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Thousands of Hindu devotees throng Batu Caves to pay homage to Lord Subramaniam during Thaipusam. Courtesy of Tourism Malaysia photo, courtesy Tourism Malaysia

Thaipusam at Batu Caves

Jan 2010 (annual)

More than a million devotees process to the Batu Caves, a spectacular holy temple outside Kuala Lumpur, to celebrate the annual Hindu festival of Thaipusam. The event marks Lord Murugan's…

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Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur. Photo by Heather Sills, © Whatsonwhen

Petronas Twin Towers

Daily; not Mon

At 452m, the city-centre, 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers form the world's tallest twin buildings. Curved and pointed bays feature the Islamic influences of American architect Cesar Pelli.…

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Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur. © Tourism Malaysia

Batu Caves

Daily

These sacred limestone caves in Selangor are around 400 million years old and represent the most important Hindu shrines outside of India. As the focus of the Thaipusam Festival, millions of…

Whitney Houston. Courtesy of Live & Loud, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Live & Loud

Nov - Dec 2009 (annual)

World-class acts from all music genres take to the stage at the Stadium Negara and the Bukit Kiara in Kuala Lumpur for the Live & Loud music festival.

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Sunburst KL International Music Festival

Mar 2010 (annual)

Six stages around Kuala Lumpur's Bukot Kiara Equestrian and Country Resort play host to international names in rock, hip-hop, dance, pop and jazz at the Sunburst KL International Music…

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World Drums Festival

Jul - Aug 2010 (annual)

The World Drums Festival fills Kuala Lumpur's open spaces with percussion and drum music from all over the world, exploring the culture and history of Malaysia while providing energetic…

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Central Market, Kuala Lumpur. Photo by Haridas Azami

Central Market

Daily

Central Market is a bazaar-style trading hub which first opened its doors in 1936. A modern renovation has added a wealth of handicraft stalls. Find carvings, silks and masks alongside fresh…

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Precious Old China

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Fitted out with the most glorious Chinese antiques and works of art, this Central Market branch of Old China is one of the most attractive restaurants in KL. Flavours and tastes from Penang…

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National Museum, Kuala Lumpur. Photo by Phyo

National Museum

Daily

Set on the edge of the beautiful Lake Gardens, the National Museum (Muzium Negara) dates back to 1963. Collections chart Malaysia's rich cultural heritage. Delve beyond the skyscrapers to…

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Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur. Photo by Sani Rahman

Thean Hou Temple

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The picturesque Buddhist Thean Hou Temple was built in 1987 by the Hainanese and sits atop Robson Hill. Three altars, a multi-arched gateway and grandiose carvings give this building plenty of…

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Islamic Arts Museum, Kuala Lumpur. Photo by Mat le Pirate

Islamic Arts Museum

Daily

The Islamic Arts Museum in the Lake Gardens boasts an exquisite collection of over 7000 ceramics, glasswork, woodwork, weaponry and textiles, housed in a magnificent five-domed building.…

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The Beach

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The Beach is loud, raunchy and great fun. Locals and expats dance to everything from R&B DJs to live rock & roll. Look out for the two-foot shark in his tank behind the bar. Apparently he…

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Zouk

Daily

Choose a room to suit your mood at multi-level super club Zouk, with flashy plasma screens and banks of LEDs in the main room, and plush fabrics in the grown-up Velvet Underground. Resident…

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Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur. Photo by Yusmar Yahaya/yusmar@gmail.com

Lake Gardens

Daily

Joggers, picnickers and handholding couples alike flock to the handsome 92-hectare Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik Perdana) set on an artificial lake west of the Colonial District. The parkland…

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Masters Football Malaysia Cup

22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Masters Football visits Asia for the Masters Football Malaysia Cup at Kuala Lumpur's Putra Stadium. Teams include Liverpool, Manchester United, Sheffield United and an EPL All-Stars team…

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Kuala Lumpur International Film Festival

Nov 2009 (annual)

The theme for the Kuala Lumpur International Film Festival is "Celebrating Cultural Diversity". Evening screenings at venues around the city focus on the themes of Hollywood, Asia and Malaysia…

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Fireworks. Photo by Barbara Realini, © whatsonwhen

Federal Territory Day

Feb 2010 (annual)

The Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya celebrate Federal Territory Day with parades, firework displays, exhibitions and cultural shows.

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Colours of Malaysia

Mar 2010 (annual)

Citrawarna (Colours of Malaysia) celebrates the country's unique spectrum of cultures throughout March. In 2009, the main launch takes place at Kuala Lumpur's Dataran Merdeka. Expect…

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KL Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

The KL Festival is a whole month of Malaysian culture and heritage. Around 50 performances, visual arts, traditional games, and language and literature events entertain locals and tourists all…

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Crystal Dancesport Championship

Aug 2010 (annual)

The Grand Ballroom at Kuala Lumpur's Shangri-La Hotel is the stage for the annual Crystal Dancesport Championship. A charity event, the competition is open to countries in the Asia Pacific…


Highlights

Thaipusam at Batu Caves

Batu Caves

Jan 2010 (annual)

Live & Loud

Stadium Negara

Nov - Dec 2009 (annual)

Sunburst KL International Music Festival

Bukit Kiara Equestrian and Country Resort

Mar 2010 (annual)