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Publisher Lyndon Yap [email protected] Group Chief Operating Officer Annie Goh [email protected] KLANG VALLEY 4 LOCALS Executive Director Garry Llewellyn Introduction [email protected] Welcome to the Klang Valley, home of some 7.45 Editor/Writer million residents and the site of Malaysia’s more Yip Chee Keen developed, affluent and urban society around. [email protected] Klang Valley 4 Locals is the first free travel guide to Designer be distributed within the Klang Valley to help local Azly Suhairy Samsuri visitors find their way around town, especially if [email protected] you are not sure what to do, where to go and how to get there. Published by: Bluedale Publishing (M) Sdn. Bhd. Within this guide is an overall coverage on the No. 31-2, Block F2, Level 2, whole of Klang Valley, whether it is KLCC or Kuala Jalan PJU 1/42A, Dataran Prima, Selangor you are more familiar with. In fact, with 47301 Petaling Jaya, shopping, dining, events and places to rest, this Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. guide gives anyone, the upper hand in deciding their itinerary. Even if you were staying at just T : (6)03-7804 8986 one part of the Klang Valley, you may just find out F : (6)03-7803 1948 brand new things to do that even locals might not E : [email protected] know. W : www.bluedale.com.my/publishing/ kltg/ © Bluedale Publishing (M) Sdn. Bhd. While at the centre of the Klang Valley is Kuala All rights reserved. No re-production, copy or Lumpur, its rapid development in the past 25 transmission of this publication may be made years has seen the whole of the Klang Valley without written permission. No contents of impacted, with suburbs mushrooming out of this publication may be re-produced, copied or transmitted, in any form or by any means, nowhere to cater for the housing needs of the without the prior written permission of the growing middle-class, to world-class facilities publisher. Any person involved in unauthorized and structures being designed and built, so the acts in relation to this publication may be liable Klang Valley will never be the same again! Come to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. join us and discover the amazing diversity of the Klang Valley! While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all the information, the publisher Text Symbols/Legends can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. For all enquiries related to advertising please contact us at: [email protected] Kum Printers Sdn. Bhd. Lot 9, Jalan 51A/243, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Complimentary Copy Not for sale KDN PERMIT # PP 15841/06/2010 (024621)

Introduction……………………………………………............................................................. 1 Contents………………………………………………….......................................................... 2-3 Taking Klang Valley by Storm………….………....................................................................... 4-5 Foreword from Prime Minister Malaysia…............................................................................... 8 SIGHTSEEING TOURS Introduction.....………………….……...................................................................... 12 Historic Sites…………………………..…................................................................ 13-17 Modern Buildings……………….……….................................................................. 18-20 Galleries………………………………….................................................................. 21 Places of Worship…………………….….................................................................. 23-25 Parks and Gardens………………………….............................................................. 26-28 Putrajaya……………………………………............................................................. 29-31 Kepong……………………………………............................................................... 32 Shah Alam………………………………….............................................................. 33 Kuala Selangor………………………………........................................................... 34 SOUNDS OF THE SUBURBS: BANDAR UTAMA AND MUTIARA DAMANSARA Introduction.....………………….……...................................................................... 35 Shopping: Mutiara Damansara.….............................................................................. 36-37 Shopping: Bandar Utama.………….......................................................................... 38 Food and Hotels………………………...................................................................... 39 Community Events……………………..................................................................... 40 SHOPPING AROUND Introduction.....………………….….......................................................................... 41 Bukit Bintang/Golden Triangle.……......................................................................... 42-43 Jalan Ampang and Surroundings.…........................................................................... 44-46 Jalan Tan Cheng Lock and Surroundings.….............................................................. 47 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman and Surroundings.…................................................... 48 Mid Valley City…………………..…………………................................................. 49 Bangsar……………………………………..……..................................................... 50 Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas ………...…................................................................. 51 Petaling Jaya………………………………………................................................... 52 Subang Jaya, Sunway and Shah Alam........................................................................ 54 Klang……………………………………………...................................................... 55 South of KL……………………………………........................................................ 56 Cheras, Jalan Klang Lama and Sri Petaling….......................................................... 57 Electric, Electronic and IT Goods……...................................................................... 58 Textiles and Apparel…………………............……................................................... 59 Local Arts and Crafts…………………...........……................................................... 60 Flea Markets, Bazaars and Night Markets….......….................................................. 61 Retail Chains, Department Stores, Supermarkets and Hypermarkets…................... 62 Bargain Bin…………………………………………………………......................... 64 LOCAL FLAVOURS Introduction.....……………....................................................................................... 65 Bukit Bintang and Chinatown……............................................................................ 66 Jalan TAR and Kampung Baru…............................................................................... 68 Ampang, Kampung Pandan and Taman Dagang........................................................ 69 Pudu, Imbi and Taman Maluri.………………….…….............................................. 70 Cheras, Old Klang Road, Puchong and Kajang……................................................. 71 Petaling Jaya.....………………….……..................................................................... 72 Subang Jaya………………………………................................................................ 73 Klang and Sepang Goldcoast……………................................................................. 74 Under 1 Roof……...................................................................................................... 75 Changkat Bukit Bintang…………............................................................................. 76

Malay Restaurants…………................................................................................. 77 Chinese Restaurants………….............................................................................. 78 Indian Restaurants…………................................................................................. 79 Nyonya Restaurants…………............................................................................... 80 Asean Region………............................................................................................. 81 Japanese Restaurants………................................................................................. 82 Fusion……............................................................................................................ 83 Western…………………….................................................................................. 84 Western and India…………………...................................................................... 85 Bakery-Cafes………............................................................................................ 86 EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Introduction.....………………….……................................................................. 87 Major Events and Festivals……........................................................................... 88-90 Entertainment Places……..................................................................................... 91-93 Theme Parks, Water Parks and Zoos……............................................................. 94 Golf Clubs……………………............................................................................. 96 Nightclubs………………………......................................................................... 97-100 HOLE IN THE WALL Introduction.....……….......................................................................................... 101 5-star Hotels.....…………………......................................................................... 102-103 Around Jalan Ampang…………........................................................................... 104-105 Outside the Golden Triangle................................................................................. 106-107 The Golden Triangle……..................................................................................... 108 Budget Hotels…………….................................................................................... 109-111 Hostels……………………................................................................................... 112 Business Matters…………................................................................................... 113 Outside KL……………........................................................................................ 114 Subang Jaya and Shah Alam…............................................................................. 115 Genting Highlands and Sunway Lagoon…........................................................... 116 Bandar Sunway, Bandar Utama, Damansara and PJ…......................................... 117 Seri Kembangan and KLIA…………………………........................................... 118 Cyberjaya and Putrajaya…………………………................................................ 119 SPECIAL FEATURE: MELAKA Introduction.....………………….......................................................................... 120 Heritage Area…………………............................................................................. 121 Museums and Galleries……................................................................................. 122 Private Museums……………............................................................................... 123 Places of Worship……………….......................................................................... 124 Shopping………………....................................................................................... 125 Food………………………................................................................................... 126-127 Sightseeing………………………........................................................................ 128 Accommodation………….................................................................................... 129 Entertainment……………………….................................................................... 130 Boutique Hotels and Transportation….................................................................. 131 Melaka City Centre Map……............................................................................... 132 GETTING AROUND KL Transportation Options.......................................................................................... 133-135 KLANG VALLEY’S TOP 10…………….......................................................................... 136-137 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION…………........................................................................... 138-139 INDEX………………………............................................................................................... 140-144

Taking Klang Valley by STORM! When we were preparing this, one constant question we always had in our mind was if we only had a limited time to discover the Klang Valley, how do we do the whole of Klang Valley? This almost impossible task is possible when you use each of the divisions within our guide based on the STORM concept. What is STORM you ask? Well, read on and discover the best way to storm through Klang Valley. 82 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 83 Japanese Restaurants Jogoya he famous Japanese buet that is on everyone’s lips features a vast array of Japanese specialities which only need to be ordered from a menu before Tit is served right before your eyes! With a competitively priced menu, fresh ingredients air-own from Japan and a modern yet distinctly Japanese ambience completing the scene, it is no wonder why Jogoya is the talk of the town. T3, Relish Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jalan Savour the local flavours Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. +603-2142 1268 +603-2148 8171 11:30 to 01:00 daily Food is almost always the first thing that www.jogoya.com.tw Benkay Pan Pacic Hotel Genki Sushi locals rush for when they are in a foreign Hotel Nikko, Jalan Ampang Jalan Putra Shop 428, Level 4, Suria KLCC +603-2161 1111 +603-4049 4412 +603-2166 6220 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; Dinner: 11:00 to 22:00 daily city and you couldn’t do better than our Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30 daily 18:30 to 22:30 daily www.hotelnikko.com.my www.panpacic.com selection of local-only food items, panels Wasabi Bistro Mandarin Chikuyo-tei 2nd Floor, I-Chi-Ban G/F Wisma Oriental Hotel, Istana Hotel, MPL, Kuala Lumpur City Centre Jalan Raja Chulan of info on the food, the best places to go +603-2163 0968 +603-2141 4328 Jalan Raja Chulan +603-2163 0969 +603-2144 0111 +603-2148 8988 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30 daily; Dinner: Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30;Dinner: 18:30 to Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; 18:30 to 22:30 daily 22:30 daily.Closed on Sundays for lunch Dinner: 18:45 to 22:30 daily and have what the locals are having. In [email protected] www.hotelistana.com.my www.mandarinoriental.com DainTi Hill Pavilion KL Shopping Center, Lot 6.01.05, Level 6, 168 Jalan Bukit fact, we have so much going on in the Bintang +603-2145 6628 Local Flavours section, we will be resigned Koong Jung Lot No. 3.1, Level 3, PNB Darby Park, 10 Jalan Binjai to only sharing one item with you here. +603-2166 7181 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; Park’s Garden Dinner: 18:00 to 22:30 daily 314, Jalan Ampang (No Lunch served on Sundays) +603-4251 0491 17:30 to 23:00 daily Check the rest out on Page 65 onwards. Han Sung Jalan Medan Imbi +603-2144 6163 Lunch: 10:00 to 14:30; Dinner: 17:00 to 22:30 daily (Closed every alternate Mondays) Koryo Won 2nd Floor, Kompleks Antarabangsa, Jalan Sultan Ismail +603-2142 4939 Lunch: 11:00 to 14:00 daily; Dinner: 18:00 to 23:00 daily Sagano Renaissance Hotel KL, corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang +603-2162 2233 +603-2771 6706 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30, Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30 (Mon-Sat); Dinner only: 18:30 to 22:30 (Sun) SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 15 Historic Sites Sightseeing Tours After you are done feasting, the next thing you might want to do is to take in the sights. In the Istana Negara (National Palace) stana Negara is the ocial residence of His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang DiPertuan Agong, Sightseeing Tours section, we have done most of the paramount ruler of Malaysia. The palace was originally known as the Chan Wing Residence Iand was built by a local Chinese millionaire in 1928. Situated on a hill occupying 11 hectares along Jalan Syed Putera, the design of the palace is a mixture of Chinese and European architecture. Inside the palace, the Balairung Seri Utama is used for hosting dinner functions and other ceremonies such the legwork for you as we cover various aspects as conferring awards and medals by the Yang DiPertuan Agong to people who have contributed to the nation. Unfortunately visitors and outsiders are not allowed entry to the palace. of the interesting vistas within the Klang Valley. It Jalan Istana www.malaysianmonarchy.org.my Take the Putra LRT, KTM Komuter train or Monorail to the KL Sentral Station. From here take a taxi to the palace gates. would suit any art buff, champion historian, closet photographerand the regular average Malaysian Parliament House his modern Parliament House is a place where Malaysia’s politicians tourist to discover which attraction atrracts their TVisitors are allowed to view Parliamentary sessions by making prior come together to have sessions about matters related to law. attention best and spend some time visiting it. arrangements with the authorities. They will then be advised about the protocols and dress code that they would have to abide. In fact, we even have a Sounds of the Suburbs Jalan Parlimen +603-2072 1955 +603-2070 4676 to cover various features which make a suburb [email protected] www.parlimen.gov.my Take the KTM Komuter to the Bank Negara Station. Walk downhill until a T-junction. Turn left and you can see Bank Negara on your left. From there, follow signages to Jalan special. This time we are doing Bandar Utama Parlimen. Tugu Negara & Mutiara Damansara. Look it up from Page12 (National Monument) ituated near to Parliament house, this bronze war memorial onwards. SEmergency proclaimed after a communist insurrection is dedicated to those who died during the 12-year Malayan in 1948. Built in 1966, Tugu Negara depicts seven men from the Malaysian Security Force symbolizing the seven qualities: leadership, unity, strength, vigilance, suering, courage and sacrice. Jalan Parlimen Take the KTM Komuter train and get down at the Bank Negara KTM Station. Take a short walk downhill to the T-junction and turn left. You will see Bank Negara on your left. From there follow the signs to Jalan Parlimen until you see the trac lights. The entrance to the monument is on your right.

58 || SHOPPING AROUND SHOPPING AROUND || 59 Electric, Electronic & IT Goods Textiles & Apparel dentifying what you want and what you need is half the battle won when you are in serious pursuit of great bargains during sales season. With this section, we hope that you do get to zoom Iin on the exact thing which you need. If you cannot nd what you need, fret not, we will expand into more categories in the near future. Kicking things o will be our scoop on IT-geeks’ favourite things! When it comes to electric, electronic and IT gadgets, Klang Valley’s most eclectic mix is found Open up the wallet either in whole oors dedicated to IT, as is the case with Mid Valley and Sunway Pyramid, and in digital malls, with the likes of Low Yat Plaza and Imbi Plaza in the heart of KL. However, the growth of the suburbs have also seen other digital malls rising up including: Whenever we see shiny new things, our hands SM Digital Mall M Digital Mall’s unmistakable yellow, white and black tiled façade will start to tingle and itch. Not as if we are Sforms the centre of the commercial district in Petaling Jaya’s Section 14. The four-storey medium-sized mall contains a variety of IT-related products neatly allergic to anything, but the Klang Valley has seperated into ve main categories: computers, mobile phones, gadgets, game consoles and accessories. Both business and personal users will nd SM bona fide shopping malls which have gone Digital Mall’s high accessiblity from the Asia Jaya LRT via feeder buses and the fact that PJ residents no longer have to travel to KL for high-quality, cutting- down the mega path in providing quality, edge and value for money IT solutions. No 2, Jalan SS 14/20, Section 14, Petaling Jaya +603 - 7955 4394 http://www.digitalmall.com.my variety and service to each and every customer. Station and from there it is a 5-minute taxi ride away. Take the Kelana Line to the Asia Jaya Otherwise, feeder bus No 904 A will pass by Jalan Semangat and stop at Section 14’s bus stop. SM From the interior designs to the retail mix, Digital Mall is right behind the row of sholots which are just behind the bus stop. shopping in the Klang Valley is definitely one USJ 19 Digital Mall lso known as the shopping centre ‘19’ USJ 19’s digital mall is housed in a mixed-use complex along with the Rhythm Avenue apartments and Carrefour hypermarket adjacent to the of the greater things to do while visiting it. Adigital mall. Being very new in the market, many shopfronts were still empty during its soft launch in 2008. However, there are many newer IT vendors slowly trickling in, promising residents of Subang Jaya a closer solution to their IT needs. Jalan Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 19, Subang Jaya +1-300-88-2939 (Carrefour) Plus we offer you our own top picks when it USJ 19 Digital Mall is on your left just after the Subang Perdana Good Year Courts area. http://www.digitalmall.com.my From Subang Jaya, head towards the ELITE highway via Persiaran Kewajipan. comes to getting the best value for money in Value-added Services hether you are in Low Yat or in any other digital mall, services oered by various vendors to our Bargain Bin feature. Definitely not to be Wmay dier between vendors, it is good to know that you can get the most mileage out of often sweeten or close a deal are very normal in the Klang Valley. Though services oered a product within a competitive budget and good deals are just around the corner if you bother missed, from Page 41 onwards. surveying dierent vendors for their price and oerings. Bringing along your bargaining skills could just land the best deal in town! Rest from the elements HOLE IN THE WALL || 117 118 || HOLE IN THE WALL HOLE IN THE WALL || 119 Seri Kembangan / KLIA Whether you are in the Klang Valley for business or leisure, we’ve got you covered. Knowing that Palace of The Golden Horses some may be taking shelter with friends and Jalan Kuda Emas, The MINES Resort City, Seri Kembangan +603-8943 2333 +603-8943 2666 family during their stay here, we offer those who www.palaceofthegoldenhorses.com.my are not or do not have any accommodation plans something to rely on. For those who cannot survive the city life without creature comforts, you will find the 5-star treatment right up your Palace Beach Resort & Spa Jalan Dulang, The MINES Resort City, Seri Kembangan +603-8943 6688 alley, while those who swear by hitchhiking and +603-8943 5555 www.palacebeachandspa.com.my backpacking will not be up the creek without a paddle with our On a Shoestring section. For other fun stuff, look up Page 101 and beyond. 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Visitors can categories. sample an assortment of lip-smacking delicacies Sarawak Rainforest World friends/posse to make those memories last, regardless Penang World Music Festival Venue: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah made from this unique fruit. Be part of this Organiser: Championship Sports Events Sdn. Bhd. Music Festival festival and enjoy lots of interesting programmes 2 October 2009 – 4 October 2009 Tel: +6088-218833 +VM t 4BSBXBL $VMUVSBM 7JMMBHF Fax: +6088-218833 4BOUVCPOH 4BSBXBL revel with spectacular Music lovers get to such as exhibitions and contests on the dierent varieties of durian available throughout local musicians in a natural setting of lush of whether you’re on your own or you’re not alone. performances staged by world-renowned artistes Email: [email protected] Website: www.borneomarathon.com/home.html and the country. 4BSBXBL 5PVSJTN #PBSE greenery. e cool evening breeze and the hypnotic 5 t ' Deepavali ethnic rhythms will make it a night to remember! 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As we stand at the threshold of a new year, 2009 promises to see exciting changes in store for Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding areas. The development of Klang Valley’s infrastructure, preservation of its’ charming heritage and the warmth of its locals collectively make the whole of Klang Valley an attractive destination even for Malaysians from other towns and cities. The rebranding of the Mega Malaysia sales, introduction of MICE and a wonderful line-up of events are just part of the interesting plans afoot that make Klang Valley life so exciting! Kudos has to be given to Bluedale Publishing for coming up with this brilliant Guide that provides relevant and helpful information for anyone who is interested in local tourism or making that day trip to the Klang Valley. Congratulations to the Publishers for yet another excellent effort to inform travellers of the Klang Valley‘s many attractions. Whether you are here on business or leisure, I hope that this Guide will lead you down a great adventure of discovering Klang Valley for yourself. Have an enjoyable stay and bring back amazing memories of Kuala Lumpur. (DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB TUN RAZAK)

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Sightseeing Sightseeing Tours Tours SIGHTSEEING TOURS Introduction.....………………….……... 12 Historic Sites…………………………. 13-17 Modern Buildings……………….……... 18-20 Galleries………………………………... 21 Places of Worship…………………….... 23-25 Parks and Gardens…………………….. 26-28 Putrajaya………………………………. 29-31 Kepong……………………………….... 32 Shah Alam……………………………... 33 Kuala Selangor………………………… 34 Travelling can be fun at times us and for most of us, when places to visit so that your but it could be a torture as asked about a vacation, we down time is maximised with well. It very much depends would usually describe it as minimal effort on your part. on whether you have ‘my dream vacation’. While The bottomline? Showing you planned it properly. If you do there are many interesting that business trips do not have it spontaneously, then the destinations in Malaysia to to be a chore and that business possibility is that you may put choose from, the Klang Valley and pleasure can be a really yourself into a real headache. is home to the nation’s capital good mix. Families on vacation Proper planning is always the and a whole host of world- have specific needs that are crucial thing that you have to class attractions. With this not limited to just budget and consider seriously that would section, we will help you find taste but convenience and save the day. So, this section some dream vistas right where comfort for the whole family provides you with the list you are at or at a location to truly enjoy the holiday. of must-see places in Klang near where you are staying. Here we explore the fun way Valley and the necessary In doing this we hope to aid of learning science, history, information for you to plan you in making your dream art and culture, expanding the your visit properly. To help vacation happen, whether you minds of explorers of all ages. you out in taking in the sights, are a nature lover, history buff Who knows, this field trip could this section includes cultural, or a champion arts and culture even start them on a journey religious and heritage sites, critic. Those on business are of discovery for themselves. natural attractions and the not left out as well. We know Besides that, family-friendly various recreational spots that the most hectic schedules recreation sites are also found which will make your stay could do with some down within this section of the guide. in the Klang Valley one to time and it is here that to be Ready? Let’s go! remember whether you prefer refreshed for the following to travel solo or in a group. day’s appointments. We aim to make that dream come true by Dreams are important to all of pointing out the most strategic

SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 13 Historic Sites Merdeka Square t precisely 12.01am on 31st August 1957, the Union Jack was lowered for the last Atime on Malaysian soil, and the Malaysian flag was raised – marking the end to British colonial rule and the beginning of Malaysia’s independence. It was at Merdeka Square or Dataran Merdeka that shouts of ‘Merdeka!’ which means ‘Independence’ were heard across the city during the early hours on that historic day in August. Today, a 100-metre high flagpole, said to be one of the tallest in the world, proudly carries the Malaysian flag. The Square remains an important place for national events such as SIGHTSEEING TOURS National Day celebrations and street parades. Introduction.....………………….……... Situated at one corner of the Square is the Royal Historic Sites…………………………. Selangor Club, once a popular social centre Modern Buildings……………….……... for British residents & expatriates. The building’s charming architecture provides a glimpse of Galleries………………………………... the mock-Tudor design which is still found in some of England’s old buildings. Today, the club is Places of Worship…………………….... exclusively for members with a wide range of sporting facilities and restaurants. Parks and Gardens…………………….. Jalan Raja Putrajaya………………………………. Take the Putra LRT or STAR LRT to the Masjid Jamek LRT Station (Putra underground) or(STAR overhead). After exiting from the LRT station at street level, walk north along Jalan Tun Perak approx 200 metres, keeping the old high court buildings on your left.When Kepong……………………………….... you reach the end of the buildings, turn left and walk for approx 50 metres along Jalan Raja Laut. Merdeka Square will be visible Shah Alam……………………………... across the road on your right. Kuala Selangor………………………… Sultan Abdul Samad Building uilt by the British between 1894 and 1897, and taking its name from the reigning Sultan of Selangor of the time, the beautiful Sultan Abdul Samad building still remains one of the city’s Bsignificant landmarks. Designed by A.C. Norman to house government offices during the British administration, and based on the popular Moorish architecture of the time, the building is topped by a 40m tall clock tower with a shiny copper dome. The building was used until quite recently by the Federal Court and the Court of Appeals before moving to the Palace of Justice in Malaysia’s new federal administrative capital, Putrajaya. Jalan Raja Take the Putra LRT or STAR LRT to the Masjid Jamek LRT Station (Putra underground) or (STAR overhead). After exiting from the LRT station at street level, walk north along Jalan Tun Perak approx 200 metres, keeping the old high court buildings on your left. When you reach the end of the buildings, turn left and walk for approx 150 metres along Jalan Raja Laut. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building will be on your left

14 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Historic Sites Royal Selangor Club irectly opposite the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and just next to Merdeka Square, this charming mock-Tudor building was founded in 1884 during British colonial rule. The Royal DSelangor Club began as a members’ only social and cricket club for the British expatriate community in Kuala Lumpur and remains so even today. While cricket isn’t played on the field these days, the club still provides a number of sporting facilities and restaurants. Jalan Raja 03-2692 7166 03-2693 4724 www.rscweb.org.my Take the Putra LRT or STAR LRT to the Masjid Jamek LRT Station (Putra underground) or (STAR overhead). After exiting from the LRT station at street level, walk north along Jalan Tun Perak approx 200 metres, keeping the old high court buildings on your left. When you reach the end of the buildings, turn left and walk for approx 50 metres along Jalan Raja Laut. The Royal Selangor Club will be on visible across the road your right. Dayabumi Complex ne of the earliest skyscrapers in KL, Dayabumi Complex was built in the early 1980’s. With its patterns of eight-pointed stars, and OIslamic arches at the top and bottom of the tower, the building has a unique façade to it. The buildings upper floors serve as offices, with the lower and ground floors taken up by a shopping arcade, the Kuala Lumpur General Post Office, banks and restaurants. Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin Take the KTM Komuter train and get down at the old Kuala Lumpur Station. Alternatively, you can take the Putra LRT to Pasar Seni LRT Station. The complex is within walking distance from both these stations. You can also catch a bus to Central Market and take a short walk to the complex. Carcosa Seri Negara ituated on a hilltop overlooking the beautiful Lake Gardens is Carcosa Seri Negara. This early 19th century architectural wonder was once the residence of the British Governor and British High SCommissioner. Styled in the tradition of British colonial mansions, they have both been converted into an exclusive hotel for visiting VIPs. Queen Elizabeth II herself made Carcosa Seri Negara her choice of accommodation during her visit to Malaysia in 1989. The restaurants in the hotel are open to the public for dining. Taman Tasik Perdana (KL Lake Gardens) +603-2295 0888 +603-2282 7888 www.carcosa.com.my Taxis are the best choice of transport to Carcosa Seri Negara.

SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 15 Historic Sites Istana Negara (National Palace) stana Negara is the official residence of His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang DiPertuan Agong, the paramount ruler of Malaysia. The palace was originally known as the Chan Wing Residence Iand was built by a local Chinese millionaire in 1928. Situated on a hill occupying 11 hectares along Jalan Syed Putera, the design of the palace is a mixture of Chinese and European architecture. Inside the palace, the Balairung Seri Utama is used for hosting dinner functions and other ceremonies such as conferring awards and medals by the Yang DiPertuan Agong to people who have contributed to the nation. Unfortunately visitors and outsiders are not allowed entry to the palace. Jalan Istana www.malaysianmonarchy.org.my Take the Putra LRT, KTM Komuter train or Monorail to the KL Sentral Station. From here take a taxi to the palace gates. Parliament House his modern Parliament House is a place where Malaysia’s politicians T come together to have sessions about matters related to law. Visitors are allowed to view Parliamentary sessions by making prior arrangements with the authorities. They will then be advised about the protocols and dress code that they would have to abide. Jalan Parlimen +603-2072 1955 +603-2070 4676 [email protected] www.parlimen.gov.my Take the KTM Komuter to the Bank Negara Station. Walk downhill until a T-junction. Turn left and you can see Bank Negara on your left. From there, follow signages to Jalan Parlimen. Tugu Negara (National Monument) ituated near to Parliament house, this bronze war memorial is dedicated to those who died during the 12-year Malayan SEmergency proclaimed after a communist insurrection in 1948. Built in 1966, Tugu Negara depicts seven men from the Malaysian Security Force symbolizing the seven qualities: leadership, unity, strength, vigilance, suffering, courage and sacrifice. Jalan Parlimen Take the KTM Komuter train and get down at the Bank Negara KTM Station. Take a short walk downhill to the T-junction and turn left. You will see Bank Negara on your left. From there follow the signs to Jalan Parlimen until you see the traffic lights. The entrance to the monument is on your right.

16 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Historic Sites KL Railway Station ith its very distinctive Moorish-style exterior, construction on the original KL Railway Station began in 1886 and was finally completed in 1910. Since then the station has Wundergone a number of extensive r enovations and improvements to preserve and upgrade the building’s facilities. As part of these improvements, the station now has an air-conditioned waiting hall, a café, snack kiosks and a tourism information counter. Also occupying part of the station buildings is the Heritage Station Hotel. Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin +603-2274 6063 www.ktmb.com.my Take the KTM Komuter train to the old Kuala Lumpur Station, exiting at the railway station itself. Malaysia Tourism Centre (MTC) his colonial building was actually built to serve as Tthe family residence of Eu Tong Seng, a rich tin miner and rubber estate business person in 1935. Later on, it was converted to a British military base and subsequently as the headquarters of the Japanese army during the Second World War. Since then, the building has been used as the location of several significant events, such as the first sitting of Malaysia’s Parliament and the installation ceremonies of numerous kings of Malaysia. And today, this former residence finally became a one-stop information centre for tourists. Visitors can book a tour, change your money, make hotel reservations, access to the Internet, arrange a trishaw ride around the city, make international phone calls, and book air or bus tickets to certain destinations in Malaysia. There is also a souvenir shop as well as a tourist police counter in the centre. If visitors were to fancy a taste of Malaysia, they can make their way to the Saloma Theatre Restaurant, located in the right wing of the centre, whereby they can also enjoy cultural performances in its auditorium. Jalan Ampang Infoline: 1-300-88-5776, +603-2164 3929, (Saloma Theatre Restaurant: +603-2161 0122) 07:00 to 13:00 daily Free admission www.mtc.gov.my Take the KL Monorail to the Bukit Nanas Station. From there, turn right, using the path opposite the Renaissance Hotel. Go straight and you will see the centre, about 100 metres away on your right.

SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 17 Historic Sites National Museum Islamic Arts Museum erhaps Malaysia’s most treasured museum is located near Lake isitors can begin to gain an appreciation for the PGardens and houses some of the beauty of Islamic art and the great civilization nation’s most important historic heritage. Vthat provided the foundation for the exhibits in The architecture of the National Museum this museum. Galleries in the museum have their own comprises 26 concrete pillars (13 pillars individual theme, with exhibits and priceless treasures to the east and the west of the building, such as Islamic manuscripts, metalwork and textiles, representing the states in Malaysia), ceramics & glassware, arms, armours and coins. Among positioned to reflect the features of a the featured displays included are some beautiful traditional Malay palace. The mural on replicas of famous buildings like the Taj Mahal in the west side of the building illustrates the India, the Amir Timur Mausoleum in Uzbekistan and economic activities, traditional ceremonies the Masjid Al-Haram Mosque in Mecca, these exhibits and customs inherited by the Malaysian are found in the Islamic Architecture Gallery. society. On the east side of the building facing Jalan Travers, the mural represents a Jalan Lembah Perdana chronological event significant to the Malay +603-2274 2020 History from the eminent Malacca Malay +603-2274 0529 10:00 to 18:00 Sultanate, colonization and the independence RM 12.00 (adults), RM 6.00 (students with ID and senior citizens aged 55 of Malaysia in 1957. Visitors can take a walk and above), and free for children below 6 years old down memory lane as they make their way www.iamm.org.my through the museum’s four main galleries: Take the KTM Komuter train to the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. Gallery A (Culture Exhibitions), Gallery B The museum is a 10min walk away overlooking the National Mosque. (Faces of Malaysia), Gallery C (Nature) and Gallery D (subcategorized to Weapons, Craft Museum Music and Ceramic). The galleries will take you back through the nation’s development ocated within the over the past few decades, as visitors get the Craft Complex, this chance to relive Malaysian history. Special Lmuseum features thematic exhibitions are also held from time songket-weaving, batik- to time. making, woodcarving, and pottery-making, Jalan Damansara +603-2282 6255 providing an amazing +603-2282 6434 insight into the history and 09:00 to 18:00 daily development of Malaysian RM 2.00 (adults); Free (children below 12 years old) crafts. www.museum.gov.my/ www.jmm.gov.my Jalan Conlay Take the Putra LRT, the KTM Komuter train or the +603-2162 7533 Monorail to KL SentralStation. From there, take a taxi 09:00 to 18:00 the short distance to the museum. RM 3.00 (adults), RM 1.00 (children aged 7-12) Take the Monorail to the Raja Chulan Station. Exit and walk towards Wisma Genting and the Novotel Hydro Majestic Hotel. With Prince Hotel and Residences on your left, continue until you see the museum on your right.

18 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Modern Buildings Royal Police Museum The Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) Museum takes you on a history of policing from the earliest days of the Melaka Sultanate right through the current police force. Opened in 1961 at the Police Training Centre in Jalan Semarak, it was relocated to this 1.2-hectare site in 1997 to keep up with the 2000- odd collection of artefacts, information and displays which show Malaysian law enforcement at work. No. 5 Jalan Perdana +603-2272 5689/5690/2473 4740 Free admission 10:00 to 18:00 (Tues-Sun), Closed on Mondays and Fridays between 12:30-14:30 A taxi is the best way to get there. Museum of Aboriginal Affairs Located a slight distance off the city, the museum showcases the local Orang Asli people, or the natives who practice ancestor worship. The native people in Malaysia are those who have lived much of their lives through raw jungle and people who have walked the land of Malaysia. This museum pays tribute to these aborigines through a vivid display of their evolution, achievements, ethnic groups within the Orang Asli, old-age traditions and their way of living. 24 km, Gombak +603-6182 2122 09:00 to 17:00 (Sat–Thurs) Free admission Take a Bus No. 174 from Lebuh Ampang and ask the driver to drop you at the museum. Memorial Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial Tun Abdul Razak Erected in honour of Tunku Abdul Rahman The Sri Taman Building, which was the official Putra Al-Haj, the first Prime Minister of residence of Tun Abdul Razak, the second Malaysia (1957-1970), this three-building Prime Minister of Malaysia (1970-1976) memorial houses artifacts and memorabilia who is Malaysia’s ‘Father of Development’, relating to the life and times of Malaysia’s ‘Father houses effects, documents and even a mock of Independence’. office of the Prime Minister among the 2 Jalan Dato’ Onn Phases of the exhibits. +603-2694 7277 Free admission Jalan Perdana 10:00 to 17:30 (Tues-Sun) Closed on Mondays except Public +603-2693 7740 and School Holidays and Fridays between 12:15 to 15:00. Free Take the KTM Komuter to the Bank Negara Station and take 08:00 to 16:30 (Weekdays), 08:00 to 12:45 (Sat) a taxi there. A taxi is the best way to get there.

SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 19 Modern Buildings The National Planetarium ituated on a hilltop just a short distance away from Lake Gardens, is the National SPlanetarium. Offering lots exciting, fun activities – from general knowledge, history, science, space exploration and astronomy. Visitors can view interesting documentaries on a wide- screen cinema and enjoy the effects of zero gravity. There’s also a viewing gallery on the 4th floor with excellent views of the city skyline. There’s also an overhead pedestrian foot bridge connecting the National Planetarium to the National Museum. Jalan Perdana +603-2273 5484 +603-2273 5488 10:00 to 16:30 (closed on Mondays) RM 1.00 (free for children under 12 years) www.angkasa.gov.my/planetarium Take a taxi to the planetarium or cross using the pedestrian foot bridge from the National Museum. KL Tower t 421 metres, the KL Tower is the 5th tallest telecommunications tower in the world. Built with 45,000 Acubic metres of extra strong concrete, it weighs in at an impressive 100,000 tonnes. Besides providing better telecommunication and broadcast transmissions, this state-of-the-art telecommunications tower also provides visitors excellent 360 degree views at the 335- metre high observation deck. Dine among the stars at night, only at the Seri Angkasa Revolving Restaurant at Level 2 near the very top of the tower. Jalan Punchak, Off Jalan P. Ramlee +603-2020 5444 +603-2034 2609 09:00 to 22:00 daily RM 20.00 (adults), RM 10.00 (children) and RM 17.00 (senior citizens) www.menarakl.com.my Take the Monorail to Bukit Nanas Monorail Station. KL Tower is just a 10-minute walk away. Alternatively, you can take a taxi that will bring you right to the base of the tower. Welcome to the exclusive world of “KL-TOWER LIFESTYLE” L- Tower Lifestyle is a lifestyle passport that provides its members customized and personalized K experiences, from vacations, dining, and lifestyle experiences at preferred rates using cutting edge communications technology and personalized services. Personalized Service Through Dedicated Professionals In addition to serving our members through the preferred rates, we provide personalized services from our own network of customer service professionals. Our membership service offices in Menara Kuala Lumpur provides comprehensive services and they are dedicated exclusively to Serving KL-TOWER LIFESTYLE members. Our business based upon long-term service relationship with each of our KL-Tower Lifestyle members catering to their individual needs and interests. Customized Lifestyle Experiences. As a result to the knowledge we gain through our relationship with KL-Tower Lifestyle members, we are able to create unique Lifestyle experiences from time-to-time that are customized to the individual requirements of each member. We are only able to this, by lending an ear to listen to your needs.

20 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Modern Buildings PETRONAS Twin Towers rom 1996 to 2003, the PETRONAS Twin Towers held the record for the tallest twin towers in the world. The 88-storey, FIslamic culture-inspired marvel in the heart of the city offers visitors to the sky bridge excellent city views on a clear day. The glass and steel structure is home to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO), Aquaria, the PETROSAINS Discovery Centre, a public park with its own lake and fountains and Suria KLCC. The PETRONAS Twin Towers Gift Shop (+603-2331 1744, 09:00 – 17:00 (Mon) and 09:00 – 19:00 (Tues-Sun)), on the concourse level is the official merchandiser offering over 400 authentic and unique souvenirs to take back home with you. Kuala Lumpur City Centre +603-2331 8080 08:30 to 17:00 (closed on Mondays) Admission to the sky b free – but with limited numbers each day, it’s advisable for visitors to queue for tickets before 10.00am www.petronastwintowers.com.my Take the Putra LRT to KLCC LRT Station. Petrosains ells of the science and technology behind the petroleum industry and broadens to encompass all general sciences as well. This 7,000-plus-square-metre-interactive science discovery centre is spread Tover two levels and engages all senses, making learning about science fun for both young and old. Among the hundreds of interactive exhibits and programmes include the Dark Ride, Flight ToThe Platform and recently, Sparkz, which sparks creativity in learning about science. This is in addition to the thrilling world environment 200 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth… Level 4, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre RM 12.00 (adults), RM 4.00 (children aged 5 – 12 years). Special rates applied for teenagers, students, families and senior citizens 09:30 to 16:00 (Tues – Fri); 09:30 to 17:00 (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays); Closed on Mondays except Public Holidays www.petrosains.com.my Take the Putra LRT, getting down at KLCC LRT Station (underground) and follow the signs leading into Suria KLCC.

SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 21 Galleries PETRONAS Twin Towers rom 1996 to 2003, the PETRONAS Twin Towers held the record for the tallest twin towers in the world. The 88-storey, FIslamic culture-inspired marvel in the heart of the city offers visitors to the sky bridge excellent city views on a clear day. The glass and steel structure is home to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO), Aquaria, the PETROSAINS Discovery Centre, a public park with its own lake and fountains and Suria KLCC. The PETRONAS Twin Towers Gift Shop (+603-2331 1744, 09:00 – 17:00 (Mon) and 09:00 – 19:00 (Tues-Sun)), on the concourse level is the official merchandiser offering over 400 authentic and unique souvenirs to take back home with you. Kuala Lumpur City Centre +603-2331 8080 08:30 to 17:00 (closed on Mondays) Admission to the sky b free – but with limited numbers each day, it’s advisable for visitors to queue for tickets before 10.00am Galeri Petronas Galeri Tangsi www.petronastwintowers.com.my KL Gallery & Library Take the Putra LRT to KLCC LRT Station. s a contemporary art gallery his contemporary his horseshoe-shaped conveniently located in Suria art gallery which Gallery and Library houses IKLCC, Malaysia’s premier Tfeatures both local Tthe gallery on the first shopping center at the PETRONAS and international artists is floor and the library occupying Twin Towers. It is a popular public art housed in the former offices the top floors. It also contains a institution that holds a wide range of Loke Chow Kit, one of Kuala mini auditorium, conference of contemporary art exhibitions and Lumpur’s millionaire tin-miners. and training rooms and a multi- public programmes. This year’s line- It is annexed to the PAM purpose hall that is open for up boasts an exciting series of solo, Center (Malaysian Association rental besides the collection of art group and historical exhibitions by of Architects) and overlooks and literature on various subjects. leading Malaysian and international the Royal Selangor Club and The library first began as the artists. Admission is free. Dataran Merdeka. Kuala Lumpur Memorial Library Visitors can also pick up unique in 1989 before expansion to Malaysian art souvenirs at the PAM Centre, 4-6 Jalan Tangsi,off Jalan include the gallery and relocation gallery Shop. Parlimen to its current premises in 2004. +603-2691 0805/6/7 [email protected] No. 1, Jalan Raja Level 3, Suria KLCC, PETRONAS Twin +603-2692 6204 / 4780 Towers /2693/2908 +603-2051 7770 +603-2693 7313 10:00 to 20:00 daily except Mondays 10:30 to 18:45 (Tues–Sat), 14:00 to Free admission 18:45 (Mon), 11:00 to 17:00 (Sun). www.galeripetronas.com.my Closed on first weekend of the month, third Saturday of the month and public holidays. http://klcitylib.dbkl.gov.my/ Pucuk Rebung Museum Gallery Petrosains or those who wish to see fine pieces ells of the science and technology behind the petroleum industry and broadens to encompass all of antiques fabrics, contemporary art, general sciences as well. This 7,000-plus-square-metre-interactive science discovery centre is spread Fmetalwork, jewellery, porcelein, pottery and Tover two levels and engages all senses, making learning about science fun for both young and old. other historical artefacts, Pucuk Rebung Museum Among the hundreds of interactive exhibits and programmes include the Dark Ride, Flight ToThe Platform Gallery would be the most ideal place you are and recently, Sparkz, which sparks creativity in learning about science. looking for. Located at Level 3, Ampang Mall This is in addition to the thrilling world environment 200 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth… of Suria KLCC, the gallery houses an extensive collection of art and artefacts from the ancient Level 4, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre Malay world, some of which date back to the 12th RM 12.00 (adults), RM 4.00 (children aged 5 – 12 years). century, despite its limited space, approximately Special rates applied for teenagers, students, families and senior citizens 3800 square feet only. 09:30 to 16:00 (Tues – Fri); 09:30 to 17:00 (Sat, Sun & Gallery Lot 302 A, Level 3, Ampang Mall, KLCC Public Holidays); Closed on Mondays except Public Holidays +603-2382 0769 /1109 www.petrosains.com.my 10:30 to 20:30 Sun – Thurs; 10:30 to 21:30 Fri – Sat Take the Putra LRT, getting down at KLCC LRT Station (underground) and follow the Free admission signs leading into Suria KLCC. [email protected]

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SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 23 Places of Worship National Mosque ocated near the Old KL Railway Station, the National Mosque or Masjid Negara is probably the most Loutstanding modern mosque in Kuala Lumpur. Standing out from the rest, with its unique star-shaped dome, representing the 13 states of Malaysia and the five pillars of Islam. The mosque, with the capacity to hold 10,000 people, is seated proudly among 13 acres of beautifully landscaped ground, with gardens and fountains. Visitors are allowed into the mosque – but they must be dressed in an appropriate manner as a matter of respect in this special place of worship. Robes and headscarves can be borrowed at the entrance; there is a separate entrance for women. Jalan Hishamuddin 09:00 to 12:30, 14:00 to 15:30 and 17:00 to 18:30 (for tourists) Take the KTM Komuter train to the Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. The museum is 10 minutes walking distance from the station, overlooking the Islamic Arts Masjid Jamek (Jamek Mosque) uilt in 1909, Masjid Jamek Mosque is the oldest mosque in the city. The mosque rests Bat the meeting point between the Klang and Gombak rivers, the historical birthplace of Kuala Lumpur. The area is also one of the very first places where the early settlers built their homes. Inspired by Mogul architecture from northern India, this mosque was the city’s main mosque until the opening of the National mosque in 1965. Still open to the public, today the Mosque stands as a reminder of the very beginnings of Kuala Lumpur. Off Jalan Tun Perak Take the Putra LRT or the STAR LRT, getting down at Masjid Jamek Station. Follow the signs to Masjid Jamek Mosque, just a short walk away. Masjid India asjid India is located just a short distance away from Masjid Jamek. The mosque was built in a Mdistinctly Indian-Muslim style. Originally built as a wooden hut in 1863, this beautiful mosque has gone through numerous renovations to look eventually like how it is today. The present structure was opened by the Sultan of Selangor in 1966 and has the capacity to fit 3,500 worshippers. However, this mosque is not open to non-Muslim visitors who can only admire its beauty from the outside. Off Jalan Tun Perak Take the Putra LRT or the STAR LRT, getting down at Masjid Jamek Station. Follow the signs to Masjid Jamek Mosque, just a short walk away.

24 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Places of Worship Thean Hou Temple ocated on a hilltop, this impressive Chinese temple is Lactually relatively new, only being built in 1989. The temple is dedicated to three deities, including the goddess Thean Hou. Although being a modern temple, this did not affect the temple’s architecture. Thean Hou temple displays both classical and modern features, with its red pillars at the entrance offering prosperity and good fortune for those who walk through it. Complete with the statues of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac and delicately decorated with lanterns and dragons, as the Chinese symbol of life, it’s no wonder that many Chinese choose to have their wedding at this temple. Worshippers can also have their fortune told through a fortune-telling service here. 65 Persiaran Indah, Off Jalan Syed Putra +603-2274 7088 09:00 to 18:30 daily Taxis are the easiest way to get to this temple. Sze Ya Temple he oldest Taoist temple in the city, going all the way back to 1864. Built by one of the founders of Kuala Lumpur, Kapitan Yap Ah Loy, the Ttemple features a magnificent display of elaborate decorations. The temple, located in the Chinatown area of KL – pays tribute to the patron deities, Sin Sze Ya and Si Sze Ya, in which it was believed that the prophecy of the deity, Sze Ya had guided the Kapitan Cina during the Selangor Civil War. The temple is unique in that the two main deities worshipped were not traditional deities originating from China; instead, they were two local people who were elevated to the status of deities based on their merit. Hence, the two deities are considered to be patron deities of locals in Kuala Lumpur. Junction of Lebuh Pudu and Jalan Tun H.S. Lee Take the Putra LRT to the Pasar Seni Station or, alternatively you can take the KL Monorail to the Maharajalela Monorail Station. The temple is approximately a 10-minute walk; you can also walk to the temple from Chinatown. Cathedral of Saint Mary The Virgin (St. Mary’s Church) uilt in 1894, the first brick Anglican Church in the country, is located just around the corner from Merdeka Square. Designed on the grounds of simplicity with beautiful stained glass windows, Bsimilar to an old English country house, the church has the capacity for approx 200 people. One of its most interesting features includes a pipe organ built in 1895 by Henry Willis, considered as one of the greatest organ builders of his time. Jalan Raja +603-2692 8614 / +603-2692 8672 The church provides various mass services between 07:00 and 22:30, 18:00 on Sundays, and 19:30 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Take the Putra LRT or STAR LRT to the Masjid Jamek Station (Putra underground) or (Star overhead). After exiting from the LRT station at street level, walk north along Jalan Tun Perak approx 200 metres – keeping the old high court buildings on your left. When you reach the end of the buildings – turn left and walk for approx 50 metres along Jalan Raja Laut – Merdeka Square will be visible across the road on your right. The church will be visible shortly after 10-minutes of walk, just next to the Royal Selangor Club.

SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 25 Places of Worship Batu Caves ocated approximately 11km to the north of the city, Batu Caves were discovered in 1881 Lby an American explorer. Over time, the place was used as a picnic spot for the colonials, and later as a hideout for the Communists. The caves are now an important site of worship for the Hindus. Inside the caves, the Subramaniam Swamy Temple is the centre of worship for the Hindu god, Murugan. The caves become very busy when Hindu devotees and visitors from all around the world come to Batu Caves during the Hindu festival, Thaipusam. Visitors to the festival will be amazed by the thousands of Hindu devotees who after putting themselves into a trance like state, have their bodies pierced with hooks, needles and metal 65 Persiaran Indah, Off Jalan Syed Putra skewers. Visitors can also climb the magnificent +603-2274 7088 272-step staircase that leads up to the temple. 09:00 to 18:30 daily Visitors interested in viewing paintings depicting Taxis are the easiest way to get to this temple. scenes from Hindu folklore and the statues of deities, should check out the Art Gallery Cave. Gombak Batu Caves Art Gallery and the Subramaniam Swamy Temple are open from 08:30 to 19:00 RM 1.00 for Batu Caves Art Gallery; Free admission for the Subramaniam Swamy Temple. Take a bus directly to Batu Caves from Pudu Raya Bus Terminal in Kuala Lumpur. The bus terminal can be accessed using the STAR LRT, exiting at the Plaza Rakyat LRT Station. The exit will lead you directly to the bus terminal, on your right. Alternatively, take a Rapid KL bus (No. 11 or 69) from Central Market. These buses will take you directly to the Batu Caves. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple his temple, built in the 1870s, is one of the most spectacular-looking temples in the Chinatown area. The building is richly decorated with Tfine detailing and finely carved images of Hindu deities, along with hand-painted motifs and gold embellishments.One of the most elaborate temples in the country, its stunning 22-metre high gate tower or gopuram is beautifully decorated in the typically south Indian style. The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple also houses a golden chariot that is used each year to carry the figure of the Hindu deity, Lord Murugan during the Thaipusam festival pilgrimage to Batu Caves. Visitors must leave their shoes at the entrance, in observance of the temple as a place of worship. 163, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee Take the Putra LRT to Pasar Seni LRT Station and walk towards the UDA Ocean shopping complex. Turn left and walk along Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, the temple is just a few minutes walk away. Tatt Khalsa Diwan eing the largest Sikh temple in South-east Aisa and one of the oldest Sikh institutions in Malaysia, the Tatt Khalsa Diwan was founded in the early 19th century by Sikh immigrants from the Malwa region Bof the Punjab. Located in the middle of Kampung Baru, the temple is used for daily prayers, baptisms, weddings, funerals and activities during the festival of Vasakhi and other occasions. Adjoining the temple is Wisma Tatt Khalsa Diwan which houses administrative offices for the temple, as well as a school, printing press and library. No. 24, Jalan Raja Alang +603-2922215 +603-2930735 Take the Putra LRT and get down at Sungai Baru Station. Walk across Jalan Sungai Baru and follow Lorong Raja Muda Musa 1 until you reach the T-junction. Cross over to Jalan Raja Alang and follow the road until you come to the temple.

26 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Parks & Gardens Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve azetted in 1906, this forest reserve is the oldest and only lowland dipterocarp forest Gin the heart of KL. Spread over a 10.5-hectare area, the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve begins at the slopes of the KL Tower. Within the reserve are three nature trails, namely the Arboretum Trail, Penarahan Trail and the Jelutong Trail, where the majestic, centuriesold Jelutong trees greet you. Other facilities within the area include a playground, rest and camp sites and a jogging track. Lot 240, Jalan Raja Chulan +603-2026 4741 Free 7:00 to 19:00 daily A taxi is the best way to get there. www.forestry.gov.my KLCC Park he creation of KLCC Park was inspired by the idea of integrating man’s creation with nature when Tthe late Roberto Burle Marx was assigned the project. The park presents us with tranquillity in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city. It features many combinations of man-made designs such as cements, and natural features such as trees and wood. It is designed to showcase a heritage of tropical greenery in the city. The features found in the park include Lake Symphony, a jogging track, ornamental water features and a children’s playground. Titiwangsa Lake Gardens his green lung on the fringes of Kuala Lumpur features a jogging trail, exercise stations and a Tchildren’s playground but the star attraction is definitely the man-made lake at the center of the park, on which you may indulge in boating or kayaking activities or take a leisurely stroll along its perimeters. Jalan Temerloh Take the Sentul Line or KL Monorail to the Titiwangsa station and from there take a 10-minute taxi ride to the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens.

SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 27 Parks & Gardens KL Lake Gardens ake Gardens is one of the most popular parks in Kuala Lumpur. Strategically located in the middle of KL’s “concrete rainforest” and built around 2 lakes, the tropical gardens stretch over 200 Lacres, including botanical gardens, majestic trees, flowering shrubs and even a creative theme park. The bronzed National Monument stands majestically amongst the green surroundings of the Orchid Garden, Hibiscus Garden, Butterfly Park, Bird Park, Deer Park and Insect Museum. There’s also a children’s playground, jogging track and exercise stations. Or if you wish, why not just walk along the many trails provided while enjoying the refreshing and peaceful surroundings of Lake Gardens. ASEAN Sculpture Garden isitors to these uniquely landscaped gardens can view the large collection of prize-winning sculptures – crafted in wood, iron, marble and bamboo. The exhibits are all skilfully crafted Vend products of the ASEAN region’s best artists. The garden is located close to the National Monument, within the Lake Gardens compound. 09:00 to 18:30 daily The Orchid Garden or orchid lovers, this is your paradise. The Orchid Garden features thousands Fof international and local varieties of this very beautiful flower. In Malaysia alone, there are already over 800 varieties of rare and exotic orchids. Visitors can take back their favourite orchid by shopping at the Orchid Bazaar which is held weekly on Sundays, from 10:00 to 18:00. The Hibiscus Garden he hibiscus or Bunga Raya as the locals call it, is officially Malaysia’s national flower. The Hibiscus Garden is a spectacular display of this widely assorted and very colourful flower, in a small terraced Tlandscape that gives an excellent view of the varieties of hibiscus. The garden is located just next to the Orchid Garden, near the Lake Gardens.

28 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Parks & Gardens The Butterfly Park ith more than 6,000 Butterfly’s, visitors to the Butterfly Park can study over 120 Wdifferent varieties of butterfly. The park is an actual recreation of the natural habitat of the butterfly. A walk through the park is like a walk amidst a Malaysian tropical rainforest with a huge variety of exotic, colourful plants and trees, allowing visitors the opportunity to get up close with these delicate creatures. Special species in the park include the huge and majestic Raja Brooke, Malay Lacewing, Yellow Tip, Lime Butterfly and many more. The butterfly park also includes a nursery and breeding ground. Why not visit the insect museum and take home a small memento of your visit from the souvenir shop. +603-2693 4799 09:00 to 18:00 daily (last admission 17:45) RM 15.00 (adults), RM 8.00 (children) The Bird Park scape to a tropical paradise in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, and explore the world’s largest free- Eflight aviary – home to some of the world’s most beautiful birds. Covering over 20 acres, the KL Bird Park is home to more than 3,000 birds, with over 200 different species. Visitors can walk through the park; join in the daily bird shows and feeding programme, and feed ostriches, eagles and hornbills. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Mandarin ducks, hawk eagles, hornbills and flamingos – all up close in the aviary. +603-2272 1010 09:00 to 18:00 daily (counter closes at 17:45) Adults RM 42.00 (*MyKad holders RM 15.00) Children RM 20.00 (*MyKid holders RM 6.00) The Deer Park he park covers over 2 hectares of uneven ground, filled with shady trees, little streams Tand ponds. Located within the same area as Lake Gardens, this is home to the exotic spotted deer from Holland. Visitors can enjoy feeding these tame and gentle creatures as they explore this beautiful natural park. Visitors can also see the mouse deer, which is not only the world’s smallest hoofed animal, but also a very popular creature in ancient local Malay folklore. Fondly known as Sang Kancil, the mouse deer is regarded in popular tales for its intelligence. 920 Jalan Lembah, Taman Tasik Perdana +603-2693 0191 +603-2693 2875 (Deer Park) 09:00 to 18:00 daily RM 1.00 on weekends and public holidays (free on weekdays) Lake Gardens can be accessed from 2 entrances, 1) from the National Mosque in Jalan Perdana 2) from the National Monument in Jalan Parlimen. However, taxis are the best choice of transportation to get there.

SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 29 Putrajaya The Butterfly Park ith more than 6,000 Butterfly’s, visitors to the Butterfly Park can study over 120 Wdifferent varieties of butterfly. The park is an actual recreation of the natural habitat of the butterfly. A walk through the park is like a walk amidst a Malaysian tropical rainforest with a huge variety of exotic, colourful plants and trees, allowing visitors the opportunity to get up close with these delicate creatures. Special species in the park include the huge and majestic Raja Brooke, Malay Lacewing, Yellow Tip, Lime Butterfly and many more. The butterfly park also includes a nursery and breeding ground. Why not visit the insect museum and take home a small memento of your visit from the souvenir shop. +603-2693 4799 09:00 to 18:00 daily (last admission 17:45) RM 15.00 (adults), RM 8.00 (children) » Photo Courtesy of TOURISM MALAYSIA Putrajaya ocated approx 45 minutes drive south of Kuala Lumpur – Putrajaya is the Federal Government’s new Administrative Centre for Malaysia. As a Federal Territory just like the city of Kuala Lumpur, LPutrajaya houses a number of important Government offices relocated to this single area as part of the governments plans to relieve overcrowding and minimize congestion in Kuala Lumpur. Spread across 11,320 acres (46 sq km) of largely palm oil estates and rubber plantations, the whole area has undergone massive development since its establishment in 1995. The idea of establishing a new federal government administrative centre was first suggested by the then Malaysian Prime Minister – Dr. Mahathir in the late 1980s. Located within the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) between Kuala Lumpur, Cyberjaya and Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Putrajaya is an information network base for multimedia technologies. As part of Putrajaya’s main transportation infrastructure policy, 70 per cent of all the cities transport requirements will be met by public transport. And once completed, the city monorail will pick up residents at designated park-and-ride stations and take them to their offices, with the remaining 30 per cent left for private vehicles. Among many of Putrajaya’s interesting sights and attractions – Putrajaya Lake is a 650ha man-made lake situated at the centre of Putrajaya, designed for recreation and creating a natural cooling system for the city. Based around very contemporary Arabic styles, Putrajaya’s architecture and buildings are refreshingly modern, and create a distinct air of grandeur while blending in well with the beautiful surrounding landscape. The main bridge in Putrajaya connecting the Government Precinct to the mixed development precinct and linking Putra Square with the Boulevard is the Jambatan Putra or Putra Bridge. With a total span of 435 metres, this huge three-deck bridge provides road, monorail and pedestrian access – with the main support pillars also accommodating a number of restaurants. In total there are nine bridges in Putrajaya, all with their own distinctive design. Overlooked by the Prime Ministers Office, there are plenty of rest areas for visitors to enjoy the breathtaking scenery surrounding the lake, including the much admired floating Putra Mosque (Masjid Putra).

30 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Putrajaya Kelab Tasik Putrajaya elab Tasik Putrajaya (No. 2, Jalan P8, Precinct 8; 10:00 to 22:00 daily; +603-8889 K5008), one of Malaysia’s newest boat clubs is located in the tranquil setting of Lake Putrajaya right in the heart of city. Now widely recognized as one of the premier watersport facilities in the country, Kelab Tasik Putrajaya operates all year round including public holidays. Facilities at the club include sailing, kayaking, canoeing, rowing, a full service restaurant & café and a swimming pool. With the club membership Botanical Gardens consisting of well over a thousand members from individuals and corporations. Located at the esigned as a national educational and lakeside of Precinct 8, overlooking the Prime research sanctuary for Malaysian plant Ministers Office and the towering Putrajaya Dtaxonomy, the Botanical Gardens are Mosque – the club provides its members with located in the northern section of Precinct 1. Open some of the finest facilities around. In addition to public, the park features a Lakeside café, the to the striking views offered from the restaurant, Explorer’s Trail, Canopy Bridge, Floral Garden and the club also has the finest watersport equipment many other interesting floral attractions. Located and boats for recreational use. In addition to its nearby is the Putrajaya Seafood Restaurant restaurant services, the club also regularly hosts (+603-8889 5008, 11:30 to 14:30 (Lunch), 14:30 to formal and social events. 18:00 (Snacks) and 18:00 to 22:30 (Dinner) daily) which offers you resort-style dining amidst the lush greenery of the Botanical Gardens. Located at the highest point in Precinct 1, Taman Putra Perdana is one of the best places to enjoy panoramic views of Putrajaya. Putra Mosque acing the scenic Putrajaya Lake, the Putra Mosque is Putrajaya’s most distinctive landmark and one of the most modern mosques in the Fworld. It incorporates Persian Islamic architecture of the Safavid period with elements derived from other Muslim cultures. The mosque complex can accommodate up to 10,000 worshippers. Worshippers can also congregate at the sahna-paved courtyard in front of the prayer hall. The mosque complex can be used to hold conferences, seminars and symposiums.

SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 31 Putrajaya Palace of Justice (Kompleks Kehakiman dan Mahkamah) ncorporating elements of Mughal architecture of India as in Taj Mahal, the Palace of Justice stands magnificently on a total floor area of 71,913 square metres—one of the most splendid buildings in IPutrajaya. It is situated midway between the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) and the Perdana Putra Building. It houses six Courts of Appeals, two Federal Courts and 20 Judges’ Chambers. It consists of a five-storey main building with a two-storey wing on each side. The two-storey building houses the courts and the offices for lawyers, prosecutors, Chief Registrar of Federal Court, Registrar of Federal Court, Registrar of High Court and Registrar. The main building is finished with granite while its domes are covered with mosaic. It is topped by a quincunx of domes. The main dome in the middle measures 32 metres in diameter and 34.15 metres in height. The four domes at the four corners of the main dome measures 12.72 metres in diameter and 12.94 metres in height. Alamanda Shopping Centre ncluded other attractions at Putrajaya, is Alamanda Shopping Centre, a shopping paradise! With its tagline, “Life is so much easier”, Alamanda Shopping Centre has a various mix of over 150 tenants. ICreated as a shopping oasis in the heart of Putrajaya, Alamanda provides excellent shopping, eating, entertainment and leisure – but there’s a lot more to Alamanda than just its great design and landscaped surroundings. This lifestyle shopping mall also included Carrefour and Parkson as anchor tenants along with a variety of restaurants and shops to fulfil your entertainment and leisure needs. There’s also free WiFi broadband internet access, an ATM centre, POS Malaysia, a bowling alley, fitness centre and a Cineplex movie theatre. Alamanda Shopping Centre also features Malaysia’s first travelator within a shopping centre, connecting retail outlets and providing access directly to Alamanda’s car parks. Jalan Alamanda, Precinct 1, Putrajaya +603-8888 8882 10:00 to 22:00 daily http://www.alamanda.com.my Take the KLIA Express to the Putrajaya Station and from there take a NadiPutra feeder bus No 300 or 302 to Alamanda.

32 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 33 Kepong Kepong Kepong hat used to be a backwater is now a thriving suburb with the best balance of nature and local recreation attractions that entice both local residents and visitors to participate in as well. WKepong, located 16 km northwest of KL, is now highly accessible with KTM Komuter’s dedicated northern hub, Kepong Sentral, right in the centre of the town. Meanwhile, highways and main access roads like the LDP(Damansara-Puchong Expressway), MRR II (Middle Ring Road II), Jalan Kuching and Jalan Ipoh link it to various parts of the Klang Valley. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) ounded in 1929 on a 486-hectare site in Kepong is Malaysia’s own forest science park. Although dedicated to research and sustainability management initially, FRIM also welcomes nature lovers, Feco-tourists and the general public who enjoys cooling walks surrounded by a centuries-old forest reserve. Also popular with schools and corporations, FRIM has A-huts, campsites and various team building facilities for schools, groups and corporations to organise their camps and team building activities. Among its many attractions are, the MNS-Shell-FRIM’s Nature Education Centre (NEC), which educates participants to be eco-concious global citizens; the 20-minute canopy walk (a series of suspended bridges at the canopy level) which offers spectacular views of the city and scenic, exciting jungle treks amidst waterfalls and the lush tropical jungle. www.frim.gov.my 08:00 to 18:30 daily. Canopy walk: Tuesdays to Saturdays, Take the KTM Komuter to Kepong Sentral. It is a short taxi advanced booking necessary. ride from Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Kepong Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Kepong +603-6279 7000 +603-6279 7000 RM 5 for the Canopy Walk RM 5 for the Canopy Walk 08:00 to 18:30 daily. Canopy walk: Tuesdays to Kepong Metropolitan Park t is really easy to locate this 90-hectare park in Kepong, just look for the kite-filled skies on weekends! Kepong Metropolitan Park was open in 1991 and recent kiting activities there have spurred a renaissance Iof sorts. There has been tremendous improvement in its facilites, including road signs which warn you 500 m ahead to avoid traffic jams, trams that go round the perimeter of the lake on weekends, from which anglers indulge in a spot of fishing and both cyclist and joggers have access to specially prepared tracks around the lake. The carnival-like atmosphere on the weekends is made complete with food, kites and toy stalls all peddling their wares on curb-side stalls near the entrance of the kiting area. Jalan Kepong, Taman Kepong From the Batu Caves roundabout, head to Kepong and go straight. Look out for signboards with Taman Metropolitan and kites about 500 m before the Park on your left-hand side.

32 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS SIGHTSEEING TOURS || 33 Kepong Kepong Shah Alam nce known as Sungai Renggam and well known for its oil palm and rubber estates, Shah Alam has been the capital city of the state of Selangor since 1978, replacing Kuala Lumpur after its Oincorporation into a Federal Territory. Shah Alam was then granted city status on 10 October 2000. Shah Alam grew rapidly after the Proton car manufacturing plant was set up, which marked the beginning of the city as an industrial city. New townships such as Setia Alam and Kota Kemuning have emerged then. It has housing areas occupying most of the city, with commercial centres scattering around the different sections. There are 56 sections in total. Shah Alam has a few shopping malls: Plaza Alam Sentral (or PAS), SACC Mall, Plaza Shah Alam (also known as Plaza Masalam), Ole-Ole Seksyen 18 and Kompleks PKNS, as well as large hypermarkets, notably Tesco, Giant and Makro. Most of the ibrant commercial areas are situated at the city centre – Seksyen 14, Seksyen 13 and Seksyen 9. Shah Alam offers some exciting quality tourist attractions: the palaces, the nature parks like Bukit Cahaya Sri Alam Agricultural Park (once known as Bukit Cerakah) and Wet World Waterpark, and the once biggest stadium in the country, the Shah Alam Stadium, as well as Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, otherwise known as ‘the Blue Mosque’, one of the most notable landmarks in Shah Alam and the biggest mosque in the whole country. Bukit Cahaya Sri Alam Agricultural Park ukit Cahaya Sri Alam Agricultural Park, (soon to be National Botanicial Gardens) Malaysia’s first agro- Bforestry park, offers some of the most stunning tropical vegetation, interesting nature trails and lots more adventurous activities. You can explore the many agricultural plants that are grown here like paddy field, cocoa trees, oil palm, coffee, coconut and other fruit trees, as well as the gardens amongst which are the Spice Garden, Ornamental Garden, Orchid Garden, Cactus Garden, Bamboo Garden and Mushroom Garden. Birds and animals that reside here, such as kingfishers, pagpies and monkeys, will never fail to amaze you with their daily activities of food hunting and mating habits. Being one of the top attractions here, the Four Season House will be the perfect place for you to experience the four seasons. You can also experience the adrenalin rush from swinging from tree to tree on a ‘flying fox’ besides climbing up 17-metre high netting. Besides, activities like cycling, picnicking and camping are provided too. Bukit Cahaya Sri Alam, Shah Alam Photo Courtesy of Skytrex Adventure +603-5510 6922/6923 08:30 to 16:30 (Tuesdays to Sundays, except when Monday is a public or school holiday) RM 3.00 (adults), RM 1.00 (children aged 4 to 11, and senior citizens aged 55 and above). Other charges: RM 10.00 (license for 1 unit of video), RM 3.00 (1 hour of bicycle rental), RM2.00 (3-hour use of the swimming pool). Additional fees to enter the Four Seasons House: RM 3 (adults), RM 1 (for children up to age 12). The Four Seasons House is normally closed for a few weeks after each season change, so give the Park a call to find out if it is open before you go. Take RapidKL bus number 63 or 338 from Kuala Lumpur and stop at the bus station near Maybank building in Shah Alam city centre. From here, take a taxi to the park. Or, take the KTM Komuter train and disembark at Shah Alam Station. From here, take a taxi and you will reach the park in approximately 20 minutes time.

34 || SIGHTSEEING TOURS Kuala Selangor Kuala Selangor day trip to Kuala Selangor is an absolute must as this sleepy hollow springs to life with the various offerings showcasing the best that a coastal town can offer. Once the seat of power for the state of A Selangor, it has seen powers rise and fall, yet the constant hum of fishing boats bringing in the daily catch goes on as it has for generations. Besides the human population, Kuala Selangor is also home to a unique mangrove ecosystem, silverleaf monkeys, migratory birds flying south for the winter and fireflies which put on an amazing show at night. Bukit Melawati he fort, lighthouse and royal mausoleum stand testimony to Kuala Selangor’s past glory as the state of Selangor’s capital. The fort was Tbuilt by the Sultan of Selangor as a defence mechanism against intruders but it fell to the Dutch during the 18th century. The Dutch then built the Altingsburg Lighthouse as a look out point and secured the fort with 6 canons. An unobstructed view of the rivermouth and the Kuala Selangor Nature Park is a real treat, especiallly during sunset, while the silverleaf monkeys, which are the native species there, treat themsleves to food given to them by visitors. The watchtower now houses the observation point for the sighting of the new moon by Muslim religious authorities. The royal mausoleum is on the other side of the hill, is restricted access and is the burial ground of the first three Sultans of Selangor and their families. Coming down from this would be The Hundred Steps leading to the Melawati gate, which was at one time, the only way to the docks from the town of Kuala Selangor. At the foothill gate of Bukit Melawati RM2 for adults, RM 1 for children below 12 08:00 to 18:30 weekends only Kampung Kuantan Pasir Penambang hen we turn off the light, fireflies turn on ight at the neck of the Selangor River is a theirs at Kampung Kuantan’s Firefly Park. Chinese fishing village filled with seafood WRides in sampans or skiffs typically take one Rrestaurants, processed seafood products downstream from the Kampung Kuantan jetty for about either at wholesale or retail prices and a fresh 20-25 minutes before heading back to the jetty after a market selling the catch of the day all along short pause. The fireflies here are considered a natural Jalan Pasir Penambang. Bring along a group of wonder as they are the largest colony in the world and friends or family as the principle to truly feast are threatened by extinction due to the changes in like a king is ‘the more the merrier’. their habitat affecting their nesting ground of the Berembang trees on the riverbanks. 603-3289 1439/ 603-3289 7046 19:30 to 22:30 daily RM 10 per pax, min 4 pax per skiff Taman Alam Kuala Selangor (MNS Kuala Selangor) ass the gates of this 324 ha (800 acres) nature park is a protected riverine ecosystem with a mangrove swamp on the banks of Pthe Selangor River and a secondary forest made accessible through 3 trails between 300 m to 2 km running through the park. There are even concrete paved boardwalks which extend through the mangrove jungle and to the rivermouth. The native species of Silver Leaf Monkeys and Long Tailed Macaques are commonly found within the park and at low-tide, the rich biodiversity of mangrove dwellers like mudskippers, fiddler crabs and sea otters show up on the scene. Between September and April every year, migratory waterbirds flying south to Australia for winter stop over and can be seen from the watchtower at the end of the Egret Trail. 603-3289 2294 08:00 to 18:00 daily RM 4 for adults, RM 2 for MNS members, RM 1 for children below 16

Sounds of the Suburbs: Sounds of the Suburbs: Bandar Utama and Mutiara Bandar Utama and Mutiara Damansara Damansara Introduction.....………………….…….. 35 Shopping: Mutiara Damansara.….......... 36-37 Shopping: Bandar Utama.…………...... 38 Food and Hotels……………………… 39 Community Events…………………… 40 andar Utama came into its centres such as Central Park, Damansara. Meanwhile, residents own in the new millenium the BU community centre and benefit from having playgrounds Bwith a population a 9-hole golf course. and cycling tracks within each of surpassing 59 000 in 2004, which Besides the NKVE, the their precincts. is a remarkable development for other highway on the On the whole, both Bandar Utama an oil palm estate prior to 1991. perimeter of Bandar Utama and Mutiara Damansara highlight This planned neighbourhood is is the Damansara-Puchong a suburban lifestyle to the beat made up of 12 sections (BU 1 to Expressway (LDP). This links it of upper middle class to the BU 12) and is linked by a bridge to the neighbouring suburb affluent class. If you listen closely, from the first phase (BU 1-10) to of Mutiara Damansara, which the commercial centres seem to the second phase (BU 11 and is famous as a high-end march to the beat of a different 12) over the New Klang Valley residential and commercial drum with retail concepts being Expressway (NKVE). Within this zone. Among the famous done differently from the rest of suburb is the largest shopping residents of the commercial the Klang Valley. This is especially mall in the whole of Klang zone would be Ikano Power seen in concept household Valley, 1 Utama; a retail and Centre and Ikea, the Curve, centres like Ikano Power Centre commercial centre, Centrepoint; Cineleisure Damansara, The and Courts Mammoth and high- tertiary education facilities Royale Bintang – Mutiara volume, total lifestyle retailers like like Kolej Bandar Utama (KBU) Damansara Hotel, Courts 1 Utama. and various community and Mammoth and Tesco recreational

36 || SOUNDS OF THE SUBURBS SOUNDS OF THE SUBURBS || 37 Shopping: Mutiara Damansara Shopping: Mutiara Damansara THE CURVE eautifully designed as Malaysia’s first open air lifestyle mall, the Curve is complete with its own pedestrian street to simulate a real market place, with a mixture of stalls, shops, cafés and Brestaurants providing plenty of alfresco dining opportunities. The concept has been a huge hit among the locals and tourists alike, sealing it as a favourite spot to hangout. With 250 dining and fashion outlets from popular brands from around the world to choose from, the Curve will give shoppers an experience they will never forget. No. 6, Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya +603-7710 6868 +603-7710 3868 10:00 to 22:00 daily; Street Mall: 10:00 to 00:00 (Mon-Thurs), 10:00 to 01:00 (Fri, Sun and eve of Public Holidays) www.thecurve.com.my Take the Putra LRT to Kelana Jaya Station, and take a short 15 minutes taxi ride to the Curve. IKEA KEA, a home furnishing specialist offers cost-effective, flat-packed furniture for DIY-lovers and value concious Ishoppers. Located within it’s two-floors is everything needed to complete a home and a 480-seater restaurant specialising in Swedish meatballs and an Exit Café with currypuffs and hotdogs. Their child and disabled- friendly layout also attracts many. No. 2 Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya +603-7726 7777 +603-7726 6255 10:00 to 22:00 [email protected] www.ikea.com.my Take the Putra LRT to Kelana Jaya Station. From there, take a short taxi ride to IKEA, just 15 minutes away.

36 || SOUNDS OF THE SUBURBS SOUNDS OF THE SUBURBS || 37 Shopping: Mutiara Damansara Shopping: Mutiara Damansara Ikano Power Centre Being one of the most visited shopping centres in Petaling Jaya, Ikano Power Centre s located within walking distance of Cineleisure Damansara, IKEA, TESCO, The Curve and The Royale Bintang Damansara Hotel. The tagline of Ikano is ‘Choice is Everything’, powering a total lifestyle concept with 11 anchors which have been with it since its doors in 2003. It has almost everything that meet your lifestyle which include hardware accessories for your household needs, a variety of books, a wide range of electrical items, groceries, latest fashion in town, sporting goods and food. There is even the luxurious De’ Ritz Pet Hotel of which you can leave your pets for a few days while you are away from the city. Housing flagship stores, its unique services such as free shuttle service improves its accessibility. No. 2, Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya +603-7720 7333 +603-7725 3361 10:00 to 22:00 daily Take the Putra LRT to Kelana Jaya Station. From there, take a short taxi ride to Ikano Power Centre, just 15 minutes away. Courts Megastore ynonymous with affordable home furnishings, this megastore features Svalue retail concept corners, an extensive technology floor, value-added services like IT-consultation through Dr. Digital and sleep specialists-consultation through Sleep Clinic and a concept kitchen with frequent live cooking demos, bringing shopping for home furnishings to the next level. Other services here include a children’s play area called Wizkids and workshops for new items. Ground, 1st & 2nd Floor, 3 Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara +603-7726 9251 www.courts.com.my

38 || SOUNDS OF THE SUBURBS SOUNDS OF THE SUBURBS || 39 Shopping: Bandar Utama Food & Hotels 1 Utama aving won the coveted FIABCI Prix d’Excellence H2007 for Retail Category, FIABCI Malaysia Property Awards 2006 for “Best Retail Development”, ‘Most Supportive Shopping Centre’ in Malaysia Tourism Awards 2005/ 2006, the prestigious “Shopping Complex of the Year” Platinum Award Retail World Excellence Awards 2006- 2007 and National Creativity & Innovation Award 2005, 1 Utama soars with a proven track record. It is easily recognised as one of the leading malls in entertainment needs of shoppers. Malaysia that caters effortlessly Under the tagline “It’s all in one!”, to all the shopping, dining and this thriving shopping centre offers an avant-garde retail mix provide everything under of blue chip department stores, one roof. specialty attractions and quality retailers – combin-ing over 600 shops all running seamlessly to No. 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, Damansara +603-7726 4788 +603-7722 5788 10:00 to 22:00 (Sun-Thurs);10:00 to 22:30pm (Fri-Sat) [email protected] www.1utama.com.my Take the Putra LRT to Kelana Jaya Station. From there, take a short taxi ride to 1 Utama, approximately 10 minutes away. Centrepoint Bandar Utama taying true to its mantra of being the ‘heart of the neighbourhood’, Centrepoint Bandar Utama offers a less crowded, hassle-free shopping environment with it shoplot concept offering a diverse Sservices which meets the residents’ daily needs. There are hair and nail salons, a bicycle repair shop, a convenience store, pharmacy and supermarket in addition to all the al-fresco dining options, cafés and restaurants which adds to the laid-back feel of this shopping mall. 3 Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama If you are driving from the SPRINT highway, go up the left ramp at the Bandar Utama exit and keep to your right. At the traffic lights turn right and go straight along Lebuh Bandar Utama. At the second set of traffic lights make a U-Turn and Centrepoint’s entry is on your left.

38 || SOUNDS OF THE SUBURBS SOUNDS OF THE SUBURBS || 39 Shopping: Bandar Utama Food & Hotels Eating Out: Local stalls and commercial places n BU, there isn’t a better place to eat out than in 1 Utama and in Centrepoint as all of the chain outlets have branches in both shopping centres. However, that being said, Centrepoint provides a Imore cosy and homely feel when dining there compared with the larger but more commercialised dining outlets found in 1 Utama. For local stalls like warungs and roadside stalls, one would really need to hunt for it in the Bandar Utama neighbourhood. However, when you find one, it really is a slice of local food sans the fancy PR packaging of both outlet and food. Ribs@Oasis, BU4 his row of shoplots in between BU3 and BU4 is truly an oasis from the larger commercial complexes and offers a hidden Tgem in Ribs@Oasis, a small non-halal western restaurant at the corner shoplot. They specialise in juicy, Western style baby back pork ribs and belly pork ribs, but other items worth mentioning are the seafood and pastas. Lot 1-1, BU4 Oasis, 2 Changkat Bandar Utama +603-77298921 http://ribs-oasis.webs.com The Corner of Jalan Mawar and Jalan Melati ranted, Restoran Abu and a few of the other roadside stalls or gerais within this T-junction area is already at the border of Gthe Bandar Utama and the Kampung Ara area. However, when hunger strikes right during tea time, or for an affordable morning breakfast, the gerais selling packet nasi lemak, banana fritters, curry puffs and Milo are the best place to go for both the residents of the nearby Sri Mawar Apartments and the surrounding areas. From the NKVE’s Damansara toll plaza headed to the LDP/SPRINT highway, immediately keep to the left and turn left at the Esso petrol station junction. Go straight down Jalan Melor and turn left at the T-junction into Jalan Melati. Go straight down this road till the T-junction and you will see a row of roadside shops infront of you. Restoran Abu is on your left and the gerais are both in front of you and on your right. Stay: Bandar Utama & Mutiara Damansara here are 2 main places to crash after a long day out in Bandar Utama and Mutiara Damansara. In Bandar Utama is One World Hotel while The Royale Bintang Damansara is located in Mutiara TDamansara. One World Hotel he only hotel in the Bandar Utama area is the 5-star, 438-room One World Hotel. Directly linked to 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Tit also offers guests 2 restaurants and a coffee house, a club, lounge, bar and poolside grill should hunger strike at any moment. Meanwhile, the grand ballroom and 15 function rooms provide the backdrop for any MICE event. The hotel’s 20-storey building is highly visible from the LDP and is accessible from both the LDP and Persiaran Bandar Utama. The Royale Bintang Damansara ight in the heart of Mutiara Damansara’s commercial and business centre is The Royale Bintang Damansara, bringing The Royale Bintang’s trademark 5-star hotel experience to the suburbs. RAdjacent to the Curve, Malaysia’s first lifestyle pedestrian shopping mall and Cineleisure Damansara, the largest cineleisure centre, The Royale Bintang Damansara offers guests great shopping, dining and leisure activities right at its doorstep and the soft, contemporary design of the 145-room hotel invites all who enter a rest from their adventures outside.

40 || SOUNDS OF THE SUBURBS Community Events Community Events he recreational activities within the Bandar Utama area are generally targetted at whole families, with a majority of the precints within Bandar Utama having its own playground. However, there are is also Ta golf course and a driving range and a community centre in BU3 which caters to the collective needs for sports and recreational activities of the whole population. KBU Field his private tertiary education centre boasts prime location Tright at the entrance of the bridge which links Bandar Utama’s BU 11 and 12 to the rest of the township. Kolej Bandar Utama or better known as KBU, provides a football field which has seen countless matches take place for the glory of local championship crowns. It is definitely a favourite spot to play for both staff and student body. 1, Persiaran Bukit Utama 03-7727-3200 www.kbu.edu.my Bukit Utama Golf Course his 9-hole golf course is just part of a larger new apartment development project called 9 Bukit Utama and is accessed via one of the slip roads off TPersiaran Bandar Utama. It is a public golf course and offers night golfing as well. Weekends will see the place packed with beginners and amateurs alike and the relatively affordable fees brings golfing to the masses. Lengkok Bandar Utama, BU 9 03-7725 5199 03-7726 5199 From the SPRINT highway take the left ramp for the Bandar Utama exit and at the traffic lights turn right. Go straight till you see Kolej Bandar Utama (KBU) on your left and turn into Jalan Desa Bandar Utama, which leads to the college. Head for the second left junction and turn left into Lengkok Bandar Utama. There will be a clubhouse on your right and parking lots nearby. BU 3 Community Centre Bandar Utama Driving Range ight in the heart of BU 3 is the community he driving range is bordered by Persiaran Surian centre which offers both social and which is towards the Mutiara Damansara exit from Rsports facilities. The community Tthe LDP and the open-air car park of 1 Utama. This hall is sometimes rented by line-dancing public driving range is also open at night for a good and aerobics groups who teach classes practice swing. there for the community. Besides that, the badminton court and other sports facilities is Central Park complemented by the football field adjacent ocated right opposite 1 Utama, this green lung to the centre and the basketball court down functions as a cetral meeting point for families the road on Jalan BU 6/5. Laround the area with the main attraction being a creative pirate-ship inspired playground. There are Corner of Jalan Bandar and Jalan BU 3/1 Go along Lebuh Bandar Utama till Puay Chai (II) Primary many young families who bring their children over School is on your left. Turn left into Jalan BU 3/1 and you during the weekends for a brief break from all the will see the football field first on your left right after the shopping in 1 Utama. school. The Community Centre is right next to it.

Shopping Shopping Around Around Introduction.....………………….….................................................... 41 Bukit Bintang/Golden Triangle.…….................................................. 42-43 Jalan Ampang and Surroundings......................................................... 47 Jalan Tan Cheng Lock and Surroundings.…....................................... 48 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman and Surroundings................................. 49 Mid Valley City…………………..………………….......................... 50 Bangsar……………………………………........................................ 51 Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas ………...….......................................... 52 Petaling Jaya……………………………....................................….... 54 Subang Jaya, Sunway and Shah Alam................................................. 55 Klang…………………………………………................................... 56 South of KL……………………………………................................. Cheras, Jalan Klang Lama and Sri Petaling…................................... 57 Electric, Electronic and IT Goods……............................................... 58 Textiles and Apparel…………………................................................ 59 Local Arts and Crafts…………………............................................... 60 Flea Markets, Bazaars and Night Markets….......…............................ 61 Retail Chains, Department Stores, Supermarkets and Hypermarkets. 62 Bargain Bin………………………………………………………….. 64 *Photo Courtesy of Tourism Malaysia lang Valley has the best as a premier shopping- lifestyles, budget, tastes and shopping to offer in haven offering just about preferences. In fact, whether Malaysia. It is exciting anything under the sun. you are shopaholic or just Knot only because of the window shopping, we hope malls, brands and sales seasons Shopaholics of any kind you will love the balance to choose from but because relate KL as the mecca of within Klang Valley 4 Locals of all of those and more. It has shopping in Malaysia and and come back for more of undoubtly earned a reputation while we don’t disagree, the Klang Valley! we hope to show you new places to shop. It may be just around the corner from where you are staying, or even a place where you never expected to find bargains, but if there is one thing we know, a true shopaholic will never give up looking. So what we have here in this section is a basic guide to the best places to shop throughout Klang Valley. In here, the divas and the bohemians will find peace as they both look for items that will suit their individual

42 || SHOPPING AROUND Bukit Bintang/Golden Triangle Sungai Wang Plaza uilt in 1977, Sungei Wang Plaza is considered Kuala Lumpur’s first modern shopping mall offering ‘all kinds of everything’ to the masses. Even now, Sungei Wang’s star has not waned and Bhouses a retail mix of over 700 outlets featuring the best and affordable fashion, streetwear, footwear, accessories and mobile phones. The dining options there are updated and eclectic, suiting a range of preferences and the buzz word here is value-for-money as reasonable quality products can be obtained even for those on a budget. Jalan Bukit Bintang www.sungeiwang.com +603-2148 6109 Take the Monorail to Imbi Station or Bukit Bintang Monorail Station. The 10:00 to 22:00 daily complex is just a short distance away. Bukit Bintang Plaza Starhill Gallery KL Plaza 111, Jalan Bukit Bintang 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2148 7411 +603-2782 3855 +603-2141 7288 10.00 to 22:00 daily 10:00 to 22:00 daily 10:00 to 21:00 daily Take the Monorail to Bukit Bintang www.starhillgallery.com Take the Monorail to Bukit Bintang Station. The complex is literally just Take the Monorail to Bukit Bintang Station, the complex is a short walk around the corner. Station, Starhill Gallery is just around away the corner.

SHOPPING AROUND || 43 Bukit Bintang/Golden Triangle Low Yat Plaza ong maintaining its reputation as THE place for IT goods, Low Yat Plaza features an almost entire retail mix of IT-related products Lfrom top international brands as well as local brands. This IT mall distinguishes itself from the rest by offering a greater range and variety of a single product brought about by the inter-chained stores within its seven floors. In fact, the already competitive prices are bargainable and the installation services provided adds value to the buyer’s purchase. Off Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2148 3651 10:00 to 22:00 daily www.plazalowyat.com Take the Monorail to Imbi Station or Bukit Bintang Station. Low Yat Plaza is a short walk away. Berjaya Times Square romising something for everyone Imbi Plaza in the family, this 10-floor mall is Pthe largest single phase shopping Jalan Imbi mall to be built featuring anchor tenant +603-2143 9433 10:00 to 21:00 daily Metrojaya departmental store, the Take the KL Monorail to Imbi Station largest Borders store in the world, the or Bukit Bintang Station. The complex largest Cineplex movie theatre in the is just a short distance away. region and the largest indoor theme park in Southeast Asia, Cosmo’s World, in addition to the retail mix of branded labels, restaurants and shops. Besides the many mega attractions housed in the 3.5 million square feet shopping mall, the two towers adjacent to it houses a 5-star hotel and luxury serviced suites all connected to the mall via the lifts in the hotel lobby. To top it all off, KL Monorail’s Imbi station is right at the doorstep of the first level entrance of the mall. 1, Jalan Imbi +603-2117 3081 10:00 to 22:00 daily www.timessquarekl.com Lot 10 Take the Monorail to Imbi Station, and exit right into Berjaya Times Square. 50, Jalan Sultan Ismail Alternatively, take the STAR LRT to Hang Tuah Station and take a 5-minute walk to the +603-2141 0500 mall. 10:00 to 21:30 daily www.ytlcommunity.com/lot10/ index.asp Take the Monorail to Bukit Bintang Station. The complex is just a short Pavilion Kuala Lumpur walk away. ighbrow fashion and lifestyle has found a home at the corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Bukit Bintang. Within the Hunmistakable European façade that is Pavillion is a wonderland that has catered to some of KL’s most affluent since September 2007. With seven uniquely themed floors, Bintang Circle, Connection, Couture, Gourmet Emporium, Home and Seventh Heaven shoppers have the privilege of choosing the particular floor that suits their fancy. The 1.37 million sq ft shopping mall makes luxury and privilege is so accesible! Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2716 1088 10:00 to 22:00 daily www.pavilion-kl.com Take the Monorail to Bukit Bintang Station. Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is located in Jalan Bukit Bintang, just the opposite of JW Marriott and the Westin Hotels.

44 || SHOPPING AROUND Jalan Ampang & Surroundings Suria KLCC ynonymous with avant garde fashion and lifestyle trends, this shopping mall at the base of PETRONAS Twin Towers features a parade of international brands like Prada, Coach, Gucci, SArmani and Burberry alongside homegrown labels like Aseana, Sala Bianca and Euro Moda. Besides housing the largest Marks & Spencer outlet in Malaysia, it also anchored by Japanese departmental store, Isetan and local departmental chain, Parkson Grand. Suria KLCC has the only Kinokuniya bookstore and the largest TGV Cineplex in Malaysia. This truly metropolitan shopping mall is accessible from nearby hotels, embassies and certain corporate buildings via LRT and public transport. PETRONAS Twin Towers,Kuala Lumpur City Centre +603-2382 2828 10:00 to 22:00 daily www.suriaklcc.com.my Take the Putra LRT, getting down at KLCC LRT Station (underground). Then just follow the signs, walking a short distance to the main entrance at Suria KLCC. Avenue K ight across the road from Suria KLCC is the Christian Liaigre-designed lifestyle shopping centre, Avenue K, home Rto a Metrojaya flagship store, various international labels like Ermenegildo Zegna and Hugo Boss and the integrated superclub, Club Quattro, among other dining and entertainment options. It is also physically connected to the luxurious upmarket residential property, K Residence. 156, Jalan Ampang +603-2168 7888 10:00 to 22:00 daily Take the Putra LRT to KLCC Station (underground) – walk through the connecting tunnel and take the escalator up to the ground floor. Alternatively, you can get down at the Ampang Park Station (underground) – take the escalator up to street level and walk along Jalan Ampang towards Suria KLCC; Avenue K is on your right. City Square Shopping Centre ity Square Shopping Centre is part of a 3-in-1 integrated complex which includes the prestigious Crown Princess CKuala Lumpur Hotel and offices. Within its 6 levels of shopping podiums are more than 150 shops, featuring some of the most established brands in home furnishing, homeware and decoration, art works and pieces, audio visual products and lifestyle services and fitting its bill as Kuala Ampang Park Shopping Centre Lumpur’s Speciality Centre. Jalan Ampang Jalan Tun Razak +603-2161 7006 +603-2162 1566 10:00 to 22:00 daily 10:00 to 22:00 daily Take the Putra LRT to Ampang Park Station Take the Kelana Jaya line to the Ampang Park Station (underground) and take (underground), and take the escalator up to the escalator up to the street level to the Ampang Park Shopping Complex on street level – the shopping mall is literally at your right. Exit Ampang Park, the overhead pedestrian bridge to City Square is the top of the escalator on your right. just next to the entrance.



46 || SHOPPING AROUND Jalan Ampang & Surroundings The Ampwalk Shopping Complex s a mixed-use property, The Ampwalk is home to Aa number of Embassies and corporate companies. However, what really sets it apart is its speciality boutiques and shops, dining options and its main draw of expatriate- centric offerings like Amanita, Courtyard and Jarrod & Rawlins just to name a few outlets that are spread within its 3 floors. No. 218, Jln. Ampang 10:00 to 22:00 Take the Kelana Jaya line to Ampang Park and The Ampwalk is a 5-minute drive down Jalan Ampang. Those who prefer to walk may cross the road and walk the 1-km stretch down Jalan Ampang. The Ampwalk is on your left. Hock Choon Supermarket ight opposite The Ampwalk is the famous Hock Choon Supermarket, a Rbastion to KL-ites’ grocery needs in the city. It’s extensive range of groceries includes famous overseas brands that are hard to come by in other supermarkets. It isn’t hard to see why they remain the preferred grocer to the many expats who work and live around the neighbourhood. 241-1, Bangunan Hock Choon, Jalan Ampang +603-2142 0592/0792 +603-2141 4275 10:00 to 22:00 Ampang Point Shopping Centre his 6-storey complex Jalan Mamanda 3 is anchored by 6 +603-4252 1781 Tanchors including Giant 10:00 to 22:00 daily www.ampangpoint.com.my Supermarket, the Padini Take the Kelana Jaya line to the Group, Popular Bookshop and Jelatek Station. From there, it is a short SenQ. The diversity refelceted taxi ride away. in the tenants is also seen in the other retailers as Ampang Point offers everything from fashion and jewellery to books and photo shops all the way to food and beverage outlets Great Eastern like McDonalds, Kentucky Lot 303, Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Fried Chicken, Dominoes Lumpur Pizza, Tarbush Restaurant and +603-4259 8090 10:00 to 22:00 daily DeliFrance. www.greateasternmall.com.my

SHOPPING AROUND || 47 Jalan Tan Cheng Lock & Surroundings Kota Raya ituated strategically at the junction of Jalan Silang Sand Jalan Tan Cheng Lock, Kota Raya is located in an area that has some of the oldest development in Kuala Lumpur. Being one of the older departmental stores in Kuala Lumpur, Kota Raya is among the remaining few that are still thriving. Despite its lack of modernity, it is still very much popular for shoppers who are the vicinity of Petaling Jalan Tan Cheng Lock on the lookout for the best Street, Kota Raya attracts a +603-2072 2562 bargains in town! There is an lot of shoppers, and is easily 10:00 to 22:00 daily Take the Sentul Line to the Plaza Rakyat assortment of shoes, mobile accessible with good public Station. At the exit, keep to the left and phones, handbags, clothes, transport around. walk along Jalan Tan Cheng Lock until textiles and plenty of knick the first set of traffic lights. Cross the knacks for you to choose from. road at the pedestrian walkway and Kota As the mall is located within Raya is on your left. S&M Sinar Kota Shopping or many travelers who disembark Arcade at the Puduraya Bus Terminal, oused F Sinar Kota is the first shopping centre they see. Located right across within HWisma Fui the road from the landmark Menara Chiu, a Chinese Maybank, Sinar Kota was anchored by clan association’s the Metrojaya group. The only part which headquar ters still remains is Reject Shop with its and adjacent to current anchor being local hypermarket Kota Raya, S&M chain, Mydin. is a one-stop- Jalan Tun Perak centre for the +603-2070 7479 (Mydin) whole family. Every one of its six floors feature a particular 10:00 to 22:00 Take the Sentul Line to the Plaza Rakyat Station. product range and everything from mobile phones and At the exit, keep to the right and head towards IT gadgets, fashion and accessories to entertainment Menara Maybank on your right. Cross the road at essentials and gifts can be found here. To top it all off is the pedestrian walkway and keep to your left as the food court on the fifth floor. Sinar Kota is just right opposite Menara Maybank. Jalan Tan Cheng Lock +603-2072 2562 10:00 to 22:00 daily http://www.smgroup.com.my/ Take the Kelana Jaya Line to the Pasar Seni Station. From there, turn right and walk along Jalan Tan Cheng Lock until you reach a traffic light.S&M is on the left, across the road. The Weld UO Superstore 76, Jalan Raja Chulan Section 24, Jalan Sultan +603-2161 8422 +603-2032 1201 10:00 to 22:00 daily 10:00 to 22:00 daily Take the Monorail to the Raja Chulan Station. http://www.uo.com.my/ From there, cross the road (facing Menara Promet) and walk against the flow of traffic on Jalan Sultan Ismail. Turn right into Jalan Tengah and walk down this lane until the end. Turn right into Jalan P. Ramlee and The Weld is on your left.

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