Tun Razak Memorial

Tun Razak Memorial

Tun Abdul Razak bin Dato Hussein is the 2nd Prime Minister of Malaysia. He died in the month January 1976. The Tun Razak Memorial was officially opened to the public on 6th May 1982 by the then 3rd Prime Minister Dato Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad. This memorial was originally known as Sri Taman the official resident of the late 2nd Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak and his family. The  government under the leadership of Dato Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad decided that the resident (Sri Taman)  of the former Prime Minister, renovated and converted to a memorial. The memorial is establish  to acknowledge the enormous contribution to the Raayat and the Nation - Malaysia.

The Tun Razak Memorial exhibits the belonging owned personally by the late 2nd Prime Minister but also those exhibit and memorabilia of him which are well known us " Bapa Pembangunan"  or "Father of Development" . The nation administration under his leadership begins from 1970 - 1976. 

 

 

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Deer Park - Kuala Lumpur

Deer Park - Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur Deer Park is a part of the Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur. This 2 hectare park is the home for many species of deer. Kuala Lumpur Deer Park is located close to the world's largest free flight aviary - the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park. From the bird park, take a left turn and move towards the Tun Abdul Razak Memorial. The Deer Park is in between the Memorial and the Orchid Garden. The Deer Park can also be accessible by walking down the steps behind the Memorial of Tun Abdul Razak.


The entrance of the Deer Park is an attractive arch which immediately makes you feel welcomed. The fact that the entrance fee is nil, there is not any reason for you not to come here. The paths in the park are excellently built and thought out with the visitors' convenience in mind. The viewing points and the placement of fences are great as visitors' get the best views of the deer in the park. Lush greenery surrounds inside and outside of the park; making it bearable for visitors to walk around in the park under the sun.

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The Telekom Museum - Kuala Lumpur

The Telekom Museum @Jalan Gereja

The Telekom Museum

A trip along Jalan Raja Chulan will take you to Telekom Museum which is a significant historical landmark in the country. It is a 2-storey Greek-styled museum that contains eight imposing columns and 900 meters of space for exhibitions.

The Telekom Museum is the first state-of-the-art interactive museum in Malaysia equipped with fascinating technology as it displays the country’s development in telecommunication in a span of 120 years featuring Morse code telegraphs and all technologies up to the digital networks used by cellular phones.

Admission in the Telekom Museum is free which is great for the whole family. Kids will surely love the exhibits. The Telekom museum offers good educational tours detailing devices which people used to communicate with in the past.

Standing among Kuala Lumpur's skyscrapers at the junction of Jalan Raja Chulan and Jalan Gereja is a unique two story building of Neo Classical Greek architecture.


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The Orchid Garden - Kuala Lumpur

 

The myriad of colors and breed

The Orhids

The Officiating Seal of The Orchid Garden

 About one hectare in size, the Orchid Gardens of Lake Gardens Kuala Lumpur is a one of its kind, a garden surrounded by lush greenery. The Orchid Gardens is located at the highest point of the Lake Gardens. The main aim of this garden is to showcase the various species of orchid of this region as well as a center where conservation of orchids and the study of them are done.


The Orchid Garden has an impressive showcase of thousands and thousands of orchids. In this small garden of about one hectare, you will be able to see over 800 species of orchids and a total of 6000 orchids all together. You can also choose to buy pots of orchids back home. The price range differs with the species but they are around RM30 to RM40 per pot. There are two main types of orchids which are the Epiphytic Orchids and the Terrestrial Orchids.

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The Hibiscus Park

The Hibiscus Park

The Botanical Garden where The Hibiscus Park is located

 
The Hibiscus Gardens are located in the Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens area. These 2 gardens are like a floral paradise where you can also get practical tips about growing orchids and hibiscus from the flower growers there.

In both of these gardens you will find lovely pergolas, man-made fountains, meandering brooks and a lovely art gallery, the Gallery Tropika.Located just next to  the Hibiscus Garden is the Orchid Garden.
There are more than 2000 varieties of Hibiscus for you to enjoy. The hibiscus is sometimes also called the Queen of Tropical Flowers.

There are so many different varieties and colors of the hibiscus that you'll find yourself spending lots of time just admiring the flowers.


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Stadium Merdeka - Independance Stadium Kuala Lumpur

Stadium Merdeka Kuala Lumpur

Stadium Merdeka - 1957

Stadium Merdeka was constructed from September 25, 1956 to August 21, 1957. The birthplace of modern Malaysia, Stadium Merdeka was the site of one of the nation’s most important events. It was here on 31 August, 1957 that power was transferred from the British empire to the newly independent Malaysian government. While the stadium is an important part of Malaysia’s history, it was almost demolished in the late 1990s. In February 2003, Stadium Merdeka was named a national heritage building. In 2007, Merdeka Stadium underwent restoration to its original 1957 condition. The 45,000-capacity stadium has been reduced to 20,000, which meant that several of the upper terrace blocks built over the years had to be demolished. The renovations are part of Malaysia’s 50th anniversary plans to relive the moment when Tunku Abdul Rahman proclaimed independence there.

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Butterfly Park -Kuala Lumpur

Butterfly Park

Butterfly Park KL

Butterfly Park

The Butterfly Park is also located in Lake Gardens, housing more than 6,000 butterflies from 120 species. Landscaped like a bushy garden with lots of flowers, the park will enthrall visitors as butterflies float to your shirt and hand, sticking like badges. Also check out the nursery and breeding area where you can see butterfly larvae emerging from their cocoons.

Besides the butterflies, a wide range of insects such as rhinoceros beetles and praying mantises are on display. There's also a souvenir shop where you can purchased frames of preserved butterflies, scorpions and other insects.

Opening Hours: Daily, 09:00 – 18:00
Address: Jalan Cenderasari
Tel: +603 2693 4799 


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Aquaria KLCC

The Aquaria KLCC

Aquaria Guide Map

Aquaria KLCC located on the concourse level of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, the 5000sqft Aquaria KLCC is said to be largest aquarium in the world. Home to over 150 species of marine life, its star attractions include scary tiger sharks, lethal sea snakes, blue rays, bright coral fish, seahorses and more.

It’s a well-stocked aquarium just begging to be explored, and after a few hours here you'll have seen over 5,000 freshwater and marine creatures, including massive arapaimas, giant groupers, gar fish and more. Some people write it off as a tourist trap, but they’re sorely missing out – beyond the big tanks, with gallons of water, filled with necklaces of kelp, coral and mysterious and sometimes menacing sea creatures, is one of the country’s foremost sightseeing attractions with real depth and complexity

 

Well worth exploring, Kuala Lumpur Aquarium doesn’t just ‘submerge’ visitors beneath thousands of gallons of seawater – instead the venue is laid out to take visitors through different watery landscapes, from the highlands and flooded jungles of Malaysia, to the Amazon basin, coral reefs and the open ocean. Your journey isn’t a linear one – start off on Level 1 where you’ll see piranhas make quick work of their meal as well as electric eels, elephantnose fish and electric catfish. Also in this section, visitors can check out the DNA Touch Pool where they can pick up and feel the texture of live corals and star fish.

The Tunnel at Aquaria KLCC

One of the highlights of Aquaria KLCC is a giant tank (featuring an authentic-looking shipwreck) – a 90m walk-through tunnel with a moving travelator in its centre. Inside you’ll be surrounded by sand tiger sharks, huge stingrays and more. You can take a break from looking at Nemo and his crew, as you head to The Stream which plays host to the giant water rat and the adorable Asian small-clawed otter. Meanwhile, the Jewels of the Jungle section is home to a variety of reptiles, amphibians and insects including the green snake, coatimundi, tarantula and many others; also be sure to check out the exhibit showcasing the life cycle of butterflies.

Weird and Wonderful

Level 2 sees you journeying through the Amazon Flooded Forest where the oversized araipaima, red tail catfish and many others dwell; next, head up to The Coast to see archer fish, horseshoe crabs and more. Later, develop a deep appreciation for deep sea inhabitants such as the octopus and giant blotched fantail ray at the Oceanarium. Lastly, the Weird & Wonderful section is home to chambered nauticus, sea jelly and more, while the Coral Discovery Section has the requisite array of coral, seahorses and more. What’s more, catch the fish feeding sessions which take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in the 2.5 million-litre aquarium.

Diving with Sharks

The best parts of Aquaria KLCC might actually be when you’re feeling a little lost – either literally, given the sheer size of this place, or figuratively, as you try to learn as much as you can about the oftentimes ignored multifaceted deep sea world. Though the aquaria revels in simple pleasures, thrill seekers are also well catered for – they can get-up-close-and-personal with tiger sharks, stingrays and more as the aquarium has a Diving with Sharks program. Even though visitors have to sign a liability waiver form in order to strap on tanks, it’s a safe environment as the sharks have been in Aquaria KLCC for more than five years now and are domesticated. Those who don’t have diving permits can join the Cage Rage programme where visitors take the plunge into the tank within the confines of a submerged cage.

While this elegant underwater world may seem a kid-centric attraction, it caters well to all ages. There are plenty of reasons to ‘dive in’ and those who do will not regret it. After all, how many people can say they explored oceans in just a few hours?

 

 

 

 

 

Aquaria KLCC

Opening Hours: 11:00 – 20:00
Location: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Complex, Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Tel: +603 2333 1888 or +603 2333 1975



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The Royal Selangor Club

The Royal Selangor Club

RSC Since 1884 the Humble Beginning

Royal Selangor Club, founded in 1884, started out as a tiny wooden building with an “attap” roof. It was later redesigned in the Tudor style. The Main Club house, fondly known as “The Spotted Dog”, was located at the “Padang”, now known as Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur, where cricket matches and other sports events were once held.

The Club was granted a royal charter by DYMM Sultan Selangor in 1984 and thereafter known as Kelab DiRaja Selangor (Royal Selangor Club). The Club has since expanded to the prime residential district of Bukit Kiara with the opening of the Royal Selangor Club’s Kiara Sports Annexe by DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Dipertuan Agong in 1998. RSC has been very objective in providing members with sporting and social facilities that encourage interaction and socialising in a friendly, harmonious and relaxing atmosphere.


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Kuala Lumpur Botanical Garden

KL Botanical Garden

KL Botanical Garden

 The Perdana Botanical Garden, formerly known as Taman Tasik Perdana or Lake Gardens, is situated in the Heritage Park of Kuala Lumpur. It has always been a part of the green lung of the city and has a history of over a decade. Originally created as part of a recreational park but planted with collections of tropical plants, the garden have been rehabilitated and turned into a Botanical Garden. The garden have not only botanical collections but also house features that give the visitors the ambiance of being in a tropical rainforest, despite being in the middle of a bustling metropolis.



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Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

Located in the serene and scenic Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens, it is only 10 minutes drive away from the city centre of Kuala Lumpur. It is the home to more than 3,000 birds of approximately 200 species of local and foreign birds.

Sprawling approximately 20.9 acres of verdant valley terrain, the park is divided into 4 zones; Zone 1 and 2 make up the free-flight zone; Zone 3 is the Hornbill Park and Zone 4 is where the birds are placed in separate cages and mini aviaries.

One of KL Bird Park's most extraordinary feature is that in Zone 1, 2 and 3, birds are let free in the aviary which closely resembles their natural habitat. With this free-flight concept, birds are able to breed naturally in this unique environment.


Right in the heart of Malaysia’s capital city, the Bird Park of Kuala Lumpur is the “largest free-flight, walk-in aviary” in the world. Undoubtedly one of the most popular attractions of the city, the park spreads over more than 20 acres of land and is the home of 3000 birds of 200 species, both local and foreign. The Bird Park is located in the Lake Gardens, a 150-acre green space featuring an artificial lake, the former House of Parliament, the KL Butterfly Park and two gardens: Orchid and Hibiscus.




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Sri Mahamaramman Temple

The Sri Mariamman Temple

Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest and richest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 1873, it is situated at edge of Chinatown in Jalan Bandar. Wikipedia

Address: Jalan Tun H. S. Lee (Jalan Bandar), Kuala Lumpur, 50050, Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, 53100, Malaysia   


This intriguing Hindu temple has decorative features such as intricate carvings of Hindu deities, gold embellishments, precious stones and hand-painted motifs depicting stories from early Hinduism. The tallest Hindu silver chariot in Malaysia is kept in a vault in the temple. It is brought out once a year during the Thaipusam celebration.

In shape, the temple resembles a human body lying on its back with the head facing west and the feet pointing east. The tallest structure in the temple is the gopuram (tower) corresponding to the feet of the body, and is the threshold between the material and spiritual world. The dramatic 23m-high pyramid-shaped gate tower is decorated with depictions of Hindu gods sculptured by artisans from southern India.



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Petronas Twin Towers

 

THE TWIN TOWER

Petronas Twin Towers

Soaring to a height of 451.9 metres, the 88-storey twin structure is Kuala Lumpur's crown jewel. Majestic by day and dazzling at night, the PETRONAS Twin Towers is inspired by Tun Mahathir Mohamad's vision for Malaysia to be a global player. Together with master architect Cesar Pelli, the international icon powerfully captures the nation's ambitions and aspirations.

Visit us and experience the PETRONAS Twin Towers first-hand. Begin your tour with interactive displays that showcase the journey, from idea to completion. Scale 170 metres in an elevator with a futuristic edge. The doors will open at the Skybridge, a connecting structure between the towers and the world's highest 2-storey bridge. Ascend even higher to level 86, where the story of Malaysia's vision unfolds amid breathtaking views of Kuala Lumpur. Then wrap up your visit with exquisite souvenirs at the gift shop.

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Danga Bay

Danga Bay

 Danga Bay offers a lot of activities with luxury and glam. It possesses the high end retail outlets and fine dines restaurants. It is considered as the biggest recreation park in Johor Bahru as there are many activities that are suitable for all ages. The Danga Park is suitable for children as it offers interesting activities exclusively for them. Danga Bay is too famous as a romantic spot for couples as there are top notch restaurants which offer fine dining with the awesome night view. Furthermore, Danga Bay showcases the culture of Johor, Malaysia. There, you can have a better picture of the different cultures in Malaysia. There is also a mall there, namely Danga City Mall. It possesses leisure, entertainment and food from the local as well as international. For accommodation, the Tunes Hotel Danga Bay suits the best. It is one of the famous Johor hotels.

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Rembau Museum - Istana Raja Melewar

Rembau Museum - Istana Raja Melewar

Rembau Museum
Although Seremban is the administrative capital and Seri Menanti the Royal Town, Rembau was where historical events took place in the early history of Negeri Sembilan.

For example, it was here that Raja Melewar was installed as the first ruler before assuming his throne at Seri Menanti. In its heydays, Rembau stood proudly as an independent state luak for three centuries. Thus, it is befitting that this cultural museum is located in this very historical district.


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The Sg Klamah WW2 Memorial

Sg Klamah WW2 Memorial

 The Sg Klamah/ Gemencheh Bridge
One of the main attractions around the railway junction of Gemas would be the site of the Gemencheh River Bridge, a wooden bridge that was blown up by Australian Forces as they desperately attempted to stem the tide of the Japanese invasion through Malaya in the final days of the Battle of Malaya. Those were dark days as the relentless Japanese advance arrived close to Singapore’s doorstep. Gemas was perhaps where any final resistance could be offered being the entry point into what must have been the psychological final buffer to Singapore, after which only the state of Johore stood in the way. It would probably not have come as a surprise that it was at Gemas where an ambush was planned, one that could and perhaps might have had influenced a very different outcome if events had worked in the favour of the defending forces. That it did not, brought the Japanese invasion forces closer to their goal both physically and psychologically, and within two weeks of the battle, the Japanese had arrived at Singapore’s doorstep at Johor Baharu.

The ambush was mounted at 4 pm on 14 January 1942, launched by “B” Company of the 2/30th Battalion. Ignoring the advance party of Japanese scouts on bicycle, the Australian unit blew the bridge up as the main party crossed resulting in a heavy loss of life by the Japanese. Estimates range from 600 to 1000 fatalities on the Japanese side and a handful suffered by the Australians. While the initial ambush was a huge success, reports suggest that fighting continued south of the bridge for two days, in part due to a lack of artillery support due to communication lines being cut by the Japanese advance party, with the Australian forces withdrawing south through Gemas.

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The House of Pendita Zaaba

Zaaba Memorial

House of Pendita Za'ba

 Positioned in Bukit Kerdas in Batu Kikir, Kuala Pilah Jempol, the House of Pendeta Za’ba is about 50 kilometers from Seremban town. Known as “Teratak Za’ba” in local tongue, this historic residence records the life and times of Tan Sri Zainal Abidin bin Ahmad also known as Za’ba. Za’ba is an icon of Malay literature and philosophy who has made huge contributions to the economic, political and social scene. This house is another fine example of traditional Negeri Sembilan architecture with its raised stilts and long up-ended roofs.

 Born on 16th September 1895, Za’ba began his teaching career as a momentary educator while waiting for his Senior Cambridge examination results. He has made vast contributions towards Malay literature field for he was then bestowed with the title Pendeta (Scholar), the only recipient of such honor in the country. The title was granted to Za'ba in conjunction with the third Congress of Malay Language and Letters on 21st September 1965 and in acknowledgement of his contribution in the field of language and literature. Books written by Za'ba are known to be for those studying Malay grammar and syntax. Among his well-known books includes Ilmu Bahasa Melayu (Penggal I and II).

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