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Located at Jalan Tun Razak. The blue-roofed building was inspired by a tengkolok, the traditional Malay headgear, and songtet, a richly-designed brocade fabric. The library is a very recent addition to Kuala Lumpur, having opened only in 1992. The extensive holdings include a collection of publications on Malaysia by Malaysian authors as well as ancient Malay manuscripts. Open: 1Oam-5pm (Sat-Sun), Closed on Monday.

Fifty years ago this site was occupied by a wet market. Today, the art-deco structure of the Central Market is a centre for the display and development of Malaysian culture, arts and crafts. There are many performances, demonstrations, and activities offered here, including batik painting, fortune telling, shadow puppet plays, glass blowing, dance classes, art classes, and many others. The building won the Coronation Architecture Design Award in 1953.

Located at Jalan Hishamuddin, this Moorish-style terminal was designed by architect A.B. Hubbock, who also designed the Masjid Jam. Built in 1910, it underwent extensive renovations in 1986. It is equipped with air-conditioned waiting halls, snack kiosks, money changing booths, souvenir shops, restaurants and a tourist information counter. Across the street is the Malayan Railway Administration Building, another fine example of the British colonial adaptation of Moorish architecture. It is linked to the station by an underground thoroughfare.

Thirteen kilometers north-east of Kuala Lumpur is the National Zoo. It contains hundreds of different species of animals, birds, and reptiles. The aquarium has an extensive collection of marine and freshwater species. Both the Zoo and Aquarium are open daily from 9am to 6pm.

A good place to begin any visit to Kuala Lumpur is the one-stop information centre, which provides a general picture of what the city and Malaysia have to offer. Audio-visual equipment provides background information on each state in the country. You can book a tour, arrange to go on a trishaw ride in the city, change your money, and book air or bus tickets to various destinations in Malaysia. International calls, facsimile and telex services are also offered. For your first taste of Malaysian cuisine, there is a restaurant in the right wing of the building. Cultural performances are held daily.

Mid Valley
Switch to leisure mode.
It’s time to go to Mid Valley Megamall.

Nothing soothes like some retail therapy. With more than 430 specialty stores, three anchor tenants, Jusco, Metrojaya, Carrefour and a 18-screen golden Screen Cinemas, Mid Valley Megamall is just the place for you to ease your cares.

Take a stroll around Mid Valley Megamall and you’ll discover it’s a shopaholic’s dream. The Megamall boasts five floors of retail, dining and entertainment choices offering great variety and value. Chill out with friends over a cup of mocha and watch the crowds go by in their fashionable best. Or bring the family for a well-deserved meal and a fun-filled afternoon.

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THE CABLE-STAYED Seri Wawasan bridge is a landmark in Putrajaya. Considered a “signature bridge’, its futuristic and sail-like appearance was an instant hit with photographers-pro-fessionals and hobbyists alike-upon its completion in 2003.

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It is tagged “The World’s One and Only Six-Star Animal Hotel”. This is Maskargo’s  Animal Hotel which boasts facilities designed not only to pamper travellers’ pets but also ensure top class care through the provision of a safe, spotless and comfortable complex, staffed by knowledge-able and animal –loving professionals.

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MALAYSIA’S POP PRINCESS WEDS: Siti Nurh-aliza Tarudin, the darling of Malaysia’s music industry, and businessman Datuk Khalid Mohamad Jiwa, tied the knot in August in what was billed as the ‘Wedding of the Year’. Their wedding reception, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, was attended by some 3,000 people. It was telecast live on TV3 with viewers said to number 6.3 million. Siti is unarguably Malaysia’s top artiste, having been singing for the past 10 years and winning numerous awards.

FINISHING AN UNFINISHED TALE: J.R.R. Tolkien’s unfinished the children of hurin has been deited by his son into a completed work and will be released ext spring. Christopher Tolkien has spent the past 30 years working on the epic tale his father began in 1918 and later abandoned. Excerpts of The Children of Hurin, which includes the elves and dwarves of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and other works, have previously been published. The new book will be published by Houghton Mifflin in the United states and HarperCollins  in England. J.R.R.Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings Trilogy has sold more than 50 million copies and was also adapted into a blockbuster Academy Award-winning trio of films. A stage version is  scheduled to open next year.