Kuala Lumpur
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More than any other spot in the country, Kuala Lumpur, or "KL" as it is commonly known, is the focal point of new Malaysia. While the city's past is still present in the evocative British colonial buildings of the Dataran Merdeka and the midnight lamps of the Petaling Street nightmarket, that past is everywhere met with insistent reminders of KL's present and future. The city's bustling streets, its shining, modern office towers, and its cosmopolitan air project an unbounded spirit of progress and symbolize Malaysia's unhesitating leap into the future. To some, this spirit seems to have been gained at the loss of ancient cultural traditions, but in many ways KL marks the continuation rather than the loss of Malaysia's rich past.
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| map of Kuala Lumpur |
Beside that, Kuala Lumpur also have their own interesting historical places to visited.
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| Tunku Abdul Rahman Memorial |
Official opened on November 10, 1994 , the memorial sits on a 3 hectare manicured landscape garden and displays a broad spectrum of artifacts and displays on Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Located at Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-2694 7277
Open: 10am - 5.30pm (Tuesday - Sunday)
Closed: Monday (except School Holidays and Public Holidays)
12.15pm - 2.45pm (Friday)
Admission: Free
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| Royal Selangor Club |
Recently refurbished to provide underground shops and parking, the Royal Selangor Club still prides itself as a club that still has a men-only bar and is a popular venue for lunching judges and barristers from across the road.
Address: Jalan Raja, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Office Number: +603 2692 7166
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| Carcosa Seri Negara |
Situated on a hilltop overseeing the Lake Gardens is Carcosa Seri Negara, a nineteenth-century British colonial mansions. The Carcosa Seri Negara was the residence of the British Governor and British High Commissioners. Today, it has been refurbished into an exclusive hotel.
Located at Jalan Kebun Bunga 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
No.tel : 03-2295 0888
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| Merdeka Square |
Situated next to the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Dataran Merdeka is a significant historic site as it was here that the British Union Jack was lowered for the last time when Malaysia gained its independence on 31st August 1957. A 100 meter-high flagpole, one of the tallest in the world, marks this spot.
Located at Dataran Merdeka, Merdeka Square, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur
No.tel : 03-2693 7905
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| P.Ramlee Memorial Undoubtedly one of Malaysia's most beloved entertainers, P. Ramlee is best remembered for his more than 70 black/white films and over 300 songs produced since 1949. And thanks to the establishment of the P. Ramlee Memorial at No. 22, Jalan Dedap, Setapak (incidentally, the site is also the former residence of the artiste) in February 1984, much of the iconic actor/director/singer/composer's collection of awards, costumes and personal memorabilia has been preserved for the enjoyment of the public.   Formalized as a tributary memorial to Tun Abdul Razak in 1994 for his contributions to the nation. He was also known as Malaysia 's “Father of Development.” A wealth of artifacts from personal belongings such as his extensive collection of walking sticks, film footage, photographs and official documents to official gifts and mementos and even his golf cart and speedboat are housed here.Located at Sri Taman, Jalan Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. No.Tel : 03-2691 2246 |