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Editor’s NoteHAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!The time has arrived for our NEW LOOK guidebook to be revealed. Long hours havebeen put in to bring you, our readers, and this 144-page guidebook. And it doesn’t justlook good, but it also has so much to keep you entertained over the holidays – greathealth and fitness tips, loads of puzzles and a fabulous new TOP FOOD (Pg.No ?) guidein the beginning of the magazine.Thank you to my fabulous team – you should all be very proud and you and are theentire very special one.To our readers, who support us quarterly, thank you – without you we wouldn’t enjoyputting our guidebook together as much as we do, and we also love your feedback, sokeep those letters coming.Be safe over the holiday period. We look forward inbringing you the latest travel tips and more in 2013.All the very best…Jennifer MokeEditor KVlaallnegy Published by: Bluedale Publishing (M) Sdn. Bhd. Find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/KL The Guide/ No. 63, Bangunan Bluedale, Pusat Dagangan NZX, & Follow us at Twitter (@KLtheGuide) Jalan PJU 1A/41B, Ara Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.PublisherLyndon Yap - [email protected] (6)03-7885 9219 (6)03-7885 9212Group Chief Operating Officer [email protected] Goh - [email protected] www.klangvalley4locals.com.myEditorJennifer Moke - [email protected] © Bluedale Publishing (M) Sdn. Bhd.Advertising - Head of Media All rights reserved. No re-production, copy or transmissionAdele Chin ( +6 012- 395 3209) of this publication may be made without written [email protected] No contents of this publication may be re-produced, copiedHead of Finance & Admin or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without theSapiah Mat Tamin - [email protected] prior written permission of the publisher. Any person involved in unauthorized acts in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all the information, the publisher can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. For all enquiries related to advertising please contact us at [email protected] Printer: Times Offset (M) Sdn Bhd Lot 46, Subang Hi-Tech Industrial Park Batu Tiga 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan Complimentary Copy KDN PERMIT # PP15841/04/2013(032086)

INTRODUCTION FLY SMART REBIRTHof a local city airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah is now known as SkyPark Terminal. The new and inspiring design accentuates the airport as a modern and contemporary icon under an urban rejuvenation program. Unlike other airports; its unique concept to merge aviation and leisure that caters to both local and international travellers proves to be a significant achievement for SkyPark. Strategically located at Subang which carries various selections of outlets for both business and leisure. Now you can Fly Smart with SkyPark! Available Outlets Cafe Barbera, Starbucks, Big Apple Donuts & Coffee, Austin Chase Kapitan Kopitiam, Noodles, McDonalds (24 hours), Subway Duty Free Langkawi MAYBANK, CIMB POSLAJU, Valet Parking, Shuttle Bus (July 2012) MyNews.com 2

WITH SKYPARK INTRODUCTIONIn the immediate future, SkyPark seesitself as Malaysia’s best city airportwith the up-coming extension of therail link and shuttle bus services fromKL Sentral and other central locationsin Klang Valley. Hence, with thesedevelopments, SkyPark will be a one-stop hub for aviation, shopping, diningand leisure experience…… 3

INTRODUCTION SUBANG PARADE About Us As Subang Jaya’s first shopping centre, Subang Parade is a household name and community landmark. Since its refurbishment, it has transformed into a vibrant and colourful shopping haven for local residents as well as shoppers from afar. The recently refurbished centre also earned a Silver Award from ICSC Asia Pacific in the category of Development and Design. This regional shopping centre has over 500,000 square feet of retail space, featuring over 160 speciality stores. Anchored by Parkson, the shopping centre has a diverse retail mix, ranging from chic, affordable boutiques to highstreet labels such as Blook, VOIR, BONIA, Levi’s, Hush Puppies and many more. There’s also I Love Bazaar happening on the first floor every Saturday and Sunday for the first and last weeks of the month. For parents looking to occupy the kids while they shop, there is Tumble Tots, a centre for physical play programmes located on the first floor. For teenagers and families, the new 8-screen MBO Cinemas has all the latest blockbusters, with three 3D screens in addition to normal viewing screens. In Digital One, gadget lovers can find all the computer gadgets and accessories that their hearts desire. Subang Parade also offers a wide selection of food and beverage outlets. Have a hearty meal at the homegrown Uncle Lim’s or tuck into a juicy burger at Carl’s Jr. For other Western food, try out the popular chains Subway, T.G.I. Friday’s and Swensen’s. The latest addition to the shopping centre, Market Place, is a fusion cuisine food haven that offers diners a delicious array of different dishes. For further information, please contact our Guest Services Desk at 03 - 5032 9778 or visit us at www.hektargroup.com. 4

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INTRODUCTION Foreword From PRIME MINISTER MALAYSIA Y.A.B DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB TUN RAZAK It is simply not enough to say that Malaysia is a beautiful country. It is all that and more with the nation’s natural charm and the plethora of attractions, activities and adventures just waiting to be explored. The city of Kuala Lumpur, a microcosm of Malaysia, presents visitors with a unique perspective into Asian culture through its development of infrastructure, preservation of its charming heritage and the warmth of its people, which collectively make Malaysia a home away from home. There is always something for everyone, whether it is a shopping trip, a healing touch or a green vacation, we warmly invite you to discover all that Malaysia has to offer. Joint us in the vibrant events, festivals and celebrations and catch a glimpse of what makes us 1Malaysia. Whether you are here on business or leisure, I hope that this guide will lead you down the journey of discovering Malaysia for yourself. Have an enjoyable stay in Kuala Lumpur and we will see you again soon! ‘1Malaysia’ People first. Performance Now. (DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB TUN RAZAK) 6

Foreword From INTRODUCTIONMINISTER OF TOURISM MALAYSIAY.B DATO’ SRI DR. NG YEN YENOn behalf of the Ministry of Tourism, it gives me great pleasure to welcome youto Kuala Lumpur, the colourful and thriving capital of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur wasbuilt around the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers where most of thetin mining related trading and deals was done in the early years. Such activity hadsince cease with the depletion of tin resources. However Kuala Lumpur continuesto chart impressive growth with the development of other economic activities andmany other world class events as well as facilities.Notwithstanding the modern development of Kuala Lumpur, the Government hadtaken many efforts in preserving many heritage buildings which stand testimonyto the capital’s glorious past. A stroll along the streets of Kuala Lumpur will affordyou views of many heritage buildings which have become landmarks in KualaLumpur. However, the true experince of Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia by extension,is in its people. The living heritage of many Asian cultures, races and traditionsblend harmoniously to create a uniquely Malaysian identity known for its warmthhospitality and friendlinessAs such I invite you to experience for yourself our hospitality through the varietyof foods, culture and interesting places all over Kuala Lumpur. I trust you will beenticed with the diversity we have here. Last but not least, let me also congratulateBluedale Publishing (M) Sdn. Bhd. for putting in place this informative guide book.I laud such efforts as it complements the Ministry of Tourism’s effort in promotingMalaysia as a truly Asia destination. “MALAYSIA TRULY ASIA” 7

INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 6-7 5 STIOGUHRT-SMEAEILNAGY 64 10 - 12 66 - 72 Minister of Tourism’s Forewor 16 - 22 Art Museums 73 -78 Welcoming Year 2013 Cultural Site Food Find under RM5 Nature 79 Parks & Gardens 80 - 81 2 NEWYEAR 2013 23 Places of Worship 82 - 86 24 Tourist Attraction 2013 Calender 25- 27 The Snake 2013 28- 30 Horoscope 2013 Chinese’s Calender 2013 6 VYIESAITRT2E0R1E3NGGANU 3 Elements of Tasik Kenyir 88 3 COFFEE CRAWL Redang Island 89 Turtle Capital of the World The History of Coffee Beans 32 “Rantau Abang” 90 Malaysia’s Taste of Coffe 33 Top 10 Coffee in the World 34 Wearble Art & Hot Spring 91 Cafe 35 - 38 Islamic World of Park 92 - 93 Pulau Duyong Boat Building 4 STIOGUHRT-SEENEGINLGISH 94 Art Museums 40 Cultural Site 41 Historic sites 42 - 48 Nature 49 - 54 Parks & Gardens 55 Places of Worship 56 - 57 Tourist Attraction 58 - 628

INTRODUCTION 1207 EATING OUT 96- 98 10 ACCOMMODATION 130 99 - 100 ResortsEditor’s Choice Hotels 131- 134Malay 101Indian 102 - 103 11 TRANSPORTATIONAsian Fusion Restaurant 104 - 105 GO-KL – Route 135Chinese Transit Map 136- 137Japanese & Korean 106 Klang Valley Map 138 -139Western 107 Essential Information 140 - 143Thai and Vietnamese 108 Feedback Form 144Middle Eastern 109Wine and Dine 110 Text Symbols/LegendsCafe 111Street Food 112 Telephone Email / Website address 114 - 115 Fax Admission8 NIGHTLIFE 116 - 117 Address Opening hours 118 GPS Co-ordinate Travel ModeClubs Parking Wheelchair / DisabledBars & Pubs Taxi Airport“Bar Hopping” Street9 SHOP SHOP SHOPKlang Valley 120 - 123Kuala Lumpur 124 - 125Flea Market 126 9

INTRODUCTION Welcoming Year 2013 1 January 2013 New Year’s Day 5 & 6 January 2013 Wong Tze Wah Standup Comedy Show 2013 Malaysian fans can fill thrill with the most enter- taining and hilarious jokes in a 2-night stand-up comedy performance to be presented by the reigning “King of Stand-up Comedy” Wong Tze Wah in January 2013. Wong, being a witty come- dian is adept at involving the audiences and an expert in finding humor in the minutiae of life. WE LOVE ASIA (19 & 20 January 2013) With the beginning of the New Year 2013, 2SPICY Entertainment will introduce its sound-bashing and thrilling festival “WE LOVE ASIA”. Be part of an event during this 2 days that will set new standards for party style in Asia 11 January 2013 18 January 2013 George Lam World Tour Live in Malaysia Swedish House Mafia “One Last Tour” After a wait of almost 4 years, Malaysian Swedish House Mafia came third in a list fans will soon see the return of timeless naming the world’s highest paid DJs. veteran singer George Lam Chi Cheung to Malaysia to perform his brand new solo concert. being a witty comedian is adept at involv- ing the audiences and an expert in finding humor in the minutiae of life.10

Welcoming Year 2013 INTRODUCTION 24 January 2013 Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Prophet Muhammad’s birthday is cel- ebrated by Muslims during the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar. Prophet Muhammad’s birthday is also called Maulud Nabi, and is commonly marked by religious lectures and readings of the Quran. 27 January 2013ThaipusamThaipusam is known as a very enigmaticfestival – mysterious and frenzied. It is anannual religious Hindu festival celebrat-ed mostly by the Tamil community onthe full moon in the Tamil month of Thai(Jan/Feb) to commemorate the victory ofLord Murugan, the Tamil God of war, overthe demon, Tarakasuran. February Kuala Lumpur City day (1 February 2013) Public holiday marking the ceding of Kuala Lumpur to the federal government10 & 11 February 2013 Chinese New YearIt is the most important of the traditional Chi-nese holidays known as Spring Festival. Theorigin of Chinese New Year is itself centuriesold and gains significance because of severalmyths and traditions. It is celebrated in coun-tries and territories with significant Chinesepopulations which inclusive of Malaysia whichare a multi-racial country. 11

INTRODUCTION February Sandy Lam Concert MMX III (16 February 2013) 16 February 2013 Annuar Zain Three Decades of Music, Love and Passion National Craft Day (20 February – 4 March 2013) An annual festival dedicated in appreciation for various forms of Malaysian traditional arts and crafts and local artists in producing marvelous masterpiece 12

March INTRODUCTIONMalaysia Mega Sale Carnival (1 March 2013)The latest shopping sales in Malaysia including warehousesales, discounts, special deals, , stock clearance, discountvoucher, promotions and best month of the year to startswith! 15-16 March 2014 Future Music Festival Asia 2013 Turning the world into a dance floor with all in- ternational singers and DJ’s and with their spe- cial guests PSY whose video view on Youtube has remarkably make world record by reaching 300 million views!22-24 March 20142013 FORMULA 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand PrixMalaysia Grand Prix 2013 is a great excuse for Holiday as it is always summer in Malaysia.Idyllic resorts are in abundance and after a hectic weekend's Grand Prix racing you canfly away to a few days on a sunkissed beach, chill out and recharge the batteries. FORMULA 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix 2013 13

INTRODUCTION Welcoming Year 2013 29 March 2014 Good Friday It is the day that we commemorate the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross, the act that brought salvation to all who believe. LEEHOM Music Man II Round II Live in Malaysia 2013 (29 & 30 March 2013) Celebrating 19th Anniversary, Galaxy Group brings to you Lee Hom <MUSIC MAN II Live in Malaysia, Round 2> on 29th and 30th March 2013, at Arena of Stars, Genting Highland, 8.30 pm! Easter Sunday (31 March 2013) Easter marks the end of the forty days of Lent, a period during which the Christians observe fast and penitence in preparation for the Easter which begins on Ash Monday and ends on Easter Sunday. 14

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INTRODUCTION FOOD FINDS UNDER RM 5 Meals find under RM 5 Hainanese Breakfast This is definitely an awesome breakfast choice for Hainanese food devotee. Its delighted national breakfast with aromatic Hainanese Coffee with Toasted/Steamed Bread served with Kaya and Butter is rather known as local delight since our great grandfather olden days. Ah Weng Koh Hainan Tea Imbi wet market RM RM 4.50/per pax Mee Rebus Mee rebus a little known noodle dish outside of Malaysia and Singapore might not share the same limelight as laksa, satay or nasi lemak but it is certainly as delicious, complex and exciting. Campbell Road, KL Street Stall behind Yut Kee Restaurant RM RM 5/per plate Nasi Lemak Stall National dish of Malaysia eaten all day long regardless is day or night commonly found at Malay restaurants or roadside stalls. Claiming its name in Malay literally means “fatty rice”, but is taken in this context to mean “rich” or “creamy” is a fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and “pandan” leaf served with condiment. Nasi Lemak Stall By the road side RM RM 1/2 /per packet 16

FOOD FINDS UNDER RM 5 INTRODUCTIONChar Kuey Teow / Fried Flat NoodlesAnother popular dish in Malaysia Char KueyTeow means “stir-fried ricecake strips” typicallyprepare at hawker stalls is just another foodieselection. As the dish has become increasinglypopular among both local and tourists, manyhave come up with their own interpretations ofthe same basic ingredients of Char Kuey Teow. FAM Fat Auntie, PJ Restoran Jamal Mohamed 24, Jalan SS5A/9 Kelana Jaya RM RM.4.50/per plateChili Pan MeeOrigins known as Pan Mee which means“Noodle” served with potato leaves in brothwas soon innovated into Chili Pan Mee whichis getting popular and widely accepted by allages. One should start off with a little bit ofhomemade chilies before it goes too SPICY! Super Kitchen, Kota Damansara 3-1, Jalan PJU 5/4,Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara,47810, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. +603-6141 7398 RM RM 5.00 / per bowlMixed Rice / Chap FanConsist of rice topped with several of other foods such as vegetables, meats, beansand other assortments of side dishes. Thecombination of ingredients may provideenough nutrients to stand alone as a meal.For obsessed-rice eater this is definitely thefirst choice of yours which served in buffet-style-alike. Mama’s Kitchen 12 Jalan Datuk Sulaiman 60000 Kuala Lumpur +603-7729 3030 RM RM4.50 / per plate 17

INTRODUCTION FOOD FINDS UNDER RM 5 Pork Noodles A classic Cantonese noodles recipe with noodles, egg, shredded pork/pork patty and sometimes with mushroom is definitely a good choice to kick start the day. One of the simpler and humble dish yet crave able every now and then for all pork lover. Imbi wet market RM RM 5.00 / per bowl Udon Noodle Udon define as Wheat Noodles and Sanuki Udon define the taste of Udon. Widely serve in Japan and was introduced to Malaysian back then served hot as noodle soup. It is usually topped with thinly chopped scallions, other might be with prawn fritters or bite sized friend chicken. Sanuki Udon, Taman Desa RM RM 4.50 / per bowl Roti Canai Is an Indian-influenced flatbread found in Malaysia served with all types of‘dhal’curry. Flaky from the outside but fluffy from the inside and it is a MUST-TRY for all travelers. For Malaysian is an ALL DAY DINE food. Any Mamak Restaurant RM RM 1.80 /per piece 18

FOOD FINDS UNDER RM 5 Malay Laksa Laksa is a popular spicy noodle soup adapt from the Peranakan culture, which is a merger of Chinese and Malay elements found in Ma- laysia. Laksa means ‘Ten Thousand’ implying the hard man ship in cooking the soup. The sour and tempting specialty of Laksa will defi- nitely make you want to crave for more. Laksa Stall under theTree Opposite Sunway Giza playground (Before reaching Tune Hotel) RM RM 4.00 /per bowlLok LokFood skewers on stick cooked in a pot of hotwater and served with spices offered by theLok Lok truck is usually the picture of havingLok Lok. A little bit of steamboat look alikebut you eat it while standing. Innovation hadchanged the concept a little bit when Lok Lokentrepreneurs also served grilled stick skewerswith variety of selection available. Lok Lok Truck RM RM5.00 / 4 sticksRamly BurgerIntroduced in the 70’s by Ramly Mokni which was the first ever beef and chicken burgerpatty ever introduced. Local must have snacks spread along the regions road stalls whichyou can widely find during night time. The best choice of burger during the wee hour. Any Burger Ramly Stall RM RM 4.50 / per burger

INTRODUCTION FOOD FINDS UNDER RM 5 Rojak Pasembur Consist of fried dough fritters, bean curds, boiled potatoes, prawn fritters, hard boiled eggs, bean sprouts, and cucumber mixed with a sweet thick, spicy peanut sauce. Traditionally, Tamil Muslim (Mamak) rojak vendors use modified mini trucks as mobile vendor. SS15 Subang Jaya RM RM 3.50 / per pax Western Breakfast Authentic continental Breakfast the Malaysian way which is a common breakfast to indulge you self in a healthy way for a morning kick start. Commonly served with eggs, toast, muffins, and fruits or yogurts which must delightedly end with a cup of tea or cof- fee. Soon Lee Coffee Shop PJ’s Old Town RM RM 4.50 / per pax Congee Congee (‘Tsook’ or ‘Jook’ in Cantonese) is a dish similar to risotto and is often served as a cure-all comfort food in a similar way to chicken soup in western culture. There are various type of congee such as century egg pork congee, peanut and dried mussels congee and many others! Kou Sui Restaurant Kota Damansara RM RM 4.90 /per bowl 20

FOOD FINDS UNDER RM 5 INTRODUCTIONTeow Chew PorridgeIt is rather different from Chinese porridgeas it was sometimes cooked with sweetpotatoes and more watery compared to.Likewise it must served with other dishessuch as braised duck, preserved vegetables,luncheon meat, and many other more ofdishes. Sun Fat Kee Restaurant PJ Seapark RM RM 5.00 / per pax Chee Cheong FunVoted as no.7 Must Eat hawker food, this hand-cut rolled / flat rice noodle withoutfilling usually served with mushroom/curry gravy or even both, along with it tomatosauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Some would prefer to eat along with YongTou Fu. Petaling Street 21 RM RM 4.50/ per plateChicken RiceChicken served over a bed of cucum-ber, sprinkled with chopped springonion and drenched in oily sauce isoriginally associated with the Hina-nese and should be served with aplate of oily, flavorful rice known as“oily rice”. Neighborhood Food Court Kota Damansara RM RM 4.50 / per plate

INTRODUCTION FOOD FINDS UNDER RM 5 Flying Char Siew Wantan Mee Dumpling Noodles it means, served either in hot broth garnished with leafy vegeta- bles, and wonton dumplings. Another type of dumpling known as shui jiao is some- times served in place of wonton (optional) Paramount (Next to Seapark Wet Market-near Ayamas) RM RM 5.00/ per plate Prawn Mee Egg / Rice noodles are served in richly flavored prawn soup stock with prawns, pork slices, fish cake slices, and bean sprouts topped with fried shallots and spring onion. The stock main ingredients are dried shrimps a nd plucked heads of fresh prawns. Lam Mee Yoke SS2 Petaling Jaya RM RM 5.00 / per pax 22



Menjelahan Te NmEpWatYEMAeRn2a0ri13k YEAR OF SNAKE INTRODUCTION People born in theYear of the Snake share certain characteristics: Acute, aware, charming, cunning, elegant, mysterious, passionate, proud, serene, and vain. They are attractive people who take cries with ease and do not become flustered easily. They are graceful people, exciting and dark at the same time. They are not great communicators and can become quite possessive when they set their minds on achieving the interest of a partner. Many of the most beautiful ladies and men with strongest personalities were born in the Year of the Snake. THE METAL SNAKE 1941 & 2001 Metal snake often on guard up to 24hours a day protect themselves from failure. They will not give up on any possibilities in achieving their goals. Silently and sharp like snake are often unseen or unheard which portray them as extremely cunning individuals. Although they can be very generous, you must be careful with the snakes as they are always up for being the number one. THE WATER SNAKE 1953 & 2013 Water snake is often the leader of an organization which has the ability to utilized staff, or they manage well and tend to generate results to be recognized for their effort. They are motivated and intellectual individuals but also affectionate with their friends and families but will never show this personality to colleagues or business partners. THE WOOD SNAKE 1905 & 1965 Wood snake have a stable group of friends and family and love them dearly which deter to be different from all other element of snakes as vanity is not its style. This snake will never utilize the one they love for advice and often opt to solve alone. Its genuinely character is the greatest attitude for this snake. THE FIRE SNAKE 1917 & 1977 An extrovert snake which will leave you breathless after a conversation in convincing you their ideas are better than yours. They can change even the most obstinate mind with their powers of persuasion but this does make them a little bit self-centered but you can’t say they aren’t driven of success. THE EARTH SNAKE 1929 & 1989 Friendly snake leading calm lives and very down-to-earth appeal to any conversation and even appearance. Earth snake are willing to take risks which can bring them fortune and material satisfaction, however they figure their good sense and work ethic to pay off their success. Earth snake are less cunning and more comfortable to hang work with. HEALTH Snake should to avoid hectic schedules or noisy atmosphere. They need a calm and quite atmosphere to thrive and succeed. Maintain the balance of enough sleep and healthy life, for headache could get on their nerve. 24

HOROSCOPE 2013 NEW YEAR 2013AriesThis year you would be able to save a lot of money that you aregoing to spend on your family. Your expenses are not a matterof concern as finance seems to be very fine this year. Howevertry to avoid irrelevant travelling this year; otherwise your healthmight get upset which is an important factor for you to thrivefor success at work. You will excel in many big projects. However,while taking important decisions in business or planning thestrategies for improvement, it is important to take final decisionafter analyzing all aspects of the situation. For love which mightnot be so fruitful this year. The one you love might make youfeel down due to some conflict but remember each long lastingrelationship require a lot of effort.TaurusYou are going to enjoy wonderful phase of time. Apart fromyour health, you are going to turn the card of success in yourfavor in all walks of your life. Your present planetary position isindicating toward mental and physical satisfaction. You mightget promoted to a higher level at your workplace. You will comeover all the troubles with ease. Relationship with all the membersof the family will get stronger. Apart from some little arguments,the environment of the home will remain pleasant. If you areplanning to get married, you might meet your soul mates in theyear 2013.ScorpioYour life will take unpredictable turns and you won’t have anychoice other than welcoming those turns. You will go throughthe phase of bad health, but your stars are indicating towardquick recovery. Maintain a healthy diet. You are advised tomaintain transparency in your relationship as any hidden secretwill ruin the affection between you two. For married couple theremight be a chance for an extra family member this year. For anyimportant decision at work, seek help from experienced personfor better outcome.GeminiThe stress of not getting expected results as planned willaffectyour health severely. Keep staing positive. It is all the matter oftime that everything and everyone seems to be against you. Yourfriends might deny supporting you whenever needed. You willbe spending money on useless matters and therefore won’t beable to save much money. People at workplace will doubt yourability to do better work but once you win their trust, you mightget promoted or a little bonus. Try not to mess up things withyour beloved. Some little issues might pop up between you twowhich might result into a big argument. Precautions are alwaysbetter than cure 25

Menjelahan Te NmEpWatYEMAeRn2a0ri13k HOROSCOPE 2013 Sagittarius You will attract many well established business personalities with your knowledge and sense of humor but you will have to be selective while dealing with people as there as good as well as bad people around you. Do not take things for granted especially in love as this will bring you no good in this year. You might face a very bad situation at workplace, which will invite defame into your favor. Sooner or later you will finally controlled the situation and then your seniors will notice your urge to make the things right and will help you for the same too. Cancer It is believed that Cancer is the luckiest sign in year 2013. Cancer will excel professionally and also to their love live at greater height. If you are already in a love relationship then it is a perfect time to take it to the other level i.e. engagement. You are full of new and creative ideas and will execute all your innovative ideas at your workplace which will impress your seniors and they will compliment for your work. You might face some disappointment in family misunderstanding for being blamed for the things that you didn’t do, but this does not stop you from solving the tension between family members. Capricorn You must fight for your happiness! There would be a huge gap in the understanding of you and your family members, which will result into useless disputes but all this, can be resolved by keeping patience in your character. At work you will be noticed, admired and praise for the risk you’ve taken at work. There might be a misunderstanding in your relationship but above all your trust is the thing that keeps the relationship alive. If you are single there are chances of starting a relationship. Stability is what your star is fighting for. Leo Leo star are blessing you and giving you the best of what they have. You will get many chances to showcase your talent in front of the world and will be appreciated by almost everyone around you and be respected by colleagues around you and favor you with plenty of new opportunities. You might plan a tour with your beloved which will add more flavors to your relationship. Remember to avoid arguments which will trouble your relationship. 26

HOROSCOPE 2013 NEW YEAR 2013AquariusEverything are perfectly fine at home despite it is goingto be a moderate year for you. Year seems satisfyingfrom every aspect from professional, love and money.You might get an offer of help by experienced peoplein partnership or business Try to give more attentionto your love one, everyone loves being cared andoutshining amongst all to make them feel important.No major transition in finance, even if there is it isdefinitely going to be some positive changes.VirgoYou will experience both good as well as bad situationsimultaneously. Despite all this, your family and belovedare very supportive in all conditions. You will also bevery fortunate, single people might get engaged andlovers will find peace and tranquility together. Enjoythe soothing moment will grant you good health wholeyear. Virgo at work will gain appreciation and respect ifyou took the challenges at your best. Be more cautiousas your money will keep on slipping out of your hands.Be wise in every penny you spend.LibraEvery field in your life is demanding more attention andefforts. Be attentive in every situation seriously beforeacting on any issue. Your words will hurt your familyand beloved and this will ruined your peace of mindwhich will create insecurity in between you and love.Your working partners will disappoint you with theirnegative attitude toward work. You might even breakup some of your partnerships for better results but thisobstacles will not let you down.Pisces 27It will be quite a difficult time to cope up with theunfavorable situations. You will try to make your familyhappy but will get no credits for that. You might notbe able to find mental peace anywhere. You will bemisunderstood by the people around you and evenyour loved one will fail in the task of understanding you.If you have never been very serious about your love life,it is the time to repent it all and to change and stoptaking things from granted. Risk related to investmentof money should be avoided at any cost. Keepingpositive approach toward life will help you go throughthe tough times and you will see the seeds which willbear fruits from the changes.

Menjelahan Te NmEpWatYEMAeRn2a0ri13k CHINESE’S ZODIAC 2013 Rat What could make a little mouse happier than coming into a money year? It doesn’t mean there’s not going to be challenges but the focus of the energy and your luck revolves around wealth. Sweep off your front porch and get ready to welcome new opportunities. And consider getting a new welcome mat too. In love you’re a little hidden this year. Don’t hide at home or be too tied to your desk. Get out in the world and love will find you. Ox You can look forward to an exciting year of travel, education and good luck. This year you will have an opportunity for a fantastic trip. You can increase your knowledge by going back to school. And there’s a lot of luck around you when it comes to friendship and love. Not feeling adventurous? Bring the luck to your door by hanging a wind chime by your front door. The sound of the peaceful chimes will call luck and money right to you. Tiger This is the year you can make your mark. You can change jobs, get a promotion, or start a business. Luck is with you when it comes to your career. It’s a good year to network to find a better position. Keep your resume up-to-date. Consider putting a water fountain in your home office to generate more income. You’re very noticeable this year, and love can find you... as long as you’re not too busy to notice. After work leave a little time for romance. Some interesting love prospects are coming this year. Rabbit After working so hard these last few years here comes a year when you actually get a helping hand. This is a good year to make your wishes known and see what manifests. Write your wishes on small bits of paper and put them in a decorative box in your kitchen (the power center of the house). Want to bring in some romance... have a party. The more social you are this year the more love opportunities will come your way. 28

CHINESE’S ZODIAC 2013 NEW YEAR 2013DragonNow that you’ve spent a year planting seeds you needto sit back and see what comes to you. Tend the garden,watch your investments, and be ready to harvest thefinancial abundance. But don’t pluck the fruit too soon.Take your time and you will find you receive more thanyou expect.In love you’re hard to find this year. You need to stepout into the world at least occasionally. There’s loveright around the corner that’s been looking for you fora while.SnakeThis is it. Your year to accept the abundance that you’vebeen working for. There will be lots of opportunities forluck and money. Keep your energy high and stay alertfor signs that things are coming your way. Place a ClearQuartz Crystal in your living room to bring you moreenergy.You’ll find some interesting love opportunities toconsider. You don’t have to decide right away, there willbe more than one who wants you.HorseWhile your big year is coming in 2014, this is a great toaccumulate some wealth. There is money coming fromseveral fronts and you can easily scoop up that moneyfor your pocket. And each time you do put some of thatin your bank because next year you may want to bank-roll a great business opportunity.Love is favorable if you are particular. Find someonewho wants to take care of you and who will pick up thetab. This is a union that can last.GoatWhat around If you’ve been feeling stuck and asking forchange your wish is granted. This is a year where youare going to have abundance opportunities for career,travel, education and even living arrangements. Placea lucky elephant in your living room or family room toremove any obstacles.In love you may find romantic sparks with someoneyou just considered a friend. Be social and meet yourfriends-friends to have even more love opportunities. 29

Menjelahan Te NmEpWatYEMAeRn2a0ri13k CHINESE’S ZODIAC 2013 Monkey This is a great year for getting your house in order. If you want to move, buy real estate, or sell real estate this is a good year to figure out what you want and wait for that knock on the door. Speed things up by hanging a brass bell on your porch or balcony and ring it to call in luck. If you’re looking for love you may win the jackpot this year, there will be someone who wants to go home with you and when they do they’ll want to stay. Rooster This is a year for bold action. See what you want, whether that be with career or business, and seize the opportunities. Fortune favors the brave. Don’t wait to be asked but just step up and say, “I’m ready, bring it to me”. To ensure your success place a lucky money frog near your front door facing out the door. You are attracting love in abundance this year. Everywhere you turn someone’s interested. You can take your pick. Dog After being batted about in the Dragon year, here’s a time for you to recover, recuperate and start to really prosper. Take good care of yourself and think of yourself first for a change. Opportunities will come to you if you stay alert. Add a lucky bamboo plant to your kitchen or dining room to bring money and prosperity. It’s okay to be picky in love but there will be several who don’t look great at first glance but are really diamonds in the rough. Take a chance and have a date. Pig Your mind might be on business but it’s love that’s all around you. Take some time and forge some good partnerships for business before you skip off on your honeymoon. The people who come into your life this year can really help you. And if marriage is your object this is a year of opportunities. Place a replica wedding ring under your pillow and you will attract many suitors. 30

Coffee Crawl Coffee Crawl is one of the world’s most popular beverages. Some claim it is the most widelyconsumed liquid in the world aside from water. It is more than just beverage; howeverit is a cup of memory, anticipation and a lifetime of consoling moments of modestpleasure woven into our lives.Coffee successfully penetrates into daily routine as a beverage undoubtedly owingboth the caffeine it harbors and to its sensory pleasure. Coffee lovers come to associatethe energizing lift of the caffeine with the richness and aroma of the beverage thatdelivers it.Every act along the way from seeding to harvesting up to brewing can be performed 31either with passion and precision or with careless shoddiness. It is the cumulativequality of all of these creative contributions that together make the difference betweena lackluster cup and a fine and distinctive aromatic one.

Coffee Crawl We (Malaysian) majority of the Malaysia however drinks one particular type of coffee beans known as Liberica, populations were introduced to “kopi” coffee highly yield crop found in some since young by the culture, since then, part of Indonesia back then but is not we are educate to order Kopi which a highly sought after among the coffee means Coffee which you will ended lover. In the early day people in this land up with a cup of milked coffee, Kopi-O are not particularly rich so customers will for sweetened Black Coffee which are rather welcome anything that is affordable highly unpalatable (without roasting) or cheap, hence serving good quality of and Kopi-O-Kosong which means Black coffee is not the priority at all! To reduce Coffee without Sugar as Kosong means cost, the proprietor of the kopitiams has “nothing” to source for the cheapest coffee beans available and Liberica beans happen to fit What do we actually know about Coffee that requirement. or the drink that we called “kopi”? Ask anyone around you and you may end Proprietor of the kopitiams are aware that up with widely open mouth with answers Liberica coffee are highly unpalatable but like - “Smell strong lah!” or “very kau!” among the cheapest coffee bean available. referring to thickness of the coffee or the Knowing that serving straight will not strength maybe? impressed anyone and there shouldn’t be any repetitive drinker they solve this Before the mainstream coffee were problem by roasting their own Liberica. being introduced to us by Starbucks, Those days, Kopitiam proprietors have Gloria Jeans, or Delifrance the first ever devised a method involving adding sugar or premium coffee beans or coffee was margarine to create a drinkable beverage introduced to us, our great grandfather which is dark and heavy in taste. There or grandfather has never actually savor are also other roasting methods involving a good cup of premium gourmet coffee burned corn for cost effective purposes. before. Our colonial master, the British, This concoction however has creates a do not fancy coffee. Hence, coffee beverage known as Kopi (milked coffee) appreciation among the upper class which are largely consume by all. This was almost non-existent. We are literally is also shown that proprietors are not clueless about the world of coffee. convinced with the concoction they have created to serve it in straight black. The concoction mentioned above has creates a beverage known as kopi which was introduced since our grandfather generation. If you order a cup of “kopi” on kopitiam, you will end up with a cup of milked coffee instead of black coffee which is kopi-O. Even then black coffee is sweetens with sugar. This shown that proprietor are not convinced go serve it straight in black so if you desire for black unsweetened coffee you must order Kopi-O-Kosong, kosong means “nothing” in Malay language. Try to avoid kopi-O-Kosong if you cannot settle anything less than good quality Arabica coffee.32

Malaysian’s Taste Coffee Crawl Kopi 1. Kopi-Gau : Strong brew – “gau” is “thick” in Hokkien) 2. Kopi-Po : Weak brew – “po” is “thin” in Hokkien) 3. Kopi-C : Coffee with evaporated milk 4. Kopi-C-Kosong : Coffee with evaporated milk and no sugar (‘kosong” means empty in Malay) 5. Kopi-O : Coffee with sugar only 6. Kopi-O-Kosong : Coffee without sugar or milk 7. Kopi-O-Kosong-Gau : Strong brew of coffee without sugar or milk 8. Kopi-Bing or Kopi-Ice : Coffee with milk, sugar and ice 9. Kopi-Xiu-Dai : Coffee with less sugar 10. Kopi-Gah-Dai : Coffee with extra sweetened milzCoffee1. Espresso : Strong Black Coffee2. Espresso Macchiato : Single shot of Expresso with milk foam3. Affogato : Single shot of Espresso with whipped cream4. Cafe Latte : Single shot of Espresso to three parts of steamed milk5. Flat White : Single Espresso with microfoam Milk which is similar to Latte6. Café Breve : Espresso with steamed half-and-half mixture of milk and cream7. Cappuccino : Combination of equal part of espresso, milk and milk foam8. Coffee Mocha : Combination of equal parts of espresso, milk and chocolate syrup, optional with whipped cream9. Americano / Black Coffee : single shot of espresso added to a cup of hot water 33

Coffee Crawl Top 10 Coffee in the World Tanzania Peaberry Coffee Grown on Mt.Meru and Mt.Kilimanjaro that is comprises of one whole bean instead of the usual two half-beans This bean deep and rich in taste and often provides and aroma that is floral and complex. Hawaii Kona Coffee Kona Coffee had known for its rich yet light and delicates in taste with a complex aroma grown on fertile slopes of Mauna Lao and Hualalai Volcanoes on the Island of Hawaii. Taste the spicyquality with an excellent aromatic finish from a well balanced medium body. Java Arabica Coffee Has lower acidity compared to other Indonesian Coffee The flavor is rustic with a lingering herbaceous aftertaste and often leaves the coffee drinker with a sweet impression from it smoothness. Sumatra Lintong Coffee Grown in the Lintong region of Sumatra is known for its low acidity sweetness and earthy, complex aroma. Sulawesi Toroja Coffee Very well balanced coffee grown in the southeastern highland of Sulawesi which is known for its full body and rich flavor. Its rustic sweetness with a pungent spicy after taste is similar to finer Sumatran Coffee. Mocha Java Coffee This blend of Mocha (Arabian (Yemen) Mocha Coffee and Java (Indonesian Java Arabica) coffee beans creates a complex and yet well balanced brewed perhaps it is also one of the most famous coffee blend. Ethiopian Harrar Coffee Wild and exotic dry-processed Arabica coffee naturally creates a fruity taste, floral toned acidity with an intense heady aroma that is rich and pungent. Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Coffee This wet processed coffee is grown at elevations from 5,800 feet above sea level.It display a bright acidity with an intense flavor along with a vibrant aftertaste and perhaps slightly chocolaty quality. Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Grown in Jamaica’s Blue Mountain District, Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is often described as sophisticated with a smooth and silky, complex taste, outstanding full body, and very well balanced. Many have called it the quintessential cup of coffee and it clearly stands among the world’s top gourmet coffees. Kenya AA Coffee Clearly one of the world’s finest premium coffees, Kenya AA is grown at more than34 6,600 feet above sea level on Kenya’s high plateaus. The AA refers to the biggest screen size in the Kenya coffee grading system with specifications.

Café Coffee CrawlAntipodean20,Jln Telawi 2,Bangsar,KL+03-22820411Open Daily (8.00 am – 10.00 pm)www.antipodeancoffe.com Coffee Famille 6-G, Garden Wing, Sunsuria Avenue, Persiaran Mahogani, Kota Damansara, PJU 5, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. +603-6150 5126 Tue – Sat (2pm-11pm), Sun (10am-8pm) www.coffeefamille.comCoffeea Coffee8,Jln Telawi 2,Bangsar,KL8am-11am(daily)www.coffea.my Typica Café GL-08, G Floor, Shaw Parade Plaza, Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah, KL +603-2145 0328Coffee Chemistry CaféB-11-1&2,Giza mall,Sunway Giza,Kota Damansara+6016-3302971/012-2049325/03-6504030Dailywww.cubicplatforms.com 35

Coffee Crawl Café DIB Coffees of Hawaii Café 11-A-1 Jalan PJU 8/5A, Bandar Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya Mon, Wed – Fri: 8.30am – 9pm, Sat – Sun: 8.30pm – 10.30pm +6019-2629 2788 Café Barbera 18 Lorong Maarof Taman Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur +603-2287 3628 Sun-Thur: 08:30-23:00 & Fri-Sat: 08:30-00:00 www.facebook.com/pages/Cafe- Barbera The Corona Coffee House 22,Jln Tong Shin Off Jln Bukit Bintang,50200 Kuala Lumpur. +603-21443888 Daily (Sun-Thur: 08:30-23:00 & Fri-Sat: 08:30-00:00) 8.30pm www.coronainn.com.my Lewisgene 2-1, Jalan Solaris 3, Solaris Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. 016-328 4438 Open daily, morning through late night. [email protected] LOKL Austin Chase 30 Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, No. 71A, Jalan SS22/23, 50000 Kuala Lumpur 47400 Damansara Jaya, +603 2022 1899 Petaling Jaya,Selangor Darul Ehsan. Monday to Saturday 7:30am – 5pm. 03 77253233 / 7725353336 [email protected] Monday - Sunday: 8:am – 1:00am; Friday & Saturday: 8:am – 2:00am www.austinchase.com.my

Café Coffee Crawl Coffee in Love Eastern Nursery, Jalan 1/70A, Taman Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. 019-382-8074 (Alison), 603 62062265 Mon - Sun: 10:00 am - 10:00 pmCoffee Societe My Espresso CoffeeD4-G3-3A, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris 63A, Jalan USJ 21/11, Subang Jaya.Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. Tuesday to Saturday (10.30am to+603-6211 5523 8pm) & Sunday (12noon to 6pm)Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - www.coffeeinmalaysia.com9:00 pm & Sat - Sun: 10:30 am - 9:00 pmwww.twitter.com/CoffeeSocieteCoffee Stain by JosephD4-G3-01, Solaris Dutamas,Kuala Lumpur+603-6211 2022Tue - Sun: 8:00 am - 10:00 pmwww.coffeestain.my Hot Shots A3-UG-07, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur. 1300-888-138 Thursday-Tuesday, (9:30am-6pm) ww.broughtup2share.com/2012/11/ hot-shots-coffee-tea-solaris- dutamas/Mukha Café15, Lorong Rahim Kajai 13, Taman TunDr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia+6 03 7732 2248Tuesday – Sunday (7.30am-12.00 am)www.mukha.com.my 37

Coffee Crawl Café The Brew Culture Whisk Café B-01-06 Plaza Damas 3, Jalan Sri Hartamas G139 1 Utama Shopping Centre, 1 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Lebuh Bandar Utama, 03-2857 0181 47800 Petaling Jaya. Mon: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm & 03-7722 1020 Wed - Sun: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Daily (10:00 am - 10:00 pm ) [email protected] www.twitter.com/Whisk_KL / Chilla Cup Artisan Roast Coffee No. 2, Ground Floor, Jalan Solaris 3, 4 Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 Taman 50480 Kuala Lumpur Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, +603 6204 97 33 Selangor Sun – Thurs ( 7am – 1am) & Fri, Sat 03-7733 6397 and Eve of holiday (7am – 3am) Daily (9.00 am – 12.00am) www.chillacup.com www.artisanroast.com.my/ R.A.W Café Food Foundry Wisma Equity,150,Jln Ampang, BG8 Happy Mansion,, Jalan 17/13, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor 016-688 0370 / 019-3138978 03-7955 3885 Daily (7.30 am – 8.00pm) Mon - Sun: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm www.rawcoffee.my/ www.facebook.com/FoodFoundry Await Café Kuala Lumpur Espresso Lab 9-1-5, Jalan 3/109F, Taman, D1-G4-6, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Danau Desa,58100 Kuala Lumpur Jalan Duta Kiara, 03-7971 0978 50480 Kuala Lumpur. Daily (11.00 am – 8.00 pm) 603-6211 0662 www.await.com.my/ Tue - Sat: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm & Sun: 11:30 am - 6:00 pm The Bee www.myespressolab.com/ 2A-G, Block K, Jaya One 72A Jalan Coffee Ritual Universiti, 46200 Petaling Jaya 03-79602160 68 Jalan SS 21/39 Damansara Utama, Daily ( 9.00 am – 11.00 pm) 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor www.thebee.com.my 03-7725 3633 Daily (10.00 am – 11.00am) Le Passione Cafe www.coffeeritual.com.my K9, Plaza Floor, Hartamas Shopping Mado Café Center, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, 50480, Kuala Lumpur 99 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 03-6201 4376 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Daily (10.00 am – 11.00am) 012-201 8092 www.lepassione.com.my Daily (10:00 am–2:00 am)38 www.mado.asia/

Sightseeing Tours SIGHTSEEING TOURSDreams are important to all of us and for most of us, when asked abouta vacation, we would usuallydescribe it as ‘my dream vacation’.While there are many interestingdestinations in Malaysia to choosefrom, the Klang Valley is home tothe nation’s capital and a wholehost of world-class attractions.This section provides you withthe list of must-see places inKlang Valley and the necessaryinformation for you to plan yourvisit properly. To help you out intaking in the sights, this sectionincludes cultural, religious andheritage sites, natural attractionsand the various recreationalspots which will make yourstay in the Klang Valley one toremember whether you preferto travel solo or in a group.Ready? Let’s go! 39

SIGHTSEEING TOURS ART MUSEUM VIslamic Arts Museum isitors can begin to gain an appreciation for the beauty of Islamic art and the great civilization that provided the foundation for the exhibits in this museum. Galleries in the museum have their own individual theme, with exhibits and priceless treasures such as Islamic manuscripts, metalwork and textiles, ceramics and glassware, arms, armours and coins. Among the featured displays included are some beautiful replicas of famous buildings like the Taj Mahal in India, the AmirTimur Mausoleum in Uzbekistan and the Masjid Al- Haram Mosque in Mecca. These exhibits are found in the Islamic Architecture Gallery. Jalan Lembah Perdana +603-2274 2020 +603-2274 0529 10:00 to 18:00 RM 12.00 (adults), RM 6.00 (students with ID and senior citizens aged 55 and above), and free for children below 6 years old www.iamm.org.my Take the KTM Komuter train to the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. The museum is a 10min walk away overlooking the National Mosque. 3°8’29”N 101°41’22”E Cultural Craft Complex TMalaysia Money Museum and Art Centre he Money Museum and Art Centre which Situated at Jalan Conlay, is housed in Sasana Kijang Complex is one this quiet part of the street of the most refined attraction sites in Kuala is set in a village setting. Lumpur. This is because of the new art centre which In here, visitors can view is elegantyly plastered with an exquisite organic lifesize dioramas depicting the theme on the outside and inside. LocatednearLake development of traditional Gardens, the feel or greenery remains as the interior arts and crafts. Among the also encompasses natural aspects of architecture sections in the complex are a amidst its modern build. In here, there are many craft museum, artists’ colony beautiful art pieces by local artists which stretch and craft village as well as a back since 1960s. There is also a section for ASEAN artists. All in all most art pieces are paintings which batik gallery and souvenir numbers up to around 1700. However there are also shop. Visitors can try their hand around 100 sculptures on display. Do remember to at batik painting and may also check out the other galleries in the complex such purchase batik in there. Other as the numismatics gallery, Islamic finance gallery, than the cultural exhibits on economics gallery, children’s gallery and of course display, visitors should also the Bank Negara Malaysia Gallery. check out the design of the entire place which is beautifully Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia, 2 ornamented with traditional Jalan Dato Onn, KL. +603 9179 2784 motifs and intricate wooden http://www.museum.bnm.gov.my40 carvings. [email protected]

CULTURAL SITE SIGHTSEEING TOURSChinatownChinatown in Petaling Street is situated at the very heart of KL not far from Central Market. It is one of the most popular tourist spot in Kuala Lumpur as it has heavy influences of Oriental culture, heritage and history. It used to be a tapioca district buthas evolved to a street bazaar that open daily selling all types of items from food to fashionand even imitation goods! Jalan Petaling / Petaling Street, 46150 Kuala Lumpur Take the LRT to Pudu station and walk approximately 5minutes from the train station 41

SIGHTSEEING TOURS HISTORIC SITES TNational Science Centre he National Science Centre was launched in 1996 by YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammed. Despite its history of over 15 years, its beautiful architecture with the unmistakeable geodesic dome remains to be as modern looking as ever. It is also located atop a hill in Bukit Kiara. In this 4-storey building visitors will be able to witness many interesting experiences aimed at promoting a greater understanding of science and technology into our lives. One such example is walking through an overhead tropical freshwater aquarium followed by the unravelling of threats facing the tropical environment. Besides that, there is also a multimedia library, lecture theatre, multi-purpose hall and cafeteria with 6000 over square meters being occupied by its exhibition gallery. There are many popular machines there which will enlighten Persiaran Bukit Kiara, Bukit Kiara 50662 adults and children alike like the Kuala Lumpur environmental odyssey, future 03-2089 3400 03-2089 3401 world and thinking machines as [email protected] well as a 14-inch telescope. ODayabumi Complex ne of the earliest skyscrapers in KL, Dayabumi Complex was built in the early 1980’s. With its patterns of eight-pointed stars, and Islamic arches at the top and bottom of the tower, the building has a unique façade to it. The upper floors of the building serve as offices, with the lower and ground floors taken up by a shopping arcade, the Kuala Lumpur General Post Office, banks and restaurants. Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin Take the KTM Komuter train and get down at the old Kuala Lumpur Station. Alternatively, you can take the Putra LRT to Pasar Seni LRT Station. The complex is within walking distance from both these stations. You can also catch a bus to Central Market and take a short walk to the complex.42 3°8’55”N 101°41’40”E

HISTORIC SITES SIGHTSEEING TOURSSMalaysia’s National Monument ituated near to Parliament house, this bronze war memorial is dedicated to those who died during the 12-year MalayanEmergency proclaimed after a communistinsurrection in 1948. Built in 1966, Tugu Negaradepicts seven men from the Malaysian SecurityForce symbolising the seven qualities: leadership,unity, strength, vigilance, suffering, courage andsacrifice. Jalan Parlimen Take the KTM Komuter train and get down at the Bank Negara KTM Station. Take a short walk downhill to the T-junction and turn left. You will see Bank Negara on your left. From there follow the signs to Jalan Parlimen until you see the traffic lights. The entrance to the monument is on your right. 3°”8’57”N 101°41’1EBSultan Abdul Samad Building uilt by the British between 1894 and 1897, and taking its name from the reigning Sultan of Selangor of the time, the beautiful Sultan Abdul Samad building still remains one of the city’s significant landmarks. Designed by A.C. Norman tohouse government offices during the British administration, and based on the popularMoorish architecture of the time, the building is topped by a 40m tall clock tower witha shiny copper dome. Jalan Raja Take the Putra LRT or STAR LRT to the Masjid Jamek LRT Station (Putra underground) or (STAR overhead). After exiting from the LRT station at street level, walk north along Jalan Tun Perak approx 200 metres, keeping the old high court buildings on your left. When you reach the end of the buildings, turn left and walk for approx 150 metres along Jalan Raja Laut. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building will be on your left. 3°8’55”N 101°41’40”E 43

SIGHTSEEING TOURS HISTORIC SITES TBenevolent Dramatic Association 51, Jalan Sultan 50150, he association was founded in Kuala Lumpur 1920 to raise money for charity. Take the STAR LRT to Pasar Seni STAR Performances such as Chinese station and exit at street level. Walk opera and choral singing are held there along Jalan Sultan for 300 metres to generate funds for charity. However, till you reach Jalan Hang Jebat. The as membership numbers decresed, so building will be on your right at the did the revenue. Parts of the premises intersection. are now sublet for extra revenue. This is the oldest Chinese opera club in Kuala TChen Shi Shu Yuan Clan Association Lumpur featuring beautiful arches his clan association was founded as which line the corridors. a base for families of Chan, Chen, Chin and Tan ancestry in 1896. In Jalan Tun HS Lee, KL 1906, the temple was built. Featuring Free Chinese architecture, the structure has Take the STAR LRT to Pasar Seni STAR carved figurines and wall panels depicting station and exit at street level. Walk Chinese mythology and history. It also along Jalan Sultan for approximately has one of the most beautiful examples of 280 metres till you reach Petaling ‘shek wan’, pottery roof and exterior wall Street whereby you can see the decoration originating from Southern entrance to Chinatown at the China. There is a courtyard inside the intersection. Turn left along Petaling structure where it is peaceful and quiet. Street and walk straight for 200 Visitors also can visit the tea shop in metres till the end of the road. The there. temple w ill be on your left across a44 small road.

HISTORIC SITES SIGHTSEEING TOURSBCity Hall Theatre Sultan Abdul Samad Building, uilt in 1896 and completed in Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur 1906, it is among the many works +603-2617 6307 of Arthur Bennison Hubback , a +603-2698 3820colonial government architect who has www.dbkl.gov.my/panggung/also designed the KL Railway Station, index.phpthe Jamek Mosque and other colonial Take the RapidKL LRT orstructures throughout the Klang Valley. STAR LRT to Masjid JamekIts Moorish designs can be seen today LRT Station (RapidKLas it has been well preserved despite underground) or (STARa major fire breakout in the interior. overhead). After exiting fromThe interiors were destroyed but were the LRT station at street level,soon refurbished and restored. KL’s walk north along Jalan Tunformer townhouse is now a theatre Perak for approximately 200celebrating the arts and is open to metres and you will see thepublic booking for various productions building on your left at thewith 350-person capacity seating intersection. gallery. The state-of-the-art sound and 3°9’10”N 101°41’38”E3°8’39”Nlighting system and plush interiors in 101°40’48”Ethe 105-year heritage site is attachedto the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate andSessions Court building, diagonallyacross Padang Merdeka and the RoyalSelangor Club. DKuala Lumpur Municipal Hall ewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) or Kuala Lumpur Municipal Hall is Malaysia’s Capital administrative body handling affairs such as commerce, finance, education, culture and sports in the City. The DBKL Building stands proud along Jalan Raja Laut, facing the historical area where Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Padang Merdeka, Saint Mary’s Church and the Royal Selangor Club are located. During the night, the entire building is illuminated with bright colours and beautiful displays. It changes every few minutes and you can sit at Padang Merdeka to enjoy these displays. Jalan Raja +603-2617 9931 www.dbkl.gov.my Take the Putra LRT or STAR LRT to the Masjid Jamek LRT Station (Putra underground or STAR overhead). After exiting from the LRT Station at street level, walk north along Jalan Tun Perak about 200 metres – keeping the old high court building on your left. You can see a tall building, white in colour after the second traffic light. 45

SIGHTSEEING TOURS HISTORIC SITES WMATRADE Building IMenara MATRADE, Jalan Khidmat Usaha, Off ith a floor area of Jalan Duta, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 106,000sqm, this building +603-62037034 is a landmark from afar. [email protected] However, it is not the size that www.mecc.matrade.gov.my matters, instead, it is its architecture which resembles an arch which never ceases to amaze onlookers as it can be seen from miles away. The building serves as a convention centre, trade centre and exhibition centre which focuses on trade- centric events. There are also 400 permanent exhibition spaces for local companies, an amphitheatre, a few exhibition halls, a theatrette, meeting rooms and a grand MATRADE Hall. Although it may not be primarily an attraction site, the MATRADE building is worth the mention because of its noteworthy and distinct architecture which serves as a landmark to locals of Kuala Lumpur. AKlang Railway Station train station serving the KTM Komuter train service in Malaysia, Located at Jalan Besar parallel to KTM depot for locomotive and repairing of freight wagons. This single tiled roofed building erected in 1890 has undergo numerous renovation. However, the western colonial architecture of the stations still remains to the present. Within walking distance from Klang’s Central Bus Hub serving the community as one of the bussiest station providing cennectivity to whole Klang Valley and surround areas. TRaja Mahadi Fort he Raja Mahadi Fort, an impressive landmark next to the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) in Klang. Built in 1886, this fort is situated to Kota Bridge on the bank of Klang River.The 141-year old Raja Mahadi Fort was constructed during the war in 1886 where Prince Mahathir Ibni Almarhum Raja Sulaiman built this fort in order to fight against his enemy, Prince Abdullah Ibni Almarhum Raja Jaafar. Made according to contemporary structural architecture, Raja Mahadi Fort has survived the onslaught of time since the fight between the Malay Sultanates more than a 100 years ago.46

HISTORIC SITES SIGHTSEEING TOURS Pejabat Ketua Pendaftar Mahkamah Persekutuan Malaysia Aras 3, Presint3 Istana Kehakiman 62506 Putrajaya, FederalTerritory of Putrajaya +603-2615-8188 [email protected] of Justice onsist of 2 Appeal Courts and 6 Federal Courts located withinn Precint3 of Putrajaya was identifiedin replacing Bangunan AbdulSamad building in Kuala Lumpurbringing out the justice “Order”is definitely a desired courtsfunctions involving parties suchas Judges, witnesses, public andthe accused. Design in an orderlymanner by the principal ArchitectAR Ahmad Rozi A Wahab, whichhas intricate network of passagessegregating the walkway foreach different parties from arrivalhall to courtroom.Also, to be theback drop of the Merdeka eventduring National day. TIstana Budaya he Istana budaya or the palace of culture was officially opened by the former prime minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed in 1999. Construction work began at 1995 and was completed after 3 years. It is Malaysia main venue hall for all types of theater including musical, opera,operetta and classical concert from both locally and in ternationally. Located at the centre of the city, this idea state-of-the-art began with the proposal in 1946 to establish a cultural centre.Istana Budaya, JalanTun Razak, 50694 Kuala Lumpur. 47+603-40265555 [email protected] istanabudaya.gov.my

SIGHTSEEING TOURS HISTORIC SITES AParliament House safairlymodernbuilding,Parliament House is where Malaysia’s political leaders gather to discuss important matters of state and the nation. Visitors are allowed to view Parliamentary sessions by making prior arrangements with the authorities. Those visitors wishing to attend these sessions will be advised with the necessary protocols and how they should dress. Jalan Parlimen +603-2072 1955 +603-2070 4676 www.parlimen.gov.my Take the KTM Komuter train to Bank Negara KTM Station. From here, take a taxi to Parliament House. 3°8’56”N 101°41’34”E 22, Jalan Dedap, Taman P. Ramlee, Setapak, 53000 Kuala Lumpu 03-40231131 Tuesday till Thurday: 10.00 am - 5.30 pm, Friday: 10am-12 noon, 3.00 pm -5.30 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.30 pm, Closed: Monday ( except for public holiday and School holiday TP.Ramlee Memorial Library an Sri P. Ramlee was an accomplished Malaysian film actor, director, singer, songwriter, composer, and producer who has contributed tremendously to the movie and music industry as well as literary industry so much so that he is considered to be the icon of Malay entertainment. The memorial library located in Taman P. Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur was initially his residence but has then since been renovated and transformed into what it is today. It now is home to P. Ramlee’s material and information including his personal items such as his identification card, clothes and costumes. In 1961, he married Saloma, another famous local singer in which some of her clothes also can be found on48 display at the memorial library.

NATURE SIGHTSEEING TOURSTTakun Hill akun Hill, or also known as Bukit Takun inMalay, is perhaps theonly place where youwill find pinnacles inPeninsular Malaysia,without having togo to Mulu Caves inSarawak. It is locatedabout 20 km fromKuala Lumpur and ismost convenientlyaccessible by carfrom Jalan Kuching,passing Selayangbefore reachingthe jungle area.Alternatively, youcan also take a train to Rawang and from Rawang Komuter Station, take a taxi toPerangsang Templer Golf Club in Templer Park where Takun Hill stands next to thegolf club.Once you reach there, you may encounter the problem of getting to the base of thehill as you need to go through the security gate. As this is a closed gated area, thereare possibilities where you might be stopped from entering the area to proceed tothe base. It all depends on the mood of the guard on duty whether they allow youto use the route. Or, you may try to convince them to let you through by leaving yourdriving licence or by registering yourself.This 300-metre monolith, sitting atop a forested hill with granite forming the baseand limestone higher up, is a popular rock climbing site in Selangor. The hill offersabout thirty climbing routes. To view the razor-sharp, 30-metre high limestonepinnacles, you have to climb a vertical wall and trek on top of a limestone hill.The easterly facing face has sheer and flat cliffs while the westerly facing face hasmore gradual slopes, with more trees and sharp pinnacle-like edges like the onesfound in Mulu Caves. There is a number of climbing opportunities en route to thetop. You have to rely on your climbing gear and your skills in order to reach thehilltop.Scaling the hill is relatively easy at the beginning but is getting harder and more 49dangerous in some higher areas as you need to set up a rappel for safety purposeand it should only be done with experienced guides and special equipment. Therocks are sharp and pointed and a fall on them will cause deep cuts. Other thanthat, you need to endure continuous mosquito bites and uninvited leeches suckingyour blood. Long trousers and sleeved shirt are good enough, at least until the baseof Takun Hill. Some overgrown paths cause the trail to become not obvious. Thus,you should look for white arrows that are painted on the rock which show you thedirection to go. You should take note that the trekking route down the side of thehill does not lead back to the‘granite-based’route where you would most likely havestarted.