Malaysia is a country that consists of thirteen states and three federal territories in Southeast Asia with a total landmass

of 329,847 square kilometres (127,355 sq mi). The capital city is Kuala Lumpur, while Putrajaya is the seat of the federal government. The population stands at over 25 million. The country is separated into two regionsPeninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneoby the South China Sea. Malaysia borders Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and the Philippines. The country is located near the equator and experiences a tropical climate.

Major destinations include the House of Parliament, Kuala Lumpur Tower, Putra World Trade Centre, Dataran Merdeka, Tugu Negara, Istana Negara, Istana Budaya, mosques such as the Masjid Jamek, Masjid Negara and the Federal Territory Mosque, Muzium Negara, and other tourist attractions including Aquaria KLCC, Batu Caves, Makam Pahlawan, National Science Centre, Zoo Negara, and events such as the Chinese cultural festivals at the Thean Hou Temple and the Thaipusam procession at the Sri Mahamariamman Temple. The Golden Triangle, the commercial hub of the city, contains the Petronas Twin Towers and has a distinctive nightlife. Trendy nightclubs, bars and lounges, such as Hard Rock Cafe, Zouk, Thai Club, Beach Club (voted Best Bar in Asia), Luna Bar, Rum Jungle, Nuovo, Espanda and many others are located within and around Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang. Hotels, from five-star to budget types, have cropped up everywhere to accommodate the influx of tourists each year. While there are many hotels near Kuala Lumpur's entertainment and business districts, some have chosen to veer away from the hustle and bustle.

Welcome to Malaysia Malaysia is a country of contrasts, bathed in the warm tropical sun, endowed with 3,000 kilometers of coastline, several historic cities, a unique cultural mix, a string of cool hill resorts, the worlds oldest rainforestand even Southeast Asias highest mountain. Add to this a delightful fusion. Geographically, somewhat oddly, Malaysia comprises two distinct bodies of land, politically joined in 1963 after independence from Britain. The Malayan peninsula is the historic home of the Malay people, todays heart and the population center of the dynamic modern nation. East Malaysia claims the northern edge of the huge, wild island of Borneo. Ethnically and culturally, Malaysia is a fundamentally Malay country overlaid with Chinese, Indian and British influences, and possessing several indigenous tribal peoples such as the Iban, Penan and Negrito.

Yet it preserves many traditional cultural aspectsdress, religion, food and architectureand retains great natural beauty in beaches, forests, rivers and mountains. Visiting Malaysia provides a step into a special and distinctive world that can be done with ease and comfort via high modern standards of transportation and accommodation. Holidaymakers love to head for the beach first and forget their workday cares. Malaysia offers a huge range of seaside relaxation running from luxurious total-comfort resorts to deserted away-from-it-all beaches. On the northwest coast of the peninsula sits the holiday island of Langkawi, set on the Andaman Sea. In its myriad coves and inlets, beside palmfringed golden sand beaches, Langkawi offers international-standard resort hotels and simple chalet accommodation. For a bit of action, there are water sports of all kinds, a fine golf course and duty-free shopping. Especially easy to access, Langkawi has its own international airport. Farther down the coast lies Penang Island and Batu Ferringhis resort hotel-lined beach with little offshore islands ideal for snorkeling and diving, or cruising around. Penang has long been popular with international tourists, as the large island offers many attractions, including a hill resort, botanical gardens, rainforest, typical Malay villages and the historic port city of Georgetown. Farther south, in the Straits of Malacca, lies the island of Pangkor, a popular getaway for Malaysians with its many sandy bays and all kinds of accommodation and diversions. On the east coast, in an archipelago of 64 volcanic islands, sits Tioman Island. Blessed with miles of soft white sand and swaying palms, with a forested, mountainous interior where wild flowers grow in profusion and cool waterfalls cascade down rocky slopes, Tioman affords a paradise for everything from nature walks to sea sports, or just plain lazing in the tropical sun. The states of Pahang, Terengganu. East Malaysia also boasts beach resorts such as at Damai, near Kuching, with its brilliant white sands and the Sarawak Cultural Villagea museum of Sarawaks ethnic cultures. The real highlight, however, comes from diving in the waters off Labuan Island, famous for underwater shipwrecks, and Sipadan Island, in the state of Sabah. With its wealth of natural environments, Malaysia offers a plethora of adventure opportunities: jungle trekking, white-water rafting, mountain and rock climbing, great cave exploration, scuba diving, kayaking, mountain biking and more. Throughout the country the settings provide ideal adventure activitiesdense forests, rapid rivers, craggy mountains, huge cave systems, bountiful seas and kaleidoscopic coral reefsplus abundant wildlife and ancient indigenous peoples.

The Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA - Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is about 45km south of KL. The LCCT is the low cost carrier terminal for budget airlines like Air Asia. It's locally at the same complex but there is no direct connection between the 2 terminals at the moment. There are various ways to get there from KL and to get to KL from there. It takes about 1h by taxi (plus or minus depending on traffic), around 1h15min by bus and 28min by KLIA Express (KLIA - KL Sentral) to get to the Airport / to KL. Read the details..

SKYBUS
First trip Last trip Price one way

from KL Sentral at the Lower Ground Floor from LCC Terminal to KL Sentral

3.30 am 7.15 am

7.30 pm 12.30 midnight

RM 9.00 RM 9.00

Air Asia launched Skybus services from KL Sentral to LCC Terminal to compliment their moving from KLIA to KLIA LCC Terminal in March 2006. In Kuala Lumpur the location of the Skybus Terminal is at the lower ground floor of KL Sentral facing the open air car park. Skybus charge only RM9 for one way journey which is cheaper than any taxi or train ride to KLIA. Frequency for skybus is every 15min - 30min. For more on skybus schedule, click to www.skybus.com.my . Travel time is 1hr 15min. Skybus information : http://www.skybus.com.my More about SKYBUS trasnfer between KL Sentral and LCCT... KL Sentral Bus platform First Bus Lower ground floor, KL Sentral KL Sentral LCCT KL Sentral LCCT 03.30 07.15 19.30 00.30

Last Bus

Frequency Fares Travel duration Website

Offpeak Peak RM9.00 one way 75 minutes www.skybus.com.my

Every 30 minutes Every 15 minutes

info@skybus.com.my

SKYBUS service between KL Sentral and LCCT. Tickets are available at bus platform or on Air Asia inflights. This is the cheapest transport between Kuala Lumpur City and LCCT. Buses depart at 30 minute intervals off peak and 15 minute intervals during peak hours. KL Sentral to LCCT Depart 03.30 04.00 04.15 04.30 04.45 05.00 05.30 06.00 06.30 07.00 07.15 07.30 07.45 08.00 08.30 09.00 09.30 10.00 Arrive 04.45 05.15 05.30 05.45 06.00 06.15 06.45 07.15 07.45 08.15 08.30 08.45 09.00 09.15 09.45 10.15 10.45 11.15 Depart 10.45 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.15 12.30 12.45 13.00 13.30 14.00 14.30 15.00 15.30 16.00 16.30 17.00 17.30 18.00 Arrive 12.00 12.15 12.45 13.15 13.30 13.45 14.00 14.15 14.45 15.15 15.45 16.15 16.45 17.15 17.45 18.15 18.45 19.15 Depart 07.15 09.45 10.15 10.45 11.15 11.45 12.15 12.45 13.00 13.15 13.30 13.45 14.00 14.15 14.30 14.45 15.15 15.45 LCCT to KL Sentral Arrive 08.30 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 13.00 13.30 14.00 14.15 14.30 14.45 15.00 15.15 15.30 15.45 16.00 16.30 17.00 Depart 16.30 16.45 17.15 17.45 18.15 18.45 19.15 19.45 20.15 20.45 21.15 21.45 22.15 22.45 23.00 23.15 23.30 23.45 Arrive 17.45 18.00 18.30 19.00 19.30 20.00 20.30 21.00 21.30 22.00 22.30 23.00 23.30 00.00 00.15 00.30 00.45 01.00

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INDEX : Kuala Lumpur City 4 September 2008

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