Trip to Kuala Lumpur (KL)

Welcome back again guys, right now I will disscuss about Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This city are so popular in the world, event tough this are a samll city, it has their own interest, which makes everyone loves to travelling there. Before we talk more further, I will give you some explanation and details about Malaysia..


Kuala Lumpur (/ˈkwɑːləˈlʊmpʊər/ or /-pər/; Malaysian pronunciation: [ˈkwalə ˈlumpʊr]) is the national capital and most populous global city in Malaysia. The city covers an area of 243 km² (94 sq mi) and has an estimated population of 1.7 million as of 2015. Greater Kuala Lumpur, covering similar area as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million people as of 2013. It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in South-East Asia, in terms of population and economy.
Kuala Lumpur is the seat of the Parliament of Malaysia. The city was once home to the executive and judicial branches of the federal government, but they were moved to Putrajaya in early 1999. Some sections of the judiciary still remain in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. The official residence of the Malaysian King, the Istana Negara, is also situated in Kuala Lumpur. Rated as alpha world city, Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial and economic centre of Malaysia due to its position as the capital as well as being a key city.
Kuala Lumpur is defined within the borders of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and is one of three Malaysian Federal Therrotis. It is an enclave within the state of Selamgor, on the central west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Since the 1990s, the city has played host to many international sporting, political and cultural events including 1998 Commonwealth Games and the Formula One Grand Prix. In addition, Kuala Lumpur is home to the tallest twin buildings in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers, which have become an iconic symbol of Malaysia's futuristic development. (Taken from Google, 30 May 2016, 18.12)

history of kuala lumpur

Kuala Lumpur means "muddy confluence", although it is also possible that the name is a corrupted form of an earlier but now unidentifiable forgotten name.^[12] It was originally a small settlement of just a few houses at the confluence of Sungai Gombak (previously known as Sungai Lumpur) and Sungai Klang (Klang River). The town of Kuala Lumpur was established circa 1857,^[13] when the Malay Chief of Klang, Raja Abdullah Raja Jaafar, aided by his brother Raja Juma'at of Lukut, raised funds to hire some Chinese miners from Lukut to open new tin mines here.^[14][15] The miners landed at Kuala Lumpur and continued their journey on foot to Ampang where the first mine was opened. Kuala Lumpur was the furthest point up the Klang River to which supplies could conveniently be brought by boat; it therefore became a collection and dispersal point serving the tin mines.^[12][13]
The identity of the founder of Kuala Lumpur has however not been confirmed: Raja Abdullah Raja Jaafar and his role in founding the city do not appear in the earliest account of the history of Selangor.^[16] On the other hand, the Sumatrans Abdullah Hukum and Sutan Puasa, arrived in Kuala Lumpur at least in 1850.^[17][18] Raja Abdullah only came around 1857 and Yap Ah Loy, also regarded as the founding father of Kuala Lumpur, arrived in 1862. In addition, the Chinese men employed under Raja Abdullah worked in Ampang, 64 kilometres away from the main land.^[19] Meanwhile, efficient drainage and irrigation systems (bondar saba) were introduced in Kuala Lumpur by the technologically advanced Mandailing, improving the mining industry.^[17]
In the early history of Kuala Lumpur, the Minangkabaus of Sumatra were considered to be one of the most important groups of people involved in trade. Utsman Abdullah and Haji Mohamed Taib were influential tycoons in Kuala Lumpur and surrounding areas.^[20] Haji Taib, one of the wealthiest figures at that time, was an important person in the early development of city central: Kampung Baru.^[21][22] Beside as merchants, the Minangkabaus also overwhelmingly on socio-religious figures, such as Utsman bin Abdullah was the first kadi of Kuala Lumpur as well as Muhammad Nur bin Ismail.^[23]
Although the early miners suffered a high death toll due to the malarial conditions of the jungle, the Ampang mines were successful, and the first tin was exported in 1859.^[12] The tin-mining spurred the growth of the town, and miners later also settled in Pudu and Batu. The miners formed gangs among themselves;^[24] there were the Hakka-dominated Hai San in Kuala Lumpur, and the Cantonese-dominated Ghee Hin based in Kanching in Ulu Selangor. These two gangs frequently fought to gain control of the best tin mines.^[25] Leaders of the Chinese community were conferred the title of Kapitan Cina (Chinese headman) by the Malay chief, and Hiu Siew, the owner of a mine in Lukut, was chosen as the first Kapitan of Kuala Lumpur.^[26][27] As one of the first traders to arrive in Ampang (along with Yap Ah Sze), he sold provisions to the miners in exchange for tin.^[28]

Sultan Abdul Samad, the fourth Sultan of Selangor.

Kapitan Yap Ah Loy, the third Chinese Kapitan of Kuala Lumpur.

Frank Swettenham,
a contributor to the development of Kuala Lumpur.

In 1868, Yap Ah Loy was appointed the third Chinese Kapitan of Kuala Lumpur.^[29] Yap, together with Frank Swettenham, were the two most important figures in the development of Kuala Lumpur in the early days of Kuala Lumpur. In 1880, the state capital of Selangor was moved from Klang to the more strategically advantageous Kuala Lumpur by the colonial administration, and Swettenham was appointed the Resident in 1882.^[30] Kuala Lumpur was a small town with buildings made of wood and atap (thatching) that were prone to burn. It suffered from many social and political problems, including the Selangor Civil War which devastated the town; it was also plagued by diseases and a constant threat from fire and flood.^[31] The war and other setbacks led to a slump which lasted until 1879, when a rise in the price of tin allowed the town to recover.^[13]
In 1881, a flood swept through the town, following a fire that had engulfed it earlier. As a response, Frank Swettenham, the British Resident of Selangor, required that buildings be constructed of brick and tile.^[30] Hence, Kapitan Yap Ah Loy bought a sprawling piece of real estate to set up a brick industry, which spurred the rebuilding of Kuala Lumpur. This place is the eponymous Brickfields.^[32] Hence, destroyed atap buildings were replaced with brick and tiled ones. He restructured the building layout of the city. Many of the new brick construction mirrored those of shop houses in southern China, characterised by "five foot ways" as well as skilled Chinese carpentry work. This resulted in a distinct eclectic shop house architecture typical to this region. Kapitan Yap Ah Loy expanded road access in the city significantly, linking up tin mines with the city; these roads include the main arterial routes of the present Ampang Road, Pudu Road and Petaling Street.^[33] As Chinese Kapitan, he was vested with wide powers on a par with Malay community leaders. Law reforms were implemented and new legal measures introduced to the assembly. Yap also presided over a small claims court. With a police force of six, he was able to uphold the rule of law, constructing a prison that could accommodate 60 prisoners at any time. Kapitan Yap Ah Loy also built Kuala Lumpur's first school and a major tapioca mill in Petaling Street of which the Selangor's Sultan Abdul Samad held an interest.^[34]
A railway line between Kuala Lumpur and Klang, initiated by Swettenham and completed in 1886, increased accessibility which resulted in the rapid growth of the town. The population grew from 4,500 in 1884 to 20,000 in 1890.^[13] As development intensified in the 1880s, it also put pressure on sanitation, waste disposal and other health issues. A Sanitary Board was created on 14 May 1890 which was responsible for sanitation, upkeep of roads, lighting of street and other functions. This would eventually become the Kuala Lumpur Municipal Council.^[35] Kuala Lumpur was only 0.65 km² in 1895, but it expanded to 20 km² in 1903, and by the time it became a municipality in 1948 it had expanded to 93 km², and then to 243 km² in 1974 as a Federal Territory.^[36] In 1896, Kuala Lumpur was chosen as the capital of the newly formed Federated Malay States.^[37] A mixture of different communities settled in various sections of Kuala Lumpur. The Chinese mainly settled around the commercial centre of Market Square, east of the Klang River, and towards Chinatown. The Malays, Indian Chettiars, and Indian Muslims resided along Java Street (now Jalan Tun Perak). The Padang, now known as Merdeka Square, was the centre of the British administrative offices.^[31]

Japanese troops advancing up High Street (now Jalan Tun H S Lee) in Kuala Lumpur in December 1941 during World War II.

During World War II, Kuala Lumpur was captured by the Imperial Japanese Army on 11 January 1942. They occupied the city until 15 August 1945, when the commander in chief of the Japanese Seventh Area Army in Singapore and Malaysia, Seishirō Itagaki, surrendered to the British administration following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.^[38] Kuala Lumpur grew through the war, the rubber and tin commodity crashes and the Malayan Emergency, during which Malaya was preoccupied with the communist insurgency.^[30] In 1957, the Federation of Malaya gained its independence from British rule.^[39] Kuala Lumpur remained the capital through the formation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963.

The Majestic Theatre on Pudu Road was an early pioneer in Kuala Lumpur's cinema scene. It was converted into an amusement park in the 1990s and demolished in 2009.

On 13 May 1969, the worst race riots on record in Malaysia took place in Kuala Lumpur.^[40] The so-called 13 May Incident refers to the occurrence of violence between members of the Malay and the Chinese communities. The violence was the result of Malaysian Malays being dissatisfied with their socio-political status. The riots caused the deaths of 196 people,^[40] and led to major changes in the country's economic policy to promote and prioritise Malay economic development over that of the other ethnicities.
Kuala Lumpur later achieved city status in 1972,^[41] becoming the first settlement in Malaysia to be granted the status after independence. Later, on 1 February 1974, Kuala Lumpur became a Federal Territory.^[42] Kuala Lumpur ceased to be the capital of Selangor in 1978 after the city of Shah Alam was declared the new state capital.^[43] On 14 May 1990, Kuala Lumpur celebrated 100 years of local council. The new federal territory Kuala Lumpur flag and anthem were introduced. On 1 February 2001, Putrajaya was declared a Federal Territory, as well as the seat of the federal government.^[44] The administrative and judicial functions of the government were shifted from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya. Kuala Lumpur however still retained its legislative function,^[45] and remained the home of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Constitutional King).^{(taken from google)}

Actually when i go to Malaysia the fisrt place i visit is Genting, and after that on the second day finally i arrived at Kuala Lumpur, in here the most favorite place to visit is Petronas Twin Towers because it is the tallest twin towers in the world..
But because of some conditions i am not going there, i just visit the outside of Twin Towers and not going inside of the buildings.

In here there are several ways to travel this city, you can use Train, Bus, Taxi. There are so many taxi around the street, they park their car in the street while they attract customer to travel with using their car.
In here you can also using waze, which is a very popular map for travelling the city. you can also using uber for your transport, when you using uber you can pay it later with credit card which is so easy to use.
Here are some explanations about Kuala Lumpur transportations..

Like most other Asian cities, driving is the main mode of commuting in Kuala Lumpur. Hence, every part of the city is well connected by highways. As capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur has a comprehensive road network that leads to the rest of Peninsular Malaysia.
In terms of air connectivity, Kuala Lumpur is served by two airports. The main airport, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at Sepang, Selangor, which is also the aviation hub of Malaysia, is located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) south of city. The other airport is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, also known as Subang Skypark and served as the main international gateway to Kuala Lumpur from 1965 until KLIA opened in 1998. KLIA connects the city with direct flights to destinations in six continents around the world, and is the main hub for the national carrier, Malaysia Airlines and low-cost carrier, AirAsia. KLIA can be reached using the KLIA Ekspres a airport rail link service from KL Sentral, which takes twenty-eight minutes, while travelling by car or bus via highway will take about an hour. Air Asia and other low-cost carrier flights do not fly out of KLIA main terminal but from KLIA2 which is two kilometres from KLIA. KLIA2 is served by an extension of the KLIA Ekspres and by buses from KL Sentral. As of 2007, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is only used for chartered and turboprop flights by airlines such as Firefly and Berjaya Air.

Platform of the KLCC LRT station along the Kelana Jaya Line in Kuala Lumpur

KL Sentral at night

Public transport in Kuala Lumpur and the rest of the Klang Valley covers a variety of transport modes such as bus, rail and taxi. Despite efforts to promote usage of public transport, utilisation rates are low as only 16 percent of the population used public transport in 2006. Rail transport in Kuala Lumpur encompasses an airport rail link, light metro, monorail and commuter rail. Kuala Lumpur is served by three separate rail operator with own brand service, which meet in the city and extend towards other parts of the Klang Valley, namely ERL, Rapid Rail for Rapid KL and KTM for KTM Komuter. The main rapid transit hub is KL Sentral, which facilitates as an interchange station for the rail systems. KL Sentral is also a hub for intercity railway service namely KTM Intercity and KTM ETS. It provides rail services to as far as Singapore in the south, and Hat Yai, Thailand, in the north.
The largest public transport operator in Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley is Prasarana Malaysia via its subsidiaries of Rapid Rail and Rapid Bus using Rapid KL brands service. Since the take over from Intrakota Komposit Sdn Bhd, Prasarana Malaysia has redrawn the entire bus network of Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley metropolitan area to increase passenger numbers and improve Kuala Lumpur's public transport system. The Prasarana Malaysia has adopted the hub and spoke system to provide greater connectivity, and cut down the need of more buses. Rapid Rail is also the operator of two light metro in Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley, namely Ampang Line and Kelana Jaya Line. By 2017, the 1st phase of Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit Project, Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line will be completed providing a faster efficient ride to the city centre.
In Kuala Lumpur, most taxis have distinctive white and red liveries. Kuala Lumpur is one of the major ASEAN city with taxis extensively running on natural gas. Taxis can be hailed from taxi stands or from the streets. Nevertheless, taxis are known to charge high rates for foreigners.
Kuala Lumpur is served by Port Klang, located about 64 km (40 mi) southwest of the city. The port is the largest and busiest in the country handling about 6.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) of cargo in 2006.

Lets we talk more about the interesting place of Kuala Lumpur.. actually why i loved this city because they has so many variates of food like Indonesia.. in here you can find so many cultural food too in different place.. I've tried once European food in pavilion mall..
it has a very good taste, whic is makes me want to going here again and again..
Here some pictures i took before i eat them all ha ha ha..

Pavillion Mall its the best mall place to visit, but bring your credit card, it ain't cheap!

For cheaper clothes, IT goods, bags etc, go to Sungei Wang and Low Yat Plaza, further up Jalan Bukit Bintang.

Pavilion is quite new, beautifully laid out, bright, clean and wonderful. The shopping is great, with a huge variety of stores, including many specialty stores. The food court in the basement is probably the best in the city area, and has a huge array of foods to choose from, all at good prices. Surrounding the food court are dozens of restaurants also.

But my favourite part is the outdoor section along one side, which is home to many bars, cafes and restaurants, is always buzzing, and is a great place for people watching. Pavilion is one of my favourite places to hang out in all of KL! 

Inside the pavilion mall you can found tokyo street in here which is selling goods from Japan. variety of goods like mug, clothes, foods, etc.

Another interesting place to visit is Jalan Alor..

Kuala Lumpur is all about eating, and the best eating isn't in the air-conditioned restaurants. The best place is eating in Jalan Alor. Formerly known as the Red light district of KL. The area has since undergone a number of facelifts, and the hosts now cater more to delight the gastronomical passions of its patrons. The stalls are parked all along the street. It is quite an overwhelming experience for the first timers, who may have some difficulty on deciding where to eat. Jalan Alor is a short walk away from the modern shopper’s paradise of the BB Walk and its many malls and plazas.

 

It’s easiest to arrive at the Bukit Bintang monorail stop and walk along Bukit Bintang. When you're about the KFC you have to go left and than you have to walk 20meters and turn to the left.

This is Jalan Alor:  "Food, Glorious Food!"

The first thing you'll see, is that they are selling Durian. Durian smells like hell, but taste like heaven. So if you want to try.....

Please don't do this if you have been drinking a beer. it could be one of your worst days!!

On that short walk, something very odd happens – the whole character of the city changes. The modern shopper’s paradise melts away, and it’s replaced by something from a past age.

The billboards disappear, replaced by smaller signs mostly written in Chinese. You turn your head and... you’ve arrived. It could be 40 years ago.

Both sides of Jalan Alor are lined by endless rows of ‘mamak’ stalls and outdoor restaurants, interspersed with hawker stands selling fruits, barbequed meats, hanging ducks, and so on. ‘Bustle’ is too timid a word;

Jalan Alor alive, like a living history of Asia in a simpler time.

The Jalan Alor area is relatively dead during the day, but when the sun goes down it gets a complete makeover. Then people will come and make the tables ready for you. Soon it will smell delicious!

Once preceded by its seedy history (indeed, remnants remain in the form of hourly-rate hotels), elevated itself, and is now known for its extravaganza sights, tastes, and smells.

Tourists rarely venture here; the foreign faces you see are certainly expats, each seeming to give you a knowing nod. You’ve reached the ‘real’ Asia.

Now it's the time for us: the Tourists!

Bring your appetite with you tonight.

The tastes of Jalan Alor abound, and you’ll likely be asked to sit and dine 80 or 90 times along the strip. You’d be a fool not to; this is a cultural hearth of local cuisine.

Choose the things you like.

Everything tastes nice. You'll have a pleasant evening and I'll be sure you'll come back the next evening.

Most places serve alcohol and you can sample pretty much every Malay, Chinese and Thai dish imaginable, from grilled fish and satay to kai-lan (Chinese greens) in oyster sauce and fried noodles with frogs' legs.

The satay is excellent, as are the many Chinese foods. A portion goes by 12 sticks. Maybe you can order 6 sticks, but twelve is ok.

Maybe you think it's difficult to choose; well ...... most of the menus have pictures of each delicacy. This makes your ordering simple. Hawker stalls are a favourite on the city’s foodie scene.

Sit down for the food, but linger on the atmosphere.

As shadows grow long and the street fills with people, you’ll see and hear things not experienced in many other parts of KL. At the food stalls food is cooked in a furious fashion (with delicious smells coming from the frying woks and boiling pots) and served on plastic plates in a rainbow of colours.

Food is the main draw but the atmosphere is also truly memorable.

There is character in the Jalan Alor put into words. It takes on a life of its own each night, and seems different with every visit.

Only one commonality exists: you won’t be able to fully describe your experience to friends back home. Indeed, if you’re the playful type and you want to see your newly arrived Western friends experience full-bore ‘culture shock,’ bring them to Jalan Alor.

Their reactions are almost as entertaining as the environment. The entire street is jammed on both sides with hawker stalls and restaurants (mainly Chinese) some of them open all night. Most places offers menus with photos of the dishes.

There is character in the Jalan Alor night, one not easily put into words.

It takes on a life of its own each night, and seems different with every visit.