december-2011

MALAYSIA
KUALA LUMPUR
COUNTRY CODE +60 (3)
CURRENCY RM1 = PHP13.79/US$0.32
TOUCHDOWN A bus will take you to downtown
Kuala Lumpur from the airport for about RM10
(PHP138). On the other hand, the train will get
you there in half the time. Metered taxis are fast
and affordable.
BY DAY Ride the KL Hop-On, Hop-Off bus — it
takes you to over 42 major city sights and
attractions, including major shopping centers. The
bus operates from 8.30am–8.30pm and the 24hour
ticket costs just RM38 (PHP524).
BY NIGHT Relax with friends at Sky Bar (at
Traders Hotel) or Luna Bar (at Pacifi c Regency),
which offer spectacular views of the Petronas Twin
Towers and the magnifi cent evening skyline. Go
bar-hopping along Changkat Bukit Bintang.
SLEEP GTower Hotel is the fi rst fully-certifi ed
green and smart property in Malaysia. It limits its
carbon footprint and has stylish furnishings made
of recycled material. www.GTowerhotel.com
Bea
Totanes
marketing
manager
BEST BREAKFAST A hot glass
of teh tarik and yummy roti canai at
Pelita Nasi Kandar.
BEST DINNER Try the stingray,
fried oyster, grilled chicken wings and
char koay teow at Jalan Alor.
BEST SOUVENIRS Create
something unique: paint your own
batik at the KL Craft Complex, located
along Jalan Conlay.
trip journal
MALAYSIA
KOTA KINABALU
COUNTRY CODE +60 (88)
CURRENCY RM1 = PHP13.79/US$0.32
TOUCHDOWN The Kota Kinabalu International
Airport is only 10 minutes away by taxi, which
usually costs about RM20 (PHP276). Be sure to
negotiate and agree on the fare before you step
into the cab.
BY DAY The city is known for its tallest mountain,
Mt Kinabalu, which draws climbers from all over
the region. The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park showcases
exotic animals like orangutans and the Sumatran
rhinoceros.
BY NIGHT Scuba dive at night. Explore
underwater wonders such as WWII wrecks in
the dark at over 20 diving sites. Or you can chill
at the Waterfront; Pirates Bar prepares delicious
barbecue dishes.
SLEEP Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, in the heart of the
city, faces the South China Sea. Dip in the outdoor
pool or stay fi t at the Club Olympus health club.
Kinabalu.regency@hyatt.com
Jeremiah
Thien
communications
assistant
BEST BREAKFAST Great fi sh
noodle soup and tom yam at Wan
Wan Restaurant.
BEST NIGHT OUT Head to
the Waterfront in Kota Kinabalu for
drinks and chilling out with friends.
BEST DINNER Nelayan
Seafood Restaurant gives you the
opportunity to watch cultural dances
while having your meal.
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