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MenjelEavehantn&TeEnmtpearttaiMnenmaerintk what’s happening July is a good month to... Yao Lee The Legendary Homeland Beyond “With Love… Harvey” Rose Musical Time Exhibition Date : 3 July Date : 21st June – 1St July Date : 2 - 16 July Venue : The Kuala Lumpur Venue : KLPAC Venue : Pentas 2, Foyer (Kuala Lumpur Performing Art Centre) Tel : +603- 4047 9000 Performing Arts Centre Telephone : +603-4047 9000 Tel : +603- 4047 9000 Malaysia Contemporary International Ballet INDIAN LAWYERS! Arts Tourism Festivals Gala 2012 Saints or Serpents? Date : 1st July – 30th Sept Date : 14 - 15 July Date : 14 - 21 July Telephone : +603-2693 7111 Venue : Istana Budaya KL Venue : The Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603-4257 7642 Malaysia MEGA SALES Performing Arts Centre Date : 15 June - 31 Aug Ramadan Tel : +603- 4047 9000 Venue : Malaysia Date : 21 Jul – 18 Aug Venue : Malaysia MIJF Jewellery Design Awards 2012 Sandy Lam Date : 19 - 22 July Date: 28 July Venue : Kuala Lumpur Venue : Stadium Negara Convention Centre Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603- 5891 1157 Telephone: +603-9222 8811100

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MenjelEavehantn&TeEnmtpearttaiMnenmaerintk entertainment places Song Box Entertainment Ice Cold Bier Lot T3.45 & 3.68, Tingkat 3, The Plot-51449, Lot C, Batu 5 ½, Jalan Summit, Subang USJ, Jalan Kewajipan, Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor Malaysia +603-8023 7198 +603-9130 8023 Laser Warzone Lot 3 et 3, 3rd Floor, IOI Mall Puchong, Jalan Puchong, Batu 9, Bandar Puchong Jaya, Puchong 47170, Selangor Darul Ehsan +603-80701335 http://www.laserwarzone.com Aquasonic Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, no 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar sunway, 46150, Petaling Jaya, Selangor http://www.facebook.com/ aquasonic.my Loud Speaker Karaoke Erding Aqua Soul 63 & 65 Jalan PJU 5/20, The Strand 1-8, 1st Floor, Platinum Victory 128, @ Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jalan Genting Klang, Setapak, Jaya, SELANGOR Kuala Lumpur +603-6142 2223 +603-4131 9990 http://www.loudspeaker.my/102

Travel Travel Living Living4 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 103Port Dickson is among the tourist attractions in Putrajaya Water Sport ComplexNegeri Sembilan. A key factor for this coast to be (Kompleks Sukan Air Putrajaya) isvisited by many foreign tourists and local people located at the centre of Putrajayamay be because this is the only beach in Negeri city, Malaysia. Similar to PutrajayaSembilan. Furthermore, the close proximity Lake, it is designed to act as abetween Port Dickson and states vicinity such natural cooling system for theas Malacca and Selangor also contributes to this city and also for recreation, watercity’s development. sports and water transport. ThisBagan Lalang water sport complex has beenBagan Lalang is a beach destination near explored for so many times inSungai Pelek town in Sepang district, about hosting the sports events locally60km from Kuala Lumpur.Meanwhile, and internationally.international visitors transiting at KualaLumpur InternationalAirport  (KLIA) 30kmaway have a convenientspot for a quick so journas they await the nextflight 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.104 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

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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. com106

health and beauty Travel LivingSpa VillageA retreat within KL, the luxurious Spa Village is perfect for those who are toobusy to get some time off from their daily routine to relax and rejuvenate.Therapies at this urban retreat range from the most traditional Malaytreatments, through to the Sensory Room, which provides a combination ofsensory sensations. For skin care, products from world – renowned SwedishKerstin Florin line are used.The Ritz – Carlton KL,168 Jalan Imbi KL03-2782 9090www.spavillage.comHeavenly Spa Jentayu SpaA day spa created for the modern working Tucked away in a multi- levelwoman offering a widerange of wellness bungalow, the Jentayu Spaservices. A unique feature on offer at the is a haven for those in searchHeavenly Spa is the 1000 sq .ft lounge, of complete relazation andcomplete with a bar, pool talbe and movie indulgence. The great ambiencecorner to further relax in after completing and tranquility, the soothingyour pampering session. music and warm healing hands of25, Jalan USJ 10/1F, Taipan Triangle , therapists at this spa makes for aUEP Subang Jaya. great setting to soothe your bodywww.myheavenlspa.com and mind. 11 Jalan Gelenggang, Damansara Heights, KL 03- 2094 4428 http://www.jentayuspa.com.my/Asia Traditional Massage Relax and Release TensionCustomers Satisfaction Through Quality ServicesCall Us At Anytime : 10703 - 2021 1021 / 012 -907 5995

Menjelahan TemTrpaatvelMeLinviarnigk 5 Eating tips on holiday! 5Eating Tips on Holiday! Eating Only When You Are Hungry. Having  an  ‘I  am  on  vacation’  mindset  makes  you more likely  to  nibble  and  chew on whatever local eats that come your way. Please have no hesitation to stop chewing when you feel comfortable. Control Your Portions. Have a Treat. Studies show that women tend You don’t have to skip that to splash out on meals when yummy-looking  strawberry eating out, therefore taking in crepes with cream while in higher amounts of calories and Malaysia - go ahead and dig in. fat than required. Try ordering For other meals of the day, just half-sized portions, sharing go with a healthier selection. entrees, ordering appetizers as meals or packing leftovers. Take fruit and vegetables everyday. Include five servings of fibre a day, and you meals will become more  satisfying.  Adequate fibre provides you with antioxidants and vitamins, so you stay healthy throughout the trip. Pick on your food. Practise moderation - instead of wolfing down every morsel, make it point to sample and savour the cuisines.108

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 alsoresulted in more competitive pricing and made shopping in Malaysia much moreattractive option. 109

Menjelahan TSehmoppaptinMgeTniamrie!k GM Klang Wholesale City Fancy shopping but just unable to afford those expensive stuff? Tired of walking from streets to streets under the blazing sun in the hope to find the best bargain but to no avail? Fear no more as GM Klang Wholesale City has the ultimate solution for you. With the rising prices of goods and taxes, most consumers tend to be spending less and much more cautiously. TSI Holding, the master mind of GM Klang has brought in a new dimension of wholesaling to generate growth in the Malaysian market. GM Klang provides a brand new shopping experience for you as you can find anything you need at a wholesale price. The more you buy the more you save! Located at Bandar Botanic in Klang, traders or retailers can avoid the Kuala Lumpur city congestion while enjoying discounted goods. Bandar Botanic in Klang is easily accessible by all the major highways and it takes only around 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur to Klang. Block A is opening October 2012 and there will be more than 700 individual outlets providing all goods mainly from local manufactured, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia & Pakistan. This trading further strengthened the regional trade relations and effectively bridging the supply chain gaps across the region. The current GM Klang phrase 1 comprises of six pavilions with more than 300 wholesale shops. Since its launching in 2009, the outlet has generated RM 1.0 billion of sales turnover per annum. In order to facilitate a good shopping experience, the facilities provided here are designed with the intention of providing comfort, satisfaction and unique shopping experience to the shoppers. The upcoming Block A has a multi storey car park, covered walkways and fully air-conditioned wholesale outlets to provide shelters and protection against the weather. Ground floor will be occupied by some supportive industries inclusive of foods & beverages, e-banking, pharmacy, convenient store, money changer, logistic and others more to facilitate the shoppers. In conclusion, despite a long haul of drive to the destination, there are greater rewards for you to reap. It would not hurt to see more and there is definitely more bargains during the festive seasons. This saying say it all, why spend more? Operation time : Monday to Sunday, from 10am to 7pm. Address : GM Klang Wholesale City, Jalan Kasuarina 1, Bandar Botanic Klang, 41200 Klang, Selangor. Tel : +603-33251788 Website : www.gmklang.com110 Facebook : www.facebook.com/gmkwholesale

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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 PutrajayaBeing the only mall in Putrajaya, Alamanda is usually packed during the weekends withshoppers. You can get your household items and groceries as its anchor tenants ColdStorage and Carrefour. Other anchor Parkson provides further retail needs and there is acinema, bowling alley, karaoke outlet andgames arcade in their Entertainment area.There is showy water feature in the frontcourtyard that becomes quite beautifulwhen lit up at night.Jalan Alamanda Precint 1, Putrajaya(www.alamanda.com.my)Endah ParadeYou can always count on small shopping centres like these to have odd shopsoffering all kinds of products and services. Endah Parade is no exceptionwith its pet grooming academy, fortune telling outlet and rent a book storenext to the very commonplace ( in comparison) Carrefour.Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, KLEmpire Shopping GalleryA fairly new addition, Empire Shopping Gallery openedits doors in 2010. With its 180 retail outlets, it looks setprovide yet another holistic shopping experience withits wide range of eateries and shops. Following thetrend of providing edutainment for kids,Empire offers a whole floor dedicated tochildren’s activities.Jalan SS16/1, Ss 16 , Subang Jaya(www.empiresubang.com) 113

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

shopping time! Shopping Time! Sooka Sentral Claiming to be the ‘Play’ element in KL Sentral’s Live, Work, Play’ development concept, Sooka Sentral is a centre for leisure activities for busy urbanites working and living within the area. Eateries, fitness centres and spas are some of the stress relief outlets collected under Sooka’s doomed roof. Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, KL Sentral , KL (www.sookasentral.com)Viva HomeIf  you  are  thinking  of  buying new  furniture, renovating a room or fixinga plumbing problem in the near future, then just head on down to VivaHome for all your home needs. From April 2011 onwards, Viva Home willbe an integrated one-stop centre where homeowners can take pleasurein finding all their home needs andrelated services, complemented by arange of lifestyle and entertainmentoutlets in one place. From furnitureand fittings to fixtures and home decoaccessories, Viva Home eliminates thehassle of travelling to multiple placesto locate various home products ofdifferent categories.Paradigm MallA futuristic beauty of steel and glass, The Paradigm PJ along the LDP is to bethe equivalent to Mid Valley Megamall along the Federal Highway; a luxuriousconvergence of business, retail and entertainment. It definitely will be your nextshopping mall choice if you are bored with One Utama, The Curve or TropicanaCity.No.1, Jalan SS7/ 26A, Kelana Jaya,47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan(http://www.paradigmmall.com.my/) 115

Menjelahan TSehmoppaptinMgeTniamrie!k shopping time! Amcorp Mall When it comes to clothes, fabrics and fashion, the Klang Valley has both retailers and wholesalers vying for a piece of the action. In this section we bring you the wholesalers and textile merchants who shape the backdrop of the fashion and apparel industry for the many ladies who still prefer to tailor-make their clothes. Lower Ground Floor, 18 Pesiaran Barat Off Jalan Timur, (www.shopneasy.com) SM Digital Mall SM Digital Mall’s unmistakable yellow, white and black tiled façade forms the centre of the commercial district in Petaling Jaya’s Section 14.The four-storey medium-sized mall contains a variety of IT-related products neatly seperated into five main categories: computers, mobile phones, gadgets, game consoles and accessories. Both business and personal users will find SM Digital Mall’s high accessiblity from the Asia Jaya LRT via feeder buses and the fact that PJ residents no longer have to travel to KL for high- quality, cutting-edge and value for money IT solutions. No 2, Jalan SS 14/20, Section 14, Petaling Jaya (www.digitalmall.com.my) Shah Alam City Centre (SACC Mall) Bangsar Village I & II Located near Shah Alam Lake Garden, Located in the privilaged Telawi SACC Mall houses a variety of retail neighbourhood, these twin malls stores and shopping outlets with high- full with international fashion labels, end and moderate brands. With its quirky cafes and supermarket. It also slogan ‘Specialty Lifestyle’, it is able to have some entertainment for the cater for its shoppers’ daily needs. kids too like Gymboree Play & Music Jalan Perbandaran 14/9, Shah Alam and FasTracKids. (www.sacc.com.my) 1 Jalan Telawi, Bangsar, KL (www.bangsarvillage.com)116

Accommodation AccommodationMLive 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. 117

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”.118

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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 9822120 www.plazahotelkl.com

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Transportation Essential Information & IndexVisitors to Kuala Lumpur have a variety of public transportation options to choosefrom 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.Buses Taxi ServicesAs part of KL’s extensive public transport network, a Most taxi drivers in KLnumber of bus companies provide public transport have a fair command ofthroughout KL and the surrounding areas. Rapid KL the English Language.is very popular with visitors to KL; covering most of By law, all taxis mustthe city, with fares starting from RM 1.00. As in most use meters and faresmajor cities, buses in KL are a very popular form are based on meteredof cheap public transport among the locals and rates, please insist thatbecome very packed during peak hours. Bus routes the meter is used for allare usually displayed by the electronic board on the journeys.side of the bus, but it’s always advisable to checkfirst with bus driver for any passengers who maybe uncertain of their destination. For passengerstravelling interstate,tickets can bepurchased from therespective countersat Pudu Bus Stationin KL.Contact Number : +603-7625 6999 website : www.rapidkl.com.myKL MonorailThe newest addition to the cities transit system is the KL Monorail. The KLMonorail serves the city, connecting passengers to the major shopping andentertainment areas of the city. Stopping at Imbi, Bukit Bintang, Raja Chulan,Bukit Nanas and Medan Tuanku, the Monorail operates between 6.00am to12 midnight at 5-minute intervals during peak hours and 6 to 10-minuteintervals during off-peak hours. Starting in the city from opposite KL Sentral(KLCAT ), passengers getting down at KL Sentral (KLCAT) should walk out ofthe building, across the car park and cross Jalan Brickfields to the Monorailstation.Contact Number : +603-6625 6999website : www.rapidkl.com.my 129

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backpacking Essential Information & Index Kuala Lumpur (or \"KL\" in short) is one of the cheapest cities in Asia for a vacation. Foreign currency exchange rates of the Pound Sterling and US Dollar, for instance, as against the Malaysian Ringgit are highly favourable. Backpacking is popular as the city has a very low crime rate and English is widely spoken. If you need directions, or wish to order food from a hawker stall rest assured that someone will be able to communicate withyou in English. However, some planning is in order to stretch your vacation money tothe maximum if you are a backpacker.Cheap Air FaresMalaysia's AirAsia and Singapore's SilkAir are twolow-cost carriers that can fly you cheaply frommany destinations around the world to KualaLumpur and Singapore respectively. (FromSingapore, you can take a bus or trainto Kuala Lumpur). Another Malaysianbudget airline is Fireflyz which catersmostly to domestic destinations in thecountry; however, it links Kuala Lumpur withMedan and Bandar Acheh (both in Indonesia)and Phuket in Thailand.Where To Stay Where To EatThe most popular area for Finding cheap and hygienic food is probably thebackpackers to stay in KL is least of all problems for backpackers. CountlessChinatown. Its heart is Jalan alfresco stalls are found in hawker centres. TwoPetaling  (Petaling  Street). popular havens for cheap hawker food are JalanAccommodation ranges from Alor and Jalan Petaling. A meal with a fruit juicesimple bed-and-breakfast inns or soft drink can cost as little as RM6! For morewith communal bathrooms to comfort, go to the food courts of shoppingone-starandtwo-starhotelsthat complexes, which are often tucked away in theare air-conditioned. Chinatown basement. Fast food outlets such as McDonald,is also within walking distance Pizza Hut, Domino’s Pizza, Kentucky Fried Chickento the KL Monorail station on to mention but a few are scattered in many partsJalan Maharajalela and also the of the city. For Indian fare, go to Lebuh Ampang;STAR Light Rail Transit station Malay food is aplenty in the districts of Chow Kitnear the Central Market. and Kampung Baru. 131

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EsMseennjtielala IhnafnorTemamtipaotnM&eInadriekx Essential Information Government Malaysia’s government runs on Parliamentary democracy MALAYSIAN FACTFILE and a bicameral legislative system, with the Yang di- Country Pertuan Agong (the King) as the Head of State, and the Prime Minister as the Head of Government. Malaysia consists of 13 states, 11 in Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia) with the 2 remaining states of Sabah and Shop Hours Sarawak, on the island of Borneo in (East Malaysia). The country also has 3 Federal Territories, namely: Wilayah Department stores and supermarkets are usually open Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan. from 10:00 to 22:00 daily. In Kuala Lumpur as well as in most major towns, 24-hour eateries and convenience Geographical Location stores widely available. Malaysia lies 7° north of the Equator, and consists of Tipping Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. Peninsular Malaysia’s closest neighbours are Thailand to the north Generally, you do not need to tip as a service charge is and Singapore to the south, while East Malaysia is bound included in your bill. However, whenever good service is by Indonesia’s Kalimantan to the south. rendered a small tip may be suitable. Kuala Lumpur is situated approximately halfway down the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and 35 km (22 miles) Entry Requirement inland. Dubbed Malaysia’s Garden City of Lights, the city sits at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. Local Malaysians travelling between neighbouring states in Malaysia are required to carry their Identification Cards Area (IC) at all times. Those travelling from East Malaysia to the Peninsular must produce their IC and any other necessary 329, 758 sq km; 234 sq km (Kuala Lumpur) travel documents to the Immigration authorities as they exit Sabah and Sarawak. Capital Kuala Lumpur (KL). The capitals new administrative Vaccination centre is at Putrajaya, approximately a half an hour’s drive from the city centre. Visitors are advised to consult with their own GP before departure or check with the doctor at a local clinic on People arrival. Malays make up about 57% of the population, with Chinese, Indians and other indigenous ethnic groups Currency making up the balance. The unit of currency in Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit, Language denoted as RM. Coins and notes are also used as Bahasa Malaysia is the country’s national language, with smaller denominations from RM 1, 50sen, 20sen, English being widely spoken. Malaysians in general speak 10sen, 5sen. foreign currencies can be converted on more than one language including, the Chinese dialects arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and at of Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka and Indian banks and money changers across the city. such as Tamil, Mallayalam, Punjabi and Telegu. Religion Post Office Islam is the official religion of Malaysia; all other faiths are also practiced freely. Post offices in Malaysia open daily from 08:00 to 17:00 daily (except on Sundays and public holidays). In the northern states of Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, post offices are closed on Fridays and public holidays. www.pos.com.my 1-300-30-0300136

Essential Information Essential Information & IndexPharmacies BankGuardian +603-2145 7553 Malaysian banking hours are from 09:30 to 16:30 Monday towww.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 banksJalan Bukit Bintang offer 24-hour cash withdrawals – with ATM machines found almost everywhere in the city, including major shopping mallsWatson’s Personal Care Stores +603-2148 8066 and petrol stations. For problems with ATM or credit cards, pleasewww.watsons.com.my call the respective bank hotline or log on to the bank’s website. G121,122 & SG 001, Affin Bank Berhad 1-800-88-3883Ground Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza, www.affinbank.com.myJalan Bukit BintangCaring Pharmacy +603-2142 2928 Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad 1-800-18-1822www.caring2u.com.my www.alliancebank.com.my Lot 1.23, Level 1, Al-Rajhi Bank 1-300-826-000Pavilion KL, 168, www.alrajhibank.com.myJalan Bukit BintangVitacare Pharmacy +603-2166 2469 Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad 1-800-88-8686 Lot 229B, 2nd Floor, www.bankislam.com.my +603-2690 0900Suria KLCC Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) +603-2162 3222 www.bsn.com.myGeorge Town Chemist +603-2144 2382 Lot S15, 2nd Floor, CIMB Bank +603-2084 8888Lot 10 Shopping Centre, www.cimb.com.myJalan Sultan IsmailLing 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.myHospital Kuala Lumpur +603-2615 5555 www.maybank2u.com.my(General Hospital) +603-4270 2500www.hkl.gov.my Public Bank Berhad 1-800-88-3323 +603-4257 1300 www.publicbank.com.my Jalan Pahang +603-2712 0866Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital +603-2617 8200 RHB Bank Berhad +603-9206 8118www.ampangputeri.com.my www.rhb.com.mywww.apsh.kpjhealth.com.my Standard Chartered Bank +603-7711 8888 1 Jalan Mamanda 9, MalaysiaTaman Dato Ahmad Razali, Ampang www.standardchartered.com.myGleneagles Intan Medical Centrewww.gimc.com.my United Overseas Bank Berhad +603-2692 4511 www.uob.com.my 282 & 286, Jalan AmpangHSC Medical Centrewww.hsc.com.my Lot 3.6, Level 3, PNBDarby Park, 10 Jalan BinjaiInstitut Jantung Negara(National Heart Institute)www.ijn.com.my 145, Jalan Tun Razak 137

EsMseennjtielala IhnafnorTemamtipaotnM&eInadriekx Index Bayu Timor 79 82 FEATURE : DAMANSARA 68 Big Brother Restaurant & Grill 87 Apartment 85 DD Budget Hotel 67 Big Mama 82 Dragon – i 86 e@Curve 68 Bukhara 75 Fullhouse Lifestyle Store and Cafe 89 Guan Di 66 Canteena 90 Gulam Mee 90 Ikea 68 Celadon 88 JJ Boutique Hotel 80 Kota Damansara Forest 68 Chatterbox 87 Laundry Bar 79 MBA (Malaysia Bar Association) 68 Cheechah Restaurant 88 Movida 86 Mutiara Parks 66 Chinoz On The Park 83 My Home Hotel 79 One World Hotel 67 Cilantro Restaurant and Wine Bar 90 Restoran Sari Ratu 83 Rogers Delight 64 Cristang Restaurant (Non Halal) 83 Saint’s Bar & Kitchen 79 Sunway Giza 65 D’sore Cafe & Catering 81 Tapis Rogue 88 The Curve 65 Daorae 86 The Royale Bintang Damansara 89 The Sanctuary 65 Deutsches Bierhausm (Non Halal) Tune Hotel 86 Wok Dish Way 64 Dubrovnik Restaurant 79 1 Utama 79 67 Du Viet Restaurant & Cafe’ 80 EATING OUT 82 Al-Amar 67 El Cactus 87 Alexis Bistro 73 All Baba Kebab 68 Fisherman’s Cove 88 Amarin 88 Ani Sup Utara 68 Frangipani 84 Atrium 89 Bangkok House 65 Gim Men Teppanyaki 90 Bangkok Jam 79 Basil Thai Nudle Bar 66 Golden Sea Restaurant138 65 Gonbei 66 Hailam Kopitiam 67 Harrods 65 Hatyai Street Cafe (Non Halal) 67 Hummingbirds Coffee Bar@Beatrice 68 Looi Boutigue 66 Imperial Chakri Cafe Jogoya Kedai Ayam Panggang Wong Ah Wah Kedai Makan Rindu Klasik 85 Kennedy’s Restaurant 90 Koryo -Won 85 Kunang Kunang Restaurant 86 Lafite 82 Laman Grill Steak & Bar-B-Que 90 La Risata Restaurant 80 Lecka Lecka 86 Le Table D’Hote 86 Lobsterman

index Essential Information & IndexMa’ Cik Biryani 74 Sheesh Mahal, Mogul Cuisines 76Mamak PelitaMaharaj 76 Shokudo Restaurant 87Malaya SteamboatMei Keng Fatt 76 Soong Kee 75Mei Six Hin RestaurantMek T 84 Sri Ayutthaya 86Mizu RestaurantMorganfield (Non Halal) 75 Starcafe and Entertainment 88Muhibbah SeafoodMy Asam Pedas Shop 84 Taktaz Restaurant 85Naili’s PlaceNasi Lemak Cikgu 89 Tamarind Springs 86New Heong Kee Beggar’s ChickenNong & Jimmy 87 Tarbush 85Okuchi Japanese RestaurantPak Lang, Kedai Kopi 79 Tatsu Restaurant 87Pantai Seafood RestaurantPutien 82 Teratak Pak Ajis 74Queen of SpadesRed Tee @ Zhara 73 The Castle 85Regency Tanjung Tuan Beach ResortHotel - Api Api Coffee Terrance 84 The Chutneys Restaurant 76Restoran Cosy PlaceRestaurant Le Chateau De Puah 74 The Daily Grind 82Restoran Mek Ayam KampungRestoran Nasi Dagang Ulik Mayang 75 The Manhattan Fish Market 88Restoran Nasi Lemak TengkeraRestaurant Sri Kortumalai 84 The Seri Melayu Restaurant 74Restoran SongketRestoran Orkid Thai 82 The Sultani 76Rodeo Steak HausSagar Restaurant 83 The Tea Republic 89Sakae SushiSari Ratu 83 Top Hat Restaurant 90Secret RecipeSekinchan Ikan Bakar 75 Tutti Fruitti 89SenjyuSerai : Restoran Thai 89 Vin’s 82Seri Keningau 74 Whisk Espresso Bar & Bake Shop 89 83 Yut Kee 75 ZenQ Desserts 89 88 85 MEDICAL TOURISM 71 80 Prince Court Medical Centre 84 73 EVENT & ENTERTAINMENT 76 Aquasonic 74 Beach Club Cafe 102 80 Bently’s Pub 96 84 Black Magic 96 76 Brussels Beer Cafe 96 87 Cafe Flam 95 74 Chill Out 95 95 83 Craft Brews 98 84 Ecoba 95 87 Erding Aqua Soul 102 80 Euphoria by Ministry of Sound 98 80 Hard Rock Cafe 96 139

EsMseennjtielala IhnafnorTemamtipaotnM&eInadriekx Index 102 SIGHTSEEING TOURS Ice Cold Bier 102 ASEAN Sculpture Garden 32 Laser Warzone Laundry Bar 98 Batu Caves 29 Library Loudspeaker Karaoke 98 Bukit Melawati 40 Luna Bar Mist/ Milk Club 102 Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve 31 Movida Overtime 96 Carcosa Seri Negara 23 Republic Social Bistro & Bar 97 Carey Island 37 Song Box Entertainment Thai Club & Bistro 98 Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin (St. 28 The Cotton Club Jazzaurant 98 Mary’s Church) The Pulse 96 Cruise Putrajaya Lake 38 The Sanctuary 97 Dayabumi Complex 24 Zeta Bar 39 Zouk I- City 20 102 35 21 Islamic Arts Museum 40 96 36 22 Istana Bandar 36 96 Jade Museum 99 Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Park 98 Kelanang Beach 97 KL Railway Station 96 Kuala Kubu Bharu SHOPPING TIME! Kuala Selangor Nature Park 40 1 Utama Shopping Centre Alamanda Putrajaya Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) 24 Amcorp Mall 112 Masjid Jamek Bangsar Village I & II 113 Masjid India 27 Berjaya Times Square Endah Parade 116 Merdeka Square 27 Empire Shopping Gallery Fahrenheit 88 116 Memorial Tun Abdul Razak 23 Ikano Power Centre Midvalley Megamall 114 Memorial Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra 26 Paradigm Mall Pavilion 113 National Mosque 26 Shah Alam City Centre (SACC Mall) SM Digital Mall 113 National Museum 27 Sooka Sentral Sungei Wang Plaza 114 National Planetarium 25 The Curve Tropicana City Mall 112 Pisang River Waterfall 20 Viva Home 113 Putra Mosque 33 115 Putrajaya Wetlands 38 38 114 Royal Mausoleum of Almarhum Sultan 35 116 Abdul Samad, Jugra 116 Royal Selangor Club 25 115 Sri Maha Mariamman Temple 28 114 Sultan Abdul Samad Building 22 112 Sungai Batangsi, Semenyih 34 112 Sungai Congkak, Hulu Langat 34 115 Sungai Gabai, Hulu Langat 34140 Sungai Tekala, Semenyih 34

Index Essential Information & Index Sze Ya Temple 30 Olympic Sport Hotel 120 Tatt Khalsa Diwan The Blue Mosque 29 One World Hotel 128 The Hibiscus Garden The Orchid Garden 39 Pacific Regency Hotel Suites 123 Thean Hou Temple Titiwangsa Lake Gardens 31 Palace of The Golden Horses 128 Tugu Negara Wet World Waterpark 32 Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur 122 ACCOMODATION 30 Petaling Jaya Hilton Hotel 128Agora HotelAncasa Hotel 32 Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur 123Armada Petaling JayaBestotel City Centre 43 Putrajaya Mariott Hotel 128Brisdale HotelCarcosa Seri Negara 39 Putrajaya Shangri-la 128Cititel Express Kuala LumpurCititel Midvalley Pyramid Tower 128Cyberview Resort & SpaD-Villa Residence Kuala Lumpur Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 122Dorsett Regency Kuala LumpurEastin Hotel 120 Sheraton Imperial 122Federal HotelFlamingo Hotel 126 Swiss Inn 126Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah AlamGrand Lexis Hotel 128 The Plaza Hotel Kuala Lumpur 120Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur 122Grand Season Hotel 126 The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur 128Hotel China Town Inn 122Hotel de Art 123 The Royal Bintang Damansara 123Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur 126 The Westin Kuala Lumpur 120Hotel Grand Continental 120 The Zon All Suite Residence 126Hotel Hilton Kuala Lumpur 128 Tune HotelHotel Midah 128 Vistana HotelHotel Villa Hotel & Suites Subang 120Impiana KLCC Hotel & SpaJW Mariott Hotel 123Kuala Lumpur International HotelLe Meridien Kuala Lumpur 128 120 126 127 125 122 126 120 119 122 126 126 120 128 123 122 126 123 141

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