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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Firstly Alhamdulillah , thanks to Allah I have finished and able to manage designing and arrange the content in this magazine.

Thank you to Cuyaa ( Suria) who gain information for the places and food. Thanks to Madam Zuriani because she always giving her opinion on how we can produce a good magazine for readers. I hope the readers of ‘The Facets of Malaysia’ satisfied with the content and design I make.

Some readers might have questions in their mind what is the meaning of ‘facets’ in the title of this magazine.

A facet is one side or aspect of something. It is just a different name for facts.

FILZAH Graphic Designer / Photographer

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SURIA Journalist / Photogrpaher

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TRAVEL

KLCC

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he Petronas Twin Towers stands tall at 88 floors high. One major attraction of the Towers is the Twin Towers Skybridge between the two towers at the 41st and 42nd floor. The Skybridge has also made a mark in the record books for being the highest 2-storey bridge in the world. The unique fact about this bridge is that it is not attached to the main structure but instead, it is designed to slide in and out of the towers to prevent any breakage.

It also functions to provide some support to the structure of the Towers when winds are strong.

The Skybridge is by far the most anticipated feature of the Towers as the view from the bridge is simply breath-taking.

The admission to the bridge is free of charge but visitors are required to get a pass which is issued on a limited number each day. There is no surprise if you see a long queue as early as 7am in the morning just to get the pass. Other attraction at the Towers

involves spending a lot of money because Suria KLCC has a wide range of goods from all over the world. You can shop still you drop or you can shop till your legs say stop. A piece of advice, do not wear heels. Shopping at Suria KLCC may cause you some muscle aches.

Other than the myriads of shops selling luxury goods, Suria KLCC restaurants are also plentiful. You can choose from high end restaurants to the food court there.

If all the shopping and eating is just too much to handle, you can make way to the KLCC Park which spans to an area of 17 acres. The KLCC Park is complete with jogging and walking paths, wading pools, children’s playground and also a fountain with light show.

There are much more places to visit in the Suria KLCC as well as its surrounding.

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he best features of the mosque are the 73 meters high minarets and its 16 pointed star concrete which is its main roof. There are many meanings to the design of the mosque. The main roof ’s design was inspired from the idea of an open umbrella while the minarets were like a folded umbrella. The concrete main roof utilizes the concept of folding plates in order to obtain larger space at the main gathering hall.

Around the compound are many reflecting pools and also fountains. The National Mosque is situated just a kilometer away from the popular Lake Gardens Kuala Lumpur. The Lake Gardens itself is made up of five different gardens and parks which attract thousands of visitors annually. Among the parks at the Lake Gardens are the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park and the Deer Park Kuala Lumpur.

The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a must to visit as it is the world’s largest free flight aviary.

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ith over 3000 birds from more than 200 species, this is simply a place that you must visit. There are many shows at the bird park. Bird feeding and phototaking as allowed in the bird park. Feeding and photoshooting is also allowed at the deer park.

Other places where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and take some fantastic photos are at the Hibiscus Garden, the Orchid Garden and the Butterfly Garden. With so many pretty butterflies and colorful flowers around, be sure to bring some extra batteries for your camera. It would be a shame if you run out of battery during phototaking sessions. Visiting the mosque and the Lake Gardens can be tiring. Maybe you can put up for the night at the hotels in Kuala Lumpur. There are various hotels to choose from depending on your budget.

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PETALING STREET

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he Petaling Street (Chinatown) in Kuala Lumpur is like the Bukit Bintang of the older part of Kuala Lumpur. It is a place where the hustling and bustling never comes to an end. Day or night, visitors keep coming to Petaling Street to either dine on the famous street foods here or to get some good bargains on things sold here. Petaling Street is the shoppers’ paradise if you want to bargain your way to some cheap things. There is almost everything here from clothes, souvenirs to electronic items to fabrics. Other than cheap stuff, Petaling Street is renowned for selling imitation goods like handbags, wallets, watches and shoes from brands like Adidas, Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, Nike and so on. Food here is also aplenty.

A famous delicacy in Petaling Street is the salted roast duck which is sold at a mobile stall- the stall is built on a motorcycle. Be sure to be there early as the roast ducks are sold out by lunch time. Other than shopping and eating here in the Chinatown, there are other attractions nearby as well. Two places not to be missed are the Central Market Kuala Lumpur and

the Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur. Here you will be able to experience the rich culture of all the races in Malaysia. In the market, there are the Lorong Melayu, Lorong India and Straits Chinese which allows visitors to understand more of the difference in the culture of our people.

At the Central Market is also the place you can get great souvenirs which are all locally made such as kebaya, batik, songket and handicrafts. The Sri Mahamariamman Temple which is located at the edge of Petaling Street is the richest and oldest Hindu temple you can find in Kuala Lumpur. Its history dates back to the year of 1873 and has since been an important place of worship for the Indians here. Due to its history and influence, this temple is a vital part of the culture and heritage of Malaysia.

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asjid Jamek is known as the Friday Mosque. The mosque was built in the year of 1907 but was officially opened by the Sultan of Selangor two years later.

One interesting fact about the mosque besides being the oldest one in town is that it was built on the first Malay Burial Ground in Kuala Lumpur. The architecture of the mosque is a combination of Moorish, Islam and Magul. It was designed by the architectural assistant of the Public Work and Survey Department, with the name of Arthur Benison Hubbock. The mosque provides a sense of tranquility and serenity as there are pal trees around, not to mention the nearby rivers. There are a total of three domes surrounding the prayer hall. The central dome is as high as 70 ft and is defined by two other lower domes

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and there are two high minarets in red and white stripes at the corners which measured around 88 ft tall. The mosque is always packed with devotees and also tourists. This is definitely a must visit place to appreciate the ancient architecture with a combination design of different cultures. It may not be something special to Muslims but for all other religions, this is indeed a place worth a visit. There are a few nearby tourist attractions such as the Central Market, China Town and Little India. What makes it best is that they are all in walking distance. Not only you can save the cab fees, but also you can experience the hospitality of Malaysians and enjoy the beautiful surrounding.

CENTRAL MARKET

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entral Market started off as a humble wet market in the heart of the city center back in the 1940s. It has evolved a great deal since then and now it stands firm as the landmark which symbolizes all the culture and heritage of our multi-racial country. You will immediately notice that the theme of the market is based solely on the various cultures in Malaysia. The shops here are divided based on the groups of races. Representing each of the races in Malaysia are the Straits Chinese, the Lorong Melayu and Lorong India.

There is also a street which represents the Baba and Nyonya community in the state of Malacca. The Central Market is full of stalls which sell handicrafts which are all locally made. You can purchase batik, songket, wood carvings, souvenirs, accessories and much more here. If you get tired or hungry in the midst of all the shopping, do not fret. There are myriads of eating places where you can dine at and take a rest. Once you have filled your stomach and taken the much needed rest, you can move on to the

second floor. This floor mainly sells garments and has a few souvenir stalls. There are other activities at the Central Market which are usually held at the stage outside the market.

Art and cultural performances are held every now and then to attract visitors as well as to expose them to the uniqueness of our society. The latest addition to the market is the Annexe Gallery which exhibits contemporary works of our local artists. If you are looking for a place to put up for the night after a long day at the Central Market, there are many hotels in Kuala Lumpur. One of the nearest hotels which you can go to is the Ancasa Hotel & Spa Kuala Lumpur.

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TITIWANGSA

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he Titiwangsa Lake Gardens is a recreational park for the public. It has a few huge lakes in the middle of the park. There are many facilities at the park which includes jogging tracks, aqua biking, canoeing and other outdoor activities. There are two less common facilities also available at the park; the horse riding facility and the radio control car racing track. There are also food and drinks sold around the edge of the lake for visitors to buy while enjoying the scenic view. In the mornings, the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens are full of joggers as it is a good place to run and train for competitive races.

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View from Titiwangsa Lake Graden

LAKE GARDEN

Titwangsa Lake Garden is a huge park which consist a lot thing to do such as family picnic, cycling, also have remote control car racing track, a lake, horse riding and could have just sit there and enjoy the scene.

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ukit Bintang has been growing fast both as an entertainment district and as a business district throughout the past five years. Today, Bukit Bintang is already one of the city’s most happening districts in which tourists - both local and foreign - should not miss. Tourists will find that Bukit Bintang is nestled with various retails and shop outlets such as upscale cafes, restaurants, shopping centers and many more. On top of that, Bukit Bintang is also famous for its nightlife. Many local events are often being held here, especially during the festive seasons.

So far, Bukit Bintang is also famous for its annual celebration of New Year’s Eve countdown and Merdeka countdown.

Many tourists also visit the place to experience its many street festivals and parties which often bears a huge taste of local culture. Bintang Walk is also famous for organizing international events such as STYLO Fashion Week and Guinness St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Tourists can also find various small

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outlets with various ranges such as foot reflexology, housewares, digital lifestyles, sports, souvenirs, boutiques, hobbies, and many more. There are also many hotels near Bukit Bintang which tourists may find convenient for them to travel to the place.

FOOD

NASI LEMAK

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ome call nasi lemak Malaysia’s unofficial national dish.

Everyone else calls it delicious.Nasi lemak is basically rice cooked in coconut milk. It’s the sides that matter.

Depending on where you are in Malaysia, it comes with a variety of accompaniments such as hard-boiled egg, peanuts, vegetables, lamb/chicken/or beef curry, seafood and sambal (chili-based sauce).Nasi lemak is traditionally eaten for breakfast but these days people are ordering it any time of day.

NASI KANDAR

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asi kandar is essentially rice served with your choice of toppings, which commonly include curry, fish, egg and okra. Everything is laid out buffet style, though you can also order à la carte.

Found all over Malaysia, nasi kandar eateries are extremely popular, most open 24 hours and run by ethnic Indian Muslims.

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ROTI CANAI

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n Indian-inspired flatbread, roti canai is made with flour, butter and water, though some will toss condensed milk in to sweeten it up.

The whole concoction is flattened, folded, oiled and cooked on a heavily oiled skillet, resulting in a sublimely fluffy piece of bread with a crispy exterior. You can eat this one as a snack on its own or use it to scoop up a side of curry.

SATAY

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hough considered by many to be a dish native to Thailand, satay is actually believed to have originated in Indonesia. Origins aside, can we all just agree that meat on a stick is good?

Malaysia has its own variations of the grilled skewers, served nationwide in chicken and beef.Sauces vary from region to region, including the peanut sauce that’s loved the world over.

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CHAR KUE Y TEOW

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e asked author and chef Norman Musa, one of Malaysia’s most famous exports, which dish he’d be outraged not to see on a list of the country’s top dishes. This is the one.

Another one to thank China’s migrants for, char kuey teow (made with flat rice noodles) is one of Southeast Asia’s most popular noodle dishes. The noodles are fried with light soy sauce, chili, de-shelled cockles, bean sprouts, Chinese chives and sometimes prawn and egg.

AIS BATU CAMPUR (ABC)

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haved ice desserts are always a popular treat in the tropics. Ice kachang or ais batu campur (ice with beans) evolved from the humble ice ball drenched with syrup to be the little ice mountain served in a bowl, drizzled with creamed corn, condensed milk, gula melaka and brightly colored syrups.

Dig into it and you’ll discover other goodies hidden within red beans, palm seeds and cubed jellies.

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PEOPLE

AYIB KAMARUDDIN BIO G R A P H Y Muhammad Ariff bin Kamaruddin 18 January 1991 22 Tahun Sekinchan Selangor (Origin) Bachelor in Computer Animation University of Kuala Lumpur Hobby : Reading comic idola ; yunalis zarai Favourite musician : Yunalis Zarai Dreams: To be a storyboard artist and animation scriptwriter Loves Dragon Ball

' ' C O N F I D E N C E G E T R I D O F S U S PIC I O N ' ' Ayib is the type of person that easily to get ideas when it

since kindergarten. He interested in arts since childhood.

comes to artwork. He is the type of person who difficult

He wants to continue his master study in Japan and he also

to be angry and easy to get along. He will give his full co-

wished to work in Japan. He really wants people to be happy

operation when doing work in a group. Ayib start drawing

with his artwork

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Here is some of his artwork. What makes an artwork more unique is how they deliver the message through their artwork. Some artworks require time and high level of thinking to get the message. Some are direct message. Ayib’s artwork can be understood by most of people. But we can see how much he put precision and focus while making his artwork.

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I was stung by a lobster and could not move for a week. Then, my dad bought me a pencil and a book.

Everyday he ask me to draw something on the book. Starting from that moment, I love to draw.

I love to write poetry and writing storylines. Now I’ve produced about 20 storyline.I am nteresting in theatre and acting. I have been involved with theatre and dance arts since High School.

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AIMI AZMI BIO G R A P H Y Nur Aimi bt Azmi 12 Feb 1993 Besut, Terengganu Bachelor in Computer Animation Hobby: Art, Music, Photography Idol: Obata Takeshi, Hiro Mashima Dream : To be one of the animation production team in Malaysia and bring Malaysia animation worldwide

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Aimi’s strength is she is able to work independently and in a group. She is a type of a flexible person. She is capable and eager to learn new things. Aimi is also a highly motivated, hardworking, responsible person. She is very committed and cooperative when doing work in group and willing to work under

pressure. With all these strength, we believe that she wills success in her future carrier. She had entered various drawing competitions since high school and won most of them. She also won first place for international comic drawing among Japanese Artist fans in 2010.

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I wish to meet Hiro Mashima because I adore all of his work and his story mostly about adventure and friendship which influenced me a lot in my artwork. The place i really want to go is Japan!

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Aimi''s artwork

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