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CARDIOLOGY 99 MEDICAL TOURISMTCardiology is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the heart. The eld includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. Doctors who specialize in this eld of medicine are calledcardiologists. Doctors who specialize in cardiac surgery are called cardiac surgeons. Simply getting old is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (heart disease); risk of stroke doubles every decade after age 55. Your family’s history of cardiovascular disease indicates your risk. If a rst-degree blood relative has had coronary heart disease or stroke before the age of 55 years (for a male relative) or 65 years (for a female relative) your risk increases. As a man you are at greater risk of heart disease than a pre- menopausal woman. But once past the menopause, a woman’s risk is similar to a man’s. Risk of stroke is similar for men and women. Ethnic origin also plays a role in cardiovascular disease. People with African or Asian ancestry face higher risks of developing cardiovascular disease than other racial groups. Although some of these risk factors, such as age, gender or family history are irreversible; many important cardiovascular risk factors are modi able by lifestyle change, social change and drug treatment. One of Malaysia’s major attractions as a medical travel destination is its growing reputation as a centre of excellence in cardiology. We already have eight hospitals that specialise in cardiac care and treatment, while the Ministry of Health is establishing cardiology units at 5 other hospitals.



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MEDICAL TOURISM102 ORTHOPAEDICS TCardiology is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the heart. The eld includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. Doctors who specialize in this eld of medicine are called cardiologists. Doctors who specialize in cardiac surgery are called cardiac surgeons. Simply getting old is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (heart disease); risk of stroke doubles every decade after age 55. Your family’s history of cardiovascular disease indicates your risk. If a rst-degree blood relative has had coronary heart disease or stroke before the age of 55 years (for a male relative) or 65 years (for a female relative) your risk increases. As a man you are at greater risk of heart disease than a pre-menopausal woman. But once past the menopause, a woman’s risk is similar to a man’s. Risk of stroke is similar for men and women. Ethnic origin also plays a role in cardiovascular disease. People with African or Asian ancestry face higher risks of developing cardiovascular disease than other racial groups. Although some of these risk factors, such as age, gender or family history are irreversible; many important cardiovascular risk factors are modi able by lifestyle change, social change and drug treatment. One of Malaysia’s major attractions as a medical travel destination is its growing reputation as a centre of excellence in cardiology. We already have eight hospitals that specialise in cardiac care and treatment, while the Ministry of Health is establishing cardiology units at 5 other hospitals.

HOSPITAL LIST 103ANOC Neuroscience and MEDICAL TOURISMOrthopaedic CentreMenara BRDB, 285 Jalan Maarof,Bukit Bandaraya, 59000 KualaLumpur.03-2282 6026Fax: 03-2201 9291www.anoc.my Gleaneagles KL DEMC Specialist Hospital Shah 286, Jalan Ampang Kuala Lumpur. Alam 03-4141 3000 4, Jalan Ikhtisas, Seksyen 14, Fax: 03-4257 9233 Shah Alam. www.gleneagleskl.com.my 03-5515 1888 Global Doctors Specialist Centre Fax: 03-5515 1815 18, Jalan Kiara 3, Mont Kiara, www.demc.com.my 50480 Kuala Lumpur. Island Hospital 03-6203 0999 308, Macalister Road, Fax: 03-6203 0909 10450 Penang, Malaysia www.globaldoctorshospital.com 04-228 8222HSC Medical Centre Fax: 04-226 7989Menara HSC, 187, Jalan Ampang, www.islandhospital.comKuala Lumpur.03-2712 0866Fax: 03-2712 0766www.hsc.com.my

104 HOSPITAL LISTMEDICAL TOURISM KPJ Tawakkal Specialist Hospital 1, Jalan Pahang Barat, Kuala Lumpur Prince Court Medical Centre 03-4026 7777 39, Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Fax: 03-4023 8063 Lumpur. www.tawakal.kpjhealth.com.my 03-2160 0000 Kuala Lumpur Sports Medicine Fax: 03-2160 0170 Centre www.princecourt.com 7th Floor, Wisma Perintis, Quill Orthopaedic Specialist 47 Jalan Dungun, Damansara Centre Heights, 50490, Kuala Lumpur. 95, Jalan Aminuddin Baki, 03-2096 1033 Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Fax: 03-2096 1500 60000 Kuala Lumpur. www.klsmc.com 03-7727 0633 Lifecare Diagnostic Medical Fax: 03-7727 0631 Centre www.quillorthopaedic.com 1st Floor, Wisma Life Care, 5, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur. 03-2241 3610 Fax: 03-2241 3617 www.lifecare.com.my Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur 8, Jalan Bukit Pantai, 59100 Kuala Lumpur. 03-2296 0888 Fax: 03-2282 1557 www.pantai.com.my

HOSPITAL LIST 105 MEDICAL TOURISMSime Darby Medical Centre Tung Shin Hospital1, Jalan SS12/1A, Subang Jaya, 102, Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur.Selangor 03-2037 228803-5639 1212 Fax: 03-2070 0345Fax: 03-5639 1675 www.tungshin.com.mywww.simedarbyhealthcare.comSri Kota Specialist Medical Centre University of Malaya SpecialistJalan Mohet, 41000 Klang, CentreSelangor. Lot 28, Lorong Universiti,03-3373 3636 50603 Kuala Lumpur.Fax: 03-3373 6888 03-7841 4000www.srikotamedical.com 03-7841 4014Sunway Medical Centre www.umsc.my5, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, BandarSunway,46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.03-7491 9191/ 03-5566 9191Fax: 03-7491 8181www.sunway.com.my/sunmedTropicana Medical Centre11, Jalan Teknologi,PJU 5, Kota Damansara,47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.03-6287 1111Fax: 03-6287 1212www.tropicanamedicalcentre.com





Beyond KLS arawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. This largest Malaysian state is also known as the “Land of the Hornbills”. It is situated on the northwest of Borneo, bordering the Malaysian stateof Sabah to the northeast, Indonesia to the south, and surrounding Brunei.Sarawak is blessed with vast areas of both lowland and highland rainforest,which covers approximately 8.7 million hectares. Currently, there are about 15totally protected areas that is opened to the public (which includes nationalparks, nature reserves and wildlife centers). Among the more popular parksare Bako National Park, Mulu National Park and Niah National Park.A large proportion of Sarawak’s animals are unique to Borneo and do notoccur in mainland South-east Asia. These include approximately 19% of themammals, 6% of the birds, 20% of the snakes and 32% of the lizards; andthese species are largely found in Totally Protected Areas. The vascular floraof Sarawak comprises more than 8,000 species. Over 2,000 tree species havebeen enumerated whereas orchid would number more than 1000 species,ferns account for 757 species and palm make up another 260 species.Sarawak can be divided into three natural regions. The coastal region israther low lying flat country with large extents of swamps and other wetenvironments. The hill region provides most of the easily inhabited land andmost of the larger cities and towns have been built in this region. The portsof Kuching and Sibu have been built some distance from the coast on rivers.Bintulu and Miri are close to the coastline where the hills stretch right to theSouth China Sea. The third region is the mountain region along the borderand with the Kelabit (Bario), Murut (Ba Kelalan) and Kenyah (Usun Apau)highlands in the north.

SARAWAK 109Kubah National Park BEYOND KLSituated on a smallsandstone plateau, thissmall park (2,230 ha.) 22kilometres away fromKuching is one of themost accessible nationalparks in Sarawak. Thethree mountain peaks inthe park – the 911m highGunung Serapi and theslightly smaller GunungSelang and GunungSendok – is clearlyvisible from the KuchingWaterfront.Kubah was established in 1989 because of its exceptionally rich plant life, andonly opened to the public in 1995. The Park covers an area of 2,230 hectares.At heights of between 150-450 metres, Kubah’s soft sandstone is punctuatedwith bands of hardened limestone which have created a number of beautifulwaterfalls and bathing pools.Kubah is mostly covered by mixed dipterocarp forest, but it also has oneof the widest selections of palms and orchids in Borneo. Almost a hundreddifferent palm species can be found in an area of just over 22 sq km, makingKubah probably the richest palm habitat for its size anywhere in the world.But Kubah’s palms are not only abundant – they are also historically andecologically important. Many of Kubah’s palms were first described by thegreat Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920), who spent 3 years inSarawak from 1865 to 1868.There are a number of treks and forest walks inside the park, ranging from thegentle to the downright arduous. The Waterfall Trail is the most popular trail,passing through mixed dipterocarp forest and incorporates a number of plankwalk sections that cross streams and swampy land. +6082-845033 National Parks Booking O ce Visitors Information Centre. +6082-248088 Online booking: ebooking.com.myHow to get there:Matang Transport Company bus No. 11 departs from outside the Saujana CarPark in Kuching (check with the Visitor Information Centre in Kuching for thelatest bus timetable). Taxis can also be chartered for the 40 minute trip tothe park. Alternatively, a number of travel operators in Kuching run guidedtours to the park.

BEYOND KL110 SARAWAK Matang Wildlife Centre Matang Wildlife Centre is part of Kubah National Park is situated at the western corner of the Kubah National Park. It is only a 40-minute of drive away from Kuching. Matang is Sarawak’s main centre for animal rehabilitation and therefore is home to a wide variety of animals. Some of the species that are being rehabilitated here include orangutan, sun bears, bear cats, civet cats, sambar deer, barking deer, porcupines and crocodiles as well as a large variety of birds such as hornbills, brahminy kites and sea eagles. All of these animals can be viewed in spacious natural enclosures and large aviary houses. The main attraction is the orangutan adoption programme, where young orangutans, either orphaned or rescued from captivity are taught how to survive in the wild. On the other hand, there are some pleasant riverside picnic spots a short walk from the information centre and four jungle trails. Matang Wildlife Centre +6082-246575 National Parks Booking O ce Visitors Information Centre. +6082-248088 Online booking: ebooking.com.my How to get there: There is no direct bus service to the park. However, you can take Matang Transport Co. bus No. 21 (which passes Kubah Park HQ but it does not go all the way to Matang Wildlife Centre). Ask to be dropped off at the turning for the Polytechnic. Then try to catch local mini-buses (bas sewa) but the service is very irregular. If you do see a small white bas sewa, flag it down and ask the driver to drop you off at the Centre. Park rangers can arrange a transport for your way back; however you need to arrange this beforehand.

SARAWAK 111 BEYOND KLMount SantubongSet under the spectacularly steep 810m peak of Mount Santubong, theSantubong Peninsula is home to Sarawak’s finest beach resorts and its famousCultural Village and only 35 minutes’ drive from Kuching.The main trekking trail up takes between 3 and 4 hours to reach the summitand slightly less to descend again. Climbers need to take plenty to drink andsome food. Begin your descent by 3pm to get back in the day light and avoidstepping on snakes that cross the path sometimes. A lucky climber may berewarded with the chance of a rare Hornbill with a cream/yellow beak.The reward from the peak is impressive: a 360 degrees unobstructed view overthe ocean, a number of smaller islands, the Santubong River and the sisterBukit Keruing on the Baku National Park peninsula on the East.There is also a smaller loop trail which only goes to a waterfall at the bottom ofthe mountain. This trail should not take longer than 3 hours total at a relaxedpace. The entrance of this shorter trail is on the main Damai road exit at about1km past the junction to the Santubong village. Damai Beach Resort +6082-846 999 Damai Puri Resort & Spa +6082-846 900 Permai Rainforest Resort +6082-846 487/490How to get there:Minivans head to Santubong regularly from the market in Kuching, leavingwhen full. You can also have the hotel/ resort you are staying on the peninsulasend one to Kuching for you by arrangement. Regular tour buses leave frommost of the major hotels in Kuching too.

BEYOND KL112 SARAWAK Fairy Cave and Wind Cave Fairy Cave and Wind Cave are about 50 minutes’ drives from Kuching City. The Fairy Cave is about 3-storey high. After a quick climb through the cave with torchlight, the cave opens up into a main chamber. Sunlight streams into the chamber, enabling you to view the limestone formation of several types. View the beautiful and some eerie shape of nature creations, the stalactites and stalagmites. There is a formation that has been likened to the Goddess of Mercy which at about 3 meters in height resembles a woman dressed in classical Chinese robes, complete with hat, look down benignly upon worshippers. Another formation looks like an old man crouching down. Then proceed to the Wind Cave which is only about 10 min drive away. Walking along the platform, you will find that this dark-tunnel like cave is filled with bats and swiftlets. Look around the wall of the cave with torchlight and you might be lucky to spot the bird nest with some eggs in it. After enjoying the cave you can walk to the end of the road and take a refreshing bath with the locals in the clean Bau River. How to get there: It is best to book a day tour provided by travel agents in Kuching.



BEYOND KL114 SARAWAK Mulu National Park Mulu National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses caves and karst formations in a mountainous equatorial rainforest setting. The national park is named after Mount Mulu (2376 metres), the second highest mountain in Sarawak. Important both for its high biodiversity and for its karst features, Mulu National Park is the most studied tropical karst area in the world. Over millennia the flow of water draining from the slopes of Mount Mulu towards the sea has cut deep gorges through the Park’s limestone mountains and, within the rock itself, a complex network of vast caves has been formed. It also has the largest known natural chamber in the world – Sarawak Chamber, found in Nasib Bagus Cave. It is 700 metres long, 396 metres wide and at least 70 metres high. It has been said that the chamber is so big that it could accommodate about 40 Boeing 747s, without overlapping their wings. Mulu’s lime stones belong to the Melinau Formation and their age is between 17 and 40 million years. Stratigraphically below the limestones, lies the Mulu Formation (shale and sandstones). The age of these rocks is between 40 and 90 million years. might be lucky to spot the bird nest with some eggs in it. After enjoying the cave you can walk to the end of the road and take a refreshing bath with the locals in the clean Bau River. How to get there: Mulu National Park is a very remote access area; the only practical way of getting to and out from it is by air, through Mulu Airport.

SARAWAK 115 BEYOND KLSarawak Orchid ParkThis beautiful park is situated opposite the Kuching Waterfront just across theSantubong River. It has a collection of 75,000 orchids from 65 epiphytic andterrestrial species and hybrid, growing in open and shaded areas resemblingtheir natural habitats.The garden features the world-renowned Borneo Orchids, known for its beautyand potentials as horticultural plants. Among the famous Borneo Orchidsfound in the garden are the ladys’ slipper, a unique green and black-floweredorchid; the Vanda dearie and the “Normah Orchid” which was declared thestate flower of Sarawak on 28 August 1983.The Normah Orchid-light green in colour and flushed with bright purpletowards the base has been use to produce many colourful star-shaped noveltyhybrids. Location: opposite Kuching Waterfront 9.30am – 6pm (Tue – Sun & Public Holidays) *Closed on Mondays for maintenance.How to get there:The most convenient way to get to the park is by a river taxi from the KuchingWaterfront. The ride just costs 50 cents.





Accommodation Live the culture, Stay In Comfort!Malaysia 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 roomsevery night. This column took the initiative to welcome all tourists with su cient infoof accommodation by promoting the Malaysian Hospitality. This blinding light ofcity is a treasure trove of diverse and innovative experiences, providing all tourists aperfect mix of comfort and leisure which you can never get it elsewhere.

KLConcorde Hotel The GuideACCOMMODATION HOTELS 119 2, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Melia Hotel50250 Kuala Lumpur. 16, Jalan Imbi, 55100 ACCOMMODATION Kuala Lumpur. 03-2144 2200 03-2785 2828Fax: 03-2144 1628 Fax: 03-2785 2818 [email protected] kualalumpur.concordehotelsresorts.com/Grand Hyatt KL Parkroyal KL 12 Jalan Pinang, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala50450 Kuala Lumpur. Lumpur. 03-2182 1234 003-2147 0088Fax: 03-2182 1288 Fax: 03-2147 0099 kualalumpur.grand.hyatt.com [email protected] [email protected] Paci c Hotel Scan QR Barcode for Jalan Putra, 50350 Kuala Lumpur. free play store apps 03- 4042 5555Fawx:w0w3-.s4e0r4ip3wa8c7iw1c7who.tkell.tcohmeguide.com.myresv@seripaci c.comKlang Valley 4 Locals KValallnegy Scan QR Barcode for free play store appswww.klangvalley4locals.com.my

120 ACCOMMODATION HOTELSACCOMMODATION Agora Hotel Federal KL 106, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 35, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. 55100 Kuala Lumpur. 03-2144 4482/ 03-2142 8133 03-2148 9166 Fax: 03-2142 7815 Fax: 03-2148 2877 www.agorahotel.com.my www.federalkualalumpur.com First Business Inn 72, Jalan Dato Haji Euso , O Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur. 03-4043 3399 www. rstbusinessinn.com Hotel Malaya 55, Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur. 03-2072 7722 www. rstbusinessinn.com Corus Hotel Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. 03-2161 8888 Fax: 03-2161 2393 Mirama Hotel 95, Jalan Maharajalela, www.corushotelkl.com [email protected] 50150 Kuala Lumpur. 03-2148 9122 Fax: 03-2142 1305 miramahotel.com.my/ Wira Hotel 123, Jalan Thamboosamy, 50350 Kuala Lumpur. 03-4042 3333 Fax: 03-4042 2833 www.wirahotel-kualalumpur.com

USEFUL CONTACTS 121USEFUL CONTACTS Fire y 03-7845 4543 Emergency Air Asia 1-300-88-9933 Sky Park Subang 03-8775 4000Tourism Police Kuala Lumpur Japan Airlines 03-7845 1717 1-800- ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Korean AirlinesEnquiries 03-2149 6593 Singapore Airlines 81-3366Headquaters 03-2149 6590 Cathay Paci c 1-800-81-333324-Hour Service 03-2166 8322 Thai Airways 03-2144 0200Fire, Ambulance & Police Garuda Indonesia 03-2692 3122 China Airlines 03-2978 3377(Land lines & Public Pay 999 British Airways 03-2091 2900phones) 112 Air India 03-2162 2811(Mobile Phones) Emirates 03-2142 7344 Royal Brunei 03-2167 6006 Tourism Malaysia 03-2142 0166 03-2072 5288Tourism Infoline 1-300-88-5050 03-2070 6628PWTC 03-2615 8540KL Sentral 03-2272 5823 Foreign High Commission and EmbasiesMaTiC, Jalan Ampang 03-2164 3929 03-2163 3667 Arab Saudi 03-4257 9433 Australia 03-2146 5555Telecomunication Service Provider Britain 03-2170 2200 Canada 03-2718 3333Telekom Malaysia (TM) Operators China 03-2142 8495www.tm.net.my France 03-2053 5500 Germany 03-2170 9666Fault reporting 100 India 03-2093 3509Operator assisted call 101 Indonesia 03-2145 2011Directory enquiry service 103 Italy 03-4256 5122 Japan 03-2142 7044 Mobile/Cellular Service Provider New Zealand 03-2078 2533 Singapore 03-2161 6277Maxis Communications 03-7492 2123 Spain 03-2142 8776www.maxis.com.my Thailand 03-2148 8222 United States 03-2168 5000Digi Telecommunications 03-5721 1800www.digi.com.myCelcom 03-3630 8888 Credit Cardswww.celcom.com.myU Mobile 03-2117 9888 American Express 03-2050 0000www.u.com.my Diner’s Club 03-2730 3388 Visa International 03-2096 1779Public and Cellular Phones MasterCard International 1-800-80-4594Local and International xed land line calls can Information Counters at Kuala Lumpurbe made from public pay phones throughout International Airport (KLIA)Malaysia using coins and prepaid cards, or at anyTelekom Malaysia o ce. Prepaid mobile phone The Main Terminal Building 03-8776 4386and IDD (International Direct Dial) cards are also (MTB) 03-8776 0259widely available at a ordable local rates from The Contact Pier (CP) 03-8776 2454most Post O ces, Petrol Stations, Supermarkets, The Satellite Building (SAT) +604-714 2994Mini Markets, 7 Eleven Stores, Mobile phone KEDAHKiosks and Shops. Langkawi International +604-643 4411 AirportTMNet Streamyx 1300-88-9515 PENANG +6088-325 555www.tm.net.my Penang International Airport SABAH +6082-454 242Jaring 03-8991 7080 Kota Kinabalu Internationalwww.jaring.com.my Airport SARAWAKAirzed 03-6203 5181 Kuching International Airportwww.airzed.comTIMEdotNet Berhad 03-2710 6200 Information Counters at Low Costwww.time.net.my Carrier Terminal (LCCT) Airlines Lost & Found 03-8777 6777 03-8777 6641Malaysia Airline 1300-88-3000

122 USEFUL CONTACTS Courier/Parcel Services Sri Maju (Puduraya) 03-2078 6618ESSENTIAL INFORMATION DHL 1-300-88-1188 Pharmacies FedEx 1-800-88-6363 TNT 1-300-88-2882 Guardian 03-2145 7553 UPS 1-800-18-0088 www.guardian.com.my 03-2148 8066 Car Rental Agencies Lot No. 89 & 91, 03-2142 2928 Advantage Car Rentals 03-2142 5855 Jalan Bukit Bintang 03-2166 2469 Apex Rent A Car 03-2124 1926 Watson’s Personal Care 03-2144 2382 Avis Rent A Car 03-8787 4087 Stores 03-4041 3905 Hawk Rent A Car 03-2164 6488 www.watsons.com.my Hertz Rent A Car 03-2148 6433 Insas Paci c Rent A Car 03-2287 0131 G121,122 & SG 001, Kasina Rent-A-Car 03-8787 1739 Ground Floor, Sungei Wang May ower Car Rental 03-6252 1888 Plaza, Jalan Bukit Bintang Orix Car Rentals 03-9284 7799 Caring Pharmacy www.caring2u.com.my Travel & Accomodation Association Lot 1.23, Level 1, Malaysian Association of 03-4251 8477 Pavilion KL, 168, Hotels Jalan Bukit Bintang www.hotels.org.my Vitacare Pharmacy Malaysia Budget Hotel 03-2141 2313 Lot 229B, 2nd Floor, Association Suria KLCC www.budgethotel.org.my George Town Chemist Malaysian Association of 03-9287 6881 Lot S15, 2nd Floor, Tour and Travel Agents Lot 10 Shopping Centre, www.matta.org.my Jalan Sultan Ismail Ling Chemist (Opposite General Hospital) MMA Building, 124, Jalan Pahang Local Government Organisation Healthcare The Malaysian cial Hospital Kuala Lumpur 03-2615 5555 Government’s O (General Hospital) 03-4270 2500 Portal www.hkl.gov.my www.gov.my 03-2617 8200 Jalan Pahang Kuala Lumpur City Hall 03-2617 9931 Ampang Puteri www.dbkl.gov.my Specialist Hospital www.ampangputeri. Immigration Department 03-2095 5077 com.my of Malaysia www.apsh.kpjhealth. www.imi.gov.my com.my Royal Malaysian Customs 03-8882 2100 1 Jalan Mamanda 9, www.customs.gov.my Taman Dato Ahmad Razali, Ampang Daily Weather Forecast Institut Jantung from the Malaysian Negara Meteorological Service (National Heart Institute) www.kjc.gov.my www.ijn.com.my Taxis 145, Jalan Tun Razak KLIA Limo Service Banks Comfort Radio Taxi Uptown Ace 03-9223 8080 Malaysian banking hours are from 09:30 to Public Cab 03-8024 4727 16:30 Monday to Thursday and (09.30 Supercab 03-9283 2333 to 16.00 on Fridays), with some banks Cityline 03-6259 2020 open on Saturday and Sunday mornings. 03-7875 7333 (Banking hours may vary between banks Coach 03-4142 5566 on the weekend). Most banks offer 24- Plusliner (Puduraya) 03-2070 2617 hour cash withdrawals – with ATM machines Transnasional (Puduraya) 03-2070 3300 found almost everywhere in the city, including Konsortium (Puduraya) 03-2072 4500 major shopping malls and petrol stations. For problems with ATM or credit cards, please call the respective bank hotline or log on to the bank’s website.

USEFUL CONTACTS / MALAYSIAN FACTFILE 123A n Bank Berhad 1-800-88-3883 Dubbed Malaysia’s Garden City of Lights, the citywww.a nbank.com.my sits at the con uence of the Klang and Gombak rivers.Alliance Bank Malaysia 1-800-18-1822 ESSENTIAL INFORMATIONBerhad Areawww.alliancebank.com.my 329, 758 sq km; 234 sq km (Kuala Lumpur)Al-Rajhi Bank 1-300-826-000 Capitalwww.alrajhibank.com.my Kuala Lumpur (KL). The capitals new administrative centre is at Putrajaya,Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad 1-800-88-8686 approximately a half an hour’s drive from the citywww.bankislam.com.my 03-2690 0900 centre.Bank Simpanan Nasional 03-2162 3222 People(BSN) Malays make up about 57% of the population,www.bsn.com.my with Chinese, Indians and other indigenous ethnic groups making up the balance.CIMB Bank 03-2084 8888www.cimb.com.my LanguageCitibank Malaysia 03-2383 0000 Bahasa Malaysia is the country’s nationalwww.citibank.com.my language, with English being widely spoken. Malaysians in general speak more than oneHSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad 1-300-88-1388 language including, the Chinese dialects ofwww.hsbc.com.my Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka and Indian such as Tamil, Mallayalam, Punjabi and Telegu.Maybank Group 1-800-88-3231www.maybank.com.my Religionwww.maybank2u.com.my Islam is the o cial religion of Malaysia; all otherPublic Bank Berhad 1-800-88-3323 faiths are also practiced freely.www.publicbank.com.my GovernmentRHB Bank Berhad 03-9206 8118www.rhb.com.my Malaysia’s government runs on Parliamentary democracy and a bicameral legislative system,Standard Chartered Bank 03-7711 8888 with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the King) asMalaysia 03-2692 4511 the Head of State, and the Prime Minister aswww.standardchartered.com. the Head of Government.myUnited Overseas Bank Shop HoursBerhadwww.uob.com.my Department stores and supermarkets are usually open from 10:00 to 22:00 daily. InMALAYSIAN FACTFILE Kuala Lumpur as well as in most major towns, Country 24-hour eateries and convenience stores widely available.Malaysia consists of 13 states, 11 in PeninsularMalaysia (West Malaysia) with the 2 remaining Tippingstates of Sabah and Sarawak, on the island ofBorneo in (East Malaysia). The country also has 3 Generally, you do not need to tip as a serviceFederal Territories, namely: Wilayah Persekutuan charge is included in your bill. However,Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan. whenever good service is rendered a small tip may be suitable. Geographical Location Entry RequirementMalaysia lies 7° north of the Equator, and consistsof Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. Local Malaysians travelling between neighbouringPeninsular Malaysia’s closest neighbours are states in Malaysia are required to carry theirThailand to the north and Singapore to the south, Identi cation Cards (IC) at all times. Thosewhile East Malaysia is bound by Indonesia’s travelling from East Malaysia to the PeninsularKalimantan to the south. Kuala Lumpur is situated must produce their IC and any other necessaryapproximately halfway down the west coast of travel documents to the Immigration authoritiesPeninsular Malaysia and 35 km (22 miles) inland. as they exit Sabah and Sarawak. Vaccination Visitors are advised to consult with their own GP before departure or check with the doctor at a local clinic on arrival. Currency

124 MALAYSIAN FACTFILE / INDEXESSENTIAL INFORMATION The unit of currency in Malaysia is the Malaysian G Ringgit, denoted as RM. Coins and notes are also used as smaller denominations from RM 1, G6 Club 94 50sen, 20sen, 10sen, 5sen. foreign currencies can be converted on arrival at Kuala Lumpur H International Airport (KLIA) and at banks and money changers across the city. Health Spring Antioxidant Therapy Beauty Centre 96 Post O ce Heavenly Spa 96 Hutong @ Lot10 91 Post o ces in Malaysia open daily from 08:00 to 17:00 daily (except on Sundays and public I holidays). In the northern states of Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, post o ces are closed Ilham Nasi Kukus 82 on Fridays and public holidays. www.pos.com.my 1-300-30-0300 INDEX J A Jalan Alor, Kuala Lumpur 92 Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur 92 Aroma 82 Jalan Masjid India 79 ASEAN Sculpture Garden 36 Jamek Mosque 22 BK Batu Caves 23 Kenanga Wholesale City 78 Berjaya Times Square KL 78 Kepong Metropolitan Park 35 Betel Leaf 86 KL Bird Park 36 Botanical 90 KLCC Park 35 Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve 34 KL Children’s Library 38 Burp! 91 L C Liang Xian Spa 97 Chinatown (Petaling Street) 79 Local Hawker Food Areas 92 City Hall Theatre 38 Low Yat Plaza 78 Coliseum Cafe 90 M D Malaysia Money Museum and Art Centre 27 Dayabumi Complex 19 Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) 29 Duck n’ Such 90 Mee Ketam Kuala Lumpur 82 Memorial Tun Abdul Razak 25 E Merdeka Square 20 Morino Kaze 97 Eat Food Village 91 My Espresso Lab 82 ELYSYLE SPA 96 Emperor Spa 96 N F NationaI Textile Museum 26 National Mosque 22 Fatty Crab Restaurant 84 National Museum 26 Feast Village 91 National Theatre ( Istana Budaya) 29 Food Court 91 Ng Chee Tang ( Five Lanterns Street) 30 Food Garden 91

INDEX 125O Travel NotesOasis And Food Junction 91 ESSENTIAL INFORMATIONOld Gian Singh Building 30Old Market Square( Medan Pasar Lama) 32Old Sessions & Magistrates Court 19PPaloma Re exology and Therapy 96Panda Pizza 90Pasar Karat 79Pavilion 76Perdana Botanical Garden 34Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur 92P. Ramlee Memorial Library 27RRailway Station ( KTMB) 19Rasa Food Arena And Signatures FoodCourt 91Restoran Bisik Bisik 82Restoran Simon’s 90Royal Selangor Club 20SSamira by Asian Terrace 90Selangor Grocer’s Guild 32Sembunyi Spa 97Seri Keningau 82Shang Palace 84Soi23 90SS 2, Petaling Jaya, Selangor 92STADIUM MERDEKA 29Starhill Gallery 78Sultan Abdul Samad Building 20Sungei Wang Food Court 91TTatt Khalsa Diwan 24Taynton Fish Head Noodle 84Thean Hou Temple 24The Asia Spa 96The Asia Spa, Kuala Lumpur 96The Garden City of Lights 18The Mage Cafe 90The Sompoton Spa 97Titiwangsa Park 34Traders hotel 119VVillage Park Restaurant 81

126 INDEX / TRAVEL NOTES Travel NotesESSENTIAL INFORMATION

LANGUAGE 127SIMPLE, USEFUL PHRASES IN MALAY DirectionsBahasa Malaysia or Malay is the o cial language and How do I get to .. ? Bagaimana saya ESSENTIAL INFORMATIONmany words are phonetically similar to English. The ke ..?letter ‘c’ is pronounced ‘ch’. Please draw me a map Tolong lukiskan saya petaHello Helo Right KananGood morning Selamat Pagi Left KiriGood afternoon Selamat Tengahari Straight ahead TerusGood evening Selamat Petang Here Di siniGood night Selamat Malam There Di sanaWelcome Selamat Datang Front DepanPlease come in Sila masuk Back BelakangHow are You Apa khabarI’m ne Khabar baik Asking QuestionsMy name is {name} Nama saya ….I’m from …. Saya dari …. Where? Di mana?What is your name? Siapa nama awak? How? Bagaimana?This is {name} Ini {name} Why? Mengapa?Husband Suami Who? Siapa?Wife Isteri What? Apa?Mother Emak Which? Yang mana?Father Ayah When? Bila?Grandmother NenekGrandfather Datuk Time and DayChild / Children Anak / Anak Second Saat Greetings Minute Minit Hour JamGoodbye (if you’re the Selamat jalan/ Selamat Day Harione who’s leaving) tinggal Week MingguGoodbye (to someone Selamat jalan Month Bulanwho’s leaving) Year TahunSee you again Jumpa lagi Sunday Ahad Monday Isnin Numbers Tuesday Selasa Wednesday RabuZero Kosong Thursday KhamisOne Satu Friday JumaatTwo Dua Saturday SabtuThree Tiga What is the time? Sekarang pukulFour Empat berapa?Five Lima {x} o’clock Pukul {x}Six Enam Yesterday SemalamSeven Tujuh Tomorrow EsokEight Lapan Now SekarangNine SembilanTen Sepuluh Common WordsEleven SebelasTwelve Dua belas None Tiada{x} teen {x} belas Many Banyak{x} ty {x} puluh Less Kurang{x} ty {y} {x} puluh {y} Thank you Terima kasihHundred Ratus You’re welcome Sama-samaThousand Ribu

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