PUTRAJAYA PARKS-TAMAN BOTANI

PUTRAJAYA has many nature parks,, more than 37 percent of Putrajaya areas are kept as green area which is aligned with the concept of 'City in the Garden'.

TAMAN BOTANI PUTRAJAYA

Located  at Precinct 1, along Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah

Operation hours :

Visitors Centre
Mon-Fri : 9.00 am to 6.00pm ,
Weekends, school and public holidays : 9.00am to 7.00pm

Park
Daily : 7.00am to 7.00pm

TAMAN BOTANI PUTRAJAYA was launched on 4th February, 2003.
 The park is home to more than 700 species of plant life from over 90 tropical countries in South America, Arica and the Asia Pacific region. It is divided into four main zones, - the Explorer's Trail, Palm Hill, Floral Gardens and Lakeside.

Each zone is separated by, such as Canopy Bridge,  Heliconia Trail, Vine Garden, Sun Garden, Lake Broadwalk, African Collection, Tropical American Collection, Boungainvilea Tunnel, Orchid Path, Floral Steps, Asia Pacific Collection, Hibiscus Walk, Pandanus Walk , Canna Walk and Fern Garden.

Activities

• Guided Tour
• Jogging
• Cycling ( bicycle rental)
• Tram Ride
• Paddle Boat Rental
• Fishing
• Souvenir Shop
• Visit to Visitor Interpretation Centre
• Moroccan Pavilion- learn all about Maghribi and Spanish arts and see a myriad of patterns and designs from Fez, Meknes, Marrakech and Rabat.
• Putrajaya Cafe

PUTRAJAYA WETLAND
TEL : 03 8887 7773

TAMAN BOTANI PUTRAJAYA
TEL : 03 8887 7770/8873 1364

TAMAN WARISAN PERTANIAN
TEL: 03 8873 1364/ 8887 7772

KOMPLEKS PERBADANAN PUTRAJAYA
24, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 3, 62675 PUtrajaya
TEL : 03 8887 7163

PUTRAJAYA PARKS- ACTIVITIES

PUTRAJAYA PARKS ACTIVITIES

• DATE : 30 OCTOBER 2010, BOTANICAL DISCOVERY, PLACE : TAMAN BOTANI
• DATE : 30 OCTOBER 2010, PROGRAM KARYA ALAM
• DATE: 30-31 OCTOBER 2010, LAMAN SENI PUTRAJAYA-TARIAN TRADISIONAL, TRADITIONAL DANCE , PLACE : DATARAN PUTRAJAYA
• DATE: 27-28 NOVEMBER 2010, PROGRAM KENALI TAMAN (ABOUT THE PARKS) ,PLACE : TAMAN WETLAND
• DATE : 12-15 DECEMBER 2010, KEM SAHABAT ALAM, CAMPING , PLACE : TAMAN WETLAND

PUTRAJAYA WETLAND
TEL : 03 8887 7773

TAMAN BOTANI PUTRAJAYA
TEL : 03 8887 7770/8873 1364

TAMAN WARISAN PERTANIAN
TEL: 03 8873 1364/ 8887 7772

KOMPLEKS PERBADANAN PUTRAJAYA
24, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 3, 62675 PUtrajaya
TEL : 03 8887 7163
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PUTRAJAYA PARKS-WETLAND

PUTRAJAYA has many nature parks,, more than 37 percent of Putrajaya areas are kept as green area which is aligned with the concept of 'City in the Garden'.CLICK

TAMAN WETLAND

Located  at Precinct 13.

Operation hours :

Nature Interpretation Centre (NIC) -
Mon-Fri : 9.00 am to 6.00pm ,
Weekends, school and public holidays : 9.00am to 7.00pm

Park
Daily : 7.00am to 7.00pm

Wetland  is the first man-made wetlands in Malaysia, is an excellent park for local and foreign visitors to view the variety of flora and fauna. The park serves as Education and Recreational Centre.

It also plays a important key role, in protecting, balancing the eco-system and serving as a water filtration for the Putrajaya lake.

Activities/ attraction :

• Observation towers
• Flamingo lake

• Nature Interpretation Centre
• Wetland Cells (24 cells operating as natural water filter)
• Jogging , Fishing
• Cycling tracks (you can rent bicycle at there)
• Picnics area
• Camping site
• Souvenir shops
• Cafe - Putrajaya Seafood
• Surau (for praying)

SELANGOR

SELANGOR is also known as the 'gateway to Malaysia ' because the main entry points are situated within the state, such as KLIA, LCCT.

SELANGOR abound with modern facilities, big shopping malls, recreation centre, international colleges and etc.

PLACES OF INTEREST

• FIREFLY PARKS- http://www.fireflypark.com/
• BATU CAVES
• MELAWATI HILL, Kuala Selangor
• FRIM ( Forest Research Institute of Malaysia) Kepong, http://www.frim.gov.my/
• HOMESTAYS - enjoy the Malay traditional culture, such as Malay wedding, join the kenduri or feast,visit paddy field, play congkak, and etc
• NATIONAL ZOO, Hulu Kelang, http://www.zoonegara.org.my/

• ORANG ASLI MUSEUM
• KUALA SELANGOR NATURE PARK
• SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT
• PULAU CAREY (CAREY ISLAND)
• JUGRA
• SULTAN SALAHUDDIN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH MOSQUE, Shah Alam
• SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ ROYAL GALLERY, Klang, http://www.galeridiraja.com/
• SHAH ALAM LAKE GARDEN
• GARDEN OF ISLAMIC ART, SHAH ALAM
• SUNGAI DUSUN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTRE
• KANCHING RECREATIONAL FOREST
• EXTREME PARK, SUNWAY
• SUNWAY LAGOON (THEME PARK)
• WET WORLD WATER PARK
• MINES WONDERLAND
• KELONG PARADISE WATERFRONT RESORT

SHOPPING

•  SUNWAY PYRAMID, SUNWAY
• SUBANG PARADE, SUBANG JAYA
• 1 UTAMA SHOPPING CENTRE, PETALING JAYA
• THE MINES SHOPPING, SUNGEI BESI
• IOI MALL, PUCHONG
• AMCORP MALL, PETALAING JAYA
• THE CURVE, MUTIARA DAMANSARA
• IKEA MALAYSIA, DAMANSARA
• IKANO POWER CENTRE, DAMANSARA
• JAYA ONE AND JAYA 33, PETALING JAYA
• METRO KAJANG PLAZA, KAJANG
• JUSCO BUKIT TINGGI, KLANG
• BUKIT RAJA SHOPPING COMPLEX, KLANG

ACCOMODATION

PETALING JAYA

• ARMADA HOTEL , http://www.armada.com.my/
• CRYSTAL CROWN HOTEL http://www.crystalcrown.com.my/
• EASTIN HOTEL http://www.eastin.com/
• HILTON PETALING JAYA, http://www.petaling-jaya.hilton.com/
• LISA DE INN http://www.lisadeinn.com/
• SHAH'S VILLAGE HOTEL http://www.shahsresorts.com/
• SINGGAHSANA HOTEL PETALING JAYA http://www.hspj.com.my/
• ONE WORLD HOTEL http://www.oneworldhotel.com.my/

SHAH ALAM

• CONCORDE HOTEL SHAH ALAM http://www.concorde.net/
• DE PALMA INN SHAH http://www.depalmahotel.com/
• GRAND BLUEWAVE HOTEL http://www.bluewavehotels.com/
• INTEKMA RESORT & CONVENTION CENTRE http://www.intekmaresort.com.my/
• HOLIDAY INN GLENMARIE http://www.holidayinn.com/
• QUALITY HOTEL SHAH ALAM http://www.quality.com.my/

 SEPANG/KLIA

•  CONCORDE INN KLIA http://www.concorde.net/
• EMPRESS HOTEL SEPANG http://www.empresshotelsepang.com/
• PAN PACIFIC KLIA http://www.panpacific.com/

PORT KLANG

• CRYSTAL CROWN HARBOUR VIEW http://www.crystalcrown.com.my/

KLANG

• EMERALD KLANG HOTEL , 603 3343 7171
• GOLDCOURSE HOTEL , 603 3344 6666
• HISTANA HOTEL KLANG http://www.histanahotel.com.my/
• PRESCOTT HOTEL http://www.vhhotels.com/

CYBERJAYA

• CYBERVIEW LODGE RESORT & SPA http://www.cyberview-lodge.com/

AMPANG

• DE PALMA INN AMPANG http://www.depalmahotel.com/
• FLAMINGO HOTEL http://www.flamingo.com.my/

KUALA SELANGOR

• DE PALMA INN KUALA SELANGOR http://www.depalma.com/

BANGI

• EQUATORIAL HOTEL, http://www.equatorial.com/

SUBANG

• HOLIDAY VILLA SUBANG http://www.holidayvillahotelsubang.com/
• SHERATON SUBANG HOTEL & TOWERS www.sheraton.com/subang
• THE SAUJANA , KL http://www.ghmhotels.com/
• THE SUMMIT HOTEL SUBANG http://www.summithotelusj.com/

SUNWAY

• SUNWAY LAGOON RESORT HOTEL http://www.sunwaylagoonhotels.net/

KAJANG

• PRESCOTT METRO INN http://www.eprescotthotel.com/
• RESIDENCE HOTEL http://www.residenceatuniten.com/

SERI KEMBANGAN

• PALACE OF THE GOLDEN HORSES http://www.palaceofthegoldenhorses..com.my/

SUNGEI BESI

• MINES WELLNESS HOTEL, http://www.mineswellnesshotel.com.my/

OLD KLANG ROAD

• PEARL INTERNATIONAL http://www.pearl.com.my/

BAGAN LALANG

• SERI MALAYSIA BAGAN LALANG http://www.serimalaysia.com.my/

the above listing is not exhaustive

PUTRAJAYA

PUTRAJAYA is the administrative capital of Malaysia. Surround with moden designed buildings, this model township combines the beauty of nature with strategic town planning and infrastructure development.

PUTRAJAYA is known for its striking architecture, wide open spaces, parks and a scenic man-made lake. The focal point of Putrajaya is Putra Square.

PLACES OF INTEREST

• PERDANA PUTRA- the design of Perdana Putra incorporates elements from the Islamic-Mogul architecture. The building features striking design elements such as a green-pitched roof, onion-shaped dome and wrought iron motifs of the national flower -hibiscus.
• PUTRA SQUARE ( DATARAN PUTRA) - adorned with lights, locally-inspired motifs and water features, this 300m area is the centre piece of Precinct 1. Its open space and width makes it an excellent venue for ceremonues, carnivals and mojor event.
• LAKE PUTRAJAYA

• SERI PERDANA
• PUTRA MOSQUE

• PUTRAJAYA WETLAND
• PUTRAJAYA LANDMARK
• TAMAN BOTANI
• ISTANA KEHAKIMAN (PALACE OF JUSTICE)
• ISTANA MELAWATI
• NATIONAL MILLENNIUM MONUMENT
• TAMAN WARISAN PEERTANIA
• SIGNATURE BRIDGES

• PERSIARAN PERDANA (PUTRAJAYA BOULEVARD)
• PUTRAJAYA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE
• PUTRAJAYA EQUESTRIAN PARK
• PUTRAJAYA LAKE CLUB
• PUTRAJAYA WATER SPORTS COMPLEX

EVENTS

• MALAYSIA FLORA FEST - July -August
• MALAYSIA WATERSKI & WAKE BOARD CHAMPIONSHIP -November
• PUTRAJAYA EXTREME GAMES COMPETITION - December

ACCOMODATION

• PUTRAJAYA SHANGRI-LA - http://www.shangri-la.com/
• PULLMAN PUTRAJAYA LAKESIDE - http://www.pullmanputrajaya.com/
• PUTRAJAYA MARRIOTT HOTEL - http://www.marriottputrajaya.com/
• PALM GARDEN HOTEL - http://www.palmgarden.com.my/

USEFUL CONTACT NUMBER IN KL, MALAYSIA

TOURISM
TOURISM INFOLINE - 1300 88 5050
MALAYSIA TOURISM CENTRE -03-9235 4848/4900
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TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
KUALA LUMPUR INTERNALTIONAL AIRPORT (KLIA) -03 87765647/5651
LOW COST CARRIER TERMINAL (LCCT) -03 8775 2518
KL SENTRAL STATION - 03 2272 5823
PUTRA WORLD TRADE CENTRE (PWTC)- 03 2615 8540

TRANSPORTATION
AIR ASIA - 03 7845 4543
http://www.airasia.com/

                                   KLIA INFORMATION COUNTER - 03 8776 4386 /4389
                                   http://www.klia.com.my/


MALAYSIA AIRLINE - 1300 88 3000
http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/

KL SENTRAL STATION - 03 2279 8699
http://www.klsentral.com.my/

KLIA EXPRESS / KLIA TRANSIT- 03 2267 8000
http://www.kliaekspress.com/

AIRPORT LIMO - 03 8787 3030

AIRPORT COACH -03-87873894

HOP ON HOP OFF COACH TOURS - 03 2691 1382
http://www.myhoponhopoff.com/

RAPIDKL LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT (LRT) -03 7625 6999
http://www.rapidkl.com.my/

RAPIDKL BUSES -03 7625 6999

KL MONORAIL -03 2273 1888
http://www.klmonorail.com.my/

KTM COUNTER - 03-2267 1200
http://www.ktmb.com.my/

APEX RENT A CAR - 03 2142 1926
HAWK RENT A CAR - 03 5631 6488
INSAS PACIFIC RENT A CAR - 03 2287 4118 /9
SMAS RENT A CAR - 03 2148 1199
PUBLIC CAB CALL TAXI - 03 6259 2020
SUNLIGHT CALL TAXI - 03 9057 5757
COMFORT CALL TAXI - 03 8024 2727

KL TORIST POLICE - 03 2163 4422
TELEKOM MALAYSIA DIRECTORY -103
TELEKOM MALAYSIA OPERATOR ASSISTED CALLS - 101
MALAYSIAN IMIGRATION DEPARTMENT - 03 8880 1000
http://www.imi.gov.my/

POLICE/FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT 999 ( one number for whole Malaysia)

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MALAYSIA EVENTS & CELEBERATIONS

EVENTS & CELEBERATIONS :-

KUALA LUMPUR
1Malaysia Contemporary Arts
1 July 2010 Until 30 September 2010

Malaysia Open Kuala Lumpur 2010
25 September 2010 Until 3 October 2010

Fabulous Food 1Malaysia - Malaysia International Gourmet Festival
1 October 2010 Until 31 October 2010


Malaysia International Golf Fair 2010 (MIGF 2010)
1 October 2010 Until 3 October 2010

The Kuala Lumpur 2010 Showdown of Champions
8 October 2010 Until 8 October 2010

PENANG

The Grand Ritual Praying For World Peace and Prosperity in Malaysia and The 40th Anniversary for Rum

Date : 22.09.2010 - 26.09.2010 10.00 h - 22.00 h

Place : Butterworth, Penang

Lantern Festival or Mid Autumn Festival

Date :22.09.2010 - 22.09.2010 12.30 h - 10.30 h
Bukit Mertajam , Penang


Blogfest Asia
Date: 1st to 3rd Oct 2010
Venue: Wawasan Open University, Georgetown Penang.
Contact :  khorkhankhai@gmail.com

The 3-day Blogfest.Asia ’2010 event program at-a-glance will consist of:

• one half day tour of Penang Unesco Heritage site. (1st Oct)
• one evening gathering / welcome dinner exclusively for participating bloggers (1st Oct evening)
• half-day conference (2nd Oct)
• 2010 Mybloggercon award (2nd Oct evening)
• workshops and group discussion (2nd Oct & 3rd Oct)

Nine Emperor Gods Festival

Date :08.10.2010 - 16.10.2010 08.00 h - 22.00 h
Venue in Butterworth: Rumah Berhala Tow Boo Kong, Lot 894 & 896 MK 14, Jalan Raja Uda, 12300 Butterworth

Organizer: Tow Boo Kong Association
Tel: 04-3318717 website: www.towbookong.org.my

Loy Krathong at Wat Chaiya Mangalaram Buddhist Temple

Date: 3rd Oct 2010

Time: 8am
Location: Wat Chaiya Mangalaram Buddhist Temple (also known as the Reclining Buddha Temple)
Contact :016-4105115

TOURISTS TIPS IN MALAYSIA 2

Some useful info about Malaysia local culture :-

• To give or receive something from Malaysian, use right hand.
• When pointing, use thumb with the four fingers folded under.
• Muslims does not drink liquor or alcoholic beverages and only take halal foods.
• Shoes must always take off when visiting homes, mosque and temples, ladies must wear robes and scarves when visiting mosque (provided).
• When visiting homestay village, must respect local customs and traditional.

          ~~ RESPECT LOCAL CUSTOM AND CULTURE ~~

KUALA LUMPUR

KUALA LUMPUR is the capital city of Malaysia.

Established in 1857, at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak Rivers, Kuala Lumpur (KL) is one of Asia's most dynamic cities.

Its impressive skyline includes the Petronas Twin Towers, (The Petronas Twin Towers were the tallest buildings in the world until Taipei 101 was completed in 2004), the old Moorish styled railway station and numerous mosques, temples and churches.

PLACES OF INTEREST

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  CENTRAL MARKET

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• NATIONAL MUSEUM-Built in 1963, the museum showcases for main galleries with highlights, such as traditional musical instruments, ceramics from the Ming Dynasty, vintage cars and steam locomotive.

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  PETRONAS TOWERS, KLCC- 88 storeys twin tower, another icon of Malaysia ! Admission to sky bridge is free ! But only a limited amount.

 

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  MENARA KL TOWER- the major landmark for KL, stands at 421m.

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  NATIONAL MOSQUE- is a unique star-shaped dome representing 13 states in Malaysia and the four pillars of Islam. Mosque is situated the KL Lake Gardens. Please follow strictly the rules before visiting the mosque, appropriate wearing are required.

 

• SRI MAHA MARIAMMAN TEMPLE, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee -one of the oldest temple in the country, this Hindu temple about 22m high.

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  CHINA TOWN- also called Petaling Street, can find various of shops, restaurants and hawker stalls

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  KUALA LUMPUR CRAFT COMPLEX, Jalan Conlay - artist's colony housing handicraft shops, craft museum.

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  KUALA LUMPUR BIRD PARK

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  ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM

• DATARAN MERDEKA (MERDEKA SQUARE)-On 31 August 1957, the Union Jack was lowered here to mark Malaysia's independence from colonial rule.
• NATIONAL PALACE (ISTANA NEGARA)
• NATIONAL ART GALLERY
• KL LAKE CARDEN- about 200 acres, Orchid & Hibiscus Gardens, Deer Park, Butterfly Park and etc.
• THE HERITAGE CENTRE, Jalan Stonor
• ROYAL SELANGOR VISITOR CENTRE, Jalan Usahawan 6, Setapak Jaya
• AQUARIA KLCC- must visit !!

RECOMMENDED ACCOMODATION

• CITITEL MID VALLEY
• BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE HOTEL
• HOTEL SENTRAL KUALA LUMPUR
• SWISS GARDEN HOTEL KL
• BOULEVARD KL
• HOTEL CAPITOL
• MY HOTEL AT SENTRAL
• MELIA HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
• RADIUS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
• SHERATON IMPERIAL
• THE GARDENS HOTEL
• FEDERAL HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR

 SHOPPING

BUKIT BINTANG

• STARHILL GALLERY
• THE PAVILLION KUALA LUMPUR
• SUNGEI WANG PLAZA
• BUKIT BINTANG PLAZA
• LOT 10
• BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE

BANGSAR

• MID VALLEY CITY
• THE GARDENS
• BANGSAR VILLAGE 1
• BANGSAR VILLAGE II
• BANGSAR SHOPPING CENTRE

JALAN AMPANG

• SURIA KLCC (PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS)
• AVENUE K

JALAN PUTRA

• THE MALL

JALAN TUANKU ABDUL RAHMAN

• SOGO DEPARTMENTAL STORE
• JALAN MASJID INDIA
• LEBUH AMPANG

PETALING STREET/CHINATOWN
CENTRAL MARKET

the above listing is not exhaustive

MALAYSIA FESTIVALS AND FIESTAS

Malaysian celeberate various of festivals and events :-

• HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI
• THAIPUSAM
• CHINESE NEW YEAR
• DEEPAVALI
• MALAYSIA WATER FESTIVAL -APRIL TO MAY
• TADAU KA'AMATAN
• WESAK DAY
• GAWAI
• NATIONAL DAY -31 AUGUST
• MALAYSIA DAY -16 SEPTEMBER
• LANTERN AND MOONCAKE FESTIVAL (MID-AUTUMN)
• CHRISTMAS-25 DECEMBER

NEGERI SEMBILAN

NEGERI SEMBILAN situated in the west of Peninsular Malaysia.

NEGERI SEMBILAN is about 6,645 sq KM. It is 50KM south of KUALA LUMPUIR.
You can found Minangkabau culture at here.

PLACES OF INTEREST

PORT DICKSON- longest beaches in Malaysia, a lots beach activities and water sports, relaxing spa and etc can find at here.

                  

THE ROYAL MUSEUM OF SERI MANANTI- admission is free !!-which was built without the use of nails or screws. and it was the largest timber palace in Malaysia.


 

ARMY MUSEUM-admission is free

REMBAU MUSEUM
SEREMBAN CULTURAL COMPLEX
LUKUT MUSEUM
NILAI 3 WHOLESALE CENTRE-it was 165 hectare wholesale centre, can find textile, furniture, clothing, luggage, carpet, garden equipment , car accessories and etc.

REMBAU CRYSTAL- variety of handcrafted crystal products, also can watch crystal-making demonstrations.
ULU BENDUL RECREATIONAL FOREST Kuala Pilah- a \recreation forest, if you like adventure, must try this place, can camp overnight, hiking, jungle trekking, picnicking and others outdoor activities.
CRAFT COMPLEX- can puchase variety range of colourful handicrafts, such as pewter, batik, hand woven mats, rattan baskets, bamboo furniture and etc -admission is free !!
WET WORLD PEDAS HOT SPRINGS- located 15KM from Seremban, has two open air hot spring pools with temperatures between 27 celcius to 34 celcius.


HOMESTAY- experience the local lifestyle of Malay villages, activities such as traditional sugar making, handicraft weaving , rubber tapping, congkak, local dances and etc.
SUNGAI TIMUN FIREFLIES- can enjoy fresh seafood, lobster fishing, and of cause the firefly colony.


SHOPPING

• GIANT HYPERMARKET SENAWANG
• HANDCRAFT COMPLEX SEREMBAN
• JUSCO SEREMBAN 2
• TESCO HYPERMARKET SEREMBAN 2
• NILAI 3 WHOLESALE CENTRE
• NILAI SQUARE TEXTILE CENTRE
• OCEANIC MALL PORT DICKSON
• REMBAU CRYSTAL
• SEREMBAN CENTRE POINT
• SEREMBAN PARADE
• TERMINAL ONE SHOPPING COMPLEX
• THE STORE SEREMBAN

ACCOMODATION

PORT DICKSON

ANCASA RESORT http://www.ancasaresort.com/
AVILLION PORT DICKSON http://www.avallionportdickson.com.my/
BAYU BEACH RESORT http://www.bayu.com.my/
CORUS PARADISE RESORT http://www.corusparadisepd.com/
EAGLE RANCH RESORT http://www.eagleranch.com.my/
GLORY BEACH RESORT http://www.glorybeachresort.com/
GOLDEN STRAITS VILLAS http://www.goldenstraitsvilla.com/
HOTEL SERI MALAYSIA PORT DICKSON http://www.serimalaysia.com.my/
PNB ILHAM RESORT http://www.ilhamresort.com/
THE LEGEND WATER CHALET http://www.legendwaterchalets.com.my/
SELESA BEACH RESORT http://www.selesaresorthotel.com/
THE REGENCY TANJUNG TUAN BEACH RESORT www.theregency.com/ttbrpd
THISTLE HOTEL http://www.thistle.com/
TIARA BEACH RESORT http://www.tbr.com.my/

NILAI
ALLSON KLANA NILAI http://www.allsonklana.com.my/

SEREMBAN
HOTEL SERI MALAYSIA SEREMBAN http://www.serimalaysia.com.my/
KLANA RESORT http://www.klanaresort.com.my/
THE ROYALE BINTANG http://www.royalebintangresort-seremban.com/

the above listing is not exhaustive

ABOUT MALAYSIA

MALAYSIA , the federation of Malaysia comprises PENINSULAR MALAYSIA (WEST MALAYSIA), which is 11 states and three Federal Territories ; and BORNEO or call EAST MALAYSIA, with 2 states SABAH and SARAWAK.



CAPITAL CITY -KUALA LUMPUR

AREA - 329,758 sq KM

POPULATION - about 27 million

PEOPLE -MALAYS the largest population, Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups.




LANGUAGE- National language is BAHASA MALAYSIA (MALAY), also has various of languages and dialects, English is common in Malaysia, and widely spoken.

RELIGION- Official religion is Islam, but all other religions are practised freely.

GOVERNMENT- Malaysia practices parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG is the head of State, PRIME MINISTER is the head of Government. Malaysia has a bicameral legislative system.

WEATHER -warm all year round. temperature range from 21 celsius to 32 celsius .

CURRENCY - MALAYSIAN RINGGIT, denoted as RM, you can change the currency at money changers, can easily find in the airport and shopping complex.

GETTING TO MALAYSIA - main gateway is through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang, located about 50km south of Kuala Lumpur. Other international airports , PENANG, JOHOR BAHRU, KUCHING, KOTA KINABALU and the island of LANGKAWI. Also has 2 low cost terminals LCCT, in Sepang and Kota Kinabalu.

TRANSPORTATION -Airlines, such as Malaysia Airlines and low cost carriers Air Asia and Firefly; other public transportation :- buses, taxis, trains,and LRT .

TIME 8 hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of the US Pacific Standard Time

ELECTRICITY -the voltage used throughout Malaysia is 220-240 volts AC, a 50 cycles per second, used standard 3 pin square plugs and sockets.

ACCOMDATION has a wide range of accomodation with competivie rates.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS linked nationally and internationally by telephone, facsimile, telegraph and via the internet. Most of the hotels provide IDD (International Direct Dial) service.

MALAYSIA A UNIQUE COUNTRY !!

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GOOD MORNING                                 SELAMAT PAGI
GOOD NIGHT                                        SELAMAT MALAM
GOODBYE                                              SELAMAT JALAN
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I'M FINE                                                  KHABAR BAIK
I'M SORRY                                              MINTA MAAF
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TRAIN                                                       KERETAPI
FLIGHT                                                     KAPAL TERBANG
ROAD                                                        JALAN
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CAVE                                                        GUA
SEA                                                             LAUT
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WHO ARE YOU                                        SIAPA KAMU
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MOUNTAIN                                                GUNUNG
SHOP                                                                KEDAI
 HOUSE                                                            RUMAH
RESTAURANT                                              RESTORAN
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MELAKA

MELAKA located in west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, along the Straits of Malacca.

Land area is 1,650 sq KM. Today, it is home to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Melaka. You can experience the old world feeling in Melaka, surrounding with old buildings and architecture inherited from centuries of Portuguese, Dutch and British.

MELAKA meke me feel peaceful and relax, a nice place to visit .

PLACES OF INTEREST :-

. BABA AND NYONYA HERITAGE MUSEUM-situated along Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock

. CHENG HONG ENG TEMPLE

. CHRIST CHURCH

. CHETTI MUSEUM

. EYE ON MALAYSIA MELAKA

. HANG JEBAT'S MAUSOLEUM
. HANG KASTURI'S MAUSOLEUM

. HANG LI PO'S WELL

. KAMPUNG KLING MOSQUE

. KAMPUNG HULU MOSQUE

. MELAKA BOTANICAL GARDEN

. MELAKA CROCODILE PARK

. MELAKA INTERNATIONAL BOWLING CENTRE

. MELAKA PLANETARIUM ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTRE

. PROCLAMATION OF INDEPENDENCE MEMORIAL

. ST FRANCIS XAVIER'S CHURCH

. ST JOHN'S FORT

. ST PAUL'S CHURCH

. ST PETER'S CHURCH

. TENGKERA MOSQUE

. TI FANG FU TEMPLE

. PORTA DE SANTIAGO -admission is free !! Located near to St Pauls' Church

                                            

. STADTHUYS - built in 1645, red buildings, it was Dutch building, and believe is the oldest Dutch building in the East.

. MELAKA SULTANATE PALACE- mainly displays the culture of Melaka, such as clothing, weapons, stione inscriptions, musical instruments and photographs.

. MINI MALAYSIA & MINI ASEAN -theme park features of Malay and ASEAN traditional houses. Built of wood such as meranti, cengal, keranji and damar laut, with unique decorations and characteristics.

.JONKER STREET - also called Jalan Hang Jebat , surrounding with antique shops, if you are the antique collectors, don't miss this !!

. MARITIME MUSEUM - displays of the history of Melaka, beginning from the Sultanate of Melaka in the 14th century to the pre-independence era.

. A'FARMOSA RESORT - situated just off the North-South Expressway. A'FARMOSA WATER WORLD, A'FARMOSA ANIMAL WORLD SAFARI, A'FARMOSA COWBOY TOWN, children's theme park.

. TAMING SARI TOWER

. ZOO MELAKA

SHOPPING PLACES

• DATARAN PAHLAWAN
• JALAN TAMAN
• JAYA JUSCO
• JONKER STREET
• MAHKOTA PARADE
• MAHLIGAI KRAF
• MELAKA BATEK HOUSE
• MINI MALAYSIA
• MYDIN
• SYARIKAT PEMASARAN KARYANEKA
• TESCO
• THE STORE

RESTAURANTS

MALAY

ASAM PEDAS SELERA KAMPUNG, MELAKA TENGAH, 06-2835516

MEDAN IKAN BAKAR MUARA SUNGAI DUYONG, MELAKA TENGAH, 06-2610853

PERKAMPUNGAN IKAN BAKAR TERAPUNG, JASIN, 019 659 1211

RESTORAN LOT 85, MELAKA TENGAH, 062922045 / 2848685

CHINESE

BAN LEE SIANG, MELAKA TENGAH, 06 2841935

DEOCEAN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, MELAKA, 06 2843667

NYONYA

NYONYA MAKKO RESTAURANT, MELAKA TENGAH, 06 2840737
RESTORAN BIBIK NEO, MELAKA TENGAH, 062817054

RESTORAN OLE SAYANG, MELAKA TENGAH, 062831966

RESTORAN PERANAKAN, MELAKA TENGAH 06 2845001

PORTUGUESE

DE LISBON RESTAURANT, MELAKA TENGAH, 06 2848067

PAPA JOE RESTAURANT, MELAKA TENGAH, 0196284748

INDIAN

D'TANDOORI HOUSE RESTAURANT, MELAKA TENGAH, 06 2829262
SARAVANNA RESTAURANT, MELAKA TENGAH, 06 2840295

SELVAM RESTAURANT, MELAKA TENGAH, 06 281 9223

SRI LAKSHMI VILLAS RESTAURANT, MELAKA TENGAH, 06 282 4926
( The above listing is not exhaustive)

ACCOMODATION

• MELAKA CITY
• AVILLION LEGACY HOTEL, http://www.avillionlegacymelaka.com/
• BAYVIEW HOTEL MELAKA, http://www.bayviewhotels.com/
• GRAND CONTINENTAL MELAKA, http://www.ghihotels.com.my/
• HALLMARK HOTEL, http://www.hotelhallmark.com/
• HOLIDAY INN, http://www.melaka.holidayinn.com/
• HOTEL EQUATORIAL MELAKA, http://www.equatorial.com/
• HOTEL ORKID MELAKA, http://www.hotelorkidmelaka.com/
• MAHKOTA HOTEL MELAKA, http://www.mahkotahotel.com.my/
• METROPOLE HOTEL, 06 2824603
• MIMOSA HOTEL MELAKA, http://www.mimosahotel.com/
• PACIFIC INN, 06 2811199
• RENAISSANCE MELAKA, http://www.renaissancemelaka.com/
• SERI COSTA HOTEL, http://www.hotelsericosta.com/
• STRAITS MERIDIAN, http://www.straitsmeridian.com.my/
• THE EMPEROR HOTEL MALACCA, http://www.theemperorhotel.com/
• AYER KEROH
• AYER KEROH COUNTRY RESORT, http://www.akcr.com.my/
• MITC ANCASA HOTEL MELAKA, http://www.mitcchainhotel.com/
• PUTERI RESORT, http://www.puteriresort.com/
• TANJUNG KLING
• EVERLY RESORT, http://www.everlyhotel.com/
• SHAH'S BEACH RESORT, http://www.shahsresort.com/
• MASJID TANAH
• ISMAH BEACH RESORT, http://www.ismahresort.com/
• SAMUDERA BIDARA BEACH, 06 3853245
• TANJUNG BIDARA BEACH RESORT, 06 3842990
• ALOR GAJAH
• A'FARMOSA RESORT, http://www.afarmosa.com/
• PNB ILHAM RESORT, http://www.ilhamresort.com/

(The above listing is not exhaustive)