Tourism Guidebook On KL
Now it will be for you easier to move in and around the federal capital with the publication of a tourism guidebook on tourist spots and popular restaurants.
Entitled "Insight City Guide: Kuala Lumpur", the English-language book will help you to get to know places of interest and how to get there.
It has detailed descriptions of the attractions and sketch maps to guide you to reach the place.
The book features all the major and historical landmarks in and around Kuala Lumpur, the people's diverse cultures and restaurants offering a variety of Malaysian cuisines.
It also provides tips to savour the wide variety of food served at the 60 popular eateries in and around Kuala Lumpur.
The publisher intends to translate the book into Spanish, German and French to cater for European tourists.
The book, jointly published by APA Publications GmbH and Verlog KG (Singapore Branch) in collaboration with the Discovery Channel, is available at all major bookstores for RM49.90.
Entry Date: 24/06/2007 12.55am Posted by: Roszs
Kayaking Championships
Malaysian International Kayaking Championships (MIKE'07) was launched recently.
It will be held from Aug 24 to 30 at four seaside locations with the finals at the Putrajaya lake.
The prizes worth RM211,000.
Entry Date: 24/06/2007 12.55am Posted by: Roszs
Fly To Brunei From KL
You can now fly to Brunei from Kuala Lumpur via Air Asia for as low as RM49.99. This was revealed yesterday by AirAsia at its latest mega sale promotional fares made available through all hubs in conjunction with Malaysia's Mega Sale Carnival.
You can also choose the special fares ranging from as low as RM6.99 one way to Miri via the Kota Kinabalu hub or other hit routes like Langkawi, Penang or Johor Baharu from RM9.99, Bangkok from RM39.99, Phuket from RM29.99 or Bandung from RM69.99, all from the Kuala Lumpur Hub. Other highly popular routes, which are included in the mega sale, include Clark, Bali, Jakarta and even the newly launched route of Shenzhen in China.
The booking period is from June 19 to July 1 for travel between July 3 and September30. The offer is only applicable through Internet bookings at www.airasia.com.
Entry Date: 24/06/2007 12.55am Posted by: Roszs
One Merdeka Eve Event In KL
Only one Merdeka Eve event will be held in the federal capital this year, at the Merdeka Stadium, because it is an important historical event for the country celebrating its 50th anniversary of independence this year.
The government would not allow any other public Merdeka Eve celebration on the night of Aug 30 here. This was to ensure that the people could focus their attention fully on the event at the Merdeka Stadium.
Previously, Merdeka Eve events were held at several popular spots such as the Twin Towers, the Bukit Bintang commercial and tourism area and Bangsar.
Entry Date: 24/06/2007 12.55am Posted by: Roszs
Putrajaya A Floral City
The administrative capital of Putrajaya will become Floral City and a horticulture research centre under the Putarajaya Corporation's long-term plan.
Putrajaya Corporation would work together with the Malaysian Agriculture Research and Development Institute (Mardi) and the private sector in horticulture research activities.
Entry Date: 24/06/2007 12.55am Posted by: Roszs
Putrajaya Nightlife
Contrary to common perception, there is life in Putrajaya after nightfall.
The Esplanade at Alamanda Putrajaya has been lively since May following the launch of Live Music @ Esplanade.
Hot bands like Estranged, Nitrus and Pop Shuvit performed at the launch while radio stations HotFM and FlyFM also joined in the fun and excitement with a two-day live outside broadcast.
Live Music @ Esplanade was introduced to draw more youths and families to the fountain area as an added attraction to the shopping mall.
Bands perform from 8pm to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays as well as 5pm to 7pm on Sundays with brief intervals. All performances are free.
The best views of the permanent stage overlooking the fountain are from Starbucks, The Coast, Penang Village, Manhattan Fish Market and Secret Recipe.
The al fresco dining curve is well shielded from the rain while it is also possible to enjoy strains of music from indoors.
To maintain the upbeat tempo of the launch, Alamanda is featuring a new group every month. It is Havoc’s turn this June.
Alamanda will have more to offer next year when Golden Screen Cinemas starts operating at the annexe.
Entry Date: 24/06/2007 12.55am Posted by: Roszs
Green Fest At FRIM
Green Fest 2007 was held at the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Jointly organised by The Star and FRIM, the event was held in conjunction with World Environment Day on June 5.
Visitors had to present either the Weekend Green Fest pullout or Sunday Star front page at the Green Gifts counter to receive either a hibiscus, rose or money plant or a green bag.
Green Fest 2007 provided a wide range of activities, both educational and fun, for people of all ages.
Other activities featured were the Canopy Walk, Nature Trail, Taman Sains Rimba FRIM, debates on environmental issues at the Debaters’ Corner, Tarian Sewang by Kaum Asli Semai, live entertainment at the Gegar Unity truck from Yayasan Budi Penyayang, and appearances by local stars like Hans Isaac, Noryn Aziz and Zainal Abidin at the Suria Wheels from SuriaFM.
Many visitors were also drawn to the BRATs Booth, which had face-painting, sales of snacks, drum circle performances, and environmental conservation awareness messages spread by peer educators from the P2P Greeniz Environment Project.
Entry Date: 24/06/2007 12.55am Posted by: Roszs
Adidas King of the Road 2007
The NPE Adidas King of the Road 2007 was launched by the Deputy Tourism Minister Datuk Donald Lim at Bukit Kiara Equestrian and Country Resort recently.
Jointly organised by Adidas, Majlis Sukan Sekolah-Sekolah Malaysia (MSSM) and New Pantai Expressway (NPE), the run will flag off at Sunway Pyramid on Aug 5.
A 21km half-marathon is being included this year to attract the participation of local runners, in addition to the usual 10km, 7km and 5km runs.
This will be the first time in Malaysian history that a run is held along an elevated highway.
To accommodate the run, the highway will be closed temporarily from 5am to 10am on the morning.
There are 14 categories in all and each participant will receive an exclusive NPE adidas King of the Road 2007 limited edition running vest, certificate of participation and a 30% discount voucher for adidas products.
The champions in the Men’s and Women’s Open categories will receive RM3,000 each and the top three finishers in each category will also receive adidas sunglasses.
Registration is currently open at adidas KL Sentral and Bukit Damansara. The fee ranges from RM5 to RM30, depending on the category.
The last day for registration is July 21.
For enquiries, call 012- 350 3668 or 016- 391 0502.
Entry Date: 24/06/2007 12.55am Posted by: Roszs
2007 Super GT Race
The Malaysian round of the 2007 Super GT International Series is expected to attract about 50,000 fans at the Sepang Circuit on June 22 to 24.
The race is jointly promoted by Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and the Japan GT Association (GTA).
Malaysia will host the fourth round of the nine-round 2007 Super GT International Series championship. A total of 39 cars are competing in the GT500 and GT300 classes.
To mark the event, they will organise a special ceremony on the race day where 25 children from Japan and 25 from Malaysia will exchange the national flags of both countries before the race starts.
On Saturday (June 23) and Sunday (June 24), they will have a special Kiddies Corner where various programmes will be held to entertain the children, their parents and all the spectators at the Main Grandstand.
Tickets for the Main Grandstand are priced at RM150 for a two-day entry on the qualifying and the race day. Tickets can be purchased at the circuit or via internet at www.malaysiangp.com.my or by calling the ticket hotline at 03-87782222.
Entry Date: 24/06/2007 12.55am Posted by: Roszs
Chicken Rice Worth RM5,888
The Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur is offering The Most Expensive Chicken Rice in the World, featuring a private plane trip to Ipoh, the birthplace of chicken rice and the adventure of a lifetime for RM5,888.
The luxurious package for two also includes a two-night stay in their executive suite, a tour of Ipoh Old Town and a good portion of authentic Ipoh chicken rice.
Following an airplane wing breakfast on the tarmac, guests on board a Trinidad four-seater aircraft will have with them a personal captain, under whose supervision they have the thrill of flying the aircraft themselves.
Passengers fly by Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Petronas Twin Towers before setting course over 200km of Malaysian tropical countryside to Ipoh.
The chicken is prepared using an intricate hot and cold dunking method which helps it achieve its perfect succulence.
Ipoh chicken rice, a closely guarded recipe of the town folk, is accompanied by bean sprouts tossed with fragrant soy and garlic-oil sauce. Ipoh bean sprouts are legendary for their thickness and crunchiness and cultivated using fresh water from Ipoh’s limestone hills.
For the excursion’s finale, guests drive through Ipoh’s charming old town which transports visitors back in time to the tin mining era.
They can also take a short stroll to the pomelo stalls for a taste of the bitter-sweet juicy fruit, to round up the authentic Malaysian experience.
Also included in the package is access to the Traders Club lounge, Subang International Airport transfers, complimentary late check-out and complimentary breakfast, beverages and evening cocktails, suit pressing, shoe shine and unlimited broadband Internet access.
The package, which ends on Dec 30, is subject to availability.
Entry Date: 24/06/2007 12.55am Posted by: Roszs
High-tech Way To Fight Crime
Information Communication Technology (ICT) plays an important role in the Royal Police Force's integrated action plan philosophy to combat crime in the city.
The RM70mil invested by the government in the force's C4I (Command Control Communications Computer Integration) crime prevention system (officially accepted by the force in April 2006) is testament to its reliance on technology to help improve its delivery service.
Entry Date: 24/06/2007 12.55am Posted by: Roszs
Symposium on Knowledge Cities
The 2nd International Symposium on Knowledge Cities will be held in Shah Alam next month.
The symposium themed Future of Cities in the Knowledge-Based Economy will also see the participation of mayors from several Middle Eastern cities.
11 countries will be presenting 18 papers at the symposium which will be held from 16 to 19 July.
The 11 countries are Malaysia, Italy, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Australia, Singapore, Jordan, Algeria, Korea and Bahrain.
Shah Alam was also selected because the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah mosque and the Selangor Islamic Arts Complex were synonymous with the growth of Islam in the region.
The 1st International Symposium on Knowledge Cities was held in Medina City in 2005.
Among the programmes in the Shah Alam symposium is a technical tour covering Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, KLCC, KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur City Hall, Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel Project (Smart) and the Sepang Municipal Council.
Entry Date: 16/06/2007 9.05pm Posted by: Roszs
Check Traffic On Website
North-South Expressway users could check traffic conditions with the highway operator's helpline or by viewing real-time visuals on its website before travelling.
The website (www.plus.com.my) had real-time visuals of certain stretches of the expressway where motorists could view road conditions.
Among the stretches with visuals are Damansara, Sungai Buloh, Bukit Lanjan, Seremban, Air Hitam, Jelapang and Juru.
Entry Date: 16/06/2007 9.05pm Posted by: Roszs
Short KL Tour for Transit Passengers
If you are on transit at KLIA, you will have the chance to experience Kuala Lumpur during your short stay.
Those who are on transit for at least four hours will able to take a quick tour of the city as part of many ongoing efforts by KLIA and its partners to attract more tourists and visitors to the country.
Under the Discover Kuala Lumpur programme, you will be whisked away on the high-speed KLIA express train to KL Sentral before they visit the many interesting places within the city.
There is also a special package to Menara KL, which includes a guided tour, nature walks and meals.
Entry Date: 16/06/2007 9.05pm Posted by: Roszs
KLIA Gets Green Cert
For its eco-friendly efforts and corporate social responsibility initiatives, KLIA was again awarded the Green Globe 21 Certification, an achievement garnered three years in a row.
Green Globe is the global benchmarking, certification and improvement system for sustainable travel and tourism, based on Agenda 21 and Principles of Sustainable Development endorsed at the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The KLIA theme Airport in the Forest and Forest in the Airport reflects the airport's co-existence with nature and greenery.
Hence, the global certification programme recognises KLIA's commitment to operate at the world's highest environmental standard.
The KLIA commitment to the environment was also outlined in the Seven Wonders of KLIA covering natural environment, waste management, energy efficiency, resource management, noise control, water resources and storm water management.
Entry Date: 16/06/2007 9.05pm Posted by: Roszs
Lower Airport Taxes
The Government last week announced new rates effective for tickets issued from Friday. The passenger service charges, applicable at the LCCT in KL International Airport (KLIA) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport, will be reduced to RM25 for international flights and RM6 for domestic travel.
All other airports in the country will continue to impose the current rates of RM51 and RM9 respectively.
Entry Date: 16/06/2007 9.05pm Posted by: Roszs
Funds For Kids’ Shelter
Yayasan Salam and Lioness Club KL North are organising the Charity Dinner and Dance 2007 to raise funds for the setting up and maintenance of a shelter for abandoned and neglected children.
The shelter, to be called Pusat Jagaan Nur Salam, will be set up in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur.
Proceeds from the fund-raiser will also be used for community services projects carried out by the Lioness Club.
The Charity Dinner and Dance will be held on June 23 between 6pm and 11pm at the Indoor Arena Sports Complex, Wisma OCM in Jalan Hang Jebat, Kuala Lumpur.
Ticket prices start at RM80 and donations will be tax exempted. For details, contact 03-7958 4021 or 03-7958 4024.
Entry Date: 16/06/2007 9.05pm Posted by: Roszs
Conference On Lung Disease
The 1st Asia Pacific International Union Against TB & Lung Disease conference will be held in Kuala Lumpur from Aug 2 to 5.
The Malaysian Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis (MAPTB) together with the Health Ministry and the Malaysian Thoracic Society (MTS) have been given the honour by the International Union Against TB & Lung Disease (IUATLD) to host the conference.
The theme of the conference is Overcoming an Old Scourge with a New Face (HIV/TB Co-Infection).
The gathering will not only address HIV/TB co-infection, which is currently fuelling the TB epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific region, but also place emphasis on the other core challenges of the TB control programme such as early diagnosis and effective treatment access.
Also to be discussed are topics covering the threat of Multi Drug Resistant TB (MDRTB), newer diagnostic TB tests, management of non-infective lung diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sleep apnoea.
About 800 delegates from around the world is expected to attend.
The MAPTB is a voluntary non-profit NGO founded in 1948 by a group of civic-minded community leaders.
Entry Date: 16/06/2007 9.05pm Posted by: Roszs
KL’s Public Park
Kuala Lumpur will soon have its own version of London's Hyde Park or New York's Central Park.
Housing and Local Government Minister has identified a 162ha piece of government land in the Federal Territory to be developed into a public park.
London’s renowned Hyde Park covers 142ha and has 4,000 trees, a lake, meadow, horse rides, playground, band stands and many other facilities.
The park would be a symbol for Kuala Lumpur as it would be a world-class public park and would be much bigger than the current Lake Gardens which is 91ha.
Entry Date: 16/06/2007 9.05pm Posted by: Roszs
Kuala Lumpur Flooded
Constant rainfall last Sunday, June 10, saw two rivers breaking their banks, while drains overflowed and inundated low-lying roads, homes and buildings.
Besides houses and shops, the Industrial Court which is housed in the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Dataran Merdeka car park and the basement car parks of several hotels along Jalan Sultan Ismail were also affected.
It will take three days to clean up the Dataran Merdeka basement alone.
The floodwaters had receded by early Monday morning.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has now asked for all projects to prevent floods in the federal capital, especially the Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel or SMART Project, to be speeded up.
The RM1.9bil project, if it had been in place, would have prevented Sungai Klang bursting its banks at the Masjid Jamek area on Sunday night.
Although SMART's road tunnel portion has been opened to traffic, its flood diversion component will only be operational next month, when 200 dams and retention ponds, now being built, are ready.
Entry Date: 16/06/2007 9.05pm Posted by: Roszs
Coliseum KL Reopens
The Coliseum Cinema in Kuala Lumpur reopened after a two-week closure for renovations.
The Coliseum was closed on 29 May for maintenance and repairs to its seats, toilets and other facilities.
Since the early Sixties, the Coliseum KL had been a premier location for Indian movies. Today, it is still living up to its reputation.
Entry Date: 08/06/2007 10.45pm Posted by: Roszs
Midnight Sales at KL Malls
The Malaysia mega sales carnival this year will, for the first time, see seven shopping malls in Bukit Bintang launching midnight sales besides better promotions and bargains.
The sales will be on between July 7 and Sept 2. Apart from sales, shopping hunts and lucky draws would be among the other attractions.
Entry Date: 08/06/2007 10.45pm Posted by: Roszs
Prime Minister To Get Married!
Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the Prime Minister of Malaysia has announced his marriage to Jeanne Abdullah in a private ceremony on Saturday, 9th June 2007.
The akad nikah ceremony, to be attended by close family members only, will be held at the Prime Minister's official residence at Seri Perdana here, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday.
The bride-to-be, Jeanne, 53, was born in Kuala Lumpur and is the eldest among four siblings.
She received education from SM Assunta, Petaling Jaya, and has vast administrative and hotel management experience. She had also served several major hotels in the city, including KL Hilton and Pan Pacific Hotel. Jeanne served as a supervisor at the Deputy Prime Minister's official residence and also as manager of the Seri Perdana complex.
She has two daughters from a previous marriage - Nadiah and Nadene.
The Prime Minister lost his wife, Datin Paduka Seri Endon Mahmood who passed away on Oct 20, 2005 after a two-year battle with breast cancer. The couple has two children, Datuk Kamaluddin and Nori.
Entry Date: 08/06/2007 10.45pm Posted by: Roszs
MU Cancelled Tour
Manchester United have scrapped plans to visit Malaysia as part of their Far East tour. United had been invited to play in Kuala Lumpur on July 27 by the Malaysian government as part of the country's 50th anniversary celebrations.
But confirmation of their visit drew an instant attack from the Asian Football Confederation, who felt United's presence would overshadow the Asia Cup, for which Malaysia are one of four co-hosts.
With FIFA president Sepp Blatter lending his weight to the AFC's argument, United chief executive David Gill flew out to Kuala Lumpur last week in an attempt to resolve the impasse, only to discover the Red Devils could not play in Malaysia without the AFC's permission, something the Premier League champions were previously unaware of.
Further negotiations have since taken place but with the AFC determinedly sticking to their stance, United have now bowed to the inevitable, a decision which is sure to upset their thousands of fans in the region.
United remain fully committed to completing the first three legs of the tour, which takes them to Tokyo, Seoul and Macau.
They are also investigating the possibility of playing a fourth match - almost certainly in China - although arranging a fixture at such short notice could be tricky.
The alternative is to fly home immediately after their game in Macau on July 23 and play an extra friendly when they return home before their clash with Serie A champions Inter Milan at Old Trafford on August 1.
Entry Date: 3/06/2007 8.40pm Posted by: Roszs
Warning for Taxi Tout
Travel agencies doubling as taxi touts better beware because the Government is keeping an eye on their activities.
Some agencies have been engaged in touting at the KL International Airport and other ports of entry to "win over" tourists who had booked their travel here through other firms.
For instance, they charge the tourists, using their taxi touts, as much as US$200 (RM680) for a ride into town and then ask them to claim back from the agency they had originally booked their travel with.
If the agencies are found guilty of such activities, Road Transport Department (JPJ) can revoke their operating licences.
Entry Date: 3/06/2007 8.40pm Posted by: Roszs
Federer & Sampras in Kuala Lumpur
World number one Roger Federer will play Pete Sampras in an exhibition match in Kuala Lumpur in November to celebrate Malaysia's 50th year of independence.
Swiss Federer, who trails the American's record of 14 grand slam titles by four, will take on the 35-year-old former world number one in a match billed as the 'Clash of the Times'.
Federer and Sampras faced each other just once on the ATP Tour when the Swiss won a five-set match in the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2001 to end the American's 31-match unbeaten run at the All England Club.
The exhibition match on Nov 22 is part of the Merdeka (Independence) Tennis Challenge that includes the inaugural Malaysia Open Championship and a second-tier Challenger tour event.
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