The earth may be one tiny planet in one solar system tucked
towards the back of one, comparatively tiny galaxy within the universe, but
there are so many interesting places on this earth, so many adventures waiting
to happen, so many sights to be seen, that one lifetime might not be enough to
see all there is to be seen, do all there is to be clone or go to each and
every corner of this planet that we call home.
But humans are, if nothing else, persistent, and while you
may not get to discover all of the mysteries and wonders of Planet Earth, you
might just be able to take some time off from your Real Life- growing up,
studying, adulting, going to work, raising kids and living- and travel once in
a while. You can start small, by exploring Sri Lanka and then branching out to
our neighboring Asian countries and then, the world.
As one of our neighbouring Asian countries, Malaysia is a
popular tourist destination; some go there for the culture, some for the great
shopping opportunities, some are attracted by the popular tourist destinations
and for some, it is the combination of a thousand and one reasons.
The national capital of Kuala Lumpur is the most populous
city in the country and is officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
With an area of 243 km2, the city remains as one of the fastest growing
metropolitan regions in South-East Asia.
The seat of the Parliament of Malaysia, the city was the
former home of the executive and judicial branches of the federal government
until 1999, when they were shifted to Putrajaya. The Istana Negara, the
official residence of the Malaysian King is also situated in Kuala Lumpur.
The city has played host to many international sporting,
political and cultural events including the 1998 Commonwealth Games and the
Formula One Grand Prix. In addition, Kuala Lumpur is home to the tallest twin
buildings in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers, which have become an iconic
symbol of Malaysia's futuristic development. The geography of the city is
dominated by the Kiang Valley, which is bordered by the Titiwangsa Mountains in
the east, several minor ranges in the north and the south and the Strait of
Malacca in the west. The city derives its name owing to its location at the
confluence of the Kiang and Gombak rivers; Kuala Lumpur is a Malay term that
translates to 'muddy confluence'.
There are eleven districts or divisions that serve as
administrative subdivisions under the Kuala Lumpur City Hall authority: Bukit
Bintang, Titiwangsa, Setiawangsa, Wangsa Maju, Batu, Kepong, Segambut, Lembah,
Pantai, Seputeh, Bandar Tun Razak and Cheras. Our attention turns to Sentul,
which is a part of the Batu parliamentary constituency.
Sentul has a remarkable history, once upon a time, the home
and workplace of thousands of railway workers, Sentul was the location of one
of the finest integrated engineering workshops in the world, Sentul Works.
When the World War 2 was waging on, Malaysia was occupied by
the Japanese. The Marai Tetsudo, the Japanese name for the former Federated Malay
States Railway earned Sentul the attention of the allied forces. As two vital
rail complexes managed by Marai Tetsudo posed a threat to the war efforts, B-29
super bombers belonging to the British Forces deployed bombs overhead,
obliterating the majority of the workshops, and signifying the end of the
Japanese occupation in Malaysia.
Now a bustling and
content area, Sentul has healed from the wounds it suffered during the war and
offers many an attraction to both locals and tourists alike.
The Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple is one such destination that
beckons to both Buddhists and tourists from other faiths and religions The
Sentul Paradise Park is another location where you can spend your time in
leisure. You will also be able to find accommodations to suit any budget in and
around Sentul.
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