MERGED : All About Kuala Lumpur [warna_warna]

holmes

how about Standford Hotel, Coronade Hotel,  Fortuna Hotel, Allson Genesis, Nova Hotel...bla bla bla...

bnyk choice sebenarnya tapi kalo last minit tu susah skit sbb tak dah fully booked atau harga tak bersesuaian...

ctjay

Hotel Bintang Warisan?

Dunhill.

[][B]Surprise.. from the star[/B][/SIZE]

[B]Where motorists fear to tread[/SIZE][/B]

Story and photos by CHOW HOW BAN
  
Jalan Pudu in front of the Puduraya bus terminal is every motorist抯 nightmare route.
THE PUDURAYA bus terminal in Kuala Lumpur is chaotic and in a mess, within and outside its premises. There seems to be no law, nor is there any order at the old bus station.

Motorists and taxi drivers disregard the 搉o-parking

Fazaliza

bintang warisan kira okie gak.. aircon dia punya laa kuat.........

Hotel Nova pun best gak.....  

Hotel Radius Int'l i can recommend... nice

N i agree Hotel Dorsett Not soo gd.. dah ler takde breakfast erghhh

chumpon

merged.

nour2001

err...sesapa boleh recommend good apartment hotel kat kl..yg dekat ngan klcc ke, bukit bintang ke..

Selangor Club




Railway Administration









Petaling Street 70-an

mungkin Cable Car BUkit Nanas




Robinson & Co. Departmental Store



Jalan Bandar   

This is the RapidKL city shuttle buses at the Jln Ampang bus stop infront of the twin towers

Inside the bus, clean and nice, not many seats more space for standing. off peak time not many passengers

Syd

Resort tasik tengah kota

Oleh NORLAILA HAMIMA JAMALUDDIN
[email protected]

MELIHAT beratus-ratus ikan bagai mengadakan pesta berjemur di gigi air menimbulkan rasa tidak percaya penulis sebenarnya berada di pinggir ibu kota Kuala Lumpur.

Pada bahagian tertentu, air tasik yang jernih menjadi hitam berkilat akibat terlalu banyak ikan. Sesekali, beberapa ekor serentak melompat ke udara dan ada juga yang tersasar ke atas pasir, melenggok-lenggok berusaha kembali ke dalam air.

Di gigi air yang lebih cetek, anak-anak ikan berbaris yang tidak terganggu langsung dengan kehadiran penulis, jurugambar serta ikan sebesar betis.

Pemandangan inilah yang membuat pengunjung The Mines Beach Resort & Spa leka menghabiskan masa pagi dan petang. Malah, ada yang sanggup berjemur di tengah panas di jeti atau duduk santai di atas bongkah batu memerhatikan gelagat beraneka jenis ikan.

Sememangnya tasik bekas lombong seluas 60.75 hektar yang menjadi kebanggaan warga Mines Resort City amat kaya dengan ikan air tawar terutama tilapia hitam dan merah serta keli Afrika yang sudah beranak pinak beberapa keturunan. Tidak hairanlah jika hujan lebat ada penduduk setempat bersedia dengan jaring untuk menangguk ikan yang terlepas apabila air tasik melimpah ke dalam longkang.

Pemandangan indah tasik, padang golf, chalet, pokok cemara yang beralun lembut di tiup angin boleh dinikmati dari anjung resort di tingkat empat dan lima. Malah, bagi pengunjung yang menginap di bilik deluxe atau superior.

Pengunjung yang mahukan kelainan serta suasana alam semula jadi boleh menempah chalet; berkonsep rumah kayu yang mempunyai ciri tambahan

Syd

Tempat rehat paling selesa

Oleh Siti Azura Abdul Rahman
[email protected]

TERLETAK di tengah kota metropolitan Kuala Lumpur, Hotel Boulevard, Mid Valley menjadi destinasi persinggahan sesuai bagi mereka yang mempunyai urusan perniagaan mahupun sekadar ingin menghabiskan masa cuti bersama keluarga di sana.

Bertaraf empat bintang dan mempunyai pelbagai kemudahan untuk pelanggannya, hotel ini menawarkan 390 bilik dan suit mengikut kategori berdasarkan pemandangan daripada setiap bilik.

Bagi menjamin keselesaan pengunjung, setiap aspek berkaitan hotel diambil kira. Justeru, tidak hairan jika sesiapa yang melangkah masuk ke ruang lobi diberi layanan mesra oleh setiap kakitangan bertugas.

Ditambah dengan rekaan dalaman yang menimbulkan perasaan seperti berada di rumah sendiri, pengunjung boleh melihat sendiri kemasan dan susun atur dalam hotel yang direka khusus untuk memberi keselesaan maksimum kepada sesiapa saja yang singgah di situ.

Menurut Pengarah Jualan dan Pemasaran Mid Valley, Tan Ai Tin, kemudahan komunikasi terkini seperti akses internet jalur lebar turut disediakan sebagai memenuhi keperluan pengunjung yang terdiri daripada pelbagai lapisan masyarakat dan kerjaya.

揗alah, pengunjung boleh menyambung terus komputer riba masing-masing ke kotak elektrik bagi membolehkan mereka melayari internet dari bilik penginapan mereka sendiri.

揔ami turut menyediakan set perabot lengkap seperti di kediaman sendiri bagi memastikan pengunjung menikmati suasana selesa dan mewah ketika berada di bilik hotel,

Taylor Woodrow, a British company, financed and constructed the 850 million STAR LRT in Kuala Lumpur, creating one of the largest privately financed infrastructure projects in the world.



And they didn't take long about it. In 1990, Taylor Woodrow developed the proposal for a total rail system in the rapidly developing capital. Construction started in 1993 and the full 27 km system opened to the public in 1998. It is now a familiar and readily accepted sight to see elevated trains whizzing around in many parts of KL, forming part of the much improved transport scene and the ever-changing city view.

On July 11, 1998, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad launched the LRT System I, Phase I and II Network at the RM23mil Bukit Jalil LRT station, built by Sistem Transit Aliran Ringan (STAR), in Kuala Lumpur.

Built with the objective of providing fast, comfortable, reliable and efficient public transportation for city residents, work on STAR's LRT Phase I (= STAR Ampang Line) began in August 1993 and was completed in December 1995. Covering a distance of 12km (7.5 mi) and comprising 13 stations, the Phase I line began commercial service in December 1996 between Ampang and Jalan Sultan Ismail. Of the 12km, 9.5km (6 mi) is at ground level, on former railway reserve land. The remaining 2.5 km (1.5 mi) is elevated approximately 5m (16.5 ft) above the city's streets, running from Puduraya, along Jalan Tun Perak crossing Jalan Raja Laut and then following the eastern bank of Sungei Gombak terminating opposite the Sime Darby Building along Jalan Sultan Ismail.





It takes 15 minutes to cover the entire 12km journey on the STAR-LRT and the fare is RM2.50 (approx. US$0.70). The LRT will initially operate every five minutes from 7am to 8pm, and every eight minutes off-peak, before the frequency is increased to three minutes during peak hours. The STAR-LRT trains, with a 792-passenger capacity, can ferry 16,000 passengers per hour in each direction. By January 1997 one million commuters had paid to ride on the LRT and the two millionth passenger used the LRT on July 10th, 1997.



The STAR-LRT's Phase 2, which was operational since early 1998, incorporates a 9.5km extension from Chan Sow Lin station in Kuala Lumpur to the National Sports Complex and the Games Village at Bukit Jalil. For the duration of the Games, train services will be upgraded to keep up with the increased capacity of commuters.

Under Phase II (= STAR Sri Petaling Line), a 15km (9.3 mi) track with 12 stations was built. The stations that opened in July 1998 include Chan Sow Lin, Cheras, Salak Selatan, Bandar Tun Razak, Tasik Selatan, Sungai Besi, Bukit Jalil and Seri Petaling; the other four being PWTC, Titiwangsa, Sentul and Sentul Timur began operations towards the end of 1998. Phase II trains have also been upgraded to carry double the capacity of the Phase I trains per trip.

The STAR Ampang Line is yellow and the STAR Sri Petaling Line is green. The LRT network was built well within the budgeted cost of RM3.5 billion (US$920mn). The whole network is also expected to be fully operational by the end of 1998 according to schedule.

HISTORY
(excerpts from the British-Malaysian Chamber of Commerce website)

In 1990, Taylor Woodrow and Adtranz formed a Consortium to promote the project. Led by Taylor Woodrow, the Consortium developed the system through to an operational concept and formed the operating company, STAR. In December 1992, the Malaysian government signed a 30-year franchise, authorizing STAR to build, own and operate the system. The 27 km route begins with Phase 1, linking the central business district with the eastern suburbs. Much of the line follows the route of abandoned State Railway corridors, rising onto an elevated viaduct as it enters the city centre. Phase 2 consists of a southern link to the Commonwealth Games village and a northern extension of the city centre viaduct. Journey times from the outer suburbs to the city centre take less than twenty minutes - and no traffic, except that in view through the window.

The cost of construction was privately financed through a Build, Own and Operate concession and consisted of 24%equity, 60% commercial loans and 16% government loans. Malaysian companies represent 55% of the investors, with the remainder made up of international companies including a 30% share held by the Consortium.

Taylor Woodrow undertook all building and civil construction, including trackworks. Adtranz undertook all electro-mechanical works and the supply of rolling stock. The system design concept and route layout were devised by Taylor Woodrow during the promotional phase, and developed during the detailed design and construction period. The LRT is a blend of modern, efficient rail network with local architectural and cultural influences. Exciting station designs, a high standard of architectural finish and extensive tropical landscaping provide a striking backdrop for passengers.

The construction of the project was implemented under two overlapping design and construct contracts of 34 and 40 months. Over 100 major works package subcontracts were let over the course of the project. At the peak of construction, Taylor Woodrow employed over 600 workers and 180 management and administrative staff, along with a subcontract labor force of 1500. The company employed many innovative techniques, and in keeping with local tradition achieved several 'firsts' for construction in Malaysia. The use of glued segmental viaducts for much of the elevated section was one of the most successful aspects. These segments were erected by a 101 meter long overhead launching gantry which operated independently of the ground and has become a familiar sight when driving around KL. This technique minimized disruption to traffic flow and allowed construction over mixed terrain, including existing railway lines, rivers and areas with restricted access at ground level. Another unique structure was the East West Link crossing a push launched steel truss bridge with spans of 94m and 102m, constructed over a six lane highway with minimal interruption to traffic flow below.

The system underwent a period of intense testing and trial running and a full complement of staff was recruited and trained before being handed over to STAR ahead of schedule. The LRT formed the main public transport link during the Commonwealth Games, carrying 70% of all visitors to the stadia, and proved an early test with successful results. Everybody uses it - even Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta Jones arranged to meet at Pudu, separated fleetingly by the recognizable LRT rolling stock and ensuring international coverage. Wonder what they had for lunch?

The PUTRA-LRT network has 24 stations (5 stations underground, 18 elevated, 1 at-grade) at 1.1km intervals along its 29km (18 mi) length, and was constructed in two sections: Lembah Subang to Pasar Seni/Central Market (14.1km = 21 mins), and Pasar Seni to Ampang Park and Terminal Putra in Gombak (14.9km = 24 mins). The system will provide commuters between the city's eastern (People's Park) and western suburbs (Gombak) with a fast, efficient east-west route bypassing some of the most congested roads in the world servicing some of the most affluent and heavily populated areas. Total travel time on the 29km route is 45 minutes cutting short the travel period by car by at least an hour. When completed by 1999, the system will be the longest fully-automated driverless metro system in the world. Each of the vehicles used will be powered by two linear induction electric motors, which are claimed to keep noise levels to a minimum.

All of the first phase was built on elevated single-track bridge sections, which was also used for 8.17 km of the 14.9 km of the second phase. (Picture of an elevated section). The second phase features five underground stations - Masjid Jamek, Dang Wangi, Kg Baru, KLCC and Ampang Park - and one at-grade station (Sri Rampai). The 4.4km underground section starts north of Pasar Seni station next to Central Market following the course of Sungai Kelang, resurfacing just at the Damai portal, north of Jalan Ampang. The at-grade section of the second phase totals 2.33km.

The Masjid Jamek station is located near the mosque and Bank Bumiputra headquarters while the Kampung Baru one is opposite Wisma Denmark. KLCC station will have an underground access to the world's tallest twin tower complex while the last underground station is opposite the Ampang Park complex.

The tunnels which are 12m to 20m in depth, are designed with emergency evacuation shafts and ventilation systems that serve to draw smoke away in case of an underground fire.

The 14.1km Lembah Subang (Kelana Jaya) to Pasar Seni (Central Market) route started operations on 1 September, 1998. Commuters in KL traveled in Malaysia's first underground rail subway on June 1, 1999, with the opening of the Central Market to Gombak route.

PUTRA-LRT operates with 35 two-car fully air-conditioned units traveling at an average of 40 kmph (max = 80kmph). The initial capacity is 10,000 passengers per hour perdirection and is expected to increase to 30,000 in the near future. Information systems on board each vehicle will allow each station on the system to be illuminated on a map display as the train approaches it.

The fare for the full stretch will be RM4.50, compared to about RM25 by cab. The service is provided from 6am to 12 midnight, 7 days a week. Commuters will be able to enjoy discounts of 20% during peak hours. Peak hours are from 7am to 9am and 4pm to 7pm from Monday to Friday, and Saturday from 7am to 9am and noon to 2pm. Frequency of service during peak hours is between 90 seconds and 3 minutes. All other hours are off-peak hours where frequency of service is between 5-10 minutes and passengers are entitled to a 50% discount of the regular fare. On Sundays and public holidays, commuters can enjoy a 30% discount throughout the day.

The PUTRA-LRT will form part of the city's integrated transportation network, linking up with the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) line in KL Sentral (KLS) in Brickfields, the Sistem Transit Aliran Ringan (STAR) line in Jalan Tun Perak (Masjid Jamek) and the Express Rail Link (ERL) to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang.





For the convenience of commuters, PUTRA-LRT provides dedicated feeder bus service within 3-km radius from each station. It has a 10-min headway during peak hours and does not take more than 15 mins round trip traveling time.

PUTRA - Projeck Usahasama Transit Ringan Automatik, was incorporated on 24th October 1994 to design, construct, operate and maintain the LRT System 2 for Kuala Lumpur and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Renong, a 100% Malaysian-owned company with a good track record in engineering, project management and construction of highways, power facilities and infrastructure works.

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Kuala Lumpur 's 3rd Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, The People-mover Rapid Transit (PRT) system, commonly known as the Kuala Lumpur Monorail, began construction in Kuala Lumpur in January 1997. The RM1.18 billion KL Monorail privatization project is an inner-city public transit system that serves the central business, hotel and shopping district of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The 8.6km long, dual guideway, straddle-beam elevated monorail system will begin from the Pekeliling bus Terminal at Jalan Tun Razak in the north, pass through Kuala Lumpur's 'Golden Triangle' (central business district) before reaching KL Sentral in Brickfields.




Fully elevated with 11 stations - each between 600 to 1000 meters apart - the KL Monorail is capable of handling up to 18,000 passengers per hour per direction, operating at up to 2 minutes headway between trains. Traveling time along the 8.6km route from Titiwangsa station to the KL Sentral station would take about 19 minutes.

The KL Monorail is designed to complement and integrate with the existing and planned urban transportation systems for Kuala Lumpur. It interfaces with the other rail systems at the following locations:

- Integration with LRT1 (STAR) at Titiwangsa and Hang Tuah stations
- Integration with LRT2 (PUTRA) at Bukit Nanas station and KL Sentral
- Integration with ERL (Express Rail Link servicing the KLIA) at KL Sentral
- Integration with the KTM electrified commuter system at KL Sentral via a KL

Work on the project was interrupted by the economic crisis in 1998. However, construction resumed in July 1999 after the government injected 300mn ringgit into the project in the form of a soft loan and since then, construction work on the guideway columns and stations has been progressing rapidly at several locations in the city centre.

The KL Monorail construction is expected to complete at the end of 2001, while revenue service is targeted at July 2001.

A concession agreement was signed on 29th October 1996 between The Government of Malaysia and KL MONORAIL SYSTEM SDN BHD (controlled by tycoon Vincent Tan of the diversified Berjaya Group), formerly known as KL PRT Sdn Bhd, to undertake the development, construction, management, operation and maintenance of this public transportation system from Jalan Tun Razak Bus Terminal to KL Sentral. In return, KL MONORAIL SYSTEM Sdn Bhd will be allowed to retain all income collected from the provision of railway services and facilities for a period of 40 years.

The KL Monorail project involves the construction of:

- 8.6 km long dual monorail guide beams
- 11 stations and 5 associated power sub-stations
- 1 depot
- and 12 monorail trains

Perpustakaan Kuala Lumpur

Perpustakaan Kuala Lumpur bermula dengan nama Pustaka Peringatan Kuala Lumpur pada tahun 1989. Kini dengan bangunan baru perkhidmatan yang lebih berkesan dengan teknologi terkini akan memberi lebih kepuasan dalam mencari ilmu pengetahuan kepada warga kota.
Bangunan ini mengandungi mini auditorium, dewan persidangan, dewan pelbagai guna, bilik bilik latihan, dua buah galeri pameran, kemudahan internet, bahan bahan bacaan dan rujukan dalam bentuk digital selain dari bahan bercetak untuk memberi kelebihan mengakses maklumat dari sumber yang pelbagai dan menggunakan teknologi terkini.



Waktu Perkhidmatan                                                            



Isnin
2:00 ptg hingga 6:45ptg

Selasa - Jumaat
9:30pg hingga 6:45ptg

Sabtu - Ahad
11.00pg hingga 5.00ptg

Perkhidmatan ditutup pada:


Sabtu dan Ahad ( minggu pertama )
Sabtu (minggu ketiga)
Cuti Umum

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Traffic Images : KL Seremban Highway



KL Seremban Highway near Kuchai Lama
   



KL Seremban Highway near KL-Seremban Toll Plaza

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