Kuala Lumpur Info

Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the largest city of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is one of the three Malaysian Federal Territories. It is an enclave within the state of Selangor, on the central west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Within Malaysia, the city is commonly referred to as KL. The Malaysian Parliament operates in the city, making it the country's legislative capital. The city once hosted the Malaysian judiciary and executive arms, which have largely moved to Putrajaya since its completion in the late 1990s. Some sections of the judicial branch remain in the capital.

History of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur had its origins in the 1850s, when the Malay Chief of Klang sent Chinese upriver to open new and larger tin mines. They landed at the confluence of Sungai Gombak (previously Sg. Lumpur, which means Muddy River) and Sungai Klang (Klang River) and established mines at Ampang. Later, tin mines were opened at Pudu and Batu. Yap Ah Loy
This trading post was a wild frontier town plagued by floods, fires, disease and the Selangor Civil War. During this time, Kapitan Cina Yap Ah Loy emerged as a leader, responsible for the survival and growth of the town. In 1880, the Selangor state capital was moved from Klang to the more strategically advantageous Kuala Lumpur. After the fire and subsequent flood of 1881 destroyed the town's structures of wood and atap (thatch), Frank Swettenham, the British Resident of Selangor, required that buildings be constructed of brick and tile. A railway increased accessibility. Development intensified in the 1890s, leading to the creation of a Sanitary Board. In 1896, Kuala Lumpur was chosen as the capital of the newly formed Federated Malay States. A multiracial community settled in various sections of town. The Chinese congregated around the commercial centre of Market Square, east of Sungai Klang, and south into Chinatown. To the north, across Java Street (now Jalan Tun Perak) were the Malays. Nearby, a number of Indian Chettiars (money-lenders), and in later years Indian Muslim traders, set up business. West of the river, the Padang (now Merdeka Square) was the focal point of the British administration. Kuala Lumpur grew through two world wars, the rubber and tin commodity crash and the State of Emergency, during which Malaya was preoccupied with the communist insurgency. In 1957, the Federation of Malaya gained its independence from British rule. Kuala Lumpur remained the capital through the formation of Malaysia, achieving city status in 1972, and was established as the Federal Territory in 1974.

Geography of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is located inland, at the confluence of Klang and Gombak River. Mostly surrounded by forests and hills, it is the only city in the world to have a million-year-old primary forest within the heart of the city.

Arts
The exterior of Muzium NegaraKuala Lumpur is a hub for cultural activities and events. Among the centres is the National Museum which is situated along the Mahameru Highway. It offers various types of collection such as artefacts and paintings collected throughout the country. Another arts venue is the Kuala Lumpur Philharmonic Hall. It is headquartered to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO), comprising a cast of international musicians and features regular concerts, chamber concerts and traditional cultural performances. The National Art Gallery is located on Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak on a 5.67 hectare site neighboring the National Theater and National Library. The unique architecture of the gallery incorporates elements of traditional Malay architecture, which combined with contemporary lines has distinguished the complex as one of the most modern art venues in the region. A short distance from the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, the Putra World Trade Centre and the major hotels of Kuala Lumpur, the gallery is a popular venue for visitors to the city. The National Art Gallery as a centre of excellence and trustee of the national art heritage. Besides The Petronas Art Gallery, also centre for fine art is situated in Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) in Sentul West is also a noted centre for the performing arts, notably theatre and music (it can also host film screening). It has housed many local productions and has been a supporter of local and regional independent performance artists. Amongst the highlights of the year so far was the KL Sing Song 2006 music fest which featured Malaysian singer-songwriters of various cultural backgrounds, from both West and East Malaysia, through two days of performances and workshops. Kuala Lumpur holds an annual festival called Malaysia International Gourmet Festival. It is primarily held in the city center. Another event in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur Fashion week, which includes international brands as well as local designers.

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Places of interest
The Golden Triangle, the commercial hub of the city, contains the Petronas Twin Towers and has a distinctive nightlife. The Petronas Twin Towers were the world's tallest twin towers and second and third-tallest singular towers, standing adjacent to one of the busiest shopping malls in Malaysia, Suria KLCC. The Menara Kuala Lumpur is located on the Bukit Nanas hill beside Convent Bukit Nanas. Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) is the first convention and exhibition centre in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (also known as KLCC) is another convention and exhibition centre in Kuala Lumpur. It is situated in the Petronas Twin Towers and Suria KLCC area. Aquaria KLCC is also situated in this building. Dayabumi a major landmark located near Masjid Negara. It is an office building. Kuala Lumpur General Post Office is located next to Dayabumi. Lake Gardens, a 920,000 square metre manicured garden near the Malaysian Parliament building, was once home to a British colonial official. They include a Butterfly Park, Deer Park, Orchid Garden, Hibiscus Garden and South-East Asia's largest Bird Park. Stadium Merdeka (Independence Stadium), was initially erected for the country's declaration of independence on August 31, 1957. Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square/Merdeka Square), was the site of the lowering of the Union Jack flag and hoisting of the Malayan flag on the start of August 31, 1957. The square itself has historic association with its surroundings, namely the Royal Selangor Club, National History Museum and the architecturally Victorian-Moorish or 'Raj' influenced Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, a Victorian-Moorish railway station, was completed in 1911, and superseded by KL Sentral in 2001; it currently serves commuter trains only. The Muzium Negara (National Museum) incorporates neo traditionalism into its architectural design. The Masjid Negara (National Mosque), a post modernist mosque, was completed in 1965 and Makam Pahlawan (Heroes Mausoleum) the mausoleum of Malaysian leaders. The Parliament House, a Malaysian federal government legislative building, was completed on 1963. The Tugu Negara (National Monument) commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggles for freedom (principally against the Japanese occupation and during the Malayan Emergency of). The Istana Negara, official residence of Their Majesties the King and Queen. The National Science Centre, located in Bukit Damansara. The Federal Territory Mosque located along Jalan Duta. Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, a gazetted small tropical forest located on the centre of Kuala Lumpur City. Many of the largest celebrations of Chinese cultural festivals are held at the Thean Hou Temple on Robson Hill. The Chinese Night Market area (Chinatown), Petaling Street, has recently undergone a makeover; the most notable feature is the new covered walkway. Mid Valley Megamall, one of the largest shopping malls in Malaysia (situated in Bangsar). Bukit Bintang, the ultimate shopping and entertainment experience in the Golden Triangle. Berjaya Times Square, the largest shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. The Mall is a shopping complex near Putra World Trade Centre. Kuala Lumpur's Central Market, which was once the city's wet market, offers an assortment of arts and craft merchandise, varying from antiques and paintings to souvenirs and clothing. It is also known as Pasar Seni in Malay. Brickfields, Jalan Masjid India and Lebuh Ampang are 'Little India's spread around KL showing Indian presence in KL. Hindu temples such as Sri Mahamariamman temple near Central Market and Sri Kandaswamy Kovil in Brickfields Istana Budaya, the national theatre located at Titiwangsa Lake Gardens. Eye on Malaysia, a tallest observation wheel in Malaysia located at Titiwangsa Lake Gardens. Sepang CircuitBatu Caves is located 13 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur. It is a sacred place for Hindus in Malaysia and is home to a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. Batu Caves consists of three main caves and a number of smaller ones. The caves are made of limestone and 400 meters long and 100 meter high. There are 272 steps, which will lead you to the caves. Temple Cave or Cathedral Cave is the best known and biggest of the caves. Once a year, millions of Hindu devotees and other visitors throng the caves to celebrate the Thaipusam festival. On the other side of Batu Caves, there are also few spots for rock climbing.[6] The national zoo of Malaysia, Zoo Negara, is located beside Taman Melawati, 5 kilometres north-east of Kuala Lumpur. It is home to over 4000 animals from more than 400 different species. About 25 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur is the city of Shah Alam, site of the famous Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, and 10 kilometres away from Shah Alam (35 kilometres away from Kuala Lumpur) is the town of Klang, famed for its seafood and Bah Kut Teh. This is visible from Kuala Lumpur downtown on a clear day and as well on most nights. Putrajaya, new federal administration centre. This is a modern futuristic looking township that houses all government ministries. The administrative buildings have been built on either side of a long road - in a manner stated to be modelled after the National Mall in Washington DC. At one end of this driveway is the Prime Minister's office and at the other end is a convention centre. Sepang International Circuit is a racing circuit located in the outskirts of the city, near the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). It has been hosting Formula One's Malaysian Grand Prix since 1999. National Sports Complex, Bukit Jalil was the venue for the 1998 Commonwealth Games.

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