Indian Eating OutSentul Curry House Banana Leaf RiceMust try: Fish-Head Curry, Thosaiwith yogurt. Thosai with Yogurt No. 239, Batu 2, Jalan Ipoh,Kuala Lumpur. 03-4044 0563 / 03-4044 0564 8.00 am – 11.30 amFierce Curry HouseMust try: Thosai with Nutella. No. 16, Jalan Kemuja, BangsarUtama, Kuala Lumpur. 019-383 0945 7.30 am – 10.30 pmTaj GardenMust try: Chicken Tortilla Wisma Leopad, Brickfields, KualaLumpur. 03-2260 6489 11.00 am – 11.00 pmDevi’s Corner Cheese NaanMust try: Banana Leaf Rice 69, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru,Kuala Lumpur. 03-2282 7591 24 hours/dayNamaste Indian RestaurantMust try: Cheese Naan Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KualaLumpur. 03-7724 1195 7.30am – 10.30pmAroma Restaurant & MusicalBistroMust try: Spicy Chili Crab 5th Floor, Radius InternationalHotel 51-A, Changkat BukitBintang, Kuala Lumpur. 03-2142 0173
Eating Out Japanese Saisaki Japanese Soft Shell Crab Maki Must try: Sashimi, Cheese Baked Restaurant Xenri Oysters, Tempura. Must try: Sushi, Tepanyaki and Sashimi Unit No.1-9, 1st Floor, Wisma UOA II, No.21, Jalan Pinang, 50450 No. 9, Wisma Elken, Jalan Kuala Lumpur. 4/137C, Batu 5,Jalan Kelang Lama,58000 Kuala Lumpur. 03-2166 3728 12.00pm - 2.30 pm for lunch 03-7783 8118 buffet and 6.30pm - 10.30pm for Hokkaido Ramen Santouka dinner buffet. Must try: Soft Shell Crab Salad Nihon Kai Japanese Restaurant Must try: Soft Shell Crab Maki Lot 6.24.03 (Tokyo Street) -2, Jalan Telok Gadong, Off Jalan Level 6, Pavilion KL 168, Jalan Klang Lama Batu 3 1/2 ,58100 Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Kuala Lumpur. Lumpur, Malaysia. 03 7982 3668 12.00pm - 3.00pm , 6.00pm - 03-2143 8878 10.00pm (Open Daily) Mon – Sun: 10.00 am-10.00 pm Ippudo Edo ichi Japanese Must try: Spicy Ramen, Ippudo Must Try: Unagi Kabayaki Set original tonkotsu broth. A4-G1-1, Solaris Dutamas, No. Lot C4.07.00, Connection Level 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala 4, Pavilion KL, No 168, Jalan Bukit Lumpur. Bintang Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 03-6205 5228 03-2110 6233 11.00am - 11.00pm Spicy RamenUnagi Kabayaki
Korean Eating OutNamoo Korean Dessert Cafe n San Nae Deul Korean BBQBistroMust try: Bulgogi Beef Taco Korean Dak Galbi Uncle Jang Publika, Level G3, Lot 4A , Solaris Must try: Korean Dak Galbidutamas, No.1 , Jalan Dutamas 1,50480 Kuala Lumpur. D7 Jalan Excella 3, Off Jalan Ampang Putra,Taman Ampang 03-6411 6698 Hilir, 55100 Ampang. Sun-Thu, 11.00am-10.00pm; Fri &Sat 11.00am-11.00pm 03-4285 6264Seoul Korea Mon - Sun : 12.00 pm, 15.00Must try: Bibimbap, Seafood pm (Lunch) Mon - Sun :17.30 pmpancake, Kim chi 22.00am, (Dinner) No. 1-1 (1st), Plaza Danau 2,Jalan San Nae Deul Korean BBQ4/109F, Taman Danau Desa, 58100 Must try: Grilled Pork BellyKuala Lumpur. A2-UG1-02, Solaris Dutamas, 03-7982 4607, 017-688 1491 no.1, Jalan Dutamas, 50480 K.L 11.00am - 10.30pm 03-62115385, 012-3355104Bulgogi Brothers Little Korea Kelana Jaya GB-13 & 13A 5-3, 7-3, 9-3 Jalan Solaris OneLevel G, Pardigm Mall, No. 1 Solaris Mon’t Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.Jalan SS7/26A 03-6203 7217 03-7887 3541 11.00am-11.00pm 101 Bibimbap Bulgogi Beef Taco
Eating Out What to Eat Pietro restaurant surrounded by artworks Located just opposite Wisma UOA, makes it an ideal venue to host private Pietro Ristorante Italiano is situated parties and functions of between 20 on the ground floor of the ECM Libra people up to 250 people (standing building along Jalan Damansara party for large group). Endah, Damansara Heights. Here you can expect delectable Italian dishes Lastly Pietro Ristorante Italiano is like the divine Spaghetti Aglio Olio E awarded yearly for being Malaysia’s Pepperoncino that simply cannot be Best Restaurants by Malaysia Tatler found anywhere else and the heavenly Dining hence gaining a reputation Pietro Tiramisu made of savoiardi for loyalty among its customers, who biscuit with Marsala wine served with often visit the restaurant again and strawberry for a wicked taste. again. Pietro’s large two-storey space is Pietro Ristorante Italiano opens daily divided into the main dining hall, Lunch: 11.00am - 3.00pm and Dinner: café, 3 private rooms and an outdoor 6.00pm - 11.00pm deck. The contemporary setting of the The Grand Modesto Michelangelos Lot 926, Jalan P. Ramlee, Lot C3.04.00, Level 3, Pavilion 50350 Kuala Lumpur 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 03-2713 2333 Kuala Lumpur 12 noon to 3pm / 5pm to 3am 03-2141 1123 (Closed for lunch on Saturday Sunday to Thursday: 11 am to 12 and Sunday) midnight Friday - Saturday: 11 am to 1 am102
Cafés & Coffee Joints Eating OutArtisan Roast Coffee Fish Ball Noodles 4, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Coffee StainTaman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala D4-G3-01, Solaris Dutamas,Lumpur. Jalan Dutamas 1, Kuala Lumpur. 03-7733 6397 03-6211 2022 8.00am – 12.00 midnight (Mon 9.30am – 9.00pm (Mon);– Fri); 9.30am - 11.00pm (Tue – Thu)9.00am – 12.00 midnight 9:30 am – 12.00midnight(Sat, Sun & Holidays) (Fri – Sun) LOKL Coffee Company Loh Shee Fun 30, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, KualaEspressamente Illy Lumpur. 03-2072 118 Lot 10.00.03, Pavilion, 8.00am – 8.00pm (Tue – Sun)Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala TypicaLumpur. Ground Floor, Shaw Parade Plaza, Changkat Thambi 03-2141 0028 Dollah, Kuala Lumpur. 8.00am – 1.00am (Daily) 03-21450328Top Brew Coffee Bar 11.00am – 9.00pm (Sun - Thur) C-0-7, Plaza Damas 3, 11.00 - 10.00 pm (Fri - Sat)Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, KualaLumpur. 03-6206 3062 / 016-2757500 8.00am – 8.00pm (Tue-Sun) Typica 103
Eating Out Bakeries Mont Blanc Ficelle Boulangerie Chocolate Mousse Must try: Mont Blanc, UFO Souffle Mushroom Soup 11-0-12, Jalan 3/109F, Danau Egg Tarts Business Center, Taman Danau Desa, Kuala Lumpur. 03-7983 0211 8.00 am – 10.00 pm (Daily) Freemori Must try: Chocolate Mousse No. 67, Jalan Manis 4, Taman Segar, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. 03-9133 8281 8.00 am – 10.00pm (Daily) The Loaf Must try: Mushroom Soup C-3, Avenue K, 156, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. 03-2181 8991 9.00am – 9.00pm (Daily) Tommy Le Baker Must try: Tuna Sourdough Unit A-1 3A, Viva Residency, #rd Mike, Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur 03-4043 2546 / 03-4050 0893 8.00am – 6.00pm (Tue – Sun) Tong Kee Bread Tarts Must try: Egg Tarts, Chicken Pie 8, Lorong Brunei 3, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. 03-2142 9923 8.00am – 6.00pm (Mon – Sat) Tous Les Jours Must try: Tiramisu Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. 03-4065 0088 8.00am – 11.00pm (Daily) Tiramisu104
What to Eat Eating Out Nasi Lemak Famous BangsarBangsar Selera Food Court, Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur (next to Public Bank) Daily 5pm-5amAsia Cafe Ming Tien Food CourtJalan SS 15/8a, Lot 10991, Jalan SS24/8,47500 Subang Jaya, Taman Megah,Selangor 47301 Petaling Jaya,Open 24 Hours Daily Selangor Darul Ehsan, Daily 12pm-11pm 105
Festival Exclusive! TOP Places Kuala toCelebrate New Year in Lumpur KLCC Park alternatives to the overcrowded and KLCC Park, situated within walking rowdy bars in the city centre. Those distances from Suria KLCC shopping who prefer an intimate dinner as they centre, is a tranquil and family- anticipate the countdown time can friendly locale for the most part of savour sumptuous French, Italian, the year. However, it transforms into Greek and Spanish cuisine at Troika a massive New Year’s Eve concert Sky Dining while Sky Bar’s glamorous venue with live music performances lounge is a great option if you want by local and international acts which to sip on a glass of champagne while ends with a great round of fireworks. watching several fireworks displays The 50-acre park consists of Lake around the Kuala Lumpur city centre. Symphony, a 10,000sqm manmade lake with a The Curve Shopping Mall 43-metre bridge that Every December 31, cuts across it, the Curve Shopping plenty of greenery, Mall in Petaling fountains with Jaya hosts a water features, massive, free and patterned street party footpaths. and fireworks display at Changkat The Street, Bukit Bintang a spacious Changkat al fresco Bukit Bintang is walkway one of the city’s in the mall. most happening Featuring live nocturnal boulevards, performances where one can find by local bands and numerous bars, pubs, dancers, it is usually and lively restaurants with unique dining concepts in a packed with hundreds of single street. For the end of the year attendees from 18:00 onwards. celebrations, the watering holes take During this time, swanky bistros, it up a notch with unique themes, cafes, bars and restaurants situated special New Year’s Eve promotions, along The Street offer special NYE as well as resident deejays spinning and happy hour promos, perfect for a mix of house, electro-dance, pop, those who want to wine and dine as trance and hip-hop tracks for late they usher in the New Year. To get night revellers to usher in the New to the Curve Shopping Mall, a free Year. shuttle bus that runs three times a day from Royale Bukit Bintang Rooftop Bars Hotel is available. Alternatively, you Nestled atop high-rise structures can take the LRT from KL Sentral and five-star hotels, these rooftop to Kelana Jaya and hop on to a free bars in Kuala Lumpur are suitable shuttle bus that heads to Ikea.106
Festival Exclusive!ChineseTaboosNew YearThere are many taboos during On New Year’s Day morning, do notChinese New Year according to use the person’s name to wake themtraditional Chinese culture. Here are up or encourage them to get uptop things that people should avoid otherwise you will have to urge themdoing on the first day of the Chinese to do things all year.New Year. 4. Avoid Doing Laundry1. Married Women Should Not Visit There is a water god, and the waterFamily god’s birthday is two days after theIf a married woman goes home on Chinese New Year begins so do notNew Year’s Day, she may eat her do your laundry during the days infamily out of house and home— between.meaning she’ll invite poverty. Theother meaning is that a married 5. Don’t Ask Others to Take Fromwoman has her own home, she is Your Pocketsomeone’s wife, and therefore she During the New Year, don’t ask othersmay also have a lot of visitors herself. to take things from your pocket, otherwise, all year others will take2. Don’t Eat Congee, Meat, or Fish for away your fortune.BreakfastIn the old days only the poor had 6. It’s Taboo to Use a Knife or Scissorsto eat things like congee (Chinese There is a saying if you use a knife orporridge) for breakfast on New Year’s scissors on the first day, quarrels orDay, so eating it suggests poverty. disputes are inevitable for the rest ofInstead, you should eat cooked rice the year.to invite wealth to the family for thewhole year. 107
NIGHTLIFE Introduction Nightlife post drinking trauma. Kuala Lumpur has a vibrant nightlife, which may be surprising The vast majority of non-seedy to some as the city is the capital of drinking dens in KL serve food as a Muslim-majority country. But KL well, and characterise themselves offers something to suit all tastes as a restaurant and bar/pub. They once the sun dips, from low-key generally have a mix of indoor and neighbourhood pubs through to outdoor seating, and a relaxed, cutting-edge clubs. unpretentious atmosphere. Two great examples are Ceylon Bar Another less welcome shared and Havana, which sit less than characteristic is how expensive 100 metres apart, at the top end of alcoholic drinks are in KL. For Changkat Bukit Bintang. travellers on a tight budget, this is not a city to get drunk in. A small Overpriced but compensated with bottle of beer, at even the cheapest stunning views of the city, G-Tower has Chinese coffee shop, will still set not one but two of them, the exclusive you back 10 ringgit. At a proper bar Bridge Bar, suspended between two or pub, you will be lucky get away towers, and the somewhat more with twice that amount. Happy hours democratic View Bar. and other promotions can soften the pain, but only abstinence can fully protect travellers against serious108
Pubs, bars & clubs NIGHTLIFEBar Savanh Too Twenty One Kitchen+Bar D.OG.04, Plaza Mont Kiara, No. 2, No. 20-1, Jalan 1/70C, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. Changkat Bukit Bintang, 03-6201 0002 50200 Kuala Lumpur. 5.00pm – 1.00am (Sun—Thu) 03-2142 0021 5.00pm – 3.00am (Fri & Sat) 12.00pm – 3.00am (Daily)D Legends Bar www.drbar.asia No. 24, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman,Taman Tun Dr Ismail,60000 Kuala Lumpur. 03-7725 6270 4.00pm – 2.00am (Mon—Fri) 11.00am – 2.00am (Sat & Sun www.facebook.com/dLegendsbarG6 Club Club de Vegas RT-1, Roof Top, The Gardens Mall, 3 Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. 03-2141 3888Jalan Lingkaran Syed Putra, www.vegas.com.my59200 Kuala Lumpur. Zeta Bar 6019-409 0066/ 012-969 9828 Level 5, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, 9.00am – 3.00pm (Daily)Mango’s Tropical Café 3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur. No. 37, Changkat Bukit Bintang, 03-2264 2592/ 259650200 Kuala Lumpur. 8.00pm-2.00am (Mon-Tue) 03-2145 8666 8.00pm-3.00am (Wed-Sat) 5.00pm – 3.00am (Daily) *Sunday Closed www.facebook.com/mangoscafe.kl life.hiltonkl.com/Bars-Lounges/Sid’s Pub Zeta-Bar/ M-5A, The Village, Bangsar South,No. 2, Jalan 1/112H, off Jalan Alexis Bistro AmpangKerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur. Lot 10 & 11, Great Eastern Mall, 03-2287 7437 303 Jalan Ampang, 11.00am – 1.00am (Daily) 50450 Kuala Lumpur. www.sidspubs.com 03-2148 0015 11.00am-3.00am (Daily) www.alexis.com.my 109
NIGHTLIFE Pubs, bars & clubs 42 East Restaurant & Bar 42 East Restaurant & Bar 42, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Cocobar & Kitchen Club Lounge Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. Ante Kitchen & Bar 03-7725 5688 The Rabbit Hole 4.00pm – 1.00am (Sun –Thu) 4.00pm – 2.00am (Fri & Sat) www.facebook.com/42East Ante Kitchen & Bar A2-G1-09, Publika Shopping Mall, Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur. 03-6206 3364 11.00am – 12.00midnight (Sun – Thu) 11.00am – 1.00am (Fri & Sat) www.facebook.com/ante.kl Cocobar & Kitchen Club Lounge D4-G4-09, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Kuala Lumpur. 03-6211 0708 4.00pm – 3.00am (Daily) www.cocobarkl.com Barfly D1-G3-06, 1 Jalan Dutamas 1 Solaris Dutamas 50480, Kuala Lumpur. 012 671 5883 Thu : 4.00pm-1.00am Fri-Sat & public holidays : 4pm-2am www.facebook.com/BarflyKL Taps Beer Bar One Residency, Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur. 03-2110 1560 5.00pm – 1.00am (Mon – Thu); 5.00pm – 2.00am (Fri & Sat); 12.00pm – 1.00am (Sun) www.tapsbeerbar.my The Rabbit Hole Lot 14 & 16, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. 016-680 2200 4.00pm – 2.00pm (Sun – Thu) 4.00pm – 3.00am (Fri & Sat) www.rabbithole.com.my110
MedicalTourism Introduction As one of Asia's most recognised developing countries, Malaysia has immense potential in an increasingly important tourism sector - health tourism Malaysia is one of the only countries within the region where medical tourism is promoted by the government. This thus provides medical tourists the assurance of quality care, regulation, safety standards and the governing laws within this industry. Malaysia healthcare offers specialties in various medical disciplines and performs some of the most complicated treatments in the world. Our team of renowned medical specialists have been trained in some of the most esteemed medical institutions in the world and medical treatments are carried out in state- of-the-art facilities that have been furnished to meet international standards. Our healthcare facilities here are complemented by equally proficient doctors and nurses, offering round the clock service to the patients. With great hospitality and service being our practice, a comfortable stay in fully equipped and luxurious rooms is then assured. 111
Medical Tourism Hospital Listings ANOC Neuroscience and Orthopaedic Centre Lot 2.02 East Wing, Level 2, Menara BRDB (Bandaraya Development Berhad), 285 Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandaraya, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA 03 - 2282 6026 www.anoc.my DEMC Specialist Hospital Shah Alam No. 4, Jalan Ikhtisas, Seksyen 14, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan 03-55151888 www.demc.com.my Gleneagles KL 282, Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 03-4257 1300 gleneagleskl.com.my Global Doctors Specialist Centre No.18, Jalan Kiara 3, Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur 03-6203 0999 globaldoctorshospital.com112
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Medical Tourism Hospital Listings Island Hospital 308 Macalister Road, 10450 Penang, Malaysia 04-228 8222 www.islandhospital.com KPJ Takwal Specialist Hospital 202A, Jalan Pahang, 53000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : 03-4023 3599 Kuala Lumpur Sports Medicine Centre Wisma Perintis, 47, Jalan Dungun, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur 03-2096 1033 www.klsmc.com114
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Accommodation Intro : Live in ComfortDelicious Food Live the Culture,All those diverse cultures make fora fantastic array of cuisines. Food is Stay in Comfort!inexpensive, with succulent seafoodand fresh tropical fruits being some Holidays to Malaysia are packedof the greatest pleasures. The chillies with places to see and things toand curries of India and Thailand do from exploring the jungles andform the basis of spicy preparations, long houses to chilling out on theoften suffused with fresh coconut beautifully designed and comfortmilk. The famous satays are great, executing accommodations. Besidesand you can dine well everywhere, the wonders of accommodation thatfrom roadside stalls to upmarket Malaysia may offer, there are otherrestaurants. aspects that the locals or tourists can expect from heavenly Malaysia.Shopping Not to bore you too much on theOur pounds go a long way in Malaysia, accomodations, below are someso you may want to bring along an sights apart of accommodation thatextra suitcase for all the bargains you may opt to take into considerationyou buy. Exploring the outdoor in booking a hotel.markets is an adventure in itself, sopractice your haggling skills and dive Adventurein. You’ll find everything from quality The national park of Bako in Sarawakelectronics to traditional blowguns to has jungle trekking and is home toindigenous arts and crafts. There are the rare proboscis monkeys. In Sabahplenty of air-conditioned shopping you can snorkel, dive and maybe getcomplexes in Kuala Lumpur. the chance to see green turtles in the marine park. An excursion fromCulture Kota Kinabalu in Borneo will takePart of Malaysia’s attraction is its you to Poring Hot Springs where youdiverse and thriving mix of Malay, can stroll the canopy walkway andChinese, Indian and indigenous then trek through Mount Kinabalucultures. Wander around historic National Park.British colonial buildings inGeorgetown, Penang; gawp at Wildlifethe soaring skyscrapers in Kuala The best-known animals you’ll comeLumpur. Meet tribal people who still across in Malaysia are the orang-live in wooden longhouses in Borneo utans of Borneo. At the Sepilok- up to half a mile in length and Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centreaccommodating up to 100 families. in Sabah, you can meet these lovely creatures - you’ll get gooey-eyed when you see the cute babies. In the country’s nature reserves, such as Sabah’s rainforests, you’ll also see cheeky proboscis monkeys, chattering gibbons and wonderfully exotic birds such as hornbills.116
Hotel Listings AccommodationConcorde Hotel Grand Millennium Kuala LumpurNo 2 Jalan Sultan Ismail,50250Kuala Lumpur03-21442200kualalumpur.concordehotelsresorts.comMelia Hotel16 Jalan Imbi, Address: No. 160, Jalan Bukit Bintang,55100 Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang,03-27852828 55100 Kuala Lumpur,www.melia.com WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-2117 4888 Website: www.grandmillenniumkl.com Operating Hour: Daily, 24 hours. GPS Coordinates: 3.148052, 101.712092 117
Accommodation Hotel Listings Seri Pacific Hotel Vistana KLJalan Putra, Chow Kit, Jalan Lumut,50746 Kuala Lumpur 50400 Kuala Lumpur03-40425555 03-40428000seripacifichotel.com www.vistanahotels.comAgora Hotel Corus Hotel 106, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Ampang, Bukit Bintang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur 55100 Kuala Lumpur 03-21618888 03-2144 4482 www.corushotelkl.com www.agorahotel.com.my118
Hotel Listings AccommodationFirst Business Inn Hotel Malaya72 Jalan Dato Haji Eusoff Off Jalan Hang Lekir, 50000 KualaJalan Ipoh, Damai Complex, 50400 Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan KualaChowkit / Putra WTC, Kuala Lumpur Lumpur, Malaysia03-4043 3399 012-7845175www.firstbusinessinn.com www.kl-hotels.com/malayaMirama Hotel Wira Hotel95, Jalan Maharajalela, Jalan Thamboosamy,50150 Kuala Lumpur. 50350 Kuala Lumpur,03-21489122 Malaysia.miramahotel.com.my 03-40423333 www.wirahotel.com.my 119
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Transport Introduction Malaysia has well developed transport networks and efficient rail links. Its international ports and airports are well connected to bus and train services, making travel to, from and around the country easy and efficient. Transportation in larger cities is good with many different means of transport. In Klang Valley, for example, there are buses, minibuses (bas-mini), taxis, pedicabs (trishaws), as well as trains. In Malaysian towns and cities various modes of transport are used, including ferry services. In cities the rail network is a good way to get around, especially the KL Monorail and transit trains.122
Transport Listings TransportKTM KomuterKTM Komuter’s 217km railway network has53 stations. It consists of two lines, namelythe Sentul to Port Klang (Pelabuhan Klang)line and Rawang to Seremban line, as wellas a shuttle service from Rawang stationto Tanjung Malim station which was firstlaunched on 21 April 2007.www.ktmb.com.my 03-22671200Light Railway Transit (LRT)Kuala Lumpur’s light rail transit (LRT)system connects some key districts wherebanks, offices, hotels and shopping malls areconcentrated.MonorailThe KL Monorail serves 11 stations locatedalong the southeast and northeast regions ofKuala Lumpur. It connects Stesen Sentral withvarious locations within the Kuala LumpurCity Centre and Golden Triangle.Rapid KlRapidKL buses services 6 key areas of theKlang Valley with a total of 165 routes. Itprovides 5 types of bus services to thecommuter.www.myrapid.com.my 03-78852585KL Hop on Hop OffWith 22 designated stops, and over 40attractions throughout Kuala Lumpur, thedouble-decker, air-conditioned tour busis equipped with facilities such as pre-recorded multi lingual commentary foreach of the attractions and Wi-Fi, making itone of the most convenient tours around. 123
USEFUL CONTACTSESSENTIAL INFORMATION Emergency Singapore Airlines 03-2692 3122 Cathay Pacific 03-2978 3377 Tourism Police Kuala Lumpur 03-2149 6593 Thai Airways 03-2091 2900 Enquiries 03-2149 6590 Garuda Indonesian 03-2162 2811 Headquaters 03-2166 8322 China Airlines 03-2142 7344 24-hours Service BritishAirways 03-2167 6006 Air India 03-2142 0166 Fire, Ambulance & Police 999 Emirates 03-2072 5288 (Land lines & Public Pay Phones) 112 Royal Brunei 03-2070 6628 (Mobile Phones) Tourism Malaysia Foreign High Commission and Embassies Arab Saudi 03-4257 9433 Tourism Infoline 1-300-88-5050 Australia 03-2146 5555 PWTC 03-2614 6999 Britain 03-2170 2200 KL Sentral 03-2730 2000 Canada 03-2718 3333 MaTiC, Jalan Ampang 03-9235 4848 China 03-2142 8495 Telecomunication Service Provider France 03-20535500 Germany 03-2170 9666 India 03-2093 3509 Telekom Malaysia ™ Operators Indonesia 03-2145 2011 (www.tm.net.my) Italy 03-4256 5122 Fault reporting 100 Operater assisted call 101 Japan 03-2142 7044 Director enquiry service 103 New Zealand 03-2078 2533 Mobile/Cellular Service Provider Singapore 03-2161 6277 Spain 03-2142 8776 Thailand 03-2148 8222 United States 03-2168 5000 Maxis Communications 03-7492 2123 Credit Cards (www.maxis.com.my) Digi Telecommunications 03-5721 1800 American Express 03-2050 0000 (www.digi.com.my) Celcom (www.celcom.my) 03-3630 8888 Diner’s Club 03-2730 3388 U Mobile (www.u.com.my) 03-2117 9888 Visa International 03-2096 1776 MasterCard International 1-800-80-4595 Public and Cellular Phones Information Counters at Kuala Lumpur Local and International fixed land line calls can International Airport (KLIA) be made from public pay phones throughout Malaysia using coins and prepaid cards, or at The Main TerminalBuilding 03-8776 4386 any Telekom Malaysia office.Prepaid mobile phone and IDD ( International Direct Dial )cards (MTB) are also widely available at affordable local rates from most Post Offices, Petrol Stations, The Contact Pier (CP) 03-8776 0259 Supermarkets ,Mini Markets, 7 Eleven Stores, The Satellite Building (SAT) 03-8776 2454 Mobile phone Kiosks and Shops. KEDAH Langkawi International Airport +604-714 2994 PENANG Penang International Airport +604-643 4411 TMNet Streamyx 1300-88-9515 SABAH (www.tm.net.my) 03-2710 6200 TIMEdotNet Berhad Kota Kinabalu +6088-325 555 (www.time.net.my) International Airport SARAWAK Kuching International Airport +6082-454 242 Airlines Information Counters at klia2 Malaysia Airline 1300-88-3000 Firefly 03-7845 4543 klia2 +60 3-8778 8888 klia2 Lost & Found +60 3-8778 5540 Air Asia 1-300-88-9933/ +60 3-8778 5541 +60 3-8778 5542 03-8775 4000 Sky Park Subang 03-7845 1717 Japan Airlines 1-80081-3366/ 1-800-81-5609 Korean Airlines 03-2144 0200124
Courier / Parcel Services Coach ESSENTIAL INFORMATIONDHL 1-300-88-1188 Plusliner (Puduraya) 03-2070 2617FedEx 1-800-88-6363 Transnasional (Puduraya) 03-2070 3300TNT 1-300-88-2882 Konsortium (Puduraya) 03-2072 4500UPS 1-800-18-0088 Sri Maju (Puduraya) 03-2078 6618 Car Rental Agencies PharmaciesAdvantage CarRentals 03-2142 5855 Guardian 03-2145 7553Apex Rent A Car 03-2124 1926 www.guardian.com.myAvis Rent A Car 03-8787 4087 Lot No. 89 & 91,Hawk Rent A Car 03-2164 6488 Jalan Bukit BintangHertz Rent A Car 03-2148 6433Insas Pacific Rent A Car 03-2287 0131 Watson’s Personal Care Stores 03-2148 8066Kasina Rent-A-Car 03-8787 1739 www.watsons.com.myMayflower Car Rental 03-6252 1888 G121,122 & SG 001,Orix Car Rentals 03-9284 7799 Ground Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza, Jalan Bukit BintangTravel & Accomodation Association Caring Pharmacy 03-2142 2928 www.caring2u.com.myMalaysian Association 03-4251 8477 Lot 1.23, Level 1,of Hotels Pavilion KL, 168,www.hotels.org.my Jalan Bukit BintangMalaysia Budget 03-2141 2313 Vitacare Pharmacy 03-2166 2469Hotel Associationwww.budgethotel.org.my Lot 229B, 2nd Floor, Suria KLCCMalaysian Association of 03-9287 6881 George Town Chemist 03-2144 2382Tour and Travel Agents Lot S15, 2nd Floor,www.matta.org.my Lot 10 Shopping Centre, Jalan Sultan IsmailLocal Government Organisation Ling Chemist 03-4041 3905The Malaysian Government’s Official Portal (Opposite General Hospital)www.gov.my MMA Building, 124, Jalan PahangKuala Lumpur City Hall 03-2617 9931 Healthcarewww.dbkl.gov.my Hospital Kuala Lumpur 03-2615 5555Immigration Department 03-2095 5077 (General Hospital) 03-4270 2500of Malaysia www.hkl.gov.mywww.imi.gov.my Jalan Pahang 03-2617 8200 03-8769 2911Royal Malaysian Customs 03-8882 2100 Ampang Puteri www.customs.gov.my Specialist Hospital www.ampangputeri.com.myDaily Weather Forecast www.apsh.kpjhealth.com.myfrom the Malaysian 1 Jalan Mamanda 9,Meteorological Service Taman Dato Ahmadwww.kjc.gov.my Razali, Ampang Taxis Institut Jantung Negara (National Heart Institute)KLIA Limo Service 03-9223 8080 www.ijn.com.myComfort Radio Taxi 03-8024 4727 145, Jalan Tun RazakUptown Ace 03-9283 2333Public Cab 03-6259 2020 KPJ Kajang Supercab 03-7875 7333 Specialist HospitalCityline 03-4142 5566 Jalan Cheras, 43000, Selangor, Malaysia 125
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Bank Malaysian banking hours are from 09:30 to CIMB Bank 16:30 Monday to Thursday and (09.30 to 16.00 www.cimb.com.my on Fridays), with some banks open on Saturday 03-2084 8888 and Sunday mornings. (Banking hours may vary between banks on the weekend). Most Citibank Malaysia banks offer 24-hour cash withdrawals – with www.citibank.com.my ATM machines found almost everywhere in the 03-2383 0000 city, including major shopping malls and petrol stations. For problems with ATM or credit cards, HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad please call the respective bank hotline or log on www.hsbc.com.my to the bank’s website. 1-300-88-1388 Affin Bank Berhad Maybank Group www.affinbank.com.my www.maybank.com.my 1-800-88-3883 www.maybank2u.com.my 1-800-88-3231 Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad www.alliancebank.com.my Public Bank Berhad 1-800-18-1822 www.publicbank.com.my 1-800-88-3323 Al-Rajhi Bank www.alrajhibank.com.my RHB Bank Berhad 1-300-826-000 www.rhb.com.my 03-9206 8118 Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad www.bankislam.com.my Standard Chartered Bank 1-800-88-8686 Malaysia 03-2690 0900 www.standardchartered.com.my 03-7711 8888 Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) www.bsn.com.my United Overseas Bank Berhad 03-2162 3222 www.uob.com.my 03-2692 4511112288
PETUNJUK / LEGEND 1 2 Peta Transit Rel Lembah Klang TANJUNG MALIM BATU CAVES Klang Valley Rail Transit Map1 LALUAN SEREMBAN SEREMBAN LINE Kuala Kubu Bharu Taman Wahyu 5 courteousy of Rasa GOMBAK2 LALUAN PELABUHAN KLANG Kampung Batu Tarikh Kemaskini / Updated: 11-05-2012 PORT KLANG LINE Batang Kali 9 Taman Melati Serendah 33 LALUAN AMPANG Rawang Batu Kentomen Wangsa Maju AMPANG AMPANG LINE Kuang Sungai Buloh Sentul Sri Rampai Cahaya4 LALUAN SRI PETALING Kepong Sentral Cempaka SRI PETALING LINE Kg Baru Sg Buloh 43 Setiawangsa Pandan Indah Kepong SENTUL TIMUR Jelatek Pandan Jaya5 LALUAN KELANA JAYA RRI* Segambut KELANA JAYA LINE Sentul Dato Keramat Kota Damansara Putra Bandar Baru Damai6 LALUAN KLIA EKSPRES Sentul Ampang Park KLIA EKSPRES LINE Taman Industri KLCC Sungai Buloh TITWANGSA Kampung Baru7 LALUAN KLIA TRANSIT Teknologi* KLIA TRANSIT LINE fifl 8 Chow Kit PJU5 PWTC8 LALUAN MONOREL KL BAS Medan KL MONORAIL LINE Dataran Sunway Tuanku TERMINAL9 LALUAN MRT PUTRA Dang Bukit Nanas MRT LINE *FUTURE STATION wangi Raja Chulan Sultan Stesen Sambungan Ismail Connecting Station The Curve Bank Negara Bandaraya Bukit Bintang Cochrane Maluri Taman Bukit Ria Stesen Pertukaran One Utama Pasar Taman Bukit Mewah Interchange Station Leisure Mall MJAAMSJEIKD BABSAS Imbi Rakyat Terminal Rel Rail Terminal PUDU HANG Miharja Dalam Pembinaan SENTRAL TUAH Pudu Chan Sow Lin Under Construction Plaza Rakyat Stesen Bas TTDI Antarabandar fifl Intercity Bus Station Seksyen 16 Kuala Lumpur Merdeka Terminal Lapangan KL SENTRAL Terbang Bukit Kiara* Pasar Maharajalela Cheras Plaza Phoenix Airport Terminal Pusat Bandar Semantan Seni Medan Kereta Damansara KL SENTRAL Tun Sambanthan Park and Ride Bangsar Setia 8 Salak Selatan Tmn Suntex * MRT LINE FUTURE STATION Jaya Tmn Cuepacs Subang Jaya Addullah Hukum 67 Bandar Tun Razak Bandar Tun Hussien SetiaKerinchi Jaya Kelana Jaya 2 Seri SetiaUniversiti Angkasapuri TERMINAL BERSEPADU Balakong Depoh 5 Taman Jaya Pantai Dalam Kampung Petaling fifl Dato HarunJalan Templer SELATAN (KaSamlpaukSmSegeplBauattteauhnSMialdakVaSlleleatyan) Asia Jaya BANDAR TASIK SELATAN Serdang Kelana Taman Taman Tmn Koperasi Jaya Bahagia Paramount Sungai Besi Stadium MBPJ Kajang Subang Parade UKM Saujana Impian Shah Alam Bandar Kajang Bukit Jalil Putrajaya/ Cyberjaya Bangi SRI PETALING Padang Jawa PUTRAJAYA Batang Benar 4 BAS SENTRAL Nilai BAS Lebuhraya Bandar Awan Besar Bukit Badak SS 17 Bukit Jalil 1 Bukit Jalil Salak Tinggi Klang SS 13 Lebuhraya Bukit Jalil 2 KUALA LUMPUR Labu Teluk Pulai Summit Lebuhraya ITERNATIONAL Tiroi Teluk Gadong Taipan Bukit Jalil 3 AIRPORT (KLIA) Kampung Raja Uda IOI Mall LDP 67 USJ 18 Jalan Kastam USJ 18 Tesco LDP Seremban PELABUHAN USJ 21 KLANG Seksyen 25 Bandar Puteri Senawang Puchong 2 Sungai Jalan Puchong Gadut Lama 1 Puchong Intan HPeuigt(hrpatesrunKStaruimkAapmnuansngtesenP)uPcrihmoang
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