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Menjelahan TempaEtatiMnegnaOriutk WINE & DINE Atrium Top Hat Restaurant 21, Jalan Doraisamy , 7, Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur Asian Heritage Row 03 – 2141 8611 03 – 2694 1318 Le Table D’ Hote 38, Jalan Bidara. 03 – 2145 4964 Frangipani Alexis Bistro 25, Changkat Bukit Bintang. 1/F, Bangsar Shopping Centre, 03 – 2144 3001 285 Jalan Maarof 03 – 2287 1388 Chinoz On The Park Lot G47, G-f Suria KLCC 03 – 2166 8277 Cilantro Restaurant and Wine Bar Karl’s Beisl Micasa All Suite Hotel, 368B Jalan Lobby Bangsar Puteri Condo, 1/68F off Jalan Tun Razak Jalan Medang Serai 03 – 2179 8084 03 – 2094 0628 100

Travel Travel Living Living Checklist before leaving home ............................................. 102 Active Weekend @ Sport Clubs……........………............. 103 Diet/ Nutrition.......................... .................................................. 104 IInformative and Stunning! t’s time of the year, when we all pack our bags and fly away from home. On the following pages, we have pulled and put together a host of fascinating ideas, tips and deals as well as best- kept secrets in travelling. In the uncertain times it is even more important to have a clear plan of action in order to ensure your travelling goals are met. Let’s stay upbeat and travel wisely! Stick with us and we will guide you throughout you days and nights in Malaysia. 101

Menjelahan TemTrpaatvelMeLinviarnigk CHECKLIST BEfore leaving home Leaving soon for a vacation? Don’t advertise  your  empty house  as  a  welcome target or thieves; instead take steps to enhance safety  and  security. Prepare  before  leaving home and take note of the  following  security tips: BE ABLE TO GET OUT -Make sure everyone can open all locks from inside your home -Don’t have deadbolt locks that lock with an inside key. You need to get out fast if a fire starts. A missing key could trap you inside. -Replace inside-key locks with deadbolt that have a“thumb turn”instead of an indoor key. -Have window locks that open from inside. Do not nail windows shut. Make sure they open easily. -If you have security bars on doors and windows, have a“quick-release”latch. This makes it easy to get out outside in an emergency. -Make sure everyone in your family knows how to use the latch. Don’t help intruders. -Keep brushes and shrubs trimmed under windows so burglars can’t hide. -Keep ladders stored in a locked shed or garage so they can’t be used to climb into your home. -Keep shades or curtains closed over garage and shed windows. -Keep shades or curtains closed over your home windows after dark. -Don’t leave toys, tools and and equipment in the yard. LOCK IT UP TURN UP THE LIGHTS -All doors to the outside should have Put bright lights over working locks. porches and walkways -Garage and shed doors need working in the front and back. locks too. -All windows should have working locks -Keep all the doors to the outside, sliding doors and windows locked. WHEN YOU ARE GONE A FEW DAYS -Make your home look like someone is there. -Do yard work before leave -Have a family member or friend bring in your mail and newspaper while you are gone. The suggestions above require extra time, thought and effort but will provide 102 additional peace of mind.

ACTIVE WEEKEND @ SPORT CLUBS Travel Living Youdon’t have to be a top athlete to keep fit and healthy – there are plenty of clubs and local sports to suit all ages and abilities. To find out where to play your favourite sport, see the details below and get signed up for your weekend activities. For those who are not interested for sightseeing, these sport clubs will give you well satisfaction. Asian Badminton Confederation- ABC Stadium Badminton Kuala Lumpur 3 ½ Mile Jalan Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03 – 9284 5421 Fax: 03 – 9284 3251 Malaysian Volleyball Association – MAVA Amateur Swimming 2-10-06, Level 2, Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil Union Of Malaysia ( ASUM) Kompleks Sukan Negara, Sri Petaling, Aras 3, Pusat Akuatik Nasional, 57000 Kuala Lumpur Kompleks Sukan Negara Tel: 03 – 89982218/03- 8996502 Bukit Jalil, 57700 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03 – 8996 1755 Fax: 03 – 8996 1756 Malaysian Golf Association Women’s Sports and Fitness – MGA Foundation Malaysia – WSFFM 12A Persiaran Ampang, Level 1, National Squash Center, 55000 Kuala Lumpur National Sport Complex, Tel: 03 – 4257 7931 Bukit Jalil, 57300 Kuala Lumpur Fax: 03 – 4256 5596 Tel: 03 – 8996 8341 Malaysia Equine Council 103 Majlis Ekuin Malaysia – Riding Centres & Horse & Pony Clubs 19A ( Rumah JKR), Jalan Titiwangsa, 53200 Kuala Lumpur Tel:03 – 4022 1581 Fax: 03 – 4022 1576

Menjelahan TemTrpaatvelMeLinviarnigk Diet / Nutrition NUTRITION AND TROPICAL DIET DRAGON FRUIT Pitaya Fruit, Pitahaya Fruit or commonly known as the Dragon fruit is among the most nutritious and wonderful exotic fruits. It is a favorite to many, particularly people of Asian origin. It features a mouth watering light sweet taste, an intense shape and color, not forgetting its outstanding flowers. In addition to being tasty and refreshing, this beautiful fruit boasts of a lot of water and other vital minerals with varied nutritional ingredients. Health 1. Carotene helps maintain and equally improve the health of the eyes Benefits 2. The fiber enhances digestion in our bodies 3. The fiber equally reduces fat 4. The protein component of the Dragon fruit enhances the body’s metabolism 5. Calcium reinforces bones and aid in formation of healthy teeth 6. Vitamin B2 acts as a multi vitamin to recover and improve loss appetite 7. Vitamin B1 assists in production of energy as well as metabolizing carbohydrates 8. Vitamin B3 lowers bad cholesterol level and enhances the appearance of the skin by moisturizing and smoothening it 9. Vitamin C ensures bruises and cuts heal faster and improves the general immune system of our bodies 10.Phosphorus aids in tissue formation. RECIPE: DRAGON FRUIT MUFFINS 1. Heat oven to 375 , Line a 12 –cup muffin pan with paper lines. 2. Whisk butter eggs and milk in a bowl. Combine flour, ¾ cup sugar,baking powder and salt in another bowl. 3. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients; fold in dragonfruit. 4. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups; sprinkle with remaind 1 tsp sugar. 5. Bake until muffins are golden brown and a knife comes out clean , 25 to 30 minutes . Serve warm. Ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 2 eggs (preferably organic) ½ cup whole milk 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour ¾ cup plus 1tsp sugar , divided 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 104 2 ½ cup fresh dragon fruits

Shopping Shopping Time! Time! GM Klang........................................….….................................... 106-107 The Curve, 1Utama, Tropicana Mall, Ikano ....................... 108 Jade Museum......................................……………................ 109 Times Square, Pavilion, Fahrenheit88, Sg Wang.... ......... 110 Midvalley, Alamanda Putrajaya, Mines, Empire Subang Gallery.... ........................................................ 112 MShopping Spree in Style! 105 alaysia is popular with the MEGA SALES every quarterly of the year. Shopping in Malaysia is an adventure of discovery. Since it is situated at the crossroads of Asia, it presents to tourists the best that the region can offer. It has rare treasures of the Orient, branded designer goods, and even intricate local handicrafts. The exemption of duty on certain items has also resulted in more competitive pricing and made shopping in Malaysia much more attractive option.

Menjelahan TSehmoppaptinMgeTniamrie!k GM KLANG WHOLESALE CITY, SELANGOR GM KLANG WHOLESALE CITY, SELANGOR Your’s family one stop extravaganza wholesale shopping! GM Klang Wholesale City offers nothing short of pure thrills and excitement when it comes to merchandising and its unique shopping experience. It has 6 colourful buildings and enhances your shopping experience by exploring more than 330 wholesalers that are special, perfect for those with a penchant of edgy and urban street wear under one roof. For styles there are products for men, ladies and muslimah fashion. Expect to find fusion of lavish and affordable accessories, leather goods, toys, cosmetics, gadgets, premium gifts, home decorations, educational materials and many more. The more you buy, the more that you can save. Perfect source for product be it for retailer, reseller, corporate promotion and etc. Whatever you may imagine of, it can be made possible here! GM Klang Wholesale City eliminates the hassle of travelling to multiple places , cut unnecessary cost, time saving and gets you to deal directly with the wholesalers, feel their materials and design before purchasing. Whether you are here for a short or a long stay, GM Klang Wholesale City surely fulfills your contemporary lifestyle in everyway. If your first visit is yet to come, savor the anticipation with a taste of GM Klang and it is the best choice to try out with small quantity and low capital for those who like to start up their business. So now, who can be the boss? YOU CAN! To find us, simply google or just call us. Operation time : Monday to Sunday, from 10am to 7pm. Address : GM Klang Wholesale City, Jalan Kasuarina 1, Bandar Botanic Klang, 41200 Klang, Selangor. Tel : +603-33251788 Website : www.gmklang.com Facebook : www.facebook.com/gmkwholesale 106

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Menjelahan TSehmoppaptinMgeTniamrie!k shopping time! The Curve Standing tall as one of Malaysia’s premium shopping destinations, the Curve has plenty to offer its visitors. Customers are completely spoilt for choice as they enter, coming face to face with 180 quality retail outlets. In spite of being incredibly large, the Curve manages to remain easy to navigate and provides an uncomplicated shopping adventure as a result of its strategically organized layout plan. Unquetioanably, The Curves’s most prevailing region is the Street; Its bustling outdoor walkway which it teeming with restaurants, bistro,cafes, compete with an exciting karaoke louge and weekend bazaar. 6 Jalan PJU7/3, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya. (www.thecurve.com.my) 1 Utama Shopping Centre A shopping mall that include many shops and eateries, it also include Asia’s biggest indoor rock- climbing gym, a baseball softball centre, a 13-screen cinema and rainforest feature within the building. It’s include lots of entertainment and people who like to shop definitely will fall in love with it! 1 Lebuh Bandar, Bandar Utama, PJ (www.1utama.com.my) Tropicana City Mall Tropicana City Mall has four individual floors assigned with a unique theme each.  It  houses  many  established F&B brands, fashion concept outlets, entertainment and many more. A haven bargain hunters and nightmare for the claustrophobic, Tropicana City Mall is Ikano Power Centre packed to the brim with independent Ikano Power Centre is located within stores selling primarily fashion-related walking distance of Cineleisure product at very affordable prices. Damansara, IKEA, TESCO, The Curve 3 Jalan SS20/27, PJ and The Royale Bintang Damansara (www.tropicanacitymall.com) Hotel. With its tagline, ‘Choice is Everything’, it has almost everything that meets your lifestyle. There is even the luxurious De’ Ritz Pet Hotel of which you can leave your pets for a few days while you are away from the city. Housing flagship stores, its unique services such as free shuttle service improves its accessibility. 108

JADE MUSEUM Shopping Time! Jade Museum “A Place To Promote Greater Happiness, Fortune Health to Your Life” From conventional designs to more creative ones, Jade Museum has most of the ground covered with its ready to wear pieces as well as custom made ones. Wearing Jade is a part of the tradition and culture. The jade is believed to possess the virtues of holiness and purity. Jade not only manifests the virtue of superior man but certain specialized designs possessed the apotropaic charm of warding off evil forces and bestowing long life and harmony to the wearer. Because of the spiritual and mythical significance, jade is also known as the“Stone of Heaven”. Apart from display pieces of Jade, there are also an extensive range of souvenirs in jade and astonishing gemstones which one could adorn with, for investment or gifts to their loved ones. A visit to the Jade Museum of Kuala Lumpur provides you a great insight and knowledge and is bound to be a memorable one. Certainly not to be missed!!! Address : No.26, Jalan Delima, Off Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur Tel : 03 – 2142 9648 (Mobile: 016 – 370 8000) Opening Hours : 9.00am - 5.00pm Daily / Free Admission Website : www.jademuseum.com 109

Menjelahan TSehmoppaptinMgeTniamrie!k shopping time! Pavilion NamedWorld’s Best Retail Centre by the FIABCI Prix Excellence Awards  in  2009,  Pavilion’s swanky selection of high street and designer brand attract the right type of clientele- the type that you don’t mind simply observing as you dine at the restaurant and cafes along Fahrenheit 88 its open air walkway while street musicians Out of the ashes of the town KL perform, setting the score for this real life Plaza rises the new Fahrenheit 88, a runway. shiny and edgy mall for the young 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang , KL trend- conscious urbanite. Japa (www. Pavilion-kl.com) casual wear fashion giant Uniqlo makes it Malaysian debut here as C joint anchor tenant of Fahrenheit 88 together with Signature IT – purveyor of Super gizmos and gadgets. M 179 Jalan Bukit Bintang KL Y (www.fahrenheit88.com) Sungei Wang Plaza Berjaya Times Square Built in 1977, Sungei Wang Plaza CM A jumbled mix of independent street label is considered Kuala Lumpur’s first MY and established brands, one of Malaysia’s modern shopping mall offering ‘all CY biggest malls not only accommodates more kinds of everything’ to the masses. than 100 outlets but also has room for an Even now, Sungei Wang’s star has CMY indoor theme park complete with its own not waned and houses a retail mix of K rollercoaster. Don’t be alarmed if you feel the over 700 outlets featuring the best ground beneath you feet vibrate and hear and affordable fashion, streetwear, distant shrieks while shopping footwear, accessories and mobile phones. The dining options there are 1 Jalan Imbi, KL updated and eclectic, suiting a range of (www.timessquarekl.com) preferences and the buzz word here is value-for-money as reasonable quality products can be obtained even for those on a budget. Off Jalan Bukit Bintang (www.plazalowyat.com) Su 110

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Menjelahan TSehmoppaptinMgeTniamrie!k shopping time! Mid Valley Megamall One of the famous shopping mall around. From designer brands to affordables ones and even a quirky charity shop. And near to it you also can look for hotel (Cititel, Bouvelard), offices (Menara IGB) and also the other shopping mall. (The Gardens). Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, KL (www.midvalleycity.com) Alamanda Putrajaya Being the only mall in Putrajaya, Alamanda is usually packed during the weekends with shoppers. You can get your household items and groceries as its anchor tenants Cold Storage and Carrefour. Other anchor Parkson provides further retail needs and there is a cinema, bowling alley, karaoke outlet and games arcade in their Entertainment area. There is showy water feature in the front courtyard that becomes quite beautiful when lit up at night. Jalan Alamanda Precint 1, Putrajaya (www.alamanda.com.my) The Mines Shopping Mall Empire Shopping Gallery Previously known as Mines Shopping A fairly new addition, Empire Shopping Fair, the mall has undergone a make- Gallery opened its doors in 2010. over and shortenede its name to a With its 180 retail outlets, it looks set more effective The Mines. With a brand provide yet another holistic shopping new look and name , it promises more experience with its wide range of retail fun and entertainment to the eateries and shops. Following the trend masses. Each mall in Malaysia aims to of providing edutainment for kids, out-glitz each other but no other can Empire offers a whole floor dedicated boast of having a river run through it to children’s activities. except for The Mines. Jalan Dulang, Mines Resort City, Seri Jalan SS16/1, Ss 16 , Subang Jaya Kembangan, Selangor (www.empiresubang.com) (www.the-mines.com.my) 112

Art & ART & CULTURE Culture Art & Culture............…….......................... 114 Art House Gallery......…............................ 115 Art Gallery.................…….......................... 116 Culture in Kuala Lumpur takes various from both traditional to modern and contemporary culture. This section celebrates all forms of culture, including art, theatre and dance and music. Art critics will simply love the collection of various art galleries throughout town, regardless of taste. In fact, we delve into traditional art which offers a glimpse into local lifestyle and harmonious blend of Malaysia Culture. 113

Menjelahan TAeRmTp&atCMUeLTnaUrRiEk Art & Culture Culture Dance forms in Malaysia are also diverse like the music of country. The country boasts of numerous traditional dance forms. Some of the popular traditional dance forms are Joget, Inang, Silat, Shadow Plays and Datun Julud. Joget is a traditional dance form that is generally accompanied by flute and dance. Inang is a Malay folk dance performed in front of royal guests. Other performing arts include Shadow Plays performed to commemorate special occasions like marriage and birth. Silat is a form of martial art but then, it is also considered as a performing art since it is accompanied by drums and gongs and performed during weddings and other noteworthy occasions. To watch live performance of the dance, check out the details as below: Malaysia Tourism Centre 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450, Kuala Lumpur. +603- 9235 4848 / 9235 4800 [email protected] Aswara 464, JalanTun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur +603-2697 5319 www.aswara.edu.my Istana Budaya 58, Jalan Kuantan, Titiwangsa Tel: 03 – 4026 5555 www.istanabudaya.gov.my The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre ( KLPAC) Sentul Park , Jalan Strachan, Off Jalan Ipoh. Tel:03 – 4047 9010 www.klpac.com 114

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Menjelahan TAeRmTp&atCMUeLTnaUrRiEk art & culture Art Gallery PIPAL FineArt Lot S- 215, 2nd Floor, The Gardens Malla, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra 59200 +603- 2201 0892 G13 Gallery PINKGUY Art Gallery GL 13 Block B, Ground Floor, A-G-02, Ground Floor. Kelana Square, Jalan 227/26, Marc Services Residence, Jalan Pinang Kelana Jaya m Selangor 50450 Kuala Lumpur City Centre +603- 7880 0991 +603- 2166 2166 JUNE ART SPACE 21, Jalan SS2/64, Petaling Jaya, 47300 Selangor +603- 7876 9363 City Art Gallery G.08A, Ground Floor, The AmpWalk, 218 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur +603- 2775 3933 Pelita Hati Gallery of Art 1st Floor, 8 Jalan Abdullah, Off Jalan Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur. +603- 2092 3380 Valentine Willie Fine Art House of Matahari 1st Floor, 17 Jalan Telawi 3, 6A Jalan Cempaka, Bangsar Baru, 68000 Ampang, 59100 Kuala Lumpur Selangor +603- 2284 2348 +603- 9285 6004 116

Accomodation Accommodation Hotel de Art......................................….. 118 - 120 Grand Bluewave Hotel Shah Alam....... 122 Hotels KL.................................................. 121-125 Outside KL .............................................. 126-128 MLive the culture, Stay In Comfort! 117 alaysia is home to the widest variety of quality accommodation and boasts some of the world’s most famous hotels, serviced apartments, resorts, and budget accommodations. Whether the tourist comes with a family on business or backpacking, Malaysia has over 100,000 rooms every night. This column took the initiative to welcome all tourists with sufficient info of accommodation by promoting the Malaysian Hospitality. This blinding light of city is a treasure trove of diverse and innovative experiences, providing all tourists a perfect mix of comfort and leisure which you can never get it elsewhere.

Menjelahan TeAcmcpoatmoMdeantiaroinkhotel dDEe aARrTt WELCOME TO HOTEL DE ART, SHAH ALAM Hotel de Art is not just your ordinary hotel. Known as the pioneer Art- themed hotel in Malaysia, every 58 rooms in this trendy boutique hotel is individually and creatively designed! Among our exciting themes are Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Pharaoh’s Conquer, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Secret Garden, to even legendary superstars like Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Elvis Presley, Lady Gaga and even Hello Kitty! you will find each room decorated with a unique theme to impress all guests. For the first time in Malaysia, guests get to choose the theme that suits their mood every time they check in! Provided with a wide range of amenities including free high speed Wi-Fi and plasma TV with satellite TV, guests are sure to experience utmost comfort. While staying here, guests are within close proximity from the famous i-City, blue mosque, museums, galleries, botanic gardens, Bukit Cahaya agricultural park, theme parks, shopping centers and many more. What’s more, rates are so affordable, you will be surprised!! So come by, check in and discover our spaces. One thing we promise, you haven’t seen anything like it! For more info, you may log on to www. hoteldeart.com.my or Facebook and search “Hotel de Art Msia’s Coolest Hotel”. 118

Accommodation Hotel de Art Address : Lot 3, Jalan Kristal AS7/ AS, Section 7, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Tel : 03-5518 0975 / 03-5518 0976 Website : www.hoteldeart.com.my Email : [email protected] 119

Menjelahan TeAcmcpoatmoMdeantiaroink hotels - kl Tune Hotel No. 316, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Hotels situated in the older parts +603-7962 5888 o f Kuala Lumpur, while slightly +603-2691 3301 outside the Golden Triangle, www.tunehotels.com enjoy easy accessibility to all the entertainment and shopping districts in the city centre via Light Rail Transits (LRT) and even public transportation. However, hotel guests in this part of Kuala Lumpur are very much closer to the city’s famous Petaling Street (Chinatown), flea markets and bazaars in Masjid India and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman and other attractions including Merdeka Square and the city’s iconic Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Agora Hotel D-Villa Residence Kuala Lumpur 106-110, Jalan Bukit Bintang 225, Jalan Ampang +603-2142 8133 +603-2179 9000 +603-2142 7815 +603-2164 7097 www.agorahotel.com.my [email protected] [email protected] Mandarin Court Hotel Federal Hotel 35, Jalan Bukit Bintang 55 Jalan Maharajalela +603-2148 9166 +603-2273 9933 +603-2148 2877 +603-2273 9833 [email protected] www.mandarincourthotel.com.my www.federal.com.my Olympic Sport Hotel Jalan Hang Jebat +603-2078 7888 +603-2078 1488 www.olympichotelkl.com.my Hotel China Town Inn 52-54 Jalan Petaling +603-2070 4008 +603-2078 4033 www.chinatowninn.com Hotel Midah Cititel Express Kuala Lumpur 8 Jalan Kampung Attap 449, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman +603-2273 9999 +603-2691 9833 +603-2273 9199 +603-2697 3338 www.midahhotelkl.com www.cititelexpress.com The Plaza Hotel Kuala Lumpur Jalan Raja Laut +603-2698 2255 +603-2692 0959/ 2692 9822 120 www.plazahotelkl.com

grand bluewave hotel shah alam Accommodation “EXPERIENCE THE NEWLY ‘BLUE WAVE’ REFURBISHED ROOM” Our new refurbished room design is overarching theme ‘Blue Wave’ seeks to draw guests into a delicate balance ambience of calmness and aspiration. It caters to the astute business clientele who seeks some form of soothing calmness as they retreat into an abode of leisure. With 341 luxurious rooms, we offer the guest a tastefully designed to exude modern simplicity, with fascinating wallpaper colour. To facilitate the guests’ need, non-smoking rooms are available. In addition, the corridors -soothing earth tones will usher our guests to their room in anticipating the well deserved rest in a comfort luxurious feeling. In the quiet exclusivity of the fourth floor lies the swimming pool, gym and spa for those who fitness enthusiasts. Get in on the pleasure of relaxing then book a pamper session with the breath-taking Dr. Azimuth Spa by enjoying skin reviving body masks, indulgent bath and massage session designed. CRAVING FOR SOMETHING AUTHENTIC? Culinary team, lead by Executive Chef Azmi Md. Sidek, work passionately to present solid, gut-sticking buffet, with a particularly emphasis on wonderfully local and international cuisine. Do expand your taste buds and take on a culinary journey through the different tastes that we offer at the coffee house and room service. 121

Menjelahan TeAcmcpoatmoMdeantiaroink hotels - kl Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail +603-2032 2388 Jalan Sultan Ismail +603-2070 1514 +603-2161 7777 [email protected] +603-2161 9020 www.shangri-la.com [email protected] www.equatorial.com Hotels located within the Golden Triangle are in one of Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur the most strategic locations. 160, Jalan Bukit Bintang These hotels are made up of mainly +603-2117 4888 exquisite business class hotels and +603-2142 1441 boutique resorts, with some budget www.millenniumhotels.com hotels thrown in. With easy access Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur to the shopping and entertainment Jalan Sultan Ismail district of Bukit Bintang, these +603-2142 5588/ 603-2147 0088 hotels boast a whole world of +603-2141 5524 / 2141 0099 convenience for their guests, and www.kualalumpur.parkroyalhotels.com all within walking distance. Transit systems including taxis and buses are just nearby. The Westin Kuala Lumpur 199, Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2731 8333 +603-2731 8000 [email protected] www.westin.com/kl Sheraton Imperial JW Marriott Hotel Jalan Sultan Ismail 183, Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2717 9900 +603-2715 9000 +603-2717 9999 +603-2715 7000 [email protected] The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur www.sheraton.com/imperialkualalumpur No. 168, Jalan Imbi 122 +603-2142 8000 +603-2143 8080 www.ritzcarlton.com.my

Hotels - KL Accommodation Brisdale Hotel Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur 65, Jalan Haji Hussein Off 2, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman +603-2263 7888 +603-2694 8833 +603-2263 7222 +603-2694 9933 [email protected] www.brisdale.com.my www.lemeridien.com/KualaLumpur Hotel Malaya 162 - 164, Jalan Hang Lekir +603-2072 7722 +603-2070 0980 www.hotelmalaya.com.my Coronade Hotel Jalan Walter Grenier +603-2148 6888 +603-2142 5359 [email protected] www.coronade.com The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur 17-21, Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2143 9898 +603-2142 1807 www.royale-bintang-hotel.com.my [email protected] Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur No 4, Jalan Conlay +603-2170 8888 +603-2170 8999 [email protected] www.princehotelkl.com Swiss-Garden Hotel Kuala Lumpur Pacific Regency Hotel Suites 117, Jalan Pudu Menara PanGlobal, Jalan Puncak +603-2141 3333 Off Jalan P.Ramlee +603-2141 5555 +603-2332 7777 [email protected] +603-2031 2492 www.swissgarden.com [email protected] www.pacific-regency.com Impiana KLCC Hotel & Spa 13, Jalan Pinang 123 +603-2147 1111 +603-2147 1100 [email protected] www.impiana.com/klcc Corus Hotel Jalan Ampang +603-2161 8888 +603-2161 2393 [email protected] www.corushotelkl.com reservation1@ corushotelkl.com

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ONE DAY ROAD TRIP IN KLANG VALLEY Essential Information & Index It’s sometimes hard to keep up with so many places in Klang Valley just This guide will give you extra guide for those who want to have one day gateway special in Klang Valley . Wondering how to spend the time, about where to go and what to do. If you have only one day? Here are some things you can enjoy during your visit in Klang Valley! 8am-3pm, Kuala Lumpur Breakfast with Banana Leaf Get ready to start your day by having a feast! Banana leaf is meal of curries, fried meat marinated in spices, delicious vegetables and cooling yogurt with white rice, served on along banana leaf. Address: One of the best banana leaf places in Petaling Jaya is Rajoo’s along Jalan Gasing. Kuala Lumpur’s Craft Complex BKBKR,IosmuuuuayrJkajaknabaaillliotaiaaltsntCnLoBBoyhuLiimnJAukunmatnlmmotaalpaaounnppnuwnsg,aurgnnnJ’rPs.iaag,usGamladsIoitannue‘lnS.dfdctSBoteahouurnrveflkstreTHhaiotrrhonimsilBealp’ianInpisJrJsgtaimtanalltleangaaohnnigfel. and Heritage Of Malaysia Trust The complex is based on tradiotional Malay architectural with motifs on the façade and pitched roofs. Exclusive Malaysian handicrafts – can be found here. Opposite the complex is the Heritage Of Malaysia Trust Centre built in Tudor architecture. The center houses a well restored Malay timber house known as “ The House of Penghulu Abu Saman ( 1920), which formerly known the house of a local headman in Kedah. Tel: 03 – 2162 7459 4. 30pm to 9.00pm, Kuala Selangor KUStoeuahepsWRfxanaeleahtlohadwahaninyabmevgLtwtaieeuotaflratsrmarzosS.nciaTapenVttlh6noeugliilas,edrairitcyS.nntrTyroneegdaattrtlafnioha:tst0khdpprcCr3eoeoaeeV-suvko4neiarges1ptieJcrhrig4alethet5yuoi,hi.nta6ihrAesdt4,1iedCes52sbrtddek3Jaoeairn3cltreall0toytassuir0unvsiteo:feryf The tour kicks off with a visit to the remains of a fort on Bukit Melawati before heading to the protected Taman Alam mangrove swamp, an ideal spot for bird-watching and witnessing swamp creatures. At night, enjoy a delicious seafood dinner and afterwards, take a boat ride down the Kuala Selangor River to watch fire flies twinkling among the mangroves that line the banks of the river. 9.30pm, Homestay Sungai Sireh, Kuala Selangor Contact: Selamat Surib, 013 -305 1470 Another homestay with a fresh air in the night and a breathtaking view of paddy field, you will be truly mesmerized by its beauty. ** Check out next issue for another amazing oneday road trip in Klang Valley!!! 129

EsMseennjtielala IhnafnorTemamtipaotnM&eInadriekxTransportation KTM Komuter Initially running from Sentul in the north to Port Klang on the southwest coast and from Rawang in the north to Seremban in the state of Negeri Sembilan in the south. Both trains stop at KL Sentral (KLCAT), connecting passenggers with the STAR LRT, PUTRA LRT and the Monorail. Trains operate at 15-minute intervals during peak hours and a 20-minute intervals during peak hours. Contact Number : +603-2267 1200 website : www.ktmb.com.my Light Railway Transit (LRT) The city has two different LRT networks for getting around, the RapidKL LRT and the Monorail. The Kelana Jaya line stretches from the Putra Terminal at Gombak to the Kelana Jaya Terminal - south west of KL in Petaling Jaya, with 24 stations in between including, Suria KLCC in the city centre, KL Sentral - also known as Kuala Lumpur City Air Terminal (KLCAT), Bangsar and Masjid Jamek. KLCAT is also the central point for pasenggers who wish to transfer between all three systems take the KLIA Ekspress to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The Sentul LRT serves 25 stations and is divided into two lines, the Ampang line and the Sri Petaling line. The Ampang line runs between the northern suburb of Sentul and Ampang on the eastern side of the city - making stops at Putra World Trade Centre, Sultan Ismail and Plaza Rakyat. The Sri Petaling line also runs from Sentul in the cities north, but continues to Sri Petaling on the south side of KL - stopping along the way at Bukit Jalil Stadium. Trains operate daily - including public holidays, from 6.00a.m to 11.45p.m at intervals of 3-5 minutes during peak hours. The RapidKL station of Masjid Jamek is where passenggers can transfer between all the LRT lines. Contact Number : +603-2267 8000 website : www.KLIAekspres.com 130

Transportation Essential Information & Index Visitors to Kuala Lumpur have a variety of public transportation options to choose from when travelling around the city. With the city’s efficient network of Monorail, train, bus and taxi services – getting around KL is both convenient and affordable. Taxi Services Most taxi drivers in KL have a fair command of the English Language. By law, all taxis must use meters and fares are based on metered rates, please insist that the meter is used for all journeys. Buses As part of KL’s extensive public transport network, a number of bus companies provide public transport throughout KL and the surrounding areas. Rapid KL is very popular with visitors to KL; covering most of the city, with fares starting from RM 1.00. As in most major cities, buses in KL are a very popular form of cheap public transport among the locals and become very packed during peak hours. Bus routes are usually displayed by the electronic board on the side of the bus, but it’s always advisable to check first with bus driver for any passengers who may be uncertain of their destination. For passengers travelling interstate, tickets can be purchased from the respective counters at Pudu Bus Station in KL. Contact Number : +603-7625 6999 website : www.rapidkl.com.my KL Monorail The newest addition to the cities transit system is the KL Monorail. The KL Monorail serves the city, connecting passengers to the major shopping and entertainment areas of the city. Stopping at Imbi, Bukit Bintang, Raja Chulan, Bukit Nanas and Medan Tuanku, the Monorail operates between 6.00am to 12 midnight at 5-minute intervals during peak hours and 6 to 10-minute intervals during off-peak hours. Starting in the city from opposite KL Sentral (KLCAT), passengers getting down at KL Sentral (KLCAT) should walk out of the building, across the car park and cross Jalan Brickfields to the Monorail station. Contact Number : +603-6625 6999 website : www.rapidkl.com.my 131

EsMseennjtielala IhnafnorTemamtipaotnM&eInadriekxtransportation Bus Terminals in KL Most of the Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia transport by bus goes through few bus terminals. There are 5 Main Bus Terminal in Kuala Lumpur. From here coaches’ leave to all parts in Malaysia, and you may choose from variety of coaches. 1. Pekeliling Bus Terminal Pekeliling Bus Terminal’s buses are mainly going off to the Eastern states including Kuantan & Jerantut. The terminal is situated at the Jalan Pekeliling. The nearest LRT Station is Titiwangsa Station on Monorail and STAR LRT. 2. Putra Bus Terminal This bus terminal is mainly catering to East Coast Malaysia - Terengganu, Kelantan etc. It's situated at the Jalan Putra. It's directly opposite Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC). The nearest LRT Station would be the PWTC station from STAR LRT. 3. Perhentian Duta Bus Terminal The buses are mainly going to Northern States and main coach company here is Transnasional Coach Services. This Bus Terminal is situated at the Jalan Duta, right next to the Hockey Stadium and Duta Tennis Courts. There is no LRT to Perhentian Duta; the best way to get there is by taxi. 4. Pasar Rakyat Bus Terminal It’s a new bus terminal to take away some of Bukit Jalil terminal's load. It’s mainly operates coaches to Singapore and Penang. It’s situated nearby Jalan Imbi and Pasar Imbi. The best way to get there is by taxi. 132

backpacking Essential Information & Index Kuala Lumpur (or \"KL\" in short) is one of the cheapest cities in Asia for a vacation. Foreign currency exchange rates of the Pound Sterling and US Dollar, for instance, as against the Malaysian Ringgit are highly favourable. Backpacking is popular as the city has a very low crime rate and English is widely spoken. If you need directions, or wish to order food from a hawker stall rest assured that someone will be able to communicate with you in English. However, some planning is in order to stretch your vacation money to the maximum if you are a backpacker. Cheap Air Fares Malaysia's AirAsia and Singapore's SilkAir are two low-cost carriers that can fly you cheaply from many destinations around the world to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore respectively. (From Singapore, you can take a bus or train to Kuala Lumpur). Another Malaysian budget airline is Fireflyz which caters mostly to domestic destinations in the country; however, it links Kuala Lumpur with Medan and Bandar Acheh (both in Indonesia) and Phuket in Thailand. Where To Stay The most popular area for backpackers to stay in KL is Chinatown. Its heart is Jalan Petaling (Petaling Street). Accommodation ranges from simple bed- and-breakfast inns with communal bathrooms to one-star and two-star hotels that are air- conditioned. Chinatown is also within walking distance to the KL Monorail station on Jalan Maharajalela and also the STAR Light Rail Transit station near the Central Market. 133

EsMseennjtielala IhnafnorTemamtipaotnM&eInadriekx backpacking Finding cheap and hygienic food is probably the least of Where To Eat all problems for backpackers. Countless alfresco stalls are found in hawker centres. Two popular havens for cheap hawker food are Jalan Alor and Jalan Petaling. A meal with a fruit juice or soft drink can cost as little as RM6! For more comfort, go to the food courts of shopping complexes, which are often tucked away in the basement. Fast food outlets such as McDonald, Pizza Hut, Domino’s Pizza, Kentucky Fried Chicken to mention but a few are scattered in many parts of the city. For Indian fare, go to Lebuh Ampang; Malay food is aplenty in the districts of Chow Kit and Kampung Baru. Travelling Around Travelling around KL by taxi can be an expensive affair. The fare meter keeps ticking even though the vehicle is stuck in a massive jam, and this can burn a hole in your pocket. Remember, there is also a surcharge for travelling after midnight and for putting luggage in the boot. Though buses cover most parts of the city, it can be difficult for foreigners to find out the routes of each bus. Most buses don’t have conductors, and passengers drop the correct fare in coins into the ticket vending machine. Despair not! The city has a network of train systems (referred to as Light Rail Transit or“LRT”in short) that run on elevated rails, (and sometimes underground) that can whizz you from one part of the city to another, where upon you can take a short stroll to your desired destination. Rail maps showing the different stops can be found in all the train stations. Services usually start from 6am till midnight. Three LRT trains are in operation: STAR LINE LRT, KELANA LINE LRT and KL Monorail. They each have a 134 different route.

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EsMseennjtielala IhnafnorTemamtipaotnM&eInadriekx Essential Information Credit Cards Travel & Accomodation Association American Express +603-2050 0000 Malaysian Association of Hotels +603-4251 8477 Diner’s Club +603-2730 3388 www.hotels.org.my Visa International +603-2096 1779 MasterCard International Malaysia Budget Hotel +603-2141 2313 1-800-80-4594 Association www.budgethotel.org.my Information Counters at Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Association of +603-9287 6881 International Airport (KLIA) Tour and Travel Agents www.matta.org.my The Main Terminal Building (MTB) +603-8776 4386 Local Government Organisation The Contact Pier (CP) +603-8776 0259 The Satellite Building (SAT) +603-8776 2454 Information Counters at Low Cost Carrier The Malaysian Government’s Terminal (LCCT) Official Portal www.gov.my Lost & Found +603-8777 6777 Kuala Lumpur City Hall +603-2617 9931 +603-8777 6641 www.dbkl.gov.my Immigration Department of +603-2095 5077 Malaysia Information Counters at Kuala Lumpur www.imi.gov.my International Airport (KLIA) Royal Malaysian Customs +603-8882 2100 www.customs.gov.my KEDAH +604-714 2994 Langkawi International Airport +604-643 4411 Daily Weather Forecast PENANG +6088-325 555 from the Malaysian Penang International Airport Meteorological Service SABAH +6082-454 242 www.kjc.gov.my Kota Kinabalu International Airport SARAWAK Taxis Kuching International Airport DHL Courier/Parcel Services KLIA Limo Service +603-9223 8080 FedEx Comfort Radio Taxi +603-8024 4727 TNT 1-300-88-1188 Uptown Ace +603-9283 2333 UPS 1-800-88-6363 Public Cab +603-6259 2020 1-300-88-2882 Supercab +603-7875 7333 1-800-18-0088 Cityline +603-4142 5566 Car Rental Agencies Coach +603-2070 2617 +603-2070 3300 Advantage Car Rentals 03-2142 5855 Plusliner (Puduraya) +603-2072 4500 Apex Rent A Car 03-2124 1926 Transnasional (Puduraya) +603-2078 6618 Avis Rent A Car 03-8787 4087 Konsortium (Puduraya) Hawk Rent A Car 03-2164 6488 Sri Maju (Puduraya) Hertz Rent A Car 03-2148 6433 Insas Pacific Rent A Car 03-2287 0131 Kasina Rent-A-Car 03-8787 1739 Mayflower Car Rental 03-6252 1888 Orix Car Rentals 03-9284 7799 136

Essential Information Essential Information & Index MALAYSIAN FACTFILE Government Country Malaysia’s government runs on Parliamentary democracy and a bicameral legislative system, with the Yang di- Malaysia consists of 13 states, 11 in Peninsular Malaysia Pertuan Agong (the King) as the Head of State, and the (West Malaysia) with the 2 remaining states of Sabah and Prime Minister as the Head of Government. Sarawak, on the island of Borneo in (East Malaysia). The country also has 3 Federal Territories, namely: Wilayah Shop Hours Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan. Department stores and supermarkets are usually open Geographical Location from 10:00 to 22:00 daily. In Kuala Lumpur as well as in most major towns, 24-hour eateries and convenience Malaysia lies 7° north of the Equator, and consists of stores widely available. Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. Peninsular Malaysia’s closest neighbours are Thailand to the north Tipping and Singapore to the south, while East Malaysia is bound by Indonesia’s Kalimantan to the south. Generally, you do not need to tip as a service charge is Kuala Lumpur is situated approximately halfway down included in your bill. However, whenever good service is the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and 35 km (22 miles) rendered a small tip may be suitable. inland. Dubbed Malaysia’s Garden City of Lights, the city sits at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. Entry Requirement Area Local Malaysians travelling between neighbouring states in Malaysia are required to carry their Identification Cards 329, 758 sq km; 234 sq km (Kuala Lumpur) (IC) at all times. Those travelling from East Malaysia to the Peninsular must produce their IC and any other necessary Capital travel documents to the Immigration authorities as they Kuala Lumpur (KL). The capitals new administrative exit Sabah and Sarawak. centre is at Putrajaya, approximately a half an hour’s drive from the city centre. Vaccination People Visitors are advised to consult with their own GP before Malays make up about 57% of the population, with departure or check with the doctor at a local clinic on Chinese, Indians and other indigenous ethnic groups arrival. making up the balance. Currency Language Bahasa Malaysia is the country’s national language, with The unit of currency in Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit, English being widely spoken. Malaysians in general speak denoted as RM. Coins and notes are also used as more than one language including, the Chinese dialects smaller denominations from RM 1, 50sen, 20sen, of Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka and Indian 10sen, 5sen. foreign currencies can be converted on such as Tamil, Mallayalam, Punjabi and Telegu. arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and at banks and money changers across the city. Religion Post Office Islam is the official religion of Malaysia; all other faiths are also practiced freely. Post offices in Malaysia open daily from 08:00 to 17:00 daily (except on Sundays and public holidays). In the northern states of Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, post offices are closed on Fridays and public holidays. www.pos.com.my 1-300-30-0300 137

EsMseennjtielala IhnafnorTemamtipaotnM&eInadriekx Essential Information Pharmacies Bank Guardian +603-2145 7553 Malaysian banking hours are from 09:30 to 16:30 Monday to www.guardian.com.my Thursday and (09.30 to 16.00 on Fridays), with some banks open on Saturday and Sunday mornings. (Banking hours Lot No. 89 & 91, may vary between banks on the weekend). Most banks Jalan Bukit Bintang offer 24-hour cash withdrawals – with ATM machines found almost everywhere in the city, including major shopping malls Watson’s Personal Care Stores +603-2148 8066 and petrol stations. For problems with ATM or credit cards, please www.watsons.com.my call the respective bank hotline or log on to the bank’s website. G121,122 & SG 001, Affin Bank Berhad 1-800-88-3883 Ground Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza, www.affinbank.com.my Jalan Bukit Bintang Caring Pharmacy +603-2142 2928 Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad 1-800-18-1822 www.caring2u.com.my www.alliancebank.com.my Lot 1.23, Level 1, Al-Rajhi Bank 1-300-826-000 Pavilion KL, 168, www.alrajhibank.com.my Jalan Bukit Bintang Vitacare Pharmacy +603-2166 2469 Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad 1-800-88-8686 Lot 229B, 2nd Floor, www.bankislam.com.my +603-2690 0900 Suria KLCC Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) +603-2162 3222 www.bsn.com.my George Town Chemist +603-2144 2382 Lot S15, 2nd Floor, CIMB Bank +603-2084 8888 Lot 10 Shopping Centre, www.cimb.com.my Jalan Sultan Ismail Ling Chemist +603-4041 3905 Citibank Malaysia +603-2383 0000 (Opposite General Hospital) www.citibank.com.my MMA Building, 124, Jalan Pahang HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad 1-300-88-1388 www.hsbc.com.my Healthcare Maybank Group 1-800-88-3231 www.maybank.com.my Hospital Kuala Lumpur +603-2615 5555 www.maybank2u.com.my (General Hospital) +603-4270 2500 www.hkl.gov.my Public Bank Berhad 1-800-88-3323 +603-4257 1300 www.publicbank.com.my Jalan Pahang +603-2712 0866 Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital +603-2617 8200 RHB Bank Berhad +603-9206 8118 www.ampangputeri.com.my www.rhb.com.my www.apsh.kpjhealth.com.my Standard Chartered Bank +603-7711 8888 1 Jalan Mamanda 9, Malaysia Taman Dato Ahmad Razali, Ampang www.standardchartered.com.my Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre www.gimc.com.my United Overseas Bank Berhad +603-2692 4511 www.uob.com.my 282 & 286, Jalan Ampang HSC Medical Centre www.hsc.com.my Lot 3.6, Level 3, PNB Darby Park, 10 Jalan Binjai Institut Jantung Negara (National Heart Institute) www.ijn.com.my 145, Jalan Tun Razak 138

index Essential Information & Index SPECIAL FEATURES Cristang Restaurant (Non Halal) 98 Anggun Spa Angsana Spa 68 Cupcake Chic 99 Asianel Reflexology Spa Dewi Sri Spa 68 Daorae 97 Donna Spa Everhealth 70 Deutsches Bierhausm (Non Halal) 88 Feffy’s Kids Spa Hammam 68 D’sore Cafe & Catering 89 Heavenly Spa Jentayu Spa 68 Du Viet Restaurant & Cafe 96 Mandara Spa Massage Corner 69 Ecogreen 98 Ozmosis Health & Day Spa S Spa 70 Enak KL 84 Samkkya Healthcare Centre Sembuyi 70 Fisherman’s Cove 88 Spa Village St. Gregory Spa 69 Frangipani 100 Tanamera Spa 69 Gelare 99 EATING OUT Al-Amar 70 Gim Men Teppanyaki 92 Alexis Bistro All Baba Kebab 71 Golden Phoenix 92 Amarin Ani Sup Utara 71 Gonbei 88 Atrium Bangkok House 69 Gulam Mee 90 Bangkok Jam Basil Thai Nudle Bar 71 Hailam Kopitiam 91 Bayu Timor Big Mama 72 Harrods 98 Bora Ombak Cafe Bombay Palace 72 Hatyai Street Cafe (Non Halal) 96 Bukhara Canteena 72 Hummingbirds Coffee Bar@Beatrice 99 Celadon 72 Looi Boutigue 96 Chinoz On The Park Cilantro Restaurant and Wine Bar Imperial Chakri Cafe Jarrod & Rawlins 90 95 Jogoya 88 100 Karl’s Beisl 100 95 Kedai Ayam Panggang Wong Ah Wah 88 96 Kelantan Delights 89 88 Koryo -Won 97 100 Kunang Kunang Restaurant 93 89 La Bodega 98 96 Lafite 98 96 Lecka Lecka 99 88 Le Table D’Hote 100 97 Lobsterman 88 93 Lotus 86 86 LSY- POT 85 95 Ma’ Cik Biryani 84 90 Malaya Steamboat 93 96 Malones 98 100 Mamak Pelita 86 100 Mek T 99 139

EsMseennjtielala IhnafnorTemamtipaotnM&eInadriekx Index Mizu Restaurant 97 Vishalachirs Restaurant 86 Morganfield (Non Halal) Moon Sing Restaurant 88 Vivo American Pizza & Panni 98 Muhibbah Seafood Paddington, House of Pancakes 85 Whisk Espresso Bar & Bake Shop 99 Pak Lang, Kedai Kopi Pantai Seafood Restaurant 90 Yut Kee 85 Rebung Restaurant Sri Kortumalai 99 Zhe Hou Dian 85 Restoran Mek Ayam Kampung Restoran Nasi Dagang Ulik Mayang 92 Restoran Polperro Restoran Songket 92 MEDICAL TOURISM Restoran Sri Payung Sakae Sushi 84 Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre 77 Sercet Recipe Senjyu 86 Prince Court Medical Centre 74 Seri Keningau Sheesh Mahal, Mogul Cuisines 89 Sime Darby Medical Centre 78 Shokudo Restaurant Spasso Milano 93 Tropicana Medical Centre 76 Solero Negori Soong Kee 89 Sri Ayutthaya Sweet Chat Cafe 84 EVENT & ENTERTAINMENT Tajine Restaurant Taktaz Restaurant 93 Aloha 80 Tamarind Springs Tarbush 97 Beach Club Cafe 80 Tatsu Restaurant The Castle 92 Bently’s Pub 80 The Manhattan Fish Market The Seri Melayu Restaurant 97 Club de Vegas 81 The Social The Tea Republic 89 Craft Brews 82 Top Hat Restaurant Tutti Fruitti 86 Euphoria by Ministry of Sound 82 Village Roast Duck Village Park Restaurant 97 Finnegan’s 3 81 Vin’s 93 Hard Rock Cafe 80 89 Havana 81 85 Laundry Bar 82 96 Library 82 99 Luna Bar 80 95 Mist/ Milk Club 81 95 Movida 82 96 Overtime 82 95 Poole Associates 81 97 Social Bistro & Bar 81 95 Thai Club & Bistro 80 98 The Cotton Club Jazzaurant 80 90 The Pulse 81 90 The Sanctuary 82 99 Zeta Bar 81 100 Zouk- Mainroom, Velvet 80 99 140 85 SHOPPING TIME! 108 90 1 Utama Shopping Centre 112 90 Alamanda Putrajaya

Index Essential Information & Index Berjaya Times Square 110 National Museum 23 Empire Shopping Gallery Fahrenheit 88 112 National Planetarium 18 GM Klang Ikano Power Centre 110 Pisang River Waterfall 31 Jade Museum Midvalley Megamall 106 Putra Mosque 36 Pavilion Sungei Wang Plaza 108 Putrajaya Wetlands 36 The Curve The Mines Shopping Mall 109 Royal Mausoleum of Almarhum Sultan 33 Tropicana City Mall 112 Abdul Samad, Jugra 110 Royal Selangor Club 23 SIGHTSEEING TOURS ASEAN Sculpture Garden 110 Sri Maha Mariamman Temple 26 Batu Caves Bukit Melawati 108 Sultan Abdul Samad Building 20 Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve Carcosa Seri Negara 112 Sungai Batangsi, Semenyih 32 Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin (St. Mary’s Church) 108 Sungai Congkak, Hulu Langat 32 Cruise Putrajaya Lake Dayabumi Complex Sungai Gabai, Hulu Langat 32 Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (Frim) Sungai Tekala, Semenyih 32 I- City Islamic Arts Museum 30 Sze Ya Temple 28 Istana Bandar 27 Tatt Khalsa Diwan 27 Istana Negara (National Palace) 38 The Blue Mosque 37 Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Park 29 The Hibiscus Garden 29 Kelanang Beach 21 The Orchid Garden 30 Kepong Metropolitan Park 26 Thean Hou Temple 28 KL Railway Station 30 Kuala Selangor Nature Park Titiwangsa Lake Gardens Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) Masjid Jamek 36 Town Mosque 34 Masjid India Merdeka Square 22 Tugu Negara 19 Memorial Tun Abdul Razak Memorial Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra 35 Wet World Waterpark 37 National Mosque 37 ACCOMODATION 120 18 Agora Hotel 124 33 Ancasa Hotel 126 19 Backpackers Travellers Inn 124 38 Bestotel City Centre 123 34 Brisdale Hotel 124 35 Carcosa Seri Negara 126 20 Cintamani Travellers Lodge 120 38 Cititel Express Kuala Lumpur 128 22 Concorde Inn Kuala Lumpur 25 International 25 Concorde Hotel Shah Alam 127 21 Coronade Hotel 123 24 Corus Hotel 123 24 Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel 125 25 Crystal Crown Hotel, Harbour View Port 127 141

EsMseennjtielala IhnafnorTemamtipaotnM&eInadriekx Index Crystal Crown Hotel, Petaling Jaya 128 Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside 128 128 Cyberview Lodge Resort & Spa 128 Putrajaya Shangri-la 126 126 Dynasty Hotel 125 Red Palm 126 127 Eastin Hotel 128 Sarang Galloway 122 122 Federal Hotel 120 Serai Inn 124 126 Flamingo Hotel 124 Shah’s Village Hotel 122 123 Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam 121 Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur 122 125 Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel Kuala 127 Sheraton Imperial 126 Lumpur 124 Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur Swiss Inn Grand Season Hotel 122 Holiday Inn KL Glenmarie D-Villa Residence Kuala Lumpur The Green Hut Lodge Hotel Armada Petaling Jaya 124 Hotel China town Inn Hotel de Art The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur 127 120 The Royal Bintang Kuala Lumpur 128 The Westin Kuala Lumpur 120 The Zon All Suite Residences 118 Trekker Lodge 120 Vistana Hotel Hotel Grand Continental 124 Hotel Hilton Kuala Lumpur 124 Hotel Istana 125 Hotel Malaya 123 Hotel Maya 125 Hotel Midah 120 Hotel InterContinental Kuala Lumpur 125 Impiana KLCC Hotel & Spa 123 JW Marriott Hotel 122 Klang Histana Hotel 127 Kuala Lumpur International Hotel 124 Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur 123 Mandarin Court Hotel 120 Olympic Sport Hotel 120 Pacific Regency Hotel Suites 123 Palace of The Golden Horses 128 Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur International 128 Airport Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur 122 Pearl International Hotel 127 Petaling Jaya Hilton Hotel 128 Prescott Hotel 127 Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur 121 142 Pujangga Homestay 126

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