Zhongshan Building – A Creative Hub in Downtown Kuala Lumpur
A hidden gem nested in downtown Kuala Lumpur, there is an old 4-storey building which was built in the 1950s which is now turned into a creative hub. The more than 70 years old building, located in Kampung Attap, used to be the residence of the family of Rob Tan in the early years. They […]
Jalan Doraisamy
Jalan Doraisamy is named after R. Doraisamy Pillay, who is a prominent member of the Indian community in Kuala Lumpur. After completing his studies at Raffles Institution in Singapore, he ventured into business and as an Army Commissariat contractor. He soon became successful as a road contractor and miner who owned vast properties and mines […]
Best Spots for Tiramisu in Kuala Lumpur & around Klang Valley
Being a major city in Malaysia with many bakeries and cafes, Kuala Lumpur is never lack of delicious tiramisu to satisfy our taste buds. Check out some that we have curated.
Kuala Lumpur City Photos of The Week – May 22
Kuala Lumpur city skyline, evening in the city, the interior of Petronas Twin Towers, Merdeka 118
Jalan Bukit Nanas
The name Jalan Bukit Nanas is derived from the name of the location itself, Bukit Nanas, which is a direct translation to ‘Pineapple Hill’. That hillock is one of the earliest Malay settlement and also the centre of Malay power during the old era. It was believed that the pineapple was planted on the hill […]
Jalan Bukit Aman
Originally named as Bluff Road, with bluff meaning a ‘cliff’ due its location on a bluff which overlooks the Gombak and Klang rivers. The bluff was later flattened to make way for the railway tracks. Bluff Road was the main road to the earliest British government offices and police headquarters. The police headquarters has remained […]
Lorong Panggung
The street off Jalan Panggung, Lorong Panggung is one of the popular and photography spots in Downtown Kuala Lumpur. The name is derived from a nearby Chinese theatre which was built in the 1880s. Lorong Panggung is used to known by the locals as ‘Kwai Chai Hong’ (Devil’s Lane) as it was a spot for […]
Jalan Panggung, Kuala Lumpur: The Story Behind One of Chinatown’s Most Historic Streets
Hidden within the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s historic Chinatown lies Jalan Panggung, a short but historically significant street that has quietly witnessed more than a century of the city’s evolution. Although relatively small in size, Jalan Panggung was once a lively centre for entertainment, opera performances, and community gatherings. Today, the street has transformed into […]
Jalan Robson
Jalan Robson was named after John Henry Matthew Robson on 25 September 1954. He was the founder and editor of Malay Mail. When he first came to Malaya, he joined the Selangor Railways as a clerk and later a draughtsman before joining the Selangor Civil Service. While working in the government, he also started the […]
Jalan Tunku
This road is named after the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. His private residence was at No.1, Jalan Tunku. Tunku Abdul Rahman was born in Alor Setar, a member of the royal family, he was the seventh son of Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah, Sultan of Kedah. He studied and […]