Free Bus Service GoKL For All

GoKL buses which commenced operations since 2012.

GoKL free bus service has been initiated since 2012 with only two routes and in 2014 another routes was introduced. Now it has four routes to enable all visitors and residents of Kuala Lumpur to use this free bus service at any time during the operation hours.

GoKL buses operates in major regions in central Kuala Lumpur with a frequency of 5 minutes during peak hours (7.00am - 10.00am & 4.00pm - 8.00pm: weekdays) and 10 minutes at other times make it an efficient transport options for everyone. Indirectly, it allows citizens to use the service and reduce the number of vehicles in the main areas, especially during the peak hours. In fact, it is also effectively reducing the air pollution because the bus GoKL itself using natural gas "Compressed Natural Gas" (CNG) to fueled their busses.

Through the main routes in the City Center.

GoKL provides comfortable ride.

For those who are familiar with this service may have been aware of each of their path. While those of you who are not yet familiar with the GoKL buses routes may download route maps from the link provided. Route is distinguished by certain colors of GoKL buses namely red, blue, green and purple. Each bus route covers certain routes consisting of key locations such as the transport hub KL Sentral, attractions such as Merdeka Square, shopping centers in Bukit Bintang, parks and so on (see route map as a guide).

Red Bus Routes:

• KL Sentral
• National museum
• Masjid Negara
• Dataran Merdeka
• Medan Mara
• Chow Kit (Jln Ipoh)
• Terminal Jalan Tun Razak
• Monorail Chow Kit
• First Complex
• Dayabumi

Blue Bus routes:

• Medan Mara
• Chow Kit (Jln Ipoh)
• Terminal Jalan Tun Razak
• HKL (Jln Pahang)
• Masjid Kg. new
• Hotel Concorde
• Pavilion
• Starhill Gallery
• star Hill
• Wisma Boustead
• Hup Seng Tower
• Bukit Nanas
• Dang Wangi LRT
• AIA tower

Purple Bus Routes:

• Pavilion
• Starhill Gallery
• star Hill
• Wisma Boustead
• Wisma MPL
• Bukit Ceylon
• City
• Art market
• Bangkok Bank
• Telecom Museum
• Menara Olympia
• KL Tower
• the Weld
• Pensions Foo Yong

Green Bus routes:

• Pavilion
• Starhill Gallery
• star Hill
• Menara KH
• Rohas Wisma Perkasa
• Grand Hyatt Hotel
• KL Convention Centre
• Citibank
• Menara Atlan
• KLCC
• Angkasaraya
• MATIC
• Concorde Hotel
• life Centre

Route Map for GoKL buses in Kuala Lumpur.

The service is completely free.

* Please refer to the route map for a route network more clearly.

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The bus is free for all citizens and tourists in and out of the reach of Kuala Lumpur City. Each visitor to the city center bus services are encouraged to use this as an effort to save fuel, reduce the number of vehicles on the road and also reduce the pollution in the capital. So if you pay a visit to Kuala Lumpur in the future, do not forget to take advantage of this free service.

3 Important Religious Attractions in Kuala Lumpur

National Mosque, Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia is inhabited by three main ethnic and many other races that also characterized the excitement of this country.  Even so not many of us who spend the time to learn more about the synagogues of other races respectively, but it was a good effort to foster more understanding between people and bridge the closeness of friendship that already exist.

Visits to synagogues another race is not a prohibited. What important is we must follow the guidelines and respect for the place worship of other races. So learn the proper way before entering the synagogue - and make sure you respect their synagogue fit as you want them to respect your synagogue. You are also encouraged to visit it at the suitable time in order to avoid any disturbing while other conducting their religious activities.

Here are three important religious sites in Kuala Lumpur not to be missed, not only by tourists but also those who live in Kuala Lumpur and also for all Malaysians. The locations are as follows;

Masjid Negara Kuala Lumpur

The interior of the National Mosque.

The mosque is decorated with water fountains.

Kuala Lumpur National Mosque is the main mosque for the Muslim population in Kuala Lumpur was built with the architecture symbolizes Islam with many unique features of its own. This mosque is able to accommodate up to 15,000 worshipers at any one time. It has unique dome that has 18 facets representing the 13 states in Malaysia, while the 5 pillars also symbolize the 5 pillars of Islam. There is a minaret that houses the speakers as high as 74m, which allows the call of prayer to be heard from a wider area.

For travelers who want to visit the National Mosque, the time of the visit was made after prayer time. Suitable clothing also available and guides for areas that can be visited are also available. Visiting hours are as follows; 9:00am - noon, 3:00-4:00 pm & 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Friday morning it is closed for tours.

Thean Hou Temple

Thean Hou Temple, a very beautiful temple.

View during Wesak Day.

The pillars in the temple Thean Hou.

It is one of the prettiest temples in the country. Thean Hou Temple situated in the high area of ​​Robson Heights, which also provides stunning views of the surrounding of Kuala Lumpur. The best time to visit this temple is during the celebration of Vesak Day or during Chinese New Year celebrations.

There are many interesting things to note here, in terms of unique architectural decorations are also available around this temple which is the Chinese zodiac sculptures, carved dragon and phoenix, and also other decorations that suit every room of the temple.

It is a large building with a main prayer room located on the 3rd floor which also houses statues of gods and goddesses that important to the Chinese. More unique features and things can be be learned here. The best time to visit this temple is between 9am - 6pm via the nearest monorail station at Tun Sambanthan.

Batu Caves

Batu Caves Murugan statue in front of him.

The night view.

Stair climbing to the cave of Batu Caves.

Batu Caves is a house of worship for Indians and also the largest in Malaysia. In fact Batu Caves has been used since 120 years ago. The most festive time to visit is during the celebration of Thaipusam every year, usually held in late January or early February for 3 days.

One of the most interesting things about Batu Caves Temple is, it is located about 272 steps up to the top of the temple. There is also a giant-sized statue known as Murugan statue sized 42.5m with a golden color that is placed in front of the main road up to the stone cave.

In addition to the main cave there are also other caves are open for tours (Dark Cave: www.darkcavemalaysia.com) with adult admission fee of RM35 / RM25 children: 10am - 5pm, Tuesday - Friday; 10:30 am - 5:30 pm Saturday & Sunday with a guide for every 20 minutes. This tour will take you to explore the cave and see the unique cave construction and together with their floras and faunas.

The best time to the Batu Caves is between 7am - 9pm through a variety of transport options. Entrance fee to the Cave Temple is free but to other locations may be charged.

There are many more important synagogues around the city of Kuala Lumpur and you can visit it with permission from the administration/management. As explained at the beginning of this article, the purpose of the visit is to learn more about other cultures of other races, and you should respect these important areas during the visit. It is hoped that we take this opportunity to get to know each other more closely.

Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman

Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman with traits of old Malay.

Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman also known as Rumah Penghulu is another popular attraction in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Anyway it’s not as popular to locals as any other attractions that get more coverage from the media. However, Rumah Penghulu is an important attraction for us in order to know more about traditional Malay architecture.

It is an old Malay house erected in stages between 1910 and 1930. It is originally the house of a village leader of Mukim Bagan Samak, Bandar Baharu, Kedah. It was originally located in Kampung Sungai Kechil but was recovered and transferred (1996-1997) by Badan Warisan Malaysia.

It is important to visit the site as an example of architecture of old Malay house. Though its new location in the Kuala Lumpur City is surrounded by high-rise buildings, Rumah Penghulu area itself planted with plants and herbs that contain more than 50 kinds of herbs and trees that add to the uniqueness of this location as a location for education.

Kitchen with unique equipment.

Living room with a mat of pandanus.

Connection between various parts of the house.

In addition to home architecture, interiors, furnishings, equipment and surroundings, visitors can actually join many guided tours offered by many travel agencies in Kuala Lumpur to enjoy additional activities. These activities include activities for children, activity architecture by examining the architecture of the houses using a plan, a way of village life activities for adults as well as many others according to the available packages.

You can also join a guided tour that is available here at 11:00 am and at 3:00 pm, Monday to Saturday. It is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. A contribution of RM10.00 is charged for participating in this guided tour which will also provide a lot of useful information. It takes about an hour.

Minimum 10 persons/ group

Adults: RM68 / person

Student: RM45 / person

Children: RM45 / person

No. Tel: + 603-2144 9273

Email: info@badanwarisan.org.my

A wonderful experience looking out the window.

Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman, Kuala Lumpur

Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman dengan ciri-ciri binaan Melayu lama.

Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman atau adakalanya cuma dikenali sebagai Rumah Penghulu merupakan antara tarikan yang popular di Kuala Lumpur, tetapi ia jarang dikunjungi oleh penduduk tempatan sendiri. Ini kerana ia tidak seperti tarikan yang lain yang lebih menonjol bagi kita semua. Namun begitu, Rumah Penghulu ini merupakan antara tarikan penting untuk kita mengenali lebih dekat mengenai senibina Melayu tradisi.

Ia merupakan sebuah Rumah Melayu lama yang didirikan secara berperingkat antara tahun 1910 dan 1930-an. Ia merupakan rumah milik asal seorang penghulu kampung iaitu Mukim Bagan Samak, Bandar Baharu, Kedah. Ia pada asalnya berada di lokasi Kampung Sungai Kechil namun dibaik pulih semula dan dipindahkan  (1996-1997) oleh Badan Warisan Malaysia.

Ia merupakan lokasi lawatan penting sebagai contoh bagi senibina Rumah Melayu lama. Melalui lokasi barunya iaitu Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur dengan dikelilingi oleh bangunan-bangunan tinggi, Rumah Penghulu ini sendiri berada di dalam kawasan yang dipenuhi dengan tanaman herba-herba tradisional & warisan yang mengandungi lebih daripada 50 jenis herba & pokok yang menambahkan lagi keunikan lokasi ini sebagai lokasi pendidikan.

Bahagian dapur dengan peralatan yang unik.

Ruang tamu dengan hamparan tikar mengkuang.

Bahagian sambungan antara beberapa bahagian rumah.

Selain senibina rumah, ruang dalaman, hiasan, peralatan dan persekitarannya, pengunjung sebenarnya boleh menyertai banyak lawatan berpandu yang disediakan oleh banyak badan pelancongan di Kuala Lumpur bagi menikmati aktiviti tambahan. Aktiviti tersebut termasuk aktiviti untuk kanak-kanak, aktiviti senibina dengan memeriksa senibina rumah tersebut menggunakan pelan, aktiviti cara kehidupan kampung bagi orang dewasa dan juga macam-macam lagi mengikut pakej yang disediakan.

Anda juga boleh menyertai lawatan berpandu yang disediakan di sini pada pukul 11:00 am dan juga pada 3:00 pm, Isnin hingga Sabtu. Ianya ditutup pada hari Ahad dan juga Cuti Umum. Sumbangan sebanyak RM10.00 dikenakan bagi yang menyertai lawatan berpandu ini yang juga akan memberikan banyak informasi berguna. Ia mengambil masa selama satu jam.

Jumlah minimum peserta 10 orang/ kumpulan

Dewasa : RM68/seorang

Pelajar : RM45/seorang

Kanak-kanak : RM45/seorang

No. Tel: +603-2144 9273

Email : info@badanwarisan.org.my

Satu pengalaman indah memandang ke luar jendela.

National Palace, Jalan Duta

The new National Palace at Jalan Duta.

Malaysia National Palace located Jalan Duta is the new palace replacing the old palace building that been used for quite long from 1957 until 2011. The old palace building now had been converted into Muzium Diraja (Royal Museum). While the new National Palace opened in 11 November 2011.

Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin is the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong resides in the new palace in 15^th November 2011, while the first King installed at the palace was for the 14^th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah

The palace complex has an area of 97.65 hectares, consist of 22 domes and split into three main portions: the Formal Component, Royal Component and Administration Component.  It is built in areas of 241.4 acres that are separated into 4 wings including parking area. The project was started in late November 2011 and fully completed in late September 2011. It consist of the main palace building, the housing for staffs, police station and security, small army camp and the double storey main gate from Jalan Duta.

The bird's-eye view of the National Palace.

Ceremony at the palace compound.

The main gate of National Palace.

Main Hall in the National Palace.

The Old Palace at Jalan Istana.

There are 3 main entrances and the first Main Gate is the entrance from Jalan Duta. The second gate is located at Jalan Semantan-Dungun for the usage of Royal Guest. While the third gate located at Jalan Sri Hartamas, Mont Kiara for the usage of civilians to meet the Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong and Pentadbiran Istana Negara for official purposes.

The total cost for the new complex is RM812 millions and Maya Maju Sdn. Bhd. was the main contractor with the value of contract which is RM650 millions, while RM130 millions used to built the elevated highway to the main gate of the palace built by another contractor Ahmad Zaki Sdn. Bhd.

The construction of the palace suits the needs, as the old palace is too small and not suitable to accommodate such big ceremonies. Even though you cannot enter into the palace area, people can still visiting the front area at the main gate.