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Club de Vegas Clubs/Bars/Pubs Event & Entertainement Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur +603-2141 3888 Jalan Imbi & Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2145 3888 www.clubdevegas.com.my The Pulse The Pulse Havana 2 & 4 Lorong Sahabat, Off Grand Millenium Hotel Changkat Bukit Bintang +603-2117 4888 +603-2142 7170 www.millenniumhotels.com Finnegan’s 3 The entertainment scene in Klang Changkat Bukit Bintang Valley tends to be very happening +603-2145 1930 especially at night. Dubbed the www.finneganspubs.com Garden City of Lights, the party life here can Poole Associates be very fun. You can find the many music within The Westin Hotel genres available and club themes to suit +603-2731 8333 your dance grooves. Club and Bar hopping www.poole-associates.com is also among the locals, so be sure to hit clubs just in one night. With the club listing, Klang Valley For Locals (KV4L) recommends more than a handful of clubs to which any visitor should go partying. Check out our recommendations on clubs you shouldn’t miss! Zeta Bar Bangsar Social Bistro & Bar Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur +603-2282 2260 +603-2282 2270 www.thesocial.com.my Mist /Milk Club 18 Jalan Liku off Jalan Riong, 59100 Kuala Lumpur +603-2282 2018 Zeta Bar Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur. +603-2264 2264 99

MenjelEavehantn&TeEnmtpearttaiMnenmaerintk what’s happening APRIL Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibition Tourism Selangor Date: 03 Feb - 15 Apr 12 Day Out - Pulau Carey Enquiries: 03 - 7728 5923 Date: 21 April 2012 Enquiries: [email protected] Telephone: +603 5513 2000 JUNE Selangor Blogging Competition ( English & Chinese) Date: 1 May 2012 – 1 June 2012 Enquiries: [email protected] Telephone: +603 5513 2000 Super GT International Pet World Series Malaysia Malaysia 2012 Date: 9 -10 June 2012 Date: 15 June 2012 Enquiries: [email protected] Telephone: +603-56361788 Telephone: +603 5513 2000 Email: [email protected] 100

what ‘s happening Event & Entertainement Belly Dance EPL Masters Football Asia Malaysia Cup 2012 Date: 07 Apr 12 Date: 22 (Sun) Apr 12 Enquiries: 017 228 9849 Enquiries: 03 8775 4666 Selangor Heritage MAY Photo Carnival Date: 26 May 2012 (Malaysia Oldest Enquiries: [email protected] Chess Competition) - Telephone: +603 5513 2000 39th Selangor Open Date: 1 May to 6 May 2012 Enquiries: [email protected] Tourism Selangor Day Out - Sepang Date: 19 May 2012 Enquiries: [email protected] Telephone: +603 5513 2000 Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race Date : 23 June - 24 June 2012 Enquiries: 09-516 1007 / 517 1623 International Racing Carnival - Selangor Turf Club racing Date: 16, 17 June 2012 Enquiries: [email protected] Tel: 03- 9058 3888 101

MenjelEavehantn&TeEnmtpearttaiMnenmaerintk Clubs/Bars/Pubs Beyond Kuala Lumpur Laundry Bar The Curve, Mutiara Damansara 03-7728 1715 www.laundrybar.net Euphoria by Ministry of Sound Craft Brews Sunway Lagoon Resort, Persiaraan Menara Batu Kawan, Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, Mutiara Damansara +603-7495 1786/+603-7495 1788 +603-7722 3000 www.euphoria.com.my Library, e@Curve Overtime Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya Sunway Giza Mall, +603-7726 2602 Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya The Sanctuary 016-261 6233 The Curve, Mutiara Damansara +603-7710 5033 Movida Sunway Giza Mall, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya +603-6141 8022 www.morida.com.my 102

concerts highlight Event & Entertainement Lee Hom’s Concert (3th March 2012) Venue: Stadium Merdeka I’ve never attended Lee Hom’s concert and yesterday was the first time of me watching him performing live. Just like the theme of the concert – Music Man, he showed a great talent in himself and i’m glad i went to watch him at Stadium Merdeka under the rain with 23,000 other fans where he performed close to 30 songs all together! Jessie J At Sunway Surf Beach ( 16th March 2012) Venue: Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon Jessie J was one of the most entertaining performers I have seen. She was so down to earth and made a real effort to interact with the audience which made the show even more enjoyable. I would definitely go and see her again! Olivia Newton John (29th March 2012) Venue: Arena Of Stars, Genting Highlands Her show began with the ballad but Newton-John soon kicked the show into high gear with A Little More Love, followed by a trio of songs from the movie. It was amazing show and very enjoyable! One thing that we will not forget, they way she interacted with the audience. 103

MenjelEavehantn&TeEnmtpearttaiMnenmaerintk CONCERTS CALENDAR Cranberries : LMFAO 4th April 2012 9th April 2012 Venue: Stadium Merdeka Venue: Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon Anuar Zain Secretaries Week Grayson Chance 10th April 2012 17th April 2012 Venue: KL Convention Centre Venue: KL LIVE CENTRE, Jalan Sultan Ismail Ameizing Concert Tour : 5th May 2012 For more concert updates: Venue: Stadium Merdeka Trance From Malaysia Presents GALAXY GROUP “ The Gallery” By Ministry Add : Suite 23-2, The Boulevard, Mid-Valley City, Of Sound , London Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur. 19th May, 2012 [T] 603-2282 2020 [F] 603-2288 8077 Venue: KL Live, Jalan Sultan Ismail TICKETPRO MALAYSIA SDN BHD D-2-03A, Dataran Glomac, Jalan SS6/20A 47301 Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia [T] 603-7880 7999 [F] 603-7880 4478 Email: [email protected] Star Planet Sdn Bhd 42A-4, Jalan Metro Pudu, Fraser Business Park, off Jalan Yew, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [T] 603-9223 3667 [F] 603-9222 3669 Ticket Charge No 42A-1, First Floor, Jalan Metro Pudu, Fraser Business Park, Off Jalan Yew, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. [T] 603 9222 8811 [F] 603 9222 8900 Email: [email protected] 104

Travel Travel Living Living 4 Places to Soak Up The Sun! Sepang Gold Coast Sepang Goldcoast is a Multi-billion ringgit integrated development poised to elevate fine living to the pinnacle of luxury. Envisaged to be the longest coastal tourist destination in Asia, the 5000-acre Sepang Goldcoast is idyllically tucked away in a lush riverine enclave amidst nature’s bounty and splendour. Port Dickson Putrajaya Lake 105 Port Dickson is among the tourist attractions in Putrajaya Water Sport Complex Negeri Sembilan. A key factor for this coast to be (Kompleks Sukan Air Putrajaya) is visited by many foreign tourists and local people located at the centre of Putrajaya may be because this is the only beach in Negeri city, Malaysia. Similar to Putrajaya Sembilan. Furthermore, the close proximity Lake, it is designed to act as a between Port Dickson and states vicinity such natural cooling system for the as Malacca and Selangor also contributes to this city and also for recreation, water city’s development. sports and water transport. This Bagan Lalang water sport complex has been Bagan Lalang is a beach destination near explored for so many times in Sungai Pelek town in Sepang district, about hosting the sports events locally 60km from Kuala Lumpur.Meanwhile, and internationally. international visitors transiting at Kuala Lumpur International Airport  (KLIA) 30km away have a convenient spot for a quick so journ as they await the next flight out.

Menjelahan TemTrpaatvelMeLinviarnigk education International Islamic School Malaysia (Primary and Secondary) The idea of the school was sparked in the mid-1990s by Dato Dr Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman, the Rector of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) then. The school is thus, a testimony to the university’s continuous effort in providing quality, affordable, balanced, integrated and holistic education guided by the principles of Islam. It has grown from a humble beginning of 30 students to an enrolment of approximately 800 students today, ranging from primary to A-levels. WHY CHOOSE IIS MALAYSIA? • Holistic and balanced curriculum, integrating acquired and revealed knowledge for balanced personality and intellectual development and growth. • English as medium of instructions with other languages: Arabic, Malay and French. • Wholly owned and supported by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). • Excellent teaching, learning and extra-curricular activities and infrastructure. • International Environment with teachers and students from more than 50 countries. •  Affordable and quality education for career development and enhanced future prospects. • Conducive and safe environment • Cambridge programmes: (International recognition) - Cambridge ICT Starters - Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP) - Cambridge IGCSE/O-Level - Cambridge A-Levels • Encourage creative & critical thinking - “Hikmah Programme” • Learning Qur’an (Iqra’/Tilawah/Tahfiz) • Offering Islamic Studies and Islamic History for Muslim students and Moral Studies for non- Muslim students. • Religious programmes: Halaqah, Ibadah Camp and Umrah programme. To inculcate familiarity and adherence to Islamic practices and traditions. • Encouraging students to explore the world of Science & Technology • Up to date facilities: - Air-Conditioned Multi-Purpose Hall and Classrooms - Mini Olympic Swimming Pool - Cosy Students Residents - 24 Hours Security Surveillance. - Well Equipped Science Labs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Arts Rooms, and ICT Labs. - Library, Football Field, Indoor Court, Bus Services and Local/International Cafeteria. - Air-Conditioned Multi-Purpose Hall and Classrooms - Mini Olympic Swimming Pool - Cosy Students Residents - 24 Hours Security Surveillance. - Well Equipped Science Labs, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Arts Rooms, and ICT Labs. - Library, Football Field, Indoor Court, Bus Services and Local/International Cafeteria. For Inquiries, please contact: IIUM Lower Education Sdn. Bhd. Central Office, Batu 8, Jalan Sungai Pusu, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 603-6188 4400 ext: 111, Fax: 603- 6188 3300 Website : www.iis.edu.my, www.setiabudi.edu.my Online Registration at: www.iis.edu.my, www.setiabudi.edu.my 106

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Menjelahan TemTrpaatvelMeLinviarnigk HEALTH AND BEAUTY “Coffee SPA” Coffee as an ingredient for skin care products have been used by women from Russia, Hawaii, Bali, and South America for several years now. Coffee acts as a natural exfoliate, cleanser, astringent and deodorant and helps soothe sunburned skin. Below are some of spa centres that can give you such amazing coffee treatment such as scrub,facial and aroma. I Slim Age Management Bukit Tinggi 55A, Lorong Batu Nilam 21B, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2, 41200 Klang,Selangor. Tel: 03-3324 9034 Villa Manja Spa Bungalow 41, Jalan Damai Off Jalan Tun Razak 55000 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-21615418 Tanamera Wellness Spa Tanamera Wellness Centre 12B-01, Jalan SS15/4D Subang Jaya, Selangor E-mail: tanamerasj@gmail. com 108

sport tourism Travel Living GOMBAK TO GENTING SEMPAH – 45.58 kilometer CYCLING ADVENTURE Take a holiday where you can really Map from pedal away. This two –wheeling Gombak to Genting Sempah adventure will take you from Gombak to Genting Sempah within 2 hours (average fitness level) .You will experience the outback to the city via country roads and to the hillside. What a great holiday, cycling adventure is all about having a good time. Below is map for those who would like do cycle manually to Genting Sempah. Road Safety Tips for Beginner Cyclists Visibility is key: Wear bright clothes and make sure you stay in a position where other traffic can see you. Car doors: When riding alongside parked cars, be wary of doors flying open in your path. Slow down and keep your eyes peeled. Don’t hug the kerb: Don’t let other traffic think it’s safe to squeeze past you in the same lane — it’s not. Stay a metre from the kerb and you Get some company: can be seen more easily from every direction. If you’re new to riding on roads, get a friend with a bike to show you how — there’s always safety Hook turns: in numbers. If you’re planning to turn The rules: right, but you’re not sure TheroadrulesforcyclistsvaryslightlyaroundMalaysia. about the other traffic, make You’re much safer if you know what they are. Look a hook turn (move to the left, online to find out what the rules are for you. stop in front of traffic waiting to go the way you wish to Eye contact: travel and go straight ahead You can’t be sure a driver knows you’re there until when the lights change) to you make eye contact. Don’t be afraid to wave just avoid crossing lanes. to make sure you’ve been seen. Check out these websites, if you want to join them for weekend cycling. 109 1. www.ppcyclists.com 2. www. pcc-cycling.freeservers.com 3. www.croszline.blogspot.com

Menjelahan TemTrpaatvelMeLinviarnigkdiet & nutrition TURNIP (SENGKUANG) The turnip was a well-established crop in Hellenistic and Roman times, which leads to the assumption that it was brought into cultivation earlier. Wild forms of the hot turnip and its relatives the mustards and radishes are found over southeast Asia such as Malaysia, suggesting their domestication took place somewhere in that area. HEALTH BENEFITS Highly rich in calcium, magnesium, folic acid and phosphor and thus essential for a healthy body. Have low calories and no fat. Have high level of vitamin C and thus protect the body against free radicals. Anti-oxidant properties of turnips help in removing harsh oxidation reactions.’ Turnip greens are effective for reducing colon tumors and strengthening the immune system. Good for controlling high blood pressure. Helps  in  preventing  cataracts  and cardiovascular ailments. RECIPE: TURNIP PRAWNS SALAD 10x minched Prawns 40g dices union 40g cheese 10gm minced garlic 40 gm dices of turnip 160ml vinegar 200ml tomato juice Methods: Saute’ onions , turnip and garlic. Add prawns (shelled, deveined, heads removed), then deglaze with vinegar then serve into bowls and finish with tomato juice and cheese. Lastly, add seasoning with salt and pepper. 110

Shopping Shopping Time! Time! MShopping Spree in Style! alaysia is popular with the MEGA SALES every quarterly of the year. Shopping in Malaysia is an adventure of discovery. Since it is situated at the crossroads of Asia, it presents to tourists the best that the region can offer. It has rare treasures of the Orient, branded designer goods, and even intricate local handicrafts. The exemption of duty on certain items has also resulted in more competitive pricing and made shopping in Malaysia much more attractive option. 111

Menjelahan TSehmoppaptinMgeTniamrie!k shopping time! The Curve Standing tall as one of Malaysia’s premium shopping destinations, the Curve has plenty to offer its visitors. Customers are completely spoilt for choice as they enter, coming face to face with 180 quality retail outlets. In spite of being incredibly large, the Curve manages to remain easy to navigate and provides an uncomplicated shopping adventure as a result of its strategically organized layout plan. Unquetioanably, The Curves’s most prevailing region is the Street; Its bustling outdoor walkway which it teeming with restaurants, bistro,cafes, compete with an exciting karaoke louge and weekend bazaar. 6 Jalan PJU7/3, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya. (www.thecurve.com.my) 1 Utama Shopping Centre A shopping mall that include many shops and eateries, it also include Asia’s biggest indoor rock- climbing gym, a baseball softball centre, a 13-screen cinema and rainforest feature within the building. It’s include lots of entertainment and people who like to shop definitely will fall in love with it! 1 Lebuh Bandar, Bandar Utama, PJ (www.1utama.com.my) Tropicana City Mall Tropicana City Mall has four individual floors assigned with a unique theme each.  It  houses  many  established F&B brands, fashion concept outlets, entertainment and many more. A haven bargain hunters and nightmare for the claustrophobic, Tropicana City Mall is Ikano Power Centre packed to the brim with independent Ikano Power Centre is located within stores selling primarily fashion-related walking distance of Cineleisure product at very affordable prices. Damansara, IKEA, TESCO, The Curve 3 Jalan SS20/27, PJ and The Royale Bintang Damansara (www.tropicanacitymall.com) Hotel. With its tagline, ‘Choice is Everything’, it has almost everything that meets your lifestyle. There is even the luxurious De’ Ritz Pet Hotel of which you can leave your pets for a few days while you are away from the city. Housing flagship stores, its unique services such as free shuttle service improves its accessibility. 112

shopping time! Shopping Time! Mid Valley Megamall One of the famous shopping mall around. From designer brands to affordables ones and even a quirky charity shop. And near to it you also can look for hotel (Cititel, Bouvelard), offices (Menara IGB) and also the other shopping mall. (The Gardens). Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, KL (www.midvalleycity.com) Alamanda Putrajaya Being the only mall in Putrajaya, Alamanda is usually packed during the weekends with shoppers. You can get your household items and groceries as its anchor tenants Cold Storage and Carrefour. Other anchor Parkson provides further retail needs and there is a cinema, bowling alley, karaoke outlet and games arcade in their Entertainment area. There is showy water feature in the front courtyard that becomes quite beautiful when lit up at night. Jalan Alamanda Precint 1, Putrajaya (www.alamanda.com.my) Pamper your hands and feet with quality. Be assured with hospital-grade sterilization for all our nail tools OPI Luxé for Hands & Feet Pedicure by L’Occitane Gentleman’s Nail Care G007, Ground Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (KL Monorail - Bukit Bintang Station) Tel : +603-2141 3485 Email : [email protected] Open Daily 10am - 10pm 113 : http://www.facebook.com/thenailresidence

Menjelahan TSehmoppaptinMgeTniamrie!k shopping time! Fahrenheit 88 Pavilion Out of the ashes of the town KL NamedWorld’s Best Retail Centre by the FIABCI Plaza rises the new Fahrenheit 88, a Prix Excellence Awards  in  2009,  Pavilion’s shiny and edgy mall for the young swanky selection of high street and designer trend- conscious urbanite. Japa brand attract the right type of clientele- the casual wear fashion giant Uniqlo type that you don’t mind simply observing makes it Malaysian debut here as as you dine at the restaurant and cafes along joint anchor tenant of Fahrenheit its open air walkway while street musicians 88 together with Signature IT – perform, setting the score for this real life purveyor of Super gizmos and runway. gadgets. 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang , KL (www. Pavilion-kl.com) 179 Jalan Bukit Bintang KL Sungei Wang Plaza (www.fahrenheit88.com) Built in 1977, Sungei Wang Plaza is considered Kuala Lumpur’s first Berjaya Times Square modern shopping mall offering ‘all A jumbled mix of independent street label kinds of everything’ to the masses. and established brands, one of Malaysia’s Even now, Sungei Wang’s star has biggest malls not only accommodates more not waned and houses a retail mix of than 100 outlets but also has room for an over 700 outlets featuring the best indoor theme park complete with its own and affordable fashion, streetwear, rollercoaster. Don’t be alarmed if you feel the footwear, accessories and mobile ground beneath you feet vibrate and hear phones. The dining options there are distant shrieks while shopping updated and eclectic, suiting a range of preferences and the buzz word here is 1 Jalan Imbi, KL value-for-money as reasonable quality (www.timessquarekl.com) products can be obtained even for those on a budget. Off Jalan Bukit Bintang (www.plazalowyat.com) 114

Accommodation Accommodation MLive the culture, Stay In Comfort! alaysia is home to the widest variety of quality accommodation and boasts some of the world’s most famous hotels, serviced apartments, resorts, and budget accommodations. Whether the tourist comes with a family on business or backpacking, Malaysia has over 100,000 rooms every night. This column took the initiative to welcome all tourists with sufficient info of accommodation by promoting the Malaysian Hospitality. This blinding light of city is a treasure trove of diverse and innovative experiences, providing all tourists a perfect mix of comfort and leisure which you can never get it elsewhere. 115

Menjelahan TeAcmcpoatmoMdeantiaroinkhotel dDEe aARrTt WELCOME TO HOTEL DE ART, SHAH ALAM Hotel de Art is not just your ordinary hotel. Known as the pioneer Art- themed hotel in Malaysia, every 58 rooms in this trendy boutique hotel is individually and creatively designed! Among our exciting themes are Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Pharaoh’s Conquer, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Secret Garden, to even legendary superstars like Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Elvis Presley, Lady Gaga and even Hello Kitty! you will find each room decorated with a unique theme to impress all guests. For the first time in Malaysia, guests get to choose the theme that suits their mood every time they check in! Provided with a wide range of amenities including free high speed Wi-Fi and plasma TV with satellite TV, guests are sure to experience utmost comfort. While staying here, guests are within close proximity from the famous i-City, blue mosque, museums, galleries, botanic gardens, Bukit Cahaya agricultural park, theme parks, shopping centers and many more. What’s more, rates are so affordable, you will be surprised!! So come by, check in and discover our spaces. One thing we promise, you haven’t seen anything like it! For more info, you may log on to www. hoteldeart.com.my or Facebook and search “Hotel de Art Msia’s Coolest Hotel”. 116

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

grand bluewave hotel shah alam Accommodation “EXPERIENCE THE NEWLY ‘BLUE WAVE’ REFURBISHED ROOM” Our new refurbished room design is overarching theme ‘Blue Wave’ seeks to draw guests into a delicate balance ambience of calmness and aspiration. It caters to the astute business clientele who seeks some form of soothing calmness as they retreat into an abode of leisure. With 341 luxurious rooms, we offer the guest a tastefully designed to exude modern simplicity, with fascinating wallpaper colour. To facilitate the guests’ need, non-smoking rooms are available. In addition, the corridors -soothing earth tones will usher our guests to their room in anticipating the well deserved rest in a comfort luxurious feeling. In the quiet exclusivity of the fourth floor lies the swimming pool, gym and spa for those who fitness enthusiasts. Get in on the pleasure of relaxing then book a pamper session with the breath-taking Dr. Azimuth Spa by enjoying skin reviving body masks, indulgent bath and massage session designed. CRAVING FOR SOMETHING AUTHENTIC? Culinary team, lead by Executive Chef Azmi Md. Sidek, work passionately to present solid, gut-sticking buffet, with a particularly emphasis on wonderfully local and international cuisine. Do expand your taste buds and take on a culinary journey through the different tastes that we offer at the coffee house and room service. 119

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

Hotels - KL Accommodation Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur No 4, Jalan Conlay +603-2170 8888 +603-2170 8999 [email protected] www.princehotelkl.com Brisdale Hotel Dorsett Regency 65, Jalan Haji Hussein Off Kuala Lumpur Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman 172, Jalan Imbi +603-2694 8833 +603-2716 1000 +603-2694 9933 +603-2715 5000 www.brisdale.com.my [email protected] www.dorsettregency.com.my Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur Pacific Regency 2, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral Hotel Suites +603-2263 7888 Menara PanGlobal, Jalan +603-2263 7222 Puncak Off Jalan P.Ramlee [email protected] +603-2332 7777 www.lemeridien.com/KualaLumpur +603-2031 2492 [email protected] www.pacific-regency.com The sky’s the limit 121

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Essential Information Essential Information & Index Pharmacies Bank Guardian +603-2145 7553 Malaysian banking hours are from 09:30 to 16:30 Monday to www.guardian.com.my Thursday and (09.30 to 16.00 on Fridays), with some banks open on Saturday and Sunday mornings. (Banking hours Lot No. 89 & 91, may vary between banks on the weekend). Most banks Jalan Bukit Bintang offer 24-hour cash withdrawals – with ATM machines found almost everywhere in the city, including major shopping malls Watson’s Personal Care Stores +603-2148 8066 and petrol stations. For problems with ATM or credit cards, please www.watsons.com.my call the respective bank hotline or log on to the bank’s website. G121,122 & SG 001, Affin Bank Berhad 1-800-88-3883 Ground Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza, www.affinbank.com.my Jalan Bukit Bintang Caring Pharmacy +603-2142 2928 Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad 1-800-18-1822 www.caring2u.com.my www.alliancebank.com.my Lot 1.23, Level 1, Al-Rajhi Bank 1-300-826-000 Pavilion KL, 168, www.alrajhibank.com.my Jalan Bukit Bintang Vitacare Pharmacy +603-2166 2469 Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad 1-800-88-8686 Lot 229B, 2nd Floor, www.bankislam.com.my +603-2690 0900 Suria KLCC Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) +603-2162 3222 www.bsn.com.my George Town Chemist +603-2144 2382 Lot S15, 2nd Floor, CIMB Bank +603-2084 8888 Lot 10 Shopping Centre, www.cimb.com.my Jalan Sultan Ismail Ling Chemist +603-4041 3905 Citibank Malaysia +603-2383 0000 (Opposite General Hospital) www.citibank.com.my MMA Building, 124, Jalan Pahang HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad 1-300-88-1388 www.hsbc.com.my Healthcare Maybank Group 1-800-88-3231 www.maybank.com.my Hospital Kuala Lumpur +603-2615 5555 www.maybank2u.com.my (General Hospital) +603-4270 2500 www.hkl.gov.my Public Bank Berhad 1-800-88-3323 +603-4257 1300 www.publicbank.com.my Jalan Pahang +603-2712 0866 Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital +603-2617 8200 RHB Bank Berhad +603-9206 8118 www.ampangputeri.com.my www.rhb.com.my www.apsh.kpjhealth.com.my Standard Chartered Bank +603-7711 8888 1 Jalan Mamanda 9, Malaysia Taman Dato Ahmad Razali, Ampang www.standardchartered.com.my Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre www.gimc.com.my United Overseas Bank Berhad +603-2692 4511 www.uob.com.my 282 & 286, Jalan Ampang HSC Medical Centre www.hsc.com.my Lot 3.6, Level 3, PNB Darby Park, 10 Jalan Binjai Institut Jantung Negara (National Heart Institute) www.ijn.com.my 145, Jalan Tun Razak 137

EsMseennjtielala IhnafnorTemamtipaotnM&eInadriekx Index FEATURE : Subang Jaya Bangkok Jam 88 Alif Layila 88 Allegro Cafe Trattoria Italiano 69 Basil Thai Nudle Bar 81 Ayam Penyet Ria 84 Belanga 69 Bayu Timor 89 Borneo Rainforest Cafe & 86 The Ruai SupperClub 69 Be Lohas Healthy Cuisine Cafe 78 Coco Banana Club 87 Cottage Inn 75 Big Mama 84 Empire Shopping Gallery 88 Euphoria Ministry Of Sound 66 Bora Ombak Cafe 92 Extreme Park@Sunway South Quay 92 Glenmarie Golf & Country Club Bombay Palace 90 Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel 66 Bukhara 91 Holiday Villa 68 Canteena 82 Mekong House Restaurant 67 Celadon 89 Murni Discovery 66 Chinoz On The Park 81 Noodle Station 67 Cilantro Restaurant and Wine Bar 90 Nyonya Colors @ Empire Shopping 65 Cristang Restaurant (Non Halal) 88 Gallery 68 Cupcake Chic 81 Saujana Golf And Country Club 68 D’sore Cafe & Catering 92 Skewers Restaurant and Bar 70 Daorae 84 Subang National Golf Club 70 Deutsches Bierhausm (Non Halal) 81 Subang Parade Shopping Mall 70 Dubrovnik Restaurant 83 Sunway Lagoon 70 Du Viet Restaurant & Cafe’ 90 Sunway Pyramid 88 The Opera 65 Fisherman’s Cove 91 Uncle Lim’s Cafe @ Subang Parade 100°C Steamboat, Teppanyaki & BBQ 70 Frangipani 84 Restaurant 81 1977 Ipoh Chicken Rice 65 Gulam Mee 81 3k Inn Subang Jaya 82 67 Gonbei 89 90 65 Hailam Kopitiam 90 90 67 Harrods 92 81 66 Hatyai Street Cafe (Non Halal) 78 76 70 Hummingbirds Coffee Bar@Beatrice Looi Boutigue 69 Jarrod & Rawlins 67 Jogoya 68 Kedai Ayam Panggang Wong Ah Wah Kedai Makan Rindu Klasik EATING OUT Koryo -Won Al-Amar 138 Alexis Bistro 87 Lafite All Baba Kebab 92 Laman Grill Steak & Bar-B-Que Amarin 87 Lecka Lecka Ani Sup Utara 88 Le Table D’Hote Atrium 84 Lobsterman Bangkok House 92 Lotus 82 Ma’ Cik Biryani

index Essential Information & Index Mamak Pelita 78 The Social 84 Malaya Steamboat Mizu Restaurant 86 The Tea Republic 91 Morganfield (Non Halal) Muhibbah Seafood 88 Top Hat Restaurant 92 Naili’s Place Paddington, House of Pancakes 81 Tutti Fruitti 91 Penang One Putien 84 Village Roast Duck 77 Rebung Red Tee @ Zhara 86 Vin’s 84 Restoran Cosy Place Restaurant Le Chateau De Puah 91 Vishalachirs Restaurant 78 Restoran Mek Ayam Kampung Restoran Nasi Dagang Ulik Mayang 77 Yut Kee 77 Restoran Nasi Lemak Tengkera Restaurant Platinum Terrasse 77 ZenQ Desserts 91 Restoran Sri Payung Restaurant Sri Kortumalai 76 Zhe Hou Dian 77 Restoran Songket Restoran Orkid Thai 76 Rodeo Steak Haus Sakae Sushi 90 MEDICAL TOURISM Sari Ratu Senjyu 87 Prince Court Medical Centre 73 Serai : Restoran Thai Seri Keningau 82 Sheesh Mahal, Mogul Cuisines Shokudo Restaurant 86 EVENT & ENTERTAINMENT Soong Kee Spasso Milano 76 After5 97 Sri Ayutthaya Starcafe and Entertainment 75 Aloha 98 Taktaz Restaurant Tamarind Springs 86 Beach Club Cafe 98 Tarbush Tatsu Restaurant 78 Bently’s Pub 98 Teratak Pak Ajis The Castle 76 Brussels Beer Cafe 98 The Manhattan Fish Market 82 Chill Out 98 86 Club de Vegas 99 89 Craft Brews 102 85 Ecoba 97 89 Euphoria by Ministry of Sound 102 82 Finnegan’s 3 99 82 Hard Rock Cafe 98 78 Havana 99 89 Laundry Bar 102 77 Library 102 86 Luna Bar 98 88 Mist/ Milk Club 99 90 Movida 102 87 Opera 97 88 Overtime 102 87 Poole Associates 99 89 Social Bistro & Bar 99 75 Thai Club & Bistro 98 86 The Cotton Club Jazzaurant 98 90 The Pulse 99 139

EsMseennjtielala IhnafnorTemamtipaotnM&eInadriekx Index 102 Merdeka Square 23 The Sanctuary 99 Memorial Tun Abdul Razak 26 Zeta Bar Zouk 98 Memorial Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra 26 National Mosque 27 SHOPPING TIME! National Museum 25 1 Utama Shopping Centre Alamanda Putrajaya 112 National Planetarium 20 Berjaya Times Square Fahrenheit 88 113 Pisang River Waterfall 33 Ikano Power Centre Midvalley Megamall 114 Putra Mosque 38 Pavilion Sungei Wang Plaza 114 Putrajaya Wetlands 38 The Curve The Nail Residence 112 Royal Mausoleum of Almarhum Sultan 35 Tropicana City Mall Abdul Samad, Jugra 113 Royal Selangor Club 25 114 Sri Maha Mariamman Temple 28 114 Sultan Abdul Samad Building 22 112 Sungai Batangsi, Semenyih 34 113 Sungai Congkak, Hulu Langat 34 112 Sungai Gabai, Hulu Langat 34 SIGHTSEEING TOURS Sungai Tekala, Semenyih 34 ASEAN Sculpture Garden Batu Caves Sze Ya Temple 30 Bukit Melawati 32 29 Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve 39 Carcosa Seri Negara Tatt Khalsa Diwan 31 Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin (St. 29 32 Mary’s Church) 30 Cruise Putrajaya Lake The Blue Mosque 32 Dayabumi Complex 40 Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (Frim) The Hibiscus Garden I- City 31 Islamic Arts Museum Istana Bandar The Orchid Garden Jade Museum 23 Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Park Kelanang Beach Thean Hou Temple Kepong Metropolitan Park 28 KL Railway Station Kuala Selangor Nature Park Titiwangsa Lake Gardens Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) Masjid Jamek 38 Town Mosque 36 Masjid India 24 Tugu Negara 43 37 Wet World Waterpark 39 39 ACCOMODATION 118 20 Agora Hotel 124 35 Ancasa Hotel 125 21 Anum Hotel 128 40 Armada Petaling Jaya 126 36 Backpackers Travellers Inn 124 37 Bestotel City Centre 121 22 Brisdale Hotel 124 40 Carcosa Seri Negara 126 24 Cintamani Travellers Lodge 118 27 Cititel Express Kuala Lumpur 140 27

Index Essential Information & Index Cititel Midvalley 128 Shah’s Village Hotel 127 120 Cyberview Resort & Spa 128 Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 120 124 D-Villa Residence Kuala Lumpur 118 Sheraton Imperial 126 118 Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur 121 Swiss Inn 120 128 Eastin Hotel 128 Trekker Lodge 120 125 Federal Hotel 118 The Plaza Hotel Kuala Lumpur 118 Flamingo Hotel 124 The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur 124 Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam Grand Lexis Hotel 119 The Royal Bintang Damansara 141 Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur 123 The Westin Kuala Lumpur Grand Season Hotel 120 The Zon All Suite Residence Hotel de Art 124 Tune Hotel Hotel China Town Inn 117 Vistana Hotel 118 Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur 120 Hotel Grand Continental 124 Hotel Hilton Kuala Lumpur 124 Hotel Istana 125 Hotel Midah 118 Hotel Villa Hotel & Suites Subang 128 JW Mariott Hotel 120 Kuala Lumpur International Hotel 124 Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur 121 Mandarin Court Hotel 118 Olympic Sport Hotel 118 One World Hotel 128 Pacific Regency Hotel Suites 121 Palace of The Golden Horses 128 Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur International 128 Airport Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur 120 Pearl International Hotel 127 Petaling Jaya Hilton Hotel 128 Prescott Hotel 127 Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur 121 Putrajaya Mariott Hotel 128 Putrajaya Shangri-la 128 Pyramid Tower 128 Red Palm 126 Sarang Galloway 126 Serai Inn 126

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