PLACES OF INTEREST
Nature and Adventure |
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 Menara Kuala
Lumpur
Situated atop bukit nanas, 94 m above sea-level, the Menara Kuala
Lumpur promises to be a highly visible and prestigious landmark in
the heart of the city. Its total height of 421m ranks the imposing
structure as the tallest tower in asia and the third tallest in the
world.the structure consists of five basic sections i.e the
foundation base, touristic building, the tower shaft, the tower
head and antenna mast. The foundation base comprises three basement
levels providing space for incoming telephone cables, a store for
maintenance, a cafetaria for staff and a water reservoir for fire
fighting and domestic supply. Two levels of the touristic building
are linked with the 146m pedestrian mall which has a reflecting
pool in the centre. The Space at the ground level houses mainly the
switch-room, kitchen for the revolving restaurant and
administration office for Menara Kuala Lumpur sdn. Bhd. The main
public area will be at the upper ground level. At this level it
provides nine (9) shoplots, a fastfood restaurant, a mini-theatre
and an amphitheatre, surau (prayer room), public toilets and office
space for mklsb. The upper ground level is also accessible through
the escalator from the ground level.
Opening hours: Monday-Friday:10am-10pm. Saturday, Sunday &
Public Holiday:9.30am-10pm
Menara Kuala Lumpur sdn bhd, jalan punchak, off jalan p.ramlee,
50250 Kuala Lumpur, malaysia. Tel : 03-208 5448, fax : 03-204
2609. |
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 Merdeka Square
Here is where the scene of the annual celebration of Independence,
marks a significant moment in the country's history. Formerly the
venue for cricket, hockey, tennis and rugby matches the field
fronting the Selangor Club has been returfed and transformed into
attractive laid out Square, to be commemmorate the country's
independence. At the southern end of the square is the world's
tallest flagpore(100 metres), majestically flying the national
flag. On the turf, a flat, round black marble plaque marks the
mednight on August 30,1957 and the Malayan Flag hoisted up for the
first time to the resounding cries of "Merdeka". |
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MISC Museum
Wisma misc, 2 jalan conlay. Tel : 03-242 8088set up by the
malaysian international shipping corporation in 1922, the MISC
Museum is the first of its kind in malaysia. Located at the ground
floor of wisma misc in jalan conlay, the museum gives an insight
into misc's development as the national shipping line since its
incorporation in 1968. The museum is divided into 12 sections, each
dealing with a particular range of related subjects such as
shipbuilding, ships of the world,communications at sea, history of
ships in malaysia, maritime laws and career at sea.open : 8.30am -
4.30pm, monday - friday. 8.30am - 12.30pm, saturday. Admission :
free |
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 National Art
Gallery
Located on a 5.67 acres site at jalan temerloh, the National Art
Gallery is flanked by the national theatre and the national
library.
Built with aesthetics and functionality in mind, the art gallery
creates a space for the preservation, development, exploration and
experimentation of the various permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Amenities available include a creative centre, a sculpture garden,
a photography and graphics studio, an auditorium, a library, a
restoration space, abook shop and cafe.
Open 10am to 6pm daily. Admission : free. |
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 National History
Museum
29, Jalan Raja. Tel : 03-294 4590/294 4591/294 5492A former
commercial bank dating back to 1910, the National History Museum
enables visitors to discover the wealth of Malaysia's historical
heritage through its permanent exhibition of artifacts and
materials.
The museum carries out museological activities such as research,
collecting, recording and publication in regard to the nation's
treasures.Exhibits include a 520 million-year-old metamorphic
sandstones, a 40,000-year-old homo sapien skulls and an eight-sided
gold coin dating back to the 15th century. Open : 9am - 6pm daily.
Admission : Free
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National Monument
Across the road from the lake gardens is the National Monument,
constructed in 1966 in honour of the nation's fallen heroes.
Designed by felix de weldon of washington's iwo jima memorial fame,
the 15.54 metres high bronze statuary depicts seven men from the
malayan security forces symbolising the seven qualities of
leadership. A moat, filled with fountains and ornamental
water-lilies surround the entire structure. |
