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Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia between Thailand and Singapore. It is a member of Asean and has a population of approximately 26 million inhabitants. The majority of the population are Malays with Chinese and Indians forming the rest of the population. It received independent from the British in 1957. Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia. We are living in historic city of Melaka which is located approximately 180 kilometres south of Kuala Lumpur.
The following are two of our favourite tourist spots in Malaysia:- |
|  | Jonker Walk, Melaka Jonker Walk is located at Jonker Street (known as Jalan Hang Jebat) right in the heart of Melaka's Chinatown in the historic city of Melaka. It is a narrow street with some of Melaka's oldest houses dating back to 17th century when Dutch conquored Melaka. Jonker Street is formerly known as Antique Street due to the many antique stores around the area selling ancient artifacts and various antiques from the past centuries. Jonker is a Dutch word which literally means master. Jonker Street is an ideal location to hunt and bargain for antiques and ancient artifacts.
Jonker Walk was established in the year 2000 by Melaka State Government to boost the influx of foreign tourists to Melaka city. During the weekends from Friday to Sunday nights between 7.00 p.m. and 12.00 midnight, the whole street is closed to vehicular traffic and Jonker Walk turns into open-air night markets selling all kinds of items including ornamental antiques, old copper coins, souvenirs, local delicious food, arts and crafts, clothings and textiles, CDs and DVDs, household utensils and wooden clog. It is always very crowded during those nights. Some old houses at Jonker Walk also organise dancing classes and Chinese classical music instrument performances.
Open-air market at Jonker Walk is a very popular tourist attraction. Local Chinese prefer to sing karaoke at the permanent stage set up by the state government. Chairs are provided in front of the stage for interested spectators. It is an ideal spot to pass your evening! Don't miss Jonker Walk when you are in Melaka for your vacation! |
Kota Raya Shopping Complex, Kuala Lumpur Kota Raya Shopping Complex is located at the junction of Jalan Silang and Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown. It is one of the oldest shopping centers in Kuala Lumpur. It was a very popular shopping center in the 1960s and 1970s. It is still popular today for budget shoppers. Kotaraya is conveniently located within a stone's throw from the main bus terminal Puduraya. It is also located adjacent to S & M Shopping Center along Jalan Silang.
Wide range of items at bargain prices are on sale in the shopping complex such as budget clothings, textiles, handbags, shoes, electrical goods, CDs, VCDs and DVDs, video tapes, handphone accessories, watches, spectacles, toys and households goods. Several hair dressing and beauty saloons are located on the first and second floors of the shopping complex. The upper floors are entertainment outlets with numerous video game arcades. | | | Kota Raya Shopping Centre |
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JLBG Sat Oct 31, 2009 07:10 UTC
A very informative page that shows the great variety of sights of Malaysia. The stamp museum must be very interesting! There seem to be many yummy dishes to taste! Wow, a hotel with 6,118 rooms, you have better not to forget your number! | janiebaxter Tue Sep 29, 2009 21:26 UTC
Thanks for your comments on my page. Lovely pages here - I like the snake temple! Greetings from Manchester, UK. | Yaqui Mon Sep 28, 2009 21:54 UTC
What a fabulous country Ho & Pang! There is so much to see and do just here alone. Love the beautiful architeture of buildings. A country filled with beautiful people, traditions, and history. Thanks for the lovely tour! | trvlrtom Sat Sep 26, 2009 17:45 UTC
Yours is a country I really want to visit. Especially historical places like Georgetown and Melaka. And to eat the wonderful food. |
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