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By S. Abidin

Online

April, 2001.

 

Skyline of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's Capital.

The Skyline of Kuala Lumpur

Commonly referred to as K.L., the city has become modern and prosperous whilst retaining a colourful blend of 
Malay, Chinese, Indian, Arab and European cultural influences.

 

Waterfall in Forests of Sabah ProvinceWaterfall in Forests of Sabah Province

Sabah is Malaysia's second largest state located on Borneo Island. Sabah is the home to thousands

 

Mount Kinabalu, Sabah Province.Mount Kinabalu 
South East Asia's Highest Peak

The state of Sabah holds Malaysia's Mount Kinabalu, the resting place of the souls of the departed Kadazan/Dusun peoples. Kinabalu stands at 4,093 metres and is the highest mountain in South East Asia.

Petronas Twin TowersPetronas Twin Towers, K.L.

The world tallest tower is the Petronas Twin Towers, a 88-storey building with overall height  of 451.9 metres from

 

Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz  Shah

The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in K.L. is presently the largest in Southeast Asia, accommodating a maximum of 24,000 people. With it's Dome soaring up to 350 feet above ground and 170 feet in diameter, and the four minarets rising over 460 feet, it is 
the largest religious dome ever built and the tallest standing mosque in the world to date.

The People of MalaysiaMalaysia's Population

Malaysia has a population of 18 million people. The three dominant races include native Malays, Chinese and Indians and the indigenous people of Sabah and Sarawak are Kadazans, Bajaus, Muruts, Kelabits, Dayaks and Iban Dayaks.

Wildlife of Malaysia

Department of Wildlife and National Parks Mission:
To be an effective and capable institution in conserving and managing the sustainable use of diverse wildlife species and habitat.

 

K.L.'s Central Railway StationThe Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

Built in 1910, this building's design was based on Moorish architecture, and was extensively renovated in 1986. It provides air-conditioned comfort and modern facilities for rail passengers.

Sunset at Pulau PangkorSunset at Pulau Pangkor

Pulau Pangkar is located in Perak Province. The word Perak,  as it is  known in Malay, originates from the "glimmer of fish in the water" that  sparkled like silver. 

 

National Sports Complex

Venue for Commonwealth Games 
in 1998, in Bukit Jalil.

Tropical Fruit of Malaysia

Among the exotic and delicious tropical fruits of Malaysia, is the world's largest citrus fruit, the Pomelo, found in Perak.

Kuala Lumpur's 421 metre tower is reputed to be the highest in Asia and the fourth highest in the world.

KLCC with World Class Revolving Restaurant
KLCC with World Class  Revolving Restaurant

As well as it's revolving restaurant, the tower also serves as a transmission station for telecommunications, radio and television.

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