Holidays Season in Malaysia

Travel tips for travellers to KL

• If you are planning a visit to Malaysia in November or December, be sure to book early. School holidays in Malaysia and Singapore which begins in mid November 2007 is the peak season. This holiday stretches till the end of the year.
• Book your air flights early. Book your flights by comparing with offers by all other Asian Airlines and also from budget airlines operating in Malaysia and Singapore (see transport in Malaysia)
• Search and compare hotel rates before booking. Online rates are lowest when you book early and most online booking must be at least 7 days before you check-in. (Free tool to search online rate from multiple sites is available at HotelsCombined.com )
• Lookout for package offers during holiday season. Many offers are available online or through travel agencies (some air flights and tours).
• Popular places to stay in KL are near shopping places such as Bukit Bintang, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman and China Town (more on Kuala Lumpur).
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Where to shop and dine in KL

Shopping for Hari Raya Adilfitri?

Kuala Lumpur is a shopper's paradise with numerous bazaars, huge shopping malls and roadside stalls. KL is the place to dine, shop or go clubbing. Popular shopping areas, restaurants and clubs are centered at:
Bukit Bintang area or the Bintang Walk
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
China Town Petaling Street
Little India around Jalan Masjid India.
Suria KLCC,
Mid-Valley Megamall
Sri Hartamas Bangsar
One Utama or 1 Utama Shopping centre

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August 2007 in KL

KL Tower International BASE Jump Merdeka Circuit 2007. – held in conjunction with  Malaysia’s 50th Anniversary of Independence or Merdeka. This circuit will take place at 5 building events, the tallest buildings in the states of Sarawak, Sabah, Alor Setar, Penang and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. It will start on 7th August and will conclude on 26th August 2007. There are nine days scheduled for jumping with up to 8 hours of jumping per day. Jump heights for buildings range from 280 feet to 980 feet.
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This July and August in KL Malaysia

• Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 16 June 2007 - 2 September 2007 Amazing discount and special offers during Malaysia's biggest sales carnival!
• Menara Kuala Lumpur has announced KL Tower International BASE Jump Merdeka Circuit 2007. – held in conjunction with Malaysia’s 50th Anniversary of Independence or Merdeka. It will start on 7th August and will conclude on 26th August 2007, in 5 locations in Malaysia..... more at www.mymalaysiabooks.com

KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA

Kuala Lumpur - Better known as KL, is the capital and largest city in Malaysia (243 sq. kilometers); located inside the state of Selangor, Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur is situated in the central part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The city of less than 2 million, spreads around the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers.

The city of Kuala Lumpur is a fascinating mix of old and new, a blend of east and west. Modern high-rise buildings such as the Petronas Twin Towers, shopping complexes and 5-star hotel blocks and high-rise offices are built alongside mosques, colonial buildings, Chinese temples, Hindu temples, old churches and pre-war shophouses. Kuala Lumpur or KL is one of the cheapest city in Asia to live.......... more on KL at www.mymalaysiabooks.com