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48 || SHOPPING AROUND SHOPPING AROUND || 49 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman & Surroundings Mid Valley City Suburbs of KL he neighbouring suburbs of Bangsar and Mid Valley City form the most happening shopping enclaves in the Klang Valley with uptown fashion and lifestyle options being presented to the Tcommunity as a whole. Bangsar’s soho chic reverbrates throughout the Telawi area with many stand alone boutiques making their home there while Mid Valley City’s strength is in its diversity, offered by its two mega shopping malls. Mid Valley Megamall nchored by 5 anchors including Carrefour, Jusco and Metrojaya, Mid Valley AMegamall also has the largest Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) and MPH bookstore in Malaysia. What makes it even more mega is its selection of top fashion brands like Mango (MNG), Zara, Guess, TopShop and Raoul and its eclectic restaurants and cafés like San Francisco Steakhouse, Little Penang Café and Kim Gary’s. Top it all off, the convention centre on the top floor is a popular events destination and the bridge which runs through the Oasis foodcourt links it to The Gardens. Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra +603-2938 3333 10:00 to 22:00 daily www.midvalley.com.my Take the KTM Komuter train to Mid Valley KTM Station. You will exit straight into Mid Valley Megamall. Alternatively, take the Putra LRT to Bangsar LRT Station. From the station, there are regular “feeder buses” leaving to Mid Valley Megamall. The Gardens Retail Gallery he Gardens Retail Gallery is the second phase Mid Valley City, a 9.7 acre mixed development with a high-end shopping centre and four towers including the 5-Star Gardens Hotel, 5-Star Garden TResidences and two corporate towers.The contemporary architecture within a natural environment is in line with their goal to ‘inspire,relax, reward’ all who pass through their doors and their four anchor tenants, including Robinson and Isetan and over 200 specialty shops cover everything from exclusive fashion boutiques and fine-dining to complementary lifestyle retail shops. Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra +603-2938 3333 10:00 to 22:00 daily www.thegardens.com.my www.midvalleygardens.com.my Take the KTM Komuter to Mid Valley KTM Station. You will exit straight into Mid Valley Megamall. From there, walk towards the centre court and exit out from the West Entrance. Walk across the Boulevard Office, until you see The Gardens entrance. Alternatively, take the Putra LRT to Bangsar LRT Station. From the station, there are regular “feeder buses” leaving to Mid Valley Gardens & Mid Valley Megamall.

50 || SHOPPING AROUND Bangsar Bangsar Shopping Centre ocated in one of Kuala Lumpur’s trendiest neighbourhoods, and a great place to hang out for dinner and drinks, Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC) is home to a good number of quality Lrestaurants like La Bodega – which serves excellent Italian food and American Chillies for great western fare. BSC has its own Cold Storage supermarket and a flea market on Saturday mornings. 283 Jalan Maarof +603-2145 7700 10:00 to 22:00 daily Take the Putra LRT to Bangsar Station. From there, it’s a short taxis ride to Bangsar Shopping Centre Bangsar Village Bangsar Village II Jalan Ara, Bangsar Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar +603-2282 1808 +603-2288 1200 10:30 to 22:30 daily 10:30 to 22:30 daily www.bangsarvillage.com www.bangsarvillage.com Take the Putra LRT to Bangsar Station. From there, Take the Putra LRT to Bangsar Station. From there, take a short taxi ride to Bangsar Village. take a short taxi ride to Bangsar Village II.

SHOPPING AROUND || 51 Mont Kiara & Sri Hartamas he Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas suburbs are adjacent to each other, divided only by the SPRINT highway which runs right through them. Long prized for its exclusivity and its high expatriate Tdensity, the shopping and retail scene here tends to reflect the upper middle to high-end, expatriate-centric sensitivities which cater to the needs and wants of the community here. Among the major shopping outlets are: Solaris @ Mont Kiara he landmark L-shaped glass and steel structures which follow Jalan Solaris, Mont’ Kiara +603-6201 2288 Tthe curve of the Sprint highway +603-64118818 is a two phase commercial and retail 10:00 to 22:00 development launched in 2007 and www.sunrisebhd.com reknowned for its high-end interior design, spa and salons, nightlife and fine dining concepts. The second phase’s 76-lot, double-storey shopping podium is anchored by Clark Hatch Fitness gym and Cold Storage supermarket. Plaza Mont Kiara laza Mont Kiara has been a drawing point since 1996, with something for Pwith two weekly markets everyone. held at the fountain courtyard. No 2 Jalan Kiara, Mont’ Kiara The Sunday Arts, Bric-a-Brac & +603-6201 2288 Craft (ABC) market is a daytime +603-6411 8818 market displaying 100 exhibitor 10:00 to 22:00 www.sunrisebhd.com stalls of local culture, arts and craft. Meanwhile the Fiesta Nite Market between 6 pm – 10 pm on Thursdays brings out the crowds Hartamas Shopping Centre @ Plaza Damas he neighbourhood feel of Plaza Damas, giving it an even among others. Hartamas Shopping Centre more diverse mix of F&B outlets. Twhich covers 200 000 square The defining feature however 60 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1 +603-6201 8353 feet spread over 3 floors stands out has to be the concierge, where http://www.hartamas-sc.com/ especially with the good retail mix. registation opens the door to a With two anchor tenants, CitiSuper variety of services including a valet and SenQ, the centre is linked to and personal butler services

52 || SHOPPING AROUND Petaling Jaya No 3, Jalan SS20/27 +603-7710 0101 +603-7710 0202 10:00 to 22:00 daily [email protected] www.tropicanacitymall.com Jaya ONE Jaya 33 No 72 A, Jalan Universiti No 3, Jalan Semangat, Seksyen 13 +603-7957 4933 +603-7954 9888 +603-7958 4223 +603-7960 8060 http://www.jayaone.com.my [email protected] Amcorp Mall The Atria Shopping Centre 18, Pesiaran Barat, Off Jalan Timur Lot 3.01, Jalan SS22/23 +603-7958 5318 +603-7727 3000 http://www.shopneasy.com http://http://www.shopneasy.com Take the Kelana Line to the Taman Jaya Station Take the Kelana Line to Kelana Jaya Station and cross and cross the road from the exit to Amcorp Mall. over to the other side of the road via the pedestrian bridge. From there it is a 10-minute taxi ride away. COLD STORAGE OFFERS LOFT CRYSTAL GLASSES FOR FREE Exclusive four-month redemption programme till December Yes, it’s for real. The exclusive and alluring Loft crystal glassware that is almost as famous as the other Italian icon, Ferrari, is going for free at Cold Storage supermarkets in Malaysia! All you have to do is to shop at Cold Storage, collect the required number of stamps and exchange them for these fine-looking crystal glasses. A total of six Loft items, all made in Italy, are being offered under this exciting redemption programme. These items come in Loft’s hallmark understated design. The clean form of each wine glass, liquor glass, tumbler or champagne flute makes it one of the most coveted items for culinary lovers and chefs. Low-key, yet it is sparkling with clarity and brilliance. They are a perfect complement to the exclusive Rosenthal dinnerware that was brought to you by Cold Storage in August last year. This range of Loft items is also exclusive to Cold Storage customers. Under the redemption programme, every RM30 spent on a single receipt at Cold Storage supermarket is entitled to one stamp. And for a minimum of RM25 on the same receipt spent on any products from the programme sponsors, the customer will be entitled to an additional stamp. Stamps for redemption will be issued until 31 December 2009. Redemption can be done anytime up to 14 January 2010. However, there is another option of redeeming the items by a combination of stamps and cash. For those who wish to purchase this exclusive collection as gifts, the prices are very affordable. In addition, purchases for the glassware also qualify for stamps as well.



54 || SHOPPING AROUND Subang Jaya, Sunway & Shah Alam nitially extensions of Petaling Jaya, the suburbs of Sunway and Subang Jaya have matured into townships with burgeoning populations. Meanwhile, Shah Alam, the seat of the Selangor State IGovernment, provides a shopping centre in the centre of town. Subang Parade Lot 3.01, Jalan SS22/23 eclaring itself to be ‘our place’, this 160-retail- +603- 7727 3000 outlet neighbourhood mall has reinvented http://http://www.hektargroup.com/SubangParade Take the KTM Komuter to the Subang Jaya Dits interiors to make it even more accesible Station and at the exit head towards the right and with disabled-friendly features, mother’s room cross the road to Subang Parade. It is right opposite and surau for prayers. It offers a comprehensive list Carrefour Subang Jaya. of dining options with local, regional and western cuisine widely available. The Summit Subang USJ Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 1, 47600, UEP Subang Jaya +603- 8024 0551 http:/www.thesummit.com.my Take Rapid KL bus No. U63 to reach to the mall. Sunway Pyramid ith a distinct Egyptian Sphinx and the Pyramids greeting visitors, Sunway WPyramid has expanded with a two- domed new wing, bringing the top brands in fashion, dining and entertainment to the neighbourhood. The new wing is also divided into five shopping precints, namely, Fashion Central, Oasis Boulevard, Asian Avenue, Marrakesh and Kidz Zone as it features a tantalizing spread of over 700 speciality outlets. SACC Mall No 3 Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway +603-7494 3000 Jalan Perbandaran 14/9, Shah Alam http://www.sunway.com +603-5510 5400 Take the Kelana Line to the Kelana Jaya Station and feeder www.sacc.com.my bus No T 623 passes by Sunway Pyramid. Alternatively, take the KTM Komuter to the Subang Jaya Station and buses or taxis wil pass by Sunway from Carrefour Subang Jaya, which is right outside the entrance of the station.

SHOPPING AROUND || 55 Klang AEON Bukit Tinggi he royal capital of Selangor, Klang retains its thriving reputation with plenty of malls to go around. TKlang is divided by the Klang River into North Klang, which houses older neghbourhoods and South Klang, which has newer and posher residences with malls that fit that description too. outh East Asia’s largest Jusco outlet, AEON Bukit Tinggi, promises a variety of Sdining, entertainment and speciality items spread out over one million square feet of floorspace, all within the first three floors. In addition to the mall’s contemporary design are the cinema, various service outlets found within and its advantageous location next to the KESAS Highway’s exit to Banting/Klang which services the newer neighbourhoods in South Klang like Bandar Botanic and Bandar Bukit Tinggi very well. 1, Persiaran Batu Nilam 1/KS 6, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2. +603-3326 2370 10:00 to 22:30 daily From the KESAS Highway, go straight up the Banting/Klang exit ramp on your left. Keep to your right and turn right at the traffic lights. Go straight pass the first set of traffic lights and Bandar Botanic on your left. AEON is on your left right after that. Bukit Raja Shopping Centre t the other end of Klang is Bukit Raja Shopping Persiaran Bukit Raja 2, Bandar Baru Klang +603-3343 2166 Centre, also anchored by AEON-Jusco but 10:00 to 22:30 daily Ajust a turn off from the Federal Highway. This After the Klang toll plaza on the Federal five-storey shopping mall has been a favourite Highway, go straight and keep to the left. There will be a signboard that shows Jusco Bukit Raja on your haunt of the residents from the surrounding left. Go straight and keep to your right without going neighbourhoods since 1995 and on weekends, up the flyover. At the traffic lights under the flyover families, groups of teenagers and even grandparents you will turn right and Bukit Raja Shopping Centre is may be seen enjoying a spot of retail therapy or on your left. window shopping. Centro Klang he thing about Centro Klang is its strategic location on the busiest highway leading into Klang town Tcentre. The one-stop business and leisure destination affords many corporations and local businesses an avenue to meet and conduct business as well as offering plenty of dining and leisure choices in Klang. It’s over 1 million square feet has seen it as one of Klang’s tallest buildings at 29-storeys high and the retail mix within the retail podium complements the office tower well. No 8, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama +603-3341 2011 http://www.centro.com.my After the Klang toll plaza on the Federal Highway, go over the flyover and keep to your left right after that. At the Berkeley Roundabout turn left and keep to the right at the traffic lights right after that. Turn right into the innermost lane, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama, and Centro is will be on your left, right before Hotel Histana and the Klang Hokkien Association.

56 || SHOPPING AROUND SHOPPING AROUND || 57 South of KL Cheras, Jalan Klang Lama & Sri Petaling hen it comes to the south, the Southern Golden Triangle of Puchong-Seri Kembangan- Putrajaya dominates the scene. Although primarily marked by large hypermarkets meeting Wthe grocery needs of the suburbs, there are also a number of shopping malls that make life a tad more pleasant in these very new townships. These include: The Mines Shopping Fair ringing Venice to Malaysia is a water taxi ride on Mines Shopping Fair’s canal, which links the North and South Lakes of the Mines Resort City. Besides the canal ride, the 200 shoplots here Balso offer hypermarket, electric and electronic and IT products and services in addition to the restaurants and cafés to choose from. Jalan Dulang, MINES Resort City, Seri Kembangan +603- 8942 2163 http://msf.mines.com.my/ The fastest way is to take the KTM Komuter to the Serdang Station and from there take Rapid KL Bus No. T414 or water taxi your way into the mall. The BESRAYA and SILK Highways make the mall easily accessible to drivers. South City Plaza IOI Mall Alamanda Shopping ong considered a friendly ight in the heart of Centre neighbourhood mall Puchong town centre, ncluded other attractions Lin Seri Kembangan’s RIOI Mall is 3-storeys at Putrajaya, is Alamanda older part of town, this mall packed with 147 shopping IShopping Centre, a shopping overlooks the KL-Seremban and entertainment outlets paradise! With its tagline, “Life highway, the Besraya highway which offer branded goods is so much easier”, Alamanda and the former mining lake and good family-oriented Shopping Centre has a various of Sungai Besi. Conveniently fun in addition to the basic mix of over 150 tenants. Created located adjacent to office necessities. Opened in 1996, as a shopping oasis in the heart shoplots, South City Plaza this Medditerranean design of Putrajaya, Alamanda provides captures the lunch crowd mall also packs in a cinema, excellent shopping, eating, nearby besides offering a bowling alley and bookshop entertainment and leisure – but happening events venue within its 650,000 square feet there’s a lot more to Alamanda at the centre of the mall for of retail space. than just its great design and promotions and product landscaped surroundings. This launches. Bandar Puchong, Batu 9, Jalan Puchong lifestyle shopping mall also +603-5882 8888 http://www.myioi.com included Carrefour and Parkson Persiaran Serdang Perdana, Taman From the Sunway Toll Plaza on the LDP as anchor tenants along with a Sedang Perdana, Seksyen 1, Seri go straight and keep to the right lane, Kembangan turning right into Puchong’s main road. variety of restaurants and shops +603-8948 1888 Go straight and IOI Mall and TESCO to fulfil your entertainment and http://www.southcity.com.my Puchong will be on your right. From leisure needs. The fastest way is to take the KTM here, keep left, go up the flyover and Komuter to the Serdang Station and make a U-Turn. When you come down, Precint 1, Putrajaya from there either take Metro Bus No go straight and IOI Mall is on your left. +603-8888 8882 8, Rapid KL T416 or T432 or a 5-minute http://www.alamanda.com.my taxi ride to South City Plaza. The KL- Take the KLIA Express to the Putrajaya Seremban highway also offers access Station and from there take a NadiPutra to the mall via the Seri Kembangan feeder bus No 300 or 302 to Alamanda. exitMall is on your left.

56 || SHOPPING AROUND SHOPPING AROUND || 57 South of KL Cheras, Jalan Klang Lama & Sri Petaling prawling from the heart of KL towards the south and east is the suburb of Cheras which sustains many townships within. One of them, Taman Connaught, is home to the longest Snight market, or pasar malam in Malaysia. Of particular note in this area is Klang Valley’s first major road, Old Klang Road, which connected KL to Port Klang since 1908 and linked the suburbs of OUG and Sri Petaling, adjacent to Cheras, with KL. Cheras Leisure Mall OUG Plaza Queen’s Park Shopping and Retail Centre ynonymous with Cheras he well-known Citrus is the landmark Cheras he open-air concept of Park is OUG Plaza’s SLeisure Mall which is a both Queen’s Park is a favourite Tanswer to Bintang a street mall and a shopping Tto shoppers who are Walk in the town centre mall at the same time. The accustomed to the Australian of OUG and is a laudable boulevards between and and New Zealand concept of bid to bring fashion, around the mall are filled with shopping, where the two-storey retail, dining and leisure shoplots and retailers offering shoplot enclave of four blocks entertainment concepts a variety of services and open out to a landscaped garden into the neighbourhood. products while the shopping in the middle. The speciality of This shopping mall provides mall is jam-packed with fashion Queen’s Park is definitely its high residents with a more brands and boutiques, end fashion retail at warehouse accessible shopping venue interior and home furnishing prices and shoppers’ reprieve than braving the jam to KL outlets and a variety of fast from retail action in the form of city centre for shopping. food outlets, restaurants the vast array of food in between and cafés, all of which meet the fashion outlets. Taman OUG , Jalan Mega Kecil the needs of the surrounding Lot 392 Jalan Shelley, Cheras Off Jalan Klang Lama +603-7982 2488 (Parkson) neighbourhoods. +603-9205 5000 From the NPE headed out of From KL, get onto Jalan Pudu headed KL, take the Kg. Pasir exit on the for Cheras and go straight till Jalan Cheras. Jalan Manis Enam, Cheras Turn left at the first turning off Jalan Cheras left and go straight till the +603-9132 5088 into Jalan Shelley. landmark Tamil Primary School From KL, take the MRR 2 and turn left into Old Klang Road. highway to Cheras and go straight Go along Old Klang Road until you see Pearl Point Shopping till the first roundabout, and turn left Plaza UE 3 (Uncang Emas) Mall on your right. Make a U-Turn into Jalan Cheras headed for Bandar No. 85 Jalan Loke Yew, Cheras at the traffic lights just in front Tun Razak. Go along Jalan Cheras until +603-92009144 of Pearl Point and head down the first junction on your left, right Old Klang Road, turning left into before the flyover, and turn left into the next junction. OUG Plaza is Cheras Leisure Mall. Pearl Point Shopping Mall right in front of you. Batu 5, Jalan Klang Lama +603-7983 3311 Endah Parade ocated in Taman Sri Endah, at the entrance to Sri Petaling from the KESAS highway, this 7-storey shopping mall houses La hypermarket, health and fitness centres, bookshops and dining venues appealing mainly to the neighbourhood and its surroundings. Bandar Baru Seri Petaling +603- 9543 0100

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 find what you need, fret not, we will expand into more categories in the near future. Kicking things off 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 either in whole floors 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: SM Digital Mall M Digital Mall’s unmistakable yellow, white and black tiled façade 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 seperated into five main categories: computers, mobile phones, gadgets, game consoles and accessories. Both business and personal users will find SM Digital Mall’s high accessiblity from the Asia Jaya LRT via feeder buses and the fact that PJ residents no longer have to travel to KL for high-quality, cutting- edge and value for money IT solutions. No 2, Jalan SS 14/20, Section 14, Petaling Jaya +603-7955 4394 http://www.digitalmall.com.my Take the Kelana Line to the Asia Jaya Station and from there it is a 5-minute taxi ride away. Otherwise, feeder bus No 904 A will pass by Jalan Semangat and stop at Section 14’s bus stop. SM Digital Mall is right behind the row of sholots which are just behind the bus stop. 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 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) http://www.digitalmall.com.my From Subang Jaya, head towards the ELITE highway via Persiaran Kewajipan. USJ 19 Digital Mall is on your left just after the Subang Perdana Good Year Courts area. Value-added Services hether you are in Low Yat or in any other digital mall, services offered by various vendors to often sweeten or close a deal are very normal in the Klang Valley. Though services offered Wmay differ between vendors, it is good to know that you can get the most mileage out of a product within a competitive budget and good deals are just around the corner if you bother surveying different vendors for their price and offerings. Bringing along your bargaining skills could just land the best deal in town!

58 || SHOPPING AROUND SHOPPING AROUND || 59 Electric, Electronic & IT Goods Textiles & Apparel hen it comes to clothes, fabrics and fashion, the Klang Valley has both retailers and wholesalers vying for a piece of the action. In this section we bring you the wholesalers Wand textile merchants who shape the backdrop of the fashion and apparel industry for the many ladies who still prefer to tailor-make their clothes. Nilai 3 lthough Nilai is in Negeri Sembilan, it is still considered part of the Klang Valley and this wholesale one-stop centre provides a variety of products and services for tourists who Acome as far as KL and Seremban to enjoy the cheap and good bargains around here. With its 165 hectares, inclusive of built up areas, this wholesale centre is one of the largest wholesale centres in Malaysia. It was initially set up in 2001 to promote goods from China but now a variety of products from all over can be found here. No.231, Jalan Nilai 3/8, Kawasan Perindustrian Nilai 3, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan +606-799 3883 http://www.nilai-3.com Take the KTM Komuter to the Nilai Station and from there take a taxi to Nilai 3 Industrial Area. Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman he former Batu Road now named after the first King of Malaysia, is more fondly known as Jalan TAR among the locals. Right in the heart of KL’s business district, this is KL’s oldest shopping Tcanton, famous for its many textile merchants, boutiques, departmental stores and shopping arcades in pre-war buildings on both sides of the road. The various traders, retailers, wholesalers and hawkers ply their trade, selling everything from local produce to food while the weekly Saturday night market is from 5 pm -10 pm P. Lal Store Campbell Complex Wisma Lal Doshi, 135 Jalan TAR Binwani’s Jalan Dang Wangi +603-2694 2694 136 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman +603-2698 1366 10:00 to 22:00 daily +603-2694 0402 http://www.plal.com/ 10:00 to 18:00 daily www.binwani.com Sara Hughes @ Globe Silk Store Wisma LH Global, 185, Jalan TAR Gulati’s Silk Store +603- 2699 7115 162-164, Jalan TAR, 10:00 to 22:00 daily +603-2698 3901 10:00 to 22:00 Kamdar 83-85, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman Euro Moda +603-2692 5571 126-128 Jalan TAR 113, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman +603-2287 5277 +603-2698 8488/03-2691 0059 10:00 to 22:00 171, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman +603-2691 5652,03-2693 2518 Tang Ling Shopping Centre 431-433, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman 187 Jalan TAR 10:00 to 22:00 daily +603-2692 9668/03-2070 1788 10:00 to 22:00 daily

60 || SHOPPING AROUND SHOPPING AROUND || 61 Local Arts & Crafts Flea Markets, Bazaars & Night Markets ith the increase in demand for the finer things in life, the demand for local arts & crafts and lifestyle furnishings have gone up. Among the notable markets which are currently Westablished to feed this demand would be art markets mushrooming around the Klang Valley. We take a peek at the top ones: Central Market sually held in the evenings from 5.00pm to about U11.00pm all over the city, the pasar malam has become part of the country’s landscape – and part and parcel of every Malaysians way of life. If you’re staying close to the centre of town – then Central Market is well worth a visit. As one of the oldest and most talked about markets in KL, it’s a great place to pick up some really interesting curios and bargains. Central Market is located in Jalan Kasturi in the cities old Market Square area (+603-2031 0339, www. centralmarket-kl.com.my). Central Market has plenty handicraft items of local origin from all the states in Malaysia. Some of the more enticing souvenirs found at Central Market are the traditionally woven songket (luxurious fabric with gold and silver threads sew intricately on it), sutera Petaling Street (valuable silk weaving), batik (hand- ithin walking distance from Central Market is painted motifs on dyed silk), and Petaling Street, A.K.A Chinatown Kuala Lumpur’s Wau (popular Malay kites) among Wmost famous popular night market; Chinatown others. You can also find plenty of is bounded by Jalan (street) Bandar, Jalan Petaling and personalized key chains, souvenir Jalan Sultan).Visitors can find all sorts of everything at T-shirts, antique replicas, paintings, this make shift bazaar with a purpose built roof. Items sold costume jewellery, pewter, etc. Built range from wallets, handbags, watches, shoes, t-shirts in 1888, and listed as a heritage and fashion accessories, etc. The price of items sold can be site by the Malaysian Heritage extraordinarily cheap or incredibly expensive, depending on Society, Central Market is a one-stop the originality of the item and your haggling skills? Cheap souvenir-shop. It’s also well known as CDs and DVDs can also be found here. Some of the city’s a venue for performing arts. A visit to best local foods can also be found at Chinatown with some Central Market will present to you a shops having been in operation since the early 1900s. vivid sense of city life combined with Wander down some of the side lanes adjacent to Petaling all the traditional and diversified Street and you’ll glimpse old Chinatown itself, with vendors cultures that represent Malaysia. selling funeral wreaths, fresh vegetables, live poultry and Take the Putra LRT and alight at Pasar Seni all manner of daily items.With most stalls open everyday, Station. You’ll find the green coloured market vendors start setting up in the late afternoon. But the best building opposite the Klang River and next to time to make a trip to Chinatown is at night, where visitors nearby Chinatown. Most buses coming into can feel the areas real oriental atmosphere amongst the the city will stop at or nearby Central Market. hustling & bustling crowd. Take the STAR LRT, and alight at Plaza Rakyat Station. Take a short walk down to Petaling Street. Or alternatively, if you’re around Central Market, just take a short walk along Jalan Kasturi, then turn left and head down Jalan Sultan until you reach Petaling Street.

60 || SHOPPING AROUND SHOPPING AROUND || 61 Local Arts & Crafts Flea Markets, Bazaars & Night Markets erving up everything under the sun all under one roof is what most flea markets around the Klang Valley aim to do. With such a goal, it is easy to see that each flea market offer the best Sin different products, from fashion to handicrafts, toys to antiques and even household items, which make life in the Valley, all that much easier. Sunrise Arts, Bric-a-brac and Craft (ABC Amcorp Mall Market) ithout doubt the biggest indoor flea egun in March 2000, the 100-stall arts and market in the Klang Valley, Amcorp crafts market is spread out over a 40,000 sq WMall’s weekly flea market is the first flea Bft fountain courtyard in Plaza Mont Kiara. market in Malaysia which began in 1998 and still It features Malaysian handicrafts, paintings, draws exhibitors and buyers to the present day. It clothes, handbags, shoes and acccessories, sure takes the cake for antiques, vintage records books, plants, houshold goods and car exhibits. and clothes, collectables, toys, homemade food Its’ wide appeal to people of all ages even has and a whole host of other things. some of the residents opening stalls as outlets to showcase their own home made creations. Lower Ground Floor, 18 Pesiaran Barat Off Jalan Timur, +603-7958 5318 10:00 to 18:00 weekends Fountain Court, Plaza Mont Kiara, No 2 Jalan Kiara, Mont’ www.shopneasy.com Kiara Take the Kelana Line to the Taman Jaya Station +603-6201 2288/ +603-64118818 and cross the road from the exit to Amcorp Mall. 10:00 to 18:00 Sundays only www.sunrisebhd.com * Photo Courtesy of Rafidedic Photography Bijou Bazaar rom a blog to a bazaar, that is the story of Bijou Bazaar’s success to capture the many online entrepreneurs, hobbyists and garage sale businesses with anything under the sun to sell. Of Fparticular note however, are the fashion and apparel, bags, shoes and accessories plus bric-a- brac widely found here. Jeumpa D'ramo, 102 - 104, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar +603-5630 0064/ 012-398 9849 (Maryam)/ 019-655 9945 (Iwan-g) 10:00 to 18:00 every first weekend of the month http://bijoubazaar.blogspot.com/ Souk Al-TAR KL Arts Market 22/F Maju Junction Mall (Laman Seni) +603-2772 85001 Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak 0:00 to 22:00 daily +603-4025 4990 Take the Monorail to Medan Tuanku Monorail Station. 8:00 to 17:00 (1st Saturday of each month) Alternatively, take the STAR LRT to Jalan Sultan Ismail LRT Take the Monorail to Titiwangsa Monorail Station. From Station. Maju Junction is just a short walk away. If you’re there, take a short taxis ride to the market. exiting from the Monorail, take the exit to Medan Tuanku, away from the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and walk straight for approx 500 metres, you will see Maju Junction straight ahead. If you’re taking the STAR LRT, from the exit, turn right and walk straight along the shaded pathway. Maju Junction will be on your right.

62 || SHOPPING AROUND Retail Chains, Department Stores, Supermarkets & Hypermarkets Parkson Grand Metrojaya ocally owned and established in 1987, he Metrojaya Group’s chain of five Parkson is one of the largest retail chains department stores and over 70 specialty Lin Malaysia with 32 outlets. This local Tstores nationwide underlines its principle of chain is a staple in most of the bigger towns providing a lifestyle option to the masses through in Malaysia and is easily identifiable with its specialisation. Its interpretation of fashion and variety of lifestyle products. Spreading its household needs through East India Company, wings to Vietnam and China, it is also the Somerset Bay, Cape Cod, Reject Shop, Living largest department store chain in China with Quarters and Toys R’ Us meet different ranges 36 outlets and 5 outlets in Vietnam. of shoppers. This homegrown group has been in business since 1976 and is one of the biggest www.parkson.com.my retailers within the Klang Valley. www.metrojaya.com.my Mydin roudly Malaysian, Mydin Mohamed’s first store in Kota Bharu in 1957 grew into a local brand famous for its offerings of fresh produce at Plow prices. Currently headquartered in Subang Jaya’s USJ 1, Mydin is a local crowd favourite with its ability to offer local-centric specific products which prevents hassle from sourcing for various local products from a variety of places. www.mydin.com.my



64 || SHOPPING AROUND Bargain Bin Bargain Bin elcome to the bargain bin, the source of all bargain-hunters pride. Our main motive: to show you how not to break the bank while shopping in the Klang Valley. Here you will find the top Wfive steals for this quarter. Steal 1 Steal 2 Batik borong – We love batik! We all do Home furnishings – If you are from outstation actually… Despite the many incarnations and just love dolling up your house, we know of that we have seen batik evolve, we will never the perfect place to start. The Ikano Power Centre be able to really deny it’s usefulness in daily houses 11 anchor tenants including the household lives. Get the cheapest batiks in town at Nilai furnishing giant, Ikea, whose designs and solutions 3… are sure to fire up your imagination for your interior spaces at home. Steal 3 Steal 4 Accessories alert! – If there is one thing Totally IT – The palace of IT in town, Low Yat Plaza, that sets a person apart it is the way they offers the best value for money in terms of both IT accessorise. Getting them fake bling blings at products as well as services to match. The price- stores like Sinma, Bonita or Diva make sweet competitiveness means if you are willing to do sense cos they’re just way cheaper than the some legwork, you will definitely be rewarded with real stuff and best of all, it doesn’t even look the best and most cost-effective product, solution fake! That’s a winner in my book! or service. Steal 5 Flea marketing – Get the best value for money with the different items at flea markets around town. Of particular note is the flea market in Amcorp Mall, Petaling Jaya, on weekends where collectibles, bric-a-bracs and even antiques can be found going for a song. Bring along your best bargaining suit and prepare for the best deals in town!

Local Local Flavours 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 Asian Region……......................................................… 81 Japanese Restaurants…….........................................…. 82 Fusion……..................................................................... 83 Western…….........................................……………….. 84 Western & India..................................................…….. 85 Bakery-Cafes……....................................................…. 86 * Photo Courtesy of Tony Roma’s hey say that eating out is enjoy the kaleidoscope of tastes, A little bit(e) of this, a little bit(e) a lifestyle and it couldn’t all you need to do is trot off to the of that… Tbe truer in the Klang nearest hawker complex. There How to eat in the Klang Valley Valley! Being a gathering point you will find the contribution from and not get too prosperous? Now for foreigners and Malaysians other states such as Asam Laksa, this is the dining conundrum that from other nations and states Pan Mee, Char Kuey Teow and Nasi many ladies, and some men, find mean that you are spoilt for Dagang. themselves in. Due to the amazing choice whether you are craving array of food that is a collection for something cosmopolitan or These days the presence of a large from all the states of Malaysia, most something from home you will expat community spells a vibrant locals practice a strategy known be sure to find it here. and international dining scene in as eating ‘a little bit of this and a the Klang Valley and whether your little bit of that’. In other words, The Klang Valley is such that idea of eating out involves al-fresco food sampling is the only way to various areas are more famous dining or within the plush confines keep those waistline dreams alive. for a certain food item like of air-conditioned comfort, be Unless, you have a reward system Ampang’s Yong Tau Foo or prepared to eat to your heart’s in place where you indulge and Klang’s Bak Kut Teh and to truly content! workout later.

66 || LOCAL FLAVOURS Bukit Bintang & Chinatown Right in the City Centre ong considered by many as the city centre of KL before KLCC was developed, the Bukit Bintang and Chinatown area was extremely famous for its local Chinese dishes. Among the more Lfamous include beef noodles and fried Hokkien noodles. Meanwhile, just across the road from Chinatown is Masjid India, whose influence can also be partly seen on the restaurants on Jalan TAR as they are just back-to-back. The specialty here is definitely the Indian Muslim dish of Nasi Kandar and this can also be seen in the next page. Beef Noodles ithout a doubt on of the mainstays of Klang Valley’s street food, beef noodles is a dish that is based on a clear beef broth with a mixture of sliced beef, tendons, tripe and beef balls. The Wnoodles are served either wet (the noodles are in the soup) or dry (also known as kon loh, where the noodles are separate from the soup). The dish is completed with a dash of chopped spring onions and pepper on top. Lian Bee Hokkien Mee Oodles of Noodles he fried Hokkien noodles here is his specialty and the heap of It is said that the Chinese were plates stacked up one upon the other is a testament to the many the ones who introduced the Tsatisfied customers who have downed the smooth and delicious concept of noodles to the West noodles with the delectable pork lard bits and fried over the traditional and unsurprisingly, the local charcoal fire. In business since 1946, biting into the Hokkien mee is like Chinese have many means of taking in a part of KL itself and their recent renovations have made the using them. One of the favourite types of experience more pleasant. noodles used by the Cantonese Lorong 1, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock and Teochews is the flat rice +6019-335 9203 noodle known as kuay teow 16:00 to 23:00 daily or hor fun, found in dishes Stop at the Pasar Seni station and walk along Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock upon exiting the like Char Kuay Teow and beef station. Kedai Kopi Lai Foong is on your left, just after Hong Leong Bank and before S&M noodles. Shopping Centre. The stall is right behind the coffee shop. The Hokkiens, meanwhile, prefer the thick or fat yellow Soong Kee Beef Noodle noodles frequently seen in fried his is the spot frequented by the lunch crowd who work in and Hokkien noodles and the Hak- kas, love the wholesome, hand- around the Chinatown area, especially the in the banks nearby, as it made wheat noodles, which are Tis just walking distance from their offices. The trick to getting a seat either torn or flat and used in during the peak lunch hour is to either go there early or wait for a table Pan Mee. which is about to be vacated as the corner coffee shop has only 1 shop- While there are many types of noodles and equally as many or lot space to accommodate diners. Besides the springy beef balls and more dishes made out of them, their specialty beef tendon and tripe soup which can be ordered as add- one thing is for sure, noodles onns, the main draw of their dry noodles are really a crowd favourite are indisputable as one of the ingredients of choice for many of Klang Valley’s most famous No 3, Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin dishes. +603 – 2078 1484 11:00 to 00:00 daily except Sundays and Public Holidays Any RapidKL bus which plies the inner city which has a Medan Pasar sign will stop at the inner city bus hub, which is on the road parallel to Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin. From the bus stop, cross the road and walk along the side of the shoplots to the next road. Soong Kee is the corner shop right in front of the sidewalk. Fried Hokkien Noodles ruly a specialty of Klang Valley, fried Hokkien noodles here are not found anywhere else in the nation. Also Tknown by locals as tai lok meen or big, fat noodles, these yellow noodles, which look like udon noodles, are cooked in thick black soy sauce, meat, prawns, a bit of vegetables and diced pork lard. The chilli sauce that comes with it is the perfect condiment to highlight the taste.



68 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 69 Jalan TAR & Kampung Baru hen anyone is in this area, the first thought they have would be of rice, simply because this is the place for the best rice dishes, whether it is Jalan TAR’s Nasi WKandar and Nasi Padang or Kampung Baru’s Nasi Lemak and Nasi Dagang, there is always something to fill empty stomachs with something substantial. Sithique Nasi Kandar uthentic nasi kandar doesn’t get any NASI By Any Other Name… better than this. Sithique is famous for its Rice, being a Malaysian staple, is served in Afresh dishes cooked daily and displayed various forms. Penangites grew up with Nasi in the traditional jewel case for all diners to see. Kandar – which reflects how it was originally In fact, delicacies found in Penang’s traditional sold, by street peddlers who would walk along nasi kandar institutions such as telur sotong, a road with two containers, one containing rice, ayam kapitan, sambal sotong and fried fish roe the other dishes, balanced on a pole upon their are all found here just as one would expect it shoulders (kandar). Meanwhile, those from the from Penang East Coast would be familiar with Nasi Dagang – No 133, Jalan TAR so called ‘Traders’ Rice’ as most sea-faring traders +6012-382 4867 of the past would have the fragrant coconut 07:00 to 19:00 daily except till 16:00 on Tuesdays milk rice while travelling to their destinations. Stop at the Bandaraya station and head for Sogo Those of Minangkabau descent from Negeri Shopping Centre. It is right across the road from Sogo. Sembilan, would definitely recommend Nasi Padang, also called Nasi Minang, which reflects Nasi Lemak Kampung Baru their culinary roots through their unique ithout doubt world famous already, cooking methods. But when you’re in the Klang Valley, all of these and more are available there are a few nasi lemak specialists and the most common type of rice eaten here Win Kampung Baru, KL’s remaining would be the Nasi Lemak. This dish is called thus new village in the heart of the city. To many due to the creamy coconut milk used to cook of us, nasi lemak is something we have during the rice before it is served with condiments of breakfast, but in the Klang Valley, nasi lemak fried anchovies and peanuts, hard boiled egg, takes on a life of its own. Besides the fragrant cucumber and sambals of various kinds. rice cooked in creamy coconut milk and pandan leaves, the regular accompaniments of fried anchovies, roasted peanuts, hard Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa boiled eggs, cucumber and sambal, the thing f you should have sudden cravings or hunger that really sets the nasi lemak here apart is the pangs right in the dead of the night, there is dishes like paru goreng (fried lungs), bergedil Istill hope for you yet, as there is a place which (local meat-potato patties) and beef or chicken is open during the graveyard shifts but closed in rendang which truly make it a subtantial feast the daytime. This amazing street is full of food for even lunch and dinner. There are many restaurants and stalls amidst the unchanging operators which make your trip to Kampung new village setting and the odd hours definitely Baru well worth your time. In fact all you have help those who are either on the graveyard shift to do is to either choose one along the main as well or diners just looking out for a great road, which is opened during normal waking supper place. hours or choose the other which caters to No 4, Jalan Raja Muda Musa those eating in the wee hours of the night. 18:00 to 12:00 (the next day) daily. Head for Jalan Raja Muda Musa, which welcomes you with an R.A. Nasi Lemak arch right at the start of the road and a sign to the Kampung Baru LRT Station just 100 m down the road. The small his is one for those working in the Dang restaurant is on your left, just 50 m from the arch Wangi area and is famous for its great Taccompaniments which are just excellent with their famous nasi lemak. It is also popular Nasi Padang Capital Café with the lunch crowds as it is open during the 213, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman regular office hours and also after that. +6012-6291 730 10:00 to 17:30 daily except Sundays. No 15, Jalan Raja Abdullah This stall is within a Chinese coffeeshop, immediately +6012-6291 730 across the road from Gulati’s and Euro Moda, nearer the 06:30 to 11:00 daily, 16:00 to 00:00 weekdays only. Sogo Shopping Centre part of Jalan TAR

68 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 69 Ampang, Kampung Pandan & Taman Dagang ention the word Ampang and the first thought that comes to mind is Ampang Yong Tau Foo. This dish is truly a locally inspired dish which has made Ampang famous far and wide. The Mdefining feature is its stuffed fish paste products, which are made fresh daily. Besides that, Ampang is also home to many of the South Korean expats, which have come to Malaysia to establish trade relations with their home country. Orchard View Ampang Yong Tau Foo Ampang Yong Tau Foo his establishment is right in between mpang’s claim to fame lies in the three Homeland and Foong Foong and is a restaurants in Kampung Baru Ampang which Tgreat place to visit in the mornings for Aare next to each other. This row contains a fulfilling yet healty breakfast (if you don’t Ampang Homeland Yong Tau Foo, which has several order the fried stuff). The menu comes in branches through out the Klang Valley, Orchard sets here and to order you simply have to View Ampang Yong Tau Foo and Restaurant Foong state how many pieces of items you require. Foong Ampang Yong Tau Foo. This soupy dish is All the cooking is done at the back and of Hakka origin and the you are then presented with the finished foodstuff soaked in the goodies. Among the other things to look out clear soup can be both for are the Beggar’s chicken (which comes in fresh items as well as fried a paper bag) and the pork dishes which are items, with fresh items their specialty. stuffed with fish paste 621 Jalan Merdeka, Ampang Baru while fried items wrapped +603-4291 7808 in silken beancurd sheets 07:00 till 14:00 daily From the Ampang LRT Station, head down Jalan Ampang before frying. till you come to the traffic lights and Joe Medical centre Kimchi with My Neighbours is on your right. Turn right and go down Jalan Wawasan 4/2 till the T-junction at the end. From there, turn left into Ampang is unique among all the suburbs of the Jalan Merdeka and the restaurants will be on your left. Klang Valley in the sense that many South Korean expatriates choose to settle down here. As a result, their presence in Ampang’s food scene is enriched with their culinary contributions. Among one of the many dishes which is considered a must- have is kimchi. This is Korean pickled vegetables which they eat with all of their dishes. Many Korean housewives know how to make their own kimchi even while they are here. Some offer them to their neighbours as a part of getting to know their neighbours better. If you have the privilege of being offered some, do try it! It is definitely something different! Dae Jang Gum Korean BBQ House B-3-1-1, One Ampang Business Avenue, Jalan Ampang Utama 1/2 +603-4253 2253 11:30 to 15:00, 17:30 to 22:00 daily Korean Village Bee Won Korean Restaurant Yes, this is how most locals identify Taman Dagang B5-1-1, One Ampang Business Center, Jalan Ampang nowadays, especially the many Korean restaurants +603-4256-8573 concentrated in the area near Ampang Point, Go straight after Great Eastern Mall and Gleanegles beside the Ampang One Avenue. Most of them are Intan on Jalan Ampang till judt before Jalan Berembang. The restaurant is on your right. bulgogi restaurants and the unique thing about Korean barbecue, besides the way the cook them Restoran Kampung Pandan (on raised, rounded grills), is the side dishes of cold mpang also serves up a good curry fish head found in Kampung Pandan, kimchi and other picked vegetables. Among some Awith this restaurant of the Korean restaurants in that area are: being famous with all the locals and is a recommended Woo Ga Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant place for family dining. G20 Jalan Sulaiman 1 , Taman Putra Sulaiman 42B, Jalan Thaver, +603-4270 4211 Kampung Pandan +603-9284 5837

70 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 71 Pudu, Imbi & Taman Maluri ome to the many open air food courts, wai sek kais (glutton’s road) and porridge steamboat, the Pudu, Imbi and Taman Maluri area are all areas towards the east of KL, heading into the Hsuburbs of both Cheras and Ampang. In fact, there are so many good places to eat, it would be impossible to cover them all. Hence, we selected a dish that is unique to this area, porridge steamboat, which began gaining ground in this area of the Klang Valley before the trend passed on to other areas. Wai Sek Kai Wai Sek Kai here are a number of wai When some of you come down to the Klang Tsek kais around Valley, one of the many questions would be the Pudu, Imbi and what is a ‘wai sek kai’? In the local Cantonese Taman Maluri area, dialect, it literally means ‘glutton’s street’. namely, Jalan Sayur This translates into a street full of hawkers off Jalan Pudu in the serving various types of dishes all along the Pudu area, the San Peng Flats market in the road. This arrangement became handy when the Imbi area and along Jalan Peel in the Taman surrounding areas of KL became suburbs and Maluri area. All have their own attractions residents needed a central location to eat while or stalls which make the area famous. For out running errands. Hence, wai sek kais were example, the Jalan Sayur wai sek kai is famous born to meet the various dining preferences of for its sotong kangkung while the curry chee locals cheong fun at the San Peng flats market fills empty tummies for morning breakfast. Here we head for the wai sek kai along Jalan Peel. Cheras: Taman Connaught Restaurant Mexim Connaught Restoran Yi Kee ocated right at the start of the Taman hey are famous for their Hong Kong- Connaught night market, Mexim is one of style roast duck and goose which is Lthe famous dim sum places to go in Taman Tserved with rice and the soup of the Connaught. While the dim sum is only available day, which is as famous as their duck and in the mornings, the nights see Klang Bah Kut goose rice. Teh lovers throng this place. It is super packed on weekends, hence it is wise to come earlier to 223, Jalan Sarjana, Taman Connaught +603-9132 9968 avoid disappointment. 11:00 to 17:00 daily except alternate Wednesdays No. 2, Jalan Cerdik, Taman Connaught From the Bandar Tun Razak LRT station, go straight and +603-9101 6679 towards Taman Connaught on the East-West Interlink 06:00 to 00:00 daily Highway. When you see Giant Hypermarket, Cheras on From the Bandar Tun Razak LRT station, go straight and your right, the restaurant is on the shoplots to your left. towards Taman Connaught on the East-West Interlink Turn left into Jalan Ahliman 1 and immediately turn right Highway. Even when you see the BHPetrol Station on into Jalan Sarjana. Turn left at the first junstion to stay on your left, continue going straight the U-Turn under the Jalan Sarjana and the restaurant will be on your left. Cheras-Kajang Highway. U-turn back and keep to your left. You will see Mexim on your left as you approach the first junction on your left. Turn left into Jalan Cerdik and the Mexim is the first restaurant on your left. Farmland Porridge Steamboat By far one of the pioneers of this trend, Farmland Porridge Steamboat is so famous now through out Klang Valley that there are branches everywhere from Subang Jaya to Serdang Jaya and it really is not hard to see why they are so established. The seafood they serve is fresh and the porridge they use as broth is really a novel concept to bring together two essentially healthy dishes, the steamboat and poridge. 362 – 366 Jalan Pudu +603-2141 9297 Drive down Jalan Pudu with the Pudu jail on your right and Berjaya Times Square on your left. The restaurant is on your left just before the first gas station.

70 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 71 Cheras, Old Klang Road, Puchong & Kajang heras and Old Klang Road have long been known for their Chinese hawker food, many of which are in food courts or along main roads in housing estates. Meanwhile, Puchong, both a new Csuburb, has lots of catching up to do, however it is slowly but surely carving a name for itself with the many options available to diners. In Kajang, an area adjacent to Cheras, we visit the one dish that has made Kajang stand out, Satay Kajang, which is reputed to be one of the most generous in the land. Satay Kajang atay is a dish made of bite-sized meat whether chicken, beef, mutton, fish or the occasional Srabbit, marinated in a spice paste made from turmeric, lemongrass, ginger and other ground spices before they are skewered and grilled over charcoal fire. The resulting dish is then served with peanut sauce, nasi himpit (steamed pressed rice) or ketupat and freshly sliced cucumber and onions. What sets the satay in Kajang apart is its generous portions of satay, famed for being the largest satay in the country, is the fact that their marinade trumps the and the fact that the marinade’s piquancy really Ground & First Floor, Bangunan Dato’ Nazir, Jalan Kelab Kajang +603-8737 1853 10:00 to 00:30 Mon-Thurs, 16:00 to 01:00 Fri, 10:00 to 01:00 weekends From the Kajang KTM Station, drive down Jalan Bukit on the left till you reach the T-junction of Jalan Semenyih. Turn left at the T-junction into Jalan Semenyih and go straight down the road. You will see the Kajang Stadium on your right first before the Satay Kajang building adjacent to it. Satay Kajang Hj Samuri he trademark building which is just a short drive away from the Kajang KTM station is the site of the famous satay Kajang. The menu is varied with offal, rabbit and venison satay being offered Tfor those who tire of the regular chicken, beef and mutton satay. As there are many who love their satay, other branches have been opened throughout the Klang Valley, each serving up the same great-tasting satay. Chinese food epending on where you are headed to, Cheras, Old Klang Road and Puchong are all areas which offer good Chinese food. While most of the good food are found in traditional Chinese Dcoffee shops or kopitiams, newer suburbs like Puchong have them in business or commercial centres. In looking for a variety, some of the dining areas of each neighbourhood are featured here. Restoran BB Ho Steamboat Puchong: Pusat Bandar Puteri No 24, Jalan Puteri 2/2, Bandar Puteri Puchong +6012- 286 8099 17:00 till late daily collection of the best kopitiams within Hong Kee Dim Sum the new townships centre shows off No.31 Jalan Puteri 2/5, Bandar Puteri A the best Chinese food in Puchong. +6012-3809980 This area is located on the left side of Jalan 07:00 to 15:00 daily Puchong, at the turning right opposite Tesco Good Old Times Kopitiam Puchong. Though there are many outlets, No 5, Jalan Puteri 2/3, Bandar Puteri understandably, only some of them are 08:15 to 22:00 daily featured here: Tak Fok Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant 23, Jalan Puteri 2/5, Bandar Puteri Puchong +603-8060 6994

72 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 73 Petaling Jaya Wars and invasions – definitely a characteristic found in the food scene of these densely populated suburbs. Petaling Jaya witnessed its own was when the banana leaf rice battle waged on in 2005 between 2 similarly named banana leaf ice restaurants, meanwhile Subang Jaya is the site of steamboat barbecue invasions in the newly opened Desa Mentari area. In Damansara and TTDI, the battles have not been as fierce but it doesn’t mean that the food is bland. Here we explore some of the gems within these neigbourhoods, starting with PJ. Banana Leaf Rice his dish is the preserve of Southern Indian Chettinand cuisine as warmly Tcooked rice is spooned out in generous quantities onto cleaned banana leaves, filling the air with the distinctive aroma from the banana leaf. Then helpings of various types of curries and vegetables are ladled by the side. If you are a regular meat-eater then you may order your preferred meat dish from their jewel case otherwise, this would be a vegetarian dish. After all the side dishes have been added on, a special selection of condiments can be chosen to accompany the dish, they would include fried condiments like deep fried vegetables, homemade potato chips and papadams; rasam (a spiced vegetable soup which aids digestion); thairu (sour yoghurt) and pickled dishes like pickled chillies and mango chutney. Sri Paandi’s vs. Sri Paandi’s The battle of the banana leaf rice commenced in 2005, when a new outlet of Sri Paandi’s in Brickfields was opened next to a restaurant with the same name. As a result, a battle ensued that saw each trying to outdo the other, with the residents of PJ’s Section 11 all talking about it. It was finally resolved when one of the restaurants inserted the words PJ into the name. The customers were impressed with the taste, price and service of either one of the other and usually would have their own preferences Sri Paandi’s (PJ) Restaurant if they were regulars of either one of the 37, Jalan 11/4, Section 11, PJ Sri Paandi’s Restaurants. It is really a 08:00 to 23:00 daily must to taste both and make your own From the Jalan Utara-Jalan Timur exit on the Federal Highway pick when dining in PJ! heading towards KL (the one with Menara AmBank on your right), turn left into Jalan Utara and keep to the right. At the first set of traffic lights turn right into Jalan Bukit 11/2. Continue going straight till you see Sek. Ren. Sultan Alam Shah 1 & 2 on Sri Paandi’s Restaurant your right and begin keeping to your right. At the following 39, Jalan 11/4, Section 11, PJ junction, or the fourth junction from Jalan Utara, turn right and 08:00 to 23:00 daily the restaurant is right in front of you. It is the one on the right. It is located on the left of the restaurant above.

72 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 73 Subang Jaya Subang Jaya: Mentari Business Park ranted, this new area is more in Bandar Sunway than in Subang Jaya, but as it is right next to Subang Jaya, residents of Subang find it really convenient to head for this area. This commercial Gcomplex which just had its second phase newly opened has seen the invasion of steamboat BBQ outlets, each trying to outdo the other by offering unique items on their menu, a wider variety of soups or broths or even by offering a rooftop experience while dining. Here are some of the outlets: Restoran Yuen Buffet Steamboat 32A-1, Jalan PJS 8/6, Mentari Plaza +603-5637 5825, 016-2086678 (Mrs. Susie The) 17:30 to 23:00 From the NPE passing through Subang Jaya, on the opposite side of the road from Sunway Pyramid, keep to the left and turn left at the junction after the mosque. Go past the first T-junction and keep to the right, turning right at the next T-junction. There will be a Shell station on your left, as you keep right and turn right into Mentari Plaza at the first crossroads. After that, the restaurant will be on your left and you may either turn left or go straight at the entrance crossroads. Tasty Pot BBQ Steamboat Restaurant Belly Good 9 Jalan PJS 8/18, Dataran Mentari eanwhile, hidden in the midst of all of +603-5630 1282 the fanfair is a restaurant offering the 12:00 to 01:00 daily Mmost delectable pork dishes, including www.tastypot.com.my From the NPE passing through Subang Jaya, on the opposite baby back ribs, pork belly and an assortment of side of the road from Sunway Pyramid, keep to the left and sausages to appeal to pork lovers of all kinds. turn left at the junction after the mosque. Go past the first T-junction and keep to the right, turning right at the next No 20, Jalan PJS 8/18, Dataran Mentari T-junction. There will be a Shell station on your left and keep left as you turn left into Dataran Mentari at the first crossroads. +603-5630 1699 Go straight all the way and turn right at the first crossroads. Go 11:00 to 23:00 daily except Mondays straight and Tasty Pot is at the end of the road, at the corner unit on your right. Summer BBQ & Steamboat Restaurant (Halal) 23-3, Jalan PJS 8/18, Dataran Mentari +6017-6697 833( Mr. Khor) 18:00 to 01:00 daily From the NPE passing through Subang Jaya, on the opposite side of the road from Sunway Pyramid, keep to the left and turn left at the junction after the mosque. Go past the first T-junction and keep to the right, turning right at the next T-junction. There will be a Shell station on your left and keep left as you turn left into Dataran Mentari at the first crossroads. Go straight all the way and turn right at the first crossroads. Go around the block, as Summer Steamboat is at the corner of the one-way street that you entered. Restoran Jaring estoran Jaring has once been voted the Most Popular Pilihan BERNAS Restaurant for the month Rof November 2006. In Malay, ‘jaring’ means net and it refers to the hobby of the restaurant owner which is fishing. A Kelantanese, the restaurant owner has more than 20 years of experience in cooking and has worked as a chef in few hotels in Kuala Lumpur. The cooks in the restaurant can cook a variety of dishes—Padang, Minang, Kelantan and Perak. This restaurant offers more than 60 types of dishes, such as ayam percik (spicy barbecued chicken), ikan bakar (grilled fish), as well as side orders like gearbox soup, kuih-muih (more like pastry), roti jala (a type of pancake) and nasi minyak (ghee rice). No 48, Jalan PJS 8/6 Mentari Business Park 46150 Bandar Sunway Selangor +603-5630 1699 07:00 to 19:30 (Monday–Saturday) Close on Sundays & public holidays

74 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 75 Sepang Goldcoast Klang/ Sepang Goldcoast he home of bah kut teh or pork rib tea, Klang’s offerings are truly indisputable as one of the best in the Klang Valley. The variations of it are interesting too, with no two outlets offering Texactly the same tasting bah kut teh. Within Port Klang, slightly east, would be where a toddy grove greets us with an offering of fresh seafood and the last stop would be Bagan Lalang’s coast, with Sepang Goldcoast, an intergrated resort under development but with great food already being served. Bah Kut Teh The Many Versions of Bah Kut Teh lang is famous for this Hokkien soup dish which While proponents of bah kut teh swear when translated literally means ‘pork rib tea’. This that chi kut teh doesn’t hold a candle to Kdish grew out of neccessity as many of the Hok- the sweetness of the original form of bah kiens who worked around the busy Port Klang had little kut teh, this halal version, which uses time to eat and would just grab a bowl of rice alongside chicken to replace pork is gaining ground a simple soup with chunks of pork bones flavoured with as an acceptable replacement for bah kut Chinese herbs before making their way back to work for teh. This is especially true for those who the day. Among the regular add onns found in a claypot refrain from eating pork for either health of bah kut teh would include: foo chok (dried beancurd or religious reasons. sheets), mushrooms (Chinese mushrooms, button mush- Another version that is gaining ground is rooms and golden needle mushrooms), tau foo pok (fried the dry version of bah kut teh. This one beancurd puffs) and pork parts (intestines, ears, tripe and has seafood, dried and processed seafood tendons). The condiments served with it would be yau like dried squid and fish, brinjals and char kwai (Chinese crullers), minced garlic with dark soy lady’s fingers in a thick or dark soy sauce sauce and bird’s eye chillies with light soy sauce. gravy and can be found in Klang itself, Seng Huat in restaurants which favour the usage of 9, Jalan Besar dried seafood in their dish as well. +603-3371 2652 06:00 to 14:00 daily From the Klang Kommuter Station, walk 100m down the road to the corner shop on the left under the flyover. SGC Steamboat Restaurant s part of the Sepang Gold Coast development, this Steamboat Restaurant has been making waves among the locals with Aits romantic setting of a sunset steamboat dinner. The other attraction of course would be the beach with the restaurant situated just nearby the shoreline. Sepang Gold Coast, Bagan Lalang +6019 6329 652 (Linda) 17:00 to 00:00 Tue – Fri, 12:00 to 00:00 weekends From the KLIA Highway, turn to the left from the road leading to the Sepang International Circuit. From there, follow the signage to Sepang and then to Sepang Goldcoast and Bagan Lallang. Teluk Pulai Bah Kut Teh Teck Tee 32, Jalan Batai Laut 5, Kawasan 16, Taman Intan, Klang 27, Lorong Stesen 1 +603-3344 5196 +603-2026 2297 07:00 to 13:00 daily 06:00 to 14:00 daily From the Federal Highway, right after the Sg. Rasau toll plaza, From the Klang Kommuter Station, walk 100 m down the keep left and turn left below the flyover onto Jalan Batu Tiga road and turn to your right. Go straight and turn right again Lama. Go straight till the first set of traffic lights and turn right, at the first right turning, into Jalan Stesen 1. Head for the shop making an immediate right turn into the shoplots on your lots on your right and the outlet is the first shop with an old right. Go till the end of the road and there will be a Maybank in signboard of the restaurant’s name in Chinese. front of you. Turn left, go straight and turn left again at the first T-junction. The restaurant is on your left.

74 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 75 Under 1 Roof hen we take a good look around us, hawker stalls are no longer just one-man shows or one-stall shows as the grouping of hawkers selling different dishes gives the masses a better choice and it is this which is preferred Wby most, if not all, Malaysians. In this part, we bring you hawker complexes, food courts and open air road side dining especially for those times when you may not know what to eat or when you would prefer having a wider variety to choose from. SS 2, Petaling Jaya, Selangor ossibly the most famous food area in Petaling Jaya, SS 2 is an absolute haven for local food. From the classiest Pcafés and restaurants to simple road side mamak stalls, SS 2 always holds the promise of great food. The area becomes very busy at night, as the locals arrive to eat their favourite lok lok (little snacks boiled in plain water and dipped in sauces) or the more usual hawker fare of baked fish, soup noodles and fried food. If you’re trying this area for the first time, SS 2 will not disappoint. Jalan Alor, Kuala Lumpur his busy street is jam-packed with rows of hawker stalls and restaurants on each side of the road conjuring up Tall kinds of wonderful local food. From delicious local favourites like char kuey teow (fried flat noodles), hokkien mee (fried noodles soaked in dark sauce) all the way to bak kut teh (stewed pork). Essentially more of an area that caters for non-halal food, this area is a must-go to place for people who want to eat a wide assortment of food, with a very small price tag. And don’t expect luxury furnishings – Jalan Alor is the ultimate road side dining experience! Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur he Jalan Imbi area is yet another food paradise right smack in the middle of KL city centre. Featuring a wide Tarray of local hawker delights like chicken rice, beef noodles, bak kut teh, fried noodles, and lots of desserts, patrons can sample many types of food spread over one meal. There are also Vietnamese and Chinese cuisines served in the restaurants within this area. Payathin Food Court ocated right along Jalan Cheras, this 23 hour food court lets the local residents of the Ming Tien Food Court Lnearby locales indulge in eating even when his food court is right in the middle of Taman Mayang’s it is way pass their bedtime. While it is sectioned commercial square. With palm fronds and atap weaved into 2 parts and lined with stalls all around, the Troofs waving in the breeze, it is no surprise that Ming ones facing the road like the Portuguese Style Tien is a hit with more than 50 stalls in operation at night. Grilled Fish draw diners in. And the appeal of Besides the local fare, the regional goodies and international having local and Western food all in one place is dishes truly make this food court a balanced outing both for just too tempting to resist. those who can’t decide and for those who can!

76 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 77 Changkat Bukit Bintang hat’s the number of dining options available along one of the most happening dining areas of KL, Changkat Bukit Bintang. This street went through a renaissance in the late 90s and has now totally Tmorphed into a dining destination serving a cornucopia of cuisines including French, Japanese, Russian, Italian, English, German, Brazilian, Indian and Lebanese, earning it the moniker of the UN of Dining in KL. Some of them include: Al Bait Lebanese Restaurant (Middle Eastern) 38, Changkat Bukit Bintang +603-2141 9007 Baan 26 (Thai) 26, Changkat Bukit Bintang +603-2142 8878 12:00 to 15:00, 18:00 to 00:30 (Mon-Sat), 15:00 to 00:30 (Sun & Public Holidays) www.baan26.com Bom Brazil Churrascaria (Latin American) Deutsches Haus (German) 46, Changkat Bukit Bintang 35, Changkat Bukit Bintang +603-2143 2268 +603-2144 8763 12:00 to 00:30 (Sun-Thu), 12:00 to 01:30 (Fri- 18:00 to 00:00 daily Sat) www.bombrazil.com Dusha (Russian) 42, Changkat Bukit Bintang +603-2144-3990 12:00 to 00:00 daily Flam’s (Irish Bar) 37 & 39, Changkat Bukit Bintang +603-2145 8222 12:00 to 14:30 (weekdays), 18:30 to 23:00 (Mon-Thu) till 00:00 (Fri-Sun) http://www.flams.com/ New Moghul House (Indian) 32, Changkat Bukit Bintang +603-2141 5211 11:30 to 14:30, 17:30 to 23:30 daily www.mogulhouse.com Pampas Grill & Bar(South American) 22A, Changkat Bukit Bintang El Cerdo (Spanish-Latin American) The Magnificent Fish and Chips +603-2148 5548 43 & 45, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Bar (English) http://www.pampas.com.my/ +603-2145 0511 28, Changkat Bukit Bintang Lunch: 12:00 to 15:00 (Sun-Fri), 03-2142 7021 Shanghai Delight (Chinese– Shanghainese) Dinner: 18:30 till late daily 08:00 to 13:00 (weekdays), 10:00 till 18-1, Changkat Bukit Bintang www.elcerdokl.com late (weekends) +603-2142 1245 12:00 to 22:30 (Mon-Thu), 12:00 to 14:00 (Fri- Sat), Closed (Sun) Little Havana (Cuban) The Green Man (Irish-English) No. 2 & 4 Lorong Sahabat Off 40, Changkat Bukit Bintang Werner’s (Lounge) Changkat Bukit Bintang +603-2141 9924 50, Changkat Bukit Bintang +603-2144 7170 http://www.greenman.com.my/ +603-2142 5670 www.mylittlehavanakl.com 17:00 to 03:00 daily Yoko’s (Japanese) Le Bouchon (French) & Déjà-Vu Frangipani (French-Vietnamese) 36, Changkat Bukit Bintang (Lounge) 03- 2144 3378 25, Changkat Bukit Bintang 17:00 to 02:00 (Mon-Sat), 15:00 to Ground Floor & 1st floor, 14 &16, +603-2144 3001 23:00 (Sun & Public Holidays) Changkat Bukit Bintang, 19:30 onwards (Tue-Sun), http://www.yokos-kl.com +603-2142 7633 & +603-2142 18:00 to 01:00 (Tue-Thu, Sun), 18:00 to 03:00 (Fri- 7381 Sat) 12:00 to 14:00 (Tue-Fri), 19:00 to 22:30 daily http://www.frangipani.com.my www.lebouchonrestaurant.com

76 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 77 Malay Restaurants Bijan warded a Best Restaurant award by Tourism Malaysia in 2004, Bijan is definitely one of those Aplaces you don’t want to miss. This restaurant offers a fantastic selection of authentic, traditional Malay Food, all cooked using traditional recipes handed down over the generations, yet creatively complemented with a twist of modern presentation. Favourites consist of typical Malay delicacies such as Beef and Chicken Satay, Fried Popiah (Springroll), Stuffed Tauhu (Beancurd) and Rusuk Panggang (Baked ribs). And for dessert, the must-have Chocolate Durian Cake is an out-of-this- world combination of creamy durian – The king of fruits, sandwiched between moist chocolate cake and coated in chocolate. 3, Jalan Ceylon +603-2031 3575 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30 Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30 (Mon-Sat), 16:30 to 22:30 (Sun) daily www.bijanrestaurant.com Saloma Bistro & Theatre Restaurant aloma Bistro & Theatre Restaurant blends great food and local culture together leaving guests Swith a wonderful lasting experience. Saloma menu offers a wide selection, showcasing distinctively Malaysian food. Diners can also experience the authentic Malaysian cultural performances and contemporary shows held nightly. 139, Jalan Ampang +603-2161 0122 11:00 to Midnight daily The Seri Melayu Restaurant he Seri Melayu Restaurant is housed in a Rumah Kampung (village house), which allows diners to enjoy authentic Malay delicacies in a true traditional kampung atmosphere. The extensive Tbuffet spread offers popular Malaysian dishes, ranging from laksa (noodles in spicy soup), satay (meat skewers), to a delightful assortment of kuih-muih (local cakes). Fresh juices are also available. Diners can also catch some of the cultural shows and traditional dances, performed daily to create an unforgettable experience. 1, Jalan Conlay +603-2145 1833 Lunch: 12:00 to 15:00 daily; Dinner: 18:30 to 23:00 daily www.serimelayu.com The Gulai House Carcosa Seri Negara, Taman Tasik Perdana, Jalan Mahameru +603-2282 1888 18:30 to 22:30 (Mon-Sat) 12:00 to 14:30, 18:30 to 22:30 (Sun) www.carcosa.com.my/dining/gulai_house.htm Santai Restaurant & Café 10 Persiaran Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail +603-7728 8173 12:00 to 22:00 (Mon-Thurs); 14:00 to 22:00 (Fri); 08:00 to 22:00 (Sat & Sun) (Closed on alternate Mondays)

78 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 79 Chinese Restaurants Chynna ince 2004, Chef Lam’s Cantonese delights served with mixed with a touch of Shanghai Stheatrics has been served in a replica of a Tang Dynasty ancestral hall and the open dim sum kitchen and bar simply entices spectatorship. Among the more interesting features include: a resident herbalist who recommends healthy herbal dishes and the best wine-food pairings, a tea-master from Beijing who pours welcome tea from a teapot with a metre-long spout, traditional Chinese musicians who entertain you while dining and a calligrapher who presents your personalized menu as a farewell gift. Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Level 5, 3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, KL +603-2264 2515 +603-2264 2593 Tai Zi Heen 12:00 to 14:30 (Mon-Fri), 11:00 to 14:30 (Weekend); Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30 daily ith it’s www.kl-studio.com/chynna.html excellent Hakka Wselection of fine Cantonese trategically located just a short walk from cuisine, prompt the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, service and it’s SHakka serves a wide choice of Chinese impressive and dishes. Specialties include its delicious Hakka innovative of homemade noodles and tasty soups. Guests menus, it is no can also choose to have steamboat at the surprise why Tai Zi restaurant instead of the usual a la carte Heen is a multiple meals. aw ard-winning 6, Jalan Kia Peng +603-2143 1907/1908 Chinese restaurant. Diners are also feted within Lunch: 12:00 to 15:00 daily; a contemporary oriental ambience, experiencing Dinner: 18:00 to 23:00 daily the old and new at one go. Yut Kee Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur No.4 Jalan Conlay, ocated along one of city’s oldest streets, +603-2170 3259 and housed in a pre-war Chinese 12:00 to 14:30, 18:30 to 22:30 LShop-House – Yut Kee is essentially [email protected] a Hainanese Chinese coffee house. Very Tai Thong popular with the locals, particularly during ai Thong is one of the oldest restaurants lunch – this is a great place to experience the serving authentic Cantonese cuisine real KL. Favourite dishes on the menu include Tin Kuala Lumpur. The comprehensive Hainanese pork chop, stewed beef noodles, menu has just about every Chinese dish half-boiled eggs and superb local black imaginable, from noodles, meat, seafood, coffee. With very affordable prices, customers soup and vegetarian dishes. Hugely popular will experience authentic, traditional Chinese dishes include the crispy Roast Pigeon and coffeeshop business at Yut Kee. With limited seafood soup – Treasures of the Ocean. Diners tables don’t expect to linger around too wanting something more extravagant should long after meals – patrons are expected to try the Tai Thong Special Braised Supreme make way for other waiting customers. The Shark’s Fin or Stewed Sliced Abalone with atmosphere may not be very relaxing and Mushroom and Vegetables. comfortable, but if you’re hungry and want to grab something quick Yut Kee is ideal. 2/F, North Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, Jalan Ampang 35, Jalan Dang Wangi +603-2162 4433 +603-2698 8108 Lunch: 11:30 to 14:30 (Mon-Sat), 08:00 to 17:00 daily (Closed on Mondays) 09:30 to 14:30 (Sun & Public Holidays); Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30 daily

78 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 79 Indian Restaurants Pelita Nasi Kandar ith a fantastic location to boast about, Pelita is located just a short walk away from the WPETRONASTwin Towers. Open 24 hours everyday, the restaurant is always jam packed with a large crowd during supper time, all the way into the wee hours of the morning. Pelita serves excellent Nasi Kandar (plain white rice with a selection of dishes). Make sure your rice is mixed with a few choices of curry for the ultimate taste of nasi kandar. Another local favourite is their fried noodles, and when topped with a nice telur mata kerbau (bull’s eye egg), the dish is divine. No. 149, Jalan Ampang +603-2162 5532 24 hours www.pelita.com.my Lotus ust opposite Hotel Nikko in the heart of Kuala Saffron Lumpur, this 24-hour restaurant is very popular his restaurant promises Jwith the working crowd during lunch hours. affordable, yet good quality Spacious and well-lit, Lotus is always brimming with Tfood to its patrons – with energy and crowds all day long. Sample their delicious nasi kandar, nasi lemak and an assortment of breads, wholesome value for money set fried noodles and rice. Apart from also being a nice meals served during lunchtime, place to hangout, its also a great place try one of the dining at Saffron is also a very warm local must-try drinks - teh tarik (sweet milk tea, made and cheerful experience with friendly using a special “pulled” technique). service made to make you feel very No. 79, Lebuh Ampang much at home. Saffron’s menu +603-2026 1689 offers a wide range of Indian food, 24 hours especially Punjabi food. Amongst its Bombay Palace best offerings are the butter chicken, rguably one of the finest restaurants in Kuala Maharaja Baingen, Bhoona and Lumpur at which to enjoy Northern Indian Bhatura (a kind of bread) and the ACuisine, the Bombay Palace is well renowned tandoori chicken. Complementing for its menu and service. Beautifully set in a palace locale, and complete with waiters in Moghul warrior your meal is the ultra-refreshing Lassi dress – The Bombay Palace is well worth a visit. yogurt drink. 215, Jalan Tun Razak (next to the Japanese embassy) 5, Jalan Hartamas 7 +603-2145 4241 / 7220 +603-6201 1375 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30 daily Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30 (Mon-Sat); Dinner: 18:15 to Bangles 21:30 (Mon-Sat) 270, Jalan Ampang +603-4252 4100 / 4300 10:30 to 15:00; Dinner: 18:30 to 23:00 daily

80 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 81 Nyonya Restaurants Little Penang Café his cosy restaurant is neatly tucked in a corner in one of KL’s largest shopping malls. Its specialty Tis authentic Penang Nyonya food. Despite appearances, Little Penang Café has a very spacious look thanks to the huge mirrors on the wall cleverly creating an illusion of space. With signature dishes such as Assam Laksa (noodle in spicy and sour soup) and Nasi Lemak Penang (coconut rice served with chicken and other choice of side dishes) – a must try is an all-time Malaysian favourite dessert – cendol (blended ice with red beans, little green strips of flour, deliciously finished with thick brown sugar and condensed milk). You can 1st Floor, Mid Valley Megamall +603-2282 0215 also find Little Penang Café in other malls within the 10:00 to 22:00 daily Klang Valley, and at Suria KLCC and the Curve. Ginger his restaurant offers a comprehensive range of Asian cuisine, from Nyonya all the way to authentic Thai food. The relaxing Tand laidback ambience almost feels like dining in the olden days, especially with its dining sets of old-fashioned wooden tables and chairs of various designs. Diners can expect the prices to be quite reasonable considering the wonderful setting and the quality of the food. Many of the dishes on the menu are hot and spicy such as the Kapitan Chicken and Seafood Tom Yam. For patrons who find those selections too hot to handle, don’t worry – there are milder choices, such as Crispy Coconut Prawn, and other favourites at Ginger. M12, Central Market, Jalan Hang Kasturi +603-2273 7371 Lunch: 11:30 to 15:00; Dinner: 18:00 to 23:00 daily Red Ginger 18G-M, Medan Setia 2, Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara +603-2095 3118 Lunch: 11:30 to 15:00; Dinner: 18:30 to 22:00 daily except Madam Kwan’s Sundays amous for its spicy Nyonya dishes like Nasi FBojari (coloured rice with Ah Tuan Ee Restaurant fried chicken, beef rendang and assam prawns) 74, Jalan SS2/72, Petaling Jaya and Nasi Lemak (coconut milk rice served with a +603-7957 2915 Lunch: 12:00 to 15:00; Dinner: 18:00 to 22:00 daily variety of dishes and condiments) as well as it’s desserts, like Air Batu Campur (ABC) (shaved ice with nuts, red beans, creamed corn, rose syrup Old China Café 11, Jalan Balai Polis and condensed milk), it is advisable to book ahead +603-2072 5915 to avoid disappointment. Other outlets in the 11:00 to 23:00 daily Klang Valley include: Bangsar Baru and Mid Valley www.oldchina.com.my Megamall . 4th Floor, Suria KLCC +603-2026 2297 11:30 to Midnight Aunty Nat 4, Lorong Yap Kwan Seng +603-2168 8126 12:00 to 23:00 daily

80 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 81 Asean Region Regional Being in the ASEAN region makes Malaysians more open to the concept of what our neighbours are eating. Besides contributing some of their influence to our palates, the authentic tastes of their cuisines can be found far and wide in the Klang Valley, here are some of out picks. Bangkok Jam ocated in the heart of the city’s bustling shopping district, Bukit Bintang, Bangkok Jam does well at Lemulating Thailand’s vibrant capital. This restaurant may be characterised by an energetic environment, which features traditional Siamese delicacies in a serene yet sophisticated setting. This combined with an exquisite range of dishes makes for a dining experience that is uniquely Thai. Traditionalists will certainly enjoy all the finer points of Thai fare, from its use of rich, coconut milk, to the pungent fla- vours and odours that fill the air. Thai delicacies such as Tom Yam soup are available in numerous styles thus making your choice much easier. And rice lovers will find Bangkok Jam a veritable oasis as the restaurant offers countless curries and vegetable dishes that perfectly complement the aromatic rice offerings. GL-10, BB Park, Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2142 3449 +603-2142 3481 11:00 to 01:00 daily www.seacuisine.com.my Chakri Palace f you’re looking to trigger your palate, then make a trip to the Chakri Palace restaurant and indulge yourself in their authentic Thai cuisine. Definitely one of the more popular Thai restaurants around, IChakri Palace has a very stylish yet exotic-looking interior. Hanging on the walls are delicately carved wooden decorations, various memorabilia and artefacts from Thailand, giving the restaurant its mysterious aura. All menu options provide a choice of plain, fried or pineapple rice. Something to note – the restaurant lets you the guest decide the degree to which their Tom Yam Soups are spiced. Diners can choose their soup to be mild, medium or original spicy. The Tom Yam and Tom Kha Gai Chakri are huge favourites among the crowd. B-OG, 02 Jalan 1/7C, Plaza Mont Kiara, Off Jalan Bukit Kiara 2 +603-6203 3770 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; Dinner: 18:00 to 22:30 daily Good Evening Bangkok G34A, Ground Floor1 Utama Shoping Center, 47000 Petaling Jaya +603-7727 8708 +603-7727 8710

82 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 83 Japanese Restaurants Jogoya he famous Japanese buffet 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-flown 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 Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. +603-2142 1268 +603-2148 8171 11:30 to 01:00 daily www.jogoya.com.tw Benkay Pan Pacific Hotel Genki Sushi 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 Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30 daily 18:30 to 22:30 daily www.hotelnikko.com.my www.panpacific.com 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 Jalan Raja Chulan +603-2163 0968 +603-2141 4328 +603-2148 8988 +603-2163 0969 +603-2144 0111 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30 daily; Dinner: Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30;Dinner: 18:30 to Dinner: 18:45 to 22:30 daily 18:30 to 22:30 daily 22:30 daily.Closed on Sundays for lunch [email protected] www.hotelistana.com.my www.mandarinoriental.com DainTi Hill Pavilion KL Shopping Center, Lot 6.01.05, Level 6, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2145 6628 Koong Jung Lot No. 3.1, Level 3, PNB Darby Park, 10 Jalan Binjai +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 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)

82 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 83 Fusion Fusion: Feel the Mix hen you can’t decide whether to go for Asian or Western food, there is always Fusion food to turn to. Offering the best of both worlds, some of the Klang Valley’s finest are fusion eateries. WDiscover the various mixes here that will definitely get you in the mood. Tony Roma’s ® uilding it’s name on the back of it’s ribs, Tony Roma’s extensive Barray of grilled items including steaks, seafood and chicken has seen it rapidly expand from it’s flagship store in Sunway Pyramid to other shopping malls in the Klang Valley, namely Cineleisure Damansara, MidValley and Pavillion. Their original BBQ Sauce is their signature for a satisfactory rib outing! Alexis Ampang Tony Roma’s® Pavilion he menu provides a varied mix of East and Lot No.1.15, Level 1, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur +603-2143 3278 West which has proven to be consistently 10:00 to 23:00 daily Tgood over the years. The Sarawak Laksa and Chicken Rice are well worth the hype. And Bom Brazil Churrascaria do try the Penne Arrabiata and roast chicken too. But the piece that keeps people coming ucked away in the bustling Bukit Bintang back time and again – has to be the desserts and area, this restaurant serves an all-you-can- cakes. With Tiramisu to die for – not to mention Teat barbeque buffet for those of us with a the chocolate walnut cake, banofee pie and fruit healthy appetite. Since this is a buffet – you can Pavlova. And don’t miss their live jazz sessions try everything here, especially the hot and cold during the weekends. Brazilian salads, the garlic beef and other choice cuts, like lamb with four different sauces and Great Eastern Mall, Lot 10 Ground Floor, 303 Jalan dory fish fillets. Ampang +603-4260 2288 No. 35, Changkat Bukit Bintang 12:00 to Midnight (Mon-Thurs); 12:00 to 02:00 (Fri); +603-2144 8763 09:00 to 02:00 (Sat); 09:00 to Midnight (Sun) 18:00 to Midnight daily www.alexis.com.my/html/ampang.htm www.bombrazil.com Shook! Twenty One Kitchen (Fusion) Eden Seafood Village Lot 1, Chulan The Feast Floor, Starhill Gallery, 20-1, Changkat Bukit Bintang Square, Jalan Bukit Bintang +603 2142 0021 Jalan Raja Chulan +603-2719 8535 12:00 till late daily +603-2141 4027 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; www.twentyone.com.my Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30pm daily Lunch: 12:00 to 15:00; www.ytlcommunity.com/shook Dinner: 19:00 to Midnight daily Kafe Ceylon Hill 19, Jalan Damai, Ceylon Bar (Fusion) Pacific Grill Off Jalan Tun Razak +603-2166 9933 20-2, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Mandarin Oriental,Kuala Lumpur City +603-2163 2923 +603-21457689 Centre (KLCC) 12:00 to 15:00 & 19:00 to 23:00 17:00 to 01:00 (Mon-Sat), +603-2380 8888 (Mon-Sat) [email protected] 11:00 to 13:00 (Sun) Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30 (Mon-Fri); www.kafeceylonhill.com http://www.theceylonbar.com Dinner: 19:00 to 23:00 (Mon-Sat) www.mandarinoriental.co Relish (Fusion) Flam’s Spices Concorde Hotel, 22 Changkat Bukit Bintang 16, Jalan Telawi, Bangsar Baru Jalan Sultan Ismail +603-2145 3321 +603-2284 6721 +603-2144 2200 12:00 to 00:00 (Sun – Thu), +603-2287 3007 17:00 to 01:00 (Mon-Sat) 12:00 to 01:00 (Fri – Sat) 12:00 to 14:30 & 18:00 to 02:00 www.conerde.net/kl (Mon-Thurs); 12:00 to 14:30 & 17:00 to Midnight (Fri); 12:00 to Midnight (Sat-Sun) www.flams.com

84 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 85 Western Hard Rock Café his household name needs no further introduction as it is probably the world’s most famous nightspot. You won’t be Table to miss this place as the rotating Harleys at the entrance are bound to catch your attention. This restaurant is a huge crowd- puller with their daily live performances from their resident band and some occasional talented live-acts. Diners who would like to take some souvenirs home after a hearty meal can stop by their souvenir shop and purchase their collector’s item T-shirts and among other items. The most-talked about meal is the Black Pepper Steak which goes really well with the stuffed potato skins. A selection of alcoholic beverages is also served. 2, Jalan Sultan Ismail +603-2144 4152 11:30 to 14:30 daily www.hardrock.com San Francisco Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse If you are looking for the most tender and For an experience of the Australian Outback, head juiciest steaks around town, this is the place over to the Outback Steakhouse. Specialising in you should go! The choice of Western cuisine Australian imported grain-fed meat and home-made at this famous international steakhouse sauces and dressings, the taste is always original, chain is absolutely delightful! Patrons are found in their signature Outback Sirloin. As a plus, ensured of the meat quality and freshness signature dishes like Typhoon Bloom and Bushman as the main ingredients are flown in from the Shrooms as well as accompaniments like Bushman USAUSAUSA, New Zealand, Australia, Canada Bread add character to the menu. Their desserts and Norway. Other specialties on the menu like Chocolate Thunder From Down Under and include shark’s fin specials, hearty soups and Choco Choco Cookie satisfy sweet tooth cravings yummy desserts. everywhere. Lot 136, 1st Floor, Suria KLCC GL-12, BB Park, Plaza Low Yat No 7, Off Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2382 0329 +603-2144 9919 12:00 to Midnight daily Opens daily for lunch and dinner. www.ttrb.com.my www.outback-sea.com Victoria’s Station La Risata The Ship Roadhouse Grill 243, Jalan Ampang 26, Persiaran Ampang Jalan Bukit Bintang Jalan Ampang +603-4257 3388 +603-4252 6269 +603-2144 3605 +603-4251 8890 11:00 to 00:00 daily Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; 12:00 to 03:00 daily 11:30 to 23:30 daily www.victoriastation.com.my Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30 weekdays www.theship.com.my Bistro de Paris Etoile Bistro Carmen’s Hotel Equatorial, Jalan Sultan 18-1, Jalan P. Ramlee Ismail Ground Floor, Wisma Lim Foo Yong, +603-2141 8005 Jalan Raja Chulan +603-2141 1282 +603-2160 5532 +603-2143 4567 [email protected] 08:00 to 23:00 (Sun-Thurs); 12:00 to 02:00 daily www.poppy-collection.com 08:00 to 01:00 (Fri & Sat) www.equatorial.com/kul/ TGI Friday’s Being one of most successful franchises in the world, TGI Friday’s always has an ever- ready team of cheerful and fun staff to greet their diners. With an assortments of décor pieces at every corner on the wall, TGI Friday’s oozes an irresistible charm that keeps its diners coming back again and again. Its’ trademark, red and white tablecloths adds in to the vibrant and lively atmosphere. Highly recommended dishes include their tender and tangy buffalo wings, spicy Cajun chicken pasta, Jack Daniel’s grilled salmon, BBQ beef ribs and the all-time favourite, mud pie. Diners can also choose from a selection of cocktails. GF Life Centre, Jalan Sultan Ismail +603-2163 7761 11:00 to Midnight daily www.fridays.com.my

84 || LOCAL FLAVOURS LOCAL FLAVOURS || 85 Western & India The Dining Room Carcosa French cuisine showcasing the creative genius of our award-winning chefs is served for lunch and dinner at the resort’s elegant dining room. Sweeping views of the gardens and natural beauty of the surroundings complete the dining experience. Seri Negara, Taman Tasik Perdana +603-2282 1888 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; Dinner: 19:00 to 22:30 daily (Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays) www.carcosa.com.my/dining/mahsuri.htm American Chili’s Ground Floor, Bangsar Shopping Centre +603-2092 2023 11:00 to Midnight (Mon-Fri); 08:00 to Midnight (Sat & Sun) Passage Thru’ India Just as its name suggests, this restaurant promises diners a culinary journey from the North to the South of India. Pleasantly decorated with many Indian artifacts, the restaurants setting is friendly and very warm. With the restaurant’s menu consisting of very traditional Indian dishes such as Tandoori Chicken, Naan bread and Rava Thosai (thin sugar flour pancake) and Lassi, an Indian yogurt drink – live music to accompany the evening and a gift shop adjoining the restaurant selling traditional Indian souvenirs – the Passage Thru’ India has it all. 235, Jalan Tun Razak +603-2145 0366 Lunch: 11:30 to 15:00 (Sun-Fri); Dinner: 18:30 to 23:00 daily Spice Garden Kallianees 205, Jalan Bukit Bintang 16, Lorong Yap Kwan Seng +603-2142 2220 / 2223 +603-2161 0616 12:00 to 03:00 daily Lunch: 11:00 to 15:00; Dinner: 18:00 to Midnight daily Moghul House 32 Changkat Bukit Bintang +603-2141 5211 Lunch: 11:30 to 14:30; Dinner: 17:30 to 23:30 daily Bangles Kohinoor 270, Jalan Ampang Jalan Yap Kwan Seng +603-4252 4100 / 4300 +603-2168 8560 Lunch: 10:30 to 15:00; Lunch: 11:30 to 14:30; Dinner: 18:30 to Dinner: 18:30 to 23:00 daily 22:30 daily www.kohinoor.com.my

86 || LOCAL FLAVOURS Bakery-Cafés Concept Dining: Bakery-Cafés oncept dining is the place to explore different concepts available in the food scene right now. This time around we discover the many places that you can explore particularly if you have Ca sweet tooth or a craving for baked Western-style desserts. While this trend is not new, it highlights how classic bakeries and cake houses re-invent themselves by expanding their repertoire to include food items and becoming famous cafés in their own right. La Manila rom their stronghold in Taman Megah, La Manila’s cakes are famed for their moist softness and freshness. The Taman Megah café has Fdelectable Asian food as well, with their Char Kuey Teow well worth the mention, and is a favourite among the office crowds for their weekday lunches. However, their cakes and desserts are available all throughout the day. In fact all 4 outlets within the Klang Valley offer pastries and pasta besides cakes and Malaysian delicacies. Jalan SS 24/13, Taman Megah, Seksyen 24, Petaling Jaya +603-7804 5797 Secret Recipe hile their presence is no longer such a secret, Secret Recipe’s cakes are still an industry standard which other Wbakeries and cafés are measured by. Begun by Dato Steven Sim in 1997, it popularised the concept of a bakery-café as lifestyle dining option. This concept literally hit the ground running as there were no other local chain tapping this niche yet and the rest, as they say, is history. Besides Hence, Secret Recipe’s success in spreading to 55 outlets and counting in the KL alone and 111 outlets and counting throughout the Klang Valley. Recently, Secret Recipe has gone abroad, carrying with it the secret of not just a great dining recipe, but also a Malaysian franchise with a viable potential for growth. www.secretrecipe.com.my DELIcious eed we say more? Started by Benjamin Yong, Abby Leong and Helen Read (she of the Ms. Read fame) in 2004, DELIcious began life as a tea room adjacent to Ms. NRead’s 1 Utama new wing boutique. Their passion to share wholesome good food with an uncompromising attention to quality soon caught on with the locals. As streams of customers poured in for their famous carrot cake, scones and tea, DELIcious grew to become a deli-café, with additions of Asian food and salads to their menu. Now, there are 5 DELIcious cafés throughout the Klang Valley and they have branched out into catering for events as well. G316, 1 Utama New Wing, Bandar Utama Marmalade +603-7724 1086 11:00 to 22:00 Mon-Thurs,11:00 to 22:30 Fri, Changing its name from The Gecko, which was opened in 10:00 to 22:30 Sat, 10:00 to 22:00 Sun and 2002, to Marmalade was probably just one of the many Public Holidays reasons why locals have come to love this simple, down- www.delicious.com.my to-earth café’s raw and unpolished offerings made by the mother-daughter team of Kim and Alicia. The focus of the 1F-18, 1st Floor, Bangsar Village II, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru café is more to family values and this can be seen in the +603-2282 8301 child-friendly décor chosen in both the Bangsar and Mont 10:00 to 22:00 daily Kiara outlets. Their trademark is Kim’s Homemade Carrot www.ilovemarmalade.com.my Cake and the homemade salad dressings by Alicia.

Events & Events & Entertainment Entertainment Introduction.....………………….….........…... 87 Major Events and Festivals……...............…. 88-90 Entertainment Places…………….................. 91-93 Theme Parks, Water Parks and Zoos……… 95 Golf Clubs…………………………………… 96 Nightclubs………………………….......……. 97-100 *Photo Courtesy of Tourism Malaysia f the many things for both singletons and families in here, those keen on golf will we have planned in on the go and we highlight fun find it suits them to a tee and the families on the go would activities for all in both out our holidays, most of Othe time is spent on festivals, events and performing simply dig having a great time arts calendars. Check it out! at our theme parks. Meanwhile, looking for the best things to do If you are an art buff, you will night owls are not left out, while on vacation. This section aims to bring you right into the definitely love our spread on the with our listings on the various various places you can indulge entertainment centres in town! heart of the action where you are updated about the many events and if you are not, don’t fret, Let’s party on!! we worked up a sweat finding which are going on in the Klang something for everyone. Those Valley for this quarter. Here, we also cover the important holidays keen on pampering will find spas

& Major Events Festivals 2009 July October Fans of Arabian music can enjoy sensational performances right here in the city! Great concerts such as the KL Samrah Festival, Ziryab Malaysia Mega Sale 2009 1st Borneo Bird Festival 2009 and Ahlan Wahsahlan will be held at Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 10 October 2009 – 15 October 2009 +VM o \"VH t ćSPVHIPVU .BMBZTJB 1 October 2009 – 31 October 2009 Bukit Bintang and other main parts of the city to greet the arrival of guests from the Middle 4IPQQJOH .BMBZTJB 4FDSFUBSJBU the onset were to The festival’s primary aims from Venue: Rainforest Discovery Centre Sandakan East. Get ready for an electrifying time! increase the size of the local fine dining population Sabah 5 t ' for the mutual benefit of the participating restaurants; Organiser: Sabah Tourism Board/Malaysian Nature & FORVJSZ!NBMBZTJBNFHBTBMF DPN NZ e Great Durian Festival to create a sustained interest in the local fine dining Society W: www.malaysiamegasale.com.my scene; and, ultimately, to establish Malaysia as an Phone: +6088-212121 (Festival Jom Makan Durian) 2009 international culinary tourism destination of choice. Fax: +6088-212075 o +VM t #VLJU (BOUBOH 5BJQJOH 1FSBL Malaysia’s most popular shopping event is back! Email: [email protected] Visitors will nd amazing discounts and special Venue: Throughout Malaysia Website: http://www.borneobirdfestival.com )PNFTUBZ #VLJU (BOUBOH 1FSBL 5PVSJTN oers on a wide array of goods such as branded Organiser: AsiaReach Events Action Council apparel, household equipment, electrical 28, Jalan Liku Bangsar, Borneo International Marathon 2009 appliances, accessories and many more. Be sure Kuala Lumpur. 5 t ' 5 t ' Tel: +603-2282 8028 11 October 2009 – 11 October 2009 to check out the bargains at shopping malls, Fax: +603-2282 3148 This year, the theme of the marathon is ‘The Beautiful specialty outlets and boutiques all around Durian, locally known as the ‘King of Fruits’, Email: [email protected] Run’. There are 3 events-10 km, half marathon (21 km) the country! and full marathon (42km), for open as well as veteran’s takes centre stage in this festival. Visitors can Website: www.migf.com categories. Sarawak Rainforest World sample an assortment of lip-smacking delicacies made from this unique fruit. Be part of this Music Festival Venue: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Penang World Music Festival Organiser: Championship Sports Events Sdn. Bhd. festival and enjoy lots of interesting programmes +VM t 4BSBXBL $VMUVSBM 7JMMBHF Tel: +6088-218833 2 October 2009 – 4 October 2009 such as exhibitions and contests on the dierent Music lovers get to 4BOUVCPOH 4BSBXBL revel with spectacular Fax: +6088-218833 varieties of durian available throughout Email: [email protected] performances staged by world-renowned artistes the country. and local musicians in 4BSBXBL 5PVSJTN #PBSE a natural setting of lush Website: www.borneomarathon.com/home.html greenery. The cool evening breeze and the hypnotic 5 t ' ethnic rhythms will make it a night to remember! Deepavali August Venue: Botanical Gardens, Penang & QBVMJOF!TBSBXBLUPVSJTN DPN 17 October 2009 – 17 October 2009 8 XXX TBSBXBLUPVSJTN DPN Deepavali or the ‘Festival of Lights’ is celebrated by Hindus Sandakan Memorial Day Organiser: Penang Tourism Action Council with prayers, family gatherings and festivities. Open Tel: +604-262 0202 \"VH t 4BOEBLBO .FNPSJBM 1BSL visit each other Tap to the rhythm of diverse ethnic music houses are held where family and friends Fax: +604-263 1020 4BOEBLBO 4BCBI amidst the magnicent rainforest at Sarawak and enjoy delicious traditional goodies. Website: www.tourismpenang.gov.my Cultural Village this July. ese performances Venue: Throughout Malaysia will be staged by some of the world’s famous 4BOEBLBO .VOJDJQBM $PVODJM Bird Race 2009 Organiser: Ministry of Information, Communication and artistes, set to enthral enthusiasts from around 5 3 October 2009 – 4 October 2009 Culture the world. Venue: Penrissen Range Borneo Highland Resort Tel: +603-2612 7600 ' Sarawak Fax: +603-2693 5114 & $BUIFSJO $IVB!TBCBI HPW NZ Arab Events, Buskers & Concerts Organiser: Malaysian Nature Society & Borneo Email: [email protected] +VM o \"VH t ,VBMB -VNQVS Highlands Resorts Website: www.heritage.gov.my is event honours Australian allied prisoners ,VBMB -VNQVS 5PVSJTN \"DUJPO $PVODJM who lost their lives at the Prisoners of War 5 t ' (POW) camp in Sandakan during World War II. & NUQLM!NPUPVS HPW NZ A memorial service will be conducted on 8 XXX LVBMBMVNQVS HPW NZ the day. Particulars are correct at time of printing. Tourism Infoline 1300-88-5050 website www.tourismmalaysia.com.my e list of events is the courtesy of Tourism Malaysia event.indd 2 7/4/2009 10:16:10 AM

23rd Mt Kinabalu International Climbathon Hari Raya Aidiladha 2009 27 November 2009 – 28 November 2009 24 October 2009 – 25 October 2009 Commonly known as Hari Raya Haji, this festival marks ‘The World’s Toughest Mountain Race’ a challenge to the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mekah which is go up and down Mt. Kinabalu (4095.2 m). This exciting performed by millions of Muslims annually. It is also known race is a test of endurance for participants. as Hari Raya Qurban. Muslims in the country celebrate the Venue: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah festival with prayers and the sacrifice of cattle. Organiser: Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd Venue: Throughout Malaysia Tel: +6088-232121 Organiser: Ministry of Information, Communication and Fax: +6088-265540 Culture Email: [email protected] Tel: +603-2612 7600 Website: http://climbathon.sabahtourism.com/ Fax: +603-2693 5114 Email: [email protected] November Website: www.heritage.gov.my Malaysia Savings Sale 29 November 2009 – 31 December 2009 Labuan World War II Memorial Day The Malaysia Savings Sale is back and offers 37 days of 8 November 2009 – 8 November 2009 fantastic retail therapy, great dining experience and fun- filled entertainment. This sale comes at a perfect time, On this day, visitors from the Commonwealth nations coinciding with the Christmas and New Year celebrations gather in Labuan to pay tribute to the fallen World as well as the Malaysian school holiday season. Visitors can War II heroes. Dignitaries who will be attending the shop and save as most items which range from apparels, ceremony include representatives from embassies accessories, home décor to dining, leisure and holiday and high commissions in Malaysia as well as military packages will be offered at discounted prices. officials from the Commonwealth countries. Venue: Labuan Venue: Throughout Malaysia Organiser: Shopping Malaysia Secretariat Organiser: Labuan Tourism Action Council Tel: +603-2698 1033 Tel: +6087-408 740/741 Fax: +603-2691 6122 Fax: +6087-426 582 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.mymegasale.com.my Website: www.labuantourism.com.my Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta December 13 November 2009 – 21 November 2009 Racing and cruising yachts from around the region and Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace further afield join this popular and unique sailing event which progresses from Port Klang to Pangkor Island, Exhibition (LIMA ’09) Penang and Langkawi – a wonderful mixture of sport 1 December 2009 – 5 December 2009 and tourism. Now in its 20th year! This is a high-profile biennial event featuring the latest Venue: Port Klang – Pangkor – Penang – Langkawi technologies in the aerospace and maritime sectors. – Selangor Manufacturers, industry players, senior government officials and key decision makers converge here to make Organiser: Royal Selangor Yacht Club the best of this excellent platform. Visitors can marvel at Tel: +603-3168 6964 an impressive showcase of highly advanced technology. Fax: +603-3168 8650 Venue: Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre, Email: [email protected] Website: www.rmsir.com Langkawi, Kedah Organiser: HW LIMA Sdn. Bhd. Corn Fest Tel: +603-4142 1699 20 November 2009 – 22 November 2009 Fax: +603-4142 2699 Venue: Kota Marudu, Sabah Website: www.lima2009.com.my Organiser: District Office of Kota Marudu/Sri Monsoon Cup Terengganu Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd. 2 December 2009 – 6 December 2009 Tel: +6088-661321, 232121 A prestigious sailing competition, the Monsoon Cup Fax: +6088-661419, 265540 Email: [email protected] Terengganu is dubbed as the ‘Formula One of Sailing’. It is also the 50th event under the Swedish Match Tour leg. Locals and foreign tourists will find a range of interesting Cabbage Festival programmes held to coincide with the competition, 21 November 2009 – 21 November 2009 including displays of Terengganu’s splendid arts and heritage. Venue: Ranau, Sabah Venue: Terengganu Organiser: District Council of Ranau Organiser: T-Best Events Sdn. Bhd. Tel: +6088-875253 / +6013-8771666 / +6019-8411435 Tel: +603-2142 2882 Fax: +6088-876754 Fax: +603-2142 2822 Email: [email protected] Website: www.monsooncup.com.my

National Canoe Championship 4 December 2009 – 6 December 2009 See the best teams around the country compete in this canoe championship for the grand prize! Venue: Water Sports Complex, Putrajaya Organiser: Perbadanan Putrajaya Tel: +603-8887 7000 Fax: +603-8887 5001 Website: www.ppj.gov.my Putrajaya Extreme Games Competition 2009 19 December 2009 – 20 December 2009 Catch the Extreme Games in action at Putrajaya! Venue: Taman Cabaran, Putrajaya Organiser: Putrajaya Tourism Action Council & Perbadanan Putrajaya Tel: +603-8888 8854 Fax: +603-8888 8580 Christmas Website: www.ppj.gov.my 25 December 2009 – 25 December 2009 The Christmas spirit is made merrier with Malaysia’s tropical weather and friendly people. Visitors will be spoilt for choice as there are many restaurants, bistros, shopping malls and hotels that offer great promotions planned specially for the occasion. Join in the celebration and have a sunny Christmas in Malaysia! Venue: Throughout Malaysia Organiser: Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture Tel: +603-2612 7600 Fax: +603-2693 5114 Email: [email protected] Website: www.heritage.gov.my

86 || EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT 86 || EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT 86 || EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT EvENts & ENtErtaiNmENt || 91 Never Miss A Beat: Entertainment Activities Entertainment Places Never Miss A Beat: Entertainment Activities n this corner, we have both performing arts as well as motion graphics. For the other branches of Fine Arts, we have Never Miss A Beat: Entertainment Activities n this corner, we have both performing arts as well as motion graphics. For the other branches of Fine Arts, we have it covered in Taking In The Sights. Hang out with us, as we take you around some of Klang Valley’s best picks when it n this corner, we have both performing arts as well as motion graphics. For the other branches of Fine Arts, we have it covered in Taking In The Sights. Hang out with us, as we take you around some of Klang Valley’s best picks when it Icomes to the performing arts, stating o with: it covered in Taking In The Sights. Hang out with us, as we take you around some of Klang Valley’s best picks when it Icomes to the performing arts, stating o with: Icomes to the performing arts, stating o with: Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) his non-prot centre is dedicated to showcase the local productions of his non-prot centre is dedicated to showcase the local productions of his non-prot centre is dedicated to showcase the local productions of ysia. performing arts, such as drama, dance and musical performances in Mala performing arts, such as drama, dance and musical performances in Malaysia. performing arts, such as drama, dance and musical performances in Malaysia. TDeveloped in 2004 by three individual organizations, KLPac is TDeveloped in 2004 by three individual organizations, KLPac is TDeveloped in 2004 by three individual organizations, KLPac is run by two very inspirational and well-known gures in the run by two very inspirational and well-known gures in the run by two very inspirational and well-known gures in the industry, Joe Hasham and Dato’ Faridah Merican who industry, Joe Hasham and Dato’ Faridah Merican who industry, Joe Hasham and Dato’ Faridah Merican who act as the driving force in the artistic department. act as the driving force in the artistic department. act as the driving force in the artistic department. Since its establishment, KLPac has played host Since its establishment, KLPac has played host Since its establishment, KLPac has played host to many interesting shows and has been a to many interesting shows and has been a to many interesting shows and has been a crucial platform towards developing Malaysia’s crucial platform towards developing Malaysia’s crucial platform towards developing Malaysia’s standard of performing arts. standard of performing arts. standard of performing arts. Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan +603-4047 9000 / 9010 +603-4047 9000 / 9010 www.klpac.com +603-4047 9000 / 9010 www.klpac.com www.klpac.com Take the KTM Komuter or STAR LRT to Sentul Take the KTM Komuter or STAR LRT to Sentul Station. From here, taxis are the best choice of Take the KTM Komuter or STAR LRT to Sentul Station. From here, taxis are the best choice of Station. From here, taxis are the best choice of transportation to the centre. transportation to the centre. transportation to the centre. National Theatre National Theatre National Theatre ore famously known as Istana Budaya, this prominent landmark ore famously known as Istana Budaya, this prominent landmark ore famously known as Istana Budaya, this prominent landmark which overlooks Lake Titiwangsa is home to both local and which overlooks Lake Titiwangsa is home to both local and which overlooks Lake Titiwangsa is home to both local and Mforeign art and cultural performances.Some world-famous Mforeign art and cultural performances.Some world-famous Mforeign art and cultural performances.Some world-famous musicals such as Mama Mia, Phantom of the Opera and the award- musicals such as Mama Mia, Phantom of the Opera and the award- musicals such as Mama Mia, Phantom of the Opera and the award- winning, Puteri Gunung Ledang – The Musical, have been performed winning, Puteri Gunung Ledang – The Musical, have been performed winning, Puteri Gunung Ledang – The Musical, have been performed here. Resembling a traditional Malay house, Istana Budaya’s roof here. Resembling a traditional Malay house, Istana Budaya’s roof here. Resembling a traditional Malay house, Istana Budaya’s roof resembles a traditional oral arrangement and interiors are replete with resembles a traditional oral arrangement and interiors are replete with resembles a traditional oral arrangement and interiors are replete with the Malaysian kite or wau motif. the Malaysian kite or wau motif. the Malaysian kite or wau motif. Jalan Tun Razak (Located nearby Lake Titiwangsa) Jalan Tun Razak (Located nearby Lake Titiwangsa) Jalan Tun Razak (Located nearby Lake Titiwangsa) +603-4026 5555 / 5558 +603-4026 5555 / 5558 +603-4026 5555 / 5558 www.istanabudaya.gov.my www.istanabudaya.gov.my www.istanabudaya.gov.my Take the Star LRT to Titiwangsa Station. From here, taxis are the best Take the Star LRT to Titiwangsa Station. From here, taxis are the best Take the Star LRT to Titiwangsa Station. From here, taxis are the best choice of transportation to the theatre. choice of transportation to the theatre. choice of transportation to the theatre. Temple of Fine Arts Temple of Fine Arts Temple of Fine Arts ounded by His Holiness Swami Shantanand Saraswathi ounded by His Holiness Swami Shantanand Saraswathi ounded by His Holiness Swami Shantanand Saraswathi in 1981, The Temple of Fine Arts’ name is synonymous in 1981, The Temple of Fine Arts’ name is synonymous in 1981, The Temple of Fine Arts’ name is synonymous Fwith the instruction and presentation of classical Indian Fwith the instruction and presentation of classical Indian Fwith the instruction and presentation of classical Indian dance and music among which include the bharatanatyam, dance and music among which include the bharatanatyam, dance and music among which include the bharatanatyam, odissi, kuchipudi and kathak dances and both north and odissi, kuchipudi and kathak dances and both north and odissi, kuchipudi and kathak dances and both north and south Indian music instruments such as the veena, sitar, tabla, south Indian music instruments such as the veena, sitar, tabla, south Indian music instruments such as the veena, sitar, tabla, mrdangam and ute among others. mrdangam and ute among others. mrdangam and ute among others. Newly moved to a 5-storey building in 2008, they have expanded Newly moved to a 5-storey building in 2008, they have expanded Newly moved to a 5-storey building in 2008, they have expanded their repertoire to cover, contemporary and traditional malay their repertoire to cover, contemporary and traditional malay their repertoire to cover, contemporary and traditional malay dance, western piano and drama. The complex also houses dance, western piano and drama. The complex also houses dance, western piano and drama. The complex also houses the Annalakshmi vegetarian restaurant, Lavanya arts and the Annalakshmi vegetarian restaurant, Lavanya arts and the Annalakshmi vegetarian restaurant, Lavanya arts and Hamsa Vahini travel and tours services which engage the local Hamsa Vahini travel and tours services which engage the local Hamsa Vahini travel and tours services which engage the local community where they are at. community where they are at. community where they are at. 114 - 116, Jalan Berhala, Brickelds 114 - 116, Jalan Berhala, Brickelds 114 - 116, Jalan Berhala, Brickelds 03-2274 3709 03-2274 3709 03-2274 3709 www.tfa.org.my www.tfa.org.my www.tfa.org.my Sutra Dance Theatree Sutra Dance Theatr Sutra Dance Theatre Amphi-Sutra, Sutra Dance Theatre, 12 Persiaran Titiwangsa 3 Amphi-Sutra, Sutra Dance Theatre, 12 Persiaran Titiwangsa 3 Amphi-Sutra, Sutra Dance Theatre, 12 Persiaran Titiwangsa 3 +603-4022 9669 +603-4022 9669 +603-4022 9669 +603-4023 2548 +603-4023 2548 +603-4023 2548 www.sutradancetheatre.com www.sutradancetheatre.com www.sutradancetheatre.com 7/4/2009 10:16:47 AM event.indd 6 7/4/2009 10:16:47 AM event.indd 6 7/4/2009 10:16:47 AM event.indd 6

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT || 87 92 || EvENts & ENtErtaiNmENt EvENts & ENtErtaiNmENt || 93 Entertainment Places PETRONAS Philharmonic Orchestra Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra is Malaysia’s rst classical music hall, housed within the PETRONAS Twin Towers. Equipped with the latest facilities and astonishing acoustics, this concert hall is the pride of the nation. Visitors have been treated with a host of world-renowned classical artists and orchestras, as well as international jazz artists, traditional Malaysian music and dance productions, since its establishment in 1998. With the Philharmonic Orchestra Hall, the local crowd as well as international visitors, have an opportunity to listen to the world-class cultural and musical performances in Malaysia. Ground Floor Tower 2, Malaysia Tourism Centre (MTC) PETRONAS Twin Towers +603-2051 7007 Jalan Ampang 10:00 to 18:00 (Mon – Sat), to 21:00 1-300-88-5776 (during concert nights); 12:00 to concert +603-2164 3929 / +603-2163 3667 time for Sunday performances; Closed on Cultural Shows; RM 5.00 (Adults) and Free for children below 12 years Public Holidays www.mtc.gov.my www.malaysianphilharmonic.com Take the KL Monorail to the Bukit Nanas Station (overhead) - exiting at street level, Take the Putra LRT to KLCC Station. turn right into Jalan Ampang and walk approx 150 metres heading east along Jalan Ampang – MTC is on your right. Panggung Bandaraya (City Hall Theatre) KL’s former townhouse is now a theatre celebrating the arts and is open to public booking for various productions. With refurbished interiors after the 1992 re destroyed it, Panggung Bandaraya’s 350-person capacity seating gallery is replete with state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and plush interiors. The 105-year heritage site is attached to the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate and Sessions Court building, diagonally across Padang Merdeka and the Royal Selangor Club. Corner of Jalan Raja and Jalan Tun Perak 03-2617 6307 03-2698 3820 http://www.dbkl.gov.my/panggung/index.php Dama Orchesta This award-winning troupe is famous for bringing their unique blend of Chinese- Add: M-2-10 Plaza Damas, English music to the fore of the Malaysian arts’ scene. Their productions see Chinese 60 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, classical music and evergreen pieces melding seamlessly with English lyrics, they Sri Hartamas Tel: +603-6201 9108 have been busy representing Malaysia to international musical events since its Hours: 09:30 to 18:00 weekdays inception in 1994. Locally, they hold concerts and their recordings are available Web: www.damaorchestra.com during their concerts or at their head oce. Sutra Dance Theatre Amphi-Sutra, Sutra Dance Theatre, 12 Persiaran Titiwangsa 3 +603-4022 9669 +603-4023 2548 www.sutradancetheatre.com event.indd 7 7/4/2009 10:17:07 AM

88 || EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT 92 || EvENts & ENtErtaiNmENt 88 || EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment Places EvENts & ENtErtaiNmENt || 93 88 || EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Golden Screen Cinemas Golden Screen Cinemas Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) (GSC (GSC)) SC agship outlet in Mid Valley SC agship outlet in Mid Valley SC agship outlet in Mid Valley Megamall is currently the largest Megamall is currently the largest Megamall is currently the largest Gmultiplex in Asia, with a total Gmultiplex in Asia, with a total Gmultiplex in Asia, with a total of 18 screens. GSC Mid Valley oers of 18 screens. GSC Mid Valley oers of 18 screens. GSC Mid Valley oers cinema-goers the ultimate movie going cinema-goers the ultimate movie going cinema-goers the ultimate movie going experience with a premier Gold Class experience with a premier Gold Class experience with a premier Gold Class auditorium, International Screens and an auditorium, International Screens and an auditorium, International Screens and an Audio Visual Convention auditorium. Audio Visual Convention auditorium. Audio Visual Convention auditorium. “Glitters”, GSC’s merchandising store has “Glitters”, GSC’s merchandising store has “Glitters”, GSC’s merchandising store has expanded its role into food & beverage expanded its role into food & beverage expanded its role into food & beverage in GSC Gurney Plaza, GSC 1 Utama in GSC Gurney Plaza, GSC 1 Utama in GSC Gurney Plaza, GSC 1 Utama (New Wing) and now GSC Pavillion KL. (New Wing) and now GSC Pavillion KL. . (New Wing) and now GSC Pavillion KL Movie bus can purchase movie related Movie bus can purchase movie related Movie bus can purchase movie related merchandise like T-shirts, caps, toys and merchandise like T-shirts, caps, toys and merchandise like T-shirts, caps, toys and original movie DCDs, VCDs, books and original movie DCDs, VCDs, books and original movie DCDs, VCDs, books and music soundtracks here at Glitters. music soundtracks here at Glitters. music soundtracks here at Glitters. With the advent of GSC Signature in With the advent of GSC Signature in With the advent of GSC Signature in The Gardens, Mid Valley, Malaysia’s The Gardens, Mid Valley, Malaysia’s The Gardens, Mid Valley, Malaysia’s rst boutique cinema oers viewers rst boutique cinema oers viewers rst boutique cinema oers viewers a luxurious dining and entertainment a luxurious dining and entertainment a luxurious dining and entertainment concept. Besides this, the latest cinema concept. Besides this, the latest cinema concept. Besides this, the latest cinema opened at Tropicana City Mall, Petaling opened at Tropicana City Mall, Petaling opened at Tropicana City Mall, Petaling Jaya, has ramped up GSC’s total number Jaya, has ramped up GSC’s total number Jaya, has ramped up GSC’s total number of screens to 172 in 24 locations. of screens to 172 in 24 locations. . of screens to 172 in 24 locations Mid Valley Megamall, 1 Utama Shopping Mid Valley Megamall, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Berjaya Times Square, Pavilion KL Mid Valley Megamall, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Berjaya Times Square, Pavilion KL +603-8312 3456 Centre, Berjaya Times Square, Pavilion KL +603-8312 3456 +603-8312 3456 www.gsc.com.my www.gsc.com.myy (Visit the website for the full listing of Golden www.gsc.com.m (Visit the website for the full listing of Golden Screen Cinemas that are available in KL) (Visit the website for the full listing of Golden Screen Cinemas that are available in KL) Screen Cinemas that are available in KL) TGV Cinemas MBO Galaxy MBO Galaxy TGV Cinemas TGV Cinemas MBO Galaxy GV Cinemas have 100 screens in 13 multiplexes his 10-seat cinema is located at the top oor of GV Cinemas have 100 screens in 13 multiplexes GV Cinemas have 100 screens in 13 multiplexes his 10-seat cinema is located at the top oor of f all across the nation, nine of which are in the his 10-seat cinema is located at the top oor o Galaxy Shopping Centre and it is the only MBO all across the nation, nine of which are in the all across the nation, nine of which are in the Galaxy Shopping Centre and it is the only MBO TKlang Valley. Tcinema in the whole of the Klang Valley. Galaxy Shopping Centre and it is the only MBO TKlang Valley TKlang Valley. . Tcinema in the whole of the Klang Valley. . 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90 || EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT 94 || EvENts & ENtErtaiNmENt Theme Parks, Water Parks & Zoos Cosmo’s World Theme Park ithin Berjaya Times Square the largest indoor theme park in Malaysia comes to Wlife. Cosmo’s World Theme Park covers an area of 133,000 square feet and features 14 amazing rides within 2 themed areas, Galaxy Station and Fantasy Garden respectively. The 6 major rides in Galaxy Station includes the Supersonic Odyssey, DNA Mixer, Space Attack and Spinning Orbit while Fantasy Garden oers rides like Flying Bumble Bee and Fantasy Trail. Level 5, Berjaya Times Square +603-2117 3118 10:00am to 10:00pm daily RM 25.00 (adults), RM 15.00 (children below 140cm),Free admission for children below 91cm and senior citizens aged 55 years above www.timessquarekl.com Take the Monorail to Imbi Monorail Station. Exit right into Berjaya Times Square. Alternatively, take STAR LRT to Hang Tuah LRT Station and take a 5-minute walk to Berjaya Times Square. Desa Water Park esa Water Park is the only water park located within the Kuala Lumpur city limits and is conveniently accessible from most parts of the city by a wide Dnetwork of roads. The park is an ideal entertainment spot for the whole family with its many exciting features. Its main attraction is “The Thunderbolt” – Asia’s longest uphill family water coaster. The water park also houses an awesome wave pool. Taman Desa, o Old Klang Road +603-7118 8338 12:00noon to 6:00pm (Mon-Fri), 10:00am to 6:00pm (weekends and public holidays). Closed on Wednesdays RM 18.00 (adults), RM 12.00 (children), (free for children below 76.2cm – group packages can be arranged) www.desawaterpark.com.my Taxis are the best choice for transportation to the park. The National Zoo & Aquarium ome to more than 4000 animals from hundreds of dierent species of animals, birds, reptiles, the National Zoo is located about 13km northeast of the city centre. The Aquarium at the corner of the zoo houses 80 species Hof marine and freshwater life. The multi-animal show is held daily while special shows like the elephant show, pony rides and the Night Zoo, when nocturnal creatures like the tapir, racoon and Nile hippos come out and play are on weekends and public holidays. Hulu Kelang, Ampang +603-4108 3422 09:00am to 5:00pm (Mon to Fri), 09:00am to 10:30pm on weekends and public holidays RM 15.00 (adults), RM 6.00 (children aged 3 to 12 years and senior citizens aged above 60 years) www.zoonegara.org.my Take the Putra LRT to Taman Melati or Wangsa Maju LRT Station. From there – take a taxi for the short journey to the zoo. Wet World Shah Alam art of Malaysia’s largest water theme park chain, Wet World Shah Alam is located 25 km from KL’s city centre and oers various fun Prides and other attractions. Persiaran Dato’ Menteri, Seksyen 2 , Shah Alam +603 –5510 2588 +603 –5510 7619 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm (weekdays except Wednesdays), 10:00 am – 8:00 pm (weekends, public and school holidays) Weekdays – RM 7.00 (adults), RM 5 (children), Weekends – RM 10 (adults), RM 6 (children) www.wetworld.com.my event.indd 9 7/4/2009 10:17:13 AM event.indd 10 7/4/2009 10:17:18 AM

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92 || EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT ith Malaysia’s tropical climate, Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley boast some of the most beautiful courses available in Asia. With the continuing boom in golf as a popular sporting & recreational activity – many hotels and Wresorts in Malaysia include golf courses designed by internationally renowned golf architects. And as part of the overall eort to boost golf tourism, many visitors now come down to Malaysia to play golf on some of the best golf courses in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding Klang Valley. With the games growing popularity, most courses whether public or private, require you book well ahead of time to be certain of getting a tee-o time. Golfers visiting from overseas can usually make the necessary booking arrangements at their hotel. NB: most local golf clubs will require visitors to produce their handicap cards before being allowed to play on their course. For those golfers who wish to hone their skill and accuracy away from the golf course – there are a number of driving ranges located close to the city. Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Resort 96 || EvENts & ENtErtaiNmENt 92 || EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT EvENts & ENtErtaiNmENt || 97 Jalan 3/155B, Bukit Jalil +603-8994 1600 Golf Clubs +603-89941542 ith Malaysia’s tropical climate, Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley boast some of the most beautiful courses www.berjayaclubs.com/jalil/golf available in Asia. With the continuing boom in golf as a popular sporting & recreational activity – many hotels and Description Wresorts in Malaysia include golf courses designed by internationally renowned golf architects. And as part of the Course: 18 holes, 165 acres overall eort to boost golf tourism, many visitors now come down to Malaysia to play golf on some of the best golf Type of Course: A testing, undulating terrain with courses in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding Klang Valley. green surroundings Designer: Max Wexler With the games growing popularity, most courses whether public or private, require you book well ahead of time to be Green Fees: RM 105.00 – RM 180.00 (18 holes) certain of getting a tee-o time. Golfers visiting from overseas can usually make the necessary booking arrangements Facilities: 60-bay, 2-tier driving range, clubhouse, at their hotel. NB: most local golf clubs will require visitors to produce their handicap cards before being golf shop, convenience allowed to play on their course. store, beauty spa, healthcare centre, F&B and other resort facilities For those golfers who wish to hone their skill and accuracy away from the golf course – there are a number of driving Visitors: Advance booking necessary (5 days) ranges located close to the city. Kuala Lumpur Golf & Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Club No. 10 Jalan 1/70D, o Jalan Bukit Kiara Country Resort +603- 2093 1111 Jalan 3/155B, Bukit Jalil +603- 2093 3393 +603-8994 1600 www.klgcc.com +603-89941542 www.berjayaclubs.com/jalil/golf Description Description Course: Two 18-holegolf courses Course: 18 holes, 165 acres Type of Course: Beautiful hilltop setting of the lush undulating greenery Type of Course: A testing, undulating terrain with Designer: Robin Nelson & Rodney Wright green surroundings Green Fees: RM 120.00 – RM 250.00 Designer: Max Wexler Green Fees: RM 105.00 – RM 180.00 (18 holes) Facilities: F&B, Club facilities Facilities: 60-bay, 2-tier driving range, clubhouse, Visitors: Advance booking necessary golf shop, convenience store, beauty spa, healthcare centre, F&B and other resort facilities 92 || EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Royal Selangor Golf Club Visitors: Advance booking necessary (5 days) Jalan Kelab Golf, O Jalan Tun Razak +603 - 9206 3333 Kuala Lumpur Golf & +603 - 9285 3939 ith Malaysia’s tropical climate, Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley boast some of the most beautiful courses Country Club www.rsgc.com.my available in Asia. With the continuing boom in golf as a popular sporting & recreational activity – many hotels and Wresorts in Malaysia include golf courses designed by internationally renowned golf architects. And as part of the No. 10 Jalan 1/70D, o Jalan Bukit Kiara Description overall eort to boost golf tourism, many visitors now come down to Malaysia to play golf on some of the best golf +603- 2093 1111 courses in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding Klang Valley. +603- 2093 3393 Course: 45-hole golf course comprises two 18-hole courses www.klgcc.com and a short 9-hole course Setapak Golf Range - Golng practice, y, most courses whether public or private, require you book well ahead of time to be With the games growing popularit Type of Course: Beautifully landscaped parkland course with Description an abundance of matured trees driving range 1617 Batu 4½, Jalan Genting certain of getting a tee-o time. Golfers visiting from overseas can usually make the necessary booking arrangements Course: Two 18-holegolf courses Designer: George Hemmat, Frank Hemmat, Jeery Gibb Klang, Setapak at their hotel. NB: most local golf clubs will require visitors to produce their handicap cards before being +603-4023 4107 Type of Course: Beautiful hilltop setting of the Green Fees: RM 400.00 allowed to play on their course. +603-4023 4106 lush undulating greenery Facilities: Clubhouse facilities 50 Balls, RM 5.50; Designer: Robin Nelson & Rodney Wright Visitors: Arranged by Hotel personnel, must be able to be For those golfers who wish to hone their skill and accuracy away from the golf course – there are a number of driving 100 Balls, RM 11.00 Green Fees: RM 120.00 – RM 250.00 present Handicap Card. ranges located close to the city. www.setapakgolf.com Facilities: F&B, Club facilities Visitors: Advance booking necessary Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Resort event.indd 12 7/4/2009 10:17:29 AM Jalan 3/155B, Bukit Jalil The Royal Selangor Golf Club +603-8994 1600 Jalan Kelab Golf, O Jalan Tun Razak +603-89941542 +603 - 9206 3333 www.berjayaclubs.com/jalil/golf +603 - 9285 3939 www.rsgc.com.my Description Course: 18 holes, 165 acres Description Type of Course: A testing, undulating terrain with Course: 45-hole golf course comprises two 18-hole courses green surroundings and a short 9-hole course Designer: Max Wexler Type of Course: Beautifully landscaped parkland course with Setapak Golf Range - Golng practice, Green Fees: RM 105.00 – RM 180.00 (18 holes) an abundance of matured trees driving range 1617 Batu 4½, Jalan Genting Facilities: 60-bay, 2-tier driving range, clubhouse, Klang, Setapak Designer: George Hemmat, Frank Hemmat, Jeery Gibb +603-4023 4107 golf shop, convenience Green Fees: RM 400.00 +603-4023 4106 store, beauty spa, healthcare centre, F&B and other Facilities: Clubhouse facilities 50 Balls, RM 5.50; resort facilities Visitors: Arranged by Hotel personnel, must be able to be 100 Balls, RM 11.00 Visitors: Advance booking necessary (5 days) present Handicap Card. www.setapakgolf.com Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club No. 10 Jalan 1/70D, o Jalan Bukit Kiara event.indd 12 7/4/2009 10:17:29 AM +603- 2093 1111 +603- 2093 3393 www.klgcc.com Description Course: Two 18-holegolf courses Type of Course: Beautiful hilltop setting of the lush undulating greenery Designer: Robin Nelson & Rodney Wright Green Fees: RM 120.00 – RM 250.00 Facilities: F&B, Club facilities Visitors: Advance booking necessary The Royal Selangor Golf Club Jalan Kelab Golf, O Jalan Tun Razak +603 - 9206 3333 +603 - 9285 3939 www.rsgc.com.my Description Course: 45-hole golf course comprises two 18-hole courses and a short 9-hole course Setapak Golf Range - Golng practice, Type of Course: Beautifully landscaped parkland course with driving range 1617 Batu 4½, Jalan Genting an abundance of matured trees Klang, Setapak Designer: George Hemmat, Frank Hemmat, Jeery Gibb +603-4023 4107 Green Fees: RM 400.00 +603-4023 4106 Facilities: Clubhouse facilities 50 Balls, RM 5.50; 100 Balls, RM 11.00 Visitors: Arranged by Hotel personnel, must be able to be www.setapakgolf.com present Handicap Card. event.indd 12 7/4/2009 10:17:29 AM

96 || EvENts & ENtErtaiNmENt EvENts & ENtErtaiNmENt || 97 EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT || 93 Nightclubs he entertainment scene in Kuala Lumpur tends to be very happening especially at night. Dubbed the Garden City he entertainment scene in Kuala Lumpur tends to be very happening especially at night. Dubbed the Garden of Lights, the party life here in KL can be very adventurous. For those seeking a good time partying, try the clubs at City of Lights, the party life here in KL can be very adventurous. For those seeking a good time partying, try TJalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan P. Ramlee. You can nd the many music genres available and club themes to suit your Tthe clubs at Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan P. Ramlee. You can find the many music genres available and club dance grooves. Club hopping is also popular among the locals, so be sure to hit a few clubs in one night! themes to suit your dance grooves. Club hopping is also popular among the locals, so be sure to hit a few clubs in With the nightclub listing, KL – The Guide recommends more than a handful of clubs to which any visitor to KL should go one night! partying. Check out our recommendations on clubs you shouldn’t miss! With the nightclub listing, KL – The Guide recommends more than a handful of clubs to which any visitor to KL should go partying. Check out our recommendations on clubs you shouldn’t miss! La Bodega Jalan Tengkat Tong Shin +603-2142 6368 www.bodega.com.my Pulse Grand Millenium Hotel +603-2117 4888 www.millenniumhotels.com Little Havana o Changkat Bukit Bintang +603-2144 7170 www.mylittlehavanakl.com Kuala Lumpur Funtheque Qba Hemingway’s +603-2144 3892 within The Westin Hotel Changkat Bukit Bintang www.captainscabin.com.my +603-2731 8333 +603-2145 2268 www.westindining.com.my/ restaurants/qba.asp Jalan Raja Chulan Bangkok Jazz Thai Bistro Chulan Square +603-2145 8708 www.seacuisine.com.my Jalan Imbi Club de Vegas +603-2141 3888 www.clubdevegas.com.my Jalan Bukit Bintang Minnal Fun & Family Club Salsa Havana Club The Federal Kuala Lumpur The Federal Kuala Lumpur +603-2148 9166 +603-2148 9166 www.federal.com.my www.federal.com.my event.indd 13 7/4/2009 10:17:30 AM

94 || EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT 98 || EvENts & ENtErtaiNmENt Nightclubs Jalan Ampang & Jalan Sultan Ismail Zouk – Mainroom, Velvet Hard Rock Café Underground, near Concorde Hotel The Loft & Terrace Bar +603-2715 5555 opposite Grand Maya Hotel www.hardrock.com/ +603-2171 1997 kuala_lumpur www.zoukclub.com.my The Cotton Club Jazzaurant Finnegan’s 3 Ruums Bar & Club Alexis Ampang Maju Junction Mall beside Fortuna Hotel within Life Centre Building +603-4260 2288 +603-2772 8588 +603-2145 1930 +603-2162 8163 www.alexis.com.my www.cottonclub.com.my www.nneganspubs.com www.ruumsclub.com The Apartment Downtown Urbanattic Quattro Club Lot G48 & 139, G & 1st Floor, G-46 CapSquare,No. 7 Lot G4, G5 & G6 @ Ground Floor, Lot Suria KLCC Persiaran Capsquare O Jalan Ampang M8A & M9 @ Mezzanine Floor, avenue +603-7727 8330 Capital Square50100 Kuala Lumpur K (opposite KLCC), 156 Jalan Ampang, www.atheapartment.com +603-2693 3808 50450 Kuala Lumpur. [email protected] +603-2166 6566 www.clubquattro.com The Marketplace Bently’s Pub 4A Lorong Yap Kwan Seng Hotel Nikko, Lobby Level, 165, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. +603-2166 0752/0750 +603-2161 1111 www.marketplacekl.com www.hotelnikko.com.my Jalan P.Ramlee The Grand Modesto’s Aloha Luna Bar +603-2713 2333 next to Rum Jungle 33rd Floor, Pacic Regency Hotel www.modestos.com.my +603-2711 7266 Apartments, Menara Pan Global www.alohakl.com +603-2026 2211 www.pacic-regency.com Bar Ibiza Bar Uno Beach Club Café next to Grand Modesto’s next to Grand Modesto’s next to Emporium +603-2713 2333 +603-2713 2333 Grand Café www.modestos.com.my www.modestos.com.my +603-2166 9919 Budaba Rum Jungle Thai Club & Bistro located at the same +603-2713 2333 Jalan Perak row as Beach Club Café www.modestos.com.my +603-2163 8388 +603-2694 6868 www.thaiclubkl.com.my Poppy – Restaurant, Modesto’s KL Tower Skybar Warehouse Bar & Garden Jalan Puncak, O 33rd Floor, Lorong Perak o +603-2141 8888 / Jalan P. Ramlee Traders Hotel, KLCC Jalan P.Ramlee +603-2170 6666 +603-2070 1031 +603-2332 9911 +603-2170 6666 www.poppy-collection.com www.modestos.com.my www.skybar.com.my event.indd 14 7/4/2009 10:17:32 AM