Guest siamsusie Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Malaysian Airline Reviews http://www.airlinequality.com/Forum/mas.htm XE changer Currency Converter. http://www.xe.com/ucc/ Malaysian Ringgit http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en.html http://mastraveller.com/Home/ Enrich. Frequent Flyer Scheme http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/au/en/enrich/about-enrich/terms-and-conditions.html Baggage Allowances.. see link...http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/ae/en/book-and-plan/baggage/checked-baggage.html http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/content/dam/mas/master/en/pdf/travel-advisory/Baggage-Information.pdf Check with the airline to see if you are entitled to a migrating baggage allowance Tourists in Transit not not require a Visa The following tourists do not requite a visa if your stay is not more than three months Citizens of the following Countries require a visa for stays exceeding 3 Months: Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Iran, Kirgystan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Lebanon, Lienchestien, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherland, New Zeland, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, St Marino, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Syrian Arab Republic, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Yemen. Disabled facilities: These include ramps, lifts, wheelchair-accessible toilets and adapted telephones; passengers should advise their airline of their needs in advance, to arrange personal assistance. Reserved car parking spaces are available on Level 2 in the covered short-term car park. Luggage: Luggage lockers and trolleys are available. For lost property, travellers should contact the nearest information counter for further assistance or send an email to: publicrelation@malaysiaairports.com.my. A baggage wrapping service also operates in the departure hall of the main building. Other: These include nursery/baby-changing facilities, a children's play area, a 24-hour clinic, pharmacies, various members lounges, a prayer room, designated smoking areas, and a fitness centre with showers, sauna and spa (in the Airside Transit Hotel). Information: There is a nursery and a medical centre available. Lifts take passengers from the ground floor to the first floor. Wheelchairs are available on request. Childcare facilities at the airport Malaysia Airlines provides a Child’s Play Room at selected airports. These are equipped with a television and DVD player, kid-sized writing tables, chairs, toys, comics and colouring books. For the convenience of nursing mothers, we also have a Baby Changing Facility and Lactation Room at these airports, complete with cradle, high chair, diaper-changing table, and basic toiletries such as baby soap, talcum powder and nappies. Pharmacy 6.00 am - 12 midnight(Daily) i) Departure Hall, Level 5, Main Terminal Building ii) Leading to Gates C21 - C27, Satellite Building Clinic 24 hours, daily i) Level 3, Main Terminal Building (near Burger King) ii) Leading to Gates C21 - C27, Satellite Building Passengers Visiting Kuala Lumpur Pan Pacific KL Airport Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located next to the KL International Airport's Main Terminal Building. The hotel is linked to KL International Airport via a sky-bridge and is just a five-minute walk. Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur International Airport also provides a complimentary 24-hour buggy shuttle service between the airport and the hotel. Pan Pacific KLIA is a perfect hotel to stay on a short stopover in Kuala Lumpur. It is also a convenient place to hold a business meeting while visiting Kuala Lumpur. http://www.klairporthotel.com/pan-pacific-hotel-kuala-lumpur-airport Hotel facilities Fitness facility Hairdresser Conference Facilities 24 Hour Front Desk Car Rental Facilities Secretarial Service Internet access in lobby Laundry Service Room service 24 hour Health Club Concierge Outdoor Pool Audio Visual Equipment Valet Parking Lifts/Elevators Express Checkout Currency Exchange Restaurant Airconditioning in public areas Spa RECREATION An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a fitness facility. The recreational activities listed above are available fees may apply. Swimming & Tennis Passengers Transiting via KL Airside Transit Hotel Airside Transit Hotel is located at the Satellite Building, next to Gate C5. Airside Transit Hotel provides passengers with everything they need to have a comfortable stay without leaving the airport or clearing Immigration and Customs. Airside Transit Hotel at KL International Airport is perfect for a short rest in between international flights. http://www.klairporthotel.com/airside-transit-hotel FACILITIES FOR NON CHECK IN GUEST If you have a brief stopover and would like to unwind and freshen up, you are welcome to use our private shower and gym facilities. Towel, soap and shampoo will be provided. Chargeable rates are as follows: SHOWER - RM 20.00 nett (per person) (approx 4GBP) GYM AND SHOWER - RM 30.00 nett (per person) (approx 6GBP) SAUNA AND SHOWER - RM 30.00 nett (per person) (approx 6GBP) GYM, SHOWER, SAUNA AND STEAM BATH - RM 50.00 nett (per person) (approx 10GBP) Enquiries and reservations can be made at: Mezzanine Level, Satellite A Building, 64000 KLIA Sepang, Selangor. Tel: 603-8787 4848 Fax: 603-8787 4747 Email: airsidehotel@malaysiaairports.com.my Shopping & Eating at Kuala Lumpur International Airport There are many shops and restaurants at KLIA, both in the publicly accessible areas and in the air-side departure areas. See the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal information page for shops available in the LCCT. Public Access Shops & Restaurants at KLIA There are many shops and restaurants in both the departure and arrival levels of the main terminal building. In the lower-level arrivals hall there is a large convenience store and flower kiosk along with several fast food outlets and coffee shops. The food options include Burger King, Delifrance, Malaysian Wok and Ritazza coffee. On the departure level are several more shops and restaurants. The shops include a large bookstore, the Body Shop, Royal Selangor Pewter, Tie Rack, a photo shop and pharmacy, while the food options include KFC, McDonald's, EDEN Seafood, Asean Café and two coffee shops. Duty Free Shops & Restaurants at KLIA The duty free shopping at KLIA is not quite on the same level as the other major regional airports, but there is a more than adequate array of designer products as well as the usual suspects of booze and cigarettes. You'll also find several shops selling local products and crafts, although prices at the airport are nearly double those in town. Duty Free Benchmark Prices Marlboro Cigarettes (Carton of 100) RM 50 (16.59 USD) Bacardi Light Rum (1 liter) RM 60 (19.90 USD) Beefeater Gin (1 liter) RM 50 (16.59 USD) Chivas Regal (1 liter) RM 115 (38.15 USD) Jack Daniels (1 liter) RM 90 (29.85 USD) Absolut (1 liter) RM 58 (19.24 USD) See our duty free guide for full price comparisons. Shops in the international departure areas include Harrods, another branch of Royal Selangor Pewter, several gold and jewelry shops, Guardian Pharmacy, a bookstore and designer fashion boutiques by Versace, Burberry, Hermes, Coach, Ferragamo, Dunhill and others. Restaurants in the international departure areas include Burger King, Sbarro, Delifrance, Dome Café and Starbucks. In addition to the numerous shopping and dining options, there are many other facilities on offer at KLIA. Left luggage services are available from counters in both the arrival and departure halls. Car rentals are available in the arrivals hall from Hertz, Thrifty, National, Avis and local chains. Money exchange counters and ATMs can be found throughout the airport. There's a foot massage service in the Satellite building, near gates C1 - C5. Lounges for first and business class passengers are found on the upper level of the Satellite terminal. Some of the major regional carriers such as Thai and Cathay Pacific have their own lounges, while others use the shared Plaza Premium Lounge. Even if you're not flying business class, access to the Plaza Premium Lounge can be purchased if you have a long layover. Their facilities include showers, Internet access, self-service buffet and even a putting green. Prices start at RM 80 (26.54 USD) for two hours. See the Plaza Premium web site for more information. You can also book a stay at the lounge through the link below: Kuala Lumpur International Airport Plaza Premium Lounge From: $ 24.98 Relax and refresh after your long flight in the comfort of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Plaza Premium Lounge. The Plaza Premium Lounge provides modern facilities including high speed internet workstations, a variety of food and beverages, head and shoulder massage, shower amenities and much more. Choose from a day or night package for the length of time you need. Book now! Plaza Premium Lounge offers travelers the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of airports and was built with both the business traveler and holiday maker in mind. The lounge affords the best in quality service, relaxation and comfort. Choose from a day or night package. Depending on your option selected, you have either 2, 5, or 6 + hours, after the time of entry, to enjoy the lounge facilities. Plaza Premium Lounge is the first public access transit lounge open to all classes of travelers regardless of airlines. The lounge is located at the Satellite Building that caters for international arrivals and departures in Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The lounge operates 24-hours a day, and provides amenities and services to ease your tiredness after long haul travel, to enhance your physical well-being, and rejuvenate your senses in preparation for your next destination. Occupying a floor area of approximately 7,500 square feet, the lounge is uniquely designed to provide world-class service standards to meet the demands of all travelers and promises a hassle-free transit from Kuala Lumpur to any destination. Service and Facilities: Prices commence from US$ 24.95 Food & Beverages Freshly Brewed Coffee/Tea, Espresso & Cappuccino Free Flow of Draught Beer Golf Putting Green Comfortable Seating Area Massage Chair International Newspapers & Magazines Shower with amentities Internet Access Free Local Calls Flight Information Smoking Room In-House Movies http://www.partner.viator.com/en/1369/tours/Kuala-Lumpur/Kuala-Lumpur-International-Airport-Plaza-Premium-Lounge/d335-5079KLPLAZA This price is excellent but includes free drink and foot and only a nominal price to pay for children Smoking Smoking is not permitted in the airport's premises. However, there are established designated smoking areas inside the airport. They are located at : Contact Pier a) Domestic Level (near Gate B2) Satellite Building a) Near Gate C11 and C31 (Mezzanine Level) Internet Free WiFi at the Airport / Starbucks have a Free Signal. Internet kiosks with complimentary Internet access are located at the three wings in the Satellite Building leading to Gates C11–C17, C21–C27 and C31–C37. REFLEXOLOGY & MASSAGE CENTRE (Operated by 3R Corporation Sdn Bhd) Reflexology can help to restore and maintain your body's natural equilibirium. This gentle therapy encourages the body to work naturally to restore its own healthy balance. Our reflexology and massage centre will provide you with a truly energyzing experience to relieve any pains or stress so that you can begin and end your journeys feeling totally rejuvenated. Please visit our skilled therapists at: Lot SATP B1, Passenger Level, Satellite Building, KLIA (leading to gates C1-C5, next to smoking room) Price List: MASSAGES PRICE DURATION Relaxing massage RM 80.00 30 minutes Relief Massage RM 110.00 45 minutes Healing massage RM 130.00 60 minutes Rejuvenation Massage RM 70.00 20 minutes Restoration Massage RM 90.00 30 minutes Operating hours: 7.00 am - 1.00 am (Except on Sundays - close at 12 midnight) For reservations or enquiries, please call +603-8776 2397. Children's play areas You need not worry about your little ones toddling around the airport and getting lost when the wait is taking too long. Special play areas have been designed for them at Level 5 of the Main Terminal Building (MTB) and they will be amply entertained with the slides, carts, games and activities in store. Please note that there is no supervision and you are responsible for the safety of your child. Viewing Gallery At the end of the main Terminal there is a huge viewing gallery to watch the aircraft arriving and departing as well as the aerotrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Statement by Malaysia Airlines' Director of Operations Wednesday, June 29, 2011 6:00 PM GMT +8. INFANT TRAVEL ON MALAYSIA AIRLINES & AIRLINE POLICY REGARDING INFANTS In view of the recent media attention on the above subject, Malaysia Airlines wishes to clarify as follows: Currently Malaysia Airlines operates an aircraft fleet comprising B737s, Airbus A330s, B777s and B747s. Except for B747s, the remaining aircraft are currently configured for Business and Economy class travel. All these aircraft are equipped with bassinet facilities to cater for infant travel. Likewise, bassinet facilities were originally available in the First, Business and Economy class zones of the 747's. In 2003, Malaysia Airlines embarked on a revamp of First and Business class cabin of the B747s. The First class seat configuration was reduced from 18 to 12 for passengers to enjoy increased cabin space and extended legroom. Each new seat came with an electrically operated ottoman that doubles as a visitor seat and could convert to a lie-flat bed with the main seat. As a result of this seat revamp and the introduction of the ottoman, there was no facility for positioning bassinets in the First Class of the B747s. The reconfigured B747s were mounted into our flight network since November 2004. Since then Malaysia Airlines has been accepting infants for travel in Economy and Business class of the flights operated by 747 aircraft. The B747 aircraft is currently used for flights on certain routes like Sydney-Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur-London, Kuala Lumpur-Amsterdam and Kuala Lumpur-Buenos Aires. Capt Mohamed Azharuddin Osman Director of Operations Malaysia Airlines 29 June 2011 B747 Configeration http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Malaysia_Airlines/Malaysia_Airlines_Boeing_747-400.php Food If you are travelling on a flight that has a meal service, our special Child’s Meal (CHML) is nutritionally designed for children aged two to five. The exact meal served depends on the flight sector, so do call us in advance if you would like to make a request. This service must be requested through the Reservations/Ticket Counter/Call Centre at least 24 hours before departure. Please call 1 300 88 3000 if you are calling from within Malaysia or +603 7843 3000 if you are overseas. Entertainment on board There’s lots to see and do on board an MH flight. Our Audio Video On Demand (AVOD) system, available on Boeing 747 and Boeing 777 aircrafts, offers a selection of movies, cartoons and games that will keep your kids busy and entertained. For those who love to read, complimentary Care Bears storybooks or activity books are also given to those aged between three to 10. Services and facilities for children Flying with children or arranging for their independent travel? Here is a guide on the special services we have for young flyers and how to make arrangements for them. Unaccompanied minors If your child is travelling alone, our Special Assistance Crew is on hand to provide friendly reassurance and guidance. We have special programmes for children aged between five to 12, 13 to 15, and 16 onwards. If there is a long wait before boarding, your child is invited to relax and enjoy some light refreshments at the Malaysia Airlines Special Assistance Lounge. When it’s time to board, they will be accompanied to the boarding gate and handed over to the cabin crew, who will make sure they are comfortably settled in. On arrival, our staff will accompany your child through immigration and baggage collection, before handing your child over to the appointed guardian at the arrival gate. This service must be requested upon reservation of ticket. Available for domestic destinations and flights to Singapore. Priority boarding Families with infants and children are invited to board the aircraft first. This allows parents more time to stow away their luggage and ensure that their kids are seated comfortably without having to worry about disturbing the flow of passengers boarding. Information and services for flying with a disability Upon ticket reservation To ensure that your needs are met with utmost care, it is important that you inform our service staff of your disability or that of your charge’s upon ticket reservation so that we can help you make all the arrangements necessary. To reserve flight tickets through our staff, please call 1 300 88 3000 if you are within Malaysia or +603 7843 3000 if you are overseas. Passengers with walking disabilities Depending on your/your charge’s mobility level, special arrangements can be made for your flight – particularly with regard to seating. Most international airports are wheelchair-friendly, with ease of access to common facilities. Should you need additional on-ground or in-flight support, please contact our service staff for further assistance. Passengers with certain physical handicaps may qualify for rebates on fares. They will need to present their OKU (Orang Kurang Upaya) identification cards to Malaysia Airlines prior to issuance of tickets. Some passengers with walking disabilities may require medical clearance before flying. For more information, please call our service staff at 1 300 88 3000 if you are within Malaysia or +603 7843 3000 if you are overseas. Passengers with sight disabilities Passengers with sight disabilities who present their OKU (Orang Kurang Upaya) identification cards upon ticket reservation enjoy a special rebate on our flights. Additionally, each disabled passenger must be accompanied by an escort throughout the entire journey. Diabetics If you are diabetic, you are advised to have additional supplies of insulin or tablet medication, spare needles or syringes readily available in your hand baggage in case of breakages or delays en-route. For that, you will need to have a doctor’s authorisation to confirm you are insulin dependent. As diets for diabetics vary considerably, please inform us at least a day in advance of your meal requirements. Medical clearance The following travellers generally need medical clearance by their own doctors or the Malaysia Airlines Medical Services Department before flying: Acute asthmatics Expectant mothers approaching 35 weeks (international travel) or 36 weeks (domestic travel) of pregnancy* Elderly passengers (not accompanied by any family member) Infants in incubators Newborn babies within the first 7 days of birth or premature birth Passengers on stretchers Passengers suffering from leprosy *Non-Malaysian women who are pregnant beyond 6 months are not allowed to fly into the country. For further information or answers to your queries, please contact our service staff at 1 300 88 3000 if you are within Malaysia or +603 7843 3000 if you are overseas. Unfit for air travel The following conditions are usually considered unacceptable for air travel: Anaemia of severe degree Severe cases of otitis media and sinusitis Acute contagious or communicable diseases e.g. open tuberculosis Myocardial infarction within 6 weeks of on-set/congestive cardiac failure Hypertensive disease with severe complications Peptic ulceration with recent haemorrhage within 3 weeks Post-operative cases (within 10 days of simple abdominal/within 21 days of chest surgery) Skin diseases which are contagious or repulsive in appearance Fractures of the mandibles with fixed wiring of the jaw Mental illness without escort and sedation Expectant mothers beyond 35 weeks (international travel) or 36 weeks (domestic travel) of pregnancy* Introduction of air body cavities for diagnostic or therapeutic purpose within 7 days Special Meal Requests These are all covered in the following link...http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/au/en/mh-experience/special-meal-requests.html Malaysian Airline Policy for Infants Services and facilities for infants Whether you’re in for a long-haul flight or just a short trip across the sky, here’s a guide on how we make travelling with your baby a comfortable and stress-free experience for the both of you. Definition of infant An infant or baby is a passenger who has not reached his or her second birthday. The age is taken as at the commencement of the journey. For safety reasons, air travel is not recommended for a newborn within the first seven days after birth. One adult is only allowed to carry one infant onboard. Allowance for baby essentials For your convenience, Malaysia Airlines allows for an additional 10 kg of purely baby essentials (including a bassinet or carrycot) over and above the free baggage allowance as allotted to an infant’s accompanying adult passenger. The combined weight of the bassinet or carrycot and baby essentials must not exceed 10 kg. Should there be any adult items found packed together with these essentials, such items will be removed and weighted under the passenger’s free baggage allowance. Reservations for bassinets A number of bassinets are provided onboard, depending on the aircraft. Due to safety and storage reasons, passengers are not allowed to carry their own bassinets into the cabin. Should you need one for your infant, reservations can be made at the time of your initial ticket purchase for a bassinet provided by Malaysia Airlines. This service must be requested through the Reservations/Ticket Counter/Call Centre at least 24 hours before departure. Please call 1 300 88 3000 if you are within Malaysia or +603 7843 3000 if you are overseas. Baby prams/Strollers Since storage space is limited in the aircraft cabin, the acceptance of baby prams/strollers as cabin items will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the storage space is taken up, these items will need to be loaded in the aircraft hold. Infant kits and facilities Feeding mothers are advised to carry their choice of infant formula due to the wide variety of formula available in the market and the different preferences of infants. However, a limited quantity of baby formulae, food and essentials including napkins, bottles and brushes are provided onboard to ensure your infant’s comfort throughout the journey. Facilities for heating baby food and sterilising feeding bottles are also available on certain flights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Getting Into The City The KLIA Ekspress train runs every 15 mins into KL Sentrul Station.....the most quickest and easiest way into town. Costs RM 35 one way and takes only 28 minutes. From KL Sentrul, you could get a taxi (cheap) to the Petronas Twin Towers (to go up starts from around 9am, get there early)...however shops in KLCC Suria won't open until around 11am. There is a hop on/hop off bus running through the city..starts around 8:30am. For more info: http://www.myhoponhopoff.com Probably better to do this bus and stop at some places and save the rest for next time. Depends on what you're interested in really and where you end up towards the end of the day - just get a taxi to KL Sentrul station or monorail (traffic could be an issue) if nearby and go straight to the airport. Kuala Lumpur City Air Terminal (KL CAT) Designed as an "airport in the city", the Kuala Lumpur City Air Terminal (KL CAT) at KL Sentral station is an extension of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). KL CAT is officially recognized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a city destination with the code XKL. Favoured by business travellers both local and foreign, the high-speed KLIA Ekspres train service provides the convenient link between KL Sentral and KLIA. The high degree of reliability and the quick 28-minute trip offers those who value time guaranteed control over their travel schedule. City centre flight check-in At KL CAT, you can check-in for your flight, just like in an airport, and enjoy free porter service. Regarded as a value-added service, passengers traveling with Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines and Emirates are able to check in at KL CAT. The minimum check-in time is 2 hours before flight departure time (1 ½ hours for those on domestic flights without luggage). Your luggage will be tagged to your destination and automatically transferred to your flight at KLIA. Every piece of luggage is bar-coded for easy tracking, and is integrated with the KLIA baggage handling system.The check-in service is provided for air travelers who hold valid KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit tickets. Things to do in Kuala Lumpur Kids Attractions in Kuala Lumpur Theme Parks, Zoos, Aquariums Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, National Zoo, Aquaria KLCC Kuala Lumpur’s architectural landscape is a mixture of Arabian, Moorish, Moghul, Malay and Victorian colonial architecture, futuristic mega-buck high rises and flourishing street markets with friendly and eager-to-please merchants. The city centre is a compact grid of streets with the colonial district centred on the green Merdeka Square and the Lake Gardens – southwest of Chinatown – which houses the world’s largest walk-in aviary, the KL Bird Park. Meanwhile the Golden Triangle zone encompasses an area that stretches north to the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) development. Anchored by the Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC is an urban expanse with a park, convention and shopping centre. The compound plays host to Petrosains, an interactive science discovery centre, as well as Aquaria KLCC, a well-stocked aquarium where you can view sand tiger sharks and giant groupers in a 90m-long underwater tunnel. Kuala Lumpur Bird Park Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is part of the renowned lushly verdant 60-hectare Lake Gardens. Reputedly one of the largest parks in the world, this sprawling 20-hectare property was opened in 1991 and houses more than 3,000 birds and 200 species from all over the world. Read more... Aquaria KLCC The Aquaria KLCC is Kuala Lumpur's very first dedicated aquarium with over 5,000 freshwater and marine creatures on display. Located in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre nearby the Twin Towers, Aquaria KLCC has an amazing display of fish, from sand tiger sharks to blue rays and giant arapaimas to gar fish. Besides finned creatures, there are reptiles such as snakes and lizards on display along with a wide variety of insects. There's also a special section where visitors can pick up and feel the texture of live corals and star fish. Opening Hours: Daily, 11:00 – 20:00 Address: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Complex, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Malaysia Tel: +603 2333 1888 National Zoo The National Zoo in Ulu Klang has an extensive array of wildlife, both local and overseas. Be amazed by species from Africa such as the majestic lion to towering elephants and pink flamingoes to gentle zebras. Then there are local species to gawk at such as the Malaysian tiger, Slow Loris, Tapir and Hornbills. Besides birds and mammals, visitors can also visit the reptile exhibits and catch a glimpse of the world's longest venomous snake, the king cobra and other fascinating species such as dwarf caimans, mangrove vipers, monitor lizards and giant turtles. Children will also love coming here with the opportunities to ride elephants, shake hands with Orang-Utans and feed flying foxes. There are plenty of souvenir shops and restaurants scattered around the entrance. Also don't forget to visit the aquarium where you can see a wide variety of local freshwater fish. Opening Hours: Daily, 09:00-17:00 Address: Hulu Kelang, Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: +603 4108 3422 National Science Centre The National Science Centre is shaped like a futuristic, green mosque with a large dome in the middle. The centre sits on a hill in Mont Kiara. Established in 1996, the National Science Centre is a large gallery of exciting exhibits that display scientific and technological information. There's even a hall where you can watch a science show beamed straight onto the dome from inside. A large aquarium filled with local freshwater fish greets you as you make your way into the main exhibits. Other facilities include a cafeteria, multimedia library, lecture hall and multi-purpose hall. Opening Hours: Daily, 09:00 – 17:00 (Closed on Friday) Address: Pesiaran Bukit Kiara, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur Planetarium The National Planetarium is another attraction in Lake Gardens. The blue dome which covers its building is its trademark, which you can see from surrounding roads as you take a drive. The Planetarium is dedicated to all things related to space and astronomy. This is a popular place for schoolchildren to learn about the planet and the universe as there are many interactive displays. There's also a theatre where visitors can watch documentaries on space or clips from famous films such as 'Star Wars'. Also check out the observatory where you can gaze into the sky to look at distant planets through a telescope. Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00 – 17:00 (Closed on Monday) Address: Jalan Perdana Tel: +603 2273 7277 Deer Park The Deer Park is a small haven for deer in the Lake Gardens. Entrance is free and visitors can come in to marvel at a variety of local deer that include hinds, does and fawns. Of special note is the mousedeer, or 'kancil', which is an extremely small type of deer, no bigger than a house cat. Visitors can get up, close and personal to the deer, petting and feeding them. Opening Hours: Daily, 09:00 – 18:00 Address: Jalan Perdana Contact: +603 2693 6661 (Kuala Lumpur Tourist Information Centre) Lake Gardens The Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens, also called Taman Tasik Perdana, is located in a tranquil area with some remaining secondary forest in Perdana Street. The history of the park dates back to the 1880s' and remains a popular recreational spot for locals till this day. Much like a botanical garden, there are many flowers, plants and trees landscaped into the park, complete with captions that explain their scientific data. Marble paths line the 91-hectare park which has two lakes for recreational rowing, playgrounds and exercise stations. Other attractions in the adjoining areas of the park include the Bird Park, Butterfly Park and more flower gardens. Opening Hours: Daily, 07:00 – 18:00 How to get there: If you do not mind walking, take the KTM Komuter and stop at Bank Negara station. The Lake Garden is approximately 15 to 20 minutes walk from the station. Sunway Lagoon Theme Park Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa Spanning an area of over 80 acres, Malaysia's premier theme park in Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, has thrills and spills to offer people of all ages! Divided into three sections – the Wild Wild West, World of Adventure and Waters of Africa, a day out in Sunway Lagoon is a fun-filled encounter to remember! In the Wild, Wild West, take a walk on the wild side, to the days where cowboys and Red Indians ruled the Western frontier. Meet with cowboys and cowgirls in the authentically-built cowboy town and enjoy old-styled salons and thrilling rides for the whole family! Other great rides include the Buffalo Bill Coaster, Butch Cassidy's Trail and Colorado Splash. The World of Adventure offers more breath-taking rides as excitement is the name of the game here! See majestic Bengal tigers roam in their enclosure or step into the Adventure Park and see the largest collection of scholar rocks in the world. Ride through tunnels, bobby traps and tarantulas on the Lost City of Gold. After that, take a boat ride of a lifetime down Pirate's Revenge, Malaysia's first and only 360-degree rotating pirate ship that swivels you 24 m up the ground. Next up is the amazing journey through the Waters of Africa! The only African-themed water park in Malaysia, the Waters of Africa has some amazing rides such as the Congo Challenge; a six-lane race where visitors can race to the finish line at speeds of 40 kmph! Then there's a wave pool at Jeffrey's Bay, the largest man-made surf pool in the world. Surfers can show off their skills here during competitions to find the best surfer! Then there's a wave pool at Jeffrey's Bay, the largest man-made surf pool in the world. Surfers can show off their skills here during competitions to find the best surfer! For the children, the Kalahari Kids is a special playground built to resemble an African village complete with huts and Masai warrior guarding the entrance. Highlights: Sunway Lagoon is located in the booming township of Bandar Sunway in Petaling Jaya. It is accessible via a network of expressways (Federal Highway, Damansara-Puchong Expressway, New Pantai Express Way and KESAS Highway) and is a mere 15-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours: Weekday, 11:00 - 18:00 Weekend & Public Holiday, 10:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Closed Address: 3, Jalan PJS 11/11, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Tel: +603 5639 0000 Fun for Everyone Stretching out to the side of the PETRONAS architectural masterpiece is the spacious and beautifully landscaped KLCC Park which features a jogging track, walking paths, a water fountain and a wading pool for children. Other attractions include the Suria KLCC – which is situated underneath the Towers – the PETRONAS Art Gallery and the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre – where The Aquaria Oceanarium is located. So it goes without saying that the Twin Towers have something for everyone. Opening Hours: 09:00 – 19:00 (closed for Friday Prayer 13:00 – 14:30) Location: Near Concorde Hotel Monorail stop, in between Jalan Ampang and Jalan Raja Chulan A View From Above The Sky Bridge tour is an amazing attraction as the view from this awe-inspiring bridge is spectacular. Entrance is free but visitors do need a pass – of which a limited number are issued each day and a useful tip would be to get there as early as 07:00 as queues tend to be long. Apart from allowing tenants of the towers to move from one building to the other without having to go to ground level, the Sky Bridge also functions as an emergency exit route. Tower One is fully occupied by the Malaysian state oil company, PETRONAS, and its subsidiaries and associate companies. Tower Two is mostly inhabited by multinational companies, which include Accenture, Al-Jazeera, Barclays Capital, Bloomberg, Boeing, IBM, McKinsey & Co., Microsoft and Reuters. Classical Tour de force One of the most notable features of the PETRONAS Twin Towers is the Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS concert hall – Southeast Asia’s leading venue for classical music. Located in between the two towers, the architectural design of the facility – which has garnered praise as one of the world’s best concert halls – is based upon the time-honoured design of 19th century European concert halls. The hall has played host to some of the world’s most respected musical talents and is home to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. Stunning Scientific Success Another major attraction of the Twin Jewels of Kuala Lumpur is the Petrosains Science Centre – an interactive science discovery centre. The gallery showcases exhibits related to the petroleum industry, from petroleum’s origin in the age of the dinosaurs to its latest oil-based products. Located at level 4 of KLCC the centre has many interesting attractions including a 3-D theatre – one of its most popular attractions. Historical Malacca Full-Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur Explore historic Malacca, the oldest trading port in Malaysia. Visit St. Paul's Hill, the famous gateway and the ruins of St. Paul's church. You will have the opportunity to sample a local lunch before heading back to Kuala Lumpur. Approximately two hours south of Kuala Lumpur is historical Malacca, the oldest trading port in Malaysia which has undergone Portuguese, Dutch and English rule. Visit St. Paul's Hill for a panoramic view of Malacca and its straits and the old town of Bandar Hilir. View the famous gateway, the well known Portuguese Fort de Santiago and the ruins of St. Paul's Church lined by 17th century Dutch tombstones. Enjoy a local lunch (included) and then take a stroll along the 'Antique Row' in Jonker Street. On the way back, stop by the Cheng Hoon Teng, oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia and view Kampong Kling, a typical Malay village. Visit the Elephant Conservation Farm at Kuala Gandah - only one and a half hour's journey from Kuala Lumpur. Located in a beautiful tropical rainforest, the Elephant 'Sanctuary' in an ambitious elephant conservation program implemented and managed by the Malaysian Wildlife Society, where you come into close contact with semi-wild elephants. Truly an exciting and never-to-be forgotten experience! Highlights Visit the Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary also known as the Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Center on this tour from Kuala Lumpur Spend the day up close and personal with these semi-wild elephants Feed, ride and experience the thrill of bathing the elephants Visit a oil palm and rubber plantation Forest Reserve Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) in Kuala Lumpur offers visitors the opportunity of enjoying a walk through a Malaysian Rainforest to help increase your understanding of the forest ecosystem. This Forest Reserve is gazetted in 1926 and has a worldwide reputation as a centre of excellence in forestry research. Spread over 1,528ha, the FRIM Kepong is the first of its kind to contain both regenerated and secondary forest, which together hold hundreds of plant life species. This privately guided tour provides the perfect opportunity to explore this unique slice of Malaysia. FRIM offers all walks of life a back-to-nature experience whilst enjoying the flora, fauna, landscapes and the remains of an old Orang Asli settlement. A waterfall and river cutting through this forest reserve adds serenity to this luxuriant landscape. For the more adventurous traveller, check out the four jungle tracks: Keruing Trail, Rover Track, Engkabang Trail and Salleh Trail, all of which will take you through some of the most spectacular secondary forests in Malaysia. Walk through shady nature trails and arboretums, among them the Dipterocarp arboretum, a collection centre of living trees for botanical reference. The Bambusetum displays almost 30 species of local bamboo. Another highlights is the Canopy Walk above the treetops, if open to visitors at the time of visit. The number of people allowed on the canopy walk per day is limited o 250 people per day. The Canopy Walk is closed for maintenance every Monday and Friday. Rainforest walk is estimated to take between 45 minutes and 1 hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Eating Out On A Budget Nasi Kandar Pelita Ever since the Twin Towers opened in 1998 (at the time as the world's tallest building), they have become the unofficial town centre - the Golden Triangle - surrounded by luxury hotels, gourmet restaurants and top-end shopping malls. But there are still some great, cheap places to eat around here, too. Nasi Kandar Pelita is one of the success stories of the Malaysian food industry, a one-shop family-business that now has over 50 outlets. Nasi Kandar is Indian Muslim cooking, where a large serving of rice is accompanied by dozens of different fiery curries. A hearty lunch here will cost £3. But follow directions down a nearby backstreet for the Zon Hotel and there is an even better discovery, the outdoor Zon Food Court, which isn't in any guide book. This is traditional Malay cooking at its best - "nasi campur", a choice of dishes laid out as a buffet that is utterly irresistible. Begin with a handful of raw vegetables to dip in homemade sambal sauce, don't miss the tangy beef rendang, curried cuttlefish, grilled and fried fish, and strange vegetables like bitter gourd and pucuk paku, a fern leaf that comes straight from the Malaysian jungle. • 149 Jalan Ampang, +60 (0)3 2162 5532 pelita.com.my Hakka Restaurant Hakka cuisine from south-east China may not be as famous as Sichuan, Cantonese or Beijing food, but it is a firm favourite with Malaysians for its simple rustic dishes, strong on flavour rather than sauces and chilli. Nowhere is Hakka food better presented than at this vast open-air restaurant (which can serve a staggering 1,000 diners a night) in the sghadow of the Twin Towers. The restaurant has been open for 54 years and offers an extensive menu, including sizzling tofu with fermented beans, "kangkong belacan" (morning glory greens sautéed in spicy shrimp paste), delicate potato leaves in oyster sauce, herbal chicken slow-cooked in a clay pot, and the amazing "double cooked" pork knuckle. Dishes start at around £2 each. • 90 Jalan Raja Chulan, +60 (0)3 2143 1907 Precious Some of the most interesting dishes you will find in Malaysia come from Nyonya cuisine, an original form of fusion that dates back centuries to the cosmopolitan ports of Malacca and Penang where intermarriage between Chinese and Malays created a unique way of cooking. Nyonya food takes a great deal of preparation, so this is not something you find being hawked at street stalls. Book a table at Precious, a sumptuous restaurant on the first floor of KL's landmark Central Market building. In an ornate dining room filled with Oriental antiques, sample complex dishes like sour "asam laksa" soup, "otak-otak" (fish cake, chilli and galangal steamed in banana leaf), "acar awak" (pickled vegetables smothered in crushed peanuts), and "udang lemak" (prawns cooked in a delicious rich coconut sauce). The place is not as expensive as it looks, and dinner not more than 10 pounds. 1st Floor, Central Market, 10 Jalan Hang Kasturi, +60 (0)3 2273 7372 Coliseum Cafe The Coliseum is no gourmet heaven, but every visitor to KL should come here for a meal or at least a drink at the bar, because walking through its saloon swing doors is like taking a step straight into a scene from a Somerset Maugham story. If this were Singapore, the old place would have been demolished years ago, but KL somehow preserves these quirky anomalies. Shuffling between the restaurant tables is a wizened Chinese waiter, dressed in what, many years ago, must have been an impeccably starched white uniform. This is Captain Ho, 89 years old and still serving Mrs Beeton favourites like Ox Tail or Mulligatawny soup, Welsh Rarebit, and the Coliseum special, Sizzling Steak, which sizzles so much on the hot plate that diners are obliged to endure a ritual of hiding behind a large white bib. Around £10 a head and well worth it. • 98-100 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, +60 (0)3 2692 6270 Saravanaa Bhavan Take a quick cab ride out of the city centre to Bangsar, a formerly sleepy suburb that has been transformed over the past decade into a lively nightspot, with scores of bars, restaurants and clubs tightly grouped around a few streets. While hip locales like the Vineria (G-133, Bangsar Shopping Centre, 285 Jalan Maarof), La Bodega (16 Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar) and Alexis Bistro (29 Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar) offer everything from pasta and pizza to tapas and coq au vin, Bangsar has a great selection of Indian restaurants, too, many specialising in very hot south Indian vegetarian food, often traditionally served on a banana leaf and eaten with your fingers. Saravanaa looks rather smart, with white-jacketed waiters piling curry after curry around a mound of rice placed in the middle of the freshly-washed leaf. They will provide fork and spoon if you ask, but it really tastes better without. And don't eat too fast, as the waiters never stop coming round replenishing the curries. Be sure to order "the tarik", milky tea that is theatrically poured from great heights to "air" it. The banana leaf meal costs £1.50 • 52 Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, +60 (0)3 2287 1208 Restoran Han Kee Bak Kut Teh Jalan Sultan is at the heart of KL's bustling Chinatown, just at the bottom of the chaotic Petaling street market. This is street food paradise with both pavements packed with hawkers cooking over blazing woks, cauldrons bubbling away, and hungry diners sitting on metal stools ordering different dishes from each stall. Although you can eat at lunchtime, things begin to get serious when the sun goes down and the place is packed till the early morning. Each stall has its own speciality - delicate "popiah" spring rolls, claypot chicken with sticky rice, barbecued honey-glazed pork, sweet and sour "rojak" vegetables, tender Hainanese chicken rice, wonton noodle soup. Han Kee is almost a proper restaurant and has a bigger menu than most, but people come here especially for the "bak kut teh", an amazing herbal broth served with small plates of pork ribs and intestines, crispy tofu, and a pot of scalding-hot tea, all for £2 Soo Kee's Son Restaurant Locals still refer to Medan Imbi by its English name, Imbi Square, and this is another favourite night-time rendezvous for Malaysian foodies. One family has long dominated the Imbi food stalls, Soo Kee, who opened up back in the 1950s and whose 13 children have all gone on to be cooks and restaurant owners. The father's original stall is now run by a daughter, but the best food is served across the road by his son, Stanley, who slaves away for 10 hours a day. The cuisine here is all about noodles, and there are three key dishes to try. A plate of "sang har mee", giant freshwater prawns on a bed of crispy mee noodles is not cheap for KL standards at about £5, but is well worth the expense. Cantonese-style "yee mee" comes in a much creamier, eggy sauce, with a mix of spinach, squid and pork liver, while Hokkien black mee is made with a fat yellow noodle, wok-fried in squid ink with crunch pork crackling, prawns and pork, and must be eaten with two accompaniements - vinegary pickled green chilly and tons of finely chopped raw garlic. • 29B Medan Imbi, +60 (0)3 2142 7752 Taman Paramount night market Although KL-ites appear addicted to mall shopping, there is still a lot of nostalgia for the traditional "pasar malam" night market. Shopping and eating always go together here, and after families have got the week's groceries, it is time to choose a hawker stall for the evening's dinner. Every neighbourhood has a night market at least once a week, and a big favourite is to head out on a Sunday evening to Taman Paramount in the suburb of Petaling Jaya. In between the fresh fish, vegetables and exotic fruits, it is worth tracking down the famous Fatman Steamboat, a van converted into diner with 50 or 60 tasty tidbits, priced at 10-20p each, that you quickly plunge into boiling water then dip in lethal chilli sauce. • Jalan 20/14, Paramount Gardens, Petaling Jaya W.A.W. Restaurant Jalan Alor is at the heart of KL's backbacking budget hotels quarter, but the food stalls were thriving here long before the tourists arrived. Again, choice is limited during the day, and all the best hawkers start preparing their food from late afternoon and are open from 6pm until 4am. This is one of the best places in town to splash out on seafood, as even a plate of chilli crabs or huge succulent prawns steamed in Chinese wine won't set you back more than £3-£4. At the beginning of the street, stop off for satay or a portion of durian fruit, but save your appetite for W.A.W. right at the end - definitely the most popular restaurant with locals. They are famous for crispy chicken wings, "ikan bakar", stingray grilled in banana leaf, chilli "lala" clams, and fish such as pomfret steamed with ginger or grouper cooked Teochew-style with smokey pork and tart preserved plums. • 1-9 Jalan Alor, +60 (0)3 2144 2463 Pavilion Food Court Although there is none of the buzz that comes with getting outside in the sweltering 30°C tropical heat and discovering genuine street food at a hawker stall, there are dozens of futuristic shopping malls in KL with vast food courts where you can choose from 40-50 different restaurants. Here you eat in air-conditioned comfort and enjoy the same street favourites like "char kuey teow" fried noodles, "curry laksa" soup, "roti canai" Indian bread dunked in a spicy fish curry, delicate dim sum and eveyone's breakfast favourite, "nasi lemak" rice, steamed in coconut milk with crispy "ikan bilis" anchovies, curried egg, cucumber and peanuts. The newest, biggest, glitziest mall to open is The Pavilion, with its high-end boutiques such as Hermes and Rolex. But console yourself: a plate of Penang fried prawn noodles only costs £1.50 at Thye Hong counter in the basement food court. Other food courts worth checking are Suria KLCC, by the Twin Towers, and the top floor of Sungei Wang, the River of Money mail. You can still have a meal of a plate of rice with three dishes in Kuala Lumpur for a mere RM2.00 inclusive of a drink? That's right, for just about USD0.65 (at current exchange rate). A chain of restaurants set up by caring Buddhist organizations are serving vegetarian food for between RM2.00 to RM2.50 around the Klang Valley. You can find one from Happy Garden, Kuchai Lama to Sungai Chua to Sri Petaling to Mahkota Cheras to Kepong to Wangsa Maju, to Sea Park, Petaling Jaya, even two outlets in Kajang. The website says Everyone is welcome to dine at these restaurants, the food is halal (no sembelih) because it is vegetarian. A plate of rice plus 3 dishes plus drinking water, price range from RM2.00 to RM2.50 (USD0.55 to USD0.69). It differs from restaurant to restaurant, some do not charge for drinking water and some do. Muslims and Christians are both patrons. * Note... RM2 is approx 41p (British)!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Shopping in Kuala Lumpur Central Market The Central Market of 'Pasar Seni' is located in Jalan Hang Kasturi where the Putra LRT station lies. The complex's history goes all the way back to 1888 where it was once a wet market. Over time, it continued to expand until it became a permanent structure that housed all sorts of traders. Towards the end of the 70s', the centre was remade into a centre for culture, arts and handicrafts. Today, visitors can browse a wide range of shops that retail traditional goods such as Batik, embroidery carvings, souvenirs, sculptures, clothes and other interesting items. On the ground floor, visitors can request local artists to paint caricatures of them or even make full-blown portraits. There also some restaurants and cafes inside the building. Chinatown The famous Petaling Street is Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown – a vibrant marketplace for Chinese-centric goods such as medicines and herbs to more contemporary items like fashion accessories and electronic products. Affectionately called 'Chee Chong Kai', which means 'Starch Factory Street', Petaling Street was once a tapioca mill for Chinese labourers. Slowly, it became the large, noisy and popular market it is today as business associations, temples and societies rose up. From early afternoon till late at night, the entire street is cluttered with stalls peddling all manner of goods from under the sun. From Holland grapes to Taiwanese batteries and cigarette lighters to souvenir shirts, Petaling Street is a hive of commercial activity. Perhaps most famous among its goods are pirated products, ranging from the latest movies on DVD to China-made 'Rolex' watches and 'Versace' jeans to imitation Ray-bans. Don't forget to haggle! No price is set in stone. The prices are raised extremely high but you can bargain them all the way down, sometimes to more than half the price. Besides shopping, a number of Chinese al-fresco restaurants are situated at an intersection of Petaling Street. These are popular places for tourists to eat at night. You can also pick up a snack from the many stalls that sell traditional delicacies such as pastries, savoury meats and cakes. Chow Kit Market Chow Kit is actually a street in the middle of the city where a bazaar takes place. With a long and colourful history, the wet market is open daily throughout the day and is easily accessible by Monorail. While the flavour is predominantly Malay, visitors can get a wide assortment of local goods and produce such as fruits, vegetables, tofu, spices, meat and fish. There are plenty of stalls that sell clothes, silk, shoes, electronics and other fabrics. The market is very popular with locals, especially Malays that live around the area. Pasar Malam Night Markets, which are called 'Pasar Malam', are a very prominent feature of Malaysian shopping. They're available in every state and popular because they allow locals to do shopping for their household needs within their own residential areas. Night markets are basically streets which are converted for one day only in a week into a market-place, usually in housing estates of residential areas. In Kuala Lumpur, you can find many night markets happening each day in different places throughout the week. In these Pasar Malams, expect to find all sorts of merchandise under the sun. You can buy various items such as household goofs, audio/visual equipment, batteries, trinkets etc. Even more popular are pirated goods that display prominent brand names from 'Gucci' handbags to 'Nike' T-shirts and 'Rolex' watches to the latest cinematic offerings on DVD. You can also shop for fruits and other fresh produce or try out different kinds of cakes and food. Visiting the Pasar Malam is indeed a popular pastime for locals after dinner, to just stroll around, look and shop as they walk from one end to the other. Computer Shops in Kuala Lumpur Computers, MP3 Players, PDAs, IT Malls Kuala Lumpur's incredible shopping opportunities extend to Information Technology products. If you're a technology buff, Kuala Lumpur offers some of most competitive rates for IT services and cheap prices for Personal Computers (PC) and parts as well as other communication tools, such as cell phones, PDA's and GPS systems. Many computer products with famous brand names are made in Malaysia, but you do get a sizeable bulk of PC items from Taiwan hitting the shelves here quicker than most parts of the world. In Kuala Lumpur, the best spots for shopping computers are in IT zones located within shopping centres. There are, or course, shops scattered around the Klang Valley in residential and commercial areas, but the IT zones in shopping malls are where you get the latest hardware and ground-breaking prices, due to the intense competition and influx of technology. The best places to buy IT products are Low Yat and Imbi Plaza, which are described below. Low Yat Plaza Located in the Bukit Bintang shopping area, Low Yat Plaza is the most famous place to shop for IT products in the whole of Kuala Lumpur. The mall is several stories-high, but two of the floors mid-way are dedicated IT zones, while the other floors stock a good range of camcorders, cameras, cell phones and other electronic products. The IT section of the mall attracts a huge crowd of shoppers, both local and international, who want good computer parts at bargain-bin prices. Because of the sheer number of dealers, competition is extremely intense, and you won't find prices for computers any cheaper in the whole of Malaysia than Low Yat Plaza. Shoppers can get the latest graphic cards, LCD monitors, motherboards, RAM chips, printers and processors to build up their computers. There are also a wide range of laptops to choose from, such as Asus, Fujitsu, Toshiba, Sony, Acer and Macintosh. On another note, the floor also has many shops that retail pirated computer games as well as those for the Playstation and Xbox. This is another pulling factor for international visitors who want cheap games! Imbi Plaza Imbi Plaza is located just a block away from Low Yat Plaza. The mall is a little run-down, but avid computer geeks will enjoy a wide range of computer products on all three of its floors. This was the IT products hub in Kuala Lumpur for many years until Low Yat Plaza dethroned it. Still, the mall is popular, and you can get virtually the same computer products along with the same wide rage as Low Yat Plaza. In fact, some of the shops are opened by the same dealers retailing in Low Yat. Just like its successor, the mall is full of shops retailing pirated computer games as well, besides an array of flash drives, routers, hard drives and other computer accessories. Berjaya Times Square Times Square in Bukit Bintang is one of the latest shopping malls to hit the Klang Valley. With a massive 3.4 million square feet in total build-up area, the mall is stacked with shops galore. However its sheer size is not so evident from outside, as most of the space comes from having many floors, making into a tower-like mall. An adjoining hotel and office block completes its architecture, giving the appearance of a modern, European-like twin tower block. The mall accommodates up to 1,000 retail outlets with 65 of them being restaurants. In addition, there is an indoor theme park called the 'Cosmo's World Theme Park' and a massive 2D and 3D cinema theatre dubbed the 'Imax Experience'. Stores within the building range from fashion to toys and books to musical instruments. Avid bookworms will be delighted with the Borders bookstore, the largest in Southeast Asia. Opening Hours: 10.00 - 22.00 Location: Bukit Bintang Bukit Bintang Plaza and Sungai Wang Plaza These two plazas located in Bukit Bintang have a long history in Kuala Lumpur. They are both connected and housed within the same structure, though the administration is different. Today, it remains one of KL's most popular shopping malls for its sheer number of establishments and trendy shops with a culture for bargaining. These two malls are the place to look for wild and unorthodox fashion with a distinct Chinese flavour. You can also get a good number of electronics, especially cell phones and other mobile accessories. In addition, there are a large number of Chinese restaurants and avant-garde cafes where you can feast on some delicious food. Otherwise, you can binge in fast food outlets such as McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken. As the space is tight, weekend visits can get pretty claustrophobic with the sheer amount of local shoppers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest37336 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Nice thread there Susie, again.:notworthy: Been a looonnggg time since in Malaysia on a stop over, but used to live there back in the eighties for about a year or so. What hit me most was the smells, some people turn their nose up, but to me it just magbifies the whole experience of being somewhere SO different to the UK, I love it. I will have to ask my parents the name of the suburb we were, it was the last house in a cul de sac, and the 'bread man' used to come around every other day and sell fresh bread. It was also the first place I saw a snake, it was a Cobra that had been disturbed from the fields that they were cutting at the back of our house. As I went out to get the post this thing decides to rise up and warn me off, stood for ages (out of striking range) and just amazed, been fascinated with reptiles ever since,:yes:. Many, many good memories of the place Susie, I dare say it has changed now, but would love to see it again. Also the first place I ate and SMELLED Durian Fruit,:no::arghh::biglaugh: Cheers Tony.:wubclub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Thank you Tony. I like KL very much, love the people, food and even Durian.. Durian ice cream is gorgeous! Great airline as well. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest37336 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Thank you Tony. I like KL very much, love the people, food and even Durian.. Durian ice cream is gorgeous! Great airline as well.xx :shocked::shocked: Don't know if I dare Susie.:embarrassed: But KL is a great place, it was where I first tried roadside food,:notworthy:, lovely, it was/is so different as well, remains a very special place to me. M & D have been back several times and still love it.:yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sandisonsonthemove Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Hi Can you recommend Malaysia Airlines? I have checked out their fares and they are cheaper than Qantas and Singapore for the dates we may be coming out. Not an airline a lot of people seem to talk about. We will be flying with a 12 year old so as long as there are films and games and food he will be more than happy! I will be happy with a comfy seat and wine :yes: Thanks Donna x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hi Donna, I have taken Malaysian Airlines many times and I thoroughly recommend them. My husband uses them a lot and is always complimentary as well. They do offer some exceptionally good deals on occasions... a great stop over! The Plaza Premium lounge for around $US 25 is excellent value at KL Airport with everything under the one roof. I am not sure who is doing the checkin in for Malaysian Airlines in the Uk.. It used to be British Midland. I have on occasions found that they can be rude and unhelpful and on occasions also at the Australian end I find they can be a bit iffy also but the actual airline and hub are great! If you are migrating one way, then hopefully they will offer you an increased baggage allowance and if so may I suggest you carry the confirmation letter with you for check in purposes. Audio Video on Demand (AVOD): A330-300, B747-400, B777-200, B737-800.. there is enough to keep your son occupied. You can also choose your seats on MA see below , with the options of paying a bit extra for a preferential seat..and I am sure there is enough wine for you for the whole journey:tongue: http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/au/en/book-and-plan/favourite_spot.html Entertainment on board There’s lots to see and do on board an MH flight. Our Audio Video On Demand (AVOD) system, available on Boeing 747 and Boeing 777 aircrafts, offers a selection of movies, cartoons and games that will keep your kids busy and entertained. For those who love to read, complimentary Care Bears storybooks or activity books are also given to those aged between three to 10. Susie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Another brilliant post, thank you SS x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sandisonsonthemove Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hi Donna, I have taken Malaysian Airlines many times and I thoroughly recommend them. My husband uses them a lot and is always complimentary as well. They do offer some exceptionally good deals on occasions... a great stop over! The Plaza Premium lounge for around $US 25 is excellent value at KL Airport with everything under the one roof. I am not sure who is doing the checkin in for Malaysian Airlines in the Uk.. It used to be British Midland. I have on occasions found that they can be rude and unhelpful and on occasions also at the Australian end I find they can be a bit iffy also but the actual airline and hub are great! If you are migrating one way, then hopefully they will offer you an increased baggage allowance and if so may I suggest you carry the confirmation letter with you for check in purposes. Audio Video on Demand (AVOD): A330-300, B747-400, B777-200, B737-800.. there is enough to keep your son occupied. You can also choose your seats on MA see below , with the options of paying a bit extra for a preferential seat..and I am sure there is enough wine for you for the whole journey:tongue: http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/au/en/book-and-plan/favourite_spot.html Entertainment on board There’s lots to see and do on board an MH flight. Our Audio Video On Demand (AVOD) system, available on Boeing 747 and Boeing 777 aircrafts, offers a selection of movies, cartoons and games that will keep your kids busy and entertained. For those who love to read, complimentary Care Bears storybooks or activity books are also given to those aged between three to 10. Susie x Thank you Susie as always you are a star. :notworthy: Donna x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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