Malaysia Tour

KUALA LUMPUR TOUR PACKAGES

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*****KLANG VALLEY*****
KL CITY/PETALING JAYA to KLIA = Rm 130 nett
KL CITY/PETALING JAYA to LCCT = Rm 140 nett
KL CITY to SUBANG AIRPORT = Rm 90
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GENTING HIGHLANDS to KLIA/LCCT = Rm 350
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Remarks: Surcharge 50% For Midnight
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KL CITY HOURLY & DAILY RATES :
PER HOURS = Rm 60 (minimum 3 hours)
PER DAYS 8 HOURS = 450
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*****OUTSTATION PACKAGES*****
BATH CAVES :
ONE WAY = Rm 50
DAY TRIP = Rm 150 (EXTRA 2 PLACES FOR FREE)
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GENTING HIGHLANDS :
ONE WAY = Rm 180
PICKUP = Rm 190
DAY TRIP = Rm 480 (EXTRA 3 PLACES FOR FREE)
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MELAKA CITY :
ONE WAY = Rm 300
DAY TRIP = Rm 480 (EXTRA 2 PLACES FOR FREE)
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A'FAMOSA , MELAKA :
ONE WAY = Rm 280
DAY TRIP = Rm 400 (EXTRA 1 PLACES FOR FREE)
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PORT DICKSON :
ONE WAY = Rm 280
DAY TRIP = Rm 400 (EXTRA 1 PLACES FOR FREE)
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CAMERON HIGHLANDS :
ONE WAY = Rm 500
DAY TRIP = Rm 800 (EXTRA 2 PLACES FOR FREE)
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PENANG / LEGOLAND,JOHOR BAHRU :
ONE WAY = Rm 700
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IPOH, PERAK :
ONE WAY = Rm 450
DAY TRIP = Rm 700
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TAIPING :
ONE WAY = Rm 550
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KUALA GANDAH (ELEPHANT SANCTUARY) :
DAY TRIP = Rm 400
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TAMAN NEGARA / KUANTAN :
ONE WAY = Rm 550
PICKUP = Rm 650
2DAYS 1NIGHTS = Rm 1200
3DAYS 2 NIGHTS = Rm 1500
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MERSING ( TIOMAN ISLANDS ) :
ONE WAY = Rm 750
PICKUP = Rm 800
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LUMUT ( PANGKOR ISLAND ) :
ONE WAY = Rm 500
PICKUP = Rm 550
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LANGKAWI / KUALA KEDAH :
ONE WAY = Rm 850
PICKUP = Rm 900
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KEMAMAN / KERTEH, TERENGGANU :
ONE WAY = Rm 750
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KUALA TERENGGANU :
ONE WAY = Rm 900
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KOTA BHARU :
ONE WAY = Rm 1150
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*** The price above for point to point only.
*** The rates include toll, parking, petrol / ngv, driver food and overnight stay (for outstation).
*** For booking please call David +6012 329 8955 at least 2 hours earlier. We also accept advanced booking.

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Malacca

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:47:00 +0000

Malaysia Tour highly recommends a visit to the town of Malacca. A fascinating blend of Portuguese, Dutch and British influences have made Malacca one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malaysia. Although it's possible to visit as a daytrip from Kuala Lumpur, you are better off spending a night or two here.

Malacca has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008.

Before the arrival of the first Sultan, Malacca was a fishing village inhabited by local Malays. Malacca was founded by Parameswara. He found his way to Malacca around 1400 where he found a good port—it was accessible in all seasons and on the strategically located narrowest point of the Malacca Straits.

According to a popular legend, Parameswara was resting under a tree near a river while hunting, when one of his dogs cornered a mouse deer. In self-defence, the mouse deer pushed the dog into the river. Impressed by the courage of the deer, and taking it as a propitious omen of the weak overcoming the powerful, Parameswara decided on the spot to found an empire on that very spot. He named it 'Melaka' after the tree under which he had taken shelter.

Parameswara established Malacca as a major international port by compelling passing ships to call there, and establishing fair and reliable facilities for warehousing and trade. Mass settlement of Chinese, mostly from the imperial and merchant fleet occurred during the reign of Parameswara in the vicinity of Bukit China ("Chinese Hill"), which was perceived as having excellent Feng Shui (geomancy).

A cultural result of the vibrant trade was the expansion of the Peranakan people, who spread to other major settlements in the region. During its prime, Malacca was a powerful Sultanate which extended its rule over the southern Malay Peninsula and much of Sumatra. Its rise helped to hold off the Thai's southwards encroachment and arguably hasten the decline of the rival Majapahit Empire of Java which was in decline as Malacca rose. Malacca was also pivotal in the spread of Islam in the Malay Archipelago.

Alfonso de Albuquerque set sail from Goa to Malacca and conquered the city on August 24, 1511. It became a strategic base for Portuguese expansion in the East Indies. In the meantime, the Portuguese built the fort named A Famosa to defend Malacca (its gate is all that remains of the ruins at present).

In 1641, the Dutch defeated the Portuguese in an effort to capture Malacca, with the help of the Sultan of Johore. The Dutch ruled Malacca from 1641 to 1798 but they were not interested in developing it as a trading centre, placing greater importance to Batavia (Jakarta) on Java as their administrative centre. However they still built their landmark, better known as the Stadthuys or Red Building.

Malacca was ceded to the British in the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824 in exchange for Bencoolen on Sumatra. From 1826 to 1946 Malacca was governed, first by the British East India Company and then as a Crown Colony. It formed part of the Straits Settlements, together with Singapore and Penang. After the dissolution of this crown colony, Malacca and Penang became part of the Malayan Union, which later became Malaysia.

Malacca is well-known for its food; Malay dishes include ikan asam pedas, sambal belacan and cencaluk.

Nyonya-Baba cuisine is a fusion of Chinese (mostly southern Hokkien or Fujian influence), Portuguese, Dutch, Indian, British and Malay cooking with most dishes being spicy in nature. Peranakan dishes include Itik Tim (a soup containing duck and salted vegetables), Ayam Pong Teh (chicken casserole with salted brown-bean sauce usually served with potatoes) as well as the famous Nyonya Laksa. Chicken Rice Ball is another dish popular with domestic Chinese tourists.

The Portuguese colonists contributed dishes like Devil's Curry and Portuguese egg tarts to the town's cuisine. Ikan Bakar (roasted fish) restaurants in Umbai, Serkam and Alai are also popular.

Popular historical attractions:

Fort A Famosa: Constructed by the Portuguese in 1511, it suffered severe structural damage during the Dutch invasion. The plan by the British to destroy it was aborted as a result of the intervention of Sir Stamford Raffles in 1808.

St. Paul's Church: Constructed by the Portuguese captain, Duarte Coelho, this church was named "Our Lady of The Hill", but was later turned into a burial ground by the Dutch for their noble dead, and renamed "St. Paul's Church". Currently the church is part of the Malaccan Museums Complex. The body of St. Francis Xavier was interred here temporarily before it was taken to Goa, India.

Christ Church: Constructed in 1753, the structure reflects original Dutch architecture. The building houses hand-crafted church benches, jointless ceiling skylights, a copper replica of the Bible, a headstone written in the Armenian language, and a replica of "The Last Supper".

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple: Located along Jalan Tokong (formerly Temple Street) in the core zone of the Malacca Unesco World Heritage Site. It is the oldest functioning temple in Malaysia and grandest temple in Malacca.

The Malacca Straits Mosque (Malay: Masjid Selat Melaka) is a mosque located on the man-made Malacca Island near Malacca Town in Malacca state, Malaysia. It looks like a floating structure if the water level is high. Construction cost of the mosque is about MYR10 million.

No More Visa On Arrival

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:40:00 +0000

From 16.08.2010 the Immigration Department Malaysia will no longer issued Visa On Arrival (VOA) at all entry points.
KUALA LUMPUR:
Malaysia is to abolish the visa-on-arrival (VOA) facility effective Monday,
Immigration director-general Datuk Abdul Rahman Othman announced on Friday, August 13th, 2010.
As such,
all foreign nationals requiring a visa to enter the country must apply for it at the offices of Malaysian missions overseas, he said in a statement.

He said the Cabinet Committee on Foreign Workers and Illegal Immigrants decided that the VOA facility granted to the nationals of several countries be abolished.

"The VOA facility is being abolished because it has been misused and this has had a negative effect on Malaysia," he said.

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had announced early this month that the VOA would no longer be issued at the country's points of entry as there had been gross misuse of the facility.

Malaysia Tour Guides Packages

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:42:00 +0000

We offer Malaysia Tour Guides Services for holiday trips in Malaysia!
Enjoy some of the best tour packages we have and don’t miss out on our top recommendations, impressive package deals, exquisite special offers and much more!
If you are looking for a family vacation, incentive tour, conference package or honeymoon package in Malaysia,

Malaysia Tour Guides offers ready made tour packages or a customizable tour package just for you. You can choose from the tour packages in Malaysia listed below or send us your request for a customized holiday tour package and we will help you plan your dream holiday to Malaysia.

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*****KLANG VALLEY*****

KL CITY/PETALING JAYA to KLIA = Rm 130 nett

KL CITY/PETALING JAYA to LCCT = Rm 140 nett

KL CITY to SUBANG AIRPORT = Rm 90

__________________________________________

GENTING HIGHLANDS to KLIA/LCCT = Rm 350

__________________________________________

Remarks: Surcharge 50% For Midnight

__________________________________________

KL CITY HOURLY & DAILY RATES :

PER HOURS = Rm 60 (minimum 3 hours)

PER DAYS 8 HOURS = 450

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*****OUTSTATION PACKAGES*****

BATH CAVES :

ONE WAY = Rm 50

DAY TRIP = Rm 150 (EXTRA 2 PLACES FOR FREE)

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GENTING HIGHLANDS :

ONE WAY = Rm 180

PICKUP = Rm 190

DAY TRIP = Rm 480 (EXTRA 3 PLACES FOR FREE)

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MELAKA CITY :

ONE WAY = Rm 300

DAY TRIP = Rm 480 (EXTRA 2 PLACES FOR FREE)

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A'FAMOSA , MELAKA :

ONE WAY = Rm 280

DAY TRIP = Rm 400 (EXTRA 1 PLACES FOR FREE)

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PORT DICKSON :

ONE WAY = Rm 280

DAY TRIP = Rm 400 (EXTRA 1 PLACES FOR FREE)

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CAMERON HIGHLANDS :

ONE WAY = Rm 500

DAY TRIP = Rm 800 (EXTRA 2 PLACES FOR FREE)

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PENANG / LEGOLAND,JOHOR BAHRU :

ONE WAY = Rm 700

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IPOH, PERAK :

ONE WAY = Rm 450

DAY TRIP = Rm 700

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TAIPING :

ONE WAY = Rm 550

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KUALA GANDAH (ELEPHANT SANCTUARY) :

DAY TRIP = Rm 400

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TAMAN NEGARA / KUANTAN :

ONE WAY = Rm 550

PICKUP = Rm 650

2DAYS 1NIGHTS = Rm 1200

3DAYS 2 NIGHTS = Rm 1500

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MERSING ( TIOMAN ISLANDS ) :

ONE WAY = Rm 750

PICKUP = Rm 800

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LUMUT ( PANGKOR ISLAND ) :

ONE WAY = Rm 500

PICKUP = Rm 550

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LANGKAWI / KUALA KEDAH :

ONE WAY = Rm 850

PICKUP = Rm 900

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KEMAMAN / KERTEH, TERENGGANU :

ONE WAY = Rm 750

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KUALA TERENGGANU :

ONE WAY = Rm 900

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KOTA BHARU :

ONE WAY = Rm 1150

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*** The price above for point to point only.

*** The rates include toll, parking, petrol / ngv, driver food and overnight stay (for outstation).

*** For booking please call David +6012 329 8955 at least 2 hours earlier. We also accept advanced booking.

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Malaysia Tour Guides Services

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:09:00 +0000

Welcome to Malaysia Tour Guides (Services is our Motto!)
We offer Malaysia Tour Guides services for holiday trips in Malaysia or you can just follow step by steps tour guides below...

First Steps

Before you start to book any of our Malaysia Tour Guides Services you must understand your

Visa Entry Requirement For Malaysia country so check your visa requirement in our Side Widget

Bar on the main page or Visa Information For Foreigner. If Visa is Required in your country to enter Malaysia

Country then you have to apply your Visa at Malaysia Embassy located in your country

otherwise continue on the next steps.

Second Steps

What is your best time to visit Malaysia? But remember to book in advance when falls on major

public holidays eg. Christmas, New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year because Asian travel routes

are booked solid and hotels are maxed out. About Malaysia Public Holidays

Third Steps

Check and Book the flights date to Malaysia at any Airlines Company you prefer for

confirming of your Flights Details eg. Pricing, Tickets, Seats Class, Baggage and Check-in

Date and Time.

Important: Don't forget to print out the Details of your Flights after Confirmed Your Booking.

How to buy a cheap air tickets to Malaysia ? The more earlier's you book, the lower the prices are.

Remember to select the Malaysia Tour Destination at Kuala Lumpur (KUL) for your prefer

airlines because Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the largest city of Malaysia so select it

carefully. Alternative you can inform me to book for your Airlines Tickets under your

requirement.

1) The (LCCT) Low Cost Carriers
www.airasia.com

Have a check if you're coming from Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China,

Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Laos, Macau, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea,

Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and Vietnam.

2) The (Mas) Malaysia Airlines
www.malaysiaairlines.com

Have a check if you're coming from Argentina, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,

Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Maldives, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United

Arab Emirates and United States.

3) Or Any Other Airlines Located In Your Country.

Fourth Steps

Are you looking for a reasonable price, Clean and full of facilities hotel in City Center of

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ? Ofcourse its not a 5 star or 3 star hotel unless you want it.

Alternative you can inform me to book for your Hotels under your requirement and we also send

you a copy of the Hotels Reservations for those who need Visa applications use.

Fifth Steps

Please let us know which aiport you will arrived because there are two airports at Kuala Lumpur, First is KLIA International Airport

Secondly is the LCCT low cost carrier Airport and distance between this two airport is 20km, So please be sure which airport you're arrived cause there will be easier for us to pick you up.
So Contact and Send me the Full detail of your Arriving date and time at Kuala Lumpur.
Check our Latest Tour Guides Packages Offers,

Email enquiry at: babywing1980@gmail.com call me at +6012 329 8955

If you had any question please do not hesitate to email me your question, I also can be contact by sms at +6012 329 8955 / Add me On Facebook ID: 0123298955 if you need urgent reply. Please check your email spam box after sending me email.I respect your privacy, all email address will use only to reply your question about the tour. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ENTERING THE CORRECT EMAIL OTHERWISE I WON'T ABLE TO REPLY YOUR EMAIL

Finally book Our's Tour Guides Services with us !

Beryl's Chocolate

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:08:00 +0000

Cocoa can function in the same way as aspirin in preventing heart attacks, according to a new study investigating its effect on blood platelets.The research will lend further weight to the various health claims now attached to the traditional indulgence.
Dark chocolate has recently been making inroads into the health market as its beneficial antioxidant and flavanoid content becomes more widely publicised and consumers switch from milk or white chocolate to keep up with the trend.
Scientists at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine say that a few squares of chocolate a day can reduce the risk of a heart attack by almost 50 per cent in some cases.

At Beryl’s it’s all about delivering the best chocolates in Malaysia.Beryl’s Chocolate and Confectionary Sdn Bhd (Beryl’s) was created and located at jalan imbi of Kuala Lumpur with one aim in mind – excellence. Since our establishment in 1995, we’ve focused on ensuring the creation, supply and maintenance of the very best chocolates for both the Malaysian and international market. With a vision of being a leading international brand that is synonymous with the highest quality chocolate products, Beryl’s has focused on a simple set of values at every step of our journey.

Ensuring that our chocolates retain the same great taste every time, we use only the very best ingredients. These include beans from Ghana, a globally recognized source of the very best cocoa beans. Our other ingredients receive the same care and attention to detail.

But the best materials are only one piece of the puzzle. To ensure that the taste of Beryl’s Chocolates is distinct and of the same high quality every time, we constantly research and develop new manufacturing methods and products. After all, variety is the spice of life, isn’t it?

To that end, Beryl’s Chocolate today offers more than 100 varieties of chocolate to suit your every mood and desire. That’s a list that is growing constantly by the way!

So go ahead – try a piece of Beryl’s chocolate.

Sungei Wang Plaza

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:05:00 +0000

Sungei Wang Plaza is a popular shopping centre situated in the Bukit Bintang area of Kuala Lumpur. It was opened in 1977.The mall is well known for gathering a variety of products under one roof, including clothes, soft toys, games, watches, bookstore, lifestyle items and entertainment. The sixth floor of the mall has been established as T-zone (aka. Trendy Zone on The Roof), which generally caters for teenager fashion clothes, shoes and other trinkets. A lot of local designer clothes and accessories can be found with affordable price.

The third floor (IT@Sungei Wang) is known for its selection of computers, IT hardware and software. Connecting the mall with the main road is Fiesta Street which is a new sidewalk with a selection of Italian, American, Chinese, South African and Aseana fare.

Shopping mall, in the Golden Triangle, has more than 500 retailers of fashion, electronics, Sidewalk cafés, books, games, software and boutiques.Integrated with the adjacent Bukit Bintang Plaza, sungei wang plaza is a magnet for all shoppers in the city. This perennially popular shopping centre houses many retail outlets offering an incredible assortment of goods catering for all tastes and budgets.

Here is a summary of awards conferred to Sungei Wang Plaza.
2009

The Brand Laureate
Best Brands in Brand Strategy

2007 & 2008

The Brand Laureate
Best Brands in Retail (Shopping Centre)

2007

Tourism Malaysia 2007
Flora Fest 2007 - Shopping Complex Floral Decoration Contest 1st Runner Up

2001/2002

Best Supporting Shopping Centre Award

2000

Tourism Malaysia
Colours of Malaysia Identity Contest Award - 1st Prize

1996/1997

Tourism Malaysia
Best Shopping Complex Award - 1st Prize
FIABCI Prix d'Excellence (International Award)
Special Award (Retail Properties Category)

1995

Tourism Malaysia
Best Shopping Complex Award- 1st Runner Up
Tourism Malaysia
Shopping Complex Lobby Floral Decoration Award - 1st Prize
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Energy Efficiency Award
FIABCI Award of Distinction
Commercial Development (Malaysian Chapter)

1994

Tourism Malaysia
Shopping Complex Lobby Floral Decoration Award - 2nd Prize

1993

Tourism Malaysia
Shopping Complex Lobby Floral Decoration Award
Tourism Malaysia
Merit Certificate Best Shopping Complex Award

King's Palace

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:46:00 +0000

King's Palace (Malay for Istana Negara) is the official residence of His Majesty, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia. It stands on a 28 acre (110,000 m²) site, located at a commanding position on the slope of a hill of Bukit Petaling overlooking the Klang River, along Jalan Syed Putra.The King’s Palace or Istana Negara was built in 1928 and was originally the residence of a Chinese millionaire.

Surrounded by a beautiful park, green lawns and ponds the King´s Palace, Istana Negara, is the official residence of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, a Malay title usually translated as "Supreme Head”. You can watch the Palace from outside the main gate where the Royal Guards, dressed in white Malay as well as red British inspired uniforms, are guarding the main gate on horse and on foot.

The Kingdom of Malaysia consists of 9 sultanates (Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Sembilan and Terengganu) and 4 non monarchic states (Malacca, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak).

The “Yang Di-Pertuan Agong” or Paramount Ruler is elected among the sultans every five years, which means that there are 45 years until a sultan can be elected for the second time. The king in Malaysia is the head of the state. Together with the Prime Minister, the King appoints the cabinet from among the members of Parliament, as well as the nominal head of the military and all three branches of government.

Templer's Park

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:43:00 +0000

Templer's Park was indeed an exciting destination. Situated just after the fringes of Kuala Lumpur town, it was a sanctuary in the tropical jungle. Legends had it that there was a natural swimming pool inside the jungle, where few had ventured. The real Templer's Park that they knew was a small picnic area beside the river where the road passed by.To many local residents borne during the time of the British administration.

There was the state of the art with 7 waterfalls - Kanching Recreational Park. More dramatic and larger space for the adventurous.Nevertheless, this area continued to attract crowds over the weekend. The space on the opposite bank of the river is now Scout Jamboree Camp. Latest - the Jamboree Camp is now the National Service Training Camp.

Where does one waterfall end and the next one start?
This can be a bit confusing here, because there are many falls, covering a total height difference of about 200 meters.
The first fall is a romantic and secluded one.
But not very suitable for bathing.
Near the second fall an attempt has been made to construct a kind of swimming pool.

The next fall, the Kapor Fall, could be appropriately called THE Kanching Fall. There are dressing rooms here, toilets and shelters.
Take care when you leave your belongings here and go for a relaxing swim, because there are many curious monkeys around!

You have to climb up steep slopes, there are trails on both sides of the stream, the left trail is easier but not as interesting as the one on the right side.
The next fall has no swimming pool, but a perfect shower!

The next fall is a big one. Can you still call this a fall or is it just the stream going down steeply for about 60 meters?
Take care, this place is not suitable for swimming anymore, although some trees manage to survive in these adverse conditions.

At the top of waterfall nr 6, the landscape changes suddenly. Climbing out of the valley, for the first time you have a clear view of the opposite site, far away. There is one last waterfall, a jewel, watch the colours of the rocks here!
Rest, enjoy and relax.
If you keep going on(no trail, just follow the river bed) you will find no more falls, but quiet, pristine jungle. Where does it end? Try to find out for yourself!

Elephant Sanctuary

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:05:00 +0000

Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary is a base for the elephant relocation team, which began the translocation program in 1974.The Asian Elephant, Elephus maximus is listed as an endangered species. According to the UNEP there are only about 1,000 wild Asian elephants left on the Malay peninsula.Unused land and forest became a much sought after commodity.

Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre, or popularly referred to as the Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary, is located within the bio diversified-rich and protected Krau Game Reserve & was set up in 1989 under the DWNP (Department of Wildlife & National Parks, Malaysia), manned by the Elephant Capture Translocation Unit.

Here you can get close and personal with the elephants. Feeding and riding them which include a dunk into the Teris River. Sanctuary is run by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) or Jabatan PERHILITAN under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) of Malaysia.

Sir David Attenborough said, "If elephants are to survive, human beings will have to be convinced that these magnificent, intelligent creatures are entitled to retain some share of the living space left on earth."

Opening hours:
The Centre is open from 8.00am to 4.30pm daily but activities mostly begin from 12.30pm onwards to 3.45pm.
Entrance is free though donations are most welcome. Advisable to make prior reservations or visit early for elephant rides and bathes activities as quota per day is 120 persons only for these two activities.

Visa Information For Foreigners

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:26:00 +0000

Frequently asked questions about visa to Malaysia. Please spend some time to read through all the information below. If you have any useful information that could help travellers in this topic, feel free to add whatever you have, and preferably the source of your information, i.e. where you get it, webpage links, etc.

VISA INFORMATION

Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid National Passport or Internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia. Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by Malaysian Government, must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport. Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad. Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity, Laisser Passer, Titre de Voyage or a Country's Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed. The documents shall be valid, for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia.

Visa Requirement :-

Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country. A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted. Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country. Visa, which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia.The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point.

Types of Visa
Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national:

* Single Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social or business visit. Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue.

* Multiple Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government to government matters. Normally valid for a period within three (3) to twelve (12) months from the date of issue.

* Transit Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries. Foreign Nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to the next destination with the same flight does not require a transit visa.

How To Apply For A Visa
Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad. In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established, application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy. The applicant should present himself together with the following documents:
(a) Passport or Travel Document
(b) Form IM.47 (3 copies)
(c) Three (3) passport sized photographs
(d) Return or onward - journey traveling ticket
(e) Proof of sufficient funds

VISA REQUIREMENT

1. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE VISA for Social Visit. The duration of stay is 3 Months only. The countries are :

ALBANIA, ALGERIA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHRAIN, BELGIUM, BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA, BRAZIL, CANADA, CROATIA, CUBA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, EGYPT, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, HUNGARY, ICELAND, ITALY, JAPAN, JORDAN, KIRGYSTAN, KUWAIT, KYRGYZ REPUBLIC, LEBANON, LIECHTENSTEIN, LUXEMBOURG, MOROCCO, NETHERLAND, NEW ZEALAND, NORTH YEMEN, NORWAY, OMAN, PERU, POLAND, QATAR, ROMANIA, ST. MARINO, SAUDI ARABIA, SLOVAKIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TUNISIA, TURKMENISTAN, TURKEY, U.S.A, U.A.E, UNITED KINGDOM, URUGUAY.

2. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 Month only. The countries are :

All ASEAN countries except: MYANMAR, ANTIGUA & BERMUDA, ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN, BAHAMAS, BARBADOS, BELARUS, BELIZE, BENIN, BHUTAN, BOLIVIA, BOTSWANA, BULGARIA, CAMBODIA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, CYPRUS, DOMINICA, ECUADOR, EL SALVADOR, ESTONIA, FIJI, GABON, GAMBIA, GEORGIA, GHANA, GREECE, GRENADA, GUATEMALA, GUYANA, HAITI, HONDURAS, HONG KONG (SAR), IVORY COAST, JAMAICA, KAZAKHSTAN, KENYA, KIRIBATI, LATVIA, LESOTHO, LITHUANIA, MACAU (SAR), MACEDONIA, MALAWI, MALDIVES, MALDOVA, MALTA, MAURITIUS, MEXICO, MOLDAVIA, MONACO, MONGOLIA, NAMIBIA, NAURU, NICARAGUA, NORTH KOREA, PENAMA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, PARAGUAY, PORTUGAL, RUSSIA, SAO TOME & PRINCIPE, SLOVENIA, SOLOMAN ISLAND, ST. KITTS & NEVIS, ST. LUCIDA, ST. VINCENT, SUDAN, SURINAM, SWAZILAND, TAJIKISTAN, TANZANIA, TOGO, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, TUVALU, UGANDA, UKRAINE, UPPER VOLTA, UZBEKISTAN, VANUATU, VATICAN CITY, VENEZUELA, WESTERN SAMOA, ZAIRE, ZAMBIA, AND ZIMBABWE.

3. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only. The countries are :

IRAQ, LIBYA, SYRIA, MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT), PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT), PALESTINE, SIERRA LEONE, SOMALI, SOUTH YEMEN.

4. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only. The country is : IRAN

5. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit. The countries are :

All Commonwealth Countries except: INDIA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH, SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA.

6. Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit. The countries are :

Sub Continent Nationals: BANGLADESH, INDIA, PAKISTAN, SRI LANKA.

African Countries: ANGOLA, BURKINA FASO, BURUNDI, CAMEROON, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, CONGO REPUBLIC, CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC, COTE D'IVOIRE, DJIBOUTI, EQUATORIAL GUINEA, ERITREA, ETHIOPIA, GUINEA-BISSAU, GHANA, LIBERIA, MALI, MOZAMBIQUE, NIGER, NIGERIA, RWANDA, WESTERN SAHARA.

Other Countries: TAIWAN, MYANMAR, NEPAL, BHUTAN, PR CHINA.

All holders Certificate of Identity, All holders of Laisser Passer, All holders of Titre De Voyage, Afghanistan (Visa With Reference)

7. Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit & Study. The countriy is : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)

VISA ON ARRIVAL

Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand.
However, the following conditions apply:

1. The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14 days. Extension of visa is NOT allowed.
2. Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3. Point of entry is
a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR
b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs, Tanjung Kupang.

However, nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for "visa on arrival" :

1. ANGOLA 12. ETHIOPIA
2. BURKINA FASO 13. GUINEA-BISSAU
3. BURUNDI 14. GHANA
4. CAMEROON 15. LIBERIA
5. CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16. MALI
6. CONGO REPUBLIC 17. MOZAMBIQUE
7. DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18. NIGER
8. COTE D'IVORE 19. NIGERIA
9. DJIBOUTI 20. RWANDA
10. EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21. WESTERN SAHARA
11. ERITREA

CUSTOMS FORMALITIES

Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods
Certain goods such as the following, imported by visitors are liable to duty: carpets, garments, clothing accessories, jewellery, chocolates, handbags, spirits, alcoholic beverages, tobacco and cigarettes. Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation, refundable on departure. The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts. Non-dutiable goods include cameras, watches, pens, lighters, perfumeries and cosmetics.

No visa is required for U.S.A. citizens visiting Malaysia for social, business or academic purposes (except for employment).

No visa is required for a stay of less than one month for nationals of all ASEAN countries except Myanmar. For a stay exceeding one month a visa will be required, except for nationals Brunei and Singapore.

For national of Israel, visas are required and permission must be granted from Ministry Of Home Affairs.

For national of Republic of Serbia and Republic of Montenegro, visas are required without permission granted from Ministry Of Home Affairs.

A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted.

A visitor is required to complete the Arrival/Departure Card (Imm.26) upon arrival at the gazette entry points. This card is obtainable at any entry point, Malaysian Representative office abroad or travel agencies.

A visitor must present his/her passport together with the duly completed arrival / departure card to the Immigration officer on duty and he/she must ensure that the passport or travel document is endorsed with the appropriate pass before leaving the immigration counter.

Other than application for entry for the purpose of tourist social or business visits, all applications for other types of passes mentioned must be made before arrival in the country.

As such foreign visitors are reminded :-

- To take precaution on the safety of their passport/travel document and must carry with them during their stay in Malaysia.

- Must ascertain that they produced their passport/travel document to an Immigration officer at the point of entry and has been issued with the relevant pass.

- To report immediately to the Immigration Department for the lost of their passport/travel document.

For More Informations About Visa

Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Malaysia

Immigration Of Malaysia

Sunway Lagoon

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:18:00 +0000

Sunway Lagoon is strategically located in the township of Bandar Sunway in Petaling Jaya. Spanning 80 acres, the Lagoon draws fun seekers from all over with its reputation as a fascinating land of fun and excitement.

Officially opened on April 29, 1993 by Prime Minister YAB Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Sunway Lagoon is Malaysia's Premier Theme Park and has become the most visited tourist destination in the country.

Sunway Lagoon is separated into 3 major themed lands, each boasting their own exciting attractions. Find entertainment, adventure and excitement all in place. A place where you will bring back more than just memories.

Journey into Malaysia's only African-themed Water Park. Outlast and outplay your friends in the Congo Challenge, a six-lane headfirst racer. Brave the heights and speed of the intense Cameroon Climb or spin around in loops before being propelled out of gigantic tubes on the African Pythons!

Surf’s up at the World’s Largest Man-Made Surf Beach, backed by the World’s Largest Wave Churning Machine - Capable to churn out perfectly shaped waves up to the maximum height of 8 feet! Perhaps an afternoon of body boarding may suit others or play a game of beach volleyball and build sandcastles on the tropical oasis in the heart of the city.

There are also a number of accommodations for tourists, guests, and businessmen. These include the Sunway Hotel Resort and Spa, a 5 star hotel with 441 rooms; the 4 star Pyramid Tower Hotel with 764 rooms, and other luxurious individual attached or non attached buildings compromising 36 more rooms. In total, the hotels have 1234 rooms. A Mandara spa is also available to guests, offering a mixture of Balinese and Malay massages and relaxation therapies.

Sunway Pyramid is a distinctive retail landmark located beside Sunway Lagoon. It was opened in July 1997 as Malaysia's first themed shopping and entertainment mall.
One of the mall's most easily recognised designs is the Egyptian-inspired Pyramid with a lion "standing guard" at the entrance. The rest of the building is embellished in the monumental style, complete with pseudo-hieroglyphics decorating facades, along with numerous Pharonic statuaries.

Sunway Pyramid is also one of the only shopping malls in Malaysia to have an indoor ice skating rink.
The new wing of Sunway Pyramid, called the Pyramid 2 (or P-2), was opened in 2007. It is open to newer retailers such as Jusco, Giant, Harvey Norman and so on. There is also a new section in P-2 called Marrakesh, named after the place in Morocco. Expansion of the parking area to nearly 8 floors makes this place popular with tourists, local and foreign alike. It is also plays host to many exclusive boutiques.

Kuala Lumpur China Town

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:46:00 +0000

Petaling Street is a Chinatown located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is infamous for pirated clothes and accessories along with bootleg DVDs and CDs. Petaling Street however does not exclusively offer pirated products. Haggling is a common sight here and the place is usually crowded with locals as well as tourists.

The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favourites such as Hokkien mee, ikan bakar (barbecued fish), asam laksa and curry noodles. Traders here are mainly Chinese but there are also Indian, Malay, and Bangladeshi traders.

Petaling Street is particularly famous for its all-day parade of stalls, that sell imitation goods of all sorts, like: wallets, handbags, t-shirts, watches, shoes and many other things.
You can buy imitation goods of Rolex, Seiko, Cartier, Christian Dior, Adidas, Nike, Calvin Klein, Armani, Gucci, Prada, D&G, Louis Vuitton.
Bargaining here is an absolute must. Bargain hard! It's the ideal place to test your bargaining skills.

The area attracts many locals and visitors in search of bargain items, including inexpensive dresses, sunglasses, shoes, fabrics and souvenirs.
You can get anything from food to bags and sunglasses to handicrafts all along Petaling Street.

There are many restaurants with a lot of delicious choices to choose from. Some of the restaurants here have been operating for generations! We're sure, your dinner is fantastic.
Look out for Yook Woo Hin restaurant on Petaling Street. It is one the longest surviving family-run food places in KL.
Expect queues, shouting and fantastic food.

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:10:00 +0000

The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park (Malay: Taman Burung Kuala Lumpur) is a public aviary in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a popular tourist attraction in the country, receiving an average of 200,000 visitors every year.It is located adjacent to the Perdana Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur. This Bird Park houses more than 5000 birds, from more than 50 species, in an enclosed aviary.Out of these 5000 birds, 90% are local birds and 10% were imported from overseas. The size of this bird park is around 7-16 hectares.

While many birds roam freely across the park, certain species such as the hornbills and parrots are confined in separate large sections within the aviary to ensure visitors will not miss the chance to see them.Other main attractions include the Indian Blue Peacocks, Crowned Pigeons, Yellow-billed Storks and flamingos. Time your visit to coincide with the feeding session of the birds.

While the birds are allowed to fly freely, the incompatatible species are confined in Display Aviaries and specially designed open exhibits. Some of these enclosures also house samplings of the other species for those who wish to admire them at close quarters.

Visitors will enjoy strolling through the park along a maze of paved walkways - amidst a profusion of greenery, refreshing air, pleasant trills, coos and whistles of birdsong.

At various points, you'll be delighted to come across miniature gardens, pools and water cascades, bridges, flowering plants, fruit trees...and bird - feeding stations.

At the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, you'll spend engrossing hours spotting and studying the huge and fascinating variety of the feathered beauties found here.

Open Daily : 0900 hour - 18:30 hour

Thean Hou Temple

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:39:00 +0000

Another place in Kuala Lumpur where you haved a superb view of the city. This is one of the largest Chinese temples in South-East Asia and is located on top of Robson Hill. This temple belongs to the Malaysian Chinese community in Malaysia and public donations made it possible to open the temple in 1989.

The temple has four levels. The lowest level houses the nursery, souvenir shops and food court while the first floor is the main hall where cultural and religious activities are held. On the second level, one can find the marriage registration office and resource centre. The main temple shrine is located on the third floor. Upon reaching the temple shrine, one will be amazed by the dragon-inspired columns and pagoda rooftops. It is also a perfect place to relax and enjoy the panoramic view of the temple set against the Kuala Lumpur skyline.

This is a spectacular place and a first class example of the beauty of Chinese architecture. Before you enter the temple grounds you have the fountain of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy and statues of gods and lions. The main shrine with Thean Hou Goddess, the Goddess of the Sea/Ocean, you find on the third floor of this four levels temple. Even if this is a place for worship there are more than 100 cultural activities annually with the Chinese 15v days New Year celebration, when the temple is decorated with thousands of red lanterns, as the main event.

Since its opening, the temple has been endorsed by the Tourism Development Council as a tourist destination. Thousands of people visit the temple every year to offer prayers to the three deities.

Thean Hou Temple is a perfect place to just sit down and relax and watch the majestic Kuala Lumpur skyline behind the spectacular pagoda roofs of the temple. The temple is very popular among newly married couples to take their wedding photos. On the second level you can find the marriage registration office, a service that more than 5000 couples are using annually.

In addition to her altar in the prayer hall, there is also a smaller statue of Guan Yin to the right of the hall, set amongst rocks and falling water. Here one can kneel and receive a blessing of water from the statue. Outside the temple at the entrance to the grounds, there is a larger statue, similarly set amongst rocks and falling water.

This syncretic temple with elements of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism is a grandiose structure and represents a successful combination of modern architectural techniques and authentic traditional design featuring imposing pillars, spectacular roofs, ornate carvings and intricate embellishments. Its grand architecture has made it a popular tourist destination.

Batu Caves

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:15:00 +0000

Batu Caves is a limestone hill, which has a series of caves and cave temples, located in Gombak district, 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu or Batu River, which flows past the hill. Batu Caves is also the name of the nearby village.

The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia.
The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old. Some of the cave entrances were used as shelters by the indigenous Temuan people (a tribe of Orang Asli).

The biggest cave has been made into a Hindu temple in 1891. To reach the cave, one has to climb a staircase of 272 steps, but it's worth every ounce of energy used.

While you are here, you will notice that the caves are also home to some monkeys. You can buy bananas for them if you choose upon arrival at the caves.

Every year, over a million Hindu devotees and visitors throng the temple for the Thaipusam celebrations, which falls between mid-January to early February. It is an eye-opening event with so many visitors all travelling to the site, it must not be missed if you visit Kuala Lumpur during this time of year.

Kuala Lumpur Tower

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:06:00 +0000

Another famous icon of the city, KL Tower (Malay: Menara KL) is a telecommunications tower. Built in 1995 on Bukit Nanas (literally pineapple hill) and has a height of 421 metres, it is the fifth tallest tower in the world. Because it sits on top of a hill, its height is at 515 metres above sea level, which is higher than the Petronas Twin Towers.

The observation deck at 276 metres above ground level (not counting the height of the hill) provides an excellent aerial view of Kuala Lumpur. It has been said that one can even see the Strait of Malacca from the tower on a perfect clear day. There is also a revolving restaurant which provides breathtaking views while you indulge on a sumptuous buffet of Malaysian delicacies.

Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve

Surrounding the KL Tower is the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve. Gazetted in 1906, it is one of the oldest forest reserves in the country. It covers an area of about 11 hectares and is the only remaining tropical rainforest in the heart of the city of Kuala Lumpur.

The entrance is located near the over 100 years old Jelutong tree (Dyera Costulata) standing right next to the tower. Along the trails around the rainforest you could see different species of trees, colourful butterflies, insects, tropical birds, squirrels and macaque monkeys.

The touristic building is adorned with designs that reflect the Malaysian Islamic culture. The main lobby of the upper ground floor is decorated with exquisite glass-clad domes that sparkle like giant diamonds. These domes were designed and arranged in the form of the Muqarnas by Iranian craftsmen from Isfahan.

Malaysia’s First BASE Jump at Menara Kuala Lumpur 1999

The first BASE Jump in Malaysia was Sunday, 3rd October 1999 at Menara Kuala Lumpur. The event was one of the highlights of Menara Kuala Lumpur’s 3rd Anniversary celebrations. This event is listed in the Malaysia Book of Records as the first Malaysian BASE Jump. Participants were Capt. Abdul Rahmat Omar, Lt. Aziz Ahmad and Martin Dumas, a Canadian. They jumped off the broadcast part of the Tower Head at Level TH05 from a height of 300 meters

Official Events:

Trial Jumps KL Tower on 6 October 2010

Jumps KL Tower on 7 - 10 October 2010

Fees Rate : Rm 1000

You may download the applications forms here

Applications Form ( pdf format )

For more information about KL Tower Event 2010
email your enquiries to

ahmad_suhaili@menarakl.com.my or
idros.yusop@menarakl.com.my

Revolving Restaurant located at Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower), Seri Angkasa boasts a panoramic view of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre and the Klang Valley. Sitting at 282 metres above ground level, it is ranked the 4th highest revolving restaurant in the world and the highest in South East Asia.

It was officially opened by the previous Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Tun Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, on Tuesday, 1st October 1996, in conjunction with the official opening of Malaysia's premier landmark, Menara Kuala Lumpur.

For More Informations On Revolving Restaurant

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.

At a height of 282 meters above ground level, you can enjoy a revolving dinner.
The restaurant is open daily from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm for lunch and 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm for dinner. A la carte menus are available for lunch and dinner.
Please make a reservation!

LUNCH BUFFET
12.00 Noon - 3.00 PM (Weekdays)
RM 60.00++ Adult | RM 35.00++ Child

BRUNCH BUFFET
11.30 AM - 3.00 PM (Weekends & Public Holidays)
RM 70.00++ Adult | RM 40.00++ Child

AFTERNOON TEA
RM35.00++ Per Person
(price above effective on 1st April 2010)

HI-TEA BUFFET
RM 48.00++ per adult | RM26.00++ Per Child
(price above effective on 1st April 2010)

DINNER BUFFET
Early: 6.30 PM - 9.00 PM
Late: 9.30 PM - 11.00 PM
RM135.00++ Adult | RM 75.00++ Child

Petronas Twin Tower

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:34:00 +0000

The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers are currently the tallest twin towers in the world, and it lays claim to being the world's tallest high rise of the 20th century. Critics point out that this applies to only one of four height categories defined by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

Poem (by Datuk A Samad Said)

Here a thousand racehorses once spurred,
amidst thunderous applause, cheerful and despairing,
masking men's myriad manners.
Here forest winds once rustled,
whispering whimpers of freed animals.
Secrets of history hidden and of wondrous encounters.

Within the rainbow's embrace,
in restless unsettled era,
now stands sublime
the nation's summit
the Twin Towers blossoms of the sky.

Silver scales shining merrily,
glass slabs glittering brightly,
fresh leaves, ripe fruits,
unrestrained branches…
such is the story now.

And in its grounds, children, free-footed
listen to water splashing amidst laughter,
witness the greeting of close friends,
watch the world whispering by and
revere the blessing of holy prayers.

Certainly, footsteps from LRT, droning from cars
now enliven your building,
expressing the people's aspiration,
shouts and whispers twilxt garden and lake
alongside the lovely beautiful mosque.
This nation needs a countenance
in these changing times;
it needs to speak from forest tongues…of shy whispers;
to city tongues of confident shouts.
This nation needs to speak for future generations.
It is the voice of children playing water,
smiling into the hearts of families;
it echoes the rhythm of industries
in its courteous speeches;
it is the peak of time, it is the silence of souls,
it pulsates proudly.

In a world which was once a jungle
but is now a city of brave voices
speaking the hopes and dreams of nation…
affirming freedom and confidence.
We look at scales and windows
blinking and towering, we are amazed,
and awed.
The Twin Towers issue forth the nation's character, inspiring the leader who thought, planned and made it all possible.
It is a monument,
which will have its own history and voice.

Here, a silver ascending tower
soaring and shining brightly
towards the sky, whispering the nation's resolve and purpose.
Awakening from history's slumber,
astute and active, embraced healthily
by the sun's ray, matured and wise, the smiles
of a nation that dares to dream and
that dream now a towering, shining reality.

It becomes a flag billowing mightily
in our grateful hearts.
It becomes a voice yearning for respect
in our sincere hopes.
It is the epitome of our pure dreams,
winking from afar, glittering from a near..
it states the determined achievement of the nation which braved the world's turmoil
on its own efforts.
It's for future generations,
it's the yearning win pursuing and embracing this centennial history
into the new millennium.

It is vision of the leader wanting to dare the world,
that from an ordinary map a tiny nation can still be dignified.

It is night and day thoughts;
the clarity and turbidity of questions;
the cold and heat of emotions;
it is pulsating quintessential heart, which
is ever matured and made steely
by varied prejudices. No matter,
our achievement with all its doubts and pride, now is twice proclaimed in peace and gratitude;
it now stands
and speaks from its own land.

And it will always be in tune
with the rain and wind, and
always be in accord with the
rays of the sun,
searching for loyal tongues and ears
whispering the hopes of a nation
which was once colonized,
but it is now free and whishes
to continue being blessed!!

The design, created by renowned architect, Cesar Pelli & Associates of the USA was selected through an international design competition held in 1991.

The floor plate of the Towers is based on geometric patterns common in architecture of Islamic heritage. It is composed of two rotated and super imposed squares with small circular infill around the edges. The exterior of the PETRONAS Twin Towers is organised in horizontal ribbons of vision glass and stainless steel which glint and shimmer in the sun. The design of the buildings also incorporates set-back at level 60, 73, 82, 84 and 88. Attached to each Tower is the 44-storey side tower or annexe, which provides an architectural balance to the slender profile of the main Tower. These coreless annexes also provide additional office space.

The Like the exterior design, the interior design patterns and materials used also reflect the national identity of Malaysia. The Towers' entrance lobbies are showcase of the country's cultural heritage, incorporating contemporary Malaysian motifs adapted from traditional handicrafts such as 'songket' and timber carvings while the floor design has been laid in a popular 'mengkuang' weave mat design.

A 58.4 metre sky bridge at levels 41 and 42 links the Twin Towers. The unique double-deck sky bridge stands 170 metres above street level with its arch support forming a symbolic gateway to the city centre.You can see the Petronas Towers almost everywhere in the city.

It's certainly worth a visit. You shouldn't miss it.

The sky bridge is opened to visitors between 8.30am - 7.00pm every Tuesday to Sunday

Suria KLCC is a 1.5 million sq. feet (139,000 m²) shopping complex located at the base of the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur City Centre. It is located on 6 floors, with anchor tenants Isetan, Parkson Grand, Cold Storage SupermarketTanjong Golden Village, Signatures Level 2 Food Court and Marks and Spencer. Suria is the native Malaysian word for Sunshine. It was opened on 1998.

It houses mostly luxury and fashionable shops, as well as cafes, restaurants, a 12 screen cinema, a concert hall, an art gallery, and a Science Discovery Centre, over 6 floors. It is nestled below the Petronas Twin Towers, the 3rd tallest buildings in the world (and the tallest twin towers). It is one of Malaysia's most popular tourist destinations.

Genting Highlands

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:15:00 +0000

Genting Highlands, located at an elevation of 2000m above sea level, is one of the most well developed hill resorts in Malaysia. The cool mountain air and lush greenery make Genting an ideal escapade away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Visitors can take a shrilling cable car ride above the clouds to the summits and enjoy the indoor and outdoor theme parks or try your luck at the world class Casino De Genting. Genting Highlands, 54km north of Kuala Lumpur, was founded in 1965 by businessman, Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, who acquired the land for the resort development. Set at 2000 metres, the main action is at the Genting Highlands Resort termed as ‘the City of Entertainment’.

It offers an exciting range of activities that are glitzy and entertaining. The comprehensive hill resort is popular with day trippers and visitors seeking to excite their senses in a realm of fantasy right round the clock. The resort has a wide range of entertainment, leisure, recreational and sporting facilities as well as hotels, condominiums, apartment and camping facilities.

At the peak lies Genting Theme Park and Casino De Genting while lower down, at around 1000 metres above sea level, is the Golf Course, Awana Horse Ranch and the Awana Eco Park.

The Genting Theme Park is made up of Indoors Theme Park and the Outdoor Theme Park. The Indoors Theme Park offers attractions such as Space Odyssey 2020, Motion Master Simulator, 3-D dome and Around the World train
Ride.

Genting is also well-known for its casino, the Casino de Gentinq, which offers Blackjack, baccarat, roulette, keno, French bull and Tai Sai. Visitors must be properly attired.

Chin Swee Temple is located not far from Genting Permai Resort, it along the way to the Genting World Resort.

Temple is specially build for honouring the Goddess of mercy and Sitting Buddha. you will also see the statue of Late Dato Sri Lim Goh Tong and history of the late founder of Genting Highlands.

Do not missed the temple if you were driving up to Genting Highlands. It is beautifully build for tourist and worshipper alike.

Inside the pagoda, you could see 10000 buddhas covering the entire inner wall from grond floor to the top.

Islamic Arts Museum Kuala Lumpur

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:55:00 +0000

The Islamic Arts Museum Kuala Lumpur houses more than seven thousand artifacts, as well has an exceptional library of Islamic-art books. The art objects on display range from the tiniest pieces of jewellery to one of the world’s largest scale models of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. The aim is to create a collection that is truly representative of the Islamic world.

Interest in Islamic art has grown enormously in recent years. Reflecting this awareness, in December 1998 Malaysia became home to Southeast Asia’s largest museum of Islamic art. The building occupies 30,000 square metres, situated amid the leafy surroundings of central Kuala Lumpur’s Lake Gardens.

The style of the museum building is modern, with an Islamic feel created by the details rather than by the structure itself. Iranian tile workers transformed the iwan-style entrance into a ceramic tapestry that frames a welcoming verse from the Qur’an. On the roof, these artisans turned the dome-construction traditions of Central Asia into the building’s crowning glory. The turquoise-coloured domes are now a landmark on the Kuala Lumpur skyline.

Inside the building, the angularity of 21st century design is contrasted with the soft, rounded forms of the five domes that dominate the museum’s interior. Laboured over by craftsmen from Uzbekistan, these imposing features help form an ambience that is both airy and harmony. The seamless continuity of light and space is maintained throughout the galleries and into other areas of the museum, such as the library and the restaurant.

Conveying the splendour of this monumental art form in a museum setting has been achieved by using a comprehensive collection of scale models. These range from the colossal grandeur of the holiest mosque in Islam – Mecca’s Masjid al-Haram – to the more desolate beauty of Central Asian mausoleums dedicated to Timur and Amir Albukhari. Every corner of Islam is covered in miniature, including the widely overlooked mosques of China and Southeast Asia. To give a more intimate impression of these sacred spaces, the gallery includes a re-creation of a mosque interior.

Arab Street (Ain Arabia) Kuala Lumpur

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:04:00 +0000

Ain Arabia or Arab Street has everything that resembles the shopping lifestyle of the Middle Eastern population. This street is located at Jalan Berangan in Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang, the shopping haven for locals and tourists alike. In an effort to encourage tourists from the Middle East, this area was created by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall where Arabs can come here to dine, shop and meet.

Malaysia is as popular with Arabian tourists from the Middle East, as it is with sunseekers and jungle enthusiasts from the Christian countries. In the year 2002, according to the Tourism Board of Malaysia, about 132,000 tourists from the Arabian Gulf and Middle East visited the country.

Although it is designed to meet the needs of the Arab community and tourists, this place is also frequented by locals and other tourists who want to experience the food and culture of the Arabs in Malaysia. In Kuala Lumpur, several Arab nationals have opened up business providing Arab style food to the visitors. One such restaurant, the Tarbush, has opened more than one branch in Kuala Lumpur and in Ampang where there is high concentration of Arab families.
Although it is designed to meet the needs of the Arab community and tourists, this place is also frequented by locals and other tourists who want to experience the food and culture of the Arabs in Malaysia.

The literal translation is Eye Arab (the grammatically correct version should read al Ain Arabiya which would translate to "The Eye of Arabia").
After 30 meters you'll see at the left side the Fortuna Hotel with it's famous restaurant "Sahara Tent". This is the centre of "Ain Arabia".
Since Ala H. Salih set up the Sahara Tent restaurant at the Fortuna Hotel five years ago, tourists, embassy officials and students have been making a beeline to al Mantaga al Arabiya or "the Arabian area".

The literal translation is Eye Arab (the grammatically correct version should read al Ain Arabiya which would translate to "The Eye of Arabia").
The draw of the restaurant may be due to the 20 per cent increase in tourist arrivals from the Middle East between July, August and September.
Many can be seen dining in the restaurant's lush carpeted interior (with privacy booths for veiled women to dine in private) or smoking pipe outside.

There's also an Arab barber to cut hair the way Arab men like it. Not many barbers in Kuala Lumpur are good at trimming beards. Some Arab men need to have their facial hair removed by threading. For some, this has to be done every three days.
Apart from the barbers shop, the other four shops adjacent to the Fortuna Hotel are a mini market,two souvenir shops and the Hay-al Arab Restaurant, which serves Yemeni cuisine.
Naab’s mini market stocks products like canned tomatoes, bottled olives, Lebanese bread, a variety of cheeses and dates.
The al-Khaima souvenir shop stocks Arabic music CDs, VCDs, shisha pipes, tobacco, perfume oils and incense wood chips.

Low Yat Plaza ( I.T Mall )

noreply@blogger.com (ParkYank) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:23:00 +0000

Low Yat Plaza or commonly referred to as LYP, is an established commercial shopping centre specializing in electronics and IT products in Malaysia.Low Yat Plaza is the most famous place to shop for IT products in the whole of Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur's incredible shopping opportunities extend to Information Technology products. If you're a technology buff, Kuala Lumpur offers some of most competitive rates for IT services and cheap prices for Personal Computers (PC) and parts as well as other communication tools, such as cell phones, PDA's and GPS systems.Many computer products with famous brand names are made in Malaysia, but you do get a sizeable bulk of PC items from Taiwan hitting the shelves here quicker than most parts of the world.

In Kuala Lumpur, the best spots for shopping computers are in IT zones located within shopping centres.There are, or course, shops scattered around the Klang Valley in residential and commercial areas, but the IT zones in shopping malls are where you get the latest hardware and ground-breaking prices, due to the intense competition and influx of technology. The best places to buy IT products are Low Yat Plaza

The IT section of the mall attracts a huge crowd of shoppers, both local and international, who want good computer parts at bargain-bin prices. Because of the sheer number of dealers, competition is extremely intense, and you won't find prices for computers any cheaper in the whole of Malaysia than Low Yat Plaza.

Shoppers can get the latest graphic cards, LCD monitors, motherboards, RAM chips, printers and processors to build up their computers. There are also a wide range of laptops to choose from, such as Asus, Fujitsu, Toshiba, Sony, Acer and Macintosh. On another note, the floor also has many shops that retail pirated computer games as well as those for the Playstation and Xbox. This is another pulling factor for international visitors who want cheap games!