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NATIONAL MOSQUE

Masjid Negara Malaysia is located in Kuala Lumpur. Built between 1963 and August 27, 1965, the National Mosque is a symbol of the greatness of Islam as the official religion in Malaysia. It can accommodate 15,000 pilgrims.

Located in strategic areas of Kuala Lumpur City Center, the National Mosque is located next to the Railway Station Malaysia, Bangunan Daya Bumi, Pos Besar Indonesia, Islamic Arts Museum, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park and near the Lake Gardens. National Mosque area and building area of 13 acres mainly to meet approximately 3 acres. The entire area around the mosque in part by concrete walls and partly by the fence thrones. Overall there are seven gates.For non-Muslim tourists are also available such as public toilets Kuala Lumpur City Hall is located near the entrance of tourists and in particular countries.

Before built Shah Alam Mosque, the National Mosque is a mosque of the most modern in Southeast Asia. It is located in an area of 13 acres, is contrary to the Kuala Lumpur Railway station. Construction of this mosque symbolizes the spirit of unity and tolerance. It was designed by the Malay descent, built by the Chinese and India and funded by contributions Muslims, Christians, Buddhists and Hindus.Design and supervision of the building has been done by the architect Design and Research Division, Federal Department of Public Works. They took three years to prepare them. Before starting work designing the National Mosque, the main architect, Baharuddin Abu Kassim study mosques in India, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Republic and Spain.

At first glance, tower measuring 245 feet tall looked like a rocket.Umbrella shape as the contracted while roof looked like a flower of an umbrella. Building costs RM10 million covers an area of five acres. It contains a prayer hall area of 22.500 square feet, conference hall, tomb, library, office, pages, towers, rooms and a room royal priests. Tomb of the seven national heroes and is located in the west. Also provided radio and television room is air conditioned gallery located in the prayer hall.There are three large doors and a special door for royal use. Ground floor space in front there are several rooms to perform, bathroom, keep the shoes and rest room for those coming from outside Kuala Lumpur. Prior to the prayer hall on the first floor there is a large page. In the middle of the page there are 48 foot jumper while the concrete is there rusuknya ponds with several shower.

House of Prayer is cover by reinforced concrete and mounted with Italian marble. There are nine gates with aluminum walls along the three sections concerned. Some cut verses of the Qur'an written obstruct the wall above the door in the prayer hall. Writing measuring two feet high made with a mosaic of shiny golden and bluish. The roof of with shape of umbrella that radiate light red are in the midst of Terawang Terrazzo lattice along the gallery. Umbrella-shaped concrete roof and decorated with flower mosaic glass and white gold.

Roof measuring 84 feet high that has diameter of 200 feet long and supported by 16 pillars which fruits measure 3 feet along its center line. Pillars that ground, paved with Terrazzo. In the middle of the roof, there is an aluminum engraved with the verses of the Qur'an - a replica of the dome as the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. First mihrabnya shaped forms such as insulated gate but has been modified curve as the gateway. This sanctuary bertatahkan verses in the Qur'an calligraphy Morocco. Front wall surrounding the chamber was modified by architecture Morocco. Pulpit, where the imam preached lies to the right of sanctuary. Balcony shaped like a pulpit was built from wood.Flatter than the four parts of the wall lies a gallery for women and visitors who want to see the part in the prayer hall. Part in the gallery was decorated by the lattice clearly shows that cloud Islamic culture and resemble clouds are tired in the mosque Patehphur Sikri and Taj Mahal in India. Section foreign ground, paved with Terrazzo lattice. The nine gates and lattice galleries bring sunshine into the prayer hall is in addition to lights thrones, lights hidden in the rosettes in the aluminum roof and 16 fruit slap lamp (Chandelier) honors the kings, governors, and former In the Speaker of Singapore.

House of Prayer that can accommodate 3.000 congregation and more able to accommodate 5,000 people at the Balcony in the three sides is part of the hall. Balcony is protected from outside by the curtain of aluminum lattice. Built from the floor plate while terrazo roof constructed of concrete and also has several small dome built of blue mosaic. Complex on the west side there is a conference hall. Matter is interesting is that the concrete roof waves. This air-conditioned hall that can accommodate 500 people representative of a religious conference. Here there is also a library.Intention to build this mosque arose a month before independence. A council which was formerly known as Federal Work Council decided to establish a mosque as a token of appreciation to former Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, the service-honor to the people. After achieving independence, the Council of Rulers approve the project. However, Tunku did not want a mosque named for him, but instead suggested it was named "National Mosque".

AS-SYAKIRIN MOSQUE

If you are between Jalan Pinang and Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur, you will see a mosque next to the beautiful monumental skyscrapers Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC). While not large in size and located the middle of town with all the racket from the city, Masjid As-Syakirin has attracted many visitors come to worship or attend various seminars organized every week.

The mosque was formerly owned by Petronas. It is a prayer room for staff Petronas in KLCC building. However, long Gradually expanded functions and the growing congregation. When the prayer was also held here Friday, the Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP) has taken over as well as upgrading to the mosque prayer room. Administrative tasks mosque was taken over by the MAIWP while work still maintain under the supervision of Petronas.

If viewed from the outside, Masjid As-Syakirin looked comfortable and peaceful. Perhaps because the mosque is located in the very middle of the city, the beauty and the beauty aspect of the mosque became the priority. Purification of the mosque is also clearly evident. For those who come here, shoes and slippers should be placed on special shelves that have been provided by the mosque. On each day, before the entrance time Zohor, workers by cleaning contractors who have been appointed to clean the area around the mosque. For the pilgrims who first came to the mosque, they saw awe greenish tint area around the mosque. This is because there is a mosque next to a beautiful garden and refreshing. Other factors, this mosque is near the KLCC building and recreational parks.

PETRONAS PHILHARMONIC HALL

Location : Between Petronas Twin Towers and Suria KLCC
Established In: 1998
Highlights : Musical Mysteries 28 November 2009
How To Reach: One can easily reach here by hiring taxis, or by boarding trains, buses from the city.

Petronas Philharmonic Hall, literally Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) in Malay, is the first classical music hall in Malaysia that is solely dedicated to music. Located at the bottom of the elevated Petronas Twin Towers, this strikingly-beautiful hall is outfitted with the latest services and luxurious seating. Moreover, its outstanding acoustics mesmerizes every visitor to the core. This hall is also the quarters to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO). It boasts of a notable cast of local and international musicians.

The Philharmonic Hall has a capacity of 885 spectators, including box seating at Stall level and 20 plush corporate suites at Circle and Upper Circle levels. This concert hall was built on the lines of the traditional shoe-box design of the European concert halls of the 19th century. It also has an adjustable ceiling that bends according to the acoustical setting, required by solo pianist or a full-fledged orchestra. The entire hall rests on thick pads that insulate it from the clamor of shoppers, who march through the adjoining shopping mall.

Being the first intended concert hall of Malaysia, the Petronas Philharmonic Hall aims to be the hub for enthusiastic classical music audiences, apart from other complementary musical styles like jazz and world music. Since its opening in 1998, the hall has seen innumerable concerts, recitals chamber concerts and traditional cultural performances. Besides, the performances organized here have never missed world-renowned classical artists and orchestras, plus international jazz musicians, traditional Malaysian music and dance productions.

Ever since its inaugural performance, the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, together with 105 musicians from all over the world, has constantly impressed listeners with its outstanding performances. In fact,Petronas Philharmonic Hall the MPO has successfully made a loyal and wholehearted following in the Malaysian community. The DFP also boasts of a Klais Pipe Organ, which was designed and built by the distinguished organ builder-Johannes Klais, in Germany. This 44-stop pipe organ extends from floor to ceiling, and soars over the orchestra pit.

Indeed the Petronas Philanthropic Hall has got brilliant recording studio, which was designed by Abbey Road Studios of EMI Group (UK) and constructed by Audio Design Group. Its wonderful scheming allows for the commercial-quality recording of performances in the concert hall. While your stay in Kuala Lumpur, check out what's due to happen in Philanthropic Hall and stay tuned to be an eye-witness to the grand event.

SKYBRIDGE KLCC

The towers feature a skybridge between the two towers on 41st and 42nd floors, which is the highest 2-story bridge in the world. It is not directly bolted to the main structure, but is instead designed to slide in and out of the towers to prevent it from breaking during high winds. The bridge is 170 m (558 ft) above the ground and 58 m (190 ft) long, weighing 750 tons. The same floor is also known as the podium, since visitors desiring to go to higher levels have to change elevators here. The skybridge is open to all visitors, but free passes (limited to 1700 people per day) must be obtained on a first-come, first-served basis.[20] Visitors are only allowed on the 41st floor as the 42nd floor can only be used by the tenants of the building.

The skybridge also acts as a safety device, so that in the event of a fire or other emergency in one tower, tenants can evacuate by crossing the skybridge to the other tower. The total evacuation triggered by a bomb hoax on September 12, 2001 (the day after the September 11 attacks destroyed the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City) showed that the bridge would not be useful if both towers need to be emptied simultaneously, as the capacity of the staircases was insufficient for such an event. Plans thus call for the lifts to be used if both towers need to be evacuated, and a successful drill following the revised plan was conducted in 2005.

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Admission is FREE
Skybridge opening hours
Tuesday - Sunday 0700 - 1900

TUGU NEGARA

Tugu Negara, literally the "National Monument" in Malay, is a sculpture that commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggle for freedom, principally against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency , which lasted from 1948 until 1960. It is located in the Federal capital, Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Houses of Parliament is situated near the monument.The monument depicts a group of soldiers holding the Malaysian national flag, the Jalur Gemilang, aloft. Each of the bronze figures symbolizes leadership, suffering, unity, vigilance, strength, courage and sacrifice.

Every year on July 31, Hari Pahlawan (Heroes Day), the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Prime Minister and heads of military and the police would pay their respects to the fallen heroes by laying garlands at the monument.The original national monument was not the one in the form of human figures but was a cenotaph that was situated in the middle of a roundabout. The British administration set up the first monument, a 10m flat grass-covered ground to commemorate the wars and honour the fallen heroes from World War I, World War II and the Malayan Emergency.

It was moved to the present site during the construction of a flyover in 1964 connecting Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin and the Parliament roundabout. Therefore the original name for Jalan Tugu, where the Tugu Negara is currently situated, was Cenotaph Road.On the monument, it is written “To Our Glorious Dead with dates of the First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945) and the Emergency (1948-1960).

The monument was later replaced with the Tugu Negara, an idea mooted by Malaysia's first Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj and was commissioned in 1963.The huge tall bronze figures of soldiers standing and supporting their fallen comrades, which is opposite Lake Gardens, are the work of sculptor Felix de Weldon, who also did Washington’s Iwo Jima Monument and it is regarded as the largest bronze monument grouping in the world.The Tugu Negara was completed and officially opened on February 8, 1966, by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. It was proclaimed a memorial park dedicated to the 11,000 people who died during the 12-year Malayan Emergency (1948-1960). Thereafter, a wreath-laying ceremony takes place at the monument every July 31 on Warriors Day.

Constructed in 1966, the monument is 15 meters ( 49.21 feet) tall, made of bronze and was designed by Austrian sculptor Felix de Weldon, who was also responsible for the famed USMC War Memorial in Virginia, United States.The granite base of the monument bears only inscriptions in English with Roman script and Malay with Jawi script:

"Dedicated to the heroic fighters in the cause of peace and freedom,
May the blessing of Allah be upon them"

In 27 August 1975, the monument suffered extensive damage due to an explosion set off by a communist terrorist. It has since been restored to its original state on 11 May 1977. A fence was then erected and the complex was declared a protected area between sunset and dawn. Every day at dusk, a soldier raises the national flag and lowers it at dawn.

MEMORIAL TUN ABDUL RAZAK

Memorial Tun Abdul Razak memorial was once the official residence of the late Tun Abdul Razak,This house, known as Sri Taman, was later occupied by the country's third Prime Minister, Tun Hussein Onn.

Built in October 1961, the current Tun Abdul Razak Memorial used to be the official residence of Malaysia's second Prime Minister until his death in 1976.the building known as Sri Taman was his official residence until his death in 1976. Sri Taman was occupied later (1978 - 1981) by Tun Hussein Onn, the third Prime Minister. In appreciation of Tun Abdul Razak's contributions to the development of the nation and its people, Sri Taman was officially turned into the Tun Abdul Razak Memorial. An excellent administrator, Tun Razak is fondly remembered for his rural development programmes, and his sense of social justice.

There is even a personal touch to the exhibits, including his speedboat and favourite golf cart. Deep inside the memorial hall are Tun Abdul Razak's bedroom and study room, which retain the original furnishings.There are also gifts, souvenirs and mementos that Tun Abdul Razak received in his lifetime.

Built in October 1961, the property was converted into a memorial to honor his vast contributions to the development of the nation and its people. This impressive building holds a wide collection of his personal artifacts, documents and reading materials. The interior displays his rooms set with original furniture and his private collection of walking sticks. Outside are his speed boat and golf cart. Guided tours are available by appointment.

The memorial is dedicated to Malaysia's second Prime Minister, the late Tun Abdul Razak bin Dato' Hussein. It was set up to preserve all the documents, library materials, personal belongings, and artefacts belonging or relating to the late Prime Minister. There is a uniquely personal touch in the entire exhibition. Starting with the Tun's favourite golf cart and speed boat, the exhibition leads up to his well-maintained bedroom and study room which are decked with original furnishings. Also on display are walking sticks - a special collection that represents one of Tun's favourite hobbies. The gifts, souvenirs and momentos that he received from titled and crowned heads from all over the world constitute a magnificient array of some of the world's finest works of art.

This picture was taken inside the memorial. For info, no camera allowed in this building : )

TAMAN BUNGA RAYA ( HIBISCUS GARDEN )

If you're walking in the Orchid Garden, the the garden is going over into the Hibiscus Garden. This is a small terraced garden, which provides a strikingly colourful panorama of countless varieties of hibiscus. The hibiscus is the 'Queen of Tropical Flowers'Among them is the rosa sinensis, Malaysia's national flower. It's called the "Bunga Raya".

In the Hibiscus Garden you'll find over 2,200 varieties of rare and exotic blooms ranging from the single petal variety to multiple petal varieties in a range of colours and shades.The brightly-hued hibiscus blooms, Malaysia's national flower, are planted along the footpaths and on the terraces within the compound of this beautiful, sprawling garden. The garden has also a small information centre and an exhibition centre. The Genius Hibiscus belongs to the cotton family Malvaceae and consists of about 300 species besides an ornamental plant. Many species are used for different purposes such as medical, as a vegetable and for their fibre.

TAMAN ORKID ( ORCHID GARDEN )

The Orchid Garden is opposite the Bird Park. It's a part of what is called the Lake Gardens. It's a floral paradise, where you can admire the orchids and and pick tips on how to grow these magnificent flowers.The admission to the Orchid Garden is free. Only on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays you have to pay admission (RM1,-).

The Taman Orkid is situated on a scenic hilltop within The Lake Gardens. Around and on this hilltop all the orchids are growing.We had to pay during our stay, because we went on a sunday. Don't worry, because Saturday and Sunday are the best days to visit the Garden. The admission is very low-priced (RM1.-) and the Garden is transformed into a lovely Orchid bazaar.

Tourist and the local people are walking around in the garden. They are looking at the stalls, where you can buy blooming orchids and souvenirs. The garden is opened from 9am to 6pm daily.Walk under pergolas, delighting in the exotic blooms of orchids or stroll through orchid-lined walkways! Buy a plant specimen as a memento of your visit to KL!Over 800 varieties of orchids, including the exotic species, thrive abundantly on this 1 hectare floral paradise.

Cut flowers and plants are sold on weekends. You can purchase cut flowers and plants to beautify your home’s interior.Orchid growers at the garden provide practical tips and advice on the art of orchid growing.This garden attracts flower-lovers from all over the world. Orchids are a Malaysian favourite, with both commercial gardeners and hobbyists.

Two main types of wild orchid and hybrid orchids - the epiphytic orchids commonly grown in pieces of bricks, charcoal, Styrofoam pellets, fern roots and the terrestrial variety which grow and flower on the ground.We were lucky to see, how they planted the orchids with bricks an charcoal in the pots.It looks easy to let the grow, but we think it's difficult.There's also a covered area, where you can buy orchid plants. They are ranged in size from mature specimens to small cuttings.

The smaller ones can be packaged in to bottles, so that you can carry them with you on your trip home to nurture into a living reminder of your visit to Malaysia.In one bottle are about 50 orchids. If you want them in just one colour the price is RM25.- If you want coloured orchids it's about RM35.-Cut flowers and plants are sold on the days of the weekend.

The orchid growers at the garden provide practical tips and advice on the art of orchid growing.If you buy an orchid plant at the shop you mostly get a copied paper how to manage the plant.The Orchid Garden attracts flower-lovers from all over the world. Orchids are a Malaysian favourite, with both commercial gardeners and hobbyists (people with green fingers).

AIN ARABIA

Close to the shopping malls Sungei Wang / Bukit Bintang is a new area called: Ain Arabia. It's just beside the well-know Irish pub Finnegan's at the Jalan Sultan Ismail is a little street. In that little street is a concrete arch with the name: Ain Arabia. There's also a signs with that name on it.

In the months of July, August and September the temperatures rise in the Middle East up to 45 - 47 degrees. That becomes too much for the Arabs. That's the time they book then a holiday to a cooler country, which is Malaysia. In that period there are also school holidays in the Middle East..To make these people feel at home, the people of Kuala Lumpur have created an Arab district.The KL City Hall decided to make the visitors feel at home by recreating a sanctuary of Arabian style. Modelled mainly in the Moroccan architecture, 20% of the manpower engaged was from the Middle East to ensure the authenticity of the design and work.

The literal translation is Eye Arab (the grammatically correct version should read al Ain Arabiya which would translate to "The Eye of Arabia"). After 30 meters you'll see at the left side the Fortuna Hotel with it's famous restaurant "Sahara Tent". This is the centre of "Ain Arabia".Since Ala H. Salih set up the Sahara Tent restaurant at the Fortuna Hotel five years ago,tourists, embassy officials and students have been making a beeline to al Mantaga al Arabiya or "the Arabian area".The literal translation is Eye Arab (the grammatically correct version should read al Ain Arabiya which would translate to "The Eye of Arabia").The draw of the restaurant may be due to the 20 per cent increase in tourist arrivals from the Middle East between July, August and September.

There's also an Arab barber to cut hair the way Arab men like it. Not many barbers in Kuala Lumpur are good at trimming beards. Some Arab men need to have their facial hair removed by threading. For some, this has to be done every three days.Apart from the barbers shop, the other four shops adjacent to the Fortuna Hotel are a mini market, a travel agency, two souvenir shops and the Hay-al Arab Restaurant, which serves Yemeni cuisine.Naab’s mini market stocks products like canned tomatoes, bottled olives, Lebanese bread, a variety of cheeses and dates.The Jet Connections travel agency’s clientele is 90 per cent Arab. They opt for local tours to Penang, Langkawi and Genting Highlands.The al-Khaima souvenir shop stocks Arabic music CDs, VCDs, shisha pipes, tobacco, perfume oils and incense wood chips.

Fronting Hotel Fortuna and Sahara Tent is a small plot of land, dotted with concrete benches,stalls and monuments, popular in the evenings with Malaysians and people from the Middle East.

BUTTERFLY PARK

The Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park is situated near the Lake Gardens. The park is an imitation of the butterfly's natural habitat.It includes more than 15,000 plants from 100 species that have been used to recreate a Malaysian rainforest atmosphere. There is a nursery and breeding area for the butterflies.To prevent the butterfly's from escaping the whole park is covered by a net. Don't pay attention to that, because it's high above you.

Enjoy a glimpse of more than 6,000 butterflies of over 120 species at this unique park roam and fly freely in a simulated natural rainforest environment.You can also take rest along the limestone paths in the butterfly park.Butterfly's fly around you and here and there they have placed some fruits, like pineapple.

I have visited many Butterfly Parks (on Penang and in the Cameron Highlands), but no one was as beautiful as this one.You can see the butterfly's resting on the leaves of the plants. Sometimes they rest on you!The views from the gazebo are spectacular.Here you can learn about the life cycle and mating habit of the butterflies. There is a nursery and breeding area, as well as an insect museum to enhance your knowledge about these creepy-crawlers.

Comprising the beautiful landscape are flower and fruit plants and some rare herbs essential in the diet and pollinating activities of the butterflies.

On your way out you go through an informative insect museum, where you can also see some living animals. After the museum you come into a souvenir shop, where you can buy local handicrafts, frames butterflies and beetles.Facilities include an informative insect museum.

Duration time: 1 hour.

Butterfly Park Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Cenderawasih
Kuala Lumpur
50480, MALAYSIA
Telephone : +603 2693 4799

Open: 9am - 6pm (Daily)
Admission Malaysians: RM8 (Adults), RM2 (Children)
Admission non Malaysians: RM18 (Adults)
Camera: RM1

MONOLOGUES OF RAJA SHAHRIMAN

GALERI PETRONAS’ highly anticipated new exhibition, Rhythm of the 21st Century – Monologues of Raja Shahriman, was officially launched on 3 November 2009 by YABhg Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. The exhibition showcases the latest artworks by Raja Shahriman Raja Aziddin, one of Malaysia’s foremost contemporary sculptors, featuring 20 new large-scale sculptures, 45 drawings and 15 paintings in a compelling show that symbolises the destructive nature of man. The show is the artist’s sixth solo exhibition and is his largest to date.

Rhythm of the 21st Century brings together for the first time the most varied artworks by Raja Shahriman in the form of sculptures, paintings and drawings. The exhibition is also a debut of sorts for the artist’s paintings, which are shown for the first time in Malaysia. His drawings have been featured earlier in the Semangat Besi and Nafas exhibitions at GALERI PETRONAS, but in fewer numbers.

Rhythm of the 21st Century reflects the notion that it is the innate nature of man to continually engage in conflicts in this new century, as it has been throughout the ages. The exhibition hinges upon the idea that man has the capacity to build, destroy, then begin to re-build by picking up the pieces, only to have it destroyed again – a vicious cycle mankind seems to be trapped in.This exhibition presents a reminder of man’s destructive nature in its extremes, the combination of human nature, innovation and lessons from past mistakes has served mankind positively in many areas.

As Raja Shahriman continues to translate man’s inner battles with violence and aggression through his works, the sculptures in his latest series demonstrate his mastery of the medium and his technical excellence.Raja Shahriman is the first Malaysian sculptor to have his own solo exhibition and has the most number of solo shows. He is also the only Malaysian sculptor whose artworks – namely Tapak Sembah from the Langkah Hulubalang series and Semangat Besi No. 32 from the Semangat Besi series – have been accepted for sale by the leading auction house, Christie’s.

Born in 1967 in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Raja Shahriman graduated from MARA Institute of Technology (now UiTM). He works mainly in metal and is also a trained keris-maker. Known for his series of dramatic sculptures, he has represented Malaysia in numerous major international exhibitions.

Rhythm of the 21st Century exhibition runs from 29 October 2009 till 24 January 2010 at GALERI PETRONAS, Level 3, Suria KLCC. Admission is free.

PAVILION : CHRISTMAS SALE

HISTORY : The site where Pavilion KL now stands used to be the campus of Bukit Bintang Girls' School, the oldest school in Kuala Lumpur. The Bukit Bintang campus was vacated in 2000 when the school moved to Cheras and renamed itself as Sekolah Seri Bintang Utara.

At the heart of the trendy Bukit Bintang district lies the perfect reason to indulge in fashion, food and urban leisure. Experience the excitement of this 1,370,000 square feet (127,000 m²) retail haven with 450 outlets offering the finest fashion and home furnishing to entertainment and culinary delights.

Witness the Pavilion Crystal Fountain, a new national landmark. It is the Tallest Liuli Crystal Fountain in Malaysia endorsed by The Malaysia Book of Records. Another first in Malaysia is Pavilion KL’s six distinguished shopping precincts and a row of street-front duplexes housing flagship boutiques from the world over.

To all visitors to Malaysia, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur offers special discounts, gift redemptions and many, many more. 450 retail shops representing some of the finest brands from around the world to bring you the best in fashion, food and urban leisure. This sale beginning from 13 NOV 2009 till 3 JAN 2010.

There are other international fashion and luxury goods boutiques which opened in Pavilion KL such as Aigner, Bally, BCBG, Calvin Klein, Celine, Chloé, Cole Haan, DKNY, Ermenegildo Zegna, IWC, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Longchamp, Mandarina Duck, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Mikimoto, Omega SA, Ralph Lauren, Rolex, Stuart Weitzman, TAG Heuer, Ted Baker, Tod's, Tommy Hilfiger, Thomas Pink, Tiffany and Co, Yves Saint Laurent, Adidas, Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, Bebe stores, Cortefiel, Dorothy Perkins, Forever 21, G2000, GAP, Guess?, La Senza, Levi's, Massimo Dutti, Nike, Nine West, Paul Frank, Pull and Bear, Quicksilver, Raoul, Roxy, Topshop and Zara.

Main Centrum of the Pavilion KL

Labels like Paul Frank, Juicy Couture, Kiehl's, Thomas Pink, Bebe and Shanghai Tang opened their first store in Malaysia at Pavilion KL. Anchor stores include an upscale Parkson, Singaporean departmental store Tangs, Golden Screen Cinemas and Harvey Norman.There are several eateries and cafés in the shopping mall including Tony Roma's, Food Republic, T.G.I. Friday's, YO! Sushi, KFC, Carl's Jr., J.CO Donuts, Starbucks, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Gloria Jean's.

Bukit Bintang Entrance decor with Christmas tree

Pavilion KL wishes You a MERRY CHRISTMAS

Tallest Liuli Crystal Fountain

SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is located in front of the Dataran Merdeka - literally the Independence Square - and the Royal Selangor Club, by Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The structure takes its name from Sultan Abdul Samad, the reigning sultan of Selangor at the time when construction began.

Topped by a shiny copper dome and a 40m high clock tower, it is a major landmark in the city. It serves as the backdrop for important events such as the National Day Parade on August 31 and the ushering in of the New Year. This heritage building used to be occupied by the then Apex Court of Malaysia, the Supreme Court which was subsequently renamed the Federal Court. The Court of Appeal was also housed in this historic building. The Federal Court and the Court of Appeals have since moved to the Palace of Justice located in Putrajaya, the new Federal administrative capital. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building now houses the Commercial Division of the High Court of Malaya.

It was designed by A.C. Norman and built in 1894-1897 to house several important government departments during the British administration. A.C. Norman spent time in Africa and saw Muslim mosques in India which led him to use Moorish architecture in the building's design.

In 1945, when World War II ended, Britain resumed control again, but Malaya's independence movement had matured and organized itself in an alliance under Tunku Abdul Rahman. When the British flag was finally lowered in Kuala Lumpur's Merdeka Square in 1957, Tunku became the first prime minister of Malaya.

The building in the evening

AQUARIA KLCC

Kuala Lumpur mempunyai pelbagai tempat - tempat menarik untuk di lawati. Salah satu daripadanya adalah Aquaria yang terletak di KLCC, bersebelahan dengan Menara Berkembar PETRONAS. Aquaria KLCC adalah akuarium bertaraf dunia yang mempamerkan berbagai jenis haiwan air tawar mahupun air masin yang berasal dari Malaysia mahupun seluruh pelusuk dunia.

Untuk pengetahuan semua, Aquaria KLCC dibuka secara rasmi kepada orang awam pada 20 Ogos 2005. Keluasan akuarium adalah 60,000 meter persegi!!! Sangat menakjubkan bukan?

Ikan air tawar yang paling besar dipamerkan disini adalah ikan Arapaima ( Arapaima gigas ) yang berasal dari perairan tropika Amerika Selatan. Ikan ini boleh membesar sehingga 3 meter dan berat 200 kilogram. Ketika ini, kebanyakkan ikan ini diburu oleh penduduk setempat untuk dijual ke luar negara.

Selain itu juga, kita boleh melihat beberapa ekor ikan air masin gergasi seperti Ikan Jerung, Ikan Pari dan juga Ikan Kerapu.

Kuda Laut laut juga dipamerkan disini. Jika semua ingin tahu, orang cina memburu kuda laut ini untuk dijadikan ubat - ubatan. Ada juga beberapa spesis yang diancam kepupusan disebabkan pemburuan haram. Kesimpulannya, jaga dan pelihara flora dan fauna yang dianugerahkan Tuhan kepada kita. Kelak, untuk kebaikan kita dan untuk generasi akan datang.

Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai Aquaria KLCC, lawatilah laman sesawang : www.aquariaklcc.com