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C O N TENT S INTRODUCTION Map 04 The Greater KL 10 Klang: the Origins 12 Calendar of Events 14 Weekend Buzz (2D 1N) 17 SIGHTSEEING_English Sightseeing Tours 22 Sightseeing Tips in Klang Valley Map of Klang Heritage Walk Historical Sites 24 Modern Buildings/Structures 26 Places of Worship 27 Parks & Gardens 30 Natural Wonders 33 Map of Klang SIGHTSEEING_B.Melayu Jauh Perjalanan, Luas Pemandangan 41 Tip Bersiar-siar di Lembah Klang Peta Klang Heritage Walk Tempat Bersejarah 42 Bangunan Moden 44 Tempat Beribadat 46 Taman Rekreasi 49 Map of Shah Alam Alam Semulajadi 51 OUTDOORS & RECREATION Extreme Sports Sports Arena Paintball Arena & Public Swimming Pools Gym & Fitness Centres Golf & Equestrian Centres Map of Putrajaya 82

FESTIVE EXCLUSIVE: HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI Ramadhan Tradition Hari Raya Traditions & Customs KV4L’s Guide to Balik KampongSHOPPING Hypermarkets / Departmental Stores Shopping Malls Map of SubangEATING OUT Malay Restaurants Malay/Indonesian Restaurants Chinese Restaurant Indian Restaurants Mamak Restaurants Asian Fusion Restaurants International Cuisines Steamboat Restaurants Food Courts Cafes, Desserts and Tea Map of Petaling JayaNIGHT OUTClubs/Bars/Pubs 103SPASpas & Wellness CentresHair SalonsNail ParlourCosmetics and DermatologyMEDICALHospitals 112Pet Clinics 113Women’s Health 114Map of Kuala SelangorDental 116 ACCOMMODATION Hotels Resorts Budget HotelsHomestaysHostels TRAVEL SMART Travel Tips 128Highways ENDLIM Public Transportation Essential Info 135Index 144

The Greater Kuala LumpurINTRODUCTION THE GREATER Kuala Lumpur KL ANG VA L L E Y NKEA Klang Valley (or Lembah Klang) is an efficient public transport system and area in Malaysia that comprises of Kuala looking into the feasibility of high speed Lumpur as its center and the rest are travel between Kuala Lumpur and the adjoining cities and towns around it, Singapore. mostly those of Selangor. The cities and towns include Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya, In addition, various initiatives Subang Jaya, Klang, Selayang, Ampang to enhance the ambience of the city Jaya, Kajang, Sepang, Putrajaya, Bangi, by improving its physical environment Sri Kembangan, Kuala Selangor, Hulu are also on-going. These include Selangor, Nilai, and Seremban. intensive efforts to upgrade the water As Klang Valley progresses into quality of Kuala Lumpur’s main rivers the future to become a highly-developed and beautifying and developing its and modern part of Malaysia, a recent surroundings via the River of Life EPP, alternative reference to Klang Valley had going green through the planting of been proposed by the 6th Prime Minister more trees in the city, developing iconic of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Mohd. Najib bin places within the city and providing Tun Hj. Abdul Razak. “The Greater Kuala comfortable walkways for pedestrians. Lumpur” is coined and thus marks another improvement on how we see our beloved Not to be forgotten is the Klang Valley in a greater perspective. planning for enhanced solid waste Honestly, it does give it a whole new sense management and improved sewerage of pride and vision to the people of Klang services for the metropolis. Efforts Valley. to improve housing opportunities as Klang Valley NKEA (National well as to vitalize the Government Key Economic Area) is also another way administrative capital of Putrajaya have of referring to Klang Valley. According to also taken off. KADA, NKEA is defined as an important driver of economic activities that Together these initiatives potentially and directly contributes will not only enhance livability but also towards the Malaysian Economic Growth the economic vitality of Greater KL/KV measurable by the National Gross Income through activities, contributing RM190 (GNI) indicator. billion in Gross National Income (GNI) over the course of the next 10 years and According to PEMANDU, creating over 300,000 jobs.” “Under the Economic This is where and how this Transformation Programme, the four precious travel guide comes into the Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley picture. Seeing the massive potential of (Greater KL/KV) themes of Magnet, Klang Valley and how it could benefit its Connect, New Places and Enhanced people especially in terms of business Services have set an exacting agenda and consumerism, we aim to deliver up- in the National Key Economic Area to-date information on how to get the (NKEA)’s first year of implementation. best out of the vibrant city. The people of Klang Valley deserve to benefit from The implementation of key the development around them and at the Entry Point Projects (EPPs) envisage a same time contribute to its growth for a comprehensive makeover of the Greater better future. KL/KV geography by improving its attractiveness to foreign multinational Source from: http://etp.pemandu.gov.my/ companies (MNCs) and foreign talent, putting in place the backbone of an annualreport2011/12_National_Key_Economic_ Areas-@-Greater_Kuala_Lumpur-s-_Klang_ Valley.aspx6

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INTRODUCTION Past & Future of Klang Valley that was done verbally, especially among high- ranked families as well as the Aborigines. The Klang tambos also have similarities of those from The Origins Negeri Sembilan. Other than Chinese writings, Desawarnana and Malay History, two of the Early civilization in Klang is believed tambos did mention Klang as a kingdom that had a complete and just government. The to exist since the Bronze Age where various origins of Klang’s name were also mentioned metal and bronze artefacts around the in some of the tambos. One of the Aborigines’ area. Some of the artefacts related to the tambos mentioned that the name ‘Klang’ was community in the prehistoric era include metal derived from the word ‘gelang’ (bracelet) in with sockets, Dongson drum and bronze bell. which one was drifted along the headwaters Researchers believe the metal with sockets of Klang Rivers and found at the outfall of the artefacts were produced locally while the river. bronze artefacts were brought in from some other place for bartering with tin and forest As we go through the history of Klang, it is produce. This discovery proves that there believed that it was once under the governance was interaction between the early residences of Srivijaya and the Malaccan Sultanate before of Klang with the outside world that existed falling under the power of the Old Johor through trading. Research also has shown that Sultanate. After the Selangor Sultanate was most of the earliest trading hubs in Selangor, established during the 18th century, only then including Klang, were situated near riverbanks. that Klang joined the kingdom as one of its Thus, this further strengthens the importance districts. of rivers since the early ages as food source and allowing connectivity – in which became Klang was the focus for repository and trading the foundation of human socio-cultural of tin during the 19th century. In accordance development. According to the researcher for with the rise of the tin industry, there were the history of Selangor, Faisal Surani, Klang has disputes for power over Klang among the rulers a long line of history. Prior to the discovery until it caused the Selangor civil war in 1867 of the Bronze Age artefacts, Klang is believed till 1874. The war broke when Raja Mahadi to be 2,500 years old and based on artefacts wanted to claim the land over Raja Abdullah found from the Stone Age, Klang has been as the land used to belong to his father before occupied since 4,500 years ago. the tin boom happened which had prospered the land. He lost the battle for power as the In other aspects, there have been various British took matters onto their hands, backing theories proposed regarding the origins of Raja Abdullah for benefit. Klang became an the name ‘Klang’. Some believe that the name important district only after the fall of Kuala was derived from the Mon-Khymer language – Selangor that faced a major downfall after ‘Klong, which means ‘warehouse’ since Klang the death of His Highness Sultan Muhammad is known to play the role of an important in 1857. After 1874, the British colony had trading port that accommodate plenty of chosen Klang as their administration center till storehouses and warehouses. Others believe 1880 before moving to Kuala Lumpur. that the name ‘Klang’ refers to the abundance of waterways and canals in the area. Another Selangor Civil War theory regarding the origin of the name Klang is that it was inspired by the sound of bells on Since the early days, Selangor has grown the hills. Some also say that it is derived from as producer and trade centre of tin under the Minangkabau word “kolang”, which means the Selangor monarchy. Chinese labourers the place that visitors will always reminisce were brought in around mid 19th century to about. work the tin mines and Klang River played an important role as a main port for the export Plenty of Klang’s history was passed down of tin to western traders. through generations through ‘tambo’, which It was said,that the river got its name from means verbal story-telling. In Klang, these the archaic Malay word, kalang, which tambos are stories of the past which passed meant tin. down through generations after generations After the death of Sultan Ibrahim in 1826, Sultan Muhammad was installed as the8

next ruler. Around 1850, he appointed Raja Past & Future of Klang Valley INTRODUCTIONAbdullah as Klang’s administrator and thelatter leased Klang to two foreign traders in Bloomfield, the British resident at that time.1866 for tax collection. Raja Mahadi, the son In 1880, the Selangor administration shiftedof the previous Klang chief felt offended and from Klang to Kuala Lumpur and saw therefused to pay tax to the foreigners. decadence of administration power of theIn 1867, Raja Mahadi gained the support Malay leaders. The British officers to coverof the Sumatran Malays who had for the administration duties and Tengkugenerations, resented the Bugis chiefs. With Kudin stepped down upon realizing that histhat,they captured the town of Klang where influence dwindled.the Civil War began. During the unrest, In 1896, Selangor, along with Perak, NegeriTengku Kudin, brother of the ruler of Kedah Sembilan and Pahang was put under themarried Sultan Abdul Samad’s daughter in administration of a Resident General and1868. He was then appointed Viceroy of the was grouped under the Federation of thestate and was responsible to administer that Malay States (FMS). 1909 saw anotherrole on behalf of the Sultan. change when a Federal Council was formed,At this point, the Chinese tin miners have stripping away the powers of a Sultan exceptsince established their own secret societies, for when they were required to provideGhee Hin and Hai San, and began feuding advice to the British officers on issues likeover control of the miners. By 1870, they had the Malay customs and matters regardingboth joined forces with the opposing Malay Islam.chiefs – Ghee Hin had joined Raja Mahadi The Sultan of Selangor and the respectivewhile Hai San cooperated with Tengku Kudin Sultans of the member state of FMS pulledand his army of 500 Kedah warriors and out from the Federal Council in 1927, causingBugis soldiers. Yap Ah Loy, the influential the British to take additional measures toChinese Kapitan who was responsible in the ensure larger control and powers awardedearly development of Kuala Lumpur after the to the Sultans. This went on until 1941 whenwar, joined sides with Tengku Kudin. the Japanese occupied Malaya.During this time, the situation in Selangorhad given a major blow to the booming Selangor later became part of thetin trade especially since Selangor was a Federation of Malaysia in 1963. It playedworld’s major tin producer. Due to their a very important role in the history of theincreasing dependence on the economy of development and progression of Malaysia.Selangor, the British felt it was the right time Kuala Lumpur became the administrationto assert their presence and reached out to centre and the reference point in trade,Tengku Kudin as support. commercial and banking.Throughout the war, Tengku Kudin, a In 1974, an agreement between the statedetermined and persistent individual government of Selangor and the FederationobtainedhelpfrommercenariesandEuropean of Malaysia was signed for the establishmentofficers from the Straits Settlements and of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.enlisted the help of Pahang’s Malay army Selangor handed over Kuala Lumpur to theto fight against Raja Mahadi. The outcome federal government and identified a newof the war disappointed the royal family, area called Simpang Renggam as its newwhich caused economic turmoil and loss capital city. The Sultan of Selangor, Sultanof mining investments, forcing the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah then named theof Selangor to accept a British Resident in city Shah Alam after his late father.1974, to maintain prosperity and harmony. Since then, Selangor continue to shine inThe war ended and the British handed Kuala many areas, partly due to the economicSelangor to the charge of Tengku Kudin. concentration centered in and around Kuala Lumpur that is located in the middleSelangor in the Colonial Era of Selangor. In 2001, Putrajaya followed suit and joined Kuala Lumpur as a FederalThe advent of British powers on Malaya and Territory. Selangor is currently the mostthe introduction of a British Resident have prosperous state in Malaysia and wassomewhat limit the powers of the Sultan and declared a modern state on 27 August 2005state chiefs. The first State Council Meeting where it continues to lead the nation towas held in 1877 where Sultan Abdul Samad greater heights.formed the Council according to the westernmethods with the guidance of Douglas 9

April Events April 100 PLUS Outrunner 2016CALENDAR MIHAS 2016 - The 13th Malaysia Date : 16th April 2016 International Halal Showcase Time : 6pm till late Venue : Dataran Putrajaya, Precinct 3, Date : 30th March – 2nd April 2016 Putrajaya. Time : 10am – 7pm Organizer : 100Plus Venue : Kuala Lumpur Convention Tickets :www.home.hooha.asia/100 Center, KL City Centre, Kuala PLUS_Outrunner_Putrajaya_2016 Lumpur. Organizer : Malaysia External Trade KL Superhero Run Development Corporation (MATRADE) Date : 16th April 2016 Time : 7am- 10am KL Urban Music & Art Festival Venue : Dataran Merdeka, Jalan Raja, “EDM Rockstar 2016” Kuala Lumpur. Organizer : Inspire Group Malaysia Date : 2nd April 2016 Tickets :www.eventbrite.com Time : 3pm till late. Josh Kua Kuala Lumpur Venue : Sepang International Circuit, Date/ : 16th April 2016 @ 8.30pm Time : 17th April 2016 @ 3.00pm Sepang, Selangor. Venue : Pentas 1, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre Organizer : Tower Rocks (KLPAC), Sentul Park, Jln Strachan, Kuala Lumpur, Tickets : +6017-292 6621 Malaysia. Organizer : HENC Entertainment Putrajaya Bridge Night Ride 2016 Tickets : www.ticketpro.com.my Date : 2nd April 2016 Malaysia International Jewellery Festival Spring Edition in Kuala Time : 8pm- 12.30pm Lumpur Venue : Dataran Putrajaya, Putrajaya. Date : 22nd April 2016 -25th April 2016 Organizer: Perbadanan Putrajaya Time : 10.00am - 10.00pm Tickets :www.redadventure.com.my Venue : Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Exhibition Hall 4, Kuala SongkRUN Water Run 2016 Lumpur, Malaysia. Organizer : MIJ Exhibition Sdn.Bhd Date : 3rd April 2016 Time : 8.30am- 4pm We Leo Ku World Tour 2016 Venue : Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia Sepang, Selangor. Organizer: Six Foot Yellow Worldwide Date : 23rd April 2016 Tickets : www.eventbrite.com Time : 8.30pm Venue : Arena of Stars, Genting Search 35 Celebration Concert Highlands 2016 Organizer : Galaxy Group Sdn Bhd Tickets : www.buytickets.com.my Date : 9th April 2016 Urbanscapes 2016: Tame Impala Time : 8.00pm Live in KL Venue : Stadium Merdeka Date : 23rd April 2016 Venue : KL LIVE, 1st Floor, No. 20 Organizer: AF JETS / Tickets Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. Tickets :www.ticketpro.com.my Organizer : Urbanscapes Tickets : www.ticketpro.com.my Nasi Ambeng Carnival Date : 15th April 2016 - 17th April 2016 Venue : Homestay Banghuris, Sepang, Selangor. Organizer : Culture Arts Development Division, JKKN10

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May Events aMEI | Amit Utopia World Tour Autofest Kuala Lumpur 2016 2016 Malaysia : 13th – 15th May 2016 Date Date : 30th April 2016CALENDAR Time : 8.00pm Venue : MATRADE Exhibition and Venue : Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. Convention Centre, Jalan Organizer : Galaxy Group Sdn Bhd Tickets : www.buytickets.com.my Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, KL. Selangor Food Mega Festival Organizer : Red Jacket Events 2016 12th KL-PJ Wedding Fair 2016 Date : 30th April & 1st May 2016, : 20th – 22nd May 2016 Time : 10am – 10pm Date Venue : Dataran Kemerdekaan, Shah Alam. Venue : Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Organizer : FoodMegaFestival Kuala Lumpur Selangor Food Mega Festival 2016 Organizer : KLPJ Events Sdn Bhd Date : 30th April & 1st May 2016, Little Mix The Get Weird Tour Time : 10am – 10pm : 21st May 2016 Venue : Dataran Kemerdekaan, Shah Date Alam. Organizer : FoodMegaFestival Venue : KL Live, Jalan Sultan Ismail Kuala Lumpur. Organizer : Solo & Modest! Tickets : www.ticketpro.com.my Festive Wesak Day 2016 Date : 21st May 2016 May Wesak, also spelt Vesak, is a day celebrated by Buddhists around the world. Malaysia International Café & The term Vesak comes from the name of a Bakery Show : 6th – 9th May 2016 month in the Indian calendar. Wesak Day is one of the most important Venue : Putra World Trade Centre festivals in the Buddhist calendar as it (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur, commemorates three significant events Malaysia. in Gautama Buddha’s life – namely his birthday, his enlightenment and his Organizer : Kaizer Exhibitions & passing away. Conferences URBANSCAPES 2016: M83. During this festival, devotees bring : 7th May 2016 offerings of flowers, joss-sticks and Date candles. This is to remind them that, just as flowers wither and die, and joss sticks Venue : KL Live, Jalan Sultan Ismail, and candles burn away, so too is life – temporary. Kuala Lumpur. Besides this ritual, local temples carry out special services and various welfare Organizer : Urbanscapes activities such as providing vegetarian meals to the poor and needy. In some Tickets : www.ticketpro.com.my countries, Buddhists set free some captive birds as a sign of liberation Sneakers Peek MY 2016 from captivity. The ‘Bathing the Buddha’ : 7th May 2016 ceremony is important and often a part of Date the celebration where water is poured over the shoulders of the Buddha. This serves Time : 10am – 10pm to remind fellow Buddhists to purify the mind from greed, lead noble lives and Venue : Citta Mall, No. 1 Jalan PJU practice morality and kindness. At the end of the day, a candle procession 1A/48, PJU 1A Ara Damansara, is held and this includes the traditional dragon and lion dances. This is the Petaling Jaya. Colours of Malaysia - Holi Fest : 7th May 2016 Date Time :10am – 4pm Venue : Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur. Organizer : Malaysian Young Leaders Association (MYLA)12

highlight of the public holiday as people June Events CALENDARof different races and religions gather towatch the procession. those who have little to live with, at the same time creating awareness on theDifferent countries may celebrate Wesak importance of being grateful for what weDay in different ways but in all places it is have.a celebration of much colour and joy. It is In Malaysia, Ramadhan is celebratedconsidered a public holiday in most of the in a rather unique way. RamadhanSouth East Asia countries like Sri Lanka, bazaars will start popping up all overCambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand Malaysia – offering an array of famousand Singapore. local delicacies to curb the cravings of those who fast all day long. More oftenJune than not, some of the delicacies sold at these bazaars are somehow Ramadhan-1Malaysia Mega Sale Shopping exclusive only, as vendors would onlyCarnival make them on this holy month. Some of the most popular Ramadhan foodsDate : 27th June 2016 – include roti jala, bubur lambuk, and 31st August 2016 many more. Imagine going to one bazaar that has almost all of local’s all-timeVenue : Throughout Malaysia favourites. It is a rather exciting occasionOrganizer : Ministry of Tourism and as everybody anticipates Ramadhan not just for the chance to enhance oneself Culture, Malaysia spiritually in a holy month but also for the wide array of food choices available forKL Raya Fest breaking fast.Date : 24th June 2016 – Every year, there will be a special event in Kuala Lumpur where the public would 26th June 2016 gather at Dataran Merdeka to breakfast in mass. So, everybody, including theVenue : Dewan Tun Razak 3 & 4, non-Muslims, is invited to join the biggest public Iftar/Breaking Fast event in Putra World Trade Centre Malaysia. Details are as below: (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Organizer : Mood Republik Iftar@KL Date & Time: 11th June 2016 – 26th June 2016 Venue: Jalan Raja/Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur. Organizer/Tickets: Culture Arts Development Division (JKKN)Festive1st Day of RamadhanDate: 7th June 2016 (subject to change)Ramadhan is the holy month for Muslimsall around the world, where Muslims willfast for the whole month from dawn tillsunset. Fasting in Ramadhan meansrefraining oneself from consuminganything through the mouth, abstainingfrom ill-thoughts and wrongdoings, aswell as controlling one’s nafs. It is alsothe month for Muslims to focus on doinggood deeds and giving out alms for 13

ROAD TRIP Weekend Buzz (2D1N) neighborhood shopping mall in Seri Kembangan. The Mines has created a Day 1 landscaped rooftop garden Splash Park - a newly added facility comprising a Sri Kembangan children's playground and designated water play areas for families to linger 9.00 am: Breakfast @ around for a good time. The Mines also McDonald's Equine Park DT house DigitaMart, the largest IT Centre in Selangor. Opened on 15 July 2008, Enjoy scrumptious breakfast at DigitaMart occupied a total floor area of McDonald’s as you will have a long day 48,000 sq. ft. and boasts over 80 shops afterwards. So, fill up your tummy maybe and kiosks. with some hashbrowns and a good cup of Also, there are plenty of options for Arabica coffee to get the gears running! dining in the mall. Famous outlets such Address: Persiaran Equine Perdana, as Texas Chicken, BarBQ Plaza, Sakae Taman Equine, 43300 Sushi, Sakura Kristal, Seoul Garden, Thai Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Express and many more accommodates Malaysia. to different tastes and needs. So, it is the Phone No.: +603-8944 1399 perfect place to eat dinner with friends Operating Hours: Always Open and family after getting your dose of retail GPS Coordinates: 2.995975, 101.670314 therapy. Address: Jalan Dulang, MINES Resort City, 11.00 am: Recreation @ Farm in Seri Kembangan, 43300 the City Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-8949 6333 Farm in the City is a famous petting zoo in Website: www.the-mines.com.my Selangor. Unlike other conventional zoos Operating Hour: Daily, 10am – 10pm where animals are caged and the only GPS Coordinates: 3.0279191, 101.7185409 thing you can do is see them from afar, Farm in the City allows you to touch, pet 10.00pm: Check-In @ Pullman and feed the animals that are well taken Putrajaya Lakeside Hotel care of in the facility. The animals that made a home in this eden of nature include Pullman Hotel is a reputable and a world- giant turtles, rabbits, deers, birds, and class hotel that has extended its chain many more. What makes this place unique of hotels to Putrajaya, residing by the is the rare species of animals presented beautiful lake of Putrajaya. Offering a here such as the world’s biggest soft shell wide array of facilities unlike any other river turtle, the world’s biggest species of Pullman Hotel in Malaysia such as a rabbits, as well as the world’s smallest jet-ski rental service, Pullman Putrajaya species of horse, crocodile and deer. Lakeside Hotel is perfect for a relaxing Spend the day surrounded by nature, and fun getaway. Friendly staff, beautiful perfect for those who are looking for views and plenty of attractions around a quick getaway from the hustle and makes this hotel a perfect choice for bustle of the concrete jungle. Soak in the everyone. fragrance of the flower gardens and just relax by the koi pond while watching the After a tiring day of sightseeing, shopping animals go about. Going to the Farm in the and dining, it is time to kick back and relax City will be a truly rewarding experience as Pullman Putrajaya will promise you especially to animal lovers. a memorable experience with the best Address: Jalan Prima Tropika Barat 2, hospitality you can get in the city. It is time Taman Prima Tropika, 43300 to rest and recharge for exciting activities Seri Kembangan, Selangor, the next day. Malaysia. Address: No.2, Jalan P5/5, Presint 5, Phone No.: +603-8941 2099 62200 Putrajaya, WP Putrajaya, Website: www.fitc.com.my Malaysia. Operating Hour: Weekdays, 10am – 6pm Phone No.: +603-8890 0000 (Closed on Tuesdays). Website: www.pullmanputrajaya.com Weekends, 9.30am – 6pm GPS Coordinates: 2.900225, 101.6696 GPS Coordinates: 2.9804032, 101.6621175 6.00 pm: Shopping & Dinner @ The Mines Shopping Mall After a long, hot day at the petting zoo, it would be nice to spend some time at The Mines Shopping Mall - a contemporary14

Weekend Buzz (2D1N) Day 2: 2.00pm: Sightseeing @ Putrajaya ROAD TRIP Putrajaya Putrajaya is the Federal Administrative Centre of Malaysia, replacing Kuala9.00am: Breakfast @ B’s at Lumpur. It boasts great architectures withPullman Putrajaya Lakeside Hotel eight majestic bridges constructed over the Putrajaya Lake at various locations,B’s is an all-day dining restaurant where making this city a great tourist attraction.you can have an array of delectable Admirable architectural marvels arechoices for breakfast. The breakfast aplenty here, such as the Putra Mosque,menu includes fruits and yoghurt, hot or Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque,cold cereals, baked goods with delicious Palace of Justice, Perdana Putra andfillings as well as egg-based delicacies. many more. There are several optionsBeing greeted with great breakfast in the for you to discover Putrajaya. One ofmorning is a great way to kick-start the them is by bus. The main bus networkday, so do fill in your tummy well before in Putrajaya is called Nadi Putra, whichthe next adventure begins. will ferry you to various stops around theAddress: B’s, No.2, Jalan P5/5, Presint 5, city. It is also regularly used by the people 62200 Putrajaya, WP Putrajaya, working in Putrajaya for their commute Malaysia. to and back from work. The secondPhone No.: +603-8890 0000 option is by taxi. Taxis in Putrajaya areWebsite: www.pullmanputrajaya.com used to driving people around for a prettyOperating Hour: Daily, 6am till late comprehensive tour around the city. MostGPS Coordinates: 2.900225, 101.6696 of the taxi services will give you a special rate designated for those who want to12.00pm: Sightseeing @ Cruise use the service as a tour transport, whereTasik Putrajaya they will stop at the respective attractions offered in the package. Another option isCruise Tasik Putrajaya offers you a to discover Putrajaya by bicycle, whichtrip to see the wonders of the beautiful is available for rent at several locationsadministrative city like no other. Rather in Putrajaya. There is one bicycle rentalthan going sightseeing the conventional service in Putrajaya Sentral, where theyway, cruising along the Putrajaya Lake will allow you to ride the bicycles allwill allow you to experience the city in a around the city with a special all-day rate.different perspective and view. The cruise List of Attractions in Putrajayawill take about 30 minutes to complete 1. Putrajaya Botanical Gardenand with a wide selection of packages and 2. Wetlands Parkcruise boats, you can get the most out of 3. Agriculture Heritage Parkyour cruising experience with this one- 4. Wawasan Parkof-a-kind tour transportation. Not only it 5. Putra Mosqueis a relaxing way for tourists to see the 6. Prime Minister’s Office (Perdana Putra)wonders of the city, with cruise packages 7. Putrajaya International Conventionoptions like sightseeing, educationaltours, romantic affairs, private dining and Centre (PICC)fun activities, we have an endless list ofactivities to suit every taste on board. 8.00pm: Dinner @ SabaAll you have to do is take the bus or taxi Restaurantto Dataran Putra; the biggest square nearPutra Mosque and Prime Minister’s Office. Saba Restaurant is the jewel of Cyberjaya,Walk down the steps from Dataran Putra a new town nearby Putrajaya. Theand follow the Cruise Tasik signages. You restaurant serves the best Arabic cuisineshould be able to reach our jetty in less around, loved by locals and highlythan 5 minutes. The ticketing counter is recommended for tourists. Located onlylocated at Putra Jetty, underneath Putra a stone throw’s away from Putrajaya,Bridge. Saba Restaurant is the perfect diningAddress: Jeti Putra, Jambatan Putra, destination after a long day of sightseeing Presint 1, 62000 Putrajaya, in Putrajaya. Malaysia. Address: 4800 Suite 0-2, Ground Floor,Phone No.: +603-8888 5539 Block A1, Jln Perdana, CBDWebsite: www.cruisetasikputrajaya.com Perdana, 63000 Cyberjaya.GPS Coordinates: 2.9338309, 101.6903815 Phone No.: +603-8320 2544 Website: www.facebook.com/Saba- Restaurant-Cyberjaya Operating Hour: Daily, 11.30am – 12am. Opens at 2.30pm on Fridays GPS Coordinates: 2.9229885, 101.6513256 15

JALAN - JALAN Aktiviti Hujung Minggu (2H1M) Alamat: Jalan Prima Tropika Barat 2, Taman Prima Tropika, 43300 Hari Pertama Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia. Sri Kembangan No. Telefon: +603-8941 2099 Laman Web: www.fitc.com.my 9.00am: Sarapan @ McDonald’s Waktu Operasi: Isnin - Jumaat, Equine Park DT 10am – 6pm (Tutup setiap Selasa). Nikmati sarapan lazat di McDonald’s Sabtu - Ahad, sebelum memulakan hari anda yang akan 9.30am – 6pm dipenuhi dengan pelbagai aktiviti menarik. Koordinat GPS: 2.9804032, 101.6621175 Hashbrowns dan secawan kopi Arabica sudah cukup untuk sebuah sarapan 6.00 pm: Membeli-belah & yang memuaskan supaya anda lebih Makan Malam @ The Mines bersemangat untuk meneroka dihujung Shopping Mall minggu. Setelah berjalan seharian di Farm in the Alamat: Persiaran Equine Perdana, City, anda sudah tentu mahukan satu Taman Equine, 43300 tempat dimana anda boleh berehat dan Seri Kembangan, menyejukkan diri sebelum balik ke rumah. Selangor, Malaysia. The Mines Shopping Mall terletak tidak No. Telefon: +603-8944 1399 jauh dari Farm in the City, sesuai untuk Waktu Operasi: Setiap hari, 24 jam. kunjungan seisi keluarga atau bersama Koordinat GPS: 2.995975, 101.670314 rakan-rakan. Terdapat pelbagai tarikan untuk pengunjung pusat membeli- 11.00am: Rekreasi @ Farm in belah terbesar di Seri Kembangan ini, the City termasuklah taman atap Splash Park – fasiliti baru yang terdiri daripada tapak Farm in the City adalah sebuah zoo permainan untuk kanak-kanak serta dimana pengunjung boleh melihat dan tempat permainan air untuk seisi keluarga. membelai haiwan-haiwan yang dijaga Selain daripada itu, The Mines juga disana. Dengan konsep yang berlainan mempunyai DigitaMart, pusat IT terbesar daripada zoo-zoo yang lain, Farm in the di sekitar Selangor. Dibuka pada 15 Julai City membolehkan anda untuk mendekati 2008, DigitaMart memenuhi ruang seluas haiwan-haiwan jinak dan memberi makan 48,000 kaki persegi dan mempunyai lebih secara terus kepada haiwan-haiwan dari 80 kedai dan kiosk menjual barangan tersebut. Dengan cara ini, pengunjung IT pelbagai jenis. boleh berinteraksi secara terus bersama Tambahan pula, pusat beli-belah ini haiwan-haiwan disana, tidak seperti zoo mempunyai banyak pilihan tempat lain dimana anda hanya boleh melihat untuk makan malam. Restoran-restoran mereka dari jarak yang jauh. Yang terkenal dan digemari ramai seperti membuatkan ia lebih unik adalah spesis- Texas Chicken, BarBQ Plaza, Sakae Sushi, spesis haiwan yang ada disini, contohnya Sakura Kristal, Seoul Garden, Thai Express spesis kura-kura dan arnab terbesar dan banyak lagi boleh memenuhi citarasa di dunia serta spesis kuda, buaya dan yang pelbagai. kancil terkecil di dunia. Luangkanlah hari anda di Farm and the City dimana anda Alamat: Jalan Dulang, MINES Resort City, akan dikelilingi oleh alam semulajadi Seri Kembangan, 43300 yang menenangkan, jauh dari kesibukan Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. dan kesesakan hidup di bandar. Nikmati No. Telefon: +603-8949 6333 haruman segar bunga-bungaan di taman Laman Web: www.the-mines.com.my yang disediakan disini sambil menikmati Waktu Operasi: Setiap hari, 10am – 10pm keindahan alam disekeliling anda. Koordinat GPS: 3.0279191, 101.7185409 Pengalaman mengunjungi Farm in the City semestinya tidak dapat dilupakan, terutamanya kepada pencinta binatang.16

Aktiviti Hujung Minggu (2H1M) JALAN - JALANNo. 31-2, Block F2, Level 2 Jalan PJU 1/42A, Available for download @Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor D. E. 17

JALAN - JALAN Aktiviti Hujung Minggu (2H1M) Hari Kedua 10.00pm: Daftar Masuk @ Putrajaya Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside Hotel 9.00am: Sarapan @ B’s at Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside Hotel Pullman adalah hotel bertaraf Hotel antarabangsa dimana cawangannya telah berkembang luas di serata Malaysia B’s adalah restoran berkonsepkan – termasuklah Putrajaya. Pullman “all-day dining” dimana anda boleh Putrajaya Lakeside Hotel terletak di menikmati sarapan, makan tengahari, pinggir Tasik Putrajaya yang besar dan minum petang dan makan malam disini. indah, memberikan suasana yang nyaman Bagi menu sarapan, antara pilihan dan segar untuk setiap pengunjung. yang ada termasuklah buah dan yogurt, Antara kelebihan lokasi hotel ini adalah bijirin sarapan dengan susu suam atau ia membolehkan pengunjung untuk sejuk, ban pelbagai jenis serta sarapan melakukan aktiviti sukan air seperti jet berasaskan telur yang pelbagai. Hari ski, salah satu kemudahan yang juga yang dimulai dengan sarapan yang sedap disediakan di hotel ini. Maka, hotel ini dan mengenyangkan adalah cara terbaik adalah tempat yang sesuai untuk berehat untuk memulakan aktiviti menarik dan dan beriadah dihujung minggu, jauh dari menyeronokkan sepanjang hari. kesibukan kerja. Kawasan sekitarnya juga mempunyai tarikan pelancong yang Alamat: B’s, No.2, Jalan P5/5, Presint 5, menarik dan harus dikunjungi. 62200 Putrajaya, WP Putrajaya, Setelah seharian makan angin, beriadah Malaysia. dan membeli-belah, tiba masanya untuk No. Telefon: +603-8890 0000 anda berehat di Putrajaya sebelum Laman Web: www.pullmanputrajaya.com memulakan hari baru yang penuh dengan Waktu Operasi: Daily, 6am till late keseronokan dan pengalaman baru. Koordinat GPS: 2.900225, 101.6696 Alamat: No.2, Jalan P5/5, Presint 5, 62200 12.00pm: Bersiar-siar @ Cruise Putrajaya, WP Putrajaya, Tasik Putrajaya Malaysia. No. Telefon: +603-8890 0000 Cruise Tasik Putrajaya adalah antara Laman Web: www.pullmanputrajaya.com tarikan utama bandar Putrajaya dimana Koordinat GPS: 2.900225, 101.6696 pengunjung boleh menikmati keindahan bandar tersebut dari sudut yang berbeza. Bersiar-siar di Putrajaya dengan menaiki kereta atau bas adalah cara biasa untuk melihat keindahan sekeliling, tetapi dengan Cruise Tasik Putrajaya, ia akan menjanjikan satu pengalaman yang unik dan menarik. Perjalanan bot ini mengambil masa dalam 30 minit, dimana pengunjung akan dibawa bersiar-siar di Putrajaya melalui laluan tasik dan lalu di bawah beberapa jambatan terkenal yang tersergam indah. Untuk pergi ke jeti, anda bolehlah ke Dataran Putra yang terletak di antara Masjid Putra dan Perdana Putra. Anda hanya perlu turun dari anak tangga dan laluannya dilengkapi dengan papan tanda menghala ke pondok tiket Cruise Tasik Putrajaya. Alamat: Jeti Putra, Jambatan Putra, Presint 1, 62000 Putrajaya, Malaysia.18

No. Telefon: +603-8888 5539 Aktiviti Hujung Minggu (2H1M) JALAN - JALANLaman Web: www.cruisetasikputrajaya.com boleh menyewa basikal untuk kegunaanKoordinat GPS: 2.9338309, 101.6903815 seharian yang boleh ditunggang di sekitar bandar ini.2.00pm: Bersiar-siar & Rekreasi@ Putrajaya Senarai Tarikan di Putrajaya 1. Taman Botani PutrajayaPutrajaya adalah pusat pentadbiran 2. Taman WetlandsMalaysia, menggantikan Kuala Lumpur. 3. Taman Warisan AgrikulturPutrajaya dipenuhi dengan bangunan- 4. Taman Wawasanbangunan moden yang futuristik dan 5. Masjid Putraindah, disertai dengan sejumlah jambatan 6. Pejabat Perdana Menteri (Perdanayang utuh dengan rekaan moden yang Putra)memukau. Antara binaan menarik yang 7. Putrajaya International Conventionboleh dilihat di sini adalah Masjid Putra, Centre (PICC)Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin,Istana Kehakiman, Perdana Putra dan 8.00pm: Makan Malam @banyak lagi. Bangunan-bangunan ini Restoran Sabamenempatkan pejabat-pejabat jabatan,badan serta organisasi kerajaan, dimana Restoran Saba adalah restoran yangkebanyakkannya adalah pejabat induk. menghidangkan makanan ArabTerdapat beberapa kaedah untuk andameneroka bandar Putrajaya. Antaranya dan Timur Tengah – amat popularadalah dengan menaiki bas. Rangkaianbas utama disini adalah Nadi Putra. Anda dikalangan masyarakat tempatan. Iaboleh berhenti di pelbagai tempat sekitarPutrajaya untuk melihat tarikannya terletak di Cyberjaya, sebuah bandardengan lebih dekat lagi. Perkhidmatanini juga sering digunakan oleh pekerja- baru berhampiran Putrajaya. Restoranpekerja sekitar Putrajaya untuk pergidan balik bekerja. Kaedah kedua untuk ini popular dengan hidangan nasi arabberjalan-jalan di Putrajaya adalah denganmenaiki teksi. Kebanyakan perkhidmatan mereka, sesuai untuk kunjungan bersamateksi di Putrajaya menawarkan kadaristimewa untuk pengunjung yang mahu keluarga dan rakan-rakan. Restoran inibersiar-siar di sekitar bandar sambilberhenti di beberapa tempat menarik amat sesuai untuk makan malam setelahsebelum meneruskan perjalanan ketarikan yang lain. Kaedah lain seperti penat bersiar-siar di Putrajaya.menaiki basikal juga adalah salah satucara paling menarik untuk meneroka Alamat: 4800 Suite 0-2, Ground Floor,bandar pentadbiran ini. Perkhidmatan Block A1, Jln Perdana, CBD Perdana,menyewa basikal ada di beberapa 63000 Cyberjaya.tempat di sekitar Putrajaya, antaranya No. Telefon: +603-8320 2544adalah di Taman Botani serta Putrajaya Laman Web: www.facebook.com/Saba-Sentral. Dengan satu kadar tetap, anda Restaurant-Cyberjaya Waktu Operasi: Setiap hari, 11.30am – 12am. Buka pada 2.30pm pada hari Jumaat. Koordinat GPS: 2.9229885, 101.6513256 19

Sigthseeing ToursSIGHTSEEING Sightseeing Tours There are plenty to see in Klang fuss. Moreover, walking or hopping on or Valley. We have interesting buildings off public transportations is not a part of the society’s culture - where having cars with fascinating histories and amazing means having the luxury to go further architecture worth visiting. This segment and out of your neighborhood area. This will feature some of the most intriguing should not be a problem for unleashing historical sites, modern buildings or the explorer in you. It would be refreshing architectures, places of worship, parks, to explore Klang Valley other than from gardens, natural wonders as well as your car windshield. So, some tips might attractions around the cities in Klang be handy for those who wish to experience Valley. If you discover Klang Valley well Klang Valley al fresco. enough, you will realize just how much attraction we actually have around us 1. Comfort that most people usually overlook (over shopping malls, mostly). Other than that, Wear light, airy clothes and sneakers if you you can also learn a thing or two about the wish to do a lot of walking. This will ensure background of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur maximum comfort no matter where by meeting the locals and listening to their you are – in the crowded train or under stories especially on the well-preserved the sun. Do not be afraid of appearing historical sites around us. So, take out unfashionable and tourist-like since your cameras, sun hat, umbrella, and a there are plenty of cool, hip and trendy bottle of mineral water then take-off on a streetwear styles to experiment with. Even SIGHTSEEING ADVENTURE!! gym clothes are very trendy nowadays. So, grab those Nikes and walk! Sightseeing Tips in Klang 2. Touch & Go Valley It is always handy to have a Touch & Go There are many ways to enjoy Klang card anywhere you go for that emergency Valley from many different angles. hop on the trains and buses. It is also very One can take the train, bus, car or even handy for when you wish to avoid long walking on foot. Each method will offer queues in toll plazas. Better yet, invest on different experiences and angles of buying a Smart Tag device for that smooth the Klang Valley lifestyle and each one drive through the toll gates. You can also deserves a try. But unfortunately, most use the card for parking entrances in people in Klang Valley prefer to travel shopping malls or airports – saves you from Point A to Point B by car – which plenty of time and fuss queueing for the will cause heavy traffic congestion. This autopay machine. Stop scavenging for is mostly due to the Malaysian hot and small change in your purse as Touch & Go humid weather where showers can start provides you the cashless experience in unexpectedly at random areas at any Klang Valley. time of the day with sunny days that can Plus, you can also dine and shop using be scorching hot – making walking or your Touch & Go cards. This makes for a traveling by public transportation quite a seamless, fast and safe way for traveling20

Sightseeing Tips in Klang Valleyas you won’t have to carry so much cash toilets, food trucks, food court, convenient SIGHTSEEINGaround. You can easily reload your Touch stores, petrol stations and famous fast& Go cards at the ATM, 7-Eleven, Watsons food outlets like Baskin Robbins and KFC.outlets, petrol stations and many more. The food court and other amenities runYou don’t have to worry about losing the 24/7 and you can usually find these niftycard with plenty of RMs credited inside as rest areas every 50km along some majoreach Touch & Go card can be registered highways like PLUS highways. Someonline with your personal details recorded. of the famous ones are in Dengkil andSo, whenever you lose the card, just call Seremban.the T&G hotline and they will deactivate Fast food restaurants like McDonald’s andthe card and reimburse the amount in a Starbucks are also available for drive-thru.brand new card. Whether you are on your way to hike up Broga Hill early in the morning or heading3. Stuck in traffic? Just “Park & to a picnic spot with friends, drive-thrusRide”. are available in some major highways around Klang Valley like NKVE and MRR2.The ‘Park & Ride’ concept has been For more travel tips, flip to page 131.adopted in many locations around KlangValley such as LRT/KTM stations, KLSentral, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan,Putrajaya Sentral and many more. Thisis to encourage the residences around aneighborhood to park their car at a nearbystation’s parking lot and take publictransportations to the desired destination.This is to reduce the traffic congestion onthe roads especially during peak hours.This is a popular method for those whocommute to work every day, especiallyfor those who have to cross a highly-congested area to go to work. Specialtraveling passes with special, discountedrates are available for frequent commuters– some of them include MyRapid Smart 7weekly and Smart 30 monthly cards.Another smart way to use the ‘Park & Ride’amenities is to find the nearest LRT/KTMstation whenever you find yourself stuckin traffic. Unusual traffic jams are a regularthing in Klang Valley as some accidents orunfortunate break-downs might happen inthe middle of a heavy traffic – causing aterribly slow crawl of vehicles that mightget you stuck for hours. Be smart andWaze your way to the nearest exit andfind yourself an LRT/KTM station to get toyour destination faster and safer. Publictransportation schedules are extensiveenough to accommodate your needs asmost services ends slightly after midnight.5. RSA (R&R) and Drive-ThruIf you are on the rush to go somewhere anddidn’t get to munch on that homemadefresh toast, you can stop by the Rest andService Areas (Rehat & Rawat) to grab thatquick breakfast fix. These service areasare fondly called R&Rs by locals and theyare usually equipped with prayer rooms, 21

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The Royal Gallery Historical Sites SIGHTSEEINGSultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery was Former Chartered Bank Buildingthe brainchild of the Eleventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, the late The old Chartered Bank of India, AustraliaSultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. & China began financial business inInitially it was called ‘Muzium Kenangan’ Singapore in 1859 and Penang 1875.(Memorial Museum) and was built in 1988 As such, the Dutch styled building couldat Jalan Kota, Kampung Jawa in Klang. have been built about the late 1800’s asAfter H.R.H. Sultan Sharafuddin Idris it housed the Chartered Bank branch inShah ascended the throne in 2001 as the Klang Town.Ninth Sultan of Selangor, he instructed European Style had influenced thethat Sultan Suleiman Building which was architecture of Malaya especially thebuilt in 1909, be turned into the new Royal styles that were modified according toGallery. the tropical climate and combined withOn 19th October 2007, the Royal architecture influence of Malay, ClassicalGallery was officiated by H.R.H. Sultan Portuguese, Dutch and English. ThisSharafuddin Idris Shah. Galeri Diraja building certainly has Dutch influencesSultan Abdul Aziz, is dedicated in honour with unique Dutch Gables. The mainof his late father, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul building could have been used forAziz Shah, who ruled over thirty-nine the banking business, with coveredyears as The Sultan of Selangor and two footbridges connected to an annex whichyears as The Yang di-Pertuan Agong of could have housed the living quarters ofMalaysia. Galeri Diraja Sultan Abdul Aziz the employees and stables for horses andhighlights the rich history and heritage of carriages – as observed from its carriagethe Selangor Sultanate originating in 1766 house type of doorways.from the Bugis Sulawesi Royal family ofOpu Tanreburung Daeng Relaka of the Address: No. 1, Jalan Istana, Kawasan 1,Malay Archipelago. 41000 Klang, Selangor,The 1909 classic colonial building Malaysia.housing Galeri Diraja Sultan Abdul Aziz Phone No.: +603-3372 7272has a long history. The British occupied it GPS Coordinates: 3.0407808, 101.4488108during the colonial period as the land andadministration office, the Japanese during Gedung Raja AbdullahWorld War II as its war headquarters andlater by several local authorities until its Gedung Raja Abdullah was built in 1856 inrecent restoration into Galeri Diraja Sultan Klang as a tin deposit while the top floorAbdul Aziz. Visitors will get an insight of was made into residences. In 1853, Rajathe late Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Abdullah bin Raja Jaafar, Raja JumaatShah’s childhood and early years as a of Lukut’s little brother, was granted thecrown prince, his career in military and title of “Orang Besar Klang” (a high-rankpublic offices until his appointment as the status within the community) by HisEighth Sultan of Selangor in 1960 and as Highness Sultan Muhammad Shah andthe Eleventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong in with that he was able to establish several2001. The Royal Collections consists of a more tin mines around Ulu Sungai Klangrange of magnificent personal collections (now known as Kuala Lumpur). Rajaof artifacts and gifts covering the period Abdullah was the Sultan’s representativeof his reign. Included in the exhibition are in collecting and selling the tin derivedreplicas of Selangor’s crown jewels. from Klang Valley. During the Civil War that broke in SelangorAddress: Jalan Stesen, 41000, Klang, during 1866, the building was utilized as Selangor, Malaysia a fort for Raja Mahadi’s followers whoPhone No.: +603-3373 6500 were also taking cover in Raja Mahadi’sVisiting Hours: Tues – Sun, 10am - 5pm Fort not far from the building. The firstGPS Coordinates: 3.0415045, 101.4491808 British Resident, J.G. Davidson, turned theGetting There: Take the KTM Komuter to building into one of the colony’s District’sPort Klang. Get off at the Klang Station. Administration Office before it wasTake a taxi to the Royal Gallery turned into the district’s police station till 1970. Next, it became a Tin Museum. Conservation works by the National Heritage Department which was initiated 23

SIGHT SEEING Historical Sites Address: Kampung Sungai Ingat, 42700 Banting, Selangor, Malaysia in December 2008 was completed in July Phone No.: +603-3187 2825 2009 in conjunction with their effort to Website: www.mdkl.gov.my preserve its beautiful 19th century Anglo- GPS Coordinates: 2.8600621, 101.4412258 Indian architecture that is embedded with local architectural elements. Its wooden Old Bullet Store structure is supported with concrete pillars with cemented flooring on the The old bullet store is a rather isolated, ground floor and wooden flooring for the small structure that is shaped like a top floor, which was very practical for dome with a door as an opening and its function as a tin deposit. The ground ventilation holes. It was used to store floor has several rooms while the top floor bullets, ammunitions and such. It is is just a wide, open hall with balconies located nearby the old district office ruins. surrounding it. This cement structure is situated close to The building is considered to have high Sungai Langat which is believed to ease heritage value as it stands as a legacy for the transportation of the war goods back the glorious tin mining era, reminding us and forth. It is the only as well as the first about its socio-economic contributions bullet store found in the Selangor district. as well as the early developments of the area. Without it, all that we have now Address: Bukit Jugra, Jugra Lama, 42700 would cease to exist. Banting, Selangor, Malaysia. Phone No.: +603-3187 2825 Address: Gedung Raja Abdullah, Jalan Website: www.mdkl.gov.my Gedung Raja Abdullah, 41000 GPS Coordinates:2.8373622, 101.4258504 Klang, Selangor. Phone No.: +603-5519 0050 Telaga Tujuh +603-5510 3220 Website: www.heritage.gov.my Telaga Tujuh (Seven Well) is located in Visiting Hours: Daily, 9am – 6pm Bukit Melawati and it used to have seven GPS Coordinates: 3.0429191, 101.4474978 springs that never dries out, even during Getting There: Take the KTM Komuter to droughts. But, now there are only a few Port Klang. Get off at the Klang Station. left as some of them are already buried Take a taxi to Gedung Raja Abdullah. underground. Before, there were several people who came to this well to make Long Puteri’s Castle offerings until it was prohibited as it is against the Islamic teaching. Also known as Maimun’s Castle, it used to This well is said to be at least 180 years be the residence of Raja Long Puteri, the old and it is situated on Cangkat Bukit granddaughter of Sultan Abdul Samad. Tanjung, near Tasik Shina. The well’s The castle is situated nearby Istana Jugra cement is also found to have similarities and it was a structure built with wooden with the one found in the tombs near walls and stones as its floor and pillars. the Sultan’s tombs. Some say that the To enter the castle, one had to climb up 14 well was originally owned by Si Lamat steps made of stone material. As for the and Si Laba, two of the Sultan’s servants interior of the castle, it was divided into 3 who were retarded but their loyalty was sections which consisted of the front hall, incomparable. a mid-section hall, as well as a separated kitchen. The castle also consisted of 3 Address: Bukit Malawati, 45000 Kuala bedrooms and a guest bedroom. Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia. It is pretty unfortunate that the structure Phone No.: +603-3289 7167 is not preserved for the future generation. Website: www.mdkl.gov.my If you happen to visit the area, you will Visiting Hours: Daily, 9am – 6pm only get to see the ruins of the structure GPS Coordinates: 3.34095, 101.2486579 that once stood strong and glorious. Even though it did not have as much bedrooms as other typical castles, during the time it was still considered as a castle due to its beauty and its size that was relatively bigger than other homes.24

Historical Sites / Modern BuildingsPengkalan Batu Hampar air conditioning system for SIGHTSEEING energy saving.Batu Hampar, or Stone Table, is said to • Energy-efficient LED lights withbe the place where traitors and crime Low-E panel glass that canoffenders were beheaded during the reduce heat transfer.early Selangor sultanate. The stone table • Grasscrete paving system onconsists of a small, slightly squared stone the car park area.base with a bigger stone placed on top • Rooftop solar panels.of it that has a flat surface – which looks • Maximum natural air ventilationseemingly possible for such occasion to system.happen. But, legend has it that only oneperson got beheaded on the stone table; Address: Persiaran Semarak Api, 63000a young woman, probably one of the Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia.“dayangs” (lady servants) in the castle, Website: www.facebook.com/whom committed adultery - a highly masjidcyberjayaserious offense during the time. Visiting Hours: N/A GPS Coordinates: 2.9325143, 101.6478Address: Bukit Malawati, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia. Menara MesiniagaPhone No.: +603-3289 7167Website: www.mdkl.gov.my Menara Mesiniaga is the IBMVisiting Hours: Daily, 9am – 6pm headquarters located in Subang Jaya, anGPS Coordinates: 3.34095, 101.2486579 iconic landmark of Subang Jaya situated near Subang Parade and Empire ShoppingRaja Haji Fisabilillah Mosque Gallery. The building has earned the admiration of design experts worldwide. ItAlso known as Cyberjaya Green Mosque, stands tall as a symbol of the company’sThe Raja Haji Fisabilillah Mosque or entrepreneurial drive and innovative spirit.Cyberjaya Mosque is a principal mosque Construction of the building began in earlyin Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia. This June 1989 and it was completed in Augustmodern, futuristic mosque was officially 1992. The building design is by Dr. Kennethopened on 1 May 2015 and was named after Yeang, a well-known and establishedRaja Haji Fisabilillah, a Bugis warrior from architect in Malaysia and his firm, TRPenyengat Island, Indonesia. He was also Hamzah and Yeang. The constructionthe Yang Dipertuan Muda (Crown Prince) work was undertaken by the Siah Brothers.of the Johor-Riau Sultanate from 1777 to The objective of the building is to create1784. The mosque was constructed from a conducive and productive working2012 and was completed on 2015. It can environment for its employees. The designaccommodate up to 8,500 worshippers also allowed for recreational activities towith an interior area of 7,646.1 m2 (82,302 be conducted within its premises. Thissq ft). Built by ATSA Architects Sdn Bhd 14.5-storey building is built on 12,385.69and funded by Cyberview Sdn Bhd, this m2 of land and all its floors are occupiedis one of the latest additions in Cyberjaya for Mesiniaga’s business purpose. Therewhich features a very modern architecture, are 145 parking bays within its premises.equipped with green technology. Menara Mesiniaga is a bioclimaticThis is the first mosque in Cyberjaya oriented building. The design incorporatesto cater for the rapid growth of the passive energy features such as solarMuslim population living and working in shading and optimum positioning ofCyberjaya. The Cyberjaya Mosque is the service cores. It maximises naturalsecond largest mosque in Selangor after lighting and ventilation, therefore reducingMasjid Negeri in Shah Alam. The mosque energy consumption. This minimises theis also the first mosque in Malaysia to be buildings’ impact on the environment. Theawarded with a Platinum – Green Building most notable design of the building is itsIndex. vertical landscaping. It has a spirallingSome of the green building features of the sky garden that twists up the buildingmosque include: and provides shade and visual contrast to the steel and aluminium surface. The • Rainwater harvesting for building is equipped with facilities for landscaping and toilet use. • Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) 25

Modern Buildings / Places of WorshipSIGHT SEEING the convenience of its employees. It has Address: 24, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 3, a roof-top swimming pool as well as a 62000 Putrajaya, WP Putrajaya, recreational centre and cafeteria located at Malaysia. the highest floor. The mezzanine floor can Phone No.: +603-8000 8000 be used for dining and events. Facilities for Website: www.ppj.gov.my business purposes include more than 10 Visiting Hours: Visitors can come anytime meeting rooms, a conference room, a fully to view the arch. equipped auditorium, classrooms, product GPS Coordinates: 2.917789, 101.684435 demonstration room and exhibition area. The building has won numerous local Wat Chetawan and international awards, the most prestigious being the Aga Khan Award for Wat Chetawan is the famous Buddhist Architecture in 1995. Others include the Thai temple complex in Klang Valley. Its Royal Australian Institute of Architecture official name is Thai Buddhist Chetawan (RAIA) International Architecture Award, Temple. The idea of building a Buddhist the Third Arcasia (Architects Regional temple of this stature was initiated in 1956 Council of Asia) Award for Architecture by Phra Kru Palat Vieng, a veteran member for Public Amenity Buildings in 1996, PAM of the Sangha (community of monks) and Architectural Award for Excellence Design an old time resident of Kuala Lumpur. for Commercial Building (Malaysia) in After two acres of land was allocated 1993, and a citation by AIA (American by the Selangor State Government, an Institute of Architecture) for Advanced adjacent piece of land measuring two Technology Facilities Design. and half acres was acquired through donations collected from well-wishers Address: 1, Jalan SS 16/1, Ss 16, 47500 and Phra Kru Palad Vieng’s own savings. Subang Jaya, Selangor, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Malaysia. Thailand’s personal contribution towards E-mail: [email protected] the building funds had generated greater Website: www.mesiniaga.com.my/bpc. enthusiasm amongst those who aspired php for the successful completion of the Visiting Hours: Saturdays, prior to temple. approval of appointments. The planned structure should reflect the GPS Coordinates: 3.0825539, 101.5923492 finest of Thai Temple architecture. Hence, the Fine Arts Department of Thailand in Perbadanan Putrajaya Complex Bangkok was commissioned to draw up the architectural plans and to oversee the The main feature of this government construction of the temple building. With a complex is the arched gateway, a modern combined workforce of local builders and structure with complex metal detailing skilled craftsmen from Thailand, the main that is sure to mesmerize its visitors and shrine hall or Vihara (Viharn) was finally passerby. It has a public viewing deck on completed in 1962. The structure, heavily the topmost level, sometimes used as a gilded in gold leaves, intricately decorated vantage point during parades. From here, with multi-coloured glass tiles, and you can see magnificent views of the city crowned with a multi-tiered roof trimmed skyline. Palace of Justice and the Grand with chor fahs, represented the most Mosque can also be seen from here, stunning Thai temple architecture in the perfect for photographers or for those Klang Valley. His Majesty King Bhumibol who wish to see Putrajaya in a different Adulyadej of Thailand had granted Royal angle. This structure is among the favorite Consent for His Majesty’s Royal Insignia modern structures around Putrajaya as it to be mounted on the front gable of the looks futuristic with the zigzagged pattern building and also donated the main shrine intertwining with each other, creating an impressive silhouette.26

Buddha image named Phra Buddha Places of Worship SIGHTSEEINGThammeen, a rare honour that reflectedHis Majesty’s special consideration and and tower makes it distinguishable as acompassion towards Wat Chetawan. mosque. With classic Islamic pattern andThe years after 1962 were years of decoration, the mosque is a beautiful andconservation. No new structures were interesting sight to behold.added until almost 20 years laterunder the abbotship of Ven. Phra Khru Address: Jalan Semangat, Seksyen 14,Sophitchariyaphorn (Pien Saccadhammo). 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor,Today, Wat Chetawan, being one of the Malaysia.few royal sponsored temples outside Phone No.: +603-7958 5868Thailand, stands complete as a temple Website: www.masjidbulat.orgcomplex with the distinctive structures Visiting Hours: Daily, till 6pm.such as The Ubosot, The Dhammasala GPS Coordinates: 3.112349, 101.633967(Meditation Hall), The Bell Tower, TheMonks’ Kuti, The Sala, The Mondop, The Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah JamekBrahma Pavilion, The Kuan Yin Pavilion, MosqueThe Columbarium, The Maitreya BuddhaPagoda, The Sleeping Buddha Shine and The Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah JamekThe Temple Monument Sign. Mosque is the first mosque in the old town of Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The mosqueAddress: No.24, Jalan Pantai 9/7, was officiated by the current Sultan of Seksyen 10, 46000 Petaling Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. in 2008. Located along Jalan Templer inPhone No.: +603-7955 2443 Petaling Jaya, the mosque is not just aWebsite: www.sites.google.com/site/ place of worship for Muslims, but also an active community centre with seminars, watchetawan/ classes and religious events being heldVisiting Hours: Daily, 7am – 9.30pm regularly.GPS Coordinates: 3.102636, 101.6514019 Visitors cannot help but to notice the mosque’s cheery exterior when passingTun Abdul Aziz Mosque through this area. Its orange dome grabs the attention of anyone passingBuilt in September 1976, the Tun Abdul by. From within, in the main prayer hall,Aziz Mosque has become one of the the dome resembles a giant slice ofmost prominent landmarks in Petaling orange, encircled by a band of Qur’anicJaya. The establishment was initiated by inscriptions. Combining Middle-EasternAllahyarham Datuk Harun bin Idris, the and contemporary styles, the mosque’sMinister of Selangor at the time where he orange-and-white interior features candy-had assigned the task of designing the cane-like striped arches - a reminiscent ofmosque to John Ho, an architect from the the ones in Spain’s Mezquita de Cordoba.Malaysian Public Works Department.Almarhum Sultan Selangor, Sultan Address: Jalan Templer & Lorong 3/39G,Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Ibni Seksyen 3, 46000 Petaling Jaya,Almarhum Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Selangor, Malaysia.Shah Al-Haj officiated the mosque on Website: www.itc.gov.my25th February 1977 and it is named after Visiting Hours: Daily, till 6pm.a prominent figure of Selangor, Tun GPS Coordinates: 3.090756, 101.6504099Abdul Aziz, who served as the Ministerof Selangor in 1954. The mosque’s firstprayer was held for Eidul Fitri prayer in25th September 1976 (1st Syawal 1369).Its unique feature has to be its roundshape, in which it has been since coinedas Masjid Bulat (round mosque), alsothe first of its kind in Malaysia. Onecannot help but to see resemblance of astadium in this building’s architecture,but with the presence of a beautiful dome 27

SIGHT SEEING Places of Worship of Buddhism, and is the cradle for the Malaysian young Buddhists. Dong Zen Raja Alang Mosque Temple has a different theme for each Chinese New Year celebration, the Raja Alang Mosque is a historical mosque celebration last for the entire 15 days. A in Selangor, Malaysia. It is located in visit to Dong Zen Temple for the New Year Beranang, near the Selangor-Negeri has become a tradition for many locals. Sembilan border. It was named after Dong Zen Temple presented Buddha wall Raja Alang, who was the son of Tengku paintings from Dun Huang in year 2008, Panglima Besar Selangor who ruled as well as many innovative, colorful and Kajang during Almarhum Sultan Sir Abdul unique floats to mesmerize thousands Samad's reign. He was from Sumatra, of tourists. The statues of the 18 Arhat Indonesia. gaze upon you with expressions ranging Raja Alang Mosque was constructed from smiles to anger as you step into the between 1904 and 1906. The mosque was temple grounds. Hundreds of flora and officially opened in 1907 by Almarhum fauna grow in the garden, and 33 adorable Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah śrāmanera can be found hidden among of Selangor. The mosque is similar to the bed of flowers. Alaeddin Mosque in Jugra. Its style is Middle Eastern with Moorish and Western Address : FGS Dong Zen Monastery, influences. Its striking gold domes with PT2297, Jalan Sg. Buaya, simple but distinctive Moorish design 42600 Jenjarom, Selangor. makes it a favorable stop for visitors as Phone No.: +603-3191 1533 its classic look makes it one of the most Website : www.fgs.org.my unique mosques in Malaysia. Visiting Hours: Daily, 9am – 10pm GPS Coordinates: 2.868641, 101.4908785 Address : Jalan Masjid, Sungai Ramal Dalam, 43700 Beranang, Sri Nagara Thandayuthapani Selangor, Malaysia. Temple Website : www.facebook.com/ masjidrajaalang.beranang The Sri Nagara Thendayuthapani temple Visiting Hours : Daily, early till 6pm. is over 150 years old and it is managed GPS Coordinates: 2.87404, 101.8706771 by the Nagarathar or Nattukottai Chettiar community.The main deity or Murthi is Sri Siva Subramaniar Temple Sree Raja Rajeswary along with Ganesha and Murugan. Apart from these three Situated in UPM Serdang, this bright and Deities, a Durgai Amman shrine is also beautiful Hindu temple is difficult to miss. installed within the temple complex.Being Its sky blue gopuram is a beauty, creating one of the oldest and richest temples in a pleasant sight as you enter the temple’s Klang this iconic temple is well regarded vicinity. It suits the relaxing aura that as an important cultural and religious the temple exudes, making it a tranquil hub for the Hindus of Klang. This popular and favorable temple for worshippers. landmark has become an important The main deity of this temple is Lord destination for the faithful besides playing Murugan, the Hindu God of War. He is the host for a wide range of cultural and Commander-in-Chief of the army of the religious functions.thus demonstrating its devas and the son of Shiva and Parvati. strong role in preserving the culture and heritage of Hindus in general. Address : Jalan Universiti 1, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Address : No 2, Jalan Bukit Jawa, 41000 43400 Serdang, Malaysia Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Phone No.: +6012-242 4450 / Phone No.: +603-3372 0748 +6016-200 8851 Website : www.malaysiantemples.com Visiting Hours: Daily, 6am – 9pm Visiting Hours: Open daily. Closed on Mon, GPS Coordinates: 2.9987345, 101.70829315 Wed and Thurs. GPS Coordinates: 3.0424355, 101.4455379 Dong Zen Temple Dong Zen Temple sits on an area of 16 acres in Jenjarom and was built in 1994. In its heart is the Dong Zen School28

Taming Jaya Mosque Places Of Worship SIGHTSEEINGTaming Jaya Mosque is a neighborhood buried next to the mosque with approvalmosque located in Taman Taming Jaya, of Sultan of Selangor.Balakong. The building’s architecture is After 1931, this mosque has beena beautiful one, where the classic Middle administered by the Indian MuslimEastern design adorns the walls and the merchants of companies such as R.E.dome located right in the middle of the Mohamed Kassim & Co.; Mohd Ismailmosque. Bathed with a soothing and Ghany & Co.; K.A. Peer Mohamed & Co;warm colour of light yellow, the mosque A. Jamal Mohamed & Co, K.E. Mohd Ali &is built with bricks and concrete with roof Co, Yaakob & Yusof & Co. and others. Intiles for better protection from the tropical 1973 the mosque was rebuilt (3rd phase)climate. The mosque is equipped with the and officially opened in the followingnecessary facilities and has a wide prayer year by the 7th Sultan of Selangor DYMMhall to accommodate up to 1,500 persons Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shahat once. Ibni Hishamussin Alam Shah (1960- 2001). After the 4th phase (rebuilding),Address : Jalan Taming Sari, Taman this mosque was renamed Masjid India Industri Selesa Jaya, 43300 Muslim Tengku Kelana. Balakong, Selangor, Malaysia. The mosque is a relatively new one andPhone No.: +6012-2846156 usually frequented by Indian Muslims,Website : www.facebook.com/MASJID- and sometimes the Friday sermons were KARIAH-TAMING-JAYA also delivered in the Tamil language.Visiting Hours : Daily, early till 6pm. Try visiting this mosque between 1pmGPS Coordinates: 3.0246269, 101.738326 to 2pm on Fridays and you will be able to see an interesting, diverse crowd –Klang India Muslim Mosque a sight that is unique in Malaysia. The Muslims in Malaysia are generally MalaysBeing one of the biggest and prominent but there are also Indian Muslims andlandmarks in Klang, this beautiful mosque a large number of them can be found inis the jewel of the town. It serves as a Klang. Hence, this mosque is the symbolgrand symbol of the Muslim faith in the of the unique diversity in Malaysia whereold town of Klang. Its gorgeous blue dome different cultures that share the same faithcan be seen from afar, adorned with gold come together to create perfect harmony.detailing in diamond shapes that lookslike a gold necklace. The mosque has Address : Jalan Tengku Kelana, Kawasan 1,four majestic towers surrounding the 41200 Klang, Selangor,dome, further strengthening the mosque’s Malaysia.profile. Phone No.: +603-3375 5555The Klang India Muslim Mosque has with Website : www.facebook.com/Masjid-its own history since 1904, has been built India-Muslim-Tengku-Kelana-and administered by the Indian Muslim MIMTK-Klangcommunity of Hanafi Mazhab whom Visiting Hours : Daily, early till 6pmpreviously migrated from Tamil Nadu, GPS Coordinates: 3.0419, 101.44724South India. An Indian Muslim merchant,namely R.M. Pakir Mohamad began to Chong Kong Tong Templeadminister the mosque during that time.In the 1920s, the site and administration The Chong Kong Tong is a Chinese Taoistof this mosque has been given officially temple located off Jalan Kapar, Klang.to a well-known Indian Muslim merchant; This beautiful structure is ornamentedHaji R.E. Mohamed Kassim JP by the with the typical elements found in any5th Sultan of Selangor State, Sultan Chinese temples – winged roof, dragonAla’eddin Suleiman Shah ibni al-Marhum sculptures, tiled walls and painted withRaja Muda Musa (1898 - 1938). Haji R.E. festive colours of yellow and red. TheMohamed Kassim JP is the Head of the temple was established in 1913, makingIndian Muslim community (Association it one of the most prominent and oldestAl-Hasanatul Jariatul Islameya) at the temples in the town of Klang. The maintime and is also the main administrator of God is San Yi Jiao Zhu while the sub Godsthis mosque. He died in 1931 and he was include Tai Shang Lao Jun, Guan Shi Yin Pu Sa, Da Be Gong, Da Er Ye Be and Hu 29

SIGHT SEEING Places of Worship Waterdrop Teahouse, Lumbini Garden and Dong Zen Institute of Buddhist Studies. Ye Gong. Dong Zen Temple also organizes short- Inside, you can find sculptures of these term monastic retreats, eight precepts Gods and a concrete wall sculpture of the retreats, Buddhist camps for teachers, Dragon King. The sculpture is depicted as children and teenagers, meditation camps, a dragon wearing an emperor’s crown on seminar and many more. his head while holding a brush and a tablet In 7th September 1999, Dong Zen Temple with the word ‘King’ written on it in Chinese was listed as one of the religious tourist character. Dragon King is a Chinese Taoist attraction spots by the National Culture, God and according to Taoist beliefs, the 4 Arts and Tourism Ministry. In 2003, we Dragon Kings are the divine rulers of the received the “Outstanding Scenery Award” 4 seas. They can also appear in human from Selangor Tourism Development forms. They rule the aquatic life and they Board. can also manipulate the clouds and rain. In 2004, Dong Zen Temple organized the When enraged, they can flood cities as Chinese New Year Lantern and Floral punishment. Festival, which attracted more than a The Chong Kong Tong temple observes million people to pay homage to the events such as Shang Yuan Celebration Buddha. Dong Zen Temple was praised (Month 1 Day 13 to Day 15), Zhong Yuan as a Dharma center that integrated the Celebration (Month 7 Day 13 to Day 16) traditional and modern concepts which and Xia Yuan Celebration (Month 10 Day also served as an important humanitarian 13 to Day 15) in Chinese Lunar calendar center for Buddhism in Malaysia. format. Address : FGS Dong Zen Monastery, Address : 24, Jalan Kapar, 41400 Klang, PT2297, Jalan Sg. Buaya, Selangor, Malaysia. 42600 Jenjarom, Selangor. Phone No.: N/A Phone No.: +603-3191 1533 Website: www.angkongkeng.com Website : www.fgsmy.org Visiting Hours : Daily, 7am – 5.30pm Visiting Hours : N/A GPS Coordinates: 3.0518724, 101.44810035 GPS Coordinates: 2.867604, 101.491655 Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple Taming Jaya Mosque Dong Zen Temple sits on an area of Taming Jaya Mosque is a neighborhood 16 acres in Jenjarom and was built in mosque located in Taman Taming Jaya, 1994. In its heart is the Dong Zen School Balakong. The building’s architecture is of Buddhism, and is the cradle for the a beautiful one, where the classic Middle Malaysian young Buddhists. Dong Zen Eastern design adorns the walls and the Temple has a different theme for each dome located right in the middle of the Chinese New Year celebration, the mosque. Bathed with a soothing and celebration last for the entire 15 days. A warm colour of light yellow, the mosque visit to Dong Zen Temple for the New Year is built with bricks and concrete with roof has become a tradition for many locals. tiles for better protection from the tropical Dong Zen Temple presented Buddha wall climate. The mosque is equipped with the paintings from Dun Huang in year 2008, necessary facilities and has a wide prayer as well as many innovative, colorful and hall to accommodate up to 1,500 persons unique floats to mesmerize thousands at once. of tourists. The statues of the 18 Arhat gaze upon you with expressions ranging Address : Jalan Taming Sari, Taman from smiles to anger as you step into the Industri Selesa Jaya, 43300 temple grounds. Hundreds of flora and Balakong, Selangor, Malaysia. fauna grow in the garden, and 33 adorable Phone No.: +6012-2846156 śrāmanera can be found hidden among Website : www.facebook.com/MASJID- the bed of flowers. KARIAH-TAMING-JAYA The various facilities in Dong Zen Temple Visiting Hours : Daily, early till 6pm. include the main shrine, cultivation GPS Coordinates : 3.0246269, 101.738326 center, Fo Guang Shan art gallery, main lecture hall, dining hall, meditation hall, audiovisual room, sutra calligraphy hall,30

Klang India Muslim Mosque Places of Worship SIGHTSEEINGBeing one of the biggest and prominent but there are also Indian Muslims andlandmarks in Klang, this beautiful mosque a large number of them can be found inis the jewel of the town. It serves as a Klang. Hence, this mosque is the symbolgrand symbol of the Muslim faith in the of the unique diversity in Malaysia whereold town of Klang. Its gorgeous blue dome different cultures that share the same faithcan be seen from afar, adorned with gold come together to create perfect harmony.detailing in diamond shapes that lookslike a gold necklace. The mosque has Address : Jalan Tengku Kelana, Kawasanfour majestic towers surrounding the 1, 41200 Klang, Selangor,dome, further strengthening the mosque’s Malaysia.profile. Phone No.: +603-3375 5555The Klang India Muslim Mosque has with Website : www.facebook.com/Masjid-its own history since 1904, has been built India-Muslim-Tengku-Kelana-and administered by the Indian Muslim MIMTK-Klangcommunity of Hanafi Mazhab whom Visiting Hours : Daily, early till 6pmpreviously migrated from Tamil Nadu, GPS Coordinates : 3.0419, 101.44724South India. An Indian Muslim merchant,namely R.M. Pakir Mohamad began to Chong Kong Tong Templeadminister the mosque during that time.In the 1920s, the site and administration The Chong Kong Tong is a Chinese Taoistof this mosque has been given officially temple located off Jalan Kapar, Klang.to a well-known Indian Muslim merchant; This beautiful structure is ornamentedHaji R.E. Mohamed Kassim JP by the with the typical elements found in any5th Sultan of Selangor State, Sultan Chinese temples – winged roof, dragonAla’eddin Suleiman Shah ibni al-Marhum sculptures, tiled walls and painted withRaja Muda Musa (1898 - 1938). Haji R.E. festive colours of yellow and red. TheMohamed Kassim JP is the Head of the temple was established in 1913, makingIndian Muslim community (Association it one of the most prominent and oldestAl-Hasanatul Jariatul Islameya) at the temples in the town of Klang. The maintime and is also the main administrator of God is San Yi Jiao Zhu while the sub Godsthis mosque. He died in 1931 and he was include Tai Shang Lao Jun, Guan Shi Yinburied next to the mosque with approval Pu Sa, Da Be Gong, Da Er Ye Be and Huof Sultan of Selangor. Ye Gong.After 1931, this mosque has been Inside, you can find sculptures of theseadministered by the Indian Muslim Gods and a concrete wall sculpture of themerchants of companies such as R.E. Dragon King. The sculpture is depicted asMohamed Kassim & Co.; Mohd Ismail a dragon wearing an emperor’s crown onGhany & Co.; K.A. Peer Mohamed & Co; his head while holding a brush and a tabletA. Jamal Mohamed & Co, K.E. Mohd Ali & with the word ‘King’ written on it in ChineseCo, Yaakob & Yusof & Co. and others. In character. Dragon King is a Chinese Taoist1973 the mosque was rebuilt (3rd phase) God and according to Taoist beliefs, the 4and officially opened in the following Dragon Kings are the divine rulers of theyear by the 7th Sultan of Selangor DYMM 4 seas. They can also appear in humanSultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah forms. They rule the aquatic life and theyIbni Hishamussin Alam Shah (1960- can also manipulate the clouds and rain.2001). After the 4th phase (rebuilding), When enraged, they can flood cities asthis mosque was renamed Masjid India punishment.Muslim Tengku Kelana. The Chong Kong Tong temple observesThe mosque is a relatively new one and events such as Shang Yuan Celebrationusually frequented by Indian Muslims, (Month 1 Day 13 to Day 15), Zhong Yuanand sometimes the Friday sermons were Celebration (Month 7 Day 13 to Day 16)also delivered in the Tamil language. and Xia Yuan Celebration (Month 10 DayTry visiting this mosque between 1pm 13 to Day 15) in Chinese Lunar calendarto 2pm on Fridays and you will be able format.to see an interesting, diverse crowd –a sight that is unique in Malaysia. TheMuslims in Malaysia are generally Malays 31

Places of Worship / Parks & GardensSIGHT SEEING Address : 24, Jalan Kapar, 41400 Klang, Address : FGS Dong Zen Monastery, Selangor, Malaysia. PT2297, Jalan Sg. Buaya, Phone No.: N/A 42600 Jenjarom, Selangor. Website : www.angkongkeng.com Phone No.: +603-3191 1533 Visiting Hours : Daily, 7am – 5.30pm Website : www.fgsmy.org GPS Coordinates: 3.0518724, 101.44810035 Visiting Hours : N/A GPS Coordinates: 2.867604, 101.491655 Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple Bagan Nakhoda Omar Recreation Centre Dong Zen Temple sits on an area of 16 acres in Jenjarom and was built in Bagan Nakhoda Omar is basically a 1994. In its heart is the Dong Zen School Chinese village settlement. A mangrove of Buddhism, and is the cradle for the beach can be found at the edge of the Malaysian young Buddhists. Dong Zen village and it has been upgraded as a Temple has a different theme for each recreational park open for public with Chinese New Year celebration, the rocky boulders lining the beach. The celebration last for the entire 15 days. A area is easily accessible and it is located visit to Dong Zen Temple for the New Year between Sungai Besar and Sabak Bernam has become a tradition for many locals. towns. Dong Zen Temple presented Buddha wall Selangor do not have natural sandy paintings from Dun Huang in year 2008, beaches due to the topography, making as well as many innovative, colorful and this place a wonderful and rare attraction unique floats to mesmerize thousands for locals who would love to catch a cool of tourists. The statues of the 18 Arhat breeze with the whole family. It is the gaze upon you with expressions ranging perfect getaway for the city dwellers to from smiles to anger as you step into the unwind and relax during the weekends, temple grounds. Hundreds of flora and away from the hustle and bustle in the fauna grow in the garden, and 33 adorable city’s concrete jungle. śrāmanera can be found hidden among The area is equipped with facilities such the bed of flowers. as ample parking spaces facing the ocean. The various facilities in Dong Zen Temple Kite-flying is one of the favorite activities include the main shrine, cultivation that can be done here as you would have center, Fo Guang Shan art gallery, main a lot of breeze and a wide space to run the lecture hall, dining hall, meditation hall, kite. There is also a food court which is audiovisual room, sutra calligraphy hall, famous for its prawn noodles. According Waterdrop Teahouse, Lumbini Garden and to the local residents, the prawn noodles Dong Zen Institute of Buddhist Studies. served here is the best in town because Dong Zen Temple also organizes short- they use fresh prawns straight from the term monastic retreats, eight precepts sea. retreats, Buddhist camps for teachers, The rock boulders and rhu trees planted children and teenagers, meditation camps, here add up to the beauty of the plain seminar and many more. beach, making Bagan Nakhoda Omar In 7th September 1999, Dong Zen Temple Recreation Center an appealing attraction was listed as one of the religious tourist for everybody to enjoy with friends and attraction spots by the National Culture, family. Even though it is not suitable for Arts and Tourism Ministry. In 2003, we bathing, it definitely helps you to relax as received the “Outstanding Scenery Award” the surrounding is very calm and peaceful. from Selangor Tourism Development This place is also popular among anglers. Board. In 2004, Dong Zen Temple organized the Address : Jalan Satu Pantai Bno, Sabak Chinese New Year Lantern and Floral Bernam, 45200, Selangor, Festival, which attracted more than a Malaysia. million people to pay homage to the Phone No.: N/A Buddha. Dong Zen Temple was praised Visiting Hours : Always Open as a Dharma center that integrated the GPS Coordinates: 3.7734025, 100.88017989 traditional and modern concepts which also served as an important humanitarian center for Buddhism in Malaysia.32

Kuala Selangor Nature Park Parks & Gardens SIGHTSEEINGKuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Pengkalan Batu ParkKuala Selangor) is a haven for a widevariety of flora and fauna, and it comprises The Pengkalan Batu Park is a 5.3 acre,over 200 hectares of coastal land where beautiful park located in the middle ofa large part of it is mangrove swamps. Klang township and it borders the NorthMangrove ecosystem are extraordinary Klang and South Klang. The park is veryin that they protect the coastline, serve suitable for recreational activities suchas fish breeding ground, give refuge to as picnics and jogging with friends anddiverse wildlife and supply wood. Kuala family. The park is located just besideSelangor Nature Park is much more than the Klang River, which makes it a greatjust mangrove trees in a swamp. The viewing point for the magnificent KlangNature Park stretches over 800 acres Royal Mosque. The park is also equippedof three distinct habitats which include with a restaurant, gazebos, fishing deck,inland secondary forests, muddy estuaries kiddy playground, parking spaces, joggingand mudflats, and a brackish lake that is trails and an outdoor gym facility installedinhibited by wetland animals. for public use. It is one of Klang’s favoriteThe area also has more than 150 species hangout spots especially in the evening.of birds and an estimated 100,000 wadingbirds, comprising 30 species, passing Address : Jln Tepi Sungai, 41100 Klang,through here on their annual migration. Selangor, MalaysiaThus bird watching is perhaps one Phone No. : +603-3375 5555interesting activity in Kuala Selangor Website : www.mpklang.gov.myNature Park. Visiting Hours : Always OpenThere are four trails to take to view the GPS Coordinates: 3.044971, 101.444886wildlife. They are the Egret Trail (550metres), Pangolin Trail (1km), Coastal Royal Town ParkBund (1.7km) and Langur Trail (1.1km)which lasts approximately 30 minutes, The park is named Taman Bandar Diraja50 minutes, 2 hours and 2.5 hours Klang, just one of several parks that arerespectively. Observation hides and located in the middle of Klang town.towers are available to visitors. You are The park is very suitable for recreationaladvised to bring along binoculars and activities for the whole family. Kidscamera with telephoto lens in order to love it here as there is also a big kiddysee a better view of the birds and other playground. The park is also a favouriteanimals. There are also chalets for those among joggers and fitness enthusiasts aswho are interested to experience a night in the park is beautiful with the facilities wellthe wilderness. maintained. Joggers often come here to run in the morning and evening, making aAddress : Jalan Klinik, Kuala Selangor, pretty happening crowd especially during 45000 Kuala Selangor, the weekends. Located next to Istana Selangor, Malaysia. Alam Shah, the park is frequented byPhone No.: +603-3289 2294 many as there are ample parking spacesWebsite : www.kuala-selangor.com/ provided here with plenty of facilities kuala-selangor-nature-park suitable for relaxing and sightseeing withVisiting Hours : Daily, 9am – 6pm family and friends. (information counter)Entrance Fee : RM4 for Aldults, Address : Jalan Istana, Kawasan 1, RM1 for Children 41200 Klang, Selangor, (below 17 years old), Malaysia. RM 2 for Senior Citizen Phone No. : +603-3375 5555 Website : www.mpklang.gov.my (above 60 years old) Visiting Hours : Always OpenGPS Coordinates: 3.3390018, 101.244805 GPS Coordinates: 3.0366171, 101.4453887 33

SIGHT SEEING Natural Wonders nature enthusiasts. The trail to the falls can be accessed through an entry made Lepoh/Lepok Waterfalls in Taman Saga, Ampang. A local group of enthusiasts have created a maze of trails Lepoh Waterfalls is located 15km north in the hilly region of Bukit Apeh. A popular of Ulu Langat, near Kampong Pangsun, destination for jogging, it can be crowded Selangor. Just before reaching Kampong here especially during the weekends. The Pangsun, you will see Asli Adventure Base trails are well maintained, making it a Camp where you need to turn left. The relatively easy hike to the beautiful falls small road will lead you to a parking area atop the hill. near the entrance to the waterfall. The The trails are easy to follow with guide best time to go to the waterfall is early in ropes to ease the climb. There are several the morning. levels going up the hill, where the first To get to the waterfall, you would need level is just merely for warming up with to hike for one to two hours. This will easy and clear trail. At level one, you will involve crossing a small stream, two small come across a bridge that will lead you bridges and hiking up relatively easy path to a trail that requires climbing. This part through the forest. Along the path you might be a bit challenging for some as you will come across a long water pipeline need to take big lunges to go up to level and a rubber estate. The path is clear and two. After the climb, you will come across easy to follow, until you reach one part a resting station where you can stop for a that requires a bit of climbing up a path drink at the water station. Then, the hike with large tree roots – which can actually continues till you reach level 6, a clear area ease your climb as they are like natural with a large canopy complete with water steps. After the trek, you will finally reach stations, tables, chairs, tea pots, and even the waterfalls and all you have to do is a chin-up bar. The waterfall is half an hour find a good spot to stash your stuff and away from this station. The waterfall is take a dip in the cool water. The falls are pretty decent with picnic spots here and beautiful, and the pool is pretty deep for there. Enjoy the refreshing waterfall and swimming. If you wish to reach the top of just relax as you will be surrounded with the fall, you will need to climb up on the the beautiful nature. right side of fall. The water is so refreshing It is perfect for a quick getaway from the and clean, perfect for a relaxing getaway bustling city, due to its close proximity from the bustling city. The descend would to Kuala Lumpur. The journey to the take about an hour. waterfalls might be a little bit tiring but half Lepoh is perfect for those who seek a little of the fun is actually the hike up the hills. A adventure before getting rewarded with trip to Apeh Waterfalls is truly a rewarding the cooling waters of the falls. A casual and fun experience worth having. hike allows you to soak in the beauty of nature and let you do some warm-up Address: Jalan Saga 28, Taman Saga, before arriving to the falls. It is just like 68000 Ampang, Selangor, dipping into cool water after a workout – Malaysia. one of the best feelings ever. Lepoh Falls Phone No.: N/A is probably not suitable for a family trip Visiting Hours: Daily, start your hike as with little kids as it is only accessible by early as 7am and descend hiking. before nightfall. GPS Coordinates: 3.1139334, 101.7732493 Address: Kuala Pangsun 43100 Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia. Tadom Hill Resorts Phone No.: N/A Visiting Hours: It is advisable to start your Tadom Hill Resorts boasts almost hike before noon and 40 acres of limestone hills, lakes and descend two hours before trees, surrounding the two brands of nightfall. resorts under its wings, Tadom Bamboo GPS Coordinates: 3.2343044, 101.861672 Glamp (campsite/dorms) and Tadom Bamboo Suites (premium chalets). As an Bukit Apeh Waterfalls ecologically sustainable resort, almost all of its structures are built with bamboo; Probably the nearest waterfall to Kuala Lumpur, the Bukit Apeh Falls is one of the most favourite destinations among local34

one of the most sustainable building Natural Wonders SIGHTSEEINGmaterials.The resort’s main recreational area few hundred meters until you reach ais known as Tadom Groove, a live confluence. At the confluence, turn to theperformance venue with a man-made small stream on the right. There is evenbeach by the turquoise lake, and a bistro a “roadsign” in red paint. From here, it isready to quench your thirst. It also boasts a 30-minute walk to the fall. Just keepmany other features such as diving walking along the river or follow the trailsplatforms, floating lounge chairs (lexies), on both riverbanks. After some distance, aTarzan swings, water swings and many wider trail splits off to the left. It leaves themore. There are also hammock spheres, river and leads to the campsite located onchalets and tent sites for those who would top of the fall.love to experience sleeping under the Next, follow a broad gorge and at the endstars. of it, the beautiful 20-meter drop greetsThe area has been gaining a lot of you and this is the Pisang Fall. Enjoy apopularities lately and it is becoming one refreshing swim, relax and unwind withof the must-visit destinations in Selangor. your buddies while being surrounded byIt is easily accessible and promises a the beauty of nature. On your way back,unique experience with nature. you will find a steep trail to your left climbing up the gorge. It leads to the topAddress: Bukit Tadom, Kampung Labohan of the fall with a nice view and a campsite, Dagang, 42700 Banting, which can be crowded on weekends. Selangor, Malaysia.Phone No.: +6012-5225908 Address : Batu 11, Jalan Gombak, 53100 +6013-816 1175 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaWebsite: www.tadomhillresorts.com Phone No.: N/AVisiting Hours: Mon – Sun, Visiting Hours: Daily, go during daylight. 10.00am - 6.45pm. GPS Coordinates: 3.2881822, 101.7306338GPS Coordinates: 2.8104925, 101.6264641 Damai CaveSungai Pisang Fall Damai Cave is located near the famousTo trek or not to trek? Sungai Pisang Fall Batu Caves, where it is accommodated bycan either be accessed easily without so Gua Damai Extreme Park, a recreationalmuch trekking or an adventurous river service provider where visitors can docrossing with a nice jungle trek. It is activities such as rock climbing, abseilingpossible to park the car at a lay-by and and base jumping. The spacious climbingwalk from there for 15 minutes to the area has spotlight for night climbing,Pisang Fall but for those who fancy an good parking space, toilet facilities andadventure, it is recommendable to take the a children’s playground. It is a greatlatter route to Pisang Fall. place to enjoy the beauty of nature andStart from the old Gombak Road to see pro climbers in action. This is oneGenting. At KM 11, you will come across a of the few places in Selangor that offerssignboard to the Jungle Lodge, where you comprehensive rock climbing activity andcan park your car. Follow the road until courses. Gua Damai extreme Park boastsyou reach the fence of the Pumphouse. of over 70 over climbing routes which isGo through the small gate and ask for a place that still less known among thepermission to proceed to the waterfall. locals although it is internationally knownFollow the trail along the Gombak River among extreme sports enthusiasts.until you reach the Karak Highway aboveyou. The Sungai Pisang flows through Address : Jalan Zamrud, Kampung Melayutwin tunnels underneath this highway. To Wira Damai, 68100 Batu Caves,reach the tunnel, you will have to cross the Selangor, Malaysia.Gombak river. You can pass the tunnel by Phone No.: N/Awading through the water or walking on Website : www.facebook.com/the side ledges. guadamaixparkAfter walking through the tunnel, you Visiting Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pmwill need to walk along the river for a GPS Coordinates: 3.248097, 101.6879595 35





Jauh Perjalanan Luas PemandanganMAKAN ANGIN Jauh Perjalanan, Luas Pemandangan Lembah Klang mempunyai banyak hujan boleh turun pada bila-bila masa. tempat-tempat menarik untuk Keadaan diluar jangkaan dan kawalan ini dikunjungi oleh seisi keluarga. Kita menyebabkan penduduk Lembah Klang tidak gemar untuk berjalan kaki ataupun mempunyai banyak bangunan yang menunggu bas. Memiliki sebuah kereta menarik dan tempat-tempat ini dianggap sebagai satu kelebihan kerana mempunyai sejarah yang patut kita terokai ia membolehkan anda bergerak lebih jauh untuk lebih memahami asal usul dan lagi dengan senang, cepat dan selesa. latar belakang kita. Segmen ini bertujuan Tetapi ini bukanlah penghalang untuk untuk membantu anda mencari lokasi- anda meneroka kawasan di luar ruang lokasi yang boleh dikunjungi dimana seni selesa anda. Ada banyak cara untuk bina, sejarah dan tujuan ia dibina boleh sampai ke destinasi yang dituju dan membuatkan anda terpukau. Tempat- tip-tip dibawah mungkin berguna untuk tempat ini termasuklah lokasi bersejarah, anda yang inginkan suasana baru yang tempat-tempat ibadat, taman rekreasi dan macam-macam lagi. Jika kita mengambil menyegarkan. sedikit masa untuk melawati tempat- tempat sebegini, kita bukan sahaja boleh 1. Keselesaan bersiar-siar menikmati keindahan alam tetapi kita juga boleh menghargai negara Pakailah pakaian yang longgar dan selesa kita dengan lebih mendalam. Oleh itu, semasa bersiar-siar. Memakai kasut keluarlah bersama keluarga atau rakan- bertutup seperti kasut sukan juga boleh rakan anda dan terokai Lembah Klang dari membantu anda untuk berjalan lebih jauh pelbagai perspektif berbeza. SELAMAT dengan selesa kerana sesetengah tempat MENGEMBARA! mungkin akan panas dan sesak. Tips untuk Bersiar-siar di 2. Kad Touch & Go Lembah Klang Mempunyai kad Touch & Go yang diisi Terdapat pelbagai cara untuk meneroka dengan kredit sangat berguna jika anda Lembah Klang dari sudut yang berbeza. ingin berjalan-jalan sekitar Lembah Klang. Dengan sistem pengangkutan Malaysia Kad ini dapat digunakan di pelbagai yang cukup canggih, anda boleh bersiar- tempat seperti plaza tol, bas, LRT. Selain siar dengan menaiki tren, LRT, bas dan daripada fasiliti pengangkutan, kad ini juga teksi. Anda juga boleh berjalan kaki untuk boleh digunakan untuk transaksi bebas meneroka kawasan Lembah Klang dengan tunai di restoran dan kedai-kedai seperti lebih dekat lagi. Tetapi, kebanyakan Watsons dan banyak lagi. Anda juga boleh orang lebih gemar memandu kereta menggunakan kad ini sebagai pengganti persendirian untuk bergerak kesana tiket parkir di pusat beli belah. Fungsinya kemari – menyebabkan kesesakan lalu yang pelbagai boleh menjimatkan masa lintas. Ini disebabkan oleh keadaan dan tenaga anda. cuaca di Malaysia yang panas dan Sebenarnya, semua rakyat Malaysia memiliki sekurang-kurangnya satu kad Touch & Go. Jika anda perhatikan MyKad38

Tip Bersiar-siar di Lembah Klang MAKAN ANGINyang anda bawa kemana sahaja anda dalam kesesakan lalu lintas, andapergi, ia sebenarnya berfungsi sebagai boleh pergi ke stesen keretapi atau LRTTouch & Go dan boleh digunakan sama terdekat supaya anda boleh mengelakkanseperti Kad Touch & Go yang lain. Apa kesesakan yang lebih teruk lagi.yang anda perlu buat hanyalah “reload” Kadangkala kesesakan ini disebabkanMyKad anda dengan kredit dan ia boleh oleh kerosakan bas atau kereta yang tidakdigunakan seperti biasa. Kad Touch & dijangka di tengah-tengah kesibukanGo boleh diisi di stesen petrol, 7-Eleven, bandar ataupun kemalangan jalan rayamesin-mesin ATM, Watsons dan banyak yang membuatkan kereta bergerak jauhlagi. lebih perlahan. Insiden-insiden sebegini sememangnya tidak boleh dielakkan,3. Tersekat dalam kesesakan lalu maka, salah satu jalan penyelesaianlintas? “Park & Ride”-lah! untuk anda ialah “Park & Ride” di stesen- stesen terdekat. Usah risau, perkhidmatanMungkin tidak ramai yang tahu akan fasiliti LRT dan tren di Lembah Klang beroperasiini tetapi hampir semua stesen LRT dan bas seawal 5 pagi hingga 1 malam untukmempunyai fasiliti “Park & Ride” dimana memudahkan pergerakan pendudukorang awam boleh meninggalkan kereta bandar yang ramai dan sibuk.mereka di stesen-stesen pengangkutanawam ini dan bergerak ke destinasi yang 4. Aplikasi Telefon Pintaringin dituju dengan menaiki LRT ataubas. Ini memudahkan orang awam untuk Sudah diketahui umum yang hampirsampai ke destinasi dengan selamat semua rakyat Malaysia mempunyaidan mudah tanpa perlu memandu kereta sekurang-kurangnya satu telefon pintar,persendirian yang akan menyumbang sejajar dengan misi kerajaan untukkepada kesesakan lalu lintas. Kebanyakan melengkapkan generasi kini denganorang kini gemar meninggalkan kereta teknologi internet dimana sahaja merekamereka di stesen-stesen keretapi atau berada. Oleh itu, memuat turun aplikasiLRT yang berdekatan dengan rumah dan yang berguna seperti Waze, PLUSpergi ke tempat kerja dengan menaikipengangkutan awam setiap hari. Pas Expressway, Uber dan MyTeksi akanperjalanan istimewa ada ditawarkan bagi membantu anda untuk mendapatkan teksimereka yang menggunakan kemudahan dan pandu arah dengan mudah. Sistemini setiap hari, dilengkapi dengan kadar dan rangkaian jalan raya atau lebuhdiskaun istimewa. Antaranya adalah raya di Malaysia adalah agak kompleksMyRapid Smart 7 mingguan dan Smart 30 dan sukar untuk difahami, membuatkanbulanan. perjalanan anda mungkin penuh denganSelain daripada itu, jika anda tersekat kekeliruan. Aplikasi seperti Waze akan memudahkan perjalanan anda dengan pandu arah yang lengkap dan komprehensif. Anda juga boleh menghantar “report” tentang kesesakan lalu lintas. Fungsi Waze adalah untuk menyuraikan trafik di sepanjang perjalanan anda. Waze akan 39

Tip Bersiar-siar di Lembah KlangMAKAN ANGIN mencadangkan pandu arah dimana anda R&R yang sering dikunjungi adalah R&R boleh sampai ke destinasi dengan cepat. Dengkil dan Seremban. Waze juga boleh memberi amaran cuaca, Selain itu, kemudahan pandu lalu juga pemeriksaan polis, kamera lampu trafik ada disediakan di sekitar Lembah Kelang dan kamera tangkap laju. Selain daripada seperti McDonald’s, KFC dan Starbucks. itu, aplikasi ini juga boleh mencadangkan Khidmat pandu lalu ini biasanya dibuka laluan bebas tol. 24 jam setiap hari, maka tiada alasan Aplikasi seperti Uber dan MyTeksi pula lagi untuk anda tidak makan walaupun membantu anda untuk memesan teksi anda bergegas untuk sampai ke destinasi. hanya dengan menggunakan kemudahan Restoran pandu lalu ini disediakan di internet dan telefon pintar anda. Kini, anda kebanyakan lebuh raya utama seperti tidak perlu menunggu dan memanggil NKVE dan MRR2. teksi di tepi jalan dan dibawah terik panas atau hujan kerana aplikasi-aplikasi ini Untuk tip-tip perjalanan yang lebih lanjut, akan memberi pandu arah kepada teksi- sila rujuk muka surat 131. teksi berkenaan untuk sampai tepat dimana anda berdiri. Ini meningkatkan tahap keselamatan pengguna-pengguna teksi. Anda juga boleh memeriksa tambang sebelum memilih untuk menaiki teksi yang dipesan. Jangan lupa! Buku panduan kami (KL The Guide dan Klang Valley 4 Locals) juga boleh dimuat turun di Google Play untuk informasi perjalanan yang lebih padat dan komprehensif. Dapatkannya sekarang! 5. Kawasan Rawat & Rehat (R&R) dan Pandu Lalu Jika anda perlu bergegas ke tempat kerja atau ke destinasi yang ingin dituju dan tidak berkesempatan untuk makan di rumah, anda boleh berhenti di kawasan Rawat & Rehat (R&R) untuk mengisi perut. Kawasan R&R biasanya dilengkapi dengan medan selera, surau, kedai serbaneka dan tandas. Ada juga yang dilengkapi dengan bilik mandi, restoran-restoran seperti KFC dan Baskin Robbins dan stesen petrol. Medan selera dan kemudahan asas yang lain biasanya beroperasi 24 jam dan dibuka setiap hari untuk memudahkan pengguna jalanraya. Lebuhraya-lebuhraya utama menyediakan kawasan R&R pada setiap 50 kilometer perjalanan dan antara40

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MAKAN ANGIN Tempat Bersejarah pemerintahan baginda. Replika permata mahkota Kesultanan Selangor juga ada Galeri Diraja Klang dipamerkan disini. Galeri Diraja Klang telah diinspirasikan Alamat : Jalan Stesen, 41000, Klang, oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong Malaysia Selangor, Malaysia ke-11, Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin No. Telefon : +603-3373 6500 Abdul Aziz Shah. Mula-mula, ia dikenali Waktu Melawat : Tues – Sun, 10am - 5pm sebagai Muzium Kenangan dan dibina di Koordinat GPS : 3.0415045, 101.4491808 Jalan Kota, Kampung Jawa Klang pada tahun 1988. Setelah Duli Yang Maha Bangunan Lama Chartered Bank Mulia Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah menaiki takhta pada tahun 2001, baginda Chartered Bank of India, Australia dan menitahkan untuk mengubah Bangunan China yang lama telah memulakan Sultan Suleiman yang dibina pada tahun perniagaan kewangan di Singapura pada 1909 untuk dijadikan Galeri Diraja yang tahun 1859 dan bangunan ini dahulunya baru. diduduki oleh cawangan Chartered Bank Pada 19 Oktober 2007, Galeri Diraja ini bahagian bandar Klang. telah dirasmikan oleh Duli Yang Maha Gaya Eropah telah banyak memberi impak Mulia Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. dan pengaruh kepada seni bina sekitar Penubuhan galeri ini didedikasikan untuk Tanah Melayu pada ketika itu, dimana Duli Yang Maha Mulia Almarhum Sultan gaya binaan bangunan-bangunan ini Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, yang pernah telah diubah suai untuk cuaca dan iklim memerintah selama 39 tahun sebagai tropika. Kebanyakan bangunan ini adalah Sultan Selangor dan dua tahun sebagai gabungan seni bina Melayu, Portugis Yang di-Pertuan Agong Malaysia. klasik, Belanda dan Inggeris. Salah satu Galeri ini memaparkan sejarah dan contoh pengaruh seni bina Belanda warisan Kesultanan Selangor yang berasal adalah bahagian atap bangunan tersebut dari keluarga diraja Bugis Sulawesi. yang dipanggil “Dutch gables”. Setelah Bangunan kolonial klasik tahun 1909 susun atur bangunan itu dikaji, bangunan yang menempatkan galeri ini mempunyai utamanya dipercayai digunakan untuk sejarah yang panjang dan menarik. Pihak urusan perniagaan bank dan bangunan British telah mendudukinya ketika zaman itu juga didapati mempunyai rumah kolonial dan menggunakannya sebagai kediaman untuk pekerja. Kandang kuda pejabat pentadbiran dan pejabat tanah. juga dipercayai ada disini suatu ketika Ia juga pernah digunakan sebagai markas dahulu memandangkan gaya pintu yang Jepun ketika Perang Dunia Kedua. Setelah terdapat disini menyerupai pintu kandang digunakan untuk beberapa pejabat kuda. kerajaan, ia kini telah dinaiktarafkan untuk menjadi Galeri Diraja Klang. Pelawat Alamat : No. 1, Jalan Istana, Kawasan 1, akan dapat melihat sejarah dan latar 41000 Klang, Selangor, belakang kehidupan Duli Yang Maha Mulia Malaysia. Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz No. Telefon : +603-3372 7272 Shah sebagai pewaris takhta kerajaan Koordinat GPS : 3.0407808, 101.4488108 Selangor, karier baginda dalam bidang ketenteraan sehinggalah penabalan baginda sebagai Sultan Selangor yang ke-8 pada tahun 1960 dan penabalan baginda sebagai Yang Di-Pertuan Agong yang ke-11 pada tahun 2001. Koleksi Diraja yang dipamerkan disini terdiri daripada pelbagai koleksi peribadi termasuk artifak dan cenderamata sepanjang zaman42

Gedung Raja Abdullah Tempat Bersejarah MAKAN ANGINBangunan ini dibina pada 1856 di Pekan pada lepaan dinding di tingkat bawah yangKlang sebagai tempat penyimpanan telah poros disebabkan faktor kelembapanbijih timah dan bahagian atasnya (bangunan ini terletak di tapak yangsebagai tempat kediaman. Pada 1853, paling rendah berbanding bangunan-Raja Abdullah bin Raja Jaafar iaitu bangunan baru di sekeliling yang dibinaadinda kepada Raja Jumaat, Lukut telah kemudian). Sebahagian dinding jugadikurniakan pangkat “Orang Besar Klang” telah retak dipercayai disebabkan oleholeh Baginda Sultan Muhammad Shah gegaran kenderaan di jalan bersebelahan.dan dengan itu beliau berjaya membuka Kerja-kerja konservasi yang utama selainbeberapa buah lombong bijih timah di Ulu melibatkan penggantian struktur kayuSungai Klang, sekarang dikenali sebagai dan lepaan dinding yang rosak termasukKuala Lumpur. Raja Abdullah merupakan penggantian lantai konkrit kepada lantaiwakil Sultan yang diperintahkan mengutip kayu di tingkat atas bagi mengembalikanhasil dan memperdagangkan bijih timah keaslian bangunan.yang dihasilkan di Lembah Klang. Alamat : Gedung Raja Abdullah, JalanSemasa berlaku Perang Saudara di Gedung Raja Abdullah, 41000Selangor pada tahun 1866 di kawasan ini, Klang, Selangor.gudang ini telah dijadikan sebagai kubu No. Telefon : +603-5519 0050 /pertahanan pengikut Raja Mahadi yang +603-5510 3220berkubu di Kota Raja Mahadi tidak jauh Laman Web : www.heritage.gov.mydari kawasan ini (di perkarangan Pejabat Waktu Melawat : Daily, 9am – 6pmMajlis Perbandaran Kelang sekarang). Koordinat GPS : 3.0429191, 101.4474978Residen Inggeris Pertama J.G Davidsonmenjadikan Gedung ini sebagai Pusat Istana Long PuteriPentadbiran Daerah yang kemudiannyadijadikan Balai Polis Daerah hingga Juga dikenali sebagai Istana Maimun,tahun 1970. Ia dijadikan Muzium Timah tinggalan istana ini pernah menjadi tempatoleh Lembaga Muzium Negeri Selangor. kediaman Raja Long Puteri suatu ketikaKerja-kerja konservasi oleh Jabatan dahulu. Raja Long Puteri adalah cucundaWarisan Negara yang bermula pada bulan kepada Sultan Abdul Samad. Istana iniDisember 2008 akhirnya siap sepenuhnya terletak berhampiran Istana Jugra danpada Julai 2009. Apa yang menarik strukturnya dibina berdindingkan kayumengenai bangunan ini ialah ia bercirikan manakala lantai bersertakan tiangnyaseni bina Anglo-Indian abad ke-19 dengan diperbuat daripada batu. 14 anak tanggagabungan seni bina tempatan. Bangunan diperbuat daripada batu pernah dibinakayu bertiang konkrit ini dibina secara sebagai laluan masuk utama ke istanamemanjang dan tinggi dengan tingkat tersebut. Bahagian dalam istana tersebutbawah berlantaikan simen manakala terbahagi kepada 3 bahagian iaitu ruangtingkat atas berlantai kayu. Sesuai dengan tamu, ruang legar tengah dan dapurfungsinya sebagai gedung simpanan bijih yang dibina berasingan. Istana ini jugatimah, bangunan ini dibina mudah tanpa mempunyai 3 buah bilik tidur dan sebuahelemen-elemen hiasan seperti rumah- bilik tidur tetamu.rumah tradisi lain. Terdapat beberapa Malangnya, struktur bangunan yangruang berbilik di tingkat bawah namun dulunya tersergam indah tidak dijagatingkat atasnya dewan besar dibiarkan dengan baik untuk tatapan generasiterbuka dengan serambi di sekeliling. akan datang. Kini, apa yang dapat dilihat hanyalah tinggalan istana tersebut.Kerosakan utama bangunan ini adalah Walaupun istana ini tidak mempunyai bilik yang banyak seperti istana lain yang biasa kita lihat, kediaman dengan saiz dan keindahan seperti Istana Long Puteri ini juga dianggap sebagai istana jika dibandingkan dengan rumah disekelilingnya. 43

Tempat BersejarahMAKAN ANGIN Alamat : Kampung Sungai Ingat, 42700 Alamat : Bukit Malawati, 45000 Kuala Banting, Selangor, Malaysia Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia. No. Telefon : +603-3187 2825 No. Telefon : +603-3289 7167 Laman Web : www.mdkl.gov.my Laman Web : www.mdkl.gov.my Koordinat GPS : 2.8600621, 101.4412258 Waktu Melawat: Daily, 9am – 6pm Koordinat GPS : 3.34095, 101.2486579 Tempat Simpan Peluru Lama Pengkalan Batu Hampar Tinggalan tempat simpan peluru ini Batu hampar ini dikatakan digunakan untuk masih dalam keadaan baik dan ia memancung kepala penderhaka ketika berbentuk kubah dilengkapi dengan zaman pemerintahan awal Kesultanan pintu serta lubang-lubang udara. Ia Selangor. Batu hampar ini terdiri daripada digunakan untuk menyimpan peluru, batu asas yang berbentuk empat segi bahan bedilan dan lain-lain. Stor peluru dan diatasnya diletakkan batu yang lebih ini terletak berhampiran tinggalan besar serta mempunyai permukaan yang pejabat daerah lama. Berstrukturkan agak luas dan rata – tampak sesuai untuk simen, stor ini dibina berdekatan kegunaan yang diperkatakan. Akan tetapi, dengan Sungai Langat, dipercayai untuk diceritakan bahawa hanya ada seorang memudahkan pemindahan alat-alat yang pernah dipenggal kepalanya diatas perang menggunakan laluan sungai suatu batu hampar ini; iaitu seorang gadis, ketika dahulu. Ini adalah satu-satunya kemungkinan dayang istana, yang dituduh stor simpanan peluru lama yang ditemui berzina. Perbuatan itu dianggap satu di Selangor. kesalahan yang amat berat dan hukuman Alamat : Bukit Jugra, Jugra Lama, 42700 itu dianggap setimpal bagi kesalahan Banting, Selangor, Malaysia. tersebut. No. Telefon : +603-3187 2825 Laman Web : www.mdkl.gov.my Alamat : Bukit Malawati, 45000 Kuala Koordinat GPS : 2.8373622, 101.4258504 Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia. No. Telefon : +603-3289 7167 Telaga Tujuh Laman Web : www.mdkl.gov.my Waktu Melawat : Daily, 9am – 6pm Telaga Tujuh terletak di Bukit Melawati dan Koordinat GPS : 3.34095, 101.2486579 ia adalah sebuah telaga yang dahulunya mempunyai tujuh mata air yang dikatakan Trend dalam Pembinaan tidak pernah kering walaupun pada musim Bangunan Moden kemarau. Tetapi, kini hanya beberapa mata air yang masih tinggal kerana yang Dunia seni bina telah berkembang lainnya telah tertimbus di bawah tanah. dengan luas dan pesat. Dengan adanya Sebelum ini, orang awam pernah datang perkembangan teknologi yang semakin untuk membayar niat di Telaga Tujuh ini maju, alternatif bahan-bahan seni bina tetapi pengawasan lebih ketat kerana ia menjadi semakin banyak dan ini akan ditegah dalam Islam. menyumbang kepada keberkesanan Telaga ini dikatakan berumur lebih dari pelbagai jenis seni bina. Bangunan 180 tahun dan ia terletak di Cangkat Bukit pelbagai bentuk yang menyerupai Tanjung, berdekatan Tasik Shina. Simen bangunan dalam filem-filem fiksyen kini yang digunakan untuk membina telaga boleh menjadi kenyataan. ini dilihat mempunyai persamaan dengan Sehubungan dengan itu, rekaan seni simen yang digunakan di makam-makam bina kini mempunyai lebih banyak ruang berhampiran makam Sultan. Ada yang untuk melaksanakan beberapa idea dan mengatakan telaga ini pada mulanya imaginasi. Antara trend seni bina yang dimiliki oleh Si Lamat dan Si Laba, iaitu popular adalah: dua orang suruhan Sultan yang kurang waras tetapi taat kepada Sultan. 1. Seni Bina Halimunan Beberapa bangunan di dunia mencuba untuk menggunakan teknologi LED44

Tempat Bersejarah / Bangunan Modensebagai bahan untuk mereka ilusi 3. Seni Bina Mesra Alam MAKAN ANGINbangunan halimunan, seperti yang cubadibina di Korea. Tower Infinity akan Kebanyakan projek pembangunanmenggunakan teknologi pemprosesan mengancam kestabilan alam sekitar dandigital dimana kamera digunakan untuk masalah ini harus diselesaikan denganmenangkap imej disekeliling bangunan. segera. Bahan-bahan binaan organik yangKemudian, imej-imej ini akan diproses mesra alam semakin rancak dikaji untukserta digabungkan untuk menghasilkan mengurangkan tenaga dan pencemaranimej besar panoramik yang melitupi alam sekitar. Konsep pencakar langitseluruh bangunan tersebut yang akan yang dibina menggunakan kayu juga telahmenghasilkan efek halimunan. Kaedah direka dan dengan teknologi seni binayang lebih ringkas untuk mencapai efek yang maju, bangunan mesra alam bolehini adalah dengan mengecat dan melukis menjadi kenyataan.bangunan dengan meniru imej yangtertutup di belakang bangunan tersebut.2. Seni Bina Kalis CuacaBangunan yang boleh bertahan dalamcuaca ekstrim atau bencana alam sepertitsunami atau taufan adalah antara jenisseni bina yang paling popular. Seni bina iniadalah yang paling berguna terutamanyauntuk kawasan yang termasuk di dalamLingkaran Api Pasifik. Beberapa bangunanbiasa seperti stesen tren di Uzbekistantelah dibina untuk menahan gempa bumipada skala yang tertentu.KLIA / KLIA2TO KUALA LUMPUR OTHER LOCATIONS AVAILABLE: BIDOR IPOH TELUK INTAN SITIAWANhttp://www.starwira.com 45

MAKAN ANGIN Bangunan Moden Alamat : Persiaran Semarak Api, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Masjid Raja Haji Fisabilillah Laman Web : www.facebook.com/ Juga dikenali sebagai Masjid Hijau masjidcyberjaya Cyberjaya, Masjid Raja Haji Fisabilillah Waktu Melawat: Setiap hari, ditutup adalah masjid utama untuk bandar setelah lewat malam. Cyberjaya di Selangor. Masjid yang moden GPS Coordinates: 2.9325143, 101.6478 dan berbentuk futuristik ini telah dibuka secara rasmi pada 1 Mei 2015 dan ia Menara Mesiniaga dinamakan sempena Almarhum Raja Haji Fisabilillah, seorang pahlawan Bugis yang Menara Mesiniaga menempatkan ibu berasal dari Pulau Penyengat, Indonesia. pejabat IBM dan ia terletak di Subang Baginda juga adalah Yang Dipertuan Jaya. Bangunan ini telah menjadi sebuah Muda Kesultanan Johor-Riau pada tahun ikon di Subang Jaya, dimana ia terletak 1777 sehingga 1784. berhampiran dengan Subang Parade dan Masjid ini mula dibina pada tahun 2012 Empire Shopping Gallery. Bangunan ini dan telah lengkap sepenuhnya pada dikagumi oleh pakar seni reka dan seni 2015. Berkeluasan 7,646.1 m2, ia boleh bina di peringkat dunia. Ia telah menjadi memuatkan 8,500 jemaah pada satu- simbol semangat keusahawanan dan satu masa. Masjid ini dibina oleh ATSA inovasi bagi IBM. Architects Sdn Bhd dan ia adalah salah Pembinaan bangunan ini bermula pada satu tarikan terbaru di Cyberjaya dimana awal bulan Jun 1989 dan ia telah siap ia memaparkan seni bina moden serta dibina pada bulan Ogos 1992. Bangunan dimuatkan dengan pelbagai teknologi ini direka oleh Dr. Kenneth Yeang, seorang hijau yang mesra alam. arkitek yang terkenal di Malaysia dari firma Masjid ini adalah masjid pertama arkitek TR Hamzah dan Yeang. Proses di Cyberjaya untuk menampung pembinaan bangunan ini diserahkan perkembangan penduduk Islam yang kepada Siah Brothers. Objektif pembinaan tinggal dan bekerja di Cyberjaya serta bangunan ini adalah untuk menyediakan kawasan sekelilingnya. Masjid Raja Haji sebuah ruang bekerja yang produktif dan Fisabilillah adalah masjid kedua terbesar kondusif. Reka bentuk bangunan ini juga di Selangor selepas Masjid Negeri di direka untuk memuatkan ruang rekreasi Shah Alam. Masjid ini juga adalah masjid bagi pekerja. Bangunan 14.5 tingkat ini pertama di Malaysia yang mendapat dibina diatas tanah berkeluasan 12,385.69 penganugerahan istimewa Platinum – m2 dan semua tingkat digunakan untuk Green Building Index. Antara aspek moden dan teknologi hijau yang terdapat di masjid ini adalah: • Sistem tadahan air hujan untuk penjagaan lanskap dan penggunaan tandas. • Sistem penyejukan udara Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) yang jimat tenaga. • Lampu LED jimat tenaga dengan panel kaca Low-E yang boleh mengurangkan pemindahan haba. • Sistem laluan “Grasscrete” untuk kawasan letak kereta. • Atap berpanel solar. • Sistem pengudaraan semulajadi yang dimaksimakan.46

Bangunan Moden / Tempat Beribadaturusan perniagaan Mesiniaga. 145 tempat Kompleks Perbadanan Putrajayaletak kereta juga disediakan. Ciri utama bangunan kompleks kerajaan ini adalah gerbangnya, iaitu sebuahMenara Mesiniaga ini dibina struktur moden yang mempunyai ciri besi MAKAN ANGIN yang dinamik dan kompleks, memukauberorientasikan “bio-climatic”. Reka setiap pengunjung yang berkunjung ke kawasan itu. Gerbang tersebutbentuknya menggunakan sistem mempunyai dek tinjauan untuk orang awam dan ia terletak di bahagian atastenaga mesra alam. Ia memaksimakan sekali, yang juga kadangkala digunakan sebagai tempat melihat perarakan.pencahayaan dan peredaran udara Dari sini, anda akan berpeluang untuk menikmati keindahan bandar Putrajayasemulajadi yang membolehkan dari atas. Istana Kehakiman dan Masjid Putra juga kelihatan cantic dari sini. Iapenjimatan tenaga. Ini akan amat sesuai untuk aktiviti fotografi kerana pemandangan yang anda akan dapatmengurangkan impak bangunan tersebut dari dek tinjau ini adalah sangat cantik dan memukau. Gerbang ini adalah antaraterhadap alam semulajadi. Ciri bangunan tarikan yang digemari oleh pengunjung kerana seni binanya yang futuristik danyang paling menyerlah ialah konsep menarik, dimana besi binaan ini berbentuk seperti anyaman yanglanskapnya yang menegak. Ia mempunyai kompleks dan moden.taman langit yang berpusar ke atas dan Alamat : 24, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 3, 62000 Putrajaya, WPini juga berfungsi sebagai penghadang Putrajaya, Malaysia. No. Telefon : +603-8000 8000cahaya serta memberi kontra kepada Laman Web : www.ppj.gov.my Waktu Melawat : Visitors can comepermukaan besi dan aluminium bangunan anytime to view the arch. Koordinat GPS : 2.917789, 101.684435tersebut. Bangunan ini juga dilengkapi Wat Chetawandengan kemudahan untuk kesenangan Wat Chetawan adalah sebuah kuil Buddhapara pekerja. Ia mempunyai kolam Thai yang terkenal di Lembah Klang. Nama rasminya adalah Kuil Buddha Thairenang atas bumbung, pusat rekreasi dan Chetawan. Pembinaan kuil Buddha ini diinspirasikan oleh Phra Kru Palat Vieng,kafeteria di tingkat paling ata bangunan seorang ahli veteran dari komuniti Sangha pada tahun 1956. Setelah 2 ekar tanahtersebut. Kemudahan-kemudahan untuk diluluskan oleh kerajaan negeri Selangor dan 2 ½ ekar lagi diperolehi daripadaupacara rasmi dan urusan perniagaan penderma dan sumbangan Phra Kru Palat Vieng sendiri, pembinaan kuil ini bermulajuga disediakan seperti bilik mesyuarat, pada tahun 1960. Pelan struktur asal kuil ini haruslahauditorium, bilik kelas dan macam- memaparkan seni bina kuil Buddha Thai yang terbaik dan terperinci. Oleh itu,macam lagi.Bangunan Mesiniaga ini telah memenangipelbagai anugerah dari dalam dan luarnegara. Anugerah paling tinggi yangditerima adalah Aga Khan Award forArchitecture pada tahun 1995. Yanglainnya termasuklah Royal AustralianInstitute of Architecture (RAIA)International Architecture Award, ThirdArcasia (Architects Regional Council ofAsia) Award for Architecture for PublicAmenity Buildings pada tahun 1996, PAMArchitectural Award for Excellent Designfor Commercial Building (Malaysia)pada tahun 1993, serta penganugerahandaripada AIA (American Institute ofArchitecture) for Advanced TechnologyFacilities Design.Alamat : 1, Jalan SS 16/1, Ss 16, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.mesiniaga.com.my/ bpc.phpWaktu Melawat : Saturdays, prior to approval of appointment.Koordinat GPS : 3.0825539, 101.5923492 47

MAKAN ANGIN Tempat Beribadat pada bulan Mac 1973, 10 tahun selepas cadangan untuk membangunkannya Jabatan Seni Halus Thailand di Bangkok disuarakan oleh ahli kariah dan penduduk telah dilantik untuk menghasilkan pelan seksyen 14. Masjid ini dibangunkan seni bina kuil ini dan juga meninjau dengan usaha Ahli Jawatankuasa penghasilan bangunan kuil ini. Dengan Persatuan Kebajikan Penduduk-Penduduk gabungan tenaga kerja tempatan dan Islam Petaling Jaya Utara (PKPIPJU) yang pakar seni bina dari Thailand, ruang kuil dipengerusikan oleh Tuan Haji Bakri bin utama atau Vihara berjaya disiapkan pada Ramly. Siap pada bulan September 1976, tahun 1962. Struktur bangunan ini yang ia pertama kali digunakan oleh ahli kariah dipenuhi dengan dedaunan emas, jubin untuk menunaikan solat Eidul Fitri pada kaca berwarna-warni, dan dilengkapkan 25 September 1976 bersamaan 1 Syawal dengan atap bertingkat telah 1369. menjadikannya satu ikon contoh dan kuil Masjid bulat pertama di Malaysia ini Buddha yang tercantik di Lembah Klang. dinamakan Masjid Tun Abdul Aziz Yang Terhormat Raja Bhumibol Adulyadej sempena nama seorang tokoh yang dari Thailand telah memberi restu untuk telah berkhidmat sebagai Menteri Besar Royal Insignia baginda untuk diletakkan Selangor pada tahun 1954, berjasa di bahagian atas kuil tersebut. Baginda kepada Negeri Selangor dan juga juga telah menyumbangkan imej Buddha negara. Almarhum Sultan Selangor, iaitu Phra Buddha Thammeen pada ruang Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Ibni utama kuil tersebut, menunjukkan rasa Almarhum Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah kasih sayang baginda terhadap binaan Al-Haj telah merasmikan masjid ini pada Wat Chetawan. 25 Februari 1977. Setelah kuil ini siap dibina pada tahun Persempadanan kariah telah menetapkan 1962, kerja-kerja pemeliharaan sering ahli kariah masjid ini adalah dari Seksyen dibuat. Tiada struktur baru yang dibina 14, 11 dan 12, Taman SEA, Taman untuk kuil itu sehinggalah 20 tahun Paramount, dan SS2. Bagaimanapun, kemudian dimana Ven. Phra Khru masjid tetap meraikan jemaah lain yang Sophitchariyaphorn membuat beberapa terdiri dari para pelajar, wargakerja penambahan kepada struktur bangunan institusi pengajian tinggi tempatan dan tersebut. Pada hari ini, Wat Chetawan swasta juga wargakerja dari sektor yang telah menjadi salah satu tajaan komersil berhampiran. luar negara kerajaan Thailand, berdiri megah dan lengkap sebagai sebuah Alamat : Jalan Semangat, Seksyen 14, kompleks kuil dilengkapi dengan struktur- 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, struktur penting seperti dewan pemujaan Malaysia. (Dhammasala), menara loceng, pavilion No. Telefon : +603-7958 5868 Brahma dan macam-macam lagi. Laman Web : www.masjidbulat.org Waktu Melawat: Daily, till 6pm. Alamat : No.24, Jalan Pantai 9/7, Seksyen Koordinat GPS : 3.112349, 101.633967 10, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Aziz No. Telefon: +603-7955 2443 Shah Laman Web : www.sites.google.com/site/ watchetawan/ Masjid ini adalah masjid pertama yang Waktu Lawatan : Setiap hari, 7am – 9.30pm dibina di Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Masjid Koordinat GPS : 3.102636, 101.6514019 ini telah dirasmikan pembukaannya oleh Sultan Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Masjid Tun Abdul Aziz Shah pada tahun 2008. Terletak di Jalan Templer di Petaling Jaya, masjid ini bukan Allahyarham Datuk Harun bin Idris, Menteri sahaja tempat untuk melaksanakan Besar Selangor ketika itu telah bersetuju ibadah bagi masyarakat Islam, tetapi dengan perancangan pembangunan masjid ini juga sering diimarahkan masjid dan melantik John Ho, seorang sebagai pusat komuniti yang aktif dimana arkitek dari Jabatan Kerja Raya untuk aktiviti seperti seminar, kelas-kelas dan menyediakan reka bentuk yang unik dan acara keagamaan seringkali diadakan. menarik sebagai meraikan permintaan Pengunjung akan tertarik dengan seni Ahli Jawatankuasa. Masjid Tun Abdul Aziz telah dibina48