Fraser's Hill

Fraser's Cool Hill Station Retreat

Fraser's Hill, located 1,524m above sea-level on the Titiwangsa mountain range in the State of Pahang in the heart of Peninsula Malaysia is another tourist attraction reachable by car from Kuala Lumpur within two hours or so.

Discovered and subsequently named after Scottish pioneer Louis James Fraser in the late 1890s this hill resort has been described as an engineering marvel of the British when they started the idyllic township in the clouds that had been likened to 'mini' England.



Fraser's Hill lies about 107km north of Kuala Lumpur. For many years, the only way up the hill resort is through a one-lane 9km road known as the Gap. Traffic was regulated hourly, with uphill and downhill traffic designated to alternate hours.

Realising the importance of the hill station resort, the authorities built a new road in 2001. The entrance of this new road lies on the west site of the foothills of Fraser's Hill and it is used for traffic going up the hill. Unfortunately, this road is again closed because of a minor landslide a year ago. To date, it is not known if it will be reopened again.



The old road, which is on the East side lies about half a kilometre away and is only used by traffic going down Fraser's Hill in days of old will now have to cater to twin-tidal traffic flow.

When driving up, be advised that thick mist sometimes envelop the road when the weather gets colder such as after rain. For those who are not accustomed to the winding terrain, motion sickness may result. Usually, this can be remedied by switching off the car's air conditioning and taking in the refreshing cool mountain air.



Getting there:
One way to get to Fraser's Hill is by road via Pahang side - by about110km from Kuala Lumpur. Head towards the Karak Highway and the towards Bentong and then Tranum. There are signboards indicating the road to Fraser's Hill. Just follow them and you will get to the entrance at the foothills of Fraser's Hill.



If you decide to approach Fraser's Hill from Selangor side, use the North-South Expressway and exit at the Tanjung Malim toll plaza and ehad for Kuala Kubu Baru and follow the signboards indicating the direction towards Fraser's Hill.

Another way is to use the new Ulu Yam road towards Kuala Kubu Baru. However, you can only access this road from the Batu Dam in Selayang at Batu Caves. This road is a bit tricky although it is a much shorter way to get to Kuala Kubu Baru and subsequently Fraser's Hill.

Note: To check out the road conditions before heading for Fraser's hill, you can call the Fraser's Hill police station at 09-3622222 to inquire. Other numbers you can check out is the Fraser's Hill Development Corporation at 09-517 1623/4.

Things to do:
Fraser's Hill is most popular as a bird watcher's paradise and haven for nature lovers. It is believed to be the home and stop-over point for over 270 species of local and migratory birds as well as a treasure trove of Malaysian highland fauna.

The cool temperature fluctuates between 26 degrees and 15 degrees (night) Celsius, making Fraser's Hill a refreshing addition to the tropical holidays in Malaysia (which was why the British called it 'mini' England in the past).



The town centre is the heart of Fraser's Hill with its offering of souvenir shops and eateries. Most of the economic activities are concentrated here.

Apart from bird watching, you can also discover the many marked trails located all over the hill resort - getting a proper guide is advised for the newcomer, however.

Photography opportunities abound at the town centre and the object of attraction is none other than the quaint edifices surrounding the equally popular clock tower.

An information centre is also located here where you can get a walking map of Fraser's Hill for exploration later. There is also a large inn overlooking the town centre for budget travellers.

Where to stay:
Accommodation comprises the many apartments and resorts offering accommodation between RM80 to RM200 a night per room. For up-market accommodation, try the quaint and exclusive bungalows priced from RM300 a night.

Best Nasi Dagang In Town

If you like nasi dagang, you will surely agree that the Terengganu nasi dagang has no rival. And if you are in KL, and looking for Terengganu nasi dagang, you must have not much luck looking for an authentic nasi dagang.

Well, if you are reading this, you have come to the right place. There is one called Ulek Mayang Restoran along the Middle Ring Road II between TAR College junction and Gombak-Batu Caves turnoff. I discovered it by chance while travelling via the road and decided to stop over to check it out.

Unfortunately, that day, the nasi dagang was sold out. Instead, we had nasi kerabu - real nasi kerabu Terengganu-style, complete with herbs and budu (fermented fish which smells like hell but taste like heaven).

We also tried the satar (fish meat marinated in herbs and spices) wrapped in banana leaves and barbecued to perfection.

For dessert we had tapai or fermented rice which was wrapped in rubber tree leaves. Check out the pictures (from top): The Menu, The Restaurant, Nasi Kerabu, Satar and Tapai.

Hakka 'Green Tea' Noodles

The hawker centre.

The lady chef

If you have heard of the Hakka Lui Char (Green Tea Rice), you would have heard it all - or not yet?

Well, I was in for a surprise when I stumbled upon this stall somewhere near Desa Aman Puri in Kepong. It is located within the Wang Seng Hawker Centre amidst some workshop area, well-known among regulars and those who drive past this place.

Clockwise (from bottom left) Lui Char Pan Mee, Pumpkin Pan Mee, Seven Veggie Pan Mee,Hot and Spicy Pan Mee and Yong Tau Foo (centre).

The stall is operated by Ms Nancy Choo, who is the lady chef (her card says that). The stall offers reasonably priced fare of which the star is the Lui Char Pan Mee (home made noodles). The Lui Char soup is very well made, lots of green tea and ginger to boot. The noodles are soft and smooth. Best thing is they are all hand-made with quality in mind. You dont get these often these days.

Apart from the noodles, you can also try out other dishes such as the Seven Veggie Pan Mee, Pumpkin Pan Mee, Curry Pan Mee, and a host of others. Prices vary from RM3.50 to RM6.00 (Tom Yam Pan Mee). She serves Yong Tau Foo (Hakka ones) too.

Since it was my first time there, I can't give you any directions. But here's her email - ng_lim7@yahoo.com .

You don't get many web savvy stall owners today, so ask her for a map and tell her you found her from here. Who knows, she might give you a greater helping!

Tactical gear - Shopping for 'weekend commandos'

This one's not real. Just a dummy commando abseiling.

Are you a weekend commando? Or an arm-chair combat gear collector?

Well, if you are in Kuala Lumpur, don't miss this outlet. It is simply known as Tactical Gear and is located at Jalan Bulan, in Bukit Bintang.

It is situated right opposite the exit/entrance to Metrojaya, at Bukit Bintang Plaza. Bukit Bintang Plaza is the shopping complex adjoining the more famous Sungai Wang Plaza. If you don't know the way, just ask around.

And when you are at Jalan Bulan, you will not miss the sight of the Jeep sticking out of the building like a sore thumb, just like the car crashed out of the building facade. Or the commando repelling down the wall.

Plenty of army (US Army) stuff to keep your imagination occupied as you role play. You name it, they probably got it. From SEALs T-shirts to Desert Storm hats, Commando belts, helmets and TOP Gun wrist-watches. The prices? You find out yourself.

How about this one?

Step into the kopitiam of old at Yut Kee's

IF you are in Jalan Dang Wangi, previously known as Campbell Street, you will see this shop (picture). It's like stepping into a time zone - back, say 30 years? - as you see the rickety wooden tables with marble tops and black varnished chairs.

This is one tue Hainanese coffeeshop that you won't want to miss when in KL - serving its own concoctions as well as age-old successful recipes that have been handed down by the forefathers.

Pay it a visit during the morning and check out its breakfast fare of roti kawin (toast with kaya and butter) and good old coffee (see picture). It is something that you don't find at many places in KL these days.

Those who have been into coffeeshops during the 60s and 70s will remember the aroma of bread toasted over coal fire and the fragrance of the kaya (a kind of egg jam) as it is being stirred over low fire.

Of course, there are other fantastic things you can feast on while at Yut Kee's (also known as Jack's Place).

Among them are the famous Swiss Roll and the roti babi (their kind of hamburger and bread.

Not to be missed are the noodles as well as the chicken and pork chops which comes in huge helpings and tasty gravy.

To make sure you get a place to sit, go early. Preferably by 8am. The crowd builds up towards lunch time and towards the later part of the afternoon.

Sundays are also best as the morning crowd is quite sparse and chances are that you will find a place to sit.

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Sungai Besar Fishing Town

Fishing Boat At Sungai Besar

Big River Enclave

About 120km north of Kuala Lumpur along the west coast of Selangor lies Sungai Besar, which means Big River in Malay. It is also known as 'Tua Kang' or 'big river' in Hokkien.

The town is a one-street sleepy hollow which branches off into the riverine fishing villages dominated mostly by Teo Chew fishermen. There is nothing really exciting in this quaint township except maybe the fishing boats that line both sides of the river.

Haisan Association Building

Among locals, this fish landing area offers choice pickings of fresh produce from the sea. In the mid mornings and evenings, when the fishing boats come in, the place is abuzz with activity fish lovers from all over congregate to look for bargains in fish and other marine catches.

Making Fishballs.

In town, seafood restaurants that operate from noon till early night offer delectable dishes at reasonble prices.

Getting there:
From Kuala Lumpur, head for the Sungai Buloh-Kuala Selangor old trunk road. You may access this via the North South Expressway and exit via the Sungai Buloh Toll and head for the Kuala Selangor Road. Just follow the signboards and the mainstream traffic and it should take you to Kuala Selangor junction.

Turn right and head north towards the Kuala Selangor town. When in Kuala Selangor Town, take the right branch of the main road to bypass the town, cross a bridge and head towards Pasir Penambang, then Tanjung Karang and Sekinchan.

Continue straight beyond Sekinchan and you will find Sungai Besar.

Main town area.

(If you like to visit the Kuala Selangor town, just take the left turn into the town. Parking may be a problem on working days.)

Note: When driving along this coastal road, do not drive too fast. Villagers use this road to move from one village to the other. Domestic animals, although rare, may emerge unannounced. Fish transport lorries are also plentiful. Most of the stretches are straight and may encourage speeding. A comfortable speed would be between 70kph to 90kph.

Attractions:
Fishing villages offer plenty of photography opportunities. gain an insight into the lifestyle of west coast fishermen here.

HAPPY WESAK

WE at KLTHISMONTH.COM wishes all our visitors a Happy Wesak. May you all be well and happy.

These are the images taken at the Buddhist Vihara in Brickfields on the eve of Wesak. As usual, the crowd is big but orderly. The whole temple ground has been turned into a carnival of sorts, with stalls selling anything from sweetmeats to vegetarian foods.

Times are bad and donations boxes have been set up almost at every corner.


As it is annually, the disabled and the less fortunate, including the able-bodied have thronged the temple grounds to seek alms, from the road leading into the temple as well as on both sides of its entrance. Give generously to these pitiful peole if you can afford to.

The price to light an oil lamp has been raised to RM20 per person. The increase was from last year - previously it was RM10. If you wish to light one, there is a counter catering to this within the temple ground.

Check out the festivities if you are around. The whole KL city is abuzz with activities this Wesak.

Tonight, there will be a procession from the Buddhist Vihara to the city centre from 7pm.

May Happenings In Kuala Lumpur

MAY 4-11, SINGAPORE-MALAYSIA CHINESE SEAL CARVING AND CALLIGRAPHY AND PAINTING EXHANGE EXHIBITION
Time: 11am - 6pm
Venue: Wisma SGM, Jalan Bukit Bintang
Details: Call 03-21412003

MAY 9-18, RANDAI KASIH MENANTI - THE MUSICAL
A post modern approach to a Minangkabau classic. Randai Kasih Menanti reveals the dark secret of an island and a mothers hopes for her sons return. A spectacular performance combining the elements of song, dance, music, martial arts and acting. Randai Kasih Menanti the Mu.
Time: 3 pm, 8:30pm
Venue: Panggung Sari, National Theatre
Details: Call 03-40265558

MAY 11-31, ANTHONY CHAN SAI WENG - LANGKAWI GEOPARK
Solo exhibition by established abstract painter Anthony Chan Sai Weng showcasing 30 new paintings in oils on linen from 2007/8
Time: Open:9am-6m Mon-Sat/Closed: Sun and Public Holiday
Venue: NN Gallery, 53A & 56 Jalan Sulaiman 1, Taman Ampang Hilir,
Details: Call 03-42706588

MAY 13-JUNE 2, LIVE ANIMALS INSIDE!
Exhibition by photographer Azril Ismail. Azril sees his photographs as being very much ‘alive’ as they are so much a part of his life that they ‘co-exist’ within his life, and thus have to be handled/treated with care and love.
Venue: Wei-ling Gallery 8 Jalan Scott, Brickfields
Time: Mon-Fri,12-7pm, Sat 10-5pm. Closed Sundays.
Details: 03-22601106/07, 0123025302

MAY 18-JUNE 1, SHIFTING BOUNDARIES
This is an annual charity art exhibition under the Art for Nature theme. It explores how the boundaries that we have extended for short-term gains are at the expense not just of other species, but of our own long term survival.
Venue : Rimbun Dahan Gallery, Kilometer 27, Jalan Kuang, Selangor
Time: Sat and Sun: 10am - 6pm (Weekdays: By appointment)
Admission: Free

MAY 19 - JUNE 30, REFRESHING JOURNEY
This is a solo exhibition by artist Yeoh Eng Peng featuring the artist's debut into the art scene.
Venue: Dong Zen Gallery, FoGuang temple, Jenjarom, Selangor
Time: From 10am daily
Admission: Free

MAY 28-JUNE 15, RAMLEE THE MUSICAL A musical about the life of the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee, musician extraordinaire.
Time: 3 pm, 8:30pm
Venue: Panggung Sari, National Theatre
Details: Call 03-40265558

TILL JULY 4, WOMEN IN ISLAM
Muslim women have occupied positions of power for as long as Islam has existed. This ranges from the trading might of the Prophet Muhammad’s first wife, Khatija, to the more formal position of the 12th century Yemeni ruler, Malika Arwa. The Qur’an alludes to women of power from as long ago as the Queen of Sheba. In more recent times, the political leadership of Islamic states such as Pakistan and Bangladesh has drawn heavily on the female half of the population. The exhibition Faith & Power: Women in Islam explores a rich history that has often been overlooked. Examining the lives of these women, and attitudes to them, the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is also able to provide a physical dimension with artefacts from distant times and places. Jewellery, clothing and the accoutrements of power bring new vigour to the lives of forgotten queens, consorts and wielders of influence from behind the throne.
Venue: Islamic Arts Museum, Jalan Lembah Perdana (next to National Mosque)
Time: Mondays to Sundays and Public Holidays: 10am - 6pm
Entrance: By tickets, purchasable at the museum entrance/
Details: Call 03-22742020

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WiFi for Entire Kuala Lumpur City

This piece of news caught our eyes. If true, then KL will be among the first cities in the world in this region to have free WiFi connectivity. So, bring your WiFi devices and stay connected!

Packet One to deploy 3,500 WiFi hotposts in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd intends to deploy 3,500 WiFi hotspots in Kuala Limpur over a few phases in collaboration with KL City Hall and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Abdul Hakim Borhan said this project, known as the Kuala Lumpur Wireless Metropolitan, was part of the government’s initiative to spur demand for broadband.
“This initiative targets to achieve 90% household broadband penetration in the Klang Valley by 2010,” he said at the launch of the project yesterday.
The project also aimed to provide citizens with free 512-kilobits per second broadband connectivity for two years.
“We would be the first city in the world to be deployed on the WiMAX 2.3GHz (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) backhaul infrastructure,” he said.
To date, 200 WiFi hotspots have been set up in the KL City Centre in conjunction with the World Congress on Information Technology 2008 to be held from May 18 to 22.

More here

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Doing Business In Kuala Lumpur

THERE are plenty of business opportunities in Kuala Lumpur. Many foreign companies and individuals have benefitted tremendously from doing business in this multi-racial metropolis.

If you are thinking of setting up business in Kuala Lumpur (whether it is a small dealership selling specialised products or services or a multi-national corporation), you can either obtain specific information from the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA), the principal agency for the promotion and coordination of industrial development in Malaysia. They have offices in Europe, United States and teh Asia Pacific.

If you are already in Kuala Lumpur, perhaps you may want to contact MIDA direct. It also has a Business Information Centre which offers one-on-one business guidance. The centre is open from Mon - Fri (8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m) on weekdays.

It is located at:

Ground Floor, Block 4

Plaza SentralJalan Stesen Sentral 5

Kuala Lumpur Sentral

50470 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-2267 3663/Fax: 03-2274 7970

Vegetarian Restaurants and Non-Meat Food Suppliers in Kuala Lumpur

IF you are a vegetarian, finding a place to eat need not be a problem. As we have said earlier, Kuala Lumpur is a food haven and if you are a vegetarian, for health or religious reason, there are restaurants and eateries that cater to your needs as a vegetarian.

We have compiled a list of restaurants serving vegetarian food. Also listed are some vegetarian food suppliers.

This list is not complete but we shall try to gather and improve it as time goes by.

As some numbers change and restaurants move, this list is correct at print time. If you have found them to be invalid, kindly inform us by email.

Editor's Note: These are names of restaurants and suppliers taken at random and in good faith to assist tourists on vegetarian diet to check out where they can eat or purchase vegetarian food. This list does not constitute to an endorsement nor recommendation by the editors of KL This Month website.

Vegetarian Eateries and Suppliers in KL

Amata Vegetarian Restaurant Bhd
2, Jln Panggong, Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 03-2026 6422

Annalakshmi (M) Sdn Bhd
Ground Floor, The Boulevard, Mid-Valley, Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 03-2284 3799

Bakti Woodlands Vegetarian Food Cafe Sdn Bhd
55, Lbh Ampang, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-2034 1399

Bamboo Vegetarian Court
16, Jln Perdana 5, Taman Indah Perdana, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-6274 9120

Cameleon Vegetarian Restoran
1, Jln Thamboosamy, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-4042 3526

De Health Paradise Organic
14, GF, Jln 1/109e, Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-7980 6825

Fai Cai Xiang Vegetarian Restaurant
23, Ground Floor, Plaza Danau 2, Jln 2/109f, Danau Desa, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-7981 9812

Giant Bowl Vegetarian Food Sdn Bhd
10, Jln Klang Lama Batu 4 1/4, 58000 Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-7982 3869

Green Grass Organic Vege Shop
3-18A, 1st Floor, Jln Desa 2/2, Desa Aman Puri, Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 03-6276 3014

Jing Si Healthy Vegetarian Shop
146, Ground Floor, Jln Selar, Taman Chantik, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-9286 2637

Kaoyi Vegetarian Food Mart
16, Lrg Brunei 2, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-2141 6919

Kedai Makanan Vegetarian Hon Kee
3, Ground Floor, Jln Pandan 2/4, Taman Pandan Jaya, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-9283 0616

Kuan Fatt Vegetarian Restaurant
147, GF, Jln Matang 2 Off Jln Kuching, Taman Sri Kuching, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-6253 3750

Lotus Vegetarian Foodstuff Sdn Bhd
3, Jln 3/33b Off Jln Kepong Bt 6 1/2, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-6251 3378

Madras New Woodlands Restaurant
42, 1st Floor, Jln Telawi 5, Bangsar Baru, ,Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 03-2282 5826

Mahligai Vegetarian Restaurant
1-068, Taman Sri Endah, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-9543 1382

Mamitas Vegetarian Food
4, Lrg Ara Kiri 3, Taman Lucky, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-2093 9152

Nature's Vegetarian Restaurant
24, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru
Phone: 03-2300 1631

Peijinyuen Vegetarian Restaurant
116, LG, Jln Loke Yew, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-9222 4298

Pinewind Vegetarian Restaurant Sdn Bhd
6, 1st Floor, Jln 2/114, Kuchai Business Centre, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-7984 3940

Rich Land Vegetarian Food Enterprise
549, Jln 20, Tmn Perindustrian Ehsan Jaya, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-6277 1718

Saravana Bhavan (M) Sdn Bhd
52, Jln Maarof, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-2287 1228

Vegetarian Spring Town Sdn Bhd
40, Jln 2/96a, Taman Cheras Makmur, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-9132 1054

Vegetarian Emporium Sdn Bhd
42, Jln Ambong Kiri 1, Kepong Baru, Kuala Lumpur,
Phone: 03-6251 3303

Wai Ming Vegetarian Health Food
66, Jln Ampang, Ampang, Selangor
Phone: 03-4297 8322

Make Kuala Lumpur Your Second Home

Malaysia welcomes people from all over the world to stay in Malaysia as long as possible on a social visit pass with a multiple entry visa in its Make Malaysia Your Second Home project.
The Social Visit Pass is initially valid for ten years (depending on the validity of the applicants' passport) and is renewable. As such, if you have fallen in love with Kuala Lumpur, you can consider moving here.

Who is eligible?
The programme is open to all citizens of countries recognised by Malaysia regardless of race, religion, gender or age. Applicants are allowed to bring along their spouse and children (below 18 years old, and who are not married).

Incentives:
Extensive information on the incentives given by the Government if you make Kuala Lumpur (or anywhere in Malaysia) your second home. They include purchase and sale of properties, tax exemption on cars, and many more which you can check at the ministry's website.

For details of making Kuala Lumpur or any town in Malaysia your second home, you may check out the details on the Ministry of Tourism Website.

Alternatively, you may write to them via snail mail to:

MALAYSIA MY SECOND HOME CENTRE (MM2H)
Ministry of Tourism Malaysia,
c/o Tourism Division, Level 34, Menara Dato' Onn,
Putra World Trade Centre,
50695 Kuala Lumpur,
MALAYSIA.
Phone: +6 (03) 2693 3160/3140/3972/7111
Facsimile: +6 (03) 2693 2399

Or email mm2h@motour.gov.my

Organisations for Travellers With Disability

Useful Numbers for Travellers with Diasbility in Kuala Lumpur

The following are the contact and addresses of organisation representing the disabled. These offices are based in Kuala Lumpur and while every effort is taken to ensure all information are accurate, they may have changed. Kindly inform us if you detect any change in numbers of address and we shall change it immediately.


Organisations for the Disabled in KL

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND (NCBM)
(Majlis Kebangsaan Bagi Orang-orang Buta Malaysia)
94, B, Jln Tun Sambanthan, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Phone: 03-2273 9471

MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
(Pertubuhan Orang-orang Buta Malaysia)
40, A, Jln Padang Belia, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Phone: 03-2273 2809

MALAYSIAN COUNCIL FOR REHABILITATION
(Majlis Pemulihan Malaysia)
16, 4th Floor, Bgn Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Jln Utara, Seksyen 11, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Phone: 03-7955 3510

MALAYSIAN CONFEDERATION OF THE DISABLED
(Gabungan Persatuan Orang Cacat Malaysia)
931, Jln 17/38, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Phone: 03-7956 2300

MALAYSIAN DISABLED ATHLETES ASSOCIATION
(Persatuan Sukan Orang-orang Cacat Malaysia)
4, A, Jln Thambapillai, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Phone: 03-2274 5668

MALAYSIAN FEDERATION FOR THE DEAF
(Persekutuan Orang Pekak Malaysia)
Sek Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan, Jln Keledek Off Jalan Cheras, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Phone: 03-9284 6781

NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE DEAF
25A, Jln Kampung Pandan, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Phone: 03-9287 0739

NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA
(persatuan Kebangsaan Autisme Malaysia)
4, Jln Chan Chin Mooi, 53200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Phone: 03-4022 3744

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
(Majlis Kebangsaan Bagi Orang-orang Terencat Akal Malaysia)
c/o The Selangor Association For Retarded Children
522, Jln Tun Sambanthan 4, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Phone: 03-2274 1457

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHESHIRE HOMES IN MALAYSIA
c/o Selangor Cheshire Home
10875, Jln Rawang Batu 7 1/2, 68100 Selayang, Selangor
Phone: 03-6138 7118

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SOCIAL WELFARE MALAYSIA
(Majlis Kebajikan Masyarakat Kebangsaan Malaysia)
28, 3rd Floor, Bangunan Ehsan, Jln Hang Lekiu, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Phone: 03-2078 7744
(For addresses of the various State Social Welfare Councils, contact the Council)

ASSOCIATION FOR THE WELFARE AND CARE OF SPECIAL CHILDREN
(Persatuan Kebajikan dan Penjagaan Kanak-kanak Istimewa)
2, Jln Wangsa Siaga Satu, Wangsa Melawati, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Phone: 03-4142 2953

Malaysians Abroad

Malaysians have travelled far and wide. Some have gone abroad to study, others sent abroad by their employers. Others have chosen to move abroad out of professional or business affairs.

These are the websites by Malaysians who have moved, are studying and/or working abroad in their respective countries.

This section was set up following requests from friends who want to get in touch with their friends via the web and check on what's happening on in the respective countries through their Malaysians Abroad portals.

This is not an exhaustive list as the URLs of sites set up by Malaysians abroad are given by readers of this website.

If you wish to submit a website by a Malaysian or Malaysians abroad, or one dedicated to our overseas community, please contact us. We will include it here for free.

List of websites set up by Malaysians living, working or studying abroad include:

Malaysians in the Orient
Malaysians in Kansai (Japan) Club
Malaysians in Hong Kong

Malaysians in Europe
Malaysians in Denmark
Malaysian Association in France
Malaysian Danish Association
Malaysian Association of the Netherlands
Malaysian Association of Belgium and Luxembourg (MABL)
Malaysian Association of Geneva (Switzerland)
Malaysian Swiss Association

Malaysians in the Scandinavian Countries
Malaysians Living In Sweden
Finland-Malaysia Association

Malaysians in the UK and United States
Malaysian Students Department for the United Kingdom and Eire (MASDUKE)
Malaysian Association of Canada Malaysian Singapore Brunei Cultural Association of Vancouver
Borneo Cultural Association of Alberta (BCAA)
Malaysia Association of Southern California

Malaysians in the Middle East
Malaysians Living In Qatar

Updated: May 26, 2008

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Healthcare - Hospitals & Medical Centres

Medical Centres in Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley

KUALA Lumpur has one of the best medical facilities in the country, if not the region.

Basically, medical centres here are divided into government and private hospitals. These comprised full fledged medical centres as well as the smaller clinics provided by single operator clinics. Apart from that, there are 24-hour medical centres as well as clinics.

In this guide, only the larger medical centres in Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding areas are listed. If you are an operator who wishes to be listed in this guide, please get in touch with us. Listing is free of charge.

Numbers may change and while efforts have been taken to ensure the list here are current ones, we appreciate if you can inform us of any change you have come across.

However, only provide those that are in Kuala Lumpur and the Klang valley.

In Kuala Lumpur City Centre

Sentosa Medical Centre,
36, Jalan Chemur, Damai Complex, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4043 7166 / Fax: 03-4043 7761

Tung Shin Hospital,
102, Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2324 0367 / Fax: 03-2300 345

Pantai Medical Centre,
Jalan Bukit Pantai, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2282 5077 / Fax: 03-2282 1557

Lourdes Medical Centre,
244 Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4042 5335 / Fax: 03-4042 0479

Dato' Dr Harnam ENT Clinic,
Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4041 0092 / Fax: 03-4042 6970

Sambhi Clinic and Nursing Home,
Medan Tuanku, Jalan TAR, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4043 4900 / Fax: 03-4043 5399

Damai Service Hospital,
Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4043 4900 / Fax: 03-4043 5399

Samuel Specialist Maternity Clinic,
Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-9618 736 / Fax: 03-9810 395

Pusat Rawatan Islam,
Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4041 4922 / Fax: 03-4041 4884

Roopi Medical Centre,
Damai Complex, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4042 3766 / Fax: 03-4042 5644

Tawakal Specialists Centre,
Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4023 3599 / Fax: 03-4022 8063

Chinese Maternity Hospital,
Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2382 055 / Fax: 03-2325 250

Pantai Cheras Medical Centre,
Taman Cheras Makmur, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-9132 2022 / Fax: 03-9132 0687

Taman Desa Medical Centre,
Taman Desa, Off Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-7982 6500 / Fax: 03-7982 0705

Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre,
Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-4257 1300 / Fax: 03-4257 9233

Cheras Geriatric Centre,
Taman Cheras Makmur, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-9132 5223 / Fax: 03-9132 4435

Institut Jantung Negara,
Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2617 8200 / Fax: 03-2698 2824

Apollo TTDI Medical Centre,
Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Tel: 03-7726 6911 / Fax: 03-7727 9991

Poliklinik Kotaraya,
Taman Melawati, Hulu Kelang
Tel: 03-4108 4622 / Fax: 03-4105 8786

Sentul Hospital,
Jalan Sentul, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4041 6962 / Fax: 03-4042 2231

Imran Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Hospital,
Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2274 0599 / Fax: 03-2274 0577

Hospital Pantai Indah,
Jalan Perubatan 1, Pandan Indah
Tel: 03-4278 2727 / Fax: 03-4289 2829

Medical Centres Outside Klang Valley (Outskirts of Kuala Lumpur)


Assunta Hospital,
Jalan Templer, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7782 3433 / Fax: 03-7784 1749

Pantai Klang Specialist Centre,
Persiaran Raja Muda Musa, Klang
Tel: 03-3372 5222 / Fax: 03-3371 5705

Klinik Puravi and Maternity Home,
Jalan Nanas, Klang
Tel: 03-342 3206 / Fax: 03-343 8855

Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital,
Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7956 1511 / Fax: 03-7957 6128

Damo Clinic and Maternity Centre,
Telok Gadong, Klang
Tel: 03-3372 6333 / Fax: 03-3373 2360

Subang Jaya Medical Centre,
Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-5634 1212 / Fax: 03-5633 5910

Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital,
Ampang
Tel: 03-4270 2500 / Fax: 03-4270 2443

Damansara Specialist Hospital,
Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7722 2692 / Fax: 03-7722 2617

Selangor Medical Centre,
Shah Alam
Tel: 03-5543 1111 / Fax: 03-5543 1722

QHC Medical Centre,
Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-5631 7730 / Fax: 03-5631 6342

Klinik Pakar Wanita Sheela dan Rumah Bersalin,
Batu 3, Klang
Tel: 03-3341 4500 / Fax: 03-3343 6926

Lam Surgery and Maternity Home,
Batu 3, Klang
Tel: 03-3342 5807 / Fax: 03-3342 5809

Kajang Specialist Maternity and Surgery,
Jalan Bukit, Kajang
Tel: 03-8733 3644 / Fax: 03-8736 3053

Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre,
Jalan Mohet, Klang
Tel: 03-3373 3636 / Fax: 03-3324 3288

Arunamari Specialist Medical Centre,
Bayu Perdana, Klang
Tel: 03-3324 3288 / Fax: 03-3324 3288

Sunway Medical Centre,
Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7491 9191 / Fax: 03-7491 8181

Kelana Jaya Medical Centre,
Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7052 111 / Fax: 03-7063 505

Damansara Fertility Centre,
Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7729 3199 / Fax: 03-7727 8066

Tee Maternity and Gynae Specialist Centre,
Klang
Tel: 03-3341 2277 / Fax: 03-3342 4479

Darul Ehsan Medical Centre,
Seksyen 9, Shah Alam
Tel: 03-5880 8868 / Fax: 03-5880 4594

Damai Service Hospital (Melawati),
Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4108 9900 / Fax: 03-4108 9388

Salam Medical Centre, Seksyen 19,
Shah Alam
Tel: 03-5548 5161 / Fax: 03-5541 0503


Az-Zahrah Islamic Medical Centre,
Bangi, Selangor
Tel: 03-8925 2525 / Fax: 03-8925 9525

Government Hospitals

KUALA LUMPUR

Hospital Besar Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2691 5555 / Fax: 03-2691 1681


Institut Perubatan Respiratori, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4023 2966 / Fax: 03-4021 8807


Hospital Putrajaya, Presint 7, Putrajaya
Tel: 03-8888 0080 / Fax: 03-8888 0137

SELANGOR
Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang
Tel: 03-332 3333 / Fax: 03-332 9089


Hospital Kajang, Jalan Semenyih, Kajang
Tel: 03-834 3333 / Fax: 03-836 7527

Hospital Tanjung Karang, Tanjung Karang
Tel: 03-879 8333 / Fax: 03-879 5907

Hospital Kuala Kubu Baru, Jalan Hospital, Kuala Kubu Baru
Tel: 03-804 1333 / Fax: 03-804 3039

Hospital Tengku Ampuan Jermaah,Sabak Bernam
Tel: 03-886 3333 / Fax: 03-886 4333

Hospital Banting, Banting
Tel: 03-867 1333 / Fax: 03-867 1153

Hospital Selayang, Lebuhraya Selayang-Kepong, Batu Caves
Tel: 03-6136 7788 / Fax: 03-6137 7097

Hospital Sungai Buluh, Sungai Buluh
Tel: 03-656 1324 / Fax: 03-656 2470



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Embassies in Kuala Lumpur

Afghanistan
Level 2, Wisma Chinese Chamber, 258 Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-4256 9400, Fax: 03-4256 6400

Albania
2952 Jalan Bukit Ledang, Off Jalan Duta
Tel: 03-2093 7808, Fax: 03-2093 7359

Algeria
5 Jalan Mesra, Off Jalan Damai,
Tel: 03-2148 8159, Fax: 03-2148 8154

Argentina
3 Jalan Semantan Dua, Damansara Heights
Tel: 03-2095 0176, Fax: 03-2095 2706

Australian (High Commission)
6 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng
Tel: 03-2146 5555, 03-2146 5787 (after office hours), Fax: 03-2141 5773

Austria
Suite 10.01-02, Level 10, Wisma Goldhill, 67, Jalan Raja Chulan
Tel: 03-2381 7160, Fax: 03-2381 7168

Bangladesh (High Commission)
Block - 1, Lorong Damai 7, Jalan Damai
Tel: 03-2148 7940, Fax: 03-2141 3381

Belgium
Suite 10.02, 10th Floor, Menara Tan and Tan, 207 Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: 03-2162 0025, Fax: 03-2162 0023

Bosnia and Herzegovina
854 Bellamy Road
Tel: 03-2144 0353, Fax: 03-2142 6025

Brazil
Suite 20-01, 20th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan, 207 Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: 03-2171 1420 (Gen), Tel: 03-2171 1425 (Consular), Fax: 03-2171 1428

Britain
185 Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2170 2200 (Main Office) , 03-2170 2345 (Consular Section), Fax: 03-2170 2360

Brunei Darussalam
19th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan, 207 Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: 03-2161 2800, Fax: 03-2163 1302

Cambodia
46 Jalan U-Thant
Tel: 03-4257 3711, 03-4257 1157

Canadian (High Commission)
17th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan, 207 Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: 03-2718 3333, Fax: 03-2718 3376

Chile
8th Floor, West Block, 142-C Jalan Ampang, Wisma Selangor Dredging
Tel: 03-2161 6203, Fax: 03-2162 2219

China
229 Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2142 8495 , Fax: 03-2141 4552

Colombia
19A-26-1, Level 26, UOA Centre, 19, Jalan Pinang
Tel: 03-2164 5488, 03-2164 5489

Croatia
3 Jalan Mengkuang, Off Jalan Ru, Off Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-4253 5343

Cuba
20 Lingkungan U Thant, Off Jalan U Thant
Tel: 03-4251 6808

Czech Republic
32 Jalan Mesra, Off Jalan Damai
Tel: 03-2142 7185, 03-2141 3205

Denmark
22nd Floor, Wisma Denmark, 86, Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2032 2001, 03-2032 2004, 03-2032 2005

Ecuador
8th Floor, West Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, 142-C Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2163 5078, 03-2163 5094

Egypt
28 Lingkungan U Thant, Off Jalan U Thant
Tel: 03-4256 8184, 03-4256 8745

Fiji
Level 2, Menara Chan, 138 Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2732 3335, 03-2732 1937, 03-2732 1939

Finland
5th Floor, Wisma Chinese Chambers, 258, Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-4257 7746, 03-4257 7332, 03-4257 5880

France
196 Jalan Ampangr
Tel: 03-2053 5500, Fax: 03-2053 5501

Germany
3 Jalan U Thant
Tel: 03-2142 9666, 03-2142 9825, 03-2148 3989 (Consular Section)

Ghana (High Commission)
14 Ampang Hilir, Off Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-4252 6995, 03-4257 9703-

Guinea
5 Jalan Kedondong, Off Jalan Ampang Hilir
Tel: 03-4257 6500, 4252 6501, 4252 6502

Hungary
Suite 30C, 30th Floor, Empire Tower, City Square Centre, Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: 03-2163 7914, 03-2163 7915

India (High Commission)
2 Jalan Taman Duta, Off Jalan Duta
Tel: 03-253 3504, 03-253 3509, 03-253 3511, 03-253 3522 (Passport and Visa)

Indonesia
233 Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: 03-603-242 1354, 03-242 1151, 03-241 5228

Iran
1 Lorong U Thant Satu, Off Jalan U Thant
Tel: 03-4251 4824, 03-4251 4830 (Visa Section)

Iraq
2 Jalan Langgak Golf, Off Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: 03-2148 0555, 03-2148 0650, 03-2148 0721

Ireland
Ireland House, The Amp Walk, 218 Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2161 2693

Italy
99 Jalan U Thant
Tel: 03-4256 5122 , 03-4256 5228, 03-4256 4371

Japan
11 Persiaran Stonor, Off Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: 03-2142 7044, 03-2167 2314

Jordan
2 Jalan Kedondong, Off Jalan Ampang Hilir
Tel: 03-4252 1268, 03-4252 8549

Kazakhstan
Suite 6.07, 6th Floor, North Block, The Ampang Walk, 218, Jln. Ampang
Tel: 03-2166 4144, 03-2166 7872

Kenya (High Commission)
7A Gerbang Ampang Hilir
Tel: 03-4257 2431

North Korea
4 Persiaran Madge, Off Jalan U Thant
Tel: 03-4256 9913 Fax: 03-4256 9933

South Korea
9 & 11 Jalan Nipah, Off Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-4251 2336, Fax: 03-4252-1425

Kuwait
229 Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: 03-2141 0033

Kyrgyz
1 Lorong Damai 10
Tel: 03-2164 9862, 03-263 2012

Laos
12A Pesiaran Madge, Off Jalan Ampang Hilir
Tel: 03-4251 1118

Libya
6 Jalan Madge, Off Jalan U Thant
Tel: 03-2141 1035, 03-2141 1158

Luxembourg
Suite 16.03, 16th Floor, Menara Keck Seng, 203, Jalan Bukit Bintang
Tel: 03-2143 3134

Mauritius (High Commission)
14th Floor, Bangunan Angkasa Raya, Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2141 1870, 03-2141 1126

Mexico
Menara Tan & Tan , 22nd Floor, 207 Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: 03-2164 6362

Morocco
7th Floor, East Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, 142-B Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2161 0701, 03-2161 0705

Myanmar
10 Jalan Mengkuang, Off Jalan Ru
Tel: 03-4256 0280, 03-4257 0680

Namibia (High Commission)
11 Jalan Mesra, Off Jalan Damai
Tel: 03-2143 3593

Netherlands
Suite 7.01, 7th Floor, The Ampwalk, South Block, 218 Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2168 6200, 012 235 3210 (Emergency after hours), Fax: 03-2168 6240

New Zealand (High Commission)
21st. Floor, Menara IMC, 8 Jalan Sultan Ismail
Tel: 03-2078 2533

Nigeria (High Commission)
85 Jalan Ampang Hilir
Tel: 03-4251 7843, 03-4251 8512

Norway
53rd. Floor, Empire Tower, Jalan Tun Razak
Tel : 03-2163 7100

Oman
6 Jalan Langgak Golf, Off Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: 03-2145 2827, 2145 2829

Pakistan (High Commission)
132 Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2161 8877, Fax: 2164 5958

Palestine
63, Jalan U Thant
Tel: 03-456 8905, 03-456 8906

Papua New Guinea (High Commission)
46 Jalan U-Thant
Tel: 03-453 2400

Peru
6th Floor, South Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, 142-A Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2163 3034, Fax: 03-2163 3039

Philippines
1 Changkat Kia Peng
Tel: 03-248 4233, 03-248 4654, 03-248 4682, 03-248 9989

Poland
495 Jalan Ampang, Ampang
Tel: 03-4257 6733, 03-4257 6719

Romania
114 Jalan Damai, Off Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2142 3172

Russia
263 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4256 0009, 03-4256 7252

Saudi Arabia
4th Floor, Wisma Chinese Chamber, 258 Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-4257 9825, Fax: 03-4257 8751

Seychelles (High Commission)
50, 2nd Floor, Jalan SS19/1D, Subang Jaya
Tel: 03-5638 9881, 03-5638 8964

Singapore
209 Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: 03-2161 6277, 03-2161 6404, 03-2161 6506

South Africa (High Commission)
12 Lorong Titiwangsa 12, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa
Tel: 03-4026 5700, 03-4024 4456

Spain
200 Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2142 8776, 03-2148 4868, 03-2148 4655

Sri Lanka (High Commission)
116 Jalan Damai, Off Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2161 2199, 03-2161 2206

Sudan
1 Persiaran Ampang, Off Jalan Ru
Tel: 03-4256 9104, 03-421 6054, 4252 5631

Swaziland (High Commission)
Suite 22.03-& 22.03A, Menara Citibank, 165 Jalan Ampang,
Tel: 03-2163 2511

Sweden
6th Floor, Bangunan Angkasa Raya, 123 Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2148 5433

Switzerland
16 Persiaran Madge, Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2148 0622, 03-2148 0751

Thailand
206 Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2148 8222, 03-2148 8350

Turkey
118 Jalan U Thant
Tel: 03-4257 2225, 03-4257 2226

Ukraine
22nd Floor, Menara Tan and Tan, 207 Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: 03-2166 9552

United Arab Emirates (UAE)
1 Gerbang Ampang Hilir, Off Persiaran Ampang Hilir
Tel: 03-4253 5221, 03-4253 5420

United States of America
376 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2168 5000, Fax: 03-2148 5801

Uruguay
21 Jalan Taman U Thant, Off Jalan U Thant
Tel: 03-243 3364, 03-243 3379

Uzbekistan
Suite 6.03, 6th Floor, North Block, The Ampang Walk, 218 Jalan Ampang
Tel: 03-2161 8100, 03-2161 8101

Venezuela
Suite 20-05, 20th Floor, Menara Tan and Tan, 207 Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: 03-2163 3444, 03-2163 3445

Vietnam
4 Persiaran Stonor, Off Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: 03-248 4036 (Visa), 03-248 4534 (Protocol), 03-248 4692 (Commercial)

Yemen
6 Jalan Kedondong, Off Jalan Ampang Hilir
Tel: 03-4251 1793, 03-4252 2481

Zimbabwe (High Commission)
124 Jalan Sembilan, Taman Ampang Utama
Tel: 03-451 6779, 03-451 6782

Financial Services

Banks are open five days a week, from Monday to Friday. Banking hours are from 9am to 4pm daily. The following are the major banks in Kuala Lumpur.

Bank Negara Malaysia
(Central Bank of Malaysia)

ABN AMRO Bank Berhad
Tel: 03-2162-6666(KL), 04-228-9999 (Penang)

Affin Bank Berhad
Tel: 03-2055-9000, 1-800-88-3883

Alliance Bank Berhad
Tel: 03-2694-8800,1800-1818-22

AMBank Berhad
Tel: 03-2162-6888 (24 hour call centre)

Bank of America
Tel: 03-2032-1133

Bangkok Bank Berhad
Tel: 03-2072 4555 / 20724552 / 20705615

Bank Of China (Malaysia) Bank Berhad
Tel: 03-2162-6633

Bank Of Tokyo-Mitsubishi (Malaysia) Berhad
Tel: 03-2078-9100 / 2078-5855

Bumiputra-Commerce Bank Berhad
BCB Phone Banking Hotline - 1300 880 900

Citibank Berhad
Tel: 03-2383-0000

Deutsche Bank
Tel: 03-2053 8730

EON Bank Berhad
Tel: 03-2694-1188

Hong Leong Bank Berhad
Tel: 1-800-38-8888

HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
03-2050 7878 (24 hour call center)

J.P. Morgan Chase Bank Berhad
Tel: 03-2270 4350

Malayan Banking Berhad (with online banking)
Tel: 03-2072-7788

OCBC (Bank) Malaysia Berhad
Tel: 03-2055-1000

Public Bank Berhad
Toll Free 1-800-88-3323 (Office hours)

RHB Bank Berhad
Tel: 03-9206 8118 (Phone Banking)

Southern Bank Berhad
Tel: 03-2077-7345

Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia
Tel: 03-7710-8888

Bank of Nova Scotia Berhad
Tel: 03-2141 0766 / 2147 3037

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd
Tel: 03-2612 8121(KL)

State Tourism Sites

Below is a list of websites of tourism authorities in different states in Malaysia. You can find information about the various attrations in each state. We will update the information as regularly as possible so you may bookmark this page for ease of use.

The tourism sites are:

Kuala Lumpur
http://www.dbkl.gov.my
http://www.kuala-lumpur.ws
http://www.kualalumpur.gov.my

Labuan
http://www.labuantourism.com.my

Johor
http://www.johortourism.com.my
http://www.johorpark.com
http://www.tourismjohor.com

Kedah
http://www.kedah.gov.my
http://www.mylangkawi.com

Kelantan
http://www.kelantan.gov.my/dir bi.htm

Melaka
http://www.melaka.gov.my

Negeri Sembilan
http://www.sukns.gov.my
http://www.tourismnegerisembilan.com

Pahang
http://www.pahang.gov.my/tourism/
http://www.pahangtourism.com.my

Penang
http://www.penang.com.my
http://www.pdc.gov.my
http://www.exoticpenang.com.my
http://www.visitpenang.com.my

Perak
http://www.perak.gov.my/
http://www.tourismperak.com/main.cfm
http://www.perak.gov.my/english

Sabah
http://www.sabahtourism.com

Sarawak
http://www.sarawak.com.my
http://www.sarawaktourism.com
http://www.sedctourism.com

Selangor
http://www.selangor.gov.my

Terengganu
http://www.tourism.terengganu.gov.my
http://www.terengganutourism.com

Tourism Malaysia Addresses

Tourism Malaysia Headquarters17th Floor, Menara Dato' Onn, Putra World Trade Centre,45, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.Tel: 03-26935188 Fax: 03-26935884, 03-26930207Website: http://www.tourism.gov.my/main/default.aspor http://www.tourism.gov.my/E-mail: tourism@tourism.gov.myTourism Infoline: 1-300-88-5776
Tourism Malaysia Local OfficesNorthern RegionNo.10, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, 10200 Penang.Tel: 04-2619067,04-2620066 Fax: 04-2623688E-mail: mtpbpen@tourism.gov.my
Southern RegionSuite 5-2, Johor Tourist Information Centre (JOTIC)2, Jalan Ayer Molek, 80000 Johor Bahru.Tel: 07-2223591, 07-2240288 Fax: 07-2235502E-mail: mailto:mtpbpen@tourism.gov.my
East Coast Region5th Floor, Menara Yayasan Islam Terengganu,Jalan Sultan Omar, 20300 Kuala Terengganu.Tel: 09-6221433, 09-6221893 Fax: 09-6221791E-mail: mtpbkt@tourism.gov.my
Sabah OfficeGround Floor, EON CMG Life Bldg, No.1, Jalan Segunting, 88000 Kota Kinabalu.Tel: 088-248698,088-242064,088-211732 Fax: 088-241764E-mail: mailto:mtpbkt@tourism.gov.my
Sarawak Office2nd Floor, Bangunan Rugayah Jalan Song Thian Cheok, 93100 Kuching.Tel: 082-246575, 082-246775 Fax: 082-246442E-mail: mtpbkch@tourism.gov.my

Tourism Malaysia Overseas Offices
AUSTRALIAPerthTourism Malaysia, Ground Floor, MAS Building, 56, William Street, Perth, WA 6000.Tel: 08-9-4810400 Fax: 08-9-321-1421E-mail: mtpb.perth@tourism.gov.my
CANADAVancouverTourism Malaysia, Vancouver 830, Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C., CANADA V6Z 1X9Tel: 604-689-8899 Fax: 604-689-8804E-mail: mtpb.vancouver@tourism.gov.my
GERMANYTourism Malaysia, Rossmarkt 11, 60311 Frankfurt Am Main, GERMANYTel: 069-283-782/ 783 Fax: 069-285-215E-mail: mtpb.frankfurt@tourism.gov.my
FRANCEOffice National du Tourisme de Malaisie,29, Rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris, FRANCETel: 01-4297-4171 Fax: 01-4297-4169E-mail: mtpb.paris@tourism.gov.my
HONG KONGTourism Malaysia, Ground Floor, Malaysia Building, 47-50, Gloucester Road, HONG KONGTel: 852-2528-5810/ 5811 Fax: 852-2865-4610E-mail: mtpb.hongkong@tourism.gov.my
ITALYTourism Malaysia, Secondo Piano, Piazza San Babila 4/B, 20122 Milano, ITALYTel: 02-796702 Fax: 02-796806E-mail: mtpb.Milan@tourism.gov.my
JAPANTokyoTourism Malaysia, 5F Chiyoda Building, 1-6-4 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo100-0006, JAPANTel: 03-35018691 Fax: 03-35018692VOICE FAX INFOSERVICE Tel: 03-32497210/ ACC CODE 4371#E-mail: mtpb.tokyo@tourism.gov.myWebsite: http://www.tourismmalaysia.or.jp/OsakaTourism Malaysia, 10th Floor, Cotton Nissay Building, 1-8-2, Utsubo-Honmachi,Nishi-ku, Osaka 5500004, JAPANTel: 06-6444-1220 Fax: 06-6444-1380E-mail: mtpb.osaka@tourism.gov.my
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIATourism Malaysia, c/o Cosulate General of Malaysia, Lot 241, Al Mualiffin Street, Al RehabDistrict, P.O Box 593, Jeddah 21421, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIATel: 966-2-672-8019 / 672-7740 Fax: 966-2-676-0877E-mail: mtpb.jeddah@tourism.gov.my
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINABeijingTourism Malaysia, Embassy of Malaysia 13, Dongzhimenwai Dajie Chaoyang District,100600 Beijing PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINATel: (8610) 6532-2531 / 2 / 3Fax: (8610) 65325032E-mail: mtpb.beijing@tourism.gov.myShanghaiConsulate General of Malaysia Units 1101, 1110 & 1112 Level 11,CITIC Square, 1168, Nanjing Road West, Shanghai 200041PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINATel: (8621) 52925424 / 5 Fax: (8621) 52925951E-mail: mailto:mtpb.beijing@tourism.gov.my
INDIANew DelhiTourism Malaysia, c/o High Commision of Malaysia, 50-M Satya Marg,Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, INDIATel: (9111) 611-1291 / 92 / 96 /97 Fax: (9111) 688-1538 E-mail: mtpb.newdelhi@tourism.gov.myChennaiOffice of The Assistant High Commision For Malaysia in Chennai6, Sriram Nagar North Street, Alwarpet, Chennai 600018, INDIATel: 434-3048 / 434-8624 Fax: 434-2893 / 434-3049E-mail: mtpb.chennai@tourism.gov.myMumbaiTourism Malaysia, c/o High Commision of Malaysia, 123 Jolly Maker II, 12th Floor,Nariman Point, Mumbai, 40021 INDIATel: 0091 2223 52085 / 6 / 7 Fax: 0091 2223 90702E-mail: mtpb.newdelhi@tourism.gov.my
INDONESIAJakartaTourism Malaysia, c/o Embassy of Malaysia, Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav.x/6 No,1-2,Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12940 INDONESIATel: 6221 5220765 Fax: 6221 5220766E-mail: mtpb.jakarta@tourism.gov.myMedanTourism Malaysia, c/o Consulate General of Malaysia, 48 Jalan Diponegoro, 20152Medan, Sumatera Utara, INDONESIATel: 6261 4531342 Fax: 6261 4534681 Tel/ Fax: 62614523179E-mail: mtpb.medan@tourism.gov.my
RUSSIAN FEDERATIONTourism Malaysia, c/o Embassy of Malaysia, Mosfilmovskaya Ulitsa 50, Moscow 117192,RUSSIAN FEDERATIONTel: 095-147-1512 / 14 / 23 Fax: 095-937-9602E-mail: mtpb.moscow@tourism.gov.my
SINGAPOREMalaysia Tourism Promotion Board, 80 Robinson Road, SINGAPORE 068898Tel: 65-532-6321 / 6351 Fax: 65-535-6650E-mail: mtpb.singapore@tourism.gov.my
SOUTH AFRICATourism Malaysia, 2nd Floor, Hutton Court, Cnr.Jan Smuts Avenue & Summit Road, Hyde park, 2196 Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICATel: 011-327-0400 / 0401 Fax: 011-327-0205E-mail: mtpb.johannesburg@tourism.gov.my
SOUTH KOREATourism Malaysia, 2nd Floor, Hansung Building, 47-2 Seosomun-dong, Chung-ku Seoul 100-110, SOUTH KOREATel: 02-779-4422 Fax: 02-779-4254E-mail: mtpb.seoul@tourism.gov.my
SWEDENTourism Malaysia, Klarabergsgatan 35, 2 tr, Box 131, 10122 Stockholm, SWEDENTel: 46-8-24-99-00 Fax: 46-8-24-23-24E-mail: mtpb.stockholm@tourism.gov.my
TAIWANTourism Malaysia, Suite C, 8th Floor, Hung Tai Centre, 170, Tun Hwa North Road, Taipei,TAIWANTel: 02-2514-9704 / 9734 Fax: 02-2514-9973E-mail: mtpb.taipei@tourism.gov.my
THAILANDBangkokTourism Malaysia, Unit 1001, Liberty Square, 287, Silom Road, Bangkok 10500, THAILANDTel: 02-631-1994 / 9734 Fax:02-631-1998E-mail: mtpb.bangkok@tourism.gov.myPhuket183/ 81, Phang-Nga Road, Amphur Muang, Phuket 8300, THAILANDTel: 076-220-192 / 193 Fax: 076-220-196E-mail: mtpb.phuket@tourism.gov.my
TURKEYTourism Malaysia, Istanbul Valikonagi Caddesi 11/ 1 80220 Nisantasi, Istanbul, TURKEYTel: 90-212-2252761 Fax: 90-212-2403691E-mail: mtpb.istanbul@tourism.gov.my
UNITED ARAB EMIRATESTourism Malaysia, c/o Consulate General of Malaysia, Lot 1-3 & 6-10, Ground & MezzanineFloors, Al-Shafeena Building, Near Lamcy Plaza, Al Zabeel Road, AlHamriya, P.O Box 4598, Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATESTel: 971-433-55528/38,971-050-4573613 Fax: 971-433-52220E-mail: mtpb.dubai@tourism.gov.my
UNITED KINGDOMTourism Malaysia, London 57, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DU,Tel: 020-7930-7932 Fax: 020-7930-9015E-mail: mtpb.london@tourism.gov.my
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Los Angeles
Tourism Malaysia, 818, Suite 970, West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3432, U.S.A.Tel: 213-689-9702 Fax: 213-689-1530E-mail: mtpb.la@tourism.gov.my

New York
Tourism Malaysia, 120 East 56th Street, Suite 810, New York, NY 10022, U.S.A.Tel: 212-754-1113 / 1114 Fax: 212-754-1116E-mail: mailto:mtpb.la@tourism.gov.myWebsite: http://www.visitmalaysia.com/

Travel Associations & Organisations in Kuala Lumpur

Travel & Tourism Associations Based in Kuala Lumpur

• Malaysia Association of Tours and Travel Agent
  Address: 11 Jalan 1/76 Desa Pandan Kuala Lumpur
  Phone: 6-03-92876881Fax: 6-03-92876880
  Email: admin@matta.org.my
  Website: http://www.matta.org.my


• Malaysian Association of Hotels
  Address: C5-3 Wisma MAH Jalan Ampang Utama 1/1 One Ampang Avenue, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
  Phone: 6-03-4251 8477Fax: 6-03-4252 8477
  Website: http://www.hotels.org.my


• Malaysia Budget Hotel Association
  Address: 52, Tengkat Tong Shin, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.
  Phone: 6-03-2141-2313Fax: 6-03-2143-9313
  Website: http://www.budgethotel.org.my/


• Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS)
  Address: c/o 78 Jalan SS22/21 Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya Selangor
  Phone: 6-03-77272616Fax: 6-03-77272616


• Kuala Lumpur Tourist Association
  Address: National Museum Ground
  Phone: 6-03-22740831Fax: 6-03-22747702
  Email: klta@streamyx.com
  Website: www.klta.org.my


• PATA Malaysia Chapter
  Address: Foyer of Wira Hotel123 Jalan Thamboosamy Off Jalan Putra 50350 Kuala Lumpur
  Phone: 6-03-40432448Fax: 6-03-40458113


• Malaysian Tourist Guides' Council (MTGC)
  Address: c/o Unit 7-1, Jalan USJ 1/1B, Regalia Business Centre, Taman Subang Mewah, Selangor Darul Ehsan
  Email: mtgc@po.jaring.my
  Phone: 6-03 8024 0385Fax: 6-03 7980 5055


• Malaysia Association for Shopping and Highrise Complex Management
  Address: A113, 1st Floor, Block A Jalan SS20/27, Damansara Intan, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
  Phone: 6-03-7727 6202Fax: 6-03-7727 6203
  Email:
  Website: ppkm.org.my


• KL Hawkers & Petty Traders Association
  Address: 36A, Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur
  Phone: 6-03-2387827Fax: 6-03-2387827


• Car Rental Association of Malaysia
  Address: c/o Sime Darby Rent A Car Sdn Bhd Lot 2, Ground Floor, Kompleks Antarabangsa, Jln Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
  Phone: 6-03-21486433Fax: 6-03-21428481


• Malaysian Association Of Hotel Owners
  Address: 21st Menara Tun Razak, Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur
  Phone: 6-03-26914644Fax: 6-03-26912918


• The Association of Homestay Programme Malaysia
  Address: Kampung Ketam 1, Kerdau, Temerloh, Pahang.
  Phone: 6-03-3263-0048Fax: 6-03-3263 0049


• Kuala Lumpur Tourist Guides Association (KLTGA)
  Address: No 163-3, 3rd Floor, Persiaran Jubilee Off Jalan Loke Yew 55200 Kuala Lumpur
  Phone: 6-03 9221 0688Fax: 6-03 9221 2910
  Email: b1014@pd.jaring.my
  Website: http://www.geocities.com/kltga


• Selangor Tour Guides Association
  Address: No 1-3-17, Jalan 3/91, Taman Shamelin Perkasa, 56100 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
  Phone: 6-03 3250 9608, 013 365 2467, 012 330 3548Fax: 6-03 - 3250 9560


• Malaysia Chinese Tourism Association
  Address: 37B, 1st Floor, Medan Imbi Off Jalan Imbi 55100 Kuala Lumpur
  Phone: 6-03-21434457


• Persatuan Pemandu Pemandu Pelancong Bumiputra (BTGA)
  Address: c/o Lavender Holidays & Management, 35B, Jalan SG 3/10, Pusat Bandar Sri Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor Darul Ehsan
  Phone: 6-03 6186 0405, 013 729 4940, 019 786 8535Fax: 6-03 6186 0063, 607 223 5502


• Taman Negara Nature Guide Association (TNTGA)
  Address: Lot 20, Kg Belebar, Kuala Tahan, 27000 Jerantut, Pahang Darul Makmur
  Phone: 6-09 266 9093,/ 1122Fax: 6-09 266 6890
  Email: tntga@hotmail.com

Immigration Matters - Immigration Offices in Kuala Lumpur

Immigration & Visa Requirements:

For the latest list of Immigration requirements needed to enter Malaysia, please visit the Malaysian Immigration Department website at http://www.imi.gov.my.

Also visit the website of the Malaysian Foreign Affairs Ministry for the latest visa requirements as well as any recent health regulations imposed on travellers from certain countries.

Drug Law
Malaysia has very harsh drug regulations. The mandatory penalty for trafficking is death.

Complaints against retailers/service providers
The retail trade and service providers come under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumers Affairs. If you feel that you have not been given a raw deal with a purchase or use of a service, you may lodge a complaint online here.

Tour Guides and Services in Kuala Lumpur

Tour Guides and Services in Kuala Lumpur

Most tour guides operating in Kuala Lumpur are licensed and belong to an authorised tour guide association or body.

If this is your first time visiting Kuala Lumpur, it is advisable that you engage the services of a licensed tourist guide. Standard rates apply.

If you feel that you could have been taken for a ride, you may want to contact the various tourism and tour guide organisations here for advice.

But as a rough guide, here is an estimate of what you might be paying:



The above are further subject to the following conditions:

1. Local languages refer to Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin, English, Tamil, and local Chinese dialects.


2. Foreign languages refer to all languages other than those stipulated under the local languages group.


3. Minimum meal allowance of RM 25 for overland assignments if meals are not provided.


4. Accommodation must be provided by hirer/operator. Female or male guides are to be provided rooms, or share rooms with female or male companion respectively.


5. Upon exceeding the hours indicated in the Half Day or Full Day Tours shown above, overtime rates are applicable regardless of whether a full hour is incurred or not.


6. Midnight surcharge of additional 50% on normal guide fee for all assignments or services extended beyond midnight and before 0600hours the next day.


7. Cancellation of overland assignments must be given 3 days’ notice in advance, otherwise a 1-day professional fee will be charged.


8. Cancellation of all other assignments must be given 24 hours notice in advance, otherwise the full assignment fee must be paid.


9. Guides’ Fees are doubled on the following eight (8) Malaysian festive days:

• New Year – Jan 1


• Labour Day – May 1


• Hari Raya Puasa – Day 1 and Day 2


• Chinese Lunar New Year – Day 1 and Day 2


• Deepavali


• Christmas Day - Dec 25

NOTE: These have been adapted from the Malaysia Tourist Guide Council's schedule of fees. Kindly contact them for details.
Malaysian Tourist Guides’ Council is located at
Unit 7-1, Jalan USJ 1/1B, Regalia Business Centre, Taman Subang Mewah, 47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Tel: 603-8024 0385, Fax: 603-7980 5055 and Email: mtgc@po.jaring.my

Travel Agencies in Kuala Lumpur

Listing of Travel Agencies

When seeking the assistance of travel agents, you can check with your local hotel's information desk. Usually they can provide you with better deals with their regular agents.

But if you wish to seek your own, always go for the more established ones. Registered travel agents carry authorised licences and prominently display them at their outlets.

Below are some of the travel agencies you can find in Kuala Lumpur. There are more we could have missed. Numbers may also have changed. If you are an operator whose numbers and address is not listed here or whose numbers have changed, please inform us here.

Travel Agencies in Kuala Lumpur

MC Travel Sdn Bhd
No. 87, BS, Wisma Phoenix, Jln Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2144 3448

BMC Travel Sdn Bhd
2nd Floor, Megan Avenue 1, Jln Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2161 1448

Chan Brothers (PK) Travel Agency Sdn Bhd
7th Floor, Uoa 2, Jln Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2161 1168

Desinyo Travel Agency Sdn Bhd
2nd Floor, Plaza Berjaya, Jln Imbi, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2148 1511

Desinyo Travel Agency Sdn Bhd
No. 126, 6th Floor, Kl Industries, Jln Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2145 4833

Desinyo Travel Agency Sdn Bhd
No. 1, 4th Floor, Wisma Dani, Jln Jejaka 4, Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-9283 6255

Desinyo Travel Agency Sdn Bhd
No. 29, Jln Jejaka 2, Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-9282 5853

Economy Travel & Tours Agency Sdn Bhd
1st Floor, Wisma Central, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2161 9030

Fu Sin Tours (M) Sdn Bhd
1st Floor, Blok B Kl Plaza, Jln Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2141 1105

Ganesh Travel Agencies Sdn Bhd
1st Floor, Palace Hotel, Jln Mesjid India, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2693 8610

Hamsa-Vahini Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd
No. 44, Jln Maarof, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2282 3788

Hamsa-Vahini Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd
No. 134, Jln Berhala, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2273 5788

Kingfisher Tours Sdn Bhd
11st Floor, Bgn Yayasan Selangor, Jln Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2142 1454

M S Star Travel Agencies Sdn Bhd
2nd Floor, Wisma Pkns, Jln Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2697 7777

Mamtaj Agencies
1st Floor, Selangor Mansion, Jln Mesjid India, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2693 0413

Mamtaj Travel Agency Sdn Bhd
1st Floor, Wisma Tun Sambathan, Jln Sultan Sulaiman, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2278 1046

Marco Polo Holidays Sdn Bhd
No. 60, Jln Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2078 8300

Marco Polo Holidays Sdn Bhd
2nd Floor, Wisma Mca, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2163 7605

Master World Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd
No. 54, Ground Floor, Jln Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2034 1637

Master World Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd
No. 162, M, Jln Hang Lekir, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2070 8936

Mupah Travel Agency Sdn Bhd
1st Floor, Wisma Kosas, Jln Melayu, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2693 2319


Pacific World Travel Sdn Bhd
2nd Floor, Angkasaraya, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2148 0644

Reliance Shipping & Travel Agency Sdn Bhd
3rd Floor, Sungai Wang Plaza, Jln Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2148 6280

Reliance Shipping & Travel Agency Sdn Bhd
L1, Putra World Trade Centre, Jln Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-4043 5784

Reliance Shipping & Travel Agency Sdn Bhd
Blok A Megan Avenue Ii, Jln Yap Kwan Seng, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2163 5153

Ros Line Shipping & Travel Agencies Sdn Bhd
1st Floor, Wisma Rampai, Jln 34/26, Taman Sri Rampai, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-4149 4322

Seasonice Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd
No. 35, 1st Floor, Jln Kaskas 2, Taman Cheras, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-9131 1553

Skyzone Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd
No. 106, Deluxe Tours Sdn Bhd, Jln Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2143 4594

Skyzone Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd
3rd Floor, Shaw Parade, Jln Cangkat Thamby Dollah, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2142 9288

Takzim Tours & Express Agency (M) Sdn Bhd
250D, Ground Floor, Jln Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-4045 5460

Trans Malaysia Tours & Agencies Sdn Bhd
No. 2, Ground Floor, Jln Gereja, Kuala Lumpur,
Call: 03-2072 8258

KL Hop on - Hop Off City Tour

LAUNCHED in December 2006, the Hop On-Hop Off double-deck tour buses service 22 stops in Kuala Lumpur. These buses are equipped with facilities for the disabled.

Operating under the KL Hop On - Hop Off City Tour, these tour buses offer you the chance to explore the city at your own pace.

You can choose to stay on through the full circuit tour (the ticket is valid for 24 hours upon purchase) or hop and off at the destination of your fancy. It is a convenient way of seeing Kuala Lumpur. And it covers over almost all major hotels in Kuala Lumpur in its route.

Pre-recorded commentaries in eight different languages - Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mandarin, Hindi, Arabic, Japanese, French and Spanish - are played in the buses as they take you through the more than 40 tourist destinations within the city.

Tickets are at RM38 per person. Group purchases (min of 5) are priced at RM32 per person. Senior citizens, students and the disabled only pay RM17 while children below five years old ride for free.

Malaysian MYKad holders only pay RM19 during promotions.]

Tickets can be purchased on the bus itself, through the Internet or from agents (hotels and travel agencies). Each ticket comes with a service booklet with information and map of Kuala Lumpur.

Operating seven days a week, the service is available from 8.30am to 8.30pm daily over 30-minute intervals.

For enquiries, call 03-2691 1382. Or visit their website here.

Self-Tour

See Kuala Lumpur On A Budget

Although Kuala Lumpur looks big and complicated at first glance, the city capital is actually very organised.

A good public transportation network covering all major areas in Kuala Lumpur sees to it that you can get from one end of the city to another with relative ease - whether it is using buses and taxis or any of the three rapid transit systems comprising the Light Rail Transit systems (Rapid KL) or the KL Monorail.

Kuala Lumpur's tourist attractions too are grouped within walking distance and if you are up to it and health is no problem, you can even take in the sights and sounds at leisure.

Below are suggested itineraries that you can plan for yourself if you decide to go for a self-guided tour of Kuala Lumpur. I have included a simple walking map which you can download at your hotel business centre and have it printed. The files are pretty small and the maps have been simplified and should come in handy as your discover Kuala Lumpur on foot:

City Centre Tour - Self Discovery, Light and Easy:
1. Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad Tour - Sights to take in include the Sultan Abdul Samad and the Clock Tour, Textile Museum, Merdeka Square, St Mary's Cathedral, Historical Museum, KL Memorial Library, and the British Council.

2. KL Railway Station Tour - This takes you to the southern end of the city. Attractions nearby include the National Mosque, National Planetarium, Islamic Civilisation Museum, General Post Office, and the British Council. End your day's discovery at the National Museum.

3. Lake Gardens Tour - Start at the National Monument and the Cenotaph, head straight into the Lake Gardens area. Sights here that you should not miss when in Kuala Lumpur include the Orchid Garden, Deer Park, Hibiscus Garden, Bird Park, Butterfly Park, Tun Razak Memorial, the Lake Garden(known also as Sydney Lake in the past).

4. Shopping at Chinatown Tour - Start at the western end of the Petaling Street, at the Central Market. Shop for souvenirs at the Central Market and move from there into the Chinatown area. Sights to take in include quaint shops and eateries, Sri Mahariamman Temple, Sze Ya Temple, and more. This is one of the oldest historical areas in Kuala Lumpur.

5. Starhill escapade - Bukit Bintang Tour. This is the ultimate shopping experience when in Kuala Lumpur. It comprises visits to Sungai Wang Plaza, Bukit Bintang Plaza, Lot 10, Starhill Complex, KL Plaza, Low Yat Plaza and Berjaya Times Square. Discover the multinational restaurants and eateries, boutiques and fashionhouses along the roads.

6. Intellectual Tour - The National Art Gallery, located at Jalan Tun Razak, is neighbour to the National Theatre and National Library. Check out Malaysian literature at the National Library or take in the country's artistic heritage at the National Art Gallery. The National Theatre organises frequent concerts and shows and if you are for the arts, check it out, too.

7. KLCC - Must not be missed when you are in Kuala Lumpur. Located within this mega shopping complex are the Aquaria (one of the largest aquariums in the country), the Petronas Science Centre (Petrosains), the Petronas Art Gallery, and the Suria Shopping Mall housing international class eateries as well as fashion houses. Outside, within walking distance is the KLCC park which offers photography opportunities. Other shopping complexes nearby are Ampang Park and the City Square.

8. PUTRA, STAR and KL MONORAIL tours - Fancy a rail-ly guided tour of one end of Kuala Lumpur to the other? Then go aboard one of the above - or even tackle all three in one day - and see the city from above and below. For ticket prices, check these links - Rapid KL lines and KL Monorail.

Tips:
Kuala Lumpur is generally a safe city but basic commonsense applies when walking around in the city, especially alone. These are some general tips when touring the city on foot.

• Bring a good supply of water as the city can be quite hot for those from temperate countries. Drink lots of water. All places of interests are equipped with generally clean toilet facilities.


• Wear light clothes and carry an umbrella or wear a hat if walking under the hot sun. Sunblocks are optional but can be useful.


• There are bus stops and taxi stands indicated by their respective signages. Buses can only stop at designated places but taxis, can sometimes pick up passengers at any spot unless specific taxi stops are indicated.


• If travelling by taxis, make sure cabbies go by the meter - this is the only authorised means of charging passengers. Some taxis even have receipts and don't be afraid to ask before your board them.


• Most places of interest open to public by between 9 and 10am, but to visit at the latter hour is generally a safe bet.


• Some places, such as places of worship, discourage the wearing of shoes into the premises. Observe and follow - this is the best way of not offending the hosts.


• When touring the city on foot, basic commonsense applies when it comes to personal safety. Travel at least with a friend and avoid dark alleys at night fall.


• When in areas of high traffic such as night markets, be careful with your belongings. Keep your wallets and handbags safe. Although it is very rare, snatch thiefs and pickpockets may lurk in these areas. Keep an open eye.


• Tourist police can be found around the city and even normal policemen are most willing to help. Most of them are conversant in English, so do not hesitate to ask for help - whether it is directions or other types of assistance.


• Locals are also very helpful and many speak and understand English. Don't be afraid to ask for assistance if the need arises.


• Indecent behaviour in public areas are discouraged.