Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is a huge city with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings — have a look at each of them.

Kuala Lumpur (called simply KL by locals) is the federal capital and the largest city in Malaysia.

Literally meaning "muddy river confluence" in Malay, Kuala Lumpur has grown from a small sleepy Chinese tin-mining village to a bustling metropolis of around 6.5 million (city-proper population of 1.8 million) in just 150 years. A cultural melting pot with some of the world's cheapest 5-star hotels, cheap, great shopping, even better food and some of nature's wonders in just an hour away, this dynamic city has much to offer for every visitor.

Kuala Lumpur is a sprawling city and its residential suburbs seem to go on forever. The city proper, is a Federal Territory has an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi) which consists of the city center and its surrounding urban areas, managed by the KL City Hall. It also merges with the adjacent satellite cities of Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, Klang, Port Klang, Ampang, Selayang/Rawang, Kajang, Puchong, and Sepang, all in the state of Selangor, which enclaves KL, and all with their separate local authorities, creating a huge metropolis called Greater Kuala Lumpur, or more commonly, Klang Valley.

KL Sentral transportation hub in the heart of Kuala Lumpur

The city can be divided into the following areas, each of which offers a particular attraction or activity.

Old City Centre/Old Town[not to be confused with Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC)] – This is the traditional core of Kuala Lumpur where you’ll find the former colonial administrative centre, with the Merdeka Square, Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Selangor Club. This district also includes Kuala Lumpur’s old Chinese commercial centre which everyone refers to now as Chinatown.

Golden Triangle – KL's equivalent of the Central Business District(CBD) located to the north-east of the old city centre/old town. This is where you will find many of the city’s shopping malls, five-star hotels and the iconic Petronas Twin Towers.

Tuanku Abdul Rahman / Chow Kit – This extension of the old city centre/old town is fast regaining its old fame after a decade of slow growth. Located 500 m north of Chinatown and 500 m west to the Petronas Twin Towers, this is the traditional colorful shopping district of Kuala Lumpur north of the city centre that moves into high gear when the festivals of Hari Raya Puasa (Eid ul-Fitr) and Deepavali approach. Located just beside the Golden Triangle (northern neighbour) with many popular budget accommodations. The gigantic Putra World Trade Centre & the traditional Kampung Baru food haven are among the most important landmarks.

Brickfields – This area, located south of the city centre, is Kuala Lumpur’s Little India filled with saree shops and banana leaf rice restaurants. Kuala Lumpur’s main railway station, KL Sentral, is located here.

Bangsar and Midvalley – Located south of the city, Bangsar is a popular restaurant and clubbing district while Midvalley, with its Megamall, is one of the city’s most popular shopping destinations.

Damansara and Hartamas – Largely suburban, these two districts to the west of the city house some interesting pockets of restaurants and drinking areas.

This district also merges into the northern part of Petaling Jaya.

Ampang – Located east of the city, Ampang is home to Kuala Lumpur’s Little Korea and most foreign embassies.

Northern suburbs – This huge area to the north of the city is home to several natural wonders attractions, such as the Batu Caves, the National Zoo and the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia.

Southern suburbs – This district may not interest travellers much, although Kuala Lumpur’s National Stadium and National Sports Complex Bukit Jalil and Putrajaya are located here.

Terengganu City

Kuala Terengganu (Jawi: كوالا ترڠڬانو; colloquially abbreviated as KT) is the largest city as well as the state and royal capital of Terengganu state, Malaysia. On 1 January 2008, Kuala Terengganu was awarded city status. The city has a population of 343,284 and is also the seat of a district of the same name. Kuala Terengganu is located about 500 kilometers northeast of Kuala Lumpur on a promontory surrounded on three sides by the South China Sea. The name means the "Terengganu Harbour", referring to the broad expanse of the Terengganu River estuary which empties into the ocean at this point. Kuala Terengganu is also the name of the parliamentary constituency in which the city is situated. The inhabitants of the city speak a distinct Terengganese dialect of Malay.

A family of Chinese traders who were trading between China and the Malay Peninsula established Kuala Terengganu as early as the 15th century. Soon after it was founded, the town grew into an important trading post between the two countries.[citation needed] However, after the Malacca Empire conquered the town, its influence as a leading port in the Southeast Asian region diminished as most of the traders preferred to stop at Melaka, which was the center of trade between China, India and Southeast Asia.

The oldest streets was called Kampung Cina (Chinatown), a settlement where buildings are hundreds of years old. After these very old buildings were threatened with demolition by the city the district was listed in the 1998 World Monuments Watch by the World Monuments Fund (WMF). The site was listed again in 2000 and 2002. In 1998, with funding from American Express, WMF helped Badan Warisan Malaysia (Heritage of Malaysia Trust) to develop a plan to improve the current shop structures. The organization prepared a conservation outline for a pilot project on No. 51/53 Jalan Bandar, and created a video to encourage the local community and others to take part in the preservation effort.

Pasar Payang Terengganu,Project

Market Payang Store is the focal point of the local community and tourists . Void coming to Rajasthan if not stopped to Market Shop Payang. This building is an icon and identity behind appearances embody harmony medium in Malay tradition of Rajasthan .

Since independence , many heritage being demolished in the name of development . Kuala Terengganu only saw the demolition of the Palace Pool , Market Shop Binjai, Tanjung Market , Great Clock Tower , and recently , Village Farms is the center of the copper industry Terengganu wiped from the map , which would follow Kris around Tanjung village and traditional villages the name of development .

Impact feared came true as a result of the transformation plan Payang Shop Market is :

1 . Loss of control of the ownership of the Malay community.

2 . Changes in rental rates due to the construction of new buildings causing more original tenant Shops Market Payang not afford to hire. Same fate as the Heritage Bazaar , can not be fully utilized .

3 . With the changing environment of medium and tradition to a more upscale atmosphere sales and exclusive , Payang Shop Market is no longer able to be the market of the people, the place where all walks of society status can spend. Because of the exclusive , then prices will be more expensive and manifold.

4 . Atmosphere Payang Shop Market moderate and consensus , the epitome of Malay culture and height will be difficult to sustain in the changing environment. We feel the originality of Malay cultural atmosphere has not changed since time immemorial at the Market Shops Payang now .

5 . Payang Shop Market is one of the icons of Malay pride . As the Chinese village that became the pride of the Chinese society , so too is Payang Shop Market .

It can not be pushed any renewal or repair of PWD own state as the dangers of market structure Payang Shop , tetapibiarlah suitable and affordable , while trying to preserve it.

Proven Heritage Island , where we stand , Where did actually called legacy ? What is the true legacy ? Rajasthan is losing his own identity and heritage . Increasingly replaced by inanimate treasures in museums and replicas are absolutely no heritage value .