Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

Introduction

Kuala Lumpur, the nationís capital city is a modern and fast moving city. KL, as it is almost always called, with a population of 1.8 million leads the nation's fast paced development in trade and commerce and is the pulse of the nation. The city's strategic location near the heart of SE Asia, along with excellent supporting infrastructure has made it a popular venue for international events, conventions, and exhibitions.

It is also a cosmopolitan blend of races, cultures and religions.

Discovering KL (as locals affectionately call it) you will see ultra-modern skyscrapers standing magnificently next to rows and rows of quaint old shop houses.

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Money Changing

Foreign currency and travellers cheques may be changed in all commercial banks during banking hours. Licensed money changers at the airport, international hotels and within the city

sometimes offer better rates than banks. Travellers Cheques are also accepted by hotels and major departmental stores but banks give the best rates.

Eating Out

Most major shopping centres have a number of restaurants specialising in Malay, Chinese, Indian or Western food located within their premises, for those in a hurry, there's always Mc Donald's or Kentucky Fried Chicken. Some of these complexes devote almost an entire floor to food stalls offering a mouth-watering array of local fast foods. With so many food outlets to choose from, the hassle comes only in

actually deciding what to eat!

The City also has its special Tourist Police to assist tourists and attend to any complaints.

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KL History

Founded in 1857 by a group of Chinese who made their way up the Klang river in search of tin. KL's "founding father," Yap Ah Loy, with his infamous reign over the entire Kuala Lumpur mining area - with increased British involvement in Malaya, it would eventually place Kuala Lumpur at center of history.

Getting Around

Taxi services, Bus services, Monorail

Sentral - Transportation Hub

Shopping in K L

Things you can get in Kuala Lumpur / Fashion & Designer Boutiques / Tips for Shoppers

Main shopping areas in Kuala Lumpur

Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman / Jalan Masjid India / Jalan Bukit Bintang / Petaling Street and Jalan Bandar

Interesting Stuff

A forest Park in K. Lumpur - FRIM

(The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia)

Royal Malaysian Air Force Museum

Places I

Sultan Abdul Samad Building - Dataran Merdeka - China Town - Central Market - Jln Masjid India -

Masjid Jamek

Places II

Istana Negara - Petronas Twin Towers - The KLCC Park - Menara Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tourist Info Centre - National Art Gallery/Library/Theatre - Karyaneka Handicraft Centre

Places III

KL Railway Station - Islamic Arts Museum - National Mosque - KL Bird Park - National Museum - National Planetarium - Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens - National Monument

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