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Includes  Why Go? ...... 107 Venture beyond the urban sprawl of (KL) . . . . . 107 and be rewarded with some of ’s top attractions, Forestry Research from the holy Batu Caves to the lush Forestry Research In- Institute of Malaysia stitute of Malaysia, both easy half-day trips from the capital. (FRIM) ...... 108 Rewarding stopovers include the lush Fraser’s Hill (Bukit Fraser’s Hill Fraser) and the old royal capital of , with its (Bukit Fraser). . . . 110 wildlife-­watching and kampung (village) atmosphere. Putrajaya...... 113 South of KL, Malaysia’s administrative capital of Putra- jaya showcases its striking contemporary architecture and Kuala Selangor. . . .116 green urban planning. Further south, you can learn about Seremban ...... 117 Minangkabau culture and feast on local cuisine. Port Dickson. . . . .121 Consider hiring a car to explore beyond the big-hitters: cruise country lanes lined with stilt houses and ancient stone megaliths, explore colonial-era hill stations, and stop off to swim in waterfalls and dine at traditional roadside Best for stalls. Architecture ¨¨Putrajaya (p113) ¨¨Sri Menanti (p120) When to Go ¨¨Kampung Pantai & Terachi (p120) Kuala Selangor °C/°F Te mp Rainfall Inches/mm ¨¨Seremban (p117) 40/104 32/800 ¨¨Rimbun Dahan (p109) 30/86 24/600

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