The Sultan Abdul Samad Building

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Jalan Raja is one of the most well known landmarks in Kuala Lumpur. The construction of this building started in 1893 and was completed in 1896. It is one of the oldest buildings in Kuala Lumpur. AC Norman (architect) and CE Spooner (state engineer) have been credited for the creation of this building. RAJ Bidwell (chief draughtsman) did the elevation based on a Mohametan (sic) style as instructed by CE Spooner.

The centre of attraction is its clock tower in the middle – Kuala Lumpur answer to London's 'Big Ben'. This magnificent Moorish-styled building is the beloved symbol of Kuala Lumpur that can be seen on postcards, tourism broachers, stamps and posters. Although it is only a building, we should appreciate it as it kept its own sentimental value to Malaysian people.

Many historical events had been held in front of this building. Among them was the declaration of independence of Malaysia (Malaya then) on 31 August, 1957 and the lowering of the Union Jack Flag. On 1st January 1982, the clock tower became the venue for another historic event when the time between West Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore were standardized. It is a building with a sentimental value. Directly opposite is Merdeka Square, the scene of the annual independence celebration.


Sultan Abdul Samad Building (Map)



Address: Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur
Directions: 10 minutes walk from Masjid Jamek LRT station

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Heavenly Shopping in Jalan TAR, Kuala Lumpur

JALAN Tuanku Abdul Rahman (Jalan TAR in short) was the main street in Kuala Lumpur at one time. It was originally known as Bata Road , so named because it began as a track leading to Batu village, limestone caves and tin mines. Jalan TAR has changed alot during the past 10 years. It used to have a Saturday nite market but it has now turned into a daily market.



It is located at the back alley of the Jalan TAR where it houses most of the fabric shop in town such as Globe Silk Store, Harrison, Kamdar and such. The market features food, fashion, artificial flowers, some toys.. but mostly are sold by the Malay people. You can get a good bargain for Mulsim prayer material and clothing. For example if in departmental store you will have to buy a set of children baju kurung at RM50.00 and above, here you will get it from RM20.00 onwards, bargaining is not so much here as you will find the pricing is most favourable.



During the Puasa month, you wil get to see a lot of stalls selling artificial flowers at a good price. You will also find varieties of Malay food sold there such as sweet delicacies, "kuih" such as kuih gula hangus, ketayap, kuih lapis, onde-onde, and the famous karipap. They also sell varaities of noodles, mee rebus, asam laksa and also rice such as nasi dagang, nasi kerabu and bryani and lots more to mention.

Nearby will be the Jalan Masjid India, where you will find a lot of Indian jewellery shops as well as eatery places and shops selling Indian customes at a very good bargain price.



If you love to see the real Malaysian living, you would like to tour this market. You will see all rank of people here, the Malaysian plus the weather, hot and humid. But really not that bad in the evening, so try to avoid visiting the market in the afternoon where the sun is right on top of your head. Safety here is ok, just keep your property close with you as when you tour to other country.

If you prefer a comfortable shopping, then you can go Sogo Departmental Store. The price there also not bad and it has a lot of children clothing and eating outlets. Right opposite Sogo you will find the Pertama Complex where you will find a lots of Jeans shop and opposite of the other side of Sogo you will find Campbell Complex. It offers variety of things, ie. sun glasses, clothing, watches etc. Both buildings has been there very long and a walk there just to see how KL has evolved through time. You will be able to see the 10years ago KL with the nowaday KL when you compare them to MidValley, KLCC and Sunway.

You can go to Jalan TAR via public buses, taxis and even train via STAR line and the Komuter train. Parking is a little bit of problem though, but you can park a little bit further opposite the police station. There are a few open space parking lots which charged per entry. I just love this place....... for a different shopping experince. Bringing small children will be a problem though.

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Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

You might feel as if you stepped into Arabia when you see this former railway station with its domes and minarets. Today, part of it has been converted into an inexpensive hotel - a very attractive place for budget travelers. Built in 1910, this stunning Moorish-style terminal is a delight for photography buffs.



It was designed by architect A.B. Hubbock, who also designed the Jamek Mosque. After an extensive refurbishment, Kuala Lumpur Railway Station now provides air-conditioned comfort and modern facilities for rail passengers. Across the street is the Malayan Railway Building, another Moorish extravagance from the British colonial period. It is linked to the station by an underground thoroughfare.



Very sadly, all the Intercity train services doesn't stop here anymore because there is a new railway station opened called KL Sentral. Only Commuter train stops here. It is located less than 1KM away from the old railway station.



The station is equipped with air-conditioned waiting halls, snack kiosks, money-changing booths, souvenir shops, restaurants and a tourist information counter. Across the street is the Malayan Railway Administration Building, another fine example of the British colonial adaptation of Moorish architecture. It is linked to the station by an underground thoroughfare.

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin
Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
+60 3 2615 8188


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Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, Kuala Lumpur

Sunway Lagoon is an amusement park in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. It features rides in both the water park and the adjacent dry park. Situated 20 minutes from Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's first international-standard water theme park. Within the 80 acres of the park are water-based attractions, such as giant water slides, twin speed slides, a river, a waterfall garden and a lagoon express. The Admission price includes access to theme park; additional fee for Extreme Park and Wildlife Park.



Everything in theme park very excellent I very like all. But I not like for people sell for food in theme park because some food have impossible value, it very expensive. I think Sunway Lagoon Management must control price for food.

Example: in Sunway Lagoon, 1 chicken burger cost me RM7.00 (not special burger) out side place burger only RM2.00, even McDonald special burger only RM4.00! Other food also same crazy price but all facility in side very good has fun.





Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, Kuala Lumpur

Splash in for wet rides at the 360 degrees spiral slide which will take your breath away and don’t miss out on a heart stopping 45 degree drop on the Tobogan. A slow river ride around the theme park is available to view the park’s many attractions, highlighted by an enchanting 80 ft high waterfall.



Attractions and rides:

Waters of Africa
This is the park's latest attraction and simulates a journey into the African wilderness. It has water slides and other rides and attractions.

World of Adventure
This features the longest pedestrian suspension bridge measuring 428 meters from where we can see the whole amusement park from a great height.

Kalahari Kids
This section of the park is exclusively for kids and is enclosed in a fence ensuring high safety. It features many fountains and also small, kid-size water slides. It is mainly a pool and made to look like a small African village in a tranquil setting.

Wild Wild West
This place is designed in such a way that it makes you feel like walking on a street in a cowboy style town in a movie filled with saloons, dancing girls, cowboys, horses, totem poles and so on.

Voodoo River Adventure
The Voodoo River is also known as Juju in Africa and this journey through a 'replica' of the river is not to be missed. This river originated among the Yoruba people of that time. The journey compromises of going into the mystic waters of a river, as if in a fairy tale!

New Attractions!
Sunway Wildlife Adventure Interactive Zoo


How to go Sunway Lagoon from KL Central?



From KL Central, you can either use Taxi, Bus, or LRT.

But the best option for you is to use the rapid KL bus U63 0r U67 directly to Sunway Pyramid (Not far from Sunway Lagoon - you have to walk through the basement car park of Sunway Pyramid to get to Sunway Lagoon, ask the info counter how to get there) The bus fair would only cost you RM2. *And you can use the same ticket to get back to KL Central. You will reach there less than 30 minutes.

If you want to use the LRT, you can use the Putra LRT from KL Central to Kelana Jaya, and then take a rapid KL bus T623 to Sunway Pyramid. The LRT ticket would cost you less than RM2.50 and the bus fair would cost RM1. From KL Central to Kelana Jaya - About 15 - 20 minutes, From Kelana Jaya to Sunway Pyramid - 15 minute

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Visiting Zoo Negara Malaysia

Zoo Negara Malaysia is now 45 years old and has matured into a well-known zoo all around the world. It was officially opened to the public in 1963. Zoo Negara have a total of over 5137 animals from 459 species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, exotic mammals, reptiles and birds. Of these, the majority are fish and bird species while about a hundred are mammals and the reptiles.





I can’t remember when my last trip to Zoo Negara was,it must be more than a decade ago. I was surprised that the zoo was in good condition. Maintenance is an issue and many of these beautiful exhibits are now covered in thick foliage therefore you might not be able to spot the lion or tiger hiding behind the thick bushes.. I always thought our Zoo Negara was poorly managed. It’s probably still far from being world class, but it’s good enough to provide a decent experience for visitors.



Located in Ampang, the Zoo Negara technically in the state of Selangor but its only 5 minutes from Kuala Lumpur city (depending on which part of the city you are coming from). Over 4000 animals from 400 different species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and fish supposedly live at the zoo but you won’t be able to see all 4000 of them. You can consider yourself lucky if you manage to spot half of that.



Zoo Negara Malaysia
Hulu Kelang, 68000 Ampang,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Malaysia.

Tel: 603 - 41083422/7/8
Fax: 603 - 41075375/2070

Zoo Negara by Day is open daily from 9.00am – 5.00pm
Zoo Negara by Night is open on Saturday and Sunday from 9.00am – 10.30pm.

Rates

Adult RM15.00
Children (3yrs old-12yrs old) RM 6.00
Senior Citizen (60 years above) RM 6.00

Free entry if it is your birthday!
(Please bring along I/C or birth certificate as proof)

Group discount (Malaysian Citizen Only)
15 and above RM1 off normal ticket rate
30 and above RM2 off normal ticket rate
School Concession Rate
Students with uniform RM 4.00

With every 10 students that comes in, one teacher only has to pay RM 6.00

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Aquaria KLCC

Aquaria KLCC is the first commercial aquarium in the Malaysia federal capital and a wonderful place to spend the school holidays with the family in Kuaal Lumpur. Located in KLCC, adjacent to the PETRONAS Twin Towers, Aquaria KLCC is a world-class aquarium that showcases animals and various types of colorful marine life species from Malaysia and around the world.



The aquarium occupies 60,000 square feet in the Concourse level of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. A visit to the Aquaria KLCC will take you through a journey of discovery in education as well as eco- tourism, supported by the latest technology with a mesmerizing ambience.

It's a RM60 million aquarium featuring some 5,000 aquatic and marine animal exhibits of over 150 different species from Malaysia and around the world – some caught, some sourced and some given. Boasting of an area spanning two levels and covering over 5,500 sq m, making it the largest in the world, the Aquaria has 19 tanks with various environments to keep and display fishes from various parts of the world.


walking to Aquaria KLCC entrence from Suria KLCC

It was unmistakably the school holidays, with kids swarming in high-pitched stampedes into Suria KLCC all morning. Apologetic-looking parents trail the pack, succumbing to the infinite curiosity and not to mention the immeasurable energies of their children. There are three shallow pools with swimming creatures where you can touch and catch with your hands. The tunnel underneath the shark-tank was impressive. On this travelator, big sharks, sting rays and other rather large fish swooped overhead or just lazily floated past.



The admission fees are RM38 for adults and RM26 for children. Seems expensive eh? But you will be glad to know that there are discounts for locals who present their MyKad. After discounts, it would be RM28 for adults, RM22 for children.

Aquaria KLCC Map:

http://www.klaquaria.com/klaquaria/visitor_info_LocationMap.asp

Admission Fees:

Adult Malaysian (with MyKad) - RM28
Children Malaysian (with MyKid) - RM22
Adult Non-Malaysian - RM38
Children Non-Malaysian - RM26
Senior Citizens 60 and above - RM18

Operation hours: 11 am - 8 pm
Last ticket sales & admission at 7.00 pm
Open to the public on school and public holidays

Aquaria KLCC, Concourse Level,
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, KLCC
50088 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Tel: 603-2333 1888
Fax: 603-2380 0069
Web: www.klaquaria.com

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The Kuala Lumpur Tower

The Kuala Lumpur Tower (officially known as Menara Kuala Lumpur; referred later as KL Tower) is a tall tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and was built in 1995. Beside the Petronas Twin Towers lies the awesome sight of KL Tower, the tallest tower in Southeast Asia. It stands majestically atop Bukit Nanas (Pineapple Hill) at 421 meters and 94 meters above sea level, is one of the first and perhaps most enduring images a visitor to KL will encounter. Kuala Lumpur Tower is fifth tallest towers in the world, standing at 421m (after the CN Tower in Canada, the Ostankino Tower in Russia, the Oriental Pearl Tower in China, and the Borj-e Milad in Iran) and the tallest tower in Southeast Asia.





The Kuala Lumpur Tower has a stairwell and an elevator to reach the upper area, which also contains a revolving restaurant for beautiful view of the city. Menara Kuala Lumpur also acts as the Islamic falak moon observatory to mark the beginning of Muslim month of Ramadhan, Syawal, and Zulhijjah.



Fine Dining at Seri Angkasa Restoran

Restoran Seri Angkasa boasts a panoramic view of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre and the Klang Valley. The tastefully decorated restaurant provides ambience where patrons can enjoy an exquisite selection of food complemented by entertaining music from the piano lounge for a unique dining experience. Open daily and specialises in a variety of local as well as continental cuisine. View monthly promotion here.


Menara Kuala Lumpur Tower
Jalan Punchak,
Off Jalan P. Ramlee,
50250 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia

Tel: 603-2020 5444
Fax: 603-2034 2609

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Kuala Lumpur City Center KLCC Map

The Twin Petronas Towers are well worth a visit in their own right, so if you are in the area you might as well also check out the Suria KLCC and its attendant aquarium. Just opposite the road is Avenue-K, a new shopping mall, but still KLCC remains the most popular shopping mall in Ampang by a large margin. Suria KLCC is a shopping complex located at the base of the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Suria is the native Malaysian word for Sunshine.



Suria KLCC's official website puts it: "Set in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, Suria KLCC is surrounded by hotels, office buildings, a scenic park and dancing fountains, promising hours of leisurely pleasure. From whichever entrance you take, the excitement hits you the minute you step into the sensational splendour and diversity of the centre"

Map showing the Kuala Lumpur City Centre:

1. the 88-storey PETRONAS Twin Towers;
2. Suria KLCC - the six-level, 1.5 million sq. feet shopping centre;
3. the 49-storey Menara Maxis;
4. the 30-storey Menara Esso;
5. the 32-storey Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur Hotel;
6. a 20-hectare (50-acre) Public Park;
7. two District Cooling Centres;
8. a Surau (Mosque)

Alternative Kuala Lumpur City Centre Map:

1. Petronas Towers I & II
2. Concert Hall
3. Suria KLCC Retail Complex
4. Office Tower (Menara Maxis, Menara Esso)
5. Mandarin Oriental Hotel
6. Future Buildings

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Shopping Heaven at Suria KLCC

The Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia were the 3rd world's tallest buildings. Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) refers to the commercial centre located in the heart of the city that includes the Petronas Twin Towers, the Suria KLCC Shopping Mall, a park, a 5-star hotel and prime office blocks.



KLCC is located within the Ampang district, which is itself a prime residential and commercial area that fetches a high value in real estate.Ampang is also where most of the embassies from countries such as America, the United Kingdom, France and China are located, along with a high number of expatriates living in the area.



Suria KLCC

Suria KLCC is an extremely popular area for high-class fashion and upmarket items. Many international restaurants and cafes also carpet the area, a testament to its international community. It offers an array of goods and services, from fashion, entertainment, arts and culture to fast food outlets and restaurants, all spread out over six levels of retail space where Isetan, Parkson, Tanjong Golden Village are a few major tenants. Hotels, office buildings, a scenic park and fountains surround the center.

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