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124 || SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA ention Melaka and the word antiques pop into the mind. Indeed, Melaka’s rich heritage provide an excellent choice of traditonal and local wares to purchase. Saying that however, the shopping Mscene in Melaka has grown tremendously and now, even modern shopping malls vie for your attention (and your money) when in Melaka. Remember to bring along your good haggling and bargaining skills when you visit the local shops. Jonker’s Street his is reputedly the best place in Melaka to shop for antiques. During the day, Jonker’s Street is Thome to the many antique shops, Peranakan craft shops, eateries and numerous gift shops. This road is also saturated with cultural and heritage buildings such as the Chinese clan houses, clubs and associations, a temple and church and Hang Kasturi’s Mausoleum. When the sun sets on Friday all the way till Sunday night, the street is closed and street peddlers transform this road into a pedestrian mall called Jonker’s Walk, offering their wares such as traditional food, arts and crafts, various curios and souvenirs and even Chinese fortune telling! This is the best place to a piece of Melaka LetÊMahkotaÊParadeÊ back home. HighlightÊYourÊHoliday AsÊtheÊpremierÊshoppingÊcentreÊinÊMelaka,Ê MahkotaÊParadeÊservesÊasÊtheÊperfectÊplaceÊtoÊ unwindÊbetweenÊhistoricalÊsightseeingÊandÊ We'reÊHereÊÊ indulgingÊinÊtheÊrenownedÊlocalÊfood.ÊMelaka'sÊ InÊtheÊheartÊofÊ bestÊshopping,ÊfoodÊandÊentertainmentÊmixÊ historicalÊMelaka! residesÊinÊMahkotaÊParade,ÊwhichÊsitsÊjustÊstepsÊ fromÊA'FamosaÊinÊhistoricalÊdowntown.ÊEnjoyÊ yourÊstayÊinÊMalaysiaÕsÊWorldÊHeritageÊCity. ahkota Parade EnjoyÊupÊtoÊ40%ÊoffÊatÊ Melaka’s first retailÊandÊfoodÊandÊ M‘regional’ shopping centre was Mahkota Parade, beverageÊoutletsÊinÊ which opened its doors in 1994. At the heart of Melaka MahkotaÊParadeÊwithÊtheÊ town, it covers over half a Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Mega Mall JalanÊMerdeka milllion square feet of retail TouristÊPrivilegeÊCard!Ê space and is synonymous ight opposite the road is Melaka’s newest shopping mall, Dataran HolidayÊInn StopÊbyÊtheÊGuestÊ with city retail in Melaka, Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, which blends the historical legacy of Melaka with anchor tenants Parkson Rwith modern retail convenience. In operation since 2006, the mall is JalanÊSyedÊAbdulÊCoastal MahkotaÊHotel ServicesÊDeskÊtoÊstartÊ Grand and Giant. Besides located under the historic Padang Merdeka, where Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, that is Ampang Superbowl Tunku Abdul Rahman, announced the Proclamation of Independence. The saving.ÊYouÊdeserveÊit,Ê (Bowling Alley), Golden largest shopping mall in Melaka, it has a gross area of 1.5 million square feet and you'reÊonÊholiday! Screen Cinemas, a gaming a net retail area of 700, 000 square feet, featuring a heritage gallery, local and arcade and over 200 traditional handicrafts and top fashion, accessories and IT labels across more speciality stores. than 600 retail lots. This fusion of modern with traditional means you can satisfy any shopping craving here. Lot B02, Mahkota Parade, No. 1 Jalan Merdeka Jalan Merdeka LotÊB02,ÊMahkotaÊParade,Ê +606-282 6151 +606-283 2828 No.Ê1ÊJalanÊMerdeka,Ê75000ÊMelakaÊÊÊÊ +606-282 7305 +606-283 8828 Tel:Ê606Ê282Ê6151ÊÊÊ [email protected] [email protected] Fax:Ê606Ê282Ê7305ÊÊÊÊ www.hektargroup.com Special Feature Melaka.indd 6 7/4/2009 8:04:15 AM

LetÊMahkotaÊParadeÊ HighlightÊYourÊHoliday AsÊtheÊpremierÊshoppingÊcentreÊinÊMelaka,Ê MahkotaÊParadeÊservesÊasÊtheÊperfectÊplaceÊtoÊ unwindÊbetweenÊhistoricalÊsightseeingÊandÊ We'reÊHereÊÊ indulgingÊinÊtheÊrenownedÊlocalÊfood.ÊMelaka'sÊ InÊtheÊheartÊofÊ bestÊshopping,ÊfoodÊandÊentertainmentÊmixÊ historicalÊMelaka! residesÊinÊMahkotaÊParade,ÊwhichÊsitsÊjustÊstepsÊ fromÊA'FamosaÊinÊhistoricalÊdowntown.ÊEnjoyÊ yourÊstayÊinÊMalaysiaÕsÊWorldÊHeritageÊCity. EnjoyÊupÊtoÊ40%ÊoffÊatÊ retailÊandÊfoodÊandÊ beverageÊoutletsÊinÊ MahkotaÊParadeÊwithÊtheÊ JalanÊMerdeka TouristÊPrivilegeÊCard!Ê HolidayÊInn StopÊbyÊtheÊGuestÊ JalanÊSyedÊAbdulÊCoastal ServicesÊDeskÊtoÊstartÊ MahkotaÊHotel saving.ÊYouÊdeserveÊit,Ê you'reÊonÊholiday! LotÊB02,ÊMahkotaÊParade,Ê No.Ê1ÊJalanÊMerdeka,Ê75000ÊMelakaÊÊÊÊ Tel:Ê606Ê282Ê6151ÊÊÊ Fax:Ê606Ê282Ê7305ÊÊÊÊ www.hektargroup.com Special Feature Melaka.indd 7 7/4/2009 8:04:16 AM

126 || SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA ithout doubt one of the main reasons why Melaka lingers on in your mind is the food. Famous for its’ WPeranakan cuisine, it is also offers Portuguese fare and uniquely Melakan food. Peranakan Cuisine elakan Peranakan cuisine is a bit different from the MPenang Peranakans’. The signature dishes are Ayam Pongteh (chicken in bean sauce), Ayam Buah Keluak (chicken and bitter fruit) and traditional Nyonya kuihs. They share certain dishes with the Peranakans of the north with their offering of Laksa (rice noodles in a briny and tangy fish broth garnished with vegetables, pineapples and mint) and Cendol, a dessert consisting of green cendol strands, red beans and shaved ice topped with coconut milk and gula Melaka (palm sugar). Understandably, the concentration of Peranakan food is around the Jonker Street – Heeren Street area. That said, the newer restaurants are concentrated in the Melaka Raya area. Among some of them are: Portuguese Fare he descendants of the Portuguese make up Malaysia’s Tonly Portuguese Settlement in Ujong Pasir. Their unique Curry Debal is devilishly hot, just as its name suggests, and for most part, their cuisine invokes their dependency on the sea’s provision. Among some of the restaurants in the Portuguese Settelment are: Restoran De Lisbon Celine’s Café his restaurant is probably 18A, Medan Portugis, Ujong Pasir one of the most featured +606-292 1384 Restoran Ole Sayang TPortuguese restaurants as it 198-199 Taman Melaka Raya is just on the left of the arch that Papa Joe’s Restaurant +606-283 1966 welcoms visitors to the Portuguese 18B Lot 2, Medan Portugis, Settlement. Within is served a Ujong Pasir Restoran Makko Nyonya variety of Portuguese Melakan +606-284 3276 123 Taman Melaka Raya cuisine and the friendly proprietors, +606-284 0737 Albert and Julie, are on hand to Donald & Lily’s Corner welcome diners to this restaurant. Behind No 31 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Restoran Bibik Neo They also cater for groups and Lock, Melaka 6 Jalan Merdeka, functions which need a touch of +606-284 8907 Taman Melaka Raya Portuguese to the proceedings. +606-281 7054 Clocktower Cendol 18 Medan Portugis, Ujong Pasir Jalan Laksamana, +606-284 8067 opposite the Dutch Square Special Feature Melaka.indd 8 7/4/2009 8:04:23 AM

MANIS SAYANG RESTAURANT Manis Sayang Restaurant has successfully distinguished itself from the main fray of Nyonya cuisine in the Malaccan dining scene by introducing its own usage of sambal (pounded chilli and prawn paste sauce) such as seen in its Sambal Bendi (sambal lady’s fingers) and Sambal Sotong Petai (sambal stinkbean and squid). Besides that their family’s unique dish of Udang Lemak Nanas (pineapple prawn curry) is a must-have when you visit this authentically decorated Nyonya restaurant in Melaka city centre’s hippest address. Add: 618, Taman Melaka Raya, Jalan Melaka Raya 10 Tel: +606 – 2813393/+6012 - 3939468 Hours: 10:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 19:30 daily (including Public Holidays) Only in Melaka elaka is famous for certain food items which can only be found there. The first Mthing that comes to mind is Chicken Rice Ball. This Chinese dish is very much like the Hainanese Chicken Rice in other states, where one may choose from steamed chicken, roasted chicken, barbecued pork or a mixture of these served with rice that comes in the shape of ping pong or golf ball sizes. Check out Melaka’s very own franchise, Famosa Chicken Rice Ball, spread out across Melaka, and most other restaurants located in the Jonker Walk area. Famosa Chicken Rice Ball Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Ball Chung Wah Coffee Shop 28-30 corner of Jalan Hang Kasturi-Jalan Hang Jebat 4 Jalan Hang Jebat Corner of Lorong Hang Jebat -Jalan +606-286 0121 +606-283 4751 Hang Jebat Satay Celup his brilliant invention is a cross between eating steamboat or lok lok and satay. The skewered foodstuff is usually seafood and fish-based products which are then dipped into vats of satay sauce, hence Tthe name satay celup, which means dipped satay. The most famous outlet for this is Capitol Satay Celup, which is slightly further away from the city, at 41 Lorong Bukit China.Hawker FareA unique Malaysian experience is open air dining in a hawker area and in Melaka’s case, a daily open air hawker area is found in Jalan Kee Ann. This road is bustling with street hawkers offering popiah, satay, wan tan mee, sup kambing and a variety of drinks like sugar cane, soy bean and grass jelly and other local delights. Special Feature Melaka.indd 9 7/4/2009 8:04:27 AM

128 || SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA f Melaka had a centre for recreation and activities, Ayer Keroh would be it. When one has done all the sight-seeing, shopping and dining in Melaka city, it is time to head out to Ayer Keroh for some fun Iin the sun! Those driving to Melaka just have to exit at the Ayer Keroh Toll Plaza and find themselves surrounded with interesting vistas on the left and right to begin their adventure. Those looking for an integrated resort for everyone in the family need look no further than Melaka’s award-winning A Famosa Resort in nearby Alor Gajah. Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Farm ocated on the left, just after the toll plaza, the Butterfly and Reptile Farm boasts of the largest reptile aviary Lin Malaysia and a bird aviary besides the butterfly aviary. The 3 hectare farm showcases more than 20 different species of snakes, both poisonous and not-poisonous from Malaysia and some of the rarest specimens of butterflies found in the country. 8.30 am – 5.30 pm daily +606-232 0033 Ayer Keroh Recreational Forest ight opposite the road is a recreational forest that contains the Ayer Keroh Botanical Park, Prehistoric RGarden, the Orang Asli (Aborigines) Park and Museum, the Deer Park, the Storyland and children’s playground, suspension bridge and plenty of picnic areas. 10 hectares out of the 359 hectare area is used as camping grounds. Beyond Ayer Keroh Auyin Hill Resort alaysia’s first and only Feng Shui resort, Auyin Hill Resort is a short drive from the toll plaza. It comprises Mof a series of gardens each with a differently shaped gateway and is the brainchild of a Malaysian geomancer. 8.00 am – 8.00 pm MC 13, Simpang Gading, Durian Tunggal, Melaka +606-553 2864 A Famosa Resort Zoo Melaka he famous A Famosa Resort, an award-winning, 520-hectare integrated resort which includes he Melaka Zoo is right next to the Tattractions such as a 27-hole golf course, Animal World Mini Malaysia and Mini ASEAN Park Safari, Water World Theme Park and an Equestrian Club Tand headlines more than 215 species amidst the Resort Hotel, Villas and Condotel. It definitely of wildlife of Southeast Asian and African attracts people of all ages and all interests. origins. If you are a night owl, then visit the night zoo on Fridays, Saturdays and Jalan Kemus, Simpang Empat, on the eve of Public and School Holidays Alor Gajah, Melaka or you could even go night fishing here. +603-2781 8888 However, a not-to-be-missed daily event is the multi-animal show and the elephant Ayer Keroh Xtreme Motorsport Station show, as they showcase the animals’ skills yer Keroh’s very own Go-Karting racing circuit is right and uniqueness. next door to the crocodile farm. Open to adults and Achildren alike, you can race each other around in go- 9.00 am – 6.00pm daily except Fridays karts, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), buggies or pocket bikes. (for the day zoo) and 8.00pm – 11.00pm (for the night zoo) 10.00 am – 7.00 pm +606-232 4053/4054 +606-282 1154 Special Feature Melaka.indd 10 7/4/2009 8:04:28 AM

SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA || 129 he main hotels in Bandar Hilir enjoy easy access to the heritage area while surrounding areas like Chinatown, Melaka Raya and Bunga Raya are close to the shopping, dining or business areas Tof Melaka city. It must be said that Melaka’s accomodation has something for every budget, need and taste from the boutique hotels in Melaka, which offer a slice of heritage with it, to the 5-star establishments that pamper you from head to toe and everything in between. Equatorial Melaka elaka’s Grand Old Lady, Equatorial Melaka, is famous for its excellent Mlocation in the heart of the heritage area, Bandar Hilir. This 22-storey building features496 rooms and is the largest 5-star hotel in Melaka. Equatorial is equally famous as a premier business resort, offering business, banquet and conference facilities while not neglecting its overall role to holidaymakers. Its excellent service and location make it an excellent choice for all travellers, both business and leisure alike. Jalan Bandar Hilir, Melaka +606-282 8333 / 1-800-88-1800 +606-286 1261 [email protected] www.equatorial.com Everly Resort Hotel 10km Jalan Tanjung Kling, Melaka Holiday Inn +606-315 3888 Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz, +606-315 2888 Melaka [email protected] +606-285 9111 www.everlyhotel.com +606-285 9000 welcome@holidayinnmelaka. com Mahkota Hotel Melaka www.melaka.holidayinn.com 16 Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz, Melaka +606-281 2828 +606-281 2323 [email protected] http://www.lion.com.my/WebOper/ Property/MahkotaMelaka.nsf/Home A Famosa Resort Hotel Jalan Kemus, Simpang Ampat, Alor Bayview Hotel Melaka Gajah Jalan Bendahara, Melaka +606-552 0777/888 +606-283 9888 [email protected] +606-283 6699 http://www.afamosa.com/main.php [email protected] www.bayviewhotels.com/melaka Avillion Legacy Melaka No. 146 Jalan Hang Tuah, Melaka +606 281 6868 / 1-300-88-1180 +606-281 9898 [email protected] www.avillion.com Special Feature Melaka.indd 11 7/4/2009 8:04:41 AM

130 || SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA here are different forms of Geographer’s Café entertainment in Malacca, with Tfamous, traditional ones like the rguably one of the night market or bazaar, Jonker Walk finest cafés this and the Light and Show Spectacular, Aside of Malacca where history comes alive, in Dataran city, Geographer’s Café Pahlawan as a backdrop while those occupies a converted pre- wishing to party the night away head war shophouse on Jonker for the heart of Malacca’s nightlife Street and offers a fusion scene in Melaka Raya and those of traditional, authentic needing down time find it easily in Malacca fare such as Asam the Hang Tuah Mall area. Laksa, Nasi Lemak, Lontong, Curry Ramen and local as Set the Scene well as fusion drinks. This award-winning watering hole Jonker Walk is on come sundown on comes alive with Friday Nite Friday all the way to Sunday night. The Fever and live bands playing vibrant street market is transformed occasionally as visitors relax into a fiesta of souvenirs and wares, in their comfortable lounge not to mention food in this night environment. market or bazaar on Jonker Street. Some of the cafés, bistros and pubs in 83 Jalan Hang Jebat the Jonker Walk area are as below: (Jonker’s Street), Melaka +606-281 6813 Honky Tonk Haven Café Lorong Hang Jebat Limau Limau Cafe 49 Jonker Street Libra Restaurant & Cocktail House Jalan Hang Jebat Melaka Raya eel the pulse at Melaka Raya, which boasts of countless pubs, Fdiscos, cafés and restaurants which rival those found in KL. This is Malacca’s newest throughfare and is jam-packed with clubbers looking for a great time come weekend. There is a variety of the type of bars and clubs, discos and bistros that play a variety of music and each have a different theme. Hang Tuah Mall nother nightlife hub, Jalan Hang Tuah’s facelift by the Malacca State Government has given this area a new lease of Alife, especially in regards to the night scene. While there are no rowdy clubs or pubs here the al fresco side walk cafés more than make up for it by offering a place to wind-down for patrons looking for a little down time. Special Feature Melaka.indd 12 7/4/2009 8:04:49 AM

SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA || 131 Boutique Hotels ost of the boutique hotels i n the Jonker Street-Heeren Street enclave a re actually former residences o f the Peranakans which have been refurbished and re-used as hotels. There are also Mthose which are right in the heritage area as well as areas surrounding Melaka city. Most if not all of them provide a slice of heritage along with shelter from the elements. They are as below: Aldy Hotel Melaka Hotel Puri 20 Jalan Hang Jebat , Melaka 27 Jalan Kota, Melaka 114-118, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng +606-281 9761 +606-283 3232 Lock, Melaka +606-281 9761 +606-286 3236 +606-282 5588 [email protected] [email protected] +606-281 5588 www.twentymelaka.com www.aldyhotel.com.my [email protected] www.hotelpuri.com Number Twenty Guesthouse The Baba House Heeren House 125-127 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 1 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Melaka Melaka +606 281 4241 +606-281 1216/2168 +606-281 4241 +606-281 1217 [email protected] [email protected] / [email protected] By Road: By Sea: alacca is a ccesible t hrough the North- here a re daily f erries which run South Expressway via the Ayer Keroh between Malacca to and from Mexit. Iti s a 90-minute drive from KL city. TBengkalis, Dumai and Pekanbaru in All long distance and local buses a re based at the Sumatra, Indonesia. The Harbour Master’s Melaka Sentral bus terminal which i s 3 km a way Jetty ( Jeti Shahbandar) in Taman Melaka from Malacca city. Chartered taxis are available at Raya near the Maritime Museum. the end of Jalan Kee Ann, which i s across the Old Departure times vary among Market B ridge f rom Jonker’s Street. individual charters. Check at the Jetty for further information. Buses Transnational Jebat Ekspress 06-2820687 06-2849940 03-2303300 06-2814307 Useful Contacts Malacca State Government: www.melaka.gov.my Malacca-Singapore Malacca-Kuala Lumpur Malacca Tourism Information Express Express Centre: www.tourism-melaka.com 06-2824470 06-2822503 Jalan Kota branch: +606-281 4803 02-2935915 03-2381578 Ayer Keroh branch: +6018-261 6913 Tourist Police of Malacca: +606-2854114 Mayang Sari Express 06-2829301 Special Feature Melaka.indd 13 7/4/2009 8:04:51 AM

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Around & About KL Visitors to Kuala Lumpur have a variety of public transportation options to choose from when travelling around the city. With the city’s efficient network of Monorail, train, bus and taxi services – getting around KL is both convenient and affordable. KL Monorail The newest addition to the cities transit system is the KL Monorail. The KL Monorail serves the city, connecting passengers to the major shopping and entertainment areas of the city. Stopping at Imbi, Bukit Bintang, Raja Chulan, Bukit Nanas and Medan Tuanku, the Monorail operates between 6.00am to 12 midnight at 5-minute intervals during peak hours and 6 to 10-minute intervals during off-peak hours. Starting in the city from opposite KL Sentral (KLCAT), passengers getting down at KL Sentral (KLCAT) should walk out of the building, across the car park and cross Jalan Brickfields to the Monorail station. +603-6625 6999 www.rapidkl.com.my Buses As part of KL’s extensive public transport network, a number of bus companies provide public transport throughout KL and the surrounding areas. Rapid KL, Metrobus, SJ Bus, Park May and Len Seng bus companies all provide bus services to parts of the city. Rapid KL is very popular with visitors to KL; covering most of the city, with fares starting from RM 1.00. As in most major cities, buses in KL are a very popular form of cheap public transport among the locals and become very packed during peak hours. Bus routes are usually displayed by the electronic board on the side of the bus, but it’s always advisable to check first with bus driver for any passengers who may be uncertain of their destination. For passengers travelling interstate, tickets can be purchased from the respective counters at Pudu Bus Station in KL. +603-7625 6999 www.rapidkl.com endlism.indd 1 7/4/2009 2:24:11 PM

KLIA Express & KLIA Transit KLIA Express high-speed electric trains travel non-stop between KL International Airport (KLIA) and KL Sentral (KLCAT) in 28 minutes. The first train leaves at 05.00am. Trains depart at intervals of 15 minutes during peak hours (05:00am to 09:00am and 16:00pm to 22:00pm), 20 minutes intervals during off-peak hours (09:00am to 16:00pm and 22:00pm to Midnight) and every 30 minutes after midnight. KLIA Transit’s high-speed electric trains also travel between KL Sentral (KLCAT) and KLIA in 35 minutes, but this transit service stops at Bandar Tasik Selatan, Putrajaya/Cyberjaya and Salak Tinggi on route to KLIA. Trains depart at 30 minute intervals, the first and last train from KL Sentral (KLCAT) to KLIA depart at 05.33am and 12.03am past midnight respectively, and the first and last trains from KLIA to KL Sentral (KLCAT) depart at 05.52am and 01.03am respectively. +603-2267 8000 www.KLIAekspres.com KTM Komuter Initially running from Sentul in the north to Port Klang on the south west coast and from Rawang in the north to Seremban in the state of Negeri Sembilan in the south. Both trains stop at KL Sentral (KLCAT), connecting passengers with the STAR LRT, PUTRA LRT and the Monorail. Trains operate at 15-minute intervals during peak hours and a 20-minute interval during off-peak hours. +603-2267 1200 www.ktmb.com.my Light Railway Transit (LRT) The city has two different LRT networks for getting around, the RapidKL LRT and the Monorail. The Kelana Jaya line stretches from the Putra Terminal at Gombak to the Kelana Jaya Terminal – south west of KL in Petaling Jaya, with 24 stations in between including, Suria KLCC in the city centre, KL Sentral – also known as Kuala Lumpur City Air Terminal (KLCAT), Bangsar and Masjid Jamek. KLCAT is also the central point for passengers who wish to transfer between all three systems or take the KLIA Express to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. (See KL transit map on following page for more details) The Sentul LRT serves 25 stations and is divided into two lines, the Ampang line and the Sri Petaling line. The Ampang line runs between the northern suburb of Sentul and Ampang on the eastern side of the city – making stops at Putra World Trade Centre, Sultan Ismail and Plaza Rakyat. The Sri Petaling line also runs from Sentul in the cities north, but continues to Sri Petaling on the south side of KL – stopping along the way at Bukit Jalil Stadium. Trains operate daily – including public holidays, from 6.00am to 11.45pm at intervals of 3-5 minutes during peak hours and 5-8 minutes during off peak hours. The RapidKL station of Masjid Jamek is where passengers can transfer between all the LRT lines. +603-6625 6999 www.rapidkl.com.my endlism.indd 2 7/4/2009 2:24:12 PM

KL MONORAIL, LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT (LRT) AND KTM KOMUTER TRAIN NETWORK KL SENTRAL STATION This modern transportation hub offers a comprehensive network of trains, buses and taxis. From here, one can take a train to most cities in Peninsular Malaysia or within KL itself. The Putra Light Rail Transit (LRT), KL Monorail and KTM Komuter provide easy and efficient access to well-known landmarks in KL as well as outlying districts and nearby towns. For rail services to international destinations or within Peninsular Malaysia, visit the KTM (Malayan Railway) counter. There is also a free source of tourism information found at Tourism Malaysia’s office at Lot 21, Level 2, Arrival Hall, Kuala Lumpur City Terminal (Tel: 03-2272 5823). Kuala Kubu Bharu B Batang Kali Serendah E PUTRA TERMINAL (Gombak) P P RAWANG Taman Melati D C SENTUL TIMUR P Wangsa Maju P Kuang Sri Rampai P SENTUL A SENTUL P Sungai Buloh P Setiawangsa P A SENTUL KTM KOMUTER Jelatek P PORT KLANG B RAWANG KTM KOMUTER P Kepong F TITIWANGSA Dato Keramat P AMPANG C SEREMBAN C AMPANG STAR LRT Chow Kit Damai LINE D SRI PETALING STAR LRT P Segambut Kg. Baru Ampang Park P Cahaya LINE E KELANA JAYA PUTRA LRT PWTC Medan KLCC P Cempaka LINE F KL SENTRAL KL MONORAIL Putra Sultan Tuanku TITIWANGSA Ismail AEROCITY KLIA TRANSIT Bukit Nanas P Pandan Indah COMMUTER Dang Wangi Pandan Jaya AEROCITY KLIA EKSPRES P EXPRESS Bandaraya Raja Chulan INTERCHANGE Bukit Bintang STATION Bank Negara INTERCHANGE Imbi Maluri P STATION WITHIN Plaza Hang Chan Sow WALKING DISTANCE Rakyat Tuah Pudu P Lin Miharja P Masjid P CAR PARK Jamek BUS P Kuala Lumpur Pasar Seni Maharajalela Cheras P F P KL SENTRAL STATION Tun KELANA P Taman Taman Bangsar Sambanthan Seputeh Salak Selatan P JAYA Paramount Jaya Kerinchi P Salak Selatan P E Taman Asia Universiti Abdullah Angkasapuri Bandar Tun Razak P Bahagia Jaya Hukum Pantai Dalam P Petaling P Bandar Tasik Selatan P Jalan Templer P P Bukit Jalil Kampung Dato Harun P Serdang P Seri Setia P D Bukit Jalil Kajang Setia Jaya P SRI PETALING P P P Subang Jaya P UPM P Batu Tiga P Bangi P Shah Alam P Padang Jawa P P Batang Benar Putrajaya P Bukit Badak P Klang P P Nilai Teluk Pulai P Salak Tinggi P P Labu Teluk Gadong P Kampung Raja Uda P P Tiroi Jalan Kastam P P SEREMBAN A PORT KLANG P B KL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KLIA) >> Map Courtesy of TOURISM MALAYSIA June 2008 Edition endlism.indd 3 7/4/2009 2:24:12 PM

Klang Valley’s Top 10 After experiencing everything that the Klang Valley has to offer, we come up with our very own laundry list of things that you like, so absolutely, MUST do, see, get and taste before leaving on your jet plane. Watch a live performance/show/concert 1Some live bands play at clubs for free, while performances like theatre, symphony orchestras and concerts held by your favourite artistes are within reach in the Klang Valley. Depending on the lengths you would go through, camping at the entrance 3 days before the show could be just one of the more radical things that could happen. Check out either musicals like the award-winning CATS, Puteri Gunung Ledang or musical stylings like STOMP at the Istana Budaya, or if you prefer orchestras then the Malaysian Philharmonic Orches- tra plays regularly at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS. Go for an art exhibition 2With plenty of art galleries sprinkled throughout the Klang Valley, art lovers and critics are spoilt for choice. Literally thousands of art works ranging from traditional and everyday to contemporary art is shown in various galleries. Check out Galeri PETRONAS in Suria KLCC as they have various exhibi- tions which are updated regularly in a calendar year. For other art galleries, look no further than our Taking in the Sights section for a comprehensive collection of the various galleries. Take a hike! Or go fly kite! 3A classic example of how to holiday like a local, take a hike to FRIM’s Canopy Walk and experience the cool breeze as you watch wildlife at the canopy level and catch a sight of the city from the look-out point of the Canopy Walk. If you can’t get enough of things to do at the can opy level, then a trek in the sky at Skytrex is what you need. Meanwhile, those who come from windy states with a tradition of kite-flying will understand the liberation in flying kites at Kepong Metropolitan Park. Get high-end branded goods 4Without a doubt the top reason why most ladies, and some men, come to the Klang Valley is to get a fashion update. It is no secret that KL is the fashion capital of the nation, where annual fashion shows, like the KL Fashion Week, is but one of the ways to expand their wardrobes. With top local fashion designers going all loco at local shopping malls to diplay their ready-to-wear collections, shopaholics are simply spoilt for choice on this one. Go gaga over IT 5 Many of the best IT and electornics brands enter Malaysia through the Klang Valley and it is the great diversity of appliances and products, coupled with great service which makes the shopping experience here so amazing. It is an open secret that digital malls here are so diversified that most people don’t even have to wait till PC Fairs for great buys of IT wares. endlism.indd 4 7/4/2009 2:24:29 PM

A piece of Ikea household appliance 6The largest Ikea specialty store in Asia is in the Klang Valley. There – ‘nuff said! Actually, because this is also the only Ikea in Malaysia, visitors make a bee line here, what with the toss-up of affordable and fashionable house- hold appliances and the absolutely scump- tious Swedish meatballs making it really hard to decide the best reason to visit Ikea. Taste the best local food around 7Whether you are into halal food, vegetarian cuisine or simply eat what you see and like, the Klang Valley’s rich cuisine heritage will have you drooling for more. The top contenders include Satay Kajang, Ampang Yong Tau Foo, Nasi Lemak Kampung Baru and even Little India’s Banana Leaf Rice will leave you just coming back for more. Make your own piece of pewter souvenir 8With both Royal Selangor and Tumasek Pewter both offering a sweet treat for visitors to their production sites, you would be tremendously gratified to know that you can make your own piece of pewter souvenir and bring it back with you! Batik borong 9This is especially for those who cannot resist the call of cheap yet good quality batik. While we know that batik may be found in the East Coast states, we also know that in the Klang Val- ley, Nilai 3 does an accurate job about getting the best for the price offered. Check them out! 10 Make a daytrip to the Prime Minister’s Office Putrajaya is within easy reach for those who are already staying in the south of Klang Valley but if you are to- wards the north, fret not, we have the KL-Putrajaya hig- way linking us to the best times to be had in Putrajaya. Whether you are a cycling, walking or just photograph- ing the bridges of Putrajaya county, let the Cruise Tasik Putrajaya people help with taking in the sights. endlism.indd 5 7/4/2009 2:24:44 PM

INDEX Taking in the Sights 11 Petrosains 21 Putrajaya 26 1 Utama Shopping Centre 30 Ribs@Oasis, BU 4 13 Art House Gallery 8 Royal Selangor Club 19 ASEAN Sculpture Garden 16 Sri Maha Mariamman Temple 25 Bandar Utama Driving Range 9 Sultan Abdul Samad building 24 Bandar Utama/Mutiara Damansara 18 Sze Ya Temple 18 Batu Caves 23 Taman Alam Kuala Selangor (MNS Kuala Selangor) 22 Batu Caves 20 The Bird Park 25 BU3 Community Centre 20 The Butterfly Park 23 Bukit Melawati 26 The Curve 19 Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve 20 The Deer Park 25 Bukit Utama Golf Course 20 The Hibiscus Garden 8 Carcosa Seri Negara 20 The Orchid Garden 18 Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin (St. Mary's Church) 29 The Royale Bintang Damansara 25 Central Park Bandar Utama 16 Thean Hou Temple 28 Centrepoint Bandar Utama 19 Titiwangsa Lake Gardens 30 Corner of Jalan Mawar & Jalan Melati 27 Courts Megastore Shopping Bags 14 Craft Museum 22 Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) 44 AEON Bukit Tinggi 17 Galeri Petronas 45 Alamanda Shopping Centre 12 Galeri Tangsi 40 Amcorp Mall 28 Ikano Power Centre 51 Amcorp Mall 27 Ikea 35 Ampang Park Shopping Centre 12 Islamic Arts Museum 34 Avenue K 10 Istana Negara (National Palace) 38 Bangsar Shopping Centre 23 Kampung Kuantan 38 Bangsar Village I 25 KBU Field 38 Bangsar Village II 22 Kepong 54 Bargain Bin 22 Kepong Metropolitan Park 32 Berjaya Times Square 14 KL Gallery & Library 51 Bijou Bazaar 19 KL Lake Gardens 33 Bukit Bintang Plaza 8 KL Railway Station 44 Bukit Raja Shopping Centre 14 KL Railway Station 37 Campbell Complex 15 KL Tower 49 Central Market 23 Kuala Selangor 44 Centro Klang 16 Masjid Jamek 46 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman 9 Merdeka Square 34 Jaya 33 16 National Mosque 39 Jaya Jusco 14 National Museum 46 Jaya One 29 One World Hotel 42 KL Arts Market (Laman Seni) 23 Pasir Penambang 33 KL Plaza 11 PETRONAS Twin Towers 45 Kota Raya endlism.indd 6 7/4/2009 2:24:44 PM

Petrosains 48 Lot 10 69 Aunty Nat Putrajaya 40 Low Yat Plaza 63 Bah Kut The Ribs@Oasis, BU 4 53 Maju Junction 62 Banana Leaf Rice Royal Selangor Club 40 Metrojaya 71 Bangkok Jam Sri Maha Mariamman Temple 51 Mid Valley Megamall 78 Bangles Sultan Abdul Samad building 32 Mydin 60 Bee Won Korean Sze Ya Temple 36 Nilai 3 56 Restaurant Taman Alam Kuala Selangor (MNS Kuala Selangor) 32 OUG Plaza 72 Beef Noodles The Bird Park 33 Parkson Grand 67 Benkay The Butterfly Park 37 Pavillion Kuala Lumpur 75 Bijan The Curve 52 Pearl Point Shopping Mall 74 Bistro de Paris The Deer Park 38 Pertama Complex 70 Bom Brazil Churrascaria The Hibiscus Garden 52 Petaling Street 58 Bombay Palace The Orchid Garden 48 Plaza Mont Kiara 75 Capital Café The Royale Bintang Damansara 46 Plaza UE3 74 Carmen's Thean Hou Temple 52 Queen's Park Shopping and 71 Ceylon Bar Titiwangsa Lake Gardens 32 Retail Centre 66 Chakri Palace 46 S&M Shopping Arcade 61 Changkat Bukit Bintang 37 Sinar Kota 72 Cheras: Restoran Yi Kee 50 SM Digital Mall 76 Chikuyo-Tei 42 Sogo Departmental Store 61 Chilli's 46 Solaris@Mont Kiara 68 Chinese Food 46 Souk Al-TAR 63 Chynna 36 South City Plaza 60 Coconut Flower Seafood 36 Starhill Gallery 72 Restaurant 47 Subang Parade 80 Dae Jang Gum Korean 37 Sungei Wang Plaza 74 BBQ House 42 Sunrise Arts, Bric-a-Brac and 57 DainTiHill 51 Craft (ABC) Market 75 DELIcious 45 Sunway Pyramid 74 Eden Seafood Village 32 Suria KLCC 43 The Atria Shopping Centre E&E 33 The Gardens Retail Gallery 51 The Mall 95 Absolute Chemistry 43 The Mines Shoping Fair 94 Alexis Ampang 34 The Weld 95 Alexis The Bar Upstairs 94 Aloha Local Flavours 91 Aster Spring 96 Backyard Pub 69 Ah Tuan Ee Restaurant 93 Bangkok Jazz Thai Bistro 74 Alexis Ampang 96 Bar Amber 71 Amarin Heavenly Thai 95 Bar Flam 60 Ampang Yong Tau Foo 94 Bar Ibiza endlism.indd 7 7/4/2009 2:24:44 PM

INDEX 94 Bar Uno 94 Modesto's KL Tower 95 Barzar 96 Modesto's Sri Hartamas 94 Beach Club Café 86 National Theatre 94 Bently's Pub 96 No Black Tie 96 Breakers Pool Club & Bar 96 Palate Palette 94 Budaba 87 Panggung Bandaraya (City Hall Theatre) 92 Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Resort 87 PETRONAS Philharmonic Orchestra 96 Carl's Bar 94 Poppy - Restaurant, Bar & Garden 95 Chilli's Grill & Bar 93 Pulse 88 Cineleisure Damansara 93 Qba 95 Club 11:15 94 Quattro Club 96 Club 9 & the Six Lounge 96 RAW KL 93 Club de Vegas 94 Rum Jungle 95 Club18@Bangsar Avenue 94 Ruums Bar & Club 90 Cosmo's World Theme Park 93 Salsa Havana Club 89 Cskytrex 84- School Holidays & Performing Arts Calendar 87 Dama Orchestra 85 Setapak Golf Range 90 Desa Water Park 92 Seven Ate Nine 96 Diva Matrix Pub & Café 96 Skybar 82- Events & Festival Calendar 94 Soda Club 83 Finnegan's 1 95 Finnegan's 2 Hole in the Wall 96 Finnegan's 3 94 Flagz Restaurant & Pub 109 41 Berangan 96 Golden Screen Cinemas 106 Allson Genesis Hotel Bukit Bintang 88 Groove Junction 105 Ancasa Hotel 96 Hard Rock Café 108 Anjung KL Guesthouse 94 Hemingway's 115 Armada Petaling Jaya 93 Illusions 109 Attapsana Guesthouse 95 Karma 109 Babylon Guesthouse 96 Kuala Lumpur Funtheque 110 Backpackers Travellers Inn 93 Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club 98 Berjaya Times Square 92 Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre 106 Bestotel City Centre 86 (KLPAC) 106 Bintang Warisan Hotel 93 La Bodega 107 Brisdale Hotel 96 Little Bali 106 Capitol Hotel 93 Little Havana 103 Carcosa Seri Negara 94 Luna Bar 110 Cintamani Travellers Lodge 87 Malaysia Tourism Centre (MTC) 109 City Park Hotel 88 MBO Galaxy 107 City Villa 93 Minnal Fun & Family Club 104 Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur 95 Modesto's Bangsar 118 Concorde Hotel Shah Alam endlism.indd 8 7/4/2009 2:24:44 PM

117 Concorde Inn Kuala Lumpur Interna- 109 Klang Histana Hotel 106 tional Airport 103 Kok Ping Hotel 104 Corona Inn 107 Kowloon Hotel 104 Coronade Hotel 105 Kuala Lumpur Hilton Hotel 102 Corus Hotel 103 Kuala Lumpur International Hotel 112 Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel 107 Lanson Place Ambassador Row 114 Crystal Crown Hotel, Harbour View 100 Residences 116 Port Klang 111 Le Meridien 104 Crystal Crown Hotel, Petaling Jaya 110 Mandarin Court Hotel 107 Cyberview Lodge Resort & Spa 104 Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur 111 Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur 109 Maytower Hotel & Serviced 105 Duta Vista Executive Suites 106 Apartments 115 D-Villa Boutique Apartments 104 Mayview Glory Hotel 110 Dynasty Hotel 108 Melia Kuala Lumpur 104 Eastin Hotel 114 New Merdeka Hotel 105 Equator Hostel 101 Nova Hotel 113 Federal Hotel 117 Novotel Hydro Majestic KL 118 Flamingo Hotel 117 Number Eight Guesthouse 107 Genting Highlands City of Entertainment 116 One World Hotel 106 Grand BlueWave Hotel 117 Pacific Regency Hotel Suites 98 Grand Central Hotel 112 Palace Beach Resort & Spa 107 Grand Centrepoint Hotel 115 Palace of The Golden Horses 99 Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur 112 Palm Garden IOI 105 Grand Olympic Hotel 100 Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur Interna- 109 Grand Plaza Parkroyal 110 tional Airport Hotel 118 Grand Seasons Hotel 116 Pearl International Hotel 104 Hankyu Hotel 116 Petaling Jaya Hilton Hotel 108 Holiday Inn Glenmarie 116 Prescott Hotel 107 Holiday Villa Apartment Suites 114 Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala 110 Hotel Agora 104 Lumpur 99 Hotel China Town Inn 111 Pujangga Homestay 108 Hotel Chinatown 2 118 Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside 102 Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur 106 Putrajaya Marriott Hotel 106 Hotel Grand Continental 109 Putrajaya Shangri-La 100 Hotel Istana 110 Pyramid Tower 107 Hotel Malaya 110 Quality Hotel City Centre 100 Hotel Maya 110 Quality Hotel City Centre 112 Hotel Midah 112 Quality Hotel Shah Alam 112 Hotel Nikko 99 Radius International Hotel 98 Hotel Sun Inns Lagoon 118 Rainforest Bed & Breakfast 112 Hotel Sun Inns Mentari 109 Red Palm 109 JW Marriott Hotel 106 Sarang Galloway endlism.indd 9 7/4/2009 2:24:44 PM

INDEX 129 Equatorial Melaka 115 Serai Inn 113 Shah's Village Hotel, Petaling Jaya 127 Everly Resort Hotel 114 Shangri-La Hotel 130 Famosa Chicken Rice Ball 107 Sheraton Subang Hotel and Towers 130 Geographer's Café 105 Sima Hotel 131 Hang Tuah Mall 110 Stanford Hotel Kuala Lumpur 127 Heeren House 110 Strawberry Park Resort 129 Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Ball 99 Sunway Lagoon 131 Holiday Inn Melaka 109 Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa 121 Hotel Puri 98 Swiss Inn 124 Islamic World Malay World Museum 115 Swiss-Garden Hotel Kuala Lumpur 129 Jonker's Street 104 The Green Hut Lodge 125 Mahkota Hotel Melaka 118 The Haven Guesthouse 121 Mahkota Parade 98 The Imperial Hotel 127 Malaysian Youth Museum & Melaka 102 The Legend Hotel & Apartment 121 Art Gallery 111 The Ritz-Carlton 123 Manis Sayang Restaurant 110 The Royale Bintang Damansara 128 Maritime Museum 106 The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur 121 Masjid Tengkera 105 The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur 130 Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Farm 110 The Westin Kuala Lumpur 121 Melaka Islamic Museum The Zon All Suite Residences 131 Melaka Raya 126 Melaka Sultanate Museum Special Feature 126 Number Twenty Guesthouse 126 Papa Joe's Restaurant 126 Peranakan Cuisine 120 A' Famosa 126 Portuguese Fare 128 A Famosa Resort 126 Restoran Bibik Neo 129 A Famosa Resort Hotel 126 Restoran De Lisbon 131 Aldy Hotel Melaka 122 Restoran Makko Nyonya 128 Auyin Hill Resort 127 Restorran Ole Sayang 129 Avillion Legacy Melaka 123 Rumahku Muziumku 128 Ayer Keroh Recreational Forest 123 Satay Celup 128 Ayer Keroh Xtreme Motorsport 120 Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple 129 Station 131 St. Francis Xavier's Church 126 Bayview Hotel Melaka 122 St. Paul's Church 123 Celine's Café 122 The Baba House 120 Cheng Hoon Teng Temple 120 The Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum 127 Christ Church 123 The Melaka Stamp Museum 126 Chung Wah Coffee Shop 122 The Stadhuys Complex 124 Clocktower Cendol 128 The Straits Mosque (Masjid Selat) 126 Dataran Pahlawan 128 Villa Sentosa 120 Donald & Lily's Corner 120 Zoo Melaka 129 Dutch Square endlism.indd 10 7/4/2009 2:24:45 PM