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 […]
Jalan Yap Ah Loy
This road may be short, but it is significant historically as the road led to the house of Yap Ah Loy, who is the third Kapitan Cina of Kuala Lumpur. Yap Ah Loy was born in Guangdong province, China in 1837. He arrived in Melaka at a young age to work for Yap Ng, which […]
Best Bookstores & Libraries in Greater Kuala Lumpur for Every Book Lover
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” ― Marcus Tullius Cicero As every part of the world acknowledges, books are always a source of learning and obtaining education. So whether it is a bookstore or a library, it is one of the place that we should be there for lifelong learning. These […]