Travel Guide Kuala Lumpur

 
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Travel Guide Kuala Lumpur
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Travel Guide
Kuala Lumpur

02    Quick view         05   Phone calls & Internet     09   Nightlife
02    Malaysia           05   Top 10 sights              10   Calendar of events
04    Travel etiquette   07   Shopping in Kuala Lumpur   12   Hotels
04    Health             08   Restaurants

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              Quick view
              Kuala Lumpur - a brief overview

              The Malaysian capital offers an alluring blend of high-tech modernity with rich
              historic roots. Come here for first-class shopping and dining, but its cultural mix is
              what makes Kuala Lumpur stand out, a happy blend of influences from the
              Muslims, Chinese and Indians. Despite its size, the city has a less frenetic pace
              than others in the region.

              KL’s most iconic image, symbolising its constant development, is the Petronas
              Twin Towers, which dwarf the many other soaring skyscrapers. Explore at ground
              level, however, and the old Colonial District provides a feast for the senses, from
              multi-coloured temples to aromatic street markets and foodstalls.

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              Malaysia
              General Information

              Country overview
              Reefs and rainforests, mountains and minarets, skycrapers and sampans;
              Malaysia more than lives up to its official slogan 'truly Asia'. One of the great
              cultural melting pots, Malaysia is a nation where Chinese joss-houses, Hindu
              temples and gold-domed Malay mosques jostle for space with bustling markets
              and towering skyscrapers. Away from the cities, untamed nature awaits, in the form
              of jungles dripping with rare and exotic species and coral reefs teeming with
              turtles, sharks and rainbow-coloured tropical fish.

              Peninsular Malaysia is where people come for bustling cities and colonial history,
              but the states of Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo are the gateway to a mysterious
              world of coral islands and lush rainforests inhabited by isolated indigenous tribes.

              Geography
              Malaysia is situated in central South-East Asia, bordering Thailand in the north,
              with Singapore to the south and Indonesia to the south and west. It is composed of
              Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the north coast of
              the island of Borneo, 650 to 950km (404 to 600 miles) across the South China Sea.
              Peninsular Malaysia is an area of forested mountain ranges running north-south,
              on either side of which are low-lying coastal plains. The coastline extends some
              1,900km (1,200 miles).

              The west coast consists of mangrove swamps and mudflats which separate into
              bays and inlets. In the west, the plains have been cleared and cultivated, while the
              unsheltered east coast consists of tranquil beaches backed by dense jungle.

              The major islands are Langkawi (a group of 99 islands), Penang and Pangkor off
              the west coast; and Tioman, Redang, Kapas, Perhentian and Rawa off the east
              coast. In Malaysian Borneo, Sarawak has alluvial and, in places, swampy coastal
              plains with rivers penetrating the jungle-covered hills and mountains of the interior.
              Sabah has a narrow coastal plain which gives way to mountains and jungle. Mount
              Kinabalu, at 4,094m (13,432ft), is the highest peak in Malaysia.

              General knowledge

              Key facts

              Population: 29628392

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              Population Density (per sq km): 89

              Capital: Kuala Lumpur.

              Language

              Bahasa Melayu is the national and official language, but English is widely spoken.
              Other languages such as Chinese (Cantonese and Hokkien), Iban and Tamil are
              spoken by minorities.

              Currency

              Ringgit (MYR; symbol RM) = 100 sen. Notes are in denominations of RM100, 50,
              10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 sen. The Ringgit is
              often referred to as the Malaysian Dollar.

              Electricity

              230-240 volts AC, 50Hz. Square three-pin plugs are used.

              General business opening hours

              Most private sector offices are open Monday to Friday 0900-1700 and Saturday
              0900-1300, but many public sector offices operate a five-day week.

              Government office hours

              Mon-Fri, 0830-1630

              Public holidays
              Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2018 - December 2019 period.

              Note

              (a) Holidays falling on the weekend are observed the following day.
              (b) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the
              moon and the dates given below are approximations. During the lunar month of
              Ramadan that precedes Hari Raya Aidilfitri (End of Ramadan), Muslims fast during
              the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some
              disruption may continue into Hari Raya Aidilfitri itself. Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari
              Raya Aidil Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) may last up to several days, depending on the
              region.
              (c) Buddhist festivals are declared according to local astronomical observations
              and it is not possible to forecast the date of their occurrence exactly.
              (d) Not all Public Holidays are observed throughout Malaysia.

              2018

              Hari Tahun Baru (New Year’s Day): 1 January 2018
              Hari Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory Day): 1 February 2018
              Tahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year): 16 and 17 February 2018
              Hari Pekerja (Labour Day): 1 May 2018
              Hari Wesak (Buddha’s Birthday): 29 May 2018
              Hari Raya Aidilfitri (End of Ramadan): 15 and 16 June 2018
              Hari Raya Aidil Adha (Feast of Sacrifice): 22 August 2018
              Hari Kebangsaan Malaysia (National Day): 31 August 2018
              Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year): 12 September 2018
              Hari Malaysia (Nationalfeiertag): 16 September 2018
              Hari Deepavali (Festival of Lights): 30 September 2018
              Maulidur Rasul (Birth of the Prophet Muhammad): 20 November 2018
              Hari Natal (Christmas Day): 25 December 2018

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              2019

              Hari Tahun Baru (New Year’s Day): 1 January 2019
              Hari Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory Day): 1 February 2019
              Tahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year): 5 and 6 February 2019
              Hari Pekerja (Labour Day): 1 May 2019
              Hari Wesak (Buddha’s Birthday): 19 and 20 May 2019
              Hari Raya Aidilfitri (End of Ramadan): 5 and 6 June 2019
              Hari Raya Aidil Adha (Feast of Sacrifice): 11 and 12 August 2019
              Hari Kebangsaan Malaysia (National Day): 31 August 2019
              Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year): 1 September 2019
              Hari Malaysia (Nationalfeiertag): 16 September 2019
              Hari Deepavali (Festival of Lights): 27 and 28 October 2019
              Maulidur Rasul (Birth of the Prophet Muhammad): 10 and 11 November 2019
              Hari Natal (Christmas Day): 25 December 2019

              All information subject to change.

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              Travel etiquette
              How to fit in

              Social Conventions

              Social conventions in Malaysia are dictated by religion and culture, with different
              norms amongst Muslim Malays, Indian Hindus and followers of Chinese religions.
              The catch-all greeting in Bahasa Melayu is selamat, but Malays are more likely to
              use the Arabic phrase assalamualaikum, meaning 'peace be with you'. The
              standard title for Malay men is Encik (pronounced Enchik), which can be used with
              or without the person’s name; single Malay women should be called Cik
              (pronounced Che) and married women Puan.

              Touching the hand to the chest is a sign of respect and a relaxed wrist and gentle
              touch should be adopted when shaking hands.

              Chinese and Indians usually use Western forms of address. Hospitality is always
              warm, lavish and informal. When eating food by hand, only the right hand should
              be used. Visitors should respect religious beliefs and follow the Malaysian
              example, particular when it comes to appropriate attire. Footwear should be taken
              off at the door when entering a house or temple. Outside the workplace, dress
              should be informal, but not overly casual.

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              Health
              Health

              Main emergency number: 999

              Food & Drink

              Food is one of the highlights of any trip to Malaysia, but a little caution is required
              as standards of hygiene can vary. Restaurants are usually fine, and you should
              also be safe at street stalls and night markets where the food is prepared freshly on
              the premises. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish and avoid places where food
              has been left lying around in the open air. Avoid ice cream and other
              unpasteurised dairy products as they may have been defrosted and refrozen.

              Tap water in larger cities is usually safe, but most people prefer to drink bottled
              water. Elsewhere, all water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated
              – stick to water that has been boiled or sterilised. Be wary of ice as it may have
              been prepared using contaminated water. Milk is unpasteurised and should be

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              boiled – milk used in tea has normally been boiled or treated.

              Other Risks

              Malaria and Hepatitis A and C are present in Malaysia and Hepatitis B is also
              widespread, though the risk to travellers is low. Outbreaks of dengue fever,
              Japanese encephalitis and meningococcal meningitis occur in both urban and
              rural areas, but are rare in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and coastal resorts. Rabies is
              present; if bitten by monkeys or dogs, seek immediate medical attention. There
              have been several outbreaks of avian influenza since 2004 but no human fatalities.

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              Phone calls & Internet
              Phone calls & Internet

              Telephone/Mobile Telephone

              Dialing Code: +60

              Telephone

              International calls can be made from public telephones or at any office of Malaysia
              Telekom Berhad, the national phone company (www.tm.com.my). Public phones
              can be found in many areas, such as supermarkets, shopping centres and post
              offices, and most use coins or pre-paid cards, which can be purchased at petrol
              stations and convenience stores

              Mobile Telephone

              Roaming agreements exist with many international mobile phone companies and
              network coverage is good in most areas of Peninsular Malaysia, and in larger
              cities in East Malaysia. Signals are less reliable in the highlands and vanish
              entirely in rural areas of Borneo. Malaysia has GSM 900/1800 and 3G mobile
              networks, and pre-paid SIM cards can be purchased locally for unlocked mobile
              phones. If your phone is locked to a network, cheap handsets are widely available.

              Internet

              Internet cafés are found everywhere and most chain coffee shops and shopping
              centres offer Wi-Fi connections. Larger hotels offer in-room internet access and Wi-
              Fi access in the lobby.

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              Top 10 sights
              Top 10 sights in Kuala Lumpur

              Petronas Towers
              At 490m (1607ft), this is currently the tallest twin structure in the world, housing the
              national oil company, as well as a hotel, restaurants, theatre and shopping mall.
              The Skybridge is the highest point open to visitors, with amazing views from 170m
              (558ft) above the ground.

              Kuala Lumpur City Centre                    Opening times:
              50088 Kuala Lumpur                          Tue-Sun 0900-2100
              Malaysia                                    (closed Fri 1300-1430)
              Tel: 603 2331 8080
                                                          www.petronastwintowers.com.my

              Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

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              Housed in a stunningly designed modern building, this excellent museum contains
              artworks and religious artefacts from around the Muslim world, spanning 1,000
              years.

              Jalan Lembah Perdana                          Opening times:
              50480 Kuala Lumpur                            Daily 1000-1800
              Malaysia
              Tel: +603 2274 2020                           www.iamm.org.my

              Colonial District
              The old city centre is a delightful area to explore on foot, with many old buildings,
              temples and markets, in the streets around Independence Square (Dataran
              Merdeka).

              Dataran Merdeka
              50 500 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia

              Masjid Negara
              The National Mosque is a strikingly angular modern building, with stained-glass
              windows, latticed walls and an elegantly tall minaret, and fronted by peacefully
              sparkling fountains.

              Jalan Perdana                                 Opening times:
              50480 Kuala Lumpur                            Daily 0900-1200, 1500-1600 and 1730-
              Malaysia                                      1830
              Tel: +603 2693 7784
                                                            www.masjidnegara.gov.my

              Masjid Jamek
              Overlooking the junction of the Gombek and Klang Rivers, this early 20th-century
              mosque is one of the loveliest buildings in Kuala Lumpur, with pastel-coloured
              onion domes, minarets and arched colonnades.

              Jalan Tun Perak                               Opening times:
              50050 Kuala Lumpur                            Daily 0830-1230 and 1430-1600
              Malaysia                                      (closed Fri 1100-1430)
              Tel: 603 9235 4848

              Old KL Station
              Only a few trains still serve this colonial-era station in the south of the city, but it’s
              an architectural highlight, with its whimsical confection of arches, domes, minarets
              and spires.

              Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin                      www.ktmb.com.my
              50050 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia
              Tel: +603 2263 1111

              Chinatown

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              On the southern side of the Colonial District, Kuala Lumpur’s Chinese district
              comprises a bustling complex of alleyways packed with markets, pharmacies and
              ramshackle shops; also including the colourful Chan See Shu Yuen Temple.

              Chinatown, Jalan Petaling                  Opening times:
              50000 Kuala Lumpur                         Daily 0800-1800
              Malaysia

              Sri Mahamariamman Temple
              Serving Kuala Lumpur’s sizeable Indian community, this is the largest and oldest
              Hindu temple in the city, controversially renovated in the 1960s, with a
              spectacularly colourful exterior.

              Jalan Tun H. S. Lee                        Opening times:
              50000 Kuala Lumpur                         Sun-Thurs 0600-2030
              Malaysia                                   Fri 0600-2130
              Tel: +604 263 4941                         Sat 0600-2100

              Menara KL Tower
              This shorter rival to the Petronas Towers has an observation deck at the top of its
              communications tower, offering a much higher viewpoint than the Skybridge, at
              335m (1,100ft) over the city.

              Menara Kuala Lumpur                        Opening times:
              No. 2 Jalan Punchak Off Jalan              Daily 0900-2200
              P.Ramlee
              50250 Kuala Lumpur                         www.menarakl.com.my
              Malaysia
              Tel: +603 2020 5444

              Muzium Negara
              Housed in a modern building designed as a traditional Malay palace, the national
              museum gives an insightful portrayal of the country’s many ethnic communities,
              spanning its history from prehistoric times to the present day. Exhibits include fine
              wood carving, textiles and shadow puppets.

              Jalan Damansara                            Opening times:
              50 480 Kuala Lumpur                        Daily 0900-1800
              Malaysia
              Tel: +603 2267 1111                        www.muziumnegara.gov.my

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              Shopping in Kuala Lumpur
              Shopping in Kuala Lumpur

              Key Areas

              For some, shopping is the main reason to visit Kuala Lumpur; its numerous
              sprawling markets and plush malls are open till late every day, to satisfy even the
              most avid retail addict. The so-called ‘Golden Triangle’ area, within Jalan Pudu,
              Jalan Ampang, Jalan Imbi and Jalan Tun Razak, has the most shops, malls and
              department stores.

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              Markets

              Central Market is a major attraction in its own right; its blue art deco archways are
              crammed with stalls selling all manner of Malaysian handicrafts – though a bit
              overpriced for tourists – as well as a food court and restaurants. Also unmissable
              are Chinatown and Little India, which continue late into the night: much of the
              claimed western brand products are cheap imitations, but it’s worth a visit for the
              bustling atmosphere.

              Shopping Centres

              The Golden Triangle has the lion’s share of malls, but Bangsar Village, in the
              eponymous neighbourhood, is a cut above the rest, while one of the biggest malls
              of all is Suria KLCC, with hundreds of stores filling the five-storey complex.

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              Restaurants
              Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
              With its wide cultural mix, spanning China, India, Thailand, Japan and beyond, the
              city offers some great eating options, from cheapand hectic street stalls in
              Chinatown to trendy gastro eateries in Bangsar, the upmarket expat area to the
              west of the city centre.

              G3
              This top-notch bistro serves Italian specialities as well as exotic tropical fruit
              smoothies, attracting a loyal expat crowd.

              19 Jalan Telawni 3, Bangsar                  Price: Expensive
              59100 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia

              Tamarind Springs
              Excellent Thai and Indochinese cuisine is served up in this pavilion in the jungle
              on the city outskirts; an exotic gastro adventure.

              1 Jalan Kerja Ayer Lama                      Price: Expensive
              68000 Ampang
              Malaysia

              Din Tai Fung
              On the sixth floor of the Pavilion Shopping Mall, this Chinese restaurant serves
              some of the best dim sum in the city; often busy but worth the wait.

              No. 34-3, Jalan 1/116B,                      Price: Moderate
              Sri Desa Enterpreneurs' Park
              Jalan Kuchai Lama
              58200 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia

              Bijan
              Authentic Malay cooking is the forte in this laid-back café with a tranquil back
              garden; specialities include ikan bakar (fish baked in banana palm leaves).

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              3 Jalan Ceylon                             Price: Moderate
              50 200 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia

              Jalan Olor
              Come here for some of the best street food in KL; dozens of stalls serving up
              freshly cooked Asian meals on the go; best to go after dark when it really comes
              alive.

              Jalan Alor                                 Price: Cheap
              50200 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia

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              Nightlife
              Nightlife in Kuala Lumpur
              KL nightclubs and bars are loud and lively, especially the more touristy joints in the
              central‘Golden Triangle’ area; for more sophisticated entertainment, head for
              trendy Bangsar.

              Hard Rock Café
              If you can put up with its standardised global image, you can hear some of the
              city’s best live music here.

              Wisma Concorde, Jalan Sultan Ismail
              50250 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia

              Zouk
              One of the most happening clubs in KL, attracting top DJs from around the world;
              dress casual smart and come prepared for wild parties.

              113 Jalan Ampang
              50450 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia

              SkyBar
              Come to this glitzy bar on the 33rd floor of the Traders Hotel KL, to sip cocktails as
              you take in the breathtaking views, including the nearby Petronas Towers.

              Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur CC
              50088 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia

              No Black Tie
              Cool live jazz and Japanese cuisine are on offer in this intimate venue, which often
              features top international artists.

              Lorong Mesu

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              50200 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia

              Dewan Filharmonik Petronas
              KL’s premier classical music auditorium, in the Petronas Towers; home to the
              Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and hosting a reputable programme of
              concerts, ballet and other arts events.

              KLCC
              50088 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia

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              Calendar of events
              Calendar of events

              Thaipusam
              The most important Hindu festival in Malaysia, celebrated mainly by Malaysian
              Hindus with Tamil origins. The celebrations are vividly colourful and marked by
              acts of self-mortification, with devotees adopting painful body piercings before
              parading en masse to the Batu caves. More than a million pilgrims gather for the
              festival every year.

              31 January 2018

              Venue: Batu Caves

              Federal Territory Day
              Public holiday marking the ceding of Kuala Lumpur to the federal government of
              Malaysia in 1974 by the surrounding state of Selangor. It's marked by colourful
              celebrations including fireworks and parades with streamers and balloons.

              1 February 2018

              Venue: Throughout the city

              Chinese New Year
              The Chinese New Year is welcomed by Chinese people everywhere, and KL is no
              exception. Centred on Chinatown, but celebrated across the city, this animated
              festival includes dragon dances, vast amounts of fireworks and liberal feasting at
              Chinese restaurants across the city.

              16 February 2018

              Venue: Chinatown

              King's Birthday Celebrations
              Malaysians celebrate the birthday of His Majesty the King of Malaysia with a series
              of extravagant ceremonies in the capital, Kuala Lumpur. Events include a
              ceremonial Trooping of the Colours symbolising the loyalty of the Malaysian
              Armed Forces to the monarchy.

              4 June 2018

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              Venue: Various venues in Kuala Lumpur

              Aidilfitri (Hari Raya Puasa)
              Two days of joyful celebration mark the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of
              fasting. Muslims make up the majority of the Malaysian population, and while the
              celebrations are largely family-oriented, it's quite a special time of year to be in the
              city.

              15 - 16 June 2018

              Venue: Throughout the city

              Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival
              A shopping bonanza, based on similar events in neighbouring Singapore, the
              annual Mega Sale from mid-June to August sees prices plummet in stores across
              the city. This is also the time for Malaysian Fashion Week and the Made in
              Malaysia exhibition.

              15 June - 31 August 2018

              Venue: Throughout the city

              Merdeka Celebrations
              A month-long festival marking Malaysia's independence from Britain, which was
              finally gained in 1957. Celebrations come to a head on Independence Day, August
              31, with a huge parade and the ceremonial raising of the Malaysian flag at
              Merdeka Square.

              August 2018

              Venue: Merderka Square and other city venues

              F1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix
              The Formula One carnival comes to town once a year at the Sepang Circuit close
              to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Currently the second race of the annual F1
              calendar, the Malaysia Grand Prix first took place here in 1999.

              September - October 2018
              www.grandprixevents.com/f1-races/malaysia

              Venue: Sepang International Circuit

              Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix
              The annual Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix is one of Kuala Lumpur's best-loved
              sporting events. Held at the spectacular Sepang International Circuit, this is a
              highlight of the sporting calendar and huge crowd gather to soak up the noise,
              excitement and the distinctive smell of super-charged engines.

              4. November 2018
              www.motogp.com/en

              Venue: Sepang International Circuit

              Deepavali

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              The famous 'Festival of Lights' is one of the most popular Hindu celebrations,
              commemorating the triumph of good over evil. As with the Chinese New Year,
              every community joins in the celebrations, lighting candles, lanterns and fireworks
              to bring good luck. This is a public holiday in most of the country, including KL.

              7 November 2018

              Venue: Throughout the city

              Sepang 12 Hour
              The Sepang 12 Hour (MMER) is a 12-hour endurance race for cars between 1600-
              1900cc. First held in 2000, this has grown to become one of the biggest events of
              its kind in Malaysia. It's seen as a good training ground for the racing stars of the
              future.

              December 2018
              www.sepang12hours.com/

              Venue: Sepang International Circuit

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              Hotels
              Hotels in Kuala Lumpur
              Kuala Lumpur is well supplied with budget and mid-range hostels, particularly in
              Chinatown and close to the KL Central Station, though some rent by the hour so
              check rooms first.Most top-end hotels are clustered close to the Petronas Towers,
              as well as the central business district near the KL Convention Centre.

              KL Ritz-Carlton
              This classically designed modern hotel offers the ultimate of comfort and style, with
              luxuriously appointed rooms, as well as a pool and sauna.

              168 Jalan Imbi                              Category: Expensive
              55100 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia

              Anggun Boutique
              Think eccentrically arty for this attractively kitsch boutique hotel, with four-postered
              beds and dark tropical wooden furnishings.

              9 Tengkat Tong Shin                         Category: Expensive
              50200 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia

              Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar
              Coolly decorated modern rooms in this smart, formal hotel, ideal for special
              occasions.

              1 Jalan Pantai Jaya Tower 3                 Category: Moderate
              59200 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia

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              Istana
              This large luxury hotel is excellent value for money, with outdoor pool in manicured
              grounds; yoga and salsa classes are also on offer.

              73 Jalan Raja Chulan                      Category: Moderate
              50200 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia

              AnCasa Express
              Simple but clean rooms at this friendly hotel, centrally located in Chinatown.

              Jalan Pudu                                Category: Cheap
              55100 Kuala Lumpur
              Malaysia

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