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A Modern Base for Today’s Tourist in Malaysia: Bandar Sunway

August 12, 2016 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Visitors to Malaysia often include a stopover at Kuala Lumpur in their itineraries, but there are actually a few other worthwhile spots to visit nearby if you want to get a sense of the country’s culture with all the amenities of a modern setting. A mere 20 kilometres away from the capital, for example, is Bandar Sunway, which holds among other things one of the most popular water theme parks in Asia.

bandar sunway, malaysia, pyramid — Sunway Pyramid Facade

That already tells you what sort of place it is, though. This is probably not the ideal place to visit if you seek a more rustic experience of Malaysia. This is a place where the Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon exists, where Pitbull and OneDirection have concerts, and where a shopping mall with more than four million square feet of retail space exists. …

Everything You Want to Know about the Sultan Abdul Samad Building

May 30, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Rising prominently in the center of Jalan Raja in Kuala Lumpur, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is a famous landmark in Malaysia. It was built in 1894 and was named after the then Sultan of Selangor when it was finished in 1897.

It stands in front of the Dataran Merdeka or the Independence Square and is near the Royal Selangor Club. In the back, the Klang River and the Gombak River with the Masjid Jamek (or Jamek Mosque) in the middle, provide an interesting backdrop for the building. Running 400 feet long laterally on Jalan Raja, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building mirrors the architecture and design of the buildings around. Like the Masjid Jamek, it was designed by a British architect, A.C. Norman. …

Reasons Why You Should Visit the Suria KLCC

May 29, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Standing at the junction of Jalan Ampang & Jalan P. Ramlee, better known as Suria KLCC, the Suria Kuala Lumpur City Center is a huge, ultra-modern shopping complex located right in the heart of the city.

suria klcc mall — Suria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia

Conveniently situated at the base of the Petronas Twin Towers, the KLCC completes your one-stop tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur. It houses exciting boutiques, restaurants, cafes, cinemas and a food court on its six-floor crescent-shaped building. It specializes in retail shopping of both international and local brands, making it a favorite destination of all shopaholics foreign and local alike. …

What You Want to Know About the Sunway Lagoon and Other Theme Parks in Kuala Lumpur

May 28, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for an exhilarating adventure vacation in Kuala Lumpur, you’re in luck! Malaysians love adventures and have several theme parks to prove it. The Sunway Lagoon and other theme parks like the Genting Theme Park and the Berjaya Hills are just three of the most popular theme parks in the country and they are all just waiting to be discovered! Read on and find out what fits your style.

sunway lagoon — Sunway Lagoon in Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia

GENTING THEME PARK

Located in Genting Highlands, the Genting Theme Park has over 40 indoor and outdoor rides. Some of the rides include roller coaster, tube drop, flight simulator and many others. The park also has a splash pool, interactive rides and shows shown daily. The Arena of Stars concert hall hosts shows for magicians, artists, opera singers, musicians and all kinds of entertainers. …

Everything You Want to Know about the Royal Malaysian Police Museum

May 27, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

If you’ve enjoyed films like Pearl Harbor, The Enemy at the Gates, The Bodyguard and many other police and military movies with war and undercover themes, you’ll definitely be in your element at the Royal Malaysian Police Museum.

Built in 1961 to honor the heroes of Malaysia, the Royal Malaysian Police Museum houses military vehicles, aircrafts and exhibits numerous documents, relics and items from the past detailing crime prevention and investigation. …

What You Want to Know About the Weather in Kuala Lumpur

May 26, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

With the equatorial climate that Malaysia experiences, the weather in Kuala Lumpur is hot and humid all throughout the year. It has two monsoon seasons, namely the Southwest Monsoon from late May to September and the Northeast Monsoon from November to March.

kuala lumpur weather — Pleasant weather in Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia

The weather throughout the country is, for the most part, affected by the monsoons and the height above the sea level of a city, suburb or a rural area. There are, however, heavy rains distributed randomly all over the year, and most of them occur in late afternoons and in the evenings. The temperature from month to month varies slightly. It rarely goes down to 20 degree Celsius but it can go as high as 35 degree Celsius especially in the day. The humidity averages at 58 to 66 percent on a monthly basis and about 70 percent on a yearly basis. …