GOASIAPLUS October 2018
Our October issue is out with fashion foodie Sara Khong gracing the covers. On the inside, explore the Maldives of Indonesia through Francis' eyes, the millenial's take on travelling abroad for concerts and Bukit Jalil's transformation into Kuala Lumpur.
Our October issue is out with fashion foodie Sara Khong gracing the covers. On the inside, explore the Maldives of Indonesia through Francis' eyes, the millenial's take on travelling abroad for concerts and Bukit Jalil's transformation into Kuala Lumpur.
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TRAVEL<br />
Since then, Malaysians beam with glory of Bukit<br />
Jalil National Stadium, being the largest in Southeast<br />
Asia and is ranked 6th largest football stadium in<br />
the world to date. Other than international sports<br />
matches, the stadium has been a platform for music<br />
concerts and worldwide premier of the Lee Chong<br />
Wei movie.<br />
A THRIVING COURSE<br />
Bukit Jalil is also<br />
home to Technology<br />
Park Malaysia. The<br />
science park is a<br />
part of Multimedia<br />
Super Corridor<br />
(MSC) program<br />
initiated in 1996 to<br />
transform Malaysia<br />
into a modern state<br />
by 2020. The ground<br />
is opened for visitors<br />
but entrances to<br />
the facilities are<br />
restricted for staff<br />
and registered<br />
member only.<br />
Another worth-noting is the Bukit Jalil<br />
Recreational Park. Unlike any other park, this is<br />
regarded as one of the top destination for wedding<br />
photoshoots in Malaysia. Bukit Jalil Recreational Park<br />
spans 80 acres of land and has a diverse landscaping<br />
garden themes that attracts joggers, family recreation<br />
and picnic in the evening.<br />
Regular business travellers to Malaysia would<br />
frequent Klang Valley’s hottest country club, Bukit<br />
Jalil Golf and Country Resort. The elite country<br />
club enlivens Bukit Jalil with its signature 18-hole<br />
golf course in vast terrains and other activities<br />
suited for an entire family from landscaped pools,<br />
game room, driving range and sauna.<br />
From there, Bukit Jalil is slowly developing<br />
into a city. The upcoming opening of Pavilion<br />
Bukit Jalil in the area is set to be the largest retail<br />
outlet in south of Kuala Lumpur. A trip to Bukit<br />
Jalil will no longer<br />
entirely be for sports<br />
“The busy<br />
town today is<br />
unrecognised for<br />
its past calling<br />
as a rubber<br />
plantation estate.”<br />
and recreation but<br />
a high-end retail<br />
experience. While<br />
the elite mall is a<br />
wonderful addition<br />
to the area, across<br />
the street, The Earth<br />
sets the foundation<br />
for nightlife and<br />
commercialism.<br />
Locals crowd at<br />
various eateries like<br />
Njoy Planet Cafe,<br />
Monspize Cafe and<br />
Fatmama Steamboat<br />
day in day out.<br />
One may get to Bukit Jalil via Light Rail<br />
Transit (LRT) station in the Sri Petaling Line or<br />
drive there easily via multiple direct expressway<br />
links. With many more forthcoming developments<br />
and accessibility in Bukit Jalil, it is foreseen that<br />
the suburban area will become the second Kuala<br />
Lumpur. A slow change of scenery to an urban<br />
neighbourhood filled with skylines.<br />
4<br />
1 Technology Park Malaysia 2 The Earth @ Bukit Jalil 3 Bukit Jalil National Stadium 4 Diners enjoying hotpot at Fatmama Steamboat<br />
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