AQUARIA KLCC
Category: Aquariums
World-class aquarium boasting more than 5,000 exhibits of land and aquatic creatures. Look out for the sharks! PETROSAINS SCIENCE DISCOVERY CENTRE
Category: Science Museums
Interactive science museum for kids, located in the Petronas Towers. THEAN HOU TEMPLE
Category: Religious Sites
Owner description: This ornate Chinese temple dedicated to the Queen of Heaven, Th
ean Hou, protectorate of people who make their living from the sea. The temple borrows from Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian traditions. Some visitors believe the panoramic views of KL alone make the trip up the hill worthwhile. MENARA KUALA LUMPUR TOWER
Category: Observation Decks/ Towers; Architectural Buildings
Owner description: The views of the city are breathtaking from the world's seventh tallest communication tower. While not as famous as the iconic Petronas Towers, Menara KL's observation platform is a full 100 meters higher than the twin towers' Skybridge. ORCHID PARK
Category: Gardens
Owner description: Who knew there were so many varieties of orchids? This park is an absolute treat for orchid lovers, with 3,000 species that include a whopping 800 from Malaysia. This soothing garden is the perfect place to get some respite from the frenetic city while feasting your eyes on brilliant blossoms. NATIONAL MOSQUE
Category: Religious Sites
Owner description: Non-Muslims are welcome to visit the striking National Mosque outside of prayer time. This modern mosque was completed in 1965 and can accommodate 15,000 people. Robes are kindly lent to visitors who are inappropriately dressed
JADI BATIK GALLERY SDN BHD
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Batik is one of the most famous Malaysian handicraft. Located at Bukit Bintang / Imbi area, Jadi Batek Gallery is one of the few places that disclose batik making process to all visitors. The artists use the wax to draw the outline on the fabric and color every piece with brush. Every piece is unique and every piece is a masterpiece. Batik is then made into scarves, shirts, dresses, pareo and even handbags. Each piece being a fashion statement traditionally or contemporary. GENTING HIGHLANDS
Category: Amusement park. is a hill top resort near Kuala Lumpur, famous for its casino, and Theme Parks. This is visible from Kuala Lumpur downtown on a clear day and as well on most nights. MID VALLEY MEGAMALL
Category: Shopping. One of the largest shopping malls in Malaysia (situated in Bangsar). BUKIT BINTANG
Category: Shopping/Entertainment. The ultimate shopping and entertainment experience in the Golden Triangle. KUALA LUMPUR's CENTRAL MARKET
Category: Art & Craft. 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. BATU CAVES
Category: Religious. 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.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. 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. THE PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS
Category: entertainment
also well known as KLCC, high end designer shops, movie theater, restaurants. science museum, and many more. One of the busiest shopping malls in Malaysia. PUTRA WORLD TRADE CENTER (PWTC)
Category: Exhibition
The first convention and exhibition centre in Malaysia. LAKE GARDENS
Category: Garden/Park
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. ZOO NEGARA
Category: zoo/animal park. The national zoo of Malaysia 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. MALAYSIA PUBLIC HOLIDAYS & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
1 Jan (Tue) New Year All except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu
14 Jan (Mon) Yang di-Pertuan Besar
Negeri Sembilan's Birthday Negeri Sembilan only
20 Jan (Sun) Sultan of Kedah's Birthday Kedah only
24 Jan (Thu) Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
(Maulidur Rasul) National
27 Jan (Sun) Thaipusam Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang & Selangor only
1 Feb (Fri) Federal Territory Day Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya only
10 Feb (Sun) Chinese New Year National
11 Feb (Mon) Chinese New Year (2nd Day) National except Kelantan and Terengganu
4 Mar (Mon) Anniversary of Installation
of Sultan of Terengganu Terengganu only
29 Mar (Fri) Good Friday Sabah & Sarawak only
19 Apr (Fri) Sultan of Perak's Birthday Perak only
26 Apr (Fri) Sultan of Terengganu\'s Birthday Terengganu only
1 May (Wed) Labour Day National
7 May (Tue) Hari Hol Pahang Pahang only
17 May (Fri) Raja Perlis' Birthday Perlis only
24 May (Fri) Vesak Day National
1 Jun (Sat) Agong's Birthday National
1 Jun (Sat) Hari Gawai Sarawak only
2 Jun (Sun) Hari Gawai Sarawak only
6 Jun (Thu) Israk & Mikraj Kedah, Negeri Sembilan & Perlis only
10 Jul (Wed) Awal Ramadan * Johor, Kedah & Malacca only
13 Jul (Sat) Penang Governor's Birthday Penang only
26 Jul (Fri) Nuzul Al-Quran Kelantan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Selangor & Terengganu only
8 Aug (Thu) Hari Raya Puasa * National
9 Aug (Fri) Hari Raya Puasa * National
31 Aug (Sat) National Day National
16 Sep (Mon) Malaysia Day National
5 Oct (Sat) Sabah Governor's Birthday Sabah only
12 Oct (Sat) Malacca Governor's Birthday Malacca only
15 Oct (Tue) Hari Raya Haji * National
16 Oct (Wed) Hari Raya Haji (2nd Day)
24 Oct (Thu) Sultan of Pahang's Birthday Pahang only
2 Nov (Sat) Deepavali National except Sarawak & Labuan
5 Nov (Tue) Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah) National
11 Nov (Mon) Sultan of Kelantan's Birthday Kelantan only
12 Nov (Tue) Sultan of Kelantan's Birthday Kelantan only
22 Nov (Fri) Sultan of Johor's Birthday Johor only
9 Dec (Mon) Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Johor Johor only
11 Dec (Wed) Sultan of Selangor's Birthday Selangor only
25 Dec (Wed) Christmas National
