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Culture, arts or KUALA LUMPUR CITY GALLERY tV Where: Jalan Raja, Dataion Merdeka even sharks, KL TW: 03 2698 3333 Web: www.klcitygallery.com has it all. For full Open: Daily 8am­6pm Admission: Free venue listing, check Set in a neo­Renaissance building near out our website at Dataran Merdeka. this gallery is a tribute to the history of Kuala Lumpur, mainly in www.visionkl.com the form of its heritage buildings. Do enjoy delightful 3D models of the structures that span the centuries, including a diorama of Dataran Merdeka and its surroundings and one of Greater KL. ARCHITECTURAL PARLIAMENT HOUSE LANDMARKS a A A A Where: Perdana Botanical Gaidens DATARAN MERDEKAWWWW On elevated ground, commanding a Where: Jalan Raja panoramic view of the Perdana Botanical Dataran Merdeka lies between the Sultan Gardens is the modern Parliament House, Samad Building and the Royal Selangor which accommodates two houses of Club. It was here that the Union Flag was Parliament, a banquet hall and a library. lowered and the Malaysian flag hoisted on PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS the 100m flag pole (6th tallest in the world] Where: Jalan Ampang for the first time at midnight on 31 August, Tel: 03 2331 8080/7619 1957. Crowning the Square is the Victorian Web: www.petronastwintowers.com.my Fountain featuring Art Nouvelle work. Open: Daily 8.30am­6.30pm Admission: Free DONG ZEN MONASTERY ISTANA NEGARA THEAN HOU TEMPLE Where: Jalan Duta At a height of 452m. The Petronas Twin Where: PT 2297, Jalan Sungai Buaya, Where: 65, Persiaran Endah, Towers (also known as the Petronas Jenjarom, Kuala Langat off Jalan Syed Putia Istana Negara (Malay for National Palace) Tel: 03 3191 1533 Tel: 03 2274 7088 is the official residence of His Majesty, the Towers or just Twin Towers) were the world's tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004, Web: www.fgs.org.njy Web: www. hainannet. com V^ng di­Perluan Agong (King) of Malaysia. This scenic Buddhist monastery is a The Thean Hou Temple is one of the The new palace features 22 domes, with before being surpassed by Taipei 101. The towers remain the tallest twin buildings 16­ acre enclave of beautifully landscaped largest Chinese temples in Southeast the biggest two lit up beautifully at night, gardens and is testament to Malaysia's Asia. Covering 1.67 acres, the six­tier and Islamic influenced architecture. in the world. Designed by Argentinian architects Cesar Pelli and Djay Cerico religious diversity. Only built in 1996, during temple built by the Hainanese community KL RAILWAY STATION under the consultancy of Julius Gold, the Chinese New Year, more than two million incorporates Buddhist, Taoist and Where: Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin towers were completed in 1998 after seven devotees and curious visitors gather to see Confucius elements, with its architectural Tel: 03 2263 1111 years of construction. They were built on the temple lit up by thousands of lanterns. highlights including decorative beams, Open: Daily 8.30am­9pm (ticketing) the site of KL's former horse racing track. Visit at a quieter time to enjoy the location. spectacular roofs, calligraphic couplets, beautiful murals and elaborate Kuala Lumpur Railway Station was JAMEK MOSQUE PUTRA WORLD TRADE CENTRE embellishments. completed in 1910 to replace an older Where: Jalan Tun Perak station on the same site. The station Where: Jalan Tun Ismail, Chow Kit Tel: 03 2614 6999 Tel: 03 2691 2829 WAT CHETAWAN was the railway hub in the city before Web: www.pwLc.coni.rny Where: 24, Jalan Pantai. Petaling Jaya KL Sentral assumed much of its role in One of the oldest and most picturesque mosques in KL is situated at the Tel: 03 7957 2255 2001. The station is notable for its unique A good location and state­of­the­art architecture, adopting a mixture of Eastern facilities make PWTC popular for local and confluence of the Klang and Gombak If you happen to be in Petaling Jaya on rivers. Built in 1907, the striking red brick aThai festival day, besuretc follow the and Western designs. international conventions, conferences, exhibitions, meetings, weddings and and marble structure was inspired by crowds of Buddhists and onlookers MENARA KUALA LUMPUR concerts. In itself worthy of a visit. North Indian Islamic architecture. Visitors heading to this ornate building to Where: Jalan Punchak, SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING ltr should adhere to the modest dress code celebrate. The temple was opened in off Jalan P Ramlee when visiting the mosque. Located very 1957 by the King of Thailand, who left Tel: 03 2020 5444 Where: Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin close to Chinatown and Merdeka Square, a Buddhist statue. Luang Pho Putthak Web: www.menarakl.com.my Built in 1848, this historical landmark is the mosque is a great addition to a day trip. Thammin. that was once housed in Open: Daily 9am­10pm famed for its Islamic­inspired architecture Bangkok's Royal Palace. Admission: RM38 (adult), RM28 (child) and was used as the first administrative NATIONAL MOSQUE The tallest tower in Southeast Asia Where: Jalan Perdana centre of the Malayan gcwemmer,t. It SCIENCE & INDUSTRY stands at an impressive 421m. At the top is now houses the Ministry of Information, Tel: 03 2693 7784 a revolving restaurant and an observation Communications and Culture. Located Web: www.islam.gov.my/mn NATIONAL PLANETARIUM platform, both providing a bird's­eye view opposite Dataran Merdeka and the Royal The architecturally stunning National Where: Perdana Botanical Gardens of downtown KL. The Bukit Nanas Nature Selangor Club, its 40m­high clock tower Mosque embodies a contemporary 1M: 03 2273 5484 Park at its base, one of KL's green lungs, is a popular gathering point for Malaysians expression of traditional Islamic art. Web: www. angkasa. gov. my/planetarium isalso worth a visit. during celebrations. The main dome has the character of a Open: TUe­Sun 9am­4.30pm multi fold "semi­opened blue umbrella" Admission: Free for exhibition, that symbolises the five pillars of Islam RM4­RM16 for shows and the numerous states of Malaysia. Learn all about the skies, the creation of Visitors should adhere to the dress code. stars and the galaxy as a whole in one place. And then prepare to blast off into SRI MAHA MARIAMMAN TEMPLE space, as the Planetarium features Where: Jalan Tan H S Lcc Space and Sky 3­D movies screened Tel: 03 2078 3467 daily on the domed ceiling. There is also Built byThambusamy Pillai in 1873, this a fascinating Malaysian space agency historic and beautiful temple was initially display with a special feature on a private shrine. Opened to the public in Malaysia's first astronaut. the 1920s, it is the oldest Indian temple still standing in Malaysia and is centrally NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTRE located close to Chinatown. Come to Where: Persiaran Bukit Kiara admire the ornate decorations and Tel: 03 2092 1150 brightly coloured interior. Web: www.psn.gov.my Open: Sat­Thur 9am­5pm ST MARY'S CATHEDRAL iV Admission: ftee Where: Jalan Raja The National Science Centre, opened by Tel: 03 2692 8672; former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Web: www.stmaxycathedral.org.my Mohamad on 29 November 1996, houses Finished in 1887, Si Mary's Cathedral is many different exhibits, some of them the headquarters of the Anglican Diocese interactive in nature, which are designed of West Malaysia and the oldest Anglican to stimulate, excite and encourage visitors church in KL. Offering a serene placc to to take an active interest in science and escape the heat and learn a little about its technology. Bring along your children to history, the cathedral is located very close get them interested in this field that covers to Merdeka Square and is within walking various disciplines. The centre also holds distance of an LRT station. occasional thematic exhibits. 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SUNWAY LAGOON TT SPORTS PARK Where: Persiaran Lagoon, Where: Jalan SS12/1, Bandar Sunway T&man Subang Ria, Subang Jaya Tel: 03 5639 0000 Tel: 03 5638 8969 Web: www.sunway.com.my Web: www.ttsportspark.com Sunway Lagoon is Malaysia's premier Covering seven acres, TT Sports Park has theme park and has become the excellent paintbaU facilities and offers a fun most visited tourist destination in the day out. Recorded as the largest paintball country. With hair­raising rides, surfing facility in the country, the park will be able opportunities, plenty of food options, an to cater to all sorts of visitors, whether amphitheatre that stages world­class small groups of friends looking to settle a shows and even a petting zoo, one day score or a corporate group seeking to build might not be sufficient to explore it all. rapport by shooting each other In addition to the Extreme, Amusement. Water. Wildlife and Scream Parks, WET WORLD WATER PARK there's also a Nite Park. Where: Persiaran Dato' Menteri, Shah Alam STC EQUESTRIAN & Tel: 03 5510 2588 SPORTS CENTRE Open: Dally 10am­6.30pm; closed Wed Where: Jalan Kuda Emas, Admission: RM10 (adult). RM8 (child) off Jalan Sungei Besi This is a great place for kids to cool TM: 03 9058 3880 down in a safe area, as the water is Web: www.selangorturfclub.com never more than a metre deep. The whole The nation's premier equestrian family will enjoy Treasure Island, while centre hosts events such as polo and older kids should ride the Monsoon showjumping in an Olympic­sized venue. Buster, one of the world's longest The school has 45 horses and ponies for uphill water coaster rides. advanced and beginner levels as well as PETROSAINS DISCOVERY CENTRE BUKIT JALIL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB first­class stables and training facilities. CONCERT HALLS Where: Level 4, Suria KLCC Where: Jalan 3/155B, Bukit Jalil PERDANA BOTANICAL GARDENS ^ BENTLEY MUSIC AUDITORIUM Tel: 03 2331 8181 Tel: 03 8994 1600 Where: 4/E Wisma Bentley Music, Where: Jalan Perdana Web: www.petrosains.com.my Open: Mon­Fri 12pm­6pm; Sat, Sun & 3, Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara, Web: www. tourism, go v. my Open: Mon­Fri 9.30am­4pm; public holiday 10am­6pm; closed Wed Petal ing Jaya Sat, Sun & public holidays 9.30am­5pm This smart golf club is open to the public This premier green lung is the oldest Tel: 03 7727 3333 Admission: RM4­RM12 on weekdays. Just bring along your and most popular public park in the city. Web: www.bentleymusic.com There are two lakes within the 92­hectare This Science Discovery Centre uses a fun handicap card to enjoy the lush green Meticulously engineered to meet today's park and many jogging paths, which are and interactive approach to tell the story of surroundings and a day on the course. venue requirements for hosting concerts, popular in the evenings and at weekends. science and technology, including the Dark and constructed to a high acoustic DESAWATERPARK In the vicinity are a large Bird Park and Ride, walking through giant molecules or standard, this is where many up­and­ Where: Taman Danau Desa, an interesting Butterfly Park, as well as travelling back 200 million years. Explore coming indie musicians have held their this history of oil and gas cultivation and off Jalan Klang Lama beautiful Orchid and Hibiscus Gardens. Tel: 03 7118 8338 There is even a Deer Park! first performances. production, which has become one of Web: www. desawaterpaik. com .my Malaysia's largest exports. This is a great Open: Thur­Tue 7am­6pm place to bring the whole family. Admission: RM24 (adult), RM17 (child) PUTRAJAYA This family entertainment park boasts Where: Putrajaya an exciting variety of water rides and Tel: 03 8887 7000 slides, as well as an exciting uphill water Web: www. ppj. gov. my rollercoaster called the Thunderbolt.

Putrajaya is the administrative centre of GENTING HIGHLANDS the Government of Malaysia. Considered Where: Genting Highlands Malaysia's Intelligent Garden City, Tel: 03 2718 1118 Putrajaya's administrative buildings reflect Web: www.genting.com.my Islamic architecture, while the expansive Billed as one of Asia's leading resorts for area boasts eco­friendly elements. Spend a recreation and entertainment, Genting whole day here admiring the buildings and Highlands offers activities fit for the whole taking a boat trip, before having lunch in family: indoor and outdoortheme parks. one of its many restaurants. 90 dining outlets, shopping centres and a CLUBS & RECREATION casino. The cooler temperature makes for a refreshing escape that offers plenty of AQUARIA KLCC entertainment to keep you busy. Where: KL Convention Centre Tel: 03 2333 1976 KELAB GOLF SULTAN Web: www.aquariaklcc.com ABDUL AZIZ SHAH Open: Daily 10.30am­8pm Where: 1, Rumah Kelab, Admission: RM25­RM45 Jalan Kelab Golf 13/6, Shah Alam Located at the KL Convention Centre, Tel: 03 5512 3305 adjacent to the Petronas Twin Towers, Web: www.kgsaas.com.my Aquaria KLCC is a world­class aquarium Known as the "Home of Night Golfing" in that showcases animals and various Malaysia, this award­winning course offers types of colourful marine life species golfers of all skill levels a unique 27­hole from Malaysia and around the world. You USGA­class championship experience. can stroll along in wonder at the variety Bring your handicap card. of marine life it hosts, or even get up SUNWAY PYRAMID ICE close and personal with these wonderful creatures from the sea. Where: Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway Tel: 03 7492 6800 BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE Web: www. sunway. com. my/pyramidice THEME PARK Open: Mon­Fri 9am­8pm; Sat, Sun & Where: Berjaya Times Square, public holidays 9am­10pm Admission: RM13­RM23 Jalan Imbi Tel: 03 2117 3118/3144 Malaysia's first and only ice sports Web: www.timessquarekl.com entertainment complex, this skating rink Open: Mon­Fn 12pm­10pm; attracts some 15,000 skaters each month Sat, Sun & public holidays 11 am­10pm and can accommodate nearly 250 people Admission: RM22­RM43 at a time. It's a great place to escape the Situated in one of KL's largest shopping heat of the city and, at the same time, malls, Malaysia's largest indoor theme practise your jumps, spins and Arabesque park covers an amazing 133,000 sq ft. poses. There are also ice hockey There are mild rides for kids, wild rides for games run by certain groups. Skate everyone and a cinema screen five storeys rental is available, so there's no excuse high for movie buffs. not to join in the fun. Headline EXPLORE ATTRACTIONS MediaTitle Vision KL Date 15 Oct 2012 Color Full Color Section NEWS Circulation 40,000 Page No 94to97 Readership 70,000 Language English ArticleSize 1776 cm² Journalist N/A AdValue RM 28,287 Frequency Monthly PR Value RM 84,861

PRAMLEE MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS Where: 22, Jalan Dedap, Setapak Where: Jalan Ampang Tel: 03 4023 1131 Tel: 03 2161 0577 Web: www.p­ramlee.com Web: www.jheoa.gov.my Tan Sri P Ramlee (22 March 1929­29 Learn about the natural lifestyle of May 1973) was a Malaysian film actor, Malaysia's indigenous tribes, such as director, singer and songwriter Due to their dwellings, arts, costumes, musical his contributions to the movie and music instruments, hunting and agricultural industry and his literary work, he is tools, animal traps and medicine. This is considered an icon of Malay entertainment a fascinating look at a culture that may be in Malaysia. This memorial is at the site dwindling but is still being practised in this of his former residence with wife Saloma, modern day and age. another icon of the local industry. MUSEUM OF ASIAN ART TUN ABDUL RAZAK MEMORIAL Where: Universiti Malaya, Petaling Jaya Where: Jalan Dato' Onn Tel: 03 7967 3936 Tel: 03 2691 2246 Web: www.um.edu.my Web: www.arkib.gov.my/mtar Open: Mon­Fri 9am­5pm; This memorial honours the second Prime closed weekends & public holidays Minister and "Father of Development", Admission: Free displaying many documents and personal University of Malaya's Museum of Asian Art artefacts belonging or relating to him. is an education­oriented facility located on the mam campus. The museum has three TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN floors of exhibition space and holds nearly PUTRA MEMORIAL 6,000 treasures, representing cultures from Where: Jalan Dato' Onn throughout Asia and spanning 4.000 years Tel: 03 2694 727 of history. The museum showcases various Web: www. gov. my/m tarp forms of Asian art and culture, including The memorial represents a symbol of the ceramics from Thailand. Vietnam, DEWAN F1LHARM0NIK KARYANEKA nation's gratitude to Tunku Abdul Rahman Japan and Iran, textiles from the Malay PETRONAS Where: Jalan Conlay Putra Al­Haj. the country's first Prime Archipelago and the sacred masks of the Where: Level 2, Tower 2, Tel: 03 2164 9907 Minister and "Father of Independence". indigenous Orang Asli communities. Petronas TWin Towers, KLCC Web: www. kary aneka .com. my There is also a Residency Exhibition Tel: 03 2051 7008 Open: Mon­Fri 9am­8pm; Sat, Sun & area, which shows where the Tunku used CULTURAL CRAFT MUSEUM Web: www.dfp.com.my public holidays 9am­7pm to reside. Where: Jalan Conlay Home of the Malaysian Philharmonic This handicraft centre set on the Tel: 03 2162 7533 Orchestra, DFP has hosted the world's best grounds of the KL Craft Complex has MUSEUMS Web: www.kraftangan. gov. my musicians and conductors, including cellist a wide collection of decorative and Open: Mon­Fri 9am­8pm; ART HOUSE GALLERY ­ closed Sat & Sun Mstislav Rostropovich, soprano Dame Kiri souvenir items reflecting Malaysia's MUSEUM OF ETHNIC ARTS Te Kanawa, The Academy of St Martin in Admission: RM3 (adult), RM1 (child) ethnic and cultural heritage. It sells Where: 1/F & 2/F, Annexe Building, the Fields and Vladimir Ashkenazy and the batik, rattan baskets, blowpipes. Sarawak Central Market, 10, Jalan Hang Kasturi Set in village surroundings, this museum Philharmonia Orchestra. woodcarvings and Kelantanese silver Tel: 03 2148 2283 encourages visitors to trace the craft, among others. development of traditional arts and crafts ISTANA BUDAYA Web: www arthouse.com.my in Malaysia through life­sized dioramas Where: 58, Jalan Kuantan, Open: Mon­Sat 10.30am­7pm; MONUMENTS closed Sun & public holidays Titiwangsa Lake Gardens and tools, offering a fascinating insight into Admission: Free the country's history. Within the grounds Tel: 03 4026 5555 BUKIT MALAWATI also sit an artists' community, where Web: www.istanabudaya.gov.my Where: Bukit Malawati, Kuala Selangor Visitors will gain an interesting insight into Open: Daily 10am­5.30pm the various cultures of Malaysia and their you can interact with the creators of the Remnants of cannons, an execution block, A major venue for all types of theatre artwork. This city gallery is conveniently wonderful art work on display. a Royal Mausoleum, a well­preserved fort located next to Central Market. including musicals, operetta, classical and a poisoned well bring the dramatic ISLAMIC ARTS concerts and opera, the building's design events that took place at Bukit Malawati NATIONAL TEXTILES MUSEUM 'A MUSEUM MALAYSIA Where: Jalan Lembah Perdana was inspired by the shape of the iconic to life, even now, more than 200 years after Where: 26, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin Tel: 03 2274 2020 Malay moon kite, or wau bulan, in flight. the fort was built by the second Sultan Tel: 03 2694 3461 Web: www. iamm. org. my of Selangor. Set high above the cliffs Web: www.j mm .gov. my KL LIVE Open: Daily 10am­6pm Open: Mon­Sun 9am­6pm; Where: 1/F Life Centre, overlooking the Straits cf Malacca, the Admission: RM12 (adult); RM6 (child) fort was built to repel attacks from the Admission: Free 20, Jalan Sultan Ismail Located in the Perdana Botanical Gardens, Tel: 03 2162 2570 invading Dutch and ther the British. The museum houses a range of unique this museum boasts some 8,000 artefacts Web: www. kl­live. com. my This is a fascinating place and offers a clothing, accessories and textiles split from the Islamic civilisation, with some great chance to learn a little more about into four galleries. The unique blue glass One of the city's coolest music venues. dating from the 7th century. There is a KL Live hosts a variety of entertaining acts, Malaysia's colourful history. When you're front of the building is a study in itself of up there, though, don't be surprised to wide range of exhibitions housed here, as including DJ parties, concerts, musicals contemporary vs traditional design, and well as a comfortable restaurant for some hear echoes of the past. can be spotted from far off. and dance competitions. Among the refreshment after your visit. international acts that have played there MILLENNIUM MONUMENT are Deftones and Stereophonies. Where: Precinct 2, Putiajaya HANDICRAFT The first national monument to be built in Putrajaya is shaped like an obelisk with CENTRAL MARKET etchings denoting important periods and Where: 10, Jalan Hang Kasturi Tel: 03 2274 6542 milestones in the nation's history. The monument is 68m tall, and stands in a Web: www.centralmarket.com.my Open: Daily 10am­9.30pm 25­ hectare park in Precinct 2. Take advantage of being in the administrative The charming art­deco Central Market. capital of Putrajaya and visit other with an art annexe and arts street, has architecturally inspiring buildings or take numerous arts and crafts shops and is a a boat ride along the river The serene perfect place to pick up gifts and embrace ambience will leave rested and relaxed. the different handicraft of Malaysia. NATIONAL MONUMENT SELANGOR ISLAMIC ARTS Where: Jalan Parlimen PARK COMPLEX Web: www.tourism.gov.my Where: 2, Persiaran Damai, Seksyen 10, Shah Alam One of the world's largest free­standing Tel: 03 5511 9001 bronze sculptures, this monument Open: Tue­Sun 9.30am­5pm; closed Mon commemorates servicemen who & public holidays sacrificed their lives during the communist Admission: Free insurgency in the 1950s. It depicts a group Learn about Islamic art, with its stunning of soldiers holding the national flag, the calligraphy and distinctive architecture JalurGemilang, aloft. Every year on 31 July, and carvings, at this complex, which which is Hari Pahlawan (Heroes Day), the seeks to preserve and cultivate Islamic Yang di­Pertuan Agong. Prime Minister arts in Selangorand highlight Malaysia's and heads of military and the police jointly distinctness in this art form. pay their respects here. Headline EXPLORE ATTRACTIONS MediaTitle Vision KL Date 15 Oct 2012 Color Full Color Section NEWS Circulation 40,000 Page No 94to97 Readership 70,000 Language English ArticleSize 1776 cm² Journalist N/A AdValue RM 28,287 Frequency Monthly PR Value RM 84,861

BUKIT NANAS FOREST RESERVE KUALA SELANGOR NATURE PARK Where: Jalan Raja Chulan Where: Kuala Selangor Tel: 03 2230 6342 Tel: 03 3289 2294 Web: www.forestry.gov.my Open: Daily 8.30am­6pm This 11­hectare reserve is the only Admission: RM1­RM4 remaining tropical forest in the city centre. This world­renowned bird sanctuary and Explore its nature trails on one of the daily nature park, which covers more than guided walks. Once you're done, head up 200 hectares of secondary and mangrove to the observation platform of KL Tower, forest, teems with wildlife. More than which rises a lofty 421 m from the centre of 160 species call this nature park's mudflats the park, for a spot of lunch. and mangroves home, from the extremely rare leopard cats to river otters and BATU CAVES a variety of reptiles. Where: Jalan Batu Caves NATIONAL ZOO The Batu Caves complex consists of Where: Jalan Ulu Klang three main limestone caves measured Tel: 03 4108 3427 at 400m long and 100m high. A climb up Web: www.zoonegaramalaysia.my its 272 steps takes you to the Temple Open: Daily 9am­5pm Cave, where millions of devotees gather Admission: RM6­RM35 during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam, Home to more than 5,000 animals from 460 which pays homage to Lord Murugan, species of animals, birds, fish, amphibians which is a tourist attraction in its own and reptiles, the zoo covers 110 acres and right. Batu Caves is easily accessible is located about 13km from the city centre. by taxi or train. SEKINCHAN PADDY FIELDS FOREST RESEARCH Where: Sekinchan INSTITUTE MALAYSIA IFRIM) In Chinese, Sekinchan means the "village Where: Kepong Tel: 03 6279 7000 suitable for plantation", an apt name, as the Web: www.frim.gov.my area is known as one of the best places to MAYBANK SATAY GALLERY grow rice in Malaysia. Although Sekinchan NUMISMATIC HUSEUH Admission: RM1­RM9 Where: Jalan Semenyih, Kajang, is actually a fishing village, it is more Where: Jalan TUn Perak What was once an old Orang Asli Hulu Langat associated with its picturesque padi fields. Tel: 03 2074 7418 This is the place to go if you want to settlement is now a huge nature park Open: Mon­Fri 10am­4.30pm; know more about the delicious grilled complete with more than 15,000 native THEATRES closed weekends & public holidays meat skewers that come served with a plants, a waterfall and a river cutting Admission: Free spicy peanut sauce. Opened in 2009, the through the serene landscape. The reserve PJ LIVE ARTS THEATRE This money museum houses an museum contains artefacts, audio visual has well­marked nature trails, but don't Where: 2A­3, Block K, Jaya One, impressive collection of coins and guides and dioramas tracing the history miss getting above ground onto the thrilling Section 13, 72A, Jalan Universiti, notes that date from the Malay Sultanate Canopy Walk, set 30m up in the trees. Petaling Jaya of this famous satay, which dates back to Tel: 03 7960 0439 up to the present day. The museum is also 1917 in Kajang. There are also facilities for picnics and a currency research centre set up in 1988. overnight camping. Web: www. pjla. com. my SULTAN ALAM SHAH MUSEUM This not­for­profit organisation is ORANG ASLI CRAFTS GALLERY KL BIRD PARK Where: Shah Alam Town Centre best known as a catalyst for community Where: Jalan Cenderawasih Where: National Museum, Ttel: 03 5519 0050 outreach and support, utilising arts Jalan Damansara Tel: 03 2272 1010 Web: www.tourism.gov.my as a platform to raise funds for Tel: 03 2282 6255 Web: www.klbirdpaik.com Open: The­Sun 9.30am­5.30pm; closed Mon cancer treatment, charities and Open: Daily 9am­6pm Web: www.jmm.gov.my Admission: Free education; and to promote community Learn about the natural lifestyle of Admission: RM12­RM48 Learn more about Selangor's rich and involvement in its theatre and Malaysia's indigenous tribes, the Orang Known as the World's Largest Free Flight fascinating history at the Sultan Alam Shah audience development. Asli, especially their arts and craft. This Aviary, the bird park houses some 3,000 Museum. Displays include artefacts and gallery is also part of efforts to preserve binds and 200 different species from around THE ACTORS STUDIO documents pertaining to its history, culture, (a LOT 10 the tribes' centuries­old cultural heritage. arts and the Sultanate. the world. Enjoy lunch at the cafe while you Highly interesting, this is well worth a visit. watch the colourful birds circling overhead. Where: Rooftop, Level 8A, Lot 10 TELEKOM MUSEUM Shopping Centre, 50, NATIONAL MUSEUM Jalan Sultan Ismail Where: Jalan TUn Perak KL BUTTERFLY PARK Where: Jalan Damansara Tel: 03 2144 2009 Tel: 03 2031 9966 Where: Jalan Cenderawasih Tel: 03 2282 6255 Web: www.muziumtelekom.com.my Tel: 03 2693 4799 Web: www.theactorsstudio.com.my Web: www.museum.gov.my Open: Daily 9am­5pm Open: Daily 9am­6pm The Actors Studio was set up in April Open: Daily 9am­6pm Admission: Free Admission: RM2­RM18 of 1989 to nurture performing arts in Admission: RM2 (adult), free for children below 12 This neo­classical 1928 building Housing more than 6,000 butterflies the young and provide qualified training showcases telecommunications from 120 exotic species, this park is in the arts. Following several relocations, The country's most comprehensive designed to imitate the butterfly's the theatre is now nestled amid green museum houses in­depth collections on equipment dating back to pre­1945. Visitors can browse through their natural habitat and includes more foliage on the roof of Lot 10 in the heart Malaysian history and local culture and than 15,000 species of plants. of KL. customs, as well as a display of historical impressive collection of historical artefacts, such as the very first Malaysian documents and photographs and listen car The building itself is very striking, with to soundscapes. an elaborate mural that stretches the HIGH FIVE BREAD TOWN length of the front entrance. Where: Lot 72, Persiaran Jubli Perak, ROYAL MALAYSIAN Seksyen 21, Shah Alam AIR FORCE MUSEUM Tel: 03 5192 2888 Where: Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama Web: high5breadtown.com Tel: 03 21171203 Open: 9am­6pm; closed Wed and Sun Admission: RM12­RM15 Web: www.malaysian­museums.org/rmaf Open: Sat­Thu 9.30am­5pm; closed Fri High 5 Bread, one of the country's leading The Royal Malaysian Air Force Museum brands of bread, offers a unique experience presents visitors with the distinguished at this one­of­a­kind facility that offers a history and development of the Royal fascinating walk­through exhibition on the Malaysian Air Force, with fascinating history of bread, as well as a cafe. displays and exhibits, including 17 ex­RMAF aircraft. PARKS & ZOOS

ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE MUSEUM BUKIT GASING Where: 5, Jalan Perdana Where: Entrance on Jalan Tanjung, PJ Tel: 03 2272 5689 Just a 10­minute drive out of KL, this Open: Tue­Sun 10am­6pm Admission: Free 100­acre slice of urban greenbelt in Petaling Jaya is an excellent place for a Located in the lush Perdana Botanical stretch of the legs ­ as long as you don't Gardens, collections include weapons, mind uphill climbs and aren't put off by the uniforms and vehicles used in the police thought of a wobbly suspension bridge. force, from the days of British Malaya to The expansive views of both KL and PJ more recent times. make the trek worth it.