companies serve both airports. Selangor has been called the gateway of Malaysia. It is also the industrial hub of By Rail Malaysia; the country’s largest industrial site is located in Shah Alam, the states Visitors can come in from Thailand or capital, just 25 kilometers from Kuala Singapore by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Lumpur. It is the most populous state (KTM) services, while the convenient KTM in the country with a total population of commuter trains provide regular services 2.7 million inhabitants. Despite being to numerous towns within Selangor. The industry-based, the state is blessed with state can also be accessed from Kuala natural forests, waterfalls, hills, and lakes Lumpur by the Star and Putra Light Rail to complement its many man-made Transit services. attractions. By Road Getting There An excellent network of good roads takes Travelling to Selangor is really easy and the intrepid traveller to any destination convenient as it has he most modern and within the state. Selangor is also linked comprehensive transport infrastructure of to Singapore, Thailand and the rest any state in Malaysia. of the peninsula by a system of new tolled highways that have all amenities By Sea a traveller could need including rest areas, restaurants, souvenir shops and The nation’s largest port is Port even suraus where Muslims can perform Klang, with ultramodern Westport their prayers. These roads include the complementing the sophisticated PLUS North-South Highway, the LDP berthing facilities in the area. Nearby Puchong-Damansara Highway, The is the Star Cruise terminal, which was KESAS Shah Alam Expressway, the built exclusively for the convenience of Karak Highway linking the East Coast, tourists arriving on cruise ships. Smaller The New Klang Valley Expressway and single-facility jetties serve visitors from the SPRINT Expressway into Kuala Dumai, Indonesia and the outlying local Lumpur, the Selayang-Kepong Highway, the BESRAYA Salak South Highway and the pioneer project of them all, the venerable Federal Highway. Source: www.2malaysia.com 6



INTRODUCTION Past & Future of Klang Valley Selangor. He is also known to have a built a fort strategically placed on a hill in Kuala istory of Selangor and named it Kota Melawati. The fort was used for Selangor’s defense. HS e l a n g o r Later in 1784, the Dutch conquered the fort and renamed it Fort Altingsburg, but soon In The Beginning after was recaptured by Sultan Ibrahim on the 28th June 1785. Selangor’s first capital, Kuala Selangor was established in 1766 which was later A Progressive State replaced by Kuala Lumpur. In 1978, 4 years after Kuala Lumpur was incorporated into With the growing demand of rubber and a Federal Territory, Shah Alam took over tin, Selangor began thriving on its massive the reigns as the first planned city. resources available and soon grew to become an influential political power in Selangor is the place to visit as it the region around the 18th century. encompasses a range of attraction to fulfill the desires of its visitors. With its A power struggle soon occurred and rich cultural heritage, naturally beautiful caused the economy to be unstable when landscapes and surrounding, outdoor the British arrived. The Sultan of Selangor activities as well as a wide selection of was forced to accept a British Resident in shopping centre to invade, tourists will 1874 and soon after, Selangor was back be spoilt for choice. Amidst the hustle on the road to prosperity by becoming a and bustle of development, Selangor part of the Federation of Malaya and in 1963, the Federation of Malaysia. still retains its natural beauty which still attracts people around the world. Kuala Lumpur was handed over to the Federal Government in 1970. And in 2002, There are just too many things to do in Putrajaya became a part of the Federal Selangor that will require you to spend Territory. more time into exploring the wonders of the beautiful state. Get yourself ready, Being declared a developed state on the plan ahead on what you want to do and 25th August 2005, Selangor continues explore Selangor, be prepared to be blown to grow and thrive while maintaining its away by the surprises that are waiting. beauty as a wonderful state. Heritage & History What Makes Up Klang Valley? Selangor was associated with tin and Klang Valley (Malay: Lembah Klang) is an ore mining activities since the past. And area in Malaysia which is centred in Kuala Selangor’s history dates back to more Lumpur, and includes its adjoining cities than 2,000 years back with Klang being and towns in the state of Selangor. A more in existence long before Parameswara’s recent alternative reference to this would discovery of Malacca. The history of the Bugis influence in Selangor started way back in 1722 when the five Bugis Brothers set out to oust the then ruling Sultan, Raja Kechil and one of the brothers, Raja Sulaiman was crowned the ruler of Johor-Riau. In 1766, one of the descendent, Raja Lumu established Kuala Selangor and became the first Sultan of 8

Past & Future of Klang Valleybe Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan Area or Public Transport in INTRODUCTIONGreater Kuala Lumpur. Klang ValleyThe Klang Valley is geographically The Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transitdelineated by Titiwangsa Mountains to the (KVMRT) project aims to provide annorth and east and the Strait of Malacca integrated and sustainable transportto the west. It extends to Rawang in the system for the Klang Valley. It wasnorthwest, Semenyih in the southeast, and announced by the Government of MalaysiaKlang and Port Klang in the southwest. in December 2010 under the GreaterThe conurbation is the heartland of Kuala Lumpur / Klang Valley National KeyMalaysia’s industry and commerce. As Economic Area (NKEA) as detailed in theof 2012, the Klang Valley is home to Economic Transformation Programme.roughly 7.5 million people. Klang Valley ishome to a large number of migrants from The objective of the project is to increaseother states within Malaysia and foreign the number of people using publicworkers largely from Indonesia, India and transport, alleviate traffic congestion andNepal. decrease travel time from one destination to another. Travelling by MRT will also beThe valley is named after the Klang River, considerably cheaper than owning andthe principal river that flows through driving a car in the Klang Valley. Otherit, which is closely linked to the early benefits of the line include increaseddevelopment of the area as a cluster productivity from time-saved travellingof tin mining towns in the late 19th and an increase in property values alongcentury. Development of the region took the line.place largely in the East-West direction(between Gombak and Port Klang) but the Actual works for the KVMRT Sungai Bulohurban areas surrounding Kuala Lumpur – Kajang Line has commenced in Julyhave since grown south towards the 2011 with the site works on the launchborder with Negeri Sembilan and north shafts and depot area and is expected totowards Rawang. be operational in 2017. The entire project will be fully funded by the Government ofThough there are no official borders Malaysia and a special-purpose vehicledrawn, Klang Valley can be considered under the Finance Ministry has beento encompass the federal territories and set up to advise, manage and raise theseveral other districts in its vicinity. funding.These include: In terms of governance, the KVMRT project is overseen at the highest level by 1.Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur the Steering Committee, which is chaired Kuala Lumpur City Hall by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. The Steering Committee drives overall policy 2.Federal Territory of Putrajaya and direction. Beneath the Steering Putrajaya Corporation Committee is the Executive Committee (Exco) chaired by the Chief Secretary to 3.Selangor District of Petaling the Government, which meets weekly to solves inter-agency issues on KVMRT 4.Shah Alam City Council project implementation. 5.Petaling Jaya City Council There is also a Technical Committee chaired by SPAD. This Committee directly 6.Subang Jaya Municipal Council oversees the project implementation players, monitors progress of the project 7.Selangor District of Klang and reviews operational and technical matters relating to the MRT. 8.Klang Municipal Council Source: www.tourismselangor.my 9.Selangor District of Gombak 10.Selayang Municipal Council 11.Selangor District of Hulu Langat 12.Ampang Jaya Municipal Council 13.Kajang Municipal Council 9

1 January 2017 1 January Events 15 New Year 15 January 2017 Pulau Indah 180 2017INTRODUCTION New Year is one of the most celebratory Date & Time: January 15, 2017 - occasions of the year and Malaysia’s January 15, 2017, 7:30 AM To 3:00 PM bustling capital city is hailed as one of Venue: Pulau Indah, Klang, Selangor the best cities in Southeast Asia for an Organizer/Tickets:Central Spectrum (M) exciting New Year's Eve party. Sdn Bhd (CSSB) Website:http://www.pulauindah180. 7 January 2017 7 com/ SCORE Amazonian Race 2017 21 January 2017 Bryan Adams Live in 21 Kuala Lumpur 2017 SCORE Amazonian Race is a challenging Bryan Adams is set to perform in Kuala yet fun adventure filled with engaging Lumpur this coming January 2017! obstacles for women who want to test Tickets on sale now via http://www. their limits, but have a great time and ticketpro.com.my  or call  +603 7880 socialise with other women at the same 7999 time. Date & Time: January 7, 2017 - January Date & Time: January 21, 2017 - 7, 2017, 6:00 AM To 3:00 PM January 21, 2017, 8:30 PM To 11:59 PM Venue: Sepang International Circuit, Venue: Malawati Indoor Stadium, Shah Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia Alam, Selangor, Malaysia Organizer/Tickets: Mantra Experiential Website: http://www.ticketpro.com.my/ Sdn. Bhd. Website:http://www.score.my/ amazonian-race/ 14 January 2017 14 21 January 2017 21 Pongal 24H 2017 Date & Time: January 21, 2017 -January 22, 2017, 3:00 PM To 3:00 PM Venue: MAEPS Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia Website:http://www.24hultra.com/ 28 -29 January 2017 28 Chinese New Year The word Pongal literally means \"boiling Chinese New Year is an annual over\" and is celebrated by Hindus to celebration marking the start of the year mark the harvesting of the bounteous according to the Chinese lunar calendar. crops in the fields. Sweet rice, known as Chinese New Year always falls in the Pongal, is cooked in a new earthenware months of January or February, and pot at the same place where puja is each Chinese New Year is represented to be performed. Fresh turmeric and by 1 of the 12 creatures of the Chinese ginger are tied around this pot. Then a Zodiac – 2017 is the year of the Rooster. delicious concoction of rice, moong dal, Chinese New Year is also known as the jaggery and milk is boiled in the pot on Spring Festival and in pre-modern times an open fire. it would signal to farmers in China that they must begin preparation for the 10 sowing of their fields.

February Events10 February 2017 Saint Valentine's Day, also known asThaipusam 10 Valentine's Day, is observed on February 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world. Each year on February 14th, many INTRODUCTION people exchange cards, candy, gifts or flowers with their special “valentine.” The day of romance we call Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th century, but has origins in the Roman holiday Lupercalia.It is observed as a day of thanksgiving 24 February 2017 24and paying penance for Lord Murugan. 2nd Selangor WellnessIn many states in Malaysia, Thaipusam Living Expo 2017is a public holiday. Devotees preparethemselves for the occasion by Date & Time: February 24, 2017 -cleansing their bodies through fasting February 26, 2017, 9:00 AM To 7:00 PMand abstinence, and usually observea vegetarian diet for a certain period Venue: Setia City Convention Centre,of time. Many devotees began paying No. 1, Jalan Setia Dagang AG U13/AG,penance a few days before the actual Setia Alam Seksyen U13, 40170 Shahfestival, with the carrying of the kavadi Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.(a decorated structure bearing theimage of several deities including Lord 26 February 2017 26Murugan) on their shoulders and pal Gunung Nuang Ultra 2017kodum (milk pots) carried above theirheads.Celebrations at Batu Caves are anamazing experience for tourists. Thenight before Thaipusam Hindus gatherat the Sri Mahamariaman Temple alongJalan Tun HS Lee (Chinatown/PetalingStreet area). From there they will leavearound midnight on a 15 kilometer(approximately 8 hour) walk towards theBatu Caves where they will arrive the nextmorning. The long trip culminates in theflight of 272 steps to the cave entrance.It is said that well over a million peoplevisit the Batu Caves during Thaipusam.14 February 2017 14Valentine's Day Date & Time: February 26, 2017 - February 26, 2017, 6:30am – 6:30pm Venue: Nunang Entrance, Gunung Nuang, Hulu Langat, Selangor Website:http://www.myultrarunning. com/gunung-nuang-ultra.html 11

March Events 8 March 2014 International Women’s Day 8INTRODUCTION International Women's Day is observed 26 March 2017 26 on March 8 every year. It is an occasion SongkRUN 2017 for men to express their love and respect for women and also a celebration of women's economic, political and social achievements. It was first observed in the United States on 28 February 1909 as National Women’s Day. 17 March 2017 17 Date & Time: March 26, 2017 - March 26, St. Patrick’s Day 2017, 7:00 AM To 1:00 PM Address: MAEPS Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia Website:http://songkrun.com/ St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in Malaysia with feast and green outfits, together with friends and relatives. The St. Patrick's Society of Selangor, which has been in existence since 1925, organises the annual St. Patrick's Ball, the biggest St Patrick's Day celebration in Asia. KKB Glow Run is back. Reserve your date and set your gear for the best and fun night run in Hulu Selangor this upcoming march 2017. 25 March 2017 25 KKB Glow Run 2017 Date & Time: March 25, 2017 - March 25, 2017, 9:00 PM To 11:59 PM Venue:Mini Stadium Kuala Kubu Bharu, Kuala Kubu Bharu, Hulu Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia 12

Petaling Jaya Tour Highlights: Day 1 Weekend Buzz (2D1N)The Pisang Cheese Nasi Lemak 223 Address: Selera Jaya 223, 46050, Petaling Jaya Operating Hours: 24 Hours EverydayAddress: Restoran Jamal Mohammed, Hidden behind the Kah Bintang Hyundai ROAD TRIP 24, Jalan SS5A/9, Kelana Jaya Showroom of Jalan 222 Petaling Jaya, is theOperating Hours: Tue -Fri, 10:00am – Selera Jaya 223 food court where the main 05:00pm; Sat – Sun, attraction at this place is the nasi lemak. 09:00am – 05:00pm Basically, there are two types; the nasi lemak with blue print is a little sweeter and wetter, (Closed on Monday) while the red print version is slightly drier but spicier. They come with a half hard-boiled eggThe Pisang Cheese is a very popular stall near and some fried anchovies. The nasi lemak isRestoran Jamal Mohammed in Kelana Jaya. always still hot for consumption, as they onlyFor those unfamiliar with that area, it is placed pack as of when those put on the table are soldin a row with the infamous Nasi Lemak Kukus out! Apart from that, they also serve some goodKangkung. The popularity of this outlet is mutton soup and otak otak, which are very goodevident in the fifty to eighty banana bunches condiments to go with a piping hot packet ofsold out in a DAY! Another interesting part about nasi lemak.this outlet is their delivery service. Speaking ofthe choices available here, they have original, Explore Escape Room, eCurvechocolate, white chocolate, caramel, cinnamon,coffee and even allowing a mix of 4 different Address: Second Floor, eCurve, 6 Jalan PJU flavours. They are usually sold out by 5 or 6 pm, 7/3, 47810Mutiara Damansara,so after work, head straight on to this place or Petaling Jayabe prepared to be disappointed if it is finishedby the time you get there. Price: RM 5 – RM 7 Malaysia’s first real escape game is a unique,(depending on the flavour) intuitive and interactive experience where a team of two to six players find mysterious cluesBukit Gasing Forest Park based on various story lines to solve live puzzles and ultimately escape the room within a time limit. Players are encouraged to work together as a team to solve puzzles collaboratively, and the Game Master directs game play to add a touch of drama to the story. There are various rooms each with its own storyline and difficulty level: 'Prison Break', 'The Mysterious Room', 'The Mummy', 'The Abandoned Factory', 'Pirate Ship' and 'The Slaughterhouse'. The price for the room is RM 36/person.Address: Jalan Tanjung 5/4, 46000 Check-in: The Royal Bintang, eCurve Petaling Jaya Address: 6, Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Bukit Gasing or Gasing Hill is certainly no Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jayastranger to many hiking enthusiasts and naturelovers. Sitting near PJ Old Town, Bukit Gasing Situated in Mutiara Damansara, The Royaleis a hidden gem in Seksyen 5 neighborhood off Bintang, eCurve offers guests a luxurious andJalan Gasing. If you are not familiar with PJ’s exceptional service in this outstanding hotel.neighborhood, turn on Google Map or Waze It is also ideally adjacent to the renownedand search for 'Gasing Hill Educational Forest'. eCurve, Malaysia’s first lifestyle pedestrianAlternatively, you may just compute these GPS shopping mall and the largest cineleisure centre,coordinates: 3.095138, 101.656131 and it will IKEA home Furnishing Store and Ikano Powerbring you right to the official entrance of Bukit Centre. The hotel is tastefully designed withGasing where the humble wooden gateway contemporary wood furnishing and classicgreets. In fact, people from all ages comes décor. Soft lighting provides a relaxed ambienceto visit Bukit Gasing as it is a good place for in the hotel’s 145 luxurious Superior and Deluxebeginners who is about to embark on the world guest rooms and suites including Executiveof hiking and the outdoors in general. It is best Suites, Family Suites and Club Studio. All roomsto come early, bring sufficient water supply (one are also fully equipped with modern amenities to1.5 liter water minimum) and always be on the ensure a comfortable stay.move to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. 13

Weekend Buzz (2D1N) KidZania Petaling Jaya Petaling Jaya Tour Highlights: Day 2 Sealantis Dive Centre Address: Curve NX, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya Operating Hours: Opens: 9am – 9pm; Sunday – Wednesday; 9am – 11pm; Thursday; 10am – 11pm Friday & SaturdayROAD TRIP Address: P-289, Promenade Lakeside, KidZania offers a whole new experience to a 1 Utama Shopping Centre, child’s life where they are now given the chance 47800 Petaling Jaya to experience ‘working life’ through a role play Operating Hours: Daily 10am – 10pm session which offers up to 90 real-like jobs here at Kuala Lumpur. At KidZania Kuala Lumpur, Learn to scuba dive from professionals at children from the age of 4 to 14 can visit an Sealantis Dive Centre. It is a scuba diving indoor entertainment and educational theme and swimming institute with a purpose-built park for the price of RM55 (MyKad holders) or swimming pool designed to teach beginners the RM75 (non-MyKad holders). Here they will be basics of scuba-diving, especially for those who able to ‘work’ as a fireman, chef, painter, actor or are not sure if they want to be fully-certified. even a magician. In short, whatever profession They have a range of affordable classes, even that you can think of, they would have it at catering to children, eight years and above, KidZania, which is located directly opposite making this the perfect way to dive into the the popular eCurve shopping mall at Mutiara world of scuba diving. Damansara. Jump Street The Royale Chulan Damansara Ice Skating Rink Address: Level 1, Royale Chulan Damansara, 2 Jalan PJU7/3 Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya Operating Hours: Daily 10am – 10pm Address: No 8A Jalan 13/6 Seksyen 13, The Royale Chulan Damansara Ice Skating Rink Petaling Jaya is perfect for hand-in-hand figure eights on Operating Hours: Daily 10am – 10pm the ice, accompanied by the beautiful view of twinkling fairy lights on trees outside the hotel. Jump Street is an indoor air-conditioned It is only RM25 per entry and while traditionally trampoline park with jumping areas that are ice skating is the quintessential winter pastime, super safe (think, padded edges). There are eight the Royale Chulan Damansara Ice Skating Rink types of trampoline jumping experiences at synthetic ice allows for year-round gliding. So Jump Street, including a 9,000sqft free jumping whether you are looking to add a bit of romance space perfect for all ages, a sunken trampoline to a first date, or simply to have some fun, this pit filled with thousands of soft foam cubes ideal cosy, intimate ice skating rink is the place for for trying high-risk jumps, and even a trampoline you. basketball ‘court’ that will enable anyone to achieve a slam dunk! Sunway Giza Canyon Paintball at Bukit Utama Address: No.2 Jalan PJU5/14, PJU5, Kota Damansara 47810 Petaling Jaya Address: Changkat Bukit Utama, Operating Hours: Daily 10am – 10pm Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya Sunway Giza Mall is a premier shopping, dining Operating Hours: Weekends 9am-5pm and entertainment complex in the Kota Damansara area. The 85,900sqft complex comprises an This park has themed playing fields including indoor air-conditioned shopping mall with trendy four jungle-battlefield pitches that create retail stores and an outdoor strip with al fresco a genuine 'guerrilla-war' experience, plus dining outlets. Located just a five-minute drive a professional speed ball arena. The only away from IKEA, Ikano Power Centre and Tesco, downside is that they open on the weekends the complex aims to attract nearby residents only, however you can still try to get a group of and its anchor tenant Village Grocer is the most 20 people to pre-book a pitch for a fun day of frequented supermarket in the neighbourhood. getting crazy with paintball guns and pellets. Plans are also in the works for a new Light Rail Transit station to be built nearby Sunway Giza. 14

Petaling Jaya: Hari Pertama Aktiviti Hujung Minggu (2H1M)The Pisang Cheese dunia mengembara berjalan kaki dan di luar secara umum. Ia terbaik untuk datang awal, membawa bekalan air mencukupi (satu 1.5 liter air minimum) dan selalu berada di atas langkah mengelak digigit oleh nyamuk. Nasi Lemak 223 Alamat: Selera Jaya 223, 46050, Petaling Jaya Waktu Operasi: 24 Jam Setiap HariAlamat: Restoran Jamal Mohammed, 24, SS5A Belakang gelap Kah Hyundai Showroom of ROAD TRIPJalan / 9, Kelana Jaya Jalan Bintang 222 Petaling Jaya, ialah Selera Jaya 223 medan selera di mana tarikan utamaWaktu Operasi: Selasa Jumaat, 10:00 am - di tempat ini ialah nasi lemak. Pada asasnya ,05:00 pm; Sabtu - Matahari, 09:00 am - 05:00 terdapat dua jenis; nasi lemak dengan rangkapm (Closed pada Isnin) tindakan sedikit lebih manis dan lebih basah, manakala versi cetak merah sedikit pengeringHarga: RM 5 - RM 7 (bergantung pada perasa) tetapi spicier. Mereka datang dengan setengah biji telur rebus keras dan beberapa ikan bilisPisang Cheese ialah sebuah gerai amat popular digoreng. Nasi lemak sentiasa masih panasberhampiran Restoran Jamal Mohammed untuk kegunaan, apabila mereka hanya pakdi Kelana Jaya. Bagi yang tidak mengetahui mulai apabila mereka yang memakai meja habiskawasan itu, ia diletakkan berturut-turut dengan dijual! Selain itu , mereka turut menghidangkanNasi Lemak itu yang terkenal Kukus Kangkung. beberapa sup kambing baik dan otak otak, iaituPopulariti kedai ini terbukti di lima puluh untuk bahan perasa sangat baik pergi dengan satulapan puluh tandan pisang habis dijual di satu paket panas betul nasi lemak.HARI! Lagi bahagian yang menarik tentang kedaiini ialah perkhidmatan penghantaran mereka. Terokai Escape Room, eCurveBercakap pilihan boleh didapati di sini, merekamempunyai asal, coklat, coklat putih, karamel, Alamat: Tingkat Dua, eCurve, 6 PJU 7 Jalan / 3,kayu manis, kopi malah membenarkan satu 47810 Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jayacampuran 4 perisa berlainan. Mereka biasanyamerupakan habis dijual menjelang 5 atau 6 pm, Malaysia pertama sebenar melepaskan dirijadi selepas kerja, terus menghala di ke tempat permainan ialah pengalaman unik, intuitif danini atau jadi disediakan untuk kecewa jika ia interaktif di mana sepasukan dua untuk enamberakhir apabila anda sampai di sana. pemain cari tanda-tanda misteri berdasarkan pelbagai jalan cerita menyelesaikan secaraHutan Taman Bukit Gasing langsung membingungkan dan akhirnya melepaskan diri bilik itu dalam satu had masa.Alamat: Jalan Tanjung 5 / 4, 46000 Petaling Pemain didorong untuk bekerja bersama-Jaya sama sebagai satu pasukan menyelesaikan teka-teki usaha sama , dan Mahaguru GameBukit Gasing atau Gasing Hill memang tiada mengarahkan drama permainan menambahkanorang yang tidak dikenali kepada banyak sedikit drama kepada cerita itu. Terdapatmengembara berjalan kaki peminat dan beberapa buah bilik masing-masing denganpencinta alam. Duduk berhampiran Old Town PJ, jalan cerita dan peringkat kepayahannya sendiri:Bukit Gasing ialah sebutir permata tersembunyi 'Waktu Rehat Penjara', 'Bilik Misteri', ‘Mumia’,di Seksyen 5 kawasan kejiranan dari Gasing 'Kilang Terbiar', 'Kapal Lanun' dan 'RumahJalan. Jika anda tidak biasa dengan kawasan Penyembelihan'. Harga untuk bilik itu ialah RMkejiranan PJ, memasang Google Map atau Waze 36 / orang.dan mencari 'Gasing Hill Hutan Pendidikan'.Secara alternatif, anda mungkin hanya mengira The Royal Bintang, eCurvekoordinat-koordinat GPS ini: 3.095138,101.656131 dan ia akan membawa anda tepat Alamat: 6, PJU 7 Jalan / 3, Mutiara Damansara,kepada pintu masuk rasmi Bukit Gasing di mana 47800 petaling Jayaget laluan kayu rendah diri menyapa. Malah,orang dari semua zaman datang melawat Bukit Terletak di Mutiara Damansara, The RoyaleGasing memandangkan ia sebuah tempat yang Bintang, eCurve menawarkan tetamu satuelok untuk baru belajar yang akan memulakan jawatan khas dan mewah di hotel cemerlang ini. Ia juga sebaik-baiknya bersebelahan dengan terkenal eCurve, gaya hidup pertama pusat membeli belah tidak imaginatif Malaysia dan pusat cineleisure terbesar, rumah IKEA Furnishing Store and Ikano Power Centre. Hotel dengan baik direka bentuk dengan kayu kontemporari memberikan dan dekor klasik. 15

Aktiviti Hujung Minggu (2H1M)ROAD TRIP Cahaya lembut memberikan satu suasana KidZania Jaya santai di 145 buah kamar tetamu Superior and Deluxe mewah dan suite hotel termasuk Alamat: Curve NX, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Eksekutif Suites, Family Suites and Club Studio. Petaling Jaya Semua bilik juga dilengkapi sepenuhnya dengan kemudahan moden memastikan seorang Waktu Operasi: Buka: 9 am - 9 pm; Ahad - tinggal selesa. Rabu; 9 am - 11 pm; Khamis; 10 am - 11 pm Jumaat & Sabtu Petaling Jaya: Hari Kedua KidZania menawarkan satu pengalaman baru Sealantis Dive Centre keseluruhannya kepada kehidupan seseorang anak di mana mereka kini diberi peluang untuk Alamat: P 289, Bersiar-siar Tepi Tasik, 1 Pusat pengalaman 'tempoh boleh guna' melalui sesi Membeli-belah Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya lakon peranan yang menawarkan sehingga 90 Waktu Operasi: Setiap hari 10 am - 10 pm kerja seperti sebenar di sini di Kuala Lumpur. Di KidZania Kuala Lumpur, anak dari umur 4 untuk Belajar kepada menyelam skuba dari profesional 14 boleh melawat satu hiburan tertutup dan di Sealantis Dive Centre. Ia satu institut selam taman tema pendidikan bagi harga itu RM55 skuba dan berenang dengan sebuah kolam (pemegang MyKad) atau RM75 (non-MyKad renang dibina khas direka bentuk mengajar pemegang-pemegang). baru belajar asas selam skuba, terutamanya untuk mereka yang tidak pasti jika mereka mahu The Royale Chulan Damansara diperakui sepenuhnya. Mereka mempunyai Ice Skating Rink pelbagai kelas-kelas mampu , malah memenuhi anak, lapan tahun dan ke atas, membuat ini cara Alamat: Tingkat 1, Royale chulan Damansara, tepat menyelinap ke dalam dunia selam skuba. 2 PJU7 Jalan / 3 Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya Jump Street Waktu Operasi: Setiap hari 10 am - 10 pm Alamat: 8A Jalan 13 / 6 Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya Royale Chulan Ice Skating Rink Damansara sempurna untuk berganding tangan Waktu Operasi: Setiap hari 10 am - 10 pm menggambarkan lapan atas ais itu, diiringi oleh pandangan indah berkelipan lampu kelap-kelip Jump Street ialah taman trampolin berhawa atas pokok di luar hotel. Ia hanya RM25 setiap dingin tertutup dengan melompat kawasan yang kemasukan dan manakala secara tradisional sangat selamat (fikir, melapik segi). Terdapat geluncur ais ialah sukan musim sejuk yang lapan jenis trampolin melompat pengalaman unggul, Royale Chulan ais tiruan Ice Skating Rink di Jump Street , termasuk satu 9,000sqft bebas Damansara membenarkan sepanjang tahun melompat ruang sempurna untuk semua meluncur. Jadi sama ada anda mengharapkan zaman, lubang trampolin tenggelam mengisi menambah sedikit asmara kepada satu janji dengan ribuan busa lembut kiub keunggulan temu pertama, atau hanya telah keseronokan, ini untuk mencuba lompatan risiko tinggi , malah geluncur ais peribadi yang selesa gelanggang bola keranjang trampolin ‘memikat’ yang akan ialah tempat untuk anda. membolehkan sesiapa mencapai satu bunyi gerdam mencelup! Sunway Giza Canyon Paintball di Bukit Utama Alamat: No.2 PJU5 Jalan / 14, PJU5, Kota Damansara 47810 petaling Jaya Alamat: Changkat Bukit Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya Waktu Operasi: Setiap hari 10 am - 10 pm Waktu Operasi: Hujung minggu 9 am 5 pm Mall Sunway Giza ialah membeli-belah perdana menteri, makan malam dan kompleks hiburan Taman ini mempunyai padang permainan di kawasan Kota Damansara. Kompleks bertemakan termasuk empat nada medan perang 85,900sqft mengandungi pusat beli-belah beli- hutan yang mewujudkan satu pengalaman belah berhawa dingin tertutup dengan kedai 'perang gerila' tulen, ditambah gelanggang runcit bergaya dan satu jalur luar dengan al bola kelajuan profesional. Satu-satunya fresco kedai makan. Terletak hanya memandu sebelah bawah adalah mereka membuka di pergi dari lima minit IKEA, Ikano Power Centre hujung minggu sahaja , bagaimanapun anda and Tesco, kompleks bertujuan untuk menarik masih boleh cuba dapatkan sekumpulan 20 berdekatan penduduk dan penyewa utamanya orang untuk buku pra satu nada untuk satu Village Grocer ialah pasar raya paling kerap hari seronok menjadi gila dengan senapang- dikunjungi di kawasan itu. Rancangan juga di senapang dalam segala-galanya untuk stesen Transit Aliran Ringan baru untuk dibinakan Sunway Giza berdekatan. 16

Sightseeing SIGHTSEEINSGIGHTSEEINGThere are plenty to see and plenty to do in 1. ComfortKlang Valley. We have interesting buildings withfascinating histories and amazing architecture Wear light, airy clothes and sneakers if youworth visiting. This segment will feature some wish to do a lot of walking. This will ensureof the most intriguing historical sites, modern maximum comfort no matter where you are – inbuildings or architectures, places of worship, the crowded train or under the sun. Do not beparks, gardens, natural wonders as well as afraid of appearing unfashionable and tourist-attractions around the cities in Klang Valley. If like since there are plenty of cool, hip and trendyyou discover Klang Valley well enough, you will streetwear styles to experiment with. Even gymrealize just how much attraction we actually clothes are very trendy nowadays. So, grabhave around us that most people usually those Nikes and walk!overlook (over shopping malls, mostly). Otherthan that, you can also learn a thing or two 2. Touch & Goabout the background of Selangor and KualaLumpur by meeting the locals and listening totheir stories especially on the well-preservedhistorical sites around us. So, take out yourcameras, sun hat, umbrella, and a bottle ofmineral water then take-off on a SIGHTSEEINGADVENTURE!!Sightseeing Tips in Klang ValleyThere are many ways to enjoy Klang Valley It is always handy to have a Touch & Go cardfrom many different angles. One can take the anywhere you go for that emergency hop on thetrain, bus, car or even walking on foot. Each trains and buses. It is also very handy for whenmethod will offer different experiences and you wish to avoid long queues in toll plazas.angles of the Klang Valley lifestyle and each one Better yet, invest on buying a Smart Tag devicedeserves a try. But unfortunately, most people for that smooth drive through the toll gates. Youin Klang Valley prefer to travel from Point A to can also use the card for parking entrances inPoint B by car – which will cause heavy traffic shopping malls or airports – saves you plentycongestion. This is mostly due to the Malaysian of time and fuss queueing for the autopayhot and humid weather where showers can start machine. Stop scavenging for small changeunexpectedly at random areas at any time of in your purse as Touch & Go provides you thethe day with sunny days that can be scorching cashless experience in Klang Valley.hot – making walking or traveling by publictransportation quite a fuss. Moreover, walking Plus, you can also dine and shop using youror hopping on or off public transportations is Touch & Go cards. This makes for a seamless,not a part of the society’s culture - where having fast and safe way for traveling as you won’tcars means having the luxury to go further and have to carry so much cash around. You canout of your neighborhood area. This should easily reload your Touch & Go cards at thenot be a problem for unleashing the explorer ATM, 7-Eleven, Watsons outlets, petrol stationsin you. It would be refreshing to explore Klang and many more. You don’t have to worry aboutValley other than from your car windshield. So, losing the card with plenty of RMs creditedsome tips might be handy for those who wish toexperience Klang Valley al fresco. 17

SIGHTSEEING Info and distribute traffics evenly. “Wazers” can also report police roadblocks, accidents, road inside as each Touch & Go card can be registered hazards, foggy weather, incoming speed traps, online with your personal details recorded. So, red-light cameras, and many more. whenever you lose the card, just call the T&G hotline and they will deactivate the card and These types of information are very handy reimburse the amount in a brand new card. sometimes and a lot of people depend on Waze whenever they find themselves in a tangle in the 3. Stuck in traffic? Just “Park & Ride”. middle of the busy and winding roads of Klang Valley. Plenty of attractions and businesses are The ‘Park & Ride’ concept has been adopted also depending on Waze to direct customers to in many locations around Klang Valley such their outlets. So, whenever you key-in the name as LRT/KTM stations, KL Sentral, Terminal of the place you want to go to, chances are you Bersepadu Selatan, Putrajaya Sentral and many will find the place exactly where it is located in more. This is to encourage the residences no time. Other than Waze, the brand new local around a neighborhood to park their car at a app called PLUS Expressway is also available for nearby station’s parking lot and take public downloads. This comprehensive app works like transportations to the desired destination. This Waze, but it has several extra features such as is to reduce the traffic congestion on the roads Live Traffic cams and R&R Locator. especially during peak hours. This is a popular method for those who commute to work every For those who do not own a car and rely on taxis, day, especially for those who have to cross a apps such as MyTeksi and Uber will help you highly-congested area to go to work. Special get a cab faster than ever. You no longer have traveling passes with special, discounted rates to stand so close by the roadside, waving and are available for frequent commuters – some hailing for a cab. Just relax, take a seat, take out of them include MyRapid Smart 7 weekly and your shiny smartphones and just by a few clicks Smart 30 monthly cards. away, you will have a taxi ready for you. You can even get the rates fixed within the mobile Another smart way to use the ‘Park & Ride’ app so you can weigh your options beforehand. amenities is to find the nearest LRT/KTM Seasonal offers are also available so you can station whenever you find yourself stuck in save more when you use the app. traffic. Unusual traffic jams are a regular thing in Klang Valley as some accidents or unfortunate Not to forget, our travel guides (KL The Guide break-downs might happen in the middle of and Klang Valley 4 Locals) are also available on a heavy traffic – causing a terribly slow crawl Google Play. Download now! of vehicles that might get you stuck for hours. Be smart and Waze your way to the nearest 5. RSA (R&R) and Drive-Thru exit and find yourself an LRT/KTM station to get to your destination faster and safer. Public If you are on the rush to go somewhere and transportation schedules are extensive enough didn’t get to munch on that homemade fresh to accommodate your needs as most services toast, you can stop by the Rest and Service Areas ends slightly after midnight. (Rehat & Rawat) to grab that quick breakfast fix. These service areas are fondly called R&Rs 4. Handy Mobile Apps by locals and they are usually equipped with prayer rooms, toilets, food trucks, food court, Since most Malaysians own a smartphone convenient stores, petrol stations and famous equipped with mobile internet data, installing fast food outlets like Baskin Robbins and KFC. handy traveling apps won’t hurt. They can be The food court and other amenities run 24/7 real life-savers at times of need, or confusion. and you can usually find these nifty rest areas The highways and road systems in Klang Valley every 50km along some major highways like might be a pain-in-the-neck to understand, so PLUS highways. Some of the famous ones are in navigate your way through the bustling cities of Dengkil and Seremban. Klang Valley with the trusty Waze. The amazing thing about Waze is that it will suggest you the Fast food restaurants like McDonald’s and fastest and shortest routes that have the least Starbucks are also available for drive-thru. traffic, so your drive to the destination will be Whether you are on your way to hike up Broga a lot safer and more convenient. It can also Hill early in the morning or heading to a picnic provide you toll-free routes wherever applicable. spot with friends, drive-thrus are available in With its large user database, it helps to scatter some major highways around Klang Valley like NKVE and MRR2. 18

Klang Selatan Fire Station Historical Sites SIGHTSEEINGThe beautiful Victorian-style construction was thirty-nine years as The Sultan of Selangorbuilt in the 1890s, primarily to safeguard the and two years as The Yang di-Pertuan Agongtown from fires. It is located at the junction of of Malaysia. Galeri Diraja Sultan Abdul AzizJalan Tengku Diaudin and Jalan Tengku Kelana, highlights the rich history and heritage of theoverlooking thr bridge on the latter road. Today, Selangor Sultanate originating in 1766 from thethe building still serves as a fire station. Though Bugis Sulawesi Royal family of Opu Tanreburungit has been renovated throughout the years to Daeng Relaka of the Malay Archipelago.accommodate modern use, the main structureand architectural design features are well The 1909 classic colonial building housing Galerimaintained, keeping intact the way it looked a Diraja Sultan Abdul Aziz has a long history. Thehundred years ago. British occupied it during the colonial period as the land and administration office, the JapaneseAddress: Balai Bomba Klang Selatan, Jalan during World War II as its war headquarters andGedung Raja Abdullah, 41000 Klang, Selangor later by several local authorities until its recentPhone No.: + 03-3371 4444 / 3373 2106 restoration into Galeri Diraja Sultan Abdul Aziz.GPS Coordinates: 3.0874039, 101.4962398 Visitors will get an insight of the late SultanWebsite : http://www.bomba.gov.my/ Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah’s childhood andGetting There: Take the KTM Komuter to Port early years as a crown prince, his career inKlang. Get off at the Klang Station. Take a taxi military and public offices until his appointmentto the Klang Selatan Fire Station as the Eighth Sultan of Selangor in 1960 and as the Eleventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong in 2001.The Royal Gallery The Royal Collections consists of a range of magnificent personal collections of artifacts and gifts covering the period of his reign. Included in the exhibition are replicas of Selangor’s crown jewels. Address: Jalan Stesen, 41000, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia Phone No.: +603-3373 6500 Visiting Hours: Tues – Sun, 10am - 5pm GPS Coordinates: 3.0415045, 101.4491808 Getting There: Take the KTM Komuter to Port Klang. Get off at the Klang Station. Take a taxi to the Royal Gallery Klang Railway StationSultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery was the The Klang railway station is a train stationbrainchild of the Eleventh Yang di-Pertuan serving the KTM Komuter train service inAgong of Malaysia, the late Sultan Salahuddin Malaysia. It is located at Jalan Besar, in theAbdul Aziz Shah. Initially it was called ‘Muzium southern area of Klang. Parallel to this station isKenangan’ (Memorial Museum) and was built a KTM depot for locomotive and for repairing ofin 1988 at Jalan Kota, Kampung Jawa in Klang. freight wagons.After H.R.H. Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shahascended the throne in 2001 as the Ninth Sultan The Klang station is located close to the centralof Selangor, he instructed that Sultan Suleiman part of Klang town. It is served by a dedicatedBuilding which was built in 1909, be turned into taxi and mini bus service. Klang Komuter Stationthe new Royal Gallery. is within walking distance of Klang’s Central Bus Hub, which provides connectivity to the whole ofOn 19th October 2007, the Royal Gallery Klang and the surrounding areas.was officiated by H.R.H. Sultan SharafuddinIdris Shah. Galeri Diraja Sultan Abdul Aziz, is The main station building is a small singlededicated in honour of his late father, Sultan storied tiled roofed building that was originallySalahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, who ruled over built in 1890 but has undergone numerous renovation works. However, the Western 19

SIGHTSEEING Historical Sites Batu Hampar, or Stone Table, is said to be the place where traitors and crime offenders were colonial architecture of the station remains. beheaded during the early Selangor sultanate. Klang station has a side platform part of the The stone table consists of a small, slightly main station building and an island platform squared stone base with a bigger stone placed reachable by a pedestrian bridge. on top of it that has a flat surface – which looks seemingly possible for such occasion to happen. Address: Jalan Raya Timur Off Jalan Stesen, But, legend has it that only one person got 41000 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. beheaded on the stone table; a young woman, Phone No.: +603-2267 1200 probably one of the “dayangs” (lady servants) in Website: www.ktmb.com.my the castle, whom committed adultery - a highly GPS Coordinates: 3.0427778, 101.45 serious offense during the time. Telaga Tujuh Address: Bukit Malawati, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-3289 7167 Website: www.mdkl.gov.my Visiting Hours: Daily, 9am – 6pm GPS Coordinates: 3.34095, 101.2486579 Tan Boon Chia Mansion Telaga Tujuh (Seven Well) is located in Bukit Tan Boon Chia was the owner of one of the Melawati and it used to have seven springs that biggest tin mines in Rasa, Selangor. He inherited never dries out, even during droughts. But, now the business from his father and he learnt the there are only a few left as some of them are trades of tin mining since he was just a little boy. already buried underground. Before, there were When he took over the business, he became one several people who came to this well to make of the most prominent and influential tin mine offerings until it was prohibited as it is against owner in Rasa at the time. The business thrived the Islamic teaching. and prospered under his control. He was also very ambitious – he opened up a rubber estate This well is said to be at least 180 years old and and ended up buying a lot of estates to further it is situated on Cangkat Bukit Tanjung, near expand the business. He also established a Tasik Shina. The well’s cement is also found to company for marble excavation and processing. have similarities with the one found in the tombs He envisioned Rasa to be much more developed near the Sultan’s tombs. Some say that the well than Kuala Lumpur. So, at the age of 26 years old was originally owned by Si Lamat and Si Laba, at 1918, he got himself a 5-hectar piece of land two of the Sultan’s servants who were retarded and erected the majestic Tan Boon Chia Mansion. but their loyalty was incomparable. Unfortunately, the tables turned as World War Address: Bukit Malawati, 45000 Kuala Selangor, II hit. The Japanese invaded Rasa and turned Selangor, Malaysia. the mansion into their war headquarters. A lot Phone No.: +603-3289 7167 of Chinese immigrants were said to be tortured Website: www.mdkl.gov.my and killed at the house before they were buried Visiting Hours: Daily, 9am – 6pm at the mansion’s backyard. After the war, the GPS Coordinates: 3.34095, 101.2486579 mansion was given back to the Tan family. But, due to its unfortunate and gruesome history, Pengkalan Batu Hampar none of the Tans went back to the mansion. It was left unattended for half a decade until it got renovated several years ago. Now, the mansion stood as a tragic memory of once Tan’s and Rasa’s hopes and dreams. 20

Historical Sites/Modern Buildings & StructuresAddress: Rasa, 44200 Hulu Selangor, Selangor, and the Grand Mosque can also be seen fromMalaysia here, perfect for photographers or for thoseVisiting Hours: Visit during the day who wish to see Putrajaya in a different angle.GPS Coordinates: 3.4990232, 101.630855, 14 This structure is among the favorite modern structures around Putrajaya as it looks futuristicBukit Raja with the zigzagged pattern intertwining with each other, creating an impressive silhouette. Address: 24, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 3, SIGHTSEEING 62000 Putrajaya, WP Putrajaya, Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-8000 8000 Website: www.ppj.gov.my Visiting Hours: Visitors can come anytime to view the arch. GPS Coordinates: 2.917789, 101.684435 National Science Center, Bukit KiaraBukit Raja holds a lot of interesting history On 29 November 1996, the former Prime Ministerabout the early Selangor sultanate. It is located of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad,at Kampung Permatang, Kuala Selangor. To formally launched The National Science Centreget to the hill, you must go through a school The centre that is located in Bukit Kiara. Housedcompound and ask for permission to go in. There in a striking green-domed building, the Nationalis a plaque that reads the history of the hill; that Science Centre is an architectural marvel. ItRaja Nala once made this hill his fortress to consists of nine galleries, with exhibits onfight the Dutch. Raja Nala is the young prince of interesting scientific themes. Students canSultan Salehuddin, the first Sultan of Selangor. experience hands-on learning activities at theHe became the crown prince when his brother, Science Educational Park. Animals such asSultan Ibrahim, ruled during the 18th century. ostriches, ornamental chickens, rabbits, deer and others can be found in the park. An excitingOn top of the hill, a royal mausoleum can be underwater walk-through aquarium is alsofound; housing the tombs of several royalties provided as well as an inventor's corner forof the early Selangor sultanate. The area is well budding minds. One of the centre's importanttaken care of by a volunteer who come to visit missions is to help nurture a lifelong interest inonce in a while. science for all ages.Address: Kampung Permatang, 45500 Kuala Address: Persiaran Bukit Kiara, BukitSelangor, Selangor, Malaysia Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, WilayahVisiting Hours: Visit during the day Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaGPS Coordinates: 3.3767444, 101.2757434 Phone no.: +60 3-2092 1150Kompleks Perbadanan PutrajayaThe main feature of this government complexis the arched gateway, a modern structurewith complex metal detailing that is sure tomesmerize its visitors and passerby. It hasa public viewing deck on the topmost level,sometimes used as a vantage point duringparades. From here, you can see magnificentviews of the city skyline. Palace of Justice 21

SIGHTSEEING Travel Tips hall or prayer room, Muslim men and women perform wudhu or ablutions if they have not Etiquettes of Visiting a Mosque already done so earlier or from home. This is not necessary for the non-Muslim visitor who will Before going to visit a Masjid, it is important that not be joining in the prayer. visitors give some thought to how they feel. The Muslims being visited would not want visitors to 3. Entering a Mosque Prayer Hall feel unease. Likewise, they would not want to be made ill at ease themselves by criticisms of their Go quietly into the hall, and sit on the floor, way of worship or of their religion. Questions are avoiding pointing the feet in the direction of always welcomed but negative comparisons the Qibla (the wall with the niche or alcove in with the visitor’s own customs are unlikely to it, indicating the direction of Makkah), unless a promote a friendly relationship. medical condition makes this the only possible posture. If visiting as a group during a time when Whether visiting alone, or as a group, it is prayers are taking place, sit together toward the important to follow the guidelines for clothing rear of the hall. and behaviour so as not to cause offence. For groups, it is important not to talk loudly, thus 4. Worship in a Mosque disturbing anyone who may be at prayer. If any group members have special needs, let the When salat (Arabic) or namaz (Persian/Urdu), place being visited know in advance so that one of the five daily prayer is in progress, non- they can prepare to help. For example, although Muslim visitors are welcomed but simply to the custom of the Mosque is to sit on the floor, observe rather than to join in. If arriving at chairs can often be provided for elderly, infirm or such a time, find a place near the rear wall and disabled visitors. sit quietly observing the prayer. No sacred or blessed food will be offered, nor will visitors 1. Clothing in a Mosque be expected to make any physical gesture of respect to holy objects (except removing their Clothing should be modest for both men and shoes and acting respectfully in the prayer hall). women. For women this means an ankle length skirt or trousers, which should not be tight 5. Women visiting a Mosque or transparent, together with a long sleeved and high- necked top. A headscarf is usually The main place of prayer is often used only by essential for women. Shoes are removed the men and a separate area is usually provided before going into the prayer hall and put on the for women. Where men and women pray in racks provided. Clean and presentable socks, the same hall, they remain in separate groups. stockings, or tights are therefore a good idea. Muslim women are expected not to come to the Mosque during their menstrual period. This 2. Entering a Mosque does not apply to Non-Muslim women. Muslim women pray at home, as they are not obligated Where women attend the Mosque, men and to attend the Mosque for prayer in congregation women usually enter the prayer hall by separate and therefore do not frequently attend the entrances. Vistors may be greeted by the Arabic Mosque. greeting “Assalamo Allaikum” which means “peace be upon you.” The answer, if the visitor Source: http://www.itc.gov.my/article/ would like to use it, is “Wa ‘alaikum-as-salam”, etiquettes-of-visiting-a-mosque/ which means “peace be upon you too”. Do not offer, or expect, to shake hands with people of the opposite sex. Before entering the prayer 22

Tun Abdul Aziz Mosque Places of Worship SIGHTSEEINGBuilt in September 1976, the Tun Abdul Aziz The Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Jamek Mosque isMosque has become one of the most prominent the first mosque in the old town of Petaling Jaya,landmarks in Petaling Jaya. The establishment Selangor. The mosque was officiated by thewas initiated by Allahyarham Datuk Harun current Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddinbin Idris, the Minister of Selangor at the time Idris Shah, in 2008. Located along Jalan Templerwhere he had assigned the task of designing in Petaling Jaya, the mosque is not just a placethe mosque to John Ho, an architect from the of worship for Muslims, but also an activeMalaysian Public Works Department. community centre with seminars, classes and religious events being held regularly.Almarhum Sultan Selangor, Sultan Salahuddin Visitors cannot help but to notice the mosque’sAbdul Aziz Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan cheery exterior when passing through this area.Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj officiated the Its orange dome grabs the attention of anyonemosque on 25th February 1977 and it is named passing by. From within, in the main prayer hall,after a prominent figure of Selangor, Tun Abdul the dome resembles a giant slice of orange,Aziz, who served as the Minister of Selangor in encircled by a band of Qur’anic inscriptions.1954. The mosque’s first prayer was held for Combining Middle-Eastern and contemporaryEidul Fitri prayer in 25th September 1976 (1st styles, the mosque’s orange-and-white interiorSyawal 1369). Its unique feature has to be its features candy-cane-like striped arches - around shape, in which it has been since coined reminiscent of the ones in Spain’s Mezquita deas Masjid Bulat (round mosque), also the first Cordoba.of its kind in Malaysia. One cannot help but tosee resemblance of a stadium in this building’s Address: Jalan Templer & Lorong 3/39G,architecture, but with the presence of a beautiful Seksyen 3, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor,dome and tower makes it distinguishable as Malaysia.a mosque. With classic Islamic pattern and Website: www.itc.gov.mydecoration, the mosque is a beautiful and Visiting Hours: Daily, till 6pm.interesting sight to behold. GPS Coordinates: 3.090756, 101.6504099 Sri Siva Subramaniar TempleAddress: Jalan Semangat, Seksyen 14, 46100 Situated in UPM Serdang, this bright andPetaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. beautiful Hindu temple is difficult to miss.Phone No.: +603-7958 5868 Its sky blue gopuram is a beauty, creating aWebsite: www.masjidbulat.org pleasant sight as you enter the temple’s vicinity.Visiting Hours: Daily, till 6pm. It suits the relaxing aura that the temple exudes,GPS Coordinates: 3.112349, 101.633967 making it a tranquil and favorable temple for worshippers. The main deity of this temple isSultan Abdul Aziz Shah Jamek Mosque Lord Murugan, the Hindu God of War. He is the Commander-in-Chief of the army of the devas and the son of Shiva and Parvati. Address: Jalan Universiti 1, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, 43400 Serdang, Malaysia Phone No. : +6012-242 4450 / +6016-200 8851 Visiting Hours: Daily, 6am – 9pm GPS Coordinates: 2.9987345, 101.70829315 Sri Sakthi Easwari Temple Established in 1968, this temple was first located in Seaport Estate and as development changed the landscape around the temple, Seaport 23

Places of Worship – winged roof, dragon sculptures, tiled walls and painted with festive colours of yellow and red. Estate came to be known as Kelana Jaya and The temple was established in 1913, making it subsequently became part of Jalan Makmur. one of the most prominent and oldest temples in However, in 1975 it was relocated to its present the town of Klang. The main God is San Yi Jiao site; SS3/39 and after years of renovations Zhu while the sub Gods include Tai Shang Lao it stands majestically with a 5 tier gopuram Jun, Guan Shi Yin Pu Sa, Da Be Gong, Da Er Ye watching over the faithful thus becoming the Be and Hu Ye Gong. spiritual and cultural sanctum of the Hindus of Kelana Jaya and Sungei Way. The temple is one Inside, you can find sculptures of these Gods of the biggest and most elaborate temple in the and a concrete wall sculpture of the Dragon area. King. The sculpture is depicted as a dragon wearing an emperor’s crown on his head whileSIGHTSEEING holding a brush and a tablet with the word ‘King’ written on it in Chinese character. Dragon King is a Chinese Taoist God and according to Taoist beliefs, the 4 Dragon Kings are the divine rulers of the 4 seas. They can also appear in human forms. They rule the aquatic life and they can also manipulate the clouds and rain. When enraged, they can flood cities as punishment. The Chong Kong Tong temple observes events such as Shang Yuan Celebration (Month 1 Day 13 to Day 15), Zhong Yuan Celebration (Month 7 Day 13 to Day 16) and Xia Yuan Celebration (Month 10 Day 13 to Day 15) in Chinese Lunar calendar format. Address: 24, Jalan Kapar, 41400 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Phone No.: N/A Website: www.angkongkeng.com Visiting Hours: Daily, 7am – 5.30pm GPS Coordinates: 3.0518724, 101.44810035 Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple Address: Jalan SS 8/39, SS 8 Sungai Way, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-7874 2561 / +603-7876 4329 Website: www.sakthieaswari.com Visiting Hours: Morning Opening, 9.30am - 11.30am. Evening Opening, 6.00am - 9.00pm. Sat & Sun Opening, 9.30am - 9.00pm. GPS Coordinates: 3.0886368, 101.614825 Chong Kong Tong Temple The Chong Kong Tong is a Chinese Taoist Dong Zen Temple sits on an area of 16 acres in temple located off Jalan Kapar, Klang. This Jenjarom and was built in 1994. In its heart is the beautiful structure is ornamented with the Dong Zen School of Buddhism, and is the cradle typical elements found in any Chinese temples for the Malaysian young Buddhists. Dong Zen Temple has a different theme for each Chinese New Year celebration, the celebration last for the entire 15 days. A visit to Dong Zen Temple for the New Year has become a tradition for many locals. Dong Zen Temple presented Buddha wall paintings from Dun Huang in year 2008, as well as many innovative, colorful and unique floats to mesmerize thousands of tourists. The statues of the 18 Arhat gaze upon you with expressions 24

ranging from smiles to anger as you step into Places of Worship SIGHTSEEINGthe temple grounds. Hundreds of flora and faunagrow in the garden, and 33 adorable śrāmanera at that time, Dato Harun bin Haji Idris, on 25thcan be found hidden among the bed of flowers. March 1970. The main Darbar Sahib can seat around 800 devotees and it is air-conditioned.The various facilities in Dong Zen Templeinclude the main shrine, cultivation center, Fo Address: P.O. Box 1028, Jalan Semangat P.O.,Guang Shan art gallery, main lecture hall, dining No. 4, Lorong Utara B, Off Jalan Utara, 46860hall, meditation hall, audiovisual room, sutra Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.calligraphy hall, Waterdrop Teahouse, Lumbini Phone no.: 03 – 79558645Garden and Dong Zen Institute of Buddhist Website: www.gspj.netStudies. Dong Zen Temple also organizesshort-term monastic retreats, eight precepts Our Lady of Lourdes, Catholic Churchretreats, Buddhist camps for teachers, childrenand teenagers, meditation camps, seminar and This attractive church was declared open inmany more. 1928 and was recently restored. It is built in Gothic style, modelled on a pilgrimage churchIn 7th September 1999, Dong Zen Temple was in Lourdes, France. Two glass panels are onlisted as one of the religious tourist attraction display inside the church which used to be inspots by the National Culture, Arts and Tourism the Sime Darby Medical Centre until apparitionsMinistry. In 2003, we received the “Outstanding resembling the Virgin Mary and Jesus wereScenery Award” from Selangor Tourism spotted in the glass in 2012.Development Board.In 2004, Dong Zen Temple organized the Address : No. 114, Jalan Tengku Kelana,Chinese New Year Lantern and Floral Festival, 41000, Klang, Selangor, 41000, Malaysiawhich attracted more than a million people to Phone no: +60 3-3371 3053pay homage to the Buddha. Dong Zen Templewas praised as a Dharma center that integratedthe traditional and modern concepts which alsoserved as an important humanitarian center forBuddhism in Malaysia.Address: FGS Dong Zen Monastery, PT2297,Jalan Sg. Buaya, 42600 Jenjarom, Selangor.Phone No. : +603-3191 1533Website: www.fgsmy.orgVisiting Hours: N/AGPS Coordinates: 2.867604, 101.491655Gurdwara Sahib Petaling JayaDuring the 1960’s, a small Sikh community inPetaling Jaya formed the Guru Nanak Satsangand held prayers in the Sikh families’ house ona rotational basis. Its building started as a two-storey bungalow house that was soon renovatedand converted into the the Gurdwara Sahibpremises. With generous contributions fromvarious sources, the Gurdwara Sahib’s openingwas officiated by the Chief Minister of Selangor 25

Parks & Gardens Taman Rakyat Taman Rimba Riang, Kota DamansaraSIGHTSEEING Address: Jalan Rimba Riang 9/1d, Kota Address: Jalan Tun Dr. Ismail, Taman Sri Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Andalas, 41200 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia Malaysia. GPS Coordinates: 3.0205221, 101.4503875 GPS Coordinates: 3.1814088,101.5836198 The Taman Rakyat is located at Jalan Tun Dr. Kota Damansara’s Section 9 houses a rather Ismail, Taman Sri Andalas in Klang. The main beautiful and well-maintained lake park known attraction here is the formal garden, reflexology as Taman Tasik Rimba Riang. It is a popular spot spot, a nice lookout point, jungle trails and among the residence of Kota Damansara. It has jogging tracks. a nicely paved jogging route with a size that is suitable for beginners to intermediate joggers The concept of this 81-acres park is “A Park for as it is roughly 1-km long. The man-made lake All” and it is still in its stages of development. is surrounded by greeneries of many kinds, mini The development for this park focuses on the waterfalls, a floating gazebo, outdoor exercise preservation of the green area as well as the equipment as well as plenty of seating areas. restructuring of the surrounding forest. The development is done in stages accordingly. Permaisuri Lake Garden Taman Rakyat received an award for The Best Landscape in Selangor in 2002 under the City Address: Jalan Tasik Permaisuri 2, Bandar Tun Parks category. Razak, 56000 Kuala Lumpur. GPS Coordinates: 3.0980981,101.7190554 Templer Park  It is a recreational park that boasts a synthetic Address: Persiaran Bukit Takun, Templer Park, jogging track,  reflexology  walking path, 48000 Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia. topiary gardens, floral arch trellises, children’s GPS Coordinates: 3.206465,101.5396366 playground, gazebos, man-made island, a variety of jogging routes, ornamental fountains, Templer Park is a forest reserve in Rawang,Gombak a 7-tiered flower terrace, a tropical flowers District,  Selangor,  Malaysia. It is 1,214 hectares garden and a herb garden. Nestled between the in size and it was named in honour of Sir Gerald concrete jungle of Kuala Lumpur City Center and Templer, a British High Commissioner in Malaya. the many highways that serve this area, this \"On 8 September 1954, His Highness the Sultan of park has a large catchment of residents staying Selangor, the late Sultan Hishamuddin Alam Shah around Cheras, Ampang, Bukit Jalil and adjacent declared that Templer’s Park was 'dedicated by neighborhoods. Selangor to serve as a refuge and a sanctuary for wildlife and a meeting-place for all who love and respect the beauty of nature'. The following year the government gazetted the area as “a Botanical Garden and Public Park” under the land enactment (Notification 104-1955)\". This forest reserve consists of multi-tiered waterfalls, jungle streams and trails. Several amenities are available in this forest reserve, such as picnic grounds, fishing spots, parking lots, public toilets and stalls. 26

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Natural Wonders the locals who run small businesses around the chalet and waterfalls in Kemensah for advice. Kemensah Waterfalls and Chalet Address : Temuan Village, Kemensah, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia. GPS Coordinates: 3.2237975,101.7763833 Gabai FallsSIGHTSEEING Gabai Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in Selangor. It is located in Ulu Langat and it Kampung Kemensah, Hulu Kelang is located offers visitors multiple cascades of waterfalls. behind Zoo Negara and it is easily accessible by There are plenty of picnic spots but sometimes car from the main road. The premise covers a they could not accommodate the large number two-tiered waterfall, kiddie pool, swimming pool of groups coming in especially during the for adults, rentable chalets and other necessary weekends and school holidays. The water is facilities such as public toilets. It is a perfect clean and some parts are pretty deep with getaway location to spend quality time with slippery cascades, so visitors are advised to be your family and friends. Just make sure to bring careful. Public toilets are provided for visitors along a picnic basket filled with food as there are and as well as bridges to help them cross no canteens around. dangerous streams. It is a nice place to spend the weekends with families and friends while Address: Kg Kemensah, 68000 Ampang, being surrounded by beautiful Mother Nature. Selangor, Malaysia Just make sure to keep the place clean and do not cause any damage to the facilities provided. GPS Coordinates: 3.2186582,101.7849336 Getting There: 1. Go to Ulu Langat, a small village which can be reached from Cheras or Ampang. 2. Follow the road to Kg Pangsun for about 7 km until Batu 18 where you turn right.  3. After 6 km you will see the signboard for the Falls. Turn left and follow the road until the carpark. Orang Asli (Temuan) Village, Kemensah The Orang Asli has from the Temuan tribe has occupied the area since 1963. Most of the houses were wooden houses built on stilts but now almost all of the houses belonging to 13 families in the village are renovated into concrete houses. Most of the residents make a living through selling fruits and produces that are home-grown. Some also collect resources from the jungle such as bamboo shoots and rattans for the nearby Zoo Negara while some work in the city. It is an interesting place to visit but one has to ask permission and arrange any trip with the Tok Batin. Or one could simply ask 30

JPearjuahlanan uas LPemandanganLembah Klang mempunyai banyak tempat- Mempunyai kad Touch & Go yang diisi dengan MAKAN ANGINtempat menarik untuk dikunjungi oleh seisi kredit sangat berguna jika anda ingin berjalan-keluarga. Kita mempunyai banyak bangunan jalan sekitar Lembah Klang. Kad ini dapatyang menarik dan tempat-tempat ini digunakan di pelbagai tempat seperti plaza tol,mempunyai sejarah yang patut kita terokai bas, LRT. Selain daripada fasiliti pengangkutan,untuk lebih memahami asal usul dan latar kad ini juga boleh digunakan untuk transaksibelakang kita. Segmen ini bertujuan untuk bebas tunai di restoran dan kedai-kedai sepertimembantu anda mencari lokasi-lokasi yang Watsons dan banyak lagi. Anda juga bolehboleh dikunjungi dimana seni bina, sejarah menggunakan kad ini sebagai pengganti tiketdan tujuan ia dibina boleh membuatkan anda parkir di pusat beli belah. Fungsinya yang pelbagaiterpukau. Tempat-tempat ini termasuklah boleh menjimatkan masa dan tenaga anda.lokasi bersejarah, tempat-tempat ibadat,taman rekreasi dan macam-macam lagi. Jika Sebenarnya, semua rakyat Malaysia memilikikita mengambil sedikit masa untuk melawati sekurang-kurangnya satu kad Touch & Go.tempat-tempat sebegini, kita bukan sahaja Jika anda perhatikan MyKad yang anda bawaboleh bersiar-siar menikmati keindahan alam kemana sahaja anda pergi, ia sebenarnyatetapi kita juga boleh menghargai negara kita berfungsi sebagai Touch & Go dan bolehdengan lebih mendalam. Oleh itu, keluarlah digunakan sama seperti Kad Touch & Gobersama keluarga atau rakan-rakan anda dan yang lain. Apa yang anda perlu buat hanyalahterokai Lembah Klang dari pelbagai perspektif “reload” MyKad anda dengan kredit dan ia bolehberbeza. SELAMAT MENGEMBARA! digunakan seperti biasa. Kad Touch & Go boleh diisi di stesen petrol, 7-Eleven, mesin-mesinTips untuk Bersiar-siar di Lembah Klang ATM, Watsons dan banyak lagi.1. Keselesaan 3. Tersekat dalam kesesakan lalu lintas? “Park & Ride”-lah!Pakailah pakaian yang longgar dan selesasemasa bersiar-siar. Memakai kasut bertutupseperti kasut sukan juga boleh membantu andauntuk berjalan lebih jauh dengan selesa keranasesetengah tempat mungkin akan panas dansesak.2. Kad Touch & Go Mungkin tidak ramai yang tahu akan fasiliti ini tetapi hampir semua stesen LRT dan bas mempunyai fasiliti “Park & Ride” dimana orang awam boleh meninggalkan kereta mereka di stesen-stesen pengangkutan awam ini dan bergerak ke destinasi yang ingin dituju dengan 31

MAKAN ANGIN Info polis, kamera lampu trafik dan kamera tangkap laju. Selain daripada itu, aplikasi ini juga boleh menaiki LRT atau bas. Ini memudahkan orang mencadangkan laluan bebas tol. awam untuk sampai ke destinasi dengan selamat dan mudah tanpa perlu memandu Aplikasi seperti Uber dan MyTeksi pula kereta persendirian yang akan menyumbang membantu anda untuk memesan teksi hanya kepada kesesakan lalu lintas. Kebanyakan dengan menggunakan kemudahan internet orang kini gemar meninggalkan kereta mereka dan telefon pintar anda. Kini, anda tidak perlu di stesen-stesen keretapi atau LRT yang menunggu dan memanggil teksi di tepi jalan berdekatan dengan rumah dan pergi ke tempat dan dibawah terik panas atau hujan kerana kerja dengan menaiki pengangkutan awam aplikasi-aplikasi ini akan memberi pandu arah setiap hari. Pas perjalanan istimewa ada kepada teksi-teksi berkenaan untuk sampai ditawarkan bagi mereka yang menggunakan tepat dimana anda berdiri. Ini meningkatkan kemudahan ini setiap hari, dilengkapi dengan tahap keselamatan pengguna-pengguna teksi. kadar diskaun istimewa. Antaranya adalah Anda juga boleh memeriksa tambang sebelum MyRapid Smart 7 mingguan dan Smart 30 memilih untuk menaiki teksi yang dipesan. bulanan. Jangan lupa! Buku panduan kami (KL The Selain daripada itu, jika anda tersekat dalam Guide dan Klang Valley 4 Locals) juga boleh kesesakan lalu lintas, anda boleh pergi ke dimuat turun di Google Play untuk informasi stesen keretapi atau LRT terdekat supaya anda perjalanan yang lebih padat dan komprehensif. boleh mengelakkan kesesakan yang lebih teruk Dapatkannya sekarang! lagi. Kadangkala kesesakan ini disebabkan oleh kerosakan bas atau kereta yang tidak dijangka 5. Kawasan Rawat & Rehat (R&R) dan Pandu di tengah-tengah kesibukan bandar ataupun Lalu kemalangan jalan raya yang membuatkan kereta bergerak jauh lebih perlahan. Insiden- insiden sebegini sememangnya tidak boleh dielakkan, maka, salah satu jalan penyelesaian untuk anda ialah “Park & Ride” di stesen-stesen terdekat. Usah risau, perkhidmatan LRT dan tren di Lembah Klang beroperasi seawal 5 pagi hingga 1 malam untuk memudahkan pergerakan penduduk bandar yang ramai dan sibuk. 4. Aplikasi Telefon Pintar Sudah diketahui umum yang hampir semua Jika anda perlu bergegas ke tempat kerja rakyat Malaysia mempunyai sekurang- atau ke destinasi yang ingin dituju dan tidak kurangnya satu telefon pintar, sejajar dengan berkesempatan untuk makan di rumah, anda misi kerajaan untuk melengkapkan generasi boleh berhenti di kawasan Rawat & Rehat (R&R) kini dengan teknologi internet dimana sahaja untuk mengisi perut. Kawasan R&R biasanya mereka berada. Oleh itu, memuat turun aplikasi dilengkapi dengan medan selera, surau, kedai yang berguna seperti Waze, PLUS Expressway, serbaneka dan tandas. Ada juga yang dilengkapi Uber dan MyTeksi akan membantu anda untuk dengan bilik mandi, restoran-restoran seperti mendapatkan teksi dan pandu arah dengan KFC dan Baskin Robbins dan stesen petrol. mudah. Sistem dan rangkaian jalan raya atau Medan selera dan kemudahan asas yang lain lebuh raya di Malaysia adalah agak kompleks biasanya beroperasi 24 jam dan dibuka setiap dan sukar untuk difahami, membuatkan hari untuk memudahkan pengguna jalanraya. perjalanan anda mungkin penuh dengan Lebuhraya-lebuhraya utama menyediakan kekeliruan. kawasan R&R pada setiap 50 kilometer perjalanan dan antara R&R yang sering Aplikasi seperti Waze akan memudahkan dikunjungi adalah R&R Dengkil dan Seremban. perjalanan anda dengan pandu arah yang lengkap dan komprehensif. Anda juga boleh Selain itu, kemudahan pandu lalu juga ada menghantar “report” tentang kesesakan lalu disediakan di sekitar Lembah Kelang seperti lintas. Fungsi Waze adalah untuk menyuraikan McDonald’s, KFC dan Starbucks. Khidmat trafik di sepanjang perjalanan anda. Waze akan pandu lalu ini biasanya dibuka 24 jam setiap mencadangkan pandu arah dimana anda boleh hari, maka tiada alasan lagi untuk anda tidak sampai ke destinasi dengan cepat. Waze juga makan walaupun anda bergegas untuk sampai boleh memberi amaran cuaca, pemeriksaan ke destinasi. Restoran pandu lalu ini disediakan di kebanyakan lebuh raya utama seperti NKVE 32 dan MRR2.

Tempat BersejarahRumah Agam Tan Boon Chia Bukit RajaKampung Baru Rasa telah ditubuhkan lebih Bukit Raja memegang banyak nilai sejarah MAKAN ANGINkurang 120 tahun dahulu. Pada ketika itu, Rasa, berkaitan Kesultanan Selangor pada masaKuala Kubu Baru dan Serendah merupakn pusat dahulu. Bukit ini terletak di Kampung Permatang,penghasilan bijih timah utama di daerah Ulu Kuala Selangor. Untuk sampai ke bukit ini, andaSelangor. Dikalangan taukeh lombong yang haruslah melalui laluan masuk dari sebuahada, Tan Boon Chia merupakan taukeh lombong sekolah dan minta kebenaran untuk pergi ke kakiyang paling berpengaruh di Rasa. Pembinaan Bukit Raja. Terdapat sebuah plak tanda yangBanglo Tan Boon Chia Mansion menjadi mercu tertulis sejarah bukit tersebut; bukit ini pernahtanda Rasa pada ketika itu. Perkembangan menjadi tempat Raja Nala berkubu menentangpesat kedua-dua perniagaan getah dan bijih Belanda. Raja Nala adalah anakanda kepadatimah menjadikan beliau kaya raya. Sultan pertama Selangor, Sultan Salehuddin atau Raja Lumu ibni Daeng Chelak. Raja NalaBeliau juga menjangkakan Rasa akan menjadi Raja Muda ketika kekandanya Sultanberkembang lebih pesat berbanding Kuala Ibrahim memerintah sebagai Sultan keduaLumpur. Oleh itu, dengan umur 26 tahun penghujung abad ke 18 Masihi. Di puncak bukitpada tahun 1918, beliau telah mencari tapak tersebut terdapat makam beberapa kerabatberkeluasan 5 hektar dan mendirikan banglo diRaja Kesultanan Selangor yang dahulu.Tan Boon Chia Mansion yang begitu mewah Kawasan ini dijaga rapi oleh seseorang yangsekali. sering naik ke bukit tersebut untuk menziarahi dan membersihkan kawasan makam ini.Menjelang Perang Dunia Kedua, kezalimantentera Jepun selama 3 tahun dan 8 bulan Alamat: Kampung Permatang, 45500 Kualatelah menyebabkan segala aktiviti perniagaan Selangor, Selangor, Malaysiadi Rasa terhenti. Tan Boon Chia Mansion telah Waktu Melawat: Lawat pada waktu siangdirampas dan dijadikan sebagai ibupejabat Koordinat GPS: 3.3767444, 101.2757434tentera Jepun. Ramai orang Cina dikatakantelah didera, dibunuh dan terus ditanam di Stesen Keretapi Klangbelakang rumah agam tersebut. Selepas perangtamat, rumah agam tersebut telah dipulangkan Stesen Keretapi Klang adalah stesen komuterkepada keluarga Tan. Namun mereka tidak KTM untuk kawasan Klang. Ia terletak di Jalankembali semula ke banglo itu. Tan Boon Chia Besar, di kawasan selatan Klang. Sejajar dengantelah meninggal dunia pada tahun 1951. stesen ini adalah depot KTM untuk keretapiAnaknya telah mengambilalih seterusnya lokomotif yang juga kawasan untuk membaikimemperkasakan lagi harta peninggalan gerabak barang.keluarga dan menjadi pengusaha perladangandan perlombongan yang berwibawa. Stesen ini terletak secara strategik iaitu di kawasan tengah bandar Klang. Ia boleh diaksesSebaliknya, Rumah Agam Tan Boon Chia hanyamenjadi kenangan. Banglo tersebut telah terbiarselama setengah abad menjadikannya begituuzur.Sehingga beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini, TanBoon Chia Mansion telah diubahsuai semula.Alamat: Rasa, 44200 Hulu Selangor, Selangor,MalaysiaWaktu Melawat: Lawat pada waktu siangKoordinat GPS: 3.4990232, 101.630855 33

MAKAN ANGIN Tempat Bersejarah Galeri Diraja Klang telah diinspirasikan oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong Malaysia ke-11, Almarhum dengan teksi dan servis bas mini. Stesen ini Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. Mula- terletak berhampiran dengan Hab Bas Utama mula, ia dikenali sebagai Muzium Kenangan Klang yang menghubungkan kawasan Klang dan dibina di Jalan Kota, Kampung Jawa Klang dengan kawasan sekitarnya. pada tahun 1988. Setelah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah menaiki takhta Bangunan utama stesen adalah bangunan pada tahun 2001, baginda menitahkan untuk setingkat yang agak kecil dan ia mula dibina mengubah Bangunan Sultan Suleiman yang pada tahun 1890 tetapi telah melalui banyak dibina pada tahun 1909 untuk dijadikan Galeri fasa pengubahsuaian, bersesuaian dengan Diraja yang baru. perubahan masa. Walau bagaimanapun, elemen-elemen binaan kolonial Barat masih Pada 19 Oktober 2007, Galeri Diraja ini telah dikekalkan pada bangunan ini. Stesen ini dirasmikan oleh Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan mempunyai platform sisi iaitu sebahagian Sharafuddin Idris Shah. Penubuhan galeri ini daripada bangunan utama stesen dan sebuah didedikasikan untuk Duli Yang Maha Mulia platform pulau yang boleh diakses dengan Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, jambatan pejalan kaki. yang pernah memerintah selama 39 tahun sebagai Sultan Selangor dan dua tahun sebagai Alamat: Jalan Raya Timur Off Jalan Stesen, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Malaysia. 41000 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. No. Telefon: +603-2267 1200 Galeri ini memaparkan sejarah dan warisan Laman Web: www.ktmb.com.my Kesultanan Selangor yang berasal dari keluarga Koordinat GPS: 3.0427778, 101.45 diraja Bugis Sulawesi. Bangunan kolonial klasik tahun 1909 yang menempatkan galeri ini Balai Bomba Lama Klang mempunyai sejarah yang panjang dan menarik. Pihak British telah mendudukinya ketika Terletak di sudut Jalan Gedung Raja Abdullah zaman kolonial dan menggunakannya sebagai adalah balai bomba yang dibina pada zaman pejabat pentadbiran dan pejabat tanah. Ia kolonial dan kini berfungsi sebagai Balai Bomba juga pernah digunakan sebagai markas Jepun Klang. Bangunan balai ini adalah contoh yang ketika Perang Dunia Kedua. Setelah digunakan baik bagi seni bina Victorian yang berasal dari untuk beberapa pejabat kerajaan, ia kini telah tahun 1890-an. Walaupun ia telah diubahsuai dinaiktarafkan untuk menjadi Galeri Diraja untuk menampung alat-alat balai bomba Klang. Pelawat akan dapat melihat sejarah moden, seni bina asalnya masih dikekalkan dan latar belakang kehidupan Duli Yang Maha sehingga ke hari ini. Mulia Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah sebagai pewaris takhta kerajaan Selangor, Alamat: Kota Raja, Jalan Gedung Raja Abdullah, karier baginda dalam bidang ketenteraan Kawasan 1, 41000 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia sehinggalah penabalan baginda sebagai Sultan No. Telefon: +603-3371 4444 Selangor yang ke-8 pada tahun 1960 dan Laman Web: www.facebook.com/Balai-Bomba- penabalan baginda sebagai Yang Di-Pertuan Penyelamat-Kota-Raja Agong yang ke-11 pada tahun 2001. Koleksi Waktu Melawat: N/A Diraja yang dipamerkan disini terdiri daripada Koordinat GPS: 3.0426723, 101.4470673 pelbagai koleksi peribadi termasuk artifak dan cenderamata sepanjang zaman pemerintahan Galeri Diraja Klang baginda. Replika permata mahkota Kesultanan Selangor juga ada dipamerkan disini. Alamat: Jalan Stesen, 41000, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia No. Telefon: +603-3373 6500 Waktu Melawat: Tues – Sun, 10am - 5pm Koordinat GPS: 3.0415045, 101.4491808 Pengkalan Batu Hampar Batu hampar ini dikatakan digunakan untuk memancung kepala penderhaka ketika zaman 34

Tempat Bersejarah/Bangunan Modenpemerintahan awal Kesultanan Selangor. Batu Pusat Sains Negara, Bukit Kiara MAKAN ANGINhampar ini terdiri daripada batu asas yangberbentuk empat segi dan diatasnya diletakkan Alamat: Persiaran Bukit Kiara, Bukitbatu yang lebih besar serta mempunyai Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayahpermukaan yang agak luas dan rata – tampak Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysiasesuai untuk kegunaan yang diperkatakan. Akan No. Telefon: +603-2089 3400tetapi, diceritakan bahawa hanya ada seorang E-mail : [email protected] pernah dipenggal kepalanya diatas batu Laman Web: http://www.psn.gov.my/hampar ini; iaitu seorang gadis, kemungkinan Koordinat GPS: N 3° 8′ 58″, E 101° 38′ 41″dayang istana, yang dituduh berzina. Perbuatanitu dianggap satu kesalahan yang amat berat Pada 29 November 1996, Perdana Menteri kitadan hukuman itu dianggap setimpal bagi yang terdahulu, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad,kesalahan tersebut. secara rasminya telah melancarkan Pusat Sains Negara yang terletak di Bukit Kiara.Alamat: Bukit Malawati, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Dengan beratapkan kubah hijau yang dihiasiSelangor, Malaysia. dengan bentuk geometri rumit, bangunan iniNo. Telefon: +603-3289 7167 adalah satu kemegahan dari segi seni binanya.Laman Web: www.mdkl.gov.my Pusat ini mengandungi sembilan galeri yangWaktu Melawat: Daily, 9am – 6pm memaparkan tema-tema saintifik yang menarik.Koordinat GPS: 3.34095, 101.2486579 Para pelajar boleh mencuba pelbagai aktiviti pembelajaran “hands-on” yang disediakanTelaga Tujuh disana. Haiwan-haiwan seperti burung unta, ayam, arnab, rusa dan sebagainya boleh dilihat di Taman Sains. Pelawat juga boleh menikmati keindahan marin di akuarium yang boleh direntasi di dalam pusat sains ini. Salah satu misi utama pusat sains ini adalah untuk memupuk minat orang ramai dalam bidang sains tanpa mengira tahap umur.Telaga Tujuh terletak di Bukit Melawati dan Kompleks Perbadanan Putrajayaia adalah sebuah telaga yang dahulunyamempunyai tujuh mata air yang dikatakan tidak Ciri utama bangunan kompleks kerajaan inipernah kering walaupun pada musim kemarau. adalah gerbangnya, iaitu sebuah struktur modenTetapi, kini hanya beberapa mata air yang masih yang mempunyai ciri besi yang dinamik dantinggal kerana yang lainnya telah tertimbus di kompleks, memukau setiap pengunjung yangbawah tanah. Sebelum ini, orang awam pernah berkunjung ke kawasan itu. Gerbang tersebutdatang untuk membayar niat di Telaga Tujuh ini mempunyai dek tinjauan untuk orang awam dantetapi pengawasan lebih ketat kerana ia ditegah ia terletak di bahagian atas sekali, yang jugadalam Islam. kadangkala digunakan sebagai tempat melihat perarakan. Dari sini, anda akan berpeluangTelaga ini dikatakan berumur lebih dari 180 untuk menikmati keindahan bandar Putrajayatahun dan ia terletak di Cangkat Bukit Tanjung, dari atas. Istana Kehakiman dan Masjid Putraberdekatan Tasik Shina. Simen yang digunakan juga kelihatan cantic dari sini. Ia amat sesuaiuntuk membina telaga ini dilihat mempunyai untuk aktiviti fotografi kerana pemandanganpersamaan dengan simen yang digunakan di yang anda akan dapat dari dek tinjau ini adalahmakam-makam berhampiran makam Sultan. sangat cantik dan memukau. Gerbang ini adalahAda yang mengatakan telaga ini pada mulanya antara tarikan yang digemari oleh pengunjungdimiliki oleh Si Lamat dan Si Laba, iaitu dua kerana seni binanya yang futuristik dan menarik,orang suruhan Sultan yang kurang waras tetapi dimana besi binaan ini berbentuk sepertitaat kepada Sultan. anyaman yang kompleks dan moden.Alamat: Bukit Malawati, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Alamat: 24, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 3, 62000Selangor, Malaysia. Putrajaya, WP Putrajaya, Malaysia.No. Telefon: +603-3289 7167 No. Telefon: +603-8000 8000Laman Web: www.mdkl.gov.my Laman Web: www.ppj.gov.myWaktu Melawat: Daily, 9am – 6pm Waktu Melawat: Visitors can come anytime toKoordinat GPS: 3.34095, 101.2486579 view the arch. Koordinat GPS: 2.917789, 101.684435 35

MAKAN ANGIN Tips Bersiar-siar dengan sapaan “Waalaikumusalam”. Adalah dinasihatkan untuk tidak mengunjukkan tangan Tatacara Melawat Masjid untuk bersalaman dengan orang berlainan jantina kerana orang berlainan jantina ditegah Sebelum membuat lawatan ke masjid, anda bersentuhan. haruslah mempertimbangkan beberapa perkara seperti keselesaan dan kesesuaian. 3. Memasuki ruang solat Keselesaan bermaksud lawatan anda haruslah tidak mendatangkan apa-apa ketidakselesaan Masuk dengan senyap dan duduk di atas terutama kepada pengunjung-pengunjung yang lantai dengan tidak mengunjurkan kaki ke arah datang dengan tujuan beribadah. Maka, anda Kiblat, kecuali kesihatan tidak mengizinkan. haruslah memikirkan kesesuaian dan melawat Bagi pelawat berkumpulan yang masuk ketika tempat-tempat ibadah ini dengan cara paling solat sedang berlangsung, duduk bersama di sopan dan tidak mengganggu para jemaah. bahagian belakang dewan solat. Samada anda melawat secara berseorangan 4. Sembahyang dalam masjid atau dalam kumpulan, anda haruslah patuh kepada tatacara pemakaian dan perlakuan Apabila solat sedang berlangsung, pelawat supaya tidak menyinggung perasaan para bukan Islam adalah dialu-alukan untuk masuk jemaah. Bagi pelawat berkumpulan, diingatkan hanya untuk melihat. Jika anda sampai supaya tidak membuat bising ketika berada di ketika orang lain sedang solat, carilah tempat dalam premis masjid. Dibawah adalah beberapa duduk di bahagian belakang dewan solat dan tatacara dan panduan penting bagi mereka duduk dengan senyap. Tiada makanan suci yang ingin melawat masjid atau tempat-tempat akan diberikan dan tiada isyarat fizikal perlu ibadah di Malaysia: dilakukan untuk menghormati objek-objek suci, kecuali membuka kasut dan bersopan di dalam 1. Pakaian dalam masjid ruang dalam masjid. Pakaian anda haruslah sopan tanpa mengira 5. Pengunjung masjid wanita jantina. Bagi wanita, anda haruslah memakai skirt berparas buku lali atau seluar panjang Kawasan utama dewan solat selalunya yang longgar dan tidak jarang serta baju digunakan oleh lelaki dan kawasan berasingan lengan panjang dan berleher tinggi. Selendang disediakan untuk wanita. Lelaki dan wanita selalunya diperlukan untuk menutup kepala akan solat di dalam dewan yang sama tetapi bagi wanita. Kasut atau selipar haruslah dibuka diasingkan ruangnya. Wanita Islam tidak sebelum masuk ke ruang solat dan disusun rapi digalakkan masuk ke masjid ketika haid tetapi diatas rak yang disediakan. Dinasihatkan untuk terdapat pengecualian bagi pengunjung wanita memakai pakaian yang bersih. bukan Islam. Kebanyakan wanita Islam bersolat di rumah. 2. Memasuki masjid Sumber: http://www.itc.gov.my/article/ Lelaki dan wanita mempunyai pintu masuk yang etiquettes-of-visiting-a-mosque/ berbeza untuk masuk ke ruang solat lelaki dan wanita. Pelawat biasanya disapa dengan salam “Assalamualaikum” dan haruslah disambut 36

Masjid Tun Abdul Aziz Tempat Beribadah Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah pada tahun 2008. Terletak di Jalan Templer di Petaling Jaya, masjid ini bukan sahaja tempatAllahyarham Datuk Harun bin Idris, Menteri untuk melaksanakan ibadah bagi masyarakat MAKAN ANGINBesar Selangor ketika itu telah bersetuju Islam, tetapi masjid ini juga sering diimarahkandengan perancangan pembangunan masjid dan sebagai pusat komuniti yang aktif dimanamelantik John Ho, seorang arkitek dari Jabatan aktiviti seperti seminar, kelas-kelas dan acaraKerja Raya untuk menyediakan reka bentuk yang keagamaan seringkali diadakan. Pengunjungunik dan menarik sebagai meraikan permintaan akan tertarik dengan seni bina masjid ini yangAhli Jawatankuasa. ceria dan cantik dari luar. Manakala, bahagian dalam masjid ini pula dilengkapi dengan ruangMasjid Tun Abdul Aziz telah dibina pada bulan solat yang besar dan kubahnya menyerupaiMac 1973, 10 tahun selepas cadangan untuk sepotong oren gergasi dan dikelilingi denganmembangunkannya disuarakan oleh ahli ayat-ayat suci al-Quran. Dengan seni binakariah dan penduduk seksyen 14. Masjid ini kontemporari dan Timur Tengah digabungkan,dibangunkan dengan usaha Ahli Jawatankuasa bahagian dalam masjid yang berwarna putihPersatuan Kebajikan Penduduk-Penduduk oren memaparkan gerbang yang ceria –Islam Petaling Jaya Utara (PKPIPJU) yang menyerupai seni bina Mezquita de Cordoba didipengerusikan oleh Tuan Haji Bakri bin Spain.Ramly. Siap pada bulan September 1976, iapertama kali digunakan oleh ahli kariah untuk Alamat: Jalan Templer & Lorong 3/39G,menunaikan solat Eidul Fitri pada 25 September Seksyen 3, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor,1976 bersamaan 1 Syawal 1369. Malaysia. Laman Web: www.itc.gov.myMasjid bulat pertama di Malaysia ini dinamakan Waktu Melawat: Daily, till 6pm.Masjid Tun Abdul Aziz sempena nama seorang Koordinat GPS: 3.090756, 101.6504099tokoh yang telah berkhidmat sebagai MenteriBesar Selangor pada tahun 1954, berjasa kepada Kuil Sri Siva SubramaniarNegeri Selangor dan juga negara. AlmarhumSultan Selangor, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Terletak di UPM Serdang, kuil Hindu Sri SivaShah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Subramaniar adalah sebuah kuil Hindu yangShah Al-Haj telah merasmikan masjid ini pada agak popular di kawasan itu. Gopuramnya25 Februari 1977. yang berwarna biru langit membuatkan kuil tersebut nampak ceria dan menarik, sambilPersempadanan kariah telah menetapkan ahli menghasilkan suatu suasana yang tenang bagikariah masjid ini adalah dari Seksyen 14, 11 para pengunjung yang datang untuk melakukandan 12, Taman SEA, Taman Paramount, dan upacara keagamaan. Dewa utama untukSS2. Bagaimanapun, masjid tetap meraikanjemaah lain yang terdiri dari para pelajar, 37wargakerja institusi pengajian tinggi tempatandan swasta juga wargakerja dari sektor komersilberhampiran.Alamat: Jalan Semangat, Seksyen 14, 46100Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.No. Telefon: +603-7958 5868Laman Web: www.masjidbulat.orgWaktu Melawat: Daily, till 6pm.Koordinat GPS: 3.112349, 101.633967Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Aziz ShahMasjid ini adalah masjid pertama yangdibina di Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Masjid initelah dirasmikan pembukaannya oleh Sultan

Tempat Beribadah kuil ini adalah Dewa Murugan, Dewa Perang masyarakat Hindu. Alamat: Jalan Universiti 1, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, 43400 Serdang, Malaysia No. Telefon: +6012-242 4450 / +6016-200 8851 Waktu Lawatan: Daily, 6am – 9pm Koordinat GPS: 2.9987345, 101.70829315 Kuil Sri Sakthi EaswariMAKAN ANGIN tahun 1913, membuatkannya salah satu kuil terpenting dan terlama di bandar bersejarah Klang. Dewa utama yang disembah disini adalah San Yi Jiao Zhu dan dewa-dewa sampingan yang lain termasuklah Tai Shang Lao Jun, Guan Shi Yin Pu Sa, Da Be Gong, Da Er Ye Be dan Hu Ye Gong. Didalam kuil ini, anda boleh melihat arca dewa-dewa ini dan juga terdapat sebuah arca dinding yang memaparkan Raja Naga. Arca dinding tersebut terdiri daripada sebuah representasi naga yang memakai mahkota raja diatas kepalanya sambil memegang berus dan sebuah tablet bertulis perkataan “Raja” dalam karakter cina. Raja Naga, dalam kepercayaan Cina Tao, adalah terdiri daripada 4 Raja Naga yang memerintah 4 lautan dibumi. Raja-raja Naga ini juga boleh bertukar menjadi rupa manusia dan mereka memerintah hidupan laut serta berkebolehan untuk memanipulasi hujan serta cuaca. Kaum yang menderhaka akan dijatuhkan bala berupa bah besar yang boleh memusnahkan harta benda. Ditubuhkan pada tahun 1968, kuil ini terletak di Kuil Chong Kong Tong ini merayakan beberapa kawasan Kelana Jaya yang dahulunya dikenali agenda keagamaan seperti perayaan Shang sebagai Seaport Estate. Walau bagaimanapun, Yuan, Zhong Yuan dan Xia Yuan yang dirayakan pada tahun 1975, ia dipindahkan ke lokasi terkini pada waktu-waktu tertentu mengikut kalendar iaitu di SS3/39. Setelah kerja pengubahsuaian tradisi kaum Cina. lengkap, kuil ini berdiri megah dengan gopuram 5 tingkat dan menjadi tempat kaum India di Alamat: 24, Jalan Kapar, 41400 Klang, Selangor, kawasan ini untuk mengadakan upacara serta Malaysia. ritual keagamaan. Laman Web: www.angkongkeng.com Waktu Melawat: Daily, 7am – 5.30pm Alamat: Jalan SS 8/39, SS 8 Sungai Way, 47300 Koordinat GPS: 3.0518724, 101.44810035 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. No. Telefon: +603-7874 2561 / +603-7876 4329 Kuil Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Laman Web: www.sakthieaswari.com Waktu Melawat: 9.30am - 11.30am. 6.00am - 9.00pm. Hujung minggu, 9.30am - 9.00pm. Koordinat GPS: 3.0886368, 101.614825 Kuil Chong Kong Tong Kuil Chong Kong Tong adalah sebuah kuil Cina Taoist yang terletak di Jalan Kapar, Klang. Bangunan kuil yang menarik ini dihiasi oleh elemen-elemen tipikal sebuah kuil Cina – atap bersayap, arca-arca naga yang pelbagai, dinding jubin bercorak serta warna cat kuning merah yang meriah. Kuil ini telah dibina pada 38

Kuil Dong Zen terletak di kawasan seluas 16 ekar Tempat Beribadah MAKAN ANGINdi Jenjarom dan ia dibina pada tahun 1994. Ditengah-tengah kuil ini adalah Dong Zen School Gurdwara Sahib yang lebih besar. Denganof Buddhism, tempat perkembangan komuniti sumbangan yang banyak daripada banyakmuda beragama Buddha di Malaysia. Kuil Dong sumber, Gurdwara Sahib ini telahpun dibukaZen mempunyai tema yang pelbagai setiap kali secara rasminya oleh Ketua Menteri Selangorperayaan Tahun Baru Cina diadakan, dimana pada waktu itu iaitu Dato Harun bin Haji Idrisperayaan tersebut disambut selama 15 hari. pada tahun 1970. Darbar Sahib yang utamaIa telah menjadi kebiasaan bagi masyarakat disini boleh memuatkan sekitar 800 jemaahtempatan untuk berkunjung ke kuil ini setiap pada satu-satu masa dan ia dilengkapi dengankali perayaan Tahun Baru Cina diadakan. Kuil ini penghawa dingin untuk keselesaan pengunjung.memaparkan lukisan dinding Buddha dari DunHuang pada tahun 2008 serta pelbagai kereta Alamat: P.O. Box 1028, Jalan Semangat P.O.,berhias yang berwarna-warni dan inovatif untuk No. 4, Lorong Utara B, Off Jalan Utara, 46860tatapan pengunjung yang datang ke kuil ini Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.pada hari perayaan tersebut. Pengunjung juga No. Telefon: 03 – 79558645dapat melihat 18 arca-arca Arhat yang diukir Laman Web: www.gspj.netdengan pelbagai ekspresi apabila memasukikawasan kuil ini. Ratusan bunga-bungaan dan Our Lady of Lourdes, Catholic Churchtumbuhan ditanam mekar di kawasan taman Ini gereja menarik dirasmikan pada tahun 1928kuil ini berserta 33 śrāmanera yang disusun dan baru-baru dipulihkan. Ia dibina dalamdisekeliling taman ini. Antara fasiliti-fasiliti yang gaya Gothic, mencontohi sebuah gereja hajidisediakan di kuil ini termasuklah ruang kuil di Lourdes, Perancis. Dua panel kaca yangutama, pusat penanaman, galeri seni Fo Guang dipamerkan di dalam gereja yang digunakanShan, dewan kuliah utama, dewan makan, ruang untuk berada di Pusat Perubatan Sime Darbymeditasi, bilik audiovisual, dewan kaligrafi sutra, sehingga penampakan menyerupai Virgin MaryWaterdrop Teahouse, Taman Lumbini serta Dong dan Jesus telah dilihat di kaca pada tahun 2012.Zen Institute of Buddhist Studies. Kuil DongZen juga sering menganjurkan pengasingan Address: No. 114, Jalan Tengku Kelana, 41000,monastik jangka pendek, pengasingan lapan Klang, Selangor, 41000, Malaysiaajaran (eight precepts), kem Buddha untuk guru, Phone no: +60 3-3371 3053kanak-kanak dan remaja, kem meditasi, seminardan macam-macam lagi.Pada 7 September 1999, Kuil Dong Zen telahdisenaraikan sebagai salah satu tarikanpelancong bagi kategori tempat ibadat olehKementerian Pelancongan dan KebudayaanMalaysia. Pada tahun 2003, mereka jugatelah menerima “Outstanding Scenery Award”daripada Badan Pembangunan Pelancongannegeri Selangor.Kuil Dong Zen telah menganjurkan FestivalTanglung dan Flora sempena Tahun Baru Cinadimana acara ini telah menarik lebih daripadasejuta pengunjung yang datang untuk melawat.Kuil ini telah diiktiraf sebagai pusat Dharmayang menggabungkan konsep tradisional danmoden yang juga berperanan sebagai pusatkemanusiaan untuk agama Buddha yangpenting di Malaysia.Alamat: FGS Dong Zen Monastery, PT2297,Jalan Sg. Buaya, 42600 Jenjarom, Selangor.No. Telefon: +603-3191 1533Laman Web: www.fgsmy.orgKoordinat GPS: 2.867604, 101.491655Gurdwara Sahib Petaling JayaPada tahun 1960-an, satu komuniti kecil yangterdiri daripada kaum Sikh di Petaling Jayatelah menubuhkan Guru Nanak Satsang danmengadakan upacara sembahyang di rumahmasing-masing secara bergilir-gilir. Bangunangurdwara ini bermula dengan rumah banglo duatingkat yang kemudiannya dinaiktaraf menjadi 39

Taman Rekreasi Taman Rakyat Taman Rimba Riang, Kota DamansaraMAKAN ANGIN Seksyen 9 Kota Damansara sebenarnya Taman Rakyat di Klang terletak di Jalan Tun mempunyai sebuah taman tasik yang cantik dan Dr. Ismail, Taman Sri Andalas. Antara tarikan dijaga rapi. Taman Rimba Riang adalah taman utama yang diminati pengunjung adalah “formal rekreasi popular bagi penduduk di sekitar Kota garden”, kawasan refleksologi, “look-out Damansara. Penggambaran filem juga sering point” untuk menikmati pemandangan, denai dijalankan disini. Trek joging yang disediakan hutan dan juga trek joging. Kawasan taman ini adalah sangat sesuai bagi yang pelari baru berkeluasan 81 ekar dan berkonsepkan “Taman atau lama kerana saiznya yang tidak terlalu Untuk Semua”. Pembangunan taman rekreasi ini besar, cuma lebih kurang 1 km sahaja. Tasik adalah secara berperingkat-peringkat mengikut buatan ini dikelilingi oleh banyak tumbuhan, air kesesuaian dan keperluan semasa. Ia juga terjun mini, gazebo terapung, mesin senaman memfokuskan kepada pemuliharaan kawasan dan juga kerusi serta meja yang banyak untuk hijau dan hutan sekitarnya. Taman Rakyat telah perkelahan. dianugerahkan Landskap Terbaik Peringkat Negeri Selangor Tahun 2002 bagi kategori Alamat: Jalan Rimba Riang 9/1d, Kota 'Taman Bandar '. Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Alamat: Jalan Tun Dr. Ismail, Taman Sri Koordinat GPS: 3.1814088,101.5836198 Andalas, 41200 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia Koordinat GPS: 3.0205221, 101.4503875 Templer Park  Taman Tasik Permaisuri Templer Park adalah rizab hutan di Rawang, Daerah Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. Ia adalah Taman rekreasi ini mempunyai trek joging 1,214 hektar dan ia dinamakan sebagai yang berkualiti tinggi, tapak refleksologi, penghormatan kepada Sir Gerald Templer, taman topiari, gerbang bunga-bungaan, Pesuruhjaya Tinggi British di Tanah Melayu. taman permainan kanak-kanak, pulau buatan \"Pada 8 September 1954, Duli Yang Maha Mulia manusia, air pancut berbagai bentuk, taman Sultan Selangor, Almarhum Sultan Hishamuddin bunga bertingkat, taman bunga-bunga tropika Alam Shah mengisytiharkan bahawa Templer dan juga taman herba. Diapit antara pusat Park telah 'yang digazetkan oleh Selangor untuk bandar Kuala Lumpur dan lebuhraya-lebuhraya berfungsi sebagai tempat perlindungan dan sekitarnya, taman ini sering dikunjungi oleh tempat perlindungan untuk hidupan liar dan ramai penduduk sekitar Cheras, Ampang, Bukit tempat pertemuan untuk semua yang suka dan Jalil dan kawasan-kawasan berdekatan. menghormati keindahan alam semula jadi. Pada tahun berikutnya kerajaan mewartakan kawasan Alamat: Jalan Tasik Permaisuri 2, Bandar Tun itu sebagai \"Taman Botani dan Taman Awam\" di Razak, 56000 Kuala Lumpur. bawah enakmen tanah (Pemberitahuan 104- Koordinat GPS: 3.0980981,101.7190554 1955) \". 40 Ini rizab hutan terdiri daripada air terjun, sungai hutan dan laluan. Beberapa kemudahan disediakan di kawasan hutan simpan ini, seperti lapangan berkelah, tempat memancing, tempat letak kereta, tandas awam dan gerai. Alamat: Persiaran Bukit Takun, Templer Park, 48000 Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia. Koordinat GPS: 3.206465,101.5396366

Air Terjun dan Chalet Kemensah Alam Semulajadi Negara dan ada juga yang bekerja di bandar. Perkampungan ini adalah salah satu tempat menarik yang patut dikunjungi. Anda boleh bertanya penduduk-penduduk di kawasan air terjun tentang bagaimana untuk menghubungi Tok Batin untuk meminta kebenaran melawat. Alamat: Temuan Village, Kemensah, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia. Koordinat GPS: 3.2237975,101.7763833 Air Terjun Sg. Gabai MAKAN ANGINKampung Kemensah, Hulu Klang yang terletak Air Terjun Gabai adalah antara air terjun palingdi belakang Zoo Negara adalah agak mudah popular di Selangor. Ia terletak di kawasanuntuk dijejaki menaiki kereta dari lebuhraya. Ulu Langat dan air terjun tersebut terdiriKawasan ini meliputi air terjun dua tingkat, daripada beberapa tingkat. Terdapat banyakkolam renang kanak-kanak dan dewasa, chalet tempat-tempat untuk berkelah di sekitar airsewa dan kemudahan-kemudahan lain seperti terjun ini tetapi kadangkala masih tidak dapattandas awam. Ia adalah tempat persinggahan menampung jumlah pengunjung yang ramaihujung minggu yang sesuai untuk seisi keluarga. terutamanya ketika musim cuti sekolah. AirPastikan anda membawa stok makanan yang terjunnya sangat bersih dan beberapa lokasicukup untuk berkelah kerana kawasan ini mempunyai air yang agak dalam serta batu-mempunyai pilihan gerai yang terhad. batuan licin. Oleh itu, pengunjung sering dinasihatkan untuk berhati-hati. KemudahanAlamat: Kg Kemensah, 68000 Ampang, tandas awam dan jambatan untuk merentasiSelangor, Malaysia kawasan bahaya juga disediakan. Kawasan iniKoordinat GPS: 3.2186582,101.7849336 amat sesuai untuk aktiviti keluarga dan bersama rakan-rakan. Nikmatilah keindahan alam sekitarKampung Orang Asli Temuan, Kemensah dan jagalah kebersihan kawasan ini. Panduan Perjalanan 1. Pergi ke Ulu Langat, sebuah perkampungan kecil yang boleh dihubungi melalui Cheras atau Ampang. 2. Ikut jalan ke Kampung Pangsun kira-kira pada jarak 7km sehingga anda sampai ke Batu 18, kemudian belok kanan. 3. Selepas 6km anda akan kelihatan papan tanda Air Terjun Gabai. Belok kiri dan teruskan sehingga anda sampai ke kawasan letak kereta.Masyarakat Orang Asli yang terdiri daripadakaum Temuan telah menduduki kawasan inisejak tahun 1963. Pada masa lalu, rumah-rumah disini adalah diperbuat daripada kayutetapi semenjak 2 tahun lepas, rumah-rumahtersebut yang diduduki oleh 13 buah keluargatelah dinaiktaraf kepada rumah batu kosrendah. Masyarakat Orang Asli disini menjualbuah-buahan seperti durian dan rambutanserta mengutip hasil hutan sebagai matapencarian. Kebanyakan hasil hutan yang dikutipseperti buluh dan rotan dijual kepada pihak Zoo 41

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Enjoy Outdoors!OUTDOORS & RECREATION O&utRdoeocr reation Introduction It can spur weight loss. Recreational activities are good for you, mentally Not only are the outdoors great for making and physically. It can be as simple as strolling at exercise feel easier and often more enjoyable, the park or beach, walking your dog, gardening, but some outdoor elements — like those kite-flying and many more – anything that you mountains — directly contribute to weight loss. do for leisure and fun. The word “recreation” Simply spending time at high altitude could itself is defined as ‘activity done for enjoyment help shed some pounds, even if you’re just when one is not working’. visiting. The higher heights can speed up your metabolism, while actually lessening hunger For some people, recreational activities cravings. mean playing video games at home or binge- Nature increases brain function. watching Game of Thrones. But, the healthiest way to spend your free time in a fun way is to go outdoors. These are healthier as you get to enjoy fresh air and move around physically which leads to a healthier body. Proof Going Outside Makes You Healthier Science shows that spending time in the great outdoors can actually make you healthier. Escaping to the woods, mountains or even your neighborhood park helps both your body and your brain. Here are seven ways the outdoors make us healthier: Getting outside makes exercise easier. Research conducted at the University of Essex Taking in a bit of nature can help your brain in showed that the color green, such as that found more than one way. For starters, logging outdoor on trees, grass and other plants in nature, makes hours may increase concentration skills. exercise feel easier. The small study tested One study compared concentration between cyclists pedaling in front of green, gray and red children with ADHD who played outside, versus images. Those exercising in front of the green those who played inside, after school and showed less mood disturbances and reported on weekends. Kids who spent time in green, that they felt lower exertion during their cycling. outdoor spaces reported fewer symptoms of Plus, other research showed that those who ADHD, even when the exact same activities were exercise outside are more eager to return for a compared. future workout than those who stick to the gym. Moreover, research published in the Journal of 44 Experimental Psychology found that walking increases creative production. Plus, all of that fresh air is a quick way to kick your brain into high gear. Ditch the caffeine and stick to a walk in the park. Some say that 20 minutes outside can wake you up just as much as one cup of coffee can.

Enjoy Outdoors!It amps up vitamin D intake. Spending time in nature has been shown to lower stress levels. Just looking at a garden or trees or going for a walk, even if it’s in your own OUTDOORS & RECREATION neighborhood, reduces stress and lowers heart rate.Vitamin D can be a tricky nutrient to get enough One reason Mother Nature may work as such aof strictly from foods, because so few naturally great stress-buster is through scent. The smellcarry it, so most of us soak up between 80 to of many flowers, including jasmine, lilacs and90 percent of our sunshine vitamin from those roses; have been proven to decrease stressgolden rays. And while we all know to protect and increase relaxation. The scent of fresh pineourselves from the sun to avoid skin cancer, we has even been shown to lower depression andalso need vitamin D for bone growth, cell growth, anxiety.inflammation reduction and neuromuscular andimmune function. The outdoors make us happy.The outdoors may even help us agegracefully.Research published in the Journal of Aging In addition to helping decrease stress levels,Health shows that getting outside on a daily spending more time with nature shows a shiftbasis may help older people stay healthy and toward more positive moods, says Heerwagon.functioning longer. Participants in the study While we don’t know exactly why this happenswho spent time outdoors every day at age 70 in our bodies, “the theory is that we respondshowed fewer complaints of aching bones or positively to things that are good for us. Treessleep problems, among other health-related offer shade, protection and often have fruitsproblems, at age 77 than those who did not head and nuts, so they are a source of food as well asoutside each day. protection and comfort.” The idea is that we like things that are inherently good for us and ourOutdoor activities that revolve around group- survival, which is why trees and other naturaloriented exercises or hobbies have their own elements can help lift our moods.benefits for older people. Research showsthat gardening can help dementia and stroke Source: www.huffingtonpost.compatients improve social skills and confidence,while even increasing mobility and dexterity. Top 10 Fun Outdoor ActivitiesNature is great for stress-reduction. When Netflix marathon at home just doesn’t cut it and makes you feel even more sluggish (and perhaps fat from all those chips and popcorns), go outside and do these fun things! You will thank us later for not letting you be a certified couch potato. 1. Barbecue 45

Enjoy Outdoors!OUTDOORS & RECREATION Imagine a weekend where you get to take things lungs. There are plenty of open spaces and park slow and cook good meals. Rather than doing it benches to work those biceps and glutes. It’s indoors, gather your friends and take it outside! time to experiment those great home-workout Whether it’s by the pool of your apartment or by moves – they are just as good as those fancy a waterfall in the woods, nothing beats a good gym machines. batch of grilled lamb and chicken wings shared with the people you love. What better way to 5. Fly a kite, play Frisbee celebrate the wonders of outdoors than good, home-cooked meals and good company. Taking it one level up: Go to the nearest beach with friends and grill some good food by a bonfire at night – way better than your regular night-out at the bar. 2. Reading under a tree An afternoon in the park or the beach can be fun when you know just how to utilize the big, open space. Kite-flying and playing Frisbee are some of the most exciting and rewarding activities you can do with friends and family. 6. Sightseeing Take out your favorite book from the shelf and There are many interesting places that you go out to a nice park. Find a good spot under a can discover when you go sightseeing around tree, lay down a mat and dive into the book with the city. Forget about driving – take the LRT or the sun as your natural lighting (bonus: you also bus and explore the city at your own pace and get to soak up Vitamin D while you’re at it). Bring stumble upon hidden gems full of pleasant along nibbles and a small pillow for a hella good surprises. You will be amazed and come to time. realize that the city has a lot more to offer than the views you get behind the windshield. 3. Picnic 7. Hiking & Camping Home-cooked meals on the weekends are great but why restrict yourself to eating them on the dining table at home? Grab those fancy Tupperwares you’ve been hoarding, pack the food and serve it to your friends and family on a mat at the park or the beach. Eating in an open, natural space is much more enjoyable than surrounded by four walls. 4. Outdoor Exercise Climbing up mountains and hill can be very rewarding, especially for fitness and nature Ditch the gym and hit the park, where you can enthusiasts. Go into the woods and marvel at shed those extra pounds while feasting your the wonders of nature that the country has to eyes with the wonders of nature and surrounded give. Reach the peak and be mesmerized by by greeneries. Pump in fresh air for healthier the magnificent view of the land, getting closer to the bird’s-eye view. You can also stop by a 46

Enjoy Outdoors!/Places to Cycle Klang Valleywaterfall (if any) and take a refreshing dip in Places to Cycle Klang Valley OUTDOORS & RECREATIONthe cool water and camp at the peak, under the Lake Gardens, Shah Alamsparkling stars.8. Taking a strollCoffee date in a café? That is just too cliché. Get Get your exercise and a little sightseeing byyour partner to drive to a lake park or the beach touring the landmarks clustered around theand take a stroll together while enjoying the man-made lakes in Shah Alam’s Lake Gardens.breeze and serenity of nature. You will never run The city itself has interesting cycling lanes thatout of interesting topics to talk about as there keep you guessing what is around every corner.are much more to see and many things to do The cycling route connects many residentialrather than sipping on a cup of coffee. No more areas in the city and eventually leads to theawkward silence, more opportunity to hold her garden itself.hands. You’re welcome. ;) Address: Persiaran Dato 039; Menteri, Sec 2,9. Gardening 40460 Shah Alam Taman Jaya Park, Petaling JayaGardening is great when you have an open lawn The Taman Jaya Park in Petaling Jaya is nowaround your house. If you live in an apartment, an eco-mobility park thanks to its recentfret not, you can hang potted plants at the landscaping project. This means that thebalcony. Gardening is a great way of spending park’s cycling pavements not only connect theyour time outdoors without having to leave your areas within the park, but also the surroundinghouse compound. Tending to plants can be very neighborhoods and the nearby Taman Jaya LRTtherapeutic at times and the feeling of seeing station. With such accessibility, cyling to andsomething grow under your care gives out an within the park is a breeze!incredible sense of accomplishment. Address: 132, Jalan SS 24/2, Taman Megah,10. Play Pokemon Go! 47301 Petaling JayaIf you haven’t heard, the famous and most- Taman Tasik Cyberjayaanticipated mobile game is now availablewhere it encourages you to go outside and Taman Tasik Cyberjaya is another favourite spotcatch Pokemons. As described in the Pokemon for cycling, especially among students studyingwebsite, Pokémon GO is built on Niantic’s in the nearby universities. You can also find aReal World Gaming Platform and will use real shady spot to relax and read a book.locations to encourage players to search farand wide in the real world to discover Pokémon. Address: Persiaran Bestari, Off PersiaranPokémon GO allows you to find and catch more Semarak Api, 63000, Cyberjayathan a hundred species of Pokémon as youexplore your surroundings. Sounds fun? Go out,you gotta catch ‘em all! 47

Nikmati Dunia LuarAKTIVITI LUAR & REKREASI D&unRiaeLkuraer asi Pengenalan gambar berwarna hijau, kelabu dan merah. Pengayuh yang berbasikal dihadapan warna Aktiviti rekreasi adalah baik untuk kesihatan hijau menunjukkan mood yang lebih stabil fizikal dan mental anda. Aktiviti rekreasi yang dan mereka rasa kurang terbeban sepanjang mudah seperti berjalan-jalan di taman atau kayuhan. Kajian lain juga menunjukkan bahawa pantai, berkebun, bermain layang-layang dan mereka yang bersenam diluar berasa lebih macam-macam lagi adalah antara aktiviti gian untuk melakukannya semula berbanding yang boleh anda lakukan untuk beristirehat mereka yang pergi ke gim. dan berseronok. Perkataan ‘rekreasi’ itu sendiri bermaksud ‘apa-apa aktiviti yang dilakukan Ia boleh membantu penurunan berat untuk berseronok apabila seseorang tidak badan bekerja’. Beberapa aktiviti rekreasi seperti mendaki Bagi sesetengah orang, aktiviti rekreasi adalah bukit atau gunung menyumbang terus kepada bermain permainan video di rumah atau penurunan berat badan. Hanya dengan menonton TV atau filem secara berterusan. meluangkan masa di kawasan beraltitud Tetapi, cara paling sihat untuk meluangkan tinggi boleh membantu penurun berat badan, masa lapang anda adalah dengan keluar dari walaupun hanya dengan melawat kawasan rumah. Berekreasi di luar adalah lebih baik tersebut kerana ia boleh mempercepatkan kadar untuk kesihatan anda kerana anda akan banyak metabolisma dan mengurangkan rasa lapar. bergerak dan ini menyumbang kepada kadar aktiviti fizikal anda. Alam sekitar meningkatkan fungsi otak Bukti-bukti yang Mengatakan Aktiviti Luar Menyihatkan Anda Kajian sains mendapati yang meluangkan masa di alam sekitar boleh menyumbang kepada kesihatan tubuh badan anda. Meneroka hutan, mendaki gunung ataupun cuma bersiar-siar di taman boleh menyumbang kepada kesihatan luaran serta dalaman anda. Berikut adalah bagaimana aktiviti luar boleh menyumbang kepada kesihatan anda: Bersenam di luar lebih memudahkan Kajian oleh University of Essex membuktikan Menikmati suasana alam sekitar adalah amat bahawa warna hijau, seperti yang dijumpai pada bermanfaat bagi otak anda. Antaranya ada ia pokok, rumput dan tumbuhan lain, membuatkan boleh meningkatkan daya konsentrasi. Satu aktiviti bersenam lebih mudah. Kajian ringkas kajian mendapati bahawa kanak-kanak yang itu menguji pengayuh basikal yang diberi sering bermain diluar mempunyai kurang masalah ADHD berbanding kanak-kanak yang gemar bermain di dalam rumah, walaupun aktiviti yang diberi adalah sama. 48


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