MALAYSIA
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TRANSPORTATION
• Buses.
• There are several bus operators operating in Kuala Lumpur, linking the
city centre with the suburbs of the Klang Valley. The main operator is the
government-owned Rapid KL, which stands for Rangkaian Pengangkutan
Integrasi Deras Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd.
• TEXI.
• Metered taxis can be hailed throughout the city. However, traffic jams,
especially during rush hour are fairly common in KL and it might be
difficult to get a taxi during rush hour. There have been many incidents of
taxi drivers charging extravagant fares, especially among tourists,
• RAIL.
• Kuala Lumpur's rail-based transit system consists of two Light Rail Transit
lines (rapid transit), one monorail line, two commuter rail systems
consisting four lines, and an airport rail link.
Petronas Twin Towers
• 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers also known as KLCC
• World's tallest twin structures
• KLCC Park on opposite side
• Other attractions include Suria Shopping Complex, Petronas
Philharmonic Hall, Petrosains Science Centre, Petronas Art
Gallery and KUL Convention Centre where Aquaria
Oceanarium is situated.
KL TOWER KUL
• Standing majestically atop Bukit Nanas
• 421 meters and 94 meters above sea level
• Islamic architecture with Arabic scripts, Islamic tiles, classic Islamic floral
and abstract motifs and soothing color combi-nations.
• Verdant green surrounding of Menara KL is the Bukit Nanas Forest
• Covers an area of 10.05 hectares and considered as Green Lung of KUL
AQUARIA KLCC
• Nestled in the heart of the bustling Golden Triangle and within walking distance
from the iconic Petronas Twin Towers
• state-of-the-art aquarium
• sprawling multi-level space in the Concourse Level of KLCC
• 90-metre tunnel tank with a moving travelator
• showcasing over 5,000 different exhibits of aquatic and land-bound creatures
KL BIRD PARK
• Located in the serene and scenic Perdana Botanical Gardens
• 10 minutes away from the Kuala Lumpur city centre
• Main feature of KL Bird Park is the concept of free-flight
• Egg Incubation Room and Nursery
• Home to more than 3,000 birds of 200 local and foreign bird species
NATIONAL TEXTILE MUSEUM
• The National Textiles Museum houses a unique collection of clothing,
accessories and textiles
• Four main galleries: Pohon Budi Gallery, Pelangi Gallery, Teluk Berantai Gallery
and the Ratna Sari Gallery
• The Pohon Budi Gallery showcases the origins of textiles
• Also on exhibit here are tools, materials and traditional techniques of textile-
making
• .
ISTANA BUDAYA
• Istana Budaya meaning “Palace of Culture”
• top ten most sophisticated theatres in the world
• the first theatre in Asia equipped with cutting- edge stage
equipment that is on par with the Royal Albert Hall in London
• The main building takes the form of the “sirih junjung” (a
traditional arrangement of betel leaves used in Malay weddings
and welcoming ceremonies)
• The interior of the Istana Budaya is Langkawi marble and
decorated with tropical
wooden doors which feature hand- carved flower and leaf motifs
NATIONAL MONUMENT KUL
• One of the world's largest free-standing bronze sculptures
• Sculpted in 1966 by Felix de Weldon
• Seven bronze human figures denoting qualities of courage,
unity leadership, sacrifice, strength, suffering, and
vigilance.
• Next to the National Monument are the ASEAN Gardens and
the Tun Razak Memorial
MASJID JAMEK
• Built in 1909, the oldest mosque in the city
• The mosque sits at the meeting point of the Kiang and Gombak
rivers,
• Architecture is inspired by Mogul influences of northern India
officially declared as the National Mosque in 1965
CENTRAL MARKET
• Built in 1888 and originally functioned as wet market
• Classified as a Heritage Site
• Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, a few minutes away from
Petaling Street
• Batik Emporium houses well-known designer labels
PETALING STREET
• Petaling Street, the centre of Kuala Lumpur's
original Chinatown
• Chan See Shu Yuen Temple dated back to 1906 is
located on back of Petaling Street China Town
PETALING STREET
COCOA BOUTIQUE
• The range of fine chocolates available here
• Created and made to original Belgian recipes, using 100%
pure cocoa butter in accordance with authentic Belgium
formulation
• Durian Chocolate is awarded The Winner of the Most
Innovative Chocolate Product 2004 by the Malaysian Cocoa
Board
• Awarded The Winner of the Most Innovative Chocolate
Product 2004 by the Malaysian Cocoa Board
GENTING HIGHLAND
• The First World Plaza indoor theme park / shopping complex
features a series of fun rides and six theme areas
• The Snow World features a log cabin, an igloo, toboggan slides
and a snowy play area.
• Genting Sky Venture, the only free-fall skydiving simulator in
Asia
• Genting X-pedition Wall, an international-standard rock-
climbing wall stretching to 15 metres in height, with a 6-metre
overhang
• One of the most popular attractions is the casino, the only
one in Malaysia.
KALIM RIVER CRUISE
• Kilim Nature Park spreads over an area of 100sq.
Km
• The Hole in the Wall is a famous passage named
after a narrow opening between formidable walls
of limestone cliffs that connect the river to the
open sea.
Pulau Payar Marine Park
• The sprinkling jade green islands of Pulau Payar
lie just 30km south- east of Langkawi
• It is a 1-hour boat ride out to the best marine
park on Malaysia's West Coast
Langkawi Cable Car
• At 709 meters above sea level, the cable car ride
up to Langkawi's second highest peak is truly an
experience not to be missed.
• Throughout the 20-minute ride, you will pass
over jungle waterfalls and a thick carpet of virgin
rainforest.
• At the top, a sky bridge offers a breathtaking
view of Langkawi
PENANG
FORT CORNWALLIS
• FORT CORNWALLIS is one of the most interesting historical
landmarks in Georgetown
• Located close to the Esplanade, next to the Victoria Memorial
Clock
• The fort's walls, roughly 10 feet high, are laid out in a star-
shape formation
Penang Museum & Art Gallery
• a regal bronze statue of Captain Francis Light, the founder
of the Penang Straits Settlement
• The museum houses a fine collection of old photographs,
maps, historical
documents, Chinese furniture, embroidery, costumes etc.
• On the first floor where the Art Gallery is located, works of
local artists and paintings of old Penang are on display
Penang War Museum
• Penang War Museum situated on Bukit Batu Maung was
erected on the original
defense complex built by British before World War II
• It became a defense fort during the war.
Kapitan Kelang Mosque
• The Kapitan Kelang Mosque was first erected by the troops of
the East India Company
• In 1801, the community, was granted with an 18-acre lot.
• The original mosque was a single-storey structure made of brick
• This white-washed mosque is adorned with yellow Mughal-style
domes and turrets
• The tall minaret, once used by the muezzin to deliver his call to
prayers, is located on the corner of Buckingham and Pitt Street.
EMERGENCY NUMBER
Police/Ambulance 999
Civil Defence 991
Fire & Rescure 994
To Call from any Handphones 112
Electrical Breakdown 15454
Gas Emergency 995
Water Woes (Selangor) 1-800-88-5252
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Malaysia Travel Guide

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    TRANSPORTATION • Buses. • Thereare several bus operators operating in Kuala Lumpur, linking the city centre with the suburbs of the Klang Valley. The main operator is the government-owned Rapid KL, which stands for Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd. • TEXI. • Metered taxis can be hailed throughout the city. However, traffic jams, especially during rush hour are fairly common in KL and it might be difficult to get a taxi during rush hour. There have been many incidents of taxi drivers charging extravagant fares, especially among tourists, • RAIL. • Kuala Lumpur's rail-based transit system consists of two Light Rail Transit lines (rapid transit), one monorail line, two commuter rail systems consisting four lines, and an airport rail link.
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    Petronas Twin Towers •88-storey Petronas Twin Towers also known as KLCC • World's tallest twin structures • KLCC Park on opposite side • Other attractions include Suria Shopping Complex, Petronas Philharmonic Hall, Petrosains Science Centre, Petronas Art Gallery and KUL Convention Centre where Aquaria Oceanarium is situated.
  • 8.
    KL TOWER KUL •Standing majestically atop Bukit Nanas • 421 meters and 94 meters above sea level • Islamic architecture with Arabic scripts, Islamic tiles, classic Islamic floral and abstract motifs and soothing color combi-nations. • Verdant green surrounding of Menara KL is the Bukit Nanas Forest • Covers an area of 10.05 hectares and considered as Green Lung of KUL
  • 10.
    AQUARIA KLCC • Nestledin the heart of the bustling Golden Triangle and within walking distance from the iconic Petronas Twin Towers • state-of-the-art aquarium • sprawling multi-level space in the Concourse Level of KLCC • 90-metre tunnel tank with a moving travelator • showcasing over 5,000 different exhibits of aquatic and land-bound creatures
  • 12.
    KL BIRD PARK •Located in the serene and scenic Perdana Botanical Gardens • 10 minutes away from the Kuala Lumpur city centre • Main feature of KL Bird Park is the concept of free-flight • Egg Incubation Room and Nursery • Home to more than 3,000 birds of 200 local and foreign bird species
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    NATIONAL TEXTILE MUSEUM •The National Textiles Museum houses a unique collection of clothing, accessories and textiles • Four main galleries: Pohon Budi Gallery, Pelangi Gallery, Teluk Berantai Gallery and the Ratna Sari Gallery • The Pohon Budi Gallery showcases the origins of textiles • Also on exhibit here are tools, materials and traditional techniques of textile- making • .
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    ISTANA BUDAYA • IstanaBudaya meaning “Palace of Culture” • top ten most sophisticated theatres in the world • the first theatre in Asia equipped with cutting- edge stage equipment that is on par with the Royal Albert Hall in London • The main building takes the form of the “sirih junjung” (a traditional arrangement of betel leaves used in Malay weddings and welcoming ceremonies) • The interior of the Istana Budaya is Langkawi marble and decorated with tropical wooden doors which feature hand- carved flower and leaf motifs
  • 18.
    NATIONAL MONUMENT KUL •One of the world's largest free-standing bronze sculptures • Sculpted in 1966 by Felix de Weldon • Seven bronze human figures denoting qualities of courage, unity leadership, sacrifice, strength, suffering, and vigilance. • Next to the National Monument are the ASEAN Gardens and the Tun Razak Memorial
  • 20.
    MASJID JAMEK • Builtin 1909, the oldest mosque in the city • The mosque sits at the meeting point of the Kiang and Gombak rivers, • Architecture is inspired by Mogul influences of northern India officially declared as the National Mosque in 1965
  • 22.
    CENTRAL MARKET • Builtin 1888 and originally functioned as wet market • Classified as a Heritage Site • Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, a few minutes away from Petaling Street • Batik Emporium houses well-known designer labels
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    PETALING STREET • PetalingStreet, the centre of Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown • Chan See Shu Yuen Temple dated back to 1906 is located on back of Petaling Street China Town
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    COCOA BOUTIQUE • Therange of fine chocolates available here • Created and made to original Belgian recipes, using 100% pure cocoa butter in accordance with authentic Belgium formulation • Durian Chocolate is awarded The Winner of the Most Innovative Chocolate Product 2004 by the Malaysian Cocoa Board • Awarded The Winner of the Most Innovative Chocolate Product 2004 by the Malaysian Cocoa Board
  • 28.
    GENTING HIGHLAND • TheFirst World Plaza indoor theme park / shopping complex features a series of fun rides and six theme areas • The Snow World features a log cabin, an igloo, toboggan slides and a snowy play area. • Genting Sky Venture, the only free-fall skydiving simulator in Asia • Genting X-pedition Wall, an international-standard rock- climbing wall stretching to 15 metres in height, with a 6-metre overhang • One of the most popular attractions is the casino, the only one in Malaysia.
  • 31.
    KALIM RIVER CRUISE •Kilim Nature Park spreads over an area of 100sq. Km • The Hole in the Wall is a famous passage named after a narrow opening between formidable walls of limestone cliffs that connect the river to the open sea.
  • 33.
    Pulau Payar MarinePark • The sprinkling jade green islands of Pulau Payar lie just 30km south- east of Langkawi • It is a 1-hour boat ride out to the best marine park on Malaysia's West Coast
  • 35.
    Langkawi Cable Car •At 709 meters above sea level, the cable car ride up to Langkawi's second highest peak is truly an experience not to be missed. • Throughout the 20-minute ride, you will pass over jungle waterfalls and a thick carpet of virgin rainforest. • At the top, a sky bridge offers a breathtaking view of Langkawi
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    FORT CORNWALLIS • FORTCORNWALLIS is one of the most interesting historical landmarks in Georgetown • Located close to the Esplanade, next to the Victoria Memorial Clock • The fort's walls, roughly 10 feet high, are laid out in a star- shape formation
  • 40.
    Penang Museum &Art Gallery • a regal bronze statue of Captain Francis Light, the founder of the Penang Straits Settlement • The museum houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, historical documents, Chinese furniture, embroidery, costumes etc. • On the first floor where the Art Gallery is located, works of local artists and paintings of old Penang are on display
  • 42.
    Penang War Museum •Penang War Museum situated on Bukit Batu Maung was erected on the original defense complex built by British before World War II • It became a defense fort during the war.
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    Kapitan Kelang Mosque •The Kapitan Kelang Mosque was first erected by the troops of the East India Company • In 1801, the community, was granted with an 18-acre lot. • The original mosque was a single-storey structure made of brick • This white-washed mosque is adorned with yellow Mughal-style domes and turrets • The tall minaret, once used by the muezzin to deliver his call to prayers, is located on the corner of Buckingham and Pitt Street.
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    EMERGENCY NUMBER Police/Ambulance 999 CivilDefence 991 Fire & Rescure 994 To Call from any Handphones 112 Electrical Breakdown 15454 Gas Emergency 995 Water Woes (Selangor) 1-800-88-5252
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    1st Floor, HorizonVista, Block 4, Commercial 10. Clifton. Karachi Phone: +92-21-35309858-59 Fax Number: +92-21-35309860 Email: info@flightconnection.net.pk Website: www.flightconnection.net.pk www.facebook.com/flightconnection.net.pk