Malaysia is one in all my most explored international locations, I can’t even bear in mind what number of instances I traveled there. What I like about Malaysia is it’s oozing with points of interest, each pure and man-made, and it is without doubt one of the most culturally various international locations on the planet.
I not too long ago returned to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to attend a celebration referred to as Keretapi Sarong, organized by LOCCO. This occasion was based in 2012 by an NGO referred to as Random Alphabet earlier than LOCCO took over in 2017.
 
I flew through Air Asia from Manila to Kuala Lumpur, one of the vital dependable price range airways in South East Asia. Air Asia has each day flights between Manila and Kuala Lumpur. The aircraft 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 town middle. It’s the quickest option to get to and from the airport in Kuala Lumpur, journey time is about half-hour. You may guide 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 Model 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, though 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 should guide a desk to dine right here through the hyperlink on their IG bio, as they’re fairly in style now.
After dinner, we transferred to a different neighborhood – Dang Wangi close to Menara Kuala Lumpur to strive 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’ll be able to strive Malaysian consolation meals and drinks such because the traditional te tarik and roti chanai, mee goreng, maggi goreng, nasi candar, tandoori hen, and so on.
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 without doubt one of the 3 eating places on this Peranakan-inspired resort, which is strategically positioned in Dang Wangi space close to Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower).
The Sky Lounge is located beside the rooftop pool of this luxurious resort. What I like about this place is it has a scenic view of 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
- Foremost Course: Braised deviled hen roll grilled vegetable almond potatoes
- Dessert: Crème brulee strawberry compote
In case you’re visiting Kuala Lumpur quickly, try Sky Lounge at santa Grand Signature Kuala Lumpur. You may guide a romantic dinner right here or a non-public operate even in the event you’re stayin in a distinct resort like us. However if you wish to take into account staying right here so you’ll be able to benefit from the pool and its scenic metropolis view, test the charges and guide by the hyperlink under.
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 The place to Keep in Kuala Lumpur
After a satisfying dinner, we headed to our resort to check-in. For this occasion, I used to be booked at Momo’s Kuala Lumpur, a small however stylish boutique resort in Chow Package. In case you’ve learn my newest Kuala Lumpur Itinerary Information, I discussed Chow Package is one in all my really helpful 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 yow 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 avenue 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 in search of a price range 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 metropolis view. It really jogs my memory of some fashionable price range inns 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 supplied with TV and a protected, which I actually need to retailer my laptop computer, passport, and arduous drives. Additionally they present hair dryer, bottled water, and toilet has good-smelling bathe gel and shampoo.
 
In case you’re all for staying right here, you’ll be able to test the room charges and guide a room by the hyperlink under.  Additionally 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 a good time 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 resort, 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 but it surely was too costly. It was a singular expertise for me particularly the prepare trip. It was jaw-dropping to witness a number of Malaysians, largely the youthful era proudly put on their sarong and native costume in numerous types. I like accumulating indigenous textiles every time I journey, so, becoming a member of this occasion actually made my coronary heart completely happy.
Sarong or sarung is a conventional textile sometimes 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 trend piece or outfit, but in addition a cultural factor shared by Malaysians and Southeast Asians.
 
Actually, sarong has various names in Asia, akin to sarong or sarung in Malaysia and Indonesia, Brunei, Vietnam, and Singapore. It is named Tais Mane in Timor-Leste and Longyi in Myanmar. Whereas Thailand calls it nung loy chai. Right here within the Philippines, sarong is also referred to as 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 approach of elevating consciousness on the significance of sustaining cultural heritage, preserving the sarong tradition, and welcoming the creativity and various creative and cultural expressions of Malaysians and different members becoming a member of the occasion.
 
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