Kuala Lumpur, commonly known as "KL", is the capital of Malaysia. It is located in the West of Malaysia and is the home to more than 5.5 million Malaysians. Kuala Lumpur has a lively business setting due to its status as the political and financial centre of the nation and South East Asia.

Boasting a vibrant business environment, Kuala Lumpur has transformed into an exciting destination for businessmen and tourists alike. The capital has no shortage of five-star hotels to cater for the increasing number of visitors. These hotels offer luxurious service at very competitive prices compared to other major cities in the world. Not only do these services provide good value for money for the tourists, most have found the experience a pleasant surprise and generally surpass their expectations.

Kuala Lumpur leads Malaysia fast paced development in trade and commerce, banking and finance, information technology and tourism. The city’s bustling streets, it’s shinning, modern office tower and record breaking skycrapers towering over the horizon symbolise Malaysia’s unhesitating leap into the future. To some, this spirit seems to have been gained at the expense of ancient cultural tradition, but in many ways the city marks the continuation rather than the loss of Malaysia’s rich past.

As the entry point for most visitors and the meeting point of the country’s many attractions, Kuala Lumpur is a grand gateway to a fascinating destination.

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Taman Negara

Taman Negara, literally means National Park, forms the largest tract of rainforest on Peninsular Malaysia that extends over some 4,300 square kilometres of primary forests. It comprises of lowland and highland forests, numerous hills including the highest peak, Gunung Tahan, on Peninsular Malaysia at 2,187 metres. Formerly known as King George V National Park, the area was declared a national park as early as 1939 for the sole purpose of protecting and preserving the flora and fauna indigenous to this area. This is a seen as a natural move as Taman Negara is believed to be one of earth's oldest rainforests that dates back to millions of years ago, reputably older than that of Congo or Amazon. The diversity of its fauna and flora, some of which can only be found in this part of the world, is a result of undisturbed evolution over 130 million years. Picturesque trails, limestone caves, observation hides and ample jungle trekking trails offer a multitude of adventure opportunities that are rare to come by.

A visit to the park is a journey to be one with nature. Not to mention the sounds of the insects and birds of the jungle, with wild animals roaming the forests, crystal clear stream, green lush forestation and a variety of wild flowers that will take your breath away.

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Penang

Penang, the Pearl of the Orient is synonymous to sun, sea and sand to foreign tourist. Beside the outstanding beaches with its long British history and arguably the best food in Asia, it has a lot more to offer. Like most of its counterparts in the country, bears the mark of an early history of successive foreign influences. This traced back to the Indian Civilization that took root in northern Malaya, to the Portuguese, Dutch, and later the British who came to this part of the world in search of spices and stayed on to participate in the lucrative trade.

Today’s Penang combines the past and present. It is possible to stroll down its narrow lanes and enjoy viewing colonial buildings and ancient temples, as well as modern development of roads and high rises while bicycle rickshaws ply the twisting streets of Georgetown, the capital.

Penang needs little introduction to many visitors to Malaysia, having long been known as one of Southeast Asia’s finest destination.

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