Malaysia is one in every of my most explored international locations, I can’t even keep in mind what number of occasions I traveled there. What I like about Malaysia is it’s oozing with sights, each pure and man-made, and it is among the most culturally various international locations on the planet.
I just lately returned to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to attend a celebration known as Keretapi Sarong, organized by LOCCO. This occasion was based in 2012 by an NGO known as Random Alphabet earlier than LOCCO took over in 2017.
 
I flew by way of Air Asia from Manila to Kuala Lumpur, one of the dependable funds airways in South East Asia. Air Asia has day by day flights between Manila and Kuala Lumpur. The airplane landed on Kuala Lumpur Worldwide Airport 2 (KLIA 2). And as quickly as we handed immigration and picked up our baggage, we hurried to get on the KLIA Ekspres prepare to the town heart. It’s the quickest option to get to and from the airport in Kuala Lumpur, journey time is about half-hour. You’ll be able to e-book tickets upfront on-line or purchase on the prepare station.
The place to Eat in Kuala Lumpur
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Upon arrival at KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur, we took a taxi to a Halal Izakaya Type Restaurant named Kingu Kongu in Chow Package, an up-and-coming neighborhood in Kuala Lumpur. The restaurant serves actually good Japanese model meals and Muslim-friendly dishes. I’ve a choosy palate in the case of Japanese meals, and this place didn’t disappoint There’s no alcohol right here although, although it’s Izakaya model as a result of it’s a halal restaurant.
- Kingu Kongu
- Location: Chow Package
- Open Hours: Sunday (Lunch) 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, (Dinner) 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday – Sunday 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Instagram: @kingukongu.my
*You have to e-book a desk to dine right here by way of the hyperlink on their IG bio, as they’re fairly well-liked now.
After dinner, we transferred to a different neighborhood – Dang Wangi close to Menara Kuala Lumpur to attempt the mamak. Chow Package and Dang Wangi are each native favorites for mamak, a timeless cultural scene in Malaysia that vacationers should expertise. Mamak is sort of a modest, native eatery the place you possibly can attempt Malaysian consolation meals and drinks such because the traditional te tarik and roti chanai, mee goreng, maggi goreng, nasi candar, tandoori rooster, and many others.
One other place we went to for dinner throughout our keep in Kuala Lumpur is the Sky Lounge at Santa Grand Signature Kuala Lumpur. It is among the 3 eating places on this Peranakan-inspired lodge, which is strategically situated in Dang Wangi space close to Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower).
The Sky Lounge is located beside the rooftop pool of this luxurious lodge. What I like about this place is it has a scenic view of the town with 3 main towers of KL – Petronas Tower, Menara KL Tower, and Merdeka 118, the twond tallest constructing on the planet.
For dinner we had the next:
- Starter: Prawns with lemon grass ginger flower on ngonya
- Soup: Creamy mushroom soup with garlic croutons
- Primary Course: Braised deviled rooster roll grilled vegetable almond potatoes
- Dessert: Crème brulee strawberry compote
In the event you’re visiting Kuala Lumpur quickly, take a look at Sky Lounge at santa Grand Signature Kuala Lumpur. You’ll be able to e-book a romantic dinner right here or a personal perform even in the event you’re stayin in a special lodge like us. However if you wish to think about staying right here so you possibly can benefit from the pool and its scenic metropolis view, examine the charges and e-book by way of the hyperlink beneath.
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 The place to Keep in Kuala Lumpur
After a satisfying dinner, we headed to our lodge to check-in. For this occasion, I used to be booked at Momo’s Kuala Lumpur, a small however stylish boutique lodge in Chow Package. In the event you’ve learn my newest Kuala Lumpur Itinerary Information, I discussed Chow Package is one in every of my beneficial areas to remain within the metropolis. I simply discovered that Chow Package was in actual fact as soon as the industrial coronary heart of Kuala Lumpur, earlier than it was transferred to KLCC within the 1980’s.  As long as you will discover an lodging that’s strolling distance to a metro/prepare station, you’re good.
What I like about Chow Package space it’s oozing with road meals tradition that isn’t as touristy as Bukit Bintang. Right here, you’ll discover some nice Tamil, Malay, Indian, and Chinese language dishes.
Momo’s Kuala Lumpur is near the Medan Tuanku MRT Station, so it’s a handy place to remain within the metropolis for solo vacationers, associates or {couples} who’re searching for a funds lodging that’s clear and stylish.
 
Momo’s Kuala Lumpur has 3 room classes: Bunkies (bunkbed), Crash pad ( double mattress), and crash pad for 2 (twin mattress). I stayed alone at a crash pad with a double mattress and my room has a great metropolis view. It truly jogs my memory of some trendy funds motels in Japan. The room is painted in white and appears heat and clear, and it’s compact with good sufficient for me to maneuver round. The crash pad is provided with TV and a protected, which I really want to retailer my laptop computer, passport, and exhausting drives. In addition they present hair dryer, bottled water, and toilet has good-smelling bathe gel and shampoo.
 
In the event you’re excited about staying right here, you possibly can examine the room charges and e-book a room by way of the hyperlink beneath.  In addition they have a bar and restaurant right here however since I by no means tried it, I can’t let you know a lot about it, besides that it’s an Instagrammable spot.
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2023 KERETAPI SARONG KUALA LUMPUR
On our 2nd Day in Kuala Lumpur, we attended the massive occasion – Keretapi Sarong which occurred on the massive day itself – September 16, which is Malaysia Day or Hari Malaysia, the inspiration day of Malaysia.
Keretapi Sarong is an occasion the place Malaysians converge to have fun Hari Malaysia of their conventional outfit or sarong. This 12 months’s theme was “Empowering the Unity Although Malaysia’s Ethnicity” which is organized by Locco Malaysia in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Tradition (MOTAC).
 
From our lodge, we took the MRT to KL Sentral the place the crowds assembled. Right here, Malaysians that joined the flash mob sported their timeless sarong garment or conventional costumes. I wore a garment that I purchased in Bali, Indonesia as a result of I don’t have a Philippine conventional apparel. I attempted purchasing for one on the mall however it was too costly. It was a novel expertise for me particularly the prepare journey. It was jaw-dropping to witness a number of Malaysians, principally the youthful era proudly put on their sarong and native costume in several kinds. I like accumulating indigenous textiles every time I journey, so, becoming a member of this occasion actually made my coronary heart joyful.
Sarong or sarung is a standard textile usually tied across the waist. It’s believed to have been utilized by ladies and men in Southeast Asia lengthy earlier than the invasion of the colonizers. It’s not only a mere vogue piece or outfit, but in addition a cultural ingredient shared by Malaysians and Southeast Asians.
 
In reality, sarong has various names in Asia, resembling sarong or sarung in Malaysia and Indonesia, Brunei, Vietnam, and Singapore. It is called Tais Mane in Timor-Leste and Longyi in Myanmar. Whereas Thailand calls it nung loy chai. Right here within the Philippines, sarong is also called malong, patadyong, or tapis. Greater than only a textile, the sarong due to this fact symbolizes unity and co-existence regardless of various tradition and traditions.
Keretapi Sarong is actually an efficient method of elevating consciousness on the significance of sustaining cultural heritage, preserving the sarong tradition, and welcoming the creativity and various inventive and cultural expressions of Malaysians and different individuals becoming a member of the occasion.
 
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