Putrajaya Night Market

You might not expect it amidst the gleaming metallic structures of Putrajaya, but there is a pretty impressive street market here every Friday from sundown.  Along with a variety of hot food from different vendors ranging from burgers and hot dogs (with chicken) to Malaysian nasi lemak and murtabak, there is something for all tastes.  Less so for vegans, but you guys can eat corn.  Stop complaining, it's good corn.

Kuala Lumpur Top Ten Attractions

Not sure what to see first in Kuala Lumpur?  Here is the experts' top ten guide to the city:

1. Petronas Towers
These iconic towers dominate the KL skyline, travel up to the walkway for fantastic views of the city



2. Batu Caves
This place of pilgrimage outside the city is guarded by enormous statues of Hindu Gods and squadrons of fearless monkeys

 3. Chinatown/Petaling Street
All the hustle and bustle of the Chinese market.  Especially worth visiting at night, grab a table and a bottle of Tiger and watch the world go by

4. Menara KL Tower
Kuala Lumpurs original super-structure. Zoom up to the observation deck for a stunning view of the city

5. Central Market
All your souvenir hunting can be taken care of in this art deco market.  Not the cheapest market around, but still worth visiting.

Cyberjaya: It's Not Finished Yet, Come Back a Bit Later.

Cinema in Cyberjaya

There have always been lofty ambitions for the new city of Cyberjaya.  Envisioned as a place to 'live, work, study and play', I think it is fair to go that there is a way still to go on at least a couple of those aspirations.

Oktoberfest in Malaysia 2013

The world has embraced this autumnal tradition from Germany, where people get together in a big tent in order to drink beer out of large mugs whilst singing boisterous folk songs.  As a Muslim country, you might imagine that Oktoberfest would not find a foothold in Malaysia, but you would be wrong.  While it is made pretty clear that Muslims should steer clear of this distinctly un-Halal gathering, the Chinese community in particular is happy to take part in a festival involving consumption of beer and pork in large quantities. 

Malaysian Snacks - Durian Flavoured Popcorn

Movie Night!  
So let`s get in the popcorn and settle down to an evening slumped catatonically in front of some cynically manipulative Hollywood produce.  
Movie Night!

Popcorn is surprisingly difficult to find around these parts though, so it took a bit of searching in the aisles to find this:

Putra Mosque

The Putra Mosque may look like it has been around for a couple of hundred years, but in fact construction only finished in 1999.  It sits majestically lakeside, and it`s striking pink dome draws the eyes of anyone passing within a kilometre radius.