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Transportation 6 Medical Tourism 72 8 75 Ways to get to KL Centre By Air Healthcare Facilities 76 Ways to get to KL Centre By Land 10 Dental 77 11 Ophthalmology KL at Glance Aesthetic & Dermalogy 79 81 5 Must- Knows About KL Accommodation 83 History of KL Hotel/Resorts: Luxury Sights & Attractions Hotels/Resorts: Budget Backpackers Lodge Iconic Landmarks 16 Historical Sites 17 Beyond KL: Musuems & Memorials 20 Modern Architectural Bulidings 22 Bentong 87 Photography Spots 23 89 Parks & Gardens Places to Visit 90 26 Places to Eat Culture 92 Genting Highlands 94 Get To Know The People 28 95 Cultural Festivals 29 Places to Visit Traditional Dances of Malaysia 30 Places to Eat Traditional Arts & Crafts 31 Place of Worship : Muslim 32 Ipoh Buddhist 33 Hindu 34 Places to Visit 97 Christian 35 Places to Eat 99 What to Buy 100 KL for Kids 37 38 Kampar Animal Interaction Centres Theme Parks & Educational 40 Places to Visit 101 Playlands Places to Eat 103 Adrenaline - Inducing Activities What to Buy 104 Shop Till You Drop 43 Teluk Intan 106 44 108 Must-Buy Souvenirs in KL 47 Places to Visit 109 Shopping Malls Places to Eat Night Markets/ Flea Markets 49 What to Buy 54 Gastronomic Delights 55 Melaka 56 Must-try Eats in KL 57 Places to Visit 111 Malay Cuisine 58 Places to Eat 113 Chinese Cuisine What to Buy 114 Indian Cuisine 62 Asian/western Fusion Cuisine 64 Negeri Sembilan Instragrammale Cafes 65 The Nature of Negeri Sembilan 115 Night Life 67 Historical Places 116 Cultural Places 117 Regular Pubs & Bars 70 Eco Tourism 118 Speakeasy Bars Eating Out 120 Clubs & Live Entertainment Useful Contacts Beauty & Wellness Emergency Number 124 Types of Tradiotional Spa Treatments 5 Hair & Nail Salons

Ways To Get to KL City Centre by Air From KLIA & KLIA 2 From Subang Skypark Terminal KLIA Express and KLIA Transit train Skypark Link train will cost around RM10 with the duration of 35 mins and the from Subang Airport to Kuala Lumpur Sen- fare would be between RM 35 - RM55. tral. Current frequency is every 3 hours. Jet Bus operating hours are from 9am to The Airport Coach bus will cost around 7.15pm with a duration of 20 to 30 minutes RM10 and operating hours are from depending on the traffic. The fare starts 12.30am to 11.30pm. from RM10 to Kuala Lumpur. T R A N S P O R TAT I O N Aerobus operating hours are 6.45am JetBus operating hours are from 10.30am until 6.45pm and fare starts from to 9.30pm with a duration of 20 to 30 RM14. minutes depending on the traffic. The fare Taxis are quite expensive. The fare starts from RM10 to Kuala Lumpur. starts from RM74 and with family it’s Grabcar would cost between RM24 to around RM200. RM27 to KL Sentral which can be arrived in Grab would cost around RM65 to RM75 20 minutes. for 40 to 45 minutes of journey. From Penang International Airport From Kuching International Airport Flights from Penang Airport to KLIA Flight from Kuching International Airport Airport or Subang Airport airport to KLIA Airport duration is approximately will take around 1 hour with the fare 1 hour 44 minutes depending on the types starting from RM70 to RM650. of flights, AirAsia, Malindo Air or Malaysia Bus is the cheapest option with the fare Airlines. Then, take KLIA Express from the starting from RM50 to RM60. However airport to Kuala Lumpur Sentral. Starting the duration will be around 7 hours fare from RM160 - RM650. plus. Flight from Kuching to Subang Airport Driving from Penang to Kuala Lumpur duration is 5 hours 35 minutes and take a will take around 4 to 5 hours depends bus from Kuala Lumpur. Starting fare from on the traffic and the approximate fuel RM289 - RM581. costs will be RM79 to RM113 From Langkawi International Airport From Kota Kinabalu International Airport Flight from Langkawi International Flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to KLIA Airport duration Airport (KKIA) to KLIA Airport duration is approximately 1 hour 1 minutes is approximately 2 hour 25 minutes depending on the types of flights, depending on the types of flights, AirAsia, AirAsia, Malindo Air or Malaysia Airlines. Malindo Air or Malaysia Airlines. Starting Starting fare from RM160 - RM200. fare to RM380 - RM1378. Flight from Langkawi to Subang Airport Flight from Kota Kinabalu International duration is 58 minutes and take a bus Airport to Subang Airport duration is 2 to Kuala Lumpur. Starting fare from hour 25 minutes and take a bus to Kuala RM119 - RM176. Lumpur. Starting fare from RM289 - RM581. 6

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by Land Express Train One of the fastest modes of transporta- tion to travel to and from the airport is the KLIA Ekspres that takes approximately 25 to 35 minutes. However, the ticket price is quite costly, starting from RM 55 per pax for a one way ticket. The express train travels between International Airports (KLIA and KLIA2) to KL Sentral. You may purchase the train ticket online or head to its main station at KL Sentral. The service T R A N S P O R TAT I O N provides a free porter service at respec- Taxi tive platforms and also high speed WiFi onboard. Alternatively, you can hitch a Taxis are not exactly known to have a good ride on the less expensive but non-direct reputation in Malaysia. Most locals typically route trains such as the KTM, MRT, LRT avoid using taxis due to their high rates and and Monorail. non-standardized usage of meter and track- ing. Therefore, taxis are not a very popular Bus mode of transportation, but if passengers have no other choice, it is advisable to ask Buses are just about the cheapest mode the driver beforehand if they can use the pro- of transportation to get from the airport to vided meter to get to a specific destination. the city and vice versa. They are relatively Generally, the fare is estimated to be around safe and fairly comfortable, made up of a RM3 for the first kilometre with RM0.20 fleet of 44-seated air conditioned coach- added for every subsequent 150 meters. The es. The fare is quite affordable; from RM journey can last for about 1 to 2 hours but 12 to RM 15 per pax, depending on your keep in mind that this varies in both location pick up station. Therefore, the journey to and traffic. and from the airport to the respective bus station may vary. However, the standard E-hailing service As one of the most popular modes of trans- portation in Malaysia, the E-hailing service has caught the attention of both locals and visitors due to its high reliability and access through its user-friendly mobile app, making it one of the fastest ways to get to a spe- cific destination provided that the traffic is minimal. One of the best reasons to use the E-hailing service is the transparent and fixed fares made clear even before you make a booking. Passengers are also covered with accident insurance the moment they enter a 8

Kuala Lumpur at a Glance KL AT GLANCE Kuala Lumpur, or the abbreviated referral term simply known as ‘KL’, is Malaysia's national capital and largest city. It is formally known as the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. On top of that, it is known as the capital of Malaysia. In terms of population and economic growth, it is one of Southeast Asia's rapidly expanding urban areas. Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's cultural, financial, and economic capital, the home of the Malaysian Parliament and the Istana Negara, the official pal- ace of the Malaysian King (referred to by the title of Yang di-Pertuan Agong). This metropolitan concrete jungle is included as one of Malaysia's three Fed- eral Territories, enclaved inside the state of Selangor on Peninsular Malay- sia's central west coast. This beautiful city has hosted several international sports, political, and cultural events throughout the 1990s, notably the 1998 Commonwealth Games. Kuala Lumpur has grown rapidly in recent decades, and it is currently the world's ninth most visited city. 9

5 Must-Know Facts About KL 1 Kuala Lumpur was not a city until 3 Hosted the 1998 Commonwealth 1972 Games T R A N S P O R TAT I O N Despite being one of the world’s Back in 1998, Kuala Lumpur was fastest-growing cities, Kuala Lumpur honoured as the hosting country of was only established as a city in the 1998 Commonwealth Games. 1972. Kuala Lumpur was managed Although it became the one and only by a single company known as the time the international event was held Federal Capital Commissioner, after here, it brought glory to the country’s which administrative responsibility name. was passed to the Lord Mayor (Datuk Bandar) 2 Home to the National Palace 4 Houses the tallest telecommunica- Also referred to as ‘Istana Negara’, tion tower in Southeast Asia The National Palace in Kuala Lumpur is the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong’s Another historically famous landmark official home. It is considered to be that has earned the international title Malaysia’s equivalent of England’s of being the tallest telecommunica- famous Buckingham Palace. How- tion tower in Southeast Asia is the KL ever, the magnificent palace, which Tower. Also locally referred to as Me- covers around 50,000 square metres, nara KL, this seventh tallest telecom- is a popular tourist destination that munication tower in the world stands has been turned into a royal museum. at 421 metres high. 5 A Brazilian architect designed the majestic KLCC Park The one and only beautiful KLCC Park is a 50-acre public park developed in close proximity to the Suria KLCC shopping centre. It was designed by Roberto Burle Marx, a Brazilian landscape architect who was a fan of water gardens. This may explain the creation of the 10,000sqm manmade Lake Symphony with a cross-over bridge. 10

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KL AT GLANCE History of Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur became the capital of the province of Selangor in 1887. The city was already known as Kuala Lumpur, which meant ‘Muddy Confluence’ at the time. This is the result of the confluence of the two rivers Gombak and Klang. These rivers served as the city’s main entry points. 19th century : Sumatrans may have settled in the upper reaches of Klang River 1840 : Chinese miners were involved in tin mining up the Selangor River 1857 : Once Kuala Lumpur became established as a town, the miners arrived in Kuala Lumpur and proceeded on foot to Ampang, where the first mine was established.87 tin miners found rich sources of tin. 1862 : As a result of the influx of new miners from all over the world, there are numerous disputes and gang warfare. 1869 : Yap Ah Loy became the leader of the Chinese commu- nity of Kuala Lumpur, and in just a few years, he established peace and order in the city. He had the greatest influence in Kuala Lumpur, he founded Kuala Lumpur’s first school and a destitute refuge. 1880: British envoy Frank Swettenham creates the first city plan for Kuala Lumpur, transforming it into a modern metropolis. 1881: Kuala Lumpur was a small city with numerous social and political issues. The town’s buildings were made of wood, which were prone to fire, and there was a constant threat of flooding due to a lack of proper sanitation. 1886: Swettenham also pushed the construction of a railway line between Klang and Kuala Lumpur, which improved ac- cess to Kuala Lumpur and accelerated the town’s expansion. resulting in the town’s fast expansion. 1890: The population was 4,500, and by 1890, it had risen to 20,000. As growth accelerated, cleanliness, waste disposal, and other health concerns became more pressing. On May 14, 1890, a Sanitary Board was established, which was in charge of cleanliness, road maintenance, street lighting, and other duties 1896: The Sultans of four states have united to form the Federated Malay States. Kuala Lumpur becomes the Federated Malay States’ capital. 12

Greater Kuala Lumpur encompasses the region west of the Federal Territory of Kuala KL AT GLANCE Lumpur to Port Klang, east to the Titiwangsa Mountains, and north and south to the Titiwang- sa Mountains. The Klang Valley Integrated Transit System serves the area, which includes ad- ministratively independent towns and cities such as Klang, Shah Alam, Putrajaya, and others. The construction of a new Kuala Lumpur City Centre around Jalan Ampang and the Petronas Towers are two notable projects in Kuala Lumpur. 1942: During World War II, Kuala Lumpur was captured by the Imperial Japanese Army on 11 January 1942 to 15 August 1945. The “3 years and 8 months” period nearly brought Kuala Lumpur’s economy to a halt. 1946: Kuala Lumpur becomes capital in the Federation of Malaya. 1957: After 151 years of British rule, Malaysia declares independence on August 31. Kuala Lumpur became the capital of the Independent Federation of Malaya. 1963: Kuala Lumpur becomes capital of Malaysia 1972: Kuala Lumpur was awarded city status, making it the first town in Malaysia to do so after independence. 1974: Kuala Lumpur later became a federal territory on February 1 1978: The city of Shah Alam was proclaimed the new state capital in, Kuala Lumpur ceased to be the capi- tal of Selangor 1990: Kuala Lumpur commemorated its 100th year of local government on May 14/ 1999: The federal administrative cap- ital of Malaysia moves to Putrajaya. 2007: Kuala Lumpur celebrates its 50th year as capital of Malaysia and Malaysia its 50th year of independence 13

SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS Sights & Attractions Within the expansive region of Kuala Lumpur lies an abundant variety of beautiful, one-of-a-kind sights and attractions that are an absolute must-see for first-time and localised visitors. These include iconic national landmarks, historical sites, museums, memorials as well as modern architectural buildings. Moreover, there are many more hidden attractions that you never knew existed lurking within that await your arrival. On top of that, there are tons of gorgeous photographic spots to take a peek at, from street art sites to unique natural wonders that are utterly remarkable. By the way, these include tons of beautifully landscaped parks and gardens that are filled with bountiful trees and blooming florals. Lastly, there are several places of worship of dif- ferent faiths that are impeccably built with intricate details to behold. If you’re new to the capital city (or a local KL-ite) and would like to experience something new or discover exciting ancient sites, be sure to check out these hidden gems as soon as you can! 14

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Iconic Landmarks SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS Sultan Abdul Samad Building National Science Centre The Sultan Abdul Samad Building, which With its brilliant, educational, and just stands alongside the former KL Railway plain entertaining hands-on science Station, is currently home to Malaysia’s and technology exhibits, the National Ministry of Information Communication Science Centre attracts a large popula- and Culture. It is one of the city’s most tion. It is organised into numerous parts, notable tourist attractions and a histori- with exhibits covering the spectrum of cal landmark, despite the fact that it no scientific knowledge, and it is shaped longer serves an official role. like a futuristic, green mosque capped off with a big dome. Address: Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Address: Persiaran Bukit Kiara Bukit Territory of Kuala Lumpur Damansara, Bukit Kiara, 50662 Contact: +60-322678088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Website: https://www.selangor.gov.my/ Lumpur Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday - Contact: +603-2089 3400 Sunday) Website: http://www.psn.gov.my/ Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 4.30 pm National Palace (Saturday - Thursday) / Closed on Friday Malaysia’s National Palace is known as Istana Negara. The 13-acre castle, Lake Symphony which was built in 1928 and is located along Jalan Istana. It was formerly The 10,000 sq ft man-made Lake the official home of Malaysia’s Yang Symphony is located within KLCC di-Pertuan Agong (King). The National Park, on the esplanade outside of Suria Palace was demolished in June 2011 KLCC. In a magnificent performance of to make way for a new, opulent RM800 sound and water, two musical fountains million mansion near Kuala Lumpur’s present over 150 distinct programmed Jalan Duta. animations. It’s usually open after dawn. Address: Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, Address: KLCC Park, Kuala Lumpur City Bukit Damansara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Centre, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Territory of Kuala Lumpur Contact: +603-6200 1000 Website: https://www.suriaklcc.com. Website: https://www.istananegara.gov. my/attractions/esplanade-lake- my/ symphony/ Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday - Operating Hours: 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm 16 Sunday) (Monday - Sunday)

Historical Sites Kuala Lumpur Railway Station Old General Post Office SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS The Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is a The most stunning post office ever Moorish-style structure that seems like erected, it was completed in 1907 and something out of a dream. It was KL’s designed by A.B. Hubback, a British primary railway hub until 2001, when architect who created many of Kuala Kuala Lumpur Sentral took over much Lumpur’s structures at the time.The of its responsibility. It was created by General Post Office in Kuala Lumpur is A.B. Hubbock in 1910, and it combines Malaysia’s largest. The facility opened Eastern and Western influences. The in 1985 in the Dayabumi Complex. Pos Malaya Railway Administration Building, Malaysia oversees the operation. also constructed by Hubbock in 1917, lies just across the street. Address: Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, City Centre, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Address: Kampung Attap, 50000 Territory of Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Contact: +603-2274 1122 Lumpur Website: https://www.pos.com.my/ Vivekananda Ashrama Old Market Square Clock Tower The Vivekananda Ashrama in Kuala This clock tower can be found at Medan Lumpur was founded in 1904 by Tamil Pasar’s main square. The clock tower immigrants from Jaffna (Sri Lanka) to was created in 1937, while Malaysia was honour Swami Vivekananda. The struc- still part of the British Empire, to honour ture, which was built in 1908, is devoted King George IV’s coronation. With its to his efforts to provide education and soaring lines of the tower and sharp spiritual growth to the community’s clear lines of sun rays on the wooden youngsters Vivekananda is currently run panelling, the design is nearly Art Deco. by an elected Management Committee. Address: 11, Medan Pasar, City Centre, Address: 220, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Kuala Lumpur Territory of Kuala Lumpur Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday - Contact: +603-2274 1885 Sunday) 17

Loke Mansion Loke Mansion was built from a mix of discordant yet harmonious architec- tural styles. The Chinese moongate and balustrades, the Dutch-style gables with a hint of Moorish grandeur, and the Malay window shade patterns were formerly hidden in foot-high grass, facing a muddy property that had been converted into a parking lot. SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS Oriental Building Address: 273A, Jalan Medan Tuanku, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of The Orientall Building is located at the Kuala Lumpur corner of Jalan Tun Perak and Jalan Contact: +603-2691 0803 Melaka. Between the early 1930s and the 1940s, the Art Deco architectural Sulaiman Building style gained prominence and became the favoured option of building owners Sulaiman Building is one of Kuala in Malaysia, particularly in major cities Lumpur’s most recognisable British such as Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and colonial structures. Established in 1933, Ipoh. Art Deco architecture was popular it has hosted a number of government globally from 1925, following World War departments over the years, includ- I, through the early 1940s, when style ing the Syariah court. The Malaysian began to fade after WWII. government designated the building for the AIAC in 2011. Now, It has 21 hearing Address: Jalan Tun Perak, City Centre, rooms, 12 breakout rooms, a business 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Perseku- centre, an auditorium, and several tuan Kuala Lumpur. dinings. Abu Seman Chief House Address: Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kampung Attap, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, One of the oldest remaining Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur traditional Malay residences is the Abu Contact: +603-2271 1000 Seman Chief House. It was owned by Website: https://www.aiac.world/ the local headman of Mukim Bagan Operating Hours: 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Samak, Bandar Baharu, Kedah, and was (Monday - Friday) built in phases between 1910 and the early 1930s. Badan Warisan Malaysia rescued, transported, and rebuilt it at Kampung Sungai Kechil, a tiny town in the northern part of Peninsula Malaysia, between 1996 and 1997. Address: Badan Warisan Malaysia, 2, Jalan Stonor, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Fed- eral Territory of Kuala Lumpur Contact: +603-2144 9273 Website: https://badanwarisanmalaysia. org/visit-us/rumah-penghulu-abu- seman/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (Monday - Saturday) 18

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Museums & Memorials MinNature Malaysia Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery MinNature Malaysia is a historical exhibi- tion gallery that uses a combination of The Children’s Gallery, the Bank Negara traditional and cutting-edge technologies Malaysia Gallery, the Economics Gallery, to showcase Malaysia’s distinctive herit- the Islamic Finance Gallery, the Numis- age, attractions, and cultures. MinNature matics Gallery, and the Art Gallery are Malaysia is provided to you by a rebel among the six permanent galleries. From SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS gang of miniature enthusiasts, guided by pre-independence to the present, these an even crazier miniature fanatic known galleries explore the Malaysian economy, as Le Grand Architecte. the Bank’s role in the country’s economic growth, and the financial environment. Address: Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Address: Sasana Kijang, 2, Jalan Dato Territory of Kuala Lumpur Onn, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Contact: +6011-1009 9374 Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Website: http://minnature.com/ Website: http://museum.bnm.gov.my/v2/ Operating Hours: 11.00 am - 6.00 pm welcome.html (Monday - Friday) , 10.00 am - 6.00 pm (Saturday - Sunday) Tun Abdul Memorial Park Royal Malaysian Police Museum Dato’ Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad inau- gurated the Tun Abdul Razak Memorial. The Royal Malaysia Police Museum is On May 6, 1982, he was elected Prime a museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Minister of Malaysia. The structure was dedicated to the history of the Malaysian formerly known as the Sri Taman Build- police force. The museum has displays ing, and it served as Tun Abdul Razak’s on the Royal Malaysia Police’s history, official residence from 1962 until his from its beginnings under British colonial death in January 1976. The structure was authority until the 1970s. The museum later renamed the Tun Abdul Razak Me- has been refurbished to accommodate morial to honour all of his good actions additional exhibits and has been relocat- and achievements to the country. ed from its original location at the Police Training Centre in Jalan Semarak. Address: Jalan Cendrawasih, Perdana Botanical Gardens, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Address: 5, Jalan Perdana, Tasik Perdana, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Contact: +603-2693 7141 Kuala Lumpur Website: http://www.visitkl.gov. Contact: +603-2272 5689 my/visitklv2/index.php?r=column/ Website: http://www.kuala-lumpur.ws/ cthree&id=106&place_id=1075 magazine/royal-malaysian-police-mu- Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 5.30 pm seum.htm (Tuesday - Sunday) Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm (Tuesday - Sunday)

Museums & Memorials Museum of Asian Arts Royal Museum SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS The Museum of Asian Art’s collection The Royal Museum, which opened on has a lengthy history, having been built February 1, 2013, is housed in the historic up over over 50 years. The new structure National Palace, which served as the was completed in June 1980 in the pic- official residence of Malaysia’s King and turesque location between the Economics Queen. The former National Palace has and Law faculties which are currently been transformed into a museum that is occupied by the Business and accounting available to the public. Faculty. Address: Istana Negara, Jalan Istana Address: Jalan Ilmu, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, 50500 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Website: https://museum.um.edu.my/ Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm (Monday - Sunday)

Modern Architectural Buildings Istana Budaya The Istana Budaya, commonly known as the Palace of Culture, is Malaysia’s principal venue for local and international performances of musical theatre, operetta, classical concerts, and opera. It’s just close to the National Art Gallery in the centre of Kuala Lumpur. National Visual Arts Gallery Address: Jalan Tun Razak, Titiwangsa, 50694 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS Malaysia, the National Art Gallery of Lumpur Malaysia is a public art gallery. The Contact: +603-4026 5555 gallery is located on Jalan Tun Razak, on Website: http://istanabudaya.gov.my/ the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur’s major The Exchange 106 business district. The National Theatre and the National Library surround the The Exchange 106 is a skyscraper in the Tun National Visual Arts Gallery. The Balai Razak Exchange region of Kuala Lumpur, Seni Visual Negara is a quiet facility that Malaysia, which is now being built as a new houses a permanent collection of nearly financial centre. The 95-story structure is 2,500 local and international works of art crowned by a 65-meter-high, 12-story-high including photography by well-known lit crown, making it 445.5 metres tall. The contemporary artists. net lettable area of the skyscraper will be Address: No. 2, Jalan Temerloh, Titi- 240,000 square metres. It shoots outward, wangsa, 53200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah filled with light and creativity, producing a Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur stunning silhouette that brings out the Contact: +603-4026 7000 building’s full grandeur. Website: https://www.artgallery.gov.my/ Address: Lingkaran TRX, Tun Razak Ex- Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm change, 55188 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Terri- (Tuesday - Sunday) tory of Kuala Lumpur Vortex Tower Contact: +603-2710 8806 Website: https://www.exchange106.my/ Ken Shuttleworth’s Make Architects Operating Hours: 8.30 am - 8.00 pm created a London skyscraper known as (Monday - Saturday) the Vortex Tower. With 70 stories, the structure would have reached a height of 300 metres. The Vortex Tower was designed for the outside eastern margin of the City of London, but it was never built. Address: 12, Jalan Padang Belia, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 22

Photography Spots SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS Saloma Link Bridge The Saloma Link Bridge, which will be completed in February 2020, is a newly constructed pedestrian and bike bridge. Due to its distinctive design and interesting architecture, it has gained a lot of popularity in a short period of time. It looks more beautiful at night for great photography. Address: Lorong Raja Muda Musa 3, Kampung Baru, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Illusion 3D Art Museum Explore past Kuala Lumpur’s major attractions and discover illusion 3D Art Museum! Spend a day inside the museum, where gigantic 3D art paintings dominate the walls and the floors. Take photos of your friends and family posing in different kinds of scenarios; encounters with zombies and celebrities, dangerous cliffs and deadly accidents, as well as meetings with exotic animals. Address: Lot 4.01-4.03, Second Floor Central Market Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur Contact: +603-2022 1613 Website: http://illusion3dart.com/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) KL Upside Down House KL Tower Upside Down House is one of the new- est attractions of KL Tower. It was designed with a ‘Cottage House’ theme in mind, with an old ‘Morris 1974’ hanging upside down at the front door. It offers a unique experience in which not only the home, but also all of the furnishings, is turned upside down. Address: Jalan P Ramlee,, Jalan Puncak, 50250 Kuala Lumpur Contact: +603-2020 5444 Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) 23

Street Arts Petaling Street Jalan Telawi SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS Although it’s a little off the beaten path, This vibrant graffiti, created by Kenji Chai there are plenty of unique street artists to and pals, can be seen at one of Kuala be seen here! Take a look at Katun, a Ma- Lumpur’s best areas. The artwork, named laysian illustrator who made the painting Pork Party Production, is divided into six Funkdamental. It’s bright, colourful, and sections. Make careful to photograph the ideal for Instagram. bond between the dog and the pig. Kenji Chai’s trademark is a blue-colored dog. Jalan Alor Jalan Raja Chulan In the evening, visit Jalan Alor to photo- graph the gorgeous boulevard lined with While playing with his iPad, a young boy colourful paintings. Animal enthusiasts sporting a tiger headgear. Anokayer and will adore this site, which is decorated Yumz, formerly known as Medium Touch, with bunnies, butterflies, and birds. produced this painting, titled “Brave,” in 2014. The goal of this mural is to Changkat combine current technologies with tradi- tional preservation. Changkat is well-known for its vibrant nightlife, with live music blasting from Jalan Gereja every nook and cranny. There are several locations in Changkat that are Instagram- The renowned Ernest Zacharevic has worthy. This area, with a river on the created a masterpiece. This larger-than- ground, trees on the walls, and clouds life painting was commissioned to raise just overhead, is one of my favourites. public awareness for an insurance plan offered by Allianz General Insurance. The River of Life artwork depicts a youngster riding a sam- pan against a backdrop of a kampung The River Of Life project began in 2012 as dwelling. a government effort. The initiative turned KL’s Masjid Jamek neighbourhood into a Jalan Galloway laid-back picture destination that comes alive at night, with events such as a This artwork does a fantastic job of rec- Dancing Symphony Fountain with music reating the legendary 1975 thriller Jaws. and visual effects. We like how it’s painted so symmetrically, with two of the windows just touching the Lorong Panggung (Kwai Chai Hong) shark. If you go inside, you’ll be caught in a fatal trap. As soon as you enter Lorong Panggung, you will be transported to the golden age of the 1960s. Murals of historical struc- tures will hypnotise you. This location is well-decorated, with hanging lanterns and a wooden red bridge in addition to the paintings. 24

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Parks & Gardens Parks and gardens are relaxing places to visit for some exercise and fresh air. Exposing oneself to nature might help you relax and socialize. Here are some suggested parks and gardens for you to visit on your trip to Kuala Lumpur. Perdana Botanical Gardens TTDI Park Address: Jalan Kebun Bunga, Tasik Address: Jalan Abang Haji Openg, TTDI Perdana, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Hills, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Terri- Territory of Kuala Lumpur tory of Kuala Lumpur Contact: +603-2276 0432 Contact: +6013-687 9340 SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS Website: http://www.klbotanicalgarden. Website:https: //bit.ly/3DsL4SJ gov.my/ Operating Hours: 6.45 am - 7.00 pm Operating Hours: 7.00 am -- 8.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) (Monday - Sunday) ASEAN Sculpture Garden Kepong Botanic Gardens Address: Persiaran Sultan Salah- Address: Jalan E 4/15, Taman Ehsan, hudin, Taman Tasik Perdana, 50480 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Kuala Lumpur Lumpur Contact: +603-7963 0046 Contact: +6016-333 7328 Website: https://www.frim.gov.my/attrac- Website: http://www.kuala-lumpur.ws/ tions/kepong-botanic-gardens/ magazine/asean-sculpture-garden.htm Operating Hours: 6.00 am - 7.30 pm Operating Hours: 24 Hours (Monday - (Monday - Sunday) / Closed on (Friday) Sunday) Kepong Metropolitan Park KL Butterfly Park Address: Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2, Lake Address: Jalan Cenderawasih, Tasik Garden, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Territory of Kuala Lumpur Contact: +603-6259 4270 Contact: +603-2693 4799 Operating Hours: 6.00 am - 7.00 pm Website: http://www.klbutterflypark.com/ (Monday - Sunday) Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 5.30 pm (Monday - Sunday) KLCC Park Bukit Jalil Recreational Park Address: Lot No. 241, Level 2, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Address: Jalan 13/155c, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Contact: +603-2382 2828 Lumpur Website: https://www.suriaklcc.com.my/ Contact: +6017-395 6714 attractions/klcc-park/ Operating Hours: 6.00 am - 8.00 pm Operating Hours: 7.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) (Monday - Sunday) 26

Colourful Cultures of C U LT U R E Malaysia Malaysia has a diverse population. The Malays, as well as considerable communities of Chinese and Indians, make up the primary ethnic groupings. When travelling around the nation, it is evident that the ethnic groups have kept their beliefs, customs, and way of life. Public holidays are the most important holidays for each group. Malaysia’s culture is influenced by the many cultures of Malaysia’s various ethnic groups. Indigenous tribes were the first to settle in the area, and they were followed by the Malays, who arrived in ancient times from mainland Asia. When commerce with those nations began, Chinese and Indian cultural influences became more pronounced, which grew in tandem with Malaysian immigration. Persia, Arabic, and the British are examples of other civilizations that have influenced Malaysia. With some overlap, Malaysia’s diverse ethnic groups each have their own distinct cultural identities. In public and private, Malays, Chinese, and Indians all endeavour too. We avoid disgrace and keep the peace. Face is a notion that encompasses attributes such as having a good name, having excellent character, and being respected by one’s peers. Face is regarded as a valuable asset that may be given, lost, taken away, or gained. This face also includes the family, school, company, and even the whole country. 27

Get to Know The People C U LT U R E Malay Indian The Malays are from various sections of the peninsula and Southeast Asia’s South Asians, including Indians, Pakistanis, archipelago. They account for over half of and Sri Lankans, make up a tiny but impor- the country’s total population, are the most tant component of Malaysia’s population. influential political group, and are numeri- Speakers of Dravidian languages such as cally dominating on the peninsula. The Ma- Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and others, as lays who live near the peninsula’s southern well as speakers of Indo-European languag- tip and those who live along the peninsula’s es such as Punjabi, Bengali, Pashto, Ceylo- eastern and western coasts have the most nese and Sinhalese, can be split linguisti- noticeable cultural variations. Malays are cally. Tamil speakers make up the majority legally defined in part by their allegiance to of the population. Deepavali is Malaysia’s a certain faith, Islam, unlike the other ethnic most colourful festival. Hindus celebrate groups in Malaysia. Their main festival is the occasion by drawing patterns and fig- Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidil Adha. ures on the ground using coloured chalk and Chinese spreading coloured rice. The Chinese, who make up nearly a fourth of Malaysia’s population, originated in south- Orang Asli ern China. They are linguistically more di- versified than the Malays, speaking a variety Orang Asli, often known as native people, of Chinese languages in Peninsular Malay- is a Malaysian national minority made up sia, the most important of which being Hok- of a diverse indigenous population. They kien and Hainanese, which are Southern are Peninsular Malaysia’s oldest residents. Min languages, as well as Cantonese, and Along with the Malays, Chinese, Indians, Hakka. The Chinese New Year is Malaysia’s and indigenous East Malaysians of Sabah most important Chinese festival. and Sarawak, the Orang Asli form a unique group. Their unique status is codified in law. 28 Orang Asli villages may be found across the nation, especially among the country’s Malay people, typically in hilly places or the jungles of the rainforest.

Cultural Festivals Nine Emperor Gods Festival This nine-day Taoist festival, known as Ong Yeah, takes place on the eve of the Chinese lunar calendar’s ninth month. This festival honours Tou Mu, the North Star Goddess who rules over life and death, and her nine sons. Believers wear white attire and do de- votional activities such as fire walking dur- ing the celebration. Pongal Thaipusam The word pongal comes from the Tamil word C U LT U R E pongu, which literally means “to boil over”. The Tamils celebrate one of their most im- During the four day celebration honouring portant festivals in late January or early the Surya, the sun God, sweet rice is a sta- February, when the moon is full. Thaipusam ple meal. In a clay pot, freshly harvested rice commemorates Murugan’s victory against is cooked with fresh milk and topped with the wicked demon Soorapadman. Devotees cashews, ghee and sugar. The milk flowing pierce portions of their bodies, such as their during the boiling is a sign of good fortune. cheeks and tongue, during this event. Some will carry Kavadi which is a decorative ob- Lohri ject used by devotees to pierce their bodies. Lohri is a harvest festival for the Punjabi Dragon Boat Festival people, similar to the exuberant celebrations of Vaisakhi. This festival is still observed in Penang’s greatest event, the Penang Inter- Malaysia, however by a smaller number of national Dragon Boat Festival, is a tourist people. Local gurdwaras light a small bon- favourite. Penang State Tourism hosts a fire and toss peanuts, candy, and grains into yearly two-day event, which runs from 9:00 it. In addition, devotees get a ‘prashad,’ or a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More than 40 Malaysian devotional offering. Lohri, like every other and foreign racers compete in colourful tra- Punjabi festival, is incomplete without ditional boats followed by drum beats at the singing and bhangra. Teluk Bahang Dam, which is located 18 kilo- metres from Georgetown. Hungry Ghost Festival On the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, the Hungry Ghost Festival is held. It is said that on this day, the “Gates of Hell” open, allow- ing the dead to see their surviving family. The Chinese believe that in order to obtain good fortune and luck in their life, people must appease the imprisoned and hungry spirits. Currently, events are held in homes, temples, organisations, and guilds to celebrate the occasion. 29

Traditional Dances of Malaysia C U LT U R E Dikir Barat Bharatnatyam Dikir Barat combines Malay music, dance, Bharatnatyam is an artistic form of yoga and poetry in a unique way. It’s commonly that entails the graceful and artistic done at harvest time and at family movement of body parts. It originated in gatherings. Dikir Barat is a comedic or Tamil Nadu and is the most commonly satirical media for educating audiences, performed of Indian traditional dances in discussing important topics, and South India. S. Krishna Iyer coined the word passing social commentary. The origins of Bharatnatyam in the mid-1930s, which was this dance genre are claimed to be Malay further popularised by Rukminidevi communities in southern Thailand. Arundale. Bharatanatyam is a combination of Bhava, Raga, Tala, and Natya. Plate Dance Joget As a fast-paced dance, plate dance or ‘tar- ian piring ’ involves odd numbered dancers Joget is a traditional Malaysian dance that balancing these tableware on their palms. is also a style of music that is frequently The movements are akin to that of farmers performed at cultural events and weddings. that are busy harvesting. As it is performed Branyo and Farapeira are two prominent at wedding ceremonies, it ends with a bridal Portuguese traditional dances that inspired prayer after the trampling of the plates. it. This dance form, which has European roots, began in Malacca in the 16th century. Sumazau Joget, which is also known as Chakunchak, can be performed without singing. Sumazau is a traditional Malaysian folk dance that is very popular in Sabah. It is a Mak Yong Kadazan Dusun traditional dance. It is frequently done during the May harvest Mak Yong is a traditional type of dance- festival celebration. Sumazau is a tradition- drama that originated in northern Malaysia, al Japanese dance that is done in traditional namely the state of Kelantan. The black and crimson clothes. It is performed Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party outlawed it with the help of eagles, six gongs of varied due of its animist and Hindu-Buddhist roots, sizes, and a drum with a distinct beat. which predate Islam in Asia by centuries. Because it is mostly undisturbed by other influences, Mak Yong is regarded as the most authentic and representational of Malay performing arts. Candle Dance Translating to ‘Tarian Lilin’, Candle dance consists of female dancers gracefully danc- ing while ensuring a lighted candle placed atop a saucer does not fall from their cupped palm. Additionally, a ring is worn at the tip of each dancer’s middle finger in order to tap the saucer in rhythm to the music. 30

Traditional Arts & Crafts Nyonya Beaded Shoes Labu Sayong C U LT U R E This Malaysian handicraft craft began in the A lustrous black Labu Sayong is a type of Straits of Melaka and is associated with the gourd-shaped jar made of fine clay. It is the Peranakan Community. Nyonya shoes, also forefather of Malaysia’s ceramic industry. known as Peranakan shoes or kasut manek They are a testament to the potters’ in Malay, are an important aspect of Nyonya patience and show superb craftsmanship. tradition. This artwork may be seen in a va- Minor faults may be present because of the riety of settings, from ordinary home decor restricted materials used, but these flaws to more ornate pieces for special events testify to the authenticity of the handcrafted such as weddings. jars. It’s an old-fashioned water pitcher. Pewterware Pua Kumbu Malaysian pewter is a well-known alloy. Pua Kumbu is a traditional multi-colored Pewter artefacts are commonplace in patterned textile whose storey focuses Malaysian households, mostly as religious on the mythical figures Menggin and Dara adornment. Its long-lasting glossy brilliance Tinchin. All of the dye’s basic components makes it appealing, and it has a glamorous are sourced from rainforests. It is regarded and opulent appearance. Candle holders, as sacred by the Iban people and is keychains, bookmarks, dinnerware, and customarily utilised by them. It is a symbol even accessories are made of pewter. of material prosperity, social status, and Spirals are the most common designs. prestige. Nature and their beliefs inspire the intricate designs. Batik Wau Batik is one of the oldest types of craft in the world, and it is deeply rooted in Malay Malaysian Wau Bulan is a speciality. In culture. Batik is a type of art that uses Malaysia, this crescent moon-shaped kite is wax-resist dyeing processes to turn a plain a national emblem. Wau kites come in a white cloth into brilliant hues. Leaves and variety of shapes, each with its own flowers are the most frequent themes. It is particular form. These kites are enormous in well-known for its geometrical patterns, size, and their colours set them apart from particularly spirals. the others. They are embellished with huge, brightly coloured motifs. The themes on the kites are mainly floral patterns, and they are embellished with paper tassels to make them more appealing. 31

Places of Worship Muslim National Mosque of Malaysia Malaysia’s National Mosque is a Jamek Mosque mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It can accommodate 15,000 people and Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque, also known as is set in 13 acres of grounds. A 73-me- Jamek Mosque. The Jamek Mosque in Kuala ter-high minaret and a 16-pointed star Lumpur, Malaysia, is one of the city’s oldest concrete main roof are its most mosques. It is accessible by Jalan Tun Perak prominent features. The umbrella, and is located at the confluence of the Klang which is associated with the tropics, is and Gombak Rivers. The Malay counterpart prominently featured the main roof is of the Arabic term jāmiʿ which means a similar to an open umbrella, while the place where people gather to pray, is minaret’s crown is a folded umbrella. “Jamek.” C U LT U R E Address: Jalan Perdana, Tasik Perdana, Address: Jalan Tun Perak, City Centre, 50050 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Perseku- tuan Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Contact: +60 3-2107 3100 Website: http://masjidnegara.gov.my/ Lumpur mn/ Contact: +60 3-2691 2829 Federal Territory Mosque Website: https://www.facebook.com/ The Federal Territory Mosque is a mosque in the Malaysian capital of Jamekmosque2/ Kuala Lumpur. Off Jalan Duta in Segambut district, it is near the Operating Hours: 5.30 am - 9.30 pm \\MATRADE complex and the Federal Government (Monday - Sunday) Complex. Between 1998 and 2000, the Kuala Lumpur Mosque was built. Al-Bukhari Foundation Mosque It is located on a five-hectare property along Jalan Duta, near the Government Al-Bukhari Foundation Mosque also known Office Complex. as the Masjid Yayasan Al-Bukhari , is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is Address: Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, located next to the Victoria Institution and Kompleks Kerajaan, 50480 Kuala across the street from the SP9 MR4 Hang Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Tuah LRT station and the Jalan Hang Tuah Lumpur fire station. The mosque is located south Contact: +60 3-6201 8791 west of Hang Tuah Station and is easily Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 1.00 pm, walkable. 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm (Monday - Thursday) / 8.00 am - 12.00 pm, 2.45 pm - 5.00 Address: 1, Jalan Hang Tuah, Bukit Bintang, pm (Friday) 55200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Contact: +60 3-9221 0554 Website: shorturl.at/aftES Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 9.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) 32

Buddhist Maha Vihara Brickfields In 1894, the Sinhalese community in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding environs es- tablished the Buddhist Maha Vihara to pro- vide a place of worship in the Sri Lankan Theravada tradition. The British Adminis- tration brought in most Sinhalese business- men, craftsmen, and skilled employees from Ceylon to build the colonial Malayan Civil Service. Thean Hou Temple Address: 123, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Thean Hou Temple, in Kuala Lumpur, Ma- Kuala Lumpur laysia, is a six-tiered temple dedicated to Contact: +60 3-2274 1141 the Chinese sea goddess Mazu. It is atop Website: https://buddhistmahavihara.org/ Robson Heights on Lorong Bellamy, over- Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 2.00 pm, 5.00 looking Jalan Syed Putra. It was finished in pm - 9.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) 1987 and opened to the public in 1989. The Chan See Shu Yuen Temple property belongs to and is managed by the Selangor and Federal Territory Hainan Asso- ciation, which was C U LT U R E The Chan See Shu Yuen Temple is one of constructed by Hainanese residing in Malaysia’s largest and oldest Buddhist Malaysia. temples. It is located at the southern end of Jalan Petaling and has a traditional open Address: 65, Persiaran Endah, Taman courtyard with symmetrical pavilions, as Persiaran Desa, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, well as colourful murals, woodcarvings, and Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur ceramic fixtures. It was built between 1897 Contact: +60 3-2274 7088 and 1906 and is quite an ornate temple. Website: https://www.hainannet.com.my/ Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm Address: 172, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, (Monday - Sunday) 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Sin Sze Si Ya Temple Contact: +60 3-2078 1461 Website: http://cssykl.com/ Sin Sze Si Ya Temple, also known as Sze Yah Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 6.00 pm Temple, is a Chinese temple in Kuala Lumpur, (Monday - Sunday) Malaysia, located at 14A Lebuh Pudu, near the Central Market. Yap Ah Loy constructed it for two deities that assisted him in guiding him during the Selangor Civil War. The tem- ple is the city’s oldest Taoist temple. Address: 113A, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Cen- tre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Contact: +60 3-2078 9052 Website: Operating Hours: 7.00 am - 5.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) 33

Hindu Sri Kandaswamy Kovil Sri Kandaswamy Kovil is a Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, located on Jalan Scott in Brickfields. The temple dates back over a century. It is one of Malaysia’s most well-known Sri Lankan Tamil or Ceylonese Tamil temples. It is a renowned tourist destination in Kuala Lumpur since it is large and has rich Sri Lankan Tamil architecture. Address: Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur Contact: +60 3-2274 2987 Website: C U LT U R E Maha Vihara Brickfields Arulmigu Sri Ramalingeswarar Kovil In 1894, the Sinhalese community in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding environs es- Bangsar’s Sivan Temple Malayan Railway tablished the Buddhist Maha Vihara to pro- Employees constructed this shrine in 1903. vide a place of worship in the Sri Lankan This well-designed and magnificent Hindu Theravada tradition. The British Adminis- temple draws followers from all around the tration brought in most Sinhalese business- city, especially during Hindu religious holi- men, craftsmen, and skilled employees from days. The temple has also undergone some Ceylon to build the colonial Malayan Civil modifications and is well-known and re- Service. vered for being Kuala Lumpur’s most promi- nent Shiva temple. Address: 123, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Address: 16, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Contact: +60 3-2274 1141 Lumpur Website: https://buddhistmahavihara.org/ Contact: +60 3-2284 4652 Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 2.00 pm, 5.00 Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 6.00 pm pm - 9.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) (Monday - Sunday) Chan See Shu Yuen Temple The Chan See Shu Yuen Temple is one of Malaysia’s largest and oldest Buddhist temples. It is located at the southern end of Jalan Petaling and has a traditional open courtyard with symmetrical pavilions, as well as colourful murals, woodcarvings, and ceramic fixtures. It was built between 1897 and 1906 and is quite an ornate temple. Address: 172, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Contact: +60 3-2078 1461 Website: http://cssykl.com/ Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 6.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) 34

Christian Catholic Church of The Holy Rosary Built in 1904, Holy Rosary Church Kuala Lumpur is a lovely Neo-Gothic style landmark that serves the city’s Chinese Catholic community. It is one of the few well-preserved ecclesiastical structures in KL, and is within a 10-minute walk from the Kuala Lumpur KTM rail station. Address: 10, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 50470, Kuala Lumpur Contact: +603-2274 2747 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Tamil Methodist Church C U LT U R E Since 1902, St. Andrew’s has been a The Tamil Methodist Church Kuala Lumpur congregation. The Sanctuary, which is lo- is a congregation associated with the cated in the centre of Kuala Lumpur, was Tamil Annual Conference of Methodist erected in 1918 and has provided services Congregations in Malaysia, a national group ever since, with the exception of the Japa- of churches. nese invasion during WWII. Today, as the International Church of Kuala Lumpur, St. Address: 197, Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Andrew’s continues to serve the Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah community, welcome Christians of all Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur denominations and nationalities. Contact: +603 2274 1299 Website: http://tmckl.org/ Address: Persiaran Raja Chulan Road, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Church of St Anthony Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Contact: +603-2031 1223 Bishop Barillon blessed the foundation Website: https://www.standrew stone of the Church of St. Anthony on Feb- schurch.org.my/ ruary 2, 1913. On September 21, 1913, Fr. Louis Duvelle blessed and opened the new church in honour of all that he had done for the Indian population in Kuala Lumpur. Despite the fact that the church was built in 1913, the parish was founded in 1911, according to the records. Address: 5, Jalan Robertson, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Contact: +603-2141 4172 Website: https://www.stanthonykl.com/ 35

KL FOR KIDS KL For Kids We all know how bored kids can get when they are cooped up at home, whether it's on the weekend or during the school holiday season. Look no further if you're seeking for places to take the kids where they can be active or get away from the screens.This list of the finest kid-friendly attractions in Kuala Lumpur is perfect for families visiting the Malaysian capital who want to have a good time. KL is home to a colourful array of diverse theme parks with thrilling rides, large animal farms, and kid entertainment centres, in ad- dition to its extensive sightseeing choices. 36

Animal Interaction Centres Kuala Lumpur Deer Park The Kuala Lumpur Deer Park is a two- hectare enclosure in Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur. Fallow deer, axis deer, and sam- bar deer are among the park’s other deer species. The park’s rich foliage, attractive ponds, and calm environment will appeal to visitors. Kebun-Kebun Bangsar Address: Jalan Perdana, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan It’s more than a park, it’s a 2.5-acre urban Kuala Lumpur communal food garden. It’s also located on Contact: +603-9200 0039 a hill in a residential neighbourhood, which Website: http://www.kuala-lumpur.ws/at- gives it spectacular views of KL’s skyline. tractions/kl-deer-park.htm For those searching for a family-friendly Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm (Mon- and gorgeous natural area to unwind in the day - Sunday) city, it’s also free to visit and home to living animals, blossoming flowers, and growing KL Tower Mini Zoo KL FOR KIDS veggies. Meerkats, parrots, llamas, and tortoises are Address: Lorong Bukit Pantai, Bangsar, among the creatures featured in this small 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan indoor/outdoor zoo. They boast a diverse Kuala Lumpur collection of exotic creatures, including Contact: +6016-414 1620 huge pythons, mischievous squirrel Website: https://www.facebook.com/ke- ‫ص‬monkeys, and soft bunnies. Take a picture bunkebunbangsar/ with the bright and gorgeous parrots. It’s a Operating Hours: 8.30 am - 7.00 pm great spot for kids and families to hang out. (Tuesday - Sunday) / Closed on Monday Address: Ground Floor, Menara Kuala Aquaria KLCC Lumpur, WP, Jalan Puncak, 50250 Kuala Lumpur Aquaria KLCC, located on the concourse lev- Contact: +603-2022 3943 el of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Website: https://www.menarakl.com.my/ is a world-class aquarium with over 5000 attractions/tower-attractions/mini-zoo exhibits of freshwater and marine life, in- cluding tiger sharks, sea snakes, blue rays, colourful coral fish, and seahorses. This well-stocked aquarium is organised into eight areas, with activities ranging from handling rare animals to diving with sharks to relaxing on a recreated boat deck for visi- tors of all ages. Address: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Complex, Kuala Lumpur City Centre Contact: +603 2333 1888 Website: https://aquariaklcc.com/ Operating Hours: 10.30am - 8.00pm 37

Themes Parks & Educational Playlands Jungle Gym Fantasy Planet & Dinosaur Park Allow your children to indulge in play ac- Fantasy Planet & Dinosaur Park is a magnif- tivities and learn at the same time. Parents icent large garden with a remarkable diver- may unwind in an air-conditioned setting sity of plants and trees that is one of Kuala while sipping coffee and catching up with Lumpur’s hidden gems. It is excellent to go friends. Our play areas are designed to meet and meander about it, describing the chest international safety standards and are ideal where nature is attractive. It is surrounded for toddlers under the age of two as well as by a lake with fish and turtles in the centre. children aged two to twelve. KL FOR KIDS Address: 4th Floor, Bangsar Shopping Cen- Address: Perdana Botanical Gardens, 50480 tre, No. 285, Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandaraya, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Contact: +6012-391 1529 Petrosains Website: http://www.junglegym.my/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 7.00 pm (Mon- The Discovery Centre, Petrosains, is an day - Sunday) extension of PETRONAS’ contribution to nation-building through STEM (science, Young Explorer technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. With all of the unique and engag- Young Explorer was created to give infor- ing activities and exhibitions taking place, mation and raise awareness about the im- STEM learning will undoubtedly become portance of children’s cognitive and motor more knowledgeable. skills development throughout their early years. Young Explorer is a gymnastics gym, Address: Petronas Twin Tower, Level 4, a Montessori playgroup, and an adventure Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 maze all rolled into one. Children may ex- Kuala Lumpur plore, play, jump, and most importantly, have Contact: +603-2331 8181 fun in almost 8000 square feet of area. Website: http://www.petrosains.com.my/ Operating Hours: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm Address: L3-8 To 10 1 Mont Kiara No-1, Ja- (Monday - Sunday) lan Kiara Mont Kiara, Wilayah Persekutuan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Contact: +6017-288 9938 Website: https://www.youngexplorergym. com/ 38

Themes Parks & Educational Playlands J Kids We Rock The Spectrum Express Address: Publika Shopping Gallery, No. G3- Address: 204, Jalan Limau Manis, Bangsar, 50, Jalan Dutamas 1, Soalaris Dutamas, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Wilayah Persekutuan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Contact: +603-6206 3336 Contact: +6010-939 5711 Website:https://www.werockthespectrum- Kid’s E World bangsar.com/ Operating Hours: Operating Hours: 9.00 am Address: The Gardens Mall, Ff-202, Ling- - 6.00 pm (Monday - Saturday) /Closed on karan Syed Putra, Wilayah Persekutuan, Sunday 59200 Kuala Lumpur Contact: +603-2202 1232 KidZania Kuala Lumpur KLCC Playground Address: Mid Valley City, 58000 Kuala KL FOR KIDS Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Address: Persiaran KLCC, Jalan Ipoh, 50450 Contact: +603-2201 2708 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Operating Hours:10.00 am - 10.00 pm Lumpur (Monday - Sunday) Contact: +603-2380 9032 Superkidz Indoor Playground Kids Nation Address: SuperKidz@1 Shamelin Mall Lot Address: 3F-06, 163 Retail Park, 08, Jalan D-LG-03A Level LG, 100, Jalan 4/91, Taman Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Shamelin Perkasa, 56100 Kuala Lumpur Contact: +603-6419 4976 Contact: +603-2856 9535 Website: https://www.kidsnation.my/ Website:https://www.facebook.com/Su- Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 8.00 pm (Mon- perKidzIndoorPlayground/ day - Sunday) Operating Hours:10.00 am - 8.30 pm (Mon- day - Sunday) Waka Waka KL The Parenthood Address: 136, Jalan Changkat Thambi Dol- lah, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Address: Level 3, No, 6, Jalan Cochrane, Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Cheras, Seksyen 90, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Contact: +603-2733 5755 Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Website:https://playatwakawaka.com/ Contact: =6016-338 5959 home/kl Website:https://theparenthood.com.my/ Space Joe Playland Address: L1-12, 1Mont Kiara, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Contact: +603-6211 2721 Website: facebook.com/spacejoeplayland/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 9.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) 39

Adrenaline-Inducing Activities Hauntu Malaysia Beast Park With Hauntu’s complicated mazes and in- Beast Park, allow your children to unleash tertwined tales, you can immerse yourself in their inner beast at this one-of-a-kind in- the mystery of more than a haunted home. door adventure and activity park. Easy boul- Professional actors will lead you through der walls with LED lights, kid-friendly obsta- the rooms of Hauntu’s Colle Eastern Hotel. cle courses, and entertaining caverns are all Prepare to be mesmerised by immersive available. The Beast Net and ninja courses KL FOR KIDS performances set in a frightening setting. are also available for older kids! It is terrific Take on character roles from Malaysia’s fun for children over 120cm and is located in historical eras and engage with the audi- JUMPA in Sungei Wang. ence like never before. Address:Level 3, JUMPA @ Sungei Wang Address: 360, Jln Tun Razak, Pudu, 50400 Plaza, Jl Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Contact: 03-2713 7128 Lumpur Website:https://beastpark.my/ Contact: +6011-1686 9199 Website: https://ihauntu.com/ SuperPark Malaysia Operating Hours: 2.00 pm - 10.00 pm (Wednesday - Friday) / 11.00 am - 10.00 pm Area for adventure. Arena is a game. The (Saturday - Sunday) / Closed on Monday Freestyle Hall is a venue dedicated to free- and Tuesday style music. You get to pick your own expe- rience. SuperPark offers a wide range of ac- Blastacars Malaysia tivities that are meant to inspire and delight. Enjoy a safe and interesting experience at Blastacars Drift Karts are for you if you want Kuala Lumpur’s indoor SuperPark. Enjoy a adrenaline, speed, and thrill. Forget all you fun race with the pedal cars, a tube slide for thought you knew about motorsports and an adrenaline boost, and more! entertainment in Malaysia, and get ready for an unforgettable experience on the 5th Address: Unit 4-1, Level 4 Avenue K floor of the Sungei Wang Plaza in the centre Shopping Mall, 156, Jalan Ampang, 50450 of the city. Kuala Lumpur Contact: +6012-301 1040 Address: 5F- 001, 5th Floor Sungei Wang Website: https://www.superpark.com.my/ Plaza, 50250 Wilayah Persekutuan, Federal Operating Hours: 11.00 am - 8.30 pm (Tues- Territory of Kuala Lumpur day - Thursday) / 10.00 am - 7.30 pm Contact: +6019-934 1349 (Friday - Sunday) / Closed on Monday Website: http://www.blastacars.my/ 40

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SHOP TILL YOU DROP Shopping! Shopping Travellers have has become a more important part of the tourism value chain. Shopping has evolved into a deciding element influencing destina- tion selection, a significant component of the entire travel experience, and, in some circumstances, the primary reason for travel. Tourist shopping is an es- sential source of revenue for a tourist location. To optimise that income, venues must provide tourists with a high level of retail value. Destinations have a huge chance to capitalise on this new market trend by creat- ing original and one-of-a-kind retail experiences that add value to their touristic offer while supporting and even defining their tourism brand and positioning. The shopping scene in Kuala Lumpur is very vast. High-end fashion can be found in the Bukit Bintang and KLCC districts, with luxury malls such as Pavilion KL and Suria KLCC housing international brands such as Jimmy Choo, Diane Von Fürstenberg, and Louis Vuitton. Conversely, shopping malls such as Low Yat Plaza and Berjaya Times Square are excellent places to spend your ringgit on tech and indie fashion items. We adore street markets like Petaling Street and the handicraft emporium Central Market, which are ideal for getting a true sense of the city’s native shopping culture. 42

Must Buy Souvenirs Baju Kebaya Rattan-woven craft This body-hugging traditional Malay Bring home a wonderful purse, a pretty bas- costume for ladies may be worn to parties ket, or any other item as a memento of your or formal gatherings, especially if made of trip to Malaysia. It is only RM5. A handbag high-quality Songket or Batik textiles. They made of coconut shells is available for pur- are available in a variety of hues, including chase, with a little one costing RM10 and a bright and dark, as well as varied sizes. De- somewhat bigger one costing RM15. There pending on the quality, the top alone might are large handbags in various colours for cost as low as RM50 to as much as a few roughly RM16 each. hundred Ringgit. Address: Ka50, or G23 Asli Kraft, Central Address: Zakir Batik, M27, 28, Central Mar- Market Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050 ket Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050 Kua- Kuala Lumpur la Lumpur Website: http://www.centralmarket.com.my Website: http://www.centralmarket.com.my Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm SHOP TILL YOU DROP Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) (Monday - Sunday) Songket Dodol Songket is a Kelantan heritage that arose Dodol, a native toffee-like sweet, is a must- from commerce between China and Ma- try when visiting Malaysia. The classic laysia, Malaysia and India in the 12th cen- Dodol is dark brown in colour, although new tury and thereafter. It portrays gold and silk hues and tastes, such as Pandan and Durian threads interlaced with other threads to Dodol, are also available. A big pack costs form a one-of-a-kind cloth. A short length about RM25, while a small one costs about cloth may be purchased for roughly RM40 at RM15. Central Market in Koleksi Melayu. Address: Pak Lang Dodol, NS32, Central Address: Peninsular Arts & Borneo Crafts, Market Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050 KB09, Central Market Annexe, Jalan Hang Kuala Lumpur Kasturi, 50050 Kuala Lumpur Website: http://www.centralmarket.com.my Website: http://www.centralmarket.com.my Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) (Monday - Sunday) Kerongsang Malay women typically wear a set of Kerongsang, which act as brooches, along with their Baju Kebaya or other apparel. This set is often supplied in three distinct pieces of differing sizes. Malay women typically wear a headscarf or tudung with their Baju Kebaya or other traditional attire. Address: Zakir Batik, M27, 28, Central Mar- 43 ket Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050 Kua- la Lumpur Website: http://www.centralmarket.com.my Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday - Sunday)

Shopping Malls The Starhill The Gardens SHOP TILL YOU DROP The Starhill Gallery, often known as The The Gardens Mall, located in the heart of Starhill, is a premium retail mall located in Mid Valley City, is a luxury 6-level shopping the Bukit Bintang shopping area of Kuala haven with over 200 stores, including major Lumpur, Malaysia, and across Pavilion Kua- international fashion brands. On eight sto- la Lumpur. The mall, which was previously ries, there is a large, sophisticated shopping known as Starhill Center, reopened on July complex with designer stores and a variety 30, 2005. A tunnel connects the mall with of cafes. the JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur. The con- necting bridge also links to the Ritz-Carlton Address: Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley Kuala Lumpur. City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Address: 181, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bin- Contact: +60 3-2297 0288 tang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Website: https://thegardensmall.com.my/ of Kuala Lumpur Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm Contact: +60 3-2782 3800 (Monday - Sunday) Website: https://thestarhill.com.my/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm Avenue K (Monday - Sunday) The six-story Avenue K is one of the city’s Berjaya Times Square newest additions to the city’s metropolis of enormous malls, located along Jalan Am- Berjaya Times Square is a 48-story, 203-me- pang, opposite the Kuala Lumpur City Cen- ter twin tower, hotel, condominium, indoor tre. It’s a cutting-edge take on the conven- amusement park, and retail centre complex tional American mall. Avenue K’s popularity located in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Ma- is undoubtedly due to its proximity to the laysia. Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad dedi- well located Suria KLCC as well as the Pet- cated it in October 2003. The development ronas Twin Towers. is now the world’s tenth largest building by floor area and has been dubbed the “world’s Address: 156, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur largest skyscraper ever erected in a single City Centre, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal phase. Territory of Kuala Lumpur Contact: +60 3-2168 7800 Address: 1, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Website: http://www.avenuek.com.my/ Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 9.00 pm (Mon- Contact: 1-300-88-8988 day - Sunday) Website: https://berjayatimessquarekl. com/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) 44

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Shopping Malls Suria KLCC Mid Valley Megamall Address: 241, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur Address: Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Territory of Kuala Lumpur of Kuala Lumpur Contact: +60 3-2382 2828 Contact: +60 3-2938 3333 Website: https://www.suriaklcc.com.my/ Website: https://www.midvalley.com.my/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) (Monday - Sunday) NU Sentral Fahrenheit 88 SHOP TILL YOU DROP Address: Nu Sentral Shopping Center, 201, Address: 179, Jalan Gading, Bukit Bintang, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, 50470 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Kuala Lumpur Lumpur Contact: +60 3-2148 5488 Contact: +60 3-2859 7177 Website: https://www.fahrenheit88.com/ Website: https://www.nusentral.com/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) (Monday - Sunday) Lot 10 Sunway Putra Mall Address: 50, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, Address: 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Ter- 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of ritory of Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Contact: +60 3-4040 0755 Contact: +60 3-2141 0500 Website: https://www.sunwayputramall. Website: https://lot10.com.my/ com/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) (Monday - Sunday) Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Plaza Low Yat Address: 168, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bin- Address: 7, Jalan Bintang, Bukit Bintang, tang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of of Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Contact: +60 3-2118 8833 Contact: +60 3-2148 3651 Website: https://www.pavilion-kl.com/ Website: https://www.plazalowyat.com/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm Operating Hours: 10.30 am - 9.30 pm (Mon- (Monday - Sunday) day - Sunday) KL Eco City Mall Sungei Wang Plaza Address: No.3, Jalan Bangsar, 59200 Kuala Address: Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Contact: +60 3-2283 2255 Kuala Lumpur Website: http://www.klecocitymall.com/di- Contact: +603-2148 6109 rectory.php Website: http://www.sungeiwang.com/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) (Monday - Sunday) 46

Night Markets & Flea Markets Connaught Night Market Kasturi Walk SHOP TILL YOU DROP Every Wednesday evening in the Cheras Kasturi Walk is a covered, open-air flea mar- neighbourhood, the Taman Connaught ket located alongside Central Market on Night Market, has nearly 700 vendors over Jalan Kasturi. Local foods and sellers sell- a two-kilometer stretch. Exploring the entire ing imitation label handbags, watches, T- marketplace, which is Kuala Lumpur’s long- shirts, flip flops, and other items, as well as est street market, can take up to two hours fruit booths, may be found here. It’s compa- since there is so much cheap apparel, ac- rable to Petaling Street, although it’s not as cessories, books, bags, handicrafts, and busy. The merchandise is decently priced, household products to look through. and you may get greater deals here. Address: 130, 108, Jalan Cerdas, Taman Address: 32, Jalan Hang Kasturi, City Cen- tre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur,Federal Territory of Connaught, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Kuala Lumpur Operating Hours: Open 24 hours (Monday - Territory of Kuala Lumpur Sunday) Website: https://www.facebook.com/ Chow Kit Night Market PmTamanConnaught/ Operating Hours: 6.00 pm - 1.00 am (Wednesday) Petaling Street It is Kuala Lumpur’s largest wet market, with rows upon rows of seafood, meat, fresh After dusk, the entire area changes into a vegetables, local fruits, and spices creating busy and energetic night market, with hun- a dynamic and culturally stimulating en- dreds of booths offering everything at dirt- vironment. Visitors with soft heart may be cheap prices, making it the city’s most ac- alarmed by the sight of live fish swimming tive night market. As a shopper’s paradise, frantically in pails and slabs of meat being it’s in a different league than its more glitzy slaughtered in the open. competitors, Bukit Bintang and KLCC. Address: Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Address: Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Contact: +60 19-332 5077 Lumpur Operating Hours: 12.00 pm - 8.00 pm Contact: +60 3-2032 5988 (Monday - Sunday) Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) 47

Night Markets & Flea Markets Bangsar Baru Night Market Masjid India Flea Market Address: Bangsar Baru, 59000, Kuala Address: Jalan Masjid India, City Centre, Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Operating Hours: 5.30 pm - 11.00 pm Kuala Lumpur (Sunday) Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 10.00 pm (Mon- day - Sunday) Happy Garden Night Market Lembah Keramat Car Boot Sale Address: Jalan Nyaman 1, Taman Bukit In- dah, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Perseku- Address: Jalan AU 5c/15, 54200 Kuala tuan Kuala Lumpur Lumpur Contact: +6012-322 3815 Contact: +6010-890 3495 Operating Hours: 5.30 pm - 10.00 pm Operating Hours: 7.00 am - 12.00 pm (Sat- SHOP TILL YOU DROP (Saturday) urday) Sentul Night Market Danau Kota Uptown Address: 7, Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Address: Jalan Taman Ibu Kota, Taman City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Setapak Indah, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Operating Hours: 6.00 pm - 12.00 pm TTDI Night Market (Tuesday - Sunday) / Closed on Monday Address: Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 2, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Operating Hours: 3.00 pm - 9.00 pm (Sun- day) Pasar Karat (Chinatown) Address: Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50000, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Operating Hours: 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) 48