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PUDU JAIL 114 YEARS OLD WORLD HERITAGE HISTORY

m_azlanshah — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:30:52 +0000

Pudu Prison was a well-known historical attraction in the Kuala Lumpur city centre, its large area of 8.8ha in Jalan Hang Tuah, Kuala Lumpur, is a prominent landmark in the nation’s capital city. 114-year-old Pudu Prison standing there had been witness how Kuala Lumpur step into a big city.

PUDU JAIL 114 YEARS OLD WORLD HERITAGE HISTORY

Pudu Jail or Pudoh Gaol, The historic Pudu prison was built and designed in 1891 and completed in 1895 by state engineer and director of Public Works Department, Charles Edwin Spooner. At the cost of RM 138 000 ($320 000), the prison was built in six phases using steel, brick and cement, all imported from British colonies India and Britain.

Its design was copied from the Kandy Prison in Bogambia, Africa for shaped like a butterfly or an X structure (cruciform). It originally had 240 cells on three floors, but more cells were added over the years.It had mass kitchen, bathrooms, administrative office, hospital and training centre are located outside the main X-building structure.

The prison’s gruesome condemned cell is located at block D where those on death row were prepped before being hanged at the execution room in the same block. Between 1960 and 1993, 180 convicts were hanged there.

Pudu Prison was designed to house 600 inmates initially but with additional cells, its capacity was increased to 2,000.

The Pudu Prison main entrance was situated in a two-storied building. The Administrative Offices was on the ground floor and on the top floor, six cells for European and Eurasian prisoners and two small rooms for storage of prison records. The female ward of the prison and the prison kitchen were separate areas on each side of the Administrative Block and leading from the main section of the prison were four three-storied wings. The prison hospital was close by, but separate from the main building.

During World War II, the Japanese occupation forces incarcerated many English, Australian and New Zealand prisoners in this prison.

A prominent feature of the prison is the mural painting on its outer walls done by former inmate Khong Yen Chong in the early 1980s. The wall murals of tropical scenes painted by the prisoners took them over a year to paint using 2000 liters of paint. The murals entitled the inmates to won a place in the Guinness Book of Records, for painting the world’s longest mural along the prison’s walls stretching out to more than 384m long and 4.5 m high.

In 1981, it saw the execution of legendary robber “Botak Chin”,

In 1985, the prison recorded its highest number of inmates at any one time with 6,550. This forced the prison authorities to arrange sleeping shifts for the prisoners.

In 1986 execution of Kevin Barlow and Brian Chambers, both Australian nationals, for the drug trafficking of heroin was the last serve. The colonial era prison was officially closed in November 1996. The old Pudu Prison has been identified as one of the major sites for mega development. since then, All the inmates were then moved to the new Sungai Buloh prison built by the UDA.

As Kuala Lumpur attraction in early 2004, it was reopened just for a short time as a museum for public to witness the prison ambience. Those who have visited the Pudu Prison described the cells as totally horrific. Each cell is equipped with a window only the size of a shoebox!

Pudu Prison Kuala Lumpur was temporarily re-opened as an Alcatraz-style museum before being shut for good to enable the Urban Development Authority Holdings Bhd, which reportedly bought the 7.65ha site for RMl00 million from the Government, to turn it into a commercial area which is expected to cost RM83 million and will be completed by September 2011.

The land on which the prison structure stands has been earmarked for mixed development with 70% of the land will be used for a commercial hub and 30% for residential development. The old prison mosque will be maintained. The Hang Tuah monorail station will also be integrated with the proposed development site to create easy accessibility for the public.

pudu map

KUALA LUMPUR TOWER TALLEST CITY’S PANORAMA VIEW

m_azlanshah — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:57:21 +0000

Menara Kuala Lumpur is poised to be Malaysia’s top tourist destination picturesque bird view of Kuala Lumpur from a towering height of 276m. The Kuala Lumpur Tower known as Menara Kuala Lumpur or KL Tower is a tallest single tower built at Bukit Nanas, Situated atop Bukit Nanas at 94m above sea level, it is on higher ground than the Twin Towers of Kuala Lumpur. Menara Kuala Lumpur was constructed as a telecommunications tower to upgrade the quality of telecommunications and the clarity of broadcast transmissions. Undoubtedly, Menara Kuala Lumpur marks the start of a milestone in the telecommunications arena.

KUALA LUMPUR TOWER TALLEST CITY’S PANORAMA VIEW

Its construction was finished in 1994. It is used for communication purposes and features an antenna that reaches 421 m (1,381 ft), which currently makes it the sixth tallest freestanding tower in the world. Menara KL was officially launched by YAB Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister of Malaysia,and fully operate since October 1st, 1996.

Found in the heart of the Golden Triangle at the middle of Kuala Lumpur’s business and entertainment district, you can reach the Tower from Jalan Sultan Ismail to Jalan P. Ramlee via Jalan Punchak with parking provided for up to 184 vehicles.

The roof of the pod is at 335 m (1,099 ft). The rest of the tower below has a stairwell and an elevator to reach the upper area, which also contains a revolving restaurant, providing diners a beautiful view of the city. Races are organised yearly where participants race up the stairs to the top. The tower also acts as the Islamic falak observatory to look for the crescent moon to mark the beginning of Muslim month of Ramadhan, Syawal, and Zulhijjah, to celebrate fasting month of Ramadhan, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Aidiladha.

The construction of the KL Tower which began on 4 October 1989, introduce Islamic motif to reflect Malaysia’s Islamic Heritage, and blended eastern design with western architectural. The main lobby of the upper ground floor is decorated with exquisite glass-clad domes that sparkle like giant diamonds. These domes were designed and arranged in the form of the Muqarnas by Iranian craftsmen from Isfahan.

As a member of the prestigious World Federation of Great Towers, Menara Kuala Lumpur opulently stands as the tallest tower in Southeast Asia. Menara Kuala Lumpur at 515m above sea level. Majestically poised at a breathtaking height of 421 metres, the Tower doubles as Kuala Lumpur’s best known ambassador.

Designed with vertical ribs on the external surface, the Tower weighs 100,000 tonnes and was built on no-piling, freestanding land.

KL tower Attractions:

1. Observation Deck
Spectacular views at 276 metres above ground level with a multi language audio guide of Kuala Lumpur’s city skyline. With breathtaking sunset and unforgettable night views at the height of 276 meters above ground level

2. Seri Angkasa Revolving Restaurant
Dine up in the clouds. Enjoying chic dining with breathtaking views of the city in Malaysia’s tallest revolving restaurant.

3. Mega View Banquet Deck
Mega View Banquet Deck is an exclusive venue to hold your private functions with absolute privacy.

4. Shopping
Souvenir shops, cafes, restaurants along with a photo shop and convenience shop provide visitors with peace-of-mind shopping.

5. Tower Terrace
Relax to the sounds of a cascading pool, the breeze whispering through the trees and mist fans cooling you down.

6. Tower Lighting:
The system utilizes a first-of-its-kind in the world combination of 240 hourly flashers and 8 programmable sky tracers, enhancing not only the Tower but also the panoramic KL night skyline with vibrant colors. Befitting its title as the “Jewel In The Sky”, Menara Kuala Lumpur is also the first tower in the world to be installed with such permanent light and sound technologies. Immediate future plans to further enhance “Cahaya Gemilang” include thematic, ceremonial and advertising-related shows

Lighting Show:
Day Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Time 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, and 12 midnights.

7. KL tower animal zone
a wide range rare and exotic fauna likes gigantic phyton, caphucin monkey to cuddly rabbit
Ticket Price:

RM 20 Adult
RM 10 Children

8.Eco Tourism/ agrotourism

Menara Kuala Lumpur hosts Agro-Tourism exhibitions and carnivals, providing visitors a rare glimpse into the richness of Malaysian agricultural sector, such as the Rice Carnival (2007), Pineapple Exhibition (2007) and Exhibition and Promotion Smallholder Enterpreneur Products. Experience a fun hands-on activities such as sampling exotic tropical fruits and shop for souvenirs and handicrafts exclusively designed by local artisans. It covers an area of 10.05 hectares and is considered the ‘Green Lung’ of Kuala Lumpur. It is a sanctuary to a wonderful array of flora and fauna which is unique to our tropical nature.

9. base jump from top of Kuala Lumpur

try yourself being a bird. jump and flying like a bird. experience it only at KL Tower

Getting KL Tower:

Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn. Bhd (188533-A),
Jalan Punchak, Off Jalan P. Ramlee,
50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel : + (603) 208 5448
Fax : + (603) 204 2609

MONDAY – FRIDAY = 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, SUNDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS = 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
ENTRACE FEE = RM 8.00 (US$2) adult and RM 3.00 (US$.75) children (4-12)
FREE = children ages 3 and below

By Monorail or Taxi
The easiest way to get to the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve is via the KL Monorail and PUTRA LRT. The nearest PUTRA LRT station to Kuala Lumpur Tower is the Dang Wangi station. You could also take the KL Monorail and disembark at the Bukit Nanas station. From there you need to either take a taxi or walk up Jalan Sultan Ismail then turn right on Jalan P. Ramlee, and right again up the hill. The KL Tower entrance will be on your left.

KL Tower trivia:

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Status: Complete
Constructed: 1991-1994
Use: Telecommunication, mixed used

Height:
Antenna/Spire: 421 m
Roof: 335 m

Technical details:
Floor count: 6
Floor area: 7700 m²
Elevator count: 4

world Tallest Towers taller than 250 metres:

1. Guangzhou TV & Sightseeing Tower (610 m /2001 ft) 2009 in china
2. CN Tower (553.3 m /1815 ft) 1976 in canada
3. Ostankino Tower (540.1 m /1772 ft) 1967 in russia
4. Oriental Pearl Tower (467.9 m /1535 ft) 1995 in china
5. Milad Tower (435 m /1427 ft) 1996 in iran
6. Menara Kuala Lumpur (421 m /1381 ft) 1995 in Malaysia

List of tallest freestanding structures in the world:

1. Burj Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (topped out) 2009 818 m (2,684 ft) 160 floors
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10. Petronas Tower I, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1998 452 m (1,483 ft) 88 floors
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15. Kuala Lumpur Tower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1995 421 m (1,381 ft)

source wikipedia; 6 dec 2009

MALAYSIA LARGEST COMPUTER STUFF CARNIVAL PIKOM PC FAIR

myft — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:28:33 +0000

Pikom PC Fair is the largest cheapest computer stuff carnival in few state in Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur itself. This is the best time for you to get the best deal for all computer hardware, software and all the electronic tech gadget at the lowest price ever offered in Malaysia. The very exciting event held at Kuala Lumpur this week from 4-6 December 2009. The event will be held 3 times every year in selected few place around Malaysia.

MALAYSIA LARGEST COMPUTER STUFF CARNIVAL PIKOM PC FAIR

PIKOM PC Fair is organized by PIKOM, or the Association of the Computer and Multimedia Industry of Malaysia. The first PIKOM PC Fair was held in 1995, at the Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur where it received more than 25 000 visitors. Today, PIKOM PC Fair has grown from once a year at one location to a three times a year at more than 25 locations in Malaysia. The fair attracts as many as 1.3 million visitors per year and is recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records as the Largest ICT Fair in Malaysia.

PIKOM PC FAIR 2009 (III) Event Calender
PC Fair 2009 (III) locations and venues are:
25-27 November 2009 (11:00am – 9:00pm)

Dewan Merdeka, Seri Manjung
27-29 November 2009 (11:00am – 9:00pm)

Dewan Tunku Ibrahim Ismail, Kluang
Alor Star Mall, Alor Star – NEW VENUE
Terminal 1 Shopping Centre, Seremban
4-6 December 2009 (11:00am – 9:00pm)

KL Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Penang International Sports Arena (PISA), Penang
Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC), Melaka – NEW VENUE

11-13 December 2009 (11:00am – 9:00pm)

Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru – Jalan Abdullah Ibrahim, 80000 Johor Bahru
LG Car Park Exhibition Hall, 1Borneo, Kota Kinabalu – NEW VENUE
Dewan Suarah, Bintulu
8-10 January 2010 (11:00am – 9:00pm)

Stadium Indera Mulia, Ipoh, Perak – NEW DATE

For those who missed the event, kindly check for upcoming PC Fair calender nearest to your place.

A DAY AT JALAN PASAR KUALA LUMPUR

m_azlanshah — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:46:23 +0000

Being a popular among local, The Jalan Pasar Market, Kuala Lumpur not a high class shopping mall with a hotel restaurant and branded shop lots. Jalan Pasar is used to be some kind of main trading location of tin in old days. But today Jalan Pasar is a road full of cars, bikes, trucks, pedestrians and electronic accessories’ shops. Jalan Pasar, which is located off Jalan Pudu, is popularly known as “Teen Chee Kai” (“Electronic Street” in Cantonese) because anything that requires a circuit board to run can be found in the shops here. No sales but you could get cheapest best buy if you dare to bargain.

A DAY AT JALAN PASAR KUALA LUMPUR

This market place is common and popular for its homemade products. This market is full of homemade and cheap items. You get handmade handicrafts made by the local people here. You also get tropical fishes in aquarium shops where they also sell rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, birds, etc. There is also a concentration electronic and electrical component shops. There are nearly 50 shops of this type. That day, my mission was setup my new aquarium and i had bought a soil, florecent lamp, aquatic plants and filter for below than RM 50. very cheap after good bargain. I will come again to fill my aquarium with fishes especially bettas. while my mother had bought a lot of branded cat food with cheap price for our ‘Meow’

This is the heaven for cheap electronics devices also a market that sell good price, There are shops selling electronics components, electrical goods, disco materials. Disco balls, large woofers, blinking lights, dvd player, speaker, home theater, car accessories, camera cctv, strobe, LED and laser lights, sound equipment even an electric guitar. Besides the wide array of DIY tools and hardware like power drills and soldering irons, there are also car accessory shops where you can replace your Wira dashboard or get cushion covers for your Kancil. body kits and even a new proton car promoted by salesman. I had try experience the proton exora. my brother had bought alot of DIY electronic component here to customise his new car to compete in autoshow.

The shop sells a local made audio amplifier for as cheap as RM65 which is nearly 20 to 100 times less than anything you can buy from KLCC. If tourists are looking for these high quality of products, Jalan Pasar is not the place for you. Because all kinds of electrical and electronic components are available here and prices are much cheaper than anywhere else because most of them were imported from china.

On the floor traders Other than shops, there are also many individual on-the-street sellers where they bring whatever they have to display on the floor with a piece of ground sheet displaying products from watches to mobile cases, village medicines, shoes, head wear and many others. This kind of selling method and buying method are very exciting. Shopers go around selecting whatever they desire and after satisfy with the item, start bargain. So, its all depend on the skills of bargain, but Some just pick and pay.

Start from the street across Jalan Landak, you can find ornamental fish, from the expensive koi to tetra guppies. This spot is a big draw for children and adults alike and the shop owners’ advice on fish care certainly holds weight. Bear in that these people sell their live stock from plastic basins and expectedly, the fishes are constantly mobilised on a daily basis. besides that, cute furry rabbits, cats and puppies sell here including a pet care needs like housing, feed and wood shavings.

Around 500 metres radius from T-Junction Jalan Pasar Pudu – Jalan Pasar Baharu. You can find traditional Chinese clogs, which are ideal for wet kitchens. These wooden clogs, according to the shopkeeper, are made by a craftsman at a rural farmhouse somewhere in the outskirts of Klang Valley. What one should also look out for, are the small medicinal herbs stalls dotting this area. Ask and the stall vendors will oblige you with literature on the benefits of imbibing sky fruits, green nonis and other such herbs. But it is better to play it safe and get the advice of a certified doctor first. Located near to the Pudu Market which sells fresh fruits and vegetables has attract more people to Jalan Pasar especially in morning, you could trap in conjested traffic jams.

If you want to buy some very simple and local stuff for Do it yourself project, I recommend to you come to Jalan Pasar Market, Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR RAILWAY STATION 100 YEARS

m_azlanshah — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:45:03 +0000

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station or Stesen Keretapi Kuala Lumpur is a train station located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Completed in 1910 to replace an older station on the same site and going to celebrate its 100 years honorable service. Not many aware that this station was a magnificent and the most beautiful noted to old day , the station was Kuala Lumpur’s railway hub in the city for the Federated Malay States Railway and Malayan Railway (Keretapi Tanah Melayu), before Kuala Lumpur Sentral assumed much of its role in 2001. The station is notable for it architecture, adopting a mixture of Eastern and Western designs

KUALA LUMPUR RAILWAY STATION 100 YEARS

Officially known as Kuala Lumpur Station, this Moorish-style railway terminal was designed by the same architect for Masjid Jamek, A.B. Hubbock; in 1886. As Mr.Hubback had previously served the British administration in India before being transferred to Kuala Lumpur, his passion for Morish/Northern Indian designs are clearly reflected here. Not suprising then Kuala Lumpur’s Railway Station and Masjid Jamek have close resemblance. Its domes and minarets’ unique features make it one of the most phothograph railway station in the world. The station housed a linear set of halls with the platforms were out behind. Much of the building is made out of wood, with minimal use of stone and cement. All the building materials were brought in directly from England.

The building is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.The station is located along a road named Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, previously known as Victory Avenue, which in turn was part of Damansara Road. The station is located closely to the similarly designed Railway Administration Building, as well as the National Mosque and Dayabumi Complex. The Pasar Seni LRT station is located 400 metres away, across the Klang River.

It is a very beautiful building. The building is about 100 years old in 2010 because it was built at 1910. In 1986, it went under extensive renovations but now everything is finished. Now it has air-conditioned waiting hall, snack kiosks , tourism information booth and many more. In the past, it used be very quiet but since the Commuter service started, it is very busy. Very sadly, all the Intercity train services doesn’t stop here anymore because there is a new railway station opened called KL Sentral. Only Commuter train stops here. It is located less than 1KM away from the old railway station.

The old station first began operation in 1911. Station Hotel supervisor Anthony Kau said the Kuala Lumpur station, which exudes colonial charm, will still attract tourists.

It was extended in 1967 to accomodate the need for additional office space. The new extension also housed the Heritage Station Hotel at the station’s northern wing. In the 1980s extensive renovation was carried out to modernise the station but not at the expense of its original design which is still being preserved and not unnecessarily destroyed.

After 90 years, last train rolls into KL Railway Station with the opening of Kuala Lumpur’s integrated trains station and transport hub – KL Sentral – in 2001, all of the inter-city trains now use KL Sentral as their embarkation point, leaving only KTM Komuter trains and PLUSLiner coaches that still operate from this old railway station. However, plan is underway to turn the railway station into a tourist attraction heritage building.

As for the accomodation at railway station, The Heritage Station Hotel is perhaps the most stunning and extraordinary budget hotel in the whole of Malaysia! Located near the Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Samad train station,at the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station the building itself is a piece of historical memento dating back to the early 20th century, 100 years since it was built.As one of the most distinctive Railway Station’s in the world, this building has been gazetted as a heritage site since 14 April 1983.

there are a 170 room budget hotel, in following the historical tradition of the railway station, offering basic necessities with no frills. All our rooms come attached with a private bathroom. In this hotel, you will experience the simpler lifestyle of yesteryears, long since forgotten as you engulf yourself in the past glories of Malaysia’s Historical Colonial Past.

Opened 1886
Rebuilt 1910
Electrified 1995
Code KLUMPUR (KTM Komuter)
Owned by Keretapi Tanah Melayu

-Kuala Lumpur Railway Station History in detail:

Preceding stations
Prior to the construction of the current Kuala Lumpur station, two stations were already operational in the city.

The first Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, nicknamed Resident Station due to its proximity to the residence of the British Resident, was completed and located opposite to the Selangor Club towards the west. Constructed of wood and a nipah palm roof, the station was the first in Kuala Lumpur, linking Kuala Lumpur to Klang (Pengkalan Batu) via the first railway line to connect the city with the rest of the Malay Peninsula (officially inaugurated September 22, 1886).

The second station, Sultan Street Station, was constructed in 1892 at Foch Avenue (now Tun Tan Cheng Lock Road), close to the present Maybank Tower and Puduraya bus station. Its design was based on Resident Station, and was stationed along the Pudu railway line, a new line that branched off north from the 1910 station, and connected mines from Ampang to the city. The line was unique in that the initial leg of the track approaching Sultan Street Station from the main line was sandwiched between two carriageways of Foch Avenue, cutting across the east side of the city.

Resident Station was demolished after construction of the new Kuala Lumpur station was completed. Meanwhile, Sultan Street Station was replaced by a smaller terminal station when the tracks at Foch Avenue were dismantled for road traffic, and was demolished after 1960. The Ampang-linked route is partially reused by the Ampang rapid transit line.

Design, construction and operation

The frontal design of the station is comparable with that of local buildings in the same architectural style, such as the Jamek Mosque. Arthur Benison Hubback, a British Architectural Assistant to the Director of Public Works, undertook the design of the station. Having served in India, he utilised his knowledge of Anglo-Asian architecture in the region on the station’s design. The “Neo-Moorish/Mughal/Indo-Saracenic/Neo-Saracenic” style was not uncommon at the time. Similar structures, such as the Sultan Abdul Samad Building (designed by A.C. Norman, completed 1895), the Old City Hall (designed by A.B. Hubback, completed 1904) and the Jamek Mosque (designed by A.B. Hubback, completed 1909), pre-date Kuala Lumpur station.

At a cost of RM23,000, the station was completed and operational on August 1, 1910. After the demolition of Resident Station and the isolation of Sultan Street Station, Kuala Lumpur Railway Station became the main railway station in Kuala Lumpur. A hotel, the Station Hotel (now the Heritage Station Hotel), occupies part of the station. In 1995, access to KTM Komuter services was introduced at the station.

After the diversion of long-distance intercity rail traffic on April 15, 2001 to Kuala Lumpur Sentral, less than a kilometer south, the original station’s importance diminished and redundant station facilities were withdrawn. While the side platforms of the station were raised to a height suitable for smooth embarking and disembarking from KTM Komuter trains, the current configuration of the platforms and access to services meant that the original station could not be maximised for use as a transportation stop for KTM Komuter passengers (see platform). The entire station is still served by both KTM Komuter and goods services.

In months leading up to August 31, 2007, the 50th anniversary of Malaya’s independence, various sources reported the transfer of various old railway equipment from a railway warehouse in Klang and a few other locations to the old Kuala Lumpur station. This included a small restored shunter and an antique fire engine. The station was officially reopened on August 31, 2007 as a railway museum (where exhibitions are placed in the main hall and platform of the station), and is currently mooted as a cultural centre.

Renovations, upgrades and changes

The interior of the station’s main hall (depicted as of March 2007) underwent significant refurbishment in 1986, which saw some of its original interiors altered and modernised. The area has since been used to house exhibits after the station was designated a railway museum.The station has undergone several major changes in its more recent history. The north wing was converted for office use by 1967, closing off the arched verandahs with windows. In 1986, the station was more extensively refurbished, with the interior and relevant windows replaced with modern counterparts while the exterior was repaired and preserved, and additional new facilities and buildings, including air-conditioned waiting halls, tourism information counters and snack bars. Parts of the station’s original interior designs and frames are still present in the Heritage Station Hotel.

The refurbishment also saw an additional extension built on the south wing of the building, sporting “Raj” stylings that dominates much of the building, and the addition of a frontal facade for the north wing that sports similar architectural elements, masking hints of Western designs from the front. These changes resulted in the building sporting two additional chhatris, two on the corner of each wing, alongside the original four.

Other modifications made onto the old building included the rear wall of the station carved open and extended to accommodate a new station entrance, taxi stops, several office and retail spaces, while additional double-storey retail spaces were constructed over one of the two adjacent frontal access roads to the main building.

The 1986 remodelling also saw platform extensions to the north and a new station building in the area, which connected to the General Post Office at the then newly completed Dayabumi complex (constructed 1982 to 1984).

When KTM Komuter services were launched in 1995 to serve the Rawang-Seremban Route and the Sentul-Port Klang Route, ticket counters and faregates were added to the station, in common with other KTM Komuter stations. The location of Komuter facilities meant that only the newer island platform could be used by KTM Komuter trains .

After Kuala Lumpur Sentral assumed the responsibility of receiving intercity operations, portions of station facilities designated for intercity services were decommissioned or removed.

Platforms

The original platforms of the station retain some older features, such as the large steel-framed shelters.The station contains three raised platforms serving four railway lines, consisting two side platforms (platforms 1 and 4) on both sides and one island platform (platforms 2 and 3) in between. Extension platforms added in 1986 are assigned additional “a” suffixes, i.e. Platform 2a for the extension of the original platform 2.

Prior to the opening of Kuala Lumpur Sentral, the platforms were designated the following roles:

The station’s side platforms were typically assigned to cater Intercity train services. As such, ticket counters for the train services were located within the old and new stations. With Intercity services shifted to Kuala Lumpur Sentral, passenger traffic at the platform has virtually disappeared. The platforms are still used to transfer goods to and from trains. The side platforms, like the ground level of the station building, are open to the public.
The station’s island platform is typically assigned to cater KTM Komuter services from both the Rawang-Seremban and Sentul-Port Klang Routes, as KTM Komuter ticket counters and faregates to and from KTM Komuter services are connected to it.
In addition, the old island platform remains at its original height as it was when the station was built, significantly lower than the island platform extension and doorways of the commuter trains, an inconvinience to passengers entering and exiting Komuter trains. Accordingly, KTM Komuter trains typically stop at the new platforms, prompting passengers to leave the station via the newer, northern exit.

Architecture

The station extension added during the 1986 renovation assumes a more contemporary appearance. The outstanding pillar in the foreground is of a 2006 addition of canopy roofs.Kuala Lumpur Railway Station initially consisted of a main terminal building at the front and three platforms serving four railway lines at the back.

The main structure, which contains a main hall, ticket counters and offices, is primarily designed in a “Raj” styling, mixture of Western and Mughal similar to Moorish Revival or Indo-Saracenic architecture, which enjoyed brief popularity in late-19th century and early 20th century colonial India, as well as Europe and the. Dominated by horseshoe and ogee arches, and large chhatris (six originally, with two added later) at the corners of the building accompanying smaller variations at the front, the station is comparable to the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and surrounding structures constructed around the Merdeka Square during the period. In addition to the main station building, a three-storey addition at the north wing was added early in its operation, adopting Westernised vernacular designs with surrounding venrendahs and segmental arches of various widths. The facade of the station is completely plastered, as opposed to buildings of similar styles that opt for exposed brickwork, and painted in light colours (usually white or cream) throughout its service.

The platforms are covered by large steel-framed shelters, which were initially shorter during the station’s early operation. The roofs were originally glazed, and were partially opened to allow smoke from steam locomotives to escape; corrugated roof sheets served as replacements later in the station’s life. The sides of the platforms not adjoining the main building are surrounded by walls constructed in the same style as the main building. The platforms and main building are linked to each other via two underground passageways.

The design of the extended platform for the 1986 refurbishment of the station took a more modernist approach, consisting simply of large concrete pillars supporting a latticed roof and a ticket office on concrete slabs at the north end, suspended two stories above ground. White walls and arches that serve as decorations to the extension are more alike that of the Dayabumi complex than the original station. The new extension is connected to Dayabumi via an elevated walkway.

source wiki.

railway station map

MASJID NEGARA LARGEST MASJID GREAT ARCHITECTURE

m_azlanshah — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:17:44 +0000

Located in Kuala Lumpur, The Masjid Negara is the national mosque of Malaysia. It has a capacity of 15,000 people prayer at once make this masjid a second largest mosque capasity in south east asia. The vast main prayer hall can accommodate up to 10,000 people. Many of the city’s Malay office workers congregate here for the solat jumaat (Friday afternoon prayers). The eye catching structure of the building is surrounded by 13 acres of splendid gardens. This principal mosque of Malaysia was built in 1965 and to build this building, RM 10 million were spent.

MASJID NEGARA LARGEST MASJID GREAT ARCHITECTURE

It is located diagonally opposite the Railway Station of Kuala Lumpur and near to Bangunan Daya Bumi , Pos Besar Malaysia , Muzium Kesenian Islam , bird park Kuala Lumpur and Taman Tasik Perdana

The idea to built Masjid negara was came after Malaya gained its independence from the British government on 31 August 1957. Major development programs in areas of economy, social and architecture were actively implemented in line with the new government. The programs were also to portray new progressive culture and achieved democracy. Therefore, on 30 July 1957, in the meeting of the Federal Executive Council an idea to build a national mosque as a symbol of the country’s independence was mooted. In another meeting on 5 March 1958, Chief Ministers of the eleven states in the Federation of Malaya, a proposal was made to name the mosque Masjid Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, in recognition of Yang Teramat Mulia Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj’s efforts in guiding the country to gaining independence. However, Tunku refused this honour; on the contrary he named it Masjid Negara in thanksgiving for the country’s peaceful independence without bloodshed .

The original structure was designed by a three-person team from the Public Works Department of UK architect Howard Ashley, and Malaysians Hisham Albakri and Baharuddin Kassim. Originally built in 1965, it is a bold and modern approach in reinforced concrete, symbolic of the aspirations of a then newly-independent Malaysia. And since that time, this masjid negara had took his duty from former national mosque, Masjid Jamek

The mosque is a fine blend of modern structures and traditional Islamic expression. Visitors can see the striking features which include marvelous Islamic art, fine embellishment and calligraphy. The vital features of the masjid include the 18 pointed star concrete main roof and 73 meter tall minaret. synonymous with the tropics, is featured conspicuously – the main roof is reminiscent of an open umbrella, the minaret’s cap a folded one. The folded plates of the concrete main roof is a creative solution to achieving the larger spans required in the main gathering hall. Reflecting pools and fountains spread throughout the compound. Similar to other mosques in the city, Masjid Negara houses a prayer hall, which can occupy 15,000 people at a time.

Local reports have drawn metaphors about the significance of its main roof: 18 points symbolise the (then) 13 states of Malaysia and the Five Pillars of Islam. However, design member Hisham Albakri revealed in an interview with Badan Warisan Malaysia that this was erroneous.

The mosque had underwent major renovations in 1987, and the once-pink concrete roof is now clad in green and blue tiles. Today, Masjid Negara continues to stand sleek and stylish against the Kuala Lumpur skyline. An underground passage leads to the National Mosque located near the railway station, along Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin. Its unique modern design embodies a contemporary expression of traditional Islamic art calligraphy and ornamentation.

Near the mosque is the Makam Pahlawan (Heroes’ Mausoleum), a burial ground of several Malaysian politicians. Makam Pahlawan is a 7-pointed star concrete roofed structure.The Makam Pahlawan is located near the Malaysian national mosque, Masjid Negara in the national capital, Kuala Lumpur. Construction of the mausoleum began in 1963 under its project of the construction of Masjid Negara and was completed in 1965. In 1973, Tun Dr Ismail became the first Malaysian leader laid to rest here.

The following is a list of Malaysian leaders buried inside the dome of the mausoleum.

Inside dome
Tun Dr Ismail – Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia (died 1973)
Tun Abdul Razak – Prime Minister of Malaysia (died 1976)
Tun Hussein Onn – Prime Minister of Malaysia (died 1990)
Tun Ghafar Baba – Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia (died 2006)

The National Mosque is a major tourist attraction in the city. The visitors must follow the rules set by the mosque authorities, regarding dressing and behavior. Robes can be borrowed from the desk at the mosque entrance.

Address: Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin
Telephone: (0)3 2693 7784
Transport: LRT to Pasar Seni LRT station
Opening time: Daily 9am to 6pm, except Friday during prayers 2.45pm to 6pm
Admission: Free

map of masjid negara:

MASJID JAMEK OLDEST MASJID IN KUALA LUMPUR 100 YEARS

m_azlanshah — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:58:18 +0000

MASJID JAMEK OLDEST MASJID IN KUALA LUMPUR 100 YEARS

The Masjid Jamek can be said to be the most ancient mosques in the Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. It can be found at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers – where Kuala Lumpur’s founders first set foot and where supplies for the tin mines were shipped. and tell what, that white cream masjid had stand for 100 years. Long lasting serve as main masjid (at that time) had make this masjid a historical attraction of Kuala Lumpur. Still been used daily and and nearer for people in Kuala Lumpur to perform solat jamaah. Besides the beautiful scenery the masjid gather a lot attention for passerby to take a rest.

Talking about beautiful surrounding the masjid itself built inspired by Moorish Moors architecture.Designed by the British architect AB Hubbock, who sought inspiration from Moghul mosques in India, and built it in Kuala Lumpur. Across the Klang River stands the Sultan Abdul Samad Building which is located in front of the Dataran Merdeka , a building that was designed by the same architect and shares a similar style.

Masjid Jamek was opened to the public in 1909 by the Sultan of Selangor of that time. The Masjid Jamek is a mosque which was built in two years upon the earliest Malay funeral grounds in Kuala Lumpur. Set in a grove of palm trees, the Masjid Jamek is Kuala Lumpur’s most delightful mosque. Built in 1907, the mosque is a tranquil creation of onion domes and minarets of layered pink and cream bricks.

The Masjid Jamek was the foremost mosque during its time, which ended in 1965, when the Masjid Negara was constructed. The Masjid Negara then became the leading mosque in Kuala Lumpur and is now the national mosque of Kuala Lumpur.

its open daily and no admission fare but visitors are advised to observe the rules of dressing and decorum which are listed at the entrance. They need to remove their shoes and must be respectably dressed. Special robes are provided if you are not appropriately attired.

In close proximity also lie the Dataran Merdeka, and the Masjid Jamek LRT station. Masjid Jamek refers to a collection of two metro station named after and situated near Masjid Jamek in central Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Masjid Jamek LRT station has two lines the Sri Petaling Line and the Kelana Jaya Line. This due to easy for people to access Masjid Jamek map area.

SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING

m_azlanshah — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:23:05 +0000

SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building built opposite to Merdeka Square linked by Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The structure takes its name from Sultan Abdul Samad, the reigning sultan of Selangor at the time when construction began 1894-1897.

Designed by A. C. Norman who was inspired by islamic Indian Moghul architecture. A.C. Norman spent time in Africa and saw Muslim mosques in India which led him to use Moorish architecture in the building’s design. this building was completed in 1897 and housed the Selangor State Secretariat and later the Supreme Court before being abandoned for a number of years.

It now houses the Ministry of Heritage, Culture and Arts. This heritage building used to be occupied by the then Apex Court of Malaysia, the Supreme Court which was subsequently renamed the Federal Court. The Court of Appeal was also housed in this historic building. The Federal Court and the Court of Appeals have since moved to the Palace of Justice located in Putrajaya, the new Federal administrative capital. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building also houses the Commercial Division of the High Court of Malaya.

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building,topped by a shiny copper dome and a 40m high clock tower, which grandly overlooks the Dataran Merdeka, is one of the most significant landmarks built by the British. It serves as the backdrop for important events such as the National Day Parade on August 31 and the ushering in of the New Year celebration.

Behind the building flows the Klang River and Gombak River’s confluence and in the middle of where the 2 rivers meet stands The Masjid Jamek (or Jamek Mosque), a mosque got similar design touch by the very same architect.

Many historical events had been held in front of this building. Among them was the declaration of independence of Malaysia (Malaya then) on 31 August, 1957 and the lowering of the Union Jack. On 1 January 1982, the clock tower became the venue for another historic event when the time between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore were standardized.

In 1971, Kuala Lumpur suffered a huge flood after a heavy rainfall. Part of the building was not spared. In 1978, a massive renovation was undertaken. The renovation took six years to complete with a total cost of RM 17.2 million. There was also a fire which damaged part of the building. A large bronze memorial plaque commemorating fallen judicial officers and lawyers who served as volunteer soldiers in WW2 disappeared about this time. The plaque was either looted or else was damaged in the fire but was never repaired or replaced, much to the anguish of the family members of the deceased. There is now a move supported by the Malayan Volunteers Group to try to get the bronze memorial plaque restored.

But still this building was and will always be a picture of merdeka .

the busiest day front of Sultan Abd Samad building

when dark surround Kuala Lumpur

find a sultan abdul samad on map:

DATARAN PUTRA THE PUTRAJAYA INDEPENDENCE SQUARE

m_azlanshah — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:27:53 +0000

The Putra Square in malay called Dataran Putra, is a city square located opposite the Prime Minister’s office complex, Perdana Putra main gate. Planned in a Prescint 1 as a main area in Putrajaya is symbolic to where its begin.

DATARAN PUTRA THE PUTRAJAYA INDEPENDENCE SQUARE

The square which is 300 meter circular and its entrance is bounded by Perdana Putra (north), Masjid Putra (west), Putra Bridge (south) and the Promenade Shopping Mall in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Together they constitute a most impressive showcase of Putrajaya’s unique architectural form. Recently, The square has been used for festivals such as the Malaysian Independence Day parade that hold every 31 august.

Designed basically as two concentric plazas surrounded by Taman Putra Perdana, the circular ceremonial area is an open hard landscape encircled by Chahar Baghs, which acts as a transition between the parks and the ceremonial area. Inside the Chahar Baghs is carefully arranged interplay of paths, water channels, flower beds and trees. Beyond the Chahar Baghs is a sea of colorful local flora.

The Square is divided into 11 segments, in the pattern of an 11-pointed star. The outer 11-pointed star represents the 11 states of Malaya when the country gained independence in August 1957, the inner 13-pointed star the 13 states that formed Malaysia in 1963 and the 14-pointed star includes the new addition of the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya. The progressive arrangements of the different pointed stars finally culminate in a circle at the centre of the Square. The circle symbolises the ultimate goal of unity.

As the venue for major events, the Dataran is one of the most attractive landmarks in Putrajaya. Its design incorporates local motifs and cultural values. The circular shape of the Dataran does not only determine the termination of the Boulevard but also acts as a hinge linking the Boulevard axis towards the Mercu Tanda, makes it the most visited landmark in Putrajaya.

Getting there
By Bus
From Sinar Kota in Kuala Lumpur, you can catch the Park May (Cityliner) bus number 868 to Putrajaya. This bus service operates from 6.30am until 10pm and the fare is about RM2.60. From the temporary bus and taxi terminal at Precinct 9, you can catch a Nadi Putra bus to Dataran Putra.
By Rail
You can get to Putrajaya via the KLIA transit train which departs from Kuala Lumpur’s Sentral Station. The train runs every 30 minutes from 5.30am to 1am the next morning, and stops at the Western Transportation Terminal in Precinct 7. From there, you can catch a Nadi Putra bus service to Dataran Putra.

DATARAN MERDEKA MALAYSIA INDEPENDENCE SQUARE

m_azlanshah — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:35:53 +0000

The Dataran Merdeka (Merdeka Square) is the old colonial, prominent landmark heart of Kuala Lumpur. It was here, in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building first independence at midnight on August 31, 1957. Merdeka is a malay word for independence.

Formerly called the ‘Parade Ground’ then the Selangor Club “Padang”(field) and was used as the cricket green of the Club. The Padang was officially renamed Dataran Merdeka on 1 January 1990 in conjunction of Visit Malaysia Year 1990.

DATARAN MERDEKA MALAYSIA INDEPENDENCE SQUARE

Malaysia Independence Square, a historic place that first independence Flag raised at the 95-meter flagpole, one of the tallest in the world, marks that spot with a flat, round black marble plaque (southern end of the square) into the air replaced the Union flag marked the end of british era. Once a focal point and cricket pitch for the British colonial presence in Malaya. The structures bordering the Dataran Merdeka resemble the physical environment of the colonists’ native land. Situated on one corner of the square is the Selangor Club, replicating the Tudors of merry old England.

Surrounding the Merdeka square are buildings rich in historical interest:
-the Royal Selangor Club Complex built in 1890, Tudor-style building
-the Sultan Abdul Samad Building,
-the National History Museum (formerly the Chartered Bank Building)
-the Memorial Library,
-St. Mary’s Anglican Cathedral, a Gothic style building more than a hundred years old,
-the original Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
-the 102-year old Sanitary Board fountain and
-the impressive modern Dayabumi Complex.
-the ‘periuk kera’ fountain

The quasi-Tudor style timber structure was built in 1890 and remains a place to watch a game of cricket on a Sunday afternoon.The Merdeka Square used to symbolized British sovereignty as it was a cricket ground for the colonial administrators and fronted the Royal Selangor Club, Malaya’s most exclusive whites-only club.

Dataran Merdeka has underground level built in 1995 as a war pre-caution. Nowdays, named The Plaza Putra placed underneath the flagpole area is an underground food heaven, leisure and entertainment complex, as well as an underground parking bay.

On the other end of the immaculately-turfed 8.2ha field lies a fountain area with elegant colonnades and colourful rows of zinnias and marigolds.

The Square is well maintained with beautiful gardens, terraces, fountains and a big screen for screening of main events and live telecasts. Photography session for first timer to this place is a must whether one is a local or a foreign tourist.

Since merdeka, Dataran Merdeka has been usual venue for the annual Perarakan Hari Merdeka (National Day Parade), Citrawarna Malaysia, New Year countdown and Larian Merdeka. Every weekend a lot of people gather to excercise and do aerobic here to keep fit and burn fat. This Square continues to be a venue where many events are held and still be the first mark of History attraction in federal.

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