Kuala Lumpur

Known as the City of Lights, the Asian cyber city of Kuala Lumpur is the federal capital of Malaysia and also its most populous city. Developing over 130 years of being a small settlement to a high end MICE destination, Kuala Lumpur provides world class facilities to events ranging from small meetings to grand international conventions.

Popular for MICE events, due to the various facilities available like convenient modes of transportation and communication infrastructure, Malaysia received 25.72 million visitors in 2013, showing a 2.7 per cent growth.

Kuala Lumpur is also a world-class shopping destination attracting millions to indulge in retail therapy. The Global Shoppers Index voted it as the second best shopping destination in Asia Pacific in 2012. This city creates a pathway to discover the fusion of culture, food, lifestyles and arts, blending business with pleasure.

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) is considered to be one the best convention centres in Asia. This ‘city within the city’ is purposefully built for international, local and regional conventions and events and is the city’s most technologically advanced place with world class facilities. It is 75 km from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Located at the base of MATRADE’s 24-storey architectural icon, the MATRADE Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC) houses MATRADE Hall, three exhibition halls, nine function rooms, a theatrette and an amphitheatre. Covering more than 100,000 sq m, MECC is equipped with technologically advanced facilities with emphasis on trade-centric events.

Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, is Malaysia’s premier centre of business and commercial activities, sprawling over 1.7 million square feet with 253,000 sq ft of exhibition space. It is the ideal venue to hold international events, exhibitions and trade fairs.

From adventure sports to shopping arenas, Kuala Lumpur provides a variety of activities and locations for the business traveller to explore. It has one of the most cost effective venues to hold MICE events, at the same time offering several retail and dining experiences.

Seri Pacific Hotel is a prime choice for the organisers because of its convenient and strategic location, adjacent to PWTC. There are other MICE oriented hotels like Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Concorde Hotel, Dorsett Regency Hotel.

Places of interest

Kuala Lumpur also has a rich cultural heritage and various attractions that can be explored for leisure and relaxation. One of the most popular markets is Chinatown with rows of stalls selling all types of merchandise from food to clothing at bargainable prices. Located at the heart of Kuala Lumpur, China Town, is an area that never sleeps and is based in Petaling Street, also known as ‘Chee Cheong Kai’ (Starch Factory Street). It is one of the most popular tourist spots in Malaysia. Central Market is also one of the most familiar landmarks and a popular tourist attraction.

The Petronas Twin Towers were once the tallest buildings in the world and now are the world’s tallest twin structures with both towers joined at the 41st and 42nd floors, by a double-decker sky bridge. Along with them, Menara KL Tower stands at 421 m and trumps the Petronas Twin Towers with the highest and most spectacular views of the city. This tower’s spindle-like apex is visible from almost anywhere in Kuala Lumpur. A copper-domed Sultan Abdul Samad Building on Merdeka Square in the heart of the city is probably Kuala Lumpur’s most recognisable landmark. Together with its neighbouring heritage buildings this is also one of the capital’s top tourist attractions.

Aquaria KLCC, located on the concourse level of the KLCC, is a 5000 sq ft structure which is said to be the largest aquarium in the world. Home to over 150 species of marine life, its star attractions include tiger sharks, sea snakes, blue rays, coral fishes, seahorses and more.