Monday, December 24, 2012
Merry Christmas
Faith makes all things possible,
Hope makes all things work,
Love makes all things beautiful,
May you have all the three for this Christmas,
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Thursday, December 6, 2012
2013 new year holidays in Malaysia
What is your plan for 2013 new year? Do you prefer to stay at home and have a nice new year night with family and friends? or you prefer to be somewhere new and have an exciting holidays? Malaysia and specially Kuala Lumpur is great in last days of the year. It has a warm or sometimes hot new year nights with artificial snow in famous places like the entrance of Pavilion shopping center. There are considerable discounts as well.
If I were in your shoes, I would try Malaysia for 2013 new year holidays!!!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Sunway Pyramid
Sunway Pyramid is located in the heart of Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya. It was opened in July 1997.
One of the mall's most easily recognised designs is the Egyptian-inspired Pyramid with a lion "standing guard" at the entrance. The rest of the building is embellished in the monumental style, complete with pseudo-hieroglyphics decorating facades, along with numerous Pharonic statuaries.
A monorail station connected to the Kuala Lumpur Monorail was originally planned to be built there. Construction began in early 2006, but was stopped and as of 2007 demolition is being considered.
Its gross floor area of are totals 4,276,945 square feet (396,000 m²)[1]. Sunway Pyramid it is one of the largest shopping centres in Malaysia.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Kuala Lumpur Tower
The KL Tower is a 421m high telecommunications and broadcasting tower which actually appears to be taller than the Petronas Towers, because it is built on a hill. Amidst the city of Kuala Lumpur stands the Menara Kuala Lumpur at 515m above sea level.
It's a joke, and everybody knows, that the Petronas Towers are the highest buildings in Kuala Lumpur.
It also claims to house the highest McDonald's in the World. This tower has an observation deck, where you finally can manage to get a bird's eye view of the city.
Menara Kuala Lumpur ranks fourth amongst the tallest telecommunications towers in the world and was constructed over a period of four years and completed in May 1996. Menara Kuala Lumpur is designed to withstand wind pressures of up to 90mph.
Menara Kuala Lumpur (officially) stands majestically atop Bukit Nanas (Pineapple Hill) at 421 meters and 94 meters above sea level, is one of the first and perhaps most enduring images a visitor to KL will encounter.
When you're taking a taxi to go to the
KL-Tower, it's better that he drops you off up the hill at the entrance.
There's also a "free shuttle service".
Please, report this at the gate down the hill (look at the photo)
When you want to walk up the hill, you'll see the verdant green surrounding of the Bukit Nanas Forest – the only oldest gazetted forest reserve in the country. Age-old trees, flora and fauna indigenous to tropical climates.
As a tourist I would advise you to go up the hill with the "shuttle service" or taxi and to walk down the on your way back!
When you're down the hill go right and then left and take a nice cold coffee at the Starbucks Cafe. You need that.
The KL-Tower's architecture reflects the country's Islamic heritage with the construction detailing Arabic Scripts, Islamic tiles, classic Islamic floral and abstract motifs and soothing color combinations.
The main public area and entrance is at the upper ground level. At this level there are 9 shops, a fast food restaurant, a mini-theater , which shows a documentary on the construction of the tower (every 15 minutes) and an open-air amphitheater (222 seats).
There are also public toilets.
Before going to the "observation deck", you'll have to buy a ticket. Price RM8.-
After that you'll proceed to the fast speed elevator, which will bring you very to the "observation deck"
Downstairs are also several souvenir shops, but it's better to wait till you're back again.
At the 'observation deck" someone will ask you, in what kind of language you want to hear about Kuala Lumpur.
"English, please"
Then you'll get a tape recorder and a head set, which will guide you on your tour along the "observation deck".
You see a yellow flag on the photo with the number "4".
There you'll listen to the explanation about your view (number 4). For example: "the green building on your right is the Selangor Club"
You can make that tour in your own time. When you want to have a closer look, well, then you stop the tape recorder.
This way you can see all the Highlights of Kuala Lumpur.
Also there is souvenir shop located in the observation deck for people, who to buy commemorative material.
The view is fantastic. You'll have a much better view than at the famous Petronas Towers, because you're much higher now.
You can see clearly now the Genting Highlands, the Klang Valley and other buildings of Kuala Lumpur.
There's also a restaurant, called:
Berputar Seri Angkasa
It's a revolving restaurant (capacity = 250) and it's located at Level Two of the Tower Head (above the "observation deck"). It serves delicious international and local food
'above the clouds'.
At a height of 282 meters above ground level, you can enjoy a revolving dinner.
The restaurant is open daily from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm for lunch and 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm for dinner. A la carte menus are available for lunch and dinner.
For tour guidance information, please send email to aboutmalaysia83@gmail.com
It's a joke, and everybody knows, that the Petronas Towers are the highest buildings in Kuala Lumpur.
It also claims to house the highest McDonald's in the World. This tower has an observation deck, where you finally can manage to get a bird's eye view of the city.
Menara Kuala Lumpur ranks fourth amongst the tallest telecommunications towers in the world and was constructed over a period of four years and completed in May 1996. Menara Kuala Lumpur is designed to withstand wind pressures of up to 90mph.
Menara Kuala Lumpur (officially) stands majestically atop Bukit Nanas (Pineapple Hill) at 421 meters and 94 meters above sea level, is one of the first and perhaps most enduring images a visitor to KL will encounter.
When you're taking a taxi to go to the
KL-Tower, it's better that he drops you off up the hill at the entrance.
There's also a "free shuttle service".
Please, report this at the gate down the hill (look at the photo)
When you want to walk up the hill, you'll see the verdant green surrounding of the Bukit Nanas Forest – the only oldest gazetted forest reserve in the country. Age-old trees, flora and fauna indigenous to tropical climates.
As a tourist I would advise you to go up the hill with the "shuttle service" or taxi and to walk down the on your way back!
When you're down the hill go right and then left and take a nice cold coffee at the Starbucks Cafe. You need that.
The KL-Tower's architecture reflects the country's Islamic heritage with the construction detailing Arabic Scripts, Islamic tiles, classic Islamic floral and abstract motifs and soothing color combinations.
The main public area and entrance is at the upper ground level. At this level there are 9 shops, a fast food restaurant, a mini-theater , which shows a documentary on the construction of the tower (every 15 minutes) and an open-air amphitheater (222 seats).
There are also public toilets.
Before going to the "observation deck", you'll have to buy a ticket. Price RM8.-
After that you'll proceed to the fast speed elevator, which will bring you very to the "observation deck"
Downstairs are also several souvenir shops, but it's better to wait till you're back again.
At the 'observation deck" someone will ask you, in what kind of language you want to hear about Kuala Lumpur.
"English, please"
Then you'll get a tape recorder and a head set, which will guide you on your tour along the "observation deck".
You see a yellow flag on the photo with the number "4".
There you'll listen to the explanation about your view (number 4). For example: "the green building on your right is the Selangor Club"
You can make that tour in your own time. When you want to have a closer look, well, then you stop the tape recorder.
This way you can see all the Highlights of Kuala Lumpur.
Also there is souvenir shop located in the observation deck for people, who to buy commemorative material.
The view is fantastic. You'll have a much better view than at the famous Petronas Towers, because you're much higher now.
You can see clearly now the Genting Highlands, the Klang Valley and other buildings of Kuala Lumpur.
There's also a restaurant, called:
Berputar Seri Angkasa
It's a revolving restaurant (capacity = 250) and it's located at Level Two of the Tower Head (above the "observation deck"). It serves delicious international and local food
'above the clouds'.
At a height of 282 meters above ground level, you can enjoy a revolving dinner.
The restaurant is open daily from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm for lunch and 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm for dinner. A la carte menus are available for lunch and dinner.
For tour guidance information, please send email to aboutmalaysia83@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
freelancer guide
If you want to enjoy your trip to Malaysia and if you don't want to waste your time and money with struggling to find where to go and what to do just inbox me at
aboutmalaysia83@gmail.com
then, just relax and enjoy a nice company.
Cheers
aboutmalaysia83@gmail.com
then, just relax and enjoy a nice company.
Cheers
Monday, October 29, 2012
Petronas Twin Towers
The 88-story PETRONAS Twin Towers is located at the North-west corner of the 100-acre development, the Towers standing majestically at 452 metres. According to the CTBUH's official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 until surpassed by Taipei 101.[2] The buildings are the landmark of Kuala Lumpur with nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower.
The design, created by renowned architect, Cesar Pelli & Associates of the USA was selected through an international design competition held in 1991.
The floor plate of the Towers is based on geometric patterns common in architecture of Islamic heritage. It is composed of two rotated and super imposed squares with small circular infill around the edges. The exterior of the PETRONAS Twin Towers is organised in horizontal ribbons of vision glass and stainless steel which glint and shimmer in the sun. The design of the buildings also incorporates set-back at level 60, 73, 82, 84 and 88. Attached to each Tower is the 44-story side tower or annex, which provides an architectural balance to the slender profile of the main Tower. These coreless annexes also provide additional office space.
The Like the exterior design, the interior design patterns and materials used also reflect the national identity of Malaysia. The Towers' entrance lobbies are showcase of the country's cultural heritage, incorporating contemporary Malaysian motifs adapted from traditional handicrafts such as 'songket' and timber carvings while the floor design has been laid in a popular 'mengkuang' weave mat design.
A 58.4 metre sky bridge at levels 41 and 42 links the Twin Towers. The unique double-deck sky bridge stands 170 metres above street level with its arch support forming a symbolic gateway to the city centre.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Batu Caves
The Batu Caves are situated thirteen kilometers (seven miles) north of the capital city Kuala Lumpur. They are the sacred place for the Hindu's in Malaysia. They consist of three main caves and a number of smaller ones. The caves are made of limestone and 400 meters long and 100 meter high. They were discovered in 1892.
At your arrival you will be greeted by lots of monkeys. They are going for your peanuts and banana's, which you can buy in several shop, before you climb up to the caves. You have to climb 272 steps, which will lead you to the religious and magnificent Batu Caves.
Once a year they celebrate the Thaipusam festival in the Batu Caves. It's a celebration for the son of Shiva (Subramaniam) and the becoming "one" of Pusan and the Brihaspati stars.
The Thaipusam festival.
Every year, on Thaipusam, as many as 800,000 devotees and other visitors may throng the caves. As a form of penance or sacrifice, many of them carry kavadis (literally, "burden," such as a pitcher or jug). These are large, brightly decorated frameworks, usually combined with various metal hooks and skewers which are used to pierce the skin, cheeks and tongue.
By doing this penance they expect some favours from their Gods.
The festival is held in the tenth month of the Hindu calendar (mostly the end of January).
The procession starts on the evening before the Thaipusam festival at the Sri Mariamman Temple in the town centre of Kuala Lumpur.
By doing penance they want to extort some favours from the Gods.
Thaipusam is celebrated at Peninsular of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur and on Penang
The procession on Penang starts on the eve before the Thaipusam festival at the Chettiar Temple in Penang Street.
When you don't visit the Batu Caves at Thaipusum, they are still very beautiful.
Every day there is a little celebration of a group of Hindus in the Batu Caves. Every time it's an imposing event, although there's no self torture.
Temple Cave or Cathedral Cave is he best known and biggest of the caves.
It's visited by many devotees.
The ceiling is 100 m above the ground and this huge chamber is lighted by daylight from several holes in the ceiling.
At the end of the caves you can see the bright sky, when you look above you.
If you go up the stairs, you can meet a lot of long tailed-macaque monkeys and if you have peanuts with you, they'll climb to you as I won't consider recommending. You might fall though.
You can take photo's of them, carrying their babies for the peanuts. There are locals in the entrance, who will approach you to buy peanuts!
Long tailed-macaque monkeys:
they love peanuts, but they love crisps also !
At your arrival you will be greeted by lots of monkeys. They are going for your peanuts and banana's, which you can buy in several shop, before you climb up to the caves. You have to climb 272 steps, which will lead you to the religious and magnificent Batu Caves.
Once a year they celebrate the Thaipusam festival in the Batu Caves. It's a celebration for the son of Shiva (Subramaniam) and the becoming "one" of Pusan and the Brihaspati stars.
The Thaipusam festival.
Every year, on Thaipusam, as many as 800,000 devotees and other visitors may throng the caves. As a form of penance or sacrifice, many of them carry kavadis (literally, "burden," such as a pitcher or jug). These are large, brightly decorated frameworks, usually combined with various metal hooks and skewers which are used to pierce the skin, cheeks and tongue.
By doing this penance they expect some favours from their Gods.
The festival is held in the tenth month of the Hindu calendar (mostly the end of January).
The procession starts on the evening before the Thaipusam festival at the Sri Mariamman Temple in the town centre of Kuala Lumpur.
By doing penance they want to extort some favours from the Gods.
The kavadis is placed on the shoulders of the devotee. The kavadis represents a miniature shrine.
Women carry a silver jug full of milk on their heads, some are pierced through their cheeks and tongues and others not.
Chains are dropped from the central body of the kavadis and hooked onto the flesh of the bearer. The length of the spears had to be limited to a metre in consideration for other devotees. Others hook limes, oranges or coconuts onto their bodies.
They are always accompanied by an entourage of relatives and friends to make them enthusiastic with dance parades, songs, musicians playing the drums and the flutes.
As they arrive at the shrine at the Batu Caves, the Swami removes the hooks, spears etc. The vow is finally fulfilled.
Women carry a silver jug full of milk on their heads, some are pierced through their cheeks and tongues and others not.
Chains are dropped from the central body of the kavadis and hooked onto the flesh of the bearer. The length of the spears had to be limited to a metre in consideration for other devotees. Others hook limes, oranges or coconuts onto their bodies.
They are always accompanied by an entourage of relatives and friends to make them enthusiastic with dance parades, songs, musicians playing the drums and the flutes.
As they arrive at the shrine at the Batu Caves, the Swami removes the hooks, spears etc. The vow is finally fulfilled.
Thaipusam is celebrated at Peninsular of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur and on Penang
The procession on Penang starts on the eve before the Thaipusam festival at the Chettiar Temple in Penang Street.
When you don't visit the Batu Caves at Thaipusum, they are still very beautiful.
Every day there is a little celebration of a group of Hindus in the Batu Caves. Every time it's an imposing event, although there's no self torture.
Temple Cave or Cathedral Cave is he best known and biggest of the caves.
It's visited by many devotees.
The ceiling is 100 m above the ground and this huge chamber is lighted by daylight from several holes in the ceiling.
At the end of the caves you can see the bright sky, when you look above you.
If you go up the stairs, you can meet a lot of long tailed-macaque monkeys and if you have peanuts with you, they'll climb to you as I won't consider recommending. You might fall though.
You can take photo's of them, carrying their babies for the peanuts. There are locals in the entrance, who will approach you to buy peanuts!
Long tailed-macaque monkeys:
they love peanuts, but they love crisps also !
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Genting highlands
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Genting Highlands is a resort city located on a mountain peak of the Titiwangsa Mountain Range at about 1,800 m elevation, about 55km north-east of Kuala Lumpur. Genting Highlands consists of hotels, casinos, restaurants and theme parks operated by Genting Malaysia Berhad. Genting Highlands has the only place with a gambling license in Malaysia. The Genting Highlands complex was built in 1965-1971 on a secluded hilltop and has been steadily expanded ever since.
Many activities for children make Genting Highlands popular for family trips. There are many indoor and outdoor rides for children, but also other offers of entertainment such as Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum, a haunted house or even a winter area with actual snow. The outdoor theme park offers not only family rides for small children but also bigger roller coaster and thrill rides. It is currently the largest theme park Malaysia has to offer.
The elevated location of the Genting Highlands in the mountains causes a much cooler climate than in a stuffy and sultry Klang Valley. Especially if it hangs in the clouds and the winds blows the fog through in between the buildings, it can get chilly. Long pants and a sweater / light jacket is recommended to bring along.
Another highlight is the access route from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands. The first 50km is traveled by bus. Once you leave the metropolitan area in the north of Kuala Lumpur (Gombak), the bus winds up the mountains on the impressive Karak Highway which was built into the hillsides. At the highest point you will leave the 6-lane highway and followed a 2-lane road up to Genting Skyway. The Genting Skyway is a 3.4km long cable car route and, with great views of the rainforest, the highlight of the trip.
A visit to the Genting Highlands can be combined with a night in one of over 6000 beds in the 6 hotels (Genting Hotel, Highlands Hotel, Resort Hotel, Theme Park Hotel, First World Hotel). It is also possible and actually sufficient enough to do Genting Highlands as a day trip (arrival and departure take about 1 hour each). There is also the Golden Package for about RM50 for return transfer as well as the outdoor theme park ride pass or buffet lunch.
How to get to Genting Highlands:
Genting runs bus and cable car services from several locations in Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands. The first part of the journey will be by bus, after that you will transfer to the Skyway cable car for the rest of the journey. If the cable car is under maintainence then buses will run right all the up to the entertainment city.
Tickets for the Genting transfer service can be bought at ticket counters at each of these depature points:
price: RM9.60 (child 8.50) (bus & cable car)
departs: 7.30am, 8.30am, 9am, 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12noon, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 4pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 6pm, 7pm
return from Geting Skyway lower station: 9am, 10am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12noon, 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 6pm, 7pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm
Go Genting Golden Package (Transfer & outdoor theme park ride pass or Buffet Lunch): RM47
Contact : (603) 6251 8398 / (603) 6253 1762
price: RM9.30 (child 8.20) (bus & cable car)
departs: 8am, 9am, 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
return from Geting Skyway lower station: 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12noon, 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5pm, 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm
Go Genting Golden Package (Transfer & outdoor theme park ride pass or Buffet Lunch): RM47
Contact : (603) 2279 8989 / 8990
price: RM9.60 (child 8.50) (bus & cable car)
departs: 8am, 9am, 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 6pm, 7pm
return from Geting Skyway lower station: 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12noon, 12.30pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm
Go Genting Golden Package (Transfer & outdoor theme park ride pass or Buffet Lunch): RM47
Contact : (603) 7725 8211
Gombak LRT station:
price: RM8.40 (child 7.60) (bus & cable car)
departs: 8am, 9am, 9.30am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12noon, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 4.30pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
return from Geting Skyway lower station: 9.15am, 10.15am, 10.45am, 12.15pm, 12.45pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm, 2.45pm, 3.15pm, 4.15pm, 5.15pm, 5.45pm, 6.15pm, 7pm, 8.15pm
Go Genting Golden Package (Transfer & outdoor theme park ride pass or Buffet Lunch): RM47
Contact: (012) 236 9611
Kajang KTM station:
price: RM12.30 (child 10.50) (bus & cable car)
departs: 9.30am, 11.30am, 2pm, 4pm
return from Geting Skyway lower station: 11.30am, 1.30pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm'
Go Genting Golden Package (Transfer & outdoor theme park ride pass or Buffet Lunch): RM53
Contact : (603) 8737 8208
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday there are also direct express bus available (to Genting First World Hotel) from Putra Terminal (7.30pm, RM4.30, child RM3.20), KL Sentral (8pm and 9pm, RM5.30, child RM4), Gombak (7.30pm).
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Fraser hills
Fraser's Hill can be found in the central region of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Pahang. It lies about two hours north of Kuala Lumpur and 400km away from Singapore in the south. Bukit Fraser has an average altitude of 1,200 meters high but its highest point rises at 1,500 meters at the Telekoms loop. Meanwhile, the base of the Gap road is about 800 meters in height. This nature resort destination is one of several highland tourist resorts located along the vast Titiwangsa Mountain range, which is covered with lush rainforests and green valleys. The entirety of Fraser's Hill is a protected nature reserve and gazetted wildlife sanctuary.
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Visitors and tourists can visit Fraser's Hill throughout the year, with but expect heavy mist and ocassional rainfall most times. Being high up in the mountains, moisture and cool are predominant features of the climate in these parts. Generally, the months with the least rainfall fall between April till September, during the lapse in the monsoon season. This would be the best time to travel if you dislike wet surroundings, but the weather can still be unpredicatable. It is also recommended to go during off peak seasons, which are months that have no major public or school holidays, in order to enjoy cheap accommodation in hotels and smaller crowds. Temperatures usually range between 22 - 28°C during the day and 16°C to 20°C at night; with more rain, the environment becomes cold and misty. Ensure you have sufficent clothing if you're susceptible to chill. Also, prepare to get wet and muddy if you plan to junge trek.
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
Cameron highlands
Cameron Highlands in Pahang is one of Malaysia's most popular tourist destinations, a collection of peaceful townships perched 1500 meters high on a nest of serene mountains. Cooling resorts, tea plantations and strawberry farms sprawl lazily across lush valleys and meandering hillslopes, the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday. The sea of tranquility, pleasant landscapes and cold climate impart a special experience upon the multitudes of visitors each year. Meanwhile, a different world lies hidden away among the natural surroundings - a rainforest ecosystem rich with the wonders of nature, long held with fascination by researchers and naturalists across the world.
Tourists in Cameron Highlands can expect a peaceful community with a laid back outlook of life. There are plenty of amenities such as banks, cyber cafes and a bus station in Tanah Rata Town. As Cameron Highlands is a popular tourist spot, most of the infrastructure is modern, so you can find all the conveniences you need. Walking around is mostly safe at day or night, but you should always keep your valuables in a safe place and not leave them lying around. It's best to visit during off-peak seasons; check the local calendar for a list of national and school holidays. You don't want to be around on such periods as the vehicle and human traffic is immensely heavy. The weather of Cameron Highlands can best be described as 'cooling wet'. Being high up the mountains means it's constantly cold and humid, with lots of mist in the early mornings and late evenings.
Wearing wind-breakers, jackets and other appropriate clothing is encouraged. Rainfall is prominent throughout the year in the Cameron Highlands , but there is usually a short spell of low rainfall that can fall anywhere between May till July. If you like sunny weather, this is the best time to go. From September onwards, the rain begins to pick up; expect bright mornings that will drastically become overcast in the afternoon, slowly progressing to a strong shower of rain in the late evenings. The rains sometimes continue into the night, along with heavy mist.However, the year-end period spiraling into the next year is filled with heavy rain and thunder storms. Landslides can occur frequently but the Cameron Highlands still attract massive amounts of visitors. The heavy rain during this period is also when the natural fauna and flora are out in all its glory due to the increased moisture and cool.
This is the best time to visit the Cameron Highlands if you want to explore the wildlife and nature opportunities, and don't mind getting wet. The climate of Cameron Highland ranges between 20°C - 25°C during the day on average but does get a little hotter during periods of low rainfall. Actually, one can visit the Cameron Highlands anytime of the year; it's a simple matter of whether you enjoy more rainfall or less. At night, it usually falls between 15°C - 18°C but dips even lower after heavy rain. The lowest ever recorded temperature in Cameron Highlands was 7.8°C. During the rainy periods from May all the way till December, remember to drive carefully on the road while going up and around the Cameron Highlands as road conditions can be slippery. Also be prepared with an umbrella for the frequent evening showers or thunderstorms.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
What is your plan for weekend?
As today is Friday, let's talk a bot about how you can have fun in Kuala lumpur during your weekend. There are 2 options:
1) You have a nice salary or you have a rich daddy!! Then I suggest you to have dinner in a good restaurant or to go to a bar or club. For this group of people it is quite easy to have a great fun. But if you have problem in it, we can discuss it in comments.
2)You have a limited budget and you want to have the best fun with it. The suggestion is to go to a cheap restaurant that serves beers and then go to clubs without entry fee (but drink before you go as it's expensive there). Changkat is one of the best choices for this option. You can have a dinner with beer in a fair price in one of the restaurants there (mostly are chinese restaurants). Then you can walk to the clubs, dance their, meet people or enjoy your friends' company.
One of the best advantages of KL is its condominiums with good facilities. I mean swimming pool, gym, tennis court, etc. You can enjoy them for whole your weekend for free.
Over time, you find out that in this city, there is fun for everybody with/without money in any level and situation. So, enjoy this city and climate.
Wish you a great weekend.
Cheers
1) You have a nice salary or you have a rich daddy!! Then I suggest you to have dinner in a good restaurant or to go to a bar or club. For this group of people it is quite easy to have a great fun. But if you have problem in it, we can discuss it in comments.
2)You have a limited budget and you want to have the best fun with it. The suggestion is to go to a cheap restaurant that serves beers and then go to clubs without entry fee (but drink before you go as it's expensive there). Changkat is one of the best choices for this option. You can have a dinner with beer in a fair price in one of the restaurants there (mostly are chinese restaurants). Then you can walk to the clubs, dance their, meet people or enjoy your friends' company.
One of the best advantages of KL is its condominiums with good facilities. I mean swimming pool, gym, tennis court, etc. You can enjoy them for whole your weekend for free.
Over time, you find out that in this city, there is fun for everybody with/without money in any level and situation. So, enjoy this city and climate.
Wish you a great weekend.
Cheers
Friday, October 12, 2012
General tips about Malaysia
There are few thins that you may better to know:
- Islam is the official religion of Malaysia while other religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism are freely practised in Malaysia. So don't be surprised to find mosques in many locations while Buddhist, Hindu temples and churches are also aplenty.
- English is widely spoken in Malaysia, so you will not have much difficulties getting around. Bahasa Malaysia which is the national language (and native language of the Malays) is spoken by all Malaysians. Other languages such as Mandarin (and several Chinese dialects such as Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka, Hailam etc) and Tamil are largely spoken by the Chinese and Indian communities respectively. While all other minorities such as Dayak, Kadazan, Dusun, Bajau etc have their own ethnic languages.
- The official currency in Malaysia is Ringgit, denoted as RM. It is about RM3 to a US Dollar. Banks and money changers are available at major airports and within KL city and other major cities or towns. It will be a good idea if you start off with a few hundred ringgits. ATMs are abound if you can't find any bank or money changer to exchange money. Major credit cards especially Visa and Mastercard are accepted in many establishments.
- As Malaysia is in the tropics with a warm and humid wheather all year round, light cotton attire are recommended for the low lands. Afternoon thunderstorms are not uncommon so it will be handy if you have a retractable umbrella.
Some more tips will be provided in the following posts. If you need any company drop a message to aboutmalaysia83@gmail.com
- Islam is the official religion of Malaysia while other religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism are freely practised in Malaysia. So don't be surprised to find mosques in many locations while Buddhist, Hindu temples and churches are also aplenty.
- English is widely spoken in Malaysia, so you will not have much difficulties getting around. Bahasa Malaysia which is the national language (and native language of the Malays) is spoken by all Malaysians. Other languages such as Mandarin (and several Chinese dialects such as Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka, Hailam etc) and Tamil are largely spoken by the Chinese and Indian communities respectively. While all other minorities such as Dayak, Kadazan, Dusun, Bajau etc have their own ethnic languages.
- The official currency in Malaysia is Ringgit, denoted as RM. It is about RM3 to a US Dollar. Banks and money changers are available at major airports and within KL city and other major cities or towns. It will be a good idea if you start off with a few hundred ringgits. ATMs are abound if you can't find any bank or money changer to exchange money. Major credit cards especially Visa and Mastercard are accepted in many establishments.
- As Malaysia is in the tropics with a warm and humid wheather all year round, light cotton attire are recommended for the low lands. Afternoon thunderstorms are not uncommon so it will be handy if you have a retractable umbrella.
Some more tips will be provided in the following posts. If you need any company drop a message to aboutmalaysia83@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Malaysia's Climate
Malaysia is located near the Equator (just a few degrees north) hence it has tropical climate i.e. warm and relatively high humidity all year round.
The daily temperature fluctuates from 23 deg C (before dawn) to 35 deg C (mid afternoon) on the low lands. Average day time temperature is 33 deg C. Humidity can range between 70% to 90%.
On the highlands of 1500 to 2000 meters high (such as Genting Highlands and Cameron Highlands), temperature can range between 14 deg C to 25 deg C which is cooling and less humid. So, these highlands are popular holiday destinations.
Rainfall is quite common. During monsoon season from November to March, it rains (or cloudy) almost daily on Peninsula Malaysia, and floods may occur on the east coasts and other parts of the peninsula. At other times of the year, it is mostly sunny but it may rain (thunderstorms) occassionally in the afternoon but it is much less frequent as during the monsoon period.
Therefore the best time to visit Malaysia is between April to Oct. Best to avoid visiting east coasts of the peninsula during November to March as it rains frequently and the seas are rough, but west coast is still alright to visit (but please prepare your umbrella or raincoat if you go outdoor).
Tips! You need only to wear light cotton attire which is cooling but if you are going to the highlands it is wise to bring along a wool sweater or a jacket.
The daily temperature fluctuates from 23 deg C (before dawn) to 35 deg C (mid afternoon) on the low lands. Average day time temperature is 33 deg C. Humidity can range between 70% to 90%.
On the highlands of 1500 to 2000 meters high (such as Genting Highlands and Cameron Highlands), temperature can range between 14 deg C to 25 deg C which is cooling and less humid. So, these highlands are popular holiday destinations.
Rainfall is quite common. During monsoon season from November to March, it rains (or cloudy) almost daily on Peninsula Malaysia, and floods may occur on the east coasts and other parts of the peninsula. At other times of the year, it is mostly sunny but it may rain (thunderstorms) occassionally in the afternoon but it is much less frequent as during the monsoon period.
Therefore the best time to visit Malaysia is between April to Oct. Best to avoid visiting east coasts of the peninsula during November to March as it rains frequently and the seas are rough, but west coast is still alright to visit (but please prepare your umbrella or raincoat if you go outdoor).
Tips! You need only to wear light cotton attire which is cooling but if you are going to the highlands it is wise to bring along a wool sweater or a jacket.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Food and accommodation for expats
As a mentioned in previous post, there is a wide variety of food and accommodation in Kuala lumpur. About food, I should say that if I were in your shoes, I would cook at home rather than eating out (as I do) because of two reasons: lower cost and higher quality. However, if you are busy to cook, the second best choice could be Pakistani and Indian restaurants.
About accommodation, the common rule for house rental is (rental deposit = 2 months rental) + (utilities deposit = 0.5 month deposit) as deposit and contracts are normally in yearly basis. If you drive, you can find cheaper (but nice) accommodation in suburbs. Otherwise try to rent a room/house close to LRT/Monorail/Bus station as taxi is quite expensive.
Sharing a unit is more economical than renting a room or studio; but the best way is getting a unit and renting out the extra rooms.
About accommodation, the common rule for house rental is (rental deposit = 2 months rental) + (utilities deposit = 0.5 month deposit) as deposit and contracts are normally in yearly basis. If you drive, you can find cheaper (but nice) accommodation in suburbs. Otherwise try to rent a room/house close to LRT/Monorail/Bus station as taxi is quite expensive.
Sharing a unit is more economical than renting a room or studio; but the best way is getting a unit and renting out the extra rooms.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Cheap food and accommodation
There are a wide variety of food and accommodation in Kuala lumpur in terms of price and quality. If you are a tourist who is looking for low-cost trip, these two are of the most important ones to consider. Budget hotels are mostly located in "CHINA TOWN" area starting from RM10/person per night ($1~RM3). If you just need a place to sleep at nights, they are the best choices for you. For food with low or moderate price, there are also local restaurants over that area; but you can find them almost everywhere.
In the following post, I will give some information about accommodation and food for new expats.
In the following post, I will give some information about accommodation and food for new expats.
Friday, September 28, 2012
What to pack for a Malaysia trip?
There are number of things which are necessary for this trip and things which you really don't need them. No need to increase your backpack weight with warm cloths as you are travelling to a tropical country. Just bring a sweatshirt because shopping malls and public transport are sometimes very cold because of air conditioners or you may need it while travelling to amazing highlands around Kuala lumpur.
Make sure to bring along your sunglasses, umbrella, slippers, light cloths, cap/hat, sunscreen. I strongly recommend you to buy the special body spray for mosquitoes to protect yourself from dengue and other insects if you feel yourself attractive for them. You can google for dengue to know more about it.
These are the things just came to my mind. If there is anything else to add, you can mention it in the comments.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
guide
If you need personal guide or company during your trip to Malaysia, please send email to aboutmalaysia83@gmail.com
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Life in Malaysia
In the next few posts, I'm going to talk a bit about life in Malaysia and give some instructions for new expats as well as tourists. If you have any question, please write it in the comments part and I will reply you there so that everybody can read it.
Waterfalls in suburbs of Kuala lumpur
There are more than 25 waterfalls in Selangor. Some of them are close to Kuala lumpur and good for one-day picnics. The following link shows details about each of them:
http://www.waterfallsofmalaysia.com/state.php?state_id=12
http://www.waterfallsofmalaysia.com/state.php?state_id=12
Monday, September 17, 2012
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