Points of interest in KL that are unique to Malay culture

Pls. give me some recommendations for places in KL that represents the culture of the Malay people (arts, food, performances, etc.).

I don%26#39;t want to visit places that are of Chinese influenced because I am very familiar with all things Chinese.

I would like to see and learn more about the Malay people as well as activities relating to Muslim.

Your advice is appreciated.

Points of interest in KL that are unique to Malay culture

Hi there,

Malay food with cultural.

A Visit to Restaurant Seri Melayu in Jalan Conlay with buffet dinner and cultural show.

website

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As for Malay arts, you could visit :

1. The Central Market, by Putra LRT get off at Pasar Seni Station

walk across the station.

2. KOMPLEKS KRAF KL

Tel: 03 2162 7533

9am to 6pm Daily

Located at Jalan Conlay, the National Craft Centre is a popular, one-stop location for traditional Malaysian handicrafts and souvenirs. Here you may observe the craftsmen at work, watch artists paint at the landscaped garden or even shop for decorative outfits and fabrics.

3. Malaysia Islamic Arts Museum

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4. The National Mosque next to the Islamic Art Museum at Jalan

Perdana.

5. The Masjid Jamek the oldest Mosque in Kuala Lumpur in Jalan

Tun Perak. Take a Putra LRT and get off at station Masjid Jamek and the mosque is across the station.

6. Sultan Abdul Samad building at the merdeka square.

Here you will find also a showroom of Malay materials.

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7. Pasar Malam at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman on Saturday

6.00 pm onwards to sample the malaysian foods. (it is crowded and beware of pickpocket) During day time you will find a lot

of shops selling malaysia dresses like batik and you can bargain the prices.

8. PUCUK REBUNG GALLERY-MUSEUM (D8)

Lot 302A Level 3 Ampang Mall, Suria KLCC

Tel: 03 2382 0769

Sundays to Thursdays 10.30am to 8.30pm;

Fridays %26amp; Saturdays 10.30am to 9.30pm

The first gallery-museum of its kind in the country housing Malaysia%26#39;s proud cultural heritage has over 1000 artefacts from the 12th century to modern times. This sprawling 4000 sq ft gallery features a chronological walk-through for the visitor, complete with cultural performances and entertainment, amidst authentic architecture and a traditional Malay village setting.

Food court is the best place to try malay food, like Nasi Lemak (rice with coconut cream with other assortment) , roti canai (Malaysia pancake with curry) teh tarik (tea with milk), Satay (meat or chicken skewer with peanut sauce), Asam Laksa and etc. You will find a big foodcourt at KLCC or at any mall. There are also a lot of stall selling malay foods at the street or area like central market, kg. baru, bangsar and Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman.

If you really want to feel and experience the Malaysian life especially the malays, why not go for homestay programme.

Here is the link.

www.virtualmalaysia.com/destination/homestay/

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Hope this will help you. Good luck.

vc