Malaysia “Enjoy the Attractions!”

State Mosque The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque is one of the most beautiful buildings in the country. Frequently referred to as the "Blue Mosque" its minarets are the tallest in the world at meters. Its graceful blue dome is one of the largest of its kind. Decorative Islamic calligraphy enhances the dome and main prayer hall, while the overall architecture integrates ethnic Malay design elements

A land of spectacular vistas, undulating terrain and ancient rain forests, Malaysia offers unlimited opportunities for a trekker. The wilds of the country's extensive national parks and wildlife reserves presents an opportunity to rediscover the allure of nature. From the freshwater swamp forests of the Kinabatangan floodplain where Proboscis monkeys squat in treetops munching leaves, to the undisturbed dipterocarp rainforests of Taman Negara, one of Asia's finest conservation areas, trekking in Malaysia is a rich and rewarding experience. Seasoned trekkers may want to try the rigorous seven-day trek to the summit of Gunung Tahan in Taman Negara, Pahang. Novice trekkers can pratice at Forest Reserve Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, The Malaysia Agricultural Park at Tamn Bukit Cahaya in Shah Alam, Selangor or Air Keroh Recreational Forest in Malacca.

B a t u C a v e s This is one of the holiest Hindu shrines in Malaysia and a popular tourist attraction. The Caves are popular not only for being the southern-most limestone outcrop in the Northern Hemisphere, but the labyrinth that makes up the Batu Caves also supports a variety of exotic wildlife. There is a 272-step concrete staircase leading to the temple cave. The main cave holds a shrine of Lord Subramaniam, a Hindu deity. A cave gallery is located at the foot of the caves featuring clay figurines and wall paintings depicting scenes and figures from Hindu mythology. Admission: Free

New Central Market - Kota Bharu

Gombak Shah Alam Sport Complex Awarded the 1996 Best Sport Facility in Asia Award, the Shah Alam Sport Complex features one of the largest and most dynamic sports and entertainment complex in South East Asia. State-of-the- art facilities and a professional management team ensure that all events held here will be successful. SASC comprises the 70,000 seats Shah Alam stadium, an adjacent warm-up track and training field, a 12,000 capacity air-conditioned indoor stadium, and an Olympic standard swimming and diving centre

T O P D I V I N G S I T E S Pulau Redang (Terengganu) The first Marine Park Centre was established on this island-Conservation efforts have resulted in Pulau Redang having prolific coral growth and fish life Pulau Kapas (Terengganu) In addition to easy diving around the island, Pulau Kapas also offers interesting topside activities like squid fishing, sunset cruises and other activities. Pula Talang- Talang (Sarawak) The essentially hard coral seascape extends to rocky bottom. Sponges and sea fans grow among the hard corals. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Islands (Sabah) Located just 15 minutes from mainland Kota Kinabalu, these islands offer easy dives with plenty of time to relax on the white sandy beaches.

Petronas Towers Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia gives a glimpse of colorful heritage and a taste of traditional, exotic Asia with rocket like Petronas Towers soaring high, massive shopping malls, driverless trains gliding across the bustling city, enchanting temples and mosques, small colonial churches and British Tudor-style clubhouses. At night, markets and lantern-lit streets gets lively with Malay, Chinese and Indian hawkers selling tempting dishes.

Sultan Alam Shah Museum This blue-roofed State Museum in traditional Selangor architecture houses some of the finest displays in the country, providing visitors with an eye- opening look at the history, culture and heritage of Selangor.

Petaling Street Also known as Chinatown, Petaling Street is one of Kuala Lumpur's most popular tourist destinations. In the evenings, a line of stalls come to live in front of the pre-war shops, offering products of every description, from fake leather goods to the obligatory "Dunhill" watches. The area attracts many locals and visitors in search of bargain items, including inexpensive dresses, shoes, fabrics and souvenirs. It transforms itself into a bustling and lively night market when part of the road is closed to traffic at about 6pm.