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Intro Hospital Kuala LumpurMTeoduicraislm MEDICAL TOURISMMedical tourism is basically a trend Address: Jalan Pahang, 50586 Kualain which people travel outside of their Lumpur, Wilayahcountry to perform medical operations Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,or treatments. This is because in certain Malaysiacountries, certain diseases are better Phone No.: +60 3-2615 5555understood and they have the required Website: www.hkl.gov.myfacilities as well as expertise. So, many GPS Coordinates: 3.1720411, 101.7024487people from undeveloped countriestravel to more developed countries for Gleneagles Hospital Kualathe required treatments. Vice versa, Lumpurpeople from developed country wouldgo to a less developed one to reduce Address: 282, Jalan Ampang, 50450cost. So, medical tourism has been one Kuala Lumpur, Malaysiaof the many but promising reasons for Phone No.: +60 3-4141 3000people to visit our country. Website: www.gleneagleskl.com.my GPS Coordinates: 3.1615808, 101.739176In Malaysia, there are certainspecialists who are very much sought Prince Court Medical Centreafter. This all depends on how wellour medical practitioners perform Address: 39, Jalan Kia Peng, 50450treatments. The higher their success Kuala Lumpur, Wilayahrates, the better chance we have on Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,medical tourism. This includes all Malaysiasorts of treatments, from dental to Phone No.: +60 1-800-88-7262cosmetics. This is also very beneficial Website: www.princecourt.comto the locals as the medical industry GPS Coordinates: 3.1489682,101.7218312in our country continue to rise globallyover time, which makes our treatmentquality better.So, here we listed several medicalinstitutions that you can visit forgreat quality service and treatment inKuala Lumpur. 99

Healthcare Facilities Pantai Hospital Kuala LumpurMEDICAL TOURISM Address: 8, Jalan Bukit Pantai, HSC Medical Center Taman Bukit Pantai, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Address: 5-1, Menara HSC 187 Jalan Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Ampang Kuala Lumpur Malaysia WP Kuala Lumpur 50450 Phone No.: +60 3-2296 0888 Malaysia, Malaysia Website: www.pantai.com.my Phone No.: +60 3-2712 0866 GPS Coordinates: 3.11994,101.66625 Website: www.hsc.com.my GPS Coordinates: 3.1600864, 101.7227551 Damai Service Hospital Sentosa Medical Centre Address: 115, Jalan Ipoh, Pekeliling, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Address: 36, Jalan Chemur Kompleks Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Damai Kuala Lumpur WP Lumpur, Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 60400 Phone No.: +60 3-4043 4900 Malaysia Website: www.dsh.com.my/ Phone No.: +60 3-4043 7166 GPS Coordinates: 3.170161,101.695056 Website: www.kpjsentosa.com GPS Coordinates: 3.1708325,101.6972993 Tung Shin Hospital Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre Address: 102, Jalan Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Address: 231, Jalan Tun Razak, Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Phone No.: +60 3-2037 2288 Lumpur, Malaysia Website: www.tungshin.com.my Phone No.: +60 3-2118 2888 GPS Coordinates: 3.146043, 101.7041768 Website: www.beverlywilshire medical.com Chinese Maternity Hospital Operating Hours: 8:00am-8:00pm GPS Coordinates: 3.145716,101.72165 Address: 106, Jalan Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2078 2055 GPS Coordinates: 3.1458632,101.7048614 100



Healthcare FacilitiesMEDICAL TOURISM George Plastic & Cosmetic Phone No.: +60 3-4108 3566 Surgery Website: www.bainsphysio.com.my/ Operating Hours: 8:00am-5:30am Address: 498-1-2 Jalan Tun Razak, GPS Coordinates: 3.210569,101.752185 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Colombia Asia Hospital Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-9284 1292 Address: No. 1, Jalan Danau Saujana, Website: www.georgeplasticsurgery. Off Jalan Genting Klang, com 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Operating Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Malaysia GPS Coordinates: 3.134322, 101.718638 Phone No.: +603 4145 9999 Website: www.columbiaasia.com/ Kuala Lumpur International GPS Coordinates: 3.2012501,101.7161679 Dental Centre KPJ Tawakkal Health Centre Address: 2nd Floor,, 33, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Address: 202A, Jalan Pahang, 53000 Lumpur, Wilayah Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2162 5555 Phone No.: +60 3-4023 3599 Website: www.klidc.com.my Website: www.kpjhealthcentre.com Operating Hours: 10:00am–7:00pm Operating Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm GPS Coordinates: 3.162914,101.715148 GPS Coordinates: 3.1772304,101.6997911 National Heart Institute Sutra Maya Wellness Address: 145, Jalan Tun Razak, Address: Blok G-50-0, Platinum Walk, 50586 Kuala Lumpur, No. 2, Jalan langkawi, Setapak, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +603 2617 8200 Phone No.: +6018-989 9282 Website: www.ijn.com.my Website: https://www.facebook.com GPS Coordinates: 3.170697, 101.709112 /Sutra-Maya-Wellness Bains Physio Operating Hours: 10:0am-7:00pm GPS Coordinates: 3.207275, 101.718766 Address:   9127, Jalan Bandar 4, Taman Melawati, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia 102

CInheck - Intro ACCOMMODATIONS Spending the night in Klang Valley Some even book hotel rooms after work during mid-weekday to play FIFA on PS4 with their is a breeze. Plenty of hotels provide clean colleagues, just to survive the week’s workload and beautiful rooms suitable for any budget. before they can scream “TGIF!”. There is If you prefer to travel in style and luxury, our something about staying in a room that is made 5-star, world-class hotels serve great service up just to impress you and having ‘minions’ to with unique Malaysian hospitality. If you carry food to your doorstep just by a phone call prefer to save more, there are also hostels away. Everybody loves to be pampered once in a or homestays that are convenient enough for while, and this is why hotels always strive to be small or large groups of travelers. Homestays, better and aim for the stars. Literally. especially the ones in kampong, will definitely give you memorable experiences with Have you ever wondered how these hotels get scenic surroundings and cultural exposure. their ratings? What are the key elements that Basically, the accommodations in Klang make up a good 5-star hotel? Why do some Valley cater to all sorts of needs where each hotels put up exorbitant prices for a room where provides unique experiences. all you do is drool on their pure silk pillow cases? Well, that question basically answers itself. 5-star comfort calls for a 5-star price. The Ministry of Tourism & Culture in Malaysia is the body responsible in awarding and certifying stars to hotels in Malaysia. The system assigns points from 1-10 to six different criteria in order to determine the star rating of the hotel. In order for a hotel to achieve the coveted 5-star rating in Malaysia, the establishment must score a minimum of 9/10 on each of the six criteria. Whereas for a 4-star, 3-star, 2-star and 1-star rating, the establishment would need to score a minimum of 7/10, 5/10, 3/10 and 1/10 respectively to fulfil the criteria. The criteria mentioned are as follows: Criteria #1: Appearance and Cleanliness of Hotel Common Areas Hotel Ratings in Malaysia Hotel common areas include the reception area, the lobby, halls, pantry, toilets, restaurantsNowadays, hotels are not just for those weary or café and many others. Basically, anywheretravellers from a foreign city looking for a place outside private areas like hotel rooms or hotel-to crash for the night. Some guy who lives in personnel-only rooms. It has to be pleasant-Shah Alam and works near KLCC sometimes looking, nicely decorated, squeaky clean andcheck into a hotel in Bukit Bintang as a mini anything in between.hotel rooms or hotel-getaway, eager to feel pampered even for just personnel-only rooms. It has to be pleasant-a couple of nights after days of over-time. looking, nicely decorated, squeaky clean and anything in between hotel rooms or hotel- personnel-only rooms. It has to be pleasant- looking, nicely decorated, squeaky clean and anything in between. Criteria #2: Presence and Quality of Hotel Facilities This includes having a swimming pool, café/ restaurant, spa, gym and other appealing facilities other than the basics (bed, lamp, toilet, mirror, etc.) that would make visitors’ experience more fulfilling than just sleeping in a comfy room. The maintenance quality also falls under this criterion. 103

IntroACCOMMODATIONS Criteria #3: Quality and Ambiance obligated to offer you laundry services, security of Bedroom deposit, Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. Though the hotel in this tier isn’t obligated to provide you The bedroom is basically the main focus with an attached bathroom – you will most likely of the hotel because usually it is the sole get one. Just make sure you ask when booking. purpose of checking in to a hotel in the first place. The quality of the bedroom involves How much will you pay for Wi-Fi at your hotel? comfort, ambiance and the overall feeling and Because that’s the difference between a 1-star experience that visitors will get when spending and 2-star hotel. their nights in. 3-Star Hotels Criteria #4: Quality and Variety of Services Provided by Hotel Average Cost per Night in Klang Valley = From RM150 The more services you have, the more What does RM150 get you? stars the hotel would likely get. Laundry or chauffeur services might be one of them, and At an average of RM150 per night in the Klang it is crucial to keep their quality on par with Valley, the typical 3-star hotel isn’t exactly the price they require. extremely affordable (unless you’re splitting a room with a friend). So is it better to save the Criteria #5: Safety and Hygiene of extra RM65 and go with the 2-star hotel or pay Hotel up and go with 3-stars? The extra RM65 doesn’t just entitle you to a slightly larger room (Pilates An important criterion to ensure the wellbeing of anyone?), the jump in price also gives you more the visitors is taken care of and this should be facilities and an overall better looking room. the top priority of any hotel management. Would you like to have a cup of coffee or tea Criteria #6: Professionalism of while watching the slightly grainy TV with limited Hotel Staff channels? It’s all provided for in your room! You can even hop on over to the restaurant/cafe/ Is good customer service readily available bar that’s located within the premises of your or upon request by incessant screaming hotel whenever you feel like socialising! Think and threats to call the department of of a 3-star hotel room as a neat mash-up of Consumer Affairs? contrasting colours and textures akin to an Ikea showroom. Worth the money? You decide. 1-Star Hotels 4-Star Hotels Average Cost per Night in Klang Valley = From RM50 Average Cost per Night in Klang Valley = From What does RM50 get you? RM200 What does RM200 get you? A 1-star hotel is definitely not designed to provide you with maximum luxury and comfort. The average 4-star hotel in the Klang valley is You should expect nothing more than a bed approximately RM50 more expensive per night with clean sheets, a night table and a common than the typical 3-star hotel. RM50 can buy you bathroom to be shared between at least 2 rooms a lot of things in Malaysia, for example, you can (or up to the legal limit of 6 rooms). Facilities? buy 25 small packets of raisins at Tesco. Don’t even think about it. If you’ve ever lived in a college dormitory, then a 1-star hotel will In the case of a 4-star hotel, the extra RM50 definitely bring you back to those days. doesn’t just get you all the fittings and fixtures like that of a 3-star’s, you also get a bigger room, 2-Star Hotels more facilities, and better service. Whoa…what’s the difference in service between a 3-star hotel Average Cost per Night in Klang Valley = From and a 4-star hotel? A 3-star hotel’s service can RM85 best be described as “on demand”, whereas What does RM85 get you? a 4-star hotel’s service can be described as “expected”. When you stay at a 4-star hotel, you Unfortunately, the increase in price will not get can expect good service without asking (or at you past the “college dormitory” style layout least, that’s the goal). of the 1-star hotel. Sorry claustrophobic hotel guests but the 2-star hotel will not offer you But is it worth the extra RM50? much relief. However, if you don’t mind the extra squeeze, then a 2-star hotel is at minimum 104

Luxury Hotels5-Star Hotels Hotel Maya Kuala LumpurExecutive-Room Average Cost per Night inKlang Valley = From RM400What does RM400 get you?A 5-star hotel is the cream of the crop when it Address: Hotel Maya, 138, Jalan Ampang, ACCOMMODATIONScomes to hotels. You can expect the utmost in Kampung Baru, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayahterms of comfort and service, though at a steep Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysiaprice. A 5-star hotel doesn’t just have to meet Phone:+60 3-2711 8866the basic criteria lined out in the Malaysian hotel GPS Coordinates: 3.1590186,101.6378654rating system, it has to exceed them by leapsand bounds. St Giles The Gardens - Grand Hotel & ResidencesStaying at a 5-star hotel is akin to becomingroyalty for a day. You can expect nothing butthe absolute best in terms of service. Peoplefalling over themselves to open doors for you,valet parking, 24-hour room service, limousineservice, beauty salons and spas. Want a morecomfortable stay than that? Then you mightas well arrange a sleep-over with the Sultanbecause this is as good as it gets. Though pricesstart at RM400, 5 star hotels can sometimes runover a thousand a night, so be sure to have yourcredit card ready. Address: The Gardens Residences, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone:+60 3-2268 1188 GPS Coordinates: 3.1186577,101.6055154 Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur HotelMandarin Oriental Address: Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, WilayahAddress: Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Phone No.: +60 3-2717 9900 Lumpur, Malaysia Website: www.sheratonimperialPhone No.: +60 3-2380 8888 kualalumpur.com/Website: www.mandarinoriental.com/ GPS Coordinates: 3.158643,101.700109 kualalumpurGPS Coordinates: 3.1558063,101.7117343 105

ACCOMMODATIONS Luxury Hotels Address: 3, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Sky Hotel Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Address: No 1A, Jalan Bintang, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala 55100 Kuala Lumpur, WP Lumpur, Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2264 2264 Phone No.: +60 3-2148 6777 Website: http://www3.hilton.com/ Website: www.skyhotel.com.my/ en/hotels/malaysia/hilton- GPS Coordinates: 3.143837, 101.707971 kuala-lumpur GPS Coordinates: 3.135304,101.685966 Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur JW Marriott Hotel Address: 183 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2715 9000 Website: www.marriott.com/hotels/ travel/kuldt-jw-marriott- hotel-kuala-lumpur GPS Coordinates: 3.147778,101.713867 Berjaya Times Square Hotel Address: 50250 Kuala Lumpur, WP Address: 1, Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Lumpur, Wilayah Phone No.: +60 3-2144 2200 Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Website: www.kualalumpur. Malaysia concordehotelsresorts. Phone No.: +60 3-2117 8000 com/ Website: www.berjayahotel.com/ GPS Coordinates: 3.1556193, 101.7059843 kualalumpur GPS Coordinates: 3.142394,101.709644 Hilton Kuala Lumpur City Villa Kuala Lumpur 106 Address: 69, Jalan Haji Hussein, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2692 6077 Website: www.hotelcityvilla.com GPS Coordinates: 3.1662149,101.6994417 Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Address: The Intermark, 348, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2172 7272 Website: www.doubletree3.hilton.com GPS Coordinates: 3.1609129,101.7202771

Shangri-La Hotel Luxury Hotels Villa Samadhi ACCOMMODATIONS Address: Persiaran Madge, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2143 2300 Website: www.villasamadhi.com.my GPS Coordinates: 3.156418,101.726392 Corus Hotel Kuala LumpurAddress: 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Address: Jalan Ampang, 50450 Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2161 8888Phone No.: +60 3-2032 2388 Website: www.corushotelkl.comWebsite: www.shangri-la.com GPS Coordinates: 3.1601443,101.7149928GPS Coordinates: 3.154035,101.706320 The Majestic Hotel Kuala LumpurRenaissance Kuala Lumpur HotelAddress: Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaPhone No.: +60 3-2162 2233Website: www.marriott.com/hotels/ travel/kulrn-renaissance- kuala-lumpur-hotelGPS Coordinates: 3.1572493,101.7051012Traders HotelAddress: Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Address: 5 Jalan Sultan 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Hishamuddin, KL City Malaysia Centre Malaysia., 50000Phone No.: +60 3-2332 9888 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Website: www.shangri-la.com/ Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, kualalumpur/traders MalaysiaGPS Coordinates: 3.1538754,101.7146687 Phone No.: +60 3-2785 8000 Website: www.majestickl.com GPS Coordinates: 3.1391992,101.6921941 Furama Bukit Bintang Address: 136, Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2788 8888 Website: www.furama.com/ bukitbintang GPS Coordinates: 3.140265,101.710382 107

ACCOMMODATIONS Luxury Hotels PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur Hotel Pullman Kuala Lumpur Address: Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Address: No Tower 3 59200, 1, Phone No.: +60 3-2147 0088 Jalan Taman Pantai, Taman Website: www.parkroyalhotels.com/ Bukit Pantai, 59100 Kuala en/hotels-resorts/ Lumpur, Wilayah malaysia/kuala-lumpur Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, GPS Coordinates: 3.144477,101.712303 Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2298 1888 Hotel Geo Kuala Lumpur Website: www.accorhotels.com/gb/ hotel-7962-pullman-kuala- Address: Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50000 lumpur-bangsar Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah GPS Coordinates: 3.1159786,101.6638685 Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur Phone No.: +60 3-2032 2288 Website: www.geohotelkl.com GPS Coordinates: 3.143901,101.695568 InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Address: 73, Jalan Raja Chulan, Address: 165 Jalan Ampang, 50450 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Selangor, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2782 6000 Phone No.: +60 3-2141 9988 Website: kualalumpur.intercontinental.com Website: www.hotelistana.com.my GPS Coordinates: 3.159669,101.717952 GPS Coordinates: 3.1494612,101.7098607 Swiss Garden Hotel & Residence Citrus Hotel Kuala Lumpur Address: 51, Jalan Tiong Nam, 50350 Address: Swiss-Garden Residences Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Pudu, Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Malaysia Lumpur, Federal Territory of Phone No.: +60 3-9195 9999 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Website: www.compasshospitality.com Phone No.: +60 3-2141 3333 GPS Coordinates: 3.163535,101.695381 Website: www.swissgarden.com GPS Coordinates: 3.144065,101.705416 108

My Hotel (BB) Budget Hotels ACCOMMODATIONS Golden Palace HotelAddress: 120, Jalan Pudu, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Address: 174, Jalan Pudu, Bukit Lumpur, Wilayah Bintang, 55100 Kuala Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Lumpur, Wilayah Malaysia Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,Phone No.: +60 3-2143 5000 MalaysiaWebsite: www.myhotels.com.my Phone No.: +60 3-2110 1699GPS Coordinates: 3.1445995,101.7058929 Website: www.goldenpalacehotel. com.myChina Town Inn GPS Coordinates: 3.1433374,101.6376878Address: 52, Jalan Petaling, 50000 Classic Inn Premium Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Address: 36, Lorong 1/77a, 55100Phone No.: +60 3-2070 4008 Kuala Lumpur, WilayahWebsite: www.chinatowninn.com Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,GPS Coordinates: 3.14396,101.697751 Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2148 4648Budget Inn (J. Alor) Website: www.classicinn.com.my GPS Coordinates: 3.141274,101.7100535Address: 74, Jalan Alor, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Swiss Hotel Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Address: 12, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Malaysia Rahman, 50100 KualaPhone No.: +60 3-2144 2177 Lumpur, WilayahWebsite: www.agoda.com/hotel- Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, budget-inn-jalan-alor/ Malaysia hotel/kuala-lumpur-my Phone No.: +60 3-2692 5555GPS Coordinates: 3.1461757,101.7090152 Website: www.swisshotel.com.my GPS Coordinates: 3.1515396,101.6952522Sun Inns Hotel (Kepong) Joy Inn HotelAddress: Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Address: Jalan Thambipillay, Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Malaysia Lumpur, WilayahPhone No.: +60 3-6280 4636 Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,Website: www.suninnshotel.com.my MalaysiaGPS Coordinates: 3.193126,101.625696 Phone No.: +60 3-2276 3766 Website: www.joyinnhotel.com GPS Coordinates: 3.1324259,101.6884575 109

ACCOMMODATIONS Budget Hotels EV World Hotel (Sri Petaling) Smile Hotel (Wangsa Maju) Address:  83, Jalan Radin Bagus, Address: 36, Jalan Metro Wangsa, Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Wangsa Maju, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysia Phone No.: +603-90584686 Phone No.: +60 3-4142 9791 Website: www.evworldhotel.com Website: www.smilehotel.com.my GPS Coordinates: 3.071081,101.694074 GPS Coordinates: 3.203286,101.736342 33 Hotel Comfort Hotel Address: No.56 & 58,Jalan Sultan Ismail, Off Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2144 2144 Website: www.33starhotel.com GPS Coordinates: 3.1478479,101.711736 Tune Hotel Address: 65, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Address: 316 Jalan Tuanku Abdul 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Rahman, 50100 Kuala Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +603-20825777 Phone No.: +60 3-2141 3636 Website: www.tunehotels.com Website: www.hotelcomfort.biz GPS Coordinates: 3.1603875,101.6945888 GPS Coordinates: 3.146873,101.7091141 Gold Tree Hotel (BB) De Sentral Hotel Address: Kl Plaza, 179, Jalan Bukit Address: 128, Jalan Tun Bintang, 55100 Kuala Sambanthan, Brickfields, Lumpur, Wilayah 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Malaysia Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2110 3965 Website: www.goldtreehotel.com Phone No.: +60 3-2272 3749 GPS Coordinates: 3.14679,101.712672 Website: www.jbguesthouse.com/ desentral Hotel Putra Muda GPS Coordinates: 3.1322361,101.6872279 Address:  7-19, Jalan Raja Muda Signature Hotel Little India Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Address: 130, Jalan Thamby Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Abdullah, Brickfields, 50470 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Phone No.: +60 3-2691 9918 Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Website: www.hotelputraonline.com Malaysia GPS Coordinates: 3.167371,101.699446 Phone No.: +60 3-2272 4435 Website: www.mysignaturehotel. com.my GPS Coordinates: 3.127687,101.680978 110

Budget HotelsCitin Seacare Pudu Hotel Apple HotelAddress: 38, Jalan Pudu, Bukit Address: 78, Jalan Alor, Bukit ACCOMMODATIONS Bintang, 55100 Kuala Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Wilayah Persekutuan KualaPhone No.: +60 3-2031 7777 Lumpur, MalaysiaWebsite: www.citinpudu.com Phone No.: +603 – 2142 7753GPS Coordinates: 3.146041,101.701265 Website: www.applehotels.com GPS Coordinates: 3.1462929,101.7091736Hotel Westree Ali Baba HotelAddress: 142, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, Address: 172, Jalan Pudu, Bukit 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Bintang, 55100 Kuala Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Lumpur, Malaysia Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,Phone No.: +60 3-2278 9000 MalaysiaWebsite: www.westreehotels.com Phone No.: +60 3-2141 3311GPS Coordinates: 3.1320098,101.6869815 Website: www.alibabapalace.com GPS Coordinates: 3.1433892,101.7076551Soho Town Hotel Hotel KitaAddress:   113, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Address: 122, Jalan Raja Laut, Chow Lumpur, Wilayah Kit, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Malaysia Lumpur, MalaysiaPhone No.: +60 3-2031 8133 Phone No.: +60 3-4050 9079Website: www.sohotownhotel.com GPS Coordinates: 3.166278,101.696391GPS Coordinates: 3.1448168,101.6987391 Canary HotelNew Winner Hotel Address: 189 & 191, Jalan TuankuAddress: No. 11, Jalan Thambapillai, Abdul Rahman, 50100 Off Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Persekutuan Kuala 50470,, Malaysia Lumpur, MalaysiaPhone No.: +60 3-2273 3766 Phone No.: +60 3-2602 2055GPS Coordinates: 3.1328488,101.6886951 Website: www.canaryhotelkl.com GPS Coordinates: 3.1554249,101.6962912 111

Budget Hotels / Backpackers Leo Express Hotel Love Inn Boutique Hotel Address: J-05, Jalan 1/127, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-7972 3161 GPS Coordinates: 3.084326,101.68978 Seeds HotelACCOMMODATIONS Address: 59, Jalan Sungai Besi, 57100 Kuala Lumpur, Address: 22, Jalan Jelatek 2, 54200 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-9222 2209 Phone No.: +60 3-4266 5421 Website: www.leoexpress.com.my Website: www.seedshotel.com.my GPS Coordinates: 3.1292398,101.71231 GPS Coordinates: 3.1768,101.737171 Lucky 11 Hotel Signature Hotel (Brickfields) Address: No.17, Jalan 1/64A, Address: 73, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Komplek Udarama, Jalan Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Ipoh Kecil, Off Jalan Sultan Lumpur, Wilayah Azlan Shah, 50350 Kuala Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-4040 0611 Phone No.: +60 3-2274 9595 Website: Website: www.mysignaturehotel. GPS Coordinates: 3.168885,101.694248 com.my GPS Coordinates: 3.1315776,101.6872888 AnCasa Express (Pudu) Fine Hotel Address: Jalan Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Address: No 10 & 12, Pekeliling Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Business Centre, Off Jalan Malaysia Pahang Barat, Jalan 65c, Phone No.: +60 3-2072 2688 Pekeliling, 53000 Kuala GPS Coordinates: 3.14572,101.7014789 Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Paper Plane Hostel Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-4032 1922 Address: 15, Jalan Sin Chew Kee, Website: www.finehotel.com.my Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala GPS Coordinates: 3.1758728,101.6977331 Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 112 Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2110 1676 Website: www.paperplanehostel.com GPS Coordinates: 3.1430926,101.7048398

Serenity Hostels Backpackers BackHome KL ACCOMMODATIONS Address: 30, Jalan Tun H S Lee, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2022 0788 Website: www.backhome.com.my GPS Coordinates: 3.1486876,101.6978566 Rainforest Bed and BreakfastAddress: 20, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Address: No 27, Jalan Mesui, Off Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Jalan Nagasari, Bukit Lumpur, Wilayah Bintang, 50200 Kuala Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2145 3525Phone No.: +60 16-612 4075 Website: www.rainforestbnbhotel.GPS Coordinates: 3.147977,101.707268 com GPS Coordinates: 3.14854,101.708668 The Explorers Guesthouse Address: 130, Jalan Tun H S Lee, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2022 2928 Website: www.theexplorers guesthouse.com GPS Coordinates: 3.145355,101.69665 Raggae Mansion Kuala LumpurPODs The Backpackers Home Address: 53, Jalan Tun H S Lee, 50000 Kuala Lumpur,Address: G- No 30, 6, Jalan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Thambipillay, Brickfields, Lumpur, Malaysia 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Phone No.: +60 3-2072 6877 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Website: www.reggaehostels Lumpur, Malaysia malaysia.comPhone No.: +60 3-2276 0858 GPS Coordinates: 3.1483049,101.6971755Website: www.podsbackpacker.comGPS Coordinates: 3.131866,101.687867 113Birdnest GuestHouse 2Address: 64, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaPhone No.: +60 3-2857 7366Website: www.birdnestghouse.comGPS Coordinates: 3.143725,101.695801

Backpackers Backpackers’ Lodge Red Palm Address: 158, Jalan Tun H S Lee,ACCOMMODATIONS 5000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2031 0889 GPS Coordinates: 3.1452477,101.6266594 Step Inn Guest House Address: 37, Jalan Pudu Lama, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2070 7770 Website: www.stepinnguesthouse.com GPS Coordinates: 3.1464874,101.6311624 Orange Pekoe Address:   5, Tengkat Tong Shin, Address: 1-1, Jalan Angsoka, Bukit Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2143 1279 Phone No.: +60 3-2110 2000 Website: www.redpalm-kl.com Website: www.orangepekoe.com.my GPS Coordinates: 3.1454688,101.7070598 GPS Coordinates: 3.14836,101.709379 Ribbon Stayyz Bed & Breakfast Tropical Guest House Kuala Guesthouse Lumpur Address: 31, Jalan Petaling, 50000 Address: Tingkat Tong Shin, Jalan Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Lumpur, Federal Territory of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 12-280 9255 Phone No.: +60 3-2141 1168 Website: www.ribbonstayyz.com GPS Coordinates: 3.145582,101.706742 GPS Coordinates: 3.1449869,101.6974454 Hostel Cosmopolitan Address: Jalan Haji Hussein, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 12-391 5686 Website: www.hostelcosmopolitan. blogspot.my GPS Coordinates: 3.166853,101.699432 Backpackers Travellers inn Address: 60, Jalan Sultan, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: +60 3-2078 2473 Website: www.backpackerskl.com GPS Coordinates: 3.1437861,101.6985818 114

Travel Smart ravel TRAVEL SMARTTips1. Scan copies of IC, passport money from having to buy another suitcase orand itinerary spend more money buying clothes you forgot to pack (unless of course the plan was to shop-While photocopying your important documents then shop away!)!can help, the next best thing is to have softcopies of your documents available within your 3. Mark your baggage as fragilesmartphone. This can definitely help provide anextra copy of each in the event of loss or theft, If you can get your hands on the fragile stickersand you can display it if all else fails. You can or signs, use them on your baggage. This willemail them to yourself to ensure that the copy ensure that your baggage is handled correctlyremains within the phone, and be sure that you and it will be kept on the top. It doesn’t alwayshave the right app to open them installed on work but if you’re lucky and you do get ayour phone. Not having the right documentation conscientious baggage handler – you won’tat the airport can cause major delays which end up with a suitcase filled with shampoomay end up costing money if they don’t let you covered clothes and broken souvenirs.fly at the time you need to! 4. Pack your power bank2. When packing, keep rolling If you’re traveling for more than 6 hours, your best form of entertainment (if you didn’t indulgeRather than folding piles and piles of clothes, in buying an entertainment pack on your budgetthe best option is to roll them. Rolling allows flight) would be your smartphone. And nothingyou to fit in more things in your suitcase, and would be worse than reaching your destinationyou can even roll underwear and socks within with a dead phone and no chance to charge ityour clothes, saving you space and possibly 115

Travel SmartTRAVEL SMART your bottles, or open the bottles, wrap the opening with plastic wrap and then close it, to prevent such a mess from occurring. No mess, no need to buy new toiletries. 7. Use ATMs to get local currency Using money converters, especially at the airport, usually comes with their own fees and the exchange rates are a lot higher than the usual rates too. So if you need money at a local currency without having to pay fees that are too high, use your debit card at the local ATM to get the cash that you need. 8. Shop for simple groceries outside instead of the hotel Let’s face it; buying items at the hotel is super convenient, but it will cost you a lot more. If you’re in need of water and snacks in your hotel, head to the nearest grocery store either on the way to the hotel or to one nearby (you can ask the receptionist on this!). Not only will it save you money significantly, it gives you a chance to explore your destination better. Source: extracted from Avoid Vacation Mistakes to Save You Money, by Michelle Brohier; posted on www. freemalaysiatoday.com. anywhere. Your best solution would be to have a power bank to charge your phone during those times of emergency. 5. Use bright ribbons to mark your suitcase It would be embarrassing to grab what you think is your bag, but it turns out you grabbed a bag that looks similar to your but it isn’t yours. Your best bet would be to use brightly coloured ribbons that you can see from afar tied to your baggage to help you recognise it from afar. Want to stand out more? There are sushi bag covers that are currently being sold from Japan online where you can turn your baggage to look like sushi on a conveyor belt. 6. Use plastic wrap for your bottles Due to the air pressure in flights, some of your toiletries may end up spilling its contents – leaving a sticky trail of mess for you to deal with upon unpacking. Use plastic wrap to cover 116

HModerateolywwweellll?MdCoyoymMoeuaalknanydoswtiaa,kMeMathylaisCycsoihuaan?ltlVernye!grye well? yourself! to test1.The money used in Malaysia is called: 9.The Yang diPertuan Agong TRAVEL SMART A.Rupiah is King for a period of: B.Ringgit A.3 years C.Rupee B.5 years C.7 years2.How many states are there in Malaysia? A.11 10.Malaysia was formed in : B.12 A.1957 C.13 B.1963 C.19693.The capital city of Malaysia is : A.Kuala Lumpur 11.What is the tallest building in Malaysia? B.Singapore A.Menara Telekom C.Bangkok B.KL Tower C.Petronas Tower4.Which is not a part of Malaysia ? ?? A.Sarawak 12.How many stripes are B.Kelantan in the Malaysian Flag ? C.Singapore A.12 B.155.What is the name of the national C.14 anthem of Malaysia? A.Negara Ku 13.Which country seceded B.Terang Bulan to Malaysia in 1965? C.Negeri Saya A.Singapore B.Brunei6.Malaysia was colonised by: C.Taiwan A.The French B.The British 14.What is the traditional C.The Germans flower in Malaysia? A.Rose7.The national language of Malaysia is: B.Sun flower A.Malay C.Hibiscus B.Chinese C.Indian8.The first Prime Minister of Malaysia was: Answer: A.Tunku Abdul Rahman 1(B) 2(C) 3(A) 4(C) B.Tun Abdul Razak 5(A) 6(B) 7(A) 8(A) C.Dato Hussain On 9(B) 10(B)11(C) 12(C)13(A) 14(C) 117

ge ing to know FruitsKing ofThe Origi of the NameThe King of Frui The word “Durio” comes from the Malay word, “Duri” which means thornsDurian or its scienti c name, and “Zibethinus” refers to the IndianDurio Zibethinus, has gone international with word, for the Viverra Zibetha Fox.its strong aroma and delicious taste(mostly because of its strong aroma).It is believed that the durian originatedfrom the Borneo Islands and now,it is grown in countries like Thailand,Indonesia and Malaysia.TreeThe Durian tree can grow up to 30-40 meters and has buttress roots Flowmeasuring from 2-3 meters when it grows older. Trees that are infusedwith other variants of the durian will grow up to heights of 10-20 meters only.Leaf The Durian tree has owers that are found in bunches.The leaf is ‘lanceolate’ shaped measuring 6-12cm long and 2-4cm wide. Each bunch has around 30-60 owers in them.The color and surface of the leaf Typ of leavranges from green to dark greenwith an almost glossy shine.The stalk measures roughly at 1cm.FruitThe Durian comes in many sizesand variants. The fruit can grow upto 18cm wide and 20-32cm long.The skin of the fruit has sharp thornsmeasuring 1.25cm in length and Oval Elliptic Oblong1.8cm in width from the base ofthe thorn. On the surface of the fruit, Front Backthere are lines that mark the segments.These lines are also used to open up the fruit.

Motoring Motoring in Malaysia TRAVEL SMARTMin alaysia is best to adhere to the speed limit. Red light cameras are installed on almost every stop light Kuala Lumpur has a pretty systematic and in the city, so it is best to be extra careful and comprehensive network of highways that drive slowly when approaching one. In case of connects you to the different parts of the city. traffic jams, please do not use the emergency Driving in a foreign city like Kuala Lumpur lane which is usually situated along the left should not be too difficult if you get to familiarize side of the highway as this meant for highway yourself with the signboards especially for exits. patrols, police cars, ambulance or rescue teams. It is a standard form of the highways in Malaysia You would not want to hog the lane and put to provide codes for each exit from the main other people’s life at risk. highway to make it easier for you to locate the place you are looking for. It is always good to 3. General safety precautions follow some of these tips when you decide to get behind the wheels in Kuala Lumpur; Always, and we mean always, use the signal when changing lanes or making a turn. Changing 1. Have a Touch n Go card ready. lanes might be a little bit challenging in Kuala Lumpur as there are some motorists that like to Touch n Go is a systematic cashless system ‘race’ in the city especially at night. So, be sure where you can pay for highway tolls, bus, trains, to observe your surroundings before making LRT, monorail fares and such with just a swipe of any sudden shift on the road. Whenever you are a card. Touch n Go card is refillable with credits unsure of where you are going, it is best to stick and you can use it not only for transportation to the middle lane as most highways in Kuala but also for shopping at certain outlets such as Lumpur have 3 to 4 lanes. By staying in the Watsons, dining and many more. You can reload middle lane, you will be able to take your time your Touch n Go cards at petrol stations, ATMs to observe the signboards and deciding where and several outlets like Watsons as well. People to turn for an exit as the traffic speed is not as use it mainly for ease of fare payments such as fast as the right one and the exits might be on at highway toll plazas or public transportations your left or right. where having to pay with small change can be quite a fuss, especially for travelers who have a 4. Handy Mobile Apps lot of places to cover during their visit to the city. Since most Malaysians own a smartphone equipped with mobile internet data, installing handy traveling apps won’t hurt. They can be real life-savers at times of need, or confusion.2. Obey traffic rulesIn Malaysia, vehicles drive on the left lane ofthe road, unlike in countries like the USA. Speedtraps are pretty observant around the city so it 119

Motoring in MalaysiaMOTORING IN MALAYSIA The highways and road systems in Klang Valley your shiny smartphones and just by a few clicks might be a pain-in-the-neck to understand, so away, you will have a taxi ready for you. You navigate your way through the bustling cities of can even get the rates fixed within the mobile Klang Valley with the trusty Waze. The amazing app so you can weigh your options beforehand. thing about Waze is that it will suggest you the Seasonal offers are also available so you can fastest and shortest routes that have the least save more when you use the app. traffic, so your drive to the destination will be a lot safer and more convenient. It can also Not to forget, our travel guides (KL The Guide provide you toll-free routes wherever applicable. and Klang Valley 4 Locals) are also available on With its large user database, it helps to scatter Google Play. Download now! and distribute traffics evenly. “Wazers” can also report police roadblocks, accidents, road 5. RSA (R&R) and Drive-Thru hazards, foggy weather, incoming speed traps, red-light cameras, and many more. If you are on the rush to go somewhere and didn’t get to munch on that homemade fresh These types of information are very handy toast, you can stop by the Rest and Service Areas sometimes and a lot of people depend on Waze (Rehat & Rawat) to grab that quick breakfast whenever they find themselves in a tangle in the fix. These service areas are fondly called R&Rs middle of the busy and winding roads of Klang by locals and they are usually equipped with Valley. Plenty of attractions and businesses are prayer rooms, toilets, food trucks, food court, also depending on Waze to direct customers to convenient stores, petrol stations and famous their outlets. So, whenever you key-in the name fast food outlets like Baskin Robbins and KFC. of the place you want to go to, chances are you The food court and other amenities run 24/7 will find the place exactly where it is located in and you can usually find these nifty rest areas no time. Other than Waze, the brand new local every 50km along some major highways like app called PLUS Expressway is also available for PLUS highways. Some of the famous ones are in downloads. This comprehensive app works like Dengkil and Seremban. Waze, but it has several extra features such as Live Traffic cams and R&R Locator. Fast food restaurants like McDonald’s and Starbucks are also available for drive-thru. For those who do not own a car and rely on taxis, Whether you are on your way to hike up Broga apps such as MyTeksi and Uber will help you Hill early in the morning or heading to a picnic get a cab faster than ever. You no longer have spot with friends, drive-thrus are available in to stand so close by the roadside, waving and some major highways around Klang Valley like hailing for a cab. Just relax, take a seat, take out NKVE and MRR2. 120

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Index A 9 Flea Market Petaling Street 79 Airport coach KLIA Flea Market Jalan Masjid India 79 Aerobus 9 Fierce Curry House 87 Ampang Point 10 Feeka Coffee Roasters 107 About KL 25 As- Syakirin Mosque 32 G Assam House Putrajaya 74 Grab Taxi 9 Architecture in Kuala Lumpur 28 Go KL 11 Asian traditions 28 General Seishiro Itagaki 17 ASEAN Sculpture Garden 37 Greecian- Spanish 28 Avenue K 77 Guan Yin Temple 33 Al-Diafah 88 GEM Restaurant Brickfields 85 Al Amar Lebanese Cuisine 88 Alamanda Rasa Food Court 71 H Ancasa Express 112 Hari Raya Aidilfitri 7 Hong Kong 76 B Hartamas Shopping Centre 77 Bruno Mars 24K Magic World Tour 6 Hakka Restaurant 84 Bon Odori 8 Hadramawt Palace 88 Bandar Tasik Selatan 9 Hilton Kuala Lumpur 106 Bukit Bintang 10, 23 Hotel Pullman Kuala Lumpur 108 Brief history of KL 17 Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur 108INDEX Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve 23 Hotel Geo Kuala Lumpur 108 Batu Caves 38 Bukit Apeh Waterfalls 39 I British colonialism 16 Islamic 29 British imperialism 16 Islamic Arts Museum 36 Buddhist Maha Vihara 34 Ikan Bakar Pak Din 83 Bank Negara Malaysia Museum & Art Gallery 36 Ishin Japanese Dining 89 BSF Flea Market 79 InterContinental Kuala Lumpur 108 Bangsar Shopping Centre 72 Bangsar Village 76 J Bijan Bar & Restaurant 76 Jalan Alor 24 Bora Ombak 80 Jamek Mosque 31 Bunga Emas Restaurant 81 Jassal Tandoori Restaurant 86 Betel Leaf 82 JW Marriott Hotel 106 Bombay Palace 86 Bee Won Korean 87 K Ben’s Pavilion 88 Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 6 Budget Hotel 109 KL Sentral 9 Backpackers 106 KL Hop on Hop Off 11 Birdnest Guesthouse 2 113 Kampung Bharu 22 BackHome KL 113 Kuala Lumpur City Gallery 22 Backpackers Travellers Inn 114 KL Forest Eco Park 23 Backpackers’ Lodge 114 KL Tower 29 KL Tower Mini Zoo 34 C KLCC Park 37 Christians 15 Kuala Lumpur Bird Park 38 Chinese Prospectors 16 KL Sentral 11, 38 Chinese Kapitan of Kuala Lumpur 16 Kelantan Delights Sooka Restaurant 82 China 16 Curve Shopping Mall 18 L Climate & weather 21 Lake Symphony 18 Changkat 20, 24 Late modernism & post-modern 29 Central Market 22 Lembah Kiara Park 37 Carcosa Seri Negara 25 Le Mei 72 Cruise Tasik Putrajaya 69 Latitude 02 74 Chow Kit 76 Lot 10 78 Chinatown 76 Li Yen 83 Chynna 83 Lai Po Heen 83 Chutney Mary Restaurant 86 City Villa Kuala Lumpur 106 M Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur 107 Merdeka Square 20, 26 Citrus Hotel Kuala Lumpur 108 Monsoon season 21 Malay 29 D 30 Mr Kebab & Briyani 71 Dayabumi Complex 39 Malaysia Grand Prix Sale 76 Desa Park City 83 Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 76 Din Tai Fung 106 Malaysia Year- End Sale 76 Double Tree by Hilton Hotel 118 Ma’ Cik Briyani 82 Durian Malabar Palace 87 Marhaba Restaurant 88 E 34 Marosh Restaurant 88 Expatriates 74 My Hotel Express Coach 85 109 Enak KL N 16 F 5 Nagasaki 28 Farm In The City 5 Neo Moorish (mughal) 31 Frank Swettenham 16 National Mosque 36 Federated Malay States (FMS) 16 National Museum 36 Federation of Malaya 16 National Monument 76 Federal Administrative 32 NU Sentral 82 Federal Territory Mosque 38 Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa 84 Firefly Park 71 Noble House Restaurant 84 Fuel Shack 77 Nam Heong Chicken Rice 86 Fahrenheit 88 79 Nirvana Maju Flea market 122

IndexO WOld KL Railway Station 26 Wesak Day 6Old Market Square 27 Wetland Park 70 Wangsa Walk Mall 78P Weekend Bazaar 79Petronas Twin Towers 18, 23, 30 Wong Ah Wah 84Perdana Botanical Garden 38Putrajaya 68 YPasar Seni 68 Yap Ah LoyPutra Mosque 69Putrajaya Botanical Garden 69Putrajaya Challenge Park 70Padi House 74Pudu 76Publika 77Patatimo Restaurant 81Paradise Dynasty 85Passage Thru India 85Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur 108Q 77Quill City Mall R 6 INDEXRamadhan month 10Rapid KL 20Rooftop bars 82Restoran Rebung 84Restoran Pik Wah 85Restoran Loke Fatt 87Restoran Chat Masala 107Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel 120RSA (R&R) S 25Sultan Abdul Samad Building 33St.Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 33St. John’s Cathedral 34Sin Sze Si Ya Temple 34Sri Mahamariamman Temple 34Sri Veera Hanuman Temple 34Sri Ganesar Temple 72Serabei Restaurant 77Solaris Dutamas 78 Suria KLCC 78 Sungai Wang Plaza 78Setapak Sentral Mall 79Street shopping 80Sari Ratu 81Songket Restaurant 81Sambal Hijau Restaurant 81Satay Station 81Songket Restaurant 81Serai Kitchen 82Saba Restaurant 84Shang Place 85Sun Chui Yuen 87Sagar 107Shangri-la Hotel 108Swiss-Garden Hotel T 9Taxi Limo Pickup 17Tunku Abdul Rahman 21Tropical climate 28Tudor & Victorian 33Thean Hou Temple 37Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial 37Tun Abdul Razak Memorial 40Tabur Hill 78The Gardens Mid Valley 80The 39 Restaurant 81Tupai – tupai Restaurant 83Teratak Pak Ajis 86The Ganga Café 87Taj Garden Restaurant 107Traders Hotel 107The Majestic Hotel 110Tune Hotel 119Touch n goUUber 9V 26Victorian-era 78Viva Home Shopping Mall 83Village Roast Duck 85Vishalatchi Food Catering 86Vansh 107Villa Samadhi 123

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Go KL is a public bus service that offers free rides for commuters within the CentralBusiness District (CBD) of Kuala Lumpur. It was launched on 31st August 2012 aspart of Malaysia’s Government Transformation Programme (GTP 2.0) in improvingurban public transport system.Go KL is intended to provide a reliable, affordable, accessible, safe andcomfortable “first and last mile” city bus service for private vehicle users, publictransport users and tourists in CBD. It is also aimed to reduce congestion in KualaLumpur by encouraging users to park their cars and use Go KL city bus serviceto travel around.Initially servicing for two routes only - Green Line (KLCC – Bukit Bintang) andPurple Line (Pasar Seni – Bukit Bintang), Go KL has now expanded to include twoadditional routes – Red Line (KL Sentral – Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman) and BlueLine (Medan Mara - Bukit Bintang). With these expansions, users now have morethan 60 stops to choose from. The stops encompass popular spots within the heartof Kuala Lumpur such as shopping havens, tourist attractions and even prominentoffice towers. Some of the popular spots for both city dwellers and tourists arePavillion, Bukit Bintang, KLCC and Pasar Seni.For users’ convenience, Go KL city bus service is well-equipped with free WiFi anddesigned to be disabled & eco-friendly. To cater to those working in Kuala Lumpur,Go-KL city bus service starts at as early as 6.00 am and ends at 11.00 pm exceptFriday and Saturday, where the service will end at 1.00 am. Additionally, Go-KL citybus service operates 7 days a week, making it a highly accessible public transportservice for all.