Headline ARCHITECTURAL LANDMARKS Date 17 Sep 2011 Language English MediaTitle Vision KL Page No 76to79 Section NEWS Article Size 1363 cm2 Journalist N/A Color Full Color Frequency Monthly ADValue 21,709 Circ / Read 40,000 / 70,000 PRValue 65,127 ARCHITECTURAL LANDMARKS DATARAN MERDEKA PUTRA WORLD TRADE CENTRE history the cathedral is located very close Web www klaquana com Culture arts or Where Jalan Tun Ismail Chow Kit to Merdeka Square and Is within walking Open Daily llam 7pm Tel 03 2614 6999 distance of an LRT Station Admission RM22 RM45 even sharks KL Web www pwtc com my Located at the KL Convention Centre THEAN HOU TEMPLE Good location and state of the art adjacent to the Petronas Twin Towers has it all For full Where 65 Persiaran Endah facilities make PWTC popular for local and Aquaria KLCC is a world class aquarium off Jalan Syed Putra that showcases animals and various venue listing check international conventions conferences Tel 03 2274 7088 exhibitions meetings weddings and Web www hainannet com types of colourful marine life species from outourwebsiteat Malaysia and around the world concerts In itself worthy of a visit The Thean Hou Temple is one of the www visionkl com SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING largest Chinese temples in Southeast BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE Where Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin Asia Covering 1 67 acres the temple s THEME PARK Where Jalan Raja Built in 1848 this historical landmark is architectural highlights include decorative Where Berjaya Times Square Jalan Imbi Dataran Merdeka or Merdeka Square is famed for its Islamic inspired architecture beams spectacular roofs calligraphic situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Tel 03 2117 3118 3144 and was used as the first administrative couplets beautiful murals and elaborate Web www timessquarekl com Building It was here that the Union Flag centre of the Malayan government It embellishments was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted Open Mon Fn 12pm 10pm now houses the Ministry of Information WATCHETAWAN Sat Sun public holidays llam l0pm for the first time at midnight on 31 August Communications and Culture Located Where 24 Jaian Pantai Petaling Jaya Admission RM22 RM43 1957 opposite Dataran Mendeka and Royal Tel 03 7957 2255 Situated in one of KL s largest shopping ISTANANEGARA Selangor Club its 40 m high clock toweris If you happen to be in Petaling Jaya on malls Malaysia s largest indoor theme Where Jalan Syed Putra a popular gathering point for Malaysians for a Thai festival day be sure to follow the park covers an amazing 133 000 sq ft Istana Negara Malay for National Palace NewYearand National Day celebrations crowds of Buddhists and onlookers There are mild rides for kids wild rides for is the official residence of His Majesty the DONG ZEN MONASTERY heading to this ornate building to celebrate everyone and a cinema screen five storeys Yang di Pertuan Agong King of Malaysia Where PT 2297 Jalan Sungai Buaya The temple was opened in 1957 by the King high for movie buffs of Thailand who left a Buddhist statue It stands on a 28 acre 1110 000 sq ml site Jenjarom Kuala Langat BUKIT JALIL GOLF COUNTRY CLUB at a commanding position on the slope of Tel 03 3191 1533 Luang Pho Putthak Thammin that was Bukit Petaling overlooking the Klang River Web www fgs oig my once housed in Bangkok s Royal Palace Where Jalan 3 155B Bukit Jalil Tel 03 8994 1600 along JaLan Syed Putra This scenic Buddhist monastery is a 16 SCIENCE INDUSTRY Open Mon Fri 12pm 6pm Sat Sun acre enclave of beautifully landscaped KL RAILWAY STATION NATIONAL PLANETARIUM public holiday 10am 6pm closed Wed gardens and is testament to Malaysia s Where Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin Where 65 Persiaran Endah This smart golf club is open to the public religious diversity Only built in 1996 every Tel 03 2263 1111 on weekdays Just bring along your year at Chinese New Year more than two off Jalan Syed Putra Open Daily 8 30am 9pm ticketing Tel 03 2273 5484 handicap card to enjoy the lush green million devotees and curious visitors gather Kuala Lumpur Railway Station Malay Web www angkasa gov my planetarmm surroundings and a day on the course to see the temple lit up by thousands of Stesen Keretapi Kuala Lumpur was Open Daily 9 30am 4 30pm lanterns Visit at a quieter time to enjoy the DESAWATERPARK completed in 1910 to replace an older Admission RM1 RM5 location Where Taman Danau Desa station on the same site The station was Prepare to blast off into space with Space JAMEK MOSQUE off Jalan Klang Lama the railway hub in the city for the Federated and Sky 3 D movies screened daily on the Tel 03 7118 8338 Where Jalan Tun Perak Malay States Railway before Kuala Lumpur domed ceiling There is also a fascinating Web www desawaterpark com my Sentral assumed much of its role in Tel 03 2691 2829 Malaysian space agency display Open Thurs Tues 7am 6pm 2001 The station is notable for its unique One of the oldest and most picturesque Admission RM20 adult RM14 child mosques in KL is situated at the NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTRE architecture adopting a mixture of Eastern This family entertainment park boasts and Western designs confluence of the Klang and Gombak Where Persiaran Bukit Kiara Tel 03 2092 1150 an exciting variety of water rides and rivers Built in 1907 the striking red brick Web www psn gov my slides as well as an exciting uphill water MENARA KUALA LUMPUR and marble structure was inspired by Open Sat Thurs 9am 5pm rollercoaster called the Thunderbolt Where Jalan Punchak North Indian Islamic architecture Visitors off Jalan P Ramlee Admission Free should adhere to the modest dress code Tel 03 2020 5444 The National Science Centre opened by GENTING HIGHLANDS when visiting the mosque Located very Web www menarakl com my former Prime Minister Tun DrMahathir Where Genting Highlands close to Chinatown and Merdeka Square Tel 03 2718 1118 Open Daily 9am 10pm Mohamad on 29 November 1996 houses the mosque is a great addition to a day trip Web www genting com my Admission RM38 adult RM28 child many different exhibits designed to The tallest tower in Southeast Asia NATIONAL MOSOUE stimulate excite and encourage visitors Billed as one of Asia s leading resorts for stands at an impressive 421m At the top is Where Jalan Perdana to take an active interest in science and recreation and entertainment Genting a revolving restaurant and an observation Tel 03 2693 7784 technology Highlands offers activities fit for the whole platform both providing a bird s eye view Web www islam gov my mn family indoor and outdoor theme parks of downtown KL The Bukit Nanas Nature The architecturally stunning National PETROSAINS DISCOVERY CENTRE 90 dining outlets shopping centres and a Park at its base one of KL s green lungs is Mosque embodies a contemporary Where Level 4 Suria KLCC casino The cooler temperature makes for also worth a visit expression of traditional Islamic art Tel 03 2331 8181 a refreshing escape that offers plenty of The main dome has the character of a Web www petrosains com my entertainment to keep you busy PARLIAMENT HOUSE Open Mon Fri 9 30am 4pm multi fold semi opened blue umbrella Where Perdana Lake Garden Sat Sun public holidays 9 30am 5pm KELAB GOLF SULTAN that symbolises the five pillars of Islam Admission RM4 RM12 ABDUL AZIZ SHAH On elevated ground commanding a and the numerous slates of Malaysia Where 1 Rumah Kelab panoramic view of the Lake Gardens is Visitors should adhere to the modest This Science Discovery Centre uses a fun Jalan Kelab Golf 13 6 Shah Alam the modern Parliament House which dress code and interactive approach to tell the story of accommodates two houses of Parliament science and technology including the Dark Tel 03 5512 3305 a banquet hall and a library SRI MAHA MARIAMMAN TEMPLE Ride walking through giant molecules or Web www kgsaas com my Where Jalan Tun H S Lee travelling back 200 million years This is a Known as the Home of Night Golfing in PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS Tel 03 2078 3467 great place to bring the whole family Malaysia this award winning course offers Where Jalan Ampang Built by Thambusamy Pillai in 1873 this golfers of all skill levels a unique 27 hole Tel 03 2331 8080 2331 7619 historic and beautiful temple was initially PUTRAJAYA USGA class championship experience Web www petronastwintowers com my a private shrine Opened to the public in Where Putrajaya Bring your handicap card Open Daily 8 30am 6 30pm Tel 03 8887 7000 Admission Free the 1920s it is the oldest Indian temple still standing in Malaysia and is centrally Web www ppj gov my STC EQUESTRIAN At a height of 452m The Petronas Twin located close to Chinatown Come to Putrajaya is the administrative centre of SPORTS CENTRE Towers also known as the Petronas admire the ornate decorations and brightly the Government of Malaysia Considered Where Jalan Kuda Emas Towers or just Twin Towers were the coloured interior Malaysia s Intelligent Garden City off Jalan Sungei Best world s tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004 Putrajaya s administrative buildings reflect Tel 03 9058 3880 before being surpassed byTaipei 101 The ST MARY S CATHEDRAL slamic architecture Spend a whole day Web www selangorturfclub com towers remain the tallest twin buildings Where Jalan Raja here admiring the buildings and taking a The nation s premier equestrian Tel 03 2692 8672 n the world Designed by Argentinian boat trip before having lunch in one of its centre hosts events such as polo and Web www stmarycathedral org my architects Cesar Pelli and Djay Cerico many restaurants showjumping in an Olympic sized venue under the consultancy of Julius Gold the Finished in 1887 St Mary s Cathedral