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  KUALA LUMPUR
• Kuala Lumpur originated as a shanty-mining outpost for the tin trade in the 1800's at the confluence of the Gombak and Klang Rivers. Today, KL, as it is popularly known, is a bustling metropolis. It is the federal capital of Malaysia and is the principal center of commerce, politics, entertainment and international activities. Kuala Lumpur serves as the pulse of the nation, with a population of 1.5 million people.
  
  Places of Interest
  Istana BudayaAlso known as the Palace of Culture, the Istana Budaya is an imposing blue and white building featuring traditional Malay and contemporary elements. It has been hailed as one of Kuala Lumpur's most beautiful modern buildings and has been the site of many international shows and concerts.Getting there: It is located at Jalan Tun Razak, just outside the city center. The best way to get here is by taxi.
  
  Menara Kuala Lumpur
• A short stroll away from the city's major hotels, the Menara KL is the tallest telecommunications tower in South East Asia and the fourth tallest tower in the world.The ceiling of the lift lobby is decorated using tiny mirrors, an Islamic art form technique. High-speed lifts take visitors to an observation deck that provides a panoramic view of the entire city and beyond. The revolving restaurant above serves a lunch and dinner buffet daily with Hi-tea, as well on weekends.Facilities on the ground level include a pedestrian mall with a reflecting pool, mini theatre, amphitheatre and a restaurant. A 100 - year old Jelutong tree stands preserved in the compound.International events that take place here include the annual Kuala Lumpur International Towerthon, X-treme sports performances and a B.A.S.E. Jump.Getting There: Located at Bukit Nenas, buses and taxis are easily available to its entrance at Jalan Raja Chulan. It's also a short walk away from the major hotels at Jalan Sultan Ismail.
  
  Petaling Street
• Almost every country has its own version of Chinatown and Kuala Lumpur's version, Petaling Street (P.S), is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist attractions here. Stocked with leather goods, t-shirts and loads of food, Petaling Street is the right place to make some cheap yet exciting purchases. If you're looking to pick up items like watches, sunglasses, wallets, perfumes and other such accessories, there is no better place. Bargaining is a must on any items you may want to buy. The colorful and lively evening market stays open till midnight.Getting there: Take the Putra LRT to the Pasar Seni stop and walk over. It is also a short walk from the central bus station in the city.
  
  Petronas Twin Towers
• The world's tallest freestanding twin towers are situated in the Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC). Both of the 88-story towers soar more than 1,482 feet above the city skyline and are connected by a sky-bridge on the 41st floor. The sky-bridge is open to public from 8:30 am - 5 pmAdmission is free for up to 1,300 visitors per day, so come early to ensure entry. Built on what used to be a race course, the towers and its adjacent complex hold the: Petronas Philharmonic Hall A world class concert hall and home to the 105-member Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.Galeri Petronas An elegant gallery exhibiting traditional, contemporary and modern art with an Experimental Space for young artistic talents. The Art Resource Center here offers information on local artists, while the Galeri Petronas shop sells merchandise.Petrosains This high-tech, interactive science center provides each visitor with a hand-held computer that acts as a guide through exhibits. On every Tuesday-Sunday, visitors can take rides that go through rainforests, flight simulators that take visitors to an off-shore oil platform, be entertained by a singing dinosaur, and much more.KLCC Park This 0.07 sq mile park, designed by award-winning landscape artist Roberto Burle Max, features a lake, fountain pool, wading pool, sculptures, murals, a jogging path and a children's playground. This city oasis offers a haven in the middle of bustling KL. Note: Visitors - Don't miss the spectacular fireworks display on New Year's Eve! Getting There: Located at the city center, taxies and buses service this area from the early hours to late night. The Putra LRT has a station within the building too.
  
  Central Market
• This pre-war building was the principle wet market for Kuala Lumpur in the early years. It was extensively renovated in the 1980's into an arts and cultural center. It has become the place for local artists to demonstrate their skills and display their work. There are numerous shops and stalls that sell bric-a-brac, antiques, souvenirs, handicrafts and Asian artifacts. An open-air stage serves as the regular venue for traditional and contemporary dance, as well as musical concerts. The Central Market is just a stone's throw from the Klang Bus Station and is situated immediately behind the Dayabumi building. Hours of operation are from 10:00am to 10:00pm.
  
  Taman Tasik Perdana
• Built in the 1880's, Taman Tasik Perdana (KL Lake Gardens) is the city's most popular and accessible park. It covers an area of 0.354 sq. miles and has a children's playground, jogging tracks, exercise stations and a lake with rowing boats. The Pangung Anniversari, set in a valley within the park, is the venue for regular musical and cultural performances.
  
  Sultan Abdul Samad Building
• Kuala Lumpur's most photographed building, designed by British Architect A.C. Norman, was built between 1894 and 1897. It was formerly the Secretariat building for the British Administration. The structure is a beautiful blend of Victorian and Moorish architecture and now holds Malaysia's Supreme Court and the High Court. Just next to the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is the former City Hall, a similar Moorish-styled building.

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about MALAYSIA

BRIEF HISTORY

Malaysia's history starts generally around the establishment of the Malacca sultanate. During the 13th century, it was renowned as a major port for traders from both east and west.Following this time, events developing in China and the Roman Empire motivated Indian traders to seek a new port for their rich trade. Malacca was chosen, based mainly on its advantageous location -- it was sheltered from strong monsoon winds, thus the port was able to operate year-round. Spices and other precious goods were the main commodities traded at this new port, which flourished as the world's new major maritime trade point, especially for Indian, Arab and Chinese traders. Malacca's profitable position was envied by many and resulted in the Portuguese invasion in 1511. Later, in 1641, the Dutch defeated the Portuguese and reigned until 1815 when the British Empire took over. In 1826, the British ruled and consolidated Penang, Singapore and Malacca under one administration unit called the Colony of the Straits Settlement. After World War II, there was a resurgence of Malayan nationalism leading to the Declaration of Independence for the Federation of Malaya from the British Empire on August 31, 1957. This movement was led by Tunku Abdul Rahman, who later became Malaysia's first Prime Minister. Malaysia, at the time, comprised 13 states (including Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak) and two federal territories were formed in 1963. This formation was opposed by neighboring Indonesia, which resulted in a confrontation with the large Asian nation. The conflict ended with the fall of Indonesia's President Sukarno a year later. Singapore later withdrew from the Federation in 1965.

COUNTRY DESCRIPTION

Malaysia has 13 states: 11 on the Malayan Peninsula (West Malaysia) and two, Sabah and Sarawak, on the island of Borneo (East Malaysia). Malaysia's capital city is Kuala Lumpur. The new administrative center is in Putrajaya, which is approximately a 30-minutes drive from the capital.

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION

Malaysia lies at 7° North of the Equator and consists of West and East Malaysia. West Malaysia is bordered by Thailand to the north, Singapore to the south, South China Sea to the east, and Straits of Malacca to the west. East Malaysia shares its southern border with Indonesia, and is cradled by the South China Sea to the west and north, and the Sulu Sea to the northeast. Although Malaysia is not an large country in terms of actual land area (roughly 127,316 sq miles), but it has an enormously great deal to offer.

CLIMATE

Malaysia is pampered with a warm tropical climate, with general temperatures ranging from 70° F to 90° F. The weather is very strongly influenced by the Northeast and the Southwest Monsoon. The period of May to September is usually a drier period. The East Coast of West Malaysia and the states in East Malaysia normally have their rainy seasons between November and February.

POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC

Malaysia is a land of ready smiles and incredible variety. The rich diversity of experiences and contrasts beckons the worldly traveler, from city-lovers to adventure-seekers and much, much more. Here, in this land of friendly and fascinating people, you can get a taste of all of Asia in a single destination. Come mingle with the country's population of more than 25 million people, which consists of Malays (the nation's biggest ethnicity) and other indigenous groups including the Orang Asli, Dayaks, Kadazan Dusun, Melanau, Murut and more. Joining them are the large Chinese and Indian populations, and groups of mixed descent, such as the Baba-Nyonyas and Eurasians of Portuguese and other European ancestry, as well as other immigrant Asian ethnicities. The Malays and the native tribal groups make up approximately 60% of the total population. Chinese 30%, Indians 8% and the balance a melting pot of other races and cultures. Four-fifths of the population resides in West Malaysia .

LANGUAGE

Although Bahasa Malaysia is the official language, English is widely spoken. Other prominent languages spoken - Mandarin, other Chinese dialects, Tamil, Punjabi.

RELIGION

Although the official religion of Malaysia is Islam, each person is free to practice his or her own faith. The abundance of temples, mosques, churches and other places of worship bears testament to this. Islam in Malaysia is rather tolerant and does not comply with the fundamental belief of extremists.

ECONOMY

Malaysia remains one of the world's largest producers of rubber, palm oil, timber and tin. In recent years, the manufacturing and service (notably the tourism sector) industries have become main contributors to the economy. Exports of electronic products are one of the main contributors of the nation's economic growth. In fact, Malaysia is one of the few Asian countries that has its own car manufacturing industry. The stability of the economy and its political scenario has managed to attract tremendous foreign investment into the country. The country's major trading partners are Japan, the United States, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Germany.

CURRENCY
The Malaysian unit of currency is the Ringgit Malaysia (RM), which is divided into 100 sen. Currency comes in notes of RM1, RM5, RM10, RM50 and RM100. Coins are issued in 1 sen, 5 sen, 10 sen, 20 sen, 50 sen and RM1 denominations. MYR3.7.All currencies brought into and out of the country must be declared by a Travelers Declaration Form, which can be obtained at Malaysia's entry and exit points. Due to government regulations, non-residents are not allowed to bring in and out of the country more than RM1000.00 at any given time, but foreign currencies are not regulated.All commercial banks are authorized foreign exchange dealers. Major hotels, however, are only licensed to buy or accept foreign currencies in the form of notes and travelers' checks. Currency Converter

TIME ZONE

Malaysia is eight hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Meridian Time), 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time and 13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Daylight Saving Time is not applicable to the country.

ELECTRICITY AND VOLTAGE

Malaysia's electric supply is on a 240-volt 50-cycle system. Visitors from countries using different electricity voltage systems are advised to bring their converters and adapters.

WATER

Water is generally safe to be consumed from the tap, though boiling prior to consumption is advisable.

by : nuazila