The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia or FRIM is one of the last plots of land in Kuala Lumpur that is reserved for non-commercial purposes such as education, tourism and research. The FRIM occupies roughly 2 sq miles (5 sq km) of land in the Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve. Founded in 1929, FRIM was established [...]

The Orang Asli Museum or The Museum of the Indigenous People of Malaysia is a unique museum that provides everything you need to know about the Orang Asli including their history, customs, traditions, origins and so much more. For your information, the Orang Asli is the indigenous inhabitants of Peninsular Malaysia. They are the earliest [...]

The Berjaya Times Square is probably the most happening shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur for a number of reasons. First of all, it’s located in the most sophisticated area in terms of entertainment in Kuala Lumpur, the Golden Triangle. The Golden Triangle is a modern and stylish district with 5-star premier hotels, including the Mandarin [...]

The Mid Valley Megamall is a key part of Mid Valley City, one of the country’s largest urban development projects. The mega mall is used to be the country biggest shopping malls before the emerging of larger malls such as the added New Wing of 1 Utama and the extension of Sunway Pyramid. The crown [...]

The Holy Rosary Church is a spectacular pre-war building in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. According to some sources in the cyber world, the Holy Rosary Church was completed in 1904 but suffered some damages during World War II. Therefore, renovations took place in the 1950s to repair the building, resulting in the structure that [...]

The Thean Hou Temple (Chinese: 天后宫) is the largest Chinese temple in Kuala Lumpur. Located on a hill south of the city, the Thean Hou Temple is an impressive three-tier Chinese temple that is visited by hundreds of local and foreign tourists daily. Aside from being a multi-tier temple, the Thean Hou Temple has huge [...]

The Little India is a popular tourist destination that adds a colorful touch to the multi-cultural neighborhood in Kuala Lumpur. Although tiny in comparison with the Indian enclaves of Singapore or even Georgetown in Penang, Kuala Lumpur’s Little India is equally lively and colorful, steeped in the history and culture of the capital’s Indian community.
The [...]

The Golden Triangle is one of the tourist destinations in Kuala Lumpur that should be placed in your travel itinerary when you are holidaying in Malaysia. It’s a sophisticated, modern and stylish neighborhood with multiples skyscrapers. There are tones of 5-star rated high-end hotels in the Golden Triangle area. In addition, the Golden Triangle is [...]

If you are looking for a comfortable stay in Bandar Sunway, then you might want to consider Sunway Hotel Pyramid Tower. Not only is the resort located within walking distance from the Sunway Pyramid shopping mall, it’s also close to the famous Sunway Lagoon Waterpark. I decided to give it a try while I was [...]

Feeling lost in the big city? A free pocket handbook may just be the thing for you.
For most travellers, the first thing they look for when they step into a foreign country is a free city guidebook.
Some cities like London, Sydney, Tokyo, and Singapore have excellent comprehensive guidebooks, while others might have loose brochures where [...]

There are few visitors to Berjaya Hills on a weekday and fewer things to do, which is just fine by those who have checked in.Many are perfectly content to soak up the stillness of the little French-styled eateries that line the faux cobblestone street in Colmar Tropicale, nibbling on fluffy croissants and sipping café au [...]

Located on Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, the Kuala Lumpur Railway station is one of the best examples of colonial architecture in Malaysia. The attractive part of this monument is that it is gleaming with white with Moorish arches, balustrades, minarets and cupolas. The monument was designed by architect A.B. Hubbock, who is also known for [...]

Petaling Street is Kuala Lumpur most famous and lively street market. The street is roughly half a mile long with partly roofed string of stalls specializing mostly in fake designer goods. Petaling Street is the central of the street market activities but there are also some stalls located on the streets connecting to Petaling Street. [...]

Masjid Jamek is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak river, the site where Kuala Lumpur was founded. It is considered one of the oldest mosques in the country as it has over 100 years of history since it was built in 1909 by architect A.B Hubbock. The same architect was also responsible [...]

The Merdeka Square is also known as the Dataran Merdeka or Independence Square. It’s a vast rectangular grassy field that once hosted cricket matches and parades. There are a couple of popular buildings surrounding the Merdeka Square which you can visit on foot. Buildings such as the Royal Selangor Club, the National Museum, Saint Mary’s [...]