Thursday, October 14, 2010

Great Finds at Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle by KC Ochoa

At the heart of Kuala Lumpur is the famed Golden Triangle, where the convergence of old colonial heritage successfully blends with the city's modern lifestyle and structures. This area, enveloped by the streets of Jalan Padu, Jalan Ampang, and Jalan Tun Razak, boasts of great attractions and the finest choices in shopping, dining, and accommodations in Kuala Lumpur.
Beneath the Petronas Twin Towers is Suria KLCC, an upscale shopping mall that houses a great variety of stores carrying major designer labels. Pavillion Kuala Lumpur in Jalan Bukit Bintang is a haven of 450 shops featuring the latest trends in fashion, entertainment, cosmetics, and many others. Low Yat Plaza is a great place for electronic gadget enthusiasts and for the avid bibliophile, Jalan Imbi's Berjaya Times Square includes the world's largest Borders bookstore.
For an unforgettable night out in town, Golden Triangle's Jalan P. Ramlee is best known for elite entertainment spots and nightclubs. Luna Bar is a cozy and chic rooftop bar with enchanting nightviews while Rum Jungle features an outdoor bar and great music. Hakka Republic Wine Bar & Bistro is a Chinese-inspired bar serving great cuisine and one of K.L.'s premium wine lists.
When it comes to hotels in Kuala Lumpur, The ZON All Suites and Residences on the Park offers a complete array of lavish accommodations and extensive services for an ideal getaway. The hotel, which is situated in Jalan Ampang, often offers hotel packages like its recent 2D/1N ZON Room Package and 3D/2N Family Package that offers a one and two nights accommodation stay. The two packages, which will be available until December 30, 2010, includes a full line of perks at the hotel, including shopping and dining vouchers.
The Golden Triangle no doubt plays host to a great number of attractions for thousands of tourists yearly. These scenic spots make it a destination on its own in Kuala Lumpur, so make sure not to miss out on these captivating locales.


Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Batu Caves- Home Of The God Of War by Pushpitha Wijesinghe

The religious site known as the Batu Caves is located in the Gombak District in Malaysia. The cave temples which can be found here are positioned within the massive limestone hill at the site. The name "Batu Caves" was given to these shrines due to its location which puts it within easy reach of the Batu River. Regarded as a Hindu worship site, these temples have been dedicated to the Hindu god called Lord Murugan. Probably the most colorful festive occasion linked to this temple is the Thaipusam Festival which is a celebration that usually takes place during the months of January and February. This festival is said to celebrate a significant event in the history of Hinduism where Parvati handed a spear to Lord Murugan which he eventually used to put an end to the life of a demon known by the name of Soorapadman. This is the same spear Lord Murugan is seen holding in most of the paintings and sculptures done in honor of him by various artists. Lord Murugan's defeat of this demon is seen as a significant happening as the demon is said to have had possessed a boon which gave him the ability to protect himself against attacks by any god. At the base of the steps that lead the visitor to the caves on the hill you will see a larger-than-life golden statue of Lord Murugan himself. While these limestone caves are thought to be over 400 million years old, three primary cave sites and a number of other caves which are smaller in size can be found at the site. A visit to these amazing shrines is an experience not to be missed by anyone who plans to go on a sightseeing holiday to Kuala Lumpur. 



Monday, October 11, 2010

Overview of Malaysia's Car Loan by Antbody

Malaysia's used car market is pretty flexible in the sense that there are many used car dealers around. From the expensive models like secondhand BMWs to cheaper ones like the Perodua and Proton makes, there is definitely a wealth of choices if you are looking for a used car. Like other manufacturers, Toyota has a concrete used car market in Malaysia. Many people look for Toyota cars because they know that Toyotas are reliable and safe on the road.
In Malaysia, the best place to get information about used Toyota cars would be from the Internet. If you are not too sure where to start searching, you can always type in certain keywords in any search engine and browse through the results that appear on the screen. Personally, I would say that online car classifieds websites would be the best place to get the most details about your enquiry. These websites cater to people who are seriously looking into buying either new or used cars. As such, you would be able to get the answers to most of the general questions that you have. Further than that, you can probably shoot an e-mail to their customer service representative and receive a reply within hours.
Here is how online car classifieds work. You basically browse through the selection that is available in the website. Lucky for you, there are bound to be many Toyota cars up for sale in the market due to its popularity. So all you have to do is browse through and look for a model and make that you are interested in. There would also be a list of information that you would need about the Toyota car. For example, the year it was manufactured, mileage and more importantly, its starting price.
After browsing through the selection of Toyota cars online, it is obvious that the Toyota Vios is the most popular model. The reason is probably that it has a good resale value even after a few years of being on the road. Additionally, the Toyota Vios has a very good and elegant design that attracts a huge following among Malaysians. If you are on the lookout for a Toyota Vios, you are definitely spoilt for choices as there are so many in the used car market. It just depends on how much you are willing to pay for it.
A second hand Toyota is not very hard to maintain, especially if its previous owner had been keeping it in tip top condition all the years. It is not that expensive either as the wear and tear on this car is not as bad as on other car models. In Malaysia, you can find a garage selling genuine Toyota spare parts practically anywhere so you really don't have to worry about maintaining your used Toyota. 
P/s: I wonder what Clarkson of Top Gear would say?